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) Watch @Betches on YouTube: http://youtube.com/betches
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Inside the $50 Million Jeff Bezos Wedding Weekend
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47:13This week on @Betches, Jordana, Sami, and Aleen dive into the ridiculous, rumored, and very real details of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s multi-million dollar wedding weekend in Venice- yes, this includes the foam party. Plus, Aleen shares her adventures at Cannes and how she met Patrick Schwarzenegger backstage. And finally, they address the Kat…
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This week on @Betches, Sami and Jordana give their top 2025 summer romcom book recs. Then, they unpack their watch of the week, Apple TV's Echo Valley (spoilers galore). And finally, they deep dive into the White Lotus cast pay reveal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Betches Media
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Why Are Celebrities Carrying Furry Monsters on Birkins?
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59:30This week on @Betches, Jordana and Aleen review this year’s Tony Awards (Sarah Snook pleaseee follow Aleen back). Then, they reveal their watches of the week, including their hot takes on And Just Like That season three. Then, they unpack the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce secret wedding conspiracy that took over the internet. Oh, and we learned a l…
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Is Taylor Teasing Something Bigger Than Rep TV?
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57:44This week, Jordana, Aleen, and Sami are talking bird families, baby barbers, and billionaires (spoiler: Hailey Bieber). Then, they reveal their watches of the week and the products they’ve officially hit pan on. Finally, they break down Meghan Markle’s most authentic moment to date and unpack Taylor Swift’s Reputation (Taylor’s Version) teaser. Lea…
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This week, Sami and Jordana have an earnest conversation about Sami's experience about being on a GLP-1. They deep dive into diet culture, body neutrality, and how it's changed her life. Then, they unpack their watch of the week: the season close of Netflix's Sirens. Also, vermin hath struck the girls again! Watch this and more today at youtube.com…
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What's Going On Between Hailey & Justin Bieber?
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52:59This week, Aleen, Jordana, and Sami talk New York Knicks, vermin, and fancy brand name pronunciations. Then, they unpack Justin Bieber’s weird instagram caption changes. And finally, they deep dive into the who’s who of Lauren Sachez’s bachelorette. Watch this and more today at youtube.com/betches! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.…
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This week, Jordana, Sami, and Aleen unpack the HBO rebrand and the on-going Beckham family drama. Then, they deep dive into the story of Sydney Towle, an influencer that experienced suspicion and hate online for opening up about her cancer diagnosis. And finally, they chat about the new Wicked trailer that you can only see in theaters after buying …
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This week, Aleen and Jordana talk about making the Ad Week Creative 100 and how Gen Z has claimed the West Village for themselves. Then, they unpack the speculation surrounding Justin and Hailey Bieber’s marriage. And finally, they go through the best and worst looks of the Met Gala. PS: We have a vermin update! Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…
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Why Is Bill Belichick's Girlfriend Doing This??
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33:55This week, Jordana, Aleen, and Sami talk about the peaks and pits of their last week, including the U Up? Live Show and Aleen’s friend’s Vegas wedding. Oh, and Sami talks about painting a lamp. Anyways! Then, they deep dive into Bill Belichick's awkward CBS Sunday Morning interview and finish off with reacting to the footage surfacing from Katy Per…
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This week, Sami and Jordana reveal their past week in a headline. Spoiler alert: more vermin! Then, they play Pope Fiction where they decide if a prompt is a pop lyric or a papal quote. And finally, they recap their watch of the week, Your Friends & Neighbors, otherwise known as, that Jon Hamm show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…
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We Came, We Saw, We Pondered: Katy Perry in Orbit & 'The Valley' Season 2 Breakdown
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40:05This week Sami, Aleen, and Jordana chatted about what brought them joy ranging from a new season of Black Mirror to Blue Origin Katy Perry memes. Then, they deep dived into the Jeff Bezos funded space mission and wondered what exactly we all learned from that giant PR stunt. And finally, they unpacked the latest season of The Valley. Watch this and…
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White Lotus Affair Rumors, A Hershey’s Chocolate Movie, and Sami’s Traitorous Birthday Party
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42:03This week Sami, Aleen, and Jordana create headlines for their week that range from Sami’s birthday to Jordana’s tick anxiety. Then, they talk about the hot goss of the week and unpack the White Lotus affair between Walton Goggins and Aimee Lou Wood. In All The Rage sponsored by Angry Orchard, they share what shows they’ve been watching during the h…
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The White Lotus Recap: Season 3 Episode 8 (Amor Fati)
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26:30@Betches will be back this Friday! But first... In our final White Lotus recap, we’re sending off Season 3 with a bang. Host Sami Sage is joined by MSNBC’s The 11th Hour anchor—and our honorary White Lotus foreign correspondent—Stephanie Ruhle (@stephruhle). In true girlhood fashion, they watched the finale live together last night, and now they’re…
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The White Lotus Recap: Season 3 Episode 7 (Killer Instincts)
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46:41We hope you're enjoying your stay with us at The White Lotus—just don't get too comfortable. On this week's episode, host Sami Sage (@sami) is joined by pop culture pros Gibson Johns (@gibsonoma) and Sarah Galli (@damegalli) to dissect every chilling and thrilling moment from Episode 7. Sure, this may not have been the most dramatic penultimate epi…
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The White Lotus Recap: Season 3 Episode 6 (Denials)
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1:00:07This week, guests Kate Kennedy (@katekennedy) and Lindsay Silberman (@lindsaysilb) are checking in with host Sami Sage (@sami) for a super-sized episode. Because let's be real, we're all thinking the same thing: what the hell happened last night?! (Consider this like group therapy for processing all that we've witnessed...) After that whirlwind of …
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This week, Aleen and Jordana hard launch Jordana’s new dog to the pod and then they talk about their must-watches of the week- Severance and Adolescence. To top it off, Lady Gaga wins Betch of the Week, simply, because she is Lady Gaga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Betches Media
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The White Lotus Recap: Season 3 Episode 5 (Full-Moon Party)
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1:04:00The jungle is empty and all the (party) animals are at The White Lotus. This week, host Sami Sage is joined by pop culture enthusiasts Lex Niko (@lexniko) and Ryan Bailey (@sobaditsgoodwithryanbailey) to dissect the mind games, power plays, and bold-faced betrayals that are setting the stage for what’s bound to be a dark finale. We talk best guests…
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King Charles Gets A Pod, Ben Affleck's Jen Drama, & Timmy and Kylie's Tennis Outing
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37:20This week, Jordana and Sami discuss the news that King Charles is finally a podcaster, with his new show "The Music Room" - and the unexpected revelation that he's a Kylie Minogue fan. Next, Jennifer Garner's boyfriend has allegedly given Ben Affleck an ultimatum in reaction to their recent pap photos. If you ask us, it's time for Ben to move on to…
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The White Lotus Recap: Season 3 Episode 4 (Hide or Seek)
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46:24This week, host Sami Sage is joined by author, former White House Deputy Chief of Staff, and co-host of the Hysteria podcast, Alyssa Mastromonaco, for a can’t-miss deep dive into all things White Lotus Episode 4. And trust us: there is so much to unpack. Last night’s episode delivered some major payoffs, and let’s just say... we feel very vindicate…
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Oscars Highlights & Reviewing With Love, Meghan
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54:25This week, Jordana and Sami compare notes on their best and worst moments from Sunday's Academy Awards, including Cynthia and Ariana's Wicked performance, Kieran Culkin and Adrian Brody's speeches, and agism in the Best Actor vs. Best Actress categories. Then, they give their honest review of the first two episodes of Meghan Markle/Sussex's new Net…
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The White Lotus Recap: Season 3 Episode 3 (The Meaning of Dreams)
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53:14Week 3 of our stay here at The White Lotus and we're starting to feel that slow burn... This week, Emma Diamond and Julie Kramer of the Comments by Celebs podcast (@commentsbycelebs) join Sami Sage in the studio to dive into the trouble brewing in paradise. Will Greg/Gary's boat be the same yacht from season 2? What's up with Lochlan and the tsunam…
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Fyre Fest 2, Monica Lewinsky’s Comeback, & Hilaria Baldwin Commits To The Bit
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1:05:14This week, Aleen and Sami begin with a tribute to Michelle Trachtenberg, in light of her tragic passing on Wednesday. Then, they unpack the news that infamous conman Billy McFarland is back with plans for Fyre Festival 2, featuring a lot of vague ideas and exactly zero confirmed artists. Will Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino make an appearance? Who …
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The White Lotus Recap: Season 3 Episode 2 (Special Treatments)
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45:26This week at The White Lotus: writer, influencer, DJ, and White Lotus superfan Tinx (@tinx) joins Sami Sage in the studio to dish all things Episode 2... You know, "this and that." Tune in to hear them break down the theme song (is it just us or is it getting better?), potential theories around The Staircase, and, of course, the trio of snarky wome…
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SNL 50, Blake Lively's Amended Complaint, & Meghan Markle's As Ever
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58:09This week, Sami catches Jordana up on her recent ski trip (she's come a long way from that first attempt). Then, they share their thoughts on SNL's recent 50th Anniversary concert and special - most notably Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively's appearance. Was it a strategic ploy to appear strong in the face of their legal battle with Justin Baldoni? An…
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The White Lotus Recap: Season 3 Episode 1 (Same Spirits, New Forms)
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36:50Pack your bags (and your alibis), because The White Lotus is back and darker than ever. In this premiere episode of The @Betches White Lotus Recap Podcast, host Sami Sage checks us into the newest season of HBO’s The White Lotus with a full rundown of Episode 1, accompanied by producer Hannah Trageton. Who will meet their untimely end? Who will mak…
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Kendrick's Halftime Show Victory Lap, Travis Embarrases Taylor, & Betches 14th Bday
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54:11This week, Aleen and Jordana celebrate Betches’ 14th birthday, reminisce about their early days growing the company, and announce the launch of Aleen’s new Substack, Please Advise. Then, they get into all things Super Bowl LIX: Taylor getting booed, Kendrick wearing Timothée Chalamet’s Celine jeans and leaning into pettiness at the halftime show, J…
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Mad About The Betch Valentine's Day Special, Presented by Peacock
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26:26This bonus episode of @Betches is sponsored by Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, streaming exclusively on Peacock. Aleen, Jordana, and Sami share their love of Bridget, and the way the movies celebrate imperfect women. Then, they discuss their Valentines day plans, reflect on their angsty teen journal entries, and memories of accidental pot brownie…
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Beyonce's Grammys Success, Analyzing Blake Lively, & The Fall Of Emilia Pérez
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45:10This week, Aleen, Jordana, and Sami share their highlights from the Grammys and dissect Taylor's outfit for hidden meanings. Then, after having read the full Justin Baldoni lawsuit, they try to analyze the strategic mind of Blake Lively, and how things got so messy. What are the chances Blake joins Taylor at the Super Bowl on Sunday? In Oscars news…
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Taylor Swift Engagement Rumors, Meryl Streep’s Great Escape, & Chanel Ayan’s Survivor Mixup
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48:02This week, Aleen, Jordana, and Sami analyze the latest pap photos and rumors around Taylor Swift’s potential engagement to Travis Kelce. Could a pair of gloves be hiding a ring, or is it just freezing outside? Are they waiting until after the Super Bowl to make their big announcement? Is this all an intentional distraction tactic to distance hersel…
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Is TikTok Different Now?, Unpacking Justin Baldoni's Lawsuit, & Emilia Pérez Sweeps Oscar Noms
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48:08This week, Aleen, Jordana, and Sami share where they were when TikTok went dark, their theories about how the app is changing, and their favorite memes from Monday's inauguration. Then, they dive deep into Justin Baldoni's new lawsuit and some of the more revealing text exchanges with Blake Lively (aka Khaleesi?). Is Ryan Reynolds the real mastermi…
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Speidi's Big Comeback, The Traitors Season 3, And... Musical Guest Lil Timmy Tim?
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53:59This week, Sami shares her chilling Facebook hacking experience with Aleen and Jordana, before getting into the headlines. First, Heidi and Spencer have turned tragedy into an unexpected comeback, galvanizing their followers into getting Heidi’s 2010 album to #1 on iTunes. We love their love and we wish them well! Next, Timothée Chalamet is headed …
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Nikki Glaser's Triumphant Night, Reviewing The Substance, & Jennifer Aydin's Jersey Mike Meltdown
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55:09This week, Aleen, Jordana, and Sami discuss their favorite Golden Globes moments: Nikki Glaser's impeccable hosting prowess, Demi Moore and Zoe Saldaña's first ever Globe wins (even certified Emilia Pérez hater Aleen can attest that she earned it), Zendaya and Tom Holland soft launching their engagement, and Timmy and Kylie apparently still going s…
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Blake V. Justin, Angelina V. Brad, & Is Meghan Markle The New Martha Stewart?
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59:10Happy New Year, Betch! Aleen, Jordana, and Sami get caught up on the latest pop culture news, starting with the latest in the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni situation. They may have won Betches' Feud of the Year award in 2024, but it's still going strong in 2025. Next, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are finally divorced after an eight year long batt…
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2025 Pop Culture Predictions & New Years Resolutions
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47:01It’s the last week of the year, so Aleen, Jordana, and Sami are here to share their holiday plans and personal resolutions for 2025. Then, they make some bold predictions for the upcoming year in pop culture, from celebrity break ups and weddings, to career comebacks and business moves, future Betches of the Week, and who might find themselves gett…
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Betches Partners With NFL, Travis Splurges On Taylor’s 35th, & Hawk Tuah Is In Trouble
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50:16This week, Aleen, Jordana, and Sami kick things off with the exciting news that Betches is now an official media partner of the NFL! Speaking of football, is Aaron Rodgers cursed, or is it just the Jets? Either way they may want to contact the TikTok witch that predicted Jared’s future wife (IYKYK). Onto celeb news, Taylor Swift turned 35 last Frid…
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Selena & Benny Get Engaged, Jack Schlossberg Is Babygirl Of The Year, & Lindsay Lohan's New Look
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45:17This week, Aleen, Jordana, and Sami jump straight into their favorite story of the week: Selena Gomez’s engagement to Benny Blanco - and her perfectly curated IG post (she knows what the people want to see). Will Justin and Hailey score an invite? Is Taylor secretly pissed that Benny popped the question before Travis? They get into all the theories…
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Betch Of The Year Nominees, Does Wicked Live Up To The Hype?, & JonBenet Ramsey Theories
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1:01:16The Betch of the Year issue is live! Aleen, Sami, and Jordana kick off this week’s episode with a breakdown of some of their favorite categories and nominees. Then, Sami and Jordana share all their thoughts on Wicked, including an analysis of Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater's on screen chemistry (or lack thereof). Speaking of celeb relationships, ar…
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Betches Book Club, Presented By Nutella Biscuits: Such A Bad Influence, Part 4 (Ch 25-End)
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35:50Welcome back to the Betches Book Club, presented by Nutella Biscuits! This week, Aleen, Jordana, and Sami cover chapters 25 to the end of Such a Bad Influence by Olivia Muenter. They get into Charlie’s identity, the true mission of ReBrand, and compare interpretations of the wild reveal in the epilogue. Finally, they wrap up with a power ranking of…
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Happy Thanksgiving, Betch. This week, Aleen, Jordana, and Sami share their plans for the holiday and compare notes on festive dishes. Are Brussels sprouts a millennial vegetable, and is that why they’re not as trendy as they used to be? Sami and Aleen explain to Jordana why everyone this past weekend was “holding space” for the lyrics of Defining G…
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Betches Book Club, Presented By Nutella Biscuits: Such A Bad Influence, Part 3 (Ch 17-24)
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33:57Welcome back to the Betches Book Club, presented by Nutella Biscuits! This week, Aleen, Jordana, and Sami cover chapters 17-24 of Such a Bad Influence by Olivia Muenter. They cover the weird vibes between Hazel and Gavin, Hazel’s explosive discovery in Evie’s room, and what parents owe their kids when it comes to privacy. Come back next week for ou…
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Paul Mescal's Realistic Hot Guy Era, Kim K's Tesla Robot Photoshoot, & Dorit Goes Scorched Earth
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59:22This week, Sami and Aleen have theories for just about everything: JonBenét Ramsey's killer, the link between last year's Roman Empire meme and this year's Gladiator II film, what the Tesla robot means for our futures, the secret inscription inside the friendship ring Leonardo DiCaprio gave Kate Winslet (and why they kissed this week), and Anne Hat…
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Betches Book Club, Presented By Nutella Biscuits: Such A Bad Influence, Part 2 (Ch 9-16)
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35:19Welcome back to the Betches Book Club, presented by Nutella Biscuits! This week, Aleen, Jordana, and Sami cover chapters 9-16 of Such a Bad Influence by Olivia Muenter. They unpack the new revelations about Evie and her backstory, Erin’s villain origin story, how Hazel’s unreliable narration may be clouding her judgment, and the Instagram post that…
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Is John Krasinski The Sexiest Man?, Mattel's Wicked Misprint, & Armie Hammer's Vasectomy Birthday Gift
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51:24This week, Sami shares some dog updates with Aleen and Jordana, before they get into the stories of the week. First up is People's Sexiest Man Alive, John Krasinski, and the DeuxMoi blind item that has people second guessing his crowning. Did Glen Powell and Pedro Pascal actually turn it down, or is that just what their publicists want us to think?…
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Betches Book Club, Presented By Nutella Biscuits: Such A Bad Influence, Part 1 (Ch 1-8)
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32:32Welcome to the first episode of the Betches Book Club, presented by Nutella Biscuits! This week, Aleen, Jordana, and Sami dive into the first 8 chapters of Such a Bad Influence by Olivia Muenter, which follows the story of an influencer who goes missing, and the older sister determined to find her. They talk dream casting for the movie before unpac…
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Martha Stewart, M. Night Shyamalan, & The Betches Book Club
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43:56This week, Aleen, Sami, and Jordana are here to distract you - and themselves - from the news cycle with a deep dive into the new Martha Stewart documentary that hit Netflix last week. They compare notes on all their favorite moments, peruse her incredible Instagram account (if you’re not following @marthastewart48, you have no idea what you’re mis…
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Timmy Crashes His Lookalike Contest, Zoë & Channing Call It Quits, & Nick Cannon Says Mariah Carey Is An “Alpha”
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58:01This week, Aleen and Jordana celebrate Halloween in the studio in matching Carmela and Tony Soprano costumes (check @aleen and @jordanaabraham on IG for the full fits). They kick things off with the spookiest story of the week: Armie Hammer's newly announced podcast, aptly named "The Armie HammerTime Podcast." Next, Timothée Chalamet showed up at h…
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The Kardashians’ Wicked Screening, Is Justin Bieber Suing His Former Business Managers? And J Lo’s Ex Speaks Out
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56:52While Aleen’s off in LA, Jordana and Sami debate the pros and cons of the LA vs. NY lifestyles. Next, the Betches Canceled Plans issue is officially live, and they discuss the joys of both canceling and getting canceled on. Onto the pop culture headlines, Kylie is on the November cover of Elle, but Jordana’s more concerned with Wicked’s marketing t…
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The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, Betch Of The Year Kick Off & The Many Lies On TV
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50:57This week, Sami, Aleen, and Jordana are all in the studio celebrating its fabulous renovation! Before catching up, they take a moment to reflect on the heartbreaking news surrounding the passing of former One Direction star, Liam Payne. Then, Sami shares her very exciting news from the week, where she had a brief encounter and hand hold with none o…
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JLo Speaks Out, Taylor Swift's Billion-Dollar Moment, & Tell Me Lies Thoughts
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53:37This week, Sami and Jordana cover the latest headlines while Aleen takes care of business. First up, Sami shares her rave challah reviews, it was so delicious that Jordana might be inspired to write up a business plan! In her first interview since her split from Ben Affleck, JLo discusses their divorce, prompting Jordana to find the timing suspicio…
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Lana Del Rey Gets Married, Adam Brody Is A Hot Rabbi, & Nicole Kidman Goes Psychosexual
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53:58This week, Sami accidentally made 6 challah for Rosh Hashanah, Jordana shares her harrowing onion chopping accident, and Aleen reminisces about the ways she used to bribe Jordana to hang out in middle school. Most importantly, Jordana unveils her new custom 3 Betch Movers hoodie… We Here For You(r Move). Then, they dive into the headlines, starting…
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