Best Exes

It's finally (almost!) time to leave cursed 2020 behind us! Celebrate the coming of a new year with your favorite best exes, even though Gabe got confused and mixed up some dates. This week's episode also brings you round two of Convincing People of Conspiracies with Colton! Will Earth explode? Were Adam and Even martians?! Listen to find out (sort of)!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Best Exes! Witness the beautiful love story of Samantha Deleyeloo (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Jorcab Chaypin (Ryan Gosling from the movie La La Land). Supported by a star-studded cast of your holiday favorites, these two star-crossed lovers are here to show you that the magic of Christmas is alive and well, and so is problematic representation brought to you by the writers contracted by Netflix.

Happy Pandemic Holidays! Join us this week as we take a walk down memory lane to share with each other "The Women Who Made Us Gay". Mid episode drink breaks, Denzel answering phones, and Phoebe Buffay as well as your personal Celine Dion waiting for you at the end of the episode!

Welcome back to the writers' room! Colton and Gabe get back to work on their upcoming (intentionally awful-good) Christmas script. Also: A surprise impromptu performance of Colton's new scientology Christmas carol!

Another episode, another new segment! Colton and Gabe go back in time to answer real questions from real women from the 1950s, a glorious age when things weren't bad for women, queers, or people of color at all! Give it a listen, then rate the podcast 1 star like the men Colton doesn't want to date!

This week, Colton and Gabe catch up on some very important discussion points from the past before welcoming the return of a new favorite segment—ladies, gentlemen, and non-binary fam, it's time for the Great Thanksgiving Food Showdooooown!

Want some juicy details about Colton and Gabe's dating past? Tune in this week for a new segment called Why'd Y'all Break Up? Also, Biden won the election. Thank f*cking god.

Do you love a good conspiracy? So do these homosexuals! Join the Best Exes this week as they dive into the supernatural as they discuss conspiracies in a brand new segment! They also go on about where their next tattoos should be, video games, and dating!

Have you ever wanted to be a part of writing a Christmas movie? Well we have an episode for you! Join your favorite Exes as they have their own Writer's Room for their new Netflix Original Movie! Also: Diane Keaton table slamming, ASMR mic adjustments, and the most beautiful rendition of a classic Christmas song.

Sexy phone banking! Halloween quizzes! Movie reviews and horror recommendations! Colton and Gabe cover it all in this effervescent autumn episode.

Please join us in voting this election! It matters. You matter. Let's make a change!

It's time for the Great Halloween Candy Showdooooooown! Join your favorite best exes this week as they discuss holiday spirit, church camp, religion, and Gabe's broken body! (Also candy!)

A quick birthday message in honor of your favorite Best Exes host, Colton Mooney! When you have someone in your life as wonderful as Colton, how can you not wish them happy birthday via podcast?!(Apologies for the whisper-voice and questionable audio; for super-secret-surprise-message reasons, Gabe quietly recorded this on his phone while hiding in the other room.)

Your favorite best exes are back! Catch up with Colton and Gabe and get to know the new and improved Best Exes--new season, new format, new shenanigans!

Black lives matter. Black trans lives matter. Trans women are women, and trans men are men. Please register to vote and get your ballots in this November! Please learn more and get involved! Some great places to start: https://blacklivesmatter.com, https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co, https://www.reclaimtheblock.org, https://m4bl.org, https://www.naacpldf.org

Featured Breakups: Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom / Paris Hilton and Nicole RichieThat's right! Episode 40 brings the first season of Best Exes to a saucy close. Listen to Gabe spill the tricksy details of Katy Perry's breakup from Orlando Bloom, laugh as Colton gets real with Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie, and catch up on the other 39 girthy episodes while the Best Exes crew hibernates and grows in strength and gay power!

Featured Breakups: Jennifer Carpenter and Michael C. Hall / Ashlee Simpson and Pete WentzIt's another round of speed breakups! Gabe kills the story of the divorce of Jennifer Carpenter and Michael C. Hall (that was a Dexter reference, by the way), while Colton plays the brokenhearted love song of (sort of) pop star Ashlee Simpson and Fall Out Boy frontman Pete Wentz, all on the fly, in under ten minutes each!

Featured Breakups: Lisa Marie Presley and Michael Jackson / Richard Nixon and AmericaSome of the most interesting stories make us cringe, and this week's episode proves exactly that! Gabe gets musical and (grim!) with the complicated breakup of Lisa Marie Presley and Michael Jackson, and Colton gets political with the story of America calling things off with Richard Nixon.

Featured Breakups: Trixie Mattel and Shangela / Lauren Conrad and Heidi MontagIt's another themed episode, all about the wonderful world of reality TV! Listen as Colton snatches wigs with the fan-fueled rivalry of RuPaul's Drag Race stars Trixie Mattel and Shangela, while Gabe covers the friendship breakup of The Hills stars Lauren Conrad and Heidi Montag.

Featured Breakups: Willmott Bury and John Bury / Vanessa Hudgens and Austin ButlerTravel through time in this week's new episode! Gabe takes us to the 1500s with the historic divorce of Willmott and John Bury, and Colton snaps us back to the present with the drama of Vanessa Hudgens and Austin Butler.

Featured Breakups: Lili Reinhart and Cole Sprouse / Sarah Silverman and Jimmy KimmelWhat do you get when you mix two Riverdale stars, a comic, and a TV host? Riverdale Live! Colton covers the split of Lili Reinhart and Cole Sprouse, while Gabe tells the breakup story of Sarah Silverman and Jimmy Kimmel.

Featured Breakups: Cheeto Face and Ivana Trump / The Worst President We've Ever Had and Marla MaplesThis Presidents' Day, prepare for our second round of Speed Breakups! The rules are easy: do your research for your couple this week, except do it live with no preparation and you only have 10 minutes to do it! Gabe tackles the relationship of Cheeto Face and Ivana Trump, while Colton struggles his way through the story of the Worst President We've Ever Had and Marla Maples!

Featured Romcoms: Falling Inn Love / Set It UpOh boy, strap in and get ready for our Valentine's Day Netflix Special. The Exes do their very best at getting through their Netflix movies, so pop that cork and get ready for Colton's review of Falling Inn Love, no that's not a typo. Then Gabe stumbles through Set It Up... Spend Valentine's Day alone with us!

Featured Bands: Danity Kane / One DirectionLet's all move in one direction to keep from getting damaged... See what we did there? This week, Gabe covers the breakup of girl group Danity Kane, while Colton spills the tea on the tragic demise of boy band One Direction!

It's a special bonus episode! Colton and Gabe read notes from some Best Exes listeners who give thanks for (some of) their exes. Colton and Gabe join in the fun with their own thank you notes, and it all wraps up with an appearance from a surprise special guest: Colton's nephew, Soren!

Featured Breakups: Liza Koshy and David Dobrik / Jeffree Star and Nathan Schwandt It's a YouTuber double-feature! Colton covers the breakup of Liza Koshy and David Dobrik, while Gabe gets into the drama of Jeffree Star and Nathan Schwandt. Who are these people? Why are they famous? Why do they have so much money? Listen to find out!

Featured Breakups: Rihanna and Chris Brown / A Personal Breakup Story / Elin Nordegren and Tiger WoodsIt's a pod swap! This week, Colton and Gabe welcome their friend Daliya Karnofsky, dating coach and the host of relationship podcast Not Your Therapist. Gabe tells the controversial tale of Rihanna and Chris Brown, Daliya shares a personal breakup story from her experience as a dating coach, and Colton wraps things up with the drama of Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren. But it doesn't stop there! Head over to Not Your Therapist to hear the juicy details of Gabe and Colton's relationship broken down by a dating expert.

Featured Breakups: Amy Poehler and Will Arnet / Lady Gaga and Christian CarinoGet ready for our first ever round of Speed Breakups. The rules are easy, do your research for your couple this week except do it live with no preparation and you only have 10 minutes to do it! Colton stumbles his way through the story of Amy Poehler and Will Arnett, while Gabe tackles the relationship of Lady Gaga and Christian Carino!

Featured Breakups: Avril Lavigne and Phillip Sarofim / Irina Shayk and Bradley CooperHold onto your hot dogs 'cause this one's a doozy! Join the Exes this week as they discuss the story of Canadian rock princess Avril Lavigne and her ex Phillip Sarofim. Then Colton takes us off the deep end with Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk with discussion about Lady Gaga's involvement! Watch as we dive in...

Featured Breakups: Elsa Pataky and Adrien Brody / Khloe Kardashian and Tristan ThompsonClose out the year with two new breakup stories from your favorite best exes! Gabe tells the story of Adrien Brody and Elsa Pataky, while Colton covers the demise of Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson. So long, 2019! Here's to fresh starts and new beginnings.

Featured Christmas Movies: A Christmas Prince / The Knight Before ChristmasMerry Christmas from Best Exes! On this special holiday episode, Colton and Gabe take a slight departure from their regularly scheduled breakup stories to bring you two Christmas romances full of eye rolls and groans. Colton breaks down the story of A Christmas Prince, followed by Gabe's recap of The Knight Before Christmas. For bonus points, pour yourself a glass of your favorite holiday juice and watch each movie before listening. Spoilers abound!

Featured Breakups: Sonny and Cher / Selina Gomez and Justin BieberHappy Holidays from Best Exes! This week, celebrate the season with the stories of two iconic music duos! Gabe tells the breakup story of Sonny and Cher, while Colton spills the holiday tea on Selina Gomez and Justin Bieber.

Featured Breakups: Abbi Jacobson and Carrie Brownstein / Jennifer Anniston and Brad PittIn this week's episode, Colton and Gabe do their first ever follow-ups to make your season bright! Catch up with the Celesbians as Gabe tells you the story of Abbi Jacobson and Carrie Brownstein, while Colton decks the halls with the dramedy of Jennifer Anniston and Brad Pitt!

Featured Breakups: Tina Turner and Ike Turner / Annie "St. Vincent" Smith and Cara DelevingneHappy December everyone! In this post-Thanksgiving episode, Colton covers the story of music icon Tina Turner and her divorce from Ike Turner, and Gabe tackles the tale of Annie "St. Vincent" Smith and Cara Delevingne, plus extra details about the celesbians of the entertainment industry!

Featured Breakups: Pocahontas and John Rolfe / Rachel McAdams and Ryan GoslingHappy Poultry Week! Give thanks with your favorite best exes in this week’s holiday special. Gabe gets historical with the story of Pocahontas and John Rolfe, and Colton tugs the heartstrings with a rom-com favorite: the relationship of Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling. A gosling is a baby goose. Goose is a type of poultry. We eat turkey on Thanksgiving—it all comes together in this holiday-themed episode!

Featured Breakups: Aileen Wuornos and Tyria Moore / Nathan Freudenthal Leopold Jr. and Richard Albert Loeb / Lucille Ball and Desi ArnazIt’s another bonus-breakup episode, with best friend of the pod and special guest Dr. Mackenzie Lambine! With Dr. Mack’s psychological expertise on mic, your favorite best exes couldn't resist sharing some forensics-based stories. Colton tells the breakup story of famed cereal killer Aileen Wuornos and her alleged accomplice Tyria Moore, Mack covers the murderous relationship of Nathan Freudenthal Leopold Jr. and Richard Albert Loeb, and Gabe lightens things up with the crime-free breakup story of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Who stayed friends, who went their separate ways, and who went to prison? Listen to find out!

Featured Breakups: Yolanda Hadid and David Foster / Channing Tatum and Jenna DewanDig into your leftover Halloween candy and listen to the 20th episode of Best Exes! Gabe tells the breakup story of Yolanda Hadid and David Foster, while Colton covers Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan.

Featured Breakups: Amy and Matt Roloff / Nicole Kidman and Lenny KravitzYou are cordially invited to join the gays in their unadulterated love of Lisa Bonet. Oh, and also—Colton covers the breakup of "Little People, Big World" stars Amy and Matt Roloff, and Gabe tells the little-known story of acting royalty Nicole Kidman and rock legend Lenny Kravitz. Who thinks they stayed friends, and who can help Gabe become best friends with Zoë Kravitz?! No, seriously. Please get in touch.

Featured Breakups: Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog / Lord Byron and Lady Caroline LambHappy Hallo-week! In this special Halloween-themed episode, Gabe covers the decades-long love story of Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog, while Colton tells the tale of poet and f*ckboy Lord Byron and the woman often called history’s first “crazy ex-girlfriend,” Lady Caroline Lamb. Carve some pumpkins and guess along with your hosts: Who stayed friends?!

Featured Breakups: Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron / Winona Ryder and Johnny Depp / *NSYNCBest Exes welcomes another special guest! Colton and Gabe are joined by the woman responsible for their relationship, matchmaker and bff Mary! Colton covers the breakup story of Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron, Mary spills the tea on Winona Ryder and Johnny Depp, and Gabe bends the rules to cover the breakup of *NSYNC.

Featured Breakups: Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid / Anna Faris and Chris PrattAdultery is even more of a bummer when it involves romcom royalty. This week, Gabe breaks hearts with the story of the divorce of Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid, and Colton takes on the recent(ish) split of Anna Faris and Chris Pratt. Who stayed friends, who went their separate ways, and who doesn’t care about anything probably because he’s making millions on Marvel movies? Listen to find out!

Featured Breakups: Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake / Mary Owens and Abraham LincolnColton covers the breakup story of pop royalty Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake, while Gabe gets back to his nerdy roots with the insult-filled, "accidental" relationship of Mary Owens and Abraham Lincoln. (Seriously, Lincoln's letters are worse than the Mean Girls burn book.) But did they stay friends?!

Featured Breakups: Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey / Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick / Becca Kufrin and Arie LuyendykIt's a Best Exes milestone! This week, Colton and Gabe welcome their first-ever guest, sister to the pod and official Bachelor Nation correspondent Jordyn Mooney Hughes! It's a reality TV-packed episode as Gabe tells the breakup story of Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey, Colton covers Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick, and Jordyn rounds it out with the epic tale of The Bachelor's Becca Kufrin and Arie Luyendyk.

Featured Breakups: Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise / Hilary Duff and Aaron CarterColton tries to avoid becoming a "suppressive person" while discussing the breakup of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise, while Gabe gets nostalgic with Hilary Duff and Aaron Carter.

Featured Breakups: Jo "JK" Rowling and Jorge Arantes / Jennifer Garner and Ben AffleckCast a patronus for protection as Colton and Gabe discuss the breakups of Jo "JK" Rowling and Jorge Arantes, and Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck!

Featured Breakups: Princess Diana and Prince Charles / Sarah Jessica Parker and Robert Downey Jr.This week's episode is packed with TV/movie royalty and literal royalty! Listen to Colton break Gabe as they talk about the breakups of Princess Diana and Price Charles, and Sarah (S Jess) Jessica Parker and Robert Downey Jr.

Featured Breakups: Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson / Lena Dunham and Jack AntonoffSomething about this episode makes your best exes feel like dangerous women. Colton and Gabe discuss the breakups of Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson, and Lena Dunham and Jack Antonoff.

Featured Breakups: Jenny Slate and Chris Evans / Helena Bonham Carter and Tim BurtonJoin your favorite best exes as they give you a spooky glimpse into the Marvel universe (sort of)! This week, Colton and Gabe discuss the breakups of Jenny Slate and Chris Evans, and Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton.

Featured Breakups: Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon / Kim Kardashian and Kris HumphriesJoin Colton and Gabe on a private island of WTF facts! This week, your favorite ex-boyfriends/best friends discuss the breakups of Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon, and Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries.

Featured Breakups: Kody Brown & "The Sister Wives" / Elizabeth Gilbert and Jose NunesThis week, Colton howls with laughter and Gabe open-mouth cries! It's a doozy, full of laughs, tears, and deep discussions! Best friends and ex-boyfriends Colton Mooney and Gabe Thibodeau discuss break-ups and friendship in this story-based comedy podcast. This week: Kody Brown & "The Sister Wives," and Elizabeth Gilbert and Jose Nunes (with a twist!).

Featured Breakups: Courteney Cox an David Arquette / Nev Schulman and "Megan"Best friends and ex-boyfriends Colton Mooney and Gabe Thibodeau discuss break-ups and friendship in this story-based comedy podcast. This week: Courteney Cox and David Arquette, and Nev Schulman and "Megan."