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Real Talk Rhody with Bekah Berger

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Unpack the weekly rumors and gossip as we prepare for the launch of Real Housewives of Rhode Island on Real Talk Rhody with Bekah Berger. Bekah has interviewed dozens of Real Housewives and knows the Bravo brand better than most. Bekah is joined weekly by fellow local experts, celebs and influencers who can’t wait to dive into the Ocean State fun.

Episodes
50
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
31 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
2 weeks ago

Episodes

50 episodes, newest first

  1. Real Talk Rhody: Vinny Vibe

    Season 2, Episode 6

    Show notes

    He's been bringing the party across Rhode Island and the world for years and now Vinny Vibe is bringing the good vibes to Real Talk Rhody. We discuss his latest collab with Pitbull, his DJ origin story, the throwback Providence club scene, some Taylor Swift wedding tea and more!

    3:00: How he became a DJ

    7:47: Providence club scene, "back in the day"

    9:58: Why people dont dance at clubs

    11:27: Taylor Swift wedding tea

    14:26: How the name, "Vinny Vibe" came about

    16:49: Pitbull collab

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    31 min
  2. Real Talk Rhody: The Lip Bunny

    Season 2, Episode 5

    Show notes

    You know Brianna LaTorre as a Master Injector and face/force behind the nationally known The Lip Bunny. There is so much more to her origin story so, "hop" in and get to know this Bunny better on Real Talk Rhody.

    00:00-10:21: Intro/Where how The Lip Bunny began

    12:26: Why lips?

    17:55: How far clients travel to come to The Lip Bunny

    21:37: Expanding the business/ Any plans for a RI location?

    27:08: RHORI- lets talk about it

    29:00: Would The Lip Bunny ever consider her own show?

    35:00: Working + coexisting as Husband + Wife (Bunny + Rabbit)

    37:40: Any wellness trends she would avoid?

    40:42: Something about The Lip Bunny people would be surprised to know

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    46 min
  3. Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Star Heather Gay

    Season 2, Episode 4

    Show notes

    Real Housewives of SLC star Heather Gay is coming to Rhode Island on October 8th for a book event to promote her latest (and first fiction!) Eternal Glow. It's a, "Reading with Robin" exclusive opportunity to hear from Heather herself. Tickets here

    Bekah chats with Heather in this interview:

    00:00-02:19: Intro

    02:26: The, "receipts, proof, timeline, screenshots" impact

    03:48: "Eternal Glow" in Heather's own words and how her own life inspired the book

    10:10: The last time she was in Rhode Island

    11:36: Heather's thoughts on RHORI

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    16 min
  4. Married by the Mob with Renee Graziano, Jennifer Graziano, RHORI's Anita + The Aunties and Alexia from U had me at Kitchen

    Season 2, Episode 3

    Show notes

    A FULL HOUSE! To talk all about Married by the Mob coming to Rhodes On The PawtuxetBekah was join in studio by Real Housewives of Rhode Island's Anita (Alicia's mama!) along with Aunties Sharon + Sandra plus Alexia from U had me at Kitchen. Digitally we were joined by Married by the Mob + Mob Wives creator Jennifer Graziano and Mob Wives star Renee Graziano. We talked all about the live immersive experience. More info on Married by the Mob

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    21 min
  5. RHORI Season 2 Filming Update + Comedian Jared Fried

    Season 2, Episode 2

    Show notes

    Friends! I am back with another episode. I discuss the latest on RHORI Season 2 filming (a cast trip?!) but Massachusetts native Jared Fried has a new special out on Netflix- he joins me to discuss that, his love for Rhode Island, Love is Blind Boston and so much more.

    00:00-07:39 Bekah talks the latest on RHORI filming their cast trip + the out of staters love for places like Pizza Mama

    7:40-24:14 Comedian Jared Fried

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    24 min
  6. Real Talk Rhody: Kelsey Swanson Has News!

    Show notes

    Kelsey Swanson from RHORI has some very exciting news to share with us on Real Talk Rhody.

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    18 min
  7. Real Talk Rhody Collab Pod with The Sweet Potato Podcast + Not Mad About It Podcast

    Show notes

    In this Real Housewives of RI reunion recap episode i decided to invite some very special fellow podcasters to talk about the reunion, looking ahead to season 2 and even chat about our favorite summer share housemates of Summer House.

    We DO discuss the speculation of RHORI cast changes because this was recorded one day prior to Liz McGraw announcing her RHORI exit.

    00:00-2:03: INTRO

    2:12:-26:33: RHORI reunion recap

    26:33: Summer House summit

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    37 min
  8. Real Talk Rhody: Liz McGraw Announces Departure from RHORI

    Show notes

    Say it ain't so, ma!

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    8 min
  9. Bally's Real Housewives of Rhode Island Q+A Plus Reunion Recap

    Show notes

    B*tches love a Q+A.

    In this latest episode Bekah recaps reunion part 1 + shares the AUDIO version from the Ballys Q+A with Alicia, Ashley, Jo-Ellen, Kelsey + Rosie.

    00:00-13:42: Reunion part 1 recap

    13:43: Bally's Q+A

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    50 min
  10. Real Talk Rhody: Finale Recap

    Show notes

    Grab a Fudgsicle and bend your knee...its time to recap the Real Housewives of Rhode Island 1st season finale!

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    23 min
  11. Real Talk Rhody: RHORI's Kelsey Swanson + Reunion Trailer + Finale Preview

    Show notes

    In this One Year Anniversary episode of Real Talk Rhody Bekah chats with RHORI's own Kelsey Swanson about Miami Swim Week, where she and Rosie stand now and a look ahead to season 2. Plus Bekah recaps the RHORI reunion trailer, promises not to give away anything about the finale but also cant shut up about it and will give you the chance to win a pair of tickets into the Ballys Casino event with the Real Housewives of Rhode Island.

    00:00-12:12: Bekah celebrates one year of Real Talk Rhody, recaps the RHORI reunion trailer + previews the finale.

    12:12-19:43: Bekah's interview with Kelsey Swanson

    19:43: Ballys Casino RHORI ticket giveaway

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    21 min
  12. Real Talk Rhody: Rulla Nehme Pontarelli on the infamous video, teases the reunion + we talk Cranston vs Lincoln

    Show notes

    Is that Ru-LaLa?! Rulla joined Real Talk Rhody to chat about her reaction to her castmates bringing the video up at her Arabian Nights Party, how she is bringing receipts to the reunion, where she + Brian stand today and I HAD to bring up Cranston vs Lincoln.

    00:00-02:09: Episode tease

    2:10: Rulla interview

    10:12: Ballys Night with the Housewives Giveaway

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    11 min
  13. Real Talk Rhody: Latest RHORI Episode Recap + GUEST: RHORI's Jo-Ellen Tiberi + Ballys Real Housewives of RI Night Giveaway

    Show notes

    In this SLAM-packed episode of Real Talk Rhody Bekah recaps episode 10, "Fools Rush In" interviews RHORI's Jo-Ellen Tiberi and gives you the chance to win tickets to Meet the RI HousewivesLive Q&A & Meet & Greet | Bally's Event Center

    00:00-2:41: Episode intro

    2:41: Fools Rush In recap

    20:34: RHORI's Jo-Ellen Tiberi

    21:28: Jo-Ellen's reaction to watching scenes back from recent episode

    22:55: Where do Jo-Ellen + Liz stand today?

    24:00: The RHORI reunion vibe

    25:00: Her, "pinch me" moments

    29:56: Ballys Event Center Real Housewives of Rhode Island event giveaway

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    31 min
  14. Real Talk Rhody: Ballys Big Night Preview with RHORI + Matty Maggiacomo Returns

    Show notes

    What's in the Rhode Island waters this week? Bekah previews the Ballys x RHORI Night on June 20th, Rosie takes on, "straight guy Twitter" and local/national treasure Matty Maggiacomo chats with Bekah about RHORI Episode 9 + his new project outside of Peloton with Rhode Island as a main character.

    00:30-Bekah discusses her involvement in the RHORI Event with Liz, Alicia, Jo-Ellen + Kelsey at Ballys in Lincoln, RI.

    2:36: Rosie vs Dave Portnoy

    4:50 Peloton personality + native Rhode Islander Matty Maggiacomo joins Bekah to discuss their experience with the Real Housewives of Rhode Island, their takes on the season so far and more

    41:18: Matty's new project outside of Peloton with with Rhode Island as a main character.

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    49 min
  15. Real Talk Rhody: Hair We Go- Episode 8 Recap with Martini Mike

    Show notes

    In this week's Real Talk Rhody episode:

    00:01-5:02: Rest of the Season Schedule + Reunion Filming

    5:02: King of HVAC in RI?

    9:12: Dolo's comments on Rosie on Two Ts in a Pod

    11:50: Martini Mike on RHONY Appearance, RHORI appearance, Filming with the cast and more

    32:00: Episode recap

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    53 min
  16. Real Talk Rhody: RHORI's Ashley Iaconetti Haibon + A Chat with Tara Granahan + Episode 7 Recap

    Show notes

    In this week's episode of Real Talk Rhody we are going IN. First Bekah chats about the Season 2 RHORI Renewal News, recaps Episode 7, Plays back her chat with Tara Granahan from WPRO + shares her brief check in interview with Real Housewife of Rhode Island Ashley Iaconetti Haibon.

    00:00-3:00: RHORI Season 2 Renewal + What Could the Cast Look Like?

    3:00:5:11 Real Talk Rhody Episode Set Up

    5:12-21:02: Episode 7 Recap

    21:06: Real Talk Rhody Giveaway

    21:47: Bekah on the Tara Granahan Show on WPRO

    40:54: RHORI'S Ashley Iaconetti Haibon on becoming a Real Housewife of RI, what she might do differently in season 2 + an Audrey's update.

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    45 min
  17. Real Talk Rhody Bonus: The Aunties

    Show notes

    The Aunties were SO MUCH FUN. The Aunties you see on TV are the Aunties you get IRL. They made me feel like family immediately. When you listen please keep in mind you might just feel like you're at their Sunday dinner table. YouTube version dropping soon to get the full aunties experience.

    00:00-:04:09: RHORI Giveaway + Tease for The Aunties

    4:10: The Aunties AKA Anita (Alicia's mom), Sandra, Sharon, Marie + Judy

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    30 min
  18. Real Talk Rhody: When Life Hands You Lemons...Drink a Dels + Real Talk Rhody Giveaway + RHORI's Alicia Carmody

    Show notes

    A WICKED packed Real Talk Rhody for you. In this episode, dolls we recap Episode 6, give you the chance to win the ULTIMATE Real Talk Rhody Prize Pack which includes prizes from Ross Simons, Newport Vineyards, Dry Bar Rhode Island, Glistening Goddesses, Massage Envy and more PLUS you hear from the Cracker queen herself Alicia Carmody!

    00:14-2:56: Intro + Mid-season trailer

    2:57-26:00: Episode 6 Recap: "Newport New Problem."

    26:00: Kelsey's Appearance on WWHL

    29:00: Real Talk Rhody Prize Pack Giveaway

    30:27: Alicia Carmody on cracker deals, cameos, Jane's Fonda + more

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    37 min
  19. Real Talk Rhody with Real Housewife of Rhode Island Elizabeth McGraw

    Show notes

    Real Housewives of Rhode Island week continues with the Cannibus Queen herself Liz McGraw!

    In this episode:

    00:01-3:30: Bekah talks about the behind the scenes of the Real Housewives of Rhode Island interviews

    3:30-5:22: Season 2 rumors

    5:27-8:13: upcoming RHORI episode preview + Liz McGraw preview

    8:58: Liz McGraw interview

    10:06: Liz's passion for fashion/design

    11:18: Liz + Gerry's next boat?

    13:43: How does Liz stay grounded through this experience?

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    18 min
  20. Real Housewives of Rhode Island's Rosie Woods DiMare on Real Talk Rhody

    Show notes

    Rosie Rhode Trips over to Real Talk Rhody.

    Bekah and Rosie discuss: :

    To start- we chatted about Rosie's birthday in Boston and reaction from the crowd to latest episode.

    1:16-2:40: Rosie's surprising take on whether she watches RHORI

    3:30-4:40: Her reaction to Rulla FaceTiming Liz on the bus

    4:56-7:04: Kelsey + Rosie and Tag-gate2026

    7:10: Who is on her Disney Mount Rushmore

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    10 min