True Romance with Carolina Barlow and Devin Leary

Devin and Carolina are anticlimactically LIVE AND IN PERSON for the first time to discuss one of the greatest quandaries of the modern world - OPEN RELATIONSHIPS! Is monogamy a relic of the past? Is being in an open relationship possible for those of us with insecure attachment styles? Can monogamy and desire coexist? Is The Weeknd hot and is Kourtney Kardashian OK? These are the types of groundbr...

Devin and Carolina try to give constructive feedback on straight male style (both fashion and home decor) but keep getting distracted by screaming into the void in response to Britney Spears’ powerful testimony and Justin Timberlake’s ability to pass as acceptable and how - THIS IS SOME VICTORIAN ERA SHIT. They also touch on the specific pain of thinking you’re gonna hook up at a party and not get...

Carolina and Devin cover the explosive ABC News investigative piece The Housewife & The Hustler all about Erika Jayne and Tom Girardi and their connection (both romantic and criminal), which launches a discussion about seeing what you want to see in someone and the power of friendship against all odds. They also touch on other notable scammers such as Billy McFarland of Fyre Fest Fame, Anna De...

Carolina and Devin check in on Bennifer and then discuss their experiences dating before and after they quit drinking - from peeing the bed on a date and chugging vodka when your boyfriend’s ex enters the room to meeting someone in a bar stone cold sober and not knowing how to make eye contact and the wonders of sober sex. PLUS a Quarantween segment from Jessie Kanevsky all about High School Music...

Devin and Carolina are joined by New York Times best selling author Ann Leary (The Good House, The Children, Outtakes from a Marriage, An Innocent, A Broad) to discuss being Devin’s mom, true crime YouTube Channels, Ann’s underrated career as an independent film auteur, Carolina’s underrated anti-psychotics and of course the masterpiece that is 90 DAY FIANCÉ SEASON 1, EPISODE 1!  Learn more about...

Devin and Carolina tackle the politics of texting too much vs. being aloof and mysterious, they discuss typos sexting, drunk texts that can never be taken back, getting nudes left on read and being too direct when courting men via email. Plus a deep dive into Real Housewives of New York’s past! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Devin and Carolina spend a morning on the balcony with Taika and Tessa, and oh yeah...Rita. They go over celebrities who are rekindling their flames and expensive watches gifted by J.Lo. The girls also answer advice questions about co-dependence and telling a partner what you want on holidays! Jessie Kanevsky graces us again with another phenomenal Quarantween segment. PLUS Carolina anticipates ge...

Devin and Carolina deal with some news-induced depression and are then joined by sex work advocates/podcasters Danica and Riley (50 Plus a Tip Podcast) to discuss their experiences in sex work. Danica and Riley share stories about everything from stigmatization and legislation to lap dance tips and the ideal first date (shopping in silence). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo...

Carolina and Devin cover the latest headline Bennifer news - J. Lo and Ben Affleck’s A List version of the “u up?” Text aka a luxury private jet trip to Wyoming - and all of its ramifications, then they contemplate how celebs communicate with their exes and finally continue their discussion of codependency in relationships- friendly, romantic and professional. Learn more about your ad-choices at h...

Carolina and Devin dive into the lifestyle of codependency and what they’ve learned and still can’t yet learn about it. They discuss codependency in familial, friendly and romantic relationships, as well as Taylor Swift’s codependent anthems, codependency in A Star is Born and the time Devin cried because she didn’t get to be a part of Carolina’s Spice Girls group costume. Learn more about your ad...

The gals chat with writer, comedian and dad jokes extraordinaire Devin Delliquanti (The Daily Show with Trevor Noah) about marriage being a collaboration, parenting during one of the most momentous times in history, and how much he wants to grow up and be like Billie Eilish’s dad. Also, Carolina and Devin touch on Demi Lovato’s run in with the FroYo industry. Learn more about your ad-choices at ht...

Carolina and Devin cover Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton’s relationship based on a meme that blew up on the True Romance Instagram page (@trueromancepod). They talk about other couples in the limelight and what it means to be your true authentic self. Plus, Devin takes a stance on the word “ska” and a new HIGH BROW / MID BROW / LOW BROW to start off your Thursday. Learn more about your ad-choices a...

Carolina and Devin dive deep into the first apocalyptic Tell All episode of this season of 90 Day Fiancé! They discuss everything from Rebecca’s insecurities to Julia’s comedic gifts being wasted on Brandon’s family pig farm to Andrew’s narcissistically heinous suit-vest to how Natalie ended up with only three friends who all have Mullets - and more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www...

Devin and Carolina are joined by a real life BREAKUP COACH Trina Leckie to talk about all the gathered wisdom and tricks of the trade she has from teaching people how to BREAK UP and get Broken Up With. They also answer listeners questions about jealousy in a friends with benefits situation, and saying “I LOVE YOU” and only hearing “THANK YOU” back. Devin and Carolina also touch on Carolina turnin...

Carolina and Devin dip their toes and plunge into Sunday's '90 Day Fiancé' finale. Whether it's talking about getting the world record for hula hooping, parting ways with Uncle Beau, liking Jovi's mom better than Jovi, their mission to become friends with Yara, or fully understanding the difference between farm work and doing the dishes. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcas...

Carolina and Devin start out diving deep into the many romances of NBC’S ‘The Office’ - from Jim & Pam to Michael & Dwight and all of the gaslighting in between. Carolina opens up about her own gaslighting origin story, then a Quarantween segment about Netflix’s Ginny & Georgia launches them into a discussion about Demi Lovato, her recently released docuseries ‘Dancing with the Devil’...

Devin and Carolina are joined by an absolutely unparalleled legend AIR FORCE AMY who you may know from HBO’s Cathouse. Carolina and Devin are awestruck by Amy’s deep wisdom and glowing joyful presence as the three of them talk everything from legal prostitution, fetishes and how the internet changed the sex industry, to PTSD, anxiety, practicing spiritual principles, relying on female friendship a...

Carolina and Devin discuss the medical mystery that is J-Lo’s timeless beauty and magic, and why men stray from iconic women. They also answer some True Romance listener mail about future planning with your significant other business and dating during and after the pandemic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Carolina and Devin watched several hours of Bachelor finale footage - from the final one on ones to after the final rose - and they’ve got a lot to say about Matt’s family meeting the final two, Matt’s mid-episode existential crisis, Chris Harrison’s replacement, how to gracefully handle an on-screen breakup, and how the Bachelor franchise may slowly progress towards modern views as they make thei...

Carolina and Devin are joined by friend of the pod Brittany Radocha to scientifically and psychologically analyze a piece of art - AKA the pilot of Catfish on MTV (2012). They discuss the origins of the show and the term that has become widely used to describe pretending to be someone else on the internet. Then, the ladies review the episode beat by beat from true love to shocking confrontation. T...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year - the FANTASY SUITES episode of THE BACHELOR! Carolina and Devin ask their listeners to accept another mini-sode all about that moment where one man must make the harrowing decision whether or not to hook up with three beautiful women in a row. They discuss the etiquette of the Fantasy Suite and allow themselves to fantasize about what they wish ABC would i...

Carolina tragically could not join the pod for the majority of this episode, so Devin and guest host Beth Cohon discuss where in the world she might be, then Betches co-founder/podcast host/love & dating expert Jordana Abraham joins True Romance to talk about Betches Media, wedding planning, how the pandemic has changed the dating game and all the red flags and deal breakers of online dating....

Carolina and Devin report on ‘The Women Tell All’ episode of The Bachelor!!! They discuss Chris Harrison’s haunting ‘weird guy at work’ presence, Katie and her vibrator, Victoria and her self-help buzzwords, reunion culture, transactional love, romanticizing disability, Matt’s kind laughter and Serena’s power moves. Plus these women are telling all about who they want to be the next Bachelorette!...

Carolina and Devin are joined by producer (Barry/Silicon Valley) and book editor (Notes from the Bathroom Line) Amy Solomon to discuss the importance of experiencing absolutely everything before you settle down and saying yes to adventure - especially when that adventure includes Westworld robots. They also get into long distance relationships in college, the O-Town scene, anthropologically studyi...

Devin and Carolina felt inclined to jump on the pod to quickly recap the HOMETOWNS episode of The Bachelor that aired this week. They discuss Bachelor Nation tropes, the racist girl who fell from the sky, Chris Harrison’s ‘teacher who tries to hang with the students’ vibe, and end with a sex tip courtesy of Dr. Ruth. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omny...