Pop Culture Pulse Check with Jana Firestone: VPR/The Valley, RHOBH, RHONJ, RHOSLC, SH

Hello Bravo Bosses!  Today on Pop Culture Pulse Check, I am joined by Sarah Hearon from US Weekly to break down all of our pop culture stories!  RHOA  The trailer is here and we break it down!  RHOC  Gretchen Rossi’s return  Tamra’s reaction  Shannon Beador joining Wives on Waves  The Bachelor  Rachael and Matt’s breakup including Rachael on Call Her Daddy  Summer House/Southern Charm  All the Paige and Craig updates including Austen Kroll on WWL and Chicks in the Office  Was Craig planning to move to NY? That’s what I heard!  Plus we give you the low down on TWO restraining orders in the Southern Charmverse and what that has to do with JT!  RHONY  Shed Casting coming out prior to the reunion  What do we do with this cast?  Ubah’s Glamour Magazine piece  Also please leave me a 5 star written review on Apple Podcasts and you will get FREE stickers from @colorusbravo! Make sure to include your Instagram handle in the review so I can find you to give you the stickers! Thank you BBs!  Follow Sarah on Instagram @sarahhearon  You can purchase my merch here!  Subscribe to Hurrdat Entertainment’s YouTube Channel for full length video episodes!  Follow me on Instagram: @thebravoinvestigator  Follow me on Tik Tok: @thebravoinvestigator  Email me your questions or suggestions: [email protected]  PARTNERSHIP:  Fungies - Find these gummies in the Vitamin section at Walmart or shop on their website eatfungies.com. Use code: DANA for 20% off!  This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Bravo Bosses! (Audio only) Welcome to my first episode under the re-brand! I Take Bravo Very Seriously is now The Bravo Investigator Podcast! Thank you for supporting me through this transition! To celebrate, I am presenting you with the third episode in my new limited series called B True Hollywood Story. Remember E True Hollywood Story? Well it’s just like that except for Bravolebs and in podcast form. The B stands for Bravo! In each episode, I will tell you the tale of a different Bravoleb from birth to scandal to stardom and everything in between. B True Hollywood Story will tell you how your favorite Bravolebs got to where they are today. Today’s episode is Kristen Doute from Vanderpump Rules and The Valley. Trigger Warning: Discussions of DV and SA. Chapter 1 - Kristen's Early Life and Family: 2:50 Chapter 2 - Kristen's Relationships: 5:47 Christopher Eric Gari Tom Sandoval James Kennedy Brian Carter Alex Menache Luke Broderick Kristen's Unnamed Allegations of Abuse Chapter 3 - Kristen's Friendships: 29:45 Rachael O'Brien Stassi Schroeder Katie Maloney Lala Kent Brittany Cartwright Zack Wickham Chapter 4 - Kristen's Acting Career: 39:30 Chapter 5 - Kristen's Scandals: 43:07 Kristen and Jax Miami Girl Kristen and Brittany Pillowgate Kristen's Cancellation Chapter 6 - Kristen's Business Ventures: 48:30  If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a 5-star review! You can purchase my merch here! Subscribe to Hurrdat Entertainment’s YouTube Channel for full length video episodes! Follow me on Tik Tok for True Crime in a Bite Sized Rhyme: @thebravoinvestigator Follow me on Instagram: @thebravoinvestigator Email me your questions or suggestions: [email protected] PARTNERSHIP: Fungies - Find these gummies in the Vitamin section at Walmart or shop on their website eatfungies.com. Use code: DANA for 20% off! NOTE: No claims have been verified and all information today is alleged, speculation, and is intended purely just for fun. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Bravo Bosses!  I’m feeling under the weather today so I’m re-releasing my interview with Brad Kearns. I hope that newer listeners who haven’t heard it yet enjoy the episode and I hope people who have already heard it enjoy hearing it again!  I’ll be back on Saturday with a new episode of Mini Recaps!  Also please leave me a 5 star written review on Apple Podcasts and you will get FREE stickers from @colorusbravo! Make sure to include your Instagram handle in the review so I can find you to give you the stickers! Thank you BBs!  Today I am pleased to present, Brad Kearns. Brad is best known as Ariana Madix’s best friend. He lived with her in New York when she was in Chicago on Broadway and has been friends with the cast of Vanderpump Rules for over a decade. Now that Vanderpump Rules as we know it is over, Brad joined me to spill all the tea!   Brad talks his life in LA and move to NY. Does he have any regrets? Brad discusses his agreement with Vanderpump Rules production and when he refused to film! Brad shares some behind the scenes tea including which main cast member lived with him! He talks being friends with Kristen and Ariana during the period of time when the two women were at each other’s throats. Did either Kristen or Ariana ask him to stop being friends with the other? The answer might shock you! Brad shares what makes Dan a great fit for Ariana and tells us all about Dan’s new restaurant Little More! Brad talks how Scandoval affected him and how he processed the loss of his friendships with Tom and Rachel/Raquel. Brad shares his thoughts on the end of Vanderpump Rules and if he is worried about the futures of any of its OG cast members. Brad also gives ALL of his unfiltered thoughts on Lala Kent, the “job” of reality tv and what he thinks of Lala’s one regret with Ariana (Hint: He wasn’t impressed).   Follow Brad on Instagram and TikTok @bradxbrad  You can purchase my merch here!  Subscribe to Hurrdat Entertainment’s YouTube Channel for full length video episodes!  Follow me on Instagram: @itakebravoveryseriously @thebravoinvestigator  Follow me on Tik Tok: @thebravoinvestigator  Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Itakebravoveryseriously  Email me your questions or suggestions: [email protected]  PARTNERSHIP:  Fungies - Find these gummies in the Vitamin section at Walmart or shop on their website eatfungies.com. Use code: DANA for 20% off!  This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Bravo Bosses! (Audio only) Trigger Warning: Discussions of SA Today we are talking mini recaps of RHONY, RHOBH, RHOSLC Reunion Part 1, Southern Charm and Southern Hospitality!  If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a 5-star review! You can purchase my merch here! Subscribe to Hurrdat Entertainment’s YouTube Channel for full length video episodes! Follow me on Tik Tok: @thebravoinvestigator Follow me on Instagram: @itakebravoveryseriously @thebravoinvestigator Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Itakebravoveryseriously Email me your questions or suggestions: [email protected] PARTNERSHIP: Fungies - Find these gummies in the Vitamin section at Walmart or shop on their website eatfungies.com. Use code: DANA for 20% off! This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Bravo Bosses! (Audio only) Trigger Warning: Discussions of DV and addiction. Today I am presenting you with the second episode in my new limited series called B True Hollywood Story. Remember E True Hollywood Story? Well it’s just like that except for Bravolebs and in podcast form. The B stands for Bravo! In each episode, I will tell you the tale of a different Bravoleb from birth to scandal to stardom and everything in between. B True Hollywood Story will tell you how your favorite Bravolebs got to where they are today. Today’s episode is Denise Richards from the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Chapter 1: Denise’s Upbringing and Family - 3:45 Chapter 2: Denise’s Movie Career - 5:05 Chapter 3: Denise's TV Career - 8:52 Chapter 4: Denise's Modelling Career - 13:20 Chapter 5: Denise's Relationships - 14:37 Chapter 6: Denise's Kids - 59:32 Chapter 7: Denise Richards and the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills - 1:01:22 Chapter 8: Denise's Lawsuits - 1:12:05 Chapter 9: Denise's Boobs - 1:13:40 Chapter 10: Other Fun Facts About Denise - 1:15:07  If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a 5-star review! You can purchase my merch here! Subscribe to Hurrdat Entertainment’s YouTube Channel for full length video episodes! Follow me on Tik Tok for True Crime in a Bite Sized Rhyme: @thebravoinvestigator Follow me on Instagram: @itakebravoveryseriously @thebravoinvestigator Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Itakebravoveryseriously Email me your questions or suggestions: [email protected] PARTNERSHIP: Fungies - Find these gummies in the Vitamin section at Walmart or shop on their website eatfungies.com. Use code: DANA for 20% off! NOTE: No claims have been verified and all information today is alleged, speculation, and is intended purely just for fun. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Bravo Bosses! We have a TON of news today coming from all sides of the reality television space! We start off with some helpful tips on achieving a better work/life balance and combating compassion fatigue.   Then we get into the news from:  Summer House  Lindsay Hubbard did the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast and tells us what really happened with Dorinda and the Traitors.  I also talk all my thoughts on Lindsay’s future on Bravo.  Joe D’Amelio’s ex seemingly shades Paige Desorbo.   RHOP  Was this Karen Huger’s 2nd DUI or 4th???   RHOC  Who is back for season 19 and who is going to have the hardest time next season?  RHOSLC  Jen Shah’s prison sentence was reduced again.  Monica Garcia’s responds to the RHOSLC finale.  The Bachelor  Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell’s bizarre breakup.  VPR  What was the filming at Something About Her all about?  Update on James and Ally – Are they finally done?  Southern Charm  Venita spills the tea on JT  Leva Bonaparte on When Reality Hits and how reality tv found her.  Taylor calls out Salley on IG for calling Gaston.  Love Island  Hannah Star threatened to kill a cop.  Southern Hospitality   Emmy stands by Will on Entertainment Tonight.  RHOBH  Is LVP back???  If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a 5-star review!  You can purchase my merch here!  Subscribe to Hurrdat Entertainment’s YouTube Channel for full length video episodes!  