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This Side of the Hill
Janet Caperna, Jason Caperna, Jared Lipscomb
87 episodes
1 day ago

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.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes (20/87)
This Side of the Hill
39 - Revisiting Episode One, Aunt Gladys & Award Show Bets
Hi friends, Jared here! We're back with a (partially) new but unique episode. Kicking things off, I'm discussing the 2026 Critics' Choice Awards, Ariana Grande's reputation and how horror movies are becoming Oscar nominees. Then it's a throwback to 2024 and the very first episode of this podcast. Janet and Jason dive into how they feel just 12 hours after The Valley's series debut. We also read mini biographies written by each other and discuss being NPCs; it's wild to hear what's changed, how we've changed and what always stays the same. Thanks for listening; talk to you every Wednesday!

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4 days ago
29 minutes 14 seconds

This Side of the Hill
38 - This Side of Peaks, Valleys and Jimmy B's
It's the last day of 2025 and Janet and Jared are discussing a plethora of pressing issues. They chat about their peaks and valleys of the past year and what resolutions they've made going into 2026. Jared reveals his panic attack after unwittingly being surrounded by really tall people in the desert. Janet shares the joy of taking her son to Dave & Buster's for the first time. Jared is still online dating, Janet has a theory about Christmas Eve and both share their Palm Springs trip that included a visit to the fever dream that is Jimmy B's.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1 week ago
39 minutes 57 seconds

This Side of the Hill
37 - Michelle Saniei's Side of the Hill
What a merry Christmas Eve as the gang welcomes Michelle Saniei to the podcast! Janet and Jared make the journey to the other side of the hill to visit Janet's The Valley co star. Michelle shares what she's been up to as a single mom, successful realtor and newfound TV star. The trio dive into Michelle's past and discover what made her an interesting, if not unexpected, Hooters' girl. Michelle shares how her multi cultural upbringing shaped not just her food choices and dialect, but how she perceives the world at large. The friends discuss the holidays and how they plan to celebrate as well as their favorite decor. Janet and Jared quiz Michelle on her knowledge of fast food culture and detour into the perils of online dating, regardless of your sexual orientation.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 weeks ago
51 minutes 26 seconds

This Side of the Hill
36 - The Secret Lives of Ladies Who Lunch & other mysteries of Beverly Hills
Jared and Janet are back after a visit to Enchant LA, a staycation at The Beverly Hills Hotel and a journey into the mind of Timothee Chalamet's biggest fan (and incidentally Kylie Jenner's biggest hater). Jared shares his aspirations of being a professional luncheon lady while Janet wants to understand the inner workings of these exclusive and elusive lunch groups. The duo discuss the magic of manufacturing winter wonderlands right here in sunny Los Angeles and the joy of over the top holiday decor. Jared shares the valuable lesson his four year old nephew recently learned which leads the pair to ponder how complex growing up really is!

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3 weeks ago
40 minutes 30 seconds

This Side of the Hill
35 - The Shock of Michaelsgate, The Awe of Matt Rogers & The Glow of a Gingerbread Purse
Janet and Jared are back, and extra chatty. The duo unpack their night at Matt Rogers’ iconic Christmas show and get into his talent & how it hits so perfectly for campy, gay, millennial Xmas vibes. They look at each other’s Spotify Wrapped; Janet learns her listening age is quite literally 80 years old. Jared reveals his number one song and that Paint the Town Red is in his top 5 for three years now and what that means for Doja Cat. Janet breaks down #Michaelsgate,then Jared shares the details of trip to the local Michaels and the shock of seeing the price gouging happening in person (allegedly). Jared shares all about the attention his new Betsy Johnson Gingerbread House purse. The besties also debrief on Thanksgiving, chat about life as a swing set household and some of their upcoming holiday plans.

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1 month ago
45 minutes 37 seconds

This Side of the Hill
34 - This Side of a Clip Show, The Bachelorette & The Next Bus
Janet, Jason and Jared revisit some of their favorite stories, funniest moments and a couple of cutting room floor chats that are finally making their way to the airwaves. Janet recounts the bougie butcher that led her to the famous $400 Spanish Turkey, Jason shares how he almost ended up on The Bachelorette (and what put a stop to finding true love on TV) and Jared discusses how quickly he would not survive any sort of apocalyptic event. The trio also discuss Glenn Powell, the 'Rich Man/Poor Man' test and the chaotic joy that was early 2000's MTV reality television.

