Betches Book Club, Presented By Nutella Biscuits: Such A Bad Influence, Part 3 (Ch 17-24)

With so much to discuss this week, Sami and Jordana dive into a conversation about last-minute wedding worries and the concept of a Bridezilla. This leads to a debate about different standards for male and female executives and the consequences they face, especially in the case of Barstool Sports. Then they play a game of ‘Bridezilla Wrangler’ with Sami serving as Jordana’s advisor for wedding-related drama and stress. They also talk about the exciting news that our own Jared Freid will be on the Tonight Show with (wait for it) Taylor f*cking Swift this evening! Next, they discuss Aaron Rodgers getting COVID and Shailene Woodley lashing out at the media on his behalf. They also react to Paul Rudd being named the sexist man alive. Finally, at 45:00 they finish things out with a recap of this week’s Succession episode and a reaction to the Jen Shah arrest footage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Nov 202157min

This week, Sami and Jordana kick things off with a conversation about the last few bits of planning before Jordana’s destination wedding. Plus, Jordana tells us what it feels like to not have the urge to constantly spend money. Then they talk about Pete Davidson and Kim K going on three dates (and counting) this week, as they speculate about how they started seeing each other. They also debate the source of Pete’s romantic appeal to so many high-profile celebs. Next, they react to Zayn Malik pleading no-contest to four counts of harassment after allegedly shoving Gigi Hadid’s mom Yolanda. They try to figure out the timeline of events and tell us what they think led to the conflict. Finally, at 35:30 they close the show with a recap of this week’s (much improved) episode of Succession, and update us on the Britney Spears conservatorship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Nov 202143min

Jordana and Sami start the show with a preview of their Halloween plans and a conversation about what the ideal Halloween weekend looks like. Then they dive into a discussion of the fatal shooting this week involving Alec Baldwin. How does something like this still happen on a movie set, and what will the consequences be? Next, they talk about their latest TV obsessions, including a review of the new season of You and a recap of the season premiere of Curb Your Enthusiasm. At 33:00 they review the latest episode of Succession, telling us what they thought of the Roy family’s latest meeting. Finally they close out the show with a Halloween-themed game of ‘Trick or Treat’ featuring some spooky riddles and candy-inspired trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Okt 202158min

This week’s episode starts with a recap of Sami and Jordana’s visit to Watch What Happens Live, and a conversation about knowing you’re ready to have children. Plus, they discuss how many kids is the right number for you, and the fears that come along with starting a family. They talk about Kourtney Kardashian getting engaged to Travis Barker over the weekend, with a prediction for how long it will last. They also talk about Lala Kent reportedly splitting from her fiancé just a few months after the birth of their first child. Then they react to the latest update on the Gabby Petito case, telling us what they think really happened to Brian Laundrie. Finally, at 29:30 they launch into a full recap of the season three premiere of Succession, which leads to a debate about why wealthy children even want to take over the family business in the first place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Okt 202144min

Sami and Jordana start the show with a conversation about the growing interest in streaming TV shows (in comparison to movies and pop music). They also talk about the upcoming release of Adele’s new album, and debate whether or not her best songs are superior to Taylor Swift’s. Then at around 18:30 they dive into a SPOILER FILLED debate about the success of the hit Netflix series Squid Game. Why is everyone so obsessed with this show, and what does it say about us that we can’t stop talking about it? Plus, they give us an update on the Gabby Petito case, including the cause of death and who is to blame. Finally, they close things out with a challenging trivia game all about popular children’s games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Okt 202150min

Jordana and Sami start the week with a conversation about getting your marriage license and feeling secure in a relationship. They make an exciting announcement about an upcoming visit to Watch What Happens Live (it involves some bartending duties) before recapping the season finale of RHOBH. Then they talk all about the day Instagram and Facebook went down this week, and break down the problems with how the social media company operates. Next, they explain the details behind the “Who Is The Bad Art Friend” article that went viral this week. Which of these two writers comes off worse in the situation? They also give their review of the Sopranos movie The Many Saints of Newark, and explain why it just didn’t work. Finally, they close the show with the game of “Would You Rather… Not” featuring some challenging questions about technology failing us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Okt 202158min

Sami and Jordana are back this week and they kick off the episode with some catching up about Jordana’s upcoming wedding! After that, they go over all the updates from Britney’s conservatorship hearing last night, and what it means for her future that her father has been suspended as her conservator. They then get into some House Wives topics, touching on RHOBH and RHOSC (~25-38 minutes). They end the episode with a game called Isn’t She Lucky 13, where they celebrate the end of Britney’s 13-year long conservatorship under her father by trying to guess different whether different categories are over or under 13. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Sep 202148min

Jordana and Sami kick off this week’s episode with a recap of the latest RHOBH episode and breakdown all the drama from the hotel dinner (skip to ~30 mins in for the end of the RHOBH talk). Then, they get into two huge true crime cases that everyone seems to be talking about these days. They start with the Gabrielle Petito saga, and try to figure out why everyone has become so obsessed with it in the past few weeks. Then, Sami walks us through the intricate story of the Murdaughs from South Carolina, which involves questionable boating accidents, multiple murders, and an insurance fraud attempt that seems stranger than fiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Sep 202154min