Podcast Episodes

Call Her Mother

Season 2 Episode 4

Is she nurturing or over-controlling? When it comes to moms, it can be hard to tell. This week Jolenta looks at how mothers show up in The Real Housewives and Sister Wives.

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Published on 6 hours ago

Love is Blind, Tension is High with Chelsea Devantez

Season 2 Episode 3

Jolenta is joined by comedy writer Chelsea Devantez (Glamorous Trash) to discuss the beautifully layered confrontation between Jessica and Amber on season 1 of Love is Blind.

More Chelsea - @chelse…

Published on 1 week ago

The Matriarch of New Jersey and The Scorned Woman

Season 2 Episode 2

Jolenta explores how The Matriarch and her dark alter ego, The Scorned Woman, stir the pot on The Real Housewives and in Greek mythology.

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Published on 2 weeks ago

Tamra in the Cabinet with Chris DeRosa

Season 2 Episode 1

Jolenta is joined by reality TV expert/producer Chris DeRosa (Fixing Famous People) to discuss an iconic scene from The Real Housewives of Orange County. Together they explore how Tamra meeting her f…

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Onward!

Season 1 Episode 333

Kristen and Jolenta announce the beginning of a new era! This includes:

–Jolenta’s new show, Hot Mess-terpiece Theatre, available in this very feed!

–Kristen’s new show, Pillow Talk, available exclus…

Published on 3 weeks ago

BTB Authors Tell All: Hillary Frank

Season 1 Episode 332

While they’re between seasons, Jolenta and Kristen are thrilled to share a very special series that - up until now - was only available behind a paywall. It’s called By The Book Authors Tell All, and…

Published on 4 weeks ago

BTB Authors Tell All: Dan Pashman

Season 1 Episode 331

While they’re between seasons, Jolenta and Kristen are thrilled to share a very special series that - up until now - was only available behind a paywall. It’s called By The Book Authors Tell All, and…

Published on 1 month ago

Dean & Kristen Look Back: How to Write an Ebook in less than 7 to 14 Days that Will Make You Money Forever

*Patreon-only Bonus Episode Teaser* Dean and Kristen are looking back - episode by episode - at their time on By The Book. Today, they give behind-the-scenes stories and updates on How to Write an Eb…

Published on 1 month ago

BTB Authors Tell All: Bea Johnson

Season 1 Episode 330

While they’re between seasons, Jolenta and Kristen are thrilled to share a very special series that - up until now - was only available behind a paywall. It’s called By The Book Authors Tell All, and…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

BTB Authors Tell All: Anuschka Rees

Season 1 Episode 329

While they’re between seasons, Jolenta and Kristen are thrilled to share a very special series that - up until now - was only available behind a paywall. It’s called By The Book Authors Tell All, and…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago