Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre
Comedian and pop culture critic Jolenta Greenberg argues that reality TV is not ruining culture but is culture itself. In this podcast, she and her guests delve into the details behind reality TV drama, analyzing iconic scenes and unforgettable characters. The show offers highbrow conversations about lowbrow television. Previous seasons of By the Book and How to Be Fine are also included in this feed.
Episodes
Bummer House - Reunion Part 3
It’s time to sit down with Jolenta and discuss Part 3 of the Summer House Reunion. There’s much to analyze: Is West a sociopath or just a pathy? How do you show up to a reunion not having watched the season back - isn’t that part of your job? Should Lindsay have Andy’s job? All of these questions will be pondered and more.
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Bummer House - Reunion Part 2
Jolenta dives into the Summer House Reunion, Part 2. It’s time to recap and overanalyze the behavior of our favorite reality characters during the most upheaval their show has ever seen. Does Amanda actually like going out? Just not with Kyle? Why do Amanda and West keep harping on the fact that they were “friends first?” Is Ciara really trying to get under Amanda’s skin? What receipts did Kyle ge
Bummer House - Reunion Part 1
Jolenta dives into the Summer House Reunion Part 1. No stone is left unturned, everything is analyzed. What was with West and Amanda’s demeanor? Why does Amanda’s relationship with West look so similar to her relationship with Kyle? How amazing was it when Ciara exposed West’s secret girl friend? Why on earth would you look at your leaked nudes on TV? All questions will be addressed. Strap in.
Bummer House - Summer House Season 10 Finale Recap
This week Jolenta recaps the highly anticipated Summer House season 10 finale! Join her for in depth analysis of West's flaws, Ciara's perfection, and Amanda's tendency to other people have her difficult conversations for her. It's a wild ride - and she touches on the In The City premiere too!
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Bummer House - A Summer House S10 E15 Recap
Jolenta pauses our regularly scheduled programming to do a special recap of this week’s Summer House episode. All hot topics are addressed: breaking bravo news, the conclusion of the Carl/Kyle fight, how handsy West is with Amanda, whether or not West is actually into being close to Ciara again… the list goes on and on. Plus, she is joined by a very special guest for some of the discussion.
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Botched Presents: Plastic Surgery Rewind with Katie Compa
Jolenta is joined by comedian Katie Compa (new special, Incurable Optimist out now!) to talk about a revealing reality TV moment from Botched Presents: Plastic Surgery Rewind. The two dissect the scene where Michelle Visage bravely removes her makeup on camera and asks the group to join her. What starts as a silly exercise ends in a conversation about self-worth, body dysmorphia and bravery - plus
Lovergirl: The Ciara Miller Story
This week Jolenta does a deep dive on Summer House’s Ciara Miller, and The Lover archetype. The Lover is that magical loving person that all the other characters are drawn to. She loves hard and is incredibly loyal. But treat her badly and the whole world will be mad at you for hurting such a kind soul. Just look at the mess West Wilson has gotten himself into after working so hard to win back Cia
The Dinner Party From Hell with Margaret Ables
Today we finally tackle The Dinner Party From Hell from season one of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Jolenta is joined by the wonderful Margaret Ables (What Fresh Hell) to talk about this classic housewives moment. Margaret helps put Camille’s fame level into context and gives insider insights on the LA dinner party scene. And the two talk about what happens when a cast member thinks they’r
Miss Patricia the Magi
Southern Charm isn’t just the name of a reality show, it’s a skillset. A skillset that Patricia Altschul thinks she’s the master of. That’s why she’s the perfect example of the Magi archetype. This week Jolenta profiles this complicated archetype and examines how it shows up in reality TV.
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Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton
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Miami’s Gondola Ride From Hell with Megan Gailey
Jolenta is joined by comedian Megan Gailey (Sports Bitches) to talk about The Real Housewives of Miami’s infamous Mexico City gondola ride. The two dissect the laundry list issues that collide on a boat trip to a haunted island full of dolls. Said issues include: helping animals, freshly signed divorce papers, serious illness, classism, death, and most importantly - lost lip gloss.
