Inside MTV's 'Siesta Key'

This episode had it all. Breakups! A determining the relationship talk! Cowboy hats! Georgia! But most importantly, shrimp kabobs. Laura breaks it all down -- from Ish being on the other side of the camera to Alex's horrible, toxic behavior -- and prepares for next week's finale. Send good vibes to Anna, who has the flu!

Okay guys we have lots of tea to spill this week on the Crescent Club, who ACTUALLY runs it and what ACTUALLY goes on there. How do we know? We went there ourselves. We also talk about Jared's ex-wife and the word "slut." It's a doozy! 

Yes that's right. Anna and Laura finally went to the watch party at the Sarasota Modern and met Jared and JJ! They were super nice. We discuss that, plus Juliette's altercation with Alex and Alyssa, our frustration at the totally manufactured pregnancy story line and Robby's influencer marketing agency, which is apparently taking over the WORLD!! 

This was a good episode of "Siesta Key" ! Laura and Anna are appreciative of what feels like authentic drama between Juliette and Robby, Alex and Juliette and well, everyone else. We talk about how Garrett should take it easy, Brandon should guard his heart and how Jared should leave Kelsey and Jake be. Plus, Laura can't decide how she feels about JJ's face and Anna tries to speak Norwegian for all of our Norwegian listeners!

So much vanity in this week's episode! Juliette is really feeling herself, telling Alex he'll never find a girl that's hotter than her. Laura and Anna talk about Alyssa, Robby, Jake and Kelsey's chemistry and Laura's outing to the boutique where Juliette "allegedly" works, Blend Fashion House. 

Anna and Laura are convinced Juliette and Robby do not live in the real world. I mean, who asks to go to Greece when you're just starting a new job? We also discuss Crescent Club, Classico, Lemon Tree Kitchen and other Sarasota locations ... and talk about our attempt to interview Pauly Paul. 

Can you picture Juliette in jail? Neither can Laura and Anna, but they have the police report from the incident in-studio and are going to read it for you! They also discuss Juliette and Robby's lack of palpable sexual tension, Cara's "hot little evil soul" and Alex's return, which Anna was at least excited about! Laura's new pug puppy Linus is in-studio too, but he doesn't have much to say. 

Laura and Anna recap the chaotic — and violent — second episode of the third season, where Chloe gets her hair extensions pulled and Robby gets excited about Instagram likes. They also discuss what it means to be an influencer and Pauly's recent social media tirade against Juliette. 

Madisson has a new man, Juliette is a college graduate and we have a new cohost! Laura and new cohost Anna Bryson talk about Madisson and Ish, the tired reality TV trope of chugging wine and seeing Juliette's new boyfriend on Bumble one time. 

Alex and Juliette are done for now -- thank god -- but it looks like Brandon and Madisson are back together? We think? No one knows for sure, but Laura and special guest, Herald-Tribune breaking news reporter Carlos Munoz, try to figure it out. Plus they talk about their thoughts on the season overall, that glorious ending montage, drink throwing on reality shows and hopes for season 3! 

Laura is joined by a special guest this week -- Herald-Tribune entertainment reporter Jimmy Geurts! The two of them discuss Alex's highly questionable behavior, Kelsey's sweet tribute to her mom and Jimmy's relief that Laura has taken his place as Siesta Key recapper! Plus, we talk about some of the deeper stuff we'd actually like to see on the show, and whether or not we'd skip work for a week to go to Italy. 

Laura is flying solo this week and boy was this a packed episode! Pauly is acting like a caricature straight from a stoned TV writer's dream, Chloe gets in the middle of Cara/Juliette drama and Jared and Brandon are both going after Madisson (uh oh). She ponders when it's OK to get involved with a friend's significant other drama, why Garrett has a point about Cara and Alex and why Jared is going after Madisson when he should be focusing on his damn self. Plus, she tells you where the best queso is in Sarasota!

Finally, Alex and Juliette break up! For now, anyway. We talk about how it seemed inevitable that she would pull the plug. Plus, Madisson schools Tawni, Pauly gets cut out of his trust fund and Alex clearly wanted to sleep with Cara, but he failed. Plus, Laura goes into intense detail about her Bachelor addiction!

We're a little worried about Juliette: She seems emotionally drained and physically exhausted, especially after Shelby's revelations. Meanwhile, Pauly gets picked up for being an idiot, Garrett and Cara are officially going steady, and Jared is medicating his depression and PTSD with alcohol (props to his mom for the intervention, so we're hopeful he'll get the help he needs). Plus, we talk about the Sarasota jail, how bail bonds work, "Heathers" and "Mean Girls"!

We talk to Madisson again, about being on the show, her ties to Siesta Key, acting classes in Los Angeles, her relationships and much more.

It's an episode with a lot of villains: Ben basically lies to try and head off a bad situation; Chloe basically labels herself judge, jury and executioner; and Alex, good old Alex, somehow manages to manipulate himself out of his "mistake" with Juliette. Is everyone either a villain or a victim?

What a roller coaster! Breaking up is hard to do, especially for Alex and Juliette. Plus, Cara gets vulnerable, Canvas makes up with mom, Madisson and Ben stutter along, and Kelsey/Jared are AWOL.

We'll have Maddisson on for a special episode next week, so send us your questions for her!

It's the Kompo family's big gala, but it seems that Alex and Juliette aren't feeling very charitable towards Cara (big surprise)! Kelsey has to pay for her ill-advised beach visit with Jared and Madisson agrees to be in Brandon's music video for some reason. Meanwhile, Canvas has a real rough time out on the edges.

Welcome to Miami! And, of course, Cara comes along for the lulz, which even we admit isn't really fair to Juliette. Meanwhile, Madisson and Ben are finally going steady; Jared shows he's a bit of a jerk; and Canvas is looking for love. 

Alex returns to his d-bag ways after getting a $250k car from his dad; Madisson and Ben struggle to define their relationship; Brandon's eyes wander; Cara and Garrett make an odd sort of sense; Chloe and Juliette make up; Kelsey is a cheating cheater. Aaahhh, relationships.

We break down the premiere of season 2, with much love for shark-like Cara, simple and sweet Jared, insane Chloe and Madisson, who needs to focus on herself, for a change. Connect with us on FB or at insidemtvsiestakey.com.

We're back, y'all, bringing you all the insider information about MTV's "Siesta Key" from three reporters who live where the show is filmed.

On this episode we reacquaint ourselves with the end of last season, dredge up exclusive information about new cast members Jared and Cara, and generally get ourselves psyched up for Tuesday's season 2 premiere. 

Talking points: Hundred-year-old Thanksgiving; Canvas' pie; "You didn't deserve it, dude"; Brandon can't sing; The Drank; "it's really comfortable"; "it's just hard."

And it's hard to say goodbye to you guys, but the season is over. We may have another podcast or two, but most likely we'll talk again when Season 2 (fingers crossed) comes around. Find us at insidemtvsiestakey.com.

Talking points: "Attracted to personality", "I could have worse problems", yacht week in Greece, Kelsey with glasses, "we can have our own after-party", Brandon's multiple beatdowns. Check out the Inside MTV's 'Siesta Key' site, and join us on Facebook!

We talk to Madisson about her family, growing up in Sarasota, how the show has affected her life and how scenes on the show don't always turn out the way she expects. Plus, today is Madisson's birthday!

Talking points: "You have resting bitch face", "friends with benefits", Kelsey's countdown, Paige's drunk hookup thing, "you're so smart", "out of the friend zone, into the end zone". Plus, we tease our upcoming interview with Madisson!

Talking points: Gary's DUI. What is geography? "That was a mistake and we'll call it even." "Try to enjoy the restof your night." Brandon's rapper equipment. "There is literally nothing you can do."

Talking points: All our marbles in one basket, we can say our goodbyes, this is very deep, Canvas is from the streets, standardly pretty, the despair of Juliet's mom, club comparisons, Madison is the hero and, of course - PAIGE, WHY?!?!

Talking points for this episode: Juliette goes back to school, Kelsey eats Cheerios, Tarik has a moment (but just a moment), Chloe tattles, not Andrew's job, Alex takes a drive.

Talking points: 8 more episodes, beached whale, Alex's passion, marine biology, janitor Alex.

Talking points: "Ugh, this whole group", mic management, "I am on to better things", post-dessert workout, drunk Alex strikes again, someone strikes drunk Alex.

We took a couple of weeks off because, well, a hurricane hit us. Yep, that terrible Irma plowed through the area and we had to spend some time cleaning up. But we're back with a speed run through three episodes! Talking points: Juliette is a villain, Brandon's hip hop, poor Pauly, Amanda is a liar, Amanda wasn't lying.

Talking points for this week: Garrett with a boombox, "She couldn't help herself...", dad joke, let's just go back to the way it was. We break down the 5th episode of MTV's "Siesta Key," despite vacation schedules!

Talking points for this week: Siesta Key is super classist; this is what I love about you - in a friend way; jackhammer versus starfish; humanizing the oafish; narrated gifs; stumbling into an entrance. We break down episode 4!

We talk Mr. Waitlist, "I'm a Garrett man", Chloe gets lame, Amanda butt, and a whole lot of local spots in our rundown of episode three of MTV's "Siesta Key".

Talking points for this week: Girl fights, the real Florida, classic misogyny, 365 notes that won't get read, "weird, uncomfortable and gross."

We talk about the cast, popularity at gifted schools, blood and bikinis, and why Pauly is our favorite.

What's the deal with Siesta Key and how did this show get off the ground? Maybe you need to ask Gary... Plus: Rating the relative fanciness of Siesta Key and its neighbor islands; how autism/vaccine activism is involved; and which of the cast has already admitted to being a quadruple threat!