Investigative journalist and pop culture junkie Tess Barker, dives into the pop culture moments that have puzzled her for years. This addictive, informative and revelatory show dives features the deep research and first person reporting that helped her launch the #FreeBritney movement while co-hosting Britney's Gram. Each episode unpacks a moment in celebrity news that was misunderstood or intentionally covered up at the time. Part true crime, part comedy, part deconstructing pop culture tri ...
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Comedians Babs Gray, Brandie Posey, and Tess Barker host this hilarious and raw weekly show in which they invite a fourth notable guest to play sleepover games, answer advice and delve into ridiculous tangents. After 500+ episodes, these lifelong friends know a thing or two about comedy and riffing on everything from pop culture to fitness, life hacks, and lady problems. The podcast often features the best in female and queer comic voices. Past guests include Nicole Byer, Jodie Sweetin, Laci ...
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Each week, comedians Tess Barker and Barbara Gray discuss and dissect Britney Spears's Instagram posts.
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Hosts Tess Barker and Babs Gray lay out everything you need to know about Britney Spears, her controversial conservatorship, and the movement of fans trying to end it. They talk to exclusive sources, examine new sides of the story, and uncover disturbing truths about our legal system that go way beyond Britney.
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The Bachelor super fan Arden Myrin along with Bachelor-obsessed celebrity guests discuss the latest The Bachelor episode: tears, fantasy suites, and making sweet, sweet, love on the GREATEST COMEDY FRANCHISE OF ALL TIME- The Bachelor, Bachelorette, and Bachelor in Paradise. FANTASY! VICTORY! SUCCESS!! AMERICA!!! BONE ZONE!!!
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A twice weekly podcast hosted by award-winning interviewer and everyone's new best friend Alison Rosen. Mondays are one-on-ones featuring surprisingly honest conversations that are equal parts silly, serious and revelatory. Thursdays are roundtable group shows. You will laugh, think, and feel less alone. (Unless you don't feel alone at all in which case, congrats! You've done it!) Support the show on Patreon. Sign up for a year and get two months free. Patreon.com/alisonrosen
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Comedians Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher bring you fresh sets and backstage interviews from all of your favorite comedians. All in front of a live UCB audience. Get ready to clap!
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Writer, comedian, podcaster Tess Barker (Lady to Lady) stops by to talk about her new podcast Pop Mystery Pod where she takes the same curiosity and investigative journalism skills she used on Toxic—the podcast which was instrumental in helping free Britney Spears from her conservatorship—and turns it to other pop culture mysteries that have always…
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Presenting: Pop Mystery Pod with Tess Barker
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Introducing: Pop Mystery Pod. Lady to Lady's Tess Barker has a new weekly investigative show! In each episode, Tess delves into the annals of pop culture history. She indulges in one of her favorite hobbies - sifting through court documents. She interviews people who actually lived through this pop culture trivia, and unpacks the details with exper…
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Tony’s Return, Jessica Golden’s Greek Getaway, Couples Counseling
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Jessica Golden joins us straight from her Greek Island getaway which prompts us to recall some famous movies which may or may not include Greek scenes. We talk more about our upcoming Japan trip and the differences in the way lesbians and straight couples fight. I attempt to talk about my favorite science fiction book from when I was a kid and we h…
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Tony's Return, Jessica Golden's Greek Getaway, Couples Counseling
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Jessica Golden joins us straight from her Greek Island getaway which prompts us to recall some famous movies which may or may not include Greek scenes. We talk more about our upcoming Japan trip and the differences in the way lesbians and straight couples fight. I attempt to talk about my favorite science fiction book from when I was a kid and we h…
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Stephen Torres (@sjtorresward) joins the ladies to talk about made up rolls for high school theater, the brat pack and how Stephen was Tess’s confirmation sponsor! They then talk about Stephen running for office in SF, they play Inside the Lady and answer a lady problem about looking for a new job! Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponso…
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Daniel and Alison (Your Calls and Our Upcoming Adventure)
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I've started a movement that's bigger than me and I'd be lying if I didn't have occasional doubts. I explain the particular challenges of spearheading an international movement plus we talk about nostalgia, your fears about daycare and Daniel's not-exactly-helpful response, the constant fight we have about the bathroom and specifically about how it…
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"HeHateMe- DRAFT PICKS!" W/ Jacquis Neal, Our Friend Whitney and Brendan Smith
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We are BACK BAYBEEEEE!!!!!! Draft Picks are here for Jenn's season of the Bachelorette! Jacquis Neal, Our Friend Whitney and Brendan Smith join Arden and Dr. Banana to make all the picks! THE ODDS ARE GOOD BUT THE GOODS ARE ODD!! Wide mustaches! Pet portrait photographers! Rib Tattoos! - Arden thinks they fired the ABC photographer and let Mittens …
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The Other Wendy, The Other Nora, Joey Spaghetti
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A misunderstanding about Wendy the human versus Wendy the dog leads Wendy Molyneux to prompt Nora Smith to share a truly insane story of the time she received an angry phone call from another Nora Smith. We also discuss Wendy’s alter ego Joey Spaghetti and his business cards, the plot of Cars, fighting reality shows versus floating in pools reality…
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What Did Erika Jayne Know? (with Emma Gray)
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Journalist, comic, and pop culture junkie Tess Barker welcomes Emma Gray @emmaladyrose (Love to See It podcast, Rich Text newsletter). How much did “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” cast member and Erika Jayne know about her husband, Tom Girardi’s alleged frauds? Tess and Erika sort through the saga of this fallen power couple. Read the LA Times i…
