Lindsey Shaw and Tammin Sursok are ready to reveal their secrets! As Paige McCullers and Jenna Marshall on the show, these two jump right into their most memorable moments about the first episode. After all these years they finally talk about the audition process and what it REALLY felt like as a supporting/recurring character. Then, the wonderful Joseph Scott Morgan, a forensic scientist and death investigator, comes in to talk about why some serial killers are able to escape capture.
Sasha Pieterse is here and she’s ready to spill the tea! We’re opening up about navigating adult themes as a pre-teen, pay disparity with the men on the show, on-set dynamics with the cast, and honest thoughts on the spinoff. Plus, Sasha gets candid about struggling with PCOS, which caused her to gain significant weight during filming, and reveals how she handled the pressure at such a young age.
Welcome back our pretty little true crime cuties! This week we are dissecting how WILD some of these plotlines and character relationships are - from blackmail sex to inappropriate age gaps, there was a lot to unpack! We put our true crime expert, Joseph, on the hot seat to see if he ~truly~ enjoys watching Pretty Little Liars (because who doesn’t?) and also ask him all the dark and gripping questions no one dares to ask…
This week we welcome Torrey DeVitto to the pod! Torrey played Melissa Hastings on the show, the older sister of Spencer. Torrey reveals why she initially resisted auditioning for the show and why her team thought she should. She also commiserates with Lindsey about the wild hairstyles on Pretty Little Liars, and shares with us how she started volunteering in hospice care. Torrey also gives us the tea on her dating life during the span of the show, followed by a darkly vulnerable segment from Joseph on the reality of homicide.
This week we are recapping and analyzing episode 5 “Reality Bites”. Lindsey and Tammin share their thoughts on affairs and what they would do if they were put in the position of deciding to stay with someone who cheats. They also theorize why they think Spencer makes such messy decisions as a type A character, and the overall lack of character development in season one. Lindsey and Tammin gush over their love of Ella Montgomery, aka Aria’s mom, and the ~drama~ in this episode. What’s the number one question our true crime expert Joseph is always asked? What do Lindsey and Tammin think of the character development in season one? And why did Tammin carry Xanax in her bra while filming Pretty Little Liars???
This week we have the mother of all things Pretty Little Liars, author Sara Shepard! Sara gives us all the tea on the origins of the PLL universe, as well as how the tv show came into being. Lindsey and Tammin ask her all the juicy questions, like if she thought any actors didn't fit her vision of the character, and her opinions on the creative licenses the tv show took. We are then joined by Joseph who discusses the Idaho college murder case and how there are always clues left behind at the scene… What were the Pretty Little Liar live tweet parties actually like? What were Sara's favorite and least favorite changes the tv show made to her books? And why was Tammin always farting on set???
Welcome back our Pretty Little True Crime cutie pies ????. This week we are recapping episode 7 ’The Homecoming Hangover’. Lindsey and Tammin ask each other how they feel about the PLL fan base, and Lindsey reveals how she really felt about the online hate during the time. Lindsey and Tammin also talk about how and why they played their characters the way they did, with Tammin giving us the inside scoop on the research she did into playing a blind character. They then speculate whether Tammin would be able to play her character in today’s world, and discuss why inclusivity is vital. Joseph talks about the true crime cons he has attended and tells us why he thinks society is so addicted to true crime stories.
This week we welcome Brant Daugherty, AKA Noel Kahn, to the podcast! Brant shares how he stumbled into the acting industry and how his character Noel originally was only supposed to say a couple lines. Brant, Tammin, and Lindsey all commiserate on how awkward it is to kiss on camera, and we learn that Lindsey has finally learned how to kiss in real life. Brant talks about his near death experience on set for another project, and shares what he is currently up to. Finally, Joseph shares how people get pronounced dead…and also incorrectly pronounced dead. Which huge movie did Brant find his start on as a production assistant? How did Brant get PTSD from working on a movie?? And what crazy question did Shay ask Tammin on set???
This week we break down episode 8 of Pretty Little Liars, specifically the memorial scene. Lindsey gives us the behind the scenes tea on some potential drama during filming, and how one special costar reacted. She also reveals why she is terrified to watch herself in the show. Tammin shares how her sleep anxiety affected her performance on set, and why she believes in the law of attraction. Finally, our true crime icon Joseph reveals a huge personal secret he’s been holding back from us! Did all the main actresses get along? Does Tammin still feel jealousy with her husband?? And who is Lindsey’s mystery lover???
This week on the pod we are joined by costume designer Mandi Line! Mandi picked up quite a few secrets from her time working in wardrop for our pretty little liars. She dishes the tea on who was kissing who and what led to her abrupt leave from the show. She shares her vision of who and how the characters would end up in the future. Tammin and Lindsey also talk with Mandi about the rumors around the show ending, and what holds truth to it. How did the first Ian get fired? Who was dating James Frano during filming?? And which actress cried on set because they were told filming was going overtime???
This week on the pod, we unpack some wild stories! From Tammin surviving a plane crash, to the truth behind the parking situation on the Pretty Little Liars set, we cover it all! Lindsey and Tammin also both share their journeys with sexuality as they discuss Emily’s coming out scene in episode eleven. Tammin and Lindsey ask our true crime investigator, Joseph, who he thinks is ‘A’ based on having seen the first eleven episodes. Joseph then gives us a glimpse into the dark world of accident reconstruction. Why did the PLL outros stop? What’s the difference between blood spatter versus splatter?? And how does watching PLL in 2024 affect our views of the characters’ reactions???
This week Lindsey and Tammin reflect on some of their past mistakes and what they’ve learned from them. Lindsey shares her most embarrassing moment as an actor, and how it almost got her fired. Tammin shares the invisible string that tied her and her husband together before they had truly met. Lindsey and Tammin then discuss the multiple paths the writers almost went down when deciding who would be ‘A’, and share how they think the show should have ended. Finally, Joseph Scott Morgan talks about the horrors of being wrongly convicted. What do Lindsey and Tammin think of Noel and Aria’s relationship? Which actor did Lindsey have a fling with and hook up with in her trailer?? And what’s Tammin’s most crazy sex mishap??
Welcome back pretty little true crimers! This week we are airing it all out…Lindsey and Tammin address their first fight. They also are finally giving you more of what you want - recap recap recap! This episode is jam packed with all thing Pretty Little Liars, and we are so excited for you to hear! From the behind the scenes details on table reads, to that crazy scene of Toby sitting in the garbage - we are dishing it all! What are Joseph Scott Morgan’s opinions on true crime television shows? How does the show creator’s sexuality affect the plot of the show? And why is episode 13 triggering for Tammin to watch??
This week on the pod, we are diving into episode 14 “Careful What You Wish For”. Tammin describes why she always feels a little checked out in scenes, and is always chasing the flow feeling. Tammin and Lindsey reveal which special tool actors use to cry on set, and if they have ever used it themselves. They also share their favorite one liners from the episode and their thoughts on the vast age differences in the cast. FInally, Joseph Scott Morgan tells us if our phones are tracking us… Which famous celebrity does Caleb resemble? What do Tammin and Lindsey think of Shay’s acting? And is there any way to stop our phones from tracking us???
This week we are joined by the lovely Huw Collins! Huw played Archer Dunhill on ‘Pretty Little Liars’ and shares his experience auditioning for the show, as well as who he still talks to from the cast. Lindsey and Tammin discuss Aria and Ezra’s steamy, yet very illegal relationship, and Lindsey watches herself as Paige for the very first time. Joseph Scott Morgan closes us out with why homicidal drownings are actually very difficult to accomplish. Which gen z slang confuses Lindsey and Tammin? Which ‘Sex and the City’ moment is recreated in episode 15 of PLL? And why do Tammin and Huw have American accents?
