Will Momtok survive this episode of I Just Wanna Chat? I'm unsure. JK we were actually pretty nice to them because this season was SO good. On today's episode I'm joined by reality show aficionado Brooke Stapleton and together we talk about all of the girls individually, Mormon culture, our perspectives on the show as Mormons, and of course...soaking. Follow us on TikTok @ijustwannachatpodcast Follow us on instagram www.instagram.com/ijustwannachat use our code WANNACHAT for a free 30 day trial ...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 25
Hi!!! On today's episode Mary flexes probably her strongest talent, which is explaining who and what every song on The Tortured Poets Department by Taylor Swift is about! We're talking Joe Alwyn, we're talking Matty Healy, we're talking Travis Kelce, and we're talking...us (the fans, not IJWC specifically, but like...imagine??). We dive deep into the first half of the album. If you'd like for us to do part two, please subscribe and leave a comment telling us to do so! follow us on TikTok @ijustw...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 24
The 2025 Oscars are almost here! Here is everything you should know about this year's nominees AND our predictions of who will win and who should win. We're talking about Emilia Perez and the Karla Sofia Gascon scandal, Timothee Chalamet vs Adrien Brody, Wicked's chances, the Conclave hive, and more! ENTER OUR OSCAR PREDICTION CONTEST! Use this link! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrBh8tN3rM5Y-dnsS8Tpj5IU2DQeBRCzl55-_eZF7rUQQltA/viewform?usp=header Use our code "wannachat" for free tw...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 22
2024 has come to an end and it's time to recap our top 10 things that we watched this year! Since I have my full top ten lists for TV and movies listed on my instagram I decided to grab one of my best friends Taylor Tucker and we each came up with a list of our top ten favorite things that we watched, and it could be anything! Things we saw online, movies, TV, etc. We talk about Glen Powell, Chappell Roan, Dune Part 2, Shrinking, Wicked, Taylor Swift, and so much more. Use our code "WANNACHAT" f...
Dec 31, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 21
What a year it's been! On today's episode of I Just Wanna Chat we're joined by one of our FAVORITE pop culture creators Lily from Sportsish! And together we ranked the top ten biggest pop culture stories of 2024! We reflect back on the Wicked press tour, the Olympics, The Eras Tour, Taylor Swift's year, Chappell Roan, BRAT Summer, the It Ends With Us drama and so much more. Make sure to follow Lily at www.instagram.com/sportsish Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/ijustwannachat follow us o...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 20
On today's episode of I Just Wanna Chat Mary talks about her LOVE of the new Wicked movie (along with some of her critical notes..), she gives her thoughts on Moana 2, Say Nothing, and Gladiator 2 as well! And then in the second half of the episode she gives her long awaited Reputation Explanation, in which she gives all of the background and context for Taylor Swift's 2017 album "Reputation". She also gives a quick update about some nonsense that Matty Healy may or may not be up to. Go to theli...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 19
On today's quick-ish episode of I Just Wanna Chat Mary and her husband live react to the news that John Krasinski was named as People Magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive". We also talk about the I Just Wanna Chat Podcast's Sexiest Man Alive (as submitted by listeners), Martha Stewart and Ryan Reynolds, and everything we've been watching lately including Heretic, Matlock, and Anatomy of Lies. Follow us on TikTok @ijustwannachatpodcast Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/ijustwannachat and use our ...
Nov 13, 2024•46 min•Ep. 18
Happy Halloween! To celebrate this spooky halloween, I decided to go over just some of the celebrity stories that keep me up at night. Including... -The theory that allegedly John Travolta's son Benjamin might biologically be Elvis Presley's Grandson/great grandson? -Patrick Dempsey's first marriage to Rocky Parker, a woman he married when he was 21 and she was 47. -Blippi's origin story -some chilling/head scratching information about Heath Ledger's death and how Mary Kate Olsen was called befo...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 17
Today's episode of I Just Wanna Chat is jam packed! We first of course talk about Liam Payne's passing and what we know about his death and the recent events leading up to it. We talk about everything we've been watching including "Saturday Night", "The Apprentice" "Matlock" and Ariana Grande's episode of SNL. We talk about Andrew Garfield's breakup with self professed witch Kate Thomas. We have a quick chat about Cynthia Erivo's reaction to a fan made Wicked poster. And we also talk about Sophi...
Oct 17, 2024•56 min•Ep. 16
On today's episode of I Just Wanna Chat Mary is joined by her husband and together they discuss everything they've been watching lately including The English Teacher, We Live In Time, and Nate Bargatze's episode of Saturday Night Live. They talk about Taylor Swift's attendance at the Chiefs' game and what we think she's up to with all of these UFOS and plaid appearances. We also chat about this year's Grammy submissions and Beyonce's chances with a win for Cowboy Carter. And we also discover in ...
Oct 09, 2024•55 min•Ep. 15
On today's episode of The I Just Wanna Chat Podcast, Mary is joined by Taylor Tucker (her BFF!!) and together they bond over their deep love for "Nobody Wants This", Mary tries to explain Lana Del Rey's wedding to an Alligator tour guide named Jeremy Dufrene, they talk about Taylor Swift's possible whereabouts, and of course they have to give their two cents about the recent Chappell Roan controversy. Use our code WANNACHAT for 10% off of the best water bottles ever at hydrojug.com And you can n...
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 14
Today's episode is JAM PACKED with fun topics and tangents and FUN. We go over -Donna Kelce's odd Taylor swift comment. -The Apple Dance girl's Kelley Heller's moment being crashed at the Charli XCX tour -Some Diddy thoughts, or really our thoughts about why we don't want to cover Diddy news. -We give updates on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Whitney Levitt and Taylor Frankie Paul's recent Happenings -We give our Megalopolis review -We talk about Harry Style's recent whereabouts -and SO much ...
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 13
On this week's little bonus episode of The I Just Wanna Chat Podcast, Mary Arndt (a Mormon wife!!!!!!) tackles everything that happened this season and shares her potentially controversial takes about Taylor Franke Paul, Whitney Leavitt, and all of the shenanigans that the the cast of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives got up to on the first season of this Hulu reality show. Follow us on TikTok @ijustwannachatpodcast Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/ijustwannachat use our code "WANNACHAT" ...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 12
It's our annual Fall Movie Preview!!! On today's episode Mary goes over everything you need to see in theaters and at home this fall and everything you can skip as well. She also discusses Lana Del Rey's newest surprising relationship and quickly recaps the Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift "beef". Follow us on TikTok @ijustwannachatpodcast Follow us on Instagram @ijustwannachatpodcast And use our code "wannachat" for 15% off of Geometry House Towels at geometry.house...
Sep 04, 2024•53 min•Ep. 11
It's a jam packed episode of I Just Wanna Chat! On today's episode Mary goes over everything you need to know about Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's divorce along with Ben's new fling with Kick Kennedy and his "life long partnership" with Matt Damon. She also goes over all of the albums that were released by our favorite pop hit makers and the state of the 2025 Grammy Race after the release of Sabrina Carpenter's "Short N' Sweet", and at the end she takes listener submitted topics in from our we...
Aug 28, 2024•59 min•Ep. 10
I Just Wanna Chat is BACK! We have a lot to chat about! On today's episode we talk about Taylor Swift and her highly anticipated Reputation announcement today that...did not happen PLUS we talk about her fall plans and possible political endorsements, then we finally put to rest the It Ends With Us drama, talk Hulu's newest trailer for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and the fallout from members of the LDS church, and then we round out the episode by talking about Anna Marie Tendler's memoir "M...
Aug 21, 2024•45 min•Ep. 9
We cover a lot of ground in not a lot of time on today's episode of I Just Wanna Chat! On today's episode we talk about Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest, Bridgerton's disappointing third season and our hopes for the future of the show, and we talk about the big wave of Taylor swift related happenings such as her remaining at number one while other pop stars release their albums, her ex-boyfriend Joe Alywn giving us a few more crumbs about their relationship/his alibi as to why the song "The Black ...
Jun 20, 2024•47 min•Ep. 8
LOTS to chat about today!!! In today's episode i'm joined by my husband Alex and together we chat about the legitimacy of these Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce engagement rumors as well as these new "Taylor Swift is joining the Marvel Universe" rumors. We also chat about the new movies IF and Back To Black (spoiler, I didn't like either of them. Oops!!!), we talk about Bridgerton and how great it is, and of course we talk about the new Top 100 Best Albums of All Time list that Apple Music released...
May 23, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 7
The Tortured Poets Department is HERE! And we're breaking down every single song with fellow Taylor Swift Expert and host of "Swiftie School" on TikTok, Ashley Rose Reeves! Together we broke down the meaning behind every song and told you all of the background scoop you need to know to enjoy this album to its fullest potential. Find us on Instagram www.instagram.com/Ijustwannachatpodcast Follow us on TikTok @ijustwannachatpodcast use our code "WANNACHAT" at www.vidangel.com for a free two week t...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 6
On today's episode of the I Just Wanna Chat Podcast Mary is joined by her husband Alex and together they go over every bit of information we know / everything we DON'T know about the "Where is Princess Kate and What is the Royal Family hiding?" saga. We also go over the Oscars and the supposed John Cena "humiliation trials" (???). Follow us on TikTok @ijustwannachatpodcast Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/Ijustwannachatpodcast Go to ShineCosmetics.com and use our code "wannachat" for 10%...
Mar 12, 2024•52 min•Ep. 5
On Today's episode of I Just Wanna Chat Mary is joined by her husband Alex and they talk about everything that happened at the Grammys including Miley Cyrus' speeches and performance, the way too long segments, and of course Taylor Swift's every move. And of course we talk all about The Tortured Poets Department! We also chat about the unfortunate news about King Charles' cancer diagnosis, our high hopes for this new season of The Bachelor, and the new Mr. and Mrs. Smith show! Follow us on TikTo...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 4
On today's episode of I Just Wanna Chat Mary is joined by her husband Alex and together they discuss SPORTS and Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce and everything that they think will happen in the coming weeks. They also did a Grammy Awards deep dive before the show airs on February 4th and gave all of their will win/could win/should win predictions. Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/ijustwannachatpodcast TikTok at @ijustwannachatpodcast Subscribe to our newsletter and The I Just Wanna Chat TV...
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 3
On today's episode of the I Just Wanna Chat Podcast, Mary goes over The Oscar nominations, including the snubs and surprised from the list of nominees, and she also gives listeners a crash course in what an Academy Awards campaign entails. She also goes over the Ballerina Farm post baby pageant saga, Taylor Swift at the Bills game, and an ACOTAR theory! Follow us on Instagram @ www.instagram.com/Ijustwannachatpodcast Follow us on TikTok @ijustwannachatpodcast Go to www.vidangel.com and use our c...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 2
Hi! Long time no chat! On today's episode of I Just Wanna Chat we go over everything from The Golden Globes!! The Gossip! The Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift of it all! Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet! And that freaking monologue by Jo Koy. We also talk about the rumblings about Scott Swift's old emails, give a recap of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City situation, and of course we had to talk about the woman of the hour....Gypsy Rose Blanchard. Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/ijust...
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 1 min
It's "BEST OF 2023" month on I Just Wanna Chat! And we're kicking it off with The Top 10 Taylor Swift Moments of 2023! There was SO much to go over! Tree Paine x DeuxMoi! The Joe Alwyn Breakup! Matty Healy! Travis and Taylor! THE ERAS TOUR!!! So much ground to go over and reminince on. Follow us on Instagram @ www.instagram.com/ijustwannachatpodacst Follow us on TikTok @Ijustwannachatpodcast Use code "WANNACHAT" for 10% off at poppinsperiod.com !
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 19 min
OK There's SO much that we went over in this week's episode of I Just Wanna Chat! Here's the highlights : Every single thing Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift did over the weekend (KARMA IS THE GUY OF THE CHEIFS!!!), People's Sexiest Man Alive Patrick Dempsey, a quick influencer rant, a brief 8 Passengers/ Ruby Franke update, IRON FREAKING FLAMEEEEE, Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson are having a baby (!!), and Jeff Bezo and Lauren Sanchez are IN LOVE and making clocks and spaceships. Follow us o...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 4 min
On today's suuuuper relaxed, fun, easy, casual, and absolutely unhinged episode of The I Just Wanna Chat Podcast Mary goes over her thoughts about Matthew Perry's untimely passing, the media coverage of Britney Spears' Memoir, her review of 1989 (Taylor's Version), and then later in the episode one of her favorite people ever Taylor Tucker comes on to have a completely wild hour long conversation about "Fourth Wing", the book by Rebecca Yarros that has completely consumed us. Find us on Instagra...
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 25 min
On today's episode of I Just Wanna Chat Mary is joined by stand up comic (AND MORTICIAN!!) Stephanie Morris! And together they discuss the state of SNL, Taylor and Travis and our critisim of Taylor Swift critics, Britney Spears' new memoir and our conflicting feelings about it, and then we pivoted to some TikTok/Influencer news starting off with an 8 Passengers/Ruby Franke update and then we went over to the Lauren The Mortician drama on TikTok. Follow Stephanie at www.instagram.com/stephaniemor...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 54 min
On today's episode of The I Just Wanna Chat Podcast, Mary goes over the last week of Taylor Swift news, her review of the Eras Tour movie, her facination with the "Michelle The Bartender" saga on TikTok, The new revelations from Jada Pinkett Smith about her marriage to Will Smith, and we go over some news/concerns about Britney Spears. Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/ijustwannachatpodcast Follow us on TikTok @ijsutwannachatpodcast Please rate, review, and subscribe! And use my code "WAN...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 2 min
On today's episode of I Just Wanna Chat Mary and her husband Alex talked about the most anticipated movies of the rest of 2023! They went over everything you need to know about each movie you *need* to see including Fair Play, The Eras Tour / Taylor Swift movie, Killers of the Flower Moon, Journey To Bethlehem (??), Priscilla, The Hunger Games:The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Trolls BAND TOGETHER, The Color Purple, and more! Make sure to follow us on TikTok @Ijustwannachatpodcast Follow us on...
Oct 11, 2023•58 min
