Not a Cult (Probably): True Crime, Reality TV & Amye Archer

Not a Cult (Probably): True Crime, Reality TV & Amye Archer

This week we're joined by podcaster, author, and true crime aficionado Amye Archer of Little Miss Recap and Murder She Watched! We dive into the fascinating overlap between true crime and reality TV, debate whether armchair detectives help or hurt investigations, and swap our all-time favorite documentaries (and comfort rewatches). From Making a Murderer, Tiger King, and The Staircase to Sister Wives, 90 Day Fiancé, Welcome to Plathville, and Love Island, no topic is off-limits. We also talk cults, body image, Gen X nostalgia, documentaries that should've been an email, and why anyone insisting they're "not running a cult" probably deserves a second look. Grab a cocktail and join us for one of our most fun conversations yet!

Love, Lies & 'Maternal Instincts': Love Island USA and the Netflix Documentary

Follow us on Instagram: @crimecocktailsandbs [https://www.instagram.com/crimecocktailsandbs/?hl=en] Follow us on Threads: @crimecocktailsandbs [https://www.threads.com/@crimecocktailsandbs?xmt=AQG0m4j2zfeVBd0BR2XyuH1ddHH3fsU25mI5Whl3MeaFwlY] WE GOT A TEEEEEEEEEXT... and a new episode ahead of tonight's recoupling episode! Check out our thoughts on this season of Love Island USA, as well as our review and discussion on Netflix's documentary 'Maternal Instincts'. From romantic chaos to chilling real-life deception, we're covering the week's biggest binge-worthy watches with plenty of laughs, strong opinions, and a cocktail (or two) in hand.⁠

REWIND: We Come In Peace: Cults & Conspiracies Around Aliens, More Amanda & West BS, RHORI and RHOA

Rewind episode: Alex and Kajsa dive into cults, conspiracies, and the world of alien lore. They also unpack the latest West & Amanda drama after the pair were spotted out together and Amanda finally broke her silence 🙄 . Plus, they touch on RHORI and break down the wild Season 17 premiere of RH OA. It’s a little unhinged, very opinionated, and exactly the chaos everyone needs this week.

You Wanna Be On Top?? REWIND EP - Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model

Before Tyra and Netflix started beefing, we had a lot to say about Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model. With Tyra now reportedly suing Netflix over the documentary, it felt like the perfect time to revisit one of our favorite deep dives. REWIND: This week, we’re asking the question that started it all: “Do you wanna be on top?” …but at what cost? We’re diving headfirst into Netflix’s Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, breaking down the biggest bombshells from the docuseries, what shocked us, what didn’t, and what the show still isn’t owning. From behind-the-scenes manipulation to moments that hit very differently in 2026, we’re unpacking how ANTM blurred the line between reality TV and exploitation.We get into the most disturbing revelations, including Shandi Sullivan’s allegations, the truth behind “best photo,” and the pressure contestants faced to change their appearance (yes, we’re talking about Dani’s gap 👀). And of course, we revisit that Tyra moment because apparently, it was even worse than what we saw on TV. Then, we zoom out into the darker side of the ANTM universe: contestants whose lives took shocking turns after the show. From Renee Alway’s multiple arrests and prison sentence to Angelea Preston’s stripped title and lawsuit, to judge Rob Evans’ past catching up with him, it’s a reality check within a reality show.Plus, we break down reactions from former contestants (spoiler: it may have been even worse than the docuseries let on), and ask the big question: was this iconic show ever actually about modeling… or was it always about making “good TV”? Grab a cocktail, because this one gets messy.

Setting Summer House Ablaze with Guest Jenny Blaze

This week we're joined by Jenny Blaze from Bravo & Blaze to talk all things Summer House Reunion Part 3. We get into the Amanda and West mess, the explanations that somehow made things worse, and why this reunion felt like three parts of people refusing to just answer a question directly. While we think Amanda deserves plenty of criticism, we're much more fired up about West and the way he's handled... well, pretty much everything. We talk friendship betrayals, selective accountability, Ciara and Mia continuing to be two of the only people making us want to stand up and clap, and whether anyone on that stage actually came prepared for the questions they knew were coming. Basically, if you've spent the last week yelling "THAT'S NOT THE POINT" at your TV, this episode is for you. 🍸🎙️