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Ep. 133- Ladies of London S4 E7 Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:55:40 +0000

Lauren and "Friend of the Pod" Sonia Weber from @bravobravobooksandbravo recap the penultimate episode of Ladies of London. It's time to analyze these characters and feuds, American style!

As the Margo vs. Mark feud continues to play out and Lottie and Myka take Margo's side, we deep dive on the UK vs. US conflict that drives the show (no wonder Margo is celebrating July 4th!)

Plus, our examination of the "untouchable" Mark Francis: the man, the myth, the legend- and his defense mechanisms (did he really not know Destiny's Child?)

Last, it's Myka's Polo Party birthday, and Martha has a horse therapy breakthrough. Margo and Mark save their showdown for next week's big finale, and we guess what's coming next season for this fabulous crown jewel of a Bravo show.

Intro- 0:10-3:54
Recap starts-3:54-7:48
The Brit Ladies vs "US" Ladies- 7:48-12:47
Margo vs Mark Feud and Gossip- 12:47-28:02
Comparing Mark Francis to Josh Flagg-28:03-34:47
Why They Hate Margot/4th of July-34:47-43:49
Mykas Polo Birthday - 43:55-57:05
Outro/plugs- 57:05-end

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Ep. 132- Bonus Episode with Kari Wells of "Married to Medicine"

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:19:00 +0000

Kari Wells, a long-time cast member of BravoTV's beloved show "Married to Medicine", opens up to Michele about her cast members' reception of her new book, how she survived an armed robbery, and what inspired her to share the story of her way back to herself (note: Kari's audio experiences some minor issues that resolve at 00:08:11).

Intro of Kari & Book: 00:01- 01:23
Reception from Dr. Jackie and other readers: 01:23-03:28
Surviving Armed Robbery: 03:28-7:02
Why Mental Health Stories Matter: 7:02-11:19 (Kari's audio issue resolves here)
The Pressure of Motherhood: 11:19-12:57
Practicing Gratitude: 12:57-16:51
Kari's Secret Talent: 16:52-18:49
Thank you, plugs and outro: 18:09-20:09

"From Attitude to Gratitude: 13 Practices for Transforming Pain Into Power" by Kari Wells is available on Amazon, for Kindle, at Simon & Schuster, and local bookstores near you.

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Ep. 131- Bonus Pop Culture Episode w/Jordy Cray

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:47:00 +0000

In this week’s pop culture episode, we sit down with THE Jordy Cray (yes, we’re unwell about it). We break down all the Bravo chaos, including “West Side Story” (derogatory), Southern Hospitality, RHORI, and everything in between. Tune in as we fully lose composure and fan girl like it’s our full-time job.

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Ep. 130- Summer House S10 Ep. 10 Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 16:48:00 +0000

Michele is joined by fan fave Farai Bennett to recap the latest Summer House episode. Amanda, Kyle, and West start making everything worse for themselves. Amanda stirs things with Sabrina, Kyle fumbles a basic apology to Carl, and West suddenly has a lot to say now that it is too late. Carl tries to express himself and mostly succeeds emotionally but not verbally, while Ben locks in to defend his relationship with zero hesitation. And while all of that unfolds, Ciara quietly outshines everyone by focusing on her life, her family, and staying above the nonsense.

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Ep. 129 - RHORI S1 Ep2 Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 14:03:00 +0000

Michele & Lauren are back for more Real Housewives of Rhode Island. In episode 2 Bravo said no more gatekeeping and cast a professional crier from The Bachelor who treats every scene like an emotional Olympics. Ashley is exhausted, her husband is sad, and the tears are working overtime like they’re on payroll. The rest of the women are busy arguing about cheating scandals, leaked receipts, and one lady casually mentioning she ran over a woman like it’s a hobby. Then they play a “fun game” that exposes everyone’s secrets, because nothing says bonding like public emotional damage.

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Ep. 128 - Real Housewives of Rhode Island S1 Ep1 Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Michele & Lauren are recapping a brand new franchise : RHORI! Bravo finally said forget the rules and cast Ashley from The Bachelor, who cries at coffee shops, playgrounds, and honestly anywhere with oxygen. Meanwhile everyone in Rhode Island is accusing each other’s husbands of cheating like it’s a state sport, and somehow everyone has receipts and grudges.

Alicia casually admits she ran over a woman and just moves on with her day, which might be the most normal thing said all episode. Then a “fun game” turns into a full interrogation about threesomes, affairs, and side relationships.

By the end, nobody trusts anybody, half the men are allegedly cheating, and this group absolutely should not be left unsupervised.

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Ep. 127 - Ladies of London S4 Ep. 6 Recap w/Jackson Strike

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 14:46:19 +0000

This week we recap episode 6 of Ladies of London, with guest Jackson Strike! Listen as we discuss Margo's outfits, Margo's meltdown, is Mark dressed like Curious George? And Misse's wardrobe malfunction!

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Ep. 126 - Summer House S10 Ep. 9 Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 18:16:30 +0000

This week we recap episode 9 of Summer House, where West protects Amanda's honor, Ciara is an angel, and we're watching with new eyes. Take a Listen!

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Ep. 125 - Summer House SCANDAL! West Side Story

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 02:13:50 +0000

911 EMERGENCY! Lauren & Michele breakdown the Summer House Scandal in an emergency episode.

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Ep. 124 - Ladies of London S4 Ep. 5 Recap w/Oliver Sims IV

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:57:20 +0000

Oliver Sims IV is back on the show to recap Ladies of London episode 5 with Michele. Martha spends the episode double-booked like an overcommitted social secretary, desperately trying to survive two rival dinners without picking a side and failing spectacularly. Lottie and Joshua throw a gender reveal that feels less like “boy or girl” and more like “Paris Fashion Week meets baby shower.” Meanwhile, Mark-Francis drops a rumor bomb and casually walks away while everyone else spirals. By the end, Martha isn’t in the middle… she’s fully in the line of fire with a wine glass and zero plan.

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Ep. 123- Bonus Pop Culture Episode w/Evan Lazarus

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:22:45 +0000

This week we’re joined by Evan Lazarus from TikTok and the Girl's Rewatch Podcast. Listen as we talk about mental health, RHOBH, The Pitt and relationships, and MUCH more. Take a Listen!

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Ep. 122 - Summer House S10 Ep. 8 Recap w/Reality With Ali!

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:18:11 +0000

This week we’re joined by Ali, from TikTok’s @realitywithali Summer House Season 10, Episode 8! Things get gross as Kyle calls his wife horrible names, and crew still has to clean and set-up for his birthday party. On a lighter fair, KJ, Ciara and Mia show us why they're still our faves in the house. Take a listen!

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Ep. 121 - Ladies of London S4 Ep. 4 Recap w/Bravo with Bianca

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:45:20 +0000

This week we’re joined by Bianca Bullo from TikTok’s @bravowithbianca to recap episode 4 of our new favorite show, Ladies of London! Kimi has a BIG surprise for the ladies at a painting party, and Margo tells Kimi off during said party. Fun all around! Take a listen!

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Ep. 120 - "Reid It & Weep: Bravo & Pop Culture Chaos"- Bonus Episode w/Rahmel Reid

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:13:08 +0000

This week we’re joined by Rahmel Reid from TikTok’s @reiduponit to chat all things Bravo. We get into the latest gossip, debate whether Beverly Hills is actually getting a little boring, unpack why Miami was canceled, and discuss Timmy losing the Oscar. Plus plenty more along the way—give it a listen!

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Ep. 119 - "Spin the Bottle & West Stays Pressed"!- Summer House S10 Ep. 7 Recap w/Pallavi Gunalan

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:13:00 +0000

Pallavi Gunalan joins Michele and Lauren to discuss the latest Summer House. The group played the mostconfusing spin-the-bottle/truth-or-dare hybrid that turned into a makeout marathon, West Wilson is flirting like nothing happened while Ciara Miller is fighting for her life not to fall back in, Amanda Batula once again reminds Kyle Cooke she “didn’t marry a DJ,” and Ciara, KJ, and Mia turn dinner into a full-on “we need to talk” moment—aka messy, tense, and zero good decisions

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Ep. 118 - "Ladies Who LOL" - Ladies of London S4 Ep. 1-3 Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:40:19 +0000

This week Michele & Lauren are just the 2 girls and we recap the first 3 episodes of this season's Ladies of London. Listen as we gab about the great Martha, birds who drink martinis, and the most epic quitting of a Bravo Show Ever!

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Ep. 117 - "Bravo, Banter & Ryan Bailey" - Bonus Episode w/Ryan Bailey

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:42:12 +0000

This week's bonus episode Michele & Lauren are joined by special guest Ryan Bailey from the podcast So Bad It’s Good with Ryan Bailey for a full pop culture gab and gossip session. We dive headfirst into reality TV chaos, Bravo drama, and whatever unhinged headlines the internet served us this week. Ryan brings his signature hot takes, deep reality TV knowledge, and just the right amount of delightful nonsense. Expect tangents, laughs, and a lot of opinions absolutely no one asked for. Basically: if it’s messy, iconic, or mildly embarrassing for someone on television, we’re talking about it.

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Ep. 116 - "Boring Ben BREAKS"!- Summer House S10 Ep. 6 Recap w/Lottie

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:06:05 +0000

This week Michele & Lauren are joined by pop culture diva Lottie from the UK to recap latest Summer House episode. Where Bailey jokes that Ben wants to sleep with Amanda Batula mid-compliment and he absolutely cannot take the joke. Ben pulls Bailey aside for a very serious talk about a comment that lasted roughly four seconds. Bailey cries, the house debates it like it’s a Supreme Court case, and the vibe of dinner is dead. Meanwhile West Wilson is still clearly not over Ciara Miller. So in summary: one bad joke, one emotional spiral, and one man still down catastrophically

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Ep. 115 - "We 're Bananas for Rachel Zoe" - Bonus Episode w/Taylor Lomax

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 6 Mar 2026 23:32:54 +0000

Michele is joined by special guest and Bravo historian Taylor Lomax for a very important cultural deep dive. We’re talking all things Rachel Zoe: the fashion, the catchphrases, the era, and why she remains so major. Along the way we get into Bravo history, pop culture moments that defined us, and our completely serious (and possibly chaotic) Oscar predictions. It’s bananas in the best way. Take a listen!

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Ep. 114 - "Game of Groans: The Kiss Plot"!- Summer House S10 Ep. 5 Recap w/James Gardner

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 5 Mar 2026 18:18:15 +0000

On Summer House, Jesse tells West that kissing Ciara would basically be a joke, and when Ciara finds out she gives him the iciest cold shoulder and makes it clear she’s not here to be treated like an object. Meanwhile, Dana and KJ go on a very cute date where KJ ends up wearing Dana’s earrings like a supportive king. The house throws a chaotic Renaissance Faire party where West clearly still has feelings for Ciara and everything feels awkward. And quietly pulling the strings in the background? Master puppeteer Lindsay HubbardFollow James:

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Ep. 113 - "We Were All Rooting for Hart" - Bonus Episode w/Sarah Hartshorne

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:55:40 +0000

Michele and Lauren are joined by author, model, comedian, and Cycle 9 contestant of America’s Next Top Model, Sarah Hartshorne. We discuss her book, You Wanna Be On Top?, spill behind-the-scenes tea from her ANTM days, unpack the fashion industry’s most unhinged moments, and get real about life during and after the show. From smizing on command to surviving reality TV edits, nothing is off-limits — including the Netflix docuseries and the chaos we’re still recovering from.

It’s fashion. It’s funny. It’s mildly traumatic. And yes… we were all rooting for her.

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Ep. 112 - "Bromance Interrupted !- Summer House S10 Ep. 4 Recap w/Nikki & Bri from "Not Mad About It"

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:09:01 +0000

Michele & Lauren are joined by Nikki and Bri from the hilarious "I'm Not Mad About It" podcast to recap episode 4 of Summer House. Where Jesse chooses violence and casually tells West he wants to kiss Ciara, and West tries to act chill while absolutely not being chill. Also, Jesse has a tiny piano. The whole house can smell the tension, and suddenly one innocent crush turns into a full-blown Hamptons standoff, and even Michele & Lauren have tension of their own in the battle of Jesse v West.

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Ep. 111 - "Little St. Scary Island!" - Bonus Episode w/Meredith Lynch

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:25:01 +0000

Lauren & Michele are back with a bonus episode — joined by Meredith Lynch for a smart, spirited deep dive into the latest headlines.

They unpack pop culture moments, the ongoing saga of Bethenny Frankel, the intrigue around Anne Abel, plus lawsuits and politics… OH MY.

It’s sharp, funny, and thoughtfully unfiltered — like your most informed group chat, but with microphones..

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Ep. 110 - "Dune, Where’s My Apology"?- Summer House S10 Ep. 3 Recap w/Sonia from Just Bookin' Around

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:20:38 +0000

Michele & Lauren are joined by Sonia from "Just Bookin' Around to recap episode 3 of Summer House. Where Kyle and Amanda start the episode tense, with Amanda asking for real change and Kyle offering… more slurred excuses. Carl gives him a pep talk, but Kyle responds by building a chaotic “Club Send It” cardboard cutout shrine of the house — because therapy is overrated. At the Apology Dune, Kyle argues, deflects, and then runs into the ocean mid-fight like a rejected rom-com hero. Meanwhile, West is lost in Ciara’s mixed signals, and Mia’s question game turns into full-on roast mode.

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Ep. 109 - "Mullets, Meltdowns & Marriage Madness"- Summer House S10 Ep. 2 Recap w/Phillip White

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:34:16 +0000

Phillip White Joins Michele & Lauren to recap episode 2 of season 10 of Summer House. Kyle gets drunk (again) and decides the best place to air out his relationship issues with Amanda is… to complete strangers at a party. Nothing says “future husband” like giving rooftop randos a full emotional download.

Amanda finds out, the vibes plummet, and the house shifts from Summer Fun to Couples Counseling: Live.

Meanwhile West is slowly evolving into Kyle Cooke — mullet first, chaos next. It’s like watching a Bravo origin story in real time.

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Ep. 108 - "Hey Dude! Let's Talk Pop Culture" w/Erica Mags

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Mon, 9 Feb 2026 16:15:43 +0000

This week, Michele & Lauren are joined by pop culture Scholar of Vibes & Lore, Erica Mags, to break down the topics that truly matter: Brooklyn Beckham’s ever-evolving tattoo situation, the chokehold of 90s pop culture, and reality TV as both art form and social experiment. From nepo-baby discourse to the shows we “don’t watch” (but absolutely do), the takes are hot and the nostalgia is loud. Plus, the group previews the chaos we hope, expect, and demand from the upcoming Real Housewives of Rhode Island — accents, drama, and coastal energy included. Like and subscribe to the podcast & leave us reviews! We love to hear from you all!

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Ep. 107 - "Donkeys in the Yard, Asses in the House"- Summer House S10 Ep. 1 Recap w/Gibson Johns

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 5 Feb 2026 17:05:55 +0000

Gibson Johns from the podcast "Gabbing with Gib" joins Michele and Lauren to recap season 10 premiere episode of Summer House. Kyle and Amanda show up already hating each other, making it clear their marriage is running on vibes and resentment. New girl Bailey immediately drops a completely unhinged breakup story that somehow involves Sweetgreen, setting the tone for her whole summer. Add a house full of animals, an actual petting zoo, and nonstop chaos, and this premiere is less summer vacation and more emotional safari.

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Ep. 106 - "Reunion, Reddit, and Raging Housewives"- RHOSLC Reunion Part 3 Recap w/ James Gardner

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:11:31 +0000

Michele and Lauren break down Part 3 of the RHOSLC reunion with guest James Gardner. We recap Britani’s panic attack and olive confusion, Meredith’s “venting” to Lisa, and the Crazy Rich Asians of it all. Whitney inserts herself into Bronwyn’s separation, and we learn that Todd knows how to use Reddit. Meredith’s real crime, though? Being mean to production. Not production!

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Ep. 105- "The Morgan Stewart Pop Culture Power Hour" with Farai Bennett & Oliver Sims (Bonus Ep!)

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:08:31 +0000

Michele, Oliver Sims (@oliversimsiv), and Farai Bennett (@faraibennett) come together for a pop culture catch-up, laughs and hot goss.

Oliver and Farai discuss their experiences at BravoCon, the dynamics of celebrity culture, and the evolution of reality TV.

They reflect on the decline of E! Entertainment Televison, the career journey of Morgan Stewart and current celebrity gossip.

Plus, Michele shocks the Gen Z guests by revealing Gwyneth Paltrow is a nepo baby, the Baldoni/Lively nightmare continues, why we're Team Beckham, the dynamics of Queer Eye, and the future of shows like Summer House, plus LOTS more in this special freewheeling "Op-Ed" edition of Bravo Breakdowns.

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Ep. 104 - "Scrolls, Chaos, and Andy’s Walk-Offs”- RHOSLC Reunion Part 2 Recap w/ Josh The RHONY Stan

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:54:04 +0000

Josh joins Lauren to recap Part 2 of the RHOSLC Reunion. Where Angie sneaks in a dramatic scroll accusing Lisa Barlow of running a troll account, but flops badly. Meredith and Lisa team up to defend the still-unsolved “flight from hell” while the rest of the cast screams, cries, and ends friendships over rumors and “screeching.” It all ends in tears, accusations, and one eternal mystery: did Meredith have a drink before that flight?Follow Josh:

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Ep. 103 - "RHOSLC Reunion Part 1 Recap with a Side of Spirals & Sidebars”- RHOSLC Episode 17 Recap w/ Farai Bennett

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:46:00 +0000

Michele and Lauren are joined by the hilarious Farai Bennett (People Magazine & Entertainment Tonight) and we try to recap the reunion—Meredith derails the opening, Lisa denies alliances while actively tag-teaming, Heather and Angie side-eye everything, Bronwyn’s legal drama resurfaces, and Angie ends it with a scroll of receipts—but then our ADHD kicks in. Suddenly we’re deep in pop-culture chaos, debating Ashley Tisdale mom feuds, redesigning every Housewives franchise, and being silly, snarky, and extremely off-topic… just like Bravo intended.

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Ep. 102 - "Sisters of Salt & Burns”- RHOSLC Episode 16 Recap w/ Jay Reyna

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 8 Jan 2026 19:39:54 +0000

Lauren & Michele are joined by Jay Reyna to recap the SLC Finale. We're still in Greece, where Angie K stages a literal Greek tragedy about the women’s own drama, because subtlety is dead. Actors reenact the season’s mess while the Housewives realize — in real time — they are the problem. Afterward, Bronwyn calls out Meredith for being confusing and manipulative, with Heather and Whitney eagerly piling on. Meredith insists she’s misunderstood, Lisa defends her like it’s her full-time job, and absolutely nothing gets resolved. Meredith storms off, friendships crumble, and the season ends exactly how it began: chaotic, emotional, and extremely well dressed.

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Ep. 101 - "“Blood on the Walls, Wine at the Table”- RHOSLC Episode 15 Recap w/ Oliver Sims IV

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 1 Jan 2026 22:28:35 +0000

Michele is joined by guest Oliver Sims IV to recap latest RHOSLC. The Santorini trip goes fully off the rails when a relaxing spa day turns tense, petty splashing ignites bigger issues, and drinking rumors resurface at dinner. Emotions explode, accusations fly, and the night ends in classic RHOSLC fashion with the women being kicked out of a restaurant. To top it all off, Angie’s busted lip literally leaves blood on the walls—because nothing says luxury girls’ trip like chaos, conflict, and bodily fluids.Follow Oliver:

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Ep. 100 - "Meredith's No Good, Very Bad Mother's Day" - RHOSLC Episode 14 Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:18:58 +0000

Our 100th EPISODE! Michele and Lauren recap latest RHOSLC where Mother’s Day in Santorini means donkey rides, Greek food, and absolutely zero emotional breakthroughs. Meredith remains deeply committed to being misunderstood, while Whitney attempts diplomacy and everyone else slowly loses patience. There’s laughter, passive aggression, and just enough scenic beauty to distract from the fact that no one is actually getting along.

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Ep. 99 - "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Petty - RHOSLC Episode 12 Recap with Pallavi Gunalan

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 4 Dec 2025 21:20:56 +0000

Michele and Lauren are joined by special guest Pallavi Gunalan to discuss latest RHOSLC episode. Bronwyn kicks things off by picking Todd up at the airport in a sloth costume, while Whitney and Justin struggle with resentment over their failed business. Bronwyn and her mom finally make progress during a pride-flag shopping trip before everyone shifts into colonial drag for her “Spilling the Tea Party.” The women bicker over everything from Lisa’s mysterious horse to Meredith whipping out drug tests after being called a pill-popper. Bronwyn closes the night in a Constitution gown, proposing “amendments” the group will definitely forget next week.Follow Pallavi:

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Ep. 98 - "6 Angry Housewives" - RHOSLC Episode 11 Recap with Angela Von Hatten

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:41:54 +0000

Note: apologies for the audio issues with Lauren's track in this episode!

Lauren has the pleasure of learning from a guest teacher on this episode, the wonderful Angela Von Hatten from Wonderful Garbage Podcast.

They deep dive into the psyches of our favorite Bad Mormons and delight in another banger Mary luncheon!

After seeing the holes in the prosecution's case (Lisa pretending to listen to Kendrick Lamar at customs and no one remembering the end of Crazy Rich Asians), we, like the SLC ladies, are forced to rule in favor of the defendant- although there is some dissent over whether Meredith has met the terms of her punishment by delivering her half-assed apology to Brittany at the end of the episode.

And both manifest that we will ultimately get footage of the event in question at the reunion.

Then, Lauren and Angela make a strong pro-Bronwyn case, though the jury is still out if Bron will be able to form deeper bonds with the tight-knit cast in her next season when her personal life isn't in utter turmoil;

They lightly muse on the curious nature of Mary's riches, and Angela has excellent business pitches for both Heather Gay and Whitney the Wild Rose.

All this and some Love Island chat, teasing upcoming collabs, and more!

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Ep. 97- "Let Brittani Sing!" - RHOSLC Episode 10 Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:24:20 +0000

Lauren and Michele are back to cover an exposition episode that Michele was obsessed with, much like Andy Cohen who ranked it among his favorites ever.

Lauren was a bit more skeptical, so enjoy their heated debates over the success of the High Body Count Hair party, Lisa Barlow's worst confessional looks, whether Jared and Brittani rehearsed their big scene or improvised, and whether the Church of Satan has the answers on Vida Tequila's mysterious business plan.

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Ep. 96- “Michelle Knutson: Authenticity, The Agency, and a little GOOP" w/special guest Michelle Knutson

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:22:19 +0000

Michele sits down with real-estate and social-media powerhouse Michelle Knutson for a juicy deep-dive into her journey — from working at GOOP with Ms. Gwyneth Paltrow herself, to making big moves at The Agency alongside Mauricio. They get into what it really takes to show up authentically online, plus plenty of Bravo chatter (because obviously).

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Ep. 95- "Mile-High Meredith Meltdown” - RHOSLC Episode 8&9 Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:50:58 +0000

Michele and Lauren break down the latest RHOSLC mess where Meredith goes full meltdown at 30,000 feet — accusing Britani of filming, bugging her room, and spreading lies. Britani cries, the rest clutch their cocktails, and Salt Lake turbulence hits new heights.Follow us!

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Ep. 94- "Seasick, Sued & Totally Whoozy” - RHOSLC Episode 7 Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Tue, 4 Nov 2025 16:12:06 +0000

Michele and Lauren break down the latest RHOSLC - where the ladies set sail with the Below Deck crew, proving that drama floats better than yachts. Secrets spill faster than champagne, flirtation is in full swing (Britani + Captain Jason = chaos), and Heather drops a bomb that leaves everyone choking on their sunscreen. Think luxury, sunburns, and cattiness — all on water.

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Ep. 93- "Fart Lake City - RHOSLC Episode 6 Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:54:27 +0000

Michele and Lauren break down the latest RHOSLC chaos — where Mary confronts Angie over a fart heard ‘round Salt Lake and somehow turns it into a power move. Lisa and Heather attempt friendship rehab with all the grace of a Bravo reunion brawl. Browyn bares her soul while Todd gives the emotional range of a houseplant. And just when you think it can’t get messier — the ladies start packing for a yacht trip that’s basically doomed before it even leaves the dock.Follow us!

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Ep. 92- "The Hoedown and The Cactus Stroker" - RHOC Episode 14 & RHOSLC Episode 4 Recaps

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:33:14 +0000

Lauren and Michele recap OC and are delighted by the slo-mo return of our flop queen Katie!

We plow through Gretchen and Tamra whining, Shannon making the pet psychic work for her coin, and Emily promoting her non-profit to get to our girl's scene with Tamra!

Then, its the Hoedown Showdown, where Slade tries to confront Tamra for camera time and she teleports out of the building- relatable reaction.

Next, it's another banger episode for SLC, which is really firing on all cylinders. Everyone is firing insults and insanity on all cylinders are usual, but are also taking their time and actually getting to the bottom of the 100 insane accusations we get per episode.

Like Lisa accused Angie of... having a credit card? Why is that bad? What does that mean?

Are the ladies at their peak performance thus far? We think so, and we have a lot of Freudian analysis on why Brittany can't stop stroking that cactus.

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Ep. 91- "It’s All Happening: The Scheana Shay Awards" w/special guests Also Podcast

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:13:56 +0000

Michele and Lauren are joined by the girlies from @also_podcast for a very special ceremony honoring excellence in the reality TV arts — and the award goes to none other than Scheana Shay, for lifetime achievement in crying in confessional and thriving in chaos.

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Ep. 90- "Bravo, Blinds, and a Touch of Wendy": RHOC & RHOSLC Recaps w/Beyond the Blinds

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Mon, 6 Oct 2025 17:57:39 +0000

This week, Michele and Lauren hang out with Kelli Williams and Troy McEady from Beyond The Blinds to talk OC Housewives, the latest SLC madness, and of course, throw in a few iconic Wendy Williams quotes. It’s Bravo talk, blind items, and lots of fun shade!

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Ep. 89- "From Gout Flare-Ups to Boy Band Blowups": RHOC & RHOSLC Recaps

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:54:38 +0000

Michele and Lauren recap SLC where Lisa threw shade and cried, Angie called out Browyn for being a no good gout dick sucker and we go to a daytime brunch in full evening gowns. On OCTamra lost it over boy band rumors and stormed out like it was her side hustle. Jenn tried to act calm, but chaos won anyway. Between facelifts, lawsuits, and meltdowns, both shows proved Housewives never take a day off. Basically, drama: 2, sanity: 0.

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Ep. 88- "Angie’s Trip, Tamra’s Flip": RHOC & RHOSLC Recaps

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:19:38 +0000

RHOSLC kicked off with a “glam trip” that was actually camping, Mary hated every second, Whitney admitted her biz tanked, and the only thing scarier than no hot dog buns was the shade flying harder than the RV doors.

Over in the OC, Gretchen stirred Tamra rumors, Gina got lost in her own advice, everyone wore ridiculous matching hats, and the hot tub aftermath was nothing but hangovers and side-eye.

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Ep. 87- "Champagne Problems, Housewife Edition": RHOC Season 9 Ep. 10 Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:00:34 +0000

Michele and Lauren recap OC, where Tamra drags everyone to Temecula for “bonding,” Shannon packs like she’s catering, Heather hosts a bougie sleepover, and Tamra insults Jenn with an old photo—ending with more whining than wine.

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Ep. 86- "Katie Went to Kinko's" - RHOC Season 19 Episode 9 Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 22:07:14 +0000

Lauren is observing the "National Reality TV Day of Mourning" for CBS screwing over Rachel Reilly, legend, icon, and queen of fighting-

And Michele joins in to mourn for Katie Ginella, who luckily we get one more full episode with this season before she is pushed to "Friend Of" Status.

The OC ladies who threw her under the bus ignore her painstakingly copied receipts to prove her innocence, even Jenn!

She keeps on kicking with Matt, trying prove her innocence through his missed calls from "Slade Gretchen" and "My Spicy Asian", a very tricky thing to riff on without being problematic, but Michele tries her best.

Katiebot does some of her best work, upgrading to being emotional and acting like a victim, and there's nothing Bravo fans love more- she will survive this!

But her co-workers throw a Beach Picnic Audition for her spot on the cast before her casket is even closed-

Auditioning flops like Chanel, Gina's ex-husband's new wife, the lovely former HW and "too normal for TV" Jo DeLaRosa, and Shannon's daughter Sophia.

No one impresses us but the current cast, who tell stories of their first heartbreak so funny and on brand that we can't help but be excited about the rest of the season-

Plus the new trailer looks popping, Gretchen continuing a Tamra takedown over things that happened 15 years ago (but seems to make Tamra so mad that her "THAT'S MY OPINION" shriek comes out, so we are in!)

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Ep. 85- "Mary, Meredith, and Mary-Kate (&Ashley)" - RHOSLC Trailer Recap & Olsen Dive w/Jackson Strife

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 5 Sep 2025 14:20:24 +0000

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.

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Ep. 84- "Polygraphs & Persian New Year" - RHOC Season 19 Episode 8 Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Mon, 1 Sep 2025 17:35:29 +0000

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!

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Ep. 83- "Three 'Friends Of' Vs. One Tamra" - RHOC Season 19 Episode 7 Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 03:53:15 +0000

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.

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Ep. 82- Re-release- "Bluestone Manor, Revisited- Best of the Berkshires with Josh the RHONY Stan"

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 22:05:15 +0000

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 Breakdowns

48:35 - "Mention it All" Quiz

52:01 - The Blue Stoneys (awards show for Berkshires excellence)

59:33 - ⁠Manor-piece Theatre

1:09:10 - Oral exams

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Ep 81 - "Ghosts, Gumbo, and a Fatty Photo" - RHOC Season 19 Ep. 5 Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:25:20 +0000

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.

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Ep. 80- "Katie is Our Flop Queen": RHOC Season 19 Episode 4

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Wed, 6 Aug 2025 03:36:49 +0000

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."

Chapters

00:00 Intro

03:02 Reality TV is Changin

06:02 Tamra and Jo, Katie's Husband Throws Down and Jenn's Monologue

11:02 Jen Gets Lower Veneers On Camera

12:45 Tamara's Social Media Drama

13:25 Diet Culture is Back and We Are Sad

16:33 Tamara's "Forgive Me!" Storyline and The Cursed Return of Aerial Yoga

20:55 Katie's Return and Tamara's Manipulations

24:18 Tamara and Jen's Dinner Fight

26:53 The Future of Reality TV and Viewer Expectations

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Ep.79 "Sims City: Housewives Take us to Church" - RHOC & RHOM Recap w/Oliver Sims

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 13:37:47 +0000

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

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Ep. 78 “Tamra’s Therapy Sessions: Talk Less, Yell More” - RHOC Season 19 Ep 1 Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 14:19:07 +0000

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.

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Ep. 77 - "Dunes, Dodd & Dublin" - RHOC Full Season 11 Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:59:50 +0000

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 Ride

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Ep. 76 "Tamra’s Holy Dip & the Brooks' Cancer Grift" RHOC Season 10 Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 4 Jul 2025 00:01:25 +0000

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:

18:03Megan

29:49Vicki

40:57Tamara and Sex Party

55:00Megan's Mission

58:34Claims Debunking

1:03:03Baptism 1:14:25 Follow us on IG/Tiktok @bravo_breakdowns and watch the video of this episode available on Youtube!

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Ep. 75 "Little Bo Creep? " Bo Clark Deep Dive

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 23:07:58 +0000

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 7:15

Bo & Stassi's Whole Deal 17:45

BO: Insights into his Background 32:28

Bo's True Hollywood Story 41:52Bo's

Acting Reel starts around 47:35

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Ep. 74 - "2 Days In the Valley" - The Valley S2 Ep. 5 and 6 Recaps

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 5 Jun 2025 22:20:57 +0000

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: 6:54
Episode 6 Recap: 44:20

Two 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!

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Ep. 73 - "We Need to Talk About The Baldwins (and Also Ourselves)" - Baldwins Finale Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 30 May 2025 01:36:32 +0000

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.

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Ep. 72 "Block Us, Bethenny!" - A Deep Dive into Bethenny Frankel's Tiktok w/ Evan Lazarus

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 22 May 2025 13:44:51 +0000

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!

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Ep. 70- "When Jax Attacks" - The Valley Episodes 2 & 3 Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Sun, 18 May 2025 20:44:38 +0000

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.

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Ep. 71- "Goddamn Santa Barbara Wine Mixer" - The Valley Episodes 4 Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Sun, 18 May 2025 20:44:37 +0000

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.

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Ep. 69 - "Baldwin Daughters on the Payroll" - The Baldwins Episode 7 Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Wed, 7 May 2025 17:45:21 +0000

Lauren and Michele are back from a break(down) with a bite-sized "The Baldwins" recap! It's half the length of this terrible seventh episode, way funnier, and only half as deranged.

The penultimate episode of the series brings a few fun revelations:

Carmen creates experimental skin-care and tests it on the baby to keep her looking young
As we suspected, Hilaria is ready for 10 year old Carmen to start earning her keep and set up a book deal for her
Alec has an "assistant" named Emily who is really just a version of Ireland he pays to laugh at his jokes and listen to his acting stories and pretend not to hate him
Hilaria admits to her "lift" job but insists that her meat is all-natural
Hilaria's new book blames her accent faking on ADHD!

Plus LOTS of complaining that these Baldwins continue to pretend for 20 minutes an episode that Alec MUST decide to return to acting because the screen NEEDS him!

Instead of being honest that Alec's career is over and he's completely washed up and uninsurable!

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Ep. 68 - "The Valley of the Trolls" - S2E1 of The Valley recap w/ guest Ellory Smith

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:48:11 +0000

Michele and Lauren are joined by chaos connoisseur Ellory Smith to break down The Valley Season 2 premiere — Jax is still in denial, Janet sucks, like a lot, and Lauren & Michele defend being "Jesse's Girls".

There’s a terrible white party, an even worse intervention style party at Jax's, and Doute is the voice of reason. These actually may be the best days of our lives.

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Ep. 69- "Mission: Kimpossible" - The Baldwins Episode 6 Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 21:49:51 +0000

Lauren and Michele recap perhaps the funniest episode of the Baldwins yet! (Note: we had some technical difficulties during this episode, so apologies; but what was lost in sound quality was made up for in laughter!)

This episode of the Baldwins was all about B-roll close-ups of dog pee and poop on a level reality TV has never seen before.

We meet Mocachino and Cappuccino and the 6 terrifying Baldwin cats, plus dog trainer Gail who is a nice middle aged lesbian who is as overstimulated as we are.

We also go back and forth in this episode about who is worse- are we Team Alec because Hilaria is playing games with a confused elderly man's mind?

Or are we Team Hilaria because every single episode has been all about Alec because he is so self-obsessed he can't have a conversation about anyone else?

Find out all this and more on this episode- plus our "The Valley Season 2" bingo cards (available on our IG!) and next week, our Valley S2 Premiere Recap!

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Ep. 66 - "'The Baldwins' Breakdown" - Recaps of Episodes 3, 4 & 5

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 3 Apr 2025 15:21:55 +0000

Our "The Baldwins" recaps have been hailed by Youtube as "funny", "good", and "made me pity your poor husbands" (pretty sure that one was from Alec Baldwin himself)

And now we are bringing our recaps of episodes 3, 4, and 5 to your earholes! Like Lauren and Michele, you too can delight in the madness of this loco familia!

Tune in to hear what Hilaria thinks "codeswitching" is, Alec's hilariously offensive "OCD" storyline, and a couples therapy session that made us want to crawl out of our skin, and the hilariously bizarre activities and meals of the Baldwin clan.

Oh, and let’s not forget 10-year-old Carmen bringing over a very dynamic friend to discuss Europe and nails—because why not?

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Ep. 65 - "Welcome to Miami! The Lisa Hochstein Deep Dive" w/Oliver Sims IV (Deep Dive on the Hochsteins)

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:15:52 +0000

Lauren and Michele are back and we’re diving into the wild ride that is Lisa and Lenny Hochstein! From their picture-perfect marriage to Lenny's "oops" moment with infidelity, we break down the chaos, the glamour, and the drama. And of course, we’ve got special guest Oliver Sims IV, who’ll share his thoughts on how celebs survive the circus that is their love lives. It's a juicy, fun episode you won't want to miss!

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Ep. 64 - "Running Through The Streets: A Kelly Bensimon Deep Dive" w/Pallavi Gunalan

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:16:50 +0000

Michele and Lauren are joined by extra special and super hilarious guest, Pallavi Gunalan (Netflix is a Joke, Facial Recognition Comedy) to discuss the scariest gal on any island, especially Manhattan, Kelly Bensimon.

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Ep. 63 - "Aye Dios Mio Part Dos!" - A Continued Deep Dive on Hilaria & Recap of "The Baldwins" Ep. 2

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 22:13:44 +0000

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The Bravo Breakdowns girls are back continue their deep dive on everyone's fake Spanish woman and recapping episode 2 of "The Baldwins" . We have so much to cover on this one, pepinos.

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Ep. 62 - "Aye Dios Mio!" - A Deep Dive on Hilaria & Recap of "The Baldwins" Ep. 1

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 7 Mar 2025 18:02:29 +0000

The Bravo Breakdowns girls are back to do a deep dive on the fake Spanish woman who brought us together, Hilaria, and her truly deranged new reality show, "The Baldwins" and strap in, because we've got mucho, mucho stuff to cover.

First, a little Oscars catch-up (0:07)
Then, an intro to the deep lore on the fascinatingly pathological Hilaria Baldwin (4:12)
Starting with her birth and background (spoiler: not Spanish) (9:50)
Then, the 2 yoga sex cults Hilaria escaped (15:20)
Alec and his awful ways (20:26)
When Alec met Hilaria (28:00)

Recap of Episode 1 of "The Baldwins" - (39:32)

Tune in next Tuesday for Part 2!

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Ep. 61 - "Deux Moi: The Blu Ray Edition" - Interview with Deux Moi (Re-release)

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:17:27 +0000

Enjoy this short, sweet re-release of our extra special episode with our famous friend, the one and only Deux Moi of celebrity gossip, perfume and podcast fame!

We chat with us about pop culture, stars, and gossip still relevant to this day, including tea about:

Oscar Campaigns!
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds!
Bradley Cooper!
Unhinged fandoms!
Lindsay Hubbard!
and much much more!

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Ep. 60 - "Dorinda Is Not Well, Betch" - A Deep Dive on Dorinda Medley

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 03:48:27 +0000

Lauren and Michele have once again scoured the internet to "make it nice" in a surprisingly emotional deep dive on Dorinda Medley from Real Housewives of New York (starting at 7:45)...

But first, they have to do a quick rant about Nazi billionaires and their weird ding-dongs.

Then it's back to the Bezerkshires to learn more about Dorinda's upbringing and answer all our questions about her once and for all:

Is John Mahdessian a dry-cleaner or does he also deliver "snow" like Bethenny claims?
What was Dorinda's mysterious late husband Richard like?
Was that Sex and the City episode really based on her first marriage?
And most importantly, is Dorinda ok?

All these answers. laughter, tears, amateur psychoanalysis, and more!

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Ep. 59 - "Goodbye SLC, Hello Summer House" - SLC S5 Reunion Wrap-Up & Summer House S9 Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 19:19:10 +0000

Lauren and Michele are back to close the door on this fabulous season of Salt Lake City- they make predictions, recap the reunion's biggest moments, and say a tearful farewell to the Flop Queen friend-of Brittani.

Then it's our recap of the premiere episode of Summer House! (Timestamp: 37:45)

Lauren points out all the ways the men are extra disgusting this year, and the Breakdowns Girls bow down to the Grand Dame diva Lindsay Hubbard's Insane Pregnancy Announcement Theatrical Spectacular (sponsored by ClearBlue)- and they screech with excitement that she is now creating chaos for two.

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Ep. 58 - "Guys Sonja F***ed" - A Sonja Morgan Deep Dive

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 7 Feb 2025 02:36:30 +0000

Lauren and Michele are back to deep dive on the Bravo comedienne and boozy vamp herself, Sonja Morgan!

We'll answer questions like, "Who were the most famous guys Sonja f***ed?" "Was Sonja an escort?" "Where did the money go?" "What sport did her ex-husband win the gold medal for in 1953?" and most importantly, "What happened with her freakin' toaster oven?"

Time stamps:

1:55- Sonja’s Upbringing

10:30- Mysterious Early Career Finding Rich Male “Clients”
18:55- John Adams Morgan, ex-husband/Robber Baron
25:01- Les Divorce
31:56- How Sonja Lost Her Settlement + the Randall Emmett connection
37:40- Sonja, Inc- The Toaster Oven, Cheater Brand, and AliBaba Drama
46:50- Tales from Sonja’s Interns
49:58- Guys She F***ed- The A-Listers
59:15- Conclusion- Sonja is Mother
1:04:06- Oral Exams

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Ep. 57- "Behind These Crazy Eyes" - A Ramona Singer Deep Dive

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:44:37 +0000

Lauren and Michele are here to get to the bottom of all their burning questions about Ramona Singer, the eye-poppin' maniac of RHONY.

From understanding how Ramona got so rich, to reading excerpts from her unintentionally hilarious memoir, to giving a full report on Mario's mistress and how many rich old guys she was accused of stalking, the Breakdowns Babes tread bravely into the shallow Pinot Grigio-filled waters of Ramona's mind.

0:10- Depression, Botox Baby, Intro and Secrets of Stand-up
8:13- Ramona's family background and non-reality TV career
23:54- Ramona the writer girl (excerpts from her book "Life on the Ramona Coaster")
30:50- Avery denies nepo-baby allegations
34:35- Brief detour/discussion of Munchausen's syndrome
39:20- Breaking down the timeline of Mario's affair/the divorce
50:50- The legal battles and escapades of Mario's mistress
1:01:01- Ramona gets dumped by Bravo for being racist
1:05:35- Oral Exams

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Ep. 56 - "The Telephone Game" -An RHOSLC Season 5 Finale Roundtable w/ Chris James Kahle and Oliver Sims

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 04:35:55 +0000

Michele hosts solo on this star-studded discussion of another magnificent Salt Lake finale, along with two of Dallas's great social media + reality TV minds:

Returning guest, the charming and hilarious "King of Dallas" Chris James Kahle! (@Chris.James.Kahle)
And new guest, the very funny and certified social media colleague of Bravolebrities, Oliver Sims IV! (@OliverSimsIV)

Join us for a heartfelt retrospective on:

the SLC Housewives masterful work all through Season 5
A celebration of all of Lisa Barlow's one-liners
Embracing a softer side of Mary Cosby
A breakdown of the dramatic finale
Some lightly censored but still juicy Bravolebrity-in-the-wild gossip!

Listen and laugh with someone you love, then dig up your meanest text messages about them and show them!

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Ep. 55- "Mention It All (Even the Fish Allergy) - A Bethenny Frankel Deep Dive, Part 2

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 06:57:31 +0000

Lauren and Michele are back to finish their two-part investigation on RHONY star, Carole Radziwill's enemy, and current drone queen Bethenny!

0:07 - Is Tiktok going away + JLo's ex's peep show moment

7:18- Part 1 Recap

10:00- Did Carole stopping sharing her connections cause the Carole and Bethenny breakup?

24:14- Bethenny's divorce from Bravo

35:58- Bethenny dated Josh Taekman?!?!

39:53- The Reality Reckoning and why it failed #imwithbethenny

53:34- Bethenny 's Boyfriends

1:0:4- The dreaded fish allergy

1:0:13- Has Bethenny Changed? Our Final Results

1:17:36- Oral exams

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Ep. 54 - "The Truth About the Skinnygirl" - A Bethenny Frankel Deep Dive, Pt. 1

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 9 Jan 2025 18:33:58 +0000

Lauren and Michele start their deep dive series by jumping headfirst into the life and work of Bethenny Frankel.

How could the smart businesswoman we knew from RHONY turn into the TJ Maxx Tiktok terror we know today? Is she self-made and did she really "come from nothing"? Is she still rich?

And tune in for Part 2 next week when we investigate Bethenny's fish allergy, her "leaky gut", her charity, her fallout with Carole, and her "Reality Reckoning".

Time stamps:

2:23- Disclaimer & Our Bethenny Scientific Question

6:20- Was Bethenny raised in a cave by animals?

30:11- Bethenny Does Hollywood (+Kyle Richards connection)

39:10- Bethenny's Martha Stewart fixation

45:12: Investigating the Bethenny Clause and Skinnygirl Sale

59:30: Final Thoughts

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Ep. 53 - "ADHD and Reality TV: Best, Worst, and Everything in Between in 2024"

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 3 Jan 2025 14:49:45 +0000

Michele and Lauren recap the best and worst of reality tv for 2024, and Michele does this all while unmedicated. Relive all the moments and listen to all their tangents about the show "Cheers". Tune in to see if you're favorite and least favorite 2024 moments made the cut, and if you get all the references about Shelly Winters.

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Ep. 52 - "When Cujo Attacks" - SLC S5 Episode 13 Recap (& Summer House Teaser + Men of VPR Discussion)

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:27:28 +0000

Welcome to Lisa Barlow's Vida Tequila Puerto Vallarta experience from hell, our pick for best episode of the RHOSLC season so far! But first:

Michele talks about the birthday cameo Lauren got her from a certain VPR Golden Boy; why celebrity houses always get passed around.

9:47, we discuss the trailer for Summer House Season 9 and make some early predictions (we think it will rip!)
VPR cancellation speculation (was it because all the male cast members lives are falling apart?) and an impromptu "Love, Actually" rant.
Then at 24:24, it's our Salt Lake City S5E13 recap-
The heartbreaking yet so Housewives scene of Mary talking about her son's addiction while Angie's face remains perfectly still;
Is Bronwyn having a nervous breakdown after Cujo got her?
And Brittani gets dogwalked by everyone at the Vida dinner so badly that even the waiter seems like he's dunking on her obliviousness.
Plus some light power ranking and S6 speculation based on reunion seating
Then oral exams at 58:25! Warning: Survivor S47 Finale Speculation to those who are triggered by CBS like Michele!

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Ep. 51- "High Body Count Hair" - SLC Season 5, Episode 12 Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 06:59:35 +0000

It's time for Meredith to become a woman- and the Breakdowns women are here to recount every perfect moment of this instant classic episode.

But first, Lauren and Michele chat about seasonal depression, Michele's birthday trip to Hawaii, and the Barstool Sports saga updates-

And give some important J.Lo updates- 9:05

Then the SLC "Meredith's Bat Mitzvah" episode recap- 14:31

From Mary peeping in the windows, to Michele's tales of her own bat mitzvah (unfortunately it was not at the age of 48, nor in a ski lodge, nor televised), to Angie's breakout monologue on Britani's high body count hair, nails dress, and boobs, we revel in every glorious detail and delight in the campy twist ending that the ladies were secretly going to Puerto Vallarta next episode- the whole time!

Oral exams: 54:33

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Ep. 50 "We Made It Nice (& Naughty)" - Best of The Berkshires w/ Josh The RHONY Stan

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 6 Dec 2024 00:00:44 +0000

Listen as 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:

Berkshires Breakdowns -

1:39: "Mention it All" QUIZ -

48:35: The Blue Stoneys (awards show for Berkshires excellence)

52:01⁠: Manor-piece Theatre -

59:33: Oral exams - 1:09:10

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Ep. 49 "Raise Your Glasses High: Goodbye VPR & Jesus Jugs, Hello Bad Bangs & Dorit's Drag Race"

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:41:38 +0000

Michele & Lauren discuss the end of an era with the Vanderpump Rules OG cast and wonder if we all should do a wellness check on Scheana Shay and also the SUR Dumpster. They also dive into the resurrection and swift demise of Jesus Jugs, and laugh about Lauren’s ADHD and her very relaxed approach to navigating gas stations. Plus, they unpack RHOSLC and the unexpected clarity of Mary Cosby. There's just SOMETHING about Mary and something even worse about Meredith's bangs. Plus, Dorit smoking a cigarette racing threw the canyon, taking a drag from a cigarette. Is there anything better than a housewife with Marlboro madness? We think not.

Time Stamps:VPR News - 6:40SLC - 32:05RHOC Reunion - 48:25 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! WE ARE TIRED!

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Ep. 48 "Turbulence Ahead: Jesus Jugs and Flying Coach": RHOC S18 Reunion Part 2 Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:41:59 +0000

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!

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Ep. 47 - "Rank the Baldwins" - Bravo News Roundup + RHOC S18 Reunion Part 1 Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:49:16 +0000

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!

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Ep. 46- "Don't Put a Hit Out on Tamra"- RHOC S18 Ep 17 recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 7 Nov 2024 16:58:56 +0000

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 husband
Tamra pretends to be sober
And finally, Jenn is engaged to marry her prince charming, who might

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Ep. 45- "The King of Dallas and the Babadook of London"- Interview w/ Chris James Kahle (+ RHOC S18 Ep 16 recap)

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 03:35:05 +0000

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!

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Ep. 44- "I Have Never Been with Multiple Partners in My Life!" - RHOC S8 Recap Part 2

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:36:08 +0000

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".

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Ep. 43- "You are Cordially Uninvited" - RHOC S18 Ep. 14 Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 14:11:37 +0000

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".

IG - bravo_breakdowns

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Ep. 42 - "Intro to Soft Swinging" - "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" S1 Recap & Discussion W/ Special Guests Mer and Alicia from Also Podcast

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 05:07:05 +0000

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!

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Ep. 41 - "I Had to Go on Xanax For it, Lydia!"- Season 8 RHOC Recap Part 1 (+ S18 RHOC Gossip + Episode 12 recap!)

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Tue, 1 Oct 2024 14:52:55 +0000

Lauren and Michele are back with a new "lesson plan" format so Bravo newbies can follow easier (no child left behind!)

Then they give all the weekend tea of Shannon Beador and recap the new episode of RHOC Season 18 (Episode 12 - "The Elephant in the Room").

(Time stamp: 18:03 minutes)

-Which the podmates find to be sadly mostly filler/family stuff- but delight in recounting Heather Dubrow's fashion show and the ugly fallout, including Emily breaking the fourth wall to call Alexis a "friend" of.

Then it's time for today's lesson- Season 8 Part 1 of RHOC, episodes 1-11.

(Time stamp: 35:51)

They Discuss:

Vicki's Relationship Struggles: Vicki navigated her tumultuous relationship with Brooks Ayers, facing scrutiny from her friends about his intentions.
Tamra's New Chapter: Tamra was busy planning her wedding to Eddie Judge, showcasing her journey toward a more stable and happy life, despite her conflicts with other cast members.
Heather's Home Life: Heather Dubrow focused on her family and career, trying to balance her acting aspirations with being a mother and wife.
Lizzie's Introduction: Lizzie brought fresh dynamics to the group, as her personality and interactions stirred up both drama and camaraderie.
Friendships and Feuds: The season highlighted various friendships and rivalries, particularly between Vicki and Tamra, and the ongoing tensions with other women.

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Ep. 40 - "My Friend, My Soulmate, My Sister"- Season 7 RHOC Recap Part 2 (+ S18 RHOC Catch-up!)

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:54:13 +0000

Lauren and Michele are back to do a quick check-in on all the Mormons and smokers in Hollywood!

Then they discuss the new episodes of RHOC Season 18, Episodes 10 & 11 ("Catwalks & Catfights"/"Singled Out").

(Time stamp: 2:00)

Which the podmates find to be sadly mostly filler/family stuff- but delight in recounting Heather Dubrow's fashion show and the ugly fallout, including Emily breaking the fourth wall to call Alexis a "friend" of.

Then it's time for today's lesson- Season 7 of RHOC, episodes 12-23.

(Time stamp: 17:55)

We pick up after Gretchen's Pussycat Dolls "performance" and focus on the Chief Beefs (new segment!) between Tamra and Vicki (over Tamra's friendship with Vicki), Alexis vs. everyone (because being fake is hurting her in "the community") and Vicki's brain vs. Vicki's vagina (because Brooks fills her love tank but is using her for cars and money and her family and friends hate him).

Plus the Costa Rica trip where Vicki goes full Carmela Soprano and the epic fight between the Dubrows and Sarah "the Cake Bow-eater" Winchester (yes, THAT Winchester!)

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Ep. 39 "High Brow/Low Brow" With Special Guest Lauren Zalaznick, Recap of Season 7 of RHOC Part 1

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:56:49 +0000

The Real Head of Bravo Programming who developed and greenlit the Real Housewives franchise stops by the Bravo Breakdowns podcast to give a guest lecture on reality TV!

The funny, insightful, Peabody winning and overall insanely accomplished Lauren Zalaznick (former Executive VP of NBCUniversal from 2001-2014) tells Lauren and Michele the origin story of how she and her team built Bravo into the network we know today.

But before that, Lauren and Michele are breaking down part 1 of Season 7 of Real Housewives of Orange County- that’s right, we’re in the Golden Years of OC.

It’s the horrifying introduction of Vicki’s boyfriend Brooks who has no money, no job, no teeth, no car, but has a lot of weird riddles about love! We finally meet the glamorous, rich snob Heather Dubrow and see her go head-to-head with wannabe snob Alexis Bellino! And Tamra has her best season ever by pairing up with Gretchen to make Vicki’s head explode. )

And for true scholars, please buy Lauren Zalaznick’s new book, “Letters from the Corporation of Brown University: Lives of Usefulness and Reputation 1764-2023” on Amazon (you can Google all the great reviews it’s getting, and leave one of your own reviews on Amazon if you purchase and enjoy it!)

For even more LZ updates, subscribe to her newsletter “The LZ Sunday Paper”, fun updates and important world news and articles of the week- for women, by a woman- and follow her on IG.

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Timestamps : Interview 45: 55

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Ep. 38 - "Whines & Wives" Season 6 RHOC Part 2 Recap (+ interview w/Josh in the Oval)

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Mon, 9 Sep 2024 18:03:57 +0000

This week Lauren and Michele finish their recap of Season 6 of RHOC, aka the season before Brooks. DUN DUN DUNNNN. Listen as they gab all things love tank, divorce, and wine throwing. They all debut, or "re-debut" a segment, "required viewing", where they discuss their favorite episodes from the season.

They also had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Bravo savant, Josh in the Oval, you've probably already seen his tiktoks! Listen as they discuss all things housewives, and Josh even teaches Lauren & Michele how to learn to like Kyle Richards. An important lesson for us all.

Josh's Socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

TikTok & IG : @joshintheoval

Bravo Breakdowns Socials:

TikTok & IG : @bravo_breakdowns

Email : bravo_breakdowns@gmail.com

Time Stamps :

RHOC Season 18 ep. 9 Recap: 8:00

Season 6 Recap : 27:56

Josh in the Oval Interview: 48:04

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Ep. 37 - "How Tamra Got Her Groove Back" Season 6 RHOC Part 1 Recap (+ interview w/Morgan Matkovic)

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Tue, 3 Sep 2024 23:39:09 +0000

This week Lauren and Michele deep dive into the very shallow end of the first half of Season 6 of RHOC, aka the one where Tamra is free from the shackles of Simon, finds a new love, and Vicki becomes jealous of Tamra's divorce. Also, Alexis tries to convince everyone Jim isn't a completely awful person, but like most things Alexis attempts, it doesn't really go over too well.

More importantly, we interviewed advocate, mom, wife, human extraordinaire, non-profit founder, and reality tv scholar, Morgan Matkovic. We discuss autism, life, and reality tv in this incredibly touching and funny interview.

You can check out Morgan's non-profit here : https://www.hervoicechs.com/about

Time Stamps :

RHOC Season 6 Recap: 1:45

Morgan Matkovic Interview: 33:29

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Ep. 36 - "A Tale of Two Evictions" Season 5 RHOC Part 2 Recap (+ Season 18, ep.7 recap)

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 12:52:06 +0000

Listen as Michele and Lauren discuss the latest episode of RHOC, the one where Jesus Jugs blames drinking red bull on possible menopause.

Michele and Lauren also recap the 2nd half of the iconic season 5 of RHOC, the one where everyone is still broke, Donn is the best, Slade won't go away, and Lynne Curtain gets evicted on national tv.

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Ep. 35 - "The Curse of The Vow Renewal" - Season 5 RHOC Part 1 Recap (+ Season 18, ep. 6 recap)

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:01:08 +0000

Listen as Michele and Lauren discuss the latest episode of RHOC, where Jesus Jugs openly threatens blackmail, and the girls go on two of the worst trips in Housewives history.

Michele and Lauren also recap the first half of the iconic season 5 of RHOC, the one where everyone goes broke, gets divorced, or has a vow renewal so sinister, that every housewife who ever renewed their vows after Vicki, has had their marriage end in divorce. Vicki Gunvalson will always be famous. Listen as we WHOOP IT UP!

Timestamps:

Season 18, ep. 6 recap : 2 :55

Season 5 recap: 32:38

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Ep. 34 - "Hello Darkness My Old Friend" Real Housewives of OC Season 4 Recap (+ Season 18 Ep. 5 Recap!)

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:02:33 +0000

One of the worst seasons in housewives history, but re-vamped and made funny by Lauren and Michele. Listen as we recap season 4 of RHOC, and talk all about the newest girl in the bunch of oranges, GRETCHEN!

More importantly, we recap the bananas current season, episode 5. The one where Tamara mentions it all!

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Ep. 33 - "Brat Summer" Real Housewives of OC Season 3 Recap (+ Season 18 Ep. 4 Recap!)

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Mon, 5 Aug 2024 12:28:00 +0000

Lauren and Michele dive all the way back to Season 3 of OC aka the season where Tamara graced America with her undeniable presence and sharp comedic timing. We also recap episode 4 of the current season. Jen's up to her old tricks!!

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Re-release: Traitors UK Season 2 Recap with Heather McKinney and Christie Wallace from Sinisterhood Pocast

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 22:35:50 +0000

Strep throat has ravaged Michele and producer Jason's household, so enjoy this re-release of one of our favorite episodes with two of our favorite guests- it's our Traitors UK Season 2 recap with hilarious, brilliant podcast stars Heather McKinney and Christie Wallace from Sinisterhood podcast.

We will return to our Real Housewives of Orange County coverage next Monday, barring future infectious diseases.

Listen to Heather and Christie on Sinisterhood, the comedy podcast for all things sinister with new episodes Wednesdays and Fridays. Follow them on Tiktok @sinisterhoodpodcastOn IG @sinisterhoodpodAnd visit ⁠sinisterhood.com ⁠ for updates, tour dates and Patreon link.

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Ep. 32 - "You Have a Little Family Van!" - Real Housewives of OC Season 2 Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 16:21:42 +0000

After a quick Emmy nominations update, Lauren and Michele are back to give you all the delicious dysfunction from Season 2 of Real Housewives of Orange County.

These were the Golden Years of Bravo- Jo, Vicki, Jeana and new housewife Tammy each had a relationship completely falling apart before our very eyes- and they weren't afraid to mention it all.

Plus, bonus VPR updates that are actually juicy!

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Ep.31 "I Don't Want to Get Old!" - OC Season 1 Recap (and Bonus Season 18 Premiere Recap!)

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:28:26 +0000

Lauren and Michele dive all the way back to Season 1 of OC where it all began! Listen as we discuss taglines, Slade Slimey, and the hollowed gates of Coto De Caza. As an extra special bonus, we recap the season 18 premiere episode!

Timestamps :

Season 18 Premiere Recap: 2:53

Season 1 Recap: 20:00

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Ep.30 Deux Moi Interview + Greatest Real Housewives Dinner Scenes Part 2

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Mon, 8 Jul 2024 15:48:45 +0000

Extra special episode with an interview with the one and only Deux Moi, who gives us all the latest tea on all things pop culture (interview starts at 1:06)

We also count down our Top 5 Real Housewives Dinner Scenes of all time. Will the "Morally Corrupt Faye Resnick" make an appearance? Listen to find out.

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Ep. 29 Greatest Real Housewives Dinner Scenes Part 1

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 15:01:00 +0000

Guess who's coming to dinner? It's a PROSTITUTION WHORE! Listen as we count down the most iconic and chaotic dinner scenes in Housewives History.

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Ep.28 "Sinister Girls Always Be Charting" UK Season 2 Traitors Recap w/ Special Guest Hosts from the podcast "Sinisterhood", Christie Wallace & Heather McKinney

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 16:14:23 +0000

A very SINISTER crossover episode featuring Heather McKinney and Christie Wallace from the podcast Sinisterhood join us as we recap Season 2 of UK Traitors.

We discuss all the Evil and Treachery, Goblets of Death, Secret Sons, Bigfoot, and Serial Killers! Oh MY!

Listen to Sinisterhood Here - ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3k2zyY36LXPj0vBjuO0d6S⁠

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Ep.27 "You Wouldn't last an Hour in the Asylum" UK Season 1 Traitors Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:49:32 +0000

All Hell breaks loose in the Scottish Highlands as people forget the them of the show "Traitors" is about deceit and murder, and the tears and fears are flowing, honey!

Listen in as we break down all the very British breakdowns of the best season of Traitors yet, innit?

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Ep. 26 "I've Been BLINDSIDED" Summer House Season 8 Recap w/ Guest Host Jessye Beasley

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 7 Jun 2024 15:03:41 +0000

Relive what we call "the shitty version of Scandoval" as Lindsay and Carl do the most unexpected thing, and call off their engagement. Well, Carl calls it off, and Lindsay is BLINDSIDED!! So much so, she can't even muster out a single tear.

Guest host, Jessye Beasley joins in on the "Summer Should be Fun" vibes as we recap this historic season of Summer House.

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Ep.25 "An American Horror Story Part 2: Scandoval: The Aftermath" Vanderpump Rules Season 11 Recap w/special guest "Countess Luann" (Bonnie Crisp)

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 24 May 2024 19:20:32 +0000

Oh, what could have been of Season 11 of VPR if production knew anything about production. Unfortunately, the audience is left to try and pick of the pieces of a group still very much dealing with the aftermath of the World's great scandal, "Scandoval". Scheana doesn't get "Dancing With The Stars"! Ariana becomes God, and by that we mean, she gets "Dancing With The Stars" and battery commercials. The Toms are still gross, Lala is still mean, and we have a new unhinged gal who rises from the ashes of "Scandoval", the one we call "Jo".

Most importantly, the Countess Luann (Bonnie Crisp) herself stops by to give a post show interview from her show in Dallas. Chic C'est La Vie, indeed.

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Ep. 24- "I Gotta Go, My Boobs Are Leaking"- Season 1 of The Valley Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 17 May 2024 20:20:40 +0000

Listen in as we recap the best show on Bravo at the moment, "The Valley". Some of our favorites return on this VPR spin-off, and we learn that Jax, Brittany, and Kristen actually never grew up, and it's better than anything we could have imagined. We also praise all the Gods for the greatest villain on Bravo at the moment, Jesse. Slam your fists on a table, and ENJOY!

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Ep. 23- "It's Just a Game"- Season 2 of Traitors Aus with special guest Simone Williams

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 3 May 2024 16:44:37 +0000

Lauren and Michelle recap Traitors Australia: Season Two, one of the most controversial Traitors seasons yet.

Then we sit down with Simone Williams, World of Wrestling former champion and season 2 contestant. Princess Aussie herself reveals all the behind-the-scenes tea on what the faithful really thought about Sam, the surprising truth behind her and Annabel's banishments, her favorite Bravo shows, and much, much more!

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Ep.22 "The Truth about Paul!" Season 1 of Traitors Aus Recap with Special Guest Paul McNeill

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:33:14 +0000

Listen as Michele and Lauren recap Season 1 of Australia Traitors, a.k.a "the season of tv that cured Lauren's depression". We talk about how in Australia, electricians are called "sparkies", and of course talk about all the murders, banishments, and weird psychosexual situations. Most importantly, we interview THE PAUL MCNEILL! He's the international man of mystery famously almost completely edited out of the season. So take a listen! Interview starts at 46:48. YEAH, BABY, YEAH!

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Ep.21 "We'll Be a Murdering TRIO" US Traitors Season 2 Recap w/special guests "John Berkow" and "Pilot Pete"

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:13:16 +0000

Season 2 of the US Traitors saved Michele and Lauren's friendship! Michele is no longer in a hysterics due to the fact there were no "above the line" people, EVERYONE is a star this season! Relive all the banishments, murders, and talk of MJ's cargo pants in this super sized episode. With special guests John Berkow (Cam Goldapp) and Pilot Pete (Jason Baber) talking about white guy stuff!

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Ep.20 "The Traitors Are Tearing Us Apart" US Traitors Season 1 Recap w/special guests "Alan Cumming" and Traitor's producer "Reilly Ridley Roberts"

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 17:29:17 +0000

Michele and Lauren almost break-up due to the intensity of the US Season 1 Traitors. They find God, and have a couple of special guests who help ease the pain. Including "Alan Cumming" (Mitchell Clemons" and Non-Union Traitor's producer " Reilly Ridley Roberts , the 2nd cousin of Brian Roberts, primary shareholder of Comcast, and NBC Universal. (Grant Redmond)

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Ep.19 "An American Horror Story: Scandoval" Vanderpump Rules Season 10 Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 5 Apr 2024 17:26:32 +0000

Relive the biggest scandal to ever rock our great nation, "Scandoval". Michele and Lauren relive a scandal so twisted, so vile, so entertaining, only a woman with 2 names (Raquel/Rachel) and a 40 year old man in a coverband (Tom Sandoval) could pull-off...ALMOST. We present, Scandoval, VPR's Season 10 Masterpiece, and only season to ever be nominated for Emmy. Enjoy!

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Ep.18 "I'm sorry FOFTY" Vanderpump Rules Season 9 Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 18:55:15 +0000

Michele and Lauren have listened to the worst season in VPR history, so you don't have to! Please enjoy as we try and dissect all the interesting drama from season 9. Also known as, the season before Scandoval.

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Ep.17 "Clip, Clip, CLIIIIIIIPPPPP" A very special episode with Lauren and Michele's favorite moments

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 21:04:50 +0000

Michele and Lauren curated their favorite moments from the podcast, and even included from the podcast they did with the Unstable Topics girls. Enjoy the best of the best moments from Bravo Breakdowns!

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Ep. 16 “Don't Do It Brittany!!” - Vanderpump Rules Season 8 Recap with special guest Jax Taylor (Dante Martinez)

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:19:35 +0000

The Season 8 VPR recap is here, and it's sad, because it's the last of the great seasons of VPR. We do this season justice by spilling all the behind the scenes tea, and even have a special guest Mr Jax Taylor stop by, and proves why he's the number one guy in the group.

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Ep. 15 “IM ENGAAAAAAAAGED” - Vanderpump Rules Season 7 Recap with special guest Tom Sandoval and his new baby publicist

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 8 Mar 2024 17:58:48 +0000

Brittany finally tames the beast, and gets ENGAGED! Stassi finds her dream "Beau", and Lala goes FULL Lala on the Bambi Eyed Bitch, Raquel.

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Ep. 14 “He hung a TV up in 7 Minutes” - Vanderpump Rules Season 6 Recap with special guest Scheana Shay (Payton Forrest)

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 1 Mar 2024 15:39:44 +0000

Scheana Shay is finally with the love of her life, ROB! Did you know they already named their daughter "Madison Marie Parks Valletta! Michele and Lauren breakdown the the lawsuits flying around Bravo, and alleged crimes of daddy Andy Cohen. We also do I live reading of the secret tape between Faith and Jax, oh yeah, Jax cheats on Britney this season. He may truly go RAWT IN HAIL. Last, but never least, our favorite "Good as Gold" and "Freak Bitch" gal, Scheana Shay, stops by for a chat.

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Ep. 13 “The L.A. Handshake” - Vanderpump Rules Season 5 Recap with special guests Jen Shah and Elizabeth Holmes

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 02:27:38 +0000

It’s Katie’s effing wedding season! Michele and Lauren discuss the firestorm of legal drama and crime playing out at Bravo and release exclusive audio footage of Elizabeth Holmes and Jen Shah’s legendary prison convo. Season 6 discussion starts at 12:33- we talk Tequila Katie, Lala’s secret sugar daddy, the Bachelor party from hell, and Jax walking in on Kristen giving Brittany the “old LA handshake”. Eatin’ ain’t cheatin’- it’s the Vanderpump Rules.

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Ep. 12 "Number One Guy in the Group" Vanderpump Rules Season 4 Breakdown w/Special Guest "Lala Kent" (Sallie Bowen)

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:36:26 +0000

Bravo scholars and comedians Lauren Davis and Michele Baber break-down all of VPR season 4 with Jax stealing sunglasses, and letting everyone know he's the number one guy in the group. We are also visited by special guest "Lala Kent" (Sallie Bowen) this episode.

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Ep. 11 "Miami Girl" - Vanderpump Rules Season 3 Breakdown w/Special Guest "DJ James Kennedy" (Christian Hughes)

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 8 Feb 2024 15:56:15 +0000

Bravo scholars and comedians Lauren Davis and Michele Baber break-down all of VPR season 3 with all it's Kristen Doute scheming glory, and are visited by special guest DJ James Kennedy (Christian Hughes)

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Ep.10 "Good As Gold" - Vanderpump Rules Season 2 Breakdown

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:51:26 +0000

Bravo scholars and comedians Lauren Davis and Michele Baber break-down all of VPR season 2 in all its cheating and gray tooth glory.

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Ep. 9 "I Am The Devil" - Vanderpump Rules Season 1 Breakdown

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 15:22:07 +0000

Bravo scholars and comedians Lauren Davis and Michele Baber break-down all of VPR season 1 in all its devilish glory.

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Ep. 8 "Danielle's Not Well" - Summer House Season 7 Breakdown

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:06:05 +0000

Bravo scholars and comedians Lauren Davis and Michele Baber break-down all of Summer House season 7 in all its cursed engagement glory.

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Ep. 7 -ShipWRECKED - Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Finale Recap

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Sun, 7 Jan 2024 20:57:21 +0000

Comics/Bravo Scholars Lauren Davis (FOX, Hulu) and Michele Baber (Kidd Kraddick) break-down all the absolutely bananas finale of RHOSLC.

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Ep. 6 - Summer House Season 6 Recap/Study Guide

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:29:23 +0000

Comics/Bravo Scholars Lauren Davis (FOX, Hulu) and Michele Baber (Kidd Kraddick) break-down all of "Summer House" season 6

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Ep. 3 - Summer House Season 3 Recap/Study Guide

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:05:09 +0000

Comics/Bravo Scholars Lauren Davis (FOX, Hulu) and Michele Baber (Kidd Kraddick) break-down all of "Summer House" season 3.

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Ep. 2 - Summer House Season 2 Study Guide

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:07:25 +0000

Comics Lauren and Davis and Michele Baber recap all of season 2 of Summer House.

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Ep. 1 - Summer House Season 1 Recap/Study Guide

Michele.M.Benson@gmail.com (Bravo Breakdowns) — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 01:37:51 +0000

Everything you need to know about Season 1 of Bravo's "Summer House". Including a recap of the season's finest episode, "Winter is Coming".

Brought to you by Bravo scholars and comedians, Lauren Davis (Fox, Hulu) and Michele Baber (Kid Kraddick).

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