This Side of the Hill

Janet is back from Mexico rejuvenated and refreshed after her girls’ getaway with Brittany, Michelle and Lala. She shares all about the trip and her investigative wingwoman era. Janet gives a travel hack for booking all-inclusive resorts and shares how she and the girls stumbled upon a gaggle of groomsmen. This discovery leads to a conversation on the tradition of single bridesmaids and groomsmen hooking up at their friends’ weddings. Jared opens up about the complicated way heteronormative roles can be projected onto gay relationships, and how those expectations can trickle down into dating culture. Janet and Jared have to laugh at the misadventure of Jared trying to juggle two gentleman callers at the same time and the back and forth of being a top or bottom. The besties dive into a wild Reddit post that takes an unexpected turn. The pair lighten it up as Janet shares what she is a fan of this week, while the two enjoy the TikTok trend of showing love to, not just the Encino Chili’s, but all of the unique spots here in the San Fernando Valley. Please Rate, Review & Subscribe. New episodes every Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Jared and Jason are catching up while Janet is in Mexico catching a tan and devouring tacos. The two talk about taking baby Cam to a toddler house party and the chaos of trying to keep routines intact when mom’s away. Jared admits he’s much more comfortable as an uncle than a parent because sleep is sacred. Awards season takes center stage with Jared breaking down the best actor race, including his strong feelings about Timothée Chalamet, his love for Michael B Jordan, and why he thinks Leonardo DiCaprio deserves the crown this year. They also get into how awards shows always seem to expose unexpected celebrity couples, and this year is no exception. The pair ponder if it's the end of the movie star era or if a young crop of actors can revive the cinematic experience. The conversation shifts to the ever circulating Beckham family drama, which opens the door to British tabloid culture, nepotism, and the surprisingly complex challenge of photographing an elephant. Jared shares his big win scoring tickets for the Paris Hilton documentary screening, and Jason wraps things up sharing what he's currently a fan of, and yes, it's Lisa Barlow lore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Janet and Jared are having a chat about the 2016 posting trend (is it a psy-op?). The duo also discuss the 365 button update and how Saturday Night Live is tapping into the Tik Tok algorithm for their skits. The besties also discuss the biometric Snapchat data conspiracy theory as well as their adoration for Marcello Hernandez. The pair discuss a lovely weekend that included a visit to a car dealership diner, a concert at the Shrine and an Eastside birthday celebration. New episodes every Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is quick episode with Janet returning to share an update on her health after a difficult start to the new year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Caperna is back with Jared Lips for a much needed catch up. Jared is shocked to discover that Jason is now a fan of several Real Housewives franchises and even ends this episode with thoughts on his 3 current faves. Jared goes into detail about Heated Rivalry which leads to a discussion on the importance of gay stories and the question of why still so much stigma in sports? The duo discuss the passage of time and how one internet user, by the name of Tamara, has inspired thousands to live in the moment and hold their private rituals close to the heart. Because of buttons. Jared talks all about a Hinge date that went off the rails once the potential suitor revealed quite a shocking prejudice. Jason's ever changing Tik Tok algorithm brought him to an amazing makeup artist who handles online trolls in the most clever of ways. Jason and Jared also breakdown "Peasant Brain" the fascinating devolution of humans to revert back to the same thought process of medieval peasants who believed in monsters, magic and blood lettings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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