Podcast
Dumpster Dive with Tom Hamlett
Dumpster Divas! Welcome to the Dumpster, where we dig through reality TV's trash—past and present—so you don't have to. Every week, Tom Hamlett breaks down today's biggest reality TV moments alongside the iconic shows that got us here. From Bravo to Love Island, Survivor to Big Brother, and the forgotten gems we still can't stop talking about, expect hilarious recaps, hot takes, and plenty of nostalgia.
- After Shows chart
- #50
- Episodes
- 534
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Typical length
- 52 min
- On air since
- 2020
- Latest episode
- 2 days ago
Episodes
534 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 1 min
The State of Pop Music w/ DJ Louie (@djlouiexiv)
Show notes
We are diverting from Reality TV this week, and diving into the STATE OF POP (music)! DJ Louie (Pop Pantheon) joins me to chat about formative pop moments, who we’re listening to now, and who you SHOULD be listening to next!
ENJOY!
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1 hr 21 min
RHOSLC S7 Ep.7 Recap w/ Noor (@therealityispod)
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We’ve got another oner from the women of RHOSLC! They really operate their best locked in a room, don’t they?
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59 min
Survivor 51, RHOSLC, & RHONY S16 Ep.8 Recap w/ Jake Cornell (@jakecornell)
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RHONY RECAP BEGINS 20:00 ish
Friend of the pod, Jake Cornell, returns to help me dive into HAVANA NIGHTS ON THE UWS! We also chat Survivor 51, the high-low NYC lifestyle, and the state of Salt Lake City.
And go check out Jake on TOUR through the end of the year!
ENJOY!
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52 min
Deep Dive: RHOA S5 Ep.2 Recap
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Diving back into the ancient texts this week (RHOA S5 EP2)! Egg rolls, Mac and Cheese Balls, and ranch?! Yeah… that happened.
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1 hr 4 min
The Golden Life, vs. RHONY, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, & Formative Horror w/ Jason Zeffir (@jasonzeffir)
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In honor of spooky season, I’m joined by author of Zombies of the Upper East Side, Jasson Zeffir. We dive into formative horror moments, and the state of our Legacy Bravo shows.
GO BUY JASONS BOOK!
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50 min
RHOSLC S7 Ep.6 Recap
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SEAL YOUR MOUTH LIKE YOUR LAWSUITS
Well one thing that’s not sealed? The holes in the ceiling of my office… so I’m taking to the bed for this episode. Lots to unpack about the beginning of Mary and Angie’s relationship split…
ENJOY!
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51 min
RHONY S16 Ep.7 Recap
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RHONY RECAP BEGINS 15:00 ish
Had to take a moment to dive into the online discourse around Carole, casting, and what makes a good show anymore. After that wraps, I dive into another fab ep on Mosquito island!
ENJOY!
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52 min
Deep Dive: RHOA S5 Ep.1 Recap
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The time has ARRIVED! Our next Deep Dive series!
I am thrilled to be getting into the RHOA catalog with RHOA S5. Kenya and Porsha join the show, Cynthia and Phaedra are settled, Kim is…. Pregnant, Kandi may be small (OOOOOOH), and Nene is… a star.
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1 hr 16 min
RHOSLC S7 Ep.5 w/ Noor (@TheRealityisPod)
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HIPOCRISY AND BULLLLLLSHIT! MANIPULATION! Sorry... it’s a banger!
Noor and I dive into Ep.5 of RHOSLC S7!
ENJOY!
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47 min
RHONY S16 Ep.6 Recap
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Continue to be BLOWN away by this amazing season of housewives. Carole’s talking about the files, Sai’s holding Erin’s feet to the fire, Erin vs. some shattered glass, and Hailey’s still on the edibles! WHEWWWWW!
ENJOY!
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39 min
RHOP S11 Premiere Recap!
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Had to take to the mic on Karen’s GRANDE (DAME) return to TV! Green eyed antics! And… Wendy…. looks stun against all odds.
ENJOY!
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1 hr 3 min
RHOSLC S7 Ep.4 w/ Noor (@TheRealityisPod)
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Someone pass the lip liner… the girls are (still) fighting about tooth brushes. Noor and I chat RHOSLC Ep.4. ENJOY
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34 min
RHONY S16 Ep.5 Recap
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HOUSEWIVES ON THEEE ISLANDDD! Now…. I think I have some hot takes about the island life…
This is a RHONY S16 Ep.5 recap. ENJOY!
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1 hr 5 min
RHUGT: Roaring 20th Finale w/ Ryan Bailey (@sobaditsgoodwithryanbailey)
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Family is here to help me wrap up a stellar season of RHUGT! Ryan Bailey! Catch Ryan and I recapping RHONY this season on the So Bad Its Good feed.
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15 min
Southern Charm S12 Trailer Reactions!
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BABADOOOOOO Baddies Charleston dropped their trailer… and I’ve got thoughts!
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1 hr 10 min
Deep Dive: The Swan: Behind the Mirror w/ Kendrick Tucker (@withkendricktucker)
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It’s a crossover event! I Ken Not x Dumpster Dive! Kendrick and I dive DEEP into The Swan: Behind the Mirror (Hulu).
This episode contains conversations around ED, if that is a trigger for you, please protect your peace. We love you!
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1 hr 3 min
RHOSLC S7 Ep.3 w/ Noor (@TheRealityisPod)
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Oh so you’re doing the rimming? This was an… interesting ep… but Noor and I LOL against all odds! ENJOY!
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50 min
RHONY S16 Ep.4 Recap
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Martha Stewart, more Gosselin, Anne Hathaway, family drama, AND we get to meet Lauren (Mama Rose) Glassman? Another WOW of an ep ladies! Had fun recapping this one; RHONY S16 Ep.4.
ENJOY!
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48 min
That’s the Devil - RHUGT: Roaring 20th Ep.8 Recap
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So there’s this perfect episode of television… DID YOU HEAR? PORSHA WAS TWO HOURS LATE! Wow lots to unpack here with RHUGT Ep.8!
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50 min
Deep Dive: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 5
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As the headlines start to settle… I decided to dive into the most recent season of SLOMW and asks the question…. What’s next?
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