Viva Betty: An Ugly Betty Rewatch
Viva Betty: An Ugly Betty Rewatch
Ugly Betty was more than just a show - it was a revolution. Bold, heartfelt, and unapologetically real, it gave us characters that shattered stereotypes and told stories that mattered, putting a working-class Latino family, the immigrant experience, and LGBTQ+ stories front and center. Now, Ana Ortiz and Mark Indelicato—aka Hilda and Justin—are sitting down to rewatch the show that changed their…Social links:
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S1E16 Derailed
Ana and Mark unpack an episode that is truly packed - with guest stars (Lucy Liu! Jerry O'Connell! Jayma Mays!), with decent wigs (for once!), and with the many faces of Becki Newton. They discuss reinventing yourself, why children shouldn't sing and dance, and how to get Fergie to perform at your …
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S1E15 Brothers
Mark and Ana revisit S1E15 Brothers, discussing first loves as Betty and Walter say goodbye, going to bat for your people as Justin stands up for Hilda, and the show's admirable (but still imperfect) representation of trans issues as Alexis takes her place at Mode. This episode has everything: thre…
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S1E14 I'm Coming Out
Mark and Ana dive into one of the most dramatic, plot-twisty, telenovela-esque episodes yet! Betty and Hilda have a sisterly showdown at fashion week, Daniel meets a sister he didn’t know he had, and Wilhelmina has a rather unfortunate run-in with a duck (and Flavia). Plus, they answer burning list…
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S1E13 In or Out
In this week’s episode, S1E13 In or Out, Mark gives Ana her well-deserved flowers for an outstanding performance and cupcake entrepreneurship (even if he’s skeptical about her Mandarin-language skills). Plus, the tyranny of the Mystery Woman finally comes to an end, and the reign of Rebecca Romijn …
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S1E12 Sofia's Choice
This week, Ana and Mark sit down with “Sofia’s Choice”, where they meet Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer, rip into Wilhelmina's worst look to date, and sing the praises of Becki Newton's perfect performance as Ruthie the MYW secretary. Plus, they reveal which Disney princesses they are and answer more …
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Michael Urie
Mark and Ana sit down with the incredible Michael Urie - the endless talent behind Mode’s very own Marc St. James. Together they laugh (about fittings with costume designer Pat Field and her poodles), they cry (about the tender relationship between Marc and Justin), and they even bleed (or at least…
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Becki Newton PT2
On today's episode, the conversation continues with Becki Newton about all things Amanda. They get into Amanda's outrageous and sometimes questionable fashion sense, Becki's on-and-off-screen BFF-ship with Michael Urie, the stresses of juggling filming with motherhood, and the group confronts the r…
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S1E11 Fake Plastic Snow + Becki Newton PT1
S1E11 Fake Plastic Snow is Ugly Betty's first Christmas episode, and what a gift it is! Ana and Mark try out a new discussion format, analyze the deeper truths behind Betty's relationship with Walter, pay respects to the supermodels of the 90s, and can't agree whether they like Hilda's bolero or no…
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S1E10 Lose the Boss
The show is finally hitting its stride with the wigs in S1E10 Lose the Boss! Mark and Ana discuss the ins and outs of Daniel's brutal hangover, Santos' fundamental misunderstanding of his son, and Mark's fundamental misunderstanding of how phone plans used to work in the early 2000s.
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Ashley Jensen
Today on the pod we have Betty's fairy godmother, prime minister of the universe, and cat-sitter extraordinaire, Ashley Jensen (AKA, Mode's very own Christina)! Ashley Jensen has Mark and Ana practically rolling on the floor with her hilarious tales of working with David Bowie, learning to drive on…
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