After last week’s COVID test chaos, The View quickly returned to business as usual. In this episode of The View in Review podcast, we discuss Sunny Hostin and Ana Navarro’s false positive test results, Caitlyn Jenner’s turn as guest co-host, Joy Behar’s #MeToo blindspot, and more. Show Topics  The View reacts to last Friday's COVID fiasco Sunny Hostin gets emotional discussing the real-world consequences of her false positive test Kamala Harris’ office is “ticked off” at The View Ana Navarro reacts to Donald Trump Jr.’s mean tweet Caitlyn Jenner’s performance as guest co-host Sunny’s shifting stance on abortion Joy’s take on #MeToo and her stale schtick Ice T is a Zaddy Sara Haines’ extensions have cursed us all Elsewhere on TV: Maid, The Way Down  References   (Claire’s recap of Monday’s episode)  (Primetimer)  (Claire’s recap of Tuesday’s episode)  (Claire’s recap of Friday’s episode)  (Claire’s recap of Thursday’s episode)  (YouTube)  (Primetimer)  (Primetimer)  Discussion  Tweet us

False Positives and Aunt Joy

It wasn’t the most eventful week on The View, but the co-hosts still managed to have fun. In this episode of The View in Review podcast, we discuss former Trump communication director Alyssa Farah’s two days at the table, Sara Haines’ strong feelings about free college, Whoopi Goldberg’s bedazzled box, and more. Show Topics  Guest co-host Alyssa Farah tries to distance herself from Trump, but is it enough to become a permanent hire? Cindy McCain’s disappointing showing Sara Haines clashes with the panel over free college Joe’s love for Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran, and her awkward joke about Whoopi Goldberg’s weight Whoopi’s box gets a makeover Joy’s unbelievable Tums ad from 1996 Sara Haines extensions look to Ally McBeal for inspiration Elsewhere on TV: One of Us Is Lying review; Joe’s Survivor recaps  References   (Claire’s recap of Monday’s episode)  (Claire’s recap of Tuesday’s episode)  (Claire’s recap of Wednesday’s episode)  (YouTube)  (Twitter)  (Claire’s recap of Thursday’s episode)  (Primetimer)  (Primetimer)  Discussion  Tweet us

Is Alyssa Farah the New Meghan McCain?

From Hillary Clinton to Sherri Shepherd, it was a week of big names on The View. In this episode of The View in Review podcast, we discuss Barbara Corcoran’s fat shaming controversy, Sherri Shepherd’s triumphant return to the table, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s dueling appearances, and more. Show Topics  Barbara Corcoran apologizes for fat shaming Whoopi Goldberg (but not Ana Navarro) Sherri Shepherd is back, in all her glory The co-hosts debate Joe Rogan and the real-world implications of his anti-vax stance Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Warren talk Trump S.E. Cupp succeeds as this week’s conservative guest co-host Sunny Hostin goes in on Ruth Bader Ginsburg and ending the filibuster Elsewhere on TV: Succession Season 3 review; Twilight Zone legends  References   (TMZ)  (Claire’s recap of Thursday’s episode)  (Claire’s recap of Monday’s episode)  (Claire’s recap of Wednesday’s episode)  (YouTube)  (Claire’s recap of Tuesday’s episode)  (Primetimer)  (Primetimer)  Discussion  Tweet us

Sherri Shepherd's Triumphant Return

Expect the unexpected when Michele Tafoya stops by The View. In this episode of The View in Review podcast, we discuss Tafoya’s return to the table, the ongoing search for a fifth co-host, Joy Behar’s slip and fall, and more. Show Topics  Michele Tafoya is more cringey than expected in her return to The View Is The View still looking for a permanent fifth co-host? Joy Behar takes a tumble while trying to get in her chair Sara Haines’ son might be a nightmare Sheryl Lee Ralph reminds us why she’s a star Elsewhere on TV: Daria turns 25; President Zelenskyy plays the penis piano References   (Claire’s recap of Tuesday’s show)  (Claire’s recap of Wednesday’s show)  (Claire’s recap of Thursday’s show)  (YouTube)  (YouTube)  (Primetimer)  (Primetimer) Discussion  Tweet us

The One Where Joy Behar Fell Down

A Primetimer.com podcast breaking down the Hot Topics and hot tempers of ABC's long-running daytime talk show, The View. Hosted by Joe Reid and Claire Spellberg.

The View in Review Podcast