Surviving Sister Wives

“Chapter 3: Pages 47-63”Everyone's favorite basement wife Christine gets her turn in the spotlight as we break down Chapter 3 of Becoming Sister Wives - everything from her polygamist pedigree to her fast-track courtship with the ever-flirtatious cowboy himself, Kody Brown. We discuss Christine’s early dream of being Wife #3, yet another iconic eye-lock in church, as well as the infamous chili cheese nachos moment in all its glory. From third-wife idealism to the pecking-order reality, we’re unpacking how Christine went from polygamy princess to instant regret on the honeymoon horizon. This episode is sponsored by:BetterHelp is entirely online, making therapy more accessible, affordable, and convenient. Match with a licensed therapist and switch anytime for no additional charge. Our listeners get 10% off their first month: betterhelp.com/ssw Quince offers luxury essentials at an affordable price. Quince only works with factories that use safe, ethical, and responsible manufacturing practices and premium fabrics and finishes. Get FREE shipping and 365-day returns using our link:quince.com/sisterwives  Find All Our Links in One Place: beacons.ai/survivingpodLove the Show? Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the laughs with your fellow reality TV junkies! It helps more listeners find our show.Support Us on Patreon: Looking for bonus content, ad-free and early episodes, exclusive merch discounts, and a place to spill the tea with us on our private Discord server? Join us on Patreon!Shop Our Merch: Snag official Surviving Sister Wives and Surviving Reality merch to twin with us!Follow Us on TikTok: Join the fun for memes, updates, and more reality TV drama.Get in Touch: Got a hot take or a question for us? Email us at survivingpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Chapter 2: Pages 32-46”We’re back with Chapter 2 of Becoming Sister Wives, and this one’s all about Janelle - her backstory, her spirit journey, and her very practical decision to marry her former brother-in-law. We discuss Janelle’s no-nonsense approach to love and religion, as well as her intense career focus. Was her hyper-independence a trauma response? Divine guidance or a logistical partnership? Either way, things get complicated fast when their roommates-from-hell energy shifts to a honeymoon filled with instant regret. We break down Janelle and Kody’s whirlwind start and how Meri may or may not have known any of it was happening. This episode is sponsored by:QUINCE offers luxury essentials at an affordable price. Quince only works with factories that use safe, ethical, and responsible manufacturing practices and premium fabrics and finishes. Get FREE shipping and 365-day returns using our link:quince.com/sisterwives  Find All Our Links in One Place:beacons.ai/survivingpodLove the Show?Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the laughs with your fellow reality TV junkies! It helps more listeners find our show.Support Us on Patreon:Looking for bonus content, ad-free and early episodes, exclusive merch discounts, and a place to spill the tea with us on our private Discord server? Join us on Patreon!Shop Our Merch:Snag official Surviving Sister Wives and Surviving Reality merch to twin with us!Follow Us on TikTok:Join the fun for memes, updates, and more reality TV drama.Get in Touch:Got a hot take or a question for us? Email us at survivingpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Chapter 1: Pages 15-31” This week is all about Meri and Kody’s origin story - full of courtship chaos, spiritual certainty, and questionable decision-making. Find out about Meri's polygamy recruitment origins, Kody’s early thirst for attention, a few attention grabbing lightning-bolt moves, and even re-visit the infamous hormone-in-the-mouth theory (yes, really.) Join us as we break down how a wilted wallflower and a wannabe cowboy built a co-dependent foundation for a polygamist family based solely on vibes and vague divine signals. Don't miss our Plathville crossover with Dr. Adam! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-plathville-2-8-my-everything-guest-starring/id1719547118?i=1000714609258 https://linktr.ee/thesisterwivesprofessor   Find All Our Links in One Place:beacons.ai/survivingpodLove the Show?Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the laughs with your fellow reality TV junkies! It helps more listeners find our show.Support Us on Patreon:Looking for bonus content, ad-free and early episodes, exclusive merch discounts, and a place to spill the tea with us on our private Discord server? Join us on Patreon!Shop Our Merch:Snag official Surviving Sister Wives and Surviving Reality merch to twin with us!Follow Us on TikTok:Join the fun for memes, updates, and more reality TV drama.Get in Touch:Got a hot take or a question for us? Email us at survivingpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Prologue: Pages 1-12”We’re cracking open Robyn's #1 New York Times best-selling biography, "Becoming Sister Wives" starting with the prologue where we break down Kody’s “me, myself, and I” intro, question whether Robyn really is the reason the family fell apart, and explore the tension between faith, finances, and fear. Join us as we unpack the origin story of chaos, one problematic paragraph at a time!   Find All Our Links in One Place:beacons.ai/survivingpodLove the Show?Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the laughs with your fellow reality TV junkies! It helps more listeners find our show.Support Us on Patreon:Looking for bonus content, ad-free and early episodes, exclusive merch discounts, and a place to spill the tea with us on our private Discord server? Join us on Patreon!Shop Our Merch:Snag official Surviving Sister Wives and Surviving Reality merch to twin with us!Follow Us on TikTok:Join the fun for memes, updates, and more reality TV drama.Get in Touch:Got a hot take or a question for us? Email us at survivingpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Season 19 One-on-One: Part 4” Christine questions Kody and Robyn's chaste courtship; Meri denies destroying the family by introducing Robyn to Kody; Janelle declares she's a horny earth mama; Suki begs them to film the tell-all together next season.   Find All Our Links in One Place: beacons.ai/survivingpod Love the Show?Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the laughs with your fellow reality TV junkies! It helps more listeners find our show.Support Us on Patreon:Looking for bonus content, ad-free and early episodes, exclusive merch discounts, and a place to spill the tea with us on our private Discord server? Join us on Patreon!Shop Our Merch:Snag official Surviving Sister Wives and Surviving Reality merch to twin with us!Follow Us on TikTok:Join the fun for memes, updates, and more reality TV drama.Get in Touch:Got a hot take or a question for us? Email us at survivingpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Season 19 One-on-One: Part 3” Christine confirms the D was not FIRE; Suki gets the recipe for David's magic sauce; Kody exposes the war against true love; Robyn's confession leaves someone speechless.   Find All Our Links in One Place: beacons.ai/survivingpod Love the Show? Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the laughs with your fellow reality TV junkies! It helps more listeners find our show. Support Us on Patreon: Looking for bonus content, ad-free and early episodes, exclusive merch discounts, and a place to spill the tea with us on our private Discord server? Join us on Patreon! Shop Our Merch: Snag official Surviving Sister Wives and Surviving Reality merch to twin with us! Follow Us on TikTok: Join the fun for memes, updates, and more reality TV drama. Get in Touch: Got a hot take or a question for us? Email us at survivingpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Season 19 One-on-One: Part 2” Janelle preaches the gospel; Robyn starts shopping for her David Yurman tell-all push present; Suki asks, why not double date?; Kody factory resets mid-conversation.   Find All Our Links in One Place:beacons.ai/survivingpodLove the Show?Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the laughs with your fellow reality TV junkies! It helps more listeners find our show.Support Us on Patreon:Looking for bonus content, ad-free and early episodes, exclusive merch discounts, and a place to spill the tea with us on our private Discord server? Join us on Patreon!Shop Our Merch:Snag official Surviving Sister Wives and Surviving Reality merch to twin with us!Follow Us on TikTok:Join the fun for memes, updates, and more reality TV drama.Get in Touch:Got a hot take or a question for us? Email us at survivingpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Season 19 One-on-One: Part 1”Suki has ChatGPT rewrite her previous tell all questions; Robyn asks to be sedated; the OGs ask for a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T; Kody gets fitted for his Batsuit. Link to our podcast survey: http://bit.ly/survivingsisterwives-survey   Find All Our Links in One Place: beacons.ai/survivingpod Love the Show? Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the laughs with your fellow reality TV junkies! It helps more listeners find our show. Support Us on Patreon: Looking for bonus content, ad-free and early episodes, exclusive merch discounts, and a place to spill the tea with us on our private Discord server? Join us on Patreon! Shop Our Merch: Snag official Surviving Sister Wives and Surviving Reality merch to twin with us! Follow Us on TikTok: Join the fun for memes, updates, and more reality TV drama. Get in Touch: Got a hot take or a question for us? Email us at survivingpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trigger Warning: Sensitive Content This episode addresses sensitive topics including suicide and grief. Please proceed with caution and consider your emotional well-being before listening. “He Heals the Brokenhearted” The family has gathered in Wyoming to honor Garrison and lay him to rest in the family plot next to his grandparents. Kody digs a grave for his son's ashes and the family says their goodbyes. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available: call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or chat at 988lifeline.org   Find All Our Links in One Place: beacons.ai/survivingpod Love the Show? Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the laughs with your fellow reality TV junkies! It helps more listeners find our show. Support Us on Patreon: Looking for bonus content, ad-free and early episodes, exclusive merch discounts, and a place to spill the tea with us on our private Discord server? Join us on Patreon! Shop Our Merch: Snag official Surviving Sister Wives and Surviving Reality merch to twin with us! Follow Us on TikTok: Join the fun for memes, updates, and more reality TV drama. Get in Touch: Got a hot take or a question for us? Email us at survivingpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"The Book of Revelations" MomTok's world is rocked when Miranda arrives and challenges Taylor's truth about the swinging scandal; Taylor finally meets with Jenna to learn what really happened between her and Dakota; Jen must make a decision about her future with Zac.   Find All Our Links in One Place: beacons.ai/survivingpod Love the Show? Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the laughs with your fellow reality TV junkies! It helps more listeners find our show. Support Us on Patreon: Looking for bonus content, ad-free and early episodes, exclusive merch discounts, and a place to spill the tea with us on our private Discord server? Join us on Patreon! Shop Our Merch: Snag official Surviving Sister Wives and Surviving Reality merch to twin with us! Follow Us on TikTok: Join the fun for memes, updates, and more reality TV drama. Get in Touch: Got a hot take or a question for us? Email us at survivingpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" Gifting new homes to families in dire straits seems anything but dark, but Extreme Makeover: Home Edition viewers don't get to see how the houses become money pits that lead to families falling out and massive debt.  Find All Our Links in One Place:beacons.ai/survivingpodLove the Show?Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the laughs with your fellow reality TV junkies! It helps more listeners find our show.Support Us on Patreon:Looking for bonus content, ad-free and early episodes, exclusive merch discounts, and a place to spill the tea with us on our private Discord server? Join us on Patreon!Shop Our Merch:Snag official Surviving Sister Wives and Surviving Reality merch to twin with us!Follow Us on TikTok:Join the fun for memes, updates, and more reality TV drama.Get in Touch:Got a hot take or a question for us? Email us at survivingpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trigger Warning: Sensitive Content This episode addresses sensitive topics including suicide and grief. Please proceed with caution and consider your emotional well-being before listening. “Blessed Are Those Who Mourn” Janelle visits the Flagstaff Humane Society to view a plaque that they have dedicated to her son Garrison; Kody and Robyn's family travels to Wyoming where the rest of the Browns will eventually join them for his burial. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available: call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or chat at 988lifeline.org.Thank you for understanding and for supporting a safe and respectful space for everyone.   Find All Our Links in One Place:beacons.ai/survivingpodLove the Show?Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the laughs with your fellow reality TV junkies! It helps more listeners find our show.Support Us on Patreon:Looking for bonus content, ad-free and early episodes, exclusive merch discounts, and a place to spill the tea with us on our private Discord server? Join us on Patreon!Shop Our Merch:Snag official Surviving Sister Wives and Surviving Reality merch to twin with us!Follow Us on TikTok:Join the fun for memes, updates, and more reality TV drama.Get in Touch:Got a hot take or a question for us? Email us at survivingpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trigger Warning: Sensitive Content This episode addresses sensitive topics including suicide, alcohol misuse, and mental health. Please proceed with caution and consider your emotional well-being before listening. NOTE: We begin discussing these sensitive topics at the 15:37 mark of the episode.“The Stars Will Fall From the Sky”Tragedy of unimaginable proportions strikes the Brown family. The sudden loss of Janelle and Kody’s son Garrison hits the family very hard. Out of respect for the sensitive nature of this episode's content, which includes discussions around suicide, alcohol misuse, and mental health, comments have been disabled where possible. We recognize the importance of approaching these topics with care and empathy, and we want to ensure that the conversation remains respectful and mindful of all viewers, especially considering the impact on the family involved.If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available: call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or chat at 988lifeline.org.Thank you for understanding and for supporting a safe and respectful space for everyone.   Find All Our Links in One Place:beacons.ai/survivingpodLove the Show?Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the laughs with your fellow reality TV junkies! It helps more listeners find our show.Support Us on Patreon:Looking for bonus content, ad-free and early episodes, exclusive merch discounts, and a place to spill the tea with us on our private Discord server? Join us on Patreon!Shop Our Merch:Snag official Surviving Sister Wives and Surviving Reality merch to twin with us!Follow Us on TikTok:Join the fun for memes, updates, and more reality TV drama.Get in Touch:Got a hot take or a question for us? Email us at survivingpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Love Covers All Wrongs" Meri and Janelle finally get a little litigious; Christine excitedly anticipates creating new Valentine's Day traditions; Kody and Robyn celebrate their love by discussing their many disappointments.   Find All Our Links in One Place: beacons.ai/survivingpod Love the Show? Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the laughs with your fellow reality TV junkies! It helps more listeners find our show. Support Us on Patreon: Looking for bonus content, ad-free and early episodes, exclusive merch discounts, and a place to spill the tea with us on our private Discord server? Join us on Patreon! Shop Our Merch: Snag official Surviving Sister Wives and Surviving Reality merch to twin with us! Follow Us on TikTok: Join the fun for memes, updates, and more reality TV drama. Get in Touch: Got a hot take or a question for us? Email us at survivingpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"The Land of Milk and Honey?"Meri's resignation from MSWC is rejected; Christine and David workshop Janelle's Farmer's Only dating profile; Rora gets dunked; Kody and Robyn come out as soulmates. We Love to Hate Everything invited us over for their Brown Town segment this week, be sure to check it out!   Find All Our Links in One Place:beacons.ai/survivingpodLove the Show?Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the laughs with your fellow reality TV junkies! It helps more listeners find our show.Support Us on Patreon:Looking for bonus content, ad-free and early episodes, exclusive merch discounts, and a place to spill the tea with us on our private Discord server? Join us on Patreon!Shop Our Merch:Snag official Surviving Sister Wives and Surviving Reality merch to twin with us!Follow Us on TikTok:Join the fun for memes, updates, and more reality TV drama.Get in Touch:Got a hot take or a question for us? Email us at survivingpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"No Thank You, Daddy Issues" A Patreon exclusive now available on the public feed! We kicked off our Mediocre Down series back in October 2024 by talking about toxic parenting at the root of the Brown family tree - Kody's relationship with his father Winn.   Find All Our Links in One Place: beacons.ai/survivingpod Love the Show? Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the laughs with your fellow reality TV junkies! It helps more listeners find our show. Support Us on Patreon: Looking for bonus content, ad-free and early episodes, exclusive merch discounts, and a place to spill the tea with us on our private Discord server? Join us on Patreon! Shop Our Merch: Snag official Surviving Sister Wives and Surviving Reality merch to twin with us! Follow Us on TikTok: Join the fun for memes, updates, and more reality TV drama. Get in Touch: Got a hot take or a question for us? Email us at survivingpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Just Trying to Stay Afloat" ReHash The sister wives race in a cardboard boat regatta at a pirate festival in Las Vegas.   Find All Our Links in One Place: beacons.ai/survivingpod Love the Show? Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the laughs with your fellow reality TV junkies! It helps more listeners find our show. Support Us on Patreon: Looking for bonus content, ad-free and early episodes, exclusive merch discounts, and a place to spill the tea with us on our private Discord server? Join us on Patreon! Shop Our Merch: Snag official Surviving Sister Wives and Surviving Reality merch to twin with us! Follow Us on TikTok: Join the fun for memes, updates, and more reality TV drama. Get in Touch: Got a hot take or a question for us? Email us at survivingpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"This Land Is Your Land...or Hers?" ReHash Robyn, Meri and Kody have a huge fight over who will get which piece of land; Janelle worries the whole family won't get access to the pond; tempers flare and everyone is lashing out at everyone else in the worst fight the family has ever had.   Find All Our Links in One Place: beacons.ai/survivingpod Love the Show? Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the laughs with your fellow reality TV junkies! It helps more listeners find our show. Support Us on Patreon: Looking for bonus content, ad-free and early episodes, exclusive merch discounts, and a place to spill the tea with us on our private Discord server? Join us on Patreon! Shop Our Merch: Snag official Surviving Sister Wives and Surviving Reality merch to twin with us! Follow Us on TikTok: Join the fun for memes, updates, and more reality TV drama. Get in Touch: Got a hot take or a question for us? Email us at survivingpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Polygamists in a Shark Tank" ReHash The jewelry business is overwhelming the wives, and they make a presentation to secure investors.   Find All Our Links in One Place:beacons.ai/survivingpodLove the Show?Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the laughs with your fellow reality TV junkies! It helps more listeners find our show.Support Us on Patreon:Looking for bonus content, ad-free and early episodes, exclusive merch discounts, and a place to spill the tea with us on our private Discord server? Join us on Patreon!Shop Our Merch:Snag official Surviving Sister Wives and Surviving Reality merch to twin with us!Follow Us on TikTok:Join the fun for memes, updates, and more reality TV drama.Get in Touch:Got a hot take or a question for us? Email us at survivingpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Big Boy Panties!" ReHash Snags in the building process threaten to ruin the Browns' dreams of being in all four houses by Christmas. Meanwhile, Aspyn and Leon discuss college plans, and one wife might jump ship on the family business.   Find All Our Links in One Place:beacons.ai/survivingpodLove the Show?Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the laughs with your fellow reality TV junkies! It helps more listeners find our show.Support Us on Patreon:Looking for bonus content, ad-free and early episodes, exclusive merch discounts, and a place to spill the tea with us on our private Discord server? Join us on Patreon!Shop Our Merch:Snag official Surviving Sister Wives and Surviving Reality merch to twin with us!Follow Us on TikTok:Join the fun for memes, updates, and more reality TV drama.Get in Touch:Got a hot take or a question for us? Email us at survivingpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.