Sumner & Alexa

Tomato, Tomato

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Transatlantic discussion between two lifelong friends bringing contrasting perspectives on pop-culture, sports and life in the 2020s.

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Sumner & Alexa

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May 19, 2026

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A History Lesson, Military Squid Games, Jimmy Kimmel Updates, Nicholas Sarkozy Heads to Jail, Burberry, Roscoe the Dog, More Future Content, The Girlfriend, and Early House of Guinness Thoughts 26.09.2025

In which we discuss Alexa's reckoning with current events, the upcoming military squid games, Jimmy Kimmel's triumphant return (for 80% of us), former French president Nichloas Sarkozy's current, very bad legal trouble, Jessica Chastain's Apple+ Movie, The Savant, and FINALLY for some levity, the Burberry's Spring/Summer 2026 fashion show. No sports this week but in content we preview documentary,...

Latest Jimmy Kimmel News, H1B Visas, Nina Dobrev's Yacht Trip, Billie Jean King and Laver Cup Wrap-Up, Baku Hijinx, Marian Keyes, October Content Preview, and The Girlfriend 23.09.2025

In which we discuss Disney bowing to public pressure (positive) by reinstating Jimmy Kimmel, the utter idiocy of Trump's new H1B visa fee, our theories around the Nina Dobrev-Zac Efron + friends yacht trip, the Kelsea Ballerini + Chase Stokes breakup, and rumors of Taylor Swift starring in a remake of The Bodyguard. In tennis, we share final thoughts about both the Billie Jean King and Laver Cups....

The Summer I Turned Pretty Finale, Jimmy Kimmel, State Visit to the UK, Giving Up on the NFL, Billie Jean King Cup, Baku Preview, aka Charlie Sheen 19.09.2025

In which we discuss a potential upside of TikTok, the Jimmy Kimmel Live situation, the US president's state visit to the UK, and icky behavior from Travis Kelce and Josh Allen. In tennis we hype up our girlies currently competing in the final stages of the Billie Jean King cup and in F1 world we discuss travel logistics for Baku. In content we make a potentially surprising recommendation: aka Char...

Alexa’s Taste Test, Global Politics, Emmy Awards, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, and Other Content Recommendations 16.09.2025

In which we discuss Alexa's risky and unauthorized taste test, the upsetting political disruption in the UK, the gen-z takeover in Nepal, and some Emmy Awards results. Not much to discuss in sports besides the weird hysteria around Charles Leclerc's brother's wedding. In content, recommendations abound. Sumner gives her review of Downtown Abbey: The Grand Finale (now in theaters) while Alexa recom...

Current Events, Nina Dobrev + Shaun White Breakup, Brooks Nader Rocking the Tennis World, Holger Rune Flopping, The Summer I Turned Pretty S3E10, The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox 12.09.2025

**Please note that from 3:54-16:30 we discuss current political and g*n violence in the United States. If you listen with kids, we recommend skipping this section** In which we discuss the current unrest in the United States, Nina Dobrev and Shaun White's surprising breakup, and the rumor that Brooks Nader was dating both Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz during the US Open. In tennis we wish Caspe...

Revisiting Men in Shorts, Harry Styles + Zoe Kravitz PR Escalation, US Open Wrap-Up, Monza, TSITP E9 09.09.2025

In which we head back to transportation corner in honor of Alexa's journey back to the US, react to listener feedback around our stance re: men in shorts, and share our thoughts on several PR (or not) relationships: Glen Powell + Sydney Sweeney, Harry Styles + Zoe Kravitz, and Liam Neeson + Pamela Anderson. In sports we discuss the US Open men's + women's finals, Nike's continued troubling decisio...

Post-Labor Day Episode: Sydney Sweeney + Scooter Braun, Pamela Anderson + Liam Neeson, Katie Holmes + Lewis Hamilton, US Open Updates, F1 Zandvoort Disaster, Netflix's The Thursday Murder Club 03.09.2025

In which we discuss the sadly untrue death rumors about a certain political figure from the weekend, various real and fake couples' news from around the globe (Sydney Sweeney + Scooter Braun, Pamela Anderson + Liam Neeson, Katie Holmes + Lewis Hamilton, Dua Lipa + Callum Turner, Olivia Dean + boyfriend), the latest from the US Open, and F1's complete sh*tshow in Zandvoort this past weekend. In con...

TAYLOR AND TRAVIS ARE ENGAGED! Big Loses at the US Open, An Apology to Carlos Alcaraz, TSITP S3E8 29.08.2025

In which we dedicate our entire news segment to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement along with other news out of the Swiftverse. We discuss Jack Draper's withdrawal from the US Open due to arm pain, Coco Gauff's close R2 match against Ajla Tomljanovic, and how hot Tommy Paul looked as he breezed through his R2 match against Elmer Moller. We also issue a formal apology to Carlos Alcaraz re:...

Zoe Kravitz and Harry Styles, Millie Bobby Brown, US Open Scores and Styles, Carlos Alcaraz Haircut Shock Reveal, The Summer I Turned Pretty S3E7 26.08.2025

In which we discuss Alexa's temporary return to London, Zoe Kravitz and Harry Styles canoodling rumors, and Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi's adoption news. In tennis we cover US Open upsets and fashions from days 1 and 2 as well as our thoughts on the tournament's fashions. We learn of Carlos Alcaraz's shocking haircut live on air. We touch down quickly into F1 as the long-rumored news that...

US Open Mixed Doubles Special, Introducing: Alexa Says Something Nice About New York, Peltz Beckham Vow Renewal, Agdal Paul Wedding, Mariah Carey Press Tour, F1 Silly Season, and Sullivan's Crossing 21.08.2025

In which we find one nice thing for Alexa to say about New York City and reflect on Sumner's visit. In pop culture, we discuss the mind-boggling decision of Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham to renew their vows just three years into their marriage, the horrifying spectacle that was Nina Agdal and Logan Paul's wedding in Como, Italy, and Mariah Carey's recent press tour. We spend 2 seconds on the n...

A VERY SPECIAL EPISODE: Taylor Swift on New Heights, Gilded Age Season Finale, and The Summer I Turned Pretty S3E6 15.08.2025

In which we eschew our normal format to cover pop culture's biggest news: Taylor Swift's appearance on the Kelce brothers' New Heights podcast. That's right, we are doing a podcast about a podcast! We discuss the unprecedented nature of this interview, what a good format it was for Taylor, and everything we learned from the 2-hour conversation. Elsewhere in girl world we cover the miraculous seaso...

The Girls are Fighting on the Far-Right, "Tinder Leave", Buying a French Château, Toronto and Montréal Tennis Results, Lewis Hamilton's Boring Announcement, TSITP S3E5, and Project Runway 11.08.2025

In which we discuss Nashville'e Tomato Arts Festival, the far-right girlie influencer drama that has taken the internet by absolute storm (if you're listening with kids skip 18:37-24:48), Phoebe Gates's perhaps misguided strategy as a brand founder, " Tinder Leave " policies becoming common practice in workplaces in Asia, and a French policy ( the viager system ) that allows one to purchase real e...

Transportation Corner: Higher Fares for Solo Travelers and Women-Only Rides on Uber, Legionnaires Outbreak in NYC, Toronto and Montreal Tennis Check-In, F1 Silly Season, US vs UK Topic of the Week: Gilded Age vs Downton Abbey, Gilded Age S3E7 07.08.2025

In which we discuss our possible rebrand as a transportation podcast, the news that solo travelers are being charged up to 70% more for their fares on US-based airlines, and Uber beta testing women-only rides. This leads Sumner to share the experience of her worst Lyft ride ever. We also brainstorm how Alexa will avoid getting Legionnaire's disease now that there is an outbreak in New York. In ten...

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau Watch Continues, The Presidential Fitness Test is Back in the US, Sydney Sweeney's Latest Misstep, the US Open Dating Show, the F1 Hungarian GP, and a Review of Oh, Hi! 04.08.2025

In which we discuss the latest Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau sighting, the reinstatement of the presidential fitness test in the US (along with the gruesome cast of characters that turned up for the roll out), nice news for Chandi from DCC, and Sydney Sweeney's lastest scandal (buzzwords: American Eagle, eugenics). In tennis, we share our surprise that Coco Gauff has had a low-key boyfriend for 2...

Pamela Anderson + Liam Neeson (YAY) and Katy Perry + Justin Trudeau (NAY), The Final US Open Mixed Doubles Entrant List, US vs UK Topic of the Week: Tipping, The Summer I Turned Pretty S3E4, and Trading Book Recs 01.08.2025

In which we discuss the fabulous news that Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson are "officially" dating and the farcical news that Katy Perry and former Canadian PM Just Trudeau were spotted having dinner together in Montreal. We review the (near) final entrants list for the US Open’s Mixed Doubles Tournament (which we will be attending) and theorize about the two teams that have yet to be announced. F...

Alexa Takes the Subway, Gwyneth Speaks for Astronomer, Coaching Changes in Tennis, F1’s Boring Outing in Belgium, The Lionesses Brought It Home, and Gilded Age S3E6 29.07.2025

In which we discuss Alexa’s pleasant NY subway experience, the next chapter of the Coldplay kiss cam saga (enter Gwyneth Paltrow as temporary Astronomer spokesperson), more painful Dua and Callum photos, and the AMAZING news that the Gilded Age has officially been renewed for season 4. In tennis we discuss the DC open as well as some coaching changes for major players and in F1 we review how truly...

Dua, Callum, and the Wales Family on Vacation, Macron Lawsuit, Harry Styles's New Product Launch, Sinner Brings Back His Old Physio, US vs UK Topic of the Week: Road Safety, TSITP S3E3 26.07.2025

In which we apologize for being tardy with this episode but don't regret it due to all the "news" we have to discuss. We cover Dua Lipa + Callum Turner's latest vacation photos, William and Catherine's well-deserved family vacay in Greece, the Macrons' lawsuit against Candace Owens, our shipping of Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson, and Harry Styles's latest product launch. In sports we react to Sin...

