We're back! Against the backdrop of the MODE Black & White ball, Claire schemes to get Bradford back from Wilhelmina, Henry struggles with standing up to Charlie, Amanda tries to recapture her mother's fame, Ignacio is fighting for his life (literally) in Mexico, and Betty is balancing helping Daniel with her desire to be a writer. Plus a hot new sandwich guy has her confused, and leaves Sam drooling... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscri...
Apr 06, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Do you think the solar system would survive without Mercury? On this episode we pose this and other questions, such as: can Bradford tell Alexis the truth about her coming out? Will Amanda get anything from Fey's will? Can Justin survive one day as an intern at MODE? Is Betty ever going to find a way to get Papi home from Mexico? And what happens when you sneak into your boss' apartment, find her cheating on her husband-to-be with her bodyguard, try to escape, but get found out due to losing the...
Mar 23, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 26
We're back! Bolder, Bettyer and Bestier than ever before: Sam and Stephen reunite for season 2 of yours and our favourite show, Ugly Betty! The fallout from the season 1 finale is intense: Alexis is in a coma, Betty is coming to terms with Henry leaving, Wilhelmina is planning her wedding to Bradford, Claire is a fugitive from the law in the Hamptons, Ignacio is still exiled in Mexico, and poor Betty is still coming to terms with Henry leaving for Tucson with his pregnant ex-girlfriend. QUE?! If...
Mar 16, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Stephen and Sam wave goodbye to season one of Ugly Betty with an alarmingly packed episode; Daniel's pill addiction spirals out of control, Willie fights with Fabia about double-booking their wedding dates, Amanda and Christina get locked in the loooooove dungeon, and it looks like Betty and Henry might finally get their happy ending... Thanks so much for your support over season one! We'll be back on March 16th after a quick break for a bigger, bolder and Bettyer season two! If you enjoyed this...
Feb 09, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In the penultimate episode of season one, Amanda is struggling with being kept a secret by her fashion-forward lover, Willie is scheming to get Bradford to sign the divorce papers, Alexis is confronted by her old girlfriend, Daniel's pill addiction deepens, and the Suarez clan visit their ancestral home in Guadalajara where more family secrets come to light. Sam and Stephen discuss all that, AND what flavours they think they are! If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, an...
Feb 02, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! The gang head to Middle Ages (definitely NOT Medieval Times) to celebrate, where Betty tries to earn money for Papi to return to Mexico by... riding a mechanical bull? Meanwhile, Willie is determined to force Claire out of the picture, Daniel struggles with his addictions, and Alexis and Rodrigo make plans to move to Rio... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can fol...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Everything is falling apart at MODE: Betty finds herself devoid of friends, Daniel is being blackmailed by two models of indeterminate origin, Amanda starts dating a gay guy, and Wilhelmina is sick of dealing with Bradford's refillable prescription for Viagra. Meanwhile, Alexis plots to use the chaos to take over the magazine AND meets the sultry creative director of MODE Brazil... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podca...
Jan 19, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Besties. Are. Back! Sam and Stephen return in 2023 to round out season 1 of Ugly Besties; in this episode Daniel has launched himself back into the party lifestyle, Betty struggles with boundaries and betrayal, Willie's little piggies need to be in tip-top condition for a man with a foot fetish, and two gorgeous models of indeterminate origin start causing trouble at MODE... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app!...
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 20
WOW! For our very first special episode of Ugly Besties, Michael Urie sat down to talk with Sam and Stephen, and reminisce on all things Ugly Betty. We fit a lot into this chat; his first days on set, meeting Vanessa Williams, working with Patti Lupone, the ever-looming possibility of a reboot, struggling with Marc's outfits, how the experience helped shape his acting method, and plenty of exclusive behind-the-scenes secrets! Thank you so much to Michael Urie for speaking with us, and to everyon...
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Next week on Ugly Besties, we've got a very special guest... but you have to listen to the episode to find out! No skipping! In THIS episode, Marc struggles with coming out to his mother who is Patti Lupone (obviously), Daniel and Alexis race to complete competing versions of their magazine, Ignacio struggles with house arrest, and Willie hatches a new, fertile plan to take over MEADE publications... Oh, and don't even THINK about mentioning the Dreamgirls Best Picture snub! If you enjoyed this ...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Willie is back to her scheming ways as she tries to expose Daniel's relationship with The Chin to Alexis. Meanwhile, Betty and Henry struggle to be friends, a very straight-passing orthodontist arrives on the scene, Amanda wears a giant and incredibly fashion-forward condom around for the entire episode, and Claire Meade has killed once and she'll kill again... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follo...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Stephen's sick this week, so Sam is joined by fashion expert and deep friend of the pod, Fi! In this episode; Daniel hires a hotshot lawyer who he has a history with, Willie and Alexis visit a dive bar on the way to the opera, Justin gets hate crimed, and Betty and Henry have a new participant in their love triangle; Henry's girlfriend Charlie! Plus, Fi provides insider knowledge on the fashion industry, including why Christina shouldn't exist... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rat...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 16
She's baaaaack! Alexis Meade rocks Mode's world as she re-enters the building and shakes the foundations of the magazine to the core! Betty takes Claire on a relaxing retreat to get away from the drama, Willie plots from home as she's denied the editor-in-chief role, and Hilda struggles with motherhood and Justin's desire to have Santos back in his life. Plus just to warn you as much as possible, biiiiiiiiig trigger warning for transphobia and misgendering! If you enjoyed this podcast please lea...
Nov 24, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 15
It's Fashion Week, and the stakes couldn't be higher: Alexis finally makes her move, Christina displays her new collection, and Willie gets frisky with a duck. Plus, Sam and Stephen take your audience questions and experience yet more technical difficulties... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uglybestie...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Betty discovers Daniel hiding from the world after his public humiliation and decides to get him back on the horse, Willie's scheming has everyone questioning their future at Mode, Christina is desperate to become one of the Designers To Watch, and Hilda's Herbalux job is on the line when loads of people start losing their hair! Plus, vaping!!! If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitte...
Nov 10, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In the mid-season finale of Ugly Betty, a devastating revelation rocks Daniel's world. Betty conducts an investigation into Sofia's past, Christina gets dickmatized at Boylesque, Wilhelmina discovers the joys of shopping at an outlet mall, and Sam and Stephen continue to gush over the incomparable Judith L- sorry, Claire Meade. If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.tw...
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 12
It's time to turn back the clock; in this flashback episode, the larger-than-life Oshi comes to town. Broke-ass Daniel has to find a way to entertain him, while Willie puts her plot to become publisher into action, and Betty gets her hands on some luxury photoshoot swag that drives the MODE girls (and Marc) mad... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ugly...
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Sweaty palms, racing hearts, feeling faint - and that's just Stephen and Sam! This Christmas episode of Ugly Betty sees everyone questioning their relationships: can Daniel resist the urge of a supermodel and stay faithful to Sofia? Will Betty ever find the courage to dump Walter? Can Amanda pull together a Christmas party on a $500 budget?! All these questions and more answered by your Ugly Besties. If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on y...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Ever been so hungover that you can't run your multi-million dollar fashion magazine? Daniel Meade has! On the plus side, Betty gets her first taste of power as famous infant Baby Chutney arrives in town, Thanksgiving takes a sad turn in Queens, and Willie and Marc find themselves lost in the back-arse of New York! If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ugly...
Oct 13, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Are there four Thanksgivings in this episode, or is it three? Either way, Sam and Stephen dive into the first of two Thanksgiving specials of Ugly Betty. We meet Sofia's boyfriend Hunter, Wilhelmina gets stuffed, and there's a whole host of family holiday drama happening in the Suarez household! If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: ...
Oct 06, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 8
This episode asks all the big questions: can Wilhelmina find true love with MODE'S new Texan client? Will Walter finally learn to support Betty's career with the help of a glamorous hotel stay? Can Sam and Stephen stop lusting after Santos for even 10 seconds?! The answer to that last one is "no"! If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram...
Sep 29, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 7
A hot new bombshell enters the MODE offices! The mysterious Sofia Reyes arrives and brings a whole host of new problems, Willie is fighting to get her daughter to go to boarding school, and Ignacio reveals the dark secret from his past that's been haunting the Suarez family... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://www.instagr...
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 6
After the scariest fright of all (technical difficulties) your Ugly Besties are back with this extra spooky Hallowe'en episode: Daniel's lost his ugly watch, Willie's gained a bit of , and Betty's tempted by the advances of a gorgeous, gorgeous accountant... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uglybestiesp...
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 5
Secrets start coming to the surface as the spirit of Christmas descends on MODE magazine. Someone's stolen the top secret post-apocalyptic centrefold idea, Ignacio won't talk to his doctor for some reason, Daniel gets a mysterious delivery, and Amanda discovers the magic of flan. If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://www.inst...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Bad fathers, bad makeovers, bad editing, oh my! Everyone's trying to impress someone this week: Daniel's reworking the magazine to impress his father, Betty feels the need to change herself to impress a celebrity photographer, and Wilhelmina is trying to get in The Senator's good books by… destroying the magazine she works for?! Plus, Sam and Stephen discuss choppy editing, whether or not parents have favourites, and continue to ponder the desperate need this company has for a HR department. If ...
Aug 25, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 3
It's all go at Meade publications: the book goes missing, Betty's bunny is getting taken apart piece by piece, and it's still unclear whether or not this global publishing company has a HR department! Sam and Stephen jump back into the wonderful world of MODE to ponder the real question: is publishing a couple of unretouched photos really enough to take down an entire magazine?! If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast ...
Aug 18, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Meet your new Ugly Besties Stephen and Sam, and join them as they revisit the wonderful world of Betty Suarez. In this episode we're launching in to the Pilot, celebrating the work of Silvio Horta, getting re-acquainted with the star-studded cast who make this world come alive, and dunking on Daniel... a lot! If you enjoyed the episode please leave us a review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app. You can follow us here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: h...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 1
