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Toxic Waste of Time

Your two smartass aunts, Ivy Hensley and Katie Boothe, unscientifically analyze toxicity in every relationship. What do you need to detox from?

Have you ever reflected on your relationships and wondered - Is this toxic? Sure, many of us have experienced toxic friendships, romantic relationships, or family members. But what about your relationship between you and your phone? You and your favorite Pop Star? The relationship between your cat and that one blue jay who won't stop dive-bombing him in the back yard? (That one's probably toxic.)

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Gordon Ramsay: Bad Boss or Badass?

May 27, 2025 • Ivy Hensley & Katie Boothe • Season 1 • Episode 12

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This week on Bad Boss Detox, we’re digging into the legend behind the loud: Gordon Ramsay. Before he was yelling about risotto on primetime, Ramsay was a rising star in the brutal world of fine dining. So what shaped his fiery persona—and how much of it is just for the cameras?

We’re serving up a profile of Ramsay’s background, his rise through the culinary ranks, and whether his tough love leadership is effective, toxic, or just perfectly plated for reality TV. Spoiler: the truth is more layered than a Beef Wellington.