Bye Pumkin
Bye Pumkin is a podcast about vintage reality TV, focusing on obscure and niche shows. Host Princess examines the drama, questionable decisions, and small details that other recaps overlook. Each week she dives into the shallowest corners of reality television history. Bonus episodes and ad-free versions are available to subscribers via Patreon and Apple.
Episodes
Family Therapy
This week, Princess is joined by Mani (@mixingwithmani) to discuss the episode where Kim finally admits she doesn't want to be married to that barking dog anymore
Wrap Up 10.9.26
This week, Princess is wrapping up: EJ's attempt to shade RihannaTrashcan Girl posting her own LsRHOP's Candiance whacking Giselle when she's down
Cats away. Mice Play
Kourtney and Kim Take New York, Season 2, Episode 7This week, Princess if flying solo and wondering what the hell order Disney Plus is putting these episodes in.
Wrap Up 10.2.26
content warning: sexual assaultThis week, Princess is wrapping up:--Something she doesn't want to talk about--How to bully your favorite popstar--Kody and Robyn's retirement--Riding in coach with the richest woman you know--Lightening striking twice with Gypsy Rose Blanchard
Kim Takes Dubai
This week, Princess is joined by Chy (@flychy) to discuss Kim's blind items, Kanye's heel turn, and whatever happened to The Old Khloe.
Wrap Up 9.25.26
content warning: child abuse, mental illnessThis week, Princess is trying something new. Patreon subscribers can watch the video content of this episode as she wraps up:--whatever is going on with Milania Giudice--Nikole Hannah-Jones' poor decisions--Taylor Frankie Paul's "exit" from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives--whatever ice coffee did to everybody
KKTNY: Questionable Actions
Kourtney and Kim Take New York, Season 2, Episode 5This week, Princess is joined by Nampande to discuss whether Jonathan Cheban is gay. That's the whole episode. Oh and they workshop a script for The Mighty Ducks 4 at the end.
Wrap Up 9.18.26
content warning: sexual assaultThis week, Princess is wrapping up:--KJ Bierman--Mary the Sex Offender--The Safe Black with No Hair
True Colors
Kourtney and Kim Take New York, Season 2, Episode 4This week, Princess wants to talk about The Prince of Egypt but instead has to talk about three fake storylines that we could have skipped entirely.
Wrap Up 9.11.26
This week, Princess is wrapping up:--Ciara is not using her butt--Fat Joe's black daddy--Aaron Rodgers' sob story--those unleased boyfriends
Wrap Up 9.4.26
This week, Princess is wrapping up:--Gloria Steinem--Brittany's restraining order--Raven's racial identity politics--Phaedra & CT
Three's A Crowd
content warning: incest, sexual assault, drug useKourtney and Kim Take New York, Season 2, Episode 3This week, Princess is joined by Sonia (@nochillarybanks) to talk about Kris' lackluster career, Scott revisionist history, and not going full Mackenzie Phillips.
The Wrap Up 8.28.26
This week, Princess is wrapping up:--the Grim Reaper--Kenya Moore's face--Target's minstrel costume--Leah Remini's new job
Go Get Your Man
Kourtney and Kim Take New York, Season 2, Episode 2This week, Princess has on Naudia (@irl_internet_girl) to talk about Scott's bender, Kourtney's lack of home training, and what goes down in the BBMs.
The Wrap Up 8.21.26
content warning: sexual assaultThis week, Princess is wrapping up:--Hayden Panettiere--KJ Biermann--Drew Afualo--Jordyn Woods
The Honeymoon Is Over
Kourtney and Kim Take New York, Season 2, Episode 1This week, Princess is joined by THEE Kara Berry (@everyonesbusinessbutmine) to dive into Kim's bad marriage, Kourtney's bad ideas, and good ole early-2010s chaos. Season 22 of Bye Pumkin starts right now.
The Wrap Up 8.14.26
This week, Princess is wrapping up:--How to lose a job in 20 vacation days--It's too early to have school discourse this stupid--When are the PR people for Katseye gonna come back from FMLA????
Big Girls Wanted: Escape from Pearadise
content warning: sexual assault, sexual coercion, childhood sexual assault, self-harm, eating disordersThis week, Princess wishes she didn't watch a very bad documentary about big women and the creep that invited them to his house.
The Wrap Up 8.7.26
content warning: eating disorders, self harmThis week, Princess is wrapping up:--Britni Griner's divorce--Ariana's break--Katseye's shrinking lineup--Perez Hilton's karma
House of Stassi
This week, Princess is watching Stassi's new show so that you don't have to.
Wrap Up 7.31.26
This week, Princess is wrapping up:--Black Panther casting--bonnet discourse--dating bisexual men--Nara Smith's girl boss era
The Wrap Up 7.24.26
content warning: child sexual assaultThis week, Princess is wrapping up:--getting tricked by a 13yo--why you probably need a lab mix from the shelter--how to get uninvited--being quiet on that damn creek.
The Vampire Lestat
content warning: sexual assault, child deathThis week, Princess wants to talk about Lestat's version.
The Wrap Up 7.17.26
content warning: sexual assault, childhood sexual assaultThis week, Princess is wrapping up:--virtue signaling on the left--Kathy Griffin's stunts and show--prayers up for Milania
To Brady or Not to Brady
My Fair Brady, Season 1, Episode 9This week, Princess wants to talk about Adrienne's shut up ring.
The Wrap Up 7.10.26
Arguing over air conditioning.Lena Dunham's book is a curse.Arguing with a 19yo trad wife.Consensual voice message.Dr. Kameelah against the internet.
The Death and Life of Lamar Odom [RERUN]
content warning: drug use, infant deathThis week, Princess thinks Lamar Odom looks like a mild dud, that Rob was smoking crack in Khloe's house, and that Khloe has got to figure out how to stop abandoning herself.
The Wrap Up 7.3.26
Taylor's version of a wedding.Brooklyn Beckham's very private commercial.Toy Store 5 upsets Mama Bear.Lizzo needs to go home.
Ultimatum
My Fair Brady, S1, E8This week, Princess is having super secondhand embarrassment from all the begging going down in Puerto Rico.
Wrap Up 6.26.26
Colin's book.Aloneness Influencer.Beyonce's family vlogging
Famesick [RERUN]
content warning: sexual abuse, sexual assault, child abuse, graphic medical talk, and suicide.This week, Princess read Lena Dunham's book and now you have to hear about it.Note from Princess: this episode's recording could have been way better. There are a couple of places where I hit the mic and I hate that it's in there but taking it out would be too much work at this point. Sorry!This episode w
The Wrap Up 6.19.26
BTS tourNate BargatzeJennifer Lopez coparenting90s Kid Summer
Rico Suave
My Fair Brady, Season 1, Episode 7This week, Princess wants to talk about Puerto Rico, string bikinis, and laying on the ground any time you're asked an awkward question.
The Wrap Up 6.12.26
content warning: eating disorders, body talk--Ariana Grande--Latto vs Cardi B--Decentering smug Europeans
Meet My Mama
My Fair Brady, Season 1, Episode 6This week, Princess is meeting Adrienne's mom.
Homecoming
My Fair Brady, Season 1, Episode 5This week, Princess is going back to Joliet with Chris and Adrienne. (Skip ahead about 30 minutes to get past the Dominique Morgan talk.)
Speedway Murders [RERUN]
This week, Princess is trying to figure out who kidnapped and murdered those kids at the BurgerChef in 1978.Shout to Ashley for sponsoring this episode. If you'd like to sponsor an episode, send a message to hello@byepumkinpodcast.comThis episode was oringially published on 1.29.26 on the Bye Pumkin Patreon.
The Nature Boy Cult
content warning: sexual abuse, sexual assault, child abuse, intimidate partner violence, mental illnessThis week, Princess watched the 46-part Youtube documentary on the Nature Boy cult and now you're gonna hear about it.
While the Brady's Away
My Fair Brady, Season 1, Episode 4This week, Princess is trying to figure out why Adrianne can't take a shower by herself.
Guess Who's Coming to Shower
My Fair Brady, Season 1, Episode 3This week, Princess is talking about sleeping with men who don't like you, negging people you love, and porn couches.
Valentine's Day
This week, Adrianne and Chris are doing a Valentine's Day redo and Princess is trying to not to rant about the American school system.
A Brady, A Lady, A Kiss, and Flo
My Fair Brady, Season 1, Episode 1This week, Princess wants to talk about when Adrienne Curry and Christopher Knight were a weird ass couple.
RERUN:Aileen—Queen of the Serial Killers
Content warning: sexual assault, child abuse, drug abuseThis week, Princess forgot it was Easter. Instead of recording a new episode on a holiday weekend, she is posting a rerun about Aileen Wuoronos.
