Best Melissa Reich Podcasts (2024)

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RHOC recap and Grief 101 with Ryan Bailey 1:28:59

1h ago1:28:59

1:28:59

*This episode is for Becky Bailey. Ryan recorded on the one-year anniversary of his mother’s passing, sharing his experience, strength and hope. TW: discussion of grief and parent loss* Thank you to Ryan for sharing about his grief journey, which leads to an encompassing discussion on grief including how it can be pervasive, transformative and snea…

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Lights, Camera, Author - Lola Reid Allen 28:45

7d ago28:45

28:45

An interview with Lola Reid Allin, author of "Highway to the Sky" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support

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Season 3, episode 4: RHOC and Surreal Life with Lyndsay Lime from Vanderpodrecaps 1:13:07

7d ago1:13:07

1:13:07

YBT and Lyndsay recap episode 6 of RHOC, outlining thoughts on the dueling girls’ trips. YBT breaks down the Gina, Heather, Katie drama triangle and shares thoughts on Alexis’s behaviors giving flashbacks of esophogate. The episode contains discussions of stages of change and addiction from a harm reduction model. YBT and Lyndsay also discuss seaso…

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Behind the RHOSLC scenes with Dallon from Salty Housewives Podcast 1:03:56

6d ago1:03:56

1:03:56

Recently a video of Monica Garcia went viral where she alleges Bravo wanted to bring her back but certain cast members threatened to quit if she returned…among other accusations. Meredith Marks and Andy Cohen went on Jeff Lewis Live with their response to Monica’s claims; YBT shares these quotes. Dallon attended the event and recorded the viral vid…

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Lights, Camera, Author - Melissa Ludtke 29:30

20d ago29:30

29:30

My interview with Melissa Ludtke, author of "Locker Room Talk: A Woman's Struggle to Get Inside" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support

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Your Bish is Back….with special guest Mandy Slutsker! 1:15:10

16d ago1:15:10

1:15:10

Hello everybody and welcome back to the season 3 premiere of Your Bish Therapist Podcast!! In the first half of the episode, YBT and Mandy talk RHOC. Specifically, the nuances and spectrum of addiction is discussed. YBT outlines a theory that Shannon, Vicki and Tamra have gotten themselves into a drama triangle, followed by discussion about what on…

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RHOC season recap (eps 1-4) 53:20

9d ago53:20

53:20

I'm so happy to be back from my break and ready to bring weekly episodes! YBT missed 4 RHOC eps while on break so this episode is a recap of all four episodes. YBT provides her signature clinical interpretations and hot takes on it all! TW: discussion of body image, disordered eating and orthorexia Please leave the podcasts a 5 Star review Your Bis…

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Lights, Camera, Author - Jared Stearns 27:47

29d ago27:47

27:47

An interview with Jared Stearns, author of "PURE: The Sexual Revolutions of Marilyn Chambers" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support

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Lights, Camera, Author - Ariane Sherine 28:38

23d ago28:38

28:38

An interview with Ariane Sherine, author of "The Real Sinead O'Connor" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support

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Lights, Camera, Author - Kathy Reichs 25:48

13d ago25:48

25:48

An interview with Kathy Reichs, author of "Fire and Bones" and producer of the Fox TV series "Bones" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support

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Lights, Camera, Author - Catherine Curzon 27:51

1M ago27:51

27:51

An interview with Catherine Curzon, author of "The Real Bogie and Bacall" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support

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Lights, Camera, Author - Nancy Jones & Ken Abraham 26:40

2M ago26:40

26:40

An interview with Nancy Jones & Ken Abraham, author of "Playin' Possum: My Memories of George Jones" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support

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Lights, Camera, Author - Jim Berkenstadt 27:28

1M ago27:28

27:28

An interview with Jim Berkenstadt, author of "The Beatle Who Vanished" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support

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Lights, Camera, Author - Christopher Connelly 27:19

2M ago27:19

27:19

An interview with Christopher S. Connelly, author of "Helen Morgan: The Original Torch Singer and Ziegfeld's Last Star" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support

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Lights, Camera, Author - Nat Segaloff 27:30

2M ago27:30

27:30

An interview with Nat Segaloff, author of "The Naughty Bits: What The Censors Wouldn't Let You See in Hollywood's Most Famous Movies" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support

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Lights, Camera, Author - Marco Crescenzi 21:25

2M ago21:25

21:25

An interview with Marco Crescenzi, author of "The Silver Beatles: A Story of Struggle, Luck and Genius: The Beatles Before They Became The Beatles" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support

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Season 2 Finale: Baby Reindeer 1:20:52

2M ago1:20:52

1:20:52

TW: Discussion of grooming, sexual assault, physiological responses to SA, statistics about SA in males, stalking, mental health and personality disorders. In this extra long season finale, YBT tackles the Netflix hit Baby Reindeer, covering the vast clinical concepts featured throughout the show. YBT provides a synopsis of the show, discusses key …

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Season 2 Finale THANK YOU!!! 59:54

2M ago59:54

59:54

This bonus episode is a giant THANK YOU for listening and supporting YBT. YBT shares some personal health updates and explains reasons for breaks in between seasons. YBT also shares plans and hopes for the future of YBT, and provides a full episode description of all 41 episodes of YBT podcast. Lastly, YBT shares ways to continue to listen to episo…

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Lights, Camera, Author - Richard J. Shmelter 27:41

2M ago27:41

27:41

An interview with Richard J. Shmelter, author of "An Iconic Influencer Marilyn Monroe: Tales From the Making of Niagara 1953" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support

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Summer House Reunion and Lois Rinna (Lisa Rinna's mother) surviving the trailside killer 1:07:29

2M ago1:07:29

1:07:29

YBT covers summer house reunion part two, focusing on providing clinical interpretations of the deleted scene wherein Lindsay called out Carl’s drug use. This leads to a discussion about sobriety, co-dependence and relational chaos. YBT also discusses thoughts about West’s behaviors, Jesse’s shame around crying leading to a discussion about men’s m…

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Lights, Camera, Author - Annie Korzen 28:08

2M ago28:08

28:08

My interview with Seinfeld actress Annie Korzen, author of "The Book of Annie" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support

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Summer House reunion and The Valley Finale 1:08:31

2M ago1:08:31

1:08:31

TW discussion of domestic violence, SA, consent, and verbal and emotional abuse YBT breaks down West and Ciara’s relationship, through discussing gamophobia (fear of commitment) and personality characteristics of people with this phobia. This includes a discussion of consent and emotional coercion. YBT also discusses Captain Lee’s accusations again…

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Lights, Camera, Author - Samuel Garza Bernstein 29:46

3M ago29:46

29:46

An interview with Samuel Garza Bernstein, author of "Starring Joan Crawford" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support

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Interview with Ann Maddox and Amanda Lifford from “We Signed an NDA” 1:11:27

3M ago1:11:27

1:11:27

YBT had the honor of interviewing Ann and Amanda from WSANDA podcast. Ann shares her experiences being featured on Season 11 of VPR and how this impacted her mental health (carefully of course …due to her NDA). Amanda and Ann also share stories of the dark underbelly of LA and Hollywood assistants. Throughout the discussion C-PTSD, trauma, infideli…

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Lights, Camera, Author - Michael Gregg Michaud 28:11

3M ago28:11

28:11

An interview with Michael Gregg Michaud, author of "Mae West and Her Adonises" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support

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Lights, Camera, Author - Adam Nimoy 28:16

3M ago28:16

28:16

An interview with Adam Nimoy, son of Leonard Nimoy and author of "The Most Human" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support

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Summer house, VPR, and The Valley with Mandy Slutsker 1:38:27

3M ago1:38:27

1:38:27

TW discussion of abuse domestic violence In this extra-long episode, YBT and Mandy have a hilariously fun discussion about all things Bravo. Through this, YBT shares clinical interpretations on summer house, VPR and the valley; discussing ‘King/Queen baby’ phenomenon, abuse/domestic violence, avoidant communication patterns, conflict resolution, fi…

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Lights, Camera, Author - Simon Lewis 29:07

3M ago29:07

29:07

An interview with Simon Lewis, author of "Making a Bridge Too Far" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support

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Lights, Camera, Author - Sean Crose 28:38

3M ago28:38

28:38

An interview with Sean Crose, author of "Catholic Girl: The Life and Times of Mabel Normand" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support

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VPR reunion and The Valley 1:16:51

4M ago1:16:51

1:16:51

TW: Concepts of suicidal ideation, SA/grooming, Post Partum OCD/depression, and DV are discussed. Resources for each are provided. YBT mentions it all by discussing the topic of suicidal ideation and speaks on the debate about whether or not Tom weaponized Ariana’s suicidal ideation. YBT discusses Scheana’s postpartum OCD, providing psycho-educatio…

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Lights, Camera, Author - Tom Salinsky 28:35

4M ago28:35

28:35

An interview with Tom Salinsky, author of "Star Trek: Discovering the TV Series" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support

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Audio issues, podcast news and Spreaker Supporter’s Club explained 17:43

4M ago17:43

17:43

YBT apologizes for and explains audio issues from last episode. Following this, YBT shares what is to come in the next few weeks and announces two special guests who will be on the pod. YBT then explains speaker’s supporters club. This podcast is posted publicly so all the supporters can listen to the special perks of the club and how to find subsc…

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Lights, Camera, Author - Tyler Mahoney 26:25

4M ago26:25

26:25

An interview with Tyler Mahoney, star of the Discovery Channel's "Gold Rush" and author of "Gold Digger: Chasing the Mother Lode in a Man's World." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support

