Best Tess Barker Podcasts (2025)

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Michael Jackson, Sean Diddy Combs, and the Man in the Middle 43:32

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Two disgraced superstars. One man who acted for both as their head of security. Is it just a coincidence that a man named Fahim Muhammed played key roles in both Sean Diddy Comb’s and Michael Jackson’s life? Tess dives into the strange connection between the end of life and death of Michael Jackson, and the alleged litany of crimes committed by Sea…

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"Oprah’s Impersonator Club" ft. Jenny Yang 1:23:39

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Jenny Yang (@jennyyangtv) joins the ladies to talk about the Riyadh comedy festival, celebrity romance scams and all the different celebrity impersonators. They also talk about how rich people are awful, things they always thought were fancy and answer a lady problem about making up lost income! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the la…

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"Picture it. June 11, 1991, Hershey Park, Pennsylvania!" w/ Our Friend Whitney, Brendan Smith and Paul Danke 1:41:41

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Our Friend Whitney, Brendan Smith and Paul Danke join Arden and KT$$ to break down episode three of The Golden Bachelor! Tablescapes! Firearms! KC and the Sunshine Band! - Arden wants to compete in Tablescapes with Whitney! - Whitney is ready to run off with G&R! - Brendan brought a test your Cover Band game for the gang! - Paul thinks Peg is pure …

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Sean Diddy Combs: An Incomplete Sentence 17:40

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A judge has decided how long will Sean Combs will serve for the two counts of transportation for prostitution he’s been accused of. Here’s a look at the spectacle and ego that surrounded Combs’ Manhattan sentencing. Watch the full Combs sentencing hype video here. Follow Pop Mystery Pod on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @popmysterypod Pop Mystery P…

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"Unverified Crevice Nude" ft. Just the Ladies 1:01:53

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It's just the ladies this week! They talk about the Dave Matthews Band poop incident, Tess's dream for a dance re-creation, they play This or That and answer a lady problem about finding your daughter’s nude photo! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: [email protected] or, better yet, leave us a voicemail …

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"THE TRAVIARY!" w/ Paget Brewster, Rob Benedict and Paul Danke 1:48:58

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Bachelor of the Year 2026-2025 Rob Benedict, Secretary of State Paget Brewster and Rookie of the Year Paul Danke are BACK joining Arden and the Production Team to talk GOLDEN BACHELOR episode two! Puppets! Bird wives! Mile High Club! - Arden thinks that you gotttttta be a champion when you go on a date! - Rob is reliving his renewed vows with Ruth …

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Elevatorgate (with Lauren Smith and Rachel Smith) 1:48:26

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The footage was silent, but it still felt like a shot heard round the world. The infamous leaked elevator security camera footage of Beyonce and Solange Knowles seemingly giving Jay Z his due is one of the most compelling moments in history. (According to this historian at least.) Joining Tess to unpack what actually went down that famous night aft…

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"Now We’re Cooking with Gas" ft. Beth Stelling 1:20:48

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Beth Stelling (@bethstelling) joins the ladies to talk about catchphrases, her new special The Landlord Special and making and releasing her own comedy special. They also talk about bad landlords, they play Believe and answer a lady problem about a boyfriend who doesn't work out or want to have sex! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send th…

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"OLD PEOPLE CAN BE TRASH TOO!" w/ Jacquis Neal and Mike Castle 1:50:27

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Jacquis Neal and Mike Castle join Arden and KT$$$ to discuss the first episode of Golden Bachelor! Ventriloquists! Orthopedic shoes! Diane! - Arden wants to go on the Silver Bach! - Jacquis thinks it fun that we have a bachelor who just wants to get his d*&% wet! - Mike says that he will be the worst contestant in the history of TV! All that plus..…

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All of the Times Harrison Ford Has Crashed a Plane (with Jon Gabrus) 1:00:47

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Harrison Ford is a long-time pilot. That doesn’t mean he’s a great one. The only thing perhaps more impressive than Harrison’s long acting resume is the number of times he’s managed to find himself involved in aviation incidents. How many times has this star come pummeling frim the heavens? And why does he keep going back? Joining Tess to talk thro…

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"BDE: BIG DIANE ENERGY!" w/ Rob Benedict, Paget Brewster and Paul Danke 1:53:32

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Bachelor of the Year 2026-2025 Rob Benedict, Secretary of State Paget Brewster and Rookie of the Year Paul Danke join Arden and the Production Team to do GOLDEN BACHELOR DRAFT PICKS!! Unicycles! Pole Dancers! Momagers! - Arden is protective of all of the moms in the group! - Rob's number one Diane isssss....DIANE! - Paget can sniff out the drunk of…

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"Professor Blonde Weinerdog" ft. Amy Silverberg 1:14:53

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Amy Silverberg (@amysilverberg) joins the ladies to talk about Amy’s new book First Time, Long Time, the process of coming up with a story and love triangles. They also talk about whether they are good at bowling, they play MySpace and answer a lady problem about staying motivated while writing a book! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send…

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Lisa Left Eye Lopes Barbecues Her Some Shoes (with Ashley Ray) 1:12:38

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TLC was the definitive girl group of the ‘90s. They dominated both the hip hop and pop music scenes. They were pioneers of feminist music and culture. Perhaps no member of TLC embodied the group’s independent ways more than Lisa Left Eye Lopes. After Lopes was charged with arson for setting the home she shared with her football player boyfriend on …

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"Too Old for a Hostel" ft. Sydnee Washington 1:11:16

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Sydnee Washington (@justsydbw) joins the ladies to talk about weird dreams, gross male comedian apartments and when you are too old to stay at a hostel. They also talk about Sydnees' new special LOL Live on Hulu, play The Best and answer a lady problem about hiring a friend to dog sit! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an em…

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“Sprinkle of Grift” ft. Nikki Boyer of Dying for Sex 1:21:44

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Nikki Boyer (@nikkiboyer) joins the ladies to talk all about her podcast and show Dying for Sex, her friendship with Molly and the power of female friendships. They also talk about where to get the best hotel brunch and answer a lady problem about ending a friendship with a co-worker! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an ema…

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"SHAUNATHON AND COULIER PRODUCTIONS!" w/ Shaun Diston and Lamar Woods 2:00:12

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Shaun "Shaunathon" Diston and Lamar "Dale Coulier" Woods join Arden and the Production Team to break down the season finale of Bachelor In Paradise! Shaunathon! Shaundre! Shaundreek! - Arden can't stop staying up all night! - Lamar would rather date Sean than Jeremy! - Shaun wants KING WELLS to host the show! - Banana does NOT want Kat as her nurse…

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The Swan (with Jackie Johnson) 1:16:06

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A competitive plastic surgery reality show. Perhaps premise kind of sells itself. It certainly did in 2004, when 15 million people tuned in to watch this darkly comic trainwreck. How did “The Swan,” even happen? And, perhaps less puzzling, why? Joining Tess to navigate the wild west of 2004 reality TV is comic, actor, and writer Jackie Johnson (Nat…

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"House of Deranged Kids" ft. Vinny Thomas 1:17:41

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Vinny Thomas (@vinn_ayy) joins the ladies to talk about virtue names, Vinny's pet snake and pooping habits. They also talk about confirmation songs, they play That’s So Random and answer a lady problem about changing careers and not finding a job! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: [email protected] or, …

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Us Weekly Time Capsule Mini 19:24

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This timeline sucks, yes? This week, we’re doing something a little different, a quick time travel back to the world of September 15, 2003. Tess flips through an US Weekly from this glorious time, when Madonna and Britney had just kissed at the VMAs, Beyonce was just starting to go solo, and life was pretty good. Follow Pop Mystery Pod on Twitter, …

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"DANKE DEL MAR!" w/ Paul Danke and Our Friend Whitney 1:54:27

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Comedian Paul Danke and The People's Princess Our Friend Whitney join Arden and Katie to talk about the penultimate episode of BIP? Twister! Kissed her! Dissed her! - Arden talks about the beauty of a late night waiting room with a noodle buddy! - Paul wants Justice for Jill! - Whitney thinks Paul's new name should be DANKE DEL MAR! All that plus..…

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"A Special No Sleep Special " ft. Just the Ladies 1:07:12

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The ladies do a podcast at 6am after being up all night! They reminisce about their pie eating contest, talk about giving away open jars of pickles, how they could be tricked into joining a cult and more! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: [email protected] or, better yet, leave us a voicemail at (323) 6…

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"LIVE FROM BROOKLYN!" w/ Serena Pitt and Joe Amabile, Jacquis Neal, and Paul Danke! 1:34:31

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Arden and Dr. Banana are LIVE at Union Hall with BIP stars Serena and Joe! Horny Pool Inspector Jacquis Neal! And the brand new 2025 Rookie of the Year Paul Danke! SNACKS! STEW LEONARDS! Embezzling Hawks! - Arden gets her first ever TATTOO live on stage! - Joe gets strong armed into MANY things! - Serena gives the real low down on some of the bros!…

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Mariah and Mom’s Spaghetti (with Kara Luiz) 48:08

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In part two of this Mariah tale, we get into the nitty gritty of what actually went down between Mariah Carey and Eminem. Did Mariah and Marshall Mathers actually date? Why is Eminem so obsessed with her? Was it all worth it, for us to get a music video of Mariah in drag as Eminem? We’ll say this - beware of all Detroit “touchdowns.” Joining Tess t…

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"Slipknot is Father" ft. Symone Baptiste 1:21:38

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Symone Baptiste (@symone.baptiste) joins the ladies to talk about reliving the early 2000’s, old vs. young millennials and how Brandie met Slipknot's son. They then play Believe and answer a lady problem about not wearing a bra around the in-laws! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: [email protected] or, …

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"DOUCHEBAG CODE!" w/ Wells Adams, Doug Benson and our friend Whitney! 1:30:05

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BIP Superstar Wells Adams, the people's princess Whitney and Pod Captain Doug Benson join Arden and KT$$$$ to discuss BIP! Rendez-Vous! Power- Napping! - Arden likes that Kim and Faith seem horny for each other! - Wells thinks the gals should have taken his advice! - Whitney has QUESTIONS she needs answered from Wells! #1! Where is the Boom-Boom ro…

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The Incarceration of Mimi (with Kara Luiz) 53:46

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Mariah Carey is, in many ways, a definitive diva. She’s got the pipes, she’s got the style, and the attitude. Behind Mariah’s coy smile and wind blown curls, though, there is a person who has survived extraordinary circumstances. As Mariah Carey was blowing up as one of the most famous and successful recording artists in the world, she was living a…

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"Son of Sublime" ft. River Butcher 1:35:49

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River Butcher (@rivbutcher) joins the ladies to talk about the pros and cons of social media, if Mr. Bean is a ladies man and they get deep about capitalism. They also talk about AI slop and answer a lady problem about what to do with your hair after working out! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: ladytoladycomed…

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"FIVE TIME'S A CHARM!" w/ Rachel Smith and Tess Barker 1:39:28

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Sunburns! Godfathers! Love for money! - Arden is giving Captain Kim her most improved for the week much to Banana's horror! - Rachel thinks you can add up to three new elements but more is discombobulating! - Tess loves her Bach-a-dise! All that plus........POST OF THE WEEK! WANT MORE EPISODES??? Become a Patreon Member!! www.patreon.com/wyat See o…

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Everyone F—-ing Everyone in Fleetwood Mac (with Jackie Zebrokwski) 1:11:13

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“Rumors,” is an apropos name for the dream of an album that was born of two and a half couples all sharing a tiny recording studio while actively doing all of the cocaine. Rumors, indeed, have long circulated that while Fleetwood Mac was creating its opus, each member was also actively destroying their lives. What really happened in those powder fi…

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"Parking Lot DJ" ft. Diana Hong 1:21:46

2M ago1:21:46

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Diana Hong (@dhongcomedy) joins the ladies to talk about faking orgasms, DJ culture and being cringe. They also talk about renting digital books, they play Myspace and answer a lady problem about picking playlists for a wedding! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: [email protected] or, better yet, leave u…