Bravo Breakdowns
Bravo Breakdowns
Comedians Lauren Davis (Fox, Hulu) and Michele Baber (Kidd Kraddick) are hysterical women, and we're batsh*t crazy about reality TV.We're two former stand-up comedians and joke writers with a long list of comedic accomplishments and mental illness diagnoses- and now, all of our time, obsession, passion, talent, wit, and neuroses are dedicated entirely to recapping reality shows.We do hours of research to get inside the minds of other gifted and deeply unwell women- the goddesses of reality TV (and their terrible husbands and boyfriends).You'll learn all about these divas' humble beginnings, scandals, relationships- all the stuff that never made it to TV that you want to know but are too lazy to scour the internet to find.We do deep-dives into enigmas like Bethenny Frankel to Hilaria Baldwin to Kelly Bensimmon- and finally give you some answers to the question, "Why on earth do they act like that?"Plus, we do regular comedy recaps of the best reality TV shows on the air to keep you up-to-date with the fast-paced news cycle of Bravolebrities.And enjoy our celebrity guest interviews with reality TV performers, producers, comedians & pop culture icons like Deux Moi, former Bravo top exec Lauren Zalaznick, and Traitors contestant/WOW former World Champ Simone Williams!If you've got a reality TV obsession or want your friends to understand your reality TV obsession, Lauren and Michele will break it all down for you in one hilarious, jam-packed hour of tea and laughs.
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Jul 28, 2025 • 49min
Ep.79 "Sims City: Housewives Take us to Church" RHOC & RHOM Recap w/Oliver Sims
Michele and Oliver break down RHOC episode 3, spill exclusive tea from behind the scenes, and take a detour to Miami. Plus: why Kyle Richards needs to exit Beverly Hills ASAP. Follow Oliver Sims - TikTok, IG & YouTube - @oliversimsiv Follow Bravo Breakdowns - TikTok & IG - bravo_breakdowns
Jul 26, 2025 • 48min
Ep. 78 “Tamra’s Therapy Sessions: Talk Less, Yell More” RHOC Season 19 Ep 1 Recap
Michele and Lauren recap the new season and Katie kicks things off with her signature move: apologize, lie, smirk, repeat. Tamra’s in therapy pretending to grow but still acts like a screaming toddler in designer sneakers. Jenn’s defending Ryan (as always), and tragically… we might kinda like him now?Gina and Emily continue to narrate from the sidelines — still boring, still beige. Shannon’s single, spiraling, and shading Alexis for a wedding she says she paid for. Her daughter shows up for emotional support and is somehow the most grounded person in Orange County.Follow us on IG/Tiktok @bravo_breakdowns and watch the video of this episode available on Youtube!
Jul 21, 2025 • 1h 55min
Ep. 77 "Dunes, Dodd & Dublin" RHOC Season 11 Recap
Michele and Lauren recap season 11 of RHOC, where Vicki tried to bounce back from fake cancer .Meghan got pregnant and became a full-time PI for candle scents. And Kelly Dodd crash-landed into the group like a human Molotov cocktail and then just crashed out with Heather, Vicki & Tamra. Heather also is just so over the "low based BULLSHIT!" Then they all went to Ireland for the darkest Bravo cast trip of all time, got blackout drunk, and reenacted Blair Witch on a party bus.Time stamps:2:30 Fallout from Season 1024:33 Costume party34:17 Sushi Dinner party46:25 Sand Dunes59:27 Dreamcatcher party1:07:24 IRELAND1:40:44 Final dinner and Van RideFollow us on IG/Tiktok @bravo_breakdowns and watch the video of this episode available on Youtube!
Jul 4, 2025 • 1h 25min
Ep. 76 "Tamra’s Holy Dip & the Brooks' Cancer Grift" RHOC Season 10 Recap
Michele and Lauren recap season 10 of RHOC where Meghan cracked Brooks’ fake cancer case like a blonde Nancy Drew. Vicki defended him like he was dying—of lies. Tamra got baptized and still acted possessed. Shannon spiral-decorated through her marriage meltdown. And Heather built a castle while everyone else lit their lives on fire.REcap starts:11:41Boudoir:18:03Megan29:49Vicki40:57Tamara and Sex Party55:00Megan's Mission58:34Claims Debunking1:03:03Baptism 1:14:25 Follow us on IG/Tiktok @bravo_breakdowns and watch the video of this episode available on Youtube!
Jun 12, 2025 • 1h 5min
Ep. 75 "Little Bo Creep? " Bo Clark Deep Dive
Michele and Lauren bravely descend into the Bravo underworld to investigate Stassi’s literal dark passenger: her husband, Bo. Is he a misunderstood creative? A Bravo plant? Or just kind of bad with money and vibes? Along the way, they unpack their whole deal—from early love bombing to podcasting into the void—and ask the important questions, like: “Is Bo okay?” and “Did he actually think he could act?”Time Stamps:Stassi's relationship history 7:15Bo & Stassi's Whole Deal 17:45BO: Insights into his Background 32:28Bo's True Hollywood Story 41:52Bo'sActing Reel starts around 47:35
Jun 5, 2025 • 1h 4min
Ep. 74 - "2 Days In the Valley" - The Valley S2 Ep. 5 and 6 Recaps
Lauren and Michele are playing catch-up on Bravo's crown jewel, "The Valley", so they recap back-to-back episodes! Timestamps:Episode 5 Recap: 6:54Episode 6 Recap: 44:20Two recaps means...Twice as many performances and analyses of Jesse and Michele's beautifully written, sexually tense fights!Twice as much theorizing about where in the world is Jax Taylor??? (Because he is not at inpatient treatment at a rehab or a mental health facility, that's for dang sure.)Twice as many tangents about "The Jazz Singer"!Next week we will recap Episodes 7 and 8, and then it's time for us to say Bienvenido a Miami and start our Real Housewives of Miami coverage!
May 30, 2025 • 59min
Ep. 73 - "We Need to Talk About The Baldwins (and Also Ourselves)" - Baldwins Finale Recap
Lauren and Michele unpack "The Baldwins" season finale and accidentally end up unpacking... their own lives. It’s part TV recap, part emotional spiral. They talk burnout, boundaries, and why this show hit way too close to home.It’s messy, heartfelt, occasionally unhinged—and the perfect end to the season.Follow @Bravo_Breakdowns for more chaos and catharsis.
May 22, 2025 • 1h 9min
Ep. 72 "Block Us, Bethenny!" - A Deep Dive into Bethenny Frankel's Tiktok w/ Evan Lazarus
Lauren & Michele are doing a Bethenny Frankel Tiktok deep dive- and who better to break it down with than the #1 Bethenny Tiktok Recapper and pop culture scholar, Evan Lazarus (@elaziee on Tiktok, Girls ReWatch Podcast). We try to get to the bottom of Bethenny's electric Tiktok presence, plus we discuss the latest season of RHOSLC, why men aren't reading fiction anymore, and tackle other big questions, such as:"Why is Bethenny fixated on Meghan Markle, Albanians and drones?""Is Bethenny becoming unhinged, or is she just great at baiting engagement?"and finally,"Who is more evil, Jen Shah or Elizabeth Holmes?"Timestamps::23- Intro3:33- Evolution of Bethenny- From Reality TV to Influencer 9:04- Has Bethenny become more chaotic since leaving Bravo? 13:23- Is Bethenny making the big bucks on Tiktok? 19:02- Is Bethenny the impulsive version of Martha Stewart? 23:24- Bethenny's Move to Miami and Mysterious Deleted Videos 30:44- New Frankelphiles- What are their demographics? 33:44- Jen Shah and Elizabeth Holmes- the alpha and the sigma36:12- SLC Season 5 + Monica and Mary Cosby analysis 43:09- Evan's SLC environmental thesis 45:22- Girls ReWatch Podcast + how Girls is like reality TV 49:39: Is Skinnygirl back in in Ozempic Era 2025?55:06- Talking TV recs- The Pitt, Industry, Enlightened + White Lotus58:19- Analyzing Bethenny's Meghan Markle and drone obsessions 1:00:40- Oral exams and plugs Follow Evan for hilarious Bethenny Tiktok recaps @elaziee and listen to their podcast, @girlsrewatchpodcast avail on YT, Spotify, HBO, just about everywhere, & follow them on IG & Tiktok @ girlrewatchpodcast for a back catalogue of every episode of "Girls" brilliantly recapped (and they are currently covering "Broad City"!) Follow us on IG and Tiktok @BravoBreakdowns and if you don't follow #bethennyfrankel and watch #realhousewivesofsaltlakecity after listening to this scholastic discussion, honey, I just don't know what to tell you!
May 18, 2025 • 57min
Ep. 70- "When Jax Attacks" - The Valley Episodes 2 & 3 Recap
Michele & Lauren recap "The Valley" Episodes 2 and 3—aka the emotional obstacle course no one asked for but we’re all addicted to.In Episode 2, Jax finally is sent to work-ordered rehab, perhaps never to return (except we know he leaves 2 weeks early)And Episode 3 is filled with savage delights as the battle between Jesse and Michele heats up-Jesse claims his ex-wife/co-parent is a mid-priced call girl at Janet's birthday at a Dave & Busters (and she doesn't like really deny it even?)Are Jesse and Michele the modern day Liz and Dick? Comment below if you agree.Follow us on IG/Tiktok @bravo_breakdowns and watch the video of this episode available on Youtube!
May 18, 2025 • 52min
Ep. 71- "Goddamn Santa Barbara Wine Mixer" - The Valley Episodes 4 Recap
Michele & Lauren recap "The Valley" Episode 4—aka the one where podcast Michele falls in love with Jesse.In The Valley Season 2, Episode 4, the gang heads to Santa Barbara for some “healing,” but it turns into a group therapy session run by chaos and wine. Jax is in rehab but still manages to text Brittany like he's auditioning for a role in as her ex husband sooner rather than later. Jesse tries to win back Michelle with a peace flag, but she treats it like he handed her a wet sock. Meanwhile, Zack and Janet patch things up with tears and hugs—until Zack remembers he’s still mad and throws some passive-aggressive glitter.Follow us on IG/Tiktok @bravo_breakdowns and watch the video of this episode available on Youtube!
