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Heroes Need Heroes: Thursday, March 12th, 2026

March 12, 2026

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  • One host started watching the TV show *Scandal* due to cultural pressure and TikTok trends, but quickly decided the show's formula was predictable and not worth the time investment. 
  • The hosts expressed skepticism about the current season of *Love Is Blind*, suggesting the show's tropes are repetitive and the experiment has failed. 
  • The conversation heavily criticized Meghan Markle for charging high prices for a luxury retreat in Australia, viewing it as a desperate attempt to secure income outside of the US market. 
  • Karla Sofía Gascón's trolling of Timothée Chalamet over his ballet comments is interpreted as a defense rooted in her own experience as a trans woman, while the hosts note the public misunderstanding of Chalamet's actual statement. 
  • The hosts express excitement for Kacey Musgraves' upcoming album, *Middle of Nowhere*, anticipating a return to her authentic, Texas-rooted sound after perceived detours in her previous *Star-Crossed* and *Deeper Well* eras, especially noting her collaboration with Miranda Lambert. 
  • The *Southern Charm* recap focused heavily on the fallout between Craig and Charlie following the Mexico trip, Sally's subsequent heartbreak over Craig not reciprocating her feelings, and the emerging relationship between Sally and Austin. 

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Starting Scandal TV Show
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  • Key Takeaway: One host began watching Scandal due to TikTok trends but found the formulaic plot structure unengaging after watching only one episode.
  • Summary: The host started Scandal because of viral TikTok clips, despite having pop culture blind spots. They felt they understood the core dynamic—the push and pull with Olivia and solving a mystery—after just one episode. The host ultimately decided not to continue the series, finding the romance aspect the only pull.
Love Is Blind Experiment Critique
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  • Key Takeaway: The current season of Love Is Blind is perceived as failing the experiment, repeating the trope of men breaking up with women they deem unattractive after the pods.
  • Summary: The hosts suggest that new seasons of Love Is Blind are not worth the significant time investment required to reach an enjoyable point. They note that the show consistently features the same scenario where a man breaks up with a match, often citing superficial reasons like physical appearance. Listeners are warned that once one season is seen, subsequent seasons offer little new content.
Southern Charm Finale Recap
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(00:04:35)
  • Key Takeaway: Craig and Austin’s ongoing feud on Southern Charm is detrimental to their friendship, especially when appearing together on Watch What Happens Live.
  • Summary: The hosts watched the Southern Charm season finale and noted the tension between Craig and Austin during their joint appearance on Watch What Happens Live. Andy Cohen reportedly had dinner with Austin, Craig, and John Mayer, suggesting a high level of favor toward the male cast members. Madison LeCroy’s emotional NICU journey with her newborn, Teddy, was highlighted as a sweet moment, contrasting with her previous focus on postpartum weight loss.
Leah McSweeney Lawsuit Update
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(00:05:56)
  • Key Takeaway: Leah McSweeney’s lawsuit against Andy Cohen is proceeding to a public trial after the judge denied his attempts to have it dismissed.
  • Summary: The news regarding Leah McSweeney’s lawsuit against Andy Cohen is that it is moving forward to trial, contrary to Cohen’s efforts to have it thrown out. This development is significant for Andy, as a public trial could be damaging. The hosts contrast this by noting Andy’s preference for favoring the male Southern Charm cast members over female Bravo personalities.
Madison LeCroy Postpartum Journey
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  • Key Takeaway: Madison LeCroy’s public journey of losing significant postpartum weight is both inspirational and frustrating for listeners struggling with similar body image goals.
  • Summary: Madison LeCroy, who had her baby Teddy after a 10-week NICU stay, is actively working to lose the weight she gained during pregnancy. The hosts find her dedication motivational, especially since she openly gained and lost the weight, unlike others who maintain a smaller frame throughout. However, her public updates about being close to her goal prompt one host to consider unfollowing her for self-preservation.
Spritz Society Business Update
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  • Key Takeaway: Spritz Society, co-founded by one host, was recently named to the Inc. 500 list of female founders and launched a limited-edition collaboration with Kiehl’s.
  • Summary: The Spritz Society launched a limited-edition hydration drink collaboration with Kiehl’s, which includes the drink and Kiehl’s ultra-hydrating facial cream in the PR box. The company’s founders were recognized on the Inc. 500 list for female founders. A major, undisclosed product launch that is expected to reshape the brand is scheduled for a few weeks later.
Meghan Markle Australia Retreat
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  • Key Takeaway: Meghan Markle is being criticized for headlining a women’s retreat in Australia with VIP tickets costing nearly $2,300 for a group photo opportunity.
  • Summary: Meghan Markle is set to headline the ‘Her Best Life’ retreat hosted by Jackie Henderson and Gemma O’Neill, focusing on ‘powerful conversations.’ The highest tier for the event, which includes a group photo with the Duchess of Sussex, costs approximately $2,288. This move is seen as an attempt to generate income abroad, potentially because the American market for their brand has dried up.
Alex Warren Grammy Malfunction
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  • Key Takeaway: Alex Warren experienced a ‘horrifying’ technical failure during his 2026 Grammys performance where his in-ear monitors cut out due to RF interference from audience phones.
  • Summary: Alex Warren revealed on Call Her Daddy that his in-ear monitors failed 30 seconds before his performance, leaving him unable to hear himself or the mix. He suspects the issue was caused by RF interference from the 20,000 phones filming in the arena, which was not accounted for during rehearsals. Despite the technical difficulties, he continued singing, handling the situation as professionally as possible.
New Music Discovery and UK Scene
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  • Key Takeaway: The hosts discovered the artist Sienna Spiro, whose music is characterized as Gen Z Amy Winehouse/Adele, signaling a popular trend in UK-based soulful music.
  • Summary: One host discovered Sienna Spiro’s music independently, criticizing the other hosts for not mentioning her sooner, as her song is currently viral. Spiro’s style is compared to a blend of Amy Winehouse and Adele, fitting into a current popular genre often emerging from the UK. The hosts also mentioned Olivia Dean and Sam Fender as artists within this emerging soulful sound.
Gilded Age Newborn Casting
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  • Key Takeaway: The production of The Gilded Age is casting newborn babies (0-5 months) for eight-hour days at a low rate of $350 gross, which is significantly below industry standards.
  • Summary: The casting call for The Gilded Age seeks newborn actors for long days, which one commenter noted violates SAG rules limiting babies under six months to two hours on set. Professional newborn actors typically command rates starting around $1,200 for two hours. The hosts found the low pay rate for such demanding conditions for infants absurd and unethical.
Carla Sofia Gascón Trolls Chalamet
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  • Key Takeaway: Carla Sofia Gascón trolled Timothée Chalamet over his comments about ballet, drawing a parallel between his minor controversy and her own past cancellation.
  • Summary: Carla Sofia Gascón, known for Pedro Almodóvar’s Strange Way of Life, posted a meme suggesting Chalamet call her for advice regarding his Oscar-season controversy. Gascón’s past career was derailed by unearthed tweets, and she implied Chalamet’s situation is less severe because he is not a trans woman facing backlash. She concluded her troll by referencing her love for ballet slippers and wishing him luck with the awards.
Karla Gascón Trolls Timothée
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  • Key Takeaway: Karla Sofía Gascón’s reaction to Timothée Chalamet’s ballet comments is seen as projecting her own marginalized status onto him, as she believes he won’t face the same backlash because he is not a trans woman.
  • Summary: Karla Sofía Gascón trolled Timothée Chalamet by wishing him luck with the awards after his comments about ballet, implying he would be treated better because he is not a trans woman. The hosts noted that many people reacting online do not actually know what Chalamet said, often misinterpreting his comment about ballet/opera being ‘dead’ as him saying it is ‘ballet and opera is dead.’ Gascón’s previous public behavior, including being escorted from an awards show, is compared to a ‘Real Housewife’ energy.
Critique of Modern Award Films
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  • Key Takeaway: The quality of Oscar-winning films has declined significantly since earlier eras, exemplified by the hosts finding Anora comparable to a student film when contrasted with classics like Titanic or Slumdog Millionaire.
  • Summary: The hosts feel that the caliber of movies winning major awards has become ‘crazy’ and poorly written compared to films from their childhood, such as Slumdog Millionaire or 12 Years a Slave. They specifically criticized Anora, which won the same award as Titanic, calling it an ‘actual student film pornography.’ The hosts also expressed horror after seeing clips from the movie Sinners.
Project Hail Mary Audiobook Promo
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  • Key Takeaway: The audiobook for Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary, narrated by Ray Porter, is highly recommended before the Ryan Gosling movie adaptation hits theaters on March 20th.
  • Summary: The hosts promoted the Project Hail Mary audiobook, noting that listening before the movie elevates the intellectual experience. The story follows Ryland Grace on a desperate mission to save Earth from disaster. The movie adaptation, starring Ryan Gosling, is set to hit theaters on March 20th.
Liquid IV Hydration Endorsement
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(00:47:45)
  • Key Takeaway: Liquid IV Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free is clinically demonstrated to hydrate faster than water alone using Live HydroScience technology, offering 20% off with code Toast.
  • Summary: Liquid IV is promoted as a superior hydration solution for long days, being the only sugar-free hydration product clinically shown to hydrate faster than water alone. Its effectiveness is powered by Live HydroScience, an optimized ratio of electrolytes and vitamins. Listeners can receive 20% off their first order at liquidiv.com using the code TOAST.
Upward Dating App Review
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(00:49:03)
  • Key Takeaway: The Upward dating app is positioned as an alternative for singles seeking commitment by prioritizing faith and core values as the starting point for connections.
  • Summary: Dating apps are described as an unenjoyable social experiment where people often waste time on partners not seeking commitment. Upward changes this by aligning users based on shared faith and values from the start, promoting dating with intention rather than ‘situationships.’ The app is recommended for those done wasting time on people who do not believe in labels.
Kacey Musgraves New Album Details
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  • Key Takeaway: Kacey Musgraves’ new album, Middle of Nowhere, releasing May 1st, draws heavily on Texas roots, dance-hall classics, and features collaborations with Miranda Lambert and Willie Nelson.
  • Summary: Kacey Musgraves announced her new album, Middle of Nowhere, which follows Deeper Well and was created during her longest period of being single while living between Texas, Tennessee, and Mexico. The album description suggests a return to her traditional country sound, incorporating influences like Norteño and Zydeco, which excites fans who disliked her more pop-leaning Star-Crossed album. The tracklist includes a collaboration with Miranda Lambert, resolving past tension stemming from Lambert’s hit song ‘Mama’s Broken Heart,’ which Musgraves co-wrote.
The Masked Singer Elimination
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  • Key Takeaway: Former soccer player and Fox Sports analyst Alexi Lawless was revealed as High Voltage on The Masked Singer, surprising viewers with his singing talent.
  • Summary: Alexi Lawless, a former soccer player turned Fox Sports analyst, was unmasked as High Voltage, with listeners noting his surprisingly good voice. Guesses for other remaining contestants included Normani for Crane and Philip Phillips. The hosts also briefly mentioned Spencer Pratt inching up in political polls in Los Angeles.
Southern Charm Season Recap
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  • Key Takeaway: Craig handled his breakup with Charlie poorly by avoiding confrontation, while Sally and Austin appear to be moving forward as an item after their Mexico hookup.
  • Summary: Charlie ended things with Craig due to his behavior on the bus with Sally, but she failed to communicate this clearly, leaving Craig confused about their serious connection, which included planning a trip. Sally was shocked to learn Craig and Charlie were serious, despite Sally having previously expressed interest in Craig, who never reciprocated those feelings. Sally and Austin, who hooked up after Austin broke up with his girlfriend, seem to be together, with Sally aggressively pursuing him in the final scenes.