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Side Piece with Melissa Pfeister

Side Piece with Melissa Pfeister

By Melissa Pfeister

Welcome to Side Piece, a podcast that exists to celebrate our favorite best friends, stylists, chef, nanny, and spouse that completes our favorite Bravoleb, because you can’t have a full Bravolebrity without getting a taste of their ultimate Side Piece!
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Landon Clements: A Real Southern Charmer

Side Piece with Melissa Pfeister May 26, 2021

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Colin Macy O’Toole and Bobby Giancola: Below Deck Med

Colin Macy O’Toole and Bobby Giancola: Below Deck Med

For the first time in Side Piece history, Melissa has double the fun with Below Deck Med & Galley Talk star Colin Macy O’Toole AND Bobby Giancola as they chat about their shows and answer all the burning questions about their love life!

Sep 22, 202151:07
Alexis Bellino: RHOC

Alexis Bellino: RHOC

Former Real Housewife of the OC Alexis Bellino joins Melissa this week to chat all things OC. They discuss how the show affected her marriage, where she stands with the women now & what she's up to now. 

Sep 15, 202156:20
Kary Brittingham: The Real Housewives of Dallas

Kary Brittingham: The Real Housewives of Dallas

Kary Brittingham talks to Melissa about the real reason she thinks The Real Housewives of Dallas has been cancelled, what she loves and hates about being on the show, and what her experience was like being on Below Deck Med.

Sep 08, 202152:34
Vishal Parvani: Family Karma's Life of the Party

Vishal Parvani: Family Karma's Life of the Party

On this weeks episode, the life of the party Vishal Parvani from Family Karma explains to Melissa how he handles dating his close family friends, why his engagement won’t be cancelled again, and where the phrase Underwear Dance Party stems from.
Sep 01, 202153:00
Lynne Curtin: Real Housewives of Orange County

Lynne Curtin: Real Housewives of Orange County

Lynne Curtin from RHOC joins us this week to talk all things about her time being on Bravo, her jewelry line and cuffs and whether or not she would go back to being on reality television. 

Aug 25, 202142:03
Ashley Jacobs: Southern Charm

Ashley Jacobs: Southern Charm

Ashley Jacobs of Southern Charm joins Melissa this week. They chat about how she met Thomas and joined the show, what it was like moving to Charleston and all about becoming a mom! 

Aug 18, 202144:52
Monique Samuels: Real Housewives of Potomac

Monique Samuels: Real Housewives of Potomac

Monique Samuels, former star of Real Housewives of Potomac, joins Melissa to chat her experience on the show, spill some tea about Bindertime Stories & if she would ever go back to being on the Housewives.  

Aug 11, 202147:35
Travis Hollman: The OG Husband of Dallas

Travis Hollman: The OG Husband of Dallas

Travis Hollman, the OG husband of Real Housewives of Dallas, chats with Melissa about his experience being on a reality show & everything that comes with it, how Stephanie has used their platform to promote charitable causes and how they're supporting their good friends Bryan and Brandi.

Aug 04, 202141:45
Dani Soares: The Latest Below Deck Baby Mama

Dani Soares: The Latest Below Deck Baby Mama

Dani Soares, former second stewardess on Below Deck: Sailing Yacht, spills the tea this week on Side Piece. She and Melissa talk about her experience on reality TV, her relationship with J.L. and how involved he is in their daughter's life. 

Jul 28, 202141:07
Braunwyn Windham-Burke: LGBTQ meets RHOC

Braunwyn Windham-Burke: LGBTQ meets RHOC

Braunwyn from RHOC is on this week!! They get into the current status of her and Sean's relationship, getting sober AND coming out on national television and what's next for her post-Bravo.

Jul 21, 202150:14
Anastasia Surmava: From Stew to Chef

Anastasia Surmava: From Stew to Chef

This week, Melissa talks to Anastasia Surmava from Below Deck Mediterranean. They get into how and why Anastasia decided to become a yachty, that infamous cake and whether or not she would go back to crewing for Captain Sandy. 

Jul 14, 202146:27
Lexi Barbuto: The Doll of RHONJ

Lexi Barbuto: The Doll of RHONJ

On this episode, Melissa has girl chat with Lexi Doll of RHONJ. The two dive into Lexi being on RHONJ and having to wonder about her personal nudes leaking(she wasn't too concerned), how she feels about the ladies on the show, which housewives she'd be fine to never seeing again, and the two discuss all the beef that Margaret has had on the show.

Jul 07, 202150:02
Ralph Pittman Jr: The Sexiest Side Piece on RHOA

Ralph Pittman Jr: The Sexiest Side Piece on RHOA

On this episode, Melissa sits down with RHOA newest sexy Side Piece, Ralph Pittman Jr. Ralph gives Melissa more details on the infamous 3 day Tampa trip, why it took some convincing for him to be on RHOA, and he lets her know if we will be getting more steamy bathroom pictures.

Jun 30, 202155:47
Cary Deuber: RHOD Hot Nurse

Cary Deuber: RHOD Hot Nurse

Melissa talks with RHOD alum, Cary Deuber. The two dive how being on the show caused stress in Cary's friendships, how she feels about the housewives still on the show, and why she got fired from the show after being demoted to a friend role.

Jun 23, 202143:39
Izzy Wouters: The Below Deck Breakout Star

Izzy Wouters: The Below Deck Breakout Star

On this episode, Melissa has girl chat with Izzy Wouters from Below Deck. The two dive into Izzy's time on the show, she spills the tea on her the Below Deck crew, and she tells Melissa which of her former castmates she would throw overboard. 

Jun 16, 202152:39
Kelly Bensimon: A Model Housewife

Kelly Bensimon: A Model Housewife

On this episode, Melissa chats with RHONY alum, Kelly Bensimon. Kelly fills Melissa in on what she's been up to since leaving the show (hint: it involves millions of dollars), always being nervous and stressed about being on the housewives show, and Kelly gives her feelings on the OG NYC housewives.

Jun 02, 202143:05
Landon Clements: A Real Southern Charmer

Landon Clements: A Real Southern Charmer

On this episode, Melissa has some girl chat with Southern Charm's Landon Clements. She talks about what really went down with her, Thomas and the London trip, how she really feels about Kathryn and what's she's been up to since leaving the show.

May 26, 202152:39
Peter Madrigal: The Vanderpump Rules Don't Apply

Peter Madrigal: The Vanderpump Rules Don't Apply

Melissa talks all things Vanderpump Rules with Peter Madrigal. The two talk about the hookups and the almost hookups, what he's been up to since the show has been on hiatus, (hint:dates) and the two discuss if we will see Peter as a full-time VPR cast member anytime soon.

May 19, 202145:35
Peggy Tanous: RHOC Realness

Peggy Tanous: RHOC Realness

Melissa talks with Peggy Tanous from RHOC. Peggy talks about why she initially turned down the opportunity to be on RHOC, what went down behind the scenes with her, Alexis, and Jim; and what she's been up to since leaving the show.

May 12, 202157:39
Adrienne Gang: The OG of Below Deck

Adrienne Gang: The OG of Below Deck

On this episode, Melissa talks with an OG of Below Deck, Adrienne Gang. The two jump into what surprising thing Captain Lee said to Adrienne when they first met, what she thought after filming the first season of the show with a crew of idiots, and she tells Melissa who she would love to "throw overboard".

May 05, 202147:27
Captain Sandy: The Boss of Below Deck Mediterranean

Captain Sandy: The Boss of Below Deck Mediterranean

On this episode, Melissa chats with Captain Sandy from Below Deck Med. The two jump into where Sandy and Malia stand today, who she'd love to have back on the yacht, and her side of the story on what went down with the firing of Hannah.

Apr 28, 202139:23
Adam Neely: The Ultimate Shahs of Sunset Side Piece

Adam Neely: The Ultimate Shahs of Sunset Side Piece

On this episode, Melissa talks with everyone's favorite Shahs of Sunset side piece, Adam Neely. They talk about how he and Reza met, he and Reza's current friendship with MJ, and how he and Reza were able to work through their relationship difficulties of last season. 

Apr 21, 202148:50
Frank Catania: The Favorite Ex-husband From RHONJ

Frank Catania: The Favorite Ex-husband From RHONJ

On this episode, Melissa talks with everyone's favorite ex-husband of RHONJ, Frank Catania  The two talk about his 3way friendship with his ex-wife Dolores and her boyfriend David, choosing sides between Joey Gorga and Joe Giudice, and if he thinks Dolores is his soulmate.

Apr 14, 202134:08
Danny Pellegrino: Everything Iconic

Danny Pellegrino: Everything Iconic

On this episode, Melissa chats with Bravo superfan and host of Everything Iconic podcast, Danny Pellegrino. The two talk all things Bravo, what it's really like to be a Watch What Happens Live bartender, and what goes on behind the scenes of WWHL.

Apr 07, 202137:12
Hannah Ferrier: THE Chef Stew of Below Deck Med

Hannah Ferrier: THE Chef Stew of Below Deck Med

On this episode, Melissa has girl chat with former chief stew of Below Deck Med, Hannah Ferrier. The two discuss what really went down behind the scenes of her being fired from the show, what it's like to be a new mom and fiancè, and Hannah tells Melissa when she plans on returning to Below Deck Med.

Mar 31, 202147:48
Margaret Kiss: AKA Marge Sr. of RHONJ

Margaret Kiss: AKA Marge Sr. of RHONJ

On this episode, Melissa talks with Marge Sr. about alllll things RHONJ. The two jump into the relationship she has with her daughter Margaret, how she really feels about  Danielle Staubs, and she shares fun stories about her "sliding in the DM's" dating life.

Mar 24, 202135:11
Momma Dee Simmons: The Resident Mom of RHOD Doesn't Give A Rip

Momma Dee Simmons: The Resident Mom of RHOD Doesn't Give A Rip

Melissa sits down with Momma Dee Simmons of RHOD to discuss everything we've loved to watch on the show. The two clear up the chatter regarding D'Andra's trust fund, the fallout of D'Andra and LeeAnne, and Melissa finds out if Momma Dee likes to "Netflix and Chill". 

Mar 17, 202140:14
Derek J: Fashion Queen of RHOA

Derek J: Fashion Queen of RHOA

Melissa sits down with the original Side Piece, Derek J of RHOA. Derek fills Melissa in on why he got tired of being a Side Piece on RHOA, why he has had a hard time doing other shows outside of RHOA, if viewers will see him again on RHOA, and which of the housewives could use a Derek J makeover.   

Mar 10, 202138:30
Tamra Judge: Hottest Housewife of the OC

Tamra Judge: Hottest Housewife of the OC

On this episode, Melissa catches up with RHOC's "Hottest Housewife" Tamra Judge. Tamra tells Melissa how it really went down when she was told she would no longer be on the RHOC, how she really feels about Shannon and if we can expect a "Tres Amigas reunion, what it would take for her to return to RHOC, and why she's saving a seat for "Jesus Jugs".

Mar 03, 202148:38
Kim D: Bringing the Posche life to RHONJ

Kim D: Bringing the Posche life to RHONJ

On this episode, Melissa chats up RHONJ side piece, Kim D. The two discuss, allll things RHONJ, what she really thinks about Teresa and her new side piece, what we didn't see when her and Joey Gorga had an issue to settle, and also the two discuss if she will be making an appearance this season on RHONJ!

Feb 24, 202155:52
Meghan King: From RHOC to Idaho?

Meghan King: From RHOC to Idaho?

On this episode, Melissa has “girl talk” with former RHOC cast member, Meghan King. Of course Meghan is not a side piece, but she does discuss her current and former side pieces (read Will Roos and Jim Edmonds), how she was really cast to be on RHOC, seeing ghosts, and fills us in on if she'd ever be a Bravo housewife again!

Feb 17, 202140:49
Captain Lee:"Stud of the Sea"

Captain Lee:"Stud of the Sea"

On this episode, Melissa sets sail with Below Deck's Captain Lee. We know what you're thinking...Captain Lee isn't a side piece... and you're right, but he is awesome! Melissa and Captain Lee get into why he thought his career was over when Below Deck started filming, which celebrity he'd love to welcome aboard the yacht, and who in his crew he'd like to "throw overboard".

Feb 10, 202140:35
Mike Hill of RHOA: 1 Half of #CHILL

Mike Hill of RHOA: 1 Half of #CHILL

On this episode, Melissa is talking with one part of #CHILL, broadcaster and side piece to RHOA star Cynthia Bailey, Mike Hill. The two dive into why Cynthia was his favorite RHOA even though he was married to someone else, how a thirst trap Instagram photo got his attention to text Cynthia, and why he really turned the camera off during the filming of a RHOA episode.

Feb 03, 202140:58
Chef Tracey Bloom of "Don't Be Tardy" Serves Up The Fun

Chef Tracey Bloom of "Don't Be Tardy" Serves Up The Fun

On this episode, Melissa has a delicious conversation with Chef Tracey Bloom from Bravos' "Don't Be Tardy". The two discuss how she went to Kim Zolciak's house for the first time and "never left", the one dish she just can't ever seem to get right, what she wants in a lover, and sets the record straight on her son, Kannon.

Jan 27, 202143:51
Seth Marks: Real Housewives of Salt Lake City

Seth Marks: Real Housewives of Salt Lake City

Welcome to the first episode of Side Piece! Host Melissa Pfeister sits down with Bravo's Real Housewives of Salt Lake City side piece Seth Marks; husband of RHOLSC cast member Meredith Marks. They dive right into Seth and Meredith's marriage, why Seth was hesitant to be a part of the newest housewives show, how being on RHOSLC changed their relationship, and Seth also reveals new details about their marriage that Melissa never saw coming!

Jan 20, 202132:21
Welcome to Side Piece!

Welcome to Side Piece!

Welcome to Side Piece, a podcast that exists to celebrate our favorite best friends, stylists, chef, nanny, and spouse that completes our favorite Bravoleb, because you can’t have a full Bravolebrity without getting a taste of their ultimate Side Piece!

Jan 14, 202102:27