Diss and Tell

Every summer for the past seven decades, 50 high school seniors—one from every state—descend on Mobile, Alabama to take part in one of the country’s most lucrative scholarship competitions for teen girls. 

The Competition takes you behind the scenes of the Distinguished Young Women (DYW) program, and follows seven girls as they experience the highs and lows of competing for two weeks, away from home and under the most high-stress circumstances. Some girls enter for the money, some for prestige. All of them are used to being the best and the brightest. But only one will walk away with the top prize.

Host Shima Oliaee (Dolly Parton’s America, Pink Card) was Nevada’s contestant in 2001. More than 20 years later, she returns to Alabama as a judge. What can two weeks with 50 of the country’s most ambitious teens tell us about girlhood in America?

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Kylie Jenner and Jordyn Woods were each other's ride-or-die, navigating the challenges of growing up in the shadow of the Kardashian empire. But when Jordyn was caught kissing Khloe Kardashian's fiance, Tristan Thompson, their friendship came to a screeching halt. The scandal ignited a vicious feud, with the Kardashians closing ranks to protect their own and publicly dragging Jordyn's name through the mud. In this episode, we'll explore how the Kardashians weaponized their fame against Jordyn, and how she fought to save both her reputation and her friendship with Kylie.

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In the early years of Grey's Anatomy, a bitter feud erupted behind the scenes between star Katherine Heigl and showrunner Shonda Rhimes. Their clash of egos and artistic differences would eventually explode into the public eye, derailing careers and rocking one of America's most beloved TV dramas. In this episode, we'll explore the juicy details of this infamous Hollywood rivalry and examine how the industry and culture of the late 2000's turned a behind-the-scenes spat into a highly public PR nightmare.

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When ex-Bunny girl Jayne Gaskin spots the desert island of her dreams for sale online, she decides to risk it all. Trading in their English village home, Jayne and her family relocate to their own private paradise, just off the coast of Nicaragua. And a reality TV crew follows them to film a new show, No Going Back. But soon they all discover that paradise has its secrets. The locals claim the island belongs to them, and it’s been sold illegally. Jayne’s not leaving without a fight. A fight that will soon turn deadly.

Hosted by Alice Levine.

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Rosie O'Donnell's explosive stint on The View is the stuff of daytime TV legend. From her fiery on-screen feuds with co-hosts to the rumored off-camera clashes, Rosie's time on the show was short but unforgettable. We'll unravel the truth behind one of the most controversial and contentious chapters in The View's history, exploring the bitter rivalries and power struggles that defined Rosie's tenure. As we dive into the juicy details of this epic daytime drama, we'll ask: was Rosie the hero or the villain of her own story, and who really came out on top in the battle for control of The View?

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In the last episode, we discussed how Harry and Meghan's dramatic step back from the royal family sent shock waves across the monarchy. But the battle between brothers is far from over. In the final part of this 2-part series, we'll take a look at all the ways Harry and William battled to get the media to display their side of the story. As the royal family faces a new challenge with the Princess's diagnosis, will the brothers find common ground or will their rift deepen in the face of palace controversies?

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The Wing was supposed to be a model for feminist social clubs, built on activism, inclusion, and self-care. But instead, The Wing became a glaring example of toxic girlboss culture and workplace discrimination. On each episode of Wondery’s podcast The Big Flop, comedians join host Misha Brown to chronicle one of the biggest pop-culture fails of all time and try to answer the age-old question: who thought THIS was a good idea?

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Prince William and Prince Harry have been fighting behind closed palace doors for several years, but only recently has their princely feud turned into public knowledge, Netflix specials, and tabloid deep dives. So what really went on over the course of their lives to lead them to such an embittered rivalry? In part 1 of this 2-part episode, we'll take a look at the princes' upbringings, the presence of Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, and all of the messy ways the royal family has attempted to control their strict public image.

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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's relationship has always been surrounded by drama - from their rumored start during Brad and Jennifer Aniston's marriage to a multi-year complicated divorce and custody battle, this couple has been through quite literally everything. They managed to maintain a civil facade until their bitter dispute over a French winery spilled into the headlines, exposing the depth of their ongoing feud and launching their once-private struggle into the spotlight. In this episode, we'll explore how Brad and Angelina have spun their stories in the press throughout their messy divorce and the subsequent battle to sway public perception. 

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The 2015 VMAs sparked a feud for the ages when Nicki Minaj coined an instantly iconic phrase for Miley Cyrus on stage: "Miley, what's good?" Miley's defensive response about manipulated interviews opened the floodgates, sending us all the way back to the wild west of early 2010s pop culture. In this episode, we'll unravel Nicki and Miley's thorny history leading up to that heated confrontation - from subtweets and shady interviews to photoshopped avatars and a bizarre reference to "purdue chicken."

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