Best Jen Simpson Podcasts (2024)

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Pregnant at 13: The Dark Truth About My Father's Life Ft. Zizo Apleni 57:05

3h ago57:05

57:05

In this episode, Zizo shares a deeply personal journey that spans from childhood to early adulthood, beginning with a strong declaration that they refuse to be introduced as a victim, despite the hardships she faced. Growing up in South Africa, she emphasizes the need for open-mindedness to navigate the complexities of life there. A significant par…

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RHOSLC Is Carrying Bravo On Its Back 43:25

36m ago43:25

43:25

Hear that sound? It’s an avalanche of great drama and terrible outfits that could only mean a new season of RHOSLC is on its way. On today’s episode, Dylan breaks down all the best moments from the season five trailer, and what we know about the new women joining the cast. He also reacts to the Bennifer divorce news, and whether JLo would be a good…

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Yeardley Smith Part II, The Legend of Billie Jean and More 56:37

1h ago56:37

56:37

The wonderful Yeardley Smith (The Simpsons, Small Town Dicks Podcast) returns to join Matt to discuss her role as Putter Jacks in the 1985 film The Legend of Billie Jean. Yeardley also talks about her experience as the sassy virgin secretary on Herman’s Head, her first film Heaven Help Us, and jumping onto the fast moving train that was Sports Nigh…

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Will We Ever See Another “Legacy” Show? 46:29

1d ago46:29

46:29

Now that RHONJ has come to an end, Dylan spends this week’s Monday episode sharing a host of Bravo news items and answering some listener questions. He recaps his experience at Andy Cohen’s wax figure unveiling, plus Bethenny and Gina’s latest social media self-deprecation. Next, he unpacks the unfortunate news about Ariana Madix’s brother Jeremy, …

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The List Off 25: Mission: Impossible - Fallout w Braden Griffiths 1:59:47

1h ago1:59:47

1:59:47

This week: Phantom Thread (2018) dir. Christopher McQuarrie Alan's Game: Cruise Runs For CriticsGuest: Braden GriffithsMovie chat begins at 5 minutes.In our new series we count down the 50 best films of the 2010s as voted on by a group of film fanatics. The person who ranked the film the highest on their list will appear as our guest to talk about …

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Larsa Lights, OC Fights, & Dance Moms… Delights? 37:18

38m ago37:18

37:18

We’ve made it to the end of another week, which of course means Dylan is back to recap another episode of RHOC. As the women head out on two separate trips, Alexis continues to talk more about Johnny than anything else, and Gina suddenly finds herself all alone on Scary Island with no friends. Earlier in the episode, Dylan talks through even more M…

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RHONY’s Return & Dubai’s Offline Drama 44:26

1h ago44:26

44:26

After a lengthy wait, we finally have a trailer for RHONY season 15, and Dylan starts the episode by sharing his reactions. He also questions whether this second reboot season could be the big test for who stays around for the long haul. Speaking of second seasons, he digs back into RHODubai after a few weeks away, and things are a bit out of sorts…

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Popeye and Sixteen Candles with Paul Dooley 56:50

4h ago56:50

56:50

Actor Paul Dooley joins Matt to talk about his roles as Wimpy in the 1980 film Popeye, as Jim Baker in the 1984 film Sixteen Candles, and a whole lot more. First, Paul discusses his approach to adapting the character of Wimpy, working alongside Robert Altman and Harry Nilsson, and improvising with his colleagues in their downtime. Then, we’ll find …

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Rails Fails & Stassi’s Reality Comeback Ft. Kiki Monique 46:05

2d ago46:05

46:05

On today’s episode, Dylan is joined by Kiki Monique, host of the Pop Crime podcast, as she takes a morning off from attending Tom Girardi’s trial. She shares some updates on the trial, and what this all has to do with Erika Jayne. Then, they discuss the news that Stassi Schroeder will be returning to reality TV via a deal with Hulu. WTF is a docu-c…

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If Your Heart Is Closed, You’re Not Going to Heal - VIVIENNE GREEN (Part 3) 1:15:38

3d ago1:15:38

1:15:38

In this episode, Jen and Viv delve into the multifaceted journey of healing from trauma and breaking generational cycles. Viviene offers valuable insights on how parents grappling with trauma can protect their children. She highlights the benefits of journaling for gaining clarity and overcoming shame, as well as the crucial role of wound cleansing…

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THE LIST OFF 26: Drive w Colin Munch 1:37:45

