TyRANTS with Ty French: "MET GALA FASHION POLICE"
Date: May 8, 2025
Host: Ty French
Guest: Jose Cuervo
Episode Overview
This spirited episode of TyRANTS dives deep into the 2025 Met Gala, unpacking the night's fashion highs and lows with Ty French and returning guest, Jose Cuervo. Together, they deliver an unfiltered, witty, and often hilarious review of celebrities’ triumphs and mishaps on the red carpet. Besides candid opinions on Met Gala looks, the pair also dish about recent concerts, TV binges, and viral moments, channeling classic "fashion police" snark and cultural insight.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Mood & Catch-Up (00:24–11:00)
- Ty confesses to being in a “fried” mood but perks up to recount his experience at Beyoncé's concert, including manifesting hearing "If I Were a Boy" live for the first time in 11 years (03:40).
“The absolute joy, that's why my joy receptors are fried." — Ty, (04:18)
- Jose asks about the cultural impact, TV binges ("The Four Seasons" on Netflix, "Severance", "Black Mirror"), and touches on the inconsistency of streaming episode lengths (13:09).
2. Cinco de Mayo & Met Gala Timing (15:22–17:36)
- Lighthearted confusion and banter about Cinco de Mayo and why it often coincides with the Met Gala:
"So how many times has the Met Gala fallen on Cinco de Mayo? Because that’s so random.” — Ty, (16:59)
- Quick history: This Met Gala theme, "Black Dandyism," explores clothing and Black identity (17:41).
3. Met Gala 2025: Theme & Background (17:41–24:00)
- Ty educates about the Met's “super fine tailoring, Black style,” and explains “Black Dandyism” and the Atlantic diaspora (18:30).
"The new showcase explores the importance of clothing and style to the formation of black identities in the Atlantic diaspora..." — Ty, (17:45)
- Jose brings up Indian & global representation, noting how tailoring was interpreted across cultures.
4. Red Carpet Rants: Approaches & Standouts (24:21–43:10)
- Gowns vs. Theme: Ty and Jose call out celebs for showing up in basic gowns, missing the tailored theme (22:05).
- “If you showed up in a gown—Nope, you’re not on my list.” — Jose, (22:05)
- Chappell Roan: Divided opinions—coat made the look, without it: “VMAs!” (24:55).
- Burberry debate: Jose praises their looks, Ty slams the “wig” and tailoring and jokes about reading wigs as a white person (26:40).
- Best Dressed:
- Diana Ross’s Return: The standout legend for both hosts, stunning in a coat engraved with her family tree (28:10).
"She looked so gorgeous—my breath got taken away when she showed up." — Ty, (28:26)
- Zendaya: Applause for the "Mahogany"-inspired look; small controversy of near-identical looks worn by others, Ty desires more tailoring excellence (33:15).
- Teyana Taylor: Hailed as best-dressed; “impeccable, every detail, the tones... so chic” (34:15).
- Tiana Taylor wearing Ruth E. Carter: “Best dress of the night. Impeccable.” — Jose, (34:17)
- Diana Ross’s Return: The standout legend for both hosts, stunning in a coat engraved with her family tree (28:10).
- Live Stream Meltdown: Ty is furious with Vogue’s spotty coverage, missing big names:
"I am giving you my life... What do you give to me? You give me a shit livestream that doesn’t even show any of the goddamn celebrities I want to see...” — Ty, (38:33)
5. Rapid-Fire Opinions: Celebrities & Outfits (43:18–63:19)
- Dochi in Louis Vuitton: Loved the concept, drama over her viral “umbrella” meltdown:
"God forbid a girl need four more umbrellas." — Ty, (47:51)
- Doja Cat: General praise; look tied to her new album’s upcoming '80s inspiration (49:15).
- Sabrina Carpenter: Loved the suit, hated the frizzy hair—called out for feeling undressed on the carpet (50:09).
- Pharrell & Louis Vuitton: Chic, but Ty wants more drama or accessorizing (51:49).
- Lisa’s controversial suit detail: Rosa Parks’ face on the bodysuit’s crotch—questioned as a design choice (52:35).
"Why is Rosa Parks face literally on Lisa's puss?" — Ty, (52:39)
- Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber: Criticized for bland, off-the-rack outfits; “basic” and “uninspired” (57:16).
- Kim Kardashian: Ty is bored with her silhouette:
“Every single year... We get it. You got big tits, a small waist, and a big round thing in your face. Try something new!” — Ty, (58:29)
6. Runway Trends & Cultural Sensitivity (63:31–77:04)
- References Matter: Ty notes that some historical/cultural references were lost on viewers:
“Half of my critiques—like, you hated Megan Thee Stallion’s hair—God, it’s after Josephine Baker, this iconic look for Black women in the 19…whatever. ... If I knew that, I’d like it.” — Ty, (66:55)
- Calls for more educational context on fashion choices during coverage.
- Discussing “do rags” vs. fashion headscarves: Importance of not confusing references or accusing cultural appropriation without grounding (75:25).
7. Men’s Fashion Roundup (77:05–84:11)
- Colman Domingo: Andre Leon Talley cape “iconic.”
- Alton Mason: Praised for confidence; pirate eye patch debated.
- Shaboozey: Applauded for merging Western and dandy, pearls "cool.”
- Maluma/Willy Chavarria: Lust over looks, less so the clothes.
- Keith Powers (in Boss) and other men: Generally on theme, with a few underwhelming exceptions.
- Patrick Schwarzenegger: Ty’s “worst dressed man”—yellow suit not a hit (81:29).
- Jenna Ortega: Loved the creative “ruler” dress (82:00).
8. Camp, Commentary, and Critique (84:12–end)
- Janelle Monáe: “This thing was made for her”; flawless story and execution (84:29).
- Pamela Anderson: Chic, loved the low-makeup look and hair (86:05).
- AI Outfits: Both mock and warn about the influx of AI-generated fake Met Gala looks:
“Open the schools... Half the Internet falling for AI year by year!” — Ty, (87:07)
- Final Best/Worst Dressed Picks (93:02):
- Best: Diana Ross and Lauryn Hill as the most on-theme, glamorous, and culturally powerful.
- Worst: Gail King and Hailey Bieber for blandness, design missteps.
- Reflections on Fashion Commentary: Ty reminds listeners that critique is part of the fun; “it ain’t that serious,” but creates cultural conversation (90:47).
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- On manifesting Beyoncé’s song live:
"The fact that, like, I manifested that moment for her to sing that for the first time in 11 years and I wasn’t there, it really was just messing with me." — Ty, (03:40)
- On Met Gala coverage frustration:
“I am giving you my life...and what do you give to me? ... A shit livestream that doesn’t even show any of the goddamn celebrities I want to see.” — Ty, (38:33)
- On Kim Kardashian repeats:
“We get it. You have a big booty, booty, booty, booty rocking everywhere...We found you. Now get a new stick.” — Ty, (58:38)
- Classic fashion police moment:
“If two gays have lost the ability to judge some bitches in fashion, then we have lost everything. We really have.” — Ty, (103:18)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Beyoncé concert experience: 01:14–05:57
- Cinco de Mayo & Met Gala theme: 15:22–19:29
- First Met Gala reactions: 23:52–28:26
- Best-dressed praise (Diana Ross): 28:10–30:25
- Livestream frustration & coverage critique: 38:33–43:10
- Rapid-fire Met Gala looks: 43:18–63:19
- Men’s looks breakdown: 77:04–84:11
- Janelle Monáe & Tom Browne praise: 84:11–85:20
- Fake AI Met Gala looks: 87:07–89:01
- Final picks for best/worst dressed: 93:02–96:50
- Meta commentary on fashion critique: 96:27–99:20
Tone & Style
The episode is irreverent, sassy, and conversational, filled with inside jokes, playful shade, and sharp, thoughtful cultural commentary. True to the “Fashion Police” format, critiques are bold but delivered with humor and self-awareness. The dialogue frequently acknowledges their own place as onlookers, not insiders, making their reviews more relatable and entertaining for listeners.
Conclusion
Ty French and Jose Cuervo deliver an exhaustive, fun, and sharp debrief of the 2025 Met Gala, parsing through style, meaning, cultural references, and the state of fashion media. Whether you’re a pop culture fanatic or casual listener, their rants and critiques offer both laughs and genuine insight into why these fashion moments matter—and how the spectacle both shapes and reflects current cultural conversations.