Right Answers Mostly

You can't talk about sports and scandals without mentioning steroids. This week Claire takes us through the shocking history of Anabolic steroids. From their questionable origins to all the celebrities who have admitted to using them...or gotten caught, we are giving you all the juicy details!Created and produced by Tess Bellomo and Claire DonaldFollow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠Join Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are rereleasing one of our OG episodes! Claire takes us on a “journey to the past,” where we learn about the fall of the last imperial family of Russia, The Romanovs. From hemophilia and mystical healers to public scrutiny and an untimely execution, we learn what ended the family’s reign — and what almost saved them.Created and produced by: Claire Donald and Tess BellomoFollow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠Join Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our first episode of Sports Month, Tess takes us through Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding's background and what led up to one of the biggest sports scandals in history when Tonya's husband arranged for a hit man to attack Nancy before the 1994 Olympics. The episode is filled with a lot of debunking of facts the media imbedded into our heads since this occurred almost 30 years ago, and how the women have since moved on and talked about it and why we are so obsessed with pinning women against each other and this idea of the "good girl" vs "bad girl."Trigger warning: This episode contains some brief mentions about sexual assault and eating disorders. If that isn't for you today, skip! However we do warn our audience before we talk about those two triggers.Created and produced by Tess Bellomo and Claire DonaldFollow us on instagram, tiktok and YouTubeJoin Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Tess takes us through the history and controversy of the iconic toy doll, Barbie. Claire and Tess express some of the ways in which this doll personally effected their childhood and womanhood, diving into the complicated and unfair societal norms of body image and beauty for young girls. While she was revolutionary, she was also harmful, and like most things in history, nothing is black or white. Except her famous bathing suit... This is Barbie.This episode contains conversation around Eating Disorders.Created and produced by: Claire Donald and Tess BellomoFollow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠Join Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our final episode for Queer Icons Month, we have the Queen of the OC, Mrs. Heather Dubrow. We have always been inspired and moved by the fact that Heather came back to Housewives after a hiatus to show representation of the LGBTQ community by highlighting her children's journey. We talk to Heather about visibility, acceptance, what it means to be a mom, and of course we get into juicy details about Season 17 of The Real Housewives of Orange County with some fan questions.Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess BellomoFollow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodesFollow Heather Dubrow here for all her updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tess and Claire sit down with co-founder of Drew Martin, Andrew Freeman, to discuss their favorite botanical joints. Andrew talks about both the challenges and joy of creating a brand in a space where not a lot of the LGBTQ community have been invited into it, and the history of cannabis specifically in the queer community from icons such as Harvey Milk championing for marijuana as medicine when the Ragaen administration ignored the HIV and AIDS crisis. Andrew debunks theories about sativa vs indica, (we were shocked) explains the intentional choices behind the botanical blends that their joints are infused with, and lucky for us, tells his love story with Drew. Enjoy this episode, please smoke responsibly, and happy pride!Visit drewmartin.co as a California resident for 10% off their joints using code: RAM10Created and produced by Tess Bellomo and Claire DonaldFollow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠Join Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodesVisit their website to buy some yourself at www.drewmartin.coFollow @drewmartinco for updatesWhat Drew Martin is doing for Pride:For Pride this year, the brand will introduce “One Queer Pre-Roll.” In California, $1 from every pre-roll at @medmensocial goes directly to @theuwcofficial — centering Black Trans culture, the Unique Woman’s Coalition has provided mentorship, scholarship, and resources in support of the trans and non-binary community for over 20 years. Our allies at MedMen will be generously matching every donation with an additional $1!In New York, $1 from every pre-roll at:@unionsquaretravelagency goes directly to @glits_inc — centering Black trans leadership, GLITS creates holistic solutions to the health and housing crises faced by TGBLQIA+ individuals experiencing systemic discrimination at intersecting oppressions impacted by racism and criminalization through a lens of harm reduction, human rights principles, social justice and community empowerment. Our allies at Union Square Travel Agency will be generously matching every donation with an additional $1!@gotham.ny goes directly to the Sylvia Rivera Law Project’s work to guarantee that all people are free to self-determine gender identity and expression, regardless of income or race, and without facing harassment, discrimination or violence.@housingworkscannabis goes directly to @housingworks comprehensive array of services to more than 30,000 homeless and low-income New Yorkers living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To continue to celebrate Pride Month, Tess takes us back to New York in the 1980s when voguing was all the rage and ball culture was on the rise. Many people of color in the LGTBQ community found comfort and creativity competing in "Ballroom". We talk about the amazing categories, what VOGUE really is (Not Madonna's idea) the amazing community and Houses built through this, and unfortunately how the HIV and AIDS crisis effected these artists. Strike a pose and let's get into it!Created and produced by Tess Bellomo and Claire DonaldFollow us on Instagram ⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠ and TikTok at ⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠Join Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our final episode for Fashion Month, we have actress Genevieve Angelson on to discuss the coolest grungiest chic in the game, Kate Moss, and her legacy in fashion, especially in the 1990s. We go into Kate's childhood, early modeling days that were quite painful and problematic, Johnny Depp, and how she became a controversial party girl, losing brand deals and more because of some infamous footage.Genevieve Angelson is a Broadway, television, and film actress. You may recognize her from roles in "The Handmaids Tale", Apple TV's, "The After Party", Netflix's "New Amsterdam", and the iconic lead in Amazon's cult favorite, "Good Girls Revolt." She's also a writer who frequently contributes to Town & Country Magazine, Refinery 29, and Elle. Follow her @genevieveangelsonFollow us on Instagram ⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠Join our Patreon at ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/rightanswersmostly⁠⁠ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Surprise! *Jill Zarin voice* We are giving you a bonus episode all about our experience being invited to Kyle Richard's (Real Housewives of Beverly Hills) annual White Party that was at Sofi Stadium this past Saturday. We spill the tea, say who was our favorite, what we saw filming, and go into the musical performance of our lifetime.Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess BellomoFollow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode for Fashion Month, we take a look at the origins of one of the most controversial pieces of women's clothing, the Corset. Tess evaluates it's complications in the fashion world since the 15th century to how it has evolved today, to a more sexualized statement piece. Interestingly enough, we go into the 60s/70s liberation movement and what was happening to trends around small waists, and then discuss the start of Shapewear with the brand Spanx, and the pros and cons of compressing our bodies with these materials. Detours include: Titanic, Victoria's Secret, buying your first thong, and always...Bravo. This is the Corset.Created and produced by Tess Bellomo and Claire DonaldFollow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Rightanswersmostly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices