Ready to Be Petty: A Pop Culture Podcast

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Episode 124: Petty about 2000s Fashion TV Shows, Buccal Fat Removal, and Portia’s Outfits Dec 25, 2022

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In episode 124, Torry (she/her) is joined by Sophie Strauss (she/her), a stylist for “regular people” in LA to discuss accessible and inclusive styling (4:40), early 2000s tv shows like What Not to Wear, Fashion Police, and Queer Eye (13:35). Then they discuss the buccal fat removal trend (50:11). Next, Sophie nominates a Pettyweight Champion of the Week, Haley Lu Richardson, for admitting Portia from The White Lotus’ clothes were hers (1:10:57). No This Week in Petty because it’s the holidays and we are grateful! Looking for more exclusive content? Join our Patreon for an extra episode a week! This week’s episode covers: celebrity feuds in songs with Kenzie Cates. Listen to Torry discuss season 4, episodes 6 and 7 of Too Hot to Handle on the Hot Dummies on Islands podcast. Leave an audio message of a question or comment for Torry to include in a future podcast on Speakpipe. Buy an RTBP Starbucks cup or keychain on Etsy. Follow RTBP on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Ready to Be Petty is a Playlyst Studios Original. Photo by Mariah Burchell.

Bonus 33: Celebrity Baby Names and Predicitons (with Sophie Kihm) [PATREON UNLOCKED] Dec 22, 2022

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On this patreon exclusive, Torry (she/her) is joined by Sophie Kihm (she/her), Editor-in-Chief of Nameberry and therapist based in Chicago. They discuss how she become a baby naming consultant (2:28), why celebrities name their babies wacky names (17:39), and then Sophie makes name predictions for the following couples with babies on the way (or babies where their names haven’t been revealed): Chrissy and John Legend, Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, Behati Prinsloo and Adam Levine, Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott, Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson (37:52). This episode was recorded on November 28, 2022. Looking for more exclusive content? Join our Patreon for an extra episode a week! This week’s episode covers: Jack Antonoff and Lorde’s alleged affair with Vanessa Socato of Best Week Ever. Leave an audio message of a question or comment for Torry to include in a future podcast on Speakpipe. Buy an RTBP Starbucks cup or keychain on Etsy. Follow RTBP on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Ready to Be Petty is a Playlyst Studios Original.

Episode 123: Petty about The Price of Glee, Harry and Meghan Part 1, and Katie Holmes’ 2000s Look Dec 18, 2022

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In episode 123, Torry (she/her) is joined by Becky Feldman of Too Stupid to Live: Cheap Reviews of Cheap Romance Novels (she/her) to discuss part 1 of Harry and Meghan (12:25), Katie Holmes’ 2000s outfit at the NYC Jingle Ball (35:51), and the trailer for The Price of Glee (45:12). Then Becky nominates Kathy Hilton for Pettyweight Champion of the Week for applying lipstick during Mariska Hargitay’s impassioned speech at the Peoples’ Choice Awards (54:30). Finally, Becky shares her This Week in Petty about ending a working relationship over email (58:03). Looking for more exclusive content? Join our Patreon for an extra episode a week! This week’s episode covers: the cultural impact of Twilight with Jenna Vesper of Date Card. Enjoyed the discussion about Meghan and Harry? Listen to Torry and Alexandria discuss the couple on episode 122. Leave an audio message of a question or comment for Torry to include in a future podcast on Speakpipe. Buy an RTBP Starbucks cup or keychain on Etsy. Follow RTBP on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Ready to Be Petty is a Playlyst Studios Original.

Episode 122: Petty about Jessie James Decker, Harry and Meghan, and the GMA Cheating Scandal Dec 13, 2022

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In episode 122, Torry (she/her) is joined by Alexandria (she/her) of Pessimism at Its Finest (7:17). They discuss the Good Morning America cheating scandal (8:32), Jennifer Lopez’s new album details (15:37), and the trailer for Harry and Meghan (24:05). Then Alexandria nominates a Pettyweight Champion of the Week, Jessie James Decker, for being accused of photoshopping abs on her kids (37:23) and her This Week in Petty about an annoying co-worker (44:35). Looking for more exclusive content? Join our Patreon for an extra episode a week! This week’s episode covers: feuds in songs (Ed Sheeran/Ellie Goulding, Britney Spears/Justin Timberlake, etc.) with Kenzie Cates. Enjoyed the discussion about Harry and Meghan? Listen to Torry and Becky Feldman of Too Stupid to Live discuss the doc on next week’s episode. Listen to Torry discuss A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone on Two Cents Critic. Leave an audio message of a question or comment for Torry to include in a future podcast on Speakpipe. Buy an RTBP Starbucks cup or keychain on Etsy. Follow RTBP on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Ready to Be Petty is a Playlyst Studios Original.

Episode 121: Petty about Sex Lives of College Girls, Shawn Mendes’ Rumoured Girlfriend, and Black Friday (with Mads Mitchell, @mad_mitch) Dec 05, 2022

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In episode 121, Torry (she/her) and Maddy (she/her) from Parked Car Convos discuss recent Kardashian news: Thanksgiving, Kimye’s divorce, and the Balenciaga scandal (11:12). Then they discuss Shawn Mendes’ rumoured new girlfriend, his 50-year-old chiropractor (31:16) and then chat about the first six episodes of season 2 of Sex Lives of College Girls (36:33). Then Torry shares her Pettyweight Champion of the Week, the Toronto Maple Leafs social media manager for posting a scathing Tiktok (53:34) and Maddy shares her This Week In Petty about Black Friday shopping (57:52). Check out the Tiktok mentioned in the episode. Maddy’s Previous RTBP Appearances Episode 93: Petty about Celebrity Weddings, Being Sustainable and Answering Listener Questions Bonus 15: And Just Like That... Season 1 Deep Dive Episode 62: Petty about Kylie Jenner‘s Shenanigans Bonus 7: The Bachelorette Season 16 Finale Recap Looking for more exclusive content? Join our Patreon for an extra episode a week! This week’s episode covers: Lindsay Lohan’s Pettiest Moments with Christy from X Knows All. Leave an audio message of a question or comment for Torry to include in a future podcast on Speakpipe. Buy an RTBP Starbucks cup or keychain on Etsy. Follow RTBP on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Ready to Be Petty is a Playlyst Studios Original.

Episode 120: Petty about Hilary and Haylie Duff’s Falling Out, the Chrisleys, and Holiva’s Break-up Nov 27, 2022

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In episode 120, Torry (she/her) and Jordan Coe (he/him), a Tiktok pop culture commentator, discuss Hilary and Haylie Duff’s rocky relationship (10:40), Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde’s break-up (17:08), and the Chrisley family lawsuit (25:06). Then Jordan nominates a Pettyweight Champion of the Week, the Green Eyed Bandits from The Real Housewives of Potomac (31:23) and shares his This Week in Petty, about stealing his mom’s toilet paper (38:35). Looking for more exclusive content? Join our Patreon for an extra episode a week! This week's episode covers celebrity baby names and predictions with Nameberry's Editor-in-Chief, Sophie Kihm. Leave an audio message of a question or comment for Torry to include in a future podcast on Speakpipe. Buy an RTBP Starbucks cup or keychain on Etsy. Follow RTBP on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Ready to Be Petty is a Playlyst Studios Original.

Bonus 32: The WE Charity Scandal [PATREON UNLOCKED] Nov 23, 2022

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On this Patreon exclusive, Torry (she/her) is joined by Lisa (she/her), one of Torry’s IRL friends, and Emily Rose from It’s Become a Whole Thing to discuss the Free the Children/WE Charity scandal (5:58). They discuss the origins of the charity, their involvement, the celebrities who participated in WE Day, and the 2020 Justin Trudeau scandal. This episode was recorded on October 18, 2022. Check out the podcast, The White Saviors, mentioned in the episode and watch The Fifth Estate. Emily Rose’s Previous RTBP Appearances Episode 95: Petty about Taylor Swift, Jeffrey Star, Scooter Braun, and Khloe Kardashian Episode 75: Petty about Kim and Kanye’s Press Power Plays Looking for more exclusive content? Join our Patreon for an extra episode a week! Leave an audio message of a question or comment for Torry to include in a future podcast on Speakpipe. Buy an RTBP Starbucks cup or keychain on Etsy. Follow RTBP on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Ready to Be Petty is a Playlyst Studios Original.

Episode 119: Petty about Taylor Swift and Ticketmaster, Emily and Pete, and Paul Mescal’s Halloween Costume Nov 21, 2022

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In episode 119, Torry (she/her) is joined by Bailey Evin from Kinda Cute. They discuss Emily Ratajowkski and Pete Davidson’s new paparazzi pics (9:22) and Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones’s Halloween costume (24:41). Then they discuss the Ticketmaster/Taylor Swift scandal (32:53). Then Bailey nominates a Pettyweight Champion of the Week (1:10:47), Ancestry.com for pranking Ashley Tisdale, and shares her This Week in Petty story, about dancing at weddings (1:11:39). Bailey’s Previous RTBP Appearances Episode 89: Petty about Coachella, the Kardashians at Disneyland, and Cheating Rumours Looking for more exclusive content? Join our Patreon for an extra episode a week! This week’s episode covers: celebrity religions with Shannon from FluentlyForward and Cam from what i will say. Leave an audio message of a question or comment for Torry to include in a future podcast on Speakpipe. Buy an RTBP Starbucks cup or keychain on Etsy. Follow RTBP on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Ready to Be Petty is a Playlyst Studios Original.

Episode 118: Petty about My Mind and Me, Bumper In Berlin, and a 2000s It Girl Check-in Nov 13, 2022

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In episode 118, Torry (she/her) and Diana True Knox (she/her), a pop culture commentator from Tiktok, discuss how fashion trends are influenced by pop culture (3:36). They check-in with their fav 2000s girls: Jessica Simpson, Lindsay Lohan, and Amanda Bynes (12:56), Selena Gomez’s documentary, My Mind and Me (28:13), and Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin (41:28). Next Diana nominates a Pettyweight Champion of the Week (45:10), Taylor Swift for Vigilante Shit, and shares her This Week in Petty where people were getting mad at her online for selling sweatshirts (47:53). Looking for more exclusive content? Join our Patreon for an extra episode a week! This week’s episode covers: sustainable travel and celebs who commit climate crimes with Kattie Laur from Alpaca My Bags. Listen to Torry discuss celebrity charity scams on It’s Become a Whole Thing. Leave an audio message of a question or comment for Torry to include in a future podcast on Speakpipe. Buy an RTBP Starbucks cup or keychain on Etsy. Follow RTBP on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Ready to Be Petty is a Playlyst Studios Original.

Episode 117: Petty about Celeb Halloween Costumes, Bachelor in Paradise Spoilers, and Bella Poarch’s Secret Divorce Nov 09, 2022

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In episode 117, Torry (she/her) is joined by Matthew (he/him) from That’s SO Matthew (4:55). They discuss celebrity Halloween costumes including the Kardashian-Jenners, Nicki Minaj, Sabrina Carpenter, Heidi Klum, Lizzo, Hailey and Justin Bieber, and Cardi B (11:30). Then they discuss Selena Gomez and Francia Raisa’s recent social media beef (41:40) and Bella Poarch’s secret divorce (46:56). Next, Matthew nominates Nick Viall, Greg Grippo, and Victoria F. as Pettyweight Champions of the Week for spoiling Bachelor in Paradise (52:07) and shares his This Week in Petty, about missing an opportunity to ask for a guy’s number (57:07). Finally, Torry shares her This Week in Petty about digging a scorned woman’s roses out of a garbage can (1:01:07). Looking for more exclusive content? Join our Patreon for an extra episode a week! This week’s episode covers: Taylor Swift’s Pettiest Moments with Cam from what i will say. Enjoyed the discussion about Selena and Francia? Listen to Torry, Lauren, and Jordyn discuss their relationship on episode 105. Listen to Torry discuss celebrity charity scams on It’s Become a Whole Thing. This episode features a promo from Watch This Tonight. Leave an audio message of a question or comment for Torry to include in a future podcast on Speakpipe. Buy an RTBP Starbucks cup or keychain on Etsy. Follow RTBP on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Ready to Be Petty is a Playlyst Studios Original.

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