Bravo Breakdowns

Michele and Lauren bravely descend into the Bravo underworld to investigate Stassi's literal dark passenger: her husband, Bo. Is he a misunderstood creative? A Bravo plant? Or just kind of bad with money and vibes? Along the way, they unpack their whole deal—from early love bombing to podcasting into the void—and ask the important questions, like: “Is Bo okay?” and “Did he actually think he could act?”Time Stamps:Stassi's relationship history 7:15Bo & Stassi's Whole Deal 17:45BO: Insights into his Background 32:28Bo's True Hollywood Story 41:52Bo'sActing Reel starts around 47:35

Lauren and Michele are playing catch-up on Bravo's crown jewel, "The Valley", so they recap back-to-back episodes! Timestamps:Episode 5 Recap: 6:54Episode 6 Recap: 44:20Two recaps means...Twice as many performances and analyses of Jesse and Michele's beautifully written, sexually tense fights!Twice as much theorizing about where in the world is Jax Taylor??? (Because he is not at inpatient treatment at a rehab or a mental health facility, that's for dang sure.)Twice as many tangents about "The Jazz Singer"!Next week we will recap Episodes 7 and 8, and then it's time for us to say Bienvenido a Miami and start our Real Housewives of Miami coverage!

Lauren and Michele unpack "The Baldwins" season finale and accidentally end up unpacking... their own lives. It's part TV recap, part emotional spiral. They talk burnout, boundaries, and why this show hit way too close to home.It's messy, heartfelt, occasionally unhinged—and the perfect end to the season.Follow @Bravo_Breakdowns for more chaos and catharsis.

Lauren & Michele are doing a Bethenny Frankel Tiktok deep dive- and who better to break it down with than the #1 Bethenny Tiktok Recapper and pop culture scholar, Evan Lazarus (@elaziee on Tiktok, Girls ReWatch Podcast). We try to get to the bottom of Bethenny's electric Tiktok presence, plus we discuss the latest season of RHOSLC, why men aren't reading fiction anymore, and tackle other big questions, such as:"Why is Bethenny fixated on Meghan Markle, Albanians and drones?""Is Bethenny becoming unhinged, or is she just great at baiting engagement?"and finally,"Who is more evil, Jen Shah or Elizabeth Holmes?"Timestamps::23- Intro3:33- Evolution of Bethenny- From Reality TV to Influencer 9:04- Has Bethenny become more chaotic since leaving Bravo? 13:23- Is Bethenny making the big bucks on Tiktok? 19:02- Is Bethenny the impulsive version of Martha Stewart? 23:24- Bethenny's Move to Miami and Mysterious Deleted Videos 30:44- New Frankelphiles- What are their demographics? 33:44- Jen Shah and Elizabeth Holmes- the alpha and the sigma36:12- SLC Season 5 + Monica and Mary Cosby analysis 43:09- Evan's SLC environmental thesis 45:22- Girls ReWatch Podcast + how Girls is like reality TV 49:39: Is Skinnygirl back in in Ozempic Era 2025?55:06- Talking TV recs- The Pitt, Industry, Enlightened + White Lotus58:19- Analyzing Bethenny's Meghan Markle and drone obsessions 1:00:40- Oral exams and plugs Follow Evan for hilarious Bethenny Tiktok recaps @elaziee and listen to their podcast, ⁨@girlsrewatchpodcast⁩ avail on YT, Spotify, HBO, just about everywhere, & follow them on IG & Tiktok @ girlrewatchpodcast for a back catalogue of every episode of "Girls" brilliantly recapped (and they are currently covering "Broad City"!) Follow us on IG and Tiktok ⁨@BravoBreakdowns⁩ and if you don't follow #bethennyfrankel and watch #realhousewivesofsaltlakecity after listening to this scholastic discussion, honey, I just don't know what to tell you!

Michele & Lauren recap "The Valley" Episodes 2 and 3—aka the emotional obstacle course no one asked for but we're all addicted to.In Episode 2, Jax finally is sent to work-ordered rehab, perhaps never to return (except we know he leaves 2 weeks early)And Episode 3 is filled with savage delights as the battle between Jesse and Michele heats up-Jesse claims his ex-wife/co-parent is a mid-priced call girl at Janet's birthday at a Dave & Busters (and she doesn't like really deny it even?)Are Jesse and Michele the modern day Liz and Dick? Comment below if you agree.Follow us on IG/Tiktok @bravo_breakdowns and watch the video of this episode available on Youtube!

Michele & Lauren recap "The Valley" Episode 4—aka the one where podcast Michele falls in love with Jesse.In The Valley Season 2, Episode 4, the gang heads to Santa Barbara for some “healing,” but it turns into a group therapy session run by chaos and wine. Jax is in rehab but still manages to text Brittany like he's auditioning for a role in as her ex husband sooner rather than later. Jesse tries to win back Michelle with a peace flag, but she treats it like he handed her a wet sock. Meanwhile, Zack and Janet patch things up with tears and hugs—until Zack remembers he's still mad and throws some passive-aggressive glitter.Follow us on IG/Tiktok @bravo_breakdowns and watch the video of this episode available on Youtube!

Lauren and Michele are back from a break(down) with a bite-sized "The Baldwins" recap! It's half the length of this terrible seventh episode, way funnier, and only half as deranged.The penultimate episode of the series brings a few fun revelations:Carmen creates experimental skin-care and tests it on the baby to keep her looking youngAs we suspected, Hilaria is ready for 10 year old Carmen to start earning her keep and set up a book deal for her Alec has an "assistant" named Emily who is really just a version of Ireland he pays to laugh at his jokes and listen to his acting stories and pretend not to hate himHilaria admits to her "lift" job but insists that her meat is all-naturalHilaria's new book blames her accent faking on ADHD!Plus LOTS of complaining that these Baldwins continue to pretend for 20 minutes an episode that Alec MUST decide to return to acting because the screen NEEDS him!Instead of being honest that Alec's career is over and he's completely washed up and uninsurable! Follow us on IG/Tiktok @bravo_breakdowns and watch the video of this episode available on Youtube!

Michele and Lauren are joined by chaos connoisseur Ellory Smith to break down The Valley Season 2 premiere — Jax is still in denial, Janet sucks, like a lot, and Lauren & Michele defend being "Jesse's Girls".There's a terrible white party, an even worse intervention style party at Jax's, and Doute is the voice of reason. These actually may be the best days of our lives.Follow Ellory Smith:IG: @ellory_smithTwitter: @ellorysmithYoutube: ⁠⁠youtube.com/@bravobreakdowns⁠Follow Bravo Breakdowns Here:IG: @bravo_breakdownsTikTok: @bravo_breakdownsYoutube: ⁠⁠youtube.com/@bravobreakdowns⁠

Lauren and Michele recap perhaps the funniest episode of the Baldwins yet! (Note: we had some technical difficulties during this episode, so apologies; but what was lost in sound quality was made up for in laughter!) This episode of the Baldwins was all about B-roll close-ups of dog pee and poop on a level reality TV has never seen before. We meet Mocachino and Cappuccino and the 6 terrifying Baldwin cats, plus dog trainer Gail who is a nice middle aged lesbian who is as overstimulated as we are.We also go back and forth in this episode about who is worse- are we Team Alec because Hilaria is playing games with a confused elderly man's mind? Or are we Team Hilaria because every single episode has been all about Alec because he is so self-obsessed he can't have a conversation about anyone else? Find out all this and more on this episode- plus our "The Valley Season 2" bingo cards (available on our IG!) and next week, our Valley S2 Premiere Recap! Follow on IG and TikTok: @bravo_breakdownsOr watch this episode on YouTube: YouTube.com/@bravobreakdowns

Our "The Baldwins" recaps have been hailed by Youtube as "funny", "good", and "made me pity your poor husbands" (pretty sure that one was from Alec Baldwin himself) And now we are bringing our recaps of episodes 3, 4, and 5 to your earholes! Like Lauren and Michele, you too can delight in the madness of this loco familia!Tune in to hear what Hilaria thinks "codeswitching" is, Alec's hilariously offensive "OCD" storyline, and a couples therapy session that made us want to crawl out of our skin, and the hilariously bizarre activities and meals of the Baldwin clan.Oh, and let's not forget 10-year-old Carmen bringing over a very dynamic friend to discuss Europe and nails—because why not?Follow Bravo Breakdowns Here:IG: @bravo_breakdownsTikTok: @bravo_breakdownsYoutube: youtube.com/@bravobreakdowns

Lauren and Michele are back and we're diving into the wild ride that is Lisa and Lenny Hochstein! From their picture-perfect marriage to Lenny's "oops" moment with infidelity, we break down the chaos, the glamour, and the drama. And of course, we've got special guest Oliver Sims IV, who'll share his thoughts on how celebs survive the circus that is their love lives. It's a juicy, fun episode you won't want to miss!Follow Bravo Breakdowns Here:IG: @bravo_breakdownsTikTok: @bravo_breakdownsYoutube: youtube.com/@bravobreakdownsFollow Oliver Sims IV Here:IG: @oliversimsivTikTok:@oliversimsiv

Michele and Lauren are joined by extra special and super hilarious guest, Pallavi Gunalan (Netflix is a Joke, Facial Recognition Comedy) to discuss the scariest gal on any island, especially Manhattan, Kelly Bensimon.Follow Pallavi Gunalan Here:IG : @pallavigunalanFollow Bravo Breakdowns Here:IG: @bravo_breakdownsTikTok: @bravo_breakdownsYoutube: youtube.com/@bravobreakdowns

https://www.youtube.com/@BravoBreakdowns⁠⁠The Bravo Breakdowns girls are back continue their deep dive on everyone's fake Spanish woman and recapping episode 2 of "The Baldwins" . We have so much to cover on this one, pepinos.Or watch a video version of the Deep Dive on YT (recap drops Monday!) Link here:⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BravoBreakdowns⁠

The Bravo Breakdowns girls are back to do a deep dive on the fake Spanish woman who brought us together, Hilaria, and her truly deranged new reality show, "The Baldwins" and strap in, because we've got mucho, mucho stuff to cover. First, a little Oscars catch-up (0:07)Then, an intro to the deep lore on the fascinatingly pathological Hilaria Baldwin (4:12)Starting with her birth and background (spoiler: not Spanish) (9:50)Then, the 2 yoga sex cults Hilaria escaped (15:20)Alec and his awful ways (20:26)When Alec met Hilaria (28:00)Recap of Episode 1 of "The Baldwins" - (39:32)Tune in next Tuesday for Part 2! Or watch a video version of the Deep Dive on YT (recap drops Monday!) Link here:https://www.youtube.com/@BravoBreakdowns

Enjoy this short, sweet re-release of our extra special episode with our famous friend, the one and only Deux Moi of celebrity gossip, perfume and podcast fame!We chat with us about pop culture, stars, and gossip still relevant to this day, including tea about:Oscar Campaigns!Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds!Bradley Cooper!Unhinged fandoms!Lindsay Hubbard!and much much more!

Lauren and Michele have once again scoured the internet to "make it nice" in a surprisingly emotional deep dive on Dorinda Medley from Real Housewives of New York (starting at 7:45)...But first, they have to do a quick rant about Nazi billionaires and their weird ding-dongs.Then it's back to the Bezerkshires to learn more about Dorinda's upbringing and answer all our questions about her once and for all:Is John Mahdessian a dry-cleaner or does he also deliver "snow" like Bethenny claims?What was Dorinda's mysterious late husband Richard like?Was that Sex and the City episode really based on her first marriage?And most importantly, is Dorinda ok?All these answers. laughter, tears, amateur psychoanalysis, and more!

Lauren and Michele are back to close the door on this fabulous season of Salt Lake City- they make predictions, recap the reunion's biggest moments, and say a tearful farewell to the Flop Queen friend-of Brittani.Then it's our recap of the premiere episode of Summer House! (Timestamp: 37:45) Lauren points out all the ways the men are extra disgusting this year, and the Breakdowns Girls bow down to the Grand Dame diva Lindsay Hubbard's Insane Pregnancy Announcement Theatrical Spectacular (sponsored by ClearBlue)- and they screech with excitement that she is now creating chaos for two.

Lauren and Michele are back to deep dive on the Bravo comedienne and boozy vamp herself, Sonja Morgan!We'll answer questions like, "Who were the most famous guys Sonja f***ed?" "Was Sonja an escort?" "Where did the money go?" "What sport did her ex-husband win the gold medal for in 1953?" and most importantly, "What happened with her freakin' toaster oven?"Time stamps:1:55- Sonja's Upbringing10:30- Mysterious Early Career Finding Rich Male “Clients”18:55- John Adams Morgan, ex-husband/Robber Baron25:01- Les Divorce31:56- How Sonja Lost Her Settlement + the Randall Emmett connection37:40- Sonja, Inc- The Toaster Oven, Cheater Brand, and AliBaba Drama46:50- Tales from Sonja's Interns49:58- Guys She F***ed- The A-Listers59:15- Conclusion- Sonja is Mother1:04:06- Oral ExamsFollow us on IG/Tiktok @bravo_breakdowns or check out our video episodes on YT!

Lauren and Michele are here to get to the bottom of all their burning questions about Ramona Singer, the eye-poppin' maniac of RHONY. From understanding how Ramona got so rich, to reading excerpts from her unintentionally hilarious memoir, to giving a full report on Mario's mistress and how many rich old guys she was accused of stalking, the Breakdowns Babes tread bravely into the shallow Pinot Grigio-filled waters of Ramona's mind.0:10- Depression, Botox Baby, Intro and Secrets of Stand-up8:13- Ramona's family background and non-reality TV career23:54- Ramona the writer girl (excerpts from her book "Life on the Ramona Coaster")30:50- Avery denies nepo-baby allegations34:35- Brief detour/discussion of Munchausen's syndrome39:20- Breaking down the timeline of Mario's affair/the divorce50:50- The legal battles and escapades of Mario's mistress1:01:01- Ramona gets dumped by Bravo for being racist1:05:35- Oral Exams

Michele hosts solo on this star-studded discussion of another magnificent Salt Lake finale, along with two of Dallas's great social media + reality TV minds:Returning guest, the charming and hilarious "King of Dallas" Chris James Kahle! (@Chris.James.Kahle)And new guest, the very funny and certified social media colleague of Bravolebrities, Oliver Sims IV! (@OliverSimsIV)Join us for a heartfelt retrospective on:the SLC Housewives masterful work all through Season 5A celebration of all of Lisa Barlow's one-linersEmbracing a softer side of Mary CosbyA breakdown of the dramatic finaleSome lightly censored but still juicy Bravolebrity-in-the-wild gossip!Listen and laugh with someone you love, then dig up your meanest text messages about them and show them! Follow Chris and Oliver on IG and Tiktok (if you have it downloaded!), and follow Bravo Breakdowns @bravo_breakdowns!

Lauren and Michele are back to finish their two-part investigation on RHONY star, Carole Radziwill's enemy, and current drone queen Bethenny!0:07 - Is Tiktok going away + JLo's ex's peep show moment7:18- Part 1 Recap10:00- Did Carole stopping sharing her connections cause the Carole and Bethenny breakup?24:14- Bethenny's divorce from Bravo35:58- Bethenny dated Josh Taekman?!?!39:53- The Reality Reckoning and why it failed #imwithbethenny53:34- Bethenny 's Boyfriends1:0:4- The dreaded fish allergy1:0:13- Has Bethenny Changed? Our Final Results1:17:36- Oral examsFollow us on YT for video episodes! https://www.youtube.com/@BravoBreakdownsFollow us on Tiktok while you still can and on IG: Bravo_breakdowns

Lauren and Michele start their deep dive series by jumping headfirst into the life and work of Bethenny Frankel.How could the smart businesswoman we knew from RHONY turn into the TJ Maxx Tiktok terror we know today? Is she self-made and did she really "come from nothing"? Is she still rich?And tune in for Part 2 next week when we investigate Bethenny's fish allergy, her "leaky gut", her charity, her fallout with Carole, and her "Reality Reckoning".Time stamps:2:23- Disclaimer & Our Bethenny Scientific Question6:20- Was Bethenny raised in a cave by animals?30:11- Bethenny Does Hollywood (+Kyle Richards connection)39:10- Bethenny's Martha Stewart fixation45:12: Investigating the Bethenny Clause and Skinnygirl Sale59:30: Final ThoughtsTo watch the video of the podcast/many more, please subscribe to our YT: https://www.youtube.com/@BravoBreakdownsFor any comments, feedback, requests, oral exams, insults, threats, please DM us: Tiktok & IG: @bravo_breakdowns / email us at bravobreakdowns@gmail.com

Michele and Lauren recap the best and worst of reality tv for 2024, and Michele does this all while unmedicated. Relive all the moments and listen to all their tangents about the show "Cheers". Tune in to see if you're favorite and least favorite 2024 moments made the cut, and if you get all the references about Shelly Winters.Like, subscribe, follow us on YT @bravobreakdowns and on IG and Tiktok @bravo_breakdowns, comment if you miss our lesson plans on old seasons and we'll get back to the grind! WE ARE TIRED!

Welcome to Lisa Barlow's Vida Tequila Puerto Vallarta experience from hell, our pick for best episode of the RHOSLC season so far! But first:Michele talks about the birthday cameo Lauren got her from a certain VPR Golden Boy; why celebrity houses always get passed around. 9:47, we discuss the trailer for Summer House Season 9 and make some early predictions (we think it will rip!) VPR cancellation speculation (was it because all the male cast members lives are falling apart?) and an impromptu "Love, Actually" rant.Then at 24:24, it's our Salt Lake City S5E13 recap-The heartbreaking yet so Housewives scene of Mary talking about her son's addiction while Angie's face remains perfectly still;Is Bronwyn having a nervous breakdown after Cujo got her? And Brittani gets dogwalked by everyone at the Vida dinner so badly that even the waiter seems like he's dunking on her obliviousness.Plus some light power ranking and S6 speculation based on reunion seatingThen oral exams at 58:25! Warning: Survivor S47 Finale Speculation to those who are triggered by CBS like Michele!

It's time for Meredith to become a woman- and the Breakdowns women are here to recount every perfect moment of this instant classic episode.But first, Lauren and Michele chat about seasonal depression, Michele's birthday trip to Hawaii, and the Barstool Sports saga updates-And give some important J.Lo updates- 9:05Then the SLC "Meredith's Bat Mitzvah" episode recap- 14:31From Mary peeping in the windows, to Michele's tales of her own bat mitzvah (unfortunately it was not at the age of 48, nor in a ski lodge, nor televised), to Angie's breakout monologue on Britani's high body count hair, nails dress, and boobs, we revel in every glorious detail and delight in the campy twist ending that the ladies were secretly going to Puerto Vallarta next episode- the whole time!Oral exams: 54:33

Listen as Lauren, Michele, and their special guest Josh "The RHONY Stan" have very festive RHONY-filled episode where they discuss their favorite Berkshire "Breakdowns" from the Real Housewives of New York! From making it nice to mentioning it all, they dive into the classic moments that made RHONY legendary, all while celebrating the reason for the season , aka Bethenny's fish allergy.Time stamps:Berkshires Breakdowns -1:39: "Mention it All" QUIZ -48:35: The Blue Stoneys (awards show for Berkshires excellence)52:01⁠: Manor-piece Theatre -59:33: Oral exams - 1:09:10Follow Josh:IG & TikTok: joshtherhonystanLike, subscribe, follow us on YT @bravobreakdowns and on IG and Tiktok @bravo_breakdowns, comment if you miss our lesson plans on old seasons and we'll get back to the grind! WE ARE TIRED!

Michele & Lauren discuss the end of an era with the Vanderpump Rules OG cast and wonder if we all should do a wellness check on Scheana Shay and also the SUR Dumpster. They also dive into the resurrection and swift demise of Jesus Jugs, and laugh about Lauren's ADHD and her very relaxed approach to navigating gas stations. Plus, they unpack RHOSLC and the unexpected clarity of Mary Cosby. There's just SOMETHING about Mary and something even worse about Meredith's bangs. Plus, Dorit smoking a cigarette racing threw the canyon, taking a drag from a cigarette. Is there anything better than a housewife with Marlboro madness? We think not.Time Stamps:VPR News - 6:40SLC - 32:05RHOC Reunion - 48:25 Like, subscribe, follow us on YT @bravobreakdowns and on IG and Tiktok @bravo_breakdowns, comment if you miss our lesson plans on old seasons and we'll get back to the grind! WE ARE TIRED!

Michele and Lauren dive into the latest RHOSLC drama, where everyone's living it up in Palm Springs for Bronwyn and Todd's 10th anniversary—well, everyone except Todd, who looks like he's ready to sign divorce papers mid-vacation. Oh, and he's paying for everything, of course. It all wraps up with Lisa throwing a tantrum about flying coach. HOW DARE THEY?! Then, the duo moves on to RHOC Reunion Part 2, introducing their new segment, "Oh Yeah, Gina," before breaking down the resurrection of Jesus Jugs . Spoiler alert: Shannon absolutely LEVELS Jesus Jugs. Tune in for all the messy details! Like, subscribe, follow us on YT @bravobreakdowns and on IG and Tiktok @bravo_breakdowns, comment if you miss our lesson plans on old seasons and we'll get back to the grind, and please, for the love of God, please vote in our ranking the Baldwins poll!

Michele and Lauren snap out of their funk and give each other (and the students) an important pep talk: if Vicki made it through S10, you can make it through anything!First, the good news: a quick Real Housewives Franchise "tour de updates" on SLC's great season, Potomac's comeback, celebrating Beverly Hills, and VPR and NY's potential incoming demise and possible reboots.(RHOC Reunion Recap starts at 24:50)Then we recap the OC reunion: their outfits may always let us down, but these ladies never miss at giving us chaotic, messy end-of-season performance reviews! We give a play-by-play, an assessment of each performance, a breakdown of Ryan's crimes, and predictions for Part 2.Like, subscribe, follow us on YT @bravobreakdowns and on IG and Tiktok @bravo_breakdowns, comment if you miss our lesson plans on old seasons and we'll get back to the grind, and please, for the love of God, please vote in our ranking the Baldwins poll!

Lauren and Michele are back to recap last Thursday's episode of Real Housewives of OC, the one where we learn Jenn finally has a guy to talk to, but he's like a criminal maybe.Shannon has the most confusing fight ever with Matt, Katie's husbandTamra pretends to be soberAnd finally, Jenn is engaged to marry her prince charming, who might

Lauren and Michele are back to recap last Thursday's episode of Real Housewives of OC, a wild ride through swingin' London.Shannon is so constipated she almost takes a double decker in a double decker bus;Tamra has gone to a place of 10 enemies, 12 storylines, and total Babadook eyes;And finally, ending with one of the all-time most funny Housewives "Happy Birthday" moments.Then (interview starts at 30:01) Chris James Kahle, Dallas Tiktok star, man about town, fashion guru and Real Housewives expert stops by the pod! He talks about housewife fashion, encounters with Lisa Hochstein and Jeff Lewis, a little dirt on Lea Black's new CBD influencer business, his fantasy Real Housewives of Dallas cast, opinions on Tamra, and much, much more!

Lauren and Michele to school and finishing up coverage of RHOC Season 8. The back half of the season gives us so many classic Vicki moments, and is also known as the season of the "Calm Before the Shannon STORMS Beador".

Michele and Lauren recap episode 14 of RHOC "High Tea and High Drama", and ladies, the TEA IS SPILLED! Especially as when an uninvited guest tries to crash the party.Listen as we also debut a new format and new segments, like "Shannonagins" and "HERRREEE'SSSS JOHNNY".Follow us:IG - bravo_breakdownsTikTok - bravo_breakdownsYouTube - Bravo Breakdowns

Everyone's talking about these Mormon mamas, so Bravo Breakdowns and Also Podcast are "jumping" on the Momtok train so you can "soak" up all the details! It's a soft swinging extravaganza!We open with a quick riff about Yolanda Hadid's recent updates on her lemon trees and Lyme "doctor" and a quick, apologetic defense of Reddit.Then, Lauren and Michele recap the 8 episode Hulu reality TV hit "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" -(recap starts at 7:05)for a quick analysis and refresher on the antics of the religious and villainous Whitney, the rebellious and always pregnant Taylor Frankie Paul and her wild-eyed boyfriend Dakota, and help you differentiate the rest of the identical Momtokers.Then our brilliant and hilarious guest professors, Meredith and Alicia from Also Podcast, help us get to the bottom of the shows mysteries from their extensive deep dive research.(Discussion starts at 53:14)We'll try to get to the bottom of questions like:-What will happen in Season 2? Who is coming back?-What did Demi and her husband do that involved cunnilingus and fruity pebbles?!?!-How many decades did it take to shoot this first season? -And finally, why is Whitney?Listen to Also Podcast on Apple and Spotify and follow them on IG and Tiktok at also_podcast for more deep dives on all things books, podcasts, food and reality TV!

Lauren and Michele are back with a new "lesson plan" format so Bravo newbies can follow easier (no child left behind!)Then they give all the weekend tea of Shannon Beador and recap the new episode of RHOC Season 18 (Episode 12 - "The Elephant in the Room").(Time stamp: 18:03 minutes)-Which the podmates find to be sadly mostly filler/family stuff- but delight in recounting Heather Dubrow's fashion show and the ugly fallout, including Emily breaking the fourth wall to call Alexis a "friend" of.Then it's time for today's lesson- Season 8 Part 1 of RHOC, episodes 1-11.(Time stamp: 35:51)They Discuss:Vicki's Relationship Struggles: Vicki navigated her tumultuous relationship with Brooks Ayers, facing scrutiny from her friends about his intentions.Tamra's New Chapter: Tamra was busy planning her wedding to Eddie Judge, showcasing her journey toward a more stable and happy life, despite her conflicts with other cast members.Heather's Home Life: Heather Dubrow focused on her family and career, trying to balance her acting aspirations with being a mother and wife.Lizzie's Introduction: Lizzie brought fresh dynamics to the group, as her personality and interactions stirred up both drama and camaraderie.Friendships and Feuds: The season highlighted various friendships and rivalries, particularly between Vicki and Tamra, and the ongoing tensions with other women.

Lauren and Michele are back with a new format that's less WE HAVE ADHD, and more, we are scholars, listen to us.Then they discuss the new episodes of RHOC Season 18, Episodes 12 ("The Elephant in the Room")-(Time stamp: 18:03 minutes)-Which the podmates find to be sadly mostly filler/family stuff- but delight in recounting Heather Dubrow's fashion show and the ugly fallout, including Emily breaking the fourth wall to call Alexis a "friend" of.Then it's time for today's lesson- Season 8 Part 1 of RHOC, episodes 1-10.(Time stamp: 35:51)They Discuss:Vicki's Relationship Struggles: Vicki navigated her tumultuous relationship with Brooks Ayers, facing scrutiny from her friends about his intentions.Tamra's New Chapter: Tamra was busy planning her wedding to Eddie Judge, showcasing her journey toward a more stable and happy life, despite her conflicts with other cast members.Heather's Home Life: Heather Dubrow focused on her family and career, trying to balance her acting aspirations with being a mother and wife.Lizzie's Introduction: Lizzie brought fresh dynamics to the group, as her personality and interactions stirred up both drama and camaraderie.Friendships and Feuds: The season highlighted various friendships and rivalries, particularly between Vicki and Tamra, and the ongoing tensions with other women.

Lauren and Michele are back to do a quick check-in on all the Mormons and smokers in Hollywood!Then they discuss the new episodes of RHOC Season 18, Episodes 10 & 11 ("Catwalks & Catfights"/"Singled Out").(Time stamp: 2:00)Which the podmates find to be sadly mostly filler/family stuff- but delight in recounting Heather Dubrow's fashion show and the ugly fallout, including Emily breaking the fourth wall to call Alexis a "friend" of.Then it's time for today's lesson- Season 7 of RHOC, episodes 12-23. (Time stamp: 17:55)We pick up after Gretchen's Pussycat Dolls "performance" and focus on the Chief Beefs (new segment!) between Tamra and Vicki (over Tamra's friendship with Vicki), Alexis vs. everyone (because being fake is hurting her in "the community") and Vicki's brain vs. Vicki's vagina (because Brooks fills her love tank but is using her for cars and money and her family and friends hate him).Plus the Costa Rica trip where Vicki goes full Carmela Soprano and the epic fight between the Dubrows and Sarah "the Cake Bow-eater" Winchester (yes, THAT Winchester!)

The Real Head of Bravo Programming who developed and greenlit the Real Housewives franchise stops by the Bravo Breakdowns podcast to give a guest lecture on reality TV!The funny, insightful, Peabody winning and overall insanely accomplished Lauren Zalaznick (former Executive VP of NBCUniversal from 2001-2014) tells Lauren and Michele the origin story of how she and her team built Bravo into the network we know today.But before that, Lauren and Michele are breaking down part 1 of Season 7 of Real Housewives of Orange County- that's right, we're in the Golden Years of OC. It's the horrifying introduction of Vicki's boyfriend Brooks who has no money, no job, no teeth, no car, but has a lot of weird riddles about love! We finally meet the glamorous, rich snob Heather Dubrow and see her go head-to-head with wannabe snob Alexis Bellino! And Tamra has her best season ever by pairing up with Gretchen to make Vicki's head explode. )And for true scholars, please buy Lauren Zalaznick's new book, “Letters from the Corporation of Brown University: Lives of Usefulness and Reputation 1764-2023” on Amazon (you can Google all the great reviews it's getting, and leave one of your own reviews on Amazon if you purchase and enjoy it!) For even more LZ updates, subscribe to her newsletter “The LZ Sunday Paper”, fun updates and important world news and articles of the week- for women, by a woman- and follow her on IG.Lauren Zalazncik Social Media:@lzsundaypaperBravo Breakdowns Social Media:IG : @bravo_breakdownsTikTok : @bravo_breakdownsEmail: bravo_breakdowns@gmail.comTimestamps : Interview 45: 55

This week Lauren and Michele finish their recap of Season 6 of RHOC, aka the season before Brooks. DUN DUN DUNNNN. Listen as they gab all things love tank, divorce, and wine throwing. They all debut, or "re-debut" a segment, "required viewing", where they discuss their favorite episodes from the season.They also had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Bravo savant, Josh in the Oval, you've probably already seen his tiktoks! Listen as they discuss all things housewives, and Josh even teaches Lauren & Michele how to learn to like Kyle Richards. An important lesson for us all.Josh's Socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok & IG : @joshintheovalBravo Breakdowns Socials:TikTok & IG : @bravo_breakdownsEmail : bravo_breakdowns@gmail.comTime Stamps :RHOC Season 18 ep. 9 Recap: 8:00Season 6 Recap : 27:56Josh in the Oval Interview: 48:04

This week Lauren and Michele deep dive into the very shallow end of the first half of Season 6 of RHOC, aka the one where Tamra is free from the shackles of Simon, finds a new love, and Vicki becomes jealous of Tamra's divorce. Also, Alexis tries to convince everyone Jim isn't a completely awful person, but like most things Alexis attempts, it doesn't really go over too well.More importantly, we interviewed advocate, mom, wife, human extraordinaire, non-profit founder, and reality tv scholar, Morgan Matkovic. We discuss autism, life, and reality tv in this incredibly touching and funny interview. You can check out Morgan's non-profit here : https://www.hervoicechs.com/aboutTime Stamps :RHOC Season 6 Recap: 1:45Morgan Matkovic Interview: 33:29

Listen as Michele and Lauren discuss the latest episode of RHOC, the one where Jesus Jugs blames drinking red bull on possible menopause.Michele and Lauren also recap the 2nd half of the iconic season 5 of RHOC, the one where everyone is still broke, Donn is the best, Slade won't go away, and Lynne Curtain gets evicted on national tv.

Listen as Michele and Lauren discuss the latest episode of RHOC, where Jesus Jugs openly threatens blackmail, and the girls go on two of the worst trips in Housewives history.Michele and Lauren also recap the first half of the iconic season 5 of RHOC, the one where everyone goes broke, gets divorced, or has a vow renewal so sinister, that every housewife who ever renewed their vows after Vicki, has had their marriage end in divorce. Vicki Gunvalson will always be famous. Listen as we WHOOP IT UP!Timestamps:Season 18, ep. 6 recap : 2 :55Season 5 recap: 32:38

One of the worst seasons in housewives history, but re-vamped and made funny by Lauren and Michele. Listen as we recap season 4 of RHOC, and talk all about the newest girl in the bunch of oranges, GRETCHEN!More importantly, we recap the bananas current season, episode 5. The one where Tamara mentions it all!

Lauren and Michele dive all the way back to Season 3 of OC aka the season where Tamara graced America with her undeniable presence and sharp comedic timing. We also recap episode 4 of the current season. Jen's up to her old tricks!!

Strep throat has ravaged Michele and producer Jason's household, so enjoy this re-release of one of our favorite episodes with two of our favorite guests- it's our Traitors UK Season 2 recap with hilarious, brilliant podcast stars Heather McKinney and Christie Wallace from Sinisterhood podcast.We will return to our Real Housewives of Orange County coverage next Monday, barring future infectious diseases.Listen to Heather and Christie on Sinisterhood, the comedy podcast for all things sinister with new episodes Wednesdays and Fridays. Follow them on Tiktok @sinisterhoodpodcastOn IG @sinisterhoodpodAnd visit ⁠sinisterhood.com⁠ for updates, tour dates and Patreon link.

After a quick Emmy nominations update, Lauren and Michele are back to give you all the delicious dysfunction from Season 2 of Real Housewives of Orange County.These were the Golden Years of Bravo- Jo, Vicki, Jeana and new housewife Tammy each had a relationship completely falling apart before our very eyes- and they weren't afraid to mention it all.Plus, bonus VPR updates that are actually juicy!

Lauren and Michele dive all the way back to Season 1 of OC where it all began! Listen as we discuss taglines, Slade Slimey, and the hollowed gates of Coto De Caza. As an extra special bonus, we recap the season 18 premiere episode!Timestamps :Season 18 Premiere Recap: 2:53Season 1 Recap: 20:00

Extra special episode with an interview with the one and only Deux Moi, who gives us all the latest tea on all things pop culture (interview starts at 1:06)We also count down our Top 5 Real Housewives Dinner Scenes of all time. Will the "Morally Corrupt Faye Resnick" make an appearance? Listen to find out.

Guess who's coming to dinner? It's a PROSTITUTION WHORE! Listen as we count down the most iconic and chaotic dinner scenes in Housewives History.

A very SINISTER crossover episode featuring Heather McKinney and Christie Wallace from the podcast Sinisterhood join us as we recap Season 2 of UK Traitors.We discuss all the Evil and Treachery, Goblets of Death, Secret Sons, Bigfoot, and Serial Killers! Oh MY!Listen to Sinisterhood Here - ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3k2zyY36LXPj0vBjuO0d6S⁠

All Hell breaks loose in the Scottish Highlands as people forget the them of the show "Traitors" is about deceit and murder, and the tears and fears are flowing, honey!Listen in as we break down all the very British breakdowns of the best season of Traitors yet, innit?