Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre
Comedian & pop culture critic Jolenta Greenberg has a theory: reality TV isn’t ruining culture - it is culture. Join her and a cast of sharp, funny guests as they dig into the details behind the drama and unpack why we can’t get enough of those iconic scenes and unforgettable characters. This is the place for highbrow conversations about “lowbrow” TV
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Series Episodes
Mentor Hubbard: Analyzing Lindsay Hubbard
This week Jolenta does a deep dive on Lindsay Hubbard and The Mentor Archetype. The star of Summer House and In the City gives off strong mentor vibes. The Mentor loves to give advice and tell people what to do with their lives - but why? Let’s dive into Lindsay’s psyche and TV history to find out what makes this mentor tick! HMT on 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 TLC Shows - HBOmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
34 mins
7 July Finished
A Special Announcement
Jolenta has some news, not unlike many cast members of In The City... Hit up the poll on the HMT Insta Stay tuned for the next regular ep dropping shortly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 mins
2 July Finished
We Love New York with Jazmine Henley-Brown
Jolenta is joined by TV critic and podcaster, Jazmine Henley-Brown (The Queue, Reality with the King) to talk about a classic reality TV moment - when Flavor Flav rejects New York for a second time on Flavor of Love season two. The two go over Tiffany (New York) Pollard’s huge impact on the landscape of reality TV and why she’s so great to watch. They also discuss how Flav himself was a celebrity reality TV pioneer. Plus they reminisce about all the amazing soundbytes that came from the show… did you know you have 30 minutes? Jazmine’s insta HMT Insta Jolenta on Threads Sources: Flavor of Love - Hulu Thanks to Bellesa for sponsoring the show! EVERYONE who signs up wins a FREE toy or gift card! Just click the link! https://www.bboutique.co/vibe/hotmessterpiecetheatre-pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
57 mins
25 June Finished
Bummer House - The Aftermath
In the final installment of our Bummer House Recap Series, Jolenta dives into all aspects of the surprise Aftermath episode. Is Amanda getting a victim Edit? Can we trust Meija? Why is West cheating on everyone and using semantics to avoid accountability? All of these questions, and more, are discussed. Jolenta on Threads HMT Insta Sources Bravo shows - Peacock Lindsay Threads - Threads Thanks to Bellesa for sponsoring the show! EVERYONE who signs up wins a FREE toy or gift card! Just click the link! https://www.bboutique.co/vibe/hotmessterpiecetheatre-pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
40 mins
18 June Finished
Bummer House - Reunion Part 3
It’s time to sit down with Jolenta and discuss Part 3 of the Summer House Reunion. There’s much to analyze: Is West a sociopath or just a pathy? How do you show up to a reunion not having watched the season back - isn’t that part of your job? Should Lindsay have Andy’s job? All of these questions will be pondered and more. HMT Insta Jolenta on Threads SOURCES Bravo shows, Peacock Girl Scouts Troop 6000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
44 mins
12 June Finished