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Kyle Richards: Forever Best Friend & Mid-West Thoughts
Jolenta spills all her thoughts and burning questions about the shocking Summer House news dropped by Amanda and West - we ride for Ciara at dawn! And we venture into Friend Archetypes and take a look at why Kyle Richards has trouble keeping the center diamond and is usually stuck in the best friend role.
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Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith
A Trip to the Apology Dune with Tera Wages
It’s time to talk about Kyle Cooke’s behavior on this season of Summer House. Why is he lashing out at everyone - especially his wife? Why is he so dedicated to being a DJ? Lucky for us, Tera Wages, an expert in communication, is here to help us understand the complicated dynamics at play.
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Jersey’s Little Gladiator: Joe Gorga
This week Jolenta is looking into The Protector archetype and his evil twin, The Gladiator. These archetypes help us understand why some TV characters are so aggro and obsessed with fighting everyone. Turns out they’re trying to protect their loved ones… or just satisfy their bloodlust.
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The Greek Myths, Robert Graves
Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by
Dinner in Amster-Damn with Right Answers Mostly
Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo (Right Answers Mostly) join the show to do a deep dive on the explosive Amsterdam Dinner from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. They cover it all: the growing tension between Rinna and Kim, Kyle running away with her cape fluttering in wind, Eileen being underappreciated, and much more. Also, you won’t believe how many oft-quoted lines come from this scene, you b
Rinna: The Hustling Traitor
Why do we love Lisa Rinna so much? Why is she so good at selling clothes on QVC and betraying fellow Housewives on The Traitors? Jolenta thinks it’s because she’s a perfect example of The Businessman archetype and his evil alter-ego, The Traitor. Put your cloaks on bitches, we’re going into the turret to talk all about Rinna.
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Greek Mythology, Robert Garland
A Table Flips in Jersey with JoAnn Crohn
Jolenta is joined by Real Housewives of New Jersey connoisseur, JoAnn Crohn (No Guilt Mom) to discuss the infamous season one table flip scene. The two enjoy reminiscing about the early years of RHONJ and discuss why such an outrageous moment is so real and relatable.
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Former ‘RHONJ’ producer Carlos King: Danielle Staub made show a hit, Page S
Summer’s Fool: The Kyle Cooke Story
This week Jolenta does a deep dive on The Fool archetype and his evil alter-ego, The Derelict. Fools show up a lot in reality TV, from Lisa Barlow to Craig Conover. And of course she’s gonna profile the crown-prince of foolishness: Summer House’s Kyle Cooke.
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Greek Mythology, Robert Garland
The Greek Myths, Robert Graves
Dictionary of Classical Mytholo
America’s Sweethearts Deserve a Raise with Mara Wilson
Jolenta is joined by writer/actor Mara Wilson, who shares her insights on America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and the season two contract negotiations. You don’t want to miss her hot takes on having your image monetized and chronic people pleasing.
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America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Netflix
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Shep Rose: The Southern Charmer
It’s time to talk about two archetypes that can’t keep it in their pants and tend to use women - The Ladies Man and his evil alter-ego, The Seducer. Jolenta investigates how these messy f-boys show up in reality TV, paying special attention to Shep Rose from Southern Charm.
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Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal
Mythology: Timeless Tales of
Karen's Potomac Presser with Jenny Donheiser
Jolenta is joined by Jenny Donheiser (How Were U Brainwashed?) to explore the origin story of the “press conference luncheon” - a somewhat common Real Housewives occourence. They delve into the anals of history and discuss the significance of Karen Huger holding a press conference in a steak house private room back in season three of The Real Housewives of Potomac.
