I Just Wanna Chat

In this episode, we explore the exciting return of the TV show GIRLS, discuss recent pop culture moments including Shane Gillis' controversial SNL monologue, Kelly Clarkson's bird fiasco, and analyze the latest episode of Dancing with the Stars. follow me on IG  www.instagram.com     subscribe to our “what to watch” newsletter  wannachat.substack.com  

In this episode, Mary shares her thoughts on DIGGER, Netflix’s East Of Eden adaptation, HBO’s new series WAR, Verity, and covers the latest episode of Dancing With The Stars and the premature elimination of Ciara Miller.  Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 02:03 Recent Trip to New York City and Travel Highlights 03:55 Movie Reviews: The Invite, Digger, Verity 20:03 Dancing with the...

In this episode, we dive into the latest episode of Dancing with the Stars, analyzing the surprising eliminations, dance performances, and the social media dynamics influencing the show. Join us for a detailed breakdown of the season's key moments and data driven predictions. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Week 3 Elimination and Data Insights 01:54 Analysis of Britt and Taylor's Unexpected Exit 0...

In this episode, with special guest Taylor Tucker from "I Just Wanna Read Books", we explore pop culture, celebrity interactions, and the nuances of social media influence, featuring insights on recent events like the VMAs, Taylor Swift, Amazon Prime's The Love Hypothesis, and Dancing with the Stars.   Keywords: pop culture, celebrity, VMAs, Taylor Swift, Dancing with the Stars, social media, ente...

In this episode, we explore Taylor Swift's latest music releases, upcoming VMAs awards, and the cast of the new season of The Traitors, along with a detailed review of Dancing with the Stars performances. Taylor Swift, VMAs, The Traitors, Dancing with the Stars, music releases, TV shows, pop culture   00:00: Introduction to Taylor Swift's New Music and VMAs 02:04: Taylor Swift to Receive the Artis...

Mary returns to podcasting after a busy hiatus, sharing insights on the Emmys, TV shows, and her recent experiences at Disneyland and Dancing with the Stars. She discusses the behind-the-scenes of award campaigns, her favorite moments from the Emmys, and her thoughts on current TV and pop culture trends.   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and podcast return 01:07 Behind the scenes of Emmy campaigning...

Hi! Long time no chat! As we approach a jam packed fall ( TV & movie wise) I thought I would bring the pod back to chat about it all because I know I will have...a lot of thoughts ;).  On today's episode of the pod my guest Taylor Tucker and I talk about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement (obviously), Netflix's "Unknown Number", everything that's happening at SNL, and of course The Sum...

Will Momtok survive this episode of I Just Wanna Chat? I'm unsure. JK we were actually pretty nice to them because this season was SO good. On today's episode I'm joined by reality show aficionado Brooke Stapleton and together we talk about all of the girls individually, Mormon culture, our perspectives on the show as Mormons, and of course...soaking.    Follow us on TikTok @ijustwannachatpodcast...

Hi!!! On today's episode Mary flexes probably her strongest talent, which is explaining who and what every song on The Tortured Poets Department by Taylor Swift is about! We're talking Joe Alwyn, we're talking Matty Healy, we're talking Travis Kelce, and we're talking...us (the fans, not IJWC specifically, but like...imagine??). We dive deep into the first half of the album. If you'd like for us t...

The 2025 Oscars are almost here! Here is everything you should know about this year's nominees AND our predictions of who will win and who should win. We're talking about Emilia Perez and the Karla Sofia Gascon scandal, Timothee Chalamet vs Adrien Brody, Wicked's chances, the Conclave hive, and more!    ENTER OUR OSCAR PREDICTION CONTEST! Use this link! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdr...

2024 has come to an end and it's time to recap our top 10 things that we watched this year! Since I have my full top ten lists for TV and movies listed on my instagram I decided to grab one of my best friends Taylor Tucker and we each came up with a list of our top ten favorite things that we watched, and it could be anything! Things we saw online, movies, TV, etc. We talk about Glen Powell, Chapp...

What a year it's been! On today's episode of I Just Wanna Chat we're joined by one of our FAVORITE pop culture creators Lily from Sportsish! And together we ranked the top ten biggest pop culture stories of 2024! We reflect back on the Wicked press tour, the Olympics, The Eras Tour, Taylor Swift's year, Chappell Roan, BRAT Summer, the It Ends With Us drama and so much more.    Make sure to follow...

On today's episode of I Just Wanna Chat Mary talks about her LOVE of the new Wicked movie (along with some of her critical notes..), she gives her thoughts on Moana 2, Say Nothing, and Gladiator 2 as well!  And then in the second half of the episode she gives her long awaited Reputation Explanation, in which she gives all of the background and context for Taylor Swift's 2017 album "Reputation". Sh...

On today's quick-ish episode of I Just Wanna Chat Mary and her husband live react to the news that John Krasinski was named as People Magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive". We also talk about the I Just Wanna Chat Podcast's Sexiest Man Alive (as submitted by listeners), Martha Stewart and Ryan Reynolds, and everything we've been watching lately including Heretic, Matlock, and Anatomy of Lies.     Follow...

Happy Halloween!  To celebrate this spooky halloween, I decided to go over just some of the celebrity stories that keep me up at night. Including... -The theory that allegedly John Travolta's son Benjamin might biologically be Elvis Presley's Grandson/great grandson?  -Patrick Dempsey's first marriage to Rocky Parker, a woman he married when he was 21 and she was 47. -Blippi's origin story -some c...

Today's episode of I Just Wanna Chat is jam packed! We first of course talk about Liam Payne's passing and what we know about his death and the recent events leading up to it. We talk about everything we've been watching including "Saturday Night", "The Apprentice" "Matlock" and Ariana Grande's episode of SNL. We talk about Andrew Garfield's breakup with self professed witch Kate Thomas. We have a...

On today's episode of I Just Wanna Chat Mary is joined by her husband and together they discuss everything they've been watching lately including The English Teacher, We Live In Time, and Nate Bargatze's episode of Saturday Night Live. They talk about Taylor Swift's attendance at the Chiefs' game and what we think she's up to with all of these UFOS and plaid appearances. We also chat about this ye...

On today's episode of The I Just Wanna Chat Podcast, Mary is joined by Taylor Tucker (her BFF!!) and together they bond over their deep love for "Nobody Wants This", Mary tries to explain Lana Del Rey's wedding to an Alligator tour guide named Jeremy Dufrene, they talk about Taylor Swift's possible whereabouts, and of course they have to give their two cents about the recent Chappell Roan controve...

Today's episode is JAM PACKED with fun topics and tangents and FUN. We go over  -Donna Kelce's odd Taylor swift comment. -The Apple Dance girl's Kelley Heller's moment being crashed at the Charli XCX tour -Some Diddy thoughts, or really our thoughts about why we don't want to cover Diddy news. -We give updates on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Whitney Levitt and Taylor Frankie Paul's recent Hap...

On this week's little bonus episode of The I Just Wanna Chat Podcast, Mary Arndt (a Mormon wife!!!!!!) tackles everything that happened this season and shares her potentially controversial takes about Taylor Franke Paul, Whitney Leavitt, and all of the shenanigans that the the cast of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives got up to on the first season of this Hulu reality show.    Follow us on TikTok @...

It's our annual Fall Movie Preview!!! On today's episode Mary goes over everything you need to see in theaters and at home this fall and everything you can skip as well. She also discusses Lana Del Rey's newest surprising relationship and quickly recaps the Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift "beef".    Follow us on TikTok @ijustwannachatpodcast Follow us on Instagram @ijustwannachatpodcast And use ou...

It's a jam packed episode of I Just Wanna Chat! On today's episode Mary goes over everything you need to know about Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's divorce along with Ben's new fling with Kick Kennedy and his "life long partnership" with Matt Damon. She also goes over all of the albums that were released by our favorite pop hit makers and the state of the 2025 Grammy Race after the release of Sab...

I Just Wanna Chat is BACK! We have a lot to chat about! On today's episode we talk about Taylor Swift and her highly anticipated Reputation announcement today that...did not happen PLUS we talk about her fall plans and possible political endorsements, then we finally put to rest the It Ends With Us drama, talk Hulu's newest trailer for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and the fallout from members...

We cover a lot of ground in not a lot of time on today's episode of I Just Wanna Chat! On today's episode we talk about Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest, Bridgerton's disappointing third season and our hopes for the future of the show, and we talk about the big wave of Taylor swift related happenings such as her remaining at number one while other pop stars release their albums, her ex-boyfriend Joe...

LOTS to chat about today!!! In today's episode i'm joined by my husband Alex and together we chat about the legitimacy of these Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce engagement rumors as well as these new "Taylor Swift is joining the Marvel Universe" rumors. We also chat about the new movies IF and Back To Black (spoiler, I didn't like either of them. Oops!!!), we talk about Bridgerton and how great it is...