Podcast

Not Married To This with Serena & Joe

Relationships, Society & Culture, TV & Film, TV Reviews

It’s not always Paradise after the honeymoon stage, but Serena Pitt and Joe Amabile make it look easy. You’ve watched their relationship blossom on tv, now they’re bringing you into their real lives... after the cameras. They’re sharing it all and sharing their opinions on the reality and pop culture moments they’re obsessed with. They’re tackling everything from navigating their 11-year age gap to deciding who would make a better Traitor to debating whether or not Lizzie McGuire was the voice of a generation. On Not Married To This, you get a front-row seat to their ever evolving pop culture deep dives, hot-takes, relationship advice, and in-depth interviews with some of your favorite reality tv stars- from the POV of two reality tv veterans who have been there.

TV Reviews chart
#18
Episodes
35
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
51 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
6 days ago

Episodes

35 episodes, newest first

  1. Halloween Hookups & Weaponized Incompetence

    Episode 34

    Show notes

    Joe and Serena are ready for Halloweekend, and discuss the best place to go out if you want to bring someone home on Halloween. Plus, does Joe weaponize incompetence & is it rude to ask to crash on a friend’s couch? And Serena must have some psychic abilities because post- episode recording, her DWTS prediction comes true!

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    48 min
  2. Abducted By Aliens & A Jersey Shore Reboot Ft. Snooki

    Episode 33

    Show notes

    Snooki stops by & talks all things supernatural, including her new show, “Snooki: The Paranormal Rookie." She details a crazy alien abduction experience and how she has always been able to talk to ghosts! Plus, an update on her cancer journey & a possible “Jersey Shore” reboot!?

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    49 min
  3. Is Marriage The Ultimate Killer Of Love?!

    Episode 32

    Show notes

    Joe and Serena are back from celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving! While watching “The Invite”, Joe began to think about the quote at the beginning of the movie: “One should always be in love. That is the reason one should never marry." Is marriage the ultimate killer of love?! Plus, DWTS TikTok drama, Kelly Clarkson beefing with a business over a bird, and how to plan the perfect murder in plain sight.

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    52 min
  4. Is Chris Harrison Getting Served & Do We Need An “Airport Divorce”?

    Episode 31

    Show notes

    Chris Harrison’s new show The Vow may be in the business of finding love, but it looks like Warner Bros tv isn’t in love with the show’s trailer. Looks like Fox Nation has been served with a cease and desist! Joe and Serena hold mock court and battle it out between the networks! Also on the docket: can you actually bring an iced coffee to a job interview? And should more couples who travel together go through an “airport divorce?”

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    57 min
  5. Katie Thurston’s Journey to Becoming a Breast Cancer Thriver & Advocate

    Episode 30

    Show notes

    Katie Thurston sits down to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness month and shares her story of her own breast cancer diagnosis, advocacy, and optimism for the future of cancer research.

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    1 hr 8 min
  6. DWTS, Traitors, & Mormon Wives… Oh My!

    Episode 29

    Show notes

    Fall tv is BACK... and we are locked in! We're discussing it all, from the return of DWTS to The Traitors: New Blood, and of course alllll of the discourse around season 5 of SLOMW. Plus, with Joe making some lifestyle changes, we debate: is it fair to expect your partner to make the change along with you?

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    50 min
  7. Joe is Back!

    Episode 28

    Show notes

    Joe is back after his brain surgery, and breaking down his experience.

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    51 min
  8. Jared Freid: Missing The Bachelor & Clocking Reunion Outfits

    Episode 27

    Show notes

    Jared Freid joins Serena to talk about his new comedy special and how his family trauma inspired it. The pair also discussed Jared’s dating history, explains how a single bouquet of flowers can go a long way, and pitches ideas on how to refresh The Bachelor Franchise. Plus, Jared tries to guess who won Love Island based solely on their reunion outfits. Did he get it right?

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    1 hr 4 min
  9. Taylor Strecker & Taylor Donohue: House of Stassi & Saying No To Strap Ons

    Episode 26

    Show notes

    Taylor & Taylor (aka Teddy, and yes… we talk about the name change) join Serena to talk everything House of Stassi straight off of their very first season of reality tv! Taylor shares how she really felt about that comment from Katie, and did she really miss the birth of her baby?! Plus, they get honest about what it is like to come out later in life and do it publicly on live radio.

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    1 hr 4 min
  10. Girl Talk w/ Natasha Parker: Boy Bubble Butts & Depth in Dating

    Episode 25

    Show notes

    Serena’s bestie and Bachelor Alum Natasha Parker joins for a girl talk catch up on all things celebrity summer weddings, World Cup cuties, why European men are just…it, and an update on how Serena & Joe are navigating their new normal post-brain surgery.

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    46 min
  11. Married At First Sight: Compatibility vs. Chemistry w/ Dr. Lisa Paz & Paul Brunson

    Episode 24

    Show notes

    Dr. Lisa Paz & Paul C. Brunson from season 20 of Married At First Sight talk about taking over this season, how they decide on matches, and what it takes to truly build a relationship with someone you just met. They give their take on the relationships from this season, plus some advice if you feel like you’re single and stuck dating people who aren’t a fit.

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    53 min
  12. Serena Kerrigan & Felix Levine: Dating, Age Gaps & Finding Your Person

    Episode 23

    Show notes

    You know her from her social media presence, but now Serena Kerrigan is putting her relationship knowledge, advice, and expertise into her new book “Let’s F*cking Date”. Her insight helps guide you towards finding the love of your life, and love for yourself. Serena Kerrigan is also joined by her love, Felix Levine, as they talk about the unconventional beginning to their love story… meeting on a podcast and falling in love in real time on the episode!

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    51 min
  13. Gia Giudice Gets Real: Growing Up on RHONJ, Next Gen NYC & Viral Memes

    Episode 22

    Show notes

    Gia Giudice joins Serena to dish on the drama from season 2 of Bravo’s Next Gen NYC. From feuds with co-stars to re-evaluating how she showed up to film season 2, Gia gives us insight as to how her time on RHONJ prepared her to be a reality star in her own right, and whether or not she ever considered stepping away from the cameras all together. Gia is no stranger to headlines about her & her family members, and she breaks down how she is able to ignore the headlines and stay true to herself.

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    53 min
  14. Feeling A Spark With In The City’s Whitney Fransway

    Episode 21

    Show notes

    Whitney Fransway catches up after the inaugural season of In The City! (She’s no reality newbie though, remember her on season 21 of The Bachelor!?) She gives us her raw reaction to hearing those comments from Kenny about “no spark” in their relationship, helping Kenny locate his father, and what it is really like to go up against a reality tv vet on-screen.

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    49 min
  15. Joe’s Health Story

    Episode 20

    Show notes

    Joe and Serena open up about navigating receiving the unexpected news: doctors found a tumor on Joe’s brain after a full body MRI scan.

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    19 min
  16. Ditching Your Partner For A Free Upgrade, Joe’s Travel Nightmare, + JUST&T Married

    Episode 19

    Show notes

    Joe & Serena recap their holiday travels, and Joe made theeee most American travel mistake… according to Serena. Would you ditch your partner and leave them in the dust for a free first-class upgrade? Plus, we dive into this week’s juiciest headlines… including details on Taylor & Travis’s wedding! What am I doing now? 1140

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    52 min
  17. Apryl Jones: From Radiology To Reality TV, Heartbreak, & Healing

    Episode 18

    Show notes

    You know her from Love & Hip Hop, Apryl Jones details how she navigated her past heartbreak, found peace & forgiveness, and what reality tv show she would do next!

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    48 min
  18. Solo Ep: Attending A World Cup Match, Girls Buying Guys Drinks, & Reality TV Headlines

    Episode 17

    Show notes

    It’s been a busy few weeks!! Joe & Serena recap their travels to Vegas, a World Cup match, and to the U.S. Open… via helicopter! They detail Joe’s post-Vegas apartment break-in, and debate: is it hot or not for a girl to make a first move by buying a guy a drink? Plus, reality tv headlines including Tyra’s Top Model lawsuit, the reality star to pop star pipeline, and Olandria’s comments to her fans.

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    1 hr 2 min
  19. Emma Slater & Alan Bersten: DWTS Training, Dating on Tour & More

    Episode 16

    Show notes

    Your favorite couple from Dancing with the Stars is here! Emma Slater and Alan Bersten tell us all about the next season of DWTS, Alan and Joe’s bromance, plus how Alan & Emma started dating.

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    1 hr 4 min
  20. The Courage To Commit With Shawn Johnson East & Andrew East

    Episode 15

    Show notes

    Who wouldn’t want to learn from two powerhouse athletes and parents of three who can somehow do it all!? Shawn Johnson East & Andrew East join to talk about their new book, The Courage To Commit, and break down how sometimes commitment means not doing it all— but being intentional about your choices. They talk about the difficult choices that come with parenthood, career changes, and how sometimes we just need less options in life to be successful. If you feel like sometimes you are just so overwhelmed with choice that you can’t give your all to anything, this episode is for you!

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    59 min