Ready to Be Petty: A Pop Culture Podcast

Episode 104: Petty about Budgeting as a Millenial, Zac and Vanessa at East High, and Sabrina Carpenter’s Scathing Lyrics

In episode 104, Torry (she/her) is joined by Lindsay (she/her) of The Woke Wallet Project. They discuss budgeting (12:00), buying celebrity-endorsed products (24:03), and their first jobs (31:00). Then they discuss Tarek and Heather El Moussa’s pregnancy announcement (42:03) and theorize what Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens are doing at East High (48:24). Torry nominates Sabrina Carpenter as Pettyweight Champion of the Week after releasing her newest album, Emails I Can’t Send (53:29). Then Lindsay shares two stories in This Week in Petty: having a 2010s hit channel and the attempts RTBP has made on her life (1:00:03).
This episode was recorded on July 25, 2022.
Content Warning: Calorie counting is briefly used as a metaphor for budgeting.
Lindsay’s Previous RTBP Appearances
Episode 29: Petty about Call Her Daddy Drama
Episode 19: Petty about Travelling Spain
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Episode 103: Petty about Emily Ratajkowski, Diana Jenkins, and Florence Pugh

In episode 103, Torry (she/her) provides updates on previous stories covered on the pod including Audrina Patridge’s new memoir and Kylie Jenner’s private jet controversy (0:32). Then she is joined by Molly Smith (she/her) and Deniz Kofteci (she/her) of the Gossip That’s Good For You podcast (6:00). They discuss Emily Ratajkowski’s divorce from Sebastian Bear-MacClard (18:23). Next, they discuss Diana Jenkins’ time on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills as well as her book, Room 23 (33:45). Then they discuss the new Laguna Beach podcast, Back to the Beach, with Kristin Cavallari and Stephen Colletti (53:27). Molly and Deniz nominate a Pettyweight Champion of the Week, Florence Pugh (1:09:36), and finally, Molly shares her hate of thirst traps and Deniz shares about pretending not to speak Turkish in Turkey and her finsta account in This Week in Petty (1:17:25).
This episode was recorded on July 24, 2022.
Content Warning: Discussion about sex trafficking/sex work between 37:04-52:37.
Check out the Jezebel article, StickerheadClub, and A World of Words: Animals mentioned in the episode.
Enjoyed the discussion about Laguna Beach? Listen to Torry and Kelli Williams discuss the show on episode 39.
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Bonus 25: A folklore Deep Dive (2 Year Anniversary)

In this bonus episode of the podcast, Torry (she/her) and Nick (he/him) reflect on why they are recording another deep dive on Taylor Swift’s eighth studio album, folklore. They discuss the album artwork and how their opinions have changed in the past two years since its release (6:54). Then they discuss significant lyrics of each song and the possible relationship between Karlie Kloss and Taylor Swift (35:56). Next they discuss #GrammyGate and Joe Alwyn’s controversial Grammy (1:28:47). At 1:35:12, Nick shares his favourite and least favourite songs on folklore. Finally, they discuss Taylor’s work post-folklore: evermore, Renegade, Red: Taylor’s Version, and Carolina (1:40:03).
Check out bonus episode 4 of RTBP, Every Single Album on The Ringer, the Kaylor timeline, and the Calvin Harris tweets mentioned in the episode.
Nick’s Previous RTBP Appearances:
Bonus 22: Petty about The Circle (US) Season 4
Episode 81: Petty about HSM: TM, TS Casting, Shailene & Aaron, and Taylor & Joe
Episode 65: Petty about the After Series
Bonus 12: The Circle (US) Season 2 Finale Discussion
Episode 56 Part 2: Petty about Seasonal Allergies, Streaming Services, and School Spirit
Episode 56 Part 1: Petty about the Circle (US)
Episode 44: Petty about Demi Lovato's Thanksgiving
Episode 40: Petty about Disney Channel Stars
Bonus 4: A folklore Deep Dive
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Episode 102: Petty about Body Diversity in Bachelor Nation, the Bennifer Wedding, and Tristan Thompson

In episode 102, Torry (she/her) is joined by Jenna Vesper (she/her) of Date Card and Roses for Every Body. They discuss Jenna (and crew’s) new campaign about body diversity and inclusion in The Bachelor (4:53). Then they discuss recent Bachelor Nation news: Tyler Cameron’s new girlfriend, Paige Lorenze, the Katie Thurston and Nick Viall feud, Hannah Ann Sluss’ golf cart conspiracy theory, and Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey’s season of The Bachelorette (10:27). They talk about the Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck wedding (26:49). Next, they discuss Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson’s new baby (35:34), Kylie Jenner’s private jet controversy (42:05), and Kendall Jenner’s viral Victoria’s Secret moment (47:32). Then, Jenna nominates Britney Spears as her Pettyweight Champion of the Week for clapping back at her mom on Instagram (53:03) and shares her This Week in Petty story about going after The Bachelor franchise for a more equitable cast (59:31). Finally, Torry gives some updates on previous stories covered on the pod including: Liam Payne’s claims he was the center of One Direction’s creation, Britney Spears’ Instagram about her mom, and Bennifer’s honeymoon (1:06:09).
Check out the petition for body diversity in The Bachelor franchise mentioned in the episode.
Jenna’s Previous RTBP Appearances
Episode 67: Petty about Bachelor Nation News
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Bonus 24: The Highs and Lows of Camping

