Bachelor Nation! Can we steal you for a second 🌹? In this episode, Shelby and Laura are joined by returning guest and Bachelor franchise OG fan, their Mom!!! They review The Golden Bachelorette Season 1 starring Joan Vassos. Spoiler alert -- we have differing opinions on whether or not the season is a wait or a watch, but all agree that the Golden mansion men were the stars of the season. We explain why Joan wasn't the best choice to lead The Golden Bachelorette, celebrate male friendships...

Hulu is full of murder mysteries! In this episode, Shelby and Laura review 20th Television's critically-acclaimed true crime comedy, Only Murders in the Building Season 4, and Onyx Collective's buzzy legal drama, Reasonable Doubt Season 2. We analyze the exciting guest stars on both shows from Eva Longoria to Morris Chestnut and how each show handled their respective end of season cliffhangers. We discuss why Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin make such a hilarious unlikely trio,...

Bravoholics, this is for you! In this episode, Shelby and Laura are joined by returning guest and co-host of the Watch What Crappens podcast, Ben Mandelker. We review multiple Bravo franchises in this special Real Housewives Happy Hour episode. Tune in for a jampacked hour of RHODubai S2, RHOC S18, RHOSLC S5, RHOP S9, and RHONY S15 takes. We dissect the many cast shake ups and returning stars like Alexis Bellino on Orange County, explain why Taleen Marie and Bronwyn Newport have been great...

Is love blind? In this episode, Shelby and Laura review the second half of Love Is Blind Season 7, the newest season based in Chocolate City--Washington, DC! We analyze all the couple break-ups and who made it down the altar. We discuss how Season 7 was a train wreck, debate the disappointing Black love stories, dissect Marissa and Ramses' heartwrenching break-up, investigate Nick and Vanessa Lachey's poor reunion hosting job, and spill MORE social media tea on Tyler's "sperm babies" and...

Romance is back! In this episode, Shelby and Laura review Netflix's hit RomCom show, Nobody Wants This, and A24's buzzy RomDram film, We Live In Time. We analyze all of the insane chemistry onscreen with Adam Brody and Kristen Bell, and offscreen with Andrew Garfield's Chicken Shop Date with Amelia Dimoldenberg. We discuss how both Erin Foster's show and John Crowley's film hit the cultural zeitgeist, analyze the hilarious meet cutes of Joann and Noah and Almut and Tobias, spill the social...

It's time to ring the bell at The Oppenheim Group! In this episode, Shelby and Laura review Selling Sunset Season 8--the newest season of Netflix's real estate docusoap led by Jason and Brett Oppenheim. We analyze all of the onscreen and offscreen drama among the cast, most notably Bre Tiesi's allegations that Chelsea Lazkani's husband was cheating on her. We discuss the many beefs and fashion faux pas of season 8, analyze whether Chrishell and Emma needed to take sides in Bre and Chelsea's...

Is love blind? In this episode, Shelby and Laura review Love Is Blind Season 7 Episodes 1-9, the newest season based in Chocolate City--Washington, DC! We analyze all the couples that made it out of the pods and debate who will actually make it down the altar. Heads up -- we're concerned that only one couple will get married. We discuss how Season 7 is already a chaotic mess, celebrate the Black love and body diversity in this season, dissect Marissa and Ramses' awkward convos about birth...

Why so serious? In this episode, Shelby and Laura, review Todd Phillips's musical sequel film Joker: Folie a Deux starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. 5 years after the oscar-winning Joker film premiered, Arthur Fleck is back, imprisoned, on trial, falling in love with Harley Quinn, and randomly singing across Arkham. Spoiler alert -- Joker 2 did not live up to our sky high expectations and had way too much music. Shelby and Laura dissect Joker: Folie a Deux's shocking box office flop and...

Now, this is a story all about how we reviewed The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reboot! In this episode, Shelby and Laura, review Bel-Air Season 3. The very black and bougie Peacock Original show is back and we have a lot of thoughts. Spoiler alert -- we have differing opinions on whether or not this season is a watch. We celebrate Morgan Cooper's success story of getting Bel-Air made, analyze how the OG show was Will Smith's claim to fame, explain why Aunt Viv and Uncle Phil are the best...

It's officially football season! In this episode, Shelby and Laura, review Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears and the start of the 2024 NFL Season. It has been a crazy few weeks filled with upset wins, like the Saints blowing out the Cowboys in Dallas, surprisingly strong starts, like the Sam Darnold-led Vikings starting the season 3-0, and player rejuvenations, like Saquon Barkley's new look on the Eagles. We dive into it all! We discuss the sky-high expectations for #1...

Is love blind in the UK? In this episode, Shelby and Laura review Netflix's Love Is Blind UK Season 1 hosted by Emma and Matt Willis. Spoiler alert -- this show exceeded expectations and may be the best Love Is Blind franchise. From the mature cast to the Greece vacations to the high production value to the gorgeous wedding venues, we were very impressed. We analyze all of the final six couples and how the seemingly most solid one--Sabrina and Steven--fell apart outside of the pods, dissect...

Bachelor Nation! Will you accept this rose 🌹? In this episode, Shelby and Laura review The Bachelorette Season 21 starring Jenn Tran--the show's first Asian-American lead. Spoiler alert -- this history-making season had way more low points than high ones, especially the dramatic finale where Jenn had to watch back her proposal while sitting next to Devin--the man that dumped and played her. We explain why the producers set up Jenn to fail by not casting the right men for her, analyze all of...

Yes, chef 👩🏾‍🍳! In this episode, Shelby and Laura, review The Bear Season 3. The Emmy-award winning Fx on Hulu Original show is back we have a lot of thoughts. Spoiler alert -- Season 3 did not live up to the sky-high expectations and was a lot slower and darker than we had hoped. We explain why Season 3 had too many filler episodes that didn't move the plot along, celebrate Ayo Edebiri's spectacular directing of "Napkins", analyze our favorite guest stars (Joel McHale) and our least...

Islanders, please gather around the fire pit immediately 🔥! In this episode, Shelby and Laura, review Love Island UK Season 11 hosted by Maya Jama. Tune in for a laughter-filled episode full of piping hot accusations that Joey Essex was a producer plant, reactions to the show's most annoying moments, like Ronnie's eggy boff game and Uma leaving with Wil after he was dumped from the island, and fake British accents. We explain why Season 11 paled in comparison to Season 10, celebrate black...

Bonjour! In this episode, Shelby and Laura, review the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. We've been obsessed with the Olympics for two weeks straight and cannot contain our excitement for America's dominance in the games. USA! USA! USA! Shelby and Laura celebrate record-breaking performances from Simone Biles and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, give Peacock it's props for a seamless streaming experience, highlight our favorite moments, including Noah Lyles's 100M photo finish and Steph...

Avengers assemble! In this episode, Shelby and Laura, review Shawn Levy's superhero sequel film Deadpool & Wolverine starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. 6 years after Deadpool 2, Wade Wilson is back to save the Marvel Cinematic Universe and usher in the post-20th Century Fox era. Spoiler alert -- this buddy comedy film lived up to the hype and is hilarious. Shelby and Laura celebrate Deadpool & Wolverine's record-breaking box office success, explain why we are over the...

Islanders, a hot new bombshell has entered the villa 🏝️! In this episode, Shelby and Laura, review Peacock's Love Island USA Season 6 hosted by Vanderpump Rules star, Ariana Madix. This is Part 2 of our jumbo-sized recap of the show of the summer. Tune in for a laughter-filled episode with piping hot tea, thoughtful analysis, and reactions to the best one-liners of the season, like Serena's "I support women's rights and wrongs" and every time JaNa yelled "Keeennnnyyy!" We discuss why female...

Islanders, a hot new bombshell has entered the villa 🏝️! In this episode, Shelby and Laura, review Peacock's Love Island USA Season 6 hosted by Vanderpump Rules star, Ariana Madix. This is Part 1 of our jumbo-sized recap of the show of the summer. Tune in for a laughter-filled episode with piping hot tea, thoughtful analysis, and reactions to the season's buzziest moments, like Andrea's dumping and JaNa's iconic Hearts on Fire performance. We discuss why we had never watched Love Island USA...

Calling all TV Comedy fans! In this episode, Shelby and Laura, review Season 3 of Max's award-winning comedy, Hacks lead by Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder. This show is actually a comedy, so tune in for a laughter-filled episode with praise for the show's insightful and hilarious writing, stacked ensemble cast, and surprising guest stars like Tony Goldwyn and Helen Hunt. We discuss why Season 3 exceeded expectations after the show's long-awaited return, analyze why Ava decided to return to...

Disney Adults, this is for you! In this episode, Shelby and Laura are joined by special guest, content creator, and Disney super fan, Nikki Meadows. We review Inside Out 2 and discuss her favorite Disney shows, movies, princesses, theme parks, and rides. Tune in for a laughter-filled episode with all things Disney and thoughtful analysis of the year's biggest film yet. We discuss how Nikki's Disney fandom began, analyze why Disney and Pixar needed a win like this after some recent animated...

Pumptini, anyone? In this episode, Bravoholics Shelby and Laura review Vanderpump Rules Season 11 and spinoff The Valley Season 1. For VPR, we debate the Tom Sandoval redemption storyline, dissect Lala's spiral in the finale, and whether Ariana should leave the show. For The Valley, we argue who is the messiest in the group, discuss Janet and Jason's Big Bear Babymoon drama, and Jax and Brittany's separation. Tune in for a laughter-filled episode with piping hot Bravo tea, impressions of the...

The NBA season may be over, but there is still much to discuss! In this episode, Shelby and Laura are joined by special guest, Harlem Globetrotter, and family friend, Maxwell Pearce. We review the 2024 NBA Playoffs and discuss his experience playing basketball for the Harlem Globetrotters. Tune in for a laughter-filled episode with in-depth NBA analysis and crazy dunk stories. We discuss how Maxwell ended up becoming a Harlem Globetrotter and met the Inside the NBA crew, analyze why the 2024...

Mad Max fans, this is for you! In this episode, Shelby and Laura, review George Miller's action prequel Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. 9 years after the success of Mad Max: Fury Road, Miller is back telling the origin story of Furiosa starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth. Spoiler alert -- this film did not live up to the hype. Shelby and Laura explain why we wish Charlize was back in this prequel, dissect the film's poor box office performance, celebrate Furiosa being a baddie, highlight...

Bonjour! In this episode, Shelby and Laura react to 77th annual Cannes Film Festival. Shelby spills all the behind the scenes tea as an employee at the festival. Shelby dishes on her celebrity sightings, identifies the most highly anticipated films of the festival, and shares how it felt to walk on the Cannes red carpet! She also describes the fashion and luxurious aesthetic of the French Riviera. Interested in critically acclaimed movie reviews? Check out our podcast episodes on American...