Episode 15: Val's Intuitive Reading

Dana and Val discuss the Netflix documentary about Kirat Assi who was catfished for close to a DECADE! There were plenty of red flags and a shocking reveal at the end as to who was Catfishing her the entire time. This should definitely be taken as a cautionary tale to anyone who is chatting with people on the internet who they don't actually know. This episode contains spoilers!

Dana and Val review the resurgence of interest in the Menendez Brothers case. New documentaries, a scripted series and a ton of social media buzz have been circulating around this story. The Innocence Project has taken the case on and the brothers' resentencing will take place in November and December of 2024. After their initial sentencing of life without parole and having served over 30 years, Erik and Lyle may be walking free by Christmas.

Dana and Val discuss their opinions about each of the couples on Love is Blind UK. They also review whether or not they think they'd be successful on the show if they were to join the cast and are waiting patiently for a Love is Blind season that takes place in a northeastern city.

Dana and Val review the new documentaries on Netflix and Hulu surrounding the murder of Laci Peterson and Scott Peterson's new Innocence Project potential hope. Though, neither Dana nor Val believe that Scott is innocent... at all.

Dana and Val discuss the new Hulu reality series, Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. They review each of the member's of the cast, their surprise in some of the intricacies of the Mormon religion, and the craziness of some of the cast's incredibly controlling husbands.

In this episode, Val recaps her experience receiving an intuitive reading at the Ruby Room in Chicago where she bought a new deck of oracle cards. She pulls a card for Dana and they discuss how people get into the business of doing intuitive readings.

Dana and Val discuss season 2 of Hulu's Betrayal. This season tells the story of Ashley Lytton and her seemingly perfect husband. Dana and Val review the horrifying details, and Dana teaches Val how to look up registered sex offenders in her area!

Dana and Val discuss what their vision is for the future of RHONJ, how they would capitalize on having a platform like Real Housewives, understanding that nothing lasts forever, and Val discovers the desire for a new career path as a back office employee for the FBI.

Dana and Val recap the last 4 episodes of Bridgerton, season 3. It's agreed that Colin ridiculous for wanting Penelope to give up on her passion. There's not a ton of excitement for Bridgerton season 4... which won't even come out until 2026... and Dana and Val both learn how to appropriately pronounce "chaise" while referencing the chaise lounge where Penelope loses her virginity to her betrothed.

Dana and Val discuss the HBO Max docuseries, "Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God" which tells the story of Amy Carlson who was a seemingly normal mom, working a normal job, raising her three children. She begins falling deep into online rabbit holes of conspiracy theories and supernatural ideologies and eventually becomes the leader of a cult whose practices eventually lead to her own demise.