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What in the Bravo hell?! 1:11:06

4M ago1:11:06

1:11:06

TW: Concepts of complicated grief, infertility, cancer/medical trauma, generational trauma, addiction, and narcissistic abuse There’s been SO MUCH happening in the bravoverse lately and YBT is here to mention it all! YBT talks Bethenny Frankel’s complex grief journey after the loss of her mother and the ending of her engagement. YBT also discusses …

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Lights, Camera, Author - George Schlatter 28:27

4M ago28:27

28:27

An interview with "Laugh-In" creator George Schlatter, author of "Still Laughing - A Life in Comedy" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support

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Lights, Camera, Author - Alonso Duralde 28:42

4M ago28:42

28:42

An interview with Alonso Duralde, author of "Hollywood Pride: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Representation and Perseverance in Film" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support

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RHONJ toxicity and Summer House 1:00:14

4M ago1:00:14

1:00:14

TW: Concepts of trauma, addiction, recovery, boundary setting, and parasocial attachments are discussed. In this episode, YBT shares housekeeping updates Season 2 of YBT, Supporter’s Club and plans for future episodes. YBT discusses reasons behind the decision to refrain from covering season 14 of RHONJ; primarily due to increased toxicity as a res…

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Lights, Camera, Author - Alexxis Steele 27:12

4M ago27:12

27:12

An interview with entertainer and podcast host Alexxis Steele, author of "Adventures in Dogville" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support

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Lights, Camera, Author - Carol Connors 29:44

4M ago29:44

29:44

An interview with Carol Connors, authors of "Elvis, Rocky and Me." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support

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Summer House and The Valley 39:35

4M ago39:35

39:35

In this episode, YBT shares clinical interpretations of Summer House & The Valley. Specifically, YBT covers relationship issues between Carl and Lindsay & Kyle and Amanda. YBT outlines Danielle’s communication issues and discusses relational concepts; outlining important factors in building and maintaining successful romantic relationships. YBT the…

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Lights, Camera, Author - Patrick Humphries 24:37

4M ago24:37

24:37

An interview with Patrick Humphries, author of "Cleopatra and the Undoing of Hollywood: How One Film Almost Sunk the Studios" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support

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Lights, Camera, Author - Helen Lederer 27:02

4M ago27:02

27:02

An interview with comedian Helen Lederer, author of "Not That I'm Bitter." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support

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Lights, Camera, Author - Jerry Adler 26:28

5M ago26:28

26:28

An interview with actor and director Jerry Adler, author of "Too Funny for Words." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support

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RHOP and Monica Garcia on Viall Files 1:05:10

5M ago1:05:10

1:05:10

TW: Concepts of trauma, generational trauma, narcissistic abuse, parental no contact and DV are discussed. In this episode, YBT shares clinical interpretations of the RHOP finale, both the finale of the show and finale of the franchise. YBT discusses bipolar disorder and applauds Gordon's honesty and MH advocacy. YBT then breaks down the three-hour…

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Lights, Camera, Author - Manfred Westphal & Josh Young 27:36

5M ago27:36

27:36

An interview with Manfred Westphal & Josh Young, authors of "The Fixer: Moguls, Mobsters, Movie Stars and Marilyn" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support

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Lights, Camera, Author - Nicholas Shakespeare 27:46

5M ago27:46

27:46

An interview with Nicholas Shakespeare, author of "Ian Fleming: The Complete Man" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BISH! 53:04

5M ago53:04

53:04

In honor of YBT's 43rd birthday AND 25-year cancer-versary, this episode focuses on celebrating milestones through sharing life lessons learned, tips for successfully navigating challenging life events, and a current health update. YBT talks radical acceptance, acting opposite and the ancient philosophy of stoicism. YBT also briefly talks meeting t…

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Lights, Camera, Author - James Ursini & Alain Silver 28:16

5M ago28:16

28:16

An interview with James Ursini and Alain Silver, co-authors of "From the Moment They Met it was Murder" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lights-camera-author/support

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BONUS EP Online therapy platforms: Helping or Harming? 1:35:30

6M ago1:35:30

1:35:30

In this special bonus episode, YBT deep dives into the world of online therapy platforms, such as Better Help (which YBT accidentally calls better ‘health’ due to health on the brain, sorry!), Talkspace, and others. YBT sheds light on the dark side of the online therapy business, such as ethical issues including HIPAA violations. YBT outlines pros/…

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Bracing for 2024: How to stay sane during this year's election season with Mandy Slutsker 1:20:35

6M ago1:20:35

1:20:35

In this episode, YBT welcomes special Guest Mandy Slutsker host of “Is this real life” podcast to discuss how to effectively use our voices and advocate for ourselves/others. Mandy discusses her day job of federal advocacy in Washington D.C.; advocating for children’s healthy globally with the federal government. Mandy discusses her advocacy effort…

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