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Claire Donald & Tess Bellomo
History is just gossip! Join hosts Tess Bellomo and Claire Donald every Monday as they break down the juiciest stories from history and pop culture over a cocktail!
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Aug 4, 2025 • 1h 10min
Teddy Roosevelt: The Original Bro
Before there were finance bros, tech bros, or even frat bros… there was Teddy Roosevelt. This week, we dive into how a sickly rich kid from Manhattan reinvented himself as a rough-and-tumble cowboy, a Rough Rider, and eventually a trust-busting progressive president who helped pull America into the modern age.
We break down how Teddy became the blueprint for performative masculinity (with a dash of genuine reform), his wild days wrangling cattle in the Badlands, and why he might just be the most interesting president no one really talks about enough. This is Teddy Roosevelt!
Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo
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Sources: Wikipedia, Theodore Roosevelt , https://millercenter.org/president/roosevelt/life-before-the-presidency
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Aug 1, 2025 • 1h 4min
Sydney Sweeney’s Denim Drama, Hunting Wives Recap & Wealth Returns to RHOM
This week, we’re diving into the top pop culture happenings: Sydney Sweeney’s controversial American Eagle campaign, our delight over Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson dating, and Scheana still not letting go of her John Mayer era. Then we head to Texas for a juicy recap of The Hunting Wives before hopping over to Miami to break down the latest drama on The Real Housewives of Miami.
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Jul 28, 2025 • 34min
American Apparel was an Indie CULT
In the 2000s, American Apparel wasn’t just a clothing brand, it was a cultural moment. With its provocative ads, made-in-LA ethos, and promise of effortless cool, it captured the hearts (and wardrobes) of a generation. But behind the glossy sheen of disco panties and deep-V tees was a much darker story. In this episode, we dive into the rise and fall of American Apparel and the disturbing behavior of its founder, Dov Charney. From workplace allegations and hypersexual marketing to the brand’s implosion, we explore how a so-called progressive fashion empire masked a toxic power structure, and why we were all so quick to buy into it.
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Jul 25, 2025 • 1h 7min
Next Gen NYC & RHOM: Charlie’s Bong and Guerdy’s Texts
This week, we’re recapping the Next Gen NYC finale (SAD) and all the drama from RHOM. We kick things off with two pop culture stories: Jessica Simpson’s comeback and Jamie Lee Curtis being a narc on the red carpet. Then, we dive into the Next Gen NYC finale before heading to Miami for Guerdy’s texts, Larsa's closet, and everything in between.
Created by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo
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Jul 21, 2025 • 1h 15min
Anna Wintour: The Devil Wears Bob
Anna Wintour is one of the most famous ice queens, and one of the most powerful figures in fashion with her trademark bob and ever-present dark sunglasses. We take you through her rise to Vogue editor-in-chief in 1988 and beyond. Plus, we get into the juiciest rumors: did she really hook up with Bob Marley? Throw on your shades and cut your hair into a c*nty bob, we’re talking all things Anna! Groundbreaking.
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Sources: The September Issue, The Moconomy doc : Anna Wintour | Vogue Magazine | Chief Editor | Business Women, Wikipedia and Biography.com, BBC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 18, 2025 • 1h 2min
(PREMIERE) RAM POP CULTURE EDITION! Next Gen NYC & RHOM
It’s the premiere of our brand-new Friday edition, where Bravo and pop culture take center stage! We've been working up to this moment for our entires lives.
This week, we're diving into Real Housewives of Miami: aka our chaotic, scary aunts, and sharing why we're obsessed with Next Gen NYC. The new crew is bringing fresh energy, overdue conversations, and a whole new vibe to the network, and honestly? We’re here for it. We think this is the best show we've seen in awhile on Bravo since Summerhouse and we want y'all to get on board. And hello, the VILLAIN of the year: Charlie. We end the episodes with three pop culture news story that are shocking...(We stand with you, Denise!)
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Jul 14, 2025 • 1h 7min
The Smartest "Dumb Blonde" in Hollywood, Jayne Mansfield
Jayne Mansfield was one of the most iconic blonde bombshells of the 1950s and '60s, known for her curves, pink convertibles, and publicity stunts. But beneath the platinum hair and plunging necklines was a sharp mind, a savvy media manipulator, and a woman navigating the pressures of fame, motherhood, and misogyny in postwar America.
In this episode, we explore Jayne’s life not just as a Hollywood starlet, but as a feminist figure ahead of her time, a woman who used her sexuality as currency, challenged the limits of respectability, and refused to be boxed in. From her insanely genius music skills, to attending multiple colleges, to fighting for custody, from tabloid queens to tragic endings, we ask: what do we miss when we write women like Jayne off as just “dumb blondes”?
Created and hosted by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo
Sources: Wikipedia , Woman's World, People, and "My Mom, Jayne" my Mariska Hargitay
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Jul 7, 2025 • 1h 1min
Joan of Arc Was Burned for Wearing Pants (Literally)
This week, we’re diving into the story of the ultimate history girly: Joan of Arc. Born to a peasant farmer, Joan started receiving visits from saints (yes, really) at just 13 years old. These visions that told her to lead France to victory in the Hundred Years’ War. By 17, she was doing exactly that. But things took a turn when she was captured, tried for heresy, and burned at the stake...basically for being a woman in charge and wearing pants. Classic. We honor Joan, her bravery, and the legacy that led to her sainthood.
Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo
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Jun 30, 2025 • 43min
The College Admissions Scandal
In this week's episode we talk about the ridiculous 2019 College Admissions Scandal which consisted of wealthy parents trying to get their children into elite colleges illegally, two of those parents being famous actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin. Lori, famously being the mother of now influencer Olivia Jade had a very different process than Desperate Housewives' star, Felicity Huffman. We get into how it happened and what they paid to have done, how they plead, and the consequences of everyone after. The privilege is PRIVILEDING, honey.
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Jun 23, 2025 • 54min
Love Island Winner: Elizabeth Weber Tells All
This week in the villa, wait, We mean on RAM! We're joined by Love Island USA Season 1 winner, Elizabeth Weber! Elizabeth gives us all the juicy behind-the-scenes details of Love Island: what it’s really like in the villa, whether people actually fall in love, and yes, just how many bathrooms there are (you’ll be shocked).
We also dive into Elizabeth’s life post-Island, including how she’s built a career in social media and content creation. She shares how her experience in reality TV shaped her perspective, and how she’s now empowering other creators through her business, Content Club, a platform and community that offers tools, tips, and support for influencers and aspiring content pros.
Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo
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