#32 No Emotional Masturbating

The Betches founders (and original Betch Slapped hosts) are back for episode one of this ten-episode season celebrating the tenth birthday of Betches Media. Aleen Dreksler, Sami Sage, and Jordana Abraham return to talk about the origin of their friendship (going all the way back to childhood) and some of their favorite memories together. From their earliest recollections of each other (guess whose screen name was CurlGurl) and how they met, to the time Aleen invited everyone over to make crepes and check out her new iPod, they tell us where their bond began. They swap stories about how they messed with one another in high school, dealing with disappointment, and what they would do differently (hint: they’d care a whole lot less about grades and drop band class much sooner). Plus, they tell us the secret to staying friends for so long, even after starting a business together. Then it’s time for the Dear Betch email of the week featuring some advice about “girl code” rules when it comes to an ex. A listener writes in to ask whether or not it’s acceptable to start dating a high school friend’s ex-boyfriend now that they’re several years removed. Finally, they play a game of “Who Knows Our Friend Best?” all about some of their most embarrassing secrets and earliest memories together. Visit affirm.com/betches to shop the latest in electronics, fashion, and more! Or download the free Affirm app. For eligible customers only. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Mars 20211h

Bari, Dana, and Dylan are back this week and they start off with a few important announcements about Betches’ 10 year anniversary and what’s next for the podcast! Then they dive in to the topic that everyone has been talking about: Oprah’s interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. They start with their expectations before watching and also breakdown all the notable moments from the interview and all the astonishing revelations. They go into Meghan’s journey into the family, her treatment by the Firm, and her struggle with mental health through it all. Then, they end the show looking back at the past year now that we’re at the one year mark since we’ve been in lockdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Mars 202145min

Bari, Dana, and Dylan are back this week with a breakdown of the Golden Globes, giving their impressions on the show in general and sharing thoughts on why this was the least-watched Globes in modern history. They also give their picks for best-dressed of the night. After that, they dive into the latest from Hilaria and Alec Baldwin, and how the internet reacted to their surprise baby announcement. They also get into a controversial joke from ‘Ginny & Georgia’ made at the expense of Taylor Swift, and her response to the whole drama. They round it all out with what they’re watching this week and what’s worth checking out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Mars 202141min

Bari, Dana, and Dylan start off this week with another update from The Bachelor’s Chris Harrison drama and discuss Matt James’s statement on everything that has happened in the past few weeks and what the next steps could look like for the show. Then, they run through a few more Bachelor updates, including Clare and Dale apparently getting back together and a bizarre pairing involving Hannah Brown and Jed Wyatt. After that, they go into Kim and Kanye’s official divorce news and what’s next for them as they go through this period. Will Kim drop West from her name? They end the show by sharing what they’ve been watching lately and what’s worth binging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Feb 202142min

This week, Bari, Dana, and Dylan start off with the drama engulfing Bachelor Nation: Chris Harrison’s insensitive comments that resulted in him temporarily stepping back from the show. They give a brief overview of everything that has gone down so far and then talk about implications and what the show’s future could look like. Then, they go into some Prince Harry’s and Meghan Markle’s baby announcement! They also discuss the couple’s upcoming tell-all interview with Oprah that has the rest of the royal family shaking in their boots. What will the couple reveal? They round it all off reacting to the Cruella trailer, which features Emma Stone playing the infamous villain. Will the movie live up to the hype or will Emma ruin 101 Dalmatians forever? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Feb 202142min

Bari, Dana, and Dylan are back this week, and they start off with a recap of the biggest sports event of the year: the Super Bowl. They breakdown the mixed reactions to The Weeknd’s halftime show and the somewhat forgettable ads. They also give their picks for the best Super Bowl halftime show of all time. Then, they discuss the ‘Framing Britney Spears’ documentary and react to her treatment by the media throughout her career, the limited viewpoint of the documentary, and whether her conservatorship has any merit. They then react to the bizarre viral cat lawyer video and Rebecca Black’s new remix to commemorate 10 years since ‘Friday’ came out. Finally, they cover Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley’s surprise engagement and debate whether Shailene has ever watched an episode of The Bachelor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Feb 202150min

This week Bari and Dana have a lot to say about 'Bachelor' drama and what happens when the biggest villains of the season are gone. Then they react to J. Lo saying she’s never had botox and the backlash that ensued. Do we really believe celebrities like her when they say they haven’t had work done? They talk about Kylie Jenner ignoring social gathering bans and throwing Stormi a third birthday party with family in attendance. With the Super Bowl right around the corner, they talk about The Weeknd’s upcoming halftime performance and share their favorite Super Bowl commercials. Finally, they close the show with a reaction to Jeff Bezos stepping down as Amazon CEO and a Gamestop Stock drama movie coming to Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Feb 202146min

Bari, Dana, and Dylan are back and start with a breakdown of what’s going on between Kristin Cavallari, Jay Cutler, and a Southern Charm cast member. Plus, they explain what the cryptic IG post from Kristin and Jay was all about. Then they react to JoJo Siwa’s inspiring coming out video, how she deals with the haters, and why it’s valuable to her generation of followers. They also offer a reaction to the latest episode of Euphoria and why it stands out from the last one. Finally, Dylan and Bari are joined by Kane and Kevin from Netflix’s hit new series Bling Empire to talk about the first season of the show and how people are reacting to it. They tell us what went on behind the scenes, why they get along so well, and what may be coming in the second season of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Jan 202151min