Best Ben Mandelker Podcasts (2024)

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Chris + Ben Mandelker (Watch What Crappens) 1:03:38

8h ago1:03:38

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Chris sits down with Ben Mandelker, one half of the popular podcast "Watch What Crappens," to dive deep into all things Bravo. From the ever-evolving Real Housewives franchise to the addictive shows from the vault that are in desperate need of a reboot. Brace yourself for some hilarious rants as Ben shares his expert insights on the good, the bad, …

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Asking Ben Mandelker Anything 1:20:44

2d ago1:20:44

1:20:44

Emma is joined by Ben Mandelker, co-host of the podcast Watch What Crappens, to talk about feuding with a national gym chain, why Skeletor is a gay icon, and embracing loose wrists. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Ben answers a listener who wonders why her boyfriend's guy friends open up more to her than to him. Then, Emma asks Ben anything, from the s…

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Welcome Ben Mandelker! Plus, ‘Jersey,’ ‘Dubai,’ and ‘Orange County.’ 1:37:21

35m ago1:37:21

1:37:21

In this very special episode of ‘Morally Corrupt,’ Rachel Lindsay and Callie Curry are joined by Bravo podcast royalty and ‘Watch What Crappens’ cohost Ben Mandelker to recap this week’s episodes and chat all things Bravo! The ladies and Ben begin by discussing the (somewhat useless) final episode in Season 14 of ‘The Real Housewives of New Jersey’…

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2012: A Year in Review (feat. Ben Mandelker) 34:19

8d ago34:19

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Ben Mandelker, host of the hit podcast Watch What Crappens, joins the podcast to help us rewind and look back at some of the pop culture moments of 2012. Carly Rae Jepsen, American Idol, Jessie J and more!By Popheads

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Shame of Thrones: How GOT Season 8 Imploded with Ronnie Karam and Ben Mandelker | 48 51:38

17d ago51:38

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Game Of Thrones entered its final season as the undisputed king of TV. Every Sunday, millions would take a seat in the church of HBO in hopes of witnessing another Battle of the Bastards. Creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss needed to deliver a finale so grand it would make King’s Landing look like the Iron Islands. But when they were met with gru…

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‘The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras’ Episode 3 With Paulie | Death, Taxes, and Bananas 1:24:20

2h ago1:24:20

1:24:20

Johnny is joined this week by his erstwhile enemy Paulie Calafiore to talk about his brutal elimination against Theo, the behind-the-scenes dynamics in the house, where they stood with each other at the beginning of the season, Tony’s big mess in Episode 3, and so much more. Make sure you watch and listen until the end for a surprise appearance by …

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Asking Matthew Broussard Anything 1:15:07

5h ago1:15:07

1:15:07

Emma is joined by comedian and actor Matthew Broussard to talk about therapy, dads, and botox. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Matthew answers a listener who wants to understand what's going on in the minds of men who leave unsolicited comments about women's bodies on instagram. Then, Emma asks Matthew anything, from boat shoe stereotypes, to the appea…

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Sam Bankman-Fried: The Downfall of a Crypto Bro with Fabrizio Copano and Zoltan Kaszas | 50 49:12

3d ago49:12

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Sam Bankman-Fried was the king of crypto, living large in a penthouse in the Bahamas. But his billion dollar empire was built on a foundation of fraud, and when his dubious deals were exposed, this crypto bro went from blockchain to a cell block. Fabrizio Copano (4th From the South) and Zoltan Kaszas (This Week in Zoltan, Honorary Jones) join Misha…

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We Chat With Caroline Stanbury! Plus ‘Orange County’ and ‘Dubai.’ 1:29:05

1h ago1:29:05

1:29:05

Rachel Lindsay and Chelsea Stark-Jones kick off this week’s ‘Morally Corrupt’ by sharing their reactions to the new ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ Season 5 trailer (1:36), then dive head first into Season 18, Episode 7 of ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ (13:26). Later, Callie Curry hops on to briefly discuss Season 2, Episode 11 of ‘The…

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‘The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras’ Episode 2 With KellyAnne | Death, Taxes, and Bananas 1:17:18

19m ago1:17:18

1:17:18

Johnny is joined by everyone’s favorite kooky queen, KellyAnne Judd, to talk about the eight incredible elimination battles we saw in Episode 2 of 'The Challenge 40,' tell tons of stories from their 17-year-long friendship, and shed some light on the drama from the first two episodes. Watch the full video of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.b…

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Oceangate: A Flop of Titanic Proportions with Jake Cornell and Noah Miller | 49 46:10

9d ago46:10

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Billionaire Stockton Rush III dreamt of exploring the Titanic. Only problem? It's really freaking hard to get to. So he pieced together the world's shoddiest submersible built from Playstation parts and promised rich tourists a view of the Titanic for the price of $250,000. Less than two hours into the dive, Rush's dream quite literally imploded...…

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‘The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras’ Premiere With Nurys and Horacio | Death, Taxes, and Bananas 1:11:45

7d ago1:11:45

1:11:45

For the Season 40 premiere episode and the ‘Death, Taxes, and Bananas’ YouTube premiere, Johnny is joined by the most beautiful couple on television: Nurys Mateo and Horacio Gutierrez Jr. They talk about what it was like to walk into a house with so many people they’d never met before, what it was like facing Olivia and Michele after the drama on S…

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Chris + Maggie Rose 49:51

2h ago49:51

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Chris welcomes Maggie Rose to the series to chat about her critically acclaimed new album "No One Gets Out Alive," her journey through Nashville's music scene, and her full circle moment with Kelly Clarkson. Plus, she shares some of her pop culture guilty pleasures and together the Real Housewives fans workshop her Housewives tagline. Visit the lin…

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Asking Adam Pally Anything 43:32

9h ago43:32

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Emma is joined by comedian and actor Adam Pally to talk about the joy of rooting for a home team, the layers of gay panic, and what it's like to have perfect eyelashes. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Adam answers a listener who wonders how men talk about women when they're not around. Then, Emma asks Adam anything, from having kids, to how to spot a s…

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Listen Now: The Big Flop 7:54

14h ago7:54

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Hey everyone! We had the absolute pleasure of joining Misha Brown on his podcast The Big Flop to bring shame upon the disaster that was season 8 of Game of Thrones. It was supposed to be the epic finale to the realm's most adored TV series, but with the showrunners itching to leave, brutal night shoots, and sloppy production mistakes, the final sea…

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Jersey’s Last Supper, Plus ‘Dubai’ and ‘Orange County’ 1:26:56

7d ago1:26:56

1:26:56

Rachel Lindsay and Callie Curry begin today’s ‘Morally Corrupt’ with a dissection of ‘The Real Housewives of New Jersey’ Season 14 finale, then share where they land with each feud (7:00). After a brief diversion to discuss ‘The Real Housewives of Dubai’ Season 2, Episode 9 (50:15), Rachel welcomes Chelsea Stark-Jones to chat about ‘The Real Housew…

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‘The Challenge: Battle of the Eras’ Launch Special With Mark Long | Death, Taxes, and Bananas 57:15

16d ago57:15

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Johnny is graced this week with a visit from the ‘Challenge’ godfather, Mark Long, to talk about the ‘Eras Only’ launch special of ‘The Challenge’ Season 40. They break down the four teams and all the potential drama brewing on each of them, how Era 1 may fair against the younger competition, and so much more. Check back here every Wednesday night …

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Asking Gianmarco Soresi Anything 1:08:36

7d ago1:08:36

1:08:36

Emma is joined by comedian Gianmarco Soresi to talk about airport travel, early 2000s metrosexuality, and why politicians should publicize their porn search terms. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Gianmarco answers a listener who worries that the way men act on Love Island is the way men in real life actually think. Then, Emma asks Gianmarco anything, f…

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HOTD #209: Die Another Day 1:12:49

8d ago1:12:49

1:12:49

At last we arrive at the final episode of House of the Dragon season 2. Who will die? What battles shall be waged? What devastating twist shall unfurl?? Eh, well, Damon touched a tree? We still liked it though. Watch this recap on video and listen to all of our bonus episodes at Patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/…

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Gigli: A Cinematic Dumpster Fire with Peyton Dix and Hunter Harris | 47 45:59

24d ago45:59

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Gigli would go down in history as not only one of the biggest box office bombs… but also the reason Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez broke up the first time. In 2001, Oscar nominated filmmaker Martin Brest penned the gritty tale of a lowlife mobster unable to escape his mundane existence, but by 2003 Gigli had been reverse engineered into a corny, sl…

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Phaedra Returns! Plus, ‘New Jersey’ and ‘Orange County.’ 42:47

14d ago42:47

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Rachel Lindsay and Callie Curry begin today’s 'Morally Corrupt' by sharing their reactions to the recent news that Phaedra Parks will be making her return to ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ (1:24). Then Rachel and Callie break down Season 14, Episode 12 of ‘The Real Housewives of New Jersey’ and give their season finale predictions (4:34). Finally…

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Joel Kim Pod Girl (feat. Joel Kim Booster) 29:35

11d ago29:35

29:35

Stand-up comedian, actor and television writer Joel Kim Booster joins the podcast to discuss his upcoming film, his work on Loot and Big Mouth, and the pop girlies! Stick around til the end to hear our Top 5 Songs of the Summer.By Popheads

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The Final Word on ‘Love Island USA' Season 6 With Kaylor | Death, Taxes, and Bananas 1:01:21

15d ago1:01:21

1:01:21

Johnny is joined by the sweetest islander from this season of ‘Love Island USA,’ Kaylor Martin, to talk about what it has been like to come home to the mayhem, the status of her relationship with Aaron, how to move respectfully in Casa Amor, and so much more. Host: Johnny Bananas Guest: Kaylor Martin Producers: Sasha Ashall, Kevin Cureghian, and Mi…

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Asking Justin Silver Anything 1:15:47

14d ago1:15:47

1:15:47

Emma is joined by comedian Justin Silver, to talk about the lie of fitness trackers, friendship tattoos, and why men aren't being honest about what they're really thinking. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Justin answers a listener whose boyfriend always answers his mom's phone calls no matter what they're doing. Then, Emma asks Justin anything, from da…

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HOTD #208: Almost Flame-ous 1:04:59

15d ago1:04:59

1:04:59

It’s finally Hollywood Week on House of the Dragon, when the top Dragonseed bastards are brought together for one final dragon riding audition. Not sure who will win, but we can pretty much guarantee they will be blonde. Watch this recap on video and listen to all of our bonus episodes at Patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens See Privacy Policy at https://…

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Rome's Most Bonkers Emperor: Nero with Rachel Bloom | 46 46:08

1M ago46:08

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How much do you think about the Roman Empire? Emperor Nero’s answer would have been “not that much.” At just 16 years old, Nero starts his reign off with a bang, throwing lavish festivals for the plebs and giving himself headlining gigs as an aspiring singer-songwriter. But thanks to a power-hungry mom, some heated rivalries, and a whole lot of sex…

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Give Shannon’s Trainer an Orange! Plus ‘New Jersey’ and ‘Dubai.’ 57:46

21d ago57:46

57:46

Rachel Lindsay and Callie Curry begin today’s ‘Morally Corrupt’ with a breakdown of the lackluster ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ Season 14, Episode 11 (10:20). They then dive headfirst into a discussion about the disappearance and reappearance of Caroline Brooks in ‘The Real Housewives of Dubai’ Season 2, Episode 8 (19:02). Later, Chelsea Stark-J…

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‘Love Island USA’ Season 6 Post-Mortem With Daniela | Death, Taxes, and Bananas 1:07:28

1M ago1:07:28

1:07:28

Johnny is joined by ‘Love Island USA’ Casa Amor bombshell Daniela Ortiz-Rivera to talk about her journey in Casa Amor and the villa, including her drama-filled connections with Aaron and Rob, her heart-beat challenge experience, her sudden send-off, and much more. Host: Johnny Bananas Guest: Daniela Ortiz-Rivera Producer: Sasha Ashall Production As…

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Michael Patrick King Part 2 (Homophilia Encore) 42:48

1M ago42:48

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This week we continue our special look back at the Homophilia guest interview that started it all, with part 2 of that conversation. And introducing... Michael Patrick King! The Executive Producer/Writer/Director of "Sex And The City" & "And Just Like That" graces Dave and Matt for the first half of an incredible two-part interview. Dave and Matt a…

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The Art of Album Rollouts (feat. Brittany Spanos, Katie Atkinson & Rachel Brodsky) 1:15:31

20d ago1:15:31

1:15:31

We're celebrating Brat summer by discussing the art of album rollouts with a roundtable of Rolling Stone Senior Editor Brittany Spanos, Billboard Executive Digital Director Katie Atkinson and freelance journalist Rachel Brodsky! We cover all the big pop releases of this year and former years through the different stages of an album rollout.…

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Asking Anthony DeVito Anything 1:06:49

21d ago1:06:49

1:06:49

Emma is joined by comedian Anthony DeVito, to talk about romanticizing retirement communities, Italian matriarchs, and the terror of a wooden spoon. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Anthony answers a listener question about divorced parents finding love again. Then, Emma asks Anthony anything, from age gap relationships, to finding out his dad was in th…

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HOTD #207: Ride or Die 1:20:43

22d ago1:20:43

1:20:43

This week on House of the Dragon, someone tries to ride a dragon, and it doesn’t go very well. But maybe not so bad for someone else! Also, lady-on-lady action because HBO. Watch this recap on video and listen to all of our bonus episodes at Patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice …

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Tonya Harding: On Thin Ice with Shannon Fiedler and Liza Treyger | 45 47:18

22d ago47:18

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Figure skating rivals Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan were set to face off at the 1994 Olympics... but Tonya decided to try and eliminate the competition a little early. When a botched attempt to “kneecap” Kerrigan before the Olympics led back to Tonya and her inner circle of inept criminals, Harding was thrust into a media frenzy that spiraled in…

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Is Tom Sandoval Suing Ariana? Plus, ‘New Jersey,’ ‘Dubai,’ and ‘Orange County.’ 56:45

29d ago56:45

56:45

On today’s 'Morally Corrupt,' Rachel Lindsay kicks off the show with Callie Curry and the Bravo news of the week (01:22), then jumps into a recap of ‘The Real Housewives of New Jersey’ Episode 10 (08:50) before going through the seventh episode of ‘The Real Housewives of Dubai’ Season 2 (19:12). Then, Chelsea Stark-Jones joins Rachel to discuss ‘Th…

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‘Love Island USA’ Season 6 Check-In With Daia | Death, Taxes, and Bananas 47:02

30d ago47:02

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Johnny is joined this week by ‘Love Island USA’ breakout star and Casa Amor bombshell Daia McGhee to talk about her journey to and through the villas, including her love triangle with Kordell and Serena, Aaron’s intentions with Kaylor and Daniela, and so much more. Host: Johnny Bananas Guest: Daia McGhee Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your…

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Michael Patrick King (Homophilia Encore) 47:46

26d ago47:46

47:46

This week we take a special look back at the Homophilia guest interview that started it all. And introducing... Michael Patrick King! The Executive Producer/Writer/Director of "Sex And The City" & "And Just Like That" graces Dave and Matt for the first half of an incredible two-part interview. Dave and Matt ask MPK about growing up Catholic (and th…

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Saturn Return Girl (feat. Tayla Parx) 42:41

26d ago42:41

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Highly decorated actor, songwriter and artist Tayla Parx joins us on Main Pod Girl to talk about her brand new album Many Moons, Many Suns, as well as writing hits for artists such as Ariana Grande and Normani. We also play a game of Who Ya Gonna Call? and list our Top 5 Songs We Wish We Wrote!By Popheads

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Asking Tommy Brennan Anything 1:19:20

28d ago1:19:20

1:19:20

Emma is joined by comedian Tommy Brennan, to talk about growing up with 6 sisters, being a musical theater kid, and not becoming a doctor. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Tommy answers a listener who wonders why her ex situationship is hitting her up even though they're both in relationships. Then, Emma asks Tommy anything, from Catholic guilt, to gett…

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HOTD #206 Aegon, Girl 1:11:49

1M ago1:11:49

1:11:49

This week on House of the Dragon, Aemond’s burning it up on the throne, Alicent has had it with men’s bullshit, and RaeRae realizes that her husband might not be on her side. Watch this recap on video and listen to all of our bonus episodes at Patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic…

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Salem Witch Trials: Coven of Conspiracy with Em Schulz and Christine Schiefer | 44 45:03

2M ago45:03

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Back in the day, Salem Village was awash in bad vibes. What started as a few stressed out colonial tweens messing around became a conspiracy of religious paranoia with townsfolk turning on each other quicker than Kendrick and Drake. Months of false testimony and baseless accusations in packed courtrooms resulted in death, ruin, and one of the most …

