Brian Moylan, author of 'The Housewives: The Real Story Behind The Real Housewives,' talks about his book and the behind-the-scenes filming and casting process of the housewives. They also discuss the financing and logistics of the housewives trips, the power of the show's fandom, and the community support within the Bravo community.
Brian Moylan discusses the behind-the-scenes workings of the Real Housewives franchise, including production details and the financing of trips.
The Real Housewives franchise may be shifting towards introducing younger, newer moms and exploring potential future developments like including former housewives' children or a retirement home show.
Deep dives
Rejecting Perfection and Embracing Reality
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All About the Real Housewives Book
In this podcast episode, the guest, Brian Moylan, discusses his book titled 'The Housewives: The Real Story Behind the Real Housewives.' Brian is the author of the New York Times best-selling book and provides insights into writing it, his experiences with Bravo, and the behind-the-scenes workings of the franchise. He talks about his relationship with Bravo, the challenges faced while writing the book, and the dynamics between the housewives and the network.
Inside Scoop on Production and Trips
Brian shares interesting details about production and trips on the Real Housewives franchises. He reveals that Bravo pays for most of the trips, seeking deals with hotels and attractions to reduce costs. However, certain events like personal parties may be financed by housewives themselves. Brian also explains that while the women don't have curfews, the filming crew does, leading to certain limitations on capturing late-night antics.
Speculations on the Future of Housewives
The discussion explores the changes happening in the Real Housewives franchise, including the departure of OGs like Vicki, Tamra, Nene, and Bethenny. Brian speculates that the network may be seeking new dynamics and storylines by introducing younger, newer moms into the shows. The conversation touches on potential future developments, like the inclusion of former housewives' children or the possibility of a real housewives retirement home show. Overall, the conversation delves into the past, present, and potential future of the Real Housewives franchise.
Brian is back! We talk about his amazing book "The Housewives: The Real Story Behind The Real Housewives." Even if you haven't read the book yet, you will love this interview and learn something new about the housewives filming and casting process.
Make sure you go read Brian's book too! It's available on Amazon and Audible and the perfect summer read.