Mercury in Retrograde (Positive), Heathrow Security, A Dawson's Creek Reunion, Coldplay Kiss Cam Fallout, US Open Mixed Doubles News, Gilded Age S3E5, TSITP Content, and Streaming Soap Operas 22.07.2025

In which we discuss the excellent news (for Sumner) that Mercury is in retrograde, airport security at home and abroad (we are looking at you Heathrow terminal 5), Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson's feature film link up, and the continued fallout from the Coldplay kiss cam drama (including a bunch of fake news). In tennis we quickly on a smattering of news including significant withdrawals from Tor...

THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY IS BACK! Water Aerobics, Emma Watson's Driving Ban, Coldplay Concert Affair Scandal, Tommy Paul and Paige Lorenze Engagement, FIA Presidency Election News, US vs UK Topic of the Week: Vacation Days, TSITP S3E1-2, Gilded Age S3E4 18.07.2025

In which we discuss Alexa's new computer, Sumner's first stab at water aerobics, Emma Watson's 6-month driving ban in the UK, and the kiss cam unearthing of an affair at a recent Coldplay concert. In tennis, we lament Tommy Paul's engagement to Paige Lorenze and also the announcement that Ons Jabeur is stepping away from tennis. In F1, there is an update in the FIA presidency race as well as more...

Tech Chat, The NYPD Budget, More Lauren Sanchez Derision, Wimbledon Wrap-Up, F1 Rumors, and More Dept. Q 14.07.2025

In which we say there is no news to discuss but end up discussing the NYPD's astronomical budget (classic us). Sumner can't help from sharing the latest in the Chris Hughes-JoJo Siwa nightmare and Alexa surfaces the rumor that Lauren Sanchez lost out on the original Birkin, which was up for auction this week. In tennis we discuss both scores and gossip from the final weekend of Wimbledon including...

WE ARE BACK! Fashion From The French State Visit to The UK, All Things Wimbledon, All Things F1 and F1 The Movie, Gilded Age S3E1-3, Dept. Q 11.07.2025

In which we apologize for our unplanned multi-week summer break and discuss the incredible fashion from the Macrons state visit to the UK. We, of course, go over all things Wimbledon (scores, spectators, AND gossip). The world of F1 is finally giving us PLENTY to talk about again so we touch on: Christian Horner's axing from Red Bull (effective immediately), what that could mean for Max Verstappen...

Mamdani Hive Rise, More Sanchez-Bezos Nuptial Derision, Bad News Re: the FIA President Race, F1 The Movie Promo, America's Sweethearts: DCC Season 2, Us vs UK Topic of the Week: Cheerleading vs Hooliganism, James Bond News 26.06.2025

In which we discuss the results of the New York Democratic mayoral primary, the bone-chilling pap photos from the Sanchez-Bezos pre-wedding foam party, and the bad news that Carlos Sainz Sr. is not going to run for FIA president after all. We touch back down on the F1 The Movie continued promo including Brad Pitt's unique style choices. Our tennis check-in is brief as the tours get ready for Wimbl...

Why Do Men Spit in Public, New York Mayoral Race, Pre-Wimbledon Tennis, Shipping Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz, America's Sweethearts: DCC S2 23.06.2025

In which we discuss the current state of New York City through the eyes of Alexa, why men of all walks of life are socialized to spit in public, and the New York mayoral Democratic primary race. Tennis takes us to the UK and Germany where we check in on the lead up tournaments before Wimbledon. We loudly share our support for the currently unfolding Emma Raducanu/Carlos Alcaraz showmance? romance?...

No Fun News Worth Discussing Except We Talk About Huma Abedin and Alex Soros's Wedding Anyway, F1 the Movie New York Premiere and Terrible Red Carpet Fashions, Updates from Grass Season, Topic of the Week: Building Our Dream Mixed Doubles Pairings, Atmosp 20.06.2025

In which we discuss the fact that all of the news of the week is too serious and scary to talk about. We toss out ideas of what we could touch on but reject them all except for the Abedin-Soros Democratic Party Royal Wedding in the Hamptons this past weekend. In tennis we touch on some surprising grass season results (Sinner v Bublik! Coco falls!) and go over the structure of the relaunched mixed...

Traitors US S4 Cast Reaction, Trooping the Colour, The WTA's New Fertility Policy, Queen's Women's, F1 Canadian GP, Ferrari Strife, The Better Sister, Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid, and The Accountant 1 + 2 16.06.2025

In which we discuss the final cast list for Traitors US season 4 and Trooping the Colour (including Princess Catherine's fashion, Prince Louis in trousers, and Price William's current grooming choices). In the world of tennis we react to the WTA's amazing new policy around protected rankings for players undergoing fertility treatments, a record-breaking win by German player Tatjana Maria at Queen'...

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