Sarah is writing show notes from the future, on her hilling journey post surgery. But who needs a future status update, when there's so much in the present to unpack. She deep dives the new episodes of RHONY and RHOP: Ubah and Sai's frustration with Brynn's apology, Stacey and Raquel's star quality, Karen's decision to create a Housewives moment (or simply be selfish AF) with Gizelle's event honoring her dad, and more. Two solid eps - we are truly blessed - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 599.9! Orga...
Oct 19, 2024•48 min
Sarah wakes up on surgery day with a pit in her stomach. No, not what doctors will be removing on this holy day. She hasn't had her fave travel guide Bravoholic on the pod in a minute - and not a moment too soon. So she books a trip to Wisconsin (not because her guest lives there, she wants to build a monument to Britani’s toast), and Zooms up her pal, Richie Skye (pop culture expert and travel enthusiast). After discussing Richie's love of self care through globe trotting, they unpack Bronwyn's...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Sarah realizes she needs to make some self improvements in her life, so after signing a billion-year contract with the Sea Org, and mourning that Chris Manzo and Pedro Pascal have been declared suppressive people, she heads to the new celebrity center (Nordstrom Rack). It's the perfect location for a RHONY deep dive: the somewhat baffling normalization over Becky Minkoff's very chill and normal community, remaining questions over that Bitcoin reveal between Erin and Abe, Sai and Ubah's frustrati...
Oct 15, 2024•55 min
Sarah goes to Whole Foods for some RHOC London themed accoutrement: Cheerios, obviously, and a $2,000 hotel suite in the organic aisle. She adds a union jack hat to her cart, and zooms home for an epic deep dive: unpacking Shannon's smoking gun text (and how Alexis and Tamra may respond), Heather's hurt about not being included in conversation about her mammogram results, a fact check on Jen's glam team, the use of "propaganda" in describing Shannon's post-accident picture reveal, John Janssen's...
Oct 12, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Sarah books a ticket to the happiest place on Earth: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (universally considered the Finland of the Midwest). Delighted by a vegan GF tofu corn dog and any number of Greek paraphernalia Angie K. left behind, she catches up on the last two eps of Salt Lake City and, wouldn't ya know, has a couple thoughts to share: Bronwyn's crash course in a first season initiation (which she has no interest in taking on without a fight), cast misconceptions about Britani 'crossing the line' (wh...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 11 min
All we (must) do is drive back, drive back. To Sunday's RHOP premiere, and a short list of 1500 follow-ups. Sarah seats herself in the cloff, and after a spiritual status update on being Hebrew in these United States (aka, lord help us, online), she deep dives the surprisingly pleasant (ahem) Potomac premiere: the editors' artistic license around that 'reenactment' (hopefully one in good standing, unlike Karen's), what it means to have a grande dame platforming seatbelt safety and not also why w...
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr 2 min
A day meant for singing: praise, heckles, zest. Sarah finally, blessedly catches up on the last two episodes of Orange County, a true Rosh Hashanah gift. And what a series of New Beginnings she has to unpack. An almost entirely cough-free episode, that's how amazing Archie Beador is as a spiritual therapy guide from afar. Bedtime carrots for everyone! (Don't tell Teddi Jo.) Sarah unpacks the devastatingly funny high points (Katie and Matt's dinner party, Shannon's 60th shiva call, Alexis' 'front...
Oct 05, 2024•1 hr 27 min
Pneumonia won't stop the cloffice lights from going on, and neither will some other yada. Sarah welcomes herself back to the land of the living, introduces everyone to a new friend-of (Barbra Streisand-Mellencamp, soon to be surgically demoted), and deep dives the RHONY S2 premiere: Brynn's "I'm too cute to have ulterior motives" persona, a change of perspective on Sai, Jenna's spiritual (literal?) mother-in-law's Anne Meara energy, Becky Minkoff's cluelessness, the revelation that is Raquel, an...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Sarah crawls out of her pneumonia cave and thinks, is the temp in the Bravo world too hot right now, or is that just a residual fever? Undeterred thanks to cough drops, ginger ale, and (true) faith, she begins her journey back to health, one DVR'd episode at a time. First up: two Orange Counties ago (time flies), where she unpacks Emily's vulnerable conversation with Heather and the cast about whether or not she is being seen/dismissed/devalued, Katie and Tamra's conversations with their kids ab...
Sep 30, 2024•42 min
Auntie Sarah has pneumonia, and realizes the best prescription (aside from hexagonal ice, obvs) is this prestige two part AG with Kristen Taekman from the cloffice archives! Original show notes from "Shmorit: Part 2" are below! "Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: RHONY Legacy" star, and RHONY alum, Kristen Taekman makes her triumphant return to the pod. In this two-parter, Sarah and Kristen discuss Kristen's experiences on RHUGT, thoughts on Kelly's breakup, Bethenny's recent dinner date reuni...
Sep 28, 2024•1 hr
Auntie Sarah has pneumonia, and realizes the best prescription (aside from hexagonal ice, obvs) is this prestige two part AG with Kristen Taekman from the cloffice archives! Original show notes from "Shmorit: Part 1" are below! Sarah hangs a banner outside the cloffice: come, all ye Housewives, to deep dive. Immediately, the Bravoleb bat call is answered, by "Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: RHONY Legacy" star, and RHONY alum, Kristen Taekman (a true double threat: Bravoholic and Bravoleb!)....
Sep 28, 2024•1 hr 7 min
It's true. Auntie Sarah is fighting the fight for Shan stans everywhere, and also against an infection attempting to take down her cackle and lungs. For the record, the reason she got pneumonia is because of Alexis and John. Don't question the logic, it's definitely there. Just enjoy a re-listen to the Most Important Andy's Girls of All Time - Sarah's sit down in the cloffice with Sweet, Sweet Shan. Original show notes below! Well it's official, Sarah has seen the face of God. And her name is Sh...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Time hills all, except for this insane tummy x non-COVID seasonal cough and fever sitch that has had Sarah in bed for days. Luckily, she's stopped en route to the pearly gates when her Uber Pool driver (Luis found work!) informs her that a blessed miracle hath occurred - an all-new AG recorded a day or so before she lost her voice, with her Bravoholic pal and pop culture artiste, Ryan Casey (aka DrunkDrawn). They discuss their highs, lows, and whoas of the Salt Lake City premiere, as well as, of...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Sarah watches the Salt Lake City premiere and immediately Uber Pools to Shabbat, hoping to see a version of Angie K.'s ancient scrolls. Ancient history with Meredith, perhaps. But blessed all the way. Sarah realizes another day cannot continue without deep diving the RHOSLC premiere: a fascinating, intentionally reality-shattering beginning that no other franchise could handle let alone introduce, the joys of high stakes for the cast and low for the audience, Whitney's characterization of Lisa B...
Sep 21, 2024•56 min
Sarah has a daydream that Eileen Davidson comes over to clean the cloffice, knocking on the door with the always professional salutation, "you beast?!" Undeterred by such an entry, she realizes the next best clean solution is her other beast - her Daily Beast editor, Kevin Fallon (editor of Daily Beast Obsessed, a pop culture website). They settle into the cloff for a Springsteen-themed deep dive: the glory days of Housewives, and how memory can serve as a reward or stranglehold, how franchises ...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 16 min
The journey continues. Sarah and guest co-host Rafi D'Angelo (creator and writer behind overpricedvodka.com) deep dive all things OC: revisiting "naked wasted," and how it might be received by 'current era' Bravo fans, Terry's history on "The Swan," Rafi's evolution on Shan, why Katie's version of events about Gina feels inherently flawed, Sarah's Shannon complex (including about the future of the pod), ongoing questions about Emily and Heather's relationship, and more. Gina and Nene are Housewi...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr
Sarah has a doctor's appointment, to check her line of vision. The verdict? Perfect 20/20 when it comes to all things Shan. After reading an array of vowels and consonants in different sizes (much like Gina's meltdown, it's a tasting for all senses), she realizes a perfect kiki would be with her Bravoholic pal with a fascinating see-but-not-quite-seen Bravoholic strategy, Rafi D'Angelo (creator and writer behind overpricedvodka.com). They settle into the cloff for a wild two-parter that covers t...
Sep 17, 2024•57 min
Next stop: Orange County! Sarah and her Bravoholic pal Jared Alexander (actor, entertainment writer, and contributor at Parade Magazine) continue their deep dive. On part 2: Alexis and Johnny J's wild, wild appearance on WWHL (and his truly bass ackwards PR approach), Katie, Heather, Tamra, and Gina's round of betrayal telephone, the importance of Heather's boundaries parenting on-and-off-reality TV, Alexis' victim complex about her own misdeeds, whether Tamra has good intent in her reactions ag...
Sep 14, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Sarah watches Johnny J and Lexi's appearance on WWHL, and rides a rocket of hot air so high into space that she dances with some of her favorite stars (Andromeda, Bethenny Frankel Season 3, etc). Thankfully, she's brought back down to earth with a grounded return guest, someone who knows about all the Guardians in the Galaxy (Karen Huger, OG NY), Jared Alexander (actor, entertainment writer, and contributor at Parade Magazine). They settle into the cloff for a blink-and-you'll-miss-it two hour+ ...
Sep 14, 2024•1 hr 13 min
The journey continues. Sarah and her Bravoholic pal Tracie Morrissey (writer, producer, host of the podcast Pot Psychology, and creator of pipe dreams.fun) pick up where they left off. They discuss Shannon's decision to cover the costs of her lifestyle with Johnny J for at least the first half of her relationship, rumors that the "videos" include events inside and outside John's house, whether to believe Alexis' on-camera disapproval of John's lawsuit, Jen's legal case with her ex, and dandelion...
Sep 11, 2024•48 min
As a part of her five step program of Shan Standom (renew, rejoice, revisit, revenge, renaissance tour), Sarah realizes she needs to take a moment to reflect. Reflect on her thoughts and feels, and challenge them. And who better to mention it all than one of her Bravoholic pals, Tracie Morrissey (writer, producer, host of the podcast Pot Psychology, and creator of pipe dreams.fun). They discuss parenting on Housewives (and Heather’s decision to move her kids’ schooling from OC to LA), what happe...
Sep 11, 2024•47 min
The journey continues. On this two-parter, Sarah and writer pal Tom Smyth unpack Tamra's Housewives role-play (and the missing pieces from her personal life, no, not about the kids), Vicki's shoot-from-the-hip ability to meet Tamra where she lives, the confusing timeframe seemingly suggested by Alexis and John, how the cast may re-set storyline positions at the reunion (and production's responsibility to 'share the wealth' when it comes to individual cast member pressure and strife, and what hit...
Sep 07, 2024•48 min
Sarah watches the newest OC and Tamra's face-melting IG stories and immediately puts out a 911 to America's support dog and spiritual healer, Archie Beador, for some urgent tail wagging in the cloff. Archie's intern (a rescue from Sonjarita) informs her that alas his paws are full at home (understandable), but has she tried a walk and talk with one of her Bravoholic pals instead? Thankfully, Sarah's writer girl pal Tom Smyth hears the call, and zips over to unpack all the devastating, wild detai...
Sep 07, 2024•51 min
Truly one of the most important podcast episodes of all time. Tell the Pulitzer committee, and Susan Peabody: this is one for the books. Sarah receives a shocking text message from BBDB: did Alexis sneak a Shan joke into her proposal? Sarah drops everything to find out the truth. With thanks to Josh Lyman and Leo McGarry, a historic West Wing moment in time. When life hands you lemons, call San Ysidro Ranch - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 585! Just Launched! Sarah and BBDB's "Send it to Karen@Examp...
Sep 03, 2024•29 min
Sarah re-watches the movie "E.T.," based on the true story of Shan stans who have finally, thanks to season 18, found home. Inspired by such a heartwarming message (Shan stans may appear otherworldly at first glance, but they deserve a happy ending too, no, not that kind), she Zooms up another ET star: Brice Sander, chief Housewives correspondent at Entertainment Tonight, aka the Housewife whisperer. They deep dive Brice's iconic recent interviews with members of the OC cast, the questions Brice...
Aug 31, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Someone needs to tell Vera Wang that sleeveless is preferred. (Alexis Couture throwback, y'all!!) It's true: Alexis Bellino and John Janssen made it to month nine, and apparently the anniversary gift for 9 months is a rock. Not Gibraltar, or not just that. But a stone. Stone Philliips would've been preferred. Stone soup, even. But instead the world was gifted - nay, presented - with this definitely joyful happily-ever-after, shared by John's closest friends and family also known as People dot co...
Aug 29, 2024•56 min
Inspired after a week of Bravo excellence (that episode of Orange County, cast interviews about that episode of Orange County, melatonin-induced nightmares about going days without re-watching that episode of Orange County), Sarah realizes she simply must invite over a Bravoholic pal who knows how to break it all down: white board expert, content creator, and brand marketing strategist, Abbey Bonadies. They settle into the cloffice for a wide ranging kiki: Abbey's recent journey watching OC in i...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 31 min
The journey continues. The (not-so-conspiracy-but-maybe) theories, too. Sarah and AG guest co-host Bravo Bravo Ducking Bravo (content creator and host of the pod "High & Low") continue their OC dive. They discuss Alexis' shocking reveal about that alleged video of Shan (and John's decision to keep quiet, aka, not), a timeline query that might impact a level of connection to Tamra during her chat with Shan, why Sarah wishes Tamra wore her "active listening" hat during her convo with Gina abou...
Aug 24, 2024•50 min
Sarah survives a near-hit on her life (the OC trailer dropped, and she started hyperventilating). Thrilled with a new lease (don't tell the cloff), she celebrates another new day in paradise (a season of Orange County fully focused on Shan). So she Zooms up fellow OC enthusiast, her own personal LifeAlert, and Bravoholic BFF, Bravo Bravo Ducking Bravo (content creator and host of the pod "High & Low"). They celebrate their brand new niche NJ merchandise collaboration (links in bio! Two size ...
Aug 24, 2024•58 min
Extra! Hey, extra! Hey, look at the headline! The two parter spectacular continues. Sarah and AG guest co-host Evan Real (host at Page Six, and cohost of Page Six's podcast "Virtual Reali-tea") continue their deep dive, and discuss clarity on how leaking stories to Page Six has changed from those glorious early days (shoutout RHONY S3), Ramona's firing remix, after Page Six posted a screenshot of racist texts, what Alexis is losing by not sharing a storyline focused on herself, an expectation of...
Aug 22, 2024•57 min
