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Bravo Breakdowns
Comedians Lauren Davis (Fox, Hulu) and Michele Baber (Kidd Kraddick) are hysterical women, and we're batsh*t crazy about reality TV.We're two former stand-up comedians and joke writers with a long list of comedic accomplishments and mental illness diagnoses- and now, all of our time, obsession, passion, talent, wit, and neuroses are dedicated entirely to recapping reality shows.We do hours of research to get inside the minds of other gifted and deeply unwell women- the goddesses of reality TV (and their terrible husbands and boyfriends).You'll learn all about these divas' humble beginnings, scandals, relationships- all the stuff that never made it to TV that you want to know but are too lazy to scour the internet to find.We do deep-dives into enigmas like Bethenny Frankel to Hilaria Baldwin to Kelly Bensimmon- and finally give you some answers to the question, "Why on earth do they act like that?"Plus, we do regular comedy recaps of the best reality TV shows on the air to keep you up-to-date with the fast-paced news cycle of Bravolebrities.And enjoy our celebrity guest interviews with reality TV performers, producers, comedians & pop culture icons like Deux Moi, former Bravo top exec Lauren Zalaznick, and Traitors contestant/WOW former World Champ Simone Williams!If you've got a reality TV obsession or want your friends to understand your reality TV obsession, Lauren and Michele will break it all down for you in one hilarious, jam-packed hour of tea and laughs.
- After Shows chart
- #172
- Episodes
- 228
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Typical length
- 51 min
- On air since
- 2023
- Latest episode
- 4 days ago
Episodes
228 episodes, newest first
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51 min
Ep. 230- RHOSLC S7 Ep. 7 Recap w/Tee Watterss (Trina)
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Trina (@teewatterss on threads) joins Michele to recap latest bottle episode of RHOSLC. We learn the term "professionally curious" while recapping Heather Gay's "Jupiter Year" party. Which turns out to be a very difficult party for most of the women, and Angie eats out of Britani's hair, Whitney says she's going to take her "hilling journey" somewhere else, and Heather lets us all know "she's not dead inside anymore". One of our funniest episodes!
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51 min
Ep. 229- RHONY S16 Ep. 8 Recap w/Tom Hamlett
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Tom Hamlett from the podcast "Dumpster Dive" joins Michele to recap latest episode of RHONY. We learn Abe is Cuban, Carole doesn't like more than 3 people in her home, and she really hates people who are like onions?? Hailey stays that girl by forcing the girls to visit her in bed, and we get an epic fight about sushi with Daisy and Sai!
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41 min
Ep. 228- RHOSLC S7 Ep. 7 Recap w/The Bravo Investigator
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Dana from the podcast "The Bravo Investigator" joins Michele to recap latest episode of RHOSLC. Mary throws a "Boss Brunch" where Britani steals flowers. Lisa refuses to apologize for "hypocrisy and bullshit", but we do get an actual apology from Meredith. Browyn is still very hurt by the situation, and SLC does what it does best, throw an absolutely epic lunch. Take a listen to this incredibly fun episode with our guest Dana!
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46 min
Ep. 227- RHONY S7 Ep. 7 Recap w/Farai Bennett
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Farai joins Michele to recap latest episode of RHONY. We're finishing up our time at Moskito Island, and dressing like JLO and Daisy is ALMOST done complaining. We learn about Sai's time with "Daddy Warbucks" who was arrested for a Ponzi scheme and Hailey thinking Gucci isn't expense. RHONY keeps being THAT girl!
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1 hr 8 min
Ep. 226- RHOSLC S7 Ep. 5 Recap w/Jay Reyna
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The ladies wrap up their trip with a boat ride, marriage confessions, and enough drama to make anyone seasick. Whitney reveals she’s moved into the guest bedroom, while Bronwyn opens up about her own marital struggles. But the real shitshow begins at Bronwyn’s Studio 54 party when Lisa and Meredith decide the night needs a little entertainment and perform their diss track, “Hypocrisy and Bullshit.” Nothing says disco fever like publicly insulting your host! The women are stunned, the drama escalates, and Lisa and Meredith refuse to take accountability. Meanwhile, Bronwyn reaches her breaking point and walks out of her OWN party with Brandon. Because apparently, the only thing messier than these marriages is this friend group.
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58 min
Ep. 225- RHONY S16 Ep. 6 Recap with Pallavi Gunalan
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We're so back, baby! We missed you, Breakdowners!
Michele is still on vacay but Lauren soldiers through her sickness to recap RHONY;
And she is joined by comic, friend-of-the-pod and "Millennial Mood Board Podcast" host Pallavi Gunalan (Dropout TV- SmartyPants, Dirty Laundry).
Pallavi and Lauren honestly have a surreal and confounding time trying to recap this episode, where Carole is heroically questioned by Sai re: the extensive documented correspondence between her and Ghislaine Maxwell in the Epstein files.
and Carole is.... mad about this?
Somehow cannot fathom a world where someone would be genuinely concerned about her participation in that particular friend group???
Feels it is impolite to point out someone has given three completely contradictory stories about their relationship with the famous financier?????
Daisy dukes it out with Sai over the proper ettiquette on holding Carole accountable and what she should've redacted.
Sai learns that Erin leaked her separation across Manhattan and hits her with a major zinger;
Then outs her for outing Pavit's rumored Equinox gay love affair (Jessel's response: "This is a lie! He doesn't go to the gym!")
And it's a bloodbath, literally, when Erin cuts her foot open in the pool, and gives an icy smile as Sai ends the episode injuring her knee at Giant Tennis and being evaluated for a medevac.
A star turn for Sai, and like her, "we're not buying it".
