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Episode 171: The Haunting of Blue Stone Manor (RHUGT: Ex-Wives' Club)

The Reality IsJun 26, 2022

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Episode 414: Diddy done w/ Raheel

Episode 414: Diddy done w/ Raheel

IN POP CULTURE: Update on Kate Middleton, Diddy is raided by the Feds, Cheesecake Factory reigns supreme.

IN POLITICS: Candace Owen is fired.

IN SPORTS: Women's College Basketball and Shohei Otani's sports bet scandal.

Mar 26, 202457:42
Episode 413: NoFucksGivenistan w/ Aarti (VPR / Summer House / The Valley / RHOP)

Episode 413: NoFucksGivenistan w/ Aarti (VPR / Summer House / The Valley / RHOP)

Aarti is back to talk about it all! From the Grande Dame's DUI to Shannon Beador's latest lawsuit, to the lackluster of Real Housewives of Potomac, to the growth on Vanderpump Rules, to the delightful misery on The Valley, and finally the disaster that is Carl and Lindsay on Summer House.

Mar 23, 202401:11:54
Episode 412: DO WE LOOK LIKE FOOLS!? w/ Raheel

Episode 412: DO WE LOOK LIKE FOOLS!? w/ Raheel

IN POP CULTURE: Someone is scaling the Hollywood sign. Beyonce is dropping a new album. Dune on a deathbed. Nickelodeon documentary.

Mar 19, 202450:08
Episode 411: It's in the stars w/ Kelli Williams @laguna_biotch (Summer House / VPR)

Episode 411: It's in the stars w/ Kelli Williams @laguna_biotch (Summer House / VPR)

THE Laguna Biotch, Kelli Williams, host of Beyond the Blinds Podcast, hopped on to talk about the highly anticipated and very predictable break up of Lindsay and Carl on Summer House and the absolutely pain it has been to be a Scheana apologist on Vanderpump Rules

Mar 15, 202401:10:34
Episode 410: Osama Been Robbin' w/ Raheel

Episode 410: Osama Been Robbin' w/ Raheel

IN WORLD: Muslims celebrate Ramadan

IN POP CULTURE: Muslims welcome new levels of grifting into their mosques as Shaun King embraces Islam, Oscars thoughts, and where the F is Kate Middleton!?!!

Mar 13, 202447:06
Episode 409: Unfaithfuls w/ Chelsea @ohonochels & Raheel (Traitors Finale/Reunion)

Episode 409: Unfaithfuls w/ Chelsea @ohonochels & Raheel (Traitors Finale/Reunion)

Two of the most traitorous rat bastards I know and love hopped on the pod to discuss one of the best Reality TV finales of all time. Follow Chelsea @ohnochels on Instagram and Subscribe to I Am The Cute One for all things Nostalgia, Pop Culture, and Chaos!

Mar 10, 202401:06:28
Episode 408: An easy mark (VPR / Summer House)

Episode 408: An easy mark (VPR / Summer House)

This week of Vanderpump Rules was a tough one for Scheana Marie Parks Valletta Shay Emo Screamo Davis but she gave plenty of content to psychoanalyze and on Summer House does anyone even need to recap when Gabby said it best?!

Mar 09, 202453:06
Episode 407: Period Purr w/ Tom Hamlett @thetomhamlett (RHOBH / Love Is Blind)

Episode 407: Period Purr w/ Tom Hamlett @thetomhamlett (RHOBH / Love Is Blind)

Tom Hamlett, co-host of Dumpster Dive, taught me how to speak like a Gen Z as we recapped reunion part 2 of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, shared thoughts on the state of Real Housewives of Potomac, the trailer of Real Housewives of New Jersey, and of course the finale of Love Is Blind season 6.

Mar 07, 202401:08:23
Episode 406: Looney for Duney w/ Raheel (Traitors S2 E10)

Episode 406: Looney for Duney w/ Raheel (Traitors S2 E10)

IN POP CULTURE: Dune 2 and everyone is suing Bravo!
IN SPORTS: Something about an F1 Driver and Shohei Otani
TRAITORS RECAP AT 42:00
Mar 03, 202401:04:43
Episode 405: Esophagussy w/ Taria S. Faison @weigopodcast (RHOP / RHOM)
Mar 02, 202401:44:51
Episode 404: Hippie Kennedy w/ Kelli Williams @laguna_biotch (VPR)
Feb 29, 202401:05:46
Episode 403: TOBEY MAGUIRE!? w/ Raheel (Traitors S2 E9)
Feb 28, 202451:28
Episode 402: Clowning not crowning w/ Aarti (RHOP / Married to Medicine)

Episode 402: Clowning not crowning w/ Aarti (RHOP / Married to Medicine)

SHE'S BACK! Aarti joins back on to talk about the only episode of Real Housewives of Potomac worth recapping, the misogyny on Married to Medicine, and general Bravo feelings!

