Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre

This week Jolenta is looking into The Protector archetype and his evil twin, The Gladiator. These archetypes help us understand why some TV characters are so aggro and obsessed with fighting everyone. Turns out they’re trying to protect their loved ones… or just satisfy their bloodlust. Hot Mess-terpiece Insta SOURCES  The Greek Myths, 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 - Peacock The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives - Hulu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo (Right Answers Mostly) join the show to do a deep dive on the explosive Amsterdam Dinner from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. They cover it all: the growing tension between Rinna and Kim, Kyle running away with her cape fluttering in wind, Eileen being underappreciated, and much more. Also, you won’t believe how many oft-quoted lines come from this scene, you beast! Right Answers Mostly Insta Hot Mess-terpiece Insta SOURCES: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Peacock The Traitors, Peacock Ted Danson Clarifies Recent Comments on His Lengthy Rift with Kelsey Grammer Following the Cheers Finale, People Magazine  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why do we love Lisa Rinna so much? Why is she so good at selling clothes on QVC and betraying fellow Housewives on The Traitors? Jolenta thinks it’s because she’s a perfect example of The Businessman archetype and his evil alter-ego, The Traitor. Put your cloaks on bitches, we’re going into the turret to talk all about Rinna. Hot Mess-terpiece Insta SOURCES  Greek Mythology, Robert Garland Classical Mythology A-Z, Annette Giesecke The Greek Myths, 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 The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills - Peacock The Traitors - Peacock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jolenta is joined by Real Housewives of New Jersey connoisseur, JoAnn Crohn (No Guilt Mom) to discuss the infamous season one table flip scene. The two enjoy reminiscing about the early years of RHONJ and discuss why such an outrageous moment is so real and relatable. Joann’s Insta Hot Mess-terpiece Insta SOURCES: Former ‘RHONJ’ producer Carlos King: Danielle Staub made show a hit, Page Six The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Peacock For Ultrareality, ‘Housewives’ Turns to Jersey Girls, The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Jolenta does a deep dive on The Fool archetype and his evil alter-ego, The Derelict. Fools show up a lot in reality TV, from Lisa Barlow to Craig Conover. And of course she’s gonna profile the crown-prince of foolishness: Summer House’s Kyle Cooke. Hot Mess-terpiece Insta SOURCES Greek Mythology, Robert Garland The Greek Myths, 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 - Peacock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices