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I Just Wanna Chat

I Just Wanna Chat

Mary Arndt

100 episodesEN

Show overview

I Just Wanna Chat has been publishing since 2018, and across the 7 years since has built a catalogue of 100 episodes. That works out to roughly 110 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.

Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 48 min and 1h 16m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language TV & Film show.

There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 9 months ago. The busiest year was 2021, with 26 episodes published. Published by Mary Arndt.

Episodes
100
Running
2018–2025 · 7y
Median length
1h
Cadence
Monthly

From the publisher

I Just Wanna Chat is your one stop shop for TV & movie recommendations, pop culture news, Taylor Swift lore, and all of the celebrity deep dives your heart desires. Follow us on Instagram @ www.instagram.com/Ijustwannachat

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Ep 26The Summer I Turned Pretty, Unknown Number, What's Happening At SNL, and Taylor Swift's Engagement

Hi! Long time no chat! As we approach a jam packed fall ( TV & movie wise) I thought I would bring the pod back to chat about it all because I know I will have...a lot of thoughts ;). On today's episode of the pod my guest Taylor Tucker and I talk about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement (obviously), Netflix's "Unknown Number", everything that's happening at SNL, and of course The Summer I Turned Pretty (Season 3 Ep 8). Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/ijustwannachat Follow us on TikTok @ijustwannachatpodcast Follow along with us on Threads ! @ijustwannachat Go to vidangel.com and use our code "wannachat" for 3 months of their service for ONLY $3!

Sep 4, 20251h 20m

Ep 25The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season Two Recap With Brooke Stapleton

Will Momtok survive this episode of I Just Wanna Chat? I'm unsure. JK we were actually pretty nice to them because this season was SO good. On today's episode I'm joined by reality show aficionado Brooke Stapleton and together we talk about all of the girls individually, Mormon culture, our perspectives on the show as Mormons, and of course...soaking. Follow us on TikTok @ijustwannachatpodcast Follow us on instagram www.instagram.com/ijustwannachat use our code WANNACHAT for a free 30 day trial at vidangel.com!

May 20, 20251h 26m

Ep 24WHAT and WHO Every Song On The Tortured Poets Department Is About

Hi!!! On today's episode Mary flexes probably her strongest talent, which is explaining who and what every song on The Tortured Poets Department by Taylor Swift is about! We're talking Joe Alwyn, we're talking Matty Healy, we're talking Travis Kelce, and we're talking...us (the fans, not IJWC specifically, but like...imagine??). We dive deep into the first half of the album. If you'd like for us to do part two, please subscribe and leave a comment telling us to do so! follow us on TikTok @ijustwannachat follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/ijustwannachat use our code WANNACHAT for a free 30 day trial of VidAngel at vidangel.com !

May 1, 20251h 34m

Ep 22Our 2025 Oscar Predictions !!! Everything You Need To Know About This Year's Nominees.

The 2025 Oscars are almost here! Here is everything you should know about this year's nominees AND our predictions of who will win and who should win. We're talking about Emilia Perez and the Karla Sofia Gascon scandal, Timothee Chalamet vs Adrien Brody, Wicked's chances, the Conclave hive, and more! ENTER OUR OSCAR PREDICTION CONTEST! Use this link! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrBh8tN3rM5Y-dnsS8Tpj5IU2DQeBRCzl55-_eZF7rUQQltA/viewform?usp=header Use our code "wannachat" for free two week trial of Vid Angel www.vidangel.com wanna chat Make sure to follow us on instagram at www.instagram.com/ijustwannachat

Feb 28, 20251h 21m

Ep 21The Top 10 Things We Watched In 2024 (with Taylor Tucker)

2024 has come to an end and it's time to recap our top 10 things that we watched this year! Since I have my full top ten lists for TV and movies listed on my instagram I decided to grab one of my best friends Taylor Tucker and we each came up with a list of our top ten favorite things that we watched, and it could be anything! Things we saw online, movies, TV, etc. We talk about Glen Powell, Chappell Roan, Dune Part 2, Shrinking, Wicked, Taylor Swift, and so much more. Use our code "WANNACHAT" for a free two week trial at vidangel.com! Follow us on Tiktok @ijustwannachatpodcast Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/ijustwannachat

Dec 31, 20241h 19m

Ep 20The Top Pop Culture Moments of 2024 with Lily from @sportsish

What a year it's been! On today's episode of I Just Wanna Chat we're joined by one of our FAVORITE pop culture creators Lily from Sportsish! And together we ranked the top ten biggest pop culture stories of 2024! We reflect back on the Wicked press tour, the Olympics, The Eras Tour, Taylor Swift's year, Chappell Roan, BRAT Summer, the It Ends With Us drama and so much more. Make sure to follow Lily at www.instagram.com/sportsish Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/ijustwannachat follow us on TikTok @ijustwannachatpodcast And go to thelittlemilkbar.com and use our code IJWC15 for 15% off of the cutest/most functional nursing products and nursing related merch ever.

Dec 19, 20241h 46m

Ep 19Wicked! Moana 2! Gladiator 2! And a Taylor Swift Reputation Explanation

On today's episode of I Just Wanna Chat Mary talks about her LOVE of the new Wicked movie (along with some of her critical notes..), she gives her thoughts on Moana 2, Say Nothing, and Gladiator 2 as well! And then in the second half of the episode she gives her long awaited Reputation Explanation, in which she gives all of the background and context for Taylor Swift's 2017 album "Reputation". She also gives a quick update about some nonsense that Matty Healy may or may not be up to. Go to thelittlemilkbar.com for breastfeeding essentials and gifts and use our code "IJWC15" for 15% off of everything on their site! Follow us on TikTok @ijustwannachatpodcast Follow us on Instagram @ijustwannachat

Nov 27, 20241h 6m

Ep 18People's Sexiest Man Alive is....John Krasinski?!??!?!?!?

On today's quick-ish episode of I Just Wanna Chat Mary and her husband live react to the news that John Krasinski was named as People Magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive". We also talk about the I Just Wanna Chat Podcast's Sexiest Man Alive (as submitted by listeners), Martha Stewart and Ryan Reynolds, and everything we've been watching lately including Heretic, Matlock, and Anatomy of Lies. Follow us on TikTok @ijustwannachatpodcast Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/ijustwannachat and use our code WANNACHAT for 35% off (!!!) at geometry.house !

Nov 13, 202445 min

Ep 17The Pop Culture Stories That Keep Me Up At Night (+ an updated Joe Alwyn/Taylor Swift/Matty Healy Relationship Timeline!!)

Happy Halloween! To celebrate this spooky halloween, I decided to go over just some of the celebrity stories that keep me up at night. Including... -The theory that allegedly John Travolta's son Benjamin might biologically be Elvis Presley's Grandson/great grandson? -Patrick Dempsey's first marriage to Rocky Parker, a woman he married when he was 21 and she was 47. -Blippi's origin story -some chilling/head scratching information about Heath Ledger's death and how Mary Kate Olsen was called before 911. -And of course we had to transition to Taylor swift stories, including the Karma album theory and the new updates to the Joe Alwyn/Matty Healy/Taylor Swift timeline as well as the new Joe Alywn and Kendall Jenner rumors. Make sure to go to geometry.house and use our code "WANNACHAT" for 35% off of everything on their site for their pre- Black Friday sale! Follow us on instagram @ www.instagram.com/ijustwannachat Follow us on tiktiok @ijustwannachatpodcast

Oct 31, 20241h 5m

Ep 16What We Know About Liam Payne's Passing, Cynthia Erivo's Wicked Poster Reaction, And Ariana Grande on SNL!

Today's episode of I Just Wanna Chat is jam packed! We first of course talk about Liam Payne's passing and what we know about his death and the recent events leading up to it. We talk about everything we've been watching including "Saturday Night", "The Apprentice" "Matlock" and Ariana Grande's episode of SNL. We talk about Andrew Garfield's breakup with self professed witch Kate Thomas. We have a quick chat about Cynthia Erivo's reaction to a fan made Wicked poster. And we also talk about Sophie Turner & Joe Jonas' divorce. Make sure to follow us on instagram www.instagram.com/ijustwannachatpodcast Follow us on TikTok @ijustwannachatpodcast Use our code "wannachat" for a free two week trial at vidangel.com

Oct 17, 202455 min

Ep 15Taylor Swift Is Up To Something!!! The Grammy Race Heats Up, And Andrew Garfield's Girlfriend Is A Witch

On today's episode of I Just Wanna Chat Mary is joined by her husband and together they discuss everything they've been watching lately including The English Teacher, We Live In Time, and Nate Bargatze's episode of Saturday Night Live. They talk about Taylor Swift's attendance at the Chiefs' game and what we think she's up to with all of these UFOS and plaid appearances. We also chat about this year's Grammy submissions and Beyonce's chances with a win for Cowboy Carter. And we also discover in real time an article that talks about Andrew Garfield's Girlfriend Kate Tomas' witch busniess and other interesting (and honestly cool????) happenings. Make sure to follow us on TikTok @ijustwannachatpodcast Follow us on instagram www.instagram.com/ijustwannachatpodcast and use our code "WANNACHAT" for 10% off at hydrojug.com

Oct 9, 202454 min

Ep 14Is Taylor Swift Back In Hiding? Lana Del Rey's Alligator Wedding, Chappell Roan & You MUST Watch Nobody Wants This

On today's episode of The I Just Wanna Chat Podcast, Mary is joined by Taylor Tucker (her BFF!!) and together they bond over their deep love for "Nobody Wants This", Mary tries to explain Lana Del Rey's wedding to an Alligator tour guide named Jeremy Dufrene, they talk about Taylor Swift's possible whereabouts, and of course they have to give their two cents about the recent Chappell Roan controversy. Use our code WANNACHAT for 10% off of the best water bottles ever at hydrojug.com And you can now shop our MERCH!!! Here is the link 🎉 ijustwannachat.com Follow Taylor Tucker www.instagram.com/taybrettl Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/ijustwannachat Follow us on TikTok @ijustwannachat

Oct 2, 20241h 8m

Ep 13Donna Kelce's Odd Taylor Swift Comment, The Apple Dance Girl, Some Quick Diddy Thoughts, Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives Updates, and A Megalopolis Review.

Today's episode is JAM PACKED with fun topics and tangents and FUN. We go over -Donna Kelce's odd Taylor swift comment. -The Apple Dance girl's Kelley Heller's moment being crashed at the Charli XCX tour -Some Diddy thoughts, or really our thoughts about why we don't want to cover Diddy news. -We give updates on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Whitney Levitt and Taylor Frankie Paul's recent Happenings -We give our Megalopolis review -We talk about Harry Style's recent whereabouts -and SO much more!!!! Find us on TikTok @ijustwannachatpodcast Find us on Instagram www.instagram.com/ijustwannachatpodcast go to hydrojug.com and use our code WANNACHAT for 10% off of your purchase!

Sep 25, 20241h 14m

Ep 12All of Our Thoughts About The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives

On this week's little bonus episode of The I Just Wanna Chat Podcast, Mary Arndt (a Mormon wife!!!!!!) tackles everything that happened this season and shares her potentially controversial takes about Taylor Franke Paul, Whitney Leavitt, and all of the shenanigans that the the cast of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives got up to on the first season of this Hulu reality show. Follow us on TikTok @ijustwannachatpodcast Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/ijustwannachat use our code "WANNACHAT" for 15% off of your purchase of Geometry House towels at geometry.house !

Sep 9, 202459 min

Ep 112024 Fall Movie Preview! Plus Lana Del Rey's New Alligator Tour Guide Boyfriend and A Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo Catch-up

It's our annual Fall Movie Preview!!! On today's episode Mary goes over everything you need to see in theaters and at home this fall and everything you can skip as well. She also discusses Lana Del Rey's newest surprising relationship and quickly recaps the Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift "beef". Follow us on TikTok @ijustwannachatpodcast Follow us on Instagram @ijustwannachatpodcast And use our code "wannachat" for 15% off of Geometry House Towels at geometry.house

Sep 4, 202453 min

Ep 10Ben and Jennifer Lopez Divorce, There's NO Prenup, and Now Ben Is With A KENNEDY?!?! Sabrina Carpenter's "Short N' Sweet" Is A Hit, And What Will Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Be Up To This Fall?

It's a jam packed episode of I Just Wanna Chat! On today's episode Mary goes over everything you need to know about Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's divorce along with Ben's new fling with Kick Kennedy and his "life long partnership" with Matt Damon. She also goes over all of the albums that were released by our favorite pop hit makers and the state of the 2025 Grammy Race after the release of Sabrina Carpenter's "Short N' Sweet", and at the end she takes listener submitted topics in from our weekly "Chatter Box" and talks about Taylor and Travis and wether or not Travis Kelce will be seen at the VMAs. Follow us on TikTok @ijustwannachatpodcast Follow us on Instagram @Ijustwannachatpodcast Use our code "WANNACHAT" for 15% off at geometry.house !

Aug 28, 202459 min

Ep 9Taylor Swift Continues To Give No Reputation Explanation, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives According to Hulu, and Closing The Book On The It Ends WIth Us Drama

I Just Wanna Chat is BACK! We have a lot to chat about! On today's episode we talk about Taylor Swift and her highly anticipated Reputation announcement today that...did not happen PLUS we talk about her fall plans and possible political endorsements, then we finally put to rest the It Ends With Us drama, talk Hulu's newest trailer for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and the fallout from members of the LDS church, and then we round out the episode by talking about Anna Marie Tendler's memoir "Men Have Called Her Crazy", plus a quick chat about celebrity NDAs! You can find us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/Ijustwannachatpodcast Find us on TikTok at @Ijustwannachatpodcast No ads today due to some funky sound problems, just enjoy! We'll see ya next week!

Aug 21, 202444 min

Ep 8Justin Timberlake Gets Arrested, Bridgerton Season Three Disappoints, Joe Alwyn Speaks, and Taylor Swift Keeps Winning!

We cover a lot of ground in not a lot of time on today's episode of I Just Wanna Chat! On today's episode we talk about Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest, Bridgerton's disappointing third season and our hopes for the future of the show, and we talk about the big wave of Taylor swift related happenings such as her remaining at number one while other pop stars release their albums, her ex-boyfriend Joe Alywn giving us a few more crumbs about their relationship/his alibi as to why the song "The Black Dog" cannot be about him, and we also talk about Taylor's OTHER ex-boyfriend Matty Healy getting engaged to certified Internet cool girl Gabriette. Please rate and review and subscribe! Follow us on TikTok @ijustwannachatpodcast Follow us on Instagram @ijustwannachatpodcast and use our code "wannachat" for a free two week trial of VidAngel at vidangel.com

Jun 20, 202447 min

Ep 7Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Are Getting MARRIED (We Think), Bridgerton Season 3 Rocks, And The Apple Top 100 Albums List Is Weird.

LOTS to chat about today!!! In today's episode i'm joined by my husband Alex and together we chat about the legitimacy of these Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce engagement rumors as well as these new "Taylor Swift is joining the Marvel Universe" rumors. We also chat about the new movies IF and Back To Black (spoiler, I didn't like either of them. Oops!!!), we talk about Bridgerton and how great it is, and of course we talk about the new Top 100 Best Albums of All Time list that Apple Music released, as well as the top 274 Taylor Swift songs list from Rolling Stone that makes me very, very angry. Follow us on TikTok @Ijustwannachatpodcast Follow us on Instagram @ijustwannachatpodcast Use our code "wannachat" at www.vidangel.com for a free two week trial of VidAngel !

May 23, 20241h 8m

Ep 6A Complete Breakdown of Taylor Swift's "The Tortured Poets Department" with Ashley Rose Reeves

The Tortured Poets Department is HERE! And we're breaking down every single song with fellow Taylor Swift Expert and host of "Swiftie School" on TikTok, Ashley Rose Reeves! Together we broke down the meaning behind every song and told you all of the background scoop you need to know to enjoy this album to its fullest potential. Find us on Instagram www.instagram.com/Ijustwannachatpodcast Follow us on TikTok @ijustwannachatpodcast use our code "WANNACHAT" at www.vidangel.com for a free two week trial 🎉. For inquiries email [email protected] Please rate and review!

Apr 30, 20241h 35m
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