Ready to Be Petty: A Pop Culture Podcast

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Bonus 19: The Kardashians Season 1 Premiere Discussion Apr 20, 2022

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In this bonus episode of the podcast, Torry (she/her) is joined by Courtney (she/her) to discuss The Kardashians premiere. First, they discuss the press leading up to the show (4:42). They discuss the wild conspiracy theory that Kylie Jenner was not at the premiere (18:56) and provide an update on their intuitive eating/movement journey as an antidote to disordered eating (31:35). Finally, they discuss the first episode including the barbecue, each of the family members, the filming style, and more (43:16)! Content Warning: Discussion about body image and disordered eating between 31:35-43:16. Check out the Twitter thread about Kylie Jenner not attending the premiere mentioned in the episode. Courtney’s Previous RTBP Appearances Bonus 5: Petty about Healthy Diets Part 2 Episode 25: Petty about Taylor-Kanye Drama Episode 11: Petty about Healthy Diets Enjoyed the discussion about body image? Listen to Torry and Courtney discuss their journey on bonus episode 5. Leave an audio message of a question or comment for Torry to include in a future podcast on Speakpipe. Join our Facebook group and follow RTBP on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Ready to Be Petty is a Playlyst Studios Original.

Episode 88: Petty about Bachelor Nation News and the Bennifer Engagement Apr 17, 2022

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In episode 88, Torry (she/her) is joined by Haley (she/her) and Amy (she/her) from the Bachelor RHAPups Podcast. They discuss recent Bachelor Nation news including: the upcoming season of the Bachelorette with Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia (14:31), Colton Underwood’s engagement (16:35), Kaitlyn Bristowe admitting to sleeping with her top three contestants (20:43), Tyler Cameron and Kristin Cavallari’s photoshoot (24:56), Tia Booth’s engagement (29:16), and the Clayton Echard cheating scandal (38:00). Next they discuss Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s engagement and the ring (44:28) and Britney Spears’ pregnancy announcement (54:11). Finally, they wrap-up with a Pettyweight Champion of the Week, Clayton again… or maybe his fans… sending risqué messages (57:12) and a This Week in Petty about living with men (59:32). Check out the article about Clayton’s fan messages, @ashtalksbach’s Substack newsletter, and the Beyond the Blinds Ben Affleck podcast mentioned in the episode. Enjoyed the discussion about Ben and Jen? Listen to Torry and David Yontef discuss the couple on episode 58. Listen to Torry discuss a variety of celebrity gossip stories on the Best Week Ever podcast. Leave an audio message of a question or comment for Torry to include in a future podcast on Speakpipe. Join our Facebook group and follow RTBP on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Ready to Be Petty is a Playlyst Studios Original.

Episode 87: Petty about Kravis’ Fake Wedding (with Morgan Wright) Apr 10, 2022

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In episode 87, Torry (she/her) is joined by Morgan Paige Wright (she/her) from Morgan’s Pop Talks to discuss Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker’s fake Vegas marriage (10:35), Ciara Miller, Danielle Olivera, and Lindsay Hubbard’s fight on Summer House (17:16), Kristin Cavallari and Tyler Cameron (38:38), and the upcoming season of the Bachelorette with Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia (41:38). Then Morgan nominates Kanye West as Pettyweight Champion of the Week (50:24) and shares her This Week in Petty about a listener fantasizing over her kid’s bus driver (53:54). At the end of the episode, Torry shares her own This Week in Petty and some additional thoughts on Summer House, Jack Harlow, and Tyler Cameron (57:42). Check out the Summer House tweet by @QueensofBravo, the blind item about Craig Conover and Paige DeSorbo, and read the article about Paige and Lindsay (by Samantha Bush) on The Dipp mentioned in the episode. Enjoyed the discussion about Kravis? Listen to Torry discuss the couple on episode 66, episode 59, and episode 57. Enjoyed the discussion about Summer House? Listen to Torry discuss the show on episode 79, episode 74, and episode 53. Listen to Torry discuss Bridgerton season 2, episode 4 on the Bridgerton: A Post Show Recap podcast. Leave an audio message of a question or comment for Torry to include in a future podcast on Speakpipe. Join our Facebook group and follow RTBP on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Ready to Be Petty is a Playlyst Studios Original.

Episode 86: Petty about Anything But the Slap Apr 04, 2022

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In episode 86, Torry (she/her) is joined by Champ (he/him). Champ pitches some changes to public pool bathrooms during the segment Champ Tank (9:37). Then they discuss Kylie Jenner’s baby name change (23:16) and some of the best and worst celeb pregnancy announcements of all time (30:06). Then they discuss the 94th Academy Awards (39:19). Champ nominates Apple as Pettyweight Champion of the Week for their Do Not Disturb feature (1:12:24). Then in This Week in Petty, Torry shares how Champ hasn’t listened to RTBP in three years despite being a very integral part of the show (1:17:19). Champ’s Previous RTBP Appearances Episode 57: Petty about the Oscars, the Kardashians, and More Episode 41: Petty about Kim K’s Birthday Episode 28: Petty about Celebrities in Quarantine Episode 15: Petty about Podcast Criticism Episode 4: Petty about the Oscars Scandal Enjoyed the discussion about Kylie Jenner’s new baby? Listen to Torry discuss her pregnancy on episode 78 and episode 62. Listen to Torry discuss Twilight on That’s SO Matthew. This episode is sponsored by MANSCAPED. Use code RTBP for 20% off and free shipping on your next purchase. Leave an audio message of a question or comment for Torry to include in a future podcast on Speakpipe. Join our Facebook group and follow RTBP on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you.

Bonus 18: Bridgerton Season 2 Thoughts Mar 30, 2022

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In this bonus episode of the podcast, Torry (she/her) shares her hot takes about Bridgerton season 2! She discusses Regé-Jean Page not returning to the show (5:37), lack of sex in comparison to season 1 (15:11), the love triangle between Kate, Anthony, and Edwina (17:45), and then Anthony’s trauma (34:45). Then she shares thoughts on the other characters: Eloise and Theo (36:30), Benedict (38:34), Penelope, Lady Whistledown, and Colin (39:38), the Featheringtons (42:42), and Daphne (45:01). Finally, she talks about the pop song covers (46:50). Check out the drinking game for Bridgerton as well as the book Skin of the Night by CK Bennett mentioned in the episode. Enjoyed the discussion about Bridgerton? Listen to Torry discuss season 1 on episode 54 and episode 47. Leave an audio message of a question or comment for Torry to include in a future podcast on Speakpipe. Join our Facebook group and follow RTBP on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you.

Episode 85: Petty about Pete’s Branding, Robert Pattinson, Netflix, and More (with Amelia Wedemeyer) Mar 27, 2022

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In episode 85, Torry (she/her) is joined by Amelia Wedemeyer (she/her) of The Ringer (No Rose, All Thorn, Tea Time, Pop Culture History Lesson, The Ringer Reality TV Podcast, and more!). They briefly discuss Survivor 42 (8:07) and then dive into Kim Kardashian revealing Pete Davidson’s new tattoos and branding (13:30), Trevor Noah’s plea to Kanye West (23:14), and Pete’s obsession with Robert Pattinson (26:40). They fangirl over Rihanna at Target shopping for baby clothes (34:52) and then suggest new tv shows you can stream (38:04). Torry and Amelia nominate Pettyweight Champions of the Week, Netflix, and Shayne Jansen from Love is Blind (45:35) and then share their This Week in Petty stories, Amelia being locked in a airplane bathroom as a child and Torry’s sister’s passy aggressy comments (54:43). Content Warning: Discussion about domestic violence from 23:14-26:40 and 43:38-44:27. Check out the interview with Kim Kardashian and Bari Weiss mentioned in the episode and these pictures of Rihanna in Torry's hometown Wal-mart. Enjoyed the discussion on Kim, Kanye, and Pete? Listen to Torry discuss the drama on episode 84, episode 83, episode 78, episode 77, episode 68, episode 52, and episode 48. Leave an audio message of a question or comment for Torry to include in a future podcast on Speakpipe. Join our Facebook group and follow RTBP on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you.

Episode 84: Petty about the Kardashians’ Variety Article Mar 20, 2022

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In episode 84, Torry (she/her) is joined by Shannon (she/her) and Cydney (she/her) from the Never Let Go Podcast. First, they talk about their love of pop culture nostalgia (5:25). They discuss the Kardashians’ infamous Variety article (15:22), Pete Davidson’s text messages to Kanye West (36:00), and Chris Pine’s new look (52:25). Then Cydney nominates Jane Campion as Pettyweight Champion of the Week (1:00:59) and Shannon nominates Spencer Pratt (1:06:08). Finally, Shannon shares her This Week in Petty about a neighbour making a rude comment and getting revenge on a middle school bully (1:13:23) and Cydney shares hers about the weather in LA (1:20:19). Enjoyed the discussion on Kim, Kanye, and Pete? Listen to Torry discuss the drama on episode 83, episode 78, episode 77, episode 68, episode 52, and episode 48. This episode is sponsored by MANSCAPED. Use code RTBP for 20% off and free shipping on your next purchase. Leave an audio message of a question or comment for Torry to include in a future podcast on Speakpipe. Join our Facebook group and follow RTBP on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you.

Episode 83: Petty about Jake Gyllenhaal and Taylor Swift (And Other Celeb Couples) Mar 14, 2022

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In episode 83, Torry (she/her) is joined by Carly (she/her) from the To Be Influenced podcast to discuss Jake Gyllenhaal finally acknowledging his relationship with Taylor Swift and the All Too Well re-release (14:12). Then they talk about Kim Kardashian becoming legally single (25:06). Next, they play Ex or Next, a game where they choose whether they believe a celebrity’s previous partner or current partner is better for them (Taylor Swift, Jacob Elordi, Kourtney Kardashian, Justin Bieber, Emma Chamberlain, Channing Tatum) (38:23). Finally, Carly nominates Joey King as Pettyweight Champion of the Week for her engagement post (54:14) and shares a This Week in Petty about being ignored in public (58:15). Enjoyed the discussion on Kim, Kanye, and Pete? Listen to Torry discuss the couple on episode 78, episode 77, episode 68, episode 52, and episode 48. Carly’s Previous RTBP Appearances Episode 42: Petty about Charli and Dixie D’Amelio Episode 33: Petty about a Summer without Bachelor Listen to Torry discuss The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas on 2 Cents Critic. Join our Facebook group and follow RTBP on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you.

Bonus 17: Love Is Blind Season 2 Reunion Discussion Mar 10, 2022

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In this bonus episode of the podcast, Torry (she/her) is joined by Sophie James (she/her) of Unpaid, Emotional Labor to discuss the reunion of Netflix’s Love Is Blind season 2. They discuss the most surprising moments: Shake’s outbursts, Nick and Vanessa Lachey’s hosting skills, Kyle and Shaina admitting they just wanted to continue to be on the show, and Natalie and Shayne dating after the show had ended (5:49). Then they talk about Salvador and Mallory (29:23), Natalie getting proposed to by another man (41:08), and the rest is basically talking about the men’s bad behaviour... Torry and Sophie discuss Kyle’s offhand comment about Deepti and the reactions she has received from the public and other contestants (57:05). Finally, they discuss Iyanna and Jarrette (1:12:45) and wrap-up with a “stock exchange” of which cast member they are “buying” or “selling” after the reunion (1:28:41). This is a special one-take episode with minimal editing and a lot of energy and the timestamps are mere suggestions because the hosts bounce around to different topics presented in the reunion. It is highly recommended that you watch the video version of this episode on Sophie’s Patreon! Sophie’s Previous RTBP Appearances Bonus 16: Love Is Blind Season 2 Discussion Listen to Torry discuss Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen on that’s SO matthew. Join our Facebook group and follow us on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you.

Episode 82: Petty about Spencer Pratt on Tiktok Mar 06, 2022

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In episode 82, Torry (she/her) is joined by Christy (she/her) of X Knows All. They discuss Kristen Cavallari versus Lauren Conrad, the impact of The Hills, and Spencer Pratt’s recaps on Tiktok (5:23) Next, they discuss Amanda Bynes filing to end her conservatorship (41:21). Then Christy nominates Kanye West as Pettyweight Champion of the Week (54:14) and Torry shares a This Week in Petty involving ordering food at restaurants (1:01:42). Finally, Torry discusses some techniques that The Hills and other reality tv shows use to craft a storyline (1:07:10). Check out Beyond the Blinds episode 31 about the Nickelodeon executives that worked with Amanda as well as Sharleen Joynt’s website, All the Pretty Pandas, mentioned in the episode. Enjoyed the discussion about The Hills? Listen to Torry discuss stories from the cast on episode 39, episode 38, and episode 21. Join our Facebook group and follow RTBP on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you.

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