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Itsbecomeawholething


    • May 29, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 6m AVG DURATION
    • 224 EPISODES

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    The It’s Become a Whole Thing podcast is an absolute gem in the world of celebrity-based podcasts. From the moment I started listening, I was instantly hooked by the dynamic between the hosts and their ability to captivate listeners with their witty banter and insightful discussions. It's clear that they have a genuine passion for pop culture, and it shines through in every episode.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is how much joy it brings. The laughter is contagious, and it never fails to put a smile on my face. As someone who struggles with anxiety and depression, finding something that can lift my spirits is incredibly valuable. The happiness exuded by the hosts is truly infectious, and it has become my go-to pick-me-up whenever I'm feeling low.

    Another aspect that sets this podcast apart is Emily's incredible talent as a host. Her quick wit and natural storytelling abilities make every episode engaging and entertaining. She has a unique way of analyzing pop culture topics that goes beyond just surface-level discussions. It feels like you're sitting down with a close friend, having coffee and gossiping about the latest celebrity news.

    However, there are some drawbacks to the podcast. The lack of focus can be frustrating at times. While off-topic asides can be enjoyable in moderation, there are instances where the conversation veers too far off track for too long. Spending 20 minutes talking about unrelated subjects can detract from the overall experience and leave listeners wanting more substance.

    In conclusion, The It’s Become a Whole Thing podcast is a must-listen for any pop culture enthusiast looking for an entertaining and insightful take on celebrity news. Despite some occasional detours from the main topic, the hosts' chemistry and genuine love for what they do make this podcast truly enjoyable. Whether you're looking to stay up-to-date on all things pop culture or simply enjoy some lighthearted fun, this podcast delivers in spades.



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    Latest episodes from It’s Become a Whole Thing

    The Valley S2E7: Sharks & Warm Tequila

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 63:52


    While Jax is so close yet so far to breaking out of rehab, we watch the rest of the cast of Bravo's The Valley navigate a world of kids, tears, squabbles and warm tequila drank in a closet. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    The Valley S2E6: We Need to Talk About the Pantry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 57:53


    We walk deeper into The Valley in the shadow of episode 6, hear the word "pantry" more than we ever thought possible, and watch as the season's villain becomes villainous to unprecedented levels. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    The Valley S2E5: Hiding in the Pantry, Fighting Over Hookers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 56:10


    As we walk through The Valley of the shadow of death, we descend further down into the depths of what is becoming one of Bravo's most dark and fascinating shows of all time: The Valley Season 2. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Greed, Villain Edits & Producer Techniques: Julie Theiss Talks Reality TV BTS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 64:28


    What really happens behind the scenes of a Netflix reality show centered around “money, greed and trust”? Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    The Valley: Circle of Strife

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 64:18


    Emily and Sammy are back for a recap of Bravo's The Valley S2E4, a look at the reunion seating chart and Lisa Vanderpump taking an ironic stance against cyberbullying. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    The Valley S2E3: Too Dark for Bravo?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 68:35


    Recapping The Valley Season 2 Episode 3 - with Jax Taylor finally being forced to go to rehab, we explore the conversation surrounding whether this material is too dark for Bravo or on brand for the network. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    The Valley S2E2: Heart of Darkness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 63:16


    In today's episode we take a look into the beginning of the unravelling of Jax Taylor with the explosive second episode of Bravo's The Valley S2E2. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    The Valley : We're So Back, Baby!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 72:19


    After an unexpected hiatus, we're finally back to break down the messy, dramatic return of The Valley Season 2! Feuds and questionable life choices abound, we're diving into Episode 1, because Bravo chaos waits for no one. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Friend Breakups: Real Life Drama & Celebrity Feuds with Christy from Snark Bait

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 73:51


    We're tackling a heartbreak that often goes unspoken: friend breakups. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    It’s About Tom: Real Housewives of New York

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 62:21


    Emily and Sammy go back to a Real Housewives of New York episode where a trip to Miami to celebrate Countess Luann's engagement is thwarted by news from fellow cast member Bethenny Frankel. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Holiday Hot Topics: What We're Watching + Celeb News

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 71:05


    Emily and Sammy fight off the holiday doldrums with a smorgasbord of the shows and movies they've been loving lately and the celebrity news keeping them horrified. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Vanderpump Rules : Sex, Lies and Audiotape – Part 2 (PATREON UNLOCKED)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 27:26


    Part two of some of the great prestige TV of our time. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Vanderpump Rules : Sex, Lies and Audiotape

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 75:39


    It's time: Emily and Sammy cover Vanderpump Rules Season 6, Episode 5: Sex, Lies, and Videotape, breaking down the housewarming party turned house of horrors, where Jax's cheating scandal resurfaces and Brittany learns of a recording of that night. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Real Housewives of Salt Lake City S5E09: Forced to Fly Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 63:19


    Emily and Sammy cover the Palm Springs trip from hell on the most recent RHOSLC. This episode was a drug trip and a fever dream, replete with never ending fights and jarring mood shifts. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Comfort Watches + Vintage Vanderpump Rules: Miami Girl Episode (PATREON UNLOCKED)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 29:08


    Answering listener questions, giving you our fav comfort watches, listing our top criptids and a recap of the ultimate comfort watch, Vanderpump Rules S3E13 aka "The Miami Girl Episode". Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days – Beyond QAnon & Chicken Psychosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 60:04


    Emily and Sammy P dive into the deepest cesspool of television known to humanity, TLC's 90 Day Fiancé franchise to break down some of the most frightening and freaky people this show has ever seen. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Caregiver Chronicles & Dementia Diaries with Fluently Forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 68:45


    Shannon joins Emily to chat about life while caring for a parent with dementia. They discuss the emotional and practical challenges of navigating a broken healthcare system and their opinions on "manifesting" after tragedy. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Real Housewives of Orange County : Naked Wasted

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 60:45


    Emily and Sammy P dive deep into Season 4 of Real Housewives of Orange County, breaking down the infamous episode 8, "Naked Wasted". Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Part 2 with Sammy P

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 72:51


    Ketamine and labias abound, we're back for part two of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives recap, episodes 5-8. All the twists and turns, plus the aftermath and fallout of the show's release. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Part 1 with Sammy P

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 83:15


    Join Emily and Sammy for part one of a two part episode breaking down The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. The show dives into the many scandals surrounding the Mormon mom TikTokers, once known for their picture-perfect family lives. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Part 1 with Sammy P

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 83:15


    Join Emily and Sammy for part one of a two part episode breaking down The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. The show dives into the many scandals surrounding the Mormon mom TikTokers. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Sipping Haterade: Hot Topics with Kelli Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 53:09


    Joined by Kelli Williams from Beyond the Blinds, we discuss recent pop culture hot topics. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Sipping Haterade: Hot Topics with Kelli Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 53:09


    Joined by Kelli Williams from Beyond the Blinds, we discuss recent pop culture hot topics. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Hot Mic Hysteria & Miami Meltdown: RHOM Season 5 Scandals

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 70:48


    Emily and Sammy P look at the explosive hot mic incident to divorce pipeline of Real Housewives of Miami Season 5. Before Scandoval, we had the affair of Lisa and Lenny “Boob God” Hochstein. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Ballerina Farm: Trad Wife Dreams and Domestic Realities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 68:23


    The explosive article about Ballerina Farm has caused a resurgence in the debate about the trad wife movement and the idyllic lifestyle masking deeper societal implications about the revival of traditional gender roles. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    The First Almond Mom: Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 58:50


    Join Emily and Sammy P. for a look at key moment in vintage reality TV: a disastrous 2009 dinner party hosted by Yolanda Hadid and her grove of lemon trees. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Charli XCX's Brat: Album Review (PATREON UNLOCKED)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 47:09


    A breakdown of Charli XCX's Brat; its themes and its genius. Join the Patreon for an extra episode every week! Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders and the Performance of Womanhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 58:16


    Emily and Sammy review America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. They break down the history of the organization, the contradicting qualities every cheerleader on the team must embody, and its antiquated yet mesmerizing audition process. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Jax and Brittany Take Kentucky: A Retrospective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 79:58


    To know our future, we must understand our past. Emily and Sammy P. look back at the 2017 6 episode spinoff where Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright spend 2 weeks on her family's farm in rural Kentucky (14:46). Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Dancing For the Devil: Manipulation Techniques of the 7M TikTok Cult w/Sammy P

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 52:05


    Chronicling the history of a cult that has broken up families and continues to evade the law: the 7M TikTok cult run by Robert Shinn. We break down the ways he follows the manipulation techniques of a cult leader, fit it to modern times through TikTok. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Summer House Finale: The Point of No Return w/X Knows All

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 81:53


    Recapping the highly anticipated season finale of Summer House season 8 with Christy from X Knows All. We dive into the complex interpersonal dynamics at play that have been building up from 8 seasons until this moment. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Summer House Finale: The Point of No Return w/X Knows All

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 81:53


    Recapping the highly anticipated season finale of Summer House season 8 with Christy from X Knows All. We dive into the complex interpersonal dynamics at play that have been building up from 8 seasons until this moment. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Jersey Shore S2E2: The Hangover w/Sammy P

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 52:35


    We're ending off our vintage Jersey Shore series with one of the top 5 most iconic episodes from August 5, 2010: "The Hangover". Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    The Dinner Party From Hell: Vintage RHOBH S2E2 w/Sammy P

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 71:28


    14 years ago, a moment in time graced our screens and entered into the pop culture canon as one of the all-time most iconic episodes of reality. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Jersey Shore Family Vacation S7: Sammi & Ronnie Come Face to Face After 7 Years w/Sammy P

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 62:18


    Checking in with the cast of Jersey Shore: Family Reunion for the reunion that we thought would never happen bewteen Sammi 'Sweetheart' Giancolo and ex Ronnie Ortiz-Magro. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Summer House S8E11: Simmering Rage w/Kelli Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 54:32


    As the world is divided between Team Carl, Team Lindsay, and Team Just Glad They Didn't Get Married, we break down the simmering tension and rage that lingers beneath the surface. Kelli Williams from Beyond the Blinds joins us to break it down. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Patti Stanger: The Matchmaker Reboot w/Sammy P

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 59:59


    Patti Stanger is back teaming up with Nick Viall to co-host a 2024 reboot of The Millionaire Matchmaker. This time, they're branching out from helping millionaires to former reality show contestants. Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    The Valley: Arguing for a Cause w/John Joseph

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2024 54:30


    We recap The Valley S1E4: what was shown and the drama they didn't air. Emily was behind the scenes for this episode and recounts what really went down at the charity fundraiser. Support It's Become a Whole Thing https://www.patreon.com/Itsbecomeawholething Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Everything You Wanted to Ask About Grief w/John Joseph

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 101:33


    Nothing's off limits in our conversation about grief, loss, illness, addiction, looking for signs from our lost loved ones and the damage of denial. Support It's Become a Whole Thing https://www.patreon.com/Itsbecomeawholething Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Nickelodeon w/Sammy P

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 74:39


    The dark side of Nickelodeon's past - where the documentary Quiet on Set succeeded and what it left out. Support It's Become a Whole Thing https://www.patreon.com/Itsbecomeawholething Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    The Ashlee Simpson Show S1E2 & Summer House S8E4 w/Kelli Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 65:25


    We cover Ashlee Simpson at the height of her career, recapping S1E2 of The Ashlee Simpson Show: Ashlee Verses Her Label and her subsequent cancellation with Kelli Williams from Beyond the Blinds, then recap Summer House Season 8 Episode 4. Support It's Become a Whole Thing https://www.patreon.com/Itsbecomeawholething Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Chrisley Knows Best: a Story of Extravagant White Collar Criminals w/What I Will Say

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 43:34


    The story of how a family of eccentric Southern real estate tycoons fell apart to reveal a house of cards after the arrest of Todd and Julie Chrisley. Support It's Become a Whole Thing https://www.patreon.com/Itsbecomeawholething Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    The Scandals of Love Is Blind: a Cursed Recap w/Sammy P

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 89:24


    Breaking down the biggest scandals from Netflix's Love is Blind Season 6. Couple dynamics, producer manipulation and deceiving editing and all the highlights (and lowlights) from each episode. Support It's Become a Whole Thing https://www.patreon.com/Itsbecomeawholething Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    The Jay-Z and Beyonce Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 91:31


    a Jay-Z and Beyonce deep dive, just like the old days Support It's Become a Whole Thing https://www.patreon.com/Itsbecomeawholething Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Lover, Stalker, Killer: A Deadly Love Triangle w/Sammy P

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 58:50


    Netflix's Lover, Stalker, Killer is a story of a deadly love triangle but nothing about the case is as expected. The identity of the victims and perpetrators dramatically shifts in a case that investigators said took them completely off-guard. Support It's Become a Whole Thing https://www.patreon.com/Itsbecomeawholething Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    A History of Teen Mom Scandals w/Emily Hanks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 60:35


    A behind the scenes look at everything from cast salaries and what the crew is allowed to report to some of the scandalous moments from Teen Mom's debut in 2009 to today. From Ryan Edwards on camera driving high to his wedding to the cheating scandals. Support It's Become a Whole Thing https://www.patreon.com/Itsbecomeawholething Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Vanderpump Rules S11E1: The Scandoval Industrial Complex w/Sammy P

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 62:05


    Picking up the pieces of season 10, we find the cast of Vanderpump Rules 3 months later, thrust onto the world stage for all to watch. Support It's Become a Whole Thing https://www.patreon.com/Itsbecomeawholething Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    America's Next Top Model: A History of Scandals w/Hannah Neuman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 76:15


    A highlight of America's Next Top Model's scandals, cycle by cycle. We cover the shocking moments you remembered (and those you repressed) from Tyra Banks' reign of terror. Awful makeovers, traumatic photoshoots and all the hypocrisy in between. Support It's Become a Whole Thing https://www.patreon.com/Itsbecomeawholething Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    RuPaul's Drag Race S5E5: Girl Look How Orange You Look! w/Sammy P

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 62:13


    A vintage classic, we cover the RPDR episode featuring a fight between Alyssa Edwards and Coco Montrese that went down in the history books. Support It's Become a Whole Thing https://www.patreon.com/Itsbecomeawholething Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Southern Charm S9 Reunion: On Addiction, Sobriety & Self Worth w/Sammy P

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 82:31


    A Southern Charm capsule retrospective, a look at the roles addiction and sobriety play on Bravo & a recap of the shocking revelations of Southern Charm S9 Reunion pt.1. We dive into the evolution of the cast members and their astrological charts. Support It's Become a Whole Thing https://www.patreon.com/Itsbecomeawholething Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

    Southern Charm S9 Reunion: On Addiction, Sobriety & Self Worth w/Sammy P

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 82:07


    A Southern Charm capsule retrospective, a look at the roles addiction and sobriety play on Bravo & a recap of the shocking revelations of Southern Charm S9 Reunion pt.1. We dive into the evolution of the cast members and their astrological charts. Support It's Become a Whole Thing https://www.patreon.com/Itsbecomeawholething Brought to you By: The Sonar Network https://thesonarnetwork.com/

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