Aleen and Sami talk about this week’s news and pop culture events. Kim and Kanye may be splitting up. Aleen says Maniac is a weird show. Also, is literally every celebrity constantly tempted by alcohol and drugs? After some fun banter, they read an excerpt called “The 5 People You Meet In Hell (At Work)” from the Betches’ new book, When’s Happy Hour? At 22:40, they take a letter from a London listener who can’t seem to connect with a work friend and now needs a letter of recommendation for a job. How can she request one from her without it coming off wrong? At 30:16, they take another letter from a listener who feels like she wants better friends and doesn’t know how to make new ones. After they wrap up with some games including Would You Rather: Not have a refrigerator or share a bathroom with everyone on your apartment floor. 

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#106 Is It Possible to Make New Friends As An Adult?

Sami and Jordana start the show with highlights from Aleen’s wedding this weekend, including a story about how Jordana managed to break into a house. At 8:00 they talk about the new Betches Off Campus podcast and share some of the craziest stories from their college days. At 18:00 they discuss the new Taylor Swift album and recap the latest Bravo drama. Why did Bethenny Frankel leave RHONY and what was her cryptic marriage-tweet all about? They also react to this week’s episode of HBO’s Succession. At 34:40 a listener writes in to ask for advice with the next step in her career. Is it better to move from job to job or should you just stay put? At 39:15 they play The Ranking Game with all of Taylor Swift’s albums, then they close out the show with their Betch Slap of the Week. Thanks to our sponsors! For more summer cocktail recipes visit MalibuRumDrinks.com or follow @MalibuRumUS on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook!

#154 What’s The Best Album Of Taylor Swift’s Career?

Sami, Aleen and Jordana start the show with a recap of Aleen’s mini-honeymoon, including the most romantic moments and a conversation about whether or not you feel different after getting married. Plus, they talk about the nude beach she swam at and debate whether or not they’d have the courage to go nude. At 23:30 they discuss Justin Bieber’s public statement about dealing with fame at a young age. Is he suddenly mature? They also talk about the controversial new Dave Chappelle stand up special and react to the latest episode of Succession. At 50:40 a listener writes in to ask if her mom is right to accuse her boyfriend of taking advantage of her financial support. Is there a double standard when women are the breadwinners? At 59:45 they play The Ranking Game with some of the best fictional criminals in film and television, then tell us who they are going to Betch Slap this week. Thanks to our sponsors! For more summer cocktail recipes visit MalibuRumDrinks.com or follow @MalibuRumUS on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook!

#155 Is Justin Bieber Like, Emotionally Mature Now?

Aleen, Sami and Jordana start the show a conversation about fall finally arriving in New York City and a debate about which season is the best time of year. Plus, they recap Jordana’s 30th birthday wine tour this weekend. At 13:50 they discuss the latest episode of Succession. Is this the best episode they’ve ever made? Then at 26:25 they break down the latest news about the Britney Spears conservatorship and explain what’s happening with the custody battle over her children. They also discuss a new Betches article that asks whether or not influencers are just using gratitude to brag. At 39:40 a listener writes in to ask how she should deal with a group of catty co-workers. Is it up to her boss to get involved or should she take care of this on her own? At 45:20 they play The Ranking Game with some of the most regrettable fashion trends of the early 2000’s, then reveal who they want to Betch Slap this week. Thanks to our sponsors! For more summer cocktail recipes visit MalibuRumDrinks.com or follow @MalibuRumUS on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook!

#156 What Do I Do If All The Women I Work With Are Cliquey?

Sami and Aleen are back, and with Jordana on vacation they break down the controversy surrounding faux-influencer Caroline Calloway, including her Adderall fueled spiral. Does she deserve all the hate, or is she just a victim of her own addiction? At 32:45 a listener (who may just be more obsessed with Succession than them) shares in-depth thoughts on the latest episode and asks about Nan’s impressive performance. Is this the best show on tv right now? At 39:12 they play The Ranking Game, vacation-style. What is the worst type of vacation to go on? They finish the show by telling us who they want to Betch Slap this week.

#157 Why Can’t We Stop Talking About Caroline Calloway?

Jordana, Aleen and Sami are back and start with a recap of their European vacations, including highlights from Italy, Aleen’s airline horror story, and Jordana’s first Oktoberfest. At 25:50 they break down the Aaron and Nick Carter dumpster fire going on and tell us why they’re suddenly in the news. Is Aaron in need of help or is Nick just overreacting? At 42:25 a listener writes in to ask how to deal with overbearing men in the workplace. Is it better to stick it out or look for or a new job? Then at 47:00 they celebrate the 25th anniversary of Friends with a round of The Ranking Game all about characters from the show. Could Chandler BE any funnier? They close out the show with a conversation about how each character fits in the group and which one is the absolute worst.

#158 The One Where We Rank The ‘Friends’

Jordana and Aleen start the show with a recap of the wedding they attended this weekend and their thoughts on this week’s episode of Succession. They also talk about all the drama happening on RHOC. Is everyone trying to get Kelly kicked off the show? At 22:10 they share the latest pop culture news including J.Lo teaming up with Shakira for the Superbowl halftime show, details from the Bieber wedding, and Malika Haqq turning her pregnancy into sponcon. At 36:10 a listener writes in to ask if she should be pissed that her boyfriend’s sister didn’t include her name on their save-the-date. Is this an obvious signal that she’s not welcome at the wedding? At 47:00 Sami joins the show and they close things out with a Ranking Game all about the most popular fall activities.

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#159 Has Anyone Ever Enjoyed A Hayride?

Jordana, Aleen and Sami return to discuss their weekend binge watching which included “Joker”, “Succession”, and “The Politician”, only to find that the type of shows that they’re interested are completely different. At 14:00 they talk about Miley Cyrus’ recent thirst trapping Instagram antics since her divorce from Liam. At 19:55 they talk about Kylie and Travis’ breakup and her late night meetups with Tyga. At 25:00 they discuss whether or not Kanye West is trying to start his own religion. At 29:45 a listener writes in wondering how to deal with her anxiety and fomo about not being invited to a wedding that her friends are going to. At 37:00 they play the ranking game, Halloween candy edition. At 47:35 they award their Betch Slap of the week.

#160 Should I Measure My Close Friends Based On Wedding Invitations?

Jordana and Aleen are back with a recap of the U Up? Live shows this weekend and tell us what Joey Fatone was like in person. Plus, they talk about how disappointing the Breaking Bad movie was. They also react to the latest Miley and Liam drama and tell us whether or not they’re destined to get back together. At 15:55 they share their reaction to the season finale of Succession, including a theory about who is really pulling the strings. At 23:30 an emailer asks how to deal with a pair of close friends who are always in fights. Is it okay to just leave the group chat if things are getting out of hand? At 30:35 they play a round of the Ranking Game with the juiciest scandals in RHOC history. Is Vicki Gunvalson’s “cancer-gate” saga the most appalling scandal in all of the Real Housewives franchises? Then they close out the show by telling us who they want to Betch Slap this week.

#161 When Is It Okay To Just Leave The Group Chat?

Sami is back with Jordana and Aleen to breakdown her trip to Switzerland. They talk about going on vacation with family and highlight the best places to travel with your mom. At 16:50 they discuss Jennifer Lawrence’s wedding this weekend, and the ongoing drama between Liam and Miley. Plus, they react to the latest shows to hit streaming. At 33:35 they read a Dear Betch email from a listener who is more successful than her boyfriend and not sure what to do. Is it wrong to break up with someone because they don’t make enough money? In honor of Halloween, at 41:20 they rank how much fun each holiday was back when they were 23-years-old, as well as how much fun they are now. At 48:10 they close out the show with their Betch Slaps of the week. Thanks again to our sponsor! Pumpkin season is here and that means all things pumpkin at Dunkin. For more information, follow @Dunkin on Instagram

#162 What If My Love Does Cost A Thing?

Jordana, Sami and Aleen are back to talk about their Halloweekend and tell us what costumes each of them wore. Plus, at 5:10 they discuss the new thriller Parasite and explain what it says about wealth and status. Next, they break down the release of two new singles from Selena Gomez, the timeline of her break from Justin Bieber, and all the drama going on between her and Hailey. At 17:55 they discuss RHOC star Meghan King Edmonds splitting from her cheating husband. Did Vicki really predict exactly how long their marriage would last? At 30:35 a listener writes in to ask for advice with a group of friends whose interests are out of touch with current events. Is it okay to split from your friend group if you think they aren’t maturing along with you? At 38:00 they play the Ranking Game with a list of the best celebrity Halloween costumes of the year, including a great mother-daughter pick from Kylie and Stormi. Then they finish the show by telling us who they all want to Betch Slap this week. Thanks again to our sponsor! Pumpkin season is here and that means all things pumpkin at Dunkin. For more information, follow @Dunkin on Instagram

#163 Which Celebrity Won Halloween?

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