Performative Males and Black Cat Boyfriends with Alec Flynn
Release Date: 09/22/2025
THE WEDDING RECAP feat. Ashley's Husband
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The wedding recap is here (!!!) and we’re joined by a very special guest, formerly known as Sparkle Eyes. Settle in for a full play-by-play of the four-day celebration, from the families meeting, to the (over capacity) welcome drinks, to the Haldi, Halloween Party, and of course, ceremony and reception. We discuss the highlights, the tea, Rayna’s officiation, the post-wedding crash, advice we’d give to anyone getting married, and so much more. (And for those watching on YouTube, enjoy plenty of never-before-seen photos and video!) Follow us on Instagram , Ashley , and Rayna . Visit for...
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The Snack: Celibate Celebs, Selling Sunset, and Starbucks Pandemonium
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Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: Celebs who aren’t having sex A blue wave on election day Trump boo’d at the Commanders game Selling Sunset season 9 recap All’s Fair getting panned Kim K. and Kris Jenner delete photos of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Headlines: Starbucks Bearista cup causes pandemonium, Zendaya won’t do press with Sydney Sweeney Follow us on Instagram , Ashley , and Rayna . Visit for live show tickets and more. Thank you to our partners this week: Hers: Get a personalized...
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All the Cool Girls Get Fired with Laura Brown and Kristina O’Neill
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For anyone who’s been fired as f*ck, this episode is for you! We are joined by Laura Brown and Kristina O’Neill, media legends and authors of All the Cool Girls Get Fired, to talk about the painful experience so many of us have experienced. They share their stories of becoming friends, working in media/fashion in NYC in the 2000s, ascending to editors in chief of InStyle and WSJ Magazine, and then being fired from their dream jobs. We discuss how to cope in the immediate aftermath, the importance of telling people and asking for help, and why employers are more empathetic than ever to...
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The Snack: Baldoni Trial, RichTok, and Sexiest Man Alive feat. Andrew Collin
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Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: People magazine names its Sexiest Man Alive Jennifer Aniston hard launches her boyfriend Justin Baldoni’s $400M lawsuit against Blake Lively ends RichTok influencer Becca Bloom’s ‘controversial' relationship rules Dodgers win the World Series Headlines: Selling Sunset drama, Britney deletes her IG, and THAT Hug Between JD Vance And Erika Kirk Follow Andrew Collin on Instagram at . Follow us on Instagram , Ashley , and Rayna . Visit for live show tickets and more....
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Cheating Isn’t Black and White feat. Esther Perel
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We are re-releasing one of our most beloved and impactful interviews with the iconic Esther Perel, with a fresh intro (plus never before seen footage for the video version). The renowned psychotherapist and author joins us to talk about relationships, sexuality, and infidelity. We cover cheating in depth, including why it occurs, why it hurts so badly, how to trust again, and whether relationships can come back from infidelity. And we're also discussing the expectations we put on our partners nowadays, why they may not be realistic, and how to navigate this for a healthy relationship....
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The Snack: Hottest Halloween Costumes of 2025 + New Must-See TV
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Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: Louvre thieves caught NBA gambling ring Hottest Halloween costumes of the year Which Carrie Bradshaw we would be The best shows on TV now (and coming soon) Sabrina Carpenter’s sexy arrests vs. Role Model’s Sally Headlines: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau hard launch, Crazy Rich Asians sequel Follow us on Instagram , Ashley , and Rayna . Visit for live show tickets more. Thank you to our partners this week: Aura Frames: Get $20 off the bestselling Carver...
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Should You Date Down or Will it Ruin Your Love Life?
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Will less attractive guys treat you better? Are broke boys better in bed? These are the questions…and we have answers. We’re discussing the dating trend of “Shrekking” (dating down when it comes to looks) and why some people think it’s the move, and others say it will ruin your love life. We’re also discussing dating expectations in general and what’s realistic (and not realistic) to look for in one person. And we break down another “Should I break up with him?” email about when your passions in life don’t align. Before we dive into the topic, we’re recapping Ashley’s...
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The Snack: Louvre Heist, Merkin Thong, and Couples You Love to Hate
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Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: Update on some polarizing couples/ex couples: Rob and Blacc Chyna, Britney and KFed, Bill and JordOn, Kristen and Dax Louvre Heist Skims Merkin Thong + Kim’s red carpet face covering Love is Blind S9 predictions Headlines: TJ Holmes and Amy Robach engaged, Tyra Banks’ hot ice cream, No Kings protest, White House demo Follow us on Instagram , Ashley , and Rayna . Visit for live show tickets and more. Thank you to our partners this week: Hers: Get a personalized...
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The Man Who Made Me Rethink My Marriage with Amber Rae
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Amber Rae was married when she looked into the eyes of a stranger and instantly fell in love, and she’s here to tell her story. The bestselling author shares the truth about her marriage and lack of intimacy, what she was lying to herself about, the problem with “good on paper guy,” being a people pleaser, and how falling for someone else while married turned her world upside down. We talk about how everything transpired, how her husband watched her fall in love in real time, backlash and losing friends over her decisions, and more. Before Amber joins us, we’re recapping Ashley’s...
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The Snack: Best Face Lifts, Love is Blind Chaos, and Kylie’s “Song”
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Welcome back to The Snack – a lighter serving of Girls Gotta Eat. This week, we’re talking about: Kris Jenner’s new look Kylie Jenner debuted a song RIP Diane Keaton + our fave Diane movies Our thoughts on the movie Eternity (coming soon) T*rning Po*nt USA’s Super Bowl halftime show Kristin Cavallari and Lauren Conrad reunite The most unhinged season of Love is Blind yet + doppelgangers Headlines: Kat Stickler dating John Mayer, Taylor Swift’s docuseries, Golden Bachelor Gerry’s new book Follow us on Instagram , Ashley , and Rayna . Visit for live show...
info_outlineWe have a fun one for you! Comedian Alec Flynn joins us to talk about The Performative Male (Are they a red flag? Is there a spectrum? How do you spot the “bad ones”?) as well as Black Cat Boyfriends vs. Golden Retriever Boyfriends. We also break down an email from a male listener about why he’s having trouble dating and offer advice for how to build confidence, and we discuss the notion that men have disappeared from the social and/or dating scenes and why. Other topics include: Leg tattoos, conspiracy theories about gambling, and panda diplomacy (we learned something new). Before Alec joins us, we’re talking about green flags in guys – everything from how they treat animals to drinking habits to what kind of music they like. Enjoy!
Follow Alec on Instagram at @bigalflynn, check out his podcast Big Al’s Grill ASMR, and get tickets to his shows at https://punchup.live/alecflynn.
Follow us on Instagram @girlsgottaeatpodcast, Ashley @ashhess, and Rayna @rayna.greenberg. Visit girlsgottaeat.com for LIVE SHOW TICKETS and more!
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