True Romance with Carolina Barlow and Devin Leary

It’s the week after Christmas and Devin and Carolina look like shit, but they’re here. In a continuation of the True Crime Romance series, Carolina tells Devin the story of a guy who loooved to buy life insurance for his multiple wives. The girls discuss how to know if your boyfriend is a murderer, and revisit their High Brow / Mid Brow / Low Brow segment which leads to conversations about Survivo...

In a continuation of the True Crime Romance series, Devin terrifies Carolina with a real life tale of free face filler and then walks her through the true crime case of NYPD’s Cannibal Cop - aka a man who refused to pay attention to his wife because he was too busy planning to abduct her. They discuss the boundaries of fetish, the dangers of society’s pressure on women to “make it work” and why De...

Devin and Carolina discuss the highs, lows and huh?'s of the new Sex and the City reboot "And Just Like That..." - plus, a Succession finale recap! Then, New York Times Bestselling author (and more importantly Devin's mom) Ann Leary returns to the pod to discuss one of her favorite true crime cases that involves an element of romance - the case of murderous couple Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell. A c...

Devin and Carolina catch up on House of Gucci, Devin’s new Survivor viewership journey and Carolina’s recent experience getting catcalling at work. Carolina recommends a relationship book that triggers Devin’s repressed rage. Then, the ladies discuss two holiday-relevant relationship topics: PDA & gift giving! Is it appropriate to make out in front of your grandma? Is buying an anniversary pre...

The girls celebrate Lindsay Lohan’s (actress who lied to Oprah) engagement and upcoming movie with Chord Overstreet, a real guy with a real name. They answer a listeners question on raising your standards when you’re used to going after absolute Garbaggio, and deciding to date people who really like you. The girls then detail their favorite love stories, fictional (Devin), celeb (Carolina). Yes so...

Devin and Carolina touch on the latest headlines - from Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian getting together to Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello growing apart (even thought they're still BEST friends) and more. Then, the ladies answer listener advice questions about breakup recovery, female friendship, flakey friendships, how to help your partner through a hard time and more. PLUS an update on Carolin...

Devin covers the release of Red (Taylor’s Version) and roasts Carolina's half-hearted attempt to enter the Taylor Swift stan community. Then, Carolina and Devin continue their conversation with Quarantween correspondent JESSIE KANEVSKY. This week, they all rate their celebrity crushes in a game Jessie carried with her from the boy band tour days, plus more of her tales from the hallowed halls of T...

Carolina and Devin are joined by Quarantween correspondent / 6-8 time TRL requester / legend of the early 2000s boy band scene JESSIE KANEVSKY to talk about some major headlines including Chris Pratt’s horrific relationship post, Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers’ “immunizations” and the main event, Pete Davidson! He’s in the news with a potential relationship again and the ladies discuss his pas...

Carolina and Devin recap Halloween costumes - the good, the Kravis and the Kendall Jenner in lingerie (again). Then they discuss the many romances of HBO’s Succession or shall we say… SEXCESSION?! We shan’t. The girls get together to disregard the obvious subjects of greed and capitalism to instead evaluate the romantic dynamics. They talk Jerry and Roman being the most healthy couple on the show,...

One of our OWN just got married and the girls get the 411, the deets, the lowdown etc. How do you plan a wedding that’s creative, authentic, and makes Devin and Carolina cry? Ask Olivia, our producer and newlywed. We talk Comic-Con proposals, pick up lines that actually kill, what songs to sing into a mic while you’re walking down the aisle, wedding hacks and the girls get together to take a stand...

Carolina and Devin continue their self-love conversation with wonderfully wise writer/creator Jeanie Bergen and answer listener questions about dating apps, body dysmorphia and prioritizing yourself while still supporting loved ones. They also discuss how to set boundaries around your life and past when newly dating, what to say when people ask why you’re not dating anyone, and what to do when an...

Carolina and Devin are joined by writer/creator JEANIE BERGEN to talk ghosts, the newly engaged couples from Bachelor in Paradise, moving for a relationship, love bombers, when you are on a date and realize you just showed up to your own roast, and most importantly, self-love! Jeanie shares all the wisdom she garnered from her Year Without Men - and it’s way too enthralling to contain in one episo...

Carolina withdraws from opiates while her and Devin discuss the second to last Bachelor in Paradise episode, specifically the Noah/Abigail breakup and the Dale/Abigail rumors. Then, they dive into the Elizabeth Holmes Trial and all of its inherent romance. Carolina imagines what it would be like to have one’s texts to an ex read aloud in a courtroom and Devin imagines what it would be like if a lo...

Carolina and Devin are taking a short break, so please enjoy this re-release episode of Carpe DM from Season 1. They will be back next week to talk headlines, love, and of courses all things reality television. Rate and review True Romance on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-romance-with-carolina-barlow-and-devin-leary/id1520397063 -- If a DM about dogs is sent to Justin T...

Carolina and Devin touch on political (Hunter Biden’s ankles) and celebrity (Michaela Coel’s genius speech) headlines then are joined by mutual aid activist and abortion doula EMMA BRENNAN, who famously fell in love at Dyke Soccer, to talk about how to give back and make a difference in this seemingly hopeless hellscape of a time! PLUS a new Quarantween review of Never Have I Ever Season 2! Learn...

Carolina and Devin review Kacey Musgraves’ STAR-CROSSED and discuss what kind of songs can dig you out of a break up hole. They also go over Ryan Murphy misses and Ryan Murphy HITS: specifically Sarah Paulson’s genius portrayal of That Bitch From Your Office - Linda Tripp - on American Crime Story: Impeachment. Devin is brave enough to delve into some flatulence trauma and then the women catch up...

I don’t know about you! But we’re feeling #22! Just the age when Ms. Lewinsky met President Bill Clinton. The girls talk the worst unpaid internship ever in the 95’ White House. We talk about dear Monica, flashing thongs, dating a narcissist that’s also her President, the adrenaline high of SECRETS and the dynamics of the Superstar Narc Linda Trip. We also address the times Carolina has cyberbulli...

Carolina dips her toes into the crabby oceans of Bachelor in Paradise for the first time as she and Devin recap the premiere of the new season and then fill out an application for Carolina to participate in the next season of The Bachelor. Devin tries her best to keep her inner stage mom at bay. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Carolina and Devin had to do a part two of the second part of their FBoy Island coverage because the finale was so explosive! They break down all the highs, lows, twists, turns and shocking fashion choices of the final episode! Plus a warning about non-romantic FBoys and a quick update on celebrity romance headlines. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omny...

Carolina and Devin found themselves back in paradise aka FBOY ISLAND. They can’t stop talking about Garrett and how much he looks like a baby on steroids and Fernando being the sweetest Olympian and iconic affirmations from Nikki Glaser. They talk about the White Lotus finale (spoilers!) and discuss Spencer Pratt being the smartest villain on reality tv. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/...

Carolina and Devin discuss all things friendship from being burned like Lauren Conrad to disapproving of your friend’s significant other, to being left out of inside jokes, losing touch, jealousy, betrayal, forgiveness, watching someone struggle with addiction and OF COURSE what Linda Tripp did to Monica Lewinsky. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystu...

Carolina and Devin watch the new HBO Max show F BOY ISLAND, where three hot girls try to filter through a group of nice guys and fuck boys… on AN ISLAND. They talk the science behind an F Boy, the guys we actually LIKE, Self Identifying Nice Guys such as Ted Bundy. We also cover LuAnn’s new vomit inducing boyfriend and Adam Driver and Lady Gaga’s CHEMISTRY. Learn more about your ad-choices at http...

Carolina and Devin sit down with none other than icon CASEY WILSON (Black Monday, Happy Endings, Bitch Sesh) they discuss her NYT bestselling memoir WRECKAGE OF MY PRESENCE, her boobs in her shirt, chasing her future husband down a hotel hallway, Deux Moi’s coverage of Ramona Singer, the worst partners in housewives history, and coming from a place of gratitude for RHONY. Learn more about your ad-...

Carolina and Devin kick off Year Two of TRUE ROMANCE by setting their intention to be as good if not better than Grey’s Anatomy then they answer some listener questions about getting over an ex, helping others follow their dreams, staying friends with someone who dislikes your significant other, what to call a shark attack AND MORE! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetw...

Carolina and Devin are joined by friend of the pod (and foe of Carolina) Beth Jacobs Cohon to discuss some celeb romance headlines from Scooter Braun’s blatant cheater vibes to Bennifer’s validity and what it must be like when your ex dates Harry Styles. Then they dive into the subject of online stalking! The ladies tell some listener stories and relate with their own nightmares of accidental liki...