Bold, Black, & Addicted to Bravo
By Nyemade Boiwu
Bold, Black, & Addicted to Bravo is a series by Nyemade where each week she'll be joined by fellow Bravo addicts to discuss various life topics through lens of Bravo shows. New Episodes on Wednesdays! 🦋
Bold, Black, & Addicted to BravoNov 30, 2022
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Episode 11: The Lens of Colorism
Guest Gelle and Kaylnfee join Nyemade to discuss if the audience reaction to different cast members is influenced by colorism.
Nov 30, 202201:22
*Bonus Episode* Jersey Boardwalk Bash
I got together with some friends to discuss all the things that went on this season of RHONJ. We had a great time chatting!
Jun 04, 202201:20:37
*Bonus Episode* Summer House Party
Now the season is over I got together with some friends to discuss all the things that went on this season. We had a great time chatting!
Jun 02, 202201:15:22
Episode 10: Love Shouldn't Hurt
This episode the ladies discuss the alledged Domestic Violence accusations brought against several Bravo men.
May 23, 202242:20
*Bonus Episode* Snowed In Fiesta
A few friends get together to discuss this past season of Salt Lake City and Miami
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Apr 03, 202201:16:23
Episode 9: Status over Substance?
Do some people value Status over everything? Lauren, Simone, and Lolo joined me for a great conversation on RHOP - Gizelle, RHOB - Erika, M2M - Toya, & RHOSLC- Jen @bravotv.
Mar 15, 202201:21:43
Episode 8: Addressing racial concerns - what a difference a cast makes!
Quin from Know That Pod and Emily from She Speaks Bravo podcast joined me for a conversation about the difference in the way the various casts dealt with conversations around race. We compare the way RHONY & RHOBH addressed their castmates' concerns vs how the cast of Summer House reacted.
Mar 01, 202201:17:20
*Bonus Episode* RHOP Season 6 Cookout
Nela, Jasper, Semajh and I get together to discuss RHOP Season 6. It was a season that gave us a lot and we're here for it! 🙌🏾
Dec 07, 202101:16:45
*Bonus Episode* RHOBH Season 11 Cookout
With season 11 is over I wanted to get together with some friends to discuss all the things that went on this season that wasn't revolved around Erika. We had a great time chatting!
Guest:
@kalyndee
@weigopodcast
@b.goode
@boymeetsbravo
@dr.monica
@mochaminutes
@rebekah.travels
@lj4321
Guest:
@kalyndee
@weigopodcast
@b.goode
@boymeetsbravo
@dr.monica
@mochaminutes
@rebekah.travels
@lj4321
Nov 21, 202101:31:07
*Bonus Episode* Snowy Shenanigans
To celebrate the launch of Winter House I got together with a few friends to discuss the premiere episode. Check out our takes on this new cast and the merging of Southern Charm & Summer House
Nov 07, 202101:33:07
*Podcast Only Special* Episode 7: Ride or Die Relationships
On this podcast only special we discuss Ride or Die relationships in Bravo. RHOP - Ashley & Michael,
M2M - Dr Contessa & Scott,
Shahs - MJ & Tommi
Nov 07, 202153:24
Episode 6: Under Your Thumb
Giselle & Jasper joined Nyemade to chat about some of the relationship dynamics on the shows. Questions discussed: Do you think some relationships thrive because one person likes feeling superior to the other person? What happens when that dynamic starts to changeless? Let's chat about of a few relationships we've seen over the years.
BH - Kathy & Kyle (siblings)
NY - Ramona & Sonja (started the same)
M2M - Toya & Naji (one brought one in)
Southern Charm - Shep & Austen
Oct 20, 202101:18:30
*Bonus Episode* It's not about the pasta, Vanderpump Premiere!
To celebrate the premiere of Vanderpump Rules several fellow addicted to Bravo friends joined me to discuss the first episode!
Oct 20, 202154:34
Episode 5: Words Matter
Guests Brandon & Les joined Nyemade to discuss some explosive arguments around word usage and the impact of word usage perpetuating negative stereotypes. Questions discussed-
Do you think we help perpetuate negative stereotypes when we use certain words? (RHOA - Nene using Hood/Ghetto negatively)
Many words have multiple meanings. If someone is offended by your use of a word should you rephrase? (RHOBH - Crystal "violated" & RHONY - Eboni - educated vs intelligent)
Are texting phrases well known enough to drive the point home? Is it passive aggressive to use them? (RHOSLC - Thumbs up = FU)
Oct 20, 202157:36
*Bonus Episode* RHONY Season Finale Cookout Special
Since the season is officially over with no reunion, I decided to invite a few friends to have a virtual "cookout". Join us as we discuss what went down season 13 and share our thoughts on each of the women.
Oct 20, 202101:08:49
Episode 4: Now We've Got Bad Blood
Guests Stephanie, Lauren, & Stephanie, join Nyemade for a chat about damaged friendships. Questions discussed: Can a friendship really recover from hurtful words that betrayed secrets ?(Shahs - MJ & Reza)
Do you think being a true friend means picking sides? How do you maintain a friendship when someone is friends with someone you know dislikes you?
(M2M - Dr Jackie & Dr Simone and
RHOSLC - Meredith & Lisa )
Are friends obligated to tell you everything? Can you be friends with someone knowing they're lying to you about themselves?
(RHOBH - Lisa & Denise and RHOA - Porsha & Marlo)
Oct 20, 202156:05
Episode 3: I Get It From My Momma
Nyemade is joined by guests Kaya, Stephanie, and Kara to talk about the relationships between mothers and daughters. Questions discussed: RHOA - Kandi & Mama Joyce - Is it acceptable to allow our parents to speak negatively about our SO. If so, when do we step in?
RHOP - Wendy & her mom - How beholden are we to the sacrifices of our parents & their expectations of our lives?
RHONY - Ramona & Avery - How do you deal with a mother who's culturally insensitive & doesn't appear to want to change?
Oct 20, 202157:02
Episode 2: It's Raining Men
Nyemade is joined by guests Kendrick, Aaron, and Semaj to talk about the men of Bravo. Questions discussed: RHOP - Does a man's attractiveness (Juan) or status (Jamal) allow them to get away with infidelity easier? RHOA -
Where's the line between being a wife's best friend and being too involved in woman's business?
M2M - All of the male doctors had examples of their run in with law enforcement despite their profession. Is there anything that can actually help with the "thug" stereotypes? Who's the hottest husband?
Where's the line between being a wife's best friend and being too involved in woman's business?
M2M - All of the male doctors had examples of their run in with law enforcement despite their profession. Is there anything that can actually help with the "thug" stereotypes? Who's the hottest husband?
Oct 20, 202155:56
Episode 1: Respectable or Ratchet
Nyemade is joined by guests Taria, Dr. Monica, and LaKeya to discuss respectability politics.
Questions discussed:
RHOP - Does a woman's physical appearance dictate her "substance"?
RHOP - Is it worse when black cast members get into physical altercations because it validates negative stereotypes about black women?
RHONY - Why, even when black women aren't screaming or yelling, is the "angry" label instantly attached when we're upset?
Questions discussed:
RHOP - Does a woman's physical appearance dictate her "substance"?
RHOP - Is it worse when black cast members get into physical altercations because it validates negative stereotypes about black women?
RHONY - Why, even when black women aren't screaming or yelling, is the "angry" label instantly attached when we're upset?
Oct 20, 202101:05:22