Follow me on Tik Tok for True Crime in a Bite Sized Rhyme: @thebravoinvestigator  Follow me on Instagram: @itakebravoveryseriously @thebravoinvestigator  Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Itakebravoveryseriously  Email me your questions or suggestions: [email protected]  PARTNERSHIP:  Fungies - Find these gummies in the Vitamin section at Walmart or shop on their website eatfungies.com. Use code: DANA for 20% off!  This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Bravo Bosses! (Audio only) Today I'm bringing you mini recaps of RHOBH, RHOSLC, Southern Charm and Southern Hospitality! If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a 5-star review! You can purchase my merch here! Subscribe to Hurrdat Entertainment’s YouTube Channel for full length video episodes! Follow me on Tik Tok for True Crime in a Bite Sized Rhyme: @thebravoinvestigator Follow me on Instagram: @itakebravoveryseriously @thebravoinvestigator Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Itakebravoveryseriously Email me your questions or suggestions: [email protected] PARTNERSHIP: Fungies - Find these gummies in the Vitamin section at Walmart or shop on their website eatfungies.com. Use code: DANA for 20% off! This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Bravo Bosses! Today is a two part episode with Part 1 on Bonded by Bravo and Part 2 here! On this part, Amy and Jenna join me to discuss:    LA Wildfires and the Speidi Effect  How Spencer Pratt got Heidi Montag’s 10 year old track to #1 on iTunes.  Clap backs from stars like Mandy Moore for sharing donation information.  Ramona Singer is so out of touch and reminds us that she is living her best life. Eye roll!  RHOP  Karen Huger skips the RHOP reunion and goes to rehab. Will she ever be held accountable?  RHOBH  Denise Richards’ husband Aaron Phypers is being sued for claiming he could help someone’s cancer…well guess what happened….  VPR  Jessica Walters comes out with her long awaited podcast only to say….not much but alludes that maybe there was more than money involving her leaving Give Them Lala. How did Lala respond to Jess’ pod? With an unfollow of course! We talk alllll about our contempt for Ms. Kent.   Follow Bonded by Bravo on IG and Tik Tok @bondedbybravo  If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a 5-star review!  You can purchase my merch here!  Subscribe to Hurrdat Entertainment’s YouTube Channel for full length video episodes!  Follow me on Tik Tok for True Crime in a Bite Sized Rhyme: @thebravoinvestigator  Follow me on Instagram: @itakebravoveryseriously @thebravoinvestigator  Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Itakebravoveryseriously  Email me your questions or suggestions: [email protected]  PARTNERSHIP:  Fungies - Find these gummies in the Vitamin section at Walmart or shop on their website eatfungies.com. Use code: DANA for 20% off!  This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Bravo Bosses! (Audio only) Today I'm here to give you the following mini recaps for the one year anniversary of I Take Bravo Very Seriously!: RHOBH Season 14, Episode 6 RHOSLC Season 5, Episode 15 Southern Charm Season 10, Episode 5 Southern Hospitality Season 3, Episode 2 FYI Monday's Pop Culture Pulse Check will be out on Tuesday instead of Monday next week! If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a 5-star review!  You can purchase my merch here!  Subscribe to Hurrdat Entertainment’s YouTube Channel for full length video episodes!  Follow me on Tik Tok for True Crime in a Bite Sized Rhyme: @thebravoinvestigator  Follow me on Instagram: @itakebravoveryseriously @thebravoinvestigator  Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Itakebravoveryseriously  Email me your questions or suggestions: [email protected]  RESOURCES FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY THE LA WILDFIRES: https://lafd.org/news/palisades-fire-0 PARTNERSHIP:  Fungies - Find these gummies in the Vitamin section at Walmart or shop on their website eatfungies.com. Use code: DANA for 20% off!  This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Bravo Bosses! Today is a two part episode with Part 1 on All About TRH and Part 2 here! On this part, Shantel and Roxanne join me to discuss:    RHOP  Mia and INC might have broken up and Gordon might be back in the picture?  VPR/The Valley  Lala talks her podcast partner Jessica and what really happened  The iconic Laura-Leigh does her first podcast in over a decade and spills some VPR tea!  The Valley’s Zack and Jasmine become full time and we talk season 2  RHOSLC  Bronwyn and Lisa go at it again online!  Follow Roxanne and Shantel on IG @AllAboutTRHpodcast and check out AllAboutTRH.com.  If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a 5-star review!  You can purchase my merch here!  Subscribe to Hurrdat Entertainment’s YouTube Channel for full length video episodes!  Follow me on Tik Tok for True Crime in a Bite Sized Rhyme: @thebravoinvestigator  Follow me on Instagram: @itakebravoveryseriously @thebravoinvestigator  Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Itakebravoveryseriously  Email me your questions or suggestions: [email protected]  PARTNERSHIP:  Fungies - Find these gummies in the Vitamin section at Walmart or shop on their website eatfungies.com. Use code: DANA for 20% off!  This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices