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Jolenta does a realty TV deep dive on the Amazon archetype and her evil alter ego, the Gorgon. And she explores how Bethenny Frankel lives her life Amazon style with some wild Gorgon flare. Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre Instagram Jolenta’s Instagram SOURCES Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton Greek Mythology: Gods and Heroes Brought to Life, By Robert Garland The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal The Greek Myths, by Robert Graves Mythos: A Retelling of the Myths of Ancient Greece, by Stephen Fry 45 Master Characters, by Victoria Lynn Schmidt Bethenny Frankel, Still Dragging Everyone - www.thecut.com/2023/11/bethenny-frankel-on-leading-the-real-housewives-reckoning.html Reckoning With Reality - www.vulture.com/article/reality-reckoning-reality-tv-union-history-explained.html Bravo Shows - Peacock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jolenta tries to make sense of what we’re seeing play out with Jenn Pedranti this season on The Real Housewives of Orange County. This leads to a deep dive on The Father’s Daughter archetype and her evil alter ego, The Backstabber.  Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre Instagram Jolenta’s Instagram SOURCES The Greek Myths, by Robert Graves Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal Mythos: A Retelling of the Myths of Ancient Greece, by Stephen Fry Bravo shows, Peacock.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jolenta is joined by Eric Williams (That’s a Gay Ass Podcast) to talk about one of his favorite scenes from the original Real Housewives of New York. Is life really a cabaret if your boyfriend doesn’t get a ticket to the show?  Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre Instagram  Eric’s Instagram Jolenta’s Instagram SOURCES 'Real Housewives' star Luann de Lesseps arrested in Palm Beach - https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/real-housewives-star-luann-de-lesseps-arrested-palm/story?id=51978385 Real Housewives of New York, Peacock What Is Jovani, and Why Are the Real Housewives Obsessed With It? - https://www.thecut.com/2019/07/what-is-jovani-and-why-are-the-real-housewives-so-obsessed.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is she nurturing or over-controlling? When it comes to moms, it can be hard to tell. This week Jolenta looks at how mothers show up in The Real Housewives and Sister Wives. Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre Instagram Jolenta’s Instagram SOURCES: Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal The Greek Myths, by Robert Graves Mythos: A Retelling of the Myths of Ancient Greece, by Stephen Fry PuppyGate: Every Question Answered About 'RHOBH' 's Season 9 Scandal - https://people.com/tv/rhobh-puppygate-everything-to-know-lisa-vanderpump-dorit-kemsley-teddi-mellencamp/ A Timeline Of Brandi & Lisa's 'RHOBH' Feud - https://www.bustle.com/articles/56946-what-happened-between-rhobh-lisa-vanderpump-brandi-glanville-a-timeline-of-their-feud-may-clear Real Housewives, Peacock The Valley: After Show, Peacock Vanderpump Rules, Peacoc Sister Wives, TLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jolenta is joined by comedy writer Chelsea Devantez (Glamorous Trash) to discuss the beautifully layered confrontation between Jessica and Amber on season 1 of Love is Blind. More Chelsea - @chelseadevantez More Jolenta - @jolenta_g SOURCES: Love is Blind on Netflix Love Is Blind Season 1 Couples: Where Are They Now? - https://people.com/love-is-blind-season-1-couples-where-are-they-now-11678724 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices