Atlanta Returns & Tamra… Departs? (RHOA, RHOC & Traitors Finale)

We’re still riding the high of the RHOA Sweet 16 premiere, and today Dylan is joined in the studio by long-time friend-turned-Housewife Shamea Morton. They dive right into Shamea’s center-stage energy in the season premiere, and she talks about the transition to a more central role after a decade on the sidelines. She and Dylan also discuss her friendship with Porsha, her thoughts on all the new women in the cast, and the impact of the Kenya situation on the season. Later, she weighs in on Drew’s questionable relationship with Dennis, and how she’s planning to watch the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new week brings a deluge of Bravo news, and Dylan wastes no time getting into the nitty gritty. From Scheana’s Mother Monster moment to James Kennedy’s bleak social media behavior, the VPR crew is all over the map. Meanwhile, Tamra is seemingly bailing on RHOC after a cryptic Instagram post in the middle of a cast trip. After a few thoughts on the Traitors finale, Dylan focuses his attention on the premiere of a partially-rebooted RHOA. With Shamea finally claiming her peach, a trio of newbies chomping at the bit, and some conspicuous Kenya editing, we’ve got ourselves a season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season of Summer House is heating up, and Dylan is back in the studio with more returning housemates, Lindsay Hubbard and Gabby Prescod. They’ve got lots to discuss these days, and Dylan wastes no time diving into questions about Carl, Lindsay’s relationship timeline, and Gabby’s struggles with vulnerability. They also discuss various dramas in the house, from West’s poor handling of the Ciara situation to Kyle’s issues with Paige. Later, Lindsay has some harsh words for West, and she talks about the potential future of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Dylan is joined by reality TV expert Rachel Lindsay for a wide-ranging tour of everything happening on Bravo right now. Rachel shares her Bravo origin story, and whether her own experiences on the Bachelor franchise changed the way she watches her favorite reality shows. Then, she and Dylan dig into the RHOP reunion, and why Stacey’s big moment was so exciting for everyone involved. They also discuss this season of Southern Charm (including Venita’s social media drama), and whether this season of RHOBH is meeting the mark for fun. Later, Dylan has some thoughts on the premiere of the Denise Richards show, and Rachel has an idea for a spin-off we actually want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is not an Oscars podcast, but Dylan kicks off today’s show with an important update from Hollywood’s biggest night: Ben Stiller wants Kyle and Dorit to get along. He also shares some lingering reactions to Sutton’s “Poorit” angle on RHOBH. From there, he sets his sights on the conclusion of the Potomac reunion, which is an instant classic. From Stacey’s fake boyfriend allegations to Ray and Karen’s pitiful final scene, he also unpacks some questions for next season, and what we can expect. Later, Dylan has a few thoughts on Traitors before this week’s finale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan starts today’s episode with the breaking news from Karen Huger’s sentencing, and what the outcome means for the future of RHOP. From there, he’s joined by Carl Radke to chat about the new season of Summer House, and how it feels to be nine seasons into this wild ride. Carl opens up about his stressful return to the house after his breakup with Lindsay, and how the show has given him tools to deal with those emotions. He also weighs in on the newbies in the house, and his hopes for Paige and Craig’s future as exes. Later, he shares some updates on his Soft business venture, and reflects on four years of sobriety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crystal Kung Minkoff is settling back into her big life after three seasons on RHOBH, and she’s in the studio with Dylan to recap what she’s been up to. They reflect on the ups and downs of her time on the show, and how her family handled the added attention. Crystal also talks about her love of hosting and her circle of very famous friends, who happen to love Housewives just as much as the rest of us. She and Dylan also talk about her latest project, an exciting new podcast with Cynthia Bailey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian, best-selling author, and fellow Bravo scholar Phoebe Robinson is on today’s episode, and she comes prepared with hot takes. She and Dylan talk about the importance of staying informed and turning your brain off, like Phoebe did with her recent VPR binge. Speaking of VPR, they talk about when it’s time to let a beloved show go, and whether franchises like RHONY and RHOA can return to their glory days. Then, they dig into the current season of RHOP, and Phoebe weighs in on who should stay, who must go, and WTF is going on with Karen Huger. Later, they chat about the anniversary of Phoebe’s publishing imprint, Tiny Reparations Books, and which Housewife memoir she’d like to read. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Dylan is joined in the studio by another iconic Bravo podcaster, Kara Berry, host of Everyone’s Business (But Mine). Before diving into pretty much every show currently airing, they discuss their recent IRL sighting of Patricia Altschul, one of Bravo’s most elusive ladies. From there, they share musings on Shep’s humiliation arc on Southern Charm, some surprising choices on Summer House, and more Dorit and Kyle questions on RHOBH. Later, they get into this season’s fascinating RHOP reunion, and weigh in on who will be back next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back from a quick trip to Europe (where Peacock STILL doesn’t work), Dylan dives back into the Bravo developments he missed. First, he recaps what’s going on with Teddi Mellencamp’s health, and which Housewife is finally divorced. Then, he gets into the latest episode of The Traitors, where another Bravo girlie bit the dust, and the Traitors’ relationship is on a downward spiral. Then, he turns his attention to RHOBH, where Dorit’s annual (?) Fourth of July party starts off messy but ends with a much-needed Kyle/Dorit mea culpa. With their issues hopefully in the rearview, how will Kyle handle Mauricio’s impending PDA with a much younger woman? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices