Hot Mess-Terpiece Theatre

It’s time to talk about Kyle Cooke’s behavior on this season of Summer House. Why is he lashing out at everyone - especially his wife? Why is he so dedicated to being a DJ? Lucky for us, Tera Wages, an expert in communication, is here to help us understand the complicated dynamics at play.

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Summer House, Peacock.com

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This week Jolenta is looking into The Protector archetype and his evil twin, The Gladiator. These archetypes help us understand why some TV characters are so aggro and obsessed with fighting everyone. Turns out they’re trying to protect their loved ones… or just satisfy their bloodlust.

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The Greek Myths, Robert Graves

Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal

Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton

45 Master Characters, by Victoria Lynn Schmidt

Bravo Shows - Peacock

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives - Hulu

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Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo (Right Answers Mostly) join the show to do a deep dive on the explosive Amsterdam Dinner from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. They cover it all: the growing tension between Rinna and Kim, Kyle running away with her cape fluttering in wind, Eileen being underappreciated, and much more. Also, you won’t believe how many oft-quoted lines come from this scene, you beast!

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The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Peacock

The Traitors, Peacock

Ted Danson Clarifies Recent Comments on His Lengthy Rift with Kelsey Grammer Following the Cheers Finale, People Magazine 

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Why do we love Lisa Rinna so much? Why is she so good at selling clothes on QVC and betraying fellow Housewives on The Traitors? Jolenta thinks it’s because she’s a perfect example of The Businessman archetype and his evil alter-ego, The Traitor. Put your cloaks on bitches, we’re going into the turret to talk all about Rinna.

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Greek Mythology, Robert Garland

Classical Mythology A-Z, Annette Giesecke

The Greek Myths, Robert Graves

Dictionary of Classical Mythology, by Pierre Grimal

Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, by Edith Hamilton

45 Master Characters, by Victoria Lynn Schmidt

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills - Peacock

The Traitors - Peacock

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Jolenta is joined by Real Housewives of New Jersey connoisseur, JoAnn Crohn (No Guilt Mom) to discuss the infamous season one table flip scene. The two enjoy reminiscing about the early years of RHONJ and discuss why such an outrageous moment is so real and relatable.

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Former ‘RHONJ’ producer Carlos King: Danielle Staub made show a hit, Page Six

The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Peacock

For Ultrareality, ‘Housewives’ Turns to Jersey Girls, The New York Times

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