Episode 388: In The City Finale & Reunion PLUS The Valley S3 E17!
July 26, 2026
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5 min read"She Used the Single Fucking Mom Card"
The finale of In the City and its first reunion segment landed with one central fight that the hosts, Ricky and Ashley, spent most of their recap dissecting: Lindsay Hubbard versus Whitney Fierce over the "single mom card." The argument started when Whitney accused Lindsay of using her status as a single mother to demand a private room on the cast trip. Lindsay fired back hard, posting dozens of Instagram Stories about it, and the hosts had strong opinions on both sides.
Ashley was blunt: "At the end of the day, you used the single fucking mom card. How else do you want to say it? You said 'I need the room. We have kids that we've been away from.' Yeah. That is using 'I'm a mom' card to get the room." Ricky added that Lindsay's situation—50/50 custody with a nanny—is not the same as a single mother who never gets a break. "Do you know how many moms out there that are actually single moms never get a break? Come on, Lindsay."
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What you'll learn
- 1 (01:19) **Episode Intro and Overall Take on "In the City"** - The hosts introduce the topics: the "In the City" finale and reunion part 1, plus "The Valley" S3 E17.
- 2 (03:08) **The "Single Mom Card" Controversy** - A deep dive into the Whitney vs. Lindsay argument over using motherhood to get a private room on the cast trip.
- 3 (10:58) **The Baby Boom and Show's Future** - The hosts react to the multiple pregnancy announcements on the reunion and discuss the direction of "In the City."
- 4 (12:17) **Gavin's Obsession and West/Amanda Update** - The hosts discuss the cast's weird investment in Kenny and Lindsay's relationship, and then pivot to breaking down West's latest social media post.
- 5 (18:41) **Summer House Dynamics and Kyle's Redemption Arc** - The hosts analyze the shifting narrative on "Summer House" and how Kyle is using the scandal to his advantage.
- 6 (23:50) **Predictions for "In the City" Season 2** - The hosts wrap up their "In the City" discussion with predictions for the next season.
- 7 (24:37) **The Valley S3 E17: Michelle and Jesse's Divorce** - The hosts transition to "The Valley," starting with the celebration of Michelle and Jesse's finalized divorce.
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Show Notes
We are BACK to wrap up season one of In The City - and do you agree that Lindsay and Kenny are soul mates?? Either that or a match made in hell! Whitney's mom card comment is the talk of both the finale and reunion - plus we get some tea on what Kyle was up to post separation statement! And an update on Amanda and West! THEN we get into this week's The Valley episode - Kristen and Luke do therapy, Zack destroys a Chilli's bathroom, and Danny continues to be a creeper! Tell us all your thoughts and follow us @realityreceiptspod for more!
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