Bravo Breakdowns

Michele and Lauren dive into the latest RHOSLC drama, where everyone’s living it up in Palm Springs for Bronwyn and Todd’s 10th anniversary—well, everyone except Todd, who looks like he’s ready to sign divorce papers mid-vacation. Oh, and he’s paying for everything, of course. It all wraps up with Lisa throwing a tantrum about flying coach. HOW DARE THEY?! Then, the duo moves on to RHOC Reunion Part 2, introducing their new segment, "Oh Yeah, Gina," before breaking down the resurrection of Jesus Jugs . Spoiler alert: Shannon absolutely LEVELS Jesus Jugs. Tune in for all the messy details! Like, subscribe, follow us on YT @bravobreakdowns and on IG and Tiktok @bravo_breakdowns, comment if you miss our lesson plans on old seasons and we'll get back to the grind, and please, for the love of God, please vote in our ranking the Baldwins poll!

Michele and Lauren snap out of their funk and give each other (and the students) an important pep talk: if Vicki made it through S10, you can make it through anything!First, the good news: a quick Real Housewives Franchise "tour de updates" on SLC's great season, Potomac's comeback, celebrating Beverly Hills, and VPR and NY's potential incoming demise and possible reboots.(RHOC Reunion Recap starts at 24:50)Then we recap the OC reunion: their outfits may always let us down, but these ladies never miss at giving us chaotic, messy end-of-season performance reviews! We give a play-by-play, an assessment of each performance, a breakdown of Ryan's crimes, and predictions for Part 2.Like, subscribe, follow us on YT @bravobreakdowns and on IG and Tiktok @bravo_breakdowns, comment if you miss our lesson plans on old seasons and we'll get back to the grind, and please, for the love of God, please vote in our ranking the Baldwins poll!

Lauren and Michele are back to recap last Thursday's episode of Real Housewives of OC, the one where we learn Jenn finally has a guy to talk to, but he's like a criminal maybe.Shannon has the most confusing fight ever with Matt, Katie's husbandTamra pretends to be soberAnd finally, Jenn is engaged to marry her prince charming, who might

Lauren and Michele are back to recap last Thursday's episode of Real Housewives of OC, a wild ride through swingin' London.Shannon is so constipated she almost takes a double decker in a double decker bus;Tamra has gone to a place of 10 enemies, 12 storylines, and total Babadook eyes;And finally, ending with one of the all-time most funny Housewives "Happy Birthday" moments.Then (interview starts at 30:01) Chris James Kahle, Dallas Tiktok star, man about town, fashion guru and Real Housewives expert stops by the pod! He talks about housewife fashion, encounters with Lisa Hochstein and Jeff Lewis, a little dirt on Lea Black's new CBD influencer business, his fantasy Real Housewives of Dallas cast, opinions on Tamra, and much, much more!

Lauren and Michele to school and finishing up coverage of RHOC Season 8. The back half of the season gives us so many classic Vicki moments, and is also known as the season of the "Calm Before the Shannon STORMS Beador".

Michele and Lauren recap episode 14 of RHOC "High Tea and High Drama", and ladies, the TEA IS SPILLED! Especially as when an uninvited guest tries to crash the party.Listen as we also debut a new format and new segments, like "Shannonagins" and "HERRREEE'SSSS JOHNNY".Follow us:IG - bravo_breakdownsTikTok - bravo_breakdownsYouTube - Bravo Breakdowns

Everyone's talking about these Mormon mamas, so Bravo Breakdowns and Also Podcast are "jumping" on the Momtok train so you can "soak" up all the details! It's a soft swinging extravaganza!We open with a quick riff about Yolanda Hadid's recent updates on her lemon trees and Lyme "doctor" and a quick, apologetic defense of Reddit.Then, Lauren and Michele recap the 8 episode Hulu reality TV hit "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" -(recap starts at 7:05)for a quick analysis and refresher on the antics of the religious and villainous Whitney, the rebellious and always pregnant Taylor Frankie Paul and her wild-eyed boyfriend Dakota, and help you differentiate the rest of the identical Momtokers.Then our brilliant and hilarious guest professors, Meredith and Alicia from Also Podcast, help us get to the bottom of the shows mysteries from their extensive deep dive research.(Discussion starts at 53:14)We'll try to get to the bottom of questions like:-What will happen in Season 2? Who is coming back?-What did Demi and her husband do that involved cunnilingus and fruity pebbles?!?!-How many decades did it take to shoot this first season? -And finally, why is Whitney?Listen to Also Podcast on Apple and Spotify and follow them on IG and Tiktok at also_podcast for more deep dives on all things books, podcasts, food and reality TV!

Lydia, a participant from Season 8 of RHOC, shares her personal struggles and reflects on the chaotic dynamics of reality TV. She discusses Vicki's rocky relationship with Brooks, Tamra's wedding plans, and Heather's balance between family and career. The conversation highlights the introduction of Lizzie and the shifting friendships and rivalries among the cast. Lydia's candid insights reveal the emotional toll reality stardom entails, blending humor with heartfelt moments.

Lauren and Michele kick off with hilariously nostalgic tales about Mormons and Hollywood smokers. They dive into RHOC’s latest drama, highlighting Emily's breaking of the fourth wall during a fashion show gone array. The antics escalate as they navigate conflicts between Tamra and Vicki, alongside Alexis's social struggles. The Costa Rica trip brings chaos, complete with a showdown against Sarah ‘the Cake Bow-eater.’ Amidst heartfelt moments and humorous banter, they uncover surprising truths and revel in the absurdity of reality TV.

Lauren Zalaznick, a Peabody-winning former Executive VP of NBCUniversal, shares her firsthand insights on the birth of the Real Housewives franchise. She dives into the controversial relationship between Vicki and her enigmatic boyfriend Brooks, dissecting the red flags. The chaotic ferry trip to Catalina reveals hilarious antics among the cast. Discussions also cover the evolution of reality TV and its authenticity, alongside a peek into Lauren's new book and her newsletter, celebrating women's voices in today's media landscape.