Pumpheads Ep. 34 - The War of the Rogueses (Vanderpump Rules S11E2)
Feb 8, 2024
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Rogue Leviss, a certain ROGUE LEVISS reposting a certain beloved niche podcast, joins Lara and Carey as they discuss LA rain, Jen Shah and Elizabeth Holmes, Drake's Canadian hog, Taylor Swift terrorizing Boygenius, VPR's Cold War between Ariana and Sandoval, Scheana's postpartum OCD, Lisa and Ken bidding PUMP adieu, Schwartz confronting Sandoval, and James demanding an apology at Sandoval's birthday fête.
Ariana refuses to attend Tom's birthday party, highlighting the ongoing tension in their relationship.
James is excited about his successful career and cannot attend Pump night.
The meeting between Ariana and Lala is filled with anxiety and awkwardness, reflecting the strained dynamic between them.
Tom and Jason discuss the unresolved issues in Tom's relationship with Ariana, emphasizing their complicated and longing connection.
Deep dives
Tom wants to have a birthday party, but Ariana refuses to attend
Tom approaches Ariana about having a birthday party at their house, but Ariana declines and states that she won't be attending. The tension between them is still evident, and Ariana remains firm in her decision not to be part of the celebration.
James reflects on his success and upcoming show in Chicago
James shares his excitement about his upcoming show in Chicago and mentions that he won't be able to attend Pump night. He talks about his career and how things are going well for him, indicating that he's in a better place compared to his previous struggles.
Ariana and Lala meet for smoothies and discuss the current situation
Ariana and Lala meet up for smoothies and discuss the ongoing tension between Ariana and Tom. They both seem to feel anxious during their conversation, and the dynamic between them appears slightly awkward and unsure.
Tom's friend Jason visits him at his house of horrors
Tom's friend Jason comes over to visit him. They discuss Tom's desire to have a party at the house, but Ariana refuses to attend. Tom expresses his longing for Ariana and their complicated relationship. Their conversation highlights the unresolved issues between them.
James confronts Tom over past betrayals
James expresses his shock and disappointment in Tom for betraying him by sleeping with his ex-fiancé. Tom, in turn, brings up James' affair with Kristen and how she subsequently dated him. The argument escalates, with both parties accusing each other of hypocrisy and betrayal.
Sheena opens up about her struggles with OCD
Sheena discusses her postpartum OCD and her fear of leaving her daughter, Summer Moon, with anyone she doesn't know. She reveals her difficulty with detachment and her ongoing battle with OCD, shedding light on mental health issues.
Sandoval confronts Schwartz over unpaid bills
Sandoval confronts Schwartz about not paying his share of the bills when they lived together. He accuses Schwartz of neglecting his financial responsibilities and points out his own financial strain from covering all the expenses. The argument highlights the tension and financial disagreements between the two friends.
Lara and Carey discuss the LA rain finally ceasing, the already herstoric pap photo of Jen Shah and Elizabeth Holmes walking the prison yard together, Drake's big ol' Canadian hog, Taylor Swift terrorizing Boygenius backstage at the Grammys, and a certain ROGUE LEVISS reposting a certain beloved niche podcast (yours truly!). Then on VPR, we get a glimpse into the daily Cold War between Ariana and Sandoval via Sandoval's long-suffering assistant, Ann. Sandy wants to host a sad birthday party for himself with the few friends who stuck by him and Ariana threatens to call the police if he does. Scheana grapples with her postpartum OCD, Lisa and Ken bid PUMP adieu, and Schwartz tries to confront Sandoval over being a flakey BFF. Meanwhile, James plans to do some confronting of his own when he stops by Sandoval's rando-palooza birthday fête to demand an apology.