3d ago1:37:45

1:37:45

This week: Drive (2011) dir. Nicolas Winding Refn Alan's Game: Who Is the Real Human Being?Guest: Colin MunchMovie chat starts at 9 minutes In our new series we count down the 50 best films of the 2010s as voted on by a group of film fanatics. The person who ranked the film the highest on their list will appear as our guest to talk about why their …

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Are We Getting Real Housewives of Palm Beach? (Plus RHOC!) 42:49

4d ago42:49

42:49

To wrap up the week, Dylan is back to recap the latest episode of RHOC. A few weeks into the season, several cast members find themselves in need of a strategy adjustment, and Vicki’s Christian values can’t save them. Earlier, Dylan recounts his recent Bethenny sighting, and his experience at Bravo’s cocktail bar in NYC. He also shares what we know…

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Some Housewives Are Sleeper Hits Ft. Emily Simpson 33:02

13d ago33:02

33:02

We’re in the midst of a RHOC renaissance, so what better time for Emily Simpson to stop by the studio and mention it all with Dylan? They start by reflecting on the wild ups and downs of Orange County’s last six seasons, and how Emily has managed to ride it out and come out on top. They also talk about Housewives from past seasons returning to the …

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Jersey’s Last Dance Ft. Ben Mandelker 53:20

7d ago53:20

53:20

On today’s episode, Dylan returns from vacation to recap an epic RHONJ finale, and there’s no better person to help than Watch What Crappens co-host Ben Mandelker. After singing the praises of uncensored Bravo episodes, they dive into the season (series?) finale that has everyone talking. They discuss the reunion review invitation that almost ruine…

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City Slickers and The Simpsons with Yeardley Smith 1:00:22

7d ago1:00:22

1:00:22

Actress Yeardley Smith joins Matt to discuss her role as Nancy in the 1991 film City Slickers as well as being the voice of Lisa Simpson in The Simpsons. Yeardley talks about acting in Tom Stoppard’s The Real Thing in her early years, working with Stephen King, and the draw of the live stage. Plus, we’ll hear the story behind Homer’s voice change, …

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THE LIST OFF 27: Moneyball w Braden Griffiths 1:22:11

10d ago1:22:11

1:22:11

This week: Moneyball (2011) dir. Bennett MillerAlan's Game: Fictional Baseball TeamsGuest: Braden GriffithsMovie chat begins at 3 minutes. In our new series we count down the 50 best films of the 2010s as voted on by a group of film fanatics. The person who ranked the film the highest on their list will appear as our guest to talk about why their f…

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Why I Won't Live in Jamaica - VIVIENNE GREEN (Part 2) 1:12:56

11d ago1:12:56

1:12:56

In this episode, Vivienne shares her candid thoughts on growing up in Jamaica and the unsettling patterns she witnessed in her community. She bravely discusses the issues of exploitation and the courage it takes to stand against such injustices. Vivienne's story sheds light on the challenges faced by many and the importance of advocating for change…

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Is Vicki The Next Jen Shah? 43:35

11d ago43:35

43:35

Stop the presses! Carl has responded to the speculation about his new bar’s name, and Dylan breaks down his weak attempt to dispel the discourse. From there, he settles into a juicy recap of RHOC, with an important detour to discuss the recent lawsuit filed against Vicki Gunvalson. What does it mean, and is her return to RHOC this season even neces…

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Carl’s Soft Opening & Phaedra’s Hard Launch 50:14

13d ago50:14

50:14

With RHODubai on pause for the Olympics, it’s a grab bag episode, with a big dose of breaking news to kick things off. After six seasons away from RHOA, Phaedra Parks is a peach-holder once again—what does that mean for the upcoming season, and is it a good idea? He also has an update on Carl’s non-alcoholic bar (and cafe?), and why its aesthetic m…

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I Was There Zoo with Animal Trainer Molly O’Neill 56:04

14d ago56:04

56:04

Actress and animal trainer for film and TV Molly O’Neill joins Matt and guest co-host Amanda Lund to talk about being responsible for some of the great animal performances in cinema and TV history. Molly shares stories of working with direwolves on Game of Thrones, a runaway goat on the set of Gangster Squad, and a shitting monkey on a music video.…

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A Legal Bombshell Enters The Villa… Sort Of 49:10

15d ago49:10

49:10

As we start a new week, Dylan puts the Olympics on mute for 45 minutes so he can break down all the latest Bravo updates. To kick things off, he makes a broad comparison between Bravo and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and considers what would be the Bravo equivalent of Robert Downey Jr.’s grand return to the MCU. Does a comp even exist? Then, he s…

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THE LIST OFF 28: Phantom Thread w Carly Maga 1:43:54

17d ago1:43:54

1:43:54

This week: Phantom Thread (2017) dir. Paul Thomas AndersonAlan's Game: Method or MadnessGuest: Carly MagaMovie chat begins at 11 minutes. In our new series we count down the 50 best films of the 2010s as voted on by a group of film fanatics. The person who ranked the film the highest on their list will appear as our guest to talk about why their fi…

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Being Invisible to My Mom Was the Hardest Part of My Childhood Ft. VIVIENNE GREEN (Part 1) 51:41

18d ago51:41

51:41

In this episode, we had the honor of hosting Vivienne Green. Together, we delved into the profound and often unspoken realities of trauma, emphasizing the critical importance of breaking the silence. Key Points Covered: - The challenge of not being taught to speak out against abuse - Understanding why it can feel "normal" for survivors to stay sile…

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Teresa Hates Toxicity, Apparently (Plus RHOC) 41:20

26d ago41:20

41:20

To kick off today’s episode, Dylan discusses the biggest issue of the week: how RHOSLC will overlap with the 2034 Olympics in Salt Lake City. Which Housewife will get to light the cauldron?? He also shares an update on the Sandoval lawsuit saga, before diving into Teresa Giudice’s vague Instagram statement about toxicity in the Bravo community. Who…

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The Voice Memo That Broke The Camel’s Back Ft. Lesa Milan 39:08

21d ago39:08

39:08

As the RHODubai cast jets off to Bali, Dylan is joined by Lesa Milan for a debrief on her season. They chat about her unexpected reputation as a Bravo shade assassin, and why she didn’t sweat being around Housewives OGs at BravoCon. From there, Lesa offers her takes on the messy rift between Caroline Brooks and Taleen, and whether she thinks Taleen…

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Space Jam, Ed Wood, and Everything Else with Maurice LaMarche 1:03:09

21d ago1:03:09

1:03:09

Legendary voice actor Maurice LaMarche joins Matt to talk about his voice over roles in Space Jam, Ed Wood, and the countless other great voice over performances in his career. Maurice tells us about doing the voice for Vincent D’Onofrio’s portrayal of Orson Welles in Tim Burton’s film Ed Wood, how Billy West helped him with the Pepe Le Pew role in…

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Tom Un-Sued Ariana… Does It Matter? Ft. Lea Palmieri 49:42

29d ago49:42

49:42

To kick off a fresh week, Dylan is joined by longtime friend and Bravo companion Lea Palmieri, who has lots of takes on Jersey, OC, and everything in between. They briefly discuss what’s to come for Southern Charm, before unpacking a major VPR update: Tom’s much-maligned lawsuit against Ariana was an oopsy-daisy! From there, they discuss the trajec…

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THE LIST OFF 29: Call Me By Your Name w Jen LeBlanc 1:20:19

27d ago1:20:19

1:20:19

This week: Call Me By Your Name (2017) dir. Luca Guadagnino Alan's Game: Movie VacationsGuest: Jen LeBlancMovie chat begins at 3 minutes. In our new series we count down the 50 best films of the 2010s as voted on by a group of film fanatics. The person who ranked the film the highest on their list will appear as our guest to talk about why their fi…

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Renting The OC Ft. Lauren Herbert & Emily Orozco 42:42

26d ago42:42

42:42

Fresh off their WWHL bartending debut, Dylan is joined in the studio by Lauren Herbert and Emily Orozco, hosts of Access Hollywood’s Housewives Nightcap podcast. They recap their clubhouse experience, then dive right into hot takes about RHOC, starting with Jenn and Gina’s real estate/glam debacle. They also discuss Alexis’ return to the franchise,…

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Beggars & Choosers Ft. Caroline Brooks 34:57

1M ago34:57

34:57

Dylan has been slowly making his way through the Real Housewives of Dubai cast, and as the season hits a new high note, Caroline Brooks hits the studio to mention it all. She has lots to say about her complicated situation with Taleen and Caroline Stanbury, and why she stands by calling Taleen a beggar after helping her get on the show. She also we…

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Almost Every Film Ever with Amy Nicholson and Jen Yamato 1:06:27

28d ago1:06:27

1:06:27

Film critics Amy Nicholson & Jen Yamato join Matt to talk about what it’s like to be a critic in today’s film climate. They discuss everything from their approaches to criticism to the hardest movies to review. Plus, we’ll hear about how they manage relationships and conflicts of interest, the problem with review aggregators, and the weirdness of W…

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RHONJ (Kidz Bop Version) 37:51

1M ago37:51

37:51

After an eventful weekend in politics, Dylan has to start by sharing the most unhinged post from a former Real Housewife. Then, he turns his attention to the equally as toxic land of New Jersey. After a week off, Jen and Danielle are still resisting the urge to throw hands (barely), while Teresa once again plugs her now-nonexistent podcast. Elsewhe…

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THE LIST OFF 30: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World w KP Smith 1:28:44

1M ago1:28:44

1:28:44

This week: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (2010) dir. Edgar WrightAlan's Game: Cinema's Evil ExesGuest: KP SmithMovie chat begins at 7 minutes. In our new series we count down the 50 best films of the 2010s as voted on by a group of film fanatics. The person who ranked the film the highest on their list will appear as our guest to talk about why their…

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RHOC Is So Back, We Are So Back 36:49

1M ago36:49

36:49

The day we’ve all been waiting for is finally here: RHOC is back! Our precious oranges don’t disappoint in their season premiere, with DUI drama, real estate headaches, and plenty of friendship friction. Dylan gets into all of the key moments from Jenn’s eviction, to Gina’s definitely-not-a-breakup, to Shannon’s mess of her own creation. But all ey…

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I’d Rather Be At The Quiet Woman 35:36

1M ago35:36

35:36

Minutes after waking up from his dream about The Quiet Woman, Dylan is back to recap more Bravo drama. He starts with the onslaught of teaser clips from the season premiere of RHOC, and his fear that it may be getting overhyped. Then, he shares Dorinda’s reaction to the Bethenny/Luann reunion, and his idea for a Summer House storyline now that Hann…

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Did Dorinda Get Lindsay Cut From Traitors? 30:12

1M ago30:12

30:12

In the wake of America’s birthday, RHONJ decided to take a week off, but Dylan is back anyway with an array of updates from around the Bravo world. First, he unpacks all the info about Lindsay Hubbard’s pregnancy announcement, from her secret baby daddy to WTF happened with The Traitors. Would Alan Cumming really let her compete for the prize pot w…

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Scent Of A Woman with Jordan Katz 46:20

1M ago46:20

46:20

Trumpet player/banjo player/composer Jordan Katz (Drop the Mic) joins Matt and guest co-host Mark McConville to discuss being one of the students in the climactic school scene in 1992’s Scent of a Woman. Jordan talks about his experience watching Al Pacino reaching peak Pacino, getting scouted for the scene by someone’s mother who knew an agent in …

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Shocking Truth: My Mother Is My Sister Ft.Trina Dorsey 1:42:09

2M ago1:42:09

1:42:09

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Trina Dorsey, a two-time cancer survivor, as she shares her incredible journey of overcoming adversity with faith and forgiveness. Trina's story is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of faith, even in the face of unimaginable challenges. Key Points: Facing Cancer: Trina shares her battl…

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Shannon Explains It All (Plus RHODubai) 36:50

2M ago36:50

36:50

The new season of RHOC doesn’t premiere til next week, but Dylan starts today’s episode by unpacking a sneak peek clip of Shannon Beador explaining the circumstances of her DUI. Not great! Then, he does a dramatic reading of Brandi Granville’s latest Twitter spiral—she’s still not over the RHUGT Morocco debacle, in case you were wondering. From the…

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Bravo’s 2024 Mid-Year Eval 35:24

2M ago35:24

35:24

As we round the halfway point of 2024, Dylan hits the studio to reflect on some of the highs and lows of the year so far. Some moments have stood out in a good way (thank you RHOSLC), but overall, there’s room for improvement across the board. He also shares news about the new season of Summer House, and a fun Peacock surprise for the 15th annivers…

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Eyes Were There Too: Doctor Strange with Amy Landecker 53:07

1M ago53:07

53:07

Actress Amy Landecker joins Matt and guest co-host Amanda Lund to discuss her almost entirely cut role as an anesthesiologist in the 2016 Marvel film Doctor Strange. Amy describes what she expected from the project, the confusion that led to her character essentially being cut, and the one line of hers that made it in. Plus, she talks about working…

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When A Reboot Goes Wrong Ft. Jared Alexander 53:37

2M ago53:37

53:37

Dylan is joined by friend, soulmate, sister, and returning guest Jared Alexander to reflect on the current state of things across the Bravo landscape. They start with the week’s most distressing news: Kenya Moore will not be returning to filming for RHOA. They unpack the unfortunate circumstances of the reboot season, and why the reboot treatment i…

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