Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre

This week Jolenta takes a look at the character of Craig Conover from Southern Charm and how he fits into the Artist Archetype. And you know she gets into that evil alter ego and how the archetype shows up in mythology and a bunch of other reality shows. Hot Mess-terpiece Insta SOURCES Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton 45 Master Characters, by Victoria Lynn Schmidt Bravo Shows and After Shows - Peacock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ring in the new year the classic way - with hot takes on hot topics. For a New Year’s treat, Jolenta is serving takes hot enough to warm your heart on a cold winter’s day. All things reality are discussed, from Southern Charm to Sister Wives. Hot Mess-terpiece Insta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As a holiday gift to you, Jolenta returns to her podcasting roots with a deep dive on a self-help book. She read Rich As F*ck, so you don’t have to - the money manifesting manual by the newest Real Housewife of Beverly Hills, Amanda Frances. Does the book offer any genuinely useful advice? Does it give scam vibes the same way Amanda does on TV? Let’s find out! Hot Mess-terpiece Insta SOURCES: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills - Peacock The Secret, by Rhonda Byrne  Rich as F*ck, by Amanda Frances Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill The Power of Positive Thinking, by Vincent Peale Billionaire David Geffen criticized for tone-deaf self-isolation Post, The Guardian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jolenta does a deep dive on The Recluse archetype and her evil twin, The Warlock. Turns out Kathy Hilton from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills has a lot of reclusive tendencies, but watch yourself because you don’t want her warlock side to rear its ugly head. Hot Mess-terpiece Insta SOURCES: Mythos: A Retelling of the Myths of Ancient Greece, by Stephen Fry Greek Mythology: Gods and Heroes Brought to Life, By Robert Garland The Greek Myths, by Robert Graves Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton 45 Master Characters, by Victoria Lynn Schmidt Bravo Shows and After Shows - Peacock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jolenta is joined by Travis Rhoden from Bestie Approved for a crossover episode!  In honor of Jen Shah being released from prison, the two recap the infamous sprinter van raid from season 2 of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Travis used to be a finance bro, so he has some interesting takes on money laundering. And many iconic moments are covered: Mary calling Whitney “little girl,” the beginning of Meredith branding herself as a lady who loves baths, and Whitney Rose thinking Homeland Security is a pranking her. Bestie Approved Hot Mess-Terpiece Insta SOURCES: Real Housewives of Salt Lake City - Peacock Jennie Nguyen removed from 'Real Housewives' cast for offensive posts, NBC News Reality Show Cast Member Jennifer Shah Sentenced To 78 Months In Prison For Running Nationwide Telemarketing Fraud Scheme, United States Attorney’s Office Southern District of New York  ‘Real Housewives' Star Charged in Massive Fraud, Money Laundering Scheme, NBC New York Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices