Longtime America's Next Top Model fan, Christie, and relative newcomer to the show, Jake, offer their thoughts, feelings, and tangents on the show. New episodes every other Tuesday.
Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. In this episode we are introduced to the newest batch of contestants for season 4! 35 semi-finalists are whittled down to the top 14. Christie and Jake answer the question, “Why did the girls go to a random park for so long?” We see some familiar faces who didn't make the cut last season and get to know a few, big personalities. ANTM saves a day's hire on a photographer by putting everyone in a photo-booth for their headshot challenge.
Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. Get excited for Cycle 4 content to start coming out next week! This episode also contains Jake and Christie's superlatives for Cycles 1-3. Who is the biggest villain? Who is the best anti-Janice? Who is the Top-Top Model???? Christie and Jake have definitive answers.
Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. In this episode Christie and Jake discuss Episode 13 of Cycle 3. Janice surprises Christie and Jake with a big jump. Two contestants bond in a way they never have before. One girl is crowned the first black winner of America's Next Top Model. See you in Season 4 ;)
Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. In this episode Christie and Jake discuss Episode 13 of Cycle 3. Jake and Christie recap their drunken night together. In this penultimate episode, the viewers finally have a conclusion to the Ann and Eva love story. The contestants get a lesson in Japanese Street Fashion and compete in a motorcycle photo-shoot. Will Yaya win her sixth challenge in a row??
Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. In this episode Christie and Jake discuss Episode 11 of Cycle 3. We skipped episode 10 of this cycle because it was a boring recap episode! Jake and Christie fall in love with Norelle but unfortunately, Jake loses his prediction streak. The girls learn about Japanese culture and participate in a tea ceremony challenge where Amanda reveals that she is so much deeper than the other girls. Tyra gives the models some valuable modeling tips and shows them how it's done in the photoshoot.
Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. In this episode Christie and Jake discuss Episode 9 of Cycle 3. Finally Jake and Christie can enjoy an episode of this TV show. The girls take an acting class and travel to Tokyo! The girls do a commercial for soup, all in Japanese-- Amanda lets us know that “MMMM that's some GOOD soup!” Nicole is forgotten time and again and Jake continues his prediction hot-streak. Christie brings some interesting stories from behind the scenes.
Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. In this episode Christie and Jake discuss Episode 8 of Cycle 3. Jake and Christie are sad. A tragedy on this cursèd earth has occurred. Tarantulas everywhere! Diamonds everywhere! This is a drama-packed, fast-moved, red-carpeted extravaganza of sorrow. If our energy is low, it's because our spirits are lower, but we still love you dear listener and we will guide you through this and we can all get through it together.
Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. In this episode Christie and Jake discuss Episode 7 of Cycle 3. Christie and Jake discuss their shopping experiences after a contestant makes a sudden shoe excursion. Yaya and Tocarra further cement their position as Christie and Jake's favorite people on top model so far. Many people did a bad against Tocarra in this episode and we will NEVER FORGIVE (I'm looking at you Marc Bauer)! The photoshoot was actually pretty fun though.
Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. In this episode Christie and Jake discuss Episode 6 of Cycle 3. There is, in fact, brownie mutilation. The girls participate in a challenge that honestly looks fun. The photoshoot seems like a blast too. The most entertaining girl goes home and Jake's prediction streak remains intact. Jake and Christie talk about their shared love of trampolines.
Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. In this episode Christie and Jake discuss Episode 5 of Cycle 3. Finally there is more Tyra content! Jake and Christie talk about snouts and roller skates! One contestant unexpectedly wins a lingerie-related challenge and one contestant is an orgasmic letdown. Christie tells a gross story that is somehow related to yoga?
Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. In this episode Christie and Jake discuss Episode 4 of Cycle 3. Buckle yourself in, folks, there's so much drama in this one we've had to split it into two parts! The girls participate in their first runway show! One girl is the crowd favorite. Another falls on her face. Christe provides some background knowledge on the topless photoshoot, and there is a robbery! Who has stolen Amanda's precious crystals?? The first “fight” in ANTM history???
Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. In this episode Christie and Jake discuss Episode 4 of Cycle 3. Buckle yourself in, folks, there's so much drama in this one we've had to split it into two parts! The girls participate in their first runway show! One girl is the crowd favorite. Another falls on her face. Christe provides some background knowledge on the topless photoshoot, and there is a robbery! Who has stolen Amanda's precious crystals?? The first “fight” in ANTM history???
Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. In this episode Christie and Jake discuss Episode 3 of Cycle 3. It's a rough one folks. What is normally Christie's favorite episode of the season, the make-over episode, is marred by the not-fun kind of drama. We try to keep things light by discussing 9/11, blond highlights, and bad ways to interview for a new job. Trigger warning: Discussion of eating disorders, sexual assault, and racism.
Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. In this episode Christie and Jake discuss Episode 2 of Cycle 3. The girls travel three times and Ann and Eva's friendship is tested. TWO women are eliminated this week based on one Jamaican-Bikini-Photoshoot. Janice does three sins. Most importantly … Jake was right!
Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. In this episode Christie and Jake discuss Episode 1 of Cycle 3. Christie finds out that Jake doesn't remember ANYTHING from his childhood. There's so much drama that Jake and Christie couldn't even shake a stick at all of it! There's a dramatic pool party, a bar fight, a dance off, bullying, and a secret revealed. 34 contestants become 20 contestants, become 14 contestants as the semi-finalists are whittled down.
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Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. In this episode Christie and Jake discuss Episode 11 of Cycle 2. It's the finale! It's the start of a mystery. We finally learn whether Jake's cycle-long Shandi prediction comes true. We won't spoil anything ;) but Jake and Christie find themselves in the unenviable position of agreeing wholeheartedly with Janice Dickinson. You can check out Shandi's website here: https://linktr.ee/Shanthrax
Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. In this episode Christie and Jake discuss Episode 10 of Cycle 2. OH THE DRAMA! It's an iconic episode where the girls learn about Italian sensuality but who even cares about that when someone cheats on her boyfriend! The girls compete in another nude fashion shoot and April reveals her burning passion for one of the judges.
Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. In this episode Christie and Jake discuss Episode 9 of Cycle 2. This is a mini episode! We watched the recap episode so you don't have to! The episode isn't worth your time but this podcast is!
Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. In this episode Christie and Jake discuss Episode 8 of Cycle 2. In this, the Go-See episode, the final five begin their international travel. Cute Italian boys chauffeur the girls around Milan. Yoanna and Camille give us friendship whiplash and Janice is shockingly pleasant. Christie resembles a mean judge in her personal life.
Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. In this episode Christie and Jake discuss Episode 7 of Cycle 2. We try a brand new, brave style of podcasting in this special, vaccinated episode. We finally get to see Tyra Banks's one and only music video!!! Relationship drama strikes one of the contestants. Several members of the Wu-Tang clan make a special appearance. Jake and Christie learn that going to the movies is something that only Shandi and her boyfriend are allowed to do.
Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. In this episode Christie and Jake discuss Episode 6 of Cycle 2. This episode is the start of a great chip mystery. Camille gets herself in trouble several times. Catie encounters her greatest fear again. Christie and Jake talk about how often they cry and Christie tells a REALLY good joke.
Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. In this episode Christie and Jake discuss Episode 5 of Cycle 2. The girls learn charisma from an old white guy. Mercedes finally tells her big secret and gets a surprise visit from her mom. Jake and Christie discuss their issues with being sensitive and how it ended Jake's modeling career early. Christie reveals how this ANTM episode inspired her own underwater photoshoots.
Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. In this episode Christie and Jake discuss Episode 4 of Cycle 2. The models wrestle with their own personal style and meet one of the wackiest designers in New York. Yawn. Jake and Christie learn a little more about Mercedes’s struggle with Lupus. Adrienne returns for a beautiful five minutes! The models portray celebrities. Christie apparently makes toast way too close to the sink. Trigger Warning: Discussion of blackface.
Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. In this episode Christie and Jake discuss Episode 3 of Cycle 2. Jake takes his shirt off. Three girls pass out, including Christie. The models learn about high-fashion make-up and take photos over the abyss. Catie discusses the uselessness of fear and also her biggest fear.
Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. In this episode Christie and Jake discuss Episode 2 of Cycle 2. Mr. Jay has returned!!! Jake makes a little mistake and Christie does a spit take. Jake and Christie discuss a major conspiracy and spill some tea about the photo selection process on Top Model. Janice doesn’t make any sense, as usual.
Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. In this episode Christie and Jake discuss Episode 1 of Cycle 2. We meet the new judges, a whole new crew of contestants, and we learn how Christ is ladylike. The models compete in a nude photoshoot and one girl has alarm clock issues.
Are you ready for another exciting cycle of America's Next Top Model? Jake and Christie sure are and they are ready to bring you hot takes on all the juiciest drama. Cycle 2 starts next week with a few familiar faces and a whole new cast of contestants.
Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. In this episode Christie and Jake discuss Episode 8 of Cycle 1. It’s the finale! With a slap of the ass, one contestant walks off the show without a care in the world. Two girls battle it out in a runway competition. Hear about the huge scandal that closes out Cycle 1!
Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. In this episode Christie and Jake discuss Episode 7 of Cycle 1. The girls participate in a diamond photoshoot … but they are nude! Adrienne continues to wear her sunglasses indoors. A few men judge the women on their ability to be lady-like. No thank you. We say goodbye to a big personality!
Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. In this episode Christie and Jake discuss Episode 6 of Cycle 1. Breaking News!!!! Elyse wants to win America’s Next Top Model! The girls travel to Paris! Jake refuses to teach Christie how to say sexy words in French. Shannon meets the man of her dreams … in her underwear. Trigger Warning: Sexual assault is briefly discussed.
Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. In this episode Christie and Jake discuss Episode 5 of Cycle 1. A man is LUSTING! On the other hand, Shannon defies temptation. Jake and Christie learn the true meaning of the term, “heat wave.” Adrienne issues death threats. Trigger Warning: Eating disorders are discussed.
Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. In this episode Christie and Jake discuss Episode 4 of Cycle 1. A few girls are incredibly homophobic and bad. Jake and Christie look for the light in the episode by discussing the Badonkadonk Contest. Jake tells us about his messiest roommate. Trigger Warning: Homophobia is discussed.
Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. In this episode Christie and Jake discuss Episode 3 of Cycle 1. The girls get makeovers and model with snakes! Robin tries to take a nap during a workout. (We’ve all been there.) Christie makes a bold statement that she CANNOT back up with any facts at all.
Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. In this episode Christie and Jake discuss Episode 2 of Cycle 1. Robin gives Elyse an unrequested Bible reading and says the longest prayer in the history of the planet. We first see Janice’s obsession with Elyse. Christie tells us about how she used the advice from America’s Next Top Model to flirt with boys in high school.
Welcome to Smize on the Prize! A podcast where two friends chat about all things Top Model. In this episode the hosts, Christie and Jake, introduce themselves and discuss Episode 1 of Cycle 1. Christie begins Jake’s tutelage of the nuances of Top Model history while Jake learns who he loves (and hates) this cycle. We’re here for the drama.
Ten Finalists. Two friends. More drama than you can shake a stick at.