Right Answers Mostly - Claire Donald & Tess Bellomo

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Nicole's Heartache, Bad Bunny's Super Bowl & Taylor's "Life of A Show Girl" Oct 03, 2025

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This week on Right Answers Mostly, we’re serving up a full plate of pop culture chaos with Tess's HUSBAND as the guest. From Taylor’s Life of a Showgirl controversial thoughts, and Nicole Kidman’s headline about her divorce, to Bad Bunny’s polarizing Super Bowl performance, it’s "one battle after another" in the celebrity arena. And yes, spoiler alert, we do talk a lot about the film and our thoughts if it is indeed the movie of our generation. But that’s not all, because we couldn’t resist stopping by the Dawson’s Creek reunion and CW nostalgia from our childhood.

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Bumble vs. the Boys Club: Whitney Wolfe Herd’s Story Sep 29, 2025

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Before dating apps became the default way to meet your next fling, or your forever, Whitney Wolfe Herd was rewriting the rules of love and tech. From her early days helping launch Tinder, to the explosive fallout that led her to create Bumble, Whitney’s story is one of ambition, lawsuits, billion-dollar valuations, and the rise (and fall?) of the “girlboss” era. In this episode, we unpack how she built a dating empire by asking women to make the first move, how she navigated Silicon Valley’s boys’ club, and what her journey says about feminism, business, and the culture of swiping right.

TW: This episode contains discussion around sexual harassment

Created and produced by Claire Donald & Tess Bellomo

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SOURCES: The Diary Of A CEO, BBC News, TIME, TIME, Wikipedia, Decider

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Leo on Land, Zac at Sea, and a RHOSLC Recap Sep 26, 2025

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This week we had to dedicate a big chunk of the episode to Leonardo DiCaprio's press tour because..OF COURSE! Plus the Zac Efron and Nina Dobrev dating rumors and the yacht jaunt. We get into Justin Bieber headlining Coachella, Charli XCX’s wedding, and wrap things up with a recap of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City episode 2. Comment your thoughts, Rammies!

Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo

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Oppenheimer: "Look What You Made Me Do" Sep 22, 2025

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This week on Right Answers Mostly, we’re diving into the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the “father of the atomic bomb,” haunted genius, and reluctant face of America’s most destructive creation. But don’t worry, we’re not leaving you in the fallout without a soundtrack. We’re breaking down Oppenheimer’s journey with a little help from Taylor Swift’s greatest hits, because sometimes the only way to understand the Manhattan Project is to say, "look what you made me do."

From his bohemian youth, to the ethical torment that followed Hiroshima and Nagasaki, to his public trial and humiliation during the Red Scare, we’ll ask whether Oppenheimer was the tragic anti-hero of his own story, or just a man stuck in a cycle politics, paranoia, and power.

History is just gossip after all, even when discussing the Atomic Bomb.

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RHOSLC Premiere, Jimmy Kimmel & Brooks Nader Sep 20, 2025

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Join us to recap the PREMIERE of Season 6 of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City! Our Utah ladies are back and boy are we nervous for their finances and marriages! But first we talk about Jimmy Kimmel's cancelation, why GenZ is obsessed with Brooke Nader, the Oppenheimer/Barbie debate (two years later but isn't that so us?) and of course some politics along the way. Happy Friday, Rammies!

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Tina Turner: The Queen of Rock and Roll Sep 15, 2025

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This week, we’re diving into the legendary life of Tina Turner, a true force of nature. Born in Tennessee to a family of sharecroppers, Tina grew up with big dreams of performing. Her fateful meeting with Ike Turner changed her life forever, launching her into stardom but also into a turbulent and abusive relationship. Despite it all, Tina’s unmatched talent and magnetic stage presence captivated the world. And in one of the greatest comebacks of all time, she started over at 40, reinventing herself as a solo artist and becoming bigger than ever. From selling out stadiums to being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame not once but twice, Tina Turner’s story is one of resilience and power. We love you Tina!

TW: This episode contains discussion around domestic violence and SA.

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Sources: Wikipedia , Tina (HBO doc), Larry King interview, 1984 CBS Interview

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Taylor Paul as the new Bachelorette, Hilary Duff's Comeback & Celebrity Couple Updates Sep 12, 2025

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We're back with SO much pop culture to catch up on after Tess has been gone for two weeks, and we cover it all: Taylor as the new Bachelorette (we have fears but we are excited) Hilary Duff announcing her return to music with a documentary, Emrata + Austin Butler, Jacob Elordi's love life, Zoe Kravitz's roster, and MORE! Tangents include: Dakota Johnson's acting, Kris Jenner's facelift, and manifesting martinis with Meghan Markle in Montecito. HEAR OUR PRAYERS, MEGHAN.

Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo

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Pamela Anderson: More Than a Bombshell Sep 08, 2025

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This week we’re joined by a very special guest, Ryn Weaver, to celebrate the icon that is Pamela Anderson. From her small-town Canadian roots to becoming one of the most recognizable women in the world, we trace her meteoric rise, her unforgettable love story with Tommy Lee, the cultural shockwaves of the infamous tape scandal, and her triumphant renaissance. We also catch up with Ryn about her journey over the past ten years and what we can expect from her highly anticipated new album!

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Shakespeare Conspiracy Theories Sep 01, 2025

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This week on RAM, Newsgirls Podcast joins us to discuss conspiracy theories around Shakespeare: who really was he, and why did he hide his identity if so? Please be prepared for Swiftie and Bravo references throughout of course. Our kind of girls!

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Taylor + Travis are ENGAGED...and Other News Aug 29, 2025

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This week, Tess is on her honeymoon, so the TikTok anthropologist, Hannah Aaron Brown, is hanging with Claire. And really, is anyone talking about anything other than Taylor and Travis’ engagement? We break down the story, the ring details, bachelorette predictions, and more. Detours include Ben Affleck, the US Open, and West Wilson.

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