Right Answers Mostly - Claire Donald & Tess Bellomo

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Frida Kahlo & The Art of Suffering Jun 08, 2026

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RE-RELEASE for Pride Month! We dive deep into the life and work of Frida Kahlo, the fearless woman who endured pain, tragedy, and even a tumultuous love life. We'll explore how her self-portraits captured both her physical and emotional pain, and how her work challenged the dominant artistic traditions of her time. From her early struggles as a young artist to her rise as a feminist icon, Claire and Tess cover all the juicy details of Frida's life. This is Frida Kahlo, a queer, feminist icon!.

Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo

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Andy Cohen And The Real History of Bravo Jun 01, 2026

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RE-RELEASE EPISODE: We're kicking off pride month with the king of Bravo and the king of our hearts, Andy Cohen. We know Andy as the father of the Real Housewives but in this episode we find out about his idyllic childhood in St. Louis, MO and how his love of soap operas were unknowingly prepping him for all things Housewives. We talk about Andy's extensive career as a producer/journalist at CBS before rising the ranks at Bravo and we delve into the personal life of Andy Cohen and the challenges he has faced along the way. From navigating his identity as an openly gay man in the media industry to becoming a father through surrogacy, we explore the impact of his personal experiences on his career and the broader cultural landscape. This is Andy Cohen.

Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo

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(SNEAK PEEK) The Dark Side of Coco Chanel May 25, 2026

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This week, we unravel the myth of Coco Chanel, the woman who revolutionized women’s fashion, built one of the most powerful luxury empires in history, and carefully crafted herself into a feminist icon. But behind the pearls, perfume, and little black dresses was a much darker story.

From poverty and ambition to affairs with powerful men, antisemitism, Nazi collaboration allegations, and the reinvention of her own legacy, we explore how Coco Chanel became both a symbol of female freedom and one of fashion’s most controversial figures.

Was she a visionary? A social climber? A survivor? A villain? Maybe all four.

Grab a cigarette and your tweed blazer, because this one is messy.

Created and produced by Tess Bellomo & Claire Donald

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Sources: Chanel Unbuttoned BBC, Wikipedia

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Christian Dior: Couture, Scandal & The New Look May 18, 2026

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This week, we’re discussing the extraordinary history of Christian Dior and the designer who reshaped fashion forever.

From the devastation of post WW2 Paris to the revolutionary debut of the “New Look” in 1947, Christian Dior created a vision of glamour, femininity, and fantasy that transformed the fashion industry forver. We explore Dior’s early life, World War II, couture during occupation, the rise of the House of Dior, the evolution of luxury branding, and the legacy that still defines fashion today.

From couture salons to celebrity campaigns, this is the story of how Christian Dior became CHRISTIAN DIOR.

Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo

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SOURCES: Vogue , Vogue on Christian Dior , The New Look, Wikipedia , Glam Observer , Time, The Independent

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Calvin Klein: Underwear, Supermodels, and Scandal May 11, 2026

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Before Calvin Klein, underwear was something your mom bought in a three pack. After him? It was a personality.

This week, we’re getting into the story of Calvin Klein, how a kid from the Bronx turned “clean and simple” into one of the most powerful fashion brands in the world. We’re talking jeans that made millions in a week, ads that changed culture, and the women who defined the look (and the vibe).

Plus: the Kelly Rector influence, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s quiet takeover of the aesthetic, and the business missteps that almost took the whole empire down.

Created and produced by Tess Bellomo & Claire Donald

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Inside the Met Gala: How Anna Wintour Runs Fashion’s Biggest Night May 04, 2026

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This week, we’re diving into the history of the Met Gala, from its origins as a high-society fundraiser to the global spectacle it is today. We break down how the event transformed under icons like Diana Vreeland and Anna Wintour, and how it became fashion’s biggest (and most chaotic) night.Of course, we had to get into the drama. From the infamous Solange–Jay-Z elevator incident to celebs getting caught breaking the rules, we’re unpacking the night's biggest scandalsWe also share our favorite looks of all time, plus why this year’s Met Gala is sparking so much conversation, and controversy, across fashion and pop culture.Whether you watch for the fashion, the history, or the chaos…this is your ultimate guide to the Met Gala!

Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo

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Sources: Vogue, The First Monday in May , Time, NYTimes, Wikipedia

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(SNEAK PEEK) Jean Harlow: Dye Hard Blonde Apr 27, 2026

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Before Marilyn, there was Jean. In this episode, we dive into the dazzling, and devastating, life of Jean Harlow, Hollywood’s original platinum blonde bombshell. (Wait until you hear how she achieved this look and you'll say thank you to your hair dresser next time..)

From her meteoric rise to stardom to the image that redefined beauty, Harlow was truly to “dye” for. But behind the peroxide glow was a story of pressure, scandal, and a life cut far too short. Glamour, grit, and a legacy that still shines, this is Jean Harlow like you’ve never heard before.

Created and produced by Tess Bellomo & Claire Donald

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River Phoenix: Hollywood’s Lost Star Apr 20, 2026

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River Phoenix was everything Hollywood wanted: talented, magnetic, and deeply beloved. So how did it all go so wrong?

Joined by friend of the pod Hannah Aaron Brown, we unpack the life and tragic death of River Phoenix, from his unconventional upbringing and rapid rise to fame, to the pressures, people, and environment that surrounded him in his final years.

Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo

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Anna Nicole Smith: The Blonde Bombshell Hollywood Broke Apr 13, 2026

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Anna Nicole Smith: A woman who went from small-town Texas to Playboy Playmate, Guess model, and reality TV star , becoming one of the most famous women in the world along the way.

But behind the blonde bombshell image was a more complicated story: a whirlwind marriage to an 89-year-old oil tycoon, a never-ending legal battle over his fortune, and a media frenzy that turned her life into spectacle.

This week, we’re diving into the rise, the chaos, and the tragedy of Anna Nicole Smith- a woman that was built up by Hollywood only to relish in watching her fall.

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Sources: Buzzfeed , Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me, New York Magazine, Vanity Fair, Interview Magazine, People Magazine, You're Wrong About

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Brittany Murphy: What Really Happened? Apr 06, 2026

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Brittany Murphy was one of the most beloved stars of the 2000s: funny, talented, and endlessly watchable. So when she died suddenly at just 32, the story shocked Hollywood.

But the more you look into it… the more questions there are.

In today’s episode, we’re breaking down Brittany Murphy’s rise to fame, the intense scrutiny she faced, and the details surrounding her death, from official reports to the rumors that followed. What was really going on behind the scenes? Did her husband, Simon really have something to do with it? And why does her story still feel unresolved?

TW: this story contains many conversations around eating disorders.

Created and produced by Tess Bellomo & Claire Donald

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