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"You can't make your boss go to therapy, but you can." This week, Amanda and Ann interview lovely producer and comedian Paige Ivy -- she has had so many jobs in Hollywood (currently a producer's assistant at 20th/Disney) and has so much to teach us! Check out: Paige's socials - @paigeivy Betch of the Year!!! NOTE: The WSANDA team is working remotely from various locations right now, so everything'...

"If you care about me, I certainly care about you." Happy New Year!!! This week, catch part 2 of Amanda and Ann's interview with amazing filmmaker and creator Myah Morgenstern -- get ready for more empathetic and nuanced takes on fame, Hollywood, and what it's like to date/love/break up with a famous person (as a non-famous person)! This convo got super juicy, so we decided not to cut stuff out an...

"We bathed in your light." This week, as a special holiday treat, Amanda and Ann are dropping an interview from the WSANDA vault, featuring very special guest: stand-up comedian Todd Barry! Barry Christmas and happy holidays everyone!!! Check out: Todd's socials - @toddbarry (specials listed in his bio!) Betch of the Year!!! NOTE: The WSANDA team is working remotely from various locations right no...

"He told me, if I died, 'I don't think I could go to your funeral.'" This week, Amanda and Ann interview amazing filmmaker and creator Myah Morgenstern -- get ready for some empathetic and nuanced takes on fame, Hollywood, and what it's like to date/love/break up with a famous person (as a non-famous person)! Their convo got super juicy, so we decided not to cut stuff out and just break this inter...

“I hope I said that delicately and empathetically.” This week Ann and Amanda discuss recent news surrounding former Vanderpump Rules cast members (TW: this episode includes a conversation about domestic violence and abuse, so please do whatever you need to take care of yourself) and more. We release two episodes every week -- one pop culture/reality TV chat (that's this one!) and one interview. If...

"The muffin man." This week, Amanda and Ann interview Norwegian Olympic swimmer Henrik Christiansen (our very first Olympian!). He loves muffins and we love him! Check out: Henrik's socials - @henrikchristians1 Betch of the Year!!! NOTE: The WSANDA team is working remotely from various locations right now, so everything's a little fucked up. Thanks for bearing with us! WSANDA SUBMISSIONS: wsandasu...

“Asian moms, man. They’ll give it to ya straight.” This week Ann and Amanda talk Betch of the Year BTS, online bullying, Wicked (including Amanda's questionable Glicked takes), recent VPR happenings, and more! We release two episodes every week -- one pop culture/reality TV chat (that's this one!) and one interview. If you missed the interview episode last Wednesday, go back to hear the delightful...

"There's something not right here." This week, Amanda and Ann interview the lovely Kirsty Paterson (who you may know as the Sad Oompa Loompa ) about her experience as a viral meme. Please enjoy her delightful Scottish accent and overall awesomeness! Check out: Kirsty's socials - @scottishoompaloompa Betch of the Year!!! NOTE: The WSANDA team is working remotely from various locations right now, so...

"Gobble, gobble." Happy (almost) Turkey Day everyone! This week, we're bringing back one of our favorite episodes from the WSANDA archive: the gals interview mensch, daytime television survivor, and supportive husband Travis Helwig. He worked for Ellen (Shmellen DeShmeneres), Billy on the Street, and Adam Ruins Everything, among others ... and all of that was totally fine and chill! Tune in to hea...

“Eat that tofurkey, watch the parade.” This week Ann and Amanda discuss behind the scenes deets from the American Reality Televisions Awards! We release two episodes every week -- one pop culture/reality TV chat (that's this one!) and one interview. If you missed the interview episode last Wednesday, go back to hear the wonderful Mike! NOTE: The WSANDA team is working remotely from various locatio...

"Nothing but positive reports for Christian Bale." Ann and Amanda interview improviser and comedian Chris Tcholakian! He's got a lot of stories about the ups and downs of working in Hollywood and how to keep at it when the going gets tough! We're trying something different these days -- enjoy today's interview episode and stay tuned for another episode about reality TV/pop culture/whatever else An...

“Let’s support women who finally find themselves and have the courage to leave.” This week Ann and Amanda discuss the 4B Movement, Jax and Brittany updates (The Valley), and the American Reality Television Awards (we did not win, lol). Also send Ann belated birthday wishes if you want to make her day :) We release two episodes every week -- one pop culture/reality TV chat (that's this one!) and on...

"We're all pretending like we're not hungover." Ann and Amanda interview wonderful actor and writer Mike Cabellon! He currently hosts TV Chef Fantasy League on Maximum Fun -- you may also know him from Mr. Mayor (with Ted freakin' Danson!!). This episode is full of advice for aspiring actors, writers, or anyone else interested in networking in the wild world of Hollywood! We're trying something di...

“We will survive... Humans are resilient because they have to be.” This week Ann and Amanda unpack some thoughts and feelings about last week's election. To brighten the mood a little, the gals also talk Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. We're doing two eps a week now -- one pop culture/reality TV chat (that's this one!) and one interview. If you missed the interview episode last Wednesday,...

"What do you want me to do? Sweat through business casual pants?" Ann and Amanda interview phenomenal comedian, screenwriter, and podcast host Caitlin Durante! They host an incredible podcast called The Bechdel Cast AND used to be Ann's roommate, so they have much wisdom to share. We're trying something different these days -- enjoy today's interview episode and stay tuned for another episode abou...

“She will fart on camera any day, anytime all the time.” This week the gals have some real talk about fame and its effects on the brain. Ann gets candid about what it’s like to have the Vanderpump spotlight dim and Amanda brings up Azealia Banks. Next they discuss how to ethically handle a situation where your friend is dating a walking red flag, something viewers are currently seeing playing...

"Find the power in the pause." Ann and Amanda interview Suzee Dunn, magic, gorgeous, beautiful, wise goddess! She likes to "make things that help people and help people make things," and she's been doing just that in so many capacities all over Hollywood! We're trying something different these days -- enjoy today's interview episode and stay tuned for another episode about reality TV/pop culture/w...

"One noodle in the tub." This week (for the first time in a very long time) the gals cover some Vanderpump dramaaaaaa......... We're doing two eps a week now -- one pop culture/reality TV chat (that's this one!) and one interview. If you missed the interview episode last Wednesday, go back to hear the wonderful Kelly Blackheart! NOTE: The WSANDA team is working remotely from various locations righ...

"Breaking News: Suge Knight had a boner." Ann and Amanda interview Kelly Blackheart, wonderful writer, producer, and fellow podcast host! She has lived a thousand lives in Hollywood and shares some wild stories from her time as Jim Jeffries former on-air producer and many other shenanigans! We're trying something different these days -- enjoy today's interview episode and stay tuned for another ep...

"It was vaguely feral and sexual and nobody liked it." This week the gals talk Love Is Blind. Here’s what you need to know, the banter floweth over but Amanda has only seen the first 5 episodes and when Ann “reveals” whether or not the couples are still together, she’s going off of the speculative journalism on the World Wide Web. If you’re a LIB purest who will be watching the finale episode next...

"Hollywood is working on something for 4 years only to have it rewritten and destroyed." Ann and Amanda interview Chad Kultgen and Lizzy Pace, the lovely and talented hosts of Game of Roses, about their time as writers and assistants in Hollywood! Look who made it to a second date! We're trying something different these days -- enjoy today's interview episode and stay tuned for another episode abo...

“The mass of THC I consume when I watch it probably affects my short-term memory.” This week, the gals gab about Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, healing, Ellen, and more. Plus, Jon Hess returns for another round of silliness! We're doing two eps a week now -- one interview, one pop culture chat. If you missed the interview episode on Wednesday, go back to hear the very funny Jon Bershad! N...

"My second day of work, I was lying in snow pants under Stephen Colbert." Ann and Amanda interview Jon Bershad, very funny, very down-to-clown comedian/writer and friend-who-lets-Ann-do-laundry-at-his-apartment! Jon blessed our ears with some incredible stories from his time as intern at The Colbert Report and an audience page at Who Wants to be a Millionaire .. . and now he will bless yours! We'r...

“The work is continuous.” This week, the gals break down Joel Kim Booster’s comments on working with Real Housewife of Orange County Shannon Beador. They have a nuanced conversation about racism and the intersection of trauma and accountability. They also talk about outer space which neither of them knows anything about except that it’s freaky how big it is. We end with a game of “Was It Sexu...

"Jimmy Kimmel's tears are genuine." Ann and Amanda interview amazing comedian, writer, editor, and all-around wonderful guy Jon Hess! He's a really careful man (what does Amanda mean by that? you'll just have to listen to find out!) and an ally to women ... go Jon! We're trying something different these days -- enjoy today's interview episode and stay tuned for another episode about reality TV/pop...