Comedians Gen Fricker and Maggie Looke take a deep dive into the Bravo / Housewives universe while barely coming up for air.
Why has this episode of Real Housewives of London changed Maggie's mind on the show? Does Gen have a real landlord that exists? In this episode, Gen and Maggie break down their weeks, thoughts on the latest episode of RHOLDN, and what sounds men would make if they could give birth. The podcast is brought to you by Hayu. Stream new episodes of The Real Housewives of London every Monday, exclusively on Hayu For Gen's & Maggie's Links; see our bio. Chapters 00:00 Catching Up and Real Estate Agent Quarrels 12:56 Gym Experiences 14:37 Reality TV Recap: The Real Housewives of London 17:41 Escalating Conflicts and Self-Production 19:17 Dancing and Tropes in Housewives 22:02 Karen's Confidence and Wealth Dynamics 24:21 Class and Identity in the Conversation 25:47 Confrontations and Family Dynamics 31:15 Musical Aspirations and Emotional Releases 34:11 What Nieche Service Would Make a Cameo if You Were a Housewife? 44:52 Reflections on Wealth and Society 50:20 Final Thoughts
Why do we prefer the older Real Housewives to the younger ones? What is it a bout the second act of these women that we can't get enough of? And who would be the perfect casting for RHOBH? In this episode, Gen and Maggie break down the end of And Just Like That, this week's episode of RHOLDN (and Maggie's suggestions for how Panthea could become a more tactical Real Housewife), as well as what they did and didn't like about the latest episode. Maggie also chats about her time working at MAC cosmetics, and Gen gives us her thoughts on Australian CInema's next big hit; "Babe 4: Escape from Rottnest Island on a Jetstar 2-for-1 Deal". The podcast is brought to you by Hayu. Stream new episodes of The Real Housewives of London every Monday, exclusively on Hayu For Gen's Links: https://linktr.ee/genfricker?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=e6137513-c4fa-4bb0-9711-b37684565bef For Maggie's Links: https://linktr.ee/maggielooke?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=887ebd45-3238-4519-809e-132d9660c067 Chapters 00:00 Welcome and Travel Tales 03:03 The Allure of Mature Women on Reality TV 07:55 Navigating Aging and Societal Expectations 08:32 And Just Like That: Thoughts on Its Passing 12:51 The Comeback of Women in Hollywood 15:09 RHOLDN Episode 2 Breakdown 23:33 Maggie's Real Housewife Coaching for Panthea 31:13 Maggie on Working at MAC Cosmetics 34:15 Golden Girls on the Rise for Sleepers 35:52 Nostalgia for Animal-Hero Movies 37:16 The State of the Film Industry 41:46 The Future of Comedy on TV 44:14 Final Thoughts and The Horrors of British Cuisine
Which Housewife admitted to feeling betrayed at the Real Housewives of London Premiere? What was the goss at the event about other plans for casting? And is Abbie Chatfield a great hang?! In this week's episode, Gen chats about attending the Real Housewives of London premiere and meeting the new cast (and Jessel!). Maggie shares her story about buying a Labubu to be cool to her Gen Z co-workers. They also gives their thoughts and breakdown the first episode of the RHOLDN, who they like, who they don't like, and what thye think is coming up later in the season. Plus they break down the 3-part The Valley Reunion, and discuss Jax's future with the show. The podcast is brought to you by Hayu. Stream new episodes of The Real Housewives of London every Monday, exclusively on Hayu For Gen's Links: https://linktr.ee/genfricker?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=e6137513-c4fa-4bb0-9711-b37684565bef For Maggie's Links: https://linktr.ee/maggielooke?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=887ebd45-3238-4519-809e-132d9660c067 Chapters 00:00 Cultural Observations and Personal Updates 03:32 Gen's Surprise Friend Date with Abbie Chatfield 06:01 Real Housewives of London Premiere 08:21 The Real Housewives Premiere Experience 10:57 Fashion Review of the RHOLDN at Premiere 12:34 RHOLDN Episode 1: Review and Breakdown 16:07 Character Dynamics and First Impressions 21:41 Creating Drama in Reality TV 23:10 Was Nessie's Cake for the Queen actually for the Queen ?? 25:16 Old Money vs. New Money 26:24 Pretending to be Rich 28:24 Maggie Learns to Become Gen Z 32:19 Nostalgia and Regret 35:11 Reflections on Reality TV Reunions 39:41 Vanderpump Rules Coming Back 40:27 Vanderpump Villa Chat
Like Bethanny returning to RHONY season 7 (just in time to tell Luann about Tom); we are back! And we have an amazing new sponsor; Hayu, who is helping us bring a whole new season of Throwing Drinks to you. Gen and Maggie catch up about what they have been up to since the last episode 18 months ago, analysing the cast of the brand new Real Housewives of London (available exclusively on Hayu with new episodes every Monday), The Valley reunion breakdown, and Maggie (sort-of) having a drink with Jax. Chapters 00:00 Return of the Podcast: A New Chapter 02:06 Life Updates: Crystals, Health, and Spray Tan Adventures 10:48 The Real Housewives of London 16:29 Introduction to the New Cast of Real Housewives of London 31:26 Legacy RHONY on the Comeback 34:54 The Unaired Girls Trip 36:45 The Valley's Reunion Drama 39:49 Maggie on Having a Drink with Jax (sort of) 44:40 The Complexities of Reality TV Relationships
REWIND EPISODE: Gen and Maggie are joined by Australian podcast legend and film critic Alexei Toliopoulos to unpack a RHONY season 3 classic double episode, the infamous "Scary Island". Grab tickets to Gen's Melbourne Comedy Festival show, Forever, here. If you want a dose of Maggie and Ben Russell's new show tickets are here.
Here we are continuing to pod, dreaming a dreaming, living our lives. Gen recounts a medical procedure, Maggie wants Four Corners to reply to her emails and we dive into the Vanderpump Rules spinoff - The Valley. Wanna see Gen Fricker live at Melbourne Comedy Festival? Grab tickets to her show, Forever, here, then get along to any of the shows Maggie has directed, including Ben Russell, Prue Blake and Bronwyn Kuss.
It's part three of the RHOBH reunion. Maggie and Gen have a frank conversation about Kyle's future on the show. VPR has a new character this week, Jo and her offbeat millennial vibes. Plus Gen learns that she's part of a new club that is expanding fast!
Gen and Maggie grapple with Gen Z's being healthier than them, question Sheana's allegiance to Ariana or Dancing with the Stars and relive the incredible one-liners coming out of RHOBH Reunion Part 2.
It's a big one where Gen and Mags dissect the weird Vanderpump Rules weekend getaway to Lake Tahoe. ALSO, part one of the Beverley Hills reunion has hit our screens but the starring role goes to a red dress that is stealing the show.
Gen and Maggie are back together again baby! And they're wasting no time ranking all forms of artistic performance (spoiler alert: sucks to be you cabaret). They also get deep into the Sandoval PR push entering our feeds right now, and ask - are we getting produced?
We've swapped Gen (Fricker) for Ben (Russell) in this one-off special episode. Maggie and Ben dissect the recent episode of Vanderpump Rules with hot take after hot take. Maggie remembers she may own shares in an ethically questionable company, Ben explains the recent moon launch carrying rich people's ashes and both of them admit to getting creative at the checkout. Congrats on your new home James Kennedy and shout out to restaurant DJs everywhere!!
Maggie is off this week so to fill in we called in the big guns - actress, screenwriter and Australia's Sweetheart, Miranda Tapsell!! Gen and Miranda compare notes on season 11 of VPR, the return of Jax Taylor and of course the aftermath of #Scandoval. Follow us on socials @throwingdrinkspod!
It's the question on everyone's lips! This week, we watch the last hurrah of Monica on Real Housewives of Salt Lake, the flop fight happening on Beverly Hills, Gen wants to silence a teen and we find Maggie on the Kinsey Scale.
Gen and Mags get into rooting your dentist, Pilates crimes, couples being haters, and whatever the hell The Valley is. Monica is unravelling on the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Reunion, and the girls note the similarities between Tony Soprano and Kyle Richards on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Follow us @throwingdrinkspod!
We are back with a brand new episode PLUS a brand new theme song! Gen has a New Year resolution and just two weeks into the year Maggie has already fought with a dentist. We cover Kyle and Morgan's blossoming friendship, Heather's thunderbolt of news through Burmuda and so much more. Let's do this!!!!
In this episode, Gen and Maggie talk about life loopholes, their love for Terry Biv and her Japanese Terry Beef, Kyle and Morgan's hand hold plus how the rich and relatable live in Sydney.
We're high on life and relishing a good crop of episodes across the Housewives world this week! We chat the original format of this show, Maggie's "Olsen Twins", the new Coen Bros movie AKA Real Housewives of Potomac and some hot Terry Bivs goss. Plus endless shoutouts to our British listeners! Follow us @throwingdrinkspod!
It's a jam-packed episode as we try and touch on every housewife show airing. There is Larsa Pippen's reaction to bad news, age shaming in Sydney, name 'em name 'em name 'em and even the saga that is Married to Medicine. Gen is trying to bring back a nineties classic while Maggie is just happy to be alive. Check us out @throwingdrinkspod on socials!
A gorgeous episode of this very pod discussing Sutton being too horny for the gig! Sydney girls are annoying! Having BO! And a multitude of other treasures. Follow us on socials @throwingdrinkspod!
Gen Fricker and Maggie Looke attempt to recap the entire weekend of Bravocon 2023. Also - Potomac is back and so are Juan Dixon's crazy stories. We ask if Pretty Woman is really the romantic love story PK wants Dorit to believe it is, and Gen steals toenails to keep Maggie out of Sydney. Follow us on socials @throwingdrinkspod xx
It's a big one with the final RHONY reunion! The premiere of RHOBH! The dinner party clash on RHOS! The Vanity Fair expose! Plus Gen and Maggie give their real thoughts on Australia's weather-people.
Gen And Maggie get slapped in the face with RHONY's first reunion, chat about Whitney's rebirth on Salt Lake City, explain rugby shorts and ask what's missing from Fashion Week (it's them).
Gen and Maggie get stuck into the housewives. They cover hardcore Mum energy in the Sydney Eastern Suburbs, nearly losing Meredith Marks and Jessel officially becoming a rockstar. What an ep, what a podcast.
Gen and Maggie go headfirst into the series premier of Sydney, love on Salt Lake City and get even more honest about New York City. There's throwing headlines, a weird feather that's shown up and someone is making a ragu. It's all happening.
Gen Fricker and Maggie Looke are joined by screenwriter, comedian and author James Colley to revisit the Real Housewives of Sydney Season 1 Episode 6, "Persian Party". With the season 2/reboot of Sydney beginning next week, what better time to reflect on one of the most cursed seasons of Housewives ever. Colley also gives us the first hand story of facetiming with Lisa Vanderpump, tells us what it was like filming an episode of "The Shire", and we try to keep our dreams achievable. Follow us on socials @throwingdrinkspod
Gen and Maggie go full Bravo talking RHONY, RHOSC and Housewives News. It's time to mix it up.
Gen and Maggie are joined by writer, culture critic and Housewives super fan Brodie Lancaster to revisit RHOSLC Season 4, Episode 3 "All Tricks, No Trust." Despite the episode only airing last week, it's been declared by many as an 'instant classic' and a true return to form for the Salt Lake City Franchise. We chat Meredith's many accents, Lisa's lost $60K ring (!!!), Heather's bodily functions, plus Brodie gives us the scoop on what it's like having dinner at Lydia Schiavello's house. Find us on socials @throwingdrinkspod
Another week, another beautiful recap, this time of RHONY Season 14 Episode 11. Are we finally seeing Erin get her comeuppance? Is it possible to love Jessel anymore? And can Brynn get a new schtick? Gen and Maggie get to the bottom of all things Bravo and Housewives on this semiweekly pod. Follow us on socials @throwingdrinkspod
Gen & Maggie revisit one of the most infamous episodes of Housewives in Reality TV history with journalist, entrepreneur and Bachelorette Australia star Georgia Love. The girls get the inside scoop on how powerful producers can be when shaping storylines, discuss being at the centre of an international incident, and talk about delulu tv people. Find us on socials: @throwingdrinkspod
Gen and Maggie dig deep and recap episode 10 of RHONY Season 14, while asking if it's worth hanging in there. Also, breaking RHOC news, and love songs for dogs. Find us on socials: @throwingdrinkspod!
Gen and Maggie go local with Comedian Alice Tovey to take a fresh look at the first episode ever of the beloved and confusing series that is The Real Housewives of Melbourne.
Gen and Maggie go full Bravo this week diving into the icky recent episode of Below Deck: Down Under, Salt Lake City's premiere and EP 9 of RHONY.
Gen and Maggie are joined by Australian podcast legend and film critic Alexei Toliopoulos to unpack a RHONY season 3 classic double episode, the infamous "Scary Island".
Gen and Maggie Recap RHONY ep 8, thirst over skincare and talk revenge.
Gen and Maggie are joined by Award Winning Actress and Housewife Superfan Miranda Tapsell to break down the Bethenny/Rachel Vanderpump saga and get overly dramatic about Fasta Pasta.
Gen and Maggie talk Bravo Con, pranking Paparazzi, recap RHONY Ep7 plus a big Throwing Drinks announcement!
We welcome special guest housewife fan Ben Russell as they recap RHONY episode 6, take a trip down Gorman memory lane and hit a podcast milestone. *Ben's mic is f**ked, wasn't our fault*
Gen and Maggie hash out the new Sydney announcement, Gen's mouth announcement, Maggie's diamond announcement and ep 5 recap of RHONY.
We recap episode 4 of RHONY, talk wellness journeys and learn to love Brynn.
Gen and Maggie have their horniest episode yet made even hornier by our FIRST EVER SPECIAL GUEST - Mark Bonanno.
Season 14 Episode 2 of the RHONY is out and Maggie's into it BUT is Gen? We've got fun new segments, fun new costumes and a few mixed feelings and vibes coming out of the new season.
RHONY episode 1 is finally out and Maggie and Gen are here for it!
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Every week comedians Gen Fricker and Maggie Looke take a deep dive into the Bravo / Housewives universe while barely coming up for air.