I Know You Didn't Ask with Megan O'Donnell

Welcome back to I Know You Didn’t Ask — I’m Megan O’Donnell, and this week we’re diving into pop culture chaos. We start with personal lows (a devastating chili cookoff performance) and emotional highs (Punch, the abandoned baby monkey clutching his plushie — the only news story my nervous system can handle right now). I also hit a productivity wall this week, and honestly? Sometimes survival just means making food, skipping the workout, watching monkey videos, and letting yourself rest while the snow tells you to stay home.On the TV front, I share early thoughts on Heated Rivalry, FX’s JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette series, and my return to Carole Radziwill’s What Remains. Then we break down Season 10 of Love Is Blind — strong, accomplished women… questionable men — and ask (again) whether love is actually blind. I also unpack Netflix’s Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, revisiting Tyra, the judges, and the cultural impact of early-2000s reality TV. Plus, quick updates on the Nancy Guthrie case and Nick Reiner in court. It’s sharp, opinionated, and a little unhinged — just how we like it.

This week, I’m traveling, eating cheeseburgers in bed in my underwear, and reminding Bravo that Friday nights are for deep-cut Housewives — not random 2000s sports movies. From zero D-list celebrity sightings in LA to accidentally witnessing Keegan-Michael Key aggressively making out with his wife in first class, the trip delivered… just not how I expected.We get into whispered celebrity tea, an aggressively healthy salad at Goop Kitchen that made me miss mayo-based dressings, and a very chic, two-martini-deep stranger with an invite-only funeral story.I also take a moment to acknowledge the passing of James Van Der Beek and the uncomfortable but necessary conversation his fundraising controversy reignited about healthcare in America.Then we tackle the American bison in the room: Jill Zarin absolutely nuking her own comeback after going on an Instagram rant about the Super Bowl halftime show — starring a flawless, cinematic performance by Bad Bunny. The fallout? Lost followers, lost job, and a statement from Blink49 Studios proving once again that actions have consequences.Housewives history repeats itself. The internet is forever.And no — Kid Rock discourse should not be making a comeback in 2026.Unfiltered, unhinged, and exactly how you like it.

Today’s episode is stacked. We’re joined by Brandon West, the face behind Front Page Pop—your go-to source for celebrity news, music drama, and reality TV chaos. If it’s hot off the press, Brandon’s already posted it. Welcome to the show.It’s Super Bowl Sunday… but do we actually care? We talk game-day vibes, favorite Super Bowl foods, and why I’m only tuning in for the Benito Bowl (possibly alone, possibly making Fun Dip for dinner). While my husband heads to a party, I’ll be avoiding the game entirely—no shame, just snacks.Then we get into the deeply disturbing and still-unfolding case involving Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie. We break down the timeline, the ransom notes sent to multiple newsrooms, the cryptocurrency demands, the FBI reward, and why investigators believe this was not a random crime. From suspicious activity around the home to questions about motive, media attention, and power dynamics, we unpack what’s known, what doesn’t add up, and why this case feels especially chilling.Plus: the daytime talk show shakeup no one can ignore. From Kelly Clarkson stepping away to Sherri Shepherd’s show not being renewed, we talk about why the daytime format is quietly collapsing—and how this mirrors what’s happening in late night.And finally, Bravo chaos: a new RHONY “Golden” era in Palm Beach (minus Dorinda), Bethenny being Bethenny, Jill claiming ownership of everything, and thoughts on whether this franchise revival will actually work. We also touch on new Housewives dating drama, calculated storylines, and why some of these men are giving… housewife hunter.Pop culture, crime, gossip, and opinions you didn’t ask for—but absolutely needed. Let’s get into it. 🎙️✨

This week’s episode is a full pop-culture spiral: we mourn the shocking loss of legend Catherine O’Hara , unpack Nigella Lawson possibly replacing Dame Prue Leith on The Great British Bake Off—and the unhinged sexual tension that may follow with Paul Hollywood—before detouring into why Bake Off contestants are pure angels and American competition shows could never. We also get into Meghan Markle’s mysteriously vanished Kardashian birthday photos (fashion victim or PR panic?), Kim Kardashian’s explanation, and why it truly was not that serious. Plus, thoughts on Netflix’s upcoming America’s Next Top Model documentary, the trauma it inflicted on an entire generation, Tyra going too far (always), iconic makeovers, missing judges, and why this show both broke and built me. And finally… we dig into the deeply unsettling Epstein–Bravo connections that no one asked for but everyone needs to talk about. Buckle up.

This episode dives into the latest Bravo chaos, from the shocking Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula breakup and what it means for Summer House, to Lala Kent and Michelle Saniei stirring up buzz with their new restaurant venture. We’re also talking Teresa Giudice expanding her empire with a brand-new New Jersey restaurant (because of course she is), plus a few extra pop culture twists and reality-TV headlines you definitely don’t want to miss. 🎧🍸

We’re covering it all this episode—from Alix Earle’s reality show and Netflix’s Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart to Queer Eye Season 10 press, Alex Honnold’s Taipei climb, Selena y Los Dinos, The Keepers, and more.

This week, I’m joined by Gaby Grossman to unpack the absolute nonsense that is RHOSLC, Southern Charm, and The Traitors US. We’re talking shoveling food in your mouth, breaking girl code, wtf happened on the plane back from Greece & so much more!

This week’s episode is a chaotic pop-culture catch-up fueled by nostalgia, celebrity mess, and hot takes you didn’t ask for but absolutely need. I reflect on my wild, carefree NYC post-grad era before diving into Golden Globes chaos (Sean Penn smoking indoors, J.Lo’s alleged diva behavior, and why cigarettes are suddenly cool again), the Hailey and Justin Bieber TikTok drama and the Streisand Effect, billionaire beauty buys from Rhode, and the unserious state of American politics featuring Farrah Abraham’s political ambitions. We also get into the iHeart Podcast Awards nominees, why celebrity podcasts keep winning “emerging” categories, and why independent creators are allowed to be salty about it. Hard-hitting news, obviously.XOXOOXXOXO

LISTEN TO PART ONE HERE!In Part Two of the George Santos saga, the wheels fully come off. From a bipartisan investigation to a jaw-dropping federal indictment, we break down how Santos allegedly ran campaign finance schemes, collected unemployment while employed, lied on House disclosures, and spent donor money on luxury hotels, Botox, designer shoes, OnlyFans, and caviar lunches.We cover the charges, the guilty plea, the historic expulsion from Congress, his prison stint (cupcakes, solitary, and all), and the Trump commutation that cut his sentence down to just 84 days. Plus: the bizarre post-prison press tour, the collective pop culture obsession, endless side scams, and why admitting guilt felt oddly refreshing.George Santos didn’t just lie — he turned infamy into currency. And as much as we hate to admit it… we’re still watching.