The Bravo Bingewatch

On one snowy Portland day Alonya turned to her sweet mama and asked if she would allow herself to be subjected to a few episodes of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills with a podcast interview afterwards - she said yes! Please enjoy this little bite sized episode on one mom's opinion of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.  Bravo Blab/Alonya's silly reality tv instagram: @alonyablab Alonya's photography instagram: @alonyaphotography Alonya Lowe is a performer, writer, and photographer who currently lives in Portland Oregon with her husband Marc, dog Nilla Bean, and cats Joanie & Zuzu. more info: www.alonya.com & www.alonyaphotography.com  

Hello from the hiatus, here's a little update on the podcast and some other things I've been working on :) Bravo Blab/Alonya's silly reality tv instagram: @alonyablab Alonya's photography instagram: @alonyaphotography Photography mentorship: alonyaphotography.com/mentorship-program

On the final installment of our Vanderpump Rules odyssy, Alonya sits down once again with actor & writer Robyn Lynne Norris to discuss where we have both landed after watching every second of Vanderpump Rules that exists to watch. Along with discussing Scandoval now that the dust has settled we also share our extracuricular viewing and listening including Special Forces, Winter House, Everybody Loves Tom, that Bethenny interview, and more! So get your final fix of Vanderpump Rules before the holidays take over our lives! This was recorded before the Season 11 teaser was released (but after Shannon's DUI). Special guest: Robyn Lynne Norris @robynlynnenorris The Bravo Blab (Alonya Lowe): @thebravoblab  Alonya Lowe is a performer, writer, and photographer who currently lives in Portland Oregon with her husband Marc, dog Nilla Bean, and cats Joanie & Zuzu. more info: www.alonya.com Photography: @alonyaphotography

On this episode of The Bravo Blab Alonya and surgical oncology nurse Elimah Gerken watch Married to Medicine Season 1 for the first time! Elimah breaks down why a networking party like Docs on the Dock would never really happen, why doctors and nurses will eat anything (including a lack luster sheet cake), we discuss the big events of the season and our opinions of the ladies, and most importantly Elimah asks Alonya a very big question.  Elimah Gerken: @isummerrain Follow Alonya and The Bravo Blab: @thebravoblab Alonya Lowe is a performer, writer, and photographer who currently lives in Portland Oregon with her husband Marc, dog Nilla Bean, and cats Joanie & Zuzu. @alonyaphotography

On this episode of The Bravo Blab Alonya sits down with Emmy nominated reality tv editor Sax Eno! Sax has been a reality tv editor for over 20 years and shares his experiences on numerous shows including The Real Housewives of OC, Project Runway, and Vanderpump Rules - which he has worked as an editor on for many seasons including the Emmy nominated season 10. If you love reality tv and have ever wondered about the life of an editor then you will love this special interview! Follow Alonya and The Bravo Blab: @thebravoblab Alonya Lowe is a performer, writer, and photographer who currently lives in Portland Oregon with her husband Marc, dog Nilla Bean, and cats Joanie & Zuzu. @alonyaphotography

Roybn Lynne Norris is back on the pod to check in with Alonya's first time viewing of Vanderpump Rules. We discuss Jax cheating on Brittany (rot in hail!!!!), Scheana's need for a perfect life, we ponder why Kristen is constantly ostricized by her friends, praise our husbands for not being assholes, and find out what Alonya has in common with Lala!  Special guest: Robyn Lynne Norris @robynlynnenorris The Bravo Blab (Alonya Lowe): @thebravoblab  Alonya Lowe is a performer, writer, and photographer who currently lives in Portland Oregon with her husband Marc, dog Nilla Bean, and cats Joanie & Zuzu. @alonyaphotography

On this special episode of The Bravo Blab Alonya sits down with attorney (and Bravo fan) Kara Brooks to discuss the news of Kyle and Mauricio's separation along with other classic Bravo separations (Bethenny & Jason, Luann & Tom, Shannon & David, Ashley & Michael, and more!). Using Bravo as a jumping off point we are able to get deep into divorce law and Alonya gets answers to all her burning questions. Is "separation" a legal term? When custody deliberation takes forever what is happening in the meantime? What is "nesting" and is it a good idea? What is the main reason people divorce? This is a super interesting episode you do not want to miss! Kara Brooks is an experienced attorney practicing in the state of Oregon. After ten years as a prosecuter for the District Attorney's office she now practices family law.  Alonya and The Bravo Blab: @thebravoblab Alonya Eisenberg Lowe is a performer, writer, and photographer who currently lives in Portland Oregon with her husband Marc, dog Nilla Bean, and cats Joanie & Zuzu. Check out @alonyaphotography for her photography. 

For this episode of the The Bravo Blab, Alonya sits down with Chef Alejandra Schrader to talk about her time as a contestant on the reality cooking competion Master Chef. Alejandra walks us through her journey from entering the competition to being eliminated and how she handled being sequestered and cut off from her family for months while competing in such a high pressure environement. If you are a fan of reality cooking competitions like Master Chef or Top Chef you will love her stories and insights. At the end we have a chance to talk all about her passion for sustainable and plant based cooking. This is an interview you do not want to miss! Alejandra Schrader: @chefaleschrader Alonya and the Bravo Blab: @thebravoblab Win a copy of Chef Alejandra Schrader's incredible book The Low-Carbon Cookbook: Reduce Food Waste and Combat Climate Change with 140 Sustainable Plant-Based Recipes.    To enter:   1. Like the giveaway post on instagram 2. Follow @thebravoblab and @chefaleschrader's instagram accounts 3. Share the post in your stories The giveaway will run from June 30th-July 7th 2023. Must live in the United States or have a US address where the book can be sent. The winner will be picked at random from a pool of all the entrants and contacted via Instagram DM. If we do not receive a reply from the first winner within two days we will move on to a new winner. Good luck!!   Alonya Eisenberg Lowe is a performer, writer, and photographer who currently lives in Portland Oregon with her husband Marc, dog Nilla Bean, and cats Joanie & Zuzu. Check out @alonyaphotography for her photography. 

On this episdode of The Bravo Blab Alonya invites author, LA native, and recent homebuyer Sandeep Kaur to watch season 4 of Bravo's Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles. We give our opinions on the trio (Madision Hildebrand, Josh Altman, and Josh Flagg), discuss real estate in Southern California, and get Sandeep's hot tips for writing a book! If you are a fan or even a casual watcher of Million Dollar Listing you will enjoy this episode! Special Guest: Sandeep Kaur @chaawithsandeep Buy her book: Love & Prejudice: Unlearning Anti-Blackness as a South Asian  Host: Alonya Lowe @thebravoblab Alonya Eisenberg Lowe is a performer, writer, and photographer who currently lives in Portland Oregon with her husband Marc, dog Nilla Bean, and cats Joanie & Zuzu. Check out @alonyaphotography for her photography. 

On this episode of The Bravo Blab Alonya watches Vanderpump Rules for the first time! She is joined by actor/writer/improvisor Robyn Lynne Norris to go deep and shallow on all the SUR shenanigans. We cover everything from Miami Girl to Jax and Kristen lying about sleeping together to Robyn's personal experience with the famous goat cheese balls. If you love Vanderpump or are new to it like Alonya you will love this VPR extravaganza! Special guest: Robyn Lynne Norris @robynlynnenorris The Bravo Blab (Alonya Lowe): @thebravoblab  Alonya Lowe is a performer, writer, and photographer who currently lives in Portland Oregon with her husband Marc, dog Nilla Bean, and cats Joanie & Zuzu. @alonyaphotography

Calling all Queer Eye fans! On this episode of The Bravo Blab Alonya Lowe & Lindsey Payne sit down with music composer and producer Ian Nieman - one half of the duo responsible for creating the iconic theme song and music for Bravo's Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. Ian shares the surprising way the offer to create the music came along, what it was like filming the iconic All Things (Just Keep Getting Better) music video with the Fab Five, and how to approach a creative career. If you love Queer Eye, music, or interesting success stories you will love this interview! Special Guest: Ian Nieman @iannieman All of the music played in this episode was written and produced by Ian Nieman and Rachid Wehbi Special cohost: Lindsey Payne @lindsey_payne Follow Alonya & The Bravo Blab on Instagram: @thebravoblab Alonya Eisenberg Lowe is a performer, writer, and photographer who currently lives in Portland Oregon with her husband Marc, dog Nilla Bean, and cats Joanie & Zuzu. @alonyaphotography

On this episode of The Bravo Blab Alonya invites her husband, Marc Lowe, to watch season 2 of Flipping Out. We discuss the intricacies of Jeff Lewis' personality, why narcissists are often surrounded by wonderful people, and we get into the firing of Jenni's first husband, Chris. It was a lot of fun to dive into this vintage season of a classic bravo show and we know you'll enjoy it too! Special Guest: Marc Lowe @arcmeyoweley Follow The Bravo Blab on Instagram: @thebravoblab Alonya E. Lowe is a writer, performer, and photographer who currently lives in Portland Oregon with her husband Marc, dog Nilla Bean, and cats Joanie & Zuzu. @alonyaphotography

WE ARE BACK! And we are now The Bravo Blab - the same great deep dives into vintage Bravo shows, but with a BLABulous new name! On this episode of The Bravo Blab Alonya is joined by official Rachel Zoe correspondant Molly Haigh to talk about season 3 of The Rachel Zoe Project (coverage of season 1&2 available in previous episodes). We discuss the abscense of Taylor, Roger's baby fever, Rachel "cooking" turkey, Kate Hudson's easy breezy cameo, and so much more. As always we go deep and shallow and have such a great time. If you are at all familiar with Rachel Zoe you will enjoy this episode, but if you want to watch along with us you can find Season 3 of the Rachel Zoe Project on Amazon.  Special Guest: Molly Haigh @mooblahblah Follow The Bravo Blab on Instagram: @thebravoblab Alonya E. Lowe is a writer, performer, and photographer who is addicted to reality tv and currently lives in Portland Oregon with her husband Marc, dog Nilla Bean, and cats Joanie & Zuzu. @alonyaphotography

On this episode of The Bravo Blab Alonya takes a little detour over to Netflix (sorry Bravo but this show has us hooked!) to share her predictions for Love is Blind ahead of the weddings. Who is going to say “I do” and who will surprise us with “I don't”? See if your predictions match on this little bonus episode! Follow The Bravo Blab on Instagram: @thebravoblab Alonya E. Lowe is a writer, performer, and photographer who is addicted to reality tv and currently lives in Portland Oregon with her husband Marc, dog Nilla Bean, and cats Joanie & Zuzu. @alonyaphotography

WE ARE BACK! And we are now The Bravo Blab - the same great deep dives into vintage Bravo shows, but with a BLABulous new name! On this episode of The Bravo Blab Alonya invites actor Lindsey Payne to watch the original Queer Eye for the Straight Guy for the very first time (how has she never seen it?!?). We discuss early 2000s fashion and style, our favorite members of the Fab Five, and compare the show to the new Netflix incarnation. Rewatch season 1 if you feel inclined, but no need. If you were a Queer Eye viewer back in the day you will love our conversation celebrating this iconic and groundbreaking Bravo show! Special Guest: Lindsey Payne @linsey_payne Follow The Bravo Blab on Instagram: @thebravoblab Alonya E. Lowe is a writer, actor, and photographer who currently lives in Portland Oregon with her husband Marc, dog Nilla Bean, and cats Joanie & Zuzu. @alonyaphotography      

On this episode of The Bravo Bingewatch Alonya is joined once again by her little brother & aspiring chef, James Eisenberg. Alonya and James discuss the final four episodes of Top Chef Season 5. Alonya is astounded by James' ability to guess the winner, they discuss the Last Supper Elimination Challenge sharing what their last supper meals would be, and they settle some of the questions posed in part one - namely are the contestants paid?  Guest: James Eisenberg @everythingjameson Shout out to Chef Alejandra Schrader who provided insight about being on a reality cooking show! Insta: @chefaleschrader Book: The Low-Carbon Cookbook Alonya E. Lowe is a writer, actor, and photographer who currently lives in Portland Oregon with her husband Marc, dog Nilla Bean, and cats Joanie & Zuzu. Instagram: @bravobw_alonya

On this episode of The Bravo Bingewatch Alonya invites her little brother, aspiring chef James Eisenberg, to watch Top Chef for the first time! Did James, a total newbie to reality shows, get hooked on Top Chef? Which chef is he rooting for? Who does he predict will win? This podcast episode covers Top Chef Season 5 episodes 1-10. The final four episodes will be covered in part 2.  Guest: James Eisenberg @everythingjameson Alonya E. Lowe is a writer, actor, and photographer who currently lives in Portland Oregon with her husband Marc, dog Nilla Bean, and cats Joanie & Zuzu. Instagram: @bravobw_alonya

On this episode of The Bravo Bingewatch Alonya is joined once again by her friend Molly Haigh to talk all about Rachel Zoe Season 2! On this episode we learn why Molly believes season 2 was so much better than season 1, Alonya shares some strong feelings about high heels (there is a point where they are just too high!), we learn why Rachel selling a sentimental necklace was triggering for Alonya, and we get deep into the Paris debacle (don't worry we'll refresh you on what this is about). Whether you've recently revisted Rachel Zoe or are simply a fan from the past, this episode is full of fun discussions, tangents, and opinions about fashion, reality tv, and our boho fashion queen Rachel Zoe.  Guest: Molly Haigh @mooblahblah Alonya E. Lowe is a writer, actor, photographer, and creative whatever who currently lives in Portland Oregon with her husband Marc, dog Nilla Bean, and cats Joanie & Zuzu. Instagram: @bravobw_alonya

This week on The Bravo Bingewatch join Alonya E. Lowe and writer Jamie Fox as they blab their butts off about Below Deck. Who would we put on our dream crew? What about our nightmare crew? What loveable bosun do both Jamie and Alonya have a crush on? What tea did Jamie find out when she met Chef Marcos? This jam packed episode is a true and authentic blab between two Below Deck buffs, so hop on board and enjoy. Guest: Jamie Fox @jamalfox Alonya E. Lowe is a writer, actor, photographer, and creative whatever who currently lives in Portland Oregon with her husband Marc, dog Nilla Bean, and cats Joanie & Zuzu. Instagram: @bravobw_alonya

On this episode of the Bravo Bingewatch Alonya asks her friend Molly Haigh to watch season one of The Rachel Zoe Project for the very first time. Do you die? We die! As an avid Bachelor/Bachelorette watcher Molly views the show through her bachelor eyes and is skeptical of everyone and everything including Rachel's husband Roger whom she believes to be an actor. If you are a fan of the Rachel Zoe project you are sure to get a kick out of this discussion! Guest: Molly Haigh @mooblahblah Alonya E. Lowe is a writer, actor, photographer, and creative whatever who currently lives in Portland Oregon with her husband Marc, dog Nilla Bean, and cats Joanie & Zuzu. Instagram: @bravobw_alonya  

BDSY S2 Reunion  On this episode of the The Bravo Bingewatch Alonya is joined once again by actor and writer Elizabeth Triplett to talk about The Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 2 reunion including Jean Luc's one on one with Andy Cohen. Elizabeth was instructed not to google anyone, so all of the reunion bombshells were totally new to her. We get deep into JL's mindset and catch up on his instagram posts. How many pita were there? Not twenty!! And we even go on a tangent about creepy auditions.  Guest: Elizabeth Triplett @egtriplett Alonya E. Lowe is a writer, actor, photographer, and creative whatever who currently lives in Portland Oregon with her husband Marc, dog Nilla Bean, and cats Joanie & Zuzu. Instagram: @bravobw_alonya

On this episode of The Bravo Bingewatch Alonya is back with actor, writer, and Below Deck newbie Elizabeth Triplett to discuss the second half of Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 2. Did Elizabeth's predictions come true? What does she predict for the reuninon?  Guest: Elizabeth Triplett @egtriplett Alonya E. Lowe is a writer, actor, photographer, and creative whatever who currently lives in Portland Oregon with her husband Marc, dog Nilla Bean, and cats Joanie & Zuzu. Instagram: @bravobw_alonya

On this episode of The Bravo Bingewatch Alonya asks actor, writer, and Below Deck newbie Elizabeth Triplett to watch the first eight episodes of Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 2. We discuss the Gary & Sydney situation, Natasha's egg cooking, the Barrie Barlow charter, and so much more. Elizabeth also gives her first impressions of each crew member along with predictions for the season ahead.  Guest: Elizabeth Triplett @egtriplett Alonya E. Lowe is a writer, actor, photographer, and creative whatever who currently lives in Portland Oregon with her husband Marc, dog Nilla Bean, and cats Joanie & Zuzu. Instagram: @bravobw_alonya

On the final episode of our Real Housewives of New York Season 7 bingewatch, Alonya and her husband Marc Lowe discuss the reunion. We get deep into the reunion looks/lewks each giving our best and worst dressed, we ruminate on Luann's passionate feelings against Carole dating Adam, and bop out to Girl Code.  Guest: Marc Lowe @arcmeyowley Alonya E. Lowe is a writer, actor, photographer, and creative whatever who currently lives in Portland Oregon with her husband Marc, dog Nilla Bean, and cats Joanie & Zuzu. Instagram: @bravobw_alonya

On this episode of the Bravo Bingewatch Alonya and her husband, comedian and writer Marc Lowe, talk about the final three episodes of The Real Housewives of New York Season 7 including Carole and Dorinda's trip to England, the chaos of Sonja's fashion show, and Ramona's New Beginnings finale party.  Next week we will discuss the reunion! Guest: Marc Lowe @arcmeyowley Alonya E. Lowe is a writer, actor, photographer, and creative whatever who currently lives in Portland Oregon with her husband Marc, dog Nilla Bean, and cats Joanie & Zuzu. Instagram: @bravobw_alonya

On this episode of The Bravo Bingewatch, Alonya and her husband Marc continue their coverage of The Real Housewives of New York season 7.  We discuss the end of the Turks and Caico's trip including the naked man who scared Heather Thompson. Marc astutely asks a question for the ages: Where is the man???? We discuss the Diamonds and Denim charity event, the Turkish coffee psychic, and go off on a tangent about what Marc would like done with his body when he kicks the bucket (spoiler: Alonya is not amused).  If you are watching along, next week we will discuss the final three episodes of the season (17, 18, 19) Guest: Marc Lowe @arcmeyowley Alonya E. Lowe is a writer, actor, photographer, and creative whatever who currently lives in Portland Oregon with her husband Marc, dog Nilla Bean, and cats Joanie & Zuzu. Instagram: @bravobw_alonya

On this episode of The Bravo Bingewatch we cover The Real Housewives of New York Season 7 episodes 11-13. Alonya quizzes her husband Marc on the last names of Housewives. Will he get any correct? We discuss Luann's fashion line, the delight of Ramona trotting around in her yellow bikini, the Sonja drinking issue, the joys of skinny dipping, and whether the phrase is “pull the tapes” or “roll the tapes” (DM us your opinion). Watch along with us! Next week we will discuss Season 7 episodes 14, 15, and 16. Guest: Marc Lowe @arcmeyowley Alonya E. Lowe is a writer, actor, photographer, and creative whatever who currently lives in Portland Oregon with her husband Marc, dog Nilla Bean, and cats Joanie & Zuzu. Instagram: @bravobw_alonya

On this episode of the Bravo Bingewatch Alonya and her husband Marc continue their dive into the Real Housewives of New York Season 7. Alonya quizzes Marc on the names of the women (spoiler: after 10 episodes he still doesn't score 100%), we discuss Sonja's refusal to go to traditional therapy, Marc reveals that he'd like to just watch footage of the women alone in their houses, and Alonya botches a New York accent. If you are watching along with us, next week we will discuss episodes 11, 12, 13 Guest: Marc Lowe @arcmeyoweley Alonya E. Lowe is a writer, actor, photographer, and creative whatever who currently lives in Portland Oregon with her husband Marc, dog Nilla Bean, and cats Joanie & Zuzu. instagram: @bravobw_alonya

On this episode of the Bravo Bingewatch Alonya and her husband Marc discuss episodes 4, 5, and 6 of the The Real Housewives of New York season 7. We discuss Carole and Adam's blooming relationship and hear Marc's male perspective on a date who vomits, Bethenny's birthday, John being a dirt ball, the famous townhouse foyer moment, and soooo much more! If you are watching along, next week we will discuss episodes 7, 8, 9, and 10.  Guest: Marc Lowe @arcmeyoweley Alonya E. Lowe is a writer, actor, photographer, and creative whatever who currently lives in Portland Oregon with her husband Marc, dog Nilla Bean, and cats Joanie & Zuzu. instagram: @bravobw_alonya

On this episode of The Bravo Bingewatch Alonya has her husband, writer & comedian Marc Lowe, watch the first three episodes of The Real Housewives of New York Season 7.  We play a fun game with the taglines, talk about Marc's favorite Housewives so far, and learn how far it is from the city to the Hamptons. Marc guesses what the brand Yummie Tummie is and we learn that between Adam Kenworthy and John Medessian Marc would pick the German model.  Watch along with us or just dip in to our discussion of this iconic season of Housewives. Next week we will discuss RHONY Season 7 episodes 4, 5, & 6.  Guest: Marc Lowe @arcmeyoweley Alonya E. Lowe is a writer, actor, photographer, and creative whatever who currently lives in Portland Oregon with her husband Marc, dog Nilla Bean, and cats Joanie & Zuzu. instagram: @bravobw_alonya