Hosted by Janet and Jason Caperna (Bravo TV’s The Valley), alongside their BFF Jared Lips, This Side of the Hill is a weekly show highlighting the peaks and valleys in real life, pop culture and the throes of social media. From the chaos of first-time parenting to the mind games of online dating in Los Angeles, there's no shying away from the good, the bad or the weird. They unpack chronically online stories, recap their favorite TV shows, and Jared often ponders what Britney Spears is doing in this exact moment. Whether it’s an awards show, a Reddit thread, or reliving an embarrassing moment, each host shares their take and stands firmly on their side of the proverbial hill.
Jared, the resident pop culture aficionado, ensures the Capernas know what’s going viral, what shows to watch, and which pop songs are in the top ten. Janet shares a more personal side as a newfound mother and public figure. Jason rounds out the crew: as the resident attorney, he’s considered the logical one—his perspective is usually a foil to his wife and GBFF’s.
Whether you’re clueless, curious, or completely consumed, there’s a POV for you on This Side of the Hill. New episodes every Wednesday.
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Hosted by Janet and Jason Caperna (Bravo TV’s The Valley), alongside their BFF Jared Lips, This Side of the Hill is a weekly show highlighting the peaks and valleys in real life, pop culture and the throes of social media. From the chaos of first-time parenting to the mind games of online dating in Los Angeles, there's no shying away from the good, the bad or the weird. They unpack chronically online stories, recap their favorite TV shows, and Jared often ponders what Britney Spears is doing in this exact moment. Whether it’s an awards show, a Reddit thread, or reliving an embarrassing moment, each host shares their take and stands firmly on their side of the proverbial hill.
Jared, the resident pop culture aficionado, ensures the Capernas know what’s going viral, what shows to watch, and which pop songs are in the top ten. Janet shares a more personal side as a newfound mother and public figure. Jason rounds out the crew: as the resident attorney, he’s considered the logical one—his perspective is usually a foil to his wife and GBFF’s.
Whether you’re clueless, curious, or completely consumed, there’s a POV for you on This Side of the Hill. New episodes every Wednesday.
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This week it’s Jared and Janet, aka Nurse Ratched and Nurse Sunshine, to discuss many a thing both personal and pop culture. First the duo have an update on one Mr. Jason Caperna and his post surgery recovery. The two dive deep into Taylor Swift’s new album, sharing their favorite songs, pondering if we’ve put Taylor on too high a pedestal and of course debating how Swedish pop producers can make an anthem out of anything.
They also dish on how their digital cooking videos came to be, the inspiration behind Janet’s recipes, and her mission to revive some of her grandma’s iconic meals. Could this mean a cookbook… or a full-blown cooking show? Time will tell. And when it comes to time, Jared's family pug, Eugene is defying the clock. He shares a miraculous tale of a modern medical marvel and a dog resurrection!
Jared gives yet another update on his dating life (after that unchecked solo episode last week) and shares how some breakups just won’t “stick”. Also is at- home sourdough bread a thing again?
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An unexpectedly busy weekend for the Capernas means that Jared is flying solo this episode. He has much to share about his dating progression and a recent disaster date that started and ended with two giant red flags. He breaks down Cardi B's historic return to music, Taylor Swift's impending release and the connection that links Doja Cat, Lorde, Swift and Lana Del Rey. Jared takes a brief detour revisiting the mythos of the Origin of Love, from Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and ponders the beauty in such a sad tale. If you're a fan of chain restaurants and their apps, Jared shares his 'hack' for celebrating a monthly birthday at your favorite restaurants. October is here and It is confirmed that the Christmas village known as Tiddy City will revive on November 1, 2025 and be overtaken by Labubus.
New episode every Wednesday.
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This week, it’s just Janet and Jared settling in for another kiki. They kick things off by diving into Netflix’s newest true crime documentary, Unknown Number: The High School Catfish. Heads up: spoilers run from the 20-minute mark to the 34-minute mark.
Beyond that, they dive into some unhinged z-list comments on social media and why some people can't help but just rage bait themselves. Jared also opens up about the unique feeling of acknowledging the date of his cancer diagnosis without celebrating it as an anniversary, drawing a parallel to how we navigate grief for lost loved ones.
Finally, they get into a quirky chat about what your first meal out of prison might be—or even a hypothetical last meal on death row. New episodes every Wednesday!
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It's another goss session with Janet and Jared. First up they simply must discuss their iconic night out with the Dallas Cowboys and Jerry Jones. They ran into Rachel Lindsay which prompts Jared to share his Britney Spears connection to the former Bachelorette star. Janet tells Jared how it felt to chat with her about The Valley. Janet talks about having her IG on lockdown and her simple process of restricting and removing negative followers, and their bizarre reaction to not being able to follow their queen they love to hate. The duo breakdown their issues with the And Just Like That finale, and ponder why there was so much pee and poo whilst saying goodbye to the once beloved characters. Jared shares his theater obsession and the caveat that accompanies any stage show he attends.
Check out www.instagram.com/itsjohnjoseph_ to support friend of the pod John Joseph as he rebuilds his life after a devastating fire took his apartment and heartbreakingly his beloved kittens.
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The gang have much to discuss from Jared's ultimate gay weekend, part two of The Valley reunion and of course the cancellation of 'And...Just Like That.' The Capernas share their disease ridden mountain vacation, while Jared recaps all the fun they missed. Jared spills some tea about the star of the hit show 'Outlander' and who the single actor was extra chatty with at the premiere (hint: she's a hot friend). Jason shares his reaction to the loss of the Max Original that America loves to hate, while still holding hope for a follow up down the road. Janet takes a brief moment to discuss her reaction to the reunion and what's next. The trio talk Happy Gilmore, the power of nostalgia and take a detour into Janet's algorithm of RVs and hot men using their hands.
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Content Warning: This episode contains discussions relating to suicide, self harm, violence and stalking; listener discretion advised.
In this upsetting yet engrossing episode, Janet and Jared have a frank discussion about the onslaught of disturbing DMs landing in Janet's message folder. The duo try to make sense of the vitriol and dive deeper into the bizarre nature of parasocial relationships. Also, what do Janet's fellow cast mates think of the fandom's never ending obsession of her? What does it mean to have empathy in an age dictated by social media rage and the "mob mentality"? How can one person take so much bullying and what happens when they've reached the brink?
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