Princess Fix My Life 3.30.26
This week, Princess fixes cheating friends, emotional meltdowns, and adoption.
The Book of Boring (w/Nampande)
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Season 4This week, Princess quits the podcast. Nampande joins her and quits the podcast, too. And there's some talk about these Mormon weirdos, how boring season 4 was, and the meanest, most evil leprechaun to ever get a divorce on tv.
Escaping from Twin Flames
This week, Princess wants to talk about soulmates, MLMs, and the most punchable face on the Internet.Shout out to Theresa for sponsoring this episode. If you want to sponsor an episode, send a message to hello@byepumkinpodcast.com.
RHOP Season 10 Reunion
This week, Princess wants to talk about how many more of you bitches are going to jail!
Shahs of the Valley
This week, Princess and her gravelly voice talk about Reza, MJ, GG, and their new friends. She gets into how to win against a dead woman, whether someone needs to call CPS on GG, and where the fuck is Reza's baby.
Shut It Down at the Oscars
The Rachel Zoe Project, Season 1, Episode 6This week, Princess shuts down season 20 with Rachel and co's meltdowns on Oscar day.
Awash in Red Carpet
The Rachel Zoe Project, Season 1, Episode 5This week, Princess is talking Rachel crying, Rodger's ridiculous hair, and what to do when your uncle dies during Oscar week.
Fashion the Cruel Mistress
The Rachel Zoe Project, Season 1, Episode 4This week's episode is a little short. (Maybe because last week's was so long!) But Princess does get into the second part of Rachel's trip to NY Fashion Week, including Brad in drag and Rachel lying about money.
The Book of Momtok
content warning: domestic violence, sexual assault, childhood sexual assaultThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Seasons 1-3This week, Princess is joined by Nampande to talk about her ill advised binge watch of seasons 1-3 of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. In this super long episode, Princess loses her morals due to Hulu reality tv programming, a rumor is started about cast member, and Nampande gets P
Fashion Week to Die
The Rachel Zoe Project, Season 1, Episode 3This week, Princess has a 10 minute rant that you can skip or not. Also, Rachel Zoe is in NY, wearing fur and pretending to ignore her husband.
Award Season, That's Bananas
The Rachel Zoe Project, Season 1, Episode 2This week, Princess has Friend of the Pod Naudia to talk about Rodger's hair, Brad's bowties, and the procedures and policies manual that no one has ever seen at Rachel Zoe Inc.
Fashion Makes the Star Makes Fashion
content warning: self-harm, suicide, eating disorders, body talkThis week, Princess is bringing in season 20 with the Rachel Zoe Project. This episode covers the elephant in the room, Rod-ger's hair, and the unavoidable Taylor standom.
RERUN: Con Mum
This week, Princess wants to talk about what happens when your mom shows up 45 years later and says she's the illegitimate daughter of the former Sultan of Brunei.This episode originally appeared on the Bye Pumkin Patreon. If you'd like to receive more content like this, consider joining at www.patreon.com/byepumkin.
RERUN: Victoria Beckham
content warning: eating disorders, disordered eatingThis week, Princess wants to talk about Posh Spice, family drama, and something she knows absolutely nothing about--fashion.This episode orginally appeared as a bonus episode on Patreon on 10.16.25. If this type of content interests you, consider subscribing at www.patreon.com/byepumkin.
RERUN: Class Action Park
This week, Princess is talking about why we need rules at an amusement park.Shout out to Shannon for sponsoring this episode. If you'd like to sponsor an episode, send a message to hello@byepumkinpodcast.com.This episode originally ran on 7.24.25 as a bonus episode. If you would like more content like this, consider subscribing to Patreon at www.patreon.com/byepumkin.
All the Queens Horses [RERUN]
This week, Princess wants to talk about one of her favorite scams of all time. And it involves like 400 horses.This episode originally ran on 3.27.25 on the Bye Pumkin Patreon. For more content like this, join at patreon.com/byepumkin.
Biggest Heist Ever
This week, Princess suffers through Razzlekhan to talk about the biggest Bitcoin heist ever.
Bitconned
content warning: suicide, extreme drug useNetflix, 2024This week, Princess wants to talk about Bitcoin, crypto scams, and Ray Trapani, the biggest piece of shit in the world.
A Very Ozzy Christmas (w/Liz)
The Osbournes, Season 1, Episode 9This week, Princess is joined by Liz (@lizexplains) to give The Osbournes a proper send off and wrap up season 19 of Bye Pumkin
No Vagrancy (w/Kara)
The Osbournes, Season 1, Episode 8This week, Princess is joined by Kara (@everyonesbusinessbutmine) to discuss everything BUT the unwanted houseguest in The Osbournes' house.
Get Stuffed
The Osbournes, Season 1, Episode 7This week, Princess is flying solo and talking about the very sensible hatred of Thanksgiving, Ozzy dog walking while zooted, and why anyone would bring a Rottweiler puppy to dinner.
Trouble in Paradise (w/ Mathilde)
The Osbournes, Season 1, Episode 6This week, Princess is joined by Australian To the Show™, Mathilde (@tillygoatgruff) to talk about Ozzy and Sharon's parenting, having a nanny at 16, and getting fucked up on Hollywood Blvd in the early aughts.
Tour of Duty (w/Erica)
The Osbournes, Season 1, Episode 5This week, Princess has on Erica from The Surreality Podcast (@surrealitypod) to talk tour life, pyrotechnics, and how to use someone else's credit card.
Won't You Be My Neighbor (w/Carla)
The Osbournes, Season 1, Episode 4This week, Princess is joined by Carla of There Might Be Cupcakes to talk about one of the most memorable episodes in Osbournes history.
For the Record w/Vanessa from The Best Week Ever
The Osbournes, Season 1, Episode 3This week, Princess is joined by Vanessa of The Best Week Ever podcast to talk about Sharon's hair, Tower records, and the fact that Princess has no concept of time.
Bark at the Moon w/Sonia
The Osbournes, Season 1, Episode 2This week, Princess has her first guest of the season, Sonia, and doesn't watch the episode at all. Together they talk about the episode Princess didn't even see, Elijah Wood, and Olivia Benson's love life.
There Goes the Neighborhood
content warning: self-harm, drug abuse, intimate partner violenceThis week, Princess is kicking off Season 19 of Bye Pumkin with the first season of The Osbournes.
AMA 9.7.25
content warning: eating disorders, self-harm, suicide, mental health disordersThis week, Princess is answering your questions, including her thoughts on the latest North West drama, the new girl on RHOM, and why Old Navy cash is keeping her mental illnesses in check.
Princess Fix My Life 8.23.25
This week, Princess is giving advice she is mostly not qualified to give.
Dancing for the Devil
content warning: sexual abuse, self-harmThis week, Princess is talking about when you gotta BOOM KAT online because a dude named Robert told you Jesus wanted that.
Graduation
This week, Princess is closing out season 18 of Bye Pumkin with some unwelcome feelings about Kevin Federline and a whole pack of random prizes.
The Crucible
content warning: fatphobia, eating disorders, weigh-ins, body checks, childhood sexual assaultCelebrity Fit Club, Season 7, Episode 8This week, Princess talks about Tanisha getting left behind and Nicole being drunk as a skunk.
Gary
content warning: child abuse, sexual abuse, intimate partner abuse, self-harmThis week, Princess is really mad at Gary Coleman's parents. Also, she is very surprised about kidneys!This episode is was originally published on the Patreon on 1.9.25. If you like content like this, considering subscribing at www.patreon.com/byepumkin.
Mind Over Matter
content warning: fatphobia, dieting, eating disorders, sexual assault, body checksCelebrity Fit Club, Season 7, Episode 7This week, Princess is wondering if everything is sponsored by the Wii Fit and Guns and Roses' 2010 Tour.
Play to Your Strengths
content warning: fatphobia, eating disorders, body checks, weigh-insCelebrity Fit Club, Season 7, Episode 6This week, Princess wants to know why Bobby Brown is eating so many chips and what is Nicole being so messy for.
The Art of War
content warning: fatphobia, body checks, eating disorders, weigh-insCelebrity Fit Club, Season 7, Episode 5This week, Princess spends 40 minutes talking about The Guilded Age and Just Like That...and then wants to know exactly how much Nicole is drinking on a weight loss show.
Teamwork
content warning: fatphobia, eating disorders, body checksCelebrity Fit Club, Season 7, Episode 4This week, Princess thinks the solution to anyone pushing you on a reality tv set is to fall to the ground and refuse to get up until they airlift you out of there.
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