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1 month ago
39 minutes 22 seconds

This Side of the Hill
33 - Holiday Cheer, Suite of Sweets & Janeted
It's the day before Thanksgiving and Janet and Jared are having a proper gab sesh. From the Christmas village scam plaguing Tiddy City to the real life Christmas village inside a mall, the bffs are certainly feeling festive. Jared shares an update on his love life and a weird interaction at McDonalds that required both pepper spray and a foul mouth. The duo reminisce a bit more about BravoCon, and their love of Heather Gay. Janet describes the joy of a Sabrina Carpenter show and the impact of a dessert cart. Jared is finally seeing Wicked: For Good and is curious of the film's reception, but has a theory. Of course the besties chat all about Thanksgiving fixins' and the dishes that define the holiday (green bean casserole hive rise up) and their big plans for the holiday.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1 month ago
51 minutes 42 seconds

This Side of the Hill
32 - This Side of BravoCon 2025
After a fun fueled weekend in Vegas, Janet, Jason and Jared are breaking down all things BravoCon. Answering listener submitted questions, the trio discuss their first timer's experience and all the behind the scenes hoopla. Which housewife shocked Janet the most? Who made Jason curse? Did Jared join Mary Cosby's church? So many burning questions are finally answered! Thanks to all the listeners for asking such fun, witty and (slightly) shady questions.

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1 month ago
53 minutes 49 seconds

This Side of the Hill
31 - BravoCon Wishes and Christmas Village Dreams

Jared and Janet are lounging and resting in preparation of BravoCon and the wild world of Las Vegas. The duo discuss who they are most excited to see and who they're terrified of running into. Janet shares her unique connection to Rachel Zoe, while Jared discusses his experience with the Real Housewife Sonja Morgan. Plus, is there any beef Janet needs to squash? Jared shares his thoughts on Kim Kardashian's new zero star rated show All's Fair and if it's actually campy or just crappy. The pair also go into detail about the construction of Jared's miniature Christmas village lovingly named Tiddy City. Janet spills the tea on a popular makeup Youtuber's love life, much to Jared's surprise. They also discuss being pool people, big kid beds and Shay Mitchell's confounding new business venture.

Consider supporting your local food bank this holiday season.

If you're in LA, check out

LAfoodbank.org

CCRCCA.org


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2 months ago
43 minutes 5 seconds

This Side of the Hill
30 - Jason's Back On, Janet's Voice is Gone & It's Almost Time for BravoCon
Apologies for Janet's voice, she is hoarse as can be after an interesting final week of October. Jason makes his podcast return, post surgery, with an update on his recovery (and to chime in on important topics, like the Netflix Extended Reality TV Universe). The gang have their eyes on the baby monitor this episode, as the Capernas discuss transitioning little Cam from his crib to a bed. The trio talk all about the upcoming trip to BravoCon and the panels they're most excited about. The hosts also discuss the Vanderpump Rules reboot, how "grandma core" is the hottest decor and the saga of NYC's most problematic skyscraper: 432 Park Ave.

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2 months ago
33 minutes 15 seconds

This Side of the Hill
29 - Britney in the Valley, Paparazzi at the Pumpkin Patch & Kourtney on the Tok
Jared and Janet are in the spooky spirit gearing up for Halloweekend. The duo share how LA pumpkin patches handle paparazzi and discuss the bouncy house market during this season. Janet has many questions regarding Britney Spears and her recent outing in the San Fernando Valley that lead to a bevy of BS headlines; luckily Jared is keeping up with his pop princess and shares how the tabloid fodder is a fake out for clicks. The besties discuss their opinions on breakfast, because why the hell not? The hosts also discuss the Louvre heist and wonder if an old fashioned heist is a recession indicator or a glitch in the matrix. Speaking of, Jared and Janet reveal themselves to be simulation conspiracy theorists truthers and of course talk all about the Kardashians' tepid return to TV and the Tik Tok's that won't leave the FYP.

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2 months ago
46 minutes 26 seconds

This Side of the Hill
28 - Legends at Lorde, Jason's Fright Night & Netflix's Newest Doc
Janet and Jared catch up after a wild night at the Lorde concert celebrating (friend of the pod) Megan's birthday. The duo discuss the lore of Lorde, the joy of party buses and how hot dogs are literally the most perfectly designed food item. Janet talks about her time in Mexico and which friends make better travel companions and why. The besties recall planning Jason's post surgery birthday celebration and how the night unfolded with scares and sushi. Even with Janet in Mexico she found a unique way to add a little pizzazz to the evening. Janet discusses the Netflix documentary "The Perfect Neighbor", with spoilers beginning at the 31:00 mark until 41:00 minute mark. Jared shares his experience at the Addison Rae concert and how a comedy of errors made for a brief but strangely entertaining night. They end the episode sharing which Tik Tok's have taken over their FYP.

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2 months ago
47 minutes 38 seconds

This Side of the Hill
27 - Jason's Bday, Jared's Confrontation & Kim K for President?
Janet and Jared are back with a special birthday celebration for their favorite husband/bff: Jason. Janet gives a post surgery update and shares how life is after adapting to her new role as nurse. Jared's dating life and his big mouth on this podcast led to an interesting confrontation from a current suitor; the interaction was unexpected to say the least. Janet muses on first time concert experiences as Jared breaks down the interesting crowd dynamic at the recent Chappell Roan concert in Pasadena. The duo also discuss Taylor Swift's latest announcement and how her new album is melodically addicting. Jared explains how he ended up at the Sleep Token concert, alongside friend of the pod Megan, and the importance of availing oneself to the amenities no matter the circumstances. The besties also discuss baby Cam's first time throwing up, Kim K's alleged political aspirations and of course the iconic Kristin Cavallari and Lauren Conrad instagram reunion post. Was it sponsored by Roku?!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2 months ago
37 minutes 39 seconds

This Side of the Hill
26 - The Surgery, The Showgirl & The Pug Who Survived

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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3 months ago
44 minutes 46 seconds

This Side of the Hill
25 - This Side of Jared's Stream of Consciousness

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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3 months ago
31 minutes 15 seconds

This Side of the Hill
24 - The Hills are Alive, the Raptured are Gone & Ashlee Simpson is Back
If you are reading this the rapture either didn't happen or you just didn't get raptured. Regardless, Jared and Janet have time to decompress and talk about their whimsical weekend. Jared took a 16 hour trip to Vegas to see the legendary Ashlee Simpson and regales tales of a caviar fueled, nostalgia infused night unlike any other. The duo discuss Rapture Tok and dive into Jared's evangelical upbringing in the very fire and brimstone, Christian south. Janet shares her family's history with the iconic film The Sound of Music, and how she, Jared and the rest of her family celebrated the 60th anniversary. This leads to a major question: is the Baroness actually a villain? Lastly, Jared has a gripe and a platform to complain so he takes a moment to die on his side of the hill regarding group chats.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3 months ago
46 minutes 29 seconds

This Side of the Hill
23- Jam Packed, Jason's Back, Black Widow Attack
The trio reunite to talk all about collecting Labubus, Beanie Babies and Baseball Cards. Jared shares his stress of the upcoming mini village season and how to navigate Lemax's Halloween collection. Janet shares a harrowing discovery from the depths of the vegetable garden. Jason invents the concept of eBay nearly 30 years after it was already invented. The group talk about the upcoming Polly Pocket movie and how Ariana Grande would be the ultimate casting win. Janet talks about an iconic Dave and Buster's x Janet themed birthday soiree that was shared on social media via @sugarmama_kc; fabulous cookies and a funny theme. The gang also discuss a disturbing trend of traumatizing Tik Tok marriage proposals, which lead Jared to the 'Are The Straights OK?' sub reddit (he thinks they're not). This and more in a jam packed, triple J episode.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3 months ago
46 minutes 5 seconds

This Side of the Hill
22 - Mariah's Seat, Security Camera Surprises and the Four Pillars of a Great Diner
Another week, another casual couch hang with Jared and Janet. First and foremost the duo discuss a creepy occurrence of Bravo fan's showing up to the Caperna's home (as well as other The Valley cast-members homes). It's bizarre and parasocial! Jared shares his favorite hole in the wall restaurant and Janet defends diner dining and the four pillars of a successful menu. The duo dive into CBS' broadcast of the MTV Video Music Awards and talk all about the movie magic Lady Gaga pulled off for that elaborate performance, the surprise of Doja Cat's opening routine and of course Jared's birthday twin and the last true living diva, Mariah Carey and her absolutely stunning and sedentary performance. Janet also explains why her son has a new nickname and fills Jared on the To Nice/Tunis travel Tik Tok drama.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4 months ago
58 minutes 50 seconds

This Side of the Hill
21 - Catfish, Comments & Cancerversary

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!


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4 months ago
46 minutes 13 seconds

This Side of the Hill
20 - Call Up Psychics When You Need Advice: Occam's Razor
Jason rejoins Janet and Jared as they have much to discuss, First time parenting has thrown some curveballs for the Capernas, including an ER visit, but a psychic interaction has put a new perspective on how tight knit their family unit truly is. The trio also ponder the finite (or infinite) number of souls and if being a tree is a paradise or prison. Jared gives an update on dating, after downloading Hinge and letting their in-app AI help with his profile, and the reason he had to unmatch with 8 guys. Rumors are swirling that Sarah Jessica Parker is determined to bring Carrie back to the screen and Jason has some serious thoughts on how a potential new series could erase And Just Like That from our consciousness and the beloved series' canon.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4 months ago
55 minutes 38 seconds

This Side of the Hill

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.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.