American Fever Dream Podcasts

American Fever Dream

From under the desk to in your ears, V. Spehar joins Betches Media in a new podcast dedicated to curing the collective malaise brought on by our chaotic political environment. Every week, Spehar and co-host Sami Saage will tenderly guide you through the biggest moments in politics and pop culture with a healing dose of perspective and humor. Rather than spiral over the latest unprecedented event, the hosts dig for the 2024 political tea you *really* want to hear while offering all the information you need to be an empowered citizen, without the side of despair to keep you up at night.

Latest Episodes

Where to Start

Soft Black Woman: Trump’s Fraud Case, Strike Updates, & Swifties Love Football

On this the final episode of Soft Black Woman for 2023, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes your favorite financial hype woman, Berna Anat, to help break down the news. Be sure to subscribe to our new podcast feed so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman in 2024.
Co-host: @heyberna, Berna Anat
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Topics:

A judge found Trump committed fraud in building his real-estate empire.

The WGA Strike is over

Taylor Swift’s star power sends Travis Kelce’s jersey sales soaring

Drake Fans react to controversial lyrics on Slime You Out

*NSYNC returns

Colin Kaepernick wants to get back on the field with the New York Jets

Vivek Ramaswamy, Tim Scott vowed to end to birthright citizenship

Megan Thee Stallion wants you to check on your friends, including the ‘strong’ ones

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#897 The Last Sup-per (For Now)

Topics:

GOP primary candidates assemble once again to compete for the smallest L

Reflecting on chaotic moments, favorite guests, and lessons learned

What’s next for the Betches Sup podcast

The Betches Sup podcast will be on hiatus until early 2024
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#896 It’s Not Good, Bob (Writers’ Strike, Bob Menendez)

Topics:

What’s in the “tentative deal” struck by writers and studios? Our writers debrief on the imminent end of one strike while another heats up.

What does Kevin McCarthy want more, his job or a functioning government?

Did Senator Bob Menendez engage in sweeping corruption, or just leave a little extra cash lying around?

Are Men Ok? We deliberate over this cringey comment from the Greek Prime Minister

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The Hosts

Sami Sage

Sami Sage is the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Betches. She’s the host of the @Betches and Morning Announcements podcasts and in her spare time likes to scroll on her phone and stare at her dogs, Bruce Bader Ginsburg and Larry David.

V. Spehar (They/Them)

Vitus “V” Spehar is an accomplished TikToker, political advocate, and host of the newest podcast from Betches Media. Their signature brand, Under The Desk News, started out as a series expanding on news events in a nutshell and quickly became GenZ and Millennials go-to source for news. V’s in-depth citizen journalism led them to collaborate with notable figures like former President Obama, President Biden and more than a dozen members of Congress to inform their massive audience in a sustainable way while pushing for civic participation.

Featured Guests

Katie Couric

Tammy Duckworth

Kirsten Gillibrand

Reviews

My favorite way to get the news

"Just the vibe I need to hear troubling news in a crazy world"

Informative and fun to digest

"This podcast is amazing! With the news constantly being such a drag, it’s great to have a safe place to learn what’s going on, with a side of comic relief. Can’t recommend it enough!"

Digestible and entertaining

"I’m a news junkie and I work in media. The Sup is one of my favorites. They’re incredibly entertaining, relatable, and knowledgeable. They make news concepts digestible and reach out to a broader audience than many traditional media organizations do."

All Podcasts

@Betches

Co-founders Aleen Dreksler, Jordana Abraham, and Sami Sage — aka the OG Betches friend group that started it all — welcome you to their pop culture group chat. Each week, they cover all the latest in celeb drama, the hottest TV and movies out now, and never fail to say some v funny sh*t (ofc). Come for the hot takes, stay for the group chat vibe.

American Fever Dream

From under the desk to in your ears, V. Spehar joins Betches Media in a new podcast dedicated to curing the collective malaise brought on by our chaotic political environment. Every week, Spehar and co-host Sami Sage will tenderly guide you through the biggest moments in politics and pop culture with a healing dose of perspective and humor. Rather than spiral over the latest unprecedented event, the hosts dig for the 2024 political tea you *really* want to hear while offering all the information you need to be an empowered citizen, without the side of despair to keep you up at night.

Mention It All

Bravo, Bravo, f*cking Bravo. Three times a week, we break down everything Real Housewives and more, from episode recaps to social media drama.

Morning Announcements

Every morning, Betches co-founder and host Sami Sage gives you quick daily updates with the most important info you need to know about politics and current events.

Oversharing

Think of Jordana and Dr. Naomi as your BFF and your therapist, sitting side-by-side at the brunch table trying to help you get through your problems. Because sometimes we really need advice from people with no skin in the game. And let’s face it, your friends can’t stand to hear that story one more time.

The Betchelor

We’re here to say all the things you’re screaming at your TV while watching The Bachelor — because that finale dress was disgusting.

U Up?

From interpreting dating app messages and weird sexual encounters, to defining the relationship and everything in between, we’re here to make sure you don’t die alone.