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Kody Brown: The Sister Wives Dictator
Jolenta goes to town on The King archetype and his evil alter ego, The Dictator. Guess who she thinks fits the profile? One mister Kody Brown, from Sister Wives. If you want to overanalyze Kody’s character and investigate his dictator ways, this is the episode for you.
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Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods
Free the Situation with Mary Houlihan
Jolenta is joined by Mary Houlihan (The Mary Houlihan Show) to discuss a subject near and dear to Mary’s heart, The Jersey Shore. From the cast’s early feral days to their adult journeys through sobriety and marriage, Mary helps us understand the characters in this great American drama. And the two do a deep dive on Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino’s redemption arc, aka his release from prison.
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Craig Conover: Portrait of a Southern Artist
This week Jolenta takes a look at the character of Craig Conover from Southern Charm and how he fits into the Artist Archetype. And you know she gets into that evil alter ego and how the archetype shows up in mythology and a bunch of other reality shows.
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Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal
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New Year, New Hot Topics
Ring in the new year the classic way - with hot takes on hot topics. For a New Year’s treat, Jolenta is serving takes hot enough to warm your heart on a cold winter’s day. All things reality are discussed, from Southern Charm to Sister Wives.
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Book Report: Rich As F*ck by Amanda Frances (RHOBH)
As a holiday gift to you, Jolenta returns to her podcasting roots with a deep dive on a self-help book. She read Rich As F*ck, so you don’t have to - the money manifesting manual by the newest Real Housewife of Beverly Hills, Amanda Frances. Does the book offer any genuinely useful advice? Does it give scam vibes the same way Amanda does on TV? Let’s find out!
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Kathy Hilton: The Real Recluse of Beverly Hills
Jolenta does a deep dive on The Recluse archetype and her evil twin, The Warlock. Turns out Kathy Hilton from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills has a lot of reclusive tendencies, but watch yourself because you don’t want her warlock side to rear its ugly head.
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Mythos: A Retelling of the Myths of Ancient Greece, by Stephen Fry
Greek Mythology: Gods and
When the NYPD Raided the SLC with Bestie Approved
Jolenta is joined by Travis Rhoden from Bestie Approved for a crossover episode! In honor of Jen Shah being released from prison, the two recap the infamous sprinter van raid from season 2 of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Travis used to be a finance bro, so he has some interesting takes on money laundering. And many iconic moments are covered: Mary calling Whitney “little girl,” the begi
RHONY Leg-acy with Gibson Johns
Jolenta is joined by the wonderful Gibson Johns (Gabbing with Gib) to talk about Aviva Drescher’s infamous leg toss from The Real Housewives of New York. They get into the backstory, dish on ghost writing rumors, and wax poetic about obviously self produced moments.
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Luann de Lesseps Doubles Down: Carole Radziwill
Hot Mess-terpiece Hot Topics
For a Thanksgiving Day treat, Jolenta is doing a roundup of some of the latest reality TV hot topics and giving her hot takes. She covers everything from Kandi Burruss’s divorce to Kody Brown’s multiple divorces. Please note: Topics other than divorce will be discussed, such as The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, The Real Housewives of Orange County, and more.
Dorinda Medley Meddles with Mysticism
The Mystic is a fun woo-woo archetype, but do not piss her off or else you’ll meet her evil side: the Betrayer. How do each of these beauties show up in reality TV? Jolenta thinks Dorinda Medley from the Real Housewives of New York is the perfect example of the Mystic/Betrayer dichotomy.
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Mythos: A Retelling of the Myths of Ancient Greece, by Stephen Fry
Vanderpump Rules Slaps with Mary Payne Gilbert
The wonderful Mary Payne Gilbert (Pink Shade) joins Jolenta to do a deep dive on the infamous Vanderpump Rules “slap” scene between Stassi Schroeder and Kristin Douse. And the two discuss why we’re so drawn to reality TV that showcases anti-aspirational living.
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Will Heather Gay Save Us?
She’s intense, she’s driven, and she might be here to save us all… or burn it all down. This week Jolenta draws parallels between the Savior/Destroyer archetype and Heather Gay’s journey on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.
