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Sep 29, 2026 · 1:01:03
Sara Coates returns to tell all about her steamy affair with Guilermo from SUR. Amy follows that with a review of Vanderpump Wolf Tahoe, then they finally get down to business…
Sep 22, 2026 · 48:17
Business owner and Bravoholic Ashley Chavez touches down to shine a light on the unsung hero of the Bravo universe: sunglasses. We discuss pivotal sunglasses moments and identify…
Sep 15, 2026 · 1:09:18
Amy takes Ellen on a trip down memory lane as they discuss the most and least memorable single-season Housewives. Who deserved more time? Who definitely didn't? And on the flip…
Sep 7, 2026 · 1:00:16
Voice Over Artist and Professional Enthusiast Alexandra Hartley-Leonard visits the pod to spread awareness about an often-sidelined demographic: the late in life Bravo fan. It’s…
Sep 1, 2026 · 59:12
Ellen’s back with another batch of hot takes. Which ones held up from last time? Who will come under fire this time? Which housewives franchise would Dolly Parton have fit into…
Aug 18, 2026 · 59:04
Writer/performer Jessica Elaina Eason returns to the pod to break down this delightful season of Atlanta. Who’s the MVP, and who should go? Why can’t more franchises fight this…
Aug 11, 2026 · 55:06
Ben Covette & Eric Edelstein return to the pod and team up to give the elusive straight male opinion on The Valley. They discuss next steps for the show including some cast…
Aug 4, 2026 · 1:00:29
Performer/Food Stylist/Joe Giudice Cameo recipient Chet Siegel visits the pod with some harsh but fair sentences for our Bravolebs who try to hide their real lives. Topics…
Jul 28, 2026 · 1:07:47
Comedian/podcaster/aspiring housewife coach Caitlin Bitzegaio drops by to beg Housewives to try and get along. Also discussed: what the Next Gen NYC kids have in common with…
Jul 21, 2026 · 1:09:03
Amy takes Ellen on an odyssey far more hellish than anything Christopher Nolan could dream up: a bracket to determine, once and for all, the worst man in all of Bravo. Ellen uses…
Jul 14, 2026 · 1:12:56
Actor, podcaster, and (thanks to RHORI) Bravo newcomer Emily Kunkel gives a masterclass in all things Rhode Island. Waterfire! Sockanosset! Buddy Cianci! Pizza Chips, not to be…
Jul 7, 2026 · 51:39
We took last week off for the holiday, so enjoy this re-release of episode 54 from December 2025! Legendary character actor and recent Bravo adoptee Eric Edelstein drops in to…
Jun 30, 2026 · 45:08
Ellen has some strong feelings about the sorry state of reunions, and Amy couldn’t agree more. They chart a path forward for shows, including a strict but fair system of…
Jun 23, 2026 · 1:00:35
Sara Coates returns to share a lot of thoughts and feelings around current Bravo culture, including a whopper of a hot take. They set a timer to give ten minutes to the Summer…
Jun 16, 2026 · 1:01:23
Leila Cohan returns to break down what we all foolishly thought would be the final Summer House episode. Will we ever have another scandal that hits this hard? Leila thinks it’s…
Jun 9, 2026 · 1:10:50
Actor & Bravohead Bayne Gibby visits the pod to discuss the reality machine, how it ruins lives, and how we can’t get enough. Then she pitches a whopper of an idea that could…
Jun 2, 2026 · 58:41
Amy takes Ellen on a deep dive through the parents of our beloved Bravolebrities, getting into the good, the questionable, and the ones who screw up their bloodline for…
May 26, 2026 · 47:29
Author Jess Gutierrez visits the pod to marvel at Real Housewives of Rhode Island and celebrate Rachel Zoe’s undeniable impact on millennial women. Then Jess and Ellen brainstorm…
May 19, 2026 · 1:04:10
Writer/Performer/Podcaster Becky Feldman visits the pod to discuss the catharsis that comes from watching people being toxic on TV. An exciting Bravo rage room concept comes up,…
May 12, 2026 · 55:57
Future Ladies of London Friend Of Ryan O’Connor returns to the pod, fascinator in tow, to break down this magical season. Ryan and Ellen also share their concerns about the…
May 5, 2026 · 1:04:21
It’s time for a vacation from Summer House, so Amy takes Ellen on a trip back through time to Amsterdam with Season 5 of RHOBH. Violence! Addiction! Codependency! Ellen learns…
Apr 28, 2026 · 55:23
Ellen and Amy try and fail to talk about anything but Summer House, getting partial credit for finding the parallels between our Hamptons crew and the new FLDS doc series on…
Apr 21, 2026 · 57:10
Actor/legend Nicole Sullivan stops by the pod to deliver a bounty of hot takes, as well as a throwback RHOA conspiracy theory that just makes good old fashioned sense.…
Apr 14, 2026 · 1:00:02
Actor Ian Littleworth has a lot to get off his chest with regards to the Summer House situation, and just like with Scandoval, it may ruin the show. He also makes a case for a…
Apr 3, 2026 · 1:00:53
Amy and Ellen put out an emergency call to the group chat to discuss the messy Summer House love triangle heard 'round the Bravo-verse. Leila Cohan and Lauren Adams join us in…
Mar 31, 2026 · 1:04:34
Performer/Producer/Podcaster Jessica Jardine stops by the pod to lay out the important work Bravo is doing in the women-getting-unmarried space. Other topics include the wonders…
Mar 24, 2026 · 1:00:06
Jen Bashian returns to the pod to catch up on the most recent shows and describe her ideal last meal, hopefully spent in the Hamptons with Rachel Zoe and Donna Karan. She…
Mar 17, 2026 · 1:10:44
Comedian/Writer/Aspiring Traitor Caitlin Brodnick drops by to unpack her unorthodox approach to the Real Housewives. Topics covered include Bravo behavior bleeding out into real…
Mar 10, 2026 · 53:48
Amy takes Ellen through a tour of Lisa Rinna’s new memoir, and all the wackadoodle stories to be found within. Reminiscing about nightmare acting classes, grouping friends by…
Mar 3, 2026 · 44:26
Ellen’s back, and after issuing a sister-madated retraction from her previous chaotic opinions, is turning the chaos gun on the viewers. She is simply begging for media literacy…
Feb 24, 2026 · 48:51
Inspired by the Gen Z chaos infiltrating current Bravo shows, Amy leads Ellen through an exploration of the generational breakdowns of various Housewives franchises. How many…
Feb 17, 2026 · 59:11
Ellen lets loose with a wild collection of hot takes in and out of the Bravoverse, and no one is safe. Before that comes a pair of deep dives on potential garbage situations:…
Feb 10, 2026 · 1:07:25
Shanell McKinnie returns for a victory lap after successfully manifesting Nene’s return to Bravo. Then it’s time for a deep dive into the latest season of Potomac, the pain of…
Feb 3, 2026 · 55:00
Writer/performer Winnie Code visits the pod and makes us an offer we cannot refuse: putting failed politicians on reality tv where they belong. Topics discussed involve the joys…
Jan 27, 2026 · 1:05:10
Have you been watching "The Valley: Persian Style" and wishing someone would explain the rich "Shahs of Sunset" lore to you? Well, married couple and Bravo scholars Jamie Leelo…
Jan 20, 2026 · 56:56
Writer and producer Anne Madariaga joins the pod to dig deep into a variety of concerns, including the shocking reveal of the ages of our Utah women. Questions asked include:…
Jan 13, 2026 · 54:48
Multihyphenate powerhouse and day one Real Housewives watcher Glennis McCarthy joins the pod to deliver a series of hot takes. Topics discussed include the troubling origins of…
Jan 6, 2026 · 52:56
Ellen and Amy kick off the new year by making some Bravo-related resolutions for themselves, then turn the tables and bestow some resolutions for the shows we love. Ellen commits…
Dec 30, 2025 · 54:30
We hope all the Doodles are spending this slow week on their couches, in PJs, watching Bravo. We're revisiting an episode from April 2025, Housewives Draft Day. Amy and Ellen do…
Dec 23, 2025 · 41:25
