Welcome to The Kibitz, the show where a pedantic yapper and a bimbo genius chitchat about whatever the hell they want. Join besties <a href="http://connorgoldsmith.com" rel="nofollow">Connor Goldsmith</a> (host of <a href="http://patreon.com/cerebrocast" rel="nofollow">CEREBRO</a>) and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jordanblok/" rel="nofollow">Jordan Blok</a> (science journalist) as they dig into the latest happenings in culture, dissect the news, and simply queen out. For exclusive Kitty Bitty bonus episodes, support the pod on <a href="http://patreon.com/kibitzcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>!

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This week: Jordan&#39;s Slayyyter apotheosis! Connor&#39;s rough month! Celebrating the late Dolly Parton and Tim Curry! Our deep disdain for Hayden Panettiere&#39;s cursèd mother! Our fervent best wishes for Busy Phillipps! Anna Faris&#39;s dispatch from co-parenting hell! Melissa Gilbert not really reading the room! Leah Remini joining RHOBH! Actually scientific cures for the hiccups! And much much more!  Timestamps:<ul><li>00:00: Jordan Updates: Ascending with Slayyyter</li><li>10:10: Connor Updates: A Grim Month</li><li>17:37: Quick Hits</li><li>59:59: Professor Diva&#39;s Science Section</li><li>1:11:06: Music of the Moment</li></ul>Jordan&#39;s newsletter, The Uptake, is available on Substack. <a href="http://theuptake.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">Go subscribe!</a> Connor&#39;s debut comic, Did You Hear About Mimi Green?, is on shelves now. <a href="http://tinyurl.com/mimigreenpreorder" rel="nofollow">Find your local shop!</a> The Songs of the Moment playlist is on <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/songs-of-the-moment-the-kibitz/pl.u-dBd0FpMNgAx" rel="nofollow">Apple Music</a> and <a href="https://tidal.com/playlist/c2c94a46-0f0a-4f12-b2c6-8b70f7a9f2c9" rel="nofollow">Tidal</a>.For bonus content, including exclusive Kitty Bitty segments and TV recaps, check us out on <a href="http://patreon.com/kibitzcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 57: I'm In A Dark Space And I'm Gonna Make You All Deal With It

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A Monday! Miracles do happen.This week: Connor&#39;s alarming new neighbor! Jordan&#39;s advice from Kelly Rowland! Pouring one out for Hayden Panettiere! Brad Pitt announces he&#39;s drinking again! Checking in with John Hinckley, Jr.! Kaia Gerber&#39;s possession by demonic forces! The official casting announcement for the MCU X-Men! Jane Schoenbrun&#39;s new masterpiece! Way more information on insect sperm than you ever wanted! And much much more! Timestamps:<ul><li>00:00: Connor Updates: Ava 2.0 AWOL</li><li>12:01: Jordan Updates: Advice from Kelly Rowland</li><li>22:00: Quick Hits</li><li>1:00:41: Teenage Sex &amp; Death at Camp Miasma (mild spoilers)</li><li>1:08:24: Professor Diva&#39;s Science Section</li><li>1:20:16: Music of the Moment</li></ul> Jordan&#39;s newsletter, The Uptake, is available on Substack. <a href="http://theuptake.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">Go subscribe!</a> Connor&#39;s debut comic, Did You Hear About Mimi Green?, is on shelves now. <a href="http://tinyurl.com/mimigreenpreorder" rel="nofollow">Find your local shop!</a> The Songs of the Moment playlist is on <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/songs-of-the-moment-the-kibitz/pl.u-dBd0FpMNgAx" rel="nofollow">Apple Music</a> and <a href="https://tidal.com/playlist/c2c94a46-0f0a-4f12-b2c6-8b70f7a9f2c9" rel="nofollow">Tidal</a>.For bonus content, including exclusive Kitty Bitty segments and TV recaps, check us out on <a href="http://patreon.com/kibitzcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 56: Do Not Pop Off

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This almost came out on a Monday. Tuesday night is basically Monday. We&#39;re getting there.This week: Freedom from men, at least for Q4! Tales of career abundance! Oracular manifestation! Jelly Roll and BunnieXO: a special White People Report! Some really distressing celebrities in crisis! Abdul El-Sayed&#39;s big win in Michigan! Meghan Markle just trying to celebrate her damn birthday in peace! Katseye down another one! The secret lives of intersex avocados! And much much more! Timestamps:<ul><li>00:00: Jordan&#39;s newfound freedom and fabulous new job</li><li>13:58: Connor&#39;s San Diego Comic Con experience</li><li>18:55: Quick Hits</li><li>32:29: Perez in crisis (TW: suicide)</li><li>34:43: Ariana in crisis (TW: eating disorders)</li><li>43:15: Professor Diva&#39;s Science Section</li><li>54:35: Music of the Moment</li></ul> Jordan&#39;s newsletter, The Uptake, is available on Substack. <a href="http://theuptake.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">Go subscribe!</a> Connor&#39;s debut comic, Did You Hear About Mimi Green?, is on shelves now. <a href="http://tinyurl.com/mimigreenpreorder" rel="nofollow">Find your local shop!</a> The Songs of the Moment playlist is on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6lVUw2703Zew60w0dqgPfp?si=cc9668eb6438406f" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/songs-of-the-moment-the-kibitz/pl.u-dBd0FpMNgAx" rel="nofollow">Apple Music</a>, and <a href="https://tidal.com/playlist/c2c94a46-0f0a-4f12-b2c6-8b70f7a9f2c9" rel="nofollow">Tidal</a>.For bonus content, including exclusive Kitty Bitty segments and TV recaps, check us out on <a href="http://patreon.com/kibitzcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 55: Tree4Tree

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In the SEASON TWO PREMIERE of The Kibitz, we are so back.Timestamps:<ul><li>00:00:00: Jordan&#39;s rejuvenated hole!</li><li>00:07:28: Our response to your wonderful feedback on Season One! </li><li>00:33:41: Katy Perry&#39;s wild ride! </li><li>00:35:36: The Odyssey (spoilers!)</li><li>00:50:18: Spider-Man: Brand New Day (spoilers!)</li><li>1:06:35: Summer music catch-up!</li></ul>Jordan&#39;s newsletter, The Uptake, is available on Substack. <a href="http://theuptake.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">Go subscribe!</a> Connor&#39;s debut comic, Did You Hear About Mimi Green?, is on shelves now. <a href="http://tinyurl.com/mimigreenpreorder" rel="nofollow">Find your local shop!</a> The Songs of the Moment playlist is on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6lVUw2703Zew60w0dqgPfp?si=cc9668eb6438406f" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/songs-of-the-moment-the-kibitz/pl.u-dBd0FpMNgAx" rel="nofollow">Apple Music</a>, and <a href="https://tidal.com/playlist/c2c94a46-0f0a-4f12-b2c6-8b70f7a9f2c9" rel="nofollow">Tidal</a>.For bonus content, including exclusive Kitty Bitty reporting segments and TV recaps, check us out on <a href="http://patreon.com/kibitzcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 54: A New Year, A New Start

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Return with us one last time in 2026 to Fiji, where now our watch is ended.This episode also marks the end of Season One of The Kibitz! We&#39;re not actually taking a break, but we want Season Two to be better than ever, so Jordan has put together a <a href="https://form.typeform.com/to/Vhjj49dH" rel="nofollow">FEEDBACK FORM </a>where you can tell us your thoughts on the first year of the pod. Thanks for being the world&#39;s greatest audience! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 53: Dissociation Nation (Love Island USA 8.33-8.35 FINALE)

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Welcome back to Love Island USA, wherein Family Day Presented By CoffeeMate unexpectedly delivers the sermon of the year.Next time: the season finale, thank god. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 52: Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (Love Island USA 8.32)

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Welcome back to Fiji, where our long national nightmare is almost over! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 51: The Situationship Room (Love Island USA 8.30-8.31)

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Welcome back to America&#39;s favorite sex trafficking game show! In this installment, the producers start cheating.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 50: Don't Go Breakin' My Heart (Love Island USA 8.27-8.29)

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Movie night draws to a dramatic conclusion as this season of Love Island USA begins its rapid descent into the depths of hell! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 49: The Owls Are Not What They Seem (Love Island USA 8.26)

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Return to Love Island USA, where MOVIE NIGHT begins.We&#39;ve been recording as often as possible and we are gonna turn the rest of the season around as quickly as we can! Thanks again for your patience with this Summer Hours experiment. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 48: Cinema Inferno (Love Island USA 8.24-8.25)

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Return to Love Island, where Jen is bedeviled by a gay liar, Tierra makes it clear she&#39;s here to play, and Jaiden allegedly is a person who exists! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 47: The Invisible Jaiden (Love Island USA 8.22-8.23)

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In this episode: Brinity choose each other, Melanie chooses chaos, and Aniya chooses to humiliate herself on national television.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 46: The Bird Olympics (Love Island USA 8.21)

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Hey there, islanders!In the interest of catching up to the discourse, we&#39;re going to do things a little differently this week. Kibitzes 43 and 44 (covering Love Island USA 8.12-8.19) are already recorded, but we&#39;re gonna jump ahead first to Love Island USA 8.20 and 8.21, the most recent episodes. If you&#39;re a viewer who&#39;s caught up with the show, you can go straight here! If you&#39;re someone who&#39;s just listening along with the podcast recaps, you might want to wait until we backfill episodes 12-19. Your Love Island journey is your prerogative!In this episode: The grand Casa Amor experiment draws to a close, Corbin and Parmida find post-apocalyptic love in a hopeless place, and Bryce and Trinity prove themselves the true romance of a generation. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 45: All Roads Lead to Casa Amor (Love Island USA 8.20)

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In this episode: Connor sees Rosalía! Jordan applies for a new job! Our Love Island madness grows ever deeper! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 42: Dating Species is Gay (Love Island USA 8.09-8.11)

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Surprise! We told you we were catching up.In this episode of Love Island USA, Melanie and Sincere reach new levels of horror, and we have a brief crisis of faith in Brinity. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 41: Sol Ties (Love Island USA 8.08)

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Our descent into Love Island psychosis will continue at a rapid pace until we are as caught up as possible. Enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 40: Maelstrom Mel (Love Island USA 8.06-8.07)

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Summer hours are here! Prepare for as much Love Island USA as you can handle, as swiftly as we can edit it. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 39: Gimme Ten (Love Island USA 8.03-8.05)

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This episode: Episode 1 of Love Island! Part 2 of the Summer House reunion! Episode 2 of Love Island! This one&#39;s three hours, and you&#39;re welcome.Jordan&#39;s newsletter, The Uptake, is available on Substack. <a href="http://theuptake.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">Go subscribe!</a> Connor&#39;s debut comic, Did You Hear About Mimi Green?, is on shelves now. <a href="http://tinyurl.com/mimigreenpreorder" rel="nofollow">Find your local shop!</a> The Songs of the Moment playlist is on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6lVUw2703Zew60w0dqgPfp?si=cc9668eb6438406f" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/songs-of-the-moment-the-kibitz/pl.u-dBd0FpMNgAx" rel="nofollow">Apple Music</a>, and <a href="https://tidal.com/playlist/c2c94a46-0f0a-4f12-b2c6-8b70f7a9f2c9" rel="nofollow">Tidal</a>.For bonus content, including exclusive Kitty Bitty reporting segments and TV recaps, check us out on <a href="http://patreon.com/kibitzcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 38: Summer Hours (Summer House 10.18 & Love Island USA 8.01-8.02)

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This episode: A follow-up on the LA mayoral primary! The cast announcement for Season 8 of Love Island! The Summer House Season 10 Reunion! And that&#39;s it!! We had a lot to say about those three things.Jordan&#39;s newsletter, The Uptake, is available on Substack. <a href="http://theuptake.substack.com" rel="nofollow">Go subscribe!</a> Connor&#39;s debut comic, Did You Hear About Mimi Green?, is on shelves now. <a href="http://tinyurl.com/mimigreenpreorder" rel="nofollow">Find your local shop!</a> The Songs of the Moment playlist is on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6lVUw2703Zew60w0dqgPfp?si=cc9668eb6438406f" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/songs-of-the-moment-the-kibitz/pl.u-dBd0FpMNgAx" rel="nofollow">Apple Music</a>, and <a href="https://tidal.com/playlist/c2c94a46-0f0a-4f12-b2c6-8b70f7a9f2c9" rel="nofollow">Tidal</a>.For bonus content, including exclusive Kitty Bitty reporting segments and TV recaps, check us out on <a href="http://patreon.com/kibitzcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 37: That's Not My Wife (Summer House 10.17 LIVE!)

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This episode: Connor gets his groove back! Jordan digs into the upcoming LA primary election! More baleful stares from Ava the AI BDR! TIME interviews Nicki Minaj, for some reason! Shakira declared innocent! Jordan Firstman&#39;s Cannes success sends every other gay man in Los Angeles into immediate psychosis! Effusive praise for Inde Navarrette in Obsession (no spoilers)! A deep dive on Drake&#39;s latest... whatever exactly that was! An exciting new vertical on The Uptake! And much much more!Jordan&#39;s newsletter, The Uptake, is available on Substack. <a href="http://theuptake.substack.com" rel="nofollow">Go subscribe!</a> Connor&#39;s debut comic, Did You Hear About Mimi Green?, is coming May 27th. <a href="http://tinyurl.com/mimigreenpreorder" rel="nofollow">Find your local shop!</a> The Songs of the Moment playlist is on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6lVUw2703Zew60w0dqgPfp?si=cc9668eb6438406f" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/songs-of-the-moment-the-kibitz/pl.u-dBd0FpMNgAx" rel="nofollow">Apple Music</a>, and <a href="https://tidal.com/playlist/c2c94a46-0f0a-4f12-b2c6-8b70f7a9f2c9" rel="nofollow">Tidal</a>.For bonus content, including exclusive Kitty Bitty reporting segments and TV recaps, check us out on <a href="http://patreon.com/kibitzcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Episode 36: Annoying Every Day

Welcome to The Kibitz , the show where a pedantic yapper and a bimbo genius chitchat about whatever the hell they want. Join besties Connor Goldsmith ( http://connorgoldsmith.com ) (host of CEREBRO ( http://patreon.com/cerebrocast ) ) and Jordan Blok ( https://www.instagram.com/jordanblok/ ) (science journalist) as they dig into the latest happenings in culture, dissect the news, and simply queen out.

For exclusive Kitty Bitty bonus episodes, support the pod on Patreon ( http://patreon.com/kibitzcast ) !