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The Other Wendy, The Other Nora, Joey Spaghetti
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A misunderstanding about Wendy the human versus Wendy the dog leads Wendy Molyneux to prompt Nora Smith to share a truly insane story of the time she received an angry phone call from another Nora Smith. We also discuss Wendy's alter ego Joey Spaghetti and his business cards, the plot of Cars, fighting reality shows versus floating in pools reality…
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"Are Squids Smart?" ft. Clare O'Kane
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Clare O'Kane (@clareisokane) joins the ladies to talk about working from home, Clare’s new album and polyamory. They play Business Questions, and they answer a lady problem about what to talk about before moving in with a partner! Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4b8Aykk Have a la…
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TV writer, showrunner and author Michael Jamin (King of the Hill, Just Shoot Me, Maron) joins the show to talk about finding himself when he wrote A Paper Orchestra, constantly wanting to leave LA, anxiety, feeling safe on a run during the pandemic, being too hard on his daughter, regret, notes, parenthood, lying in a meeting, show running Maron, h…
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TV writer, showrunner and author Michael Jamin (King of the Hill, Just Shoot Me, Maron) joins the show to talk about finding himself when he wrote A Paper Orchestra, constantly wanting to leave LA, anxiety, feeling safe on a run during the pandemic, being too hard on his daughter, regret, notes, parenthood, lying in a meeting, show running Maron, h…
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Victorian Serial Killer Vibes, Priest Confidentiality, A Radical Sneeze Idea
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Jesse Joyce and Tess Barker are here to talk about Jesse’s taxidermy collection, his radical sneeze ideas, the way larger-than-life fathers make you hate amusement parks, what kind of confidentiality clause priests are bound by, Camarillo Mormons, my son’s religiosity, the tooth fairy, Barbra Streisand’s book and so much more. Plus we did a round o…
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Journalist, comic, and pop culture junkie Tess Barker unpacks a question that’s been nagging her since the ‘90s: Did someone put dirty jokes into classic Disney movies? How? And why? The search for the truth leads Tess to a place she didn't see coming. Guests include Liz Climo (“The Simpsons,” children’s book author & illustrator), Mike Hollingswor…
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Victorian Serial Killer Vibes, Priest Confidentiality, A Radical Sneeze Idea
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Jesse Joyce and Tess Barker are here to talk about Jesse's taxidermy collection, his radical sneeze ideas, the way larger-than-life fathers make you hate amusement parks, what kind of confidentiality clause priests are bound by, Camarillo Mormons, my son's religiosity, the tooth fairy, Barbra Streisand's book and so much more. Plus we did a round o…
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"Fountain Swimmin'" ft. Ali Clayton
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Ali Clayton (@aliclaytoncomedy) joins the ladies to talk about what to buy dads, swimming in fountains and Ali’s new special. They then play This or That and answer a lady problem about breaking up with a friend! Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4b8Aykk Have a lady problem that ne…
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Writer, comedian, podcaster Tess Barker (Lady to Lady) stops by to talk about her new podcast Pop Mystery Pod where she takes the same curiosity and investigative journalism skills she used on Toxic—the podcast which was instrumental in helping free Britney Spears from her conservatorship—and applies them to other pop culture mysteries that have al…
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Low-Bar Bucket List, DQ’s Supplement Situation, Moments of Joy
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Stefanie Wilder-Taylor (Drunk-ish, For Crying Out Loud) joins us to talk about taking back your power at an overpriced restaurant, Daniel’s supplement situation, Qu names, aesthetic treatments, our insane open house experience that may have involved a cult, Daniel’s strongly held pear and coconut opinions, skin checks, Baby Reindeer, experiencing j…
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Lindsay Lohan and the Kombucha Industry (with Danielle Perez)
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Journalist, comic, and pop culture junkie Tess Barker invites Danielle Perez @divadelux (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Dicks! The Musical, Spiderverse) onto the show for chat through the surprising way Lindsay Lohan’s party girl phase changed the kombucha industry forever. Follow Pop Mystery Pod on Twitter, Insstagram, and TikTok @popmysterypod Pop Mystery…
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Stefanie Wilder-Taylor (Drunk-ish, For Crying Out Loud) joins us to talk about taking back your power at an overpriced restaurant, Daniel's supplement situation, Qu names, aesthetic treatments, our insane open house experience that may have involved a cult, Daniel's strongly held pear and coconut opinions, skin checks, Baby Reindeer, experiencing j…
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Danny Murphy (@kashmeredanny) joins the ladies to talk about the best time to get fired, walking through crowds and Real Housewives tea. They then play the Myspace game and answer a question about dating a Scientologist! Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4b8Aykk Have a lady problem…
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Seems I’ve become something of a #Spudfluencer and Daniel is not supportive. Also, we went to an open house at a medical practice that might be run by a cult and we need to talk about the whole experience. And we have big news about a new addition to the family and we take your calls on everything from potato salad to potato salad but also other to…
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Daniel and Alison (Your Calls and An Unsettling Open House)
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Seems I've become something of a #Spudfluencer and Daniel is not supportive. Also, we went to an open house at a medical practice that might be run by a cult and we need to talk about the whole experience. And we have big news about a new addition to the family and we take your calls on everything from potato salad to potato salad but also other to…
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