Feb 27, 202401:05:10
Episode 401: Too much is happening (RHOBH / RHOP / RHOM / Summer House)

Episode 401: Too much is happening (RHOBH / RHOP / RHOM / Summer House)

A full week's worth of programming recapped! On Real Housewives of Potomac it is NOT working out for any of them. On Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Kyle gives us nothing. On Real Housewives of Miami the girls give us everything. And on Summer House, we don't need Carl or Lindsay!

Feb 25, 202450:50
Episode 400: Megan Faux w/ Kendrick Tucker @realitycomicstoo (Love Is Blind S6 E1-9)
Feb 23, 202401:11:47
Episode 399: Unique LA Species w/ Amanda Hunt @amandahuntnkiss (VPR)
Feb 22, 202401:08:05
Episode 398: Sexy Unique Trashcan w/ Raheel (Traitors S2 E8)
Feb 19, 202401:00:03
Episode 397: Super Bowl Sadness w/ Raheel (+VPR)

Episode 397: Super Bowl Sadness w/ Raheel (+VPR)

IN SPORTS: Super Bowl ended not in Raheel's favor and he discusses his love for the San Francisco 49ers.

IN POP CULTURE: Beyonce goes country, Super Bowl Ads, Marcus & Larsa, Vanderpump Rules recap

IN WORLD: The War on Gaza intensifies with the massacre at Rafah.

Feb 15, 202401:14:50
Episode 396: MJ’s Pants w/ Raheel (Traitors S2 E7)

Episode 396: MJ’s Pants w/ Raheel (Traitors S2 E7)

TRAITORS RECAP (39:55)
IN SPORTS: The Superb Owl is happening!
IN POP CULTURE: The Grammys! Celine! Jay-Z! TRACY CHAPMAN! and the Patron Saint of weaponized white feminism.
Feb 11, 202457:59
Episode 395: I like the beat (RHOBH / RHOM)

Episode 395: I like the beat (RHOBH / RHOM)

On Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Erika Jayne Girardi is winning us over one zinger at a time and Kyle Richards is making us love and hate her all at once. On Real Housewives of Miami the women are celebrating pride and Lisa is showing her prejudice!

Feb 10, 202429:39
Episode 394: Sad little parties (RHOP / VPR)

Episode 394: Sad little parties (RHOP / VPR)

It's an episode of some very sad parties! On Real Housewives of Potomac Wendy has a weed party with no weed and Nneka invites people to unpack her two year old wedding presents. On Vanderpump Rules, Tom Sandoval is back trying to make himself a victim by throwing the saddest party on earth. We're not buying it!

Feb 08, 202431:08
Episode 393: Bergalicious Purdy w/ Tom, Cix, and Raheel (Traitors S2 E6)

Episode 393: Bergalicious Purdy w/ Tom, Cix, and Raheel (Traitors S2 E6)

It's Traitors time (52:00) and we're talking about the best episode of Traitors to date! Before that we dive into pop culture!

IN SPORTS: The 49ers are in the Super Bowl and they need better slogans.

IN POP CULTURE: Taylor Swift is bad for the environment but so is Amazon prime and we love her don't we? The Hamlett twins give us old people a deep dive into Nikki v. Megan. And we all agree that Justin Timberlake is the worst.

Feb 04, 202401:35:20
Episode 392: Can I stir? (RHOP / RHOBH / RHOM)

Episode 392: Can I stir? (RHOP / RHOBH / RHOM)

Real Housewives of Potomac is giving me depression, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is unpacking my depression and Real Housewives of Miami are curing my depression.
Feb 02, 202432:36
Episode 391: Lala goes rogue w/ Chelsea @ohnochels (VPR)

Episode 391: Lala goes rogue w/ Chelsea @ohnochels (VPR)

Everyone's favorite back alley trashcan Vanderpump Rules is back and there's no one better than Chelsea of I am the cute one to come on and recap the first episode because while we've been anxiously waiting for the new season to start, Chelsea's been listening to and recapping Rachel Goes Rogue and she's here to tell us all about it.

Feb 01, 202401:15:11
Episode 390: Are there any boiled eggs? w/ Raheel (Traitors S2 E5)

Episode 390: Are there any boiled eggs? w/ Raheel (Traitors S2 E5)

Before we dive into The Traitors S2 E5 and swoon over our problematic favorite Attorney and Funeral Director Phaedra Parks, we talk about how poorly everyone is reacting to the Oscar nominations and some sports things.

Jan 28, 202445:20
Episode 389: Accusations, ashes, and a fever dream (RHOP / RHOBH / RHOM)

Episode 389: Accusations, ashes, and a fever dream (RHOP / RHOBH / RHOM)

A solo ride through the week of Bravo. First discussing more of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Monica Garcia Marie Parks Valetta, then on Real Housewives of Potomac and why even Candiace fans can't agree with Candiace here, then catching up on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills where Annemarie is a flop, and finally riding through the glorious fever dream that is Real Housewives of Miami.
Jan 27, 202401:06:40
Episode 388: What's in the box!? w/ Donny & Chelsea @realdonnywood @ohnochels (RHOSLC)

Episode 388: What's in the box!? w/ Donny & Chelsea @realdonnywood @ohnochels (RHOSLC)

Cuties, it is time to say goodbye to Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and as a show on Bravo usually does...it left us with blue balls and lots of important questions like...why is Andy here? does anyone know how the internet works? is Heather still working for Jen Shah? and most importantly...what's in the box!?!
Jan 25, 202401:12:14
Episode 387: Traitors w/ Raheel (S2 E1-4)

Episode 387: Traitors w/ Raheel (S2 E1-4)

WE DID IT! We got Raheel to binge Traitors Season 2 Episodes 1-4 and boy did we have a blast!

Jan 21, 202441:13
Episode 386: Haters w/ Raheel

Episode 386: Haters w/ Raheel

IN SPORTS: Football is DEAD! Just kidding the 49ers are doing quite well.

IN POP CULTURE: Eminem is still in fact suing the Green Eyed Bandits.

IN POLITICS/WORLD: Should we vote for Biden?

IN LIFE: What do you do when you feel iced out of a friend group?

Jan 19, 202450:12
Episode 385: Penis Head w/ Chelsea @Ohnochels (RHOSLC / RHOP)

Episode 385: Penis Head w/ Chelsea @Ohnochels (RHOSLC / RHOP)

We continue our series of the cuties of I Am The Cute One: A Nostalgia Podcast cohosting the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City reunion... recaps. Chelsea is on to discuss part 2 of the reunion and ask in earnest, why would ANYONE call Mr. Barlow a Penis Head!?

Jan 18, 202401:17:36
Episode 384: Let the esophagus go (RHOBH / RHOM)

Episode 384: Let the esophagus go (RHOBH / RHOM)

Riding solo this week to catch up on the disastrous and deliciously dramatic Mamacita lunch and everything that came after it on Real Housewives of Miami and a surprising mental health detour on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

Jan 14, 202438:33
Episode 383: Monica's biggest fan w/ Donny Hadfield-Smith @realdonnywood (RHOSLC)

Episode 383: Monica's biggest fan w/ Donny Hadfield-Smith @realdonnywood (RHOSLC)

The cuties of I Am The Cute One: A Nostalgia Podcast will officially be cohosting the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City reunion...recaps. We wish they'd host the actual reunions because what is Andrew even doing? ANYWAY! Donny is on to discuss the reunion and tell us why HE is Monica's Next Top Number One Fan!

Jan 11, 202401:00:22
Episode 382: Kind of a drag? w/ Aarti (RHOP / RHOBH / RHOSLC)

Episode 382: Kind of a drag? w/ Aarti (RHOP / RHOBH / RHOSLC)

As promised on the internet, anyone who hops on the podcast will get their time to shine and share their feelings about the epic Real Housewives of Salt Lake City finale so we get into that in preparation for the reunion. We also talk about Dorit's Karen-ass-behavior on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. And we wrap up the episode with a deep dive into Real Housewives of Potomac and how we can continue to watch this show even though it feels like a bit of a drag (life hack: focus on Karen Huger always!)

Jan 09, 202446:37
Episode 381: Palestinian Joy w/ Raheel

Episode 381: Palestinian Joy w/ Raheel

IN POP CULTURE: Katt Williams has a lot to say. Tom Hanks is NOT on the Epstein list. We share our favorite 2023 pop culture moments. Raheel finally watched Barbie.

IN SPORTS: Aaron Rodgers put his foot in his mouth again. Other sports things happened I'm sure.

IN POLITICS/WORLD: Despite the racist politics of local government, a Palestinian Flag celebration happened in West Orange New Jersey!

Jan 07, 202401:08:45
Episode 380: Reality Von PLEASE! w/ Donny Hadfield-Smith @realdonnywood (RHOSLC)

Episode 380: Reality Von PLEASE! w/ Donny Hadfield-Smith @realdonnywood (RHOSLC)

Happy New Year! 2024 of Bravo has started with a dramatic bang and friend of the pod, one half of I am the cute one: a nostalgia podcast, Donny Hadfield-Smith hopped on to talk about the absolute bonkers finale of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.

Jan 03, 202401:03:30
Episode 379: Power Rankings w/ Raheel (RHUGT: RHONY LEGACY E1-4)

Episode 379: Power Rankings w/ Raheel (RHUGT: RHONY LEGACY E1-4)

I convinced Raheel to watch Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip Real Housewives of New York Legacy (phew what a mouth full!) and he hopped on to give us his power rankings, because let's be honest that's all the care about, on episodes 1-4. Spoiler Alert: The winner is the lady who scratches her back with a butter knife!

Dec 30, 202357:05
Episode 378: May December w/ Sonia Sells @soniamariesays & Raheel

Episode 378: May December w/ Sonia Sells @soniamariesays & Raheel

Friend of the pod, pop culture historian, and avid pog collector Sonia Marie Sells @soniamariesays joins us to discuss the Netflix film May December starring Julianne Moore, Natalie Portman, and Charles Melton. Since tabloids are the original reality tv, we dove deep into the Mary Kay Letourneau of it all.


Dec 28, 202301:13:41
Episode 377: Lychee Meow w/ Tom Hamlett @thetomhamlett

Episode 377: Lychee Meow w/ Tom Hamlett @thetomhamlett

Tom Hamlett, 1/2 of Dumpster Dive Podcast, and frankly this podcast too, hops on to discuss the Kookoo banoonoos of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.

Dec 22, 202301:07:60
Episode 376: Make amends at the Pizzeria w/ Raheel

Episode 376: Make amends at the Pizzeria w/ Raheel

IN SPORTS: The Eagles aren't having the best time, especially not first Desi Assistant Defensive Coordinator Sean Desai who got demoted. Tommy Cutlets makes amends. Something about Brock Purdy being an MVP IDK I stopped listening.

IN POP CULTURE: Ziwe platforms George Santos. Ethan Slater makes a stand. Demi Lovato's ex fiancé is unwell. Epstein's documents are about to wreak havoc on Hollywood. Jonathan Majors is done.

IN POLITICS: The Florida GOP are hypocrites. Gay sex is happening in Senate.

Dec 21, 202357:13
Episode 375: Triple twenty w/ Aarti (RHOP / Married to Medicine)

Episode 375: Triple twenty w/ Aarti (RHOP / Married to Medicine)

On Real Housewives of Potomac, the Grande Dame turned 60 and Ashley treated her to kayaking where Karen didn't kayak and got solo camera time. Also, we psychoanalyze the Robyn-Gizelle-Candiace of it all. On Married to Medicine, the ladies vote Quad off the island and dive head first into misogyny.

Dec 20, 202351:00
Episode 374: Apocalypse Adjacent w/ Raheel

Episode 374: Apocalypse Adjacent w/ Raheel

Listen to @wiseandwinepodcast on spotify!

Donate to our friend Krystal as she recovers from her bike accident!


IN SPORTS: Meet the new Prince of New Jersey (Tommy Cutlets) and get horny for Shohei's insane contract.

IN POP CULTURE: Jen Shah is doing aerobics with Elizabeth Holmes in the big house. Pro-Palestinian CAA Agent gets a surprising supporter.

IN OTHER: Taco Bell orgy lawsuit, marriage for money v. love, and other nonsense.

Dec 15, 202356:54
Episode 373: Holding the tiniest bit of space for her w/ Taria Faison @weigopodcast

Episode 373: Holding the tiniest bit of space for her w/ Taria Faison @weigopodcast

Taria Faison, host of What Else Is Going On, brought her wisdom and laughter and grace as we discussed everything happening on Bravo - from Lisa Barlow's surprisingly nurturing moments on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, to Wendy's fear of her mother on Real Housewives of Potomac, to Crystal's bizarre guest list on Real Housewives of Beverly hills, to Larsa's stupid ass lips on Real Housewives of Miami, to the production mess on Married to Medicine.

Dec 13, 202301:27:42
Episode 372: Not I! w/ Aarti (RHOP / Married to Medicine)

Episode 372: Not I! w/ Aarti (RHOP / Married to Medicine)

The Vanderpump Rules trailer is out and we touch on that briefly. On Real Housewives of Potomac, Ashley takes the ladies all the way to Austin to do activities you can do anywhere in the DMV area, especially making Robyn cry and defend her awful husband. On Married to Medicine, the ladies are playing producers and pushing Quad out.

Dec 11, 202301:03:40
Episode 371: A taste of their own medicinal cocktails (RHOSLC / RHOM / RHOBH)

Episode 371: A taste of their own medicinal cocktails (RHOSLC / RHOM / RHOBH)

On Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, the ladies are forced to vacation in Bermuda together and pretend to be friends and bicker about everything from tubs to friendships to DMs. On Real Housewives of Miami, we wonder how women like Alexia and Larsa have made it this far in life. On Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kyle and Sutton and giving each other a taste of their own medicinical cocktails. Speaking of medicinal cocktails, I had to defend Denise F*ckin Richards against these supreme gaslighters despite the fact that she is behaving like Denise F*cked Up Richards.

Dec 10, 202345:16
Episode 370: To hell with this place! w/ Raheel

Episode 370: To hell with this place! w/ Raheel

IN WORLD/POLITICS: Henry Kissinger is finally dead. Noor attends a Town Council Meeting and it goes "not well bitch!". The House passes a dangerous resolution equating Antizionism with Antisemitism. George Santos is expelled from Government.

IN POP CULTURE: More accusations against Diddy's guilty ass. New Real Housewife of Beverly Hills, Annemarie Wiley's husband Marcellus Wiley is accused of s*x crimes. Taylor Swift is named Times Person of the Year. Julianna Margulies is a racist monster.

IN SPORTS: The 49ers beat The Eagles and Raheel is a bully.

Dec 07, 202301:09:08
Episode 369: It's getting weird w/ Aarti (RHOP / Married to Medicine)

Episode 369: It's getting weird w/ Aarti (RHOP / Married to Medicine)

We are introduced to Karen Huger Math on Real Housewives of Potomac as we connect the dots to figure out who called who and wished what on upon whom with which shrine on T-Mobile on the various dates in April between Nneka and Wendy. On Married to Medicine, Quad and Phaedra host the most unserious event we've ever seen on reality television.

Dec 05, 202346:22
Episode 368: You know what I'm talking about... w/ Tom & Cix Hamlett @dumpsterdivepod

Episode 368: You know what I'm talking about... w/ Tom & Cix Hamlett @dumpsterdivepod

The Hamlett Twins and hosts of Dumpster Dive Podcast are back for a collab discussing the bonnets, baubles, and ghosts of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, the accusations of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, rebates, debates, and gay baits!

Dec 01, 202301:35:46
Episode 367: Unserious witch w/ Aarti (RHOP / Married to Medicine)

Episode 367: Unserious witch w/ Aarti (RHOP / Married to Medicine)

On Real Housewives of Potomac Karen hosts a pickle ball event where pickle ball is barely played, beans are spilled, witch accusations are made, and facebook is investigated. On Married to Medicine, Heavenly is a wedding crasher and we love her for that.

Nov 30, 202354:15
Episode 366: Monica, Sutton, and Adriana

Episode 366: Monica, Sutton, and Adriana

**APOLOGIES FOR THE AUDIO ISSUES** A quick mini recap of some excellent Thanksgiving week episodes of reality tv! Between the sounds of cream sloshing on Real Housewife of Salt Lake city to the deflections on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills to the sprinter van farts on Real Housewives of Miami - Bravo fed us better than some of your pale ass turkeys!

Nov 28, 202332:02
Episode 365: We have eyes w/ Kendrick Tucker @realitycomicstoo (RHOP / Married to Medicine)

Episode 365: We have eyes w/ Kendrick Tucker @realitycomicstoo (RHOP / Married to Medicine)

Kendrick Tucker, host of Reality & Comic Too, hopped on to talk about the scheming and the conspiracies and the mess on Married to Medicine, macaroni and cheese, and what's missing on Real Housewives of Potomac.

Nov 22, 202301:02:17