Episodes

  • Weird Holidays, Reality TV We Can’t Quit And Page-To-Screen Hits

    Weird Holidays, Reality TV We Can’t Quit And Page-To-Screen Hits
    Jul 11 2025
    This week on Group Chat, we scroll through summer’s pop culture curiosities — from the joy (and chaos) of random “National Days” to the reality TV shows we just can’t quit.
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    55 mins
  • Expression Through Art: Stories Told Through Murals, Poetry, and Music

    Expression Through Art: Stories Told Through Murals, Poetry, and Music
    Jun 27 2025
    This week on Group Chat, Bentley and guests—Edreys Wajed, Noah Falck, and Dallas Taylor—celebrate National Mural Day and dive into the power of art, from giant murals and spoken word to musical inspiration.
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    55 mins
  • Fatherhood Unfiltered: Real Talk on Dads, Masculinity & Media

    Fatherhood Unfiltered: Real Talk on Dads, Masculinity & Media
    Jun 13 2025
    Guest host Joe Cannizzaro sits in for Bentley on this special Father’s Day edition of Group Chat. He’s joined by Adam Zyglis, Rahsaan DeLain, and Christopher Hyzy for a conversation that goes beyond dad jokes. Together, they unpack what it means to be a father today—sharing their own parenting wins, missteps, and everything in between.
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    55 mins
  • Pop Star Reinventions, Reality TV Moments & Summer Fashion Forecast

    Pop Star Reinventions, Reality TV Moments & Summer Fashion Forecast
    Jun 6 2025
    Join Bentley and Emmy-nominated casting producer Alexa Zappia, Buffalo Fashion Runway’s Eman Wajed, and pop culture creative Matt Hitch for a fast-paced ride through music, reality and competition TV, and summer fashion.
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    55 mins
  • Welcoming Pride Month and Turning Up the Sounds of Summer

    Welcoming Pride Month and Turning Up the Sounds of Summer
    May 30 2025
    We're kicking off Pride Month with a conversation about what Pride looks like in 2025—joyful, complicated, and more important than ever. And what’s summer without a soundtrack? From backyard concerts to summer tours lighting up Buffalo and Toronto, the group shares who they’re most hyped to see live.
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    55 mins
  • Memorial Day, Summer Blockbusters, and 2025 Artie Award Nominations

    Memorial Day, Summer Blockbusters, and 2025 Artie Award Nominations
    May 23 2025
    As Memorial Day reminds us, before the cookouts and long weekends, there’s reflection. Bentley and her guests share how they personally honor the day, explore how pop culture portrays service, and reflect on the stories we carry forward. Then it’s all about those long weekend vibes & summer blockbusters.
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    55 mins
  • Mom-Life, Unfiltered: A Mother’s Day Special

    Mom-Life, Unfiltered: A Mother’s Day Special
    May 9 2025
    Group Chat gets real about parenting — no scripts, no filters, just the perfectly imperfect chaos of raising kids. Join Bentley and fellow moms as they unpack the phases of motherhood, from midnight feedings and toddler meltdowns to teenage eyerolls.
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    55 mins
  • Papacy in Pop Culture, the Fast Food Debate, and Patio Dining in Buffalo

    Papacy in Pop Culture, the Fast Food Debate, and Patio Dining in Buffalo
    May 2 2025
    55 mins