This Side of the Hill

The trio is back together and bursting with TV recs, personal gossip and star sightings. From the simple joy of telling pointless lies to the reminder that everyone has free will, there is a lot to discuss this week. The Valley is officially 'coming soon' so the Capernas share their thoughts on the brief teaser and what it means for next season. Janet recaps her San Francisco trip to support Lala Kent and Ambyr Childers’ new iHeartRadio podcast: An Unlikely Affair. She talks about the delight of seeing such icons as Dolores Catania, Gia Giudice, and power couple Amy Robach and TJ Holmes. Her trip ended with a quick “Hi and Bye” from a very iconic pop princess that left Janet and the girls starstruck. The show Alone, now on Netflix, has captured the household’s undivided attention. Jason and Janet explain why it is peak survivalist television and what makes the stakes higher than any other show on TV. Jared recounts a bewildering trip to the pub across the street powered by extra dirty martinis and Doja Cat karaoke. Between Sean Paul’s discography,Jason’s gullibility and Jared’s Post Malone blindspot the crew have a lot of truths that need to be told.

Janet is back from Mexico rejuvenated and refreshed after her girls’ getaway with Brittany, Michelle and Lala. She shares all about the trip and her investigative wingwoman era. Janet gives a travel hack for booking all-inclusive resorts and shares how she and the girls stumbled upon a gaggle of groomsmen. This discovery leads to a conversation on the tradition of single bridesmaids and groomsmen hooking up at their friends’ weddings.Jared opens up about the complicated way heteronormative roles can be projected onto gay relationships, and how those expectations can trickle down into dating culture. Janet and Jared have to laugh at the misadventure of Jared trying to juggle two gentleman callers at the same time and the back and forth of being a top or bottom.The besties dive into a wild Reddit post that takes an unexpected turn. The pair lighten it up as Janet shares what she is a fan of this week, while the two enjoy the TikTok trend of showing love to, not just the Encino Chili’s, but all of the unique spots here in the San Fernando Valley.Please Rate, Review & Subscribe.New episodes every Wednesday.

Janet and Jared are having a chat about the 2016 posting trend (is it a psy-op?). The duo also discuss the 365 button update and how Saturday Night Live is tapping into the Tik Tok algorithm for their skits. The besties also discuss the biometric Snapchat data conspiracy theory as well as their adoration for Marcello Hernandez. The pair discuss a lovely weekend that included a visit to a car dealership diner, a concert at the Shrine and an Eastside birthday celebration. New episodes every Wednesday.

This is quick episode with Janet returning to share an update on her health after a difficult start to the new year.

Jason Caperna is back with Jared Lips for a much needed catch up. Jared is shocked to discover that Jason is now a fan of several Real Housewives franchises and even ends this episode with thoughts on his 3 current faves. Jared goes into detail about Heated Rivalry which leads to a discussion on the importance of gay stories and the question of why still so much stigma in sports? The duo discuss the passage of time and how one internet user, by the name of Tamara, has inspired thousands to live in the moment and hold their private rituals close to the heart. Because of buttons. Jared talks all about a Hinge date that went off the rails once the potential suitor revealed quite a shocking prejudice. Jason's ever changing Tik Tok algorithm brought him to an amazing makeup artist who handles online trolls in the most clever of ways. Jason and Jared also breakdown "Peasant Brain" the fascinating devolution of humans to revert back to the same thought process of medieval peasants who believed in monsters, magic and blood lettings.

Hi friends, Jared here! We're back with a (partially) new but unique episode. Kicking things off, I'm discussing the 2026 Critics' Choice Awards, Ariana Grande's reputation and how horror movies are becoming Oscar nominees. Then it's a throwback to 2024 and the very first episode of this podcast. Janet and Jason dive into how they feel just 12 hours after The Valley's series debut. We also read mini biographies written by each other and discuss being NPCs; it's wild to hear what's changed, how we've changed and what always stays the same. Thanks for listening; talk to you every Wednesday!

It's the last day of 2025 and Janet and Jared are discussing a plethora of pressing issues. They chat about their peaks and valleys of the past year and what resolutions they've made going into 2026. Jared reveals his panic attack after unwittingly being surrounded by really tall people in the desert. Janet shares the joy of taking her son to Dave & Buster's for the first time. Jared is still online dating, Janet has a theory about Christmas Eve and both share their Palm Springs trip that included a visit to the fever dream that is Jimmy B's.

What a merry Christmas Eve as the gang welcomes Michelle Saniei to the podcast! Janet and Jared make the journey to the other side of the hill to visit Janet's The Valley co star. Michelle shares what she's been up to as a single mom, successful realtor and newfound TV star. The trio dive into Michelle's past and discover what made her an interesting, if not unexpected, Hooters' girl. Michelle shares how her multi cultural upbringing shaped not just her food choices and dialect, but how she perceives the world at large. The friends discuss the holidays and how they plan to celebrate as well as their favorite decor. Janet and Jared quiz Michelle on her knowledge of fast food culture and detour into the perils of online dating, regardless of your sexual orientation.