In this bonus episode of the podcast, Torry (she/her) and Dana (she/her) discuss the highs and lows of their recent camping experience in Port Renfrew (located on Pacheedaht territories). Then Henry (he/him), the three-year old, shares his thoughts on the weekend (36:04).
Dana’s Previous RTBP Appearances
Episode 80: Petty about Valentine’s Social Media, the Super Bowl, and Wordle
Episode 25: Petty about Taylor-Kanye Drama
Episode 18: Petty about Taylor Swift Conspiracies
Episode 14: Petty about the College Admissions Scandal
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Episode 101: Petty about Monty Lopez, Kim Kardashian’s Allure Article, and Bad Reviews

In episode 101, Torry (she/her) and Christy (she/her) from X Knows All (4:44). They discuss the new podcasts of The Hills and Laguna Beach (11:14). Next they discuss Kardashian news: Kim’s Allure article (19:24), Kim Kardashian at the Balenciaga show in Paris (28:58), Travis Barker’s recent hospital visit (33:41), and Kylie Jenner not showing her son on social media and not tipping her Instacart driver (39:41). Then they discuss Addison Rae’s career and her father, Monty, cheating on his wife, Sheri (45:24). Finally, Christy nominates a Pettyweight Champion of the Week, Nick Cannon and Elon Musk (55:33), and then shares her This Week in Petty about getting some bad reviews (59:05).
Christy's Previous RTBP Appearances
Episode 82: Petty about Spencer Pratt on Tiktok
Listen to Torry discuss Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen on the It's Become a Whole Thing podcast.
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Episode 100: Petty about 100 Episodes of RTBP

In episode 100, Torry (she/her) is joined by Champ (he/him) to roast episode 1 of Ready to Be Petty and talk about the process of making the show (4:33) and then answer listener-submitted questions (31:13).
Check out episode 1 of RTBP and the Buzzfeed quiz mentioned in the episode.
Champ’s Previous RTBP Appearances
Episode 86: Petty about Anything, but the Slap
Episode 57: Petty about the Oscars, the Kardashians, and More
Episode 41: Petty about Kim K’s Birthday
Episode 28: Petty about Celebrities in Quarantine
Episode 15: Petty about Podcast Criticism
Episode 4: Petty about the Oscars Scandal
Listen to Torry discuss the relationship between Harry Styles and Nick Grimshaw on the What I Will Say podcast.
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Episode 99: Petty about Too Hot to Handle, The Circle, and Justin Bieber’s Audience (with Chloe Veitch)

In episode 99, Torry (she/her) is joined by Chloe Veitch from Netflix’s The Circle and Too Hot to Handle, and her new podcast, Bangin’ with Chloe Veitch (3:43). Chloe shares how she was cast on Too Hot to Handle (7:23), behind the scenes of The Circle (16:51), and what’s next for her in the reality tv world (23:29). Next Chloe shares her Pettyweight Champion of the Week, Justin Bieber’s audience after he came out with Ramsay Hunt syndrome (30:44) and finally, shares her This Week in Petty story, about being kicked out of a restaurant (33:28).
Enjoyed the discussion about The Circle? Listen to Torry discuss the show on bonus episode 22, bonus episode 12, episode 56 (part 2), and episode 56 (part 1).
Enjoyed the discussion about Too Hot to Handle? Listen to Torry discuss the show on episode 60.
Listen to Torry, Haley, and Amy draft Bachelorette 19 contestants on the Bachelor RHAPups podcast.
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Episode 98: Petty about The Summer I Turned Pretty, Beanie Feldstein, and Beyoncé’s New Album

In episode 98, Torry (she/her) catches up with Taylor (she/her) from That’s the T (4:51). They discuss Beanie Feldstein leaving the Funny Girl Broadway show and her possible replacement in Lea Michele (14:05), then they discuss Beyoncé’s new song and album (21:24). Next, Torry and Taylor discuss the Amazon Prime show, The Summer I Turned Pretty (30:11). Finally, Taylor nominates two Pettyweight Champions of the Week: Khloe Kardashian for her Instagram replies and Zayn Malik for clapping back at Liam Payne (51:49) and shares her dilemma about taking PTO for her trip to Italy in This Week in Petty (1:00:21).
Taylor’s Previous RTBP Appearances
Episode 69: Petty about Selling Sunset (Season 4)
Enjoyed the discussion about Liam Payne? Listen to Torry and Leilah discuss the singer on episode 96.
Listen to Torry discuss the Kardashians, the documentary Halftime, and the Royal Family on the Mess Magnets podcast.
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Episode 97: Petty about Britney’s Wedding, Social Media, and the 2000’s Rival

In episode 97, Torry (she/her) is joined by Sicily (she/her) to discuss living in Montreal (11:20) and the details of Britney Spears and Sam Asghari’s wedding (20:00). Next they discuss social media trends, including YouTube social commentary video essays, beauty gurus, “casual Instagram”, and video podcasts (41:13). Then Sicily and Torry discuss the resurgence of the 2000's aesthetic (1:11:21). Sicily nominates a Pettyweight Champion of the Week, Lukas Gage, who responded cheekily to a fan inquiring about his sexuality (1:26:25) and finally, they end with This Week in Petty about Instagram and shitty weather (1:34:30).
Content Warning: Discussion about SA allegations between 32:27-34:00.
Check out the YouTube channel Mike's Mic mentioned in the episode.
Sicily’s Previous RTBP Appearances
Episode 17 Part 2: Petty about Twilight
Episode 17 Part 1: Petty about Summer Expectations
Episode 9 Part 2: Petty about Making a Move
Episode 9 Part 1: Petty about Making New Friends
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