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Love is Blinded by Celeb Lookalikes with Anna Roisman
Comedian Anna Roisman (Big Wigs) joins the show to talk about her favorite moments from Love is Blind season six: when Chelsea told Jimmy she gets told she looks like Megan Fox & when Jimmy realizes that may not be true. Anna and Jolenta breakdown the scenes and discuss why you shouldn’t try to break the unspoken rules of a reality show.
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The Maiden of Salt Lake: Bronwyn Newport
Jolenta looks into the Maiden and Troubled Teen archetypes. And she does a deep dive on a Real Housewife that seems to embody this angsty ingénue: Bronwyn from the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.
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Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton
Greek Mythology: Gods and Heroes Brought to Live, By Robert Garland
Don’t Say it’s About Tom with Nicole Spiezio
Jolenta is joined by Nicole Spiezio (How Were U Brainwashed?) to discuss a pivotal RHONY Legacy scene - the scene where Bethenny tells Luann her fiancé cheated on her "at the Regency, in front of everybody.”
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Housewife Sonata w/ Nicole Spiezio
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Survivor's Parvati Shallow: Fatally A-Muse-ing
Let’s do a deep dive on the Muse archetype, and her flirty evil twin the Femme Fatale. Parvati Shallow is the perfect example of both - and Jolenta has compiled some of Parv’s most seductive and cut-throat moments for your listening pleasure.
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Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton
Greek Mythology
A Watershed Sister Wives Moment with Amye Archer
Jolenta is joined by Amye Archer (Little Miss Recap) to discuss the explosive season 18 fight between Janelle and Kody Brown on Sister Wives. The two discuss breaking the 4th wall and narcissistic collapse, and Amye gives a stern warning for anyone who’s watching the new season of Sister Wives.
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Girls Gor-gone Wild
Jolenta does a realty TV deep dive on the Amazon archetype and her evil alter ego, the Gorgon. And she explores how Bethenny Frankel lives her life Amazon style with some wild Gorgon flare.
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Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton
Greek Mythology: Gods and Heroes Brought to Life, By Robert Garland
To Be Frankel, I Don’t Carole with Sara Galli
Jolenta is joined by Sarah Galli (Andy's Girls) to discuss the heartbreaking dissolution of the friendship between Bethenny Frankel and Carole Radziwill from the original Real Housewives of New York. Whose side were you on?
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Carole’s blog post: https://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-new-york-city
The Jenn Pedranti Problem
Jolenta tries to make sense of what we’re seeing play out with Jenn Pedranti this season on The Real Housewives of Orange County. This leads to a deep dive on The Father’s Daughter archetype and her evil alter ego, The Backstabber.
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The Greek Myths, by Robert Graves
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith
Feelin’ Jovani or Feelin’ Petty? with Eric Williams
Jolenta is joined by Eric Williams (That’s a Gay Ass Podcast) to talk about one of his favorite scenes from the original Real Housewives of New York. Is life really a cabaret if your boyfriend doesn’t get a ticket to the show?
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'Real Housewives' star Luann de Lesseps arrested in Palm Beach - https://abcne
Call Her Mother
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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Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton
The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal
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Love is Blind, Tension is High with Chelsea Devantez
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.
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Love is Blind on Netflix
Love Is Blind Season 1 Couples: Where Are They Now? - https://people.com/love-is-blind-season-1-couples-where-are-th
The Matriarch of New Jersey and The Scorned Woman
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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Mythos: The Greek Myths Reimagined - by Stephen Fry
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes - by Edith Hamilton
45 Master Characters - by Victoria Lynn Schmidt
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Tamra in the Cabinet with Chris DeRosa
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 future daughter-in-law teaches us about the damage men can do with their silence, the rise of conservative ideology in America, the history of DM sliding, and so much more.
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Onward!
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 exclusively at https://www.hatch.co/pillow-talk !
