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Bonus 16: Love is Blind Season 2 Discussion Mar 03, 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 season 2 of Netflix’s Love is Blind. They discuss dating shows (4:39) and the false premise of dating without seeing the other person (13:11), the pod phase (25:00), and then the couples: Nick & Danielle (34:07), Salvador & Mallory (1:07:58), Natalie & Shayne (1:24:30), Iyanna & Jarrette (1:57:38), and Deepti & Shake (2:03:51). 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 season. It is highly recommended that you watch the video version of this episode on Sophie’s Patreon! Check out the website of John Gottman mentioned in the episode. Join our Facebook group and follow RTBP on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you.

Episode 81: Petty about HSM: TM, TS Casting, Shailene & Aaron, and Taylor & Joe Feb 27, 2022

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In episode 81, Torry (she/her) is joined by friend of the pod, Nick (he/him). They discuss curling as a new hobby (6:00), the country music star they’ve been jamming to (13:16), and current teen rom-coms (20:33). Next, they discuss season 3 of High School Musical: The Musical, The Series, including Corbin Bleu and Jason Earles joining the cast (28:38). Then they discuss Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers’ rumoured break-up (50:26) and Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn’s alleged engagement (1:02:07). Finally, Nick nominates Dick Butkus’ Twitter as Pettyweight Champion of the Week (1:11:07) and shares a This Week In Petty about refusing to give free advertising to a friend’s brand (1:14:55). Nick’s Previous RTBP Appearances Episode 65: Petty about the After Series Bonus 12: The Circle (US) Season 2 Finale Discussion Episode 56 Part 2: Petty about Seasonal Allergies, Streaming Services, and School Spirit Episode 56 Part 1: Petty about the Circle (US) Episode 44: Petty about Demi Lovato's Thanksgiving Episode 40: Petty about Disney Channel Stars Bonus 4: A folklore Deep Dive Listen to Torry discuss romance novel recommendations on the What to Read Next podcast. Join our Facebook group and follow RTBP on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you.

Episode 80: Petty about Valentine’s Day Social Media, the Super Bowl, and Wordle Feb 20, 2022

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In episode 80, Torry (she/her) is joined by friend of the pod, Dana (she/her), to discuss Kylie’s new baby, Wolf Webster (13:00). They check-in with their favourite couples to see what they posted on social media for Valentine’s Day (19:16) and then discuss who was at the Super Bowl (35:01) and the halftime show (40:41). Finally, Dana shares her This Week in Petty about sharing a birthday with a major holiday (48:28) and Torry shares her hatred toward Wordle (53:43). Dana’s Previous RTBP Appearances Episode 25: Petty about Taylor-Kanye Drama Episode 18: Petty about Taylor Swift Conspiracies Episode 14: Petty about the College Admissions Scandal Listen to Torry discuss Euphoria cast blind items and BTS drama on FluentlyForward. Join our Facebook group and follow RTBP on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you.

Episode 79: Petty about Summer House, Kendall Jenner, and More (with Sophie Ross) Feb 14, 2022

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In episode 79, Torry (she/her) is joined by Sophie Ross, a writer and pop culture commentator (8:00). Sophie (she/her) gives her quick takes on the Giggly Squad scandal (9:27), the current state of Bachelor Nation (12:09), and the And Just Like That… finale (16:20). Next they discuss Summer House (season 6, episodes 1-4) (21:45), Kendall Jenner’s parking scandal (37:40), and Kendall’s first Tiktok (40:46). They nominate Kevin Hart and the Academy Awards as Pettyweight Champions of the Week (45:36). And then Sophie shares a story about her finsta being found out by an ex’s ex-girlfriend (49:19). Check out the timeline of the Kristin-Austen-Craig scandal mentioned in the episode. Enjoyed the discussion about Summer House? Listen to Torry discuss the show on episode 58 and episode 53. Listen to Torry discuss The Bachelor (season 26, episode 5) on Date Card podcast. Want to shape the future of RTBP? Fill out the survey and weigh in on future guests, topics, and more. Join our Facebook group and follow RTBP on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you.

Bonus 15: And Just Like That... Season 1 Deep Dive (with Mads Mitchell, @mad_mitch) Feb 09, 2022

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In this bonus episode of the podcast, Torry (she/her) is joined by Maddy (she/her) from the Parked Car Convos podcast to discuss their personal reflections on Sex and the City, who they are as characters, and the cultural impact of the show (3:01). Then they discuss the main storylines from episodes 1 and 2 (16:15), episodes 3 and 4 (25:34), episode 5 (45:43), episode 6 (52:42), episode 7 (55:12), episode 8 (1:09:08), episode 9 (1:25:03), and episode 10 (1:31:37). Then they talk about their overall season thoughts, potential for season 2, and the documentary (1:45:12). Maddy’s list of societal issues mentioned throughout the season is shared at 1:58:18. Maddy’s Previous RTBP Appearances Episode 62: Petty about Kylie Jenner‘s Shenanigans Bonus 7: The Bachelorette Season 16 Finale Recap Enjoyed the discussion about And Just Like That…? Listen to Torry discuss the reboot on bonus episode 14, episode 64, and episode 49. Join our Facebook group and follow RTBP on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you.

Episode 78: Petty about Celebrity Big Brother, Pregnancy Announcements, and Standing Only Pants (with Kirsten MacInnis) Feb 07, 2022

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In episode 78, Torry (she/her) provides updates on previous stories covered on RTBP including: the birth of Kylie Jenner’s second child (0:48), Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee (3:10), and Adele’s postponed Vegas residency (4:00). Then she is joined by Kirsten MacInnis (she/her) from Rob Has a Podcast’s Hot Dummies on Islands RHAPups and Twitch to discuss why Too Hot to Handle is so fun to watch (11:15), some highlights from the first few nights of Celebrity Big Brother (16:00), Rihanna’s pregnancy announcement (37:37), and our favourite (least favourite?) chaotic couple, Kim and Kanye (56:08). They nominate Khloe Kardashian for Pettyweight Champion of the Week (1:06:40) and then Kirsten shares a story about texting someone while you're talking sh*t about them in This Week in Petty (1:09:33). Enjoyed the discussion on Kim and Kanye? Listen to Torry discuss the couple on episode 77, episode 68, episode 52, and episode 48. Listen to Torry discuss Euphoria, the Kardashian pets, Alex Cooper, and much more on It’s Become a Whole Thing. Join our Facebook group and follow RTBP on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you.

Episode 77: Petty about The Bachelor, the Royal Family, and Kim & Kanye Jan 31, 2022

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In episode 77, Torry (she/her) provides updates on stories that were recently covered on the podcast including: Penelope Disick’s Tiktok account (0:52), the cast of Celebrity Big Brother (3:13), and Kanye West claiming he got Kim Kardashian’s sex tape back (7:26). Then Torry welcomes Ashley, @ashtalksbach (she/her), a Bachelor Nation commentator, to discuss The Bachelor season 26 and other current Bachelor Nation news (10:40). Then they discuss Royal Family news (39:55) and new press coming from Kim and Kanye (55:53). Finally, Ashley shares a This Week in Petty about trying to leave a group chat (1:13:54). Enjoyed the discussion about Bachelor Nation news? Listen to Torry discuss more stories on episode 76, episode 69, episode 67, episode 62, episode 59, and episode 51. Enjoyed the discussion about the Royal Family? Listen to Torry discuss them on episode 55, bonus episode 11, bonus episode 8, episode 32, episode 28, and episode 15. Enjoyed the discussion about Kim and Kanye? Listen to Torry discuss their relationship on episode 68, episode 52, and episode 48. Listen to Torry discuss The Bachelor (season 26, episode 3) on the Bachelor RHAPup podcast. Join our Facebook group and follow RTBP on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you.

Episode 76: Petty about Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox Jan 25, 2022

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In episode 76, Liv and Bix of In the Moment with Liv and Bix join Torry to discuss recent Bachelor Nation news including: Riley Christian and Maurissa Gunn’s relationship status (6:15), Tayshia Adams leaving Clickbait (9:07), Tyler Cameron’s new show (13:20), and the birth of two new Bachelor babies (16:11). Next they discuss Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox’s engagement (19:25), and Jamie Lynn Spears’ recent book drama (28:25) and implications for Call Her Daddy (34:30). Finally, Bix shares a This Week in Petty about an interaction at a dispensary (40:24) and Liv shares some work gossip (46:00). Enjoyed the discussion about Bachelor Nation news? Listen to Torry discuss more stories on episode 69, episode 67, episode 62, episode 59, and episode 51. Listen to Torry discuss Bring It On: All or Nothing on The Rom Complex podcast. Join our Facebook group and follow RTBP on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you.

Episode 75: Petty about Kim and Kanye’s Press Powerplays Jan 16, 2022

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In episode 75, Torry is joined by Emily Rose from It’s Become a Whole Thing. They discuss Kim Kardashian’s photoshop fail (10:14), Kim and Pete Davidson’s trip to the Bahamas (18:24), Julia Fox’s date with Kanye (26:13), and the current state of Kimye (31:17). Next, they talk about Olivia Rodrigo and Adam Faze’s possible break-up (38:00), and her current relationship standing with Taylor Swift (40:01). Then they talk about the 79th Golden Globes (54:15) and finally, Emily shares a This Week in Petty about an interaction she had with a stranger (1:02:23). Check out the article Keeping Up with the Kontinuity Errors mentioned in the episode. Enjoyed the discussion about Kim, Kanye, and Pete? Listen to Torry discuss their relationships on episode 68, episode 52, and episode 48. Join our Facebook group and follow RTBP on Instagram and Twitter. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you.

Episode 74: Petty about Katy Perry’s Comeback Jan 09, 2022

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In episode 74, Torry is joined by Kara Berry of Everyone’s Business (But Mine). They discuss what they are excited to see on Summer House season 6 (1:48), the latest photoshop scandal of Kim Kardashian’s (7:45), The Kardashians trailer (11:05), and Tristan Thompson’s apology to Khloe Kardashian (16:57). Next, they talk about Cara Delivingne and Selena Gomez’s matching tattoos (22:22), and Katy Perry’s Vegas residency comeback (31:15). Check out the video of Justin Bieber and Selena *allegedly* buying drugs mentioned in the episode. Enjoyed the conversation about Tristan and Khloe? Listen to Torry discuss their relationship in episode 72, episode 71, episode 57, episode 51, episode 34, and episode 12. 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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