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?Listen to The Competition on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes early and ad-free right now on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts. Start your free trial by visiting Wondery.fm/The_Competition now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.Listen to The Price of Paradise on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts. Start your free trial by visiting https://wondery.com/links/the-price-of-paradise/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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?This is just a preview of The Big Flop. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts, or at wondery.fm/the-big-flop.For more deep dive and daily business content listen to Wondery – the destination for business podcasts. With shows like How I Built This, Business Wars, The Best One Yet, Business Movers and many more, Wondery Means Business.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When High School Musical: The Musical: The Series premiered in 2019, it gave fans new adorable teen leads to “ship”: Olivia Rodrigo and Joshua Bassett. But when Olivia released the break up song “Driver’s License,” and referenced a “blonde girl,” fans would go on a witch hunt for the homewrecker, allegedly fellow Disney star Sabrina Carpenter. What followed was a series of diss tracks, denials, media sightings, and fan pandemonium. But did Gen Z’s biggest pop culture love triangle even happen in real life, or was it all just fan bait? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When The Hills first hit MTV in 2006, Lauren Conrad and Heidi Montag were inseparable – blonde fashionistas chasing LA dreams together. But in season 2, Heidi’s new boyfriend, Spencer Pratt, enters the scene, creating major tension between the two besties. The show's drama spiraled around this friendship rift, pulling viewers in with shouting bar fights, sex tape rumors, and iconic one-liners. But what fueled such a bitter betrayal, tearing their friendship apart? And how was the show itself manipulated to create such a volatile onscreen rivalry?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the '80s, Stallone and Schwarzenegger duked it out for the title of action king with a mix of box office showdowns, role-snatching escapades, and epic shade-throwing contests. Their rivalry was more than just muscle-flexing; it was a chess game in which Arnold once duped Stallone into starring in a film flop. After years of psychological warfare, how did these two go from fierce rivals to the ultimate action hero bros?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shaq and Kobe, LA Lakers legends, ruled the courts with three NBA championships in a row. But off-court? A different story. Imagine a behind-the-scenes drama filled with ego clashes and rivalry. These two weren't just teammates; they were titans at war, complete with mid-practice brawls and public call-outs. What fueled this intense feud? Was it a genuine clash or a show for the cameras? And most importantly, how did they find common ground before Kobe's tragic death?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When the girl group Fifth Harmony was formed on The X Factor in 2012, it grew to sell nearly half a million albums and scored two top 5 Billboard Hot 100 hits. But as Fifth Harmony's profile rose, so did fans' awareness that something was off—specifically between Camila Cabello and the rest of the group. What happened next included a shocking VMAs performance, cringey TV interviews, and the unearthing of a seedy history of Tumblr posts. This feud shows us what happens when a bunch of solo teenage artists are forced to form a band for the sake of reality TV and who gets hurt in the fallout.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham joined Fleetwood Mac in 1975, they were just a fiery young couple with a dream. Little did they know that their passionate romance would turn into an explosive feud, fueling the band's rise to stardom. Their tumultuous relationship penned some of rock's greatest hits. In this episode, as we dive into the heart of their stormy breakups and reunions, we're left wondering: Did they truly 'Go Their Own Way,' or is there another chapter to their story?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When Perez Hilton invited the then-rising star Lady Gaga to his 2008 Las Vegas Fourth of July bash, he couldn't have predicted that she would rocket to stardom and transform into his arch-nemesis. From besties to battling it out on Twitter, the friendship of these pop culture icons spectacularly imploded. This episode delves into their dramatic fallout and examines how social media can serve as a battleground where supporters become soldiers in the online battle.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a successful run in the first two Transformers films, it seemed certain that Hollywood starlet Megan Fox would return for the franchise's third movie. But her comparison of Transformers director Michael Bay to Hitler in an interview completely derailed those plans. The situation escalated when an anonymous scathing letter from the film's crew about Megan Fox was posted on Bay's website. In this episode, we're diving into the drama, unraveling how this feud was a precursor to Hollywood's simmering issues that were about to boil over.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Real Housewives franchise has brought some pretty iconic rivalries, but there has never been a fallout as explosive and dramatic as the feud between Kandi Burruss and Phaedra Parks of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. These two divas went from TV besties to sworn mortal enemies, their relationship ending with a criminal allegation that rocked Bravo and its fandom for years to come. So how did they get there? This episode takes an in-depth look at the unraveling of their friendship, meticulously dissecting the conflict that came to a head in the intense four-part reunion of Season 9.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As music icons who revolutionized pop, Michael Jackson and Prince were towering figures in their own right. But, few fans are aware of the years-long rivalry brewing between the superstars behind the scenes. As the Purple One's fame escalated, so too did tensions between the two artists. They proceeded to engage in a series of increasingly bizarre one-upmanship battles—we're talking an antagonistic concert showdown, a cutthroat ping pong grudge match, and the most outrageous quarrel claim of all time involving an alleged satanic-chant-filled shoebox left on a doorstep.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.