

Right Answers Mostly
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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Mar 31, 2025 • 40min
The Kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart
This week we are giving you a preview of our premium episode on the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart. In the summer of 2002, at the age of 14, Elizabeth Smart became one of the nation's most famous kidnap victims when she was abducted from her bedroom in Salt Lake City. We dive into the harrowing details of her nine-month captivity and the incredible rescue that brought her home! This story will leave your jaws on the floor. For the full episode, join our premium channel! TW: This episode has discussions of sexual assault Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess BellomoFor more of RAM, go here!To join our premium subscription for THREE bonus episodes a month, go here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 24, 2025 • 1h 10min
Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni
In this episode, we dive deep into the public clash between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, unpacking the layers of gender dynamics, power, and privilege that underpin the media frenzy. With a feminist lens, we explore how these two celebrities were portrayed differently in the media, how gendered expectations shaped public perception, and what this reveals about society's broader views on men, women, and the complexities of fame.And yes, we talk about the movie, the fashion, and the Tiktok drama.TW: This episode contains a dialogue around sexual harassment and assault. Created and produced by Tess Bellomo and Claire DonaldFor more of RAM, go here!To join our premium subscription for THREE bonus episodes a month, go here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 17, 2025 • 40min
Girl Scouts!
This week we're bringing you the history of Girl Scouts LIVE from Spotify! We dive into the rebellious origins of the Girl Scouts, their fight to prove that girls could do more than just bake (though they did turn cookies into a billion-dollar empire), and the surprisingly intense rivalry that started it all. One thing is for sure, we are now going to LIVE BY THE GIRL SCOUT LAW! Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo For more about our podcast, go here!For three BONUS episodes a month, go here ! Only $7.99/month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 10, 2025 • 1h 7min
America's Next Top Model
In this episode, we take a wild ride through the iconic (and often absurd) world of America's Next Top Model. From Tyra's jaw-dropping moments to the fierce drama between contestants, ANTM was never short on jaw-dropping craziness. We're talking insane photo shoots, unforgettable meltdowns, and of course, Tyra's unforgettable "I was rooting for you!" rants. Grab your best smize, because we're breaking down the most chaotic, cringe-worthy, and hilarious moments from the show that made us laugh, cry, and question everything about the modeling industry and our own mental health. Whether you’re a fan of the drama or just here for the fierce looks, this episode is packed with all the craziness you need, especially for our millennial Rammies! "Ugly...make it pretty!"TW: This episode contains discussion around body image and eating disorders.Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess BellomoFor more about our podcast, go here!For three BONUS episodes a month, go here ! Only $7.99/month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 3, 2025 • 1h
Broke but Vibing: The Rise of Recession Pop!
This week, we're joined by THE TikTok hot girl anthropologist, Hannah Brown! She’s giving us the ultimate breakdown on Recession Pop—because even when our bank accounts were empty, the bottle service was flowing. From the Great Depression to the 2008 financial crisis, history shows that when morale is low, pop music is at its peak. We also dive into the fashion and culture of the era (Tumblr nostalgia, anyone?). So grab your last $20 and let's party like we’re going to live forever!Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo For more RAM, where to follow us, merch, and updates go here.To subscribe to our premium subscription for $7.99/month for THREE bonus episodes, go here!Follow Hannah on TikTok HEREListen to Hannah's podcast: Not Aspirational with Hannah Brown! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 24, 2025 • 1h 11min
The First Female Self-Made Millionaire, Madam CJ Walker!
This week we tell the inspiring story of the pioneering entrepreneur and beauty mogul, Madam CJ Walker. From being the first member in her family to be born into freedom after the emancipation proclamation and her remarkable rise to becoming the first female self-made millionaire, we talk about the challenges she faced as a black woman in the early 20th century, her groundbreaking business strategies and her unwavering commitment to empowering other women. This is Madam CJ Walker!Created and produced by Tess Bellomo and Claire DonaldJoin our PREMIUM (PREMIUM is our new Patreon), follow us on socials and buy merch HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 17, 2025 • 1h 12min
Shirley Chisholm: The Woman Who Should Have Been President
This week we're chatting about the groundbreaking life and legacy of Shirley Chisholm—the first Black woman elected to Congress and the first woman to seek the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. From her early days in Brooklyn as a day care teacher to her fearless fight for racial and gender equality, Shirley's career was defined by her unapologetic advocacy and refusal to play by the rules of the political establishment, and you know we love a woman who doesn't play by the rules at RAM. Shirley changed the game—whether America was ready for her or not. Created and Produced by Claire Donald and Tess BellomoFor more RAM, where to follow us, merch, and updates go here.To subscribe to our premium subscription for $7.99/month for THREE bonus episodes, go here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 12, 2025 • 1h 17min
The History of Porn
In our first ever COLLAB episode with Honeydew Me Podcast, we talk about the history of Porn. Yup, let's say it all together now. PORN.In an attempt to take the shame out of porn, especially for women, we dive into the history from ancient porn, to the Golden Age of porn, what the internet did to expand it, and some of the benefits of watching it solo or with your partner. Of course we talk about juicy sex tapes and how the early 2000s completely changed pop culture regarding sex. To finish off the episode we even say some states's favorite porn and you will be SHOCKED.Happy Galentines Day, Rammies! Created and produced Tess Bellomo and Claire DonaldFor more RAM, where to follow us, merch, and updates go here.To subscribe to our premium subscription for $7.99/month for THREE bonus episodes, go here!Follow Honeydew Me to have better sex here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 3, 2025 • 36min
The OG of the OC, Vicki Gunvalson
We had the HONOR to talk to the OG of the OC, the first ICONIC Housewife who graced us on the Bravo screen for almost 13 years. She answered our juicy questions about friendship updates with Tamra and Shannon, how she really feels about Heather Dubrow, behind the scenes TEA of what really happens after the reunions, and entertained us with two games of "Love it or Leave it: Housewives Edition" and "Guess the quote: Housewives edition." What a TREAT! You can listen to Vicki's podcast, My Friend, My Soulmate, my Podcast, wherever you get your podcasts and if you need life insurance, you know where to go...Coto Insurance! As Queen Vicky says herself "death happens every day."Produced and created by Tess Bellomo and Claire DonaldFor more on where to follow us, merch, and updates, go hereIf you want THREE bonus episodes a month for $7.99, join here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 2025 • 1h 22min
Amy Winehouse
This week we go into the extraordinary life, talent, and legacy of Amy Winehouse. From her rise at jazz clubs in London to her tragic battle with addiction. Join us as we unpack her musical genius, her impact on pop culture, and the challenges of fame that shaped her story. We love you, Amy! Follow us on Instagram @Rightanswersmostly and TikTok at @RightanswersmostlyJoin Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodesTW: This episode contains discussion around eating disorders, self harm, and addiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices