Betches Co-Founders Aleen Dreksler, Jordana Abraham, and Sami Sage—aka the OG Betches friend group that started it all—welcome you to their pop culture group chat. Each week they cover all the latest in celeb drama, the hottest TV & movies out now, and never fail to say some v funny sh*t (ofc). Come for the hot takes, stay for the group chat vibe. (Formerly Betch Slapped)
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When a bride accepts a proposal, they’re not expecting to say yes to distress. But wedding planning can be the most stressful time in any relationship — families collide, personalities clash, and wallets empty even before your mother-in-law adds her entire bridge club to the invite list. Good thing Betches Brides is here to help you laugh (cry?) through it all. Each week, stand-up comedians Selena Coppock — the mind behind the @nytvows parody account — and Chelsea White meet to swap stories ...
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Let the Bridezilla Have Her Moment
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Okay, we think we officially found the worst Bridezilla. In our second episode of the new season of Betches Brides, Selena, Chelsea, and Jaz read a listener email about a completely unhinged bride, tell their own Bridezilla stories, and share some key advice for all future overwhelmed brides. Plus, the trio dive deep into wedding venues, discuss wh…
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King Charles’ Scary Portrait, Hailey Bieber’s Pregnancy Announcement, And Sophie Turner Tells All
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Aleen is back from across the pond, which makes it perfect timing to discuss King Charles’ scary new royal portrait… It’s giving Carrie at prom. Hailey Bieber’s pregnant, and Benny Blanco is ready for kids, will Selena and Hailey be expecting at the same time? Speaking of couples, Sophie Turner is telling all to British Vogue about her divorce and …
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Start up "Pachelbel's Canon" — it's time to meet your new Betches Brides co-hosts! In the first episode of this new season of Betches Brides, get to know comedian Selena Coppock and her BFF Chelsea White as they prepare for Selena's wedding ahead. Selena fills listeners in on the story behind her hit @nytvows parody account, how she helped Chelsea …
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Betches Brides is back, and this time, there's a whole new wedding party. This season, welcome comedian Selena Coppock — the mind behind the @nytvows parody account — and her BFF Chelsea White, who will march towards Selena's upcoming wedding date with some much-needed laughs. Join Selena and Chelsea as they discuss wedding plans and trends, answer…
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Met Gala Recap, Tom Brady’s Epic Roast, And WTF is Going On With Drake and Kendrick?!
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Aleen’s across the pond, but Sami and Jordana are here IRL. Guess what? Jordana moved again… lucky number 7! Now onto the event of the year… fashion’s biggest night– the MET Gala! Sami and Jordana share their favorite looks from the evening and introduce our new segment, Who Wore It Betch? Sponsored by Sparkling Ice. Was Zendaya their fave, and why…
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White House Correspondents Dinner Recap, MET Gala Predictions, And Barbra Streisand’s Ozempic Comments
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We begin today’s episode with Sami’s celeb sightings and peak and pit from her time at the White House last week. Hint, one includes Jon Hamm. The Betches do a quick segue into The Valley, because Jax Taylor and Brittany were at the Correspondents Dinner… Switching gears from celebs in DC to NYC-- we’re less than a week away from the MET Gala. The …
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Taylor Swift’s Tortured Poetry, Is Kylie Jenner *Actually* Pregnant?, and Our Baby Reindeer Debrief
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Sami kicks off today’s episode coming at you live from DC. Then onto the album on everyone’s lips… The Tortured Poets Department, and what are our fave songs so far? We’re into petty Taylor (especially when she likes and then unlikes our IG post!) Speaking of petty, the Betches delve into the Kim K song drama of it all… Will Taylor ever get over it…
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The Tortured Poets Album Leak, The Not So Shocking Golden Bach Divorce, And Caitlin Clark’s Our MVP
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The original recipe is back, IRL. Aleen kicks things off with a revelation that one day, some day, she *will* turn 40, but at least she has a trip to Japan to look forward to. Of course, we have to discuss all things Taylor ahead of The Tortured Poets Department release. Even Jordana has to admit Tay and Travis looked really cute at Coachella. On a…
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The Great NY Earthquake, The End Of Curb, And The Scathing Brandy Melville Doc
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Ciao betch, Sami’s celebrating her birthday in Italy, but Aleen and Jordana are here to discuss all the pop culture tea of the week, starting with an immediate breaking news story while recording. They recap their earthquake and eclipse stories– Aleen has an emergency bunker. Jordana’s not invited, unless she promises not to tell anyone…. Betches L…
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The Betches Take Harvard Business School, Cowboy Carter Era, Taylor Swift and Trav Take Coachella
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The Betches are fresh off the heels of their speaking engagements at Harvard Business School, what like it’s hard?! They recap their trip and the drama that ensued afterwards. Then onto the biggest pop culture news of the week: Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter has arrived, and Jolene better sleep with one eye open. Taylor Swift has *officially* achieved bil…
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Kate Middleton’s Shocking Announcement, Diddy’s Home Invasion, And Debriefing the ‘Quiet On Set’ Doc
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The Betches begin this week’s episode with their peaks and pits of their collective 35th birthday Mexico getaway-- including what they were up to when they found out about the shocking Kate Middleton news. We all owe her an apology... Then onto some other serious topics (not the lightest news day). They discuss Diddy’s FBI home invasion and their t…
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Vendor Contracts: WTF Is A Force Majeure?
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Fallon shares an announcement before welcoming Kunbi Odubogun and Leah Weinberg, her friends and founders of Oduberg Law, onto the podcast. They dive into vendor contracts, including (but not limited to) every piece of information the contract should have and who should sign it. They also answer whether an email is considered binding and what suing…
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KateGate Continues, Caitlyn Jenner & Lamar’s Podcast, And Travis Kelce’s New Gig
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The trio is back in action. According to Aleen, the joke’s on us because the Caymans are lovely. We’re recording a day early, because the Betches are going on their collective bday trip tomorrow to Mexico, so first they dive in to KateGate. Of course we’re talking about the TMZ video. Is it a body double? Why are the Royals carrying plastic bags? I…
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Getting “Glass Skin” For Your Wedding
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Aesthetician Brittany Blancato is back on the podcast to give your skin the bridal bootcamp it didn't even know it needed. She explains the different treatments brides can get, including back and (yes, really) butt facials, and when to cutoff each in anticipation of your wedding. She also shares the products everyone needs in their at-home routine …
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Oscars Recap, Kate Middleton’s Photoshop Fail, and Are Taylor and Travis On The Rocks?
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Happy Bday Aleen! An important day for Pisces everywhere. While Aleen’s in the Caymans, Sami recaps her trip to the White House and Jordana gives a sneak peak into her U Up interview with her dream guest Esther Perel. They recap the (boring) Oscars, where the most exciting headline seems to be Vanessa Hudgens’ pregnancy. Kim K also continues to att…
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Dress Codes And Pinterest Boards
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Maddy Paul, Senior Content Manager of Lifestyle at Betches, joins Fallon this week to debrief dress codes. From the difference between black and white tie to why dressy casual should be illegal, Maddy and Fallon discuss them all — including what to wear to each. They also discuss why “come as you are” on your wedding invitation is asking for troubl…
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Get Off Kate Middleton’s Ass, Bravo State Of The Union, and WTF Is Going On With The Cyrus Family?
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Sup, betch. Sami is podcasting from DC today, before heading off to the White House! We fear she’s become a Gen Z TikToker, because she’s doing a GRWM while recording. A multi tasking queen. The three dive in on one of Sami’s fave topics: the Royals and Kate Middleton’s suss spotting. Can we all give the girl a break?? Next, some Bravo updates: spl…
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Bride Guide: Mail Bag Edition
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This month's Bride Guide is dedicated to you and your questions. Fallon kicks the episode off with a DM she received from a bride wanting to know how early she can send out invitations to her destination wedding. Is there such a thing as *too* early? Then, she addresses a bride’s anxiety over working with a couple as her photographers, in the event…
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Where TF is Kate Middleton? The Kelce Trav-esty, and Love Is Blind Debrief
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All 3 betches are back in studio IRL, and joined by a very special guest… Sami’s new puppy! It’s toasty AF in here, so the gals are schvitzing and stressin’. Speaking of stress, the 3 kick off today’s episode with the name on everyone’s lips: Kate Middleton — WTF is going on and what won’t William tell us?! We’re waiting for her TikTok debut, prefe…
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The Etiquette Of Wedding Invitations And Invitees
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Betches' own Maria Del Russo is back on the podcast just four months away from her wedding. She phones a friend (aka Fallon) about the etiquette of sending out formal invitations to those she already knows won't be able to attend. Can she save on postage? Then, she and Fallon get into your listener emails about a MIL throwing an engagement party as…
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The Cut’s Scammer Article, Sandoval Is Deeply Unwell, And JLo’s Awful Movie
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Sami got a dog! Well, she exchanged dogs with her mom. Long story, you gotta listen. It’s been a slow week for celebrities, so we’re kickin’ it old school and talking about the most brow raising articles from The Cut and The NY Times, which include a scary scammer piece and VPR’s Assistant’s exposé…Ann has a bright future ahead of her. Jordana thin…
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Should I Invest In A Wedding Content Creator?
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Lauren Ladouceur, aka Plan With Laur, joins Fallon this week to answer all your burning questions about wedding content creators. She shares how she turned a favor for a friend into a full-time gig and what exactly her job is, and what it isn't, including what makes her different from a wedding photographer or videographer. In addition to standard …
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Happy Betch Mitzvah, Super Bowl Recap, & The Met Gala Has A Theme
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The company is officially a grown woman… happy Betch Mitzvah to you all on our 13th birthday. Sami, Aleen, and Jordana share some of their fave memories from the early days and tell an embarrassing Facebook story. They debrief a busy Super Bowl Sunday and there’s a lot to unpack: Travis let his bro-flag fly, Ben & JLo stole the show with their Dunk…
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2024 Is The Year Of Color
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Sarah Schreiber, the Associate Editorial Director at Brides, is back on the podcast this week to cover everything trending in 2024. From themes like Bohemian Western, Retro, and Celestial to trends like neon and primary colors, Sarah describes how brides can incorporate them into their own weddings. She and Fallon also get into an email from a list…
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Speak Now (Betches Version): The Tortured Era
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It’s been a long time comin’, but Sami and Holly are back for another episode of Speak Now (Betches Version). There’s A LOT going on at the moment, because Tay just made history at the Grammys, exhibited some very unhinged behavior, AND she simultaneously dropped a major announcement: a brand new album that’s been “2 years in the making”. Yes, we h…
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Drake’s NSFW Video, Grammys Debrief, & Tracy Chapman Is Having A Moment
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All three betches are back recording together this week and begin by discussing Drake’s NSFW video… IYKYK. Did he release this video himself or was it really leaked? They debrief a packed Grammys show that featured a few awkward Taylor Swift moments on stage, and an amazing performance of Fast Car by Tracy Chapman – Jordana’s her new biggest fan… e…
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Your Bride Guide To Food and Bev
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This Bride Guide is all about food & bev, also known as (roughly) 30% of your budget. Fallon starts with the basics — plated dinner, family style, *or* stations? — and the not-so basics — what foods have played a supporting role in your love story? She also talks about researching, finding, and contacting your catering provider. She answers your li…
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JT Apologizes To Absolutely F–king Nobody, TSwift’s Going To The Super Bowl, And UMG VS TikTok
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It’s February - the worst month ever! But that also means that Betches’s birthday is in 2 weeks...and it's our Betch Mitzvah! Won't you please come up and light candle number 13? Sami is preparing a montage, and maybe we’ll include Levels by Avicii in it, if we can get the music rights (shout out to the TikTok vs. UMG feud). While Sami is sound mix…
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It’s Never Too Early For Your Wedding Website
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Fallon is joined this week by Minted’s Emily Barry, VP of Weddings, and Micaela Ritschl, Lead Wedding Concierge. The trio walk through all of Minted's services for couples, including when & where to get started, and everything you can customize to make it your own. They also discuss the process of working with a designer, matching your stationery w…
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Barbie Oscar Snubs, Selena’s Body Revelation, And Jason Kelce’s Bare Chest
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Sami and Aleen are back in the Betches HQ studio and they’ve got a bone to pick with the Oscar noms that were just released. Everyone is buzzing about Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie snubs, and we’re all ready to move past darkly-lit “complex man does terrible thing” movies. Onto things we love – Selena Gomez opened up about body image in a series o…
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Post-Wedding Recovery Is A Must
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This week, Fallon and Jamie Spock reunite to recap Jamie’s wedding and answer your listener-submitted, post-wedding questions. Jamie shares the special details she and Jackie ended up incorporating and her latest habit of watching their wedding video daily. They move onto your questions about post-wedding blues, exhaustion, and dress preservation, …
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Emmys Red Carpet Roast, Ariana Grande’s New Song, And A Royal Hospital Scare
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Jordana, Sami, and Aleen begin today with a heated discussion that brings them back to their sorority rush days *shudders* Shoutout to AEPHI! Sami begins the pop culture topics by introducing a new segment: Betch of the Week. We chose 2 because they’re just too good. Then onto an Emmys red carpet roast recapping all their fave and worst looks – it’…
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