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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Sep 5, 2025 • 1h 6min
Ep. 85- "Mary, Meredith, and Mary-Kate (&Ashley)" - RHOSLC Trailer Recap & Olsen Dive w/Jackson Strife
This week Michele and Lauren hang out with Jackson Strife to talk about everything from the wild ride that is Real Housewives of Salt Lake City to our lifelong obsession with the Olsen twins. Housewives drama, nostalgic throwbacks, and plenty of side chatter—this one’s got it all.Follow Jackson! - TikTok: @jacksonstrife
Sep 1, 2025 • 56min
Ep. 84- "Polygraphs & Persian New Year" - RHOC Season 19 Episode 8 Recap
Michele and Lauren recap the latest OC episode by learning absolutely nothing about Persian culture, since Emily throws a Persian New Year party without even knowing what year it is—then tanks the whole vibe by making her friends take lie detector tests like it’s Bravo’s version of Maury. Tamra treats it like her Super Bowl, dead set on catching Jenn in a boyfriend lie. Gina’s playing UN ambassador while still slipping in shade, and Heather’s calculating how many zeros this circus knocks off her net worth. The test answers nothing—except that every single one of them would fail a polygraph if asked, “Do you enjoy a calm night in?” FREE KATIE!
Aug 27, 2025 • 39min
Ep. 83- "Three 'Friends Of' Vs. One Tamra" - RHOC Season 19 Episode 7 Recap
Lauren and Michele discuss Britney Spears's special new li'l IG easter egg and try to figure out what she could be telling us, then get into the OC episode. What should have been Tamra's triumphant comeback story of absolutely tearing apart Jenn, Gretchen, and Katie's lies (a.k.a. The Anti-Tamra Triplets, who have begun to dress alike)....Became a Denise Richards style dinner Xanax meltdown, but less iconic.All the fallout of the NOLA trip, Tamra's insistence on being a Shannon diva when she needs to get to work dogwalking the girls, Gina having to pick up major storylines against her will, Shannon in stilettos; and how disappointed we are that even a motivational session from Teddi or some tough love from Heather Dubrow can get Tamra out of her funk of wanting to be loved and relatable.
Aug 18, 2025 • 1h 29min
Ep. 82- Re-release- "Bluestone Manor, Revisited- Best of the Berkshires with Josh the RHONY Stan"
Our RHOC recap is on the way, but in the meantime, listen to this throwback episode!Lauren, Michele, and their special guest Josh "The RHONY Stan" have very festive RHONY-filled episode where they discuss their favorite Berkshire "Breakdowns" from the Real Housewives of New York!From making it nice to mentioning it all, they dive into the classic moments that made RHONY legendary, all while celebrating the reason for the season , aka Bethenny's fish allergy.Time stamps:1:39 - Berkshires Breakdowns48:35 - "Mention it All" Quiz52:01 - The Blue Stoneys (awards show for Berkshires excellence)59:33 - Manor-piece Theatre1:09:10 - Oral examsFollow Josh:IG & TikTok: joshtherhonystanLike, subscribe, & follow us on YT @bravobreakdowns and on IG and Tiktok @bravo_breakdowns
Aug 11, 2025 • 54min
Ep81 "Ghosts, Gumbo, and a Fatty Photo" RHOC Season 19 Ep. 5 Recap
Michele and Lauren recap latest episode of OC withe girls heading to New Orleans for beads, bourbon, and big drama. Gina’s housewarming goes off the rails with Tamra’s “fatty photo” stunt, Tamra gets emotional over a past NOLA mishap, Gretchen throws shade, and dinner with a ghost guest brings turtle soup, sex-tape talk, and pelvic floor confessions.Follow Bravo Breakdowns - TikTok & IG - bravo_breakdowns
Aug 6, 2025 • 36min
Ep. 80- Katie is Our Flop Queen: RHOC Season 19 Episode 4
Lauren and Michele are back to talk about Real Housewives of Orange County Season 19, Episode 4, a classic but lazy episode of Housewives spiced up by the strange and dead-eyed monotone flop queen and possibly first ever AI Real Housewife Katie Ginella. We talk about Shannon's proclamation of Katie's evil at Heather's party, the mysteries of Katie's mind and prescription list, and Tamra's old bag of tricks. Plus aerial yoga (ugh), Jenn and Ryan getting lower veneers (dark-sided), Katie's rendezvous with Kiki Monique, and another fight between Jenn and Tamra where Tamra is furious she has to watch what she says to avoid a lawsuit.Sound Bites"This is a waste of a good dress.""She's so AI.""Diet culture is back."Chapters00:00 Intro03:02 Reality TV is Changin06:02 Tamra and Jo, Katie's Husband Throws Down and Jenn's Monologue11:02 Jen Gets Lower Veneers On Camera12:45 Tamara's Social Media Drama13:25 Diet Culture is Back and We Are Sad16:33 Tamara's "Forgive Me!" Storyline and The Cursed Return of Aerial Yoga20:55 Katie's Return and Tamara's Manipulations24:18 Tamara and Jen's Dinner Fight26:53 The Future of Reality TV and Viewer Expectations
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!