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Lindsay's Boyfriend and Phaedra's Return and Rachel's Court Date! Plus, ‘Orange County’ and ‘Dubai.’ 1:04:37

1M ago1:04:37

1:04:37

Rachel Lindsay welcomes Chelsea Stark-Jones back to the podcast to break down all of the Bravo news from the past two weeks (2:27) before they launch into a recap of the promising Season 18 premiere of ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ (17:39). Then, Rachel is joined by Callie Curry to discuss Season 2, Episode 6 of ‘The Real Housewives of Dub…

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“Where There’s Smoke…” w/ Blake Lee & Ben Lewis 1:01:04

1M ago1:01:04

1:01:04

This week, Blake and Ben and I are asking the tough questions: How old is John Slattery? Where is Skipper? And what’s a comptroller? It’s Sex and the City Season 3 ep 1! And as I slid down the pole at my local fire station, I couldn’t help but wonder: Where can I get a good pot of sex chili? Got a burning question about a relationship or friendship…

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The Breakout Artists of 2024 (feat. Billboard's Jason Lipshutz & Andrew Unterberger) 58:03

1M ago58:03

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Billboard's very own Jason Lipshutz and Andrew Unterberger join the show to discuss 2024's game-changing breakout stars: Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Tommy Richman, Benson Boone, Hozier, Tinashe, Charli XCX and more! Also approaching the midway point of the decade, we cast our ideal Mount Rushmores of early 2020s popstars.…

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‘Love Island USA’ Casa Amor Recap With Sydney Leighton | Death, Taxes, and Bananas 50:09

2M ago50:09

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Johnny is joined this week by ‘Love Island USA’ Casa Amor bombshell Sydney Leighton to give us all the dirty details of what it takes to enter Casa Amor, her thoughts on the Daia-Kordell-Serena love triangle, how Aaron handled himself in the Casa, and so much more. Host: Johnny Bananas Guest: Sydney Leighton Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about …

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Asking Rafi Bastos Anything 1:12:50

1M ago1:12:50

1:12:50

Emma is joined by comedian, actor, and former basketball player Rafi Bastos, to talk about bonding with his son, his first kiss at Carnival, and eating sushi off of models. In the Why Do Men? Segment, Rafi shares his perspective on whether single parents need to disclose that they have kids on the first date. Then, Emma asks Rafi anything, from the…

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HOTD #205 Somebody Stop That Dragon Already 1:28:53

2M ago1:28:53

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This week on House of the Dragon, the war finally steps into high gear as the dragon battle commences. And in typical Game of Thrones style, it has a heartbreaking outcome. Watch this recap on video and listen to all of our bonus episodes at Patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice …

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How O.J. Simpson's Memoir Ended Up in Book Jail with Boze and Carl Tart | 43 44:27

2M ago44:27

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You know the Bronco chase, the trial and the glove, but do you know …the book? In 2006, O.J. Simpson teamed up with prominent publisher, Judith Regan, to make a killing from his controversial life story. With the help of a ghostwriter, they created a “hypothetical” tell-all book about the actual murders O.J. stood trial for. Thousands of copies wer…

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“The Baby Shower” w/ Julie Goldman & Brandy Howard 1:14:42

2M ago1:14:42

1:14:42

Happy Fourth! Hope you’re ready for some fireworks, because the gals are headed to Connecticut for wild-child Laney’s baby shower, and we’re celebrating with political patriots Julie & Brandy (Dumb Gay Podcast). It’s Sex and the City Season 1 ep 10! And as I sat in the park alone to watch the children play, I couldn’t help but wonder: Why didn’t La…

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HOTD #204 Sister Act Part Two 1:13:30

2M ago1:13:30

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This is part two of a two-part recap This week on House of the Dragon, RaeRae hatches a plan to see her long lost friend and they realize that they’ve stumbled onto a Three’s Company misunderstanding which won’t leave Mr Furley thinking Jack might be gay, but will probably lead to the death of millions of people. Whoopsie! Watch this recap on video…

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HOTD #203 Sister Act Part One 44:52

2M ago44:52

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This is part one of a two-part recap This week on House of the Dragon, RaeRae hatches a plan to see her long lost friend and they realize that they’ve stumbled onto a Three’s Company misunderstanding which won’t leave Mr Furley thinking Jack might be gay, but will probably lead to the death of millions of people. Whoopsie! Watch this recap on video…

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