Right Answers Mostly

In this week's episode, Tess takes us through the history of the socialite, Heidi Fleiss, who by 27, was known to be the "Madam of Hollywood", running an upscale "prostitution ring" in the mid 90s in Los Angeles. From her infamous Little Black Book, to the celebrities and world leaders who would call her for sex, to the history of sex work in California, to exploring the stigma around it, we do not hold back in this episode. Buckle up and welcome back to the 90s in LA. Viper Room, plentiful drugs, Charlie Sheen and all.Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess BellomoJoin Patreon, follow us on socials, and buy merch HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this weeks episode, Tess covers Elizabeth Holmes, the CEO who tricked the entire world into thinking she could revolutionize health care. From her intense and highly motivated family that influenced her CEO mentality, to her early and traumatic life at Stanford, to dropping out and starting a company at 19, this is a wild ride of deceit, a fake voice, and a lot of turtleneck talk. Hopefully you are not squish with the talk of blood...TW: In the first 15 minutes of the episode, there is a brief conversation surrounding sexual assault.Created and produced by Tess Bellomo & Claire DonaldFor where to follow Right Answers Mostly on social media, subscribe to their Patreon, buy their merch, keep up to date with their appearances, and get future live show tickets, go here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HAPPY 100TH EPISODE OF RAM! HAPPY 100TH EPISODE OF RAM! There's no subject more fitting for our milestone than the woman who embodies inspiration for our show, Jessica Simpson. You might know her from her iconic quotes, "Is this chicken or fish?", but our girl is so much more than that. We embark on her journey from being a preacher's daughter in Texas, breaking into the music industry, becoming one of the first reality stars, to ultimately building a billion-dollar empire. THIS IS JESSICA SIMPSON! TW: This episode contains discussion about SA and eating disorders.Join Premium, buy merch, and follow us on social media HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Legendary reggae musician Bob Marley and his death conspiracy theory are discussed. Topics include curiosity about Bob Marley, marijuana's self-revelation effect, defining oneself as a stoner, Bob Marley's international fame and political tension, a conspiracy theory surrounding his death, and his impact on collective consciousness.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the fascinating crime spree of Bonnie and Clyde, including their bleak upbringings, justifications for crime, and their undeniable chemistry. They also explore the rise of car theft, Bonnie and Clyde's early relationship, and their confrontations with the police that led to their final showdown.

In this episode, Tess re-examines the Monica Lewinsky and Bill Clinton story and tries to expand the narrative to her side of what happened as the most infamous intern in American history. Tess and Claire discuss power dynamics, how politicians are all corrupt, acknowledging and dissecting Hillary's response to her husband's behavior, and of course, the villainous Linda Trip, who remains a complicated figure in the whole case. They also finally recognize the other SA victims of Bill Clinton's, whose stories unfortunately get lost in this tale.TW: SA and rapeCreated and produced by Claire Donald and Tess BellomoFor more about Right Answers Mostly including our social media, Premium, merch and more, check us out here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest Andy Cohen discusses his idyllic childhood in St. Louis, MO and how his love of soap operas prepared him for his career with Bravo. He also shares about his extensive career in journalism, his personal challenges as an openly gay man in the industry, and becoming a father through surrogacy. The hosts also discuss their own experiences and memories, including their admiration for Andy and upcoming celebrations of queer icons.

Betty Ford, an unapologetic feminist and pioneer in substance abuse recovery, is the guest on this episode. The podcast explores topics such as Betty Ford's love for dance, her journey with Gerald Ford, her struggles with addiction, and her impact on breast cancer screenings and addiction treatment advocacy. It delves into her boldness, bravery, and recovery.

A murder case involving Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her manipulative mother is discussed. They explore the complex relationship between the two and the extreme abuse inflicted upon Gypsy. The chapter also covers Gypsy's secret online life and her attempt to escape her mother's control. The hosts express their fascination with Gypsy's story and discuss the failure of the system to protect her.

Grab your milk and cookies! In this surprise Christmas bonus episode, Tess and Claire get high as the star on top the tree and talk all things Christmas. From a Christmas edition of love it or leave it, and the toxicity of Santa Claus, to classic Christmas movie reviews, hop in Santa’s sleigh and take this Christmas journey with them!Follow us on social media, buy our merch and subscribe to our Premium here!We'll be back with BRAND NEW episodes on January 15th 2024, but in the meantime we'll continue our Patreon with two bonus episodes a month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices