This week, Troy is joined by a very special guest for a very special discussion about a VERY special film from 2002. Yes - Troy is FINALLY revisiting Mandy Moore's 2002 game changer, A Walk To Remember. Hannah Brown from the Not Aspirational With Hannah Brown podcast is here to dissect the story of a young bible thumping girl who's recently been diagnosed with leukemia, all while simultaneously falling in love with the resident "bad boy" at her school. During the second half of the episode they'...
Aug 28, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 154
We've had passive conversations here and there about Troy's love and devotion to a little CBS reality competition program you may of heard of called Big Brother. Well, today is the day he lets it all hang out and finally exposes just how deep this obsession goes! He discusses his history with the show, when he started watching, and why he believes it's one of the greatest reality shows in the history of the format. He also discusses why the people who watch the live feed version of the show are ...
Aug 22, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 153
We've finally reached the end of the road with the Houston / Brown family saga! This week, Troy revisits the final days of Whitney's life and all the events leading up to her unexpected death in 2012. He discusses her odd relationship with Ray J, her bloody brawl with an X-Factor contestant in a nightclub and her last and final time on stage. He also explores the timeline of events leading to Bobbi Kristina's passing, including her relationship with her friend / brother (or whatever...?) with Ni...
Aug 14, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 152
Well folks, we’re slowly but surely approaching the finish line of our Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown TED Talk. In the ALMOST final installment of this series, Troy digs a little deeper into the Being Bobby Brown era of their lives. He also details everything leading up to their 2007 divorce and Whitney’s last and final attempt at a comeback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 151
We're taking the tiniest of detours from the Whitney and Bobby saga to chat with David Yontef from Beyond The Velvet Rope podcast about all things Bravo (specifically RHONY and RHOBH). Troy and David give their thoughts on the current seasons and discuss what the future of the franchise looks like. They also discuss some of David's favorite Housewives interviews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 150
We’ve reached a real milestone moment in the Whitney Houston of it all, folks. Today Troy finally discusses the infamous Diane Sawyer interview. And because he is a lifeless, obsessive ... he transcribed most of it for your listening pleasures! He also revisits the Wendy Williams of it all, the $100 million lawsuit from her father, and the deterioration of her marriage to Bobby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 24, 2020•57 min•Ep. 149
Well folks, it’s official... we’ve reached the point of no return in our Whitney, Bobby, and Robyn saga. Troy kicks off this week's episode at the turn of the millennium, a very trying time for Whitney and Bobby’s public image. He discusses everything from Whitney almost being arrested at an airport in Hawaii for having weed in her purse to begin fired from performing at the Oscars for her “erratic behavior“ and damaged voice. He also revisits the now infamous Michael Jackson 30th Anniversary pe...
Jul 18, 2020•57 min•Ep. 148
As promised, Troy is taking a break from the Whitney and Bobby of it all to give his unique take on what’s been happening with #FreeBritney since the last time we spoke about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 11, 2020•51 min•Ep. 147
This week, Troy continues our Whitney Houston/Bobby Brown journey with a look at what was happening in their lives from 1997-1999. Troy starts start by revisiting Whitney’s production company, BrownHouse Productions, and discuss the iconic Cinderella remake staring Brandy as the world’s first black Disney Princess. From there, he dives into the critically acclaimed “My Love is Your Love” era of Whitney’s discography and her finally being given the opportunity to release an album that she has com...
Jul 03, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 146
This week, Troy makes his way through the iconic Waiting To Exhale period of Whitney’s career, which could also be considered a fork in the road for her in many ways. He discusses the major importance the movie had (and still has) on black cinema and why its known as one of the most prominent films in history. He also breaks down the extremely dark turn Whitney and Bobby’s marriage takes post-bodyguard, and their emotional spiral into drugs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...
Jun 26, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 145
Troy is back, back, back again to mine through another chapter of the Whitney, Bobby and Robyn saga. This week, Troy enters what most people would consider to be the true glory years of Whitney Houston’s career... the early 90’s. That means he's discussing the wedding, the birth of their daughter, Bobbi Kristina, and Whitney’s groundbreaking attempt at entering into the acting world (It’s FINALLY time to talk about The Bodyguard!) He also spends some time revisiting the year Whitney and Bobby’s ...
Jun 20, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 144
It’s National Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown Part 2 Day! This week Troy will be focusing his attention on the self-appointed bad boy of R&B, Bobby Brown. He starts by taking a look back at Bobby’s life as a child in the infamous Roxbury Orchard Projects of Boston and how he formed one of the most influential boy bands of all at 11 years old. He also revisits his time in New Edition and explain why they’re the unsung hero’s of pop music. The episode concludes with Troy examining Bobby’s solo...
Jun 12, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 143
It’s FINALLY time for another relationship series! In the first of many episodes to come (don’t ask exactly how many), Troy will be exploring the complicated politics of Whitney Houston’s relationships with her husband, Bobby Brown and her life partner, Robyn Crawford. He starts by taking a look back on Whitney’s life as the church-going daughter of Gospel legend, Cissy Houston, in Newark. He also dissects her introduction to drugs at an early age, how she and Robyn came to be and why race playe...
Jun 05, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 142
Now paging Dr. Troy... This week, we're taking a very special and much needed look at one of Bravo's highest rated and most overlooked shows, Married To Medicine. Troy and Mani from the Mixing With Mani podcast discuss what makes the show special and why the cast feels like such lightning in a bottle. They spend some time dissecting how it holds up against a "traditional" Real Housewives franchise and why, in many ways, it's better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
May 22, 2020•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 141
EMERGENCY EPISODE ALERT! As I’m sure you’ve heard, Mary Kate Olsen and her melty faced millionaire husband, Olivier Sárközy, have called it quits! Amity Hanson aka the Patron Saint of the Olsens and host of @gimmepizzapodcast is back to discuss their relationship and the messy details of their “emergency divorce.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 15, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 140
This week, Troy is joined by a very special guest to discuss a very special album made by a very special lady! Troy and fellow Britney Spears super fan and friend of SLN, Jenna (@holleratme on Twitter and Instagram) spend the next 82 minutes dissecting the pop masterpiece that is “In The Zone”. They start by discussing where Britney was mentally during the recording of the album and how it correlates to their own coming of age stories. They cover the best and worst of the album, the pop culture ...
May 08, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 139
At this point, you guys know what to expect when Troy and Brandon Alvarado get together: lots of hen clucking and Bravo kitchen table talk! Troy and Brandon start by discussing the current season of RHONY and give their thoughts on the addition of Leah McSweeney. They also spend some time coming up with theories for what RHOA’s quarantine reunion will be like and what we have to look forward too this season on RHOBH. And, since they’re only human, they end the episode by complaining about this t...
May 01, 2020•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 138
Entry for today's episode will include a bucket hat, some sort of platform sandal made of foam, and the tiniest sunglasses you can find! This week, Troy is joined by Amity Hanson from @GimmePizzaPodcast on an exploration of love and fashion in the city of Rome (or Roma, Roma, Roma, as Mary Kate would say). They break down the ICONIC 2002 Mary Kate and Ashley classic, When In Rome. Join them for a beat-by-beat review from beginning to end while they try to make sense of this (at times v confusing...
Apr 24, 2020•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 137
After a week of living like Big and Little Edie Beale, Troy finally has power! Which means you have something to listen to while you decide if you should or shouldn't cut your own bangs during quarantine (the answer is always yes, btw). Over the next two hours, Troy mines his way through some of the more ridiculous celebrity stories to come out during the time of Coronavirus. He starts with the reigning king and queen of DUNZO! (Shawn and Camila, of course) and their empty coffee cup strolls up ...
Apr 17, 2020•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 136
This week, Troy’s ArtPop could mean anything. In our first official album revisit Troy is joined by pod fam, Russ Martin, for a look back at one of 2013’s most polarizing and talked about albums: Lady Gaga’s ArtPop! Troy and Russ spend the hour dissecting everything from the messy release of the album to the convoluted but also inspiring concept. They also spend some time discussing her feud with Perez Hilton, her issues with substance abuse and how the album holds up in 2020. Learn more about y...
Apr 03, 2020•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 135
In this week's edition of "I haven't changed my dirty pajamas in 5 days" aka bonus content, Troy is joined by his New Jersey sister, Brandon Alvarado, to discuss things that are bringing them joy while they're locked away from the world! In part 1 of their 2 part discussion, they focus on all things Bravo (and not just Housewives). They'll dissect the past few seasons of Summer House and try and get to the bottom of why they actually enjoy it. They also spend time reading through the absurdities...
Apr 02, 2020•1 hr 28 min
Well friends, we've officially reached the end of our Justin and Selena journey, and we're going out with quite the bang! This week, Troy covers the last few "will they/won't they" years of this relationship and what led to their last and final breakup. He finally gets to sink his fangs into the highly problematic Hillsong Church and gets to the bottom of why every celebrity under 35 seems to end up there! Troy also makes a VERY EXCITING content announcement that you won't want to miss. Learn mo...
Mar 27, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 134
During times of crisis there's only one thing that will swaddle you so tight you'll feel as warm as your last day in mother's womb... and that's the decently rated sexual thriller from 1998 starring Neve Campbell, Denise Richards and Matt Dillon, Wild Things! Troy is joined by his best Judy, Katie Kalvin, for a long awaited deep-dive into the "whodunit" classic. Troy and Katie break down the film, scene by scene, to help sooth your quarantine blues! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out ...
Mar 20, 2020•1 hr 53 min
Welcome to the first official episode of DUNZO! And who better to kick off our new beginnings with than a disgruntled, drop crotch obsessed Justin Bieber and queen of codependency, Selena Gomez. This week, we examine the highs and lows (mostly lows) of their eventful, to say the least, 2014. We’ll break down everything from the multiple arrests to public fist fights with Orlando Bloom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 13, 2020•56 min•Ep. 133
For the past few months, Troy has been teasing an extremely important and outrageously special announcement that will effect the future of the podcast. This week, he finally fills you in on the information he's been wanting to share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 06, 2020•30 min•Ep. 132
After months of talking about it, Troy has decided to finally drop the much anticipated mailbag episode! He spends the hour listening to your voice notes, reading through your emails, and breaking down your DMs. He also gives some life updates and discuss what the future has in store for The Smush Room. PS: Selena and Justin will continue next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 28, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 131
This week, Troy continues his deep dive into Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez' on again, off again relationship. He talks more in-depth about the PR contract that bound them together as kids, which eventually led to them actually falling in love with one another. He focuses mostly on 2013, which was the year we saw Justin go from *cute pop star obsessed with the color purple* (...not the movie) to troubled teen, peeing in janitor buckets and getting arrested! He also gets into Selena's budding str...
Feb 21, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 130
Today marks the first official entry in our Justin and Selena saga! Troy revisits the early stages of Justin and Selena's lives as kids, trying to break into the entertainment industry. He starts by breaking down Justin's troubled childhood in small town Stratford, Ontario, as one of the first major breakout stars from YouTube. He also gives some fascinating details about Justin's mother's upbringing and the impact it may have had on his life in the public eye. Then, Troy transitions into Selena...
Feb 14, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 129
You guys seemed to enjoy last week's "fake relationship" episode so much that Troy decided to slap you with another one! This week, he dives even deeper into the world of contractual Hollywood couples, and this time all bets are off! Troy spends the hour making his way down yet another list of potential phonies and explores the many reasons why two people looking to further their career might take this approach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 07, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 128
This week Troy is joined by Megan O'Donnell from Bravo Happy Hour for a very special crossover episode! They start by discussing the recent firing of Vicki Gunvalson and Tamra Barney from RHOC and give their thoughts on the future of the franchise without it's OG's. That leads to a long awaited conversation about one of Bravo's most underrated and iconic couples: Alex McCord and Simon Van Kempen from RHONY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 31, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 127
