The Truth About Lie Detectors

Legal team, today we’re switching things up and diving into the strange, controversial world of lie detector tests. From their 1920s origins and ties to Wonder Woman’s lasso of truth to infamous pop culture moments and why most courts won’t accept them as evidence, we’re unpacking the history, science, and drama behind the lie detector test — including its recent cameo on RHOC.   What’s on the docket?   RHOC’s recent polygraph ambush    The history and origins of the lie detector test  The lie detector’s boom in policing and ties to Wonder Woman   Famous cases where polygraphs played a role   How polygraphs actually work   Licensing requirements for administrators   Why most courts reject them as evidence  Access additional content and our Patreon here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zez.am/thebravodocket⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠                     The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri.                 Thank you to our incredible sponsors!        Ollie: Head to Ollie.com/DOCKET, tell them all about your dog, and use code DOCKET to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today!     Quince: Go to ⁠Quince.com/DOCKET⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.       Rula: Go to ⁠Rula.com/BRAVODOCKET⁠ and take the first step towards better mental health today.      Wayfair: Cozify your space with Wayfair’s curated collection of easy, affordable fall updates. From comfy recliners to cozy bedding and autumn decor. Find it all for way less at ⁠Wayfair.com⁠      Go Pure: Get 25% Off ⁠@gopurebeauty⁠ with code DOCKET at ⁠gopure.com⁠      Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware at ⁠square.com/go/DOCKET⁠    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legal team, welcome to part 2 of our Next Gen NYC breakdown. From Charlie Zakkor’s bankruptcy and Ava Dash’s eviction drama to Damon Dash’s lawsuits, we’re diving into the mess of money and fame. Plus, updates on Ariana Biermann’s DUI, Kim, Kroy and Brielle and Kandi Burruss’s headline-making podcast guest.    What’s on the docket?  Charlie Zakkor’s bankruptcy and what it all means  Details of Ava Dash’s eviction  Damon Dash’s legal battles and the multiple lawsuits that led to his financial meltdown  Ariana Biermann’s "DUI"—and why the story isn’t what you think  Misc. Bravo updates    Access additional content and our Patreon here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zez.am/thebravodocket⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠                   The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri.               Thank you to our incredible sponsors!       Graza:  Visit https://graza.co/DOCKET and use promo code DOCKET today for 10% off your first order!    Quince: Go to Quince.com/DOCKET for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.     Rula: Go to Rula.com/BRAVODOCKET and take the first step towards better mental health today.    Wayfair: Cozify your space with Wayfair’s curated collection of easy, affordable fall updates. From comfy recliners to cozy bedding and autumn decor. Find it all for way less at Wayfair.com    Go Pure: Get 25% Off @gopurebeauty with code DOCKET at gopure.com    Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware at square.com/go/DOCKET   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legal Team, today we’re diving into the wild legal web surrounding Bravo’s newest hit, Next Gen NYC. From SEC investigations to shocking criminal allegations, the cast’s off-screen drama might just rival what’s happening on screen. Buckle up—this is only the beginning, and we’ll be back with even more in part two.   What’s on the docket?    Next Gen NYC show overview and cast highlights   Omar Zaki’s shady behavior — from failed investments to crypto schemes, how he got caught, and what he's up to now  Charlie Zakkor’s ties to the infamous crypto “townhouse of horrors”   Background on Will Duplessie and John Woeltz (the alleged torturers) and their victim Michael Valentino Carturan   Their arraignment and the charges they’re facing    Access additional content and our Patreon here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zez.am/thebravodocket⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠                 The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri.             Thank you to our incredible sponsors!         Balance of Nature: Use code DOCKET for 35% off your first order as a preferred customer, PLUS get a free bottle of Fiber and Spice at www.balanceofnature.com   Quince: Go to ⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/DOCKET⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns.        Rula: Go to ⁠⁠⁠Rula.com/BRAVODOCKET⁠⁠⁠ to get started today.        Wayfair: Head to ⁠⁠⁠Wayfair.com⁠⁠⁠ right now to shop all things home.    Square Hardware: Get up to $200 off Square hardware at ⁠⁠square.com/go/docket⁠⁠        Monarch Money: Use code DOCKET at ⁠⁠monarchmoney.com⁠⁠ in your browser for half off your first year.         Function Health: The first 1,000 to sign up get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit ⁠⁠www.functionhealth.com/BRAVODOCKET⁠⁠ or use gift code BRAVODOCKET100 at sign-up to own your health.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legal Team, this week we’re diving into the infamous McBee Dynasty, where family drama meets federal crime. From Steve Sr. and Christy’s messy divorce and accusations of hidden assets, to Galyna’s rise from housekeeper to CFO, the McBees’ empire is tangled in lawsuits and shady money moves. Now, with Steve Sr. pleading guilty to crop insurance fraud and facing sentencing in September 2025, the dynasty’s future hangs in the balance.  What’s on the docket?  Details on the rise (and chaos) of the McBee Dynasty  Steve “Senior” McBee and his sprawling business empire  The messy divorce between Christy and Steve Senior  How Galyna went from housekeeper to CFO  Steve Jr. and ex-girlfriend Calah’s family legal drama  The federal charges against Steve explained  Understanding the federal crop insurance program and its connection to this case    Access additional content and our Patreon here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zez.am/thebravodocket⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠               The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri.           Thank you to our incredible sponsors!        Skims: Shop our favorite bras and underwear at SKIMS.com. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows.    Quince: Go to ⁠⁠Quince.com/DOCKET⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns.      Rula: Go to ⁠⁠Rula.com/BRAVODOCKET⁠⁠ to get started today.      Wayfair: Head to ⁠⁠Wayfair.com⁠⁠ right now to shop all things home.      Square Hardware: Get up to $200 off Square hardware at ⁠square.com/go/docket⁠      Monarch Money: Use code DOCKET at ⁠monarchmoney.com⁠ in your browser for half off your first year.       Function Health: The first 1,000 to sign up get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit ⁠www.functionhealth.com/BRAVODOCKET⁠ or use gift code BRAVODOCKET100 at sign-up to own your health.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legal Team, we’re wrapping our multi-part deep dive into the Tommy Manzo federal trial with the last round of witnesses, closing arguments, and the verdict. From explosive insider accounts to unexpected character testimony, this episode brings the trial to a dramatic close. We also break down the jury’s decision, Manzo’s sentencing, and Lexi’s candid reflections in the aftermath.  What’s on the docket?  Key testimony from mob associate Lorenzo Tripodi and his connection to the case  Lorenzo’s account of Tommy Manzo’s role in planning the assault  A detailed play-by-play of the attack  Additional testimony from the lead investigator, the Brownstone CFO, a priest, and an eyewitness  Closing arguments from both sides and the jury’s days-long deliberation  Tommy’s guilty verdict, sentencing, and plea deal  Lexi’s perspective on Tommy and its impact on her mother Access additional content and our Patreon here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zez.am/thebravodocket⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠            The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri.        Thank you to our incredible sponsors!        Ollie: Head to Ollie.com/docket, tell them all about your dog, and use code DOCKET to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today!    Homeaglow:  Head to homeaglow.com/bravodocket to get your first 3 hours of cleaning for only $19!     Quince: Go to ⁠Quince.com/DOCKET⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns.    Rula: Go to ⁠Rula.com/BRAVODOCKET⁠ to get started today.    Wayfair: Head to ⁠Wayfair.com⁠ right now to shop all things home.    Square Hardware: Get up to $200 off Square hardware at square.com/go/docket    Monarch Money: Use code DOCKET at monarchmoney.com in your browser for half off your first year.     Function Health: The first 1,000 to sign up get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/BRAVODOCKET or use gift code BRAVODOCKET100 at sign-up to own your health.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trigger Warning: Discussion of violence. We’re back in the courtroom for part two of the Tommy Manzo trial, Legal Team, and diving straight into pivotal witness testimony. First up: Louis Spagnola, a police lieutenant and lifelong friend of Tommy, who sheds light on Manzo’s reaction to Dina’s new relationship and the lengths he allegedly went to dig up dirt on David Cantin. Then, we hear from David himself, as he recounts the brutal attack outside The Brownstone and the lasting toll it’s taken on him. Stay tuned for more next week!  Access additional content and our Patreon here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zez.am/thebravodocket⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠           The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri.       Thank you to our incredible sponsors!     Graza: Visit https://graza.co/DOCKET and use promo code DOCKET today for 10% off of the TRIO!    Quince: Go to Quince.com/DOCKET for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns.   Rula: Go to Rula.com/BRAVODOCKET to get started today.   Wayfair: Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.   Function Health: Visit www.functionhealth.com/BRAVODOCKET or use gift code BRAVODOCKET100   Monarch Money: Use code DOCKET at monarchmoney.com in your browser for half off your first year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trigger Warning: Discussion of violence and domestic violence.   Legal Team, we're kicking off our multi-part deep dive into the federal trial of Tommy Manzo—and yes, we have the full trial transcripts. This episode covers the opening statements from both sides, a refresher on the Manzo family's tangled history, and chilling testimony from the trial’s first witness, Dina Manzo. From mob ties and wedding trades at the Brownstone to shocking allegations of violence, there’s a lot to unpack. Stay tuned for parts 2 and 3!   What’s on the docket?  A refresher on the Manzo family’s tangled history  The Brownstone’s Sopranos cameo and how life imitated art when the feds used it to build their case  Key takeaways from the prosecution’s opening statement  The Brownstone “wedding trade” and how it factors into the allegations  The charges Tommy Manzo faced The defense’s bold opening argument  Dina Manzo’s emotional testimony and cross-examination  Access additional content and our Patreon here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zez.am/thebravodocket⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠                     The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri.       Thank you to our incredible sponsors!     Quince: Go to ⁠Quince.com/docket⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns.      Rula: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at ⁠https://www.rula.com/[bravodocket]⁠ #rulapod      Wayfair: Head to ⁠Wayfair.com⁠ right now to explore a HUGE outdoor selection.      Function Health: Learn more and join using our/my link. Visit www.functionhealth.com/BRAVODOCKET    Alloy: Join the 95% of women who tried Alloy and saw relief in the first 2 weeks. Head to ⁠Myalloy.com⁠ and enter code DOCKET to get $20 off your first order.      Monarch Money: Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at ⁠www.monarchmoney.com/DOCKET⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legal Team, before we dive into the Tommy Manzo federal trial transcript (we’ve already recorded two episodes and only made it through opening statements and the testimony of Dina and David Cantin), we wanted to refresh your memory on the Manzo family’s complicated legal history. We re-listened to our own episode and were shocked all over again by the sequence of events and the nature of the crimes. From alleged mob connections, including the still unsolved murder of Albert Manzo Sr., to intertwined families, violent attacks, and deep family rifts, this rerun covers the chaos that’s followed the Real Housewives of New Jersey adjacent family for decades. Buckle up.  Access additional content and our Patreon here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zez.am/thebravodocket⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠                   The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri.      Thank you to our incredible sponsors!    Quince: Go to Quince.com/docket for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns.    Rula: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/[bravodocket] #rulapod    Wayfair: Head to Wayfair.com right now to explore a HUGE outdoor selection.    Function Health: Learn more and join using our/my link. Visit www.functionhealth.com/BRAVODOCKET    Alloy: Join the 95% of women who tried Alloy and saw relief in the first 2 weeks. Head to Myalloy.com and enter code DOCKET to get $20 off your first order.    Monarch Money: Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com/DOCKET  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legal Team, with Real Housewives of Orange County back on air, we’re turning our attention to the OG from the OC, Vicki Gunvalson, and the financial elder abuse lawsuit she’s now facing. The case, which Vicki now says she wants to take to trial, involves claims of financial elder abuse tied to annuity and life insurance sales, raising serious questions about what was promised, what was delivered, and what the law says about protecting vulnerable adults. We break down Vicki’s background in insurance, what the plaintiff alleges, how annuities work, and why this case has Reddit and Us Weekly buzzing.  What’s on the docket?  A refresher on Vicki Gunvalson’s background and career in insurance  How you can take a life insurance policy out on someone  The key claims in Diane Field’s financial elder abuse lawsuit against Vicki  Annuities 101: what they are, the different types, and why they matter here  Alleged misrepresentations in the sale of the insurance   The California laws that govern elder financial abuse and insurance sales  Access additional content and our Patreon here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zez.am/thebravodocket⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠                  The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri.     Thank you to our incredible sponsors!   Quince: Go to Quince.com/docket for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns.    Rula: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/[bravodocket]     Wayfair: Head to Wayfair.com right now to explore a HUGE outdoor selection.    Dupe: Go to Dupe.com today and find similar products for less. It’s 100% free to use. Stop wasting money on brand names and start saving with Dupe.com today.    Function Health: Learn more and join using our/my link. The first 1000 get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/BRAVODOCKET or use gift code BRAVODOCKET at sign-up.    Graza: Head to Graza.co and use DOCKET to get 10% off of the TRIO    Monarch Money: Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com/DOCKET  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legal Team, we’re back with part two of our Chrisley trial coverage. This week, we’re focusing on the witness testimonies that helped seal Todd and Julie’s fate. From Nanny Faye’s “I don’t know” strategy to the producers behind Chrisley Knows Best, and the bombshells dropped by Todd’s former business partner Mark Braddock, it’s a lineup of drama, deception, and damning receipts. Plus, what Lindsay Chrisley had to say on the stand and the family sex tape scandal that came with it.  What’s on the docket?  Annie Kate Ponds’ role in launching Chrisley Knows Best and her ties to Chrisley Asset Management  Behind-the-scenes insights into Chrisley Knows Best, including how the cast got paid  Mark Braddock’s explosive testimony about fraud, secret emails, and his personal relationship with Todd  Elizabeth “Nanny Faye” Chrisley’s testimony and her memorable strategy on the stand  Lindsay Chrisley takes the stand and addresses the alleged sex tape extortion scandal  Access additional content and our Patreon here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zez.am/thebravodocket⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠                  The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri.     Thank you to our incredible sponsors!   Quince: Go to Quince.com/docket for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns.    Rula: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/[bravodocket]     Wayfair: Head to Wayfair.com right now to explore a HUGE outdoor selection.    Function Health: Function is offering 160+ Lab Tests for $365 to anyone who signs up between July 7th and July 11th. To learn more and get started, visit www.functionhealth.com/BRAVODOCKET     Ollie - Head to ollie.com/docket tell them all about your dog, and use code DOCKET to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices