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Ugly BestiesUgly Besties 85: Hello Goodbye (S04E20)Here we go Uggos! The final episode of Ugly Betty - and thus, Ugly Besties! - is upon us! Betty struggles with telling Daniel about her decision to leave for London, Hilda and Bobby decide to fly the nest, Amanda finally meets her long lost father, and Marc encourages Wilhelmina to make the right choice after she wakes up from her coma after being shot by Tyler. And so it goes, that we wave goodbye to the world of MODE, and the amazing colourful cast that we love so very much! Thank you to EVERYONE who has...
2024-07-301h 28Ugly BestiesUgly Besties 84: The Past Presents The Future (S04E19)It's all go in the penultimate episode of Ugly Betty, and so many things are happening - perhaps a little too many for Sam and Stephen! Betty gets a job offer, Hilda gets married, Justin struggles to come out, Amanda and her new client hit it off, Marc makes a shocking discovery, and tensions rise between Wilhelmina, Claire and Tyler for a shocking conclusion that takes us right into the finale! If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can...
2024-07-251h 03Ugly BestiesUgly Besties 83: London Calling (S04E18)We're off to the UK! Betty takes Hilda to London for her bachelorette party, where familiar faces pop up all over the place, prompting her to make a big decision about her future! Meanwhile, Wilhelmina leaps into action with a truly evil final gambit to take over MODE, and Justin struggles to balance his new, secret relationship with Bobby's eagerness to include him in his bachelor party. If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here:
2024-07-181h 04Ugly BestiesUgly Besties 82: Million Dollar Smile (S04E17)It's time! As Betty prepares to get her braces off, a fashion mishap at MODE's most expensive cover shoot ever causes her to be transported to an alternate reality where everything isn't as it seems! Meanwhile, in the real world, Justin tries to contact Austin, and Willie plots her final gamble to take over the Meade empire... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: ht...
2024-07-1153 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 81: All The World's A Stage (S04E16)Love is in the air and drama's in the water: Betty catches the attention of a hot new playwright on the New York circuit who she wants to profile for MODE, while Justin worries about his very first onstage kiss with his "crush" Lily, and a mystery illness brings Willie to the brink of madness and encourages her to pursue taking over the MEADE empire once more... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here:
2024-07-041h 02Ugly BestiesUgly Besties 80: Fire and Nice (S04E15)With all the Suarez family crammed into Betty's apartment, she's desperate to find a way to get them out! Approaching a local fireman for a solution leads to a double date with Wilhelmina, and a shocking revelation about the blaze! Meanwhile, Daniel snoops into why Tyler is still around Meade, and Lady Gaga coming to town sets the whole of MODE abuzz! If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.c...
2024-06-2758 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 79: Smokin' Hot (S04E14)Fashion Week comes back around at MODE, bringing with it a whole host of new challenges. Betty is trying to prove she has good taste by covering an undercover fashion show, Marc is trying to prove himself as an editor to Wilhelmina, Amanda teams up with icon Helen to launch a new fashion line, and Claire is haunted by a ghost from her past back to say hello... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here:
2024-06-2059 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 78: Chica and the Man (S04E13)Wilhemina is furious when she discovers she has a drag queen impersonator, the iconic Wilhediva Hater. Meanwhile Betty receives an award for her blog, which causes tension between her and Daniel. When she vents online, her fans in blogosphere escalate the feud, and the press hounds Daniel. Amanda rehires our queen Helen, but Willie orders Amanda to fire her, which Amanda just can't bring herself to do. And Marc runs his own photo shoot with a famous director and actress. If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure y...
2024-06-1354 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 77: Blackout! (S04E12)In an act of good faith to get to know her neighbours better, Betty throws a karaoke party in her apartment building, but before the big day, her building is robbed, and it's partly her fault. Marc is going through the motions (and a 7 cheese lasagna) since he lost something irreplaceable in the theft. Meanwhile, Daniel and Wilhelmina are back to being at each other's throats, so Amanda tricks them into attending couples counseling with Dr. Sparks, and Ignacio refuses to accept Bobby in Hilda's life. All of this while New York is under the cover of darkness due...
2024-06-0651 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 76: Back In Her Place (S04E11)It's Betty's worst week EVER! As she appeals to her former landlord to let her move back into her apartment, Betty struggles to split her time between writing articles for Wilhelmina, starting her new blog, and Matt's revelation that he wants to embark on a brand new journey. Meanwhile, Wilhelmina makes plans to tie the knot with Connor, Daniel thinks Marc is sabotaging him, and Bobby gives Hilda some much-needed attention to help with her pregnancy... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast...
2024-05-3051 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 75: The Passion of the Betty (S04E10)Matt and Betty are spending EVERY second of EVERY day together, so Betty hatches a scheme to get Matt passionate about something else! Meanwhile, Daniel and Willie launch their plan to wrest control of MEADE back from the Hartleys, Marc's Bahamas fling Troy is back on the scene causing trouble, and Hilda is keeping her big secret from Bobby, Papi and Justin... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.c...
2024-05-2354 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 74: Be-Shure (S04E09)The Suarez sisters are in deep trouble! After a mad mixup, they both think they're pregnant - and they find out on Christmas-Hannukah! Ignacio's new lady friend comes to visit, Archie and Hilda are on the rocks, and Bobby hangs out being hilarious! Meanwhile, Claire visits South Dakota to find her estranged son, and Daniel and Wilhelmina both plot to get their hands on the missing Meade fortune... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here:
2024-05-1657 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 73: The Bahamas Triangle (S04E08)It's all kicking off in the Bahamas! Betty struggles to keep the cover afloat with a special secret guest star while Matt and Amanda kindle their new romance in front of her. Marc helps Daniel to get his groove back, while a surprise Ex On The Beach-style revelation tempts Wilhelmina into getting her scheming ways back on track... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties I...
2024-05-091h 02Ugly BestiesUgly Besties 72: Level (7) With Me (UBS04E07)Things come to a head at MODE as Daniel gets ready to take on Level 7 at the Cult of the Phoenix! Betty and Claire rush to save him from their clutches with the unlikely assistance of Matt and Amanda. Meanwhile, Wilhelmina plans to move herself and Nico to Venezuela, but not before her scheming daughter takes one last stab at getting her hands on the Slater fortune... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here:
2024-05-0253 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 71: Backseat Betty (S04E06)It's time to be FEARLESS - Betty's Version! Betty challenges herself to try new things, and ends up on a series of awkward dates with Hilda's hunky old flame Bobby Talercio. Meanwhile, Justin attempts to find his niche in school by working with the cheerleaders, Daniel tries to bring Amanda in to his cult, and Wilhelmina seeks out alternative avenues to get the money for Detective Castellar... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here:
2024-04-251h 00Ugly BestiesUgly Besties 70: Plus None (S04E05)As Wilhelmina receives the Style Care award for her work in Tibet, surprising everyone - including herself - Detective Castellar gets ever closer to unveiling Nico's secret. Meanwhile, Betty wrestles with inviting Matt to a star-studded event, while Amanda wrestles with telling Betty that Matt invited her. Daniel hires Natalie as his new assistant, and Claire comes to a shocking revelation as she reaches out to contact someone from her past... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can...
2024-04-181h 02Ugly BestiesUgly Besties 69: The Wiener, The Bun and The BoobBetty and Marc clash as Betty takes on a demanding article with her former friend's help! Meanwhile, Willie takes part in Bring Your Daughter To Work Day in an attempt to keep Nico out of trouble, while Daniel struggles with his new assistant and comes face to face with a creepy cult. Hilda is desperate to win Archie's attention back from his campaign with juicy results, and Claire and Cal set their sights on MODE's front page with a daring new cover... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure...
2024-04-1158 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 68: Blue On Blue (S04E03)Betty is scrambling to save her job as Matt continues to sabotage her pitches, and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity falls into her lap! Meanwhile, Marc gets up to his own scheme to derail Betty, Wilhelmina is hunting Conor down in Bermuda, Amanda and Matt get to know each other a bit better, and Daniel meets a mysterious new woman in his attempt to reckon with Molly's death. If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: T...
2024-04-0450 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 67: The Butterfly Effect (Part Two) (S04E02)We pick back up right where we left off - Betty's struggling through her first big photo shoot at MODE, all whilst trying to help Daniel with his grief. Willie and Nico are investigated by a detective, Amanda gets a glimpse into her future, and Justin and Hilda go head to head as he continues to struggle at high school. Join your Besties for another week of chats about everyone's favourite show! If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You...
2024-03-2855 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 66: The Butterfly Effect (Part One) (S04E01)We're delighted to be back with the final season of Ugly Besties! MODE is in shambles, Matt is making life hell for Betty, Marc is on the verge of discovering Willie's secret, Daniel gets in trouble at immigration, and a new (but technically old?) face pops up in some mysterious trouble... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uglybestiespod ...
2024-03-211h 04Ugly BestiesUgly Besties 65: The Fall Issue (S03E24)It's the grand finale of season 3, and things at MODE have come to a head! Matt confronts Betty about her meeting with Henry, all while Betty and Marc compete for a new position that's suddenly splattered open at MODE. Meanwhile, Wilhelmina tries to force Claire out of the magazine using her secret shame, the Wedding Issue is up for a MAMA (Magazine and Media Award, thankyousomuch) and things go from bad to worse for Molly and Daniel... We're taking a well earned break for a month, but we'll be back with season 4 on March 20th! I...
2024-02-2257 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 64: Curveball (S03E23)In the penultimate episode of season 3, a familiar face returns to New York to haunt Betty while she tries to focus on her YETI interviews. Meanwhile, Daniel faces Molly's fears of what will happen after she's gone, and Wilhelmina makes a very glamorous ally in her bid to discover Claire's secret... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uglybestiespod
2024-02-1557 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 63: In The Stars (S03E22)Don't you just love it when Grammy winner Adele comes to town? In this episode, Marc, Matt and Betty compete for the grand YETI prize with a creative assignment, Willie and Claire fight for Cal Hartley's attention, and Christina Baranski challenges Betty to make a big change in her son... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uglybestiespod Or...
2024-02-0856 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 62: The Born Identity (S03E21)It's gone baby gone! When baby William is kidnapped as Cal Hartley prepares to save MEADE, Wilhelmina leaps into action. But as the real culprit comes out, it's all hands on deck to fight for the future of the company... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uglybestiespod Or connect with us via email: theuglybesties@gmail.com
2024-02-0141 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 61: Rabbit Test (S03E20)MODE is in serious trouble! As Daniel tries to save the Meade empire, Betty hatches a plan to use her new connections to solve their issues, by involving Matt's billionaire father. Meanwhile, Wilhelmina and Christina clash on who baby William's real parents are, Amanda receives terrible news, and Hilda is desperate to find her fortune in the form of a very expensive Easter egg... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://w...
2024-01-2544 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 60: The Sex Issue (S03E19)We're back baby! Happy new year: everyone at MODE is struggling with their sex life... except Amanda. Betty struggles to get close to Matt, Hilda struggles to figure out if she likes Archie, Willie struggles to get Connor off her mind, and Daniel struggles with getting publicly shamed by Molly for his post-coital emotions. Enjoy! If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://www.in...
2024-01-1847 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 59: A Mother of a Problem (S03E18)Ladies and gentlemen... CHRISTINE BARANSKI! If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uglybestiespod Or connect with us via email: theuglybesties@gmail.com
2023-12-2159 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 58: Sugar Daddy (S03E17)When the Suarez family face eviction, they all step up to the plate to save their home! And it's Ignacio who has a super secret plan to keep them all in Queens. Meanwhile, Daniel, Claire and Wilhelmina desperately try to save Meade in the wake of Connor's departure, seeking out a government bailout to stop the empire from crumbling. And Betty and Matt continue to grow their relationship, even as a mysterious letter threatens to tear it all apart... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on y...
2023-12-1445 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 57: Things Fall Apart (S03E16)If you couldn't tell from the episode, everything's going wrong at MODE. Betty discovers that Connor is embezzling money during a YETI assignment, so he basically starts going around and telling everyone. He tempts Wilhelmina with a life away from MODE, while Daniel struggles with being sick, and there's a secret that Molly is DYING to tell him... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties I...
2023-12-0746 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 56: There's No Place Like MODE (S03E15)As part of YETI, Betty is challenged to learn about another magazine. But it couldn't be worse timing with Fashion Week on the go, especially as she's assigned to assist the eccentric new MODE Designer to Watch. Meanwhile, Willie worries she's losing her influence on the fashion industry, Daniel tries to change Molly to fit in with the world of MODE, and a big finale occurs as Christina finally enters labour at the worst possible time... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast a...
2023-11-3051 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 55: The Courtship of Betty's Father (S03E14)Papi gets caught red-handed with his new flame, while Betty tries to help Claire feel better about turning 60. The Meade matriarch is lashing out as she tries to get Daniel's attention, and Wilhelmina bites off more than she can chew when she tries to show Connor she cares and ends up co-adopting a very strangely-named bird... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://ww...
2023-11-2353 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 54: Kissed Off (S03E13)Daniel knows about Willie and Connor but Molly and Connor are still in the dark about each other... anyway enough of that boring storyline! Betty confronts tortured musician Jesse, Amanda is looking for a new roommate, and Papi meets his new nurse Elena! There, much better. If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uglybestiespod Or connect with us via...
2023-11-1657 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 53: Sisters on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (S03E12)As Papi struggles to get back to full health, Hilda and Betty reckon with the fallout of their family situation, and try and get their lives back on track. Daniel and Molly, and Connor and Wilhelmina all enjoy some much needed couples time, but are keeping their relationships secret from each other. So when some candids of one of the couples fall into the hands of Suzuki St Pierre, it's all hands on deck to save the day and stop the descent into chaos! If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and...
2023-11-0949 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 52: Dress for Success (S03E11)In her attempt to impress Bernadette Peters AKA Jodie Papadakis of YETI, Betty finds herself having to make 40 new contacts, and winds up losing MODE's most valuable cover yet. Meanwhile, Hilda prepares to relaunch her boutique, and the Daniel-Molly-Wilhelmina-Connor love square comes to a thrilling conclusion at the annual Slater House Party... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uglybestiespod...
2023-11-021h 00Ugly BestiesUgly Besties 51: Bad Amanda (S03E10)Amanda tries to convince Betty there's a strange man who lives in their walls and eats her ramen, and then they're put on a writing assignment together to spend $10,000 in one night for Mode dot com?! Meanwhile Daniel, Molly, Willie and Connor's love square hots up, and Christina gets kicked to bits by the baby inside her body during her 7-month scan. If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.co...
2023-10-2647 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 50: When Betty Met YETI (S03E09)50 episodes, can you believe it?! In this episode, Betty and Marc compete to secure a spot on the strangely exclusive Young Editors Training Initiative (YETI) programme, whilst Wilhelmina seduces Connor, Daniel and Molly grow closer, and Justin struggles with his new friend at school rejecting him. If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uglybestiespod Or connect with us vi...
2023-10-1955 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 49: Tornado Girl (S03E08)A storm is brewing at MODE! As the editors head off on their retreat, a tornado crashed through Kansas, spelling a PR disaster for Betty and the gang left behind. Connor tasks the Meade-Slater dynasty with the task of coming up with new ways to generate income, while Marc struggles with coming clean to Cliff about his indiscretions, and Hilda starts an underground hair styling salon... for some reason... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us...
2023-10-1253 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 48: Crush'd (S03E07)Fashion heats up, and so does everything else at MODE! Betty makes her move with neighbourhood cutie Jesse at the MODE climate change afterparty, Amanda gets kicked out of her apartment and seeks refuge with an unlikely pal, Marc feels the pressure when Cliff asks him to move in, and Willie can't help but find herself dangerously drawn to Connor... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties...
2023-10-0559 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties Special: MODE After HoursSam and Stephen couldn't get together to record this week, so they're bringing you something special they prepared earlier! Join them on a watch-a-long of the MODE After Hours web series! If you never caught this Ugly Betty deep dive, it was a web show where Marc and Amanda got up to mischief in the office after everyone else had gone home. Written by Brian Tanen and David Grubstick, it ran for 3 seasons on ABC's website, and was almost lost to time, but thanks to the work of some heroes online, you can still find it on YouTube today...
2023-09-2823 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 47: Ugly Berry (S03E06)A monster's on the loose, and her name is Kimmie Keegan! Having successfully annoyed EVERYONE at MODE, Betty, Marc and Amanda come together to oust her from the magazine. Meanwhile in a very 2008 throwback, Ignacio encourages Hilda to get out and vote. And Daniel and Wilhelmina seek out a new Chief Financial Officer, with very Main Character results... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties In...
2023-09-2148 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 46: Granny Pants (S03E05)There's a new girl in town, and it's Lindsay Lo- I mean, Kimmie Keegan! As Kimmie seeks new work at MODE, Betty has to take her under her wing to craft her into the perfect assistant. Daniel and Willie fight about sharing their Editor-in-Chief responsibilities, Justin makes his first Broadway audition alongside his highschool bully, and Marc and Amanda are obsessed with their new co-worker... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: ht...
2023-09-1449 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 45: Betty Suarez Land (S03E04)After Alexis' shocking revelations, Claire, Daniel and Betty all deal with the fallout. Daniel struggles to hold on to DJ, while Gio's arrival back to MODE signals the consequences of Betty's actions. And back in Queens, Hilda comes face to face with the Coach's wife... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uglybestiespod Or connect with us via ema...
2023-09-0745 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 44: Crimes of Fashion (S03E03)No-one really seems to care whether or not Christina is okay in the aftermath of her being pushed down the stairs, but the police are investigating at least! Betty, Amanda and Marc take on the role of the Scooby Gang tracking down the mysterious assailant through MODE, whilst Willie uses it all to her advantage, and Hilda and Coach have some serious chats... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.tw...
2023-08-3149 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 43: Filing for the Enemy (S03E02)As Wilhelmina prepares to finish her first issue as Editor-in-Chief, she makes Betty an offer she can't refuse, requests a totally impossible task, and sets her sights on taking away Daniel's biggest support. Plus Hilda and Coach struggle to take things to the next level, and Christina unveils Stuart's dirty secret... AGAIN! If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uglybestiespod...
2023-08-2450 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 42: The Manhattan Project (S03E01)Guess who's back! Besties are back! Tell your friends! We're jumping headfirst into season 3 of Ugly Betty; Daniel's struggling with being a new father, Hilda and Coach Diaz are making sweet, horny love everywhere, we found out about Betty's life-changing decision at the end of season 2, and Papi is working in a burger joint for... LINDSAY LOHAN?!?! If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: htt...
2023-08-171h 01Ugly BestiesUgly Besties 41: Jump (S02E18)It's the finale of Season 2, and bombshells abound! A little French boy shows up at Mode looking for his father, Willie makes her play to take over the magazine, and Betty has a life-changing choice to make when an old flame shows back up on the scene... We've reached the end of Season 2! Thanks so much for tuning in, and we'll be back on August 15th - but we'll have some special surprises in store before then, so keep your eyes peeled... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and m...
2023-07-201h 02Ugly BestiesUgly Besties 40: The Kids Are Alright (S02E17)Let's do this b*tch! Wilhelmina makes her triumphant return to MODE as Amanda struggles to connect with Gene Simmons, Claire can't find an advertiser to save her life for Hot Flash, and Betty fights her growing attraction to Gio after Henry leaves to go and raise his baby. Plus, forty episodes of Ugly Besties?! Wow, thank you for all the support! If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.c...
2023-07-1359 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 39: Betty's Baby Bump (S02E16)Campery abounds! Betty throws a baby shower for her nemesis Charlie, Daniel slips back into bad habits, and Willie and Marc turn their villainous antics up to 100 as Christina goes missing with Bradford's baby! Plus it's Sam's birthday - everyone say Happy Birthday Sam! (OR ELSE!!!) If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uglybestiespod Or connect with us vi...
2023-07-0657 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 38: Burning Questions (S02E15)She's lost the plot! As Renee feels the effects of her meds being swapped, Daniel can only watch helplessly as she puts a shoot with a guest designer AND Betty's life in danger! Hilda gets a visit from an old friend, Henry confronts Gio about spending time with Betty, and Christina's baby bump keeps on growing... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://ww...
2023-06-2954 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 37: Twenty Four Candles (S02E14)Happy birthday Betty! Hope your boyfriend's baby mama doesn't show up and ruin it! Oh wait, she does? Awkward. Gio swoops in to save the day, the Suarez household plan a surprise party, and Willie hatches a secret plan to drive her sister to the edge of Crazytown... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uglybestiespod Or connect wit...
2023-06-2250 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 36: A Thousand Words By Friday (S02E13)Betty has her first big writing assignment, but not everything is as it seems. Daniel meets a mysterious new beauty. Christina is locked in Willie's apartment. Claire has an idea for a new magazine. Amanda releases a song to tempt her father (Gene Simmons) into contacting her. It's all go on Ugly Besties this week! If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://www.in...
2023-06-1553 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 35: Odor In The Court (S02E12)It's crunch time for Claire! The Fey Sommers murder trial is in full swing, and Daniel and Alexis are desperately trying to keep their mother out of jail. Meanwhile, a popper'd-up Betty discovers a deadly secret in an unlikely place, and Willie and Marc torment Christina into joining their evil plot... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uglybestiespod
2023-06-0846 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 34: Zero Worship (S02E11)It's fashion week, the sequel! In this nice little self-contained adventure, Betty sets out to make a positive impression on Justin's school group, Daniel steps up to his sister and tries to exert control over Mode, and Willie and Marc are seeking a surrogate now that she knows she has a hostile womb. If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ugl...
2023-06-0148 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 33: Bananas for Betty (S02E10)Is a paintball match legally binding?! Alexis and Daniel find it out as they battle for control of Meade. Meanwhile, Willie tries to get investors for Slater and comes to blows with a national treasure, Gio has his eyes on one of the Suarez sisters, and Betty sets out to try and make more magical memories with Henry before he leaves. If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/u...
2023-05-2558 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 32: Giving Up The Ghost (S02E09)As Bradford's laid to rest, Wilhelmina enacts her plan for vengeance on the Meade family! Medusa X comes to life, and MODE risks being put down. It's everything to play for as Betty struggles to let go of her traditions, Daniel steps in to fill his father's shoes, and Alexis plans to get her boobs out to save the magazine. If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties
2023-05-1854 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 31: I See Me, I.C.U (S02E08)In the wake of Bradford's heart attack, the whole world of Betty is in turmoil! Daniel is refusing to speak to Betty, Claire is making a break for Italy with Yoga, Wilhelmina and Marc are trying to secure their future by finding a copy of Bradford's will, and Daniel has some intense inner turmoil going on. In more personal news, Sam is back from Indonesia and is severely jet-lagged, and Stephen is prepping for his first concert - it's all go everywhere all the time! If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review...
2023-05-1150 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 30: A Nice Day for a Posh Wedding (S02E07)It's time for the wedding of the century! Bradford and Willie are tying the knot! Daniel makes a shocking discovery about Willie and her bodyguard! Papi discovers Betty is seeing Henry! And it all comes to a head, right there on the altar! Plus, Sam continues to fawn over David Blue, obviously. If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uglybestiespod...
2023-05-0448 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 29: Something Wicked This Way Comes (S02E06)On the eve of Wilhelmina and Bradford's wedding, and she needs to gain 10 pounds to fit in to her custom Vera Wang gown! Meanwhile, Betty and Henry finally get to go and see Wicked on a secret date, but a confluence of events means that cute sandwich guy Gio (please call me Freddy Rodriguez) AND Daniel both show up too, with a gorgeous, cougar potential-advertiser in tow. And Marc is ashamed of the gorgeous Cliff for some reason? If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your...
2023-04-2749 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 28: A League of Their Own (S02E05)In an episode which REALLY shows it's age, Betty - sorry ILOVEBUNNIES - tries internet dating to get over Henry, Marc meets a dashing young photographer who defined Sam's entire world when he was a teenager, Justin acts out more, Willie serves up some hot fondue for her soon-to-be stepkids, and Alexis' memory slowly starts returning... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://ww...
2023-04-2048 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 27: Grin And Bear It (S02E04)Ahhhh! It's a bear attack! And not the good kind! Sam and Stephen are back; Betty and Henry continue to struggle to keep their distance, Daniel defends Alexis to an advertiser, Amanda uncovers a secret about Wilhelmina in the search for her father, and Justin's got a new jacket and a bad-ass attitude. If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ugl...
2023-04-1352 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 26: Betty's Wait Problem (S02E03)We're back! Against the backdrop of the MODE Black & White ball, Claire schemes to get Bradford back from Wilhelmina, Henry struggles with standing up to Charlie, Amanda tries to recapture her mother's fame, Ignacio is fighting for his life (literally) in Mexico, and Betty is balancing helping Daniel with her desire to be a writer. Plus a hot new sandwich guy has her confused, and leaves Sam drooling... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here:
2023-04-0653 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 25: Family/Affair (S02E02)Do you think the solar system would survive without Mercury? On this episode we pose this and other questions, such as: can Bradford tell Alexis the truth about her coming out? Will Amanda get anything from Fey's will? Can Justin survive one day as an intern at MODE? Is Betty ever going to find a way to get Papi home from Mexico? And what happens when you sneak into your boss' apartment, find her cheating on her husband-to-be with her bodyguard, try to escape, but get found out due to losing the Dias from your Buenos Dias earrings in...
2023-03-2343 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 24: How Betty Got Her Grieve Back (S02E01)We're back! Bolder, Bettyer and Bestier than ever before: Sam and Stephen reunite for season 2 of yours and our favourite show, Ugly Betty! The fallout from the season 1 finale is intense: Alexis is in a coma, Betty is coming to terms with Henry leaving, Wilhelmina is planning her wedding to Bradford, Claire is a fugitive from the law in the Hamptons, Ignacio is still exiled in Mexico, and poor Betty is still coming to terms with Henry leaving for Tucson with his pregnant ex-girlfriend. QUE?! If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating o...
2023-03-1652 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 23: East Side Story (S01E23)Stephen and Sam wave goodbye to season one of Ugly Betty with an alarmingly packed episode; Daniel's pill addiction spirals out of control, Willie fights with Fabia about double-booking their wedding dates, Amanda and Christina get locked in the loooooove dungeon, and it looks like Betty and Henry might finally get their happy ending... Thanks so much for your support over season one! We'll be back on March 16th after a quick break for a bigger, bolder and Bettyer season two! If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make...
2023-02-0953 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 22: A Tree Grows In Guadalajara (S01E22)In the penultimate episode of season one, Amanda is struggling with being kept a secret by her fashion-forward lover, Willie is scheming to get Bradford to sign the divorce papers, Alexis is confronted by her old girlfriend, Daniel's pill addiction deepens, and the Suarez clan visit their ancestral home in Guadalajara where more family secrets come to light. Sam and Stephen discuss all that, AND what flavours they think they are! If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can...
2023-02-0253 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 21: Secretaries Day (S01E21)Happy Administrative Professionals Day! The gang head to Middle Ages (definitely NOT Medieval Times) to celebrate, where Betty tries to earn money for Papi to return to Mexico by... riding a mechanical bull? Meanwhile, Willie is determined to force Claire out of the picture, Daniel struggles with his addictions, and Alexis and Rodrigo make plans to move to Rio... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties
2023-01-261h 00Ugly BestiesUgly Besties 20: Petra-Gate (S01E20)Everything is falling apart at MODE: Betty finds herself devoid of friends, Daniel is being blackmailed by two models of indeterminate origin, Amanda starts dating a gay guy, and Wilhelmina is sick of dealing with Bradford's refillable prescription for Viagra. Meanwhile, Alexis plots to use the chaos to take over the magazine AND meets the sultry creative director of MODE Brazil... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/u...
2023-01-1952 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 19: Punch Out (S01E19)Besties. Are. Back! Sam and Stephen return in 2023 to round out season 1 of Ugly Besties; in this episode Daniel has launched himself back into the party lifestyle, Betty struggles with boundaries and betrayal, Willie's little piggies need to be in tip-top condition for a man with a foot fetish, and two gorgeous models of indeterminate origin start causing trouble at MODE... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ug...
2023-01-1259 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties Special: Meeting Michael UrieWOW! For our very first special episode of Ugly Besties, Michael Urie sat down to talk with Sam and Stephen, and reminisce on all things Ugly Betty. We fit a lot into this chat; his first days on set, meeting Vanessa Williams, working with Patti Lupone, the ever-looming possibility of a reboot, struggling with Marc's outfits, how the experience helped shape his acting method, and plenty of exclusive behind-the-scenes secrets! Thank you so much to Michael Urie for speaking with us, and to everyone who's listened around the world to our humble podcast in 2022! We'll be back...
2022-12-221h 09Ugly BestiesUgly Besties 18: Don't Ask Don't Tell (S01E18)Next week on Ugly Besties, we've got a very special guest... but you have to listen to the episode to find out! No skipping! In THIS episode, Marc struggles with coming out to his mother who is Patti Lupone (obviously), Daniel and Alexis race to complete competing versions of their magazine, Ignacio struggles with house arrest, and Willie hatches a new, fertile plan to take over MEADE publications... Oh, and don't even THINK about mentioning the Dreamgirls Best Picture snub! If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure y...
2022-12-151h 00Ugly BestiesUgly Besties 17: Icing On The Cake (S01E17)Willie is back to her scheming ways as she tries to expose Daniel's relationship with The Chin to Alexis. Meanwhile, Betty and Henry struggle to be friends, a very straight-passing orthodontist arrives on the scene, Amanda wears a giant and incredibly fashion-forward condom around for the entire episode, and Claire Meade has killed once and she'll kill again... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties In...
2022-12-081h 02Ugly BestiesUgly Besties 16: Derailed (S01E16)Stephen's sick this week, so Sam is joined by fashion expert and deep friend of the pod, Fi! In this episode; Daniel hires a hotshot lawyer who he has a history with, Willie and Alexis visit a dive bar on the way to the opera, Justin gets hate crimed, and Betty and Henry have a new participant in their love triangle; Henry's girlfriend Charlie! Plus, Fi provides insider knowledge on the fashion industry, including why Christina shouldn't exist... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your f...
2022-12-011h 11Ugly BestiesUgly Besties 15: Brothers (S01E15)She's baaaaack! Alexis Meade rocks Mode's world as she re-enters the building and shakes the foundations of the magazine to the core! Betty takes Claire on a relaxing retreat to get away from the drama, Willie plots from home as she's denied the editor-in-chief role, and Hilda struggles with motherhood and Justin's desire to have Santos back in his life. Plus just to warn you as much as possible, biiiiiiiiig trigger warning for transphobia and misgendering! If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast...
2022-11-241h 00Ugly BestiesUgly Besties 14: I'm Coming Out (S01E14)It's Fashion Week, and the stakes couldn't be higher: Alexis finally makes her move, Christina displays her new collection, and Willie gets frisky with a duck. Plus, Sam and Stephen take your audience questions and experience yet more technical difficulties... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uglybestiespod Or connect with us via email: theuglybesties@gmail.com
2022-11-171h 04Ugly BestiesUgly Besties 13: In or Out (S01E13)Betty discovers Daniel hiding from the world after his public humiliation and decides to get him back on the horse, Willie's scheming has everyone questioning their future at Mode, Christina is desperate to become one of the Designers To Watch, and Hilda's Herbalux job is on the line when loads of people start losing their hair! Plus, vaping!!! If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties In...
2022-11-1055 minUgly BestiesUgly Besties 12: Sofia's Choice (S01E12)In the mid-season finale of Ugly Betty, a devastating revelation rocks Daniel's world. Betty conducts an investigation into Sofia's past, Christina gets dickmatized at Boylesque, Wilhelmina discovers the joys of shopping at an outlet mall, and Sam and Stephen continue to gush over the incomparable Judith L- sorry, Claire Meade. If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uglybestiespod Or...
2022-11-031h 07Ugly BestiesUgly Besties 11: Swag (S01E11)It's time to turn back the clock; in this flashback episode, the larger-than-life Oshi comes to town. Broke-ass Daniel has to find a way to entertain him, while Willie puts her plot to become publisher into action, and Betty gets her hands on some luxury photoshoot swag that drives the MODE girls (and Marc) mad... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://www.ins...
2022-10-271h 03Ugly BestiesUgly Besties 10: Fake Plastic Snow (S01E10)Sweaty palms, racing hearts, feeling faint - and that's just Stephen and Sam! This Christmas episode of Ugly Betty sees everyone questioning their relationships: can Daniel resist the urge of a supermodel and stay faithful to Sofia? Will Betty ever find the courage to dump Walter? Can Amanda pull together a Christmas party on a $500 budget?! All these questions and more answered by your Ugly Besties. If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: ...
2022-10-201h 03Ugly BestiesUgly Besties 09: Lose The Boss (S01E09)Ever been so hungover that you can't run your multi-million dollar fashion magazine? Daniel Meade has! On the plus side, Betty gets her first taste of power as famous infant Baby Chutney arrives in town, Thanksgiving takes a sad turn in Queens, and Willie and Marc find themselves lost in the back-arse of New York! If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://www.in...
2022-10-131h 03Ugly BestiesUgly Besties 08: Four Thanksgivings and a Funeral (S01E08)Are there four Thanksgivings in this episode, or is it three? Either way, Sam and Stephen dive into the first of two Thanksgiving specials of Ugly Betty. We meet Sofia's boyfriend Hunter, Wilhelmina gets stuffed, and there's a whole host of family holiday drama happening in the Suarez household! If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uglybestiespod Or con...
2022-10-061h 10Ugly BestiesUgly Besties 07: After Hours (S01E07)This episode asks all the big questions: can Wilhelmina find true love with MODE'S new Texan client? Will Walter finally learn to support Betty's career with the help of a glamorous hotel stay? Can Sam and Stephen stop lusting after Santos for even 10 seconds?! The answer to that last one is "no"! If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uglybestiespod...
2022-09-291h 01Ugly BestiesUgly Besties 06: Trust, Lust and Must (S01E06)A hot new bombshell enters the MODE offices! The mysterious Sofia Reyes arrives and brings a whole host of new problems, Willie is fighting to get her daughter to go to boarding school, and Ignacio reveals the dark secret from his past that's been haunting the Suarez family... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uglybestiespod Or connect wi...
2022-09-221h 10Ugly BestiesUgly Besties 05: The Lyin', The Watch and The Wardrobe (S01E05)After the scariest fright of all (technical difficulties) your Ugly Besties are back with this extra spooky Hallowe'en episode: Daniel's lost his ugly watch, Willie's gained a bit of , and Betty's tempted by the advances of a gorgeous, gorgeous accountant... If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uglybestiespod Or connect with us via email: theuglybesties@gmail.com
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Ugly BestiesUgly Besties 04: Fey's Sleigh Ride (S01E04)Secrets start coming to the surface as the spirit of Christmas descends on MODE magazine. Someone’s stolen the top secret post-apocalyptic centrefold idea, Ignacio won’t talk to his doctor for some reason, Daniel gets a mysterious delivery, and Amanda discovers the magic of flan. If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app! You can follow us here: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uglybestiespod Or connect with us via...
2022-09-011h 15Ugly BestiesUgly Besties 03: Queens for a Day (S01E03)Bad fathers, bad makeovers, bad editing, oh my! Everyone’s trying to impress someone this week: Daniel’s reworking the magazine to impress his father, Betty feels the need to change herself to impress a celebrity photographer, and Wilhelmina is trying to get in The Senator’s good books by… destroying the magazine she works for?! Plus, Sam and Stephen discuss choppy editing, whether or not parents have favourites, and continue to ponder the desperate need this company has for a HR department. If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you...
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Ugly BestiesUgly Besties 02: The Box and the Bunny (S01E02)It's all go at Meade publications: the book goes missing, Betty's bunny is getting taken apart piece by piece, and it's still unclear whether or not this global publishing company has a HR department! Sam and Stephen jump back into the wonderful world of MODE to ponder the real question: is publishing a couple of unretouched photos really enough to take down an entire magazine?! If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a rating or review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app. You can follow us here: Twitter: h...
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Ugly BestiesUgly Besties 01: Pilot (S01E01)Meet your new Ugly Besties Stephen and Sam, and join them as they revisit the wonderful world of Betty Suarez. In this episode we're launching in to the Pilot, celebrating the work of Silvio Horta, getting re-acquainted with the star-studded cast who make this world come alive, and dunking on Daniel... a lot! If you enjoyed the episode please leave us a review, and make sure you subscribe on your favourite podcast app. You can follow us here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/uglybesties Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uglybestiespod/ Em...
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