Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre

Jolenta is joined by Louis Peitzman, the prolific Housewives recapper and host of the podcast Supporting Actresses. Together they discuss an iconic Teresa Guidice moment from season 10 of Real Housewives of New Jersey - when she gets confronted about encouraging Danielle to pull Margaret’s ponytail. Many topics are explored, like fourth wall breaks and how some housewives are protected by production. Grab your sprinkle cookies and take a listen. Louis’s insta HMT Insta Sources: Real Housewives of New Jersey, Peacock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zack Wickham from The Valley is a polarizing character, you love him or he drives you nuts. Either way, it’s because of his archetype that you feel some type of way about him. Jolenta explains the Nemesis Archetype this week and does a deep dive into why Zack can get so fixated on his enemies. HMT Insta Jolenta on Threads SOURCES  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

Jolenta is joined by author Laura Mayer (Tryhard) to talk about a moment from Real Housewives of New York City that flew under the radar - the time Tinsley did a multi-layered product placement and then got surprised by her boyfriend. There’s surprising depth in this commercial moment and even though it’s fleeting it gives us great insight into the complicated, childlike mind of Tinsley Mortimer. Laura’s insta HMT insta Sources: Real Housewives of New York City, Peacock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why did we all start hating Amanda? Obviously because she betrayed her best friend. But why did she do that? What led her to think that was okay? The answer will surprise you, it’s because she changed archetypes while on Summer House. So let’s talk about her journey from Father’s Daughter to The Pessimist. HMT Insta Jolenta on Threads SOURCES  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

Jolenta is joined by journalist Jonquilyn Hill (Explain It to Me) to talk about that time Britani Bateman recorded the ladies fighting in a sprinter van on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. The two discuss the complicated history the ladies have with leaks to the press, Meredith’s impressive language use, and why Mary is somehow the heart of the show. You don’t wanna miss this one, baby gorgeous. Jonquilyn on Threads HMT Insta Sources: The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City - Peacock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices