Blood Orange: We are SO Pretentious

And we're back with Season 7 episode 4 of Project Runway. It's the soup episode. The designers are challenged to make a Campbell's soup dressed for Campbell's heart disease awareness campaign. Imagine red dresses with soup can trim and lots of talks about heart surgery and you'll get the gist of this episode. We also talk about the Try Guys, Chernobyl, the OJ Trial, and getting...

We're talking about Project Runway. Again? Yeah, I know. Seems like we're talking about the same thing every week. Today it's season 7 episode 3. Tim Gunn takes the designers to the MET where they look at some "Iconic" looks from notable designers. They're challenged with making something that could stand up next to those designs. We also talk about the hard rock cafe and...

This week we're talking about season 7 episode 2 of Project Runway. The designers are challenged with making a dress out of a potato sack! And the models are the clients. We also talk about our former myspace band and argue about whether or not Maya's dress is a personal insult.

We're back with season 7 of Project Runway! There are so many new designers and they're challenged to make something that represents themselves as a designer. There's also a broken bed in one of the apartments, what's the story there? Really, I'm asking. So many people, getting through the runway at the beginning of a season takes forever. off-topic! Caitlins' dog raids the...

Today we're talking about season 6 episode 14 of Project Runway. We break down our thoughts on the designers' final runway shows and then chat about random stuff including by not limited to Madmax at Burning Man, Cloverfield, and other media news. It's a great month of tv and movie announcements. Killers of the Flower Moon, Books, The Donner Party, and Oh no they didn't (iykyk). Se...

It's finale time! We're talking about Project Runway season 6 episode 13. It's part 1 of the finale so we talk about Tim Gunn visiting the designers and meeting their families, their work in progress on their collections and them all meeting back up, now finally back in New York. And we wouldn't be Blood Orange WASP if we didn't go on a million different tangents so we also tal...

We're talking about Project Runway season 6 episode 12, the designers were challenged to create a design inspired by the Getty Center. Will the view inspire them? The paintings? The sculptures? The moss-covered fountain? We also chat about high school language classes, Project Runways notorious unconventional challenges, whether or not we can actually sew or are we just crazy hypocrites judgin...

Today we're talking about Season 6 episode 11 of Project Runway. The designers were challenged to make a companion piece for their best look from this season. We also go on many tangents including: High school stories. Would we try out for a reality show? What was it like going to school on September 11th? Do we really want to read AI-generated news? The book Killers of the Flower Moon. And we...

This week we talked about Project Runway season 6 episode 10. The designers were challenged with creating a look inspired by a location that inspires Michael Kors. We also discuss how Christopher somehow had 9 lives this season. Then we go off-topic and talk about Dumb and Dumber, St. Tropez, and Dairy Queen Blizzards, the sale Caitlin talks about is over, sorry.

This week we watched Project Runway season 6 episode 9, the designers met up with Bob Mackie who challenged them to design something fit for the stage, and a particular stage presence: Christina Aguilera! We also talk about what it's like recording on Zoom basic (yuck), Jessica Simpson, the Doritos girl, and Caitlin tells a story about the very unusual way she caught a cold.

This week the Project Runway contestants were challenged with making two blue looks for the Macy's INC brand, that's right! It's Season 6 Episode 7, you never saw that coming did you? Almost like we're recording these in order. We also chat about making a book podcast and how much we love shopping at thrift stores.

We're chatting about Season 6 episode 6 of Project Runway. The designers are challenged with creating a look based on a movie genre. It's time to get costumy! We also talk about Jack the Ripper, Gone with the Wind, growing up in northern California and going to Delta College. Also, no, Jackson wasn't almost the capital of California. I found no proof. I have no idea what I'm talkin...

Today we're talking about the unconventional challenge! It's Season 6 episode 5 of Project Runway and the designers were tasked with making a look entirely out of newspaper. The stress brings out the drama and almost everyone is ready to tear each other down. We also talk briefly about being chased by geese.

We're talking about Project Runway again! Season 6 Episode 4 this time. The designers are challenged with making an outfit for an industry event and the clients... are their own models. We also chat about how we should be recording a book podcast which leads us to talk about the book The Terror. And we spend a few minutes talking about pop culture. How does Celine Dion connect to Brendan Frase...

Today we're talking about season 6 episode 3 of Project Runway. The designers were challenged to make swimwear and (plot twist!) they have to work in pairs. Chaos reigns and several designers get on each other's nerves. We also chat about the movie Splash, How I Met Your Mother (Rachel Bilson is a guest judge), avant garde runway shows, Master Chef, how Lady Gaga definitely stole some idea...

We're chatting about Season 6 episode 2 of Project Runway. Rebecca Romijn was on to challenge the designers to design a pregnancy look. Caitlin gives lots of first-hand advice on what the best pregnancy clothes are. We also ramble about Zoolander, Sex and the City, Friends, Master Chef, The Stand vs Stand By Me, and was that the Backstreet Boys in a Downy commercial?

We're back with season 6 of Project Runway and somehow we had both blocked this season entirely out of our memories. There was a season shot in LA? What? Who knew? In this episode, a whole new group of designers had to make a look for the red carpet. We wouldn't be BloodOrangWASP if we didn't go on lots of tangents so we also talk about Degrassi, Big Brother and Kitchen Nightmares, making pickles...

We've finally made it to the end of season 5 of Project Runway. Today we're talking about the final runway shows. We also talk about the new Pinocchio movie, Happy Tree Friends, who actually is Holly Hobby? No really, who is she? Neither of us is sure. We also chat about our favorite Project Runway model alumni, Morgan, and then we get ready to start season 6. Spoiler: We don't remember anyone.&nb...

Today we talk about Project Runway season 5 episode 13. It's the finale part 1. The designers are sent home to design an entire line for fashion week plus a wedding dress which is going to decide which 3 of them ultimately show their designs. Also, Tim Gunn rides a bike. 

We're almost to the finale! Today's episode is the semi-final of season 5. There's laughter (ours) and there are tears (the contestants'). The designers are taken to the botanical gardens for their inspiration. We also talk about Burning Man, pop music, tv shows, our love for Angelina Jolie, and drag story time. Harvey Weinstein's ex-wife was the guest judge so the topic of disgusting people in Ho...

This week we're talking about season 5 episode 11 of Project Runway. The designers were each given a music genre that they had to design a look for and the stereotypes run wild! We also erupt into minor chaos as Caitlin navigates recording a podcast while parenting and looking after her new puppy. In between, we somehow find time to talk about the Olsen twins and Britney Spears (are we a broken re...

This week we're talking about Season 5 episode 10 of Project Runway. The designers have to make looks for a real-life college graduate as she negotiates interviews and new jobs. And plot twist! Their moms are in the workroom to give their opinions on the looks as well. It wouldn't be us if we didn't go on tons of tangents so we also talk about uncommon common names, what old cell phones were the b...

This week we're chatting about season 5 episode 9 of Project Runway. All the eliminated designers came back and teamed up with those remaining to design a look based on an astrological sign. We also go on 100 tangents but if you've listened this long that you probably expect that by now. 

This week we talked about season 5 episode 8 of Project Runway. The designers were challenged by Diane Von Furstenberg to create a look that would fit in with her fall collection. We also talk extensively about Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen. 

This week we're talking about season 5 episode 7 of Project Runway. The designers were challenged to use bits of material from cars to make their design. It must have been a sponsored episode. We also talked about Halloween, problematic fashion industry stuff, and smellovision.