Sister of the Pod Grace Haun brings us an excellent and educational unhinged theory: each Housewife city has a corresponding K-Pop girl group. Grace gives us a lesson in K Pop…
Dec 16, 2025 · 41:11
Ellen and Amy discuss where RHOC goes from its recent lackluster season, and compile a wish list for its 20th anniversary season. They also give first impressions of the new…
Dec 9, 2025 · 51:39
Legendary character actor and recent Bravo adoptee Eric Edelstein drops in to drop some harsh truths about the state of the world and why we all have blood on our hands. We also…
Dec 2, 2025 · 1:00:31
Author and TV writer Glenn Boozan joins the pod to discuss the Faustian bargain behind some of our favorite Bravolebrities. Topics covered include alternate career paths for the…
Nov 25, 2025 · 47:55
Actor Molly Griggs joins the pod to talk about her developing life as a Bravo head. She consults Ellen and Amy on which Real Housewives franchise she should dive into next, and…
Nov 18, 2025 · 52:44
The pod is a whole year old, and to celebrate, Ellen and Amy take a trip down memory lane. They discuss theories that were particularly unhinged and topics that changed their…
Nov 11, 2025 · 56:08
Keerthi Harishankar returns to the pod to break down what she claims is the single greatest episode from any Housewives franchise, and yes, it is the one where Mary Cosby says,…
Nov 4, 2025 · 1:14:20
Author/performer/Bravo newcomer Sara Benincasa touches down to teach us all some things about The Valley. She helps Ellen and Amy see Kristen Doute through fresh eyes, rides hard…
Oct 28, 2025 · 1:03:37
Ellen and Amy break down the many joys and insanities of this recent season of Miami. Unexpected growth for some! Very expected craziness from others! Make all franchises play…
Oct 21, 2025 · 50:27
Ellen briefly tries to turn this into a sports podcast, but Amy shuts it down. Then Ellen offers Amy a group project assignment that she cannot refuse - looking at how our…
Oct 14, 2025 · 53:23
Special correspondent/former professional blogger Leila Cohan returns to discuss all things Bravo. We get into the very serious blogger problem on the network, which Bravo shows…
Oct 7, 2025 · 54:38
Writer and producer Hayley Terris takes us back to school with a full tour of Bravo University. We explore the different departments, breaking down who’s in charge and who’s been…
Sep 30, 2025 · 48:17
Business owner and Bravoholic Ashley Chavez touches down to shine a light on the unsung hero of the Bravo universe: sunglasses. We discuss pivotal sunglasses moments and identify…
Sep 23, 2025 · 56:22
Writer/performer/husband of the pod Ben Covette finally sits down to deliver a couple of dynamite pitches. The first lays out a genius path forward for our RHONY Legacy ladies,…
Sep 16, 2025 · 51:47
Writer and performer Mary Sasson pulls out the big guns to talk about why Bravo Original Programming is more important than anything you read in English class. We also touch down…
Sep 9, 2025 · 48:17
It’s a family affair on the pod today as we’re joined by Polly Haun, Ellen’s little sister! She feels strongly that the Bravo audience is missing out from the lack of flyover…
Sep 2, 2025 · 59:07
Attorney and reality tv scholar Deb Alexander joins the pod to present us with a question that’s never been more timely. We go deep into Love Island mating rituals, what the…
Aug 26, 2025 · 1:05:18
Langan Kingsley, host of It Takes A Valley Village, returns to break down The Valley’s sophomore season. We get into the preacher’s kid to skinny jeans pipeline, the plan to trap…
Aug 19, 2025 · 48:25
Ellen is back from Ireland and eager to keep the Celtic vibes going, so she’s taking us back to that glorious RHOC Season 11 cast trip. Kelly flinging macroagressions, Tamra…
Aug 12, 2025 · 50:28
Ellen's traveling, so we're bringing back an earlier episode that's made timely by Carole Radziwill's recent triumphant return to Bravo. There's one type of housewife that Amy…
Aug 5, 2025 · 54:58
It’s summer, and you know what that means - time to give out some awards! Ellen hosts the First Annual Doodles, giving awards to the best and brightest (and darkest) Bravolebs of…
Jul 29, 2025 · 55:27
Actor and singer Sarah Wolter joins us to give a series of hot takes, and a disturbing trend emerges. She also describes her mind-bending journey through the Bravo Millennial…
Jul 22, 2025 · 50:13
Buckle up, nerds - Amy takes Ellen on a ride as they chart the life of our beloved Scheana Shay through the lens of The Hero’s Journey, once again proving what an essential…
Jul 15, 2025 · 47:22
Improviser, writer and actor Caroline Martin joins the pod to discuss all things Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and tackle some difficult questions - most importantly, why in 2025…
Jul 8, 2025 · 1:00:13
This holiday week, we're bringing back one of our favorite episodes. Enjoy! Facing down another 4 years of a terrible president, we're channeling our female rage into podcasting.…
Jul 1, 2025 · 59:03
Triple threat Jessica Elaina Eason joins the pod to discuss our immediate fatigue of the whole Alexia/Todd situation on RHOM. Other topics include which Housewives we think…
Jun 24, 2025 · 59:06
Author and TV writer Glenn Boozan joins the pod to discuss the Faustian bargain behind some of our favorite Bravolebrities. Topics covered include alternate career paths for the…
Jun 17, 2025 · 54:40
Creative multihyphenate and Bravo anthropologist Ryan O’Connor joins the pod with a brilliant plan to prevent floppage across the Real Housewives universe. We get into Republican…
Jun 10, 2025 · 43:34
Ellen simply must defend the Bravo presence of her fellow Midwesterner, Janet from The Valley. We look at other Bravolebrities with similar vibes, as well as some fictional…
Jun 3, 2025 · 1:06:50
This week, we’re putting the Housewives on pause to discuss The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives with actor and Bravo enthusiast Sara Coates. Will MomTok survive? How about these…
May 27, 2025 · 1:02:41
Film and TV writer Keerthi Harishankar joins with a genius idea to put one of Atlanta’s longest-running housewives to use as the network’s Olivia Pope. Bravo, take notes! We talk…
May 20, 2025 · 48:57
Ellen forces Amy to plan a truly unhinged game of F*ck/Marry/Kill with the men of Bravo, and no dirtbag is left behind. We also discuss Love Hotel, The Valley, and Ellen has some…
May 13, 2025 · 56:03
Writer and Director Ryan Case has dedicated her life to reality television, and she has the text messages from Jerry O’Connell to prove it. Topics covered includes sexuality,…
May 6, 2025 · 1:00:44
Writer and comedian Laura Willcox joins us to talk about the most important people in the Bravo universe: the men. We chat about the 40 year old boys on all of the kids shows,…
Apr 29, 2025 · 1:00:40
Writer Bryan Rucker is the first guest to ever present us with his least favorite housewives list, which is really the energy we all have in 2025. We discuss Teddi's legacy on…
Apr 22, 2025 · 57:57
Katie Henoch joins Amy and Ellen to discuss the most recent season of Beverly Hills. Katie's unhinged theory will be provabale in a few short weeks (hopefully!) so we look…
Apr 15, 2025 · 54:30
Amy and Ellen do sports by having their first-ever Housewives Draft! They both assemble excellent and deeply deranged casts. An all-timer is left on the board until shockingly…
Apr 8, 2025 · 1:02:56
Amy, Ellen and comedian Mano Agapion have a delightfully wide-ranging Housewives chat. Topics addressed includes which Housewives we're most afraid of and which White Lotus…
Apr 1, 2025 · 1:04:42
Screenwriter and playwright Shanell McKinnie joins us with a bevy of Bravo thoughts - most importantly, that NeNe Leakes belongs back on our tv screens. Amy returns to tell us…
Mar 25, 2025 · 35:16
Returning guest and senior correspondent Lauren Adams brings Ellen a juicy discussion topic: how Peacock has changed Bravo, and vice versa. Lauren and Ellen brainstorm some new…
Mar 18, 2025 · 44:03
Distinguished professor and comedian Caroline Cotter joins Ellen to explain her journey through academia; or, watching Summer House. Ellen shares her conflict style (it's not a…
Mar 11, 2025 · 51:35
Journalist Natalie Jarvey joins Ellen to break down this season of The Traitors. We chat about the winners, Alan Cumming's best outfits, Queen Gabby, changes we'd like to see…
Mar 4, 2025 · 36:13
Special guest and co-host of the Official Survivor Podcast "On Fire with Jeff Probst" Jay Wolff drops in to regale us with a delightful story about Lisa Barlow's substack. You'll…
Feb 25, 2025 · 32:26
Ellen's unhinged theory explores the similarities and differences between two major juggernauts of American reality television: the Bravo Cinematic Universe and Bachelor Nation.…
Feb 18, 2025 · 52:31
Our superstar guest Ari Hader's unhinged theory draws a connection between two Bravo men that we can't believe we've never seen before. Amy and Ellen are as shooketh as Countess…
Feb 11, 2025 · 50:28
There's one type of housewife that Amy thinks we need more of on Bravo, and Ellen doesn't need much convincing to hop on board. Plus, we dig deep and get brave enough to name the…
Feb 4, 2025 · 1:03:17
This week, we're talking Traitors! Baby Gorgeous comedian and writer Beth Appel's unhinged theory means that Ellen and Amy have some serious work to do. Also, we're still on the…
Jan 27, 2025 · 54:11
Ellen calls Amy in for a time share presentation unhinged theory -- it's time to get in to Southern Hospitality. SoHo has everything: ugly waitressing dresses, fights next to a…
Jan 20, 2025 · 55:40
Overachiever and curator Dani Killam presents us with not one but four unhinged theories, all about housewives fashion and the unsung power of the glam squads. We also chat…
Jan 13, 2025 · 31:40
We took a break from recording this week due to the ongoing fires in LA, but we also wanted to spread a little joy -- so we're sharing this special episode from the Wackadoodle…
Jan 6, 2025 · 51:40
Writer and pilates teacher Kate Gregory presents the gals with her unhinged theory that it's best to watch your favorite Bravo shows in reverse. We all have some words for JT on…
Dec 23, 2024 · 41:49
Ellen presents Amy with the unhinged theory that our current Salt Lake Queens correspond perfectly to the RHONY Legends of seasons 7-10. Plus, Amy teaches everyone how to…
Dec 16, 2024 · 1:02:39
Writer, comedian, and world famous bridesmaid Jen Bashian tells us why Bravo is a toxic workplace - and why that's integral to the network's success. Plus, Ellen adds a worst…
Dec 9, 2024 · 1:00:13
Facing down another 4 years of a terrible president, we're channeling our female rage into podcasting. With the help of intrepid X user @HousewifeFan08 , we analyze the political…
Nov 25, 2024 · 49:22
Join us this week as we refuse to keep the kids out of it! Amy presents her unhinged theory that if you're bringing your kids on these shows, you need to deal with the…
Nov 18, 2024 · 44:45
Actor, writer and director Lauren Adams knows who the villain is in the Carl-Lindsay breakup, and it ain't Lindsay! She's @imlaurenadams on instagram and also encourages you to…
Nov 11, 2024 · 46:17
Writer and podcast host Langan Kingsley joins us today to argue that Bravo is THE greatest cultural achievement of our era. Where's Andy Cohen's Nobel Prize? Listen to Langan's…
Nov 4, 2024 · 36:47
It's election day TOMORROW (vote! FOR KAMALA!), so we're getting political. Guest Leila Cohan presents Amy and Ellen with the incredibly unhinged theory that JD Vance is a…
Oct 26, 2024 · 33:18
Welcome to our inaugural episode! Join writers, comedians and Bravoholics Amy Heidt and Ellen Haun as they joyfully discuss all the Bravo and reality tv detritus floating around…
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