Episodes

  • Oprah Magazine September 2009

    Oprah Magazine September 2009
    Feb 20 2026
    This week, Troy and Dara talk about the woman who raised them... Oprah. They're measuring time in Oprah hair styles, discussing the Avengers (Suze Orman, Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, et al.), episodes lost to the Winfrey vault, and Troy details another daytime talk show live taping experience. Watch this episode on Spotify Subscribe on Patreon for ad-free and bonus eps Follow on Insta @whatsyourissueshow @troyjeanspears @daralaine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Heidi and Spencer (Our First Time Podcasting Together)

    Heidi and Spencer (Our First Time Podcasting Together)
    Feb 19 2026
    In today's bonus episode, we travel back in time and behind a paywall to the very first time Troy and Dara podcasted together. This episode was recorded back in 2020 for a patreon episode of Troy's podcast, The Smush Room. They deep dive into the lives of Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, including their relationship dynamics on The Hills, Heidi's family dynamics, plastic surgery, and more. For a companion piece, listen to the recent What's Your Issue? patreon episode where Troy and Dara discuss Heidi's infamous People magazine cover to see if they totally contradict themselves 6 years later. To listen to other Smush Room/Dunzo episodes, subscribe to Troy's Patreon (where he has some brand new episodes up, including a 3-part series about Britney Spears' deep cut songs). Follow on Instagram @whatsyourissueshow @daralaine @troyjeanspears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Drew Barrymore for Interview Magazine

    Drew Barrymore for Interview Magazine
    Feb 12 2026
    This week's listener-suggested issue is Interview Magazine from July 1992 with cover girl (emphasis on GIRL) Drew Barrymore. Troy and Dara discuss the controversial photoshoot by Bruce Webber, Drew's career revival at 17, her lolita era, and how the adults in her life failed her. Plus, why Drew is the true definition of a manic pixie dream girl, erotic thrillers, and Troy's experience seeing a live taping of Drew's talk show. Interview Magazine article This episode is full of pics, so watch on Spotify or Patreon! -- Listen to our latest Patreon bonus episode about Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise, and Scientology Follow us on Insta: @whatsyourissueshow Follow Troy @troyjeanspears Follow Dara @daralaine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Nancy Kerrigan and Olympic Figure Skating

    Nancy Kerrigan and Olympic Figure Skating
    Feb 5 2026
    Troy and Dara discuss the January 17th, 1994 Newsweek cover story about Nancy Kerrigan. The story is written just after Nancy was attacked, but before anyone knew Tonya Harding might have anything to do with it. They talk about Nancy as a competitor and star, Troy's childhood prodigy potential, and reminisce about Olympic figure skating in the 1990s. Listen ad-free on Patreon Follow on Instagram @whatsyourissueshow Follow Troy @troyjeanspears Follow Dara @daralaine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Raven-Symoné for JET Magazine

    Raven-Symoné for JET Magazine
    Jan 29 2026
    This week, Troy and Dara discuss 4 year old cover girl Raven-Symoné, who graced the pages of the April 1990 issue of JET Magazine. We talk about her rep as the most punctual toddler in Hollywood, her tenure on The View, the Cosby of it all, and child stardom. Read the article on our instagram @whatsyourissueshow Subscribe to ad-free episodes on Patreon Follow Troy on instagram @troyjeanspears Follow Dara on instagram @daralaine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • BONUS: AMA - Olsen Twins, Y2K Fashion Trends, & Reality Shows

    BONUS: AMA - Olsen Twins, Y2K Fashion Trends, & Reality Shows
    Jan 23 2026
    In this week's bonus episode, Troy and Dara answer more listener AMA questions, including: Mary-Kate or Ashley Olsen? What are some magazine ads that imprinted on you as a tween or teen? Which style trend would you like to make a comeback? What's your dream reality show to be on? Rumors or Stars Are Blind? What's your favorite thing about each other? Submit your own AMA question here. Submit your issue for a future advice column bonus episode here. Listen ad-free on Patreon Follow us on Instagram: @whatsyourissueshow Follow Troy: @troyjeanspears Follow Dara: @daralaine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • Bryant Simmons' Frenemies Call Him a Scammer

    Bryant Simmons' Frenemies Call Him a Scammer
    Jan 22 2026
    There's a new scammer in town!! (allegedly). This week, Troy and Dara break down the Vanity Fair article, "Bryant Simmons’s Frenemies Call Him a Scammer. He Says They’re Just Jealous" by Clara Molot. A talented stylist accused of swindling Manhattan's fashionable elite, Simmons has all the trappings to become the next great scammer success story. Of course, you can't talk New York City scammers without bringing up Caroline Calloway; plus, Troy and Dara describe some of their own personal con jobs. Subscribe on Patreon! Our newest exclusive episode: "Heidi Montag: Addicted to Plastic Surgery" Follow us on Instagram: @whatsyourissueshow Follow Troy on Insta: @troyjeanspears Follow Dara on Insta: @daralaine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • BONUS: 2016 Yearbook

    BONUS: 2016 Yearbook
    Jan 16 2026
    Since everyone else is talking about 2016, we thought we'd try and mooch off the relevant keywords and make a bonus episode about it. We discuss celebrity couples, The Good Wife, American Idol, Katy Perry at Burning Man, Kim Kardashian's robbery, and more! Listen ad-free on Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins