The Ringer Reality TV Podcast

The Ringer
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Sep 16, 2025 • 1h 40min

News with Danny! RHONJ, Karen Huger, and Rachel’s Book Updates

Today, Rachel is joined by Danny Pellegrino to catch up and bring you all of your Bravo news! First, Rachel learns what got Danny into Bravo (08:45) and asks about his first housewife encounter (10:41). She finds out which franchise he would reboot if given the chance (14:47), before getting into the news of the week (20:40). They start by sharing updates on Teresa Giudice and the ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ franchise. That leads them to a discussion on where the ‘Real Housewives of New York’ franchise stands and who they’d like to see return in the reboot. They discuss Karen Huger getting released from jail and how Andy Cohen plans on interviewing her (45:34). Next, they break down the current state of the ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ and the Jenn vs. Tamra drama (50:22). Finally, Rachel opens up about her divorce and the book she is writing about the experience, while Danny shares his insights on parenting and how he has found solace in raising his child (61:55). Host: Rachel Lindsay Guest: Danny Pellegrino Producers: Belle Roman, Devon Baroldi, and Olivia Crerie Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 12, 2025 • 28min

Escaping Reality with Reality TV | RHOM and RHOC Recaps

Rachel and Callie are back to recap your favorite Bravo shows! First, they discuss the recent ‘Real Housewives of Orange County,’ in which Emily opens up about the difficulties of parenting and Tamra makes amends with the rest of the women (01:39). Next, they break down ‘The Real Housewives of Miami,’ including Larsa and Lisa finally making up and Adriana mournfully celebrating her birthday (15:53). Host: Rachel Lindsay Guest: Callie Curry Producers: Devon Baroldi and Olivia Crerie Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 9, 2025 • 57min

So Corrupt It’s Good! Bravo News with Ryan Bailey

Today, Rachel is joined by Ryan Bailey from ‘So Bad It’s Good’ to bring you all of your Bravo news! First, Rachel and Ryan discuss their Bravo guilty pleasures (06:40) and share their favorite current Bravo topic during this TV drought (11:49). They get into the news of the week, starting with Karen Huger being released from jail and what that could look like on the show (22:47). They dissect the rumors of the ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ picking up filming and what that means for Teresa Giudice (33:11). While discussing Tom Sandoval’s ‘America’s Got Talent’ appearance, Ryan breaks some Scheana Shay news regarding her status on ‘The Valley’ (43:27). Finally, they move on to rapid fire headlines like Alexia Umansky getting married and Boz Saint John getting engaged (45:27). Host: Rachel Lindsay Guest: Ryan Bailey Producers: Belle Roman and Olivia Crerie Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 5, 2025 • 47min

Moving On in RHOC? RHOC and RHOM Recaps

Rachel and Callie are back to give you all of your Bravo recaps! They start the podcast off by sharing some of their thoughts on weddings and AI, then reminisce about how they started watching ‘Housewives’! They discuss the new episode of ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County,’ during which Jenn and Katie have lunch to talk about the lie detector test, and Gretchen and Tamra appear to make up (12:12). Later, they pivot to ‘The Real Housewives of Miami,’ wherein the women recapped their trip to Sevilla, Spain, to visit their families, and Alexia and Todd share more on their marriage (28:22). Finally, Rachel and Callie encourage ABC to have Adriana on the ‘Golden Bachelor’! Host: Rachel Lindsay Guest: Callie Curry Producers: Devon Baroldi and Olivia Crerie Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 29, 2025 • 40min

Kiki Monique on 'RHOC' | 'RHOC' and 'RHOM' Recaps

Rachel and Callie are back to give you all of your Bravo recaps! First, they discuss ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ and Gretchen and Gina's meeting with Kiki Monique to get more information on the "naked, wasted" situation (00:40). They also break down the lie detector test that the group was forced to take at Emily’s. Next, they discuss ‘The Real Housewives of Miami’ and the dinner in Marbella (18:06). They discuss the women’s lack of reaction to Lisa's divorce announcement, and they finally conclude that Adriana meant to say “wretched,” not “ratchet.” Finally, Callie and Rachel share some TV recommendations during the Bravo drought leading up to the new show releases. Host: Rachel Lindsay Guest: Callie Curry Producers: Devon Baroldi and Olivia Crerie Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 26, 2025 • 1h 17min

Bravo News With Ben Mandelker! Jax Drama, Paige DeSorbo Sightings, BravoCon Predictions, and Much More!

This week, Rachel is joined by special guest Ben Mandelker, host of Watch What Crappens, to give you all of your Bravo news! First, Rachel gets to know Ben by asking him how he feels about going to his first BravoCon (11:55) and learning what Bravo hill he would die on (15:46). Next, they get into the news of the week, starting with the drama surrounding Jax and why he was removed from his restaurant (23:59). They dissect the Page Six headline that Sonja Morgan’s townhouse was sold and turned into a sober living facility (41:18), and they applaud Paige DeSorbo, who was seen on the film set of The Devil Wear Prada 2 (53:36). Finally, Ben and Rachel make their predictions for who will hook up at this year’s BravoCon (59:54)! Host: Rachel Lindsay Guest: Ben Mandelker Producers: Devon Baroldi, Belle Roman, and Olivia Crerie Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 22, 2025 • 42min

Adriana Said What?! RHOM and RHOC Recaps

Rachel and Callie are back to give you all of your Bravo recaps! First, they discuss the ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ and beg Bravo not to include therapy scenes on the show (02:18). Then they break down the drama behind Tamra leaving the show and try to understand people who call journalists and give stories. Next, they discuss the ‘Real Housewives of Miami’ and why Larsa is keeping notes mid-conversation (22:44). They talk about Adriana’s use of the word “ratchet” to insult Kiki, whether or not she meant to use that word, and her lack of accountability after using it. Host: Rachel Lindsay Guest: Callie Curry Producers: Devon Baroldi and Olivia Crerie Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 19, 2025 • 51min

'RHSLC' Trailer Is Here! Plus, Best Bravo Kid Moments

Rachel and Chelsea are back to bring you all of your Bravo news! First, they break down the new ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ trailer with what looks like many themed parties and costumed fights (02:24). After, they discuss Todd Nepola’s Instagram stories sharing his experience on the ‘Real Housewives of Miami’ (12:51). They talk about the new version of ‘The Traitors’ that Peacock is releasing with non-celebrities, as well as the cast announcement of ‘Special Forces’ (24:44). Finally, in honor of Chelsea’s last show before maternity leave, Rachel and Chelsea choose their favorite Bravo kid moments (36:33)! Hosts: Rachel Lindsay and Chelsea Stark-Jones Producers: Belle Roman and Olivia Crerie Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 15, 2025 • 1h 32min

Jodi’s Last Episode (for Now) | 'RHOM,' 'RHOC,' and ‘The Valley’ Reunion Part 3 Recap

Rachel is back to give you all of your Bravo recaps! First, she is joined by Callie to discuss the beautiful ’Real Housewives of Miami’ trip to Sevilla, Spain (00:27)! They talk about the women’s awkward private jet there, Callie’s new opinion of Stephanie, and the flamenco dancer who serenaded Alexia. Next, Rachel gives a quick recap of ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ and the women's vacation to New Orleans (35:18). Afterward, they are joined by Jodi Walker, who shares her upcoming projects that are moving her away from Morally Corrupt (48:20). Jodi and Rachel also discuss the final part of the 'Valley’ reunion and break down Rachel’s interview with Scheana (50:10). Host: Rachel Lindsay Guests: Callie Curry and Jodi Walker Producers: Devon Baroldi and Olivia Crerie Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Aug 12, 2025 • 59min

Our Good Side With Scheana Shay!

Today, Rachel is joined by Scheana Shay to talk about her new book, 'My Good Side'! They discuss everything from her relationship with her husband, to Lisa Vanderpump and Ariana Madix, to the names in her little black book! She opens up about her relationship with fame, whether there is more reality TV in her future, and they celebrate her book being a New York Times bestseller! Host: Rachel Lindsay Guest: Scheana Shay Producers: Belle Roman, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Olivia Crerie Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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