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“The Death Conga” Secrets surround the castle; the first Faithful is murdered, the mission causes friction and some overwhelming evidence is brought to the round table; the pressure is on as the Traitors must commit their next murder right under the Faithful's noses. Join our Bracketology reality TV fantasy league for The Traitors: bracketology.app.link/6MfToZp5uZb    Find All Our Links...

“Let the Cards Fall As They Will” Another new all-star cast arrives in Scotland under the cover of darkness for the ultimate game of deception and the chance to win up to $250k; the cards of fate are dealt, secrets lurk in the shadows and the game starts faster than ever before. Join our Bracketology reality TV fantasy league for The Traitors: bracketology.app.link/6MfToZp5uZb    Find Al...

“The Cult of the Real Housewife” This week we attempt to untangle the turmoil surrounding The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby, and her Faith Temple Pentecostal Church. The investigative series raises big questions about power, control, and exploitation, but never fully commits - leaving us to wrestle with whether Mary is a victim, an opportunist, or something else entirely. Find...

“Season 4 Cast Preview” Grab your torches and cloaks, a new season of The Traitors is nearly here! We give you the rundown of every single contestant for season 4 - featuring our excitement for the return of Dorinda Medley, our confusion about the casting of Michael Rapaport, and our curiosity about how the first (technically) non-celebrity cast member, Donna Kelce, will mesh with the group. Join...

“Joy to the World” Lifestyle and holiday guru, Joy Edwards, built an entire Martha Stewart-esque book empire based on her picture-perfect family. There's only one minor problem - they don't exist. Now her publisher wants her to host a live event from her home on Christmas Eve featuring the fictious family, but not to worry - there are just enough people in her life to pull together a "We're The Mi...

“My Secret Santa” Times are tough when Taylor gets fired from her job right before Christmas, and her daughter is accepted to a prestigious Snowboarding Academy that she can't afford. The only logical solution is to pose as an elderly man to secure a financially lucrative Santa job at the ski resort for the holidays. Maybe she can date a billionaire and revive her music career along the way? Anyth...

“A Newport Christmas” Ella, a Gilded Age philanthropist from 1905, is inadvertently transported to 2025 after making a wish on a Christmas comet. She lands in Nick's boat and they begrudgingly form a bond trying to get her back to her time as her legacy begins to unravel. Don't overthink the science like we did - it's just holiday magic, okay?    Find All Our Links in One Place: beacons....

“Season 3 Reunion Special” Get ready to experience the worst reunion special of all time with zero new information, no conclusions - just more aimless wandering through the already convoluted storylines from Season 3. Demi and Bret piss everybody off; Dakota tearfully apologizes for the fourth time; Taylor explains how hard co-parenting is; Marciano doesn't make an appearance. Content advisory: Th...

"Defenders of the Universe"  In this season finale episode, we wish the best for Anjelica and the worst for Matt; the Davis family finally kicks Teresa to the curb; Reise and Billie Jean add another member to their family; Yessel and Dani commit to a vow renewal; and Garrick Merrifield basks in the glory of disappointing two wives instead of one.    Find All Our Links in One Place:...

"A Married Side Chick?"  The Merrifields give us a premature cliffhanger that's already been spoiled; Nick and April convince Jennifer that it's time to dump Teresa; Yessel dumps on Dani for getting dumped by Jackie; Billie Jean and Randi have a heart-to-heart conversation; Anjelica regrets explaining her dating situation to her family.    Find All Our Links in One Place: beacons.ai...

"I Knew This Conversation Was Coming"  Shanay sends Matt and Anjelica back to the dating pool; the Davis family enjoy OJ mocktails while Teresa pulls an OJ getaway to avoid a breakup; the Merrifields officially add Lorrana to the confessional interviews; Billie Jean experiences some of the jealousy she's heard so much about.    Find All Our Links in One Place: beacons.ai/survivingpo...

“The Book of Enlightenment” Dakota stops filming after being caught cheating on Taylor for the fourth time; Whitney and Mayci join forces to stage a #MomTok intervention; a spirit stick helps the group air their grievances; Demi’s allegations against Marciano remain unresolved; Taylor reconnects with an old flame. Content advisory: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault and trauma. &n...

“The Book of Judgement” Whitney keeps her hands clean by playing Switzerland in #MomTok’s escalating drama; Demi gets a taste of her own medicine when the group ostracizes her; Brett invokes Jerry Springer’s name in vain; Taylor confronts Dakota, and her mom’s cougar friend, about the cheating allegations. Content advisory: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault and trauma.  &nbs...

“The Book of Awakening”  Receipts revealed at the Season 2 reunion force Whitney to question Demi’s version of events; Demi tests out a "DoorDash defense"; Mikayla takes big steps in her trauma recovery; #MomTok doubles down on modernizing the church by throwing a Pride celebration for their LGBTQ+ family and friends. Content advisory: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault and t...

“The Book of Broken Hearts”  #MomTok takes their drama to Stagecoach; Demi puts the group on blast for taking Marciano’s side; Whitney gets caught in the crossfire when she swings by to fulfill her contractual obligation; one couple hooks up, while another struggles with intimacy; Jordan drops a bombshell that could upend someone else’s relationship.    Find All Our Links in One Pla...

“The Book of Confrontation”  #MomTok’s press tour unravels when Demi’s accusation sidelines Marciano from a Hulu event; ambition runs high as the women vie for a Dancing with the Stars slot; Demi and Jessi’s confrontation over Marciano’s rumors only deepens the divide. Content advisory: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault and trauma.    Find All Our Links in One Plac...

“The Book of Resurrection”  In what feels like the longest episode of the season, Whitney pretends she never ghosted #MomTok and faces accusations of filming in exchange for a Dancing with the Stars audition. Demi and Jessi’s screaming match over what did or didn’t happen with Marciano erupts at an influencer event; Mikayla begins EMDR therapy to confront her past trauma. Content advisory: Th...

“The Book of Deceit”  Jessi’s “brilliant beyond brilliant” plan to clear her name with a lie detector test spectacularly backfires; Jen finds vindication as other #MomTok members are exposed as liars; The women defend Jessi as Jordan attempts to start a war between #MomTok and #DadTok.    Find All Our Links in One Place: beacons.ai/survivingpod Love the Show? Be sure to subscribe, l...

“The Book of Demi”  #MomTok uncovers the coercion behind Marciano’s lies; The group’s mole slips Demi the production schedule and Layla joins her for a not-so-subtle “fight” the others can’t ignore; Jessi makes a risky move by inviting Marciano to her hotel room, and later brings him to dinner, where unspoken disapproval lingers around the table.    Find All Our Links in One Place:...

“The Book of Fidelity”  Jessi’s affair tests Jordan’s fragile ego; Taylor’s #MomTok gossip sesh with Dakota leaves her confused; Mayci and Mikayla grill Marciano until he confesses to a secret kiss with Demi; Jen Affleck’s FMLA ends, forcing her return to Utah.    Find All Our Links in One Place: beacons.ai/survivingpod Love the Show? Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share...

“The Book of Doubt”  #MomTok unravels as Layla spills the tea from her meeting with Marciano; Jordan makes Jessi's affair all about him; Jessi scrambles to get ahead of the headlines; Jen Affleck opens up about prenatal depression and gets shamed for craving ranch dressing; Miranda becomes the target of suspicion, accused of feeding Demi the group’s secrets. Content advisory: This episode con...

"It's Just Papers, Right?"  Dannielle Merrifield has an existential crisis over a paperwork shuffle; there's a breakup on the Rhode Island Express; Reise finds someone to swing with; Dani doesn't have any wiggle room for Yessel.    Find All Our Links in One Place: beacons.ai/survivingpod Love the Show? Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the laughs with your fellow reali...

"Have to Choose Between My Two Wives"  Reise and Billie Jean discover they're unicorn hunting; Dani enforces an unfair boundary with Jackie; Nick enjoys breakfast in bed with a full spread; Garrick decides on a pre-nup or a deportation.    Find All Our Links in One Place: beacons.ai/survivingpod Love the Show? Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the laughs with your fell...

"I'm Kinda Vanilla in Bed"  We teamed up with Kara Berry from Everyone's Business But Mine to roast the Merrifield's terrible, self-published book and talk all things Seeking Sister Wife! Yessel prepares Dani to break some bad news to Jackie; Reise breaks wind on his way to a date; Matt attempts to steal Shanay's heart and her McDonald's order; Teresa has a menty-b-lite during a risque photo...

"This Is My Wife, Our Wife, and Our GF"  Nick and the wives consider ghosting Teresa over hibachi; Yessel and Dani attempt to repair a malfunctioning animatronic; Garrick tries to buy Lorrana's affection with a mountain bike; Matt risks a hex to date an ex. Check out Teresa's YouTube: youtube.com/@TeriLegato    Find All Our Links in One Place: beacons.ai/survivingpod Love the Show?...