
Comedian & pop culture critic Jolenta Greenberg has a theory: reality TV isn’t ruining culture - it is culture. Join her and author Laura Mayer 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 ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 408 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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Jolenta and Laura recap all of the recent housewives episodes except the profoundly boring RHOC reunion. Buckle up and explore all the issues tackled this week, like: shielding kids from things that are inevitably going to appear on TV, Eddie taking ... more
Jolenta and Laura recap all of the recent housewives episodes and discuss all the major topics like: Symmetrical houses, Tia’s mom’s visit, Erin’s parenting journey, Daisy being mentioned in the E files, Carole’s treacherous stairs, why some houses h... more
Jolenta and Laura recap almost all the real housewives episodes from last week - minus OC because of technical issues. All your favorite subjects will be covered like Karen’s sobriety, Wendy’s mother’s intentions, what Tia’s husband is dressed like, ... more
Jolenta and Laura tackle all of last week’s Real Housewives episodes. They discuss pressing issues like what does Ashley see in Josh? Is Wendy blaming happy Eddie for all their legal issues? How did Carole hear about Sai’s divorce before it hit the p... more
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I love the way Jolenta uses literary and theatrical terms when talking about the real housewives. It tickles me to have this type of reality TV celebrity analyzed in such a knowledgeable way
I lucked into finding this podcast by a chance meeting with Jolenta (who is even more lovely and delightful IRL) and I can’t stop! Her analytical take is very entertaining and pretty spot-on. She’s right, these are high brow conversations on low brow shows and art forms and I feel way more smart and fancy pants (in the best way!)
A delightful exploration of tv, media, history and literature.
I was a fan of Jolenta Greenberg’s earlier podcast (with the wonderful Kristen Meinzer) By the Book and was happy to come across Hot Mess-terpiece Theatre. It’s smart and funny and it credits the Housewives shows for the great story-telling that they are.
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Comedian and pop culture critic Jolenta Greenberg and author Laura Mayer bring a dramaturgical lens to reality television, especially the Real Housewives franchises. Their conversations pair current-season recaps with close readings of memorable scenes, recurring character archetypes, cast relationships, editing and production choices, and the business of turning personal conflict into entertainment. The tone is funny and conversational, but the analysis treats reality TV as crafted storytelling and a meaningful part of popular culture. Guests from entertainment journalism, comedy, media and related fields add industry context or a fan's perspective. Some installments focus on one iconic scene or character, while others move across several ... more
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