Diss and Tell

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Most celebrity feuds start with a diss. But what happens between that first diss and the scandalous story that hits the internet? From Wondery, this is Diss and Tell, a weekly podcast that unpacks the most iconic celebrity feuds in pop culture history. We explore the juicy rumors, the explosive accusations, the conflicting opinions and tell it all. Comedians and hosts Sydney Battle and Matt Bellassai get the gossip and register the receipts. Getting to the bottom of the drama is our true calling.

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  • a hissy dissy
    Theme Song is a THE Vibe
    Long time listener. Love the show. LOVE the theme song. Not a fan of the recent move of cutting it short. It’s a beat… PLAY THE WHOLE THING. Or release a full version I can play on repeat. 🤘🏻
  • fwaeuhrfaeikgahrebo
    Love this show!
    I have never missed an episode, I love this show! It would be amazing to hear one on Nicole and Paris, especially with them being back with their reunion and reflecting on their feud. It would be a fun and timely one!
  • TiffanySill
    Interesting but ehhh
    Interesting to listen to, but some of the “hot” takes aren’t it. I disagree with a lot of the things they say, often. Sydney is alright, not a fan of Matt. His takes are… not good. It’s just something to listen to if I’m bored, honestly. The best part is the theme song 🤷🏼‍♀️
  • changagarcia
    Unfollow
    The host said climate change is a “hoax.”
  • Mokyin
    You guys crack me up!
    *UPDATE: You guys continue to educate 🙂, entertain and crack me up! I need some levity during these #@%tty times and you guys are just so much fun!* I love this podcast, it gives me all the insights in famous people’s drama that I didn’t know I needed!
  • Grief145
    try-to-adapt
    wonderful shows! One of my favorite podcasts, attempting to expand my “likes” to include podcasters not believing in climate change!!
  • Dakota Lil
    Climate Change a hoax!!?
    Was enjoying your podcast for weeks and Matt said he thought climate change was a hoax. Sorry to be so intolerant … but since Trump won the election I am very sensitive to such things and can no longer support your show.
  • djfhdjwi
    Love you both, but….
    Love you both, but you’re clearly taking Kyle’s side.
  • Katrinafj
    Scripted
    The show comes off slightly inorganic. In the way they speak it as if they have written their script verbatim and reading it word by word without veering off script. At some points it sounded spliced like they were not even in the same room. They just need to loosen up and get a little more goofy chemistry.
  • rissyriss123456789
    Highly recommend
    Love love love this podcast! So fun and the hosts have great chemistry and are very enjoyable. Highly recommend.
  • EG—123
    Used to love this show
    I really liked this show until I started noticing political undertones creeping in… this last episode about Carol Baskin and Joe Exotic, on the heels of the election they kept bringing up Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in 2016. This is an entertainment podcast where listeners come for a lighthearted distraction, most importantly from politics. Disappointed that the hosts can’t focus on the topic and leave that out of it. I won’t be a listener anymore.
  • incrediblemulc
    gdp up 2.8%
    love the show but just fyi it’s been years since we had a recession. a recession is a thing that gets measured and is real and right now we don’t have one. you might be feeling the economy is rigged against you (me too). that’s different. really do love you both!
  • angrylf
    Smart funny show
    Fun gossipy show - the hosts have great chemistry and I’d love to hear them do a longer, less scripted show about culture where they could loosen up and chat and make each other laugh more. - a LOT of adverts to skip through but other than that, great stuff
  • concorde0206
    New favorite podcast!
    I’m so glad I found this podcast! Between the hosts energy/commentary & the detail they go into is really interesting. If you’re like me & you follow TikTok drama way more than a normal person should you’ll like the show.
  • nutellakell
    Extremely Biased
    I thought this was a cool idea but they clearly pick a side before recording and stick to it. I thought the Royals episode was weird… Harry and Meghan step down from their duties/ job and still expect the English taxpayers to pay for private jets for them? And you guys were all upset that the royal family didn’t buy a wreath for Harry… dude can buy his own wreath! Just weird to hear you so defensive over these privileged entitled people.
  • SiriusRose
    It’s a fun listen
    I really enjoy the dynamic between the hosts.
  • Sarah H 1994
    LOVE!!!
    Both funny and educational haha! I’ve been binging all week.
  • AmyAnn78
    Love the show but….
    How is there not a Nicollette Sheridan episode yet?
  • alpalanderson
    The ONLY reason I look forward to Mondays!
    First off, PLEASE PLEASE do Cher and Madonna! I have been here since episode one the day it was posted and have been hooked ever since. Yall brighten my week with every episode and I absolutely love your banter and how we get ALL the info on the topic. Keep it up!!! Love love love this show 💕
  • Michelle 11221
    My new obsession
    I can’t believe I’m only just listening now, but I absolutely love this podcast! Love the hosts and I love a deep dive on the drama!
  • rachelpink12
    Male Host is Terrible
    The male host is extremely difficult to listen to, specifically in the Taylor Swift/ Kim Kardashian episode.
  • BrandiRed
    Bias is getting bad
    I liked this podcast. But you all definitely tell it with your bias showing. **Edit** It’s getting worse - shades of Regina King from Mean girls.
  • princessemily587
    Obviously I’m a Swiftie
    Have you two never been bullied? Maybe you were the bullies…Your Taylor ep was painful. That entire situation gives “you noticed my attitude, but not your actions that caused it”. The bully does not get to decide that the victim is being too dramatic or when they should get over it. While I’ve never experienced a bunch of people tweeting about my demise (you haven’t either), I know what it’s like for someone to spread lies about you and have people believe them, only for them to be disproven long after the damage is done. She can point out how they lied and she didn’t for the rest of her life. None of us get to say that she should just move on. Such a disappointing listen.
  • micklef1213
    Beware the editorial lol
    Used to LOVE this podcast until I started listening to episodes where I did have some background info and realized just how heavy they editorialize…. Was fun to get clued into pop culture moments I missed in a very isolated upbringing, but I’d much rather skip the personal/misogynistic/petty grievances and can’t rely on any of it now sadly
  • Hopey07
    My Fav!
    Every Monday I get so excited to open my podcast app and see a new episode! Keep them coming! Love y’all’s voices and how you banter with each other.. always a fun listen!
  • KatieDid69
    Painful
    This is the show that should be getting better as time passes, but it actually feels like it’s getting worse. I really enjoyed some of the earlier podcasts, but lately the show is massively disappointing- especially with some really meaty events or dramas. A couple of these were events happening a bit before their time (so to speak), but their is so much bias in the way the approach the topic and in how they speak about some of the associated characters. The episodes become painful to listen to when they do this. Very disappointing.
  • ElderMillenialmom
    Too far “left” for the average listener
    I really wanted to like this podcast (some are great) and I listened to about a dozen before writing a review but I am tired of anyone who isn’t completely woke and far left being vilified by the hosts. Share the story. We get you are strong liberals. But alienating any listener who doesn’t align with your beliefs by treating us like fools made me unfollow. It’s divisive and frankly stupid from a business perspective. Do better guys.
  • NevadasGrace
    It’s fine
    They’re SO young that they don’t really have the context to form a proper opinion on the topics they’re covering. Too much zoomer energy!
  • Terrible Food Delivery
    Podcast is a diss-a-pointment.
    I’ve finally figured out what I think is the problem: Your podcast promises more than it delivers. You have these great topics, like Patti Lupone vs. Andrew Lloyd Webber. Who doesn’t want to hear about that?! But then, your researchers do virtually no deep diving, and the writing of episodes is bad too. So your show comes off as dull and shallow, like someone’s using press releases and “People Magazine” as their only sources. It’s lazy and I never learn anything new or interesting. Hence, your writers and researchers are doing Matt, Sydney, and the listeners, a great disservice. I rarely listen to your podcast for this reason. Improve the research and writing, and your podcast could be a lot of fun.
  • Kria88
    ⚠️Misophonia sufferers beware⚠️
    Sydney’s teeth whistle with every S sound, which is like nails on a chalkboard, but not in her control. Matt’s near-constant phlem rattle though… it’s so unpleasant and off-putting to hear that underlying gurgle in his larynx with almost every word he says. Content is decent, yet contains inaccuracies (most recent one I noticed in today’s episode: saying Patti Lupone has “quit Broadway altogether”, when she is currently starring in a play on Broadway). Not a particularly riveting or comical podcast, but good easy listening to kill some time or provide background stimulation…. If you aren’t cursed with misophia, and can also get over the inaccuracies.
  • podsrlife4
    LOVE!
    I listen to LOTS of podcasts. Have been since 2015. So I’m very critical of podcasts. I LOVE THIS ONE! Wish there was more! Only thing I wish was that they put maybe some more in the episodes. Example: some of the stories are ones I know some things about and find details missing which only makes me wonder what else is missing that I don’t know. But if my only complaint is that I want more, I’d say you guys are killing it!
  • Becca7875
    Perfect
    A great way to just relax
  • Angie98865
    Funny and enjoyable
    Love the hosts. This podcast is a nice escape
  • S F C A
    It’s fine.
    Fun topics, but it’s tough to enjoy when Sydney struggles with restraint when it comes to their biases. Let the listeners come to their own conclusions!
  • SammiYJo
    Fun!
    Such a fun podcast! It will add a little sass and humor to your day!
  • Hail to the V
    Yes please
    Cont to love this pod more and more!
  • 👁💁🏽‍♂️👏🏽
    Boo
    No
  • itwasntmesir45
    Oh look..
    Another podcast with unintelligent sad little hosts who embarrass themselves throughout the show. Terrible commentary made by terrible hosts. Ummm no thanks, I'd rather watch paint dry.
  • shopper 1313
    Lost its original appeal
    I really enjoyed this pod when it first came out. The more recent rivalries didn’t hit the same. Not sure why but don’t enjoy like I did originally.
  • roziedee43
    ANNIE
    I would also like to invest in Sydney’s one woman show of Annie!!!!!!!!!
  • CoolClara!!
    Wow
    I like this podcast a lot. This call her daddy stuff is crazy though. I listened to one episode of this podcast in April and it was all about business and you could never tell what it used to be like. You blew my mind.
  • Toggle24
    Love it
    Interesting show. I wish it had more episodes, so i can binge listen😃
  • IvyCrruz
    Please do your research.
    I enjoy your podcast and I enjoyed the latest one Kanye vs Jay Z. Except the part where you were spreading misinformation about the Black Hebrew Israelites. Perhaps you spend time researching a topic before discussing .
  • rngrlrun1218
    I love this podcast 💥💥💥
    So much fun! The hosts have a lively vibe, listening is like eavesdropping on two friends dishing the dirt. The audio clips included bring each episode to life - love the research and delivery. I’ll be sad when I run out of previous episodes, and have to wait for new ones.
  • Gemma 1226
    It’s Time
    I’ve listened to this podcast since the inception and always found it very entertaining. I consider myself left leaning politically so it was also right down my alley. I noticed a shift that was subtle but not too alarming because hey, who wouldn’t think it was Scooter Braun’s fault to buy something that Taylor Swift’s own father put up for sale? A few misrepresented details here and there, no biggie. The episode of Jason Alden and Maren Morris was the tipping point for me. Mainly it was just an attack on Aldean’s wife (not a country fan and had to look up how to spell both people’s names for this review) which is whatever. One side can do no right and the other no wrong. Both ‘sides’ gave proceeds to charities, Maren Morris’s was praised, Jason Aldean’s wife’s charity in that all proceeds went to help to stop human trafficking, the female podcaster completely mocked it. Claimed she didn’t know what it was because of something said by the other party. You can disagree with anything but to make light of child trafficking is insidious. Plus all they use is buzz words so I wonder if they get tired of virtue signaling? Absolutely revolted and I hope they educate themselves about human trafficking and how it’s not fodder to be compared to ‘gender confusion’.
  • North Pole Kate
    awesome podcast other than the constant zodiac references
    love this so so much! The stories are occasionally ones I’ve heard but these guys do it way better and more interesting and thorough. The only pet peeve is the frequency Sydney attributes conduct to someone’s astrological sign. We listen at my work in the OR and we have all noticed it has become a lot. Other than that it’s perfect!
  • Glynasty
    It’s just FUN
    Lighthearted quick takes in pop culture beef…. I’m all the way in!
  • KAF1978
    Lighthearted take on feuds
    'Diss and Tell' gives a clever take on celebrity feuds, presenting them in an insightful manner. The hosts have great chemistry, and the range of stories is interesting and entertaining.
  • CharlesLuiciferManson 😼
    This banter i do enjoy
    Hello, i am someone who DOES NOT like banter or anything extra but with this show…. I enjoy the back and forth, one person is reporting and the other listens and adds some quick comments but they do not talk over each other. LOVE IT. Keep up the good work and i also ❤️ the song.
  • parul jones
    So good
    Please do more episodes on reality TV! Also Matt needs to give his hot takes more.
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