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51 min
Ep. 224 - Real Housewives of New York S16E5 Recap w/Oliver Sims IV
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Michele and Lauren are joined by returning favorite Oliver Sims IV to recap episode 5 of RHONY. And baby we ARE BACK! The girls head down to Erika's private island escape, and Jessel gets the best room "the microwave room". Erin and Daisy complain about pull out bed, Jessel calls Carole wrong name, and Daisy flip flops with Erin. Oh and did we mention dinner in the pool? This was an all time great episode of RHONY. Dare I say Erika's island home may be our new Bluestone Manor!
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45 min
Ep. 223 - BONUS: "Bethenny's Birthing Video" w/ Maximillian Sullivan
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Released from behind the Patreon walls, Lauren and Michele recap ep. 7 of "Bethenny Getting Married" with Maximillian Sullivan (@milliwap.fit)
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45 min
Ep. 222- RHOC S20 Ep. 13 Recap
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Michele and Lauren are recapping RHOC for the PEOPLE. But y'all, the plot of this one was a little confusing, but I promise we make the recap funny! Vicki has brain damage (literally), Jesus Jugs runs away, we have another flop Persian Party. Take a listen and do your best to "whoop it up with us"
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55 min
Ep. 221- RHOSLC S7 Ep. 3 Recap w/Phillip White
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Michele and Phillip recap episode 3 of RHOSLC where we learn about rimming with toothbrushes from Angie K, Heather may or may not be "diablo" according to new girl Quai, also learn Quai doesn't know what the word "diabolical" means. The girls travel to San Fran for St Patrick's Day and its filled with drinking, crying, some smoking and more toothbrushes. Listen to this hilarious episode with one of our favorite guests!
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58 min
Ep. 220- Real Housewives of New York S16 Ep. 4 Recap
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We recap episode 4 of NEW NEW RHONY, and this season keeps getting better! Jessel learns about matazh ball soup, that's its not a meatball, we go bird watching with Hailey and her mom who both wear fur coats, Erin keeps flopping, and Sai opens up in a beautiful way with her aunt. 10/10 episode! Take a listen!
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52 min
Ep. 219- Pop Culture Episode with Dr. Darcy Sterling
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Michele talks with Dr. Darcy Sterling, a relationship therapist and host of the podcast We Need to Talk, shares insights on how reality TV influences perceptions of personality disorders, the impact of social media on social skills, and the importance of tolerating discomfort for personal growth. Take a listen to this super interesting and fun conversation!
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37 min
Ep. 218- RHOC S20 Ep. 12 Recap
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Michele and Lauren recap latest RHOC episode, and y'all we are REALLY trying with this franchise. We bring the laughs in the recap, even if the actual episode of OC is kind of a dud, until the end when Vicki shows up for work! Take a Listen!
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52 min
Ep. 217- RHOSLC S7 Ep. 2 Recap
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Michele and Lauren recap episode filled with Lisa Barlow themed parties, Apres Ski party, and the return of Britani. Meredith also talks about her new face! Take a listen!
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1 hr 13 min
Ep. 216- Real Housewives of New York S16 Ep. 3 Recap w/The Reality is Pod
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We are joined by Noor, host of the hilarious podcast "The Reality is Pod" to talk about the latest episode of RHONY. We discuss Jessel being funny (sorry!), Carole's stapled car, Hailey's mom, and much more! Take a listen to one of our funniest episodes yet!
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36 min
Ep. 215- RHOC S10 Ep. 11 Recap
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Michele and Lauren recap episode 11 of RHOC, and we gotta admit, this season might not be the greatest, lol. The girls do a lot of recapping and very little actual making a tv show, until the end when Vicki and Tamara have a deep conversation, and then Tamara takes Vicki to get an MRI. We miss Andales!
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47 min
Ep. 214- RHOSLC S7 Ep. 1 Recap w/Phillip White
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Michele and Phillip recap the premiere episode of RHOSLC which is one of the most emotional episodes of any housewives episodes, dealing with Mary Cosby's incredible loss of her son Robert Jr. As emotional as the episode is, there are moments of levity, and we catch up with all the ladies...OMG LISA BARLOW cooks! We end the episode with a beautiful speech with Mary Cosby speaking to all the women. We are so excited to have RHOSLC back on tv!!
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1 hr
Ep. 213- RHONY S16 Ep. 2 Recap
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Michele and Lauren recap episode 2 of the RHONY reboot, and this time we get TAGLINES! Listen to find out who we think has one of the best taglines of ALL TIME, and which were major flops. Episode we find out Carole has a car she staples, she hates brunch, and we have the most confusing is it a surprise party, for Sai? With Jessel doing whatever the opposite of reading a room is, and asking Carole insane questions about John Kenney and Carolyn Bessette. This was a a fun one! RHONY isn't disappointing us (yet!)
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50 min
Ep. 212- RHOC S20 Ep. 10 Recap
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Michele and Lauren recap latest episode of OC which is a BANGER. Vicki tries to convince us that "low hanging fruit" is a compliment. The girls split into 2 teams for 2 different trips, Vicki breaks the 4th wall and breaks ALL THE WAY DOWN in a to be continued episode. Its all happening again in OC!
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58 min
Ep. 211- Bethenny Getting Married S1 Ep. 3 Recap (Bonus Bethenny Frankel Episode))
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Bonus Patreon episode for ALL our listeners. We are recapping Bethenny's twisted spin-offs. Listen as we recap as she gets her hair done, yells at her wedding planner, and why we think she is one of the most gifted reality tv stars of all time. Even if it's painful to admit now. Watch her prepare to marry the infamous Jason Hoppy and we're to recap it all!
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