#79 Venmo: An App For Finding Your Cheap Friends
Sami and Aleen are in amazing moods and they start off discussing Aleen’s new dog, a golden doodle. Sami reassures Aleen that it’s difficult to fuck up a dog compared to a kid - as long as you don’t let her watch Vanderpump. They discuss the latest episode and Scheana’s tendency to be overly communicative on vacay. After, they hate on the “money plot” aspects; it’s tough to feel like it’s “reality” when we know that Jax makes $30,000 an ep. They discuss the culture of Venmo and how it’s transformed how we relate to our friends owing us money and exposes people who are cheap. Finally, they take a few letters, including one where a listener’s boyfriend’s sister owes her money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27 Maalis 201839min
#78 Suburbs and Bird Shit
After talking about Vanderpump Rules until 10:43, Jordana and Aleen move on to Evan Spiegel. Snapchat may or may not be on its way out, but they agree that girls have conquered it. They take a letter from a married listener who just moved in with her husband and is having some issues. Husband wants to get a house in the 'burbs, but she wants to be the fun couple living in the in the chic West LA apartment. Another listener, Ms. 'Bros Before This Betch' asks why guys break plans with girls so often? They end the pod with the would you rather question of the century: would you rather get shat on by a bird or receive a particularly disturbing dick pic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20 Maalis 201839min
#77 Is It Okay to be Vulnerable on Instagram?
Jordana and Sami start off talking Vanderpump Rules. Did Scheana finally wake up to reality? Do Jax and Brittany really love each other? After, they move on to Instagram Stories. Jordana points out that Stories offer a unique platform for when you feel like you're proud of a moment, but not proud enough to make it permanent. Sami quips that they're special because the engagement is between "you and your DMs." They discuss the sincerity and earnestness of the Insta Story. Sure, some of it is real, but some of it is puffery. What's definitely real is that Sami is afraid of Jordana's judgment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13 Maalis 201835min
#76 We're All Dead Inside
Sami and Aleen are joined by Thoroughbreds writer/director Cory Finley and lead actress Anya Taylor-Joy. The film tells the story of two girls who are dark and funny, much like the Betches. Unlike the Betches, this the story of two girls with a penchant for murder. After talking about the movie, the four discuss everyone’s propensity to overthink and obsess over what others think of us (they don’t). Finally, the actress and director face some “Would You Rather questions” involving theater behavior such as dating a person who cries at every movie they see. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7 Maalis 201828min
#75 How to Know When to Drop Your Friends
Sami and Jordana briefly mention the latest episode of Vanderpump Rules and then move into a discussion about adult friendship. Sure, we all have friends as adults, but why was it so much easier when we were in high school and college? They discuss the nature of these old friendships in adulthood. It's the difference between the friends you want to have dinner alone with and those who you begin to "consciously uncouple" from AKA the losers you're trying to lose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27 Helmi 201832min
#74 We Start Fights With Our Boyfriends For No Reason Too
Jordana and Aleen start off talking about Vanderpump Rules. Is Jax having a mid-life crisis? Who cares? Jax doesn’t care about anyone but himself, so why should we? After, they talk about a letter from a listener whose boyfriend’s mom has begun hustling her boss via LInkedIn— and if she could help her land the gig. They wrap up talking about general couple stuff, like being annoyed with one’s boyfriend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20 Helmi 201840min
#73 Money Talks And It Says ‘Spend Me’
People talk about everything except money which is crazy because a lot of us live paycheck to paycheck. Sami and Jordana talk about how there’s more of an attraction than ever to spending what you don’t have due to social media and because it’s become less taboo to flaunt your wealth. Sami describes herself as a “reformed impulse shopper” and Jordana advocates the unsexy practice of investing. They also talk about money’s role in romantic relationships whether it’s dining at the expensive sushi spot vs staying in, or taking that sweet vacay vs saving for the long term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13 Helmi 201844min
#72 Is Having an Expensive Wedding Worth It?
This week on Betch Slapped Jordana and Aleen are joined by Pucker & Pout’s Katie Maloney-Schwartz. They talk about expensive weddings, marriage, and of course, how Katie was joined by Vanderpump Rules friend, Stassi, on her honeymoon. They discuss who is next on Vanderpump to be married. After they answer a question from a reader asking if it’s acceptable for her boyfriend to get a matching tattoo (along with his three brothers), given that she disapproves and they’re on a marriage track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7 Helmi 201837min
