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Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre

Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre

By: Jolenta Greenberg
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Summary

 Comedian & pop culture critic Jolenta Greenberg has a theory: reality TV isn’t ruining culture - it is culture. Join her and a cast of sharp, funny guests as they dig into the details behind the drama and unpack why we can’t get enough of those iconic scenes and unforgettable characters. This is the place for highbrow conversations about “lowbrow” TV All seasons By the Book & How to Be Fine are also in this feed. To hear back episodes, just scroll down! Art
Episodes
  • Bummer House - A Summer House S10 E15 Recap

    Bummer House - A Summer House S10 E15 Recap
    May 14 2026
    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. HMT Insta Jolenta on Threads Sources: Summer House, Peacock What What Happens Live, Peacock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Botched Presents: Plastic Surgery Rewind with Katie Compa

    Botched Presents: Plastic Surgery Rewind with Katie Compa
    May 7 2026
    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 Larissa from 90 Day Fiancé is there! Katie's Insta HMT Insta SOURCES Botched Presents: Plastic Surgery Rewind, Fandango At Home Aubrey O'Day opens up about disturbing Sean "Diddy" Combs allegations, and her hopes of "speaking for the underdogs," CBS News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • Lovergirl: The Ciara Miller Story

    Lovergirl: The Ciara Miller Story
    Apr 30 2026
    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 Ciara’s affection. Hot Mess-terpiece Insta SOURCES Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton 45 Master Characters, by Victoria Lynn Schmidt Bravo Shows - Peacock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 mins
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