Pretty Problematic with Ali and Alex

Mom Talk After Dark Recaps Secret Lives of Mormon Wives S5E2: Casting Drama, Taylor’s Split, and the Go-Kart Birthday Blowup Alex and Ali recap Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 5 episode 2 (“The Book of Dead Roses”) and discuss off-screen drama around the season’s release, including Mikayla Matthews announcing she’ll stop filming after the current season to protect her kids, and TMZ alleging Ta...

Mom Talk After Dark: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season Recap, Episode 1 Hosts Ali and Alex introduce their late-night podcast Mom Talk After Dark and explain they’ll recap favorite shows and mom-related topics, starting with the new season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (released September 10) and covering one episode weekly for five weeks due to a shortened five-episode season they say was...

Pretty Problematic Preps for Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 5: Utah Culture, Season 4 Recap, and Trailer Drama Hosts Ali and Alex announce that The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 5 returns September 10 and say they’ll recap episodes weekly, answer viewer questions about Utah/Mormon culture, and potentially host local events and watch parties. They share their background as former LDS mem...

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Ali and Alex dive into a spooky night full of ghost stories and paranormal activity! They start by explaining how this episode may be cursed because of the One Wish Willows they bought. Then they go into some hot takes for the week including SLOMW's Miranda spotted with a new man and excitement for the Orange County spin off. They share spooky stories and make their wishes. Then Ali leads a Tarot...

Handling Haters, Hot Takes, and a Deep Dive on “Obsession” + a Cheating Husband Listener Case Ali and Alex host Pretty Problematic and say they’re not discouraged by low views or hate, valuing constructive feedback and aiming to build community through listener engagement. They share hot takes: Shania appears to have soft-launched a relationship with Dakota amid Taylor Frankie Paul’s legal situati...

World Cup Theories, Chris Brown Tour Controversy, and Real Talk on Parenting Ali and Alex celebrate reaching episode 12 of Pretty Problematic, then share hot takes and updates: they discuss the World Cup final matchup between Argentina and Spain, including TikTok conspiracy theories involving Lamine Yamal and claims of rigging. They react to explicit on-stage behavior during the Chris Brown/Usher...

World Cup Updates, Utah Courtroom Chaos, and The Nolan Wells Case Hosts Ali and Alex return to Pretty Problematic after Alex's Mexico trip and discuss support Ali received after sharing her story solo. They cover World Cup updates and predictions (France/Spain in semifinals, talk of Norway’s Haaland, and predictions of Spain vs. Argentina). Ali recounts being summoned for jury duty in Utah at the...

This week Ali shares her story alone, while Alex is out of the Country. She dives into some Hot Takes including Layla coming out, another spectacle from Dakota and Taylor, and the amazing World record set by Kelsey Pfendler! Then she shares her story of trauma with the loss of her father at the age of 15. She shares how it affected her then and how it still affects her now. She talks about navigat...

In this Episode Ali and Alex put on their tin foil hats to dive into some popular internet conspiracy theories! They start the show with some hot takes on the possible airing of the Bachelorette (again) and then talk about Miranda's new single " F U For That". They also touch on some Tiktok videos of Jelly Roll going viral in the worst way. The hosts then dive into the Selena Gomez conspiracy theo...

Hosts Ali and Alex return to their usual format for episode eight of Pretty Problematic, framing the night as a weekly “girls’ night” with games and opinions. Their hot take centers on reports that Jelly Roll and wife Bunnie XO are divorcing despite talking publicly about having a baby; they argue she supported and “built” him for 10 years and believe he’s using misaligned religious values as a co...

In this episode, we explore the perspectives of a male listener, T, on dating, social media's impact on relationships, and love. Join us for honest insights into modern dating norms, red flags, and building meaningful connections. Key Topics: The impact of social media on trust and insecurities in relationships Expectations around gender roles and financial contributions Red flags in early dating...

Ali and Alex focus in on their Mormon mission experiences in Chile after briefly discussing concerns about celebrities’ extreme weight loss, including Ariana Grande on her tour and other actresses. They describe culture shock at the Mexico City MTC, language immersion, tough living conditions (propane for hot water, limited money for food, washing clothes by hand), and highly strict mission rules...

Ali and Alex record episode five of “Pretty Problematic” after multiple tech and scheduling issues, with Alex returning from a Wyoming reunion, illness in the household, and Ali’s son recovering from surgery. They discuss getting online hate after a TikTok criticizing Drake, responding to comments about their looks, intelligence, and cheap podcast equipment, and reframing the podcast as exposing b...

Ali and Alex return for episode 4, catching up after a hectic week involving family visits, Ali’s son’s surgery, and Alex’s last week at her job. They discuss how social media numbers create an illusion that’s hard to comprehend and segue into “hot takes,” criticizing James Charles for attacking a former Spirit Airlines employee who asked him to promote her GoFundMe, then posting an apology two we...

Is Self-Care Turning Into Self-Destruction? In this episode, we talk about the dark side of wellness culture, beauty standards, toxic diet trends, Botox, Ozempic, postpartum body pressure, and whether modern “self-care” is actually becoming self-destruction. We also discuss friendship dynamics during toxic relationships and the pressure women face online to look perfect. Disclaimer: This episode i...

This week’s episode dives deep into modern dating culture, divorce trauma, healing after toxic relationships, Mormon dating culture, and the terrifying reality of dating apps in 2026. Hot Takes of the Week • Alix & Alex Drama Still nothing to report. Moving on. • Taylor Frankie Paul A judge granted more parenting time through June. Bachelorette air date rumors are swirling — the hosts are rooting...

Join Ali and Alex in their debut episode as they introduce themselves and share their journeys from LDS missions to navigating life’s ups and downs. This episode sets the tone for a raw, open discussion on personal stories, internet drama, and the realities behind influencer culture. In this episode: Both hosts share their backgrounds, including experiences with faith, marriage, and personal growt...