Best Tess Barker Podcasts (2025)

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(Reprise) “Cats”: Crime of the Century? 40:04

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Happy Holiday week everyone! This week we’re visiting the Pop Mystery vault for a look at “Cats” an absurd show that really keeps giving. Highly recommend the movie version for that post-meal fever dream period if your Friendsgivign is cool. “Cats” is a musical so ridiculous that it often drives people to anger. So why has this absurd show made so …

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"Don’t Call Me Shirley" ft. David Zucker 1:02:56

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David Zucker (@thedavidzucker) joins the ladies to talk about writing satire, pitching movies and advice for people who want to make comedies. They also talk about his MasterCrash class and answer a lady problem about a co-worker that keeps making the same mistake over and over! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at:…

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Bruno Mars is Maybe Stuck in Vegas Forever (with Sean Green) 1:15:22

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Bruno Mars is one of the most prolific pop artists of our time. Is he also one of our most degenerate gamblers? Joining Tess to assess the veracity of rumors that Bruno Mars has amassed 50 million dollars in gambling debt that he’s having to perform indefinitely to pay off is Sean Green (SGPN), host of the Sports Gambling Podcast. (And…huge credit……

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"Plastic: The Fabric of Our Lives" ft. Just the Ladies 56:18

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It's just the ladies this week! They talk ugly Christmas sweaters, how clothes aren’t made as well as they used to and how there are too many tote bags in the world. They also talk Christmas villages and answer a lady problem about dealing with an eating disorder and staying healthy! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an emai…

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It Looks Like A Child: Tilly Norwood, the AI Actor (with Gretchen Andrew) 1:06:31

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AI “actor” Tilly Norwood made divisive headlines when it was announced that major agencies were circling up to sign the ingenue-looking robot. Norwood’s arrival to the scene presents a number of existential questions. This new technology also offers a window into the ways beauty standards will be further shifting in Hollywood. Joining Tess to talk …

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"Seymour Butts Wins" ft. Kimberly Clark 1:27:53

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Kimberly Clark (@kimberlyclarkcomedy) joins the ladies to talk about giving up coffee, sassy Christmas decorations and nepo babies. They also talk about getting in trouble at school, they play MySpace and answer two lady problems about a toxic friend and a new co-worker making more money! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an…

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The F**d Up World of Lisa Frank (with Tess Bellomo) 1:04:37

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Lisa Frank became an absolute 1990s icon among children with her colorful, cheerful cartoon animals. The truth behind the Lisa Frank company, however, is anything but sunshine and rainbows. Joining Tess to talk through the whacked out truth behind this school supplies queen is Tess Bellomo, co-host of the “Right Answers Mostly” podcast. Watch the d…

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"Where Have All the Eyebrows Gone" ft. Just the Ladies 1:13:35

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It's just the ladies this week! They talk about vaping and e-cigs, over plucking your eyebrows and Tess’s foster dog Alf. They also talk Halloween plans, and they answer a lady problem about a roommate's cat problem! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: [email protected] or, better yet, leave us a voicemai…

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"Putting on the Splits" ft. Brittany Ross 1:21:01

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Brittany Ross (@iambrittanyross) joins the ladies to talk about her days as a cheerleader, having a waterbed as a child and her podcast Full Out. They also talk about gross ice machines, they play This or That and answer a lady problem about a husband that takes too many baths! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: …

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"Protein Lipstick" ft. Susan Burke 1:20:31

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Susan Burke joins the ladies to talk about ordering sandwiches from counters at the grocery store, meal prepping, Susan's losses from the Eaton fire and the best way to buy from discount stores. They also talk about jobs they would want when the world ends and answer a lady problem about a boyfriend who wants to move back to his hometown! Have a la…

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Michael Jackson, Sean Diddy Combs, and the Man in the Middle 43:32

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Two disgraced superstars. One man who acted for both as their head of security. Is it just a coincidence that a man named Fahim Muhammed played key roles in both Sean Diddy Comb’s and Michael Jackson’s life? Tess dives into the strange connection between the end of life and death of Michael Jackson, and the alleged litany of crimes committed by Sea…

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"Oprah’s Impersonator Club" ft. Jenny Yang 1:23:39

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Jenny Yang (@jennyyangtv) joins the ladies to talk about the Riyadh comedy festival, celebrity romance scams and all the different celebrity impersonators. They also talk about how rich people are awful, things they always thought were fancy and answer a lady problem about making up lost income! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the la…

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Sean Diddy Combs: An Incomplete Sentence 17:40

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A judge has decided how long will Sean Combs will serve for the two counts of transportation for prostitution he’s been accused of. Here’s a look at the spectacle and ego that surrounded Combs’ Manhattan sentencing. Watch the full Combs sentencing hype video here. Follow Pop Mystery Pod on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @popmysterypod Pop Mystery P…

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"Unverified Crevice Nude" ft. Just the Ladies 1:01:53

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It's just the ladies this week! They talk about the Dave Matthews Band poop incident, Tess's dream for a dance re-creation, they play This or That and answer a lady problem about finding your daughter’s nude photo! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: [email protected] or, better yet, leave us a voicemail …

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Elevatorgate (with Lauren Smith and Rachel Smith) 1:48:26

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The footage was silent, but it still felt like a shot heard round the world. The infamous leaked elevator security camera footage of Beyonce and Solange Knowles seemingly giving Jay Z his due is one of the most compelling moments in history. (According to this historian at least.) Joining Tess to unpack what actually went down that famous night aft…

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"Now We’re Cooking with Gas" ft. Beth Stelling 1:20:48

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Beth Stelling (@bethstelling) joins the ladies to talk about catchphrases, her new special The Landlord Special and making and releasing her own comedy special. They also talk about bad landlords, they play Believe and answer a lady problem about a boyfriend who doesn't work out or want to have sex! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send th…

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All of the Times Harrison Ford Has Crashed a Plane (with Jon Gabrus) 1:00:47

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Harrison Ford is a long-time pilot. That doesn’t mean he’s a great one. The only thing perhaps more impressive than Harrison’s long acting resume is the number of times he’s managed to find himself involved in aviation incidents. How many times has this star come pummeling frim the heavens? And why does he keep going back? Joining Tess to talk thro…

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"Professor Blonde Weinerdog" ft. Amy Silverberg 1:14:53

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Amy Silverberg (@amysilverberg) joins the ladies to talk about Amy’s new book First Time, Long Time, the process of coming up with a story and love triangles. They also talk about whether they are good at bowling, they play MySpace and answer a lady problem about staying motivated while writing a book! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send…

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Lisa Left Eye Lopes Barbecues Her Some Shoes (with Ashley Ray) 1:12:38

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TLC was the definitive girl group of the ‘90s. They dominated both the hip hop and pop music scenes. They were pioneers of feminist music and culture. Perhaps no member of TLC embodied the group’s independent ways more than Lisa Left Eye Lopes. After Lopes was charged with arson for setting the home she shared with her football player boyfriend on …

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"Too Old for a Hostel" ft. Sydnee Washington 1:11:16

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Sydnee Washington (@justsydbw) joins the ladies to talk about weird dreams, gross male comedian apartments and when you are too old to stay at a hostel. They also talk about Sydnees' new special LOL Live on Hulu, play The Best and answer a lady problem about hiring a friend to dog sit! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an em…

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“Sprinkle of Grift” ft. Nikki Boyer of Dying for Sex 1:21:44

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Nikki Boyer (@nikkiboyer) joins the ladies to talk all about her podcast and show Dying for Sex, her friendship with Molly and the power of female friendships. They also talk about where to get the best hotel brunch and answer a lady problem about ending a friendship with a co-worker! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an ema…

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The Swan (with Jackie Johnson) 1:16:06

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A competitive plastic surgery reality show. Perhaps premise kind of sells itself. It certainly did in 2004, when 15 million people tuned in to watch this darkly comic trainwreck. How did “The Swan,” even happen? And, perhaps less puzzling, why? Joining Tess to navigate the wild west of 2004 reality TV is comic, actor, and writer Jackie Johnson (Nat…

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"House of Deranged Kids" ft. Vinny Thomas 1:17:41

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Vinny Thomas (@vinn_ayy) joins the ladies to talk about virtue names, Vinny's pet snake and pooping habits. They also talk about confirmation songs, they play That’s So Random and answer a lady problem about changing careers and not finding a job! Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: [email protected] or, …

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Us Weekly Time Capsule Mini 19:24

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This timeline sucks, yes? This week, we’re doing something a little different, a quick time travel back to the world of September 15, 2003. Tess flips through an US Weekly from this glorious time, when Madonna and Britney had just kissed at the VMAs, Beyonce was just starting to go solo, and life was pretty good. Follow Pop Mystery Pod on Twitter, …

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Toxic: The Britney Spears Story

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Put Your Hands Together with Cam and Rhea

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(Reprise) “Cats”: Crime of the Century? 40:04

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"Don’t Call Me Shirley" ft. David Zucker 1:02:56

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Bruno Mars is Maybe Stuck in Vegas Forever (with Sean Green) 1:15:22

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"Plastic: The Fabric of Our Lives" ft. Just the Ladies 56:18

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It Looks Like A Child: Tilly Norwood, the AI Actor (with Gretchen Andrew) 1:06:31

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"Seymour Butts Wins" ft. Kimberly Clark 1:27:53

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The F**d Up World of Lisa Frank (with Tess Bellomo) 1:04:37

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"Where Have All the Eyebrows Gone" ft. Just the Ladies 1:13:35

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"Putting on the Splits" ft. Brittany Ross 1:21:01

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"Protein Lipstick" ft. Susan Burke 1:20:31

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Michael Jackson, Sean Diddy Combs, and the Man in the Middle 43:32

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"Oprah’s Impersonator Club" ft. Jenny Yang 1:23:39

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Sean Diddy Combs: An Incomplete Sentence 17:40

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"Unverified Crevice Nude" ft. Just the Ladies 1:01:53

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Elevatorgate (with Lauren Smith and Rachel Smith) 1:48:26

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"Now We’re Cooking with Gas" ft. Beth Stelling 1:20:48

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All of the Times Harrison Ford Has Crashed a Plane (with Jon Gabrus) 1:00:47

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"Professor Blonde Weinerdog" ft. Amy Silverberg 1:14:53

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Lisa Left Eye Lopes Barbecues Her Some Shoes (with Ashley Ray) 1:12:38

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"Too Old for a Hostel" ft. Sydnee Washington 1:11:16

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“Sprinkle of Grift” ft. Nikki Boyer of Dying for Sex 1:21:44

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The Swan (with Jackie Johnson) 1:16:06

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"House of Deranged Kids" ft. Vinny Thomas 1:17:41

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Us Weekly Time Capsule Mini 19:24