Deepti and Sean discuss general thoughts on all the cast members (and friend-of) for the first three episodes. They don't necessarily DISAGREE on Dorit's weaknesses but only one of them still wants her on her screen still; Kyle got a section of ire; Rachel is a REAL queen; AMANDA IS *NOT* A MONEY QUEEN WTF!!!!!!!!!; Erika has a new boyfriend according to the gossip blogs and WWHL; Deepti and Sean discuss thoughts on Boz at length as well as a tangent on a certain Indian comedian in the "news" (i.e. in Deepti's algorithm) lately; Deepti and Sean DISAGREE on the prowess of Jennifer Tilly on the show. 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE! Thank you for listening this year!!! 

Deepti and Sean are thrilled Southern Charm is back. They express their disdain for Craig so far this season, admit that they're rooting for Austen, try to understand Mollie, analyze Venita's whole arc on the show, begrudgingly appreciate Whitney, try to figure out if Whitner is a psycho or just super disciplined ... and chat about all sorts of additional nonsense from the first four episodes of the new season!

(Pop Culture Prisoner episode about The Rehearsal Season 1 is August 20, 2022 (episode 135))

Nathan Fielder has done it again...blown us away with more inception-like comedy? Performance art? Social science experiment? Always hard to explain the enigma that is a Nathan Fielder show!! But Deepti and Sean try their best! They discuss the first 5 eps (season finale episode 6 will air on HBO tomorrow Sunday May 25th) and how/why they love Nathan and they do their best to attempt to convince people to give this show a shot! They did not discuss every in and out of the season but they zig and zag through some of the highlights! 

WATCH THIS SHOW!!! 

Deepti, Haley and Larkyn have taken a break from talking about RHOSLC for the week so they could focus on the wild series premiere of WINTER HOUSE. And while this season of VPR is a total dud...Deepti felt she needed to talk out many of her feelings on it! As Larkyn aptly stated, Winter House is the light and VPR is the darkness. 

Deepti, Haley and Larkyn get to the bottom of the Lisa-Whitney debacle as well as try to really examine the nuances of Mary's existence! And of course there is some major Duy lambasting  for wanting a sister-wife WTFFFF!!!! 

Discussion of the actual RHOSLC episode begins ~15 min mark. Up until then...some juicy celeb gossip! 

Deepti and Haley pick apart every detail of Lisa and Whitney's dynamic and also discuss Mary's outrageous car crash description scene that left their jaws on the floor! This episode also contains descriptions of some outlandishly terrible fashion choices on the show! 

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Don't forget to check out Deepti's guest appearance on the podcast FamilyKarmaKast where they talked about the latest season of Bachelor In Paradise. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/65-bachelor-in-paradise-season-7-recap-with-deepti/id1501619461?i=1000537844852

Deepti and Haley close out the regular season of RHOBH with some closing thoughts on how Erika gives us no reason to have ANY sympathy for her and how Sutton really did emerge as the season's hero while Rinna sunk lower into terrorizing-person-territory. Plus they explain why Kyle NEEDS to be questioned heavily at the reunion for her behavior all season long throwing Sutton under the bus.

Deepti, Haley and Larkyn have not fully investigated Mary and do not support what sounds like her potential cult-like involvement so THAT aside....oh my god they cannot get enough of the MARY scenes! She is so comically enterTAINing. They also discuss theories of Lisa's  involvement in caterer-gate. And Larkyn gives the listeners some great inside SLC gossip about some of the tangential people on the show! 

Thank you to all the listeners!!! Pop Culture Prisoner has reached the 100 episode mark! CHEERS!!!!!

Deepti and Haley celebrate the 100th episode with tangents on...Indian people? Yes it's true. Don't worry, they get to RHOBH soon enough. Learn a little history of Deepti's family at the beginning of episode 100 lol. And also about Haley's supposed other Indian friends. 

This is the penultimate episode of a pretty enticing season of RHOBH. Deepti and Haley express their absolute exasperation at Erika's personality shifts, WOW it was absolutely bananas. 

Deepti, Haley and Larkyn currently cannot get enough of Mary and really try to understand what on EARTH is going on with her and Robert, Jr. They end up being more sympathetic than they realized they would be with Meredith's "side of the story" in the fight with Jen, even though both of them are just pretty hard to take right now! Finally, be prepared for some pop culture tangents as they (sort of) semi-relate to this episode! 

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Deepti and Haley continue to marvel at how low Rinna can go on RHOBH. They discuss a heartbreaking "vulnerable" moment that actually read more like a cult meeting when Garcelle  shares what it's like to be in her skin in life so often.  And per usual, they discuss Erika's latest moments on the show. Haley also has a hysterical side anecdote about watching the show "Dear White People" - enjoy! 

Deepti, Haley and Larkyn are here to guide you through  exactly why they're very into this season but actually aren't rooting hard for anyone?? Haley and Larkyn reveal that they still kind of like Heather but Deepti cannot get over "reunion-Heather" at all. But they do all agree that Mary is A FORCE on screen currently! A crazy force with a crazy house. Also, listen in for their analysis of Whitney and her astonishment at how you have to ... work? ... when you have a business.  

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Deepti has a blast breaking down the latest Beverly Hills episode with Haley. They throw their arms in the air and perhaps screech a bit at the INSANITY that is Erika's absurd handling of her affairs these days. The LIES at this point are, as evidenced in an absolutely amazing dinner scene with PK/Dorit/Mauricio/Kyle, HILARIOUS. Deepti also gets Haley to try to figure out if Harry Hamlin being with Rinna makes her ANY more decent of a person? They also intensely analyze the entire psyche and actions of Garcelle and Crystal. Tune in for all the hot deets! 

Deepti and Dina are scared/excited for season 2 of The Valley! The second season premiere was spectacular from the get-go. Everyone is deranged. Dina has a particularly gigantic dislike for a couple on no one's list for "most hated" - but that's just how Dina's brain rolls it seems! 

The fact that these people have truly been friends (errr frienenemies) for years seems to really add to the authenticity of the show. Both Dina and Deepti are scared of many of them. And they are both excited for all the lunacy to come! What a fabulous premiere episode to set the stage for S2!!!!! 

Deepti is back with her trusty co-hosts Haley and Larkyn to discuss the season premiere of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City! They had to really refresh their memories on the various changing alliances on the show. But some things are for certain, Jen Shah is still nuts and Mary still scares us all with that cult of hers (but damn her comedic timing still cracks us up). These thoughts and many more on the rest of the caste inside this PCP episode! 

Deepti and Dina are incensed on behalf of Dorit that everyone keeps dragging her! Drag ERIKA not DORIT! Well this episode of RHOBH confused Deepti and Dina yet again and they explain exactly where the disconnects are in the women's motivations and actions this season. WHY is Kyle insisting that Sutton is weak?? She has laid everything she feels about Erika out on the table. It's wildly confusing. Listen in for all the hot takes. 

RHONY discussion begins around 46 min 50 sec mark.

Yet another Beverly Hills episode for Deepti and Dina to trash Erika's pathetic hypocrisy. They analyze how poorly Erika is playing the cameras in this episode at Kathy's dinner party. And try to figure out what TF is going on with Kyle. And with this whole episode really - it was a very confusing episode where things almost seemed out of order because people were jumping all over the place in their thoughts about Erika. Deepti and Dina also try to  understand Crystal as a person with all her food emphasis. 

Finally RHONY has ended. Deepti and Dina give their final thoughts on the most lackluster season of what has used to be the greatest franchise ever. 

RHONY discussion begins around 45 min 40 sec mark.

Deepti and Dina discuss every nuance of why this RHOBH did not live up to the previews expectations! They explain how the women are getting sloppy with plotlines and how the Erika saga plot points are just being re-hashed too much.

Deepti and Dina  take the time to dissect why Leah's opening scene with her family is infuriating and they also continue to explore why Sonja has fallen too far for them to enjoy her on their screens at this point. 

RHONY discussion begins around 59 min 25 sec mark

Deepti and Dina have a fanTAStic episode where they go above and beyond to further help crack the Erika/Tom fiasco! Deepti is extremely effusive about Sutton & Garcelle's efforts and while Dina appreciated them, she is not AS bowled over by their performances here. They dig deep into how interesting  the mess is surrounding The Pretty Mess's incoherent legal strategy and also how fascinating the friend group dynamics are as they swirl around this legal circus.

...and then there's RHONY. Ramona is the one who goes above and beyond here in perhaps her worst behavior on the show yet. Deepti expresses who she's most mad at in these episodes and Dina comes up with a brilliant business venture for her and Deepti to help fix these disaster shows! 

RHONY discussion begins around the 44 min 34 sec mark.

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Deepti and Dina continue to break down Erika's web of LIES! They also finally have some, perhaps short-lived, gratefulness for Garcelle on the show and they continue to love watching Dorit merely talk about Tom Girardi's financial crimes. 

On the RHONY discussion, Deepti and Dina go into depth on why they are just so extremely sad about Sonjarita. And then Dina stuns Deepti with details from a PHENOMENAL Watch What Happens Live episode with Ramona and Bershan! 

Shahs discussion begins around the 37 min 55 second mark.

Deepti and Dina are not pleased with Leah on RHONY! They go to town on what's wrong with her dumb contract storyline (and more). And of course they marvel at Ramona's game. 

They are also VERY excited to talk about their top Bravo show right now: The Shahs of Sunset. Tune in for all the reasons why they love Reza, Nema, Mike and GG on their screens. 

Finally, enjoy a little side tangent (tucked into the Shahs discussion) about the new Sex and the City show currently filming. (Technically it's going to be called "And Just Like That...")

RHONY discussion begins around minute 49'34"

Deepti and Dina continue to discuss Erika drama and how they still sometimes feel sorry for her and then get snapped back into reality and lose their sympathy. 

In RHONY news...the Bershan apology was nice, and watching the denial during a Sonja intervention was depressing. Dina and Deepti also both sound off on how absurd that seance was! 

RHONY discussion begins ~53'21" minute mark. 

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Deepti is back with Dina to break down all the nuances of Erika's "performance" in this riveting RHOBH episode! Plus at the very end of this PCP episode, Deepti reveals some gossip on the designer Dorit is currently partnering with to make bridal dresses. 

Deepti and Dina briefly discuss the latest RHONY episode and oddly what rookie moves they're making this season. 

RHOBH discussion begins around 36'24" minute mark.

Deepti is joined by Haley for a wonderful discussion on what was otherwise a filler RHONY episode! The meat of this episode, which mostly takes place in Salem, MA, is at the end of the episode with the dinner at the tattoo parlor. Haley and Deepti parse out exactly why the racial discussions are not landing as well as they truly wish they could. Also, of course they discuss exactly WTF is so annoying about Leah lately and they also have a brief discussion on some issues they're having with Sonja right now. 

The larger cast of RHOBH definitely gives Deepti and Haley more to talk about and in this PCP episode: Deepti dives deep into why she thinks Kathy Hilton is a p-h-o-n-y on this show, Haley explains why she thinks Rinna actually LOVES the Scott Disick/Amelia-dating-drama and of course they talk all things Crystal and Sutton, especially how they are so entertaining to watch spar since they are really two sides of the same coin. 

Dina and Haley have returned to the podcast together to work through all their conflicting opinions on Kyle! So many angles to look at it all through and they share the good the bad and the ugly. Also of course they intensely analyze Sutton's insanity, discuss why it's sad Garcelle is leaving the show and wonder whether or not they like Dorit this season. No cast member is left unscrutinized! 

SHOW NOTE: RHOBH discussion begins around the 37'40" mark.

Deepti is joined again on PCP by Dina for a big episode! They discuss all the nuances of what was considered a "controversial" RHONY episode where Eboni K. Williams hosts "A Harlem Night with Eboni K. WIlliams" - a not-to-be-missed discussion. For anyone interested, here's a link to Eboni K. Williams' must-listen phenomenal appearance on Charlamagne tha God’s show "The Breakfast Club" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZApLweMgtOs

Deepti and Dina also have a lawyer-centric heavy discussion on all things horrid with Tom Girardi and Dina goes in deep on her thoughts regarding Erika's involvement. Of course they also discuss the weird Crystal-Sutton fiasco,  LORD DISICK's relationship with Amelia and WTF IS UP WITH ERIKA'S HOT TODDY FASCINATION. (Dina has a theory.) 

RHOBH discussion starts around the 38 min mark. 

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WHEW!!!!! It's a full blown super-sized Bravo catchup on this episode of PCP! **Haley and Larkyn** join Deepti to discuss all things RHONY and RHOBH! They discuss what specifically grinds their gears about Leah this season, how great Eboni is, what makes Heather both annoying...AND YET...respectable sort of (?) and of course there's some good ol' analysis on the OGs Lu, Sonja and Ramona. 

RHOBH big topics include the demise of Rinna, the weird Crystal/Sutton fight developments, Kyle not being the worst this season, Kathy Hilton's existence on the show and whether she's deserving of all the hype AND OF COURSE THE MOST INTENSE DISCUSSION EVER ON ERIKA'S DOWNFALL. 

**RHOBH discussion begins at 45min 30 sec mark. 

Deepti and Dina are FINALLY discussing the season premiere of FAMILY KARMA! Get their latest thoughts on...glow-DOWNS? And the stakes of these "fights" - good grief. Of course  Deepti and Dina LOVE to talk about their own first generation experiences as an Indian-American and Greek-American so don't miss that. 

Deepti and Dina also go into how absurdly fragile Sutton is being on RHOBH, how strong their complete annoyance with Garcelle is these days and they also try to figure out whether or not Kathy Hilton is living on planet earth. 

RHONY discussion  at 42:30 time mark.

Deepti and Dina thought they'd just breeze through both of these episode recaps but of course they couldn't! Commentary on every character of course ensues and they break down the big racially charged arguments at the end of both RHOBH and RHONY episodes. Dina also did *not* hold back on Luann's faults in this episode!!! 

Deepti and Dina give you all the deep analysis on the RHOBH premiere and the highlights of the 4th episode of RHONY. (RHONY discussion begins at 53:34.) Tune in to hear all their thoughts on the latest RHOBH "looks" and potential storylines to come. For RHONY...well yes it was a filler episode but one that brought so so many laughs!!! 

Dina and Deepti delve DEEP into what's going on with this season so far on RHONY! If you are wondering if you are enjoying Season 13 enough or not...look no further and listen right here. Through a lot of analysis, Deepti learns to be more "positive" about this season so far even though there are just way too many times even Dina must concede that Leah is getting on many a nerve! But Leah's "over-producing" is not enough to over-shadow Ramona antics, Luann's spectacular looks, Sonja being...on her own journey?...and how well our new Housewife Eboni is doing. Make sure to listen Dina and Deepti break it all down. 

Deepti and Dina are so excited that our beloved RHONY cast is BACK! They discuss newcomer Eboni, the tag lines for everyone, how beautiful Luann looks this season of course and their thoughts on what they think they can expect with the new season. 

The Real World Season 1 cast (Julie, Eric, Kevin, Andre, Norman, Heather, Becky) has reunited for six "homecoming" episodes TWENTY-NINE YEARS after the original season aired! Deepti, Daisy and Leila cannot get enough of it and reunited themselves to discuss the original 1992 season and the two recent homecoming episodes. There are lots of feelings on Andre's hair, Becky being such a Becky, landlines, racial tension discussions in '92 vs now (spoiler: it's the same) and so much more. 

*SHOW NOTE* It WAS in fact Adam Schlesinger who Becky talked about in the original season! (RIP Adam) 

A special super-friends episode of PCP with Deepti, Dina and Haley breaking down season 5 so far on the Real Housewives of Dallas! They share all their thoughts on newcomer Dr. Tiffany Moon, some of their complicated feelings on Kameron, how they just cannot even deal with Brandi and so much more! 

And Happy almost one year anniversary (March 10th!) to the Pop Culture Prisoner podcast!!! Deepti would like to thank ALL her co-hosts the past year!! 

Deepti, Haley and Larkyn are here to break down the FINAL RHOSLC Reunion recap for the premiere season and they ALL blow their lid at some point about these ladies at the reunion. Also as a special delightful bonus, Larkyn's husband Billy shows up to give his take on Heather and also the RHOSLC husbands in general. 

Daniel has returned to the podcast to chat with Deepti about Caftans and Caviar! They analyze what on earth is going through Dorit's head and Sutton's brain in this episode and the past few episodes. Also they give their takes on Sutton's mom REBA, especially since Daniel is also from Georgia! And of course, no RHOBH is complete without the latest on Kyle's antics and headspace (and lack of sharing ANYTHING about Morgan) this season.

Deepti, Haley and Larkyn continue to be rapt by this RHOSLC reunion! WTF IS MARY EVER EVEN SAYING???? Is *Lisa* now going to be more liked than Heather? Is Meredith even present? Those questions and more are pondered AND as an unexpected...treat?...Haley goes OFF on the RHONJ S11 premiere. 

Deepti, Haley and Larkyn discuss all their reactions to what was a very impressive first part of a reunion for a brand new franchise! They discuss the fashion looks, Jen and Heather, Jen and Meredith, Mary's surprising fun quips and whether Whitney was overly manipulated by the producers a bit much this season?? Tune in for all the hot takes! 

Deepti is back with DINA for a special supersized PCP episode where they discuss their Southern Charm thoughts on the entirety of season 7! They talk at length about the glorious debut of Leva to the cast and of course analyze the entire Kathyrn Dennis situation (and what is oddly Danni's ACTUAL biggest issue with it all!), the antics of Shep/Craig/Austen/newcomer-Pringle and of course all things Madison. Enjoy this journey through S7! 

Deepti, Haley and Larkyn break down the finale episode of the first season! Snippets in this episode include: Jen Shah being too nuts to handle; a little bit of a tangent on The Bachelor; blazer dresses - WHYYYY are they a thing??; Mary's eyes are a whole character on this show. 

Deepti, Haley and Larkyn try their darnedest to make sense of Jen Shah. WHAT A DOOZY of an episode. And god bless that hypnotist Kimberly for using some real Austin Powers techniques for getting Jen to apologize to the ladies! 

Deepti, Haley and Larkyn take their deep analysis to Vegas with the SLC ladies! Also an unexpected little trip down memory lane into the very early 2000s SF days for Haley and Larkyn and some old dear friends. 

Deepti interviews Priya Doty, author of the new incredible novel Finding Warrior Pose. It's a story about a woman named Jaya Gupta, who is sent by her grandmother on a trip to learn yoga in India, only to find a situation she does not expect. In addition to discussing the novel, Deepti and Priya talk about their own experiences growing up Indian-American and traveling to India throughout the lives. 

Deepti, Haley and Larkyn have figured out Coach Shah and they are NOT happy about it! Their Housewives loyalties have shifted somewhat, though don't worry, they still cannot deal with Lisa at this moment. They break down the delicacies of relationships and also have a big discussion on the psychology of the QAnon cult and how they've infiltrated the Bravosphere. Do not miss this episode! 

Deepti and Leila bid adieu to the ladies of Potomac! They discuss topics from all 3 reunion episodes including Gizelle's fashion, Wendy's freshman season, Gizelle and Jamal, Robyn's Real Housewives fate, Karen's demeanor this whole season and at the reunion, Ashley and Michael and finally of course...how THE FIGHT between Monique and Candiace played out at the reunion.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Deepti, Haley and Larkyn have quite an episode for you! While you may have thought this was a filler RHOSLC episode, this recap is not to be missed! Do they go off on very informative tangents on skin care regimens, opinions on Kyle Richards from RHOBH  and the history of COVID? Sure! But who doesn't want THAT? Also discussed: MYSTERIES OF MARY'S CLEAR SHUT OUT FROM THE SHOW, Meredith's divorce storyline draggggging, Lisa - UGH, lots of discussion on Whitney's dad and finally...Jen and Coach Shah...well that's a disastrous relationship.

Deepti is joined by Sean Serino to discuss this incredible season of Traitors! This episode contains spoilers for everything that's happened in episodes 1-9! 

Deepti, Haley and Larkyn have much to discuss about our Salt Lake City friends this week. Meredith's caginess about her marriage bugs, Jen's sadness is explored, Whitney's scene with her dad is devastating, Lisa's upcoming "5 billion dollar business" is QUITE the goal, meanwhile while her family continues to be pervs, Heather....OH HEATHER...much analysis on her life...and finally WHERE OH WHERE IS MARY? 

Deepti, Haley and Larkyn go to Sundance with the SLC ladies! They give kudos where kudos is due to the self-proclaimed Sundance Queen and they dive deep into Heather's psyche and have some unsolicited TIPS for her! Larkyn also dazzles with her own personal Y2K party story related to Utah! 

Deepti, Haley and Larkyn can't stop thinking about everyone's testimonial looks. They also remain scared of and mystified by Mary but continue to have all the love for Whitney and Heather.