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Jana Firestone is a therapist of 20 years, twice published author, and unapologetic pop-culture obsessive. Jana is a therapist, whose own therapy is pop culture and reality TV. Jana uses her clinical eye to decode the human behaviour behind reality TV’s biggest scandals, feuds and fallouts. From red-carpet interviews to revealing long-form conversations with some of reality TV’s biggest names, Jan... more

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Lindsay Clancy questions, a career-best Robert Pattinson, and my close and personal friend Dorinda Medley’s return to television. We have things to discuss.

First, a Lindsay Clancy case update and the circulating claims about her car being and its s... more

My friend and friend of the show, Dana, The Bravo Investigator, is back and we're putting the Housewives under investigation. Some of them have a lot to answer for.

From the gloriously unrestrained nostalgia of Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip to... more

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Content warning: This episode discusses domestic and family violence, emotional abuse and mental health.

Married at First Sight Australia bride Katie joins me on Pop Therapy for a revealing conversation about gaslighting, emotional abuse, toxic rela... more

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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses domestic and family violence, including allegations of physical assault and strangulation.

Today, I’m talking about the recent arrest and charges against former The Bachelor star and 28 by Sam Wood founder Sam... more

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Episode: Breaking the Silence: Chef Tzarina Mace-Ralph on Domestic Violence
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Episode: The Edit is Everything with Ryan Bailey
Heidi Anderson
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Episode: RHOC, Below Deck Med & the Psychology of Reality TV with Heidi Anderson
Danielle Peterson
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Episode: Love Island USA: Big Beds, Bombshells & Bad Decisions with Dani Gossip Girl (The Villa Download)
Lola Berry
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Episode: Reinvention, Risk & Running Towards the Dream with Lola Berry
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Miguel Luciano
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Episode: Miguel Luciano: Impressions, Identity and Imposter Syndrome

Host

Jana Firestone
Therapist of 20 years, twice-published author and pop-culture commentator

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 101 ratings
  • The perfect combo

    Love the way Jana combines her professional skills and psych education to break down what happens on my favorite reality shows. She is a real deal fan but also a compassionate human so I love hearing her takes and following her reactions

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AmandaBella19
    United States9 months ago
  • Love!

    Always interesting and entertaining!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OhNetGirl
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great guests

    Chris franjola is awesome

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    canadaaaaaah
    Canada2 years ago
  • Emma

    Fabulous guests and deep dives covering a range of relevant and interesting topics - a must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    E2!
    Australia3 years ago
  • Great conversations

    Such a great podcast, Jana is a great host along with many great guests she brings onto chat with. Always on my list to listen & recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sezjade
    Australia3 years ago

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MAFS' Katie on Sam Wood, Manipulation & the Red Flags We Miss
Q: So why has it been important for you to be so vocal about this?
Katie says she wants to explain how manipulation works, validate people who are being made to doubt themselves, and offer practical pathways to support rather than leaving them with only a helpline number.
MAFS' Katie on Sam Wood, Manipulation & the Red Flags We Miss
Q: So what was that like for you?
Katie says that viewers largely supported her, but she initially resisted believing the show's matchmaking had been deliberately designed to create conflict. She says the experience was especially difficult to relive as the season aired in new countries.
Luann Unleashed, Teresa Redeemed & Next Gen NYC Exposed with Dana The Bravo Investigator
Q: Does loving reality TV become endorsing the people behaving badly on it?
Jana and Dana consider whether continuing to watch problematic reality stars supports them, or whether it can instead help audiences discuss their behavior. Dana remains undecided and says she will watch an episode before forming a view.
Luann Unleashed, Teresa Redeemed & Next Gen NYC Exposed with Dana The Bravo Investigator
Q: I wondered if you could share maybe some of the things that you discovered about him that we might be surprised to hear, or that fill in some context.
Dana says Charlie Zakur had a master's degree in hospitality management and reportedly brought women to gatherings at the crypto house, but was not part of the crimes committed there. She describes the torture allegations against the two men who ran the house and explains how the case raises questions about brand safety for rising reality-TV personalities.
Scamandavol Emergency Ep with The Bravo Investigator
Q: What do you think this means for Sierra and the show's future?
Sierra's arc has become central; her openness about race and personal growth could redefine the season's narrative and set up a powerful reunion moment.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pop Therapy

What is Pop Therapy about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Therapist and pop-culture enthusiast Jana Firestone brings a clinical perspective to reality television, celebrity culture and the behavior behind public feuds, scandals and relationship breakdowns. Episodes alternate between solo commentary on high-profile stories and conversations with reality-TV figures, entertainment interviewers and commentators. The discussions connect franchise storylines and production choices with wider questions about fame, mental health, family life, online scrutiny and how audiences interpret what they see on screen.

The distinctive appeal is the combination of close fandom and psychologically informed analysis: recaps and hot takes sit alongside thoughtful discussion of trauma, accountability and the effects o... more

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