–The continuation of Kristen’s show, Health Matters from Mayo Clinic, available everywhere you get your favorite shows!
–The continuation of Dean & Krist
BTB Authors Tell All: Hillary Frank
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 features authors whose books they lived by, as well as some authors they just happen to love.
And for more great By The Book content, listen to Dean & Kristen Look Back, exclusively on Patreon! In ea
BTB Authors Tell All: Dan Pashman
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 features authors whose books they lived by, as well as some authors they just happen to love.
And for more great By The Book content, listen to Dean & Kristen Look Back, exclusively on Patreon! In ea
BTB Authors Tell All: Bea Johnson
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 features authors whose books they lived by, as well as some authors they just happen to love.
And for more great By The Book content, listen to Dean & Kristen Look Back, exclusively on Patreon! In ea
BTB Authors Tell All: Anuschka Rees
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 features authors whose books they lived by, as well as some authors they just happen to love.
And for more great By The Book content, listen to Dean & Kristen Look Back, exclusively on Patreon! In ea
BTB Authors Tell All: Cristen Conger and Caroline Ervin
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 features authors whose books they lived by, as well as some authors they just happen to love.
And for more great By The Book content, listen to Dean & Kristen Look Back, exclusively on Patreon! In ea
BTB Authors Tell All: Countess Luann
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 features authors whose books they lived by, as well as some authors they just happen to love.
And for more great By The Book content, listen to Dean & Kristen Look Back, exclusively on Patreon! In ea
BTB Authors Tell All: Florence Williams
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 features authors whose books they lived by, as well as some authors they just happen to love.
And for more great By The Book content, listen to Dean & Kristen Look Back, exclusively on Patreon! In ea
BTB Authors Tell All: Dan Harris
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 features authors whose books they lived by, as well as some authors they just happen to love.
And for more great By The Book content, listen to Dean & Kristen Look Back, exclusively on Patreon! In ea
BTB Authors Tell All: Shad Helmstetter
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 features authors whose books they lived by, as well as some authors they just happen to love.
And for more great By The Book content, listen to Dean & Kristen Look Back, exclusively on Patreon! In ea
BTB Authors Tell All: Celeste Headlee
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 features authors whose books they lived by, as well as some authors they just happen to love.
And for more great By The Book content, listen to Dean & Kristen Look Back, exclusively on Patreon! In ea
BTB Authors Tell All: Steve and Annette Economides
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 features authors whose books they lived by, as well as some authors they just happen to love.
And for more great By The Book content, listen to Dean & Kristen Look Back, exclusively on Patreon! In ea
BTB Authors Tell All: Gretchen Rubin
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 features authors whose books they lived by, as well as some authors they just happen to love.
And for more great By The Book content, listen to Dean & Kristen Look Back, exclusively on Patreon! In ea
Your Stories: Friend Jealousy, Friend Burnout, and Making Friends as an Adult
Jolenta and Kristen read some of the many stories you’ve shared about the topics we’ve recently covered on the show - including being jealous of friends, dealing with friend burnout, and making friends post college.
They also announce By The Book: Authors Tell All - a newly available series that will land right in this feed starting next week.
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K&J Grapple with Friend Jealousy
Jolenta and Kristen try on a tip from David Klein, record audio diaries, report back.
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Can This Friendship Survive Success?
Sometimes - as much as we hate to admit it - we feel insecure around certain friends - or even jealous of them. What’s the best way to cope with these feelings? David Klein, close friend and cousin of Winona Ryder, and author of “The Plus One,” shares his thoughts.
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K&J Make Friends Post College
Jolenta and Kristen try on Hope Kelaher’s tips for making friends post-college.
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How to Make Friends Post College
Why does it seem so much easier to make friends when we’re younger? And how can we make friends more easily as we become adults? Hope Kelaher, author of Here to Make Friends: How To Make Friends as an Adult, shares her wisdom.
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K&J Tackle Friend Burnout
Jolenta and Kristen try on a tip from Amy Wilson, record audio diaries, report back.
We want to hear from you! Share your own experiences with friendship and loneliness on our private facebook community: facebook.com/groups/kristenandjolenta or write to us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com
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Friend Burnout
Friends are great. But they can also be exhausting. What’s the best way to strike the balance between being there and burning out? Amy Wilson, author of Happy To Help: Adventures of a People Pleaser, and cohost of What Fresh Hell, shares her thoughts.
We want to hear from you! Share your own experiences with friendship and loneliness on our private facebook community: facebook.com/groups/kristena
Your Stories: Chatbots, Platonic Partners, and Friends with Kids
Jolenta and Kristen read some of the many stories you’ve shared about the topics we’ve recently covered on the show - AI friends, friends with kids, and platonic significant others.
We want to hear from you! Share your own experiences with friendship and loneliness on our private facebook community: facebook.com/groups/kristenandjolenta or write to us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com
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K&J Hold Onto Friends With Kids
Jolenta and Kristen try on a tip from Ophira Eisenberg, record audio diaries, report back.
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Friends with Kids
Is it possible to hold onto friendship after one of you has kids and the other doesn't? Ophira Eisenberg, host of the podcasts Parenting is a Joke and Ask Me Another, shares her thoughts.
We want to hear from you! Share your own experiences with friendship and loneliness on our private facebook community: facebook.com/groups/kristenandjolenta or write to us at kristenandjolenta@gmail.com
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K&J Love Their Platonic Partners
Jolenta and Kristen try on Rhaina Cohen’s tips for nurturing their other significant others.
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Platonic Friends as Life Partners
For some of us, our greatest life partner isn’t a spouse, it’s a friend. How can we make the most of these kinds of partnerships? Jolenta and Kristen get tips from Rhaina Cohen, author of The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center.
We want to hear from you! Share your own experiences with friendship and loneliness on our private facebook community: facebook.com/gr
K&J Befriend Chatbots
Jolenta and Kristen try on Lindsay Goldwart’s tips for befriending chatbots.
What do they have to offer? And do they really help, or make things worse?
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Combating Loneliness with Chatbots
For some people, chatbots have become a source of comfort in the fight against loneliness. What do they have to offer? And do they really help, or make things worse? Jolenta and Kristen get tips for Lindsay Goldwert, journalist and chatbot friend.
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Your Stories: Parties, Money, Friendships with Exes
Jolenta and Kristen read some of the many stories you’ve shared about the topics we’ve recently covered on the show.
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K&J Get Friendly with Exes
Jolenta and Kristen try on some of Ellie Schnitt and Michaela Okland’s tips for navigating friendship with exes.
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Friends with Exes
What are the benefits and drawbacks of staying friends with exes? And what’s the best way to set up this kind of friendship for success? Jolenta and Kristen get tips from Ellie Schnitt and Michaela Okland, hosts of the Late Night Drive podcast.
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K&J Navigate Friends and Money
Jolenta and Kristen try on some of Maya Lau’s tips for navigating friendship and money.
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Friends and Money
What’s the best way to navigate the sometimes treacherous waters of friends and money? Jolenta and Kristen get tips from Maya Lau, host of the podcast Other People’s Pockets.
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K&J Become Party Animals
Jolenta and Kristen try on some of Jon Levy’s tips for making the most of parties.
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How To Make The Most of Parties
Parties can be a lot of fun, but they can also be anxiety inducing. How can we have the most fun at parties? And how can we host parties where people feel encouraged to socialize and maybe even make friends? Jolenta and Kristen get tips from Jon Levy, Founder of the Influencers Dinner, and author of the book “You're Invited: The Art and Science of Connection, Trust, and Belonging.”
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Your Stories: Astrology, Politics, Friendship Ups and Downs
Jolenta and Kristen read some of the many stories you’ve shared about the topics we’ve recently covered on the show
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