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Betches Co-Founders Aleen Dreksler, Jordana Abraham, and Sami Sage—aka the OG Betches friend group that started it all—welcome you to their pop culture group chat. Each week they cover all the latest in celeb drama, the hottest TV & movies out now, and never fail to say some v funny sh*t (ofc). Come for the hot takes, stay for the group chat vibe. (Formerly Betch Slapped)
Staying informed doesn't have to be painful. In this all-women daily news and politics podcast presented by Betches Media and hosted by Amanda Duberman, co-hosts Sami Sage, Alise Morales, Milly Tamarez, and Kaitlin Byrd run through the day’s wildest headlines with accessible analysis and commentary you will actually relate to. Daily episodes bring fact-based news delivered with humor plus interviews with members of Congress, candidates, activists, comedians, and political experts to discuss ...
When a bride accepts a proposal, they’re not expecting to say yes to distress. But wedding planning can be the most stressful time in any relationship — families collide, personalities clash, and wallets empty even before your mother-in-law adds her entire bridge club to the invite list. Good thing Betches’ bride guide is in the house. Each week, Fallon Carter — one of the nation’s top wedding planners — guides a real Betches Bride in need of advice, empathy, and laughter through their nupti ...
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They’re expensive, sometimes annoying and the best thing that’s ever happened to us. But there’s so much more to being a mom that no one really talks about. Betches Moms is a podcast that deals with all the real sh*t that happens - like what to do when your toddler figures out TikTok, the fact that the baby’s not the only one who has to wear a diaper after birth, or your mother-in-law constantly criticizing you for eating carbs or drinking coffee. Relax, it’s decaf. Hosts Aleen Dreksler and ...
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Succession Recap: Season 3 Finale (All the Bells Say)
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We hear... for you. Season 4 of Succession is almost here and Sami & Aleen are going to be recapping every single episode... so why not start where things left off? In this ATN Betches ep, they dive into the finale of Season 3 (titled: All the Bells Say) to refresh your memory on the big cliffhanger, who committed the latest betrayal, and what we t…
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#842 A Trump Arrest & An Arresting Read ft. Ari Shapiro
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Topics: Why does Donald Trump think he’s getting arrested tomorrow? How a Trump indictment could impact the 2024 Republican primary NPR’s Ari Shapiro joins to peel back the curtain on his new memoir “The Best Strangers In The World,” which chronicles his career in journalism and live performance (IYKYK). He reflects on the anti-LGBTQ sentiment he w…
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F*ck Tradition Ft. Jamie Spock & Ainsley Blattel
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Mazel tov! RBB Jamie Spock joins Fallon to talk all about her big fat lesbian-Jewish wedding. First things first, Fallon advises Jamie on how to bring together three seemingly different themes. Then, Fallon makes a case for stations (aka a buffet) and shares other ways of working with your budget to get the vendors and wedding that you want. Ainsle…
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The Scandoval Continues, Gwyneth Paltrow’s Controversial “Wellness” Routine, & The “Influencer Kid” Dilemma
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The gals are back but minus one– Happy Birthday Aleen! Don’t worry all 3 Betches will be together again next week, IRL. (And Sami & Aleen’s Succession recap episodes start Monday!) Jordana and Sami kick off the episode by debriefing the latest in the VPR Scandoval of it all. Then the two do a quick Oscars recap, congratulate Lindsay Lohan on her ba…
Topics: Would the US government actually ban TikTok? How Ronald Reagan killed Ms. Pat’s dog A series of women’s rights and women’s wrongs, starting with the UN head’s claim it will take 300 years to achieve gender equality Is a statue for the unborn coming to the Arkansas capitol? Unpacking accusations of “wokeness” around Silicon Valley Bank as we…
The group chat debriefs on the 2023 Oscars: Michelle Yeoh triumphs, Jamie Lee Curtis has a controversial win, the Academy rewards fatphobia, and Ozempic gets a lifetime achievement award The pandemic began exactly three years ago. Who were we in 2020, and who are we in 2023? We discuss collectively + personally Why we’re frustrated by the Silicon V…
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Removing The Wedding Planning Stress With Your Fiancé Ft. Hannah Djalleta & Maggie Doherty
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Fallon welcomes yet another RBB, Hannah Djalleta, with a wedding just a month away. *cue The Final Countdown* They cover from A to Z wedding guests and photographers, including coordinating with guests living abroad, budgeting under the assumption every person RSVP's yes, and finalizing HMU timelines & shot lists. As they get into the disagreements…
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The Scandoval Of It All, Is The Bieber Marriage Arranged?, & Chris Rock’s Selective Outrage
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Aleen and Jordana are out today, but don’t worry Betch, Sami and her good friend Kate Kennedy (host of the ‘Be There in Five’ podcast) are here to spill all the pop culture tea of the week. Of course, the episode begins with a debrief on the Scandoval. That's followed by additional hot takes on the Hailey/Selena drama, the two share their Oscars pr…
Topics: Why is our International Women’s Day hangover so brutal this year? The aftermath of Walgreens’ bizarre pledge to deny abortion medication to patients in states where it’s legal. Why did the move prompt such a reaction, and are other pharmacies really the heroes? Sarah Huckabee Sanders weakens child labor laws in Arkansas Women thriving this…
Topics: On the demise of one of America’s most high profile couples: Kellyanne and George Conway (Ok, Tom and Ariana too) Has CPAC lost all of its far-right influencer cred? President Biden pisses off his besties over D.C. criminal reforms. Why can’t Democrats ever stick the landing messaging around crime? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me…
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How To Utilize Your Wedding Planner Ft. Payal Vitha & Sneh Diwan
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Just a month before her Palm Springs wedding, RBB Payal Vitha joins Fallon to cover her (decor) bases. What’s the best way to decorate a large venue without spending the remainder of your budget on flowers? While on the topic of venues, Payal shares the questions she asked — and everyone should ask — to find the perfect venue. Expert Sneh Diwan, we…
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Girl World At War: Hailey & Selena, Breaking Down The Murdaugh Trial, & The Prince Of Privacy Is Back
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In case you’ve been glued to your screens watching the Murdaugh trial, you’re not alone. The Betches are coming in hot and dive right into a debrief on all the details. Then they share their hot takes on the latest with what’s happening in Girl World: aka what exactly is going on with Selena Gomez & Hailey Bieber? And why is Kylie Jenner involved? …
Topics: Joe and Jill Biden caused a political scandal by ordering the same rigatoni dish at D.C. restaurant. Was this egregious behavior? Will the Supreme Court block Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan? And will young people blame Biden if they do? We look ahead to the decision and potential aftermath Bringing in women’s history month with a rou…
Topics: Describing our weekends in headline format Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans move to ban college minors in gender studies Tennessee prepares to enact the nation’s first drag ban… and Nashville would like a word New criminal sentences for R. Kelly and Harvey Weinstein. We reflect on five years since Me Too. What fundamental changes have s…
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Maximizing Your Bridal Budget Ft. Alex Piscatelli & Jessica Bishop
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RBB Alex Piscatelli joins Fallon to discuss her City Hall wedding and prom-like (her words) reception. After she shares the touching ways she’s honoring her late parents on the big day, she and Fallon get into the budget of it all. They discuss staying on schedule when you’re forgoing a day-of coordinator because of the cost. They’re later joined b…
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Angela Bassett Did The Thing, Does Meghan Markle Watch South Park?, & American Girl’s “Historical” 1999 Dolls
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The Betches open today’s episode with a hilarious discussion: how old do you feel you REALLY are? Jordana’s a solid 28, Sami’s settled on 60, and Aleen is a tired 25 year old — she just needs more sleep. Can relate. The trio dives in to share their thoughts on ~that~ viral video of Ariana DeBose from the BAFTAs, followed by a debrief on the latest …
Topics: Which Republican politician was banned from Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz’s wedding? Plus, untangling the family’s lawsuit against their wedding planner Unpacking the fallout after the Dominion Voting System’s lawsuit against Fox revealed pundits admitting their election fraud claims were false Don Lemon will receive “formal training” a…
Comedian Jon Laster joins to share the origins of Blapp, an app that helps you shop Black-owned businesses for all the things you already need What exactly did Tiger Woods think was so hilarious about handing a tampon to his opponent? What to know about Section 230 and the Supreme Court case that could change the future of the internet Download the…
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Changing Your Name After The Wedding Ft. Lynette Dooley & Colie Christensen
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Fallon and RBB Lynette Dooley dive right into Lynette’s Costa Rican wedding with a week’s worth of festivities. Did we mention it’s on Cinco De Mayo? They discuss best practices for traveling with your wedding dress and the politics of a seating plan. They briefly review Lynette and her fiancé’s decision to have a “symbolic” destination wedding wit…
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Happy Birthday Betches, MGK and Megan Fox are Toxic AF, Is Penn Badgley NOT a Legit Actor? Rihanna’s British Vogue Cover, Barney’s Alarming Glow Up
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Happy birthday Betches! The OGs are back for a double feature this week. In honor of the special day, the 3 women reminisce on their college days aka where Betches was born. Aleen doesn’t miss it, but Jordana and Sami would pull a hot tub time machine to relive it for a week. They then dive into all the celeb tea: Megan Fox’s cryptic message amid h…
The hosts open with a breaking Republi-can you not related to a grand jury report about Trump’s Georgia election interference A new CDC report details a shocking wave of trauma and sadness among teen girls. We reflect on how ever-present social media might have impacted us as teens. An open letter criticizes the New York Times’ coverage of trans is…
Surprise, Betch. Jordana, Aleen and Sami came together to record a special episode recapping the Super Bowl. Aleen got very into it this year, Jordana’s all about the bets, and Sami could can’t imagine caring that much about something. (She lets the memes find her.) They dish on how they celebrated, what they watched, their best and worst commercia…
Hosts: Amanda, Alise, & Keisha Toussaint Topics: Unpacking Rihanna’s revelatory Super Bowl performance meets pregnancy announcement Why were men not currently creating new life underwhelmed by her performance? How Black mothers saw themselves represented in Rihanna’s halftime show Residents of East Palestine, Ohio return to grizzly scenes with litt…
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What Should The Mother Of The Bride Wear? Ft. Sarah Fluegel & Gabrielle Hurwitz
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Fallon welcomes back Sarah Fluegel as this week’s Real Betches Bride to share updates on her upcoming November wedding and budgeting journey. Fallon advises Sarah (and all brides) to factor in accommodations, car services, and tips for vendors into your budget. Plus, don’t forget those processing fees. Then, today’s expert — Fallon’s close friend &…
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Grammys Satanic Panic, The Bennifer Of The Doubt, Would You Swipe Right On Tom Brady?, & Is Armie Hammer Really Broke?
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We begin with a fair warning from Sami: she says like a lot in this episode. Okay, now that that’s over with, we have so much piping hot celebri-tea to discuss. The trio starts off with a juicy Grammys debrief, including Aleen’s hot take on Harry Styles’ outfit, and a heated discussion on the state of Bennifer’s relationship. (Too many weddings is …
Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Alise, Sami Topics: What the White House hoped to achieve with its State of the Union speech Unpacking the most impactful moments of President Biden’s triumphant address Why did abortion only get four sentences? Reacting to the best scenery – from a strange smooch to Mitt Romney’s lecture to “a sick puppy” Trump doubles-down o…
Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Alise Topics: Where were you when Joe Biden personally shot a spy balloon out of the sky? Unpacking why an inflated espionage device became a social media sensation Will Joe Biden say abortion at this year’s State of the Union? Here’s what else we’ll be watching for ahead his potential 2024 re-election campaign Marjorie Taylor…
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Plan The Ultimate Bach Party(ies) Ft. Claire Murphy & Allison Odhner
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RBB Claire Murphy joins Fallon this week to discuss her October wedding in Savannah (partially because of its open container laws). They tackle everything, from reception chairs and hanging installs to registries and commitment issues… with your dress. Then, because Claire’s having not one, not two, but three bachelorette trips, Fallon welcomes exp…
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Did Tom Brady Get Buccal Fat Removal?, The Age Of De-Influencing, The Peltz-Beckham Wedding Plotz, & Justice For Pam Anderson
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The Betches begin today’s episode asking some real world questions, like Is AI taking over the world? Although, a cook GPT could seriously solve world hunger.. After literally discussing the meaning of life, the women dive into this week’s pop culture news, beginning with Tom Brady’s *official* retirement announcement– for real this time. Sami then…
Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Alise Topics: Tom Brady enters his Fox era Republi-can you not? Ron DeSantis and his increasingly draconian measures to erase everyone but straight cishet whites from the Florida education system Diving deep into another disturbing headline out of Florida schools: the requirement and storage of teenagers’ menstrual data. Intro…
Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Alise Topics: The hosts share an update about the podcast schedule and format What the murder of Tyre Nichols forces us to realize about policing in America Unpacking an Oscars micro-scandal What will it mean if “thin is in” once again? Is body positivity here to say, or did the beauty ideal just go easy for a few years? Read …
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Plan Your Perfect Honeymoon Ft. Diana Henenberg & Allison Kobasky
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Is it ever too soon to start planning your honeymoon? How about 5 days after getting engaged? In this episode, Fallon is joined by RBB Diana Henenberg, who just got engaged this past weekend is already planning her entire wedding in 6 months, but also wants to start thinking about honeymoon options. To help guide her through the planning process, F…
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WTF Went Down In Dubai?, Aire Is Middle Name Energy, Paris' Baby Announcement, & Is Charles A Woke King?
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The Betches are hangry, unhinged, and ready to debrief this week’s pop culture news. And before you ask, no they were not in Dubai this weekend (sadly). We begin in Paris where the three discuss Kylie Jenner’s baby name announcement and her latest controversy: wearing a (faux) lion head to fashion week. They then debrief about WTF went on in Dubai …
Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Alise Topics: Pope Francis is cool with celibate gays Trump is invited back on Facebook An Idaho Republican lawmaker apologizes for comparing women to cows (but there’s a plot twist) Reacting to the highs and lows of this year’s Oscar nominations The story of the woman who concealed her Asian descent and was nominated for an O…
