Lights, Camera, Misinformation

About this episode

Mike and Chloe explore Hollywood's portrayal of swinging and non-monogamy through various movies and TV shows.

In this episode, Mike and Chloe take on Hollywood’s wildest takes on swinging and non-monogamy. From Friends and Seinfeld to Eyes Wide Shut and Wanderlust, we break down how movies and TV shows have portrayed the lifestyle over the years. Some scenes had us laughing, others had us rolling our eyes, and a few actually hit pretty close to home. We’re diving into the sexy, the strange, and the totally unrealistic, comparing media moments to real-life experiences in the lifestyle. Whether you’ve seen it all or are just starting to notice these tropes, this episode gives you a fun, honest look at how pop culture gets it right, wrong, and everything in between. Make sure to follow us on our social media: Instagram: @DiaryofaSwingingCouplePodcast X: @DiaryofaSC

People in this episode

Hosts: Mike, Chloe

Topics covered

• swinging
• non-monogamy
• pop culture
• media portrayal
• relationships
• TV shows
• movies

Keywords

• swinging
• non-monogamy
• Hollywood
• media portrayal
• Friends
• Seinfeld
• Eyes Wide Shut
• Wanderlust
• relationships
• pop culture

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Friends, Seinfeld, Eyes Wide Shut, Wanderlust

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