January 8th 2026: Today we are covering so much pop culture news! The toxic mom group heard 'round the world, Austen Kroll on Viall Files, the Marciano vs. Demi drama continues, and Spencer Pratt is running for Mayor of LA! We also recap the RHOSLC finale and Southern Charm : ) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

January 5th 2026: It's a Heated Rivalry deep dive... along with some random pop culture! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hi Friends! In this New Year's Day episode we chit chat about Heated Rivalry, Younger and Hilary Duff's comeback, we recap Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, and The Kardashians! Enjoy! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's episode starts cozy and festive and somehow ends with broken jaws, haunted houses, and deep thoughts about strength, ambition, and who we become when life shifts. We get into Jake Paul’s Netflix boxing moment and why, love him or hate him, the guy knows exactly what he’s doing. Then it’s over to The Kardashians, where philanthropy meetings, third-eye conversations, and bar-exam stress spark bigger conversations about responsibility, trust, and what actually matters. There’s empathy, side-eye, and a lot of “wait… what?” Plus: Taylor Swift’s mom playing matchmaker, Ed Sheeran’s strength era, the Beckham family tension everyone’s whispering about, Real Housewives dating parties that actually work, manifestation versus real financial advice, ghost stories we absolutely didn’t need, and the eternal question of whether you should ever meet your idols. Chapters 00:00 Holiday chaos & cozy beginnings 07:30 Strength, fitness & body image thoughts 16:45 Jake Paul’s Netflix fight & marketing genius 29:00 Kardashians philanthropy & third-eye moments 44:00 RHOBH dating night & real vulnerability 59:30 Icons, icks & holiday sign-off Connect With Us: Instagram: @friendofpodcast TikTok: @friendofpodcast Friend Of is proudly presented by Hayu, the home of reality TV. Hundreds of shows. Every episode, every season. Ad-free. Same day as TV. Cancel anytime. If you love the show, please rate and review us! Your support helps more reality TV fans find us. Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're in New York City with Carl Radke to talk Summer House Season 10 - including what it was like watching the trailer live with his cast and seeing moments he didn’t even know happened - and all things New York. He opens up about where things stand with Kyle, how filming really works, and why watching yourself back can feel like reviewing game tape. We also dive into Soft Bar, Carl’s non-alc café and bar in New York, the intention behind creating a space that isn’t preachy, and what it’s been like launching a brick-and-mortar business while still living very publicly on Bravo. Plus, Carl gets candid about writing Cake Eater: revisiting his childhood and family story, recording the audiobook, and why sharing his experience was never about having it all figured out — just about being honest. Chapters 00:00:17 New York first-timer, Soho recs 00:01:09 Broadway Bros, Wicked, Art, and Comedy Cellar 00:03:48 Pizza talk, sourdough obsession, local bars 00:05:55 BravoCon, fan encounters, being “newbies” support 00:08:15 Reality TV rules, what you avoid vs what they want 00:11:18 Watching back, screeners, reunion accountability 00:15:20 Trailer reactions, Kyle tension tease, season vibe 00:19:42 Sobriety in public, projection, “sober isn’t perfect” 00:27:47 Wellness era, running, Calm, AA, community outside alcohol 00:31:40 Soft Bar concept, hours, events, podcast studio plans 00:38:26 Writing Cake Eater, childhood + family story, audio book emotions 00:48:09 Pride, gratitude, meeting fans, “I used to pray for this” 00:54:45 Book tour + Canada stops, five years sober milestone Connect With Us: Instagram: @friendofpodcast TikTok: @friendofpodcast Friend Of is proudly presented by Hayu, the home of reality TV. Hundreds of shows. Every episode, every season. Ad-free. Same day as TV. Cancel anytime. If you love the show, please rate and review us! Your support helps more reality TV fans find us. Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's episode starts in full sick-parent survival mode and somehow spirals into one of the most layered Bravo conversations we’ve had in a while. From Vanderpump reboot fatigue and why casting will always matter more than concepts, to Traitors season hype and the shows we watch purely for the people, the pop culture range is doing a lot here. Then it’s Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, and yes, everything is on the table. Meredith’s rough season, Mother’s Day emotions, broken coffee machines, donkey excursions, and Brittany casually revealing she’s kept a lifelong document of every person she’s ever kissed. Plus, the now-infamous “high body count” phrase turns into an actual trademark debate, and it’s somehow both ridiculous and iconic. Plus: Nene Leakes possibly returning to Bravo, Donna Kelce entering the reality TV universe, Chelsea from Selling Sunset reframing weight gain in a way that actually feels healthy, skinny culture creeping back into the discourse, Southern Charm’s never-ending Craig–Austen tension, pool parties, Speedos, performance anxiety, sobriety conversations, and why hating on fun is, in fact, silly. Timestamps: 04:57 Vanderpump reboot fatigue & expectations 10:17 Nene Leakes rumours & Traitors casting hype 13:24 What we watch for the cast, not the concept 15:07 Brittany’s ex-husband news 16:58 Heather Gay casting rumours 18:55 Chelsea, skinny culture & body conversations 27:39 RHOSLC recap begins 33:16 Brittany’s kiss-count document 35:58 High Body Count trademark debate 39:50 Southern Charm recap 59:00 Icons & Icks Connect With Us: Instagram: @friendofpodcast TikTok: @friendofpodcast Friend Of is proudly presented by Hayu, the home of reality TV. Hundreds of shows. Every episode, every season. Ad-free. Same day as TV. Cancel anytime. If you love the show, please rate and review us! Your support helps more reality TV fans find us. Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ariana and Renee are recording straight from a New York hotel bed after the most unhinged Christmas bar, a surprise Golden Bachelor recap delivered by two Boston icons, and a Gary V day that included VaynerMedia, Fly Fish and the best chicken nuggets on earth. They break down Bronwyn and Todd’s no-prenup split, Taylor Swift’s ERAS documentary “bonus day” math, Travis Kelce retirement chatter, Carl’s NYC interview trip, and the Summer House cast-photo Photoshop situation everyone’s dragging online. Then it’s Kardashians (Kim’s party parenting moment, Kourtney’s scheduling saga, Khloé’s dating dread) and RHOBH drama from Dorit and PK’s financial standoff to Kyle’s separation and the Morgan Wade whispers. Plus: airport condoms, dry-nose spirals, breastfeeding politics, handwriting paralysis, and your weekly Ick & Icon. Timestamps: 00:00:00 NYC hotel bed, Christmas bar & Boston ladies 00:08:50 Bronwyn & Todd split, Taylor doc & ERAS bonus day 00:18:05 Renee’s notebook quest, airport condoms & dry-nose spiral 00:22:53 Kardashians: mom-life optics, vaping poisoning & lip kits 00:34:41 Breastfeeding schedules, Kim’s grad party & hometown fame 00:41:35 Kim’s kids on stage, Kourtney’s walkout & Khloé on dating 00:44:34 Beverly Hills: Rachel Zoe, Dorit & PK money, Kyle & Morgan 00:54:42 Summer House cast photos, NYC plans & Ick/Icon Connect With Us: Instagram: @friendofpodcast TikTok: @friendofpodcast Friend Of is proudly presented by Hayu, the home of reality TV. Hundreds of shows. Every episode, every season. Ad-free. Same day as TV. Cancel anytime. If you love the show, please rate and review us! Your support helps more reality TV fans find us. Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jen Shah is officially out of prison, Salt Lake City is melting down in Greece, and Bravo’s fraud math is back on the table. The girls dive straight into who deserves a redemption arc, who absolutely doesn’t, and why Meredith’s accountability avoidance should honestly have its own confessionals. From there, it’s a full reality-TV-to-pop-culture spiral including Vanderpump Villa relationship theories, Southern Charm friendship fractures, and a few too-real docuseries parallels that hit closer to home than expected. Timestamps: 06:00 Sauna Nicki Minaj tea & the almost–Ryan Serhant scam 11:53 Jen Shah out, Bravo’s fraud math & docuseries talk 17:13 Taylor Swift doc tease, car app husbands & Marciano on Harry Jowsey 31:04 New York plans, Broadway dreams & the self-checkout rant 36:41 Salt Lake City in Greece: glam, falls & non-apologies 51:00 Southern Charm: Craig vs Austen, the new guy & the hot-tub triangle 01:07:38 Ick & Icon Full Episode: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/friend-of/id1804716774?utm_source=shownotes&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=friendof Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BBvlAzxsVdHtz8vB6PrJn?utm_source=shownotes&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=friendof Connect With Us: Instagram: @friendofpodcast TikTok: @friendofpodcast Friend Of is proudly presented by Hayu, the home of reality TV. Hundreds of shows. Every episode, every season. Ad-free. Same day as TV. Cancel anytime. If you love the show, please rate and review us! Your support helps more reality TV fans find us. Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ariana and Renee immediately spiral into the universal dilemma of loving two people who cannot stand each other, which somehow leads them through parasocial loyalty, the Summer House trailer, and the NFL’s sudden reality-TV era. From there they drop into Southern Charm’s breakup timelines, Ciara’s online commentary, and the Marciano vs Demi lawsuit that has the Secret Lives universe questioning credibility, FaceTimes, and who actually gets a mic at a reunion. Beverly Hills gets its own moment too, with Dorit and PK’s separation, annulment debates, Kathy Hilton thriving, and a few new faces shifting the cast math. Plus: Kim’s Paris robbery episode takes them all the way from Simone’s downstairs perspective to diamond-in-court energy, paparazzi parallels, and one extremely questionable book title, before they wrap with Icons and Icks on everything from NFL crossovers to people outing politics online. Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Cold open and the “loving people who hate each other” problem 00:04:10 — Summer House trailer, NFL crossover and reality on the field 00:09:30 — New York-at-Christmas plans, FAO Schwarz and Frosty’s bar 00:11:50 — Southern Charm breakups, Paige, Craig, Sierra and online lines 00:19:00 — Marciano vs Demi lawsuit, credibility and false-accusation fears 00:27:00 — Secret Lives reunion structure, Stassi’s role and missing voices 00:37:30 — Beverly Hills divorces, annulments, Kathy, Rachel and Amanda 00:47:30 — Kardashians in Paris, the robbery retold and Kim’s quiet power move 01:05:30 — Icons, icks and the reality TV week in a bow Connect With Us: Instagram: @friendofpodcast TikTok: @friendofpodcast Friend Of is proudly presented by Hayu, the home of reality TV. Hundreds of shows. Every episode, every season. Ad-free. Same day as TV. Cancel anytime. If you love the show, please rate and review us! Your support helps more reality TV fans find us. Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Whitney is in her full Roxie Hart era and we are so here for it — even if the internet can’t decide whether to cheer, critique, or ask how she’s doing it all as a mom. Ariana and Renee get into Puff Daddy documentaries, childhood VHS vibes (VeggieTales vs. vulgar rap — opposites attract), and the two very different ways our hosts grew up consuming pop culture. Then it’s straight into Bravo land. We break down Vanderpump’s brand-new cast and why the premiere felt more “middle of the season” than “start of something exciting.” Will we care about these people? TBD. Salt Lake City gives us accountability issues, non-apology apologies, Bronwyn unpacking childhood validation, and the sloppiest party games ever created. And Southern Charm… well, let’s just say the Austen–Audrey energy feels like a slow breakup in real time, the Craig–Venita thing still makes zero sense, Patricia on an iPad is mother, and Madison’s house has us looking at real estate we absolutely cannot afford. Stay to the end for this week’s Ick and Icon — with a Vanderpump–Salt Lake City double header and a surprising amount of love for working moms just trying to do big things on big stages. Chapters 00:00 Bronchitis season and a Puff Daddy doc binge 08:30 Childhood pop culture: VeggieTales vs. MuchMusic 15:30 Tell Me Lies rewatch and Toronto spotting 23:00 Whitney’s Roxie Hart moment & motherhood expectations 31:00 Working-mom double standards and viral sports comparisons 39:00 Vanderpump Rules premiere: first impressions 48:30 RHOSLC: apologies, boundaries & validation spirals 1:02:30 Southern Charm: houses, cats & Craig-Venita confusion 1:08:30 Ick & Icon Friend Of is proudly presented by Hayu, the home of reality TV. Hundreds of shows. Every episode, every season. Ad-free. Same day as TV. Cancel anytime. Connect With Us: Instagram: @friendofpodcast TikTok: @friendofpodcast If you love the show, please rate and review us! Your support helps more reality TV fans find us. Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you think you know Jared Osmond, this conversation will undo everything you thought you understood. Jared opens up about what it’s really been like stepping into the Bravo universe — from unexpected casting to the emotional whiplash of watching himself become the season’s “villain.” We talk about the love story that refuses to quit, how off-camera dynamics get twisted into on-camera narratives, and why real life — kids, careers, relationships — is way harder to navigate than any scene you’ll see on TV. Jared also shares what the public doesn’t see: the spiritual side, the conflict-averse human behind the headlines, and the toll the show has taken on the people he loves most. It’s honest, vulnerable, funny, and at times heartbreaking. Whether you adore him, fear him, or still have whiplash from Bravocon, this chat gives you the version of Jared that the edit never will. Timestamps: 01:30 How he ended up on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City 04:00 Living inside the “villain” narrative 07:00 The Brittany dynamic, then and now 10:00 Cast relationships & private conversations 13:00 Bravocon, boos & public perception 16:00 How filming affects real-life family 19:00 Career, reputation & life outside the show 22:00 Why he won’t attend the reunion Connect With Us: Instagram: @friendofpodcast TikTok: @friendofpodcast Friend Of is proudly presented by Hayu, the home of reality TV. Hundreds of shows. Every episode, every season. Ad-free. Same day as TV. Cancel anytime. If you love the show, please rate and review us! Your support helps more reality TV fans find us. Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The internet has questions — and so do we. Secret Lives of Mormon Wives just announced another massive season order, and everyone’s wondering the same thing: is Demi actually returning? We dig into the reunion energy, the nonstop filming schedule, and why the cast seems to be living in a perpetual state of “mic’s still on.” Then it’s over to Vegas, where Stassi rumours are bubbling again. Were cameras rolling at the Unwell event? Is her long-teased show finally happening? And why does every sighting come with a new theory? We also get into the resurfaced online chatter around Kim Kardashian’s Call Her Daddy interview — including the unexpectedly honest moments that are making their rounds on TikTok again. Plus: Tell Me Lies tension, Sex Lives of College Girls recommendations, Elf-on-the-Shelf parenting confessions, advent calendar lore, and winter sickness solidarity. It’s that perfect December blend of Bravo questions, pop-culture breadcrumbs, and moms trying to stay upright. Pour tea, hide the elf, and settle in. Timestamps: 00:00 Sick season strikes again   02:00 CrossFit theories & bronchitis Googling   07:00 Tell Me Lies reactions   10:30 Sex Lives of College Girls   13:00 Secret Lives renewal & Demi's uncertain future   18:00 Stassi Vegas sightings + filming rumours   23:00 Mom-life in December: elves & advent chaos   28:00 Kim’s Call Her Daddy interview revisited   34:00 A grab bag of current reality TV talk Full Episode: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/friend-of/id1804716774 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BBvlAzxsVdHtz8vB6PrJn Connect With Us: Instagram: @friendofpodcast TikTok: @friendofpodcast Friend Of is proudly presented by Hayu, the home of reality TV. Hundreds of shows. Every episode, every season. Ad-free. Same day as TV. Cancel anytime. If you love the show, please rate and review us! Your support helps more reality TV fans find us. Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ariana and Renee show up fully caffeinated (and maybe Vyvanse-assisted) for a marathon pop-culture breakdown that starts with TikTok conspiracy dumps and somehow ends in a deep dive on parenting styles. They unpack the growing Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni noise, the Ryan Reynolds reputation whispers, and what Taylor’s wedding guest list may quietly reveal. Then it's onto the exploding Secret Lives of Mormon Wives timeline — haircuts, call-outs, Fruity Pebbles lore, and the kind of online behaviour that makes you question everyone’s moral compass. Plus: that Salt Lake City plane story, an emotional therapy moment, the Dancing With the Stars upset, fresh Netflix docs, and a classic Southern Charm party that sparks new romantic math. Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Vyvanse Vibes & Morning Energy 00:04:07 — Haircuts, Extensions & Identity Shifts 00:05:41 — TikTok Deep Dive: Blake, Ryan & The Missing Posts 00:10:56 — Taylor’s Wedding Rumours & Friendship Math 00:14:05 — Mormon Wives Fallout & The Fruity Pebbles Saga 00:23:12 — Documentary Alerts: Simon Cowell & Puff Daddy 00:25:35 — Dancing With the Stars: Popularity vs. Performance 00:27:23 — Salt Lake City’s Plane Story & Apology Math 00:36:00 — Therapy Dynamics & Parenting Reflections 00:47:16 — Southern Charm: Parties, Crushes & Frat-Boy Chaos Friend Of is proudly presented by Hayu, the home of reality TV. Hundreds of shows. Every episode, every season. Ad-free. Same day as TV. Cancel anytime. Connect with us: @friendofpodcast If you love the show, please rate and review us! Your support helps more reality TV fans find us. Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, the girls spiral straight into the emotional deep end — chatting motherhood expectations, teaching kids generosity, and the small joys (and delusions) that keep us sane. From Vegas F1 sightings to Jake Paul’s marketing genius, Cat Stickler rumors, and a full Tell Me Lies spiral, the girls run through the celebrity and TV moments currently living rent-free in their heads. They dig into Wicked’s performances, the raw weight of the Surviving Mormonism doc, and a surprisingly thoughtful RHOC reunion. Then it’s back into Kardashian world — Kendall’s horses, family history, co-parenting revelations, and that Kim vs. Kourtney tension we all felt in our bones — before closing with a very on-brand Ick & Icon. Timestamps: 00:01:22 — Post-Bravocon Feelings & Life Re-Entry 00:04:07 — Motherhood: Expectations vs Reality 00:11:07 — F1 in Vegas: Celebrity Culture & Parties 00:19:45 — Jake Paul: Marketing Genius & His Fight 00:22:25 — Cat Stickler & John Mayer Rumors 00:24:00 — “Tell Me Lies” TV Show Discussion 00:27:00 — “Wicked” Movie Review 00:33:24 — “Surviving Mormonism” Documentary 00:36:45 — RHOC Reunion Talk 00:47:00 — Kardashians: Co-Parenting, Family History & OJ 01:01:00 — Ick & Icon Friend Of is proudly presented by Hayu, the home of reality TV. Hundreds of shows. Every episode, every season. Ad-free. Same day as TV. Cancel anytime. Connect with us: @friendofpodcast If you love the show, please rate and review us! Your support helps more reality TV fans find us. Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We recorded this episode in full Bravocon-hangover mode, still half-laughing, half-shocked at what actually went down on Sunday night. From accidentally spending 45 minutes waiting for Craig Conover to emerge from a State Farm shoot, to Captain Carey literally hopping into our Uber like the world’s friendliest sea captain, to Luann casually adjusting boobs in a hotel bar — this night deserves its own franchise. We get into the unexpected softness of Joe Bradley (the hype-man we never knew we needed), why West and Kyle continue to be the nicest humans on Bravo, Bronwyn’s rising queen status, Emmy flipping a necklace mid-bar, Lake guessing ages, and Zach Wickham running the social Olympics to make sure everyone has a good time. Plus: Stassi stepping into reunion-host mode, the internet spiraling over Whitney’s Dancing With the Stars exit, and the messy Wendy & Eddie fraud headlines that dropped mid-week. Timestamps: 00:00 — The Bravocon fog and why Sunday night broke us 06:30 — Waiting 45 minutes for Craig (and still missing him) 11:50 — Captain Carey hops in our Uber like a legend 16:40 — Hotel bar safari: Housewives “in the wild” 23:10 — Luann adjusts boobs + delivers an iconic one-liner 29:20 — Joe Bradley’s hype-man era + West & Kyle sweetness 36:45 — Emmy fixes the necklace; Lake plays the age game 42:30 — Zach Wickham: guardian angel of vibes 48:55 — Stassi hosting, DWTS chaos, and Wendy & Eddie rumours Friend Of is proudly presented by Hayu, the home of reality TV. Hundreds of shows. Every episode, every season. Ad-free. Same day as TV. Cancel anytime. Connect with us: @friendofpodcast If you love the show, please rate and review us! Your support helps more reality TV fans find us. Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today it's a full deep-dive into the Southern Charm season premiere, and Charleston wasted zero time delivering. This episode unpacks the surprise tension between Craig Conover and Venita Aspen, the early cracks in Austen Kroll’s relationship, and the slow-burn love triangle forming around Craig and Sally. Plus, we revisit the Paige fallout, the JT loyalty hangover, and why Madison’s co-ed baby shower at Patricia’s house might be one of the most revealing group scenes in years. We follow the premiere beat by beat — from that “two months earlier” cold open, to Shep oversharing in the baby store, to the boys immediately becoming the most dramatic people in the room. If this episode is any indication, it’s going to be a season built on shifting alliances, soft-spoken shade, and a whole lot of Charleston crossover energy. Timestamps: 0:00 — Why this premiere feels different 3:10 — Charleston energy & long-term cast dynamics 7:40 — The co-ed baby shower & early cracks in the group 11:50 — “Two months earlier…” and the boys’ foreshadowed blowup 15:20 — Venita vs. Craig: where the tension really started 20:40 — Austen’s relationship questions 25:05 — The Sally situation & the new triangle 28:30 — Season themes we’re already spotting Friend Of is proudly presented by Hayu, the home of reality TV. Hundreds of shows. Every episode, every season. Ad-free. Same day as TV. Cancel anytime. Connect with us: @friendofpodcast If you love the show, please rate and review us! Your support helps more reality TV fans find us. Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Three days of BravoCon in Vegas distilled into one hour. Ariana and Renee talk about crossing paths with Lisa Vanderpump, and unexpected run-in with Tom Sandoval, and the Summer House excitement that kept following them around. Recording straight from their Bellagio bed, the girls unpack what BravoCon felt like from the inside: the energy on day one, the encounters that shifted their perspective, a night out that escalated fast, and why seeing certain Bravolebs in person completely changed the way they watch their shows. They also get into the panels that delivered, the franchises that surprised them, the merch they couldn’t leave without, and the spontaneous idea that might shape future episodes. It’s messy, warm, and very much a love letter to Bravo fans who know the ecosystem too well. Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome from the Bellagio & how BravoCon hit differently this year 05:00 – Early impressions, first encounters & the fan-to-Bravoleb energy shift 12:00 – A dinner moment featuring one very iconic Housewife 16:00 – A night out in Vegas that became the centerpiece of the trip 22:00 – Bravolebs IRL: who surprised them and what felt unexpected 30:00 – Panels, sneak peeks & the franchises with real momentum 38:00 – Final-day highlights & the conversations that stuck with them 44:00 – Merch, memories & the spark of a new Friend Of idea 47:00 – Final reflections before their last Vegas dinner Friend Of is proudly presented by Hayu, the home of reality TV. Hundreds of shows. Every episode, every season. Ad-free. Same day as TV. Cancel anytime. Connect with us: @friendofpodcast If you love the show, please rate and review us! Your support helps more reality TV fans find us. Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today the girls are breaking down the Kardashian birthday fallout, RHOSLC chaos, and the pop-culture whiplash of the week. Nothing's off limits from Kris Jenner’s ultra-produced party (and the mysteriously deleted Harry & Meghan photos) to the alleged Bruno-Mars-price-tag discourse, the girls spiral through celebrity optics before settling into Bravocon prep, millennial-nostalgia TV rewatches, and influencer-world absurdities. Then it’s a full dive into Salt Lake City — husbands who hate the show, Whitney’s job drama, Angie vs. everyone, and the line of the week: “You’re not my God.” They wrap with Miami reunion takeaways, Love Island career pivots, Hillary Duff renaissance, and the eternal question: why did they name that child Slim Easy? Chapters: 0:00 BravoCon packing panic, outfit stress & prep week 5:15 Postpartum Housewives era, reality TV comfort & Hayu as fairy godmother 6:50 Traitors cast reactions, Love Island UK & Maura Higgins / au pair backstory 13:40 Kris Jenner’s birthday: Kim’s vlog, Harry & Meghan in (and out of) the carousel 16:25 Nara Smith, Skims holiday campaign & the “Slim Easy” kid-name conversation 19:40 Jonas Brothers Christmas movie & concerts, Joe Jonas interview clip & Twilight / millennial comeback chat 25:20 Family Channel nostalgia, Hannah Montana party & Miley Cyrus airband / Keg Cup story 28:30 Tell Me Lies, other TV recs & Bravocon outfit predictions 33:00 RHOSLC recap: garden party, TikTok cheating rumor, midseason mark & Greece trailer 46:00 Bronwyn & Todd’s arrangement, Whitney’s perspective & husbands vs. the show 53:20 Icks & Icons Friend Of is proudly presented by Hayu, the home of reality TV. Hundreds of shows. Every episode, every season. Ad-free. Same day as TV. Cancel anytime. Connect with us @friendofpodcast If you love the show, please rate and review us! Your support helps more reality TV fans find us. Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

RHOL’s Nessie & Juliet join us to unpack S1: what surprised them watching it back, the fan hellos from around the world and how mum life looks when the cameras are up. Nessie and Juliet reflect on their first year as Housewives — the watch-back realizations, what felt different once the full story aired, and how they’re processing it now. They share the sweetest recognition moments (from London streets to global DMs) and what international fandom has meant IRL. Then it’s motherhood on TV: staying grounded for their kids, school-run reality versus glam, and the boundaries that keep family first — plus the one piece of advice they’d give any future London Housewife: be yourself…and buckle up. Timestamps 0:00 Season one reflections 3:10 Watch-back surprises & the edit 7:25 Worldwide fandom & fan hellos 10:40 Recognized IRL (Selfridges, BBC, travel) 14:05 Mum life on camera 18:20 Kids, boundaries & school-run reality 22:15 What they’d tell season-one selves 24:30 Advice for future Housewives Stream all the episodes of The Real Housewives of London on Hayu now! Friend Of is proudly presented by Hayu, the home of reality TV. Hundreds of shows. Every episode, every season. Ad-free. Same day as TV. Cancel anytime. Connect with us: @friendofpodcast If you love the show, please rate and review us! Your support helps more reality TV fans find us. Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's Monday! This week we're breaking down our Bravocon prep (IVs, outfits, must-meet lists), Kris’s 70th at Bezos’ house, Kim’s latest bar-exam update, that RHONJ lunch before Vegas, People’s Sexiest Man Alive (hi, Jonathan Bailey + a puppy), and the Wicked clips that got us misty. Timestamps:00:04 Bravocon prep: IVs, outfit panic, travel rituals.00:05 Leaving on the 13th; bingeing Secret Lives of Mormon Wives en route.00:05 Must-meet at Bravocon: Tom Sandoval, LVP, Amanda; why controversial picks are fun.00:07 Loverboy x Boys Lie drops; Amanda style stan moment.00:12 Kris Jenner’s 70th at Jeff Bezos’ house; “what do you gift Kris?” + house price rabbit hole.00:13 Kim K’s bar-exam update; pass-rate context and why persistence matters.00:14 RHONJ détente? Teresa & Melissa’s Nov 1 lunch with Louie & Joe before Bravocon.00:15 Are contracts coming? Reading the tea leaves on New Jersey + why it benefits their businesses.00:17 Jersey Boys panel watch; the Joe Gorga/Frank Catania fangirl agenda.00:17 People’s Sexiest Man Alive: Jonathan Bailey — and yes, the cover puppy helps.00:20 Wicked live on TV (Ariana & Cynthia) — unexpected tears and fave moments.00:34 What we’re watching: Physical 100 S2, Special Forces, This Is Us catch-up. Friend Of is proudly presented by Hayu, the home of reality TV. Hundreds of shows. Every episode, every season. Ad-free. Same day as TV. Cancel anytime. Connect with us: @friendofpodcast If you love the show, please rate and review us! Your support helps more reality TV fans find us. Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.