Before there were finance bros, tech bros, or even frat bros… there was Teddy Roosevelt. This week, we dive into how a sickly rich kid from Manhattan reinvented himself as a rough-and-tumble cowboy, a Rough Rider, and eventually a trust-busting progressive president who helped pull America into the modern age.
We break down how Teddy became the blueprint for performative masculinity (with a dash of genuine reform), his wild days wrangling cattle in the Badlands, and why he might just be the most interesting president no one really talks about enough. This is Teddy Roosevelt!
Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo
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Sources: Wikipedia, Theodore Roosevelt , https://millercenter.org/president/roosevelt/life-before-the-presidency
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Sydney Sweeney’s Denim Drama, Hunting Wives Recap & Wealth Returns to RHOM
This week, we’re diving into the top pop culture happenings: Sydney Sweeney’s controversial American Eagle campaign, our delight over Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson dating, and Scheana still not letting go of her John Mayer era. Then we head to Texas for a juicy recap of The Hunting Wives before hopping over to Miami to break down the latest drama on The Real Housewives of Miami.
Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo
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American Apparel was an Indie CULT
In the 2000s, American Apparel wasn’t just a clothing brand, it was a cultural moment. With its provocative ads, made-in-LA ethos, and promise of effortless cool, it captured the hearts (and wardrobes) of a generation. But behind the glossy sheen of disco panties and deep-V tees was a much darker story. In this episode, we dive into the rise and fall of American Apparel and the disturbing behavior of its founder, Dov Charney. From workplace allegations and hypersexual marketing to the brand’s implosion, we explore how a so-called progressive fashion empire masked a toxic power structure, and why we were all so quick to buy into it.
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Created and produced by Tess Bellomo & Claire Donald
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Next Gen NYC & RHOM: Charlie’s Bong and Guerdy’s Texts
This week, we’re recapping the Next Gen NYC finale (SAD) and all the drama from RHOM. We kick things off with two pop culture stories: Jessica Simpson’s comeback and Jamie Lee Curtis being a narc on the red carpet. Then, we dive into the Next Gen NYC finale before heading to Miami for Guerdy’s texts, Larsa's closet, and everything in between.
Created by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo
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Anna Wintour: The Devil Wears Bob
Anna Wintour is one of the most famous ice queens, and one of the most powerful figures in fashion with her trademark bob and ever-present dark sunglasses. We take you through her rise to Vogue editor-in-chief in 1988 and beyond. Plus, we get into the juiciest rumors: did she really hook up with Bob Marley? Throw on your shades and cut your hair into a c*nty bob, we’re talking all things Anna! Groundbreaking.
Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo
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Sources: The September Issue, The Moconomy doc : Anna Wintour | Vogue Magazine | Chief Editor | Business Women, Wikipedia and Biography.com, BBC.
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History is just gossip! Join hosts Tess Bellomo and Claire Donald every Monday as they break down the juiciest stories from history and pop culture over a cocktail!
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