Crystal Kung Minkoff and Cynthia Bailey have a new Podcast and we have a lot to say. This season of RHOP continues with the two main OGS - Karen and Gizelle - still at odds. Yes, Ashley, we know you are an OG too. Jennifer Aydin continues in her five stages of grief and still seems to be clueless about the fact that she will not be returning to RHONJ. RHOSLC continues on with Mary’s participation, Whitney and Meredith growing farther apart, Bronwyn making the rounds and much more. Katie Maloney ...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 1127
Vanderpump Rules Season 12. The rumored final season. We break down what to expect, who will and will not be back and whether Rachel Leviss, now that she has ended her Podcast, will return for one last hurrah. BravoCon 2025 is set to return, sorta. Teresa Giudice may be angered at Jacqueline Laurita based on some of Jacqueline’s recent comments, Tamra Judge’s “bad”, or “bad edit” depending how you look at it, season of RHOC continues, Teresa Giudice’s current stint on The Villains may be helping...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 1126
Mob Wives. One of the best Reality TV shows of all time. Today, Robb Pepp and Tonzi Macaroni from The Straightened Out Podcast step back Behind The Rope. Robb and Tonzi are here to talk about the highs and lows of Mob Wives, fav and least fav cast mates, Renee, Drita, Karen, Carla, Ramona, OGs vs. Newbies, co-host Mob Wives creator Jenn Graziano, smack downs, security, The Mob and much more. Of course, the convo quickly turns to Housewives and Bravo. Robb and Tonzi weigh in on the RHONJ pause, w...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 1125
Tamra Judge rocked the BravoVerse last week when she declared she was “on the spectrum”. We break down Tamra’s statement, analyze the validity of it, weigh in on the public outrage and discuss the claims that it was for sympathy, to excuse over a decade of RHOC bad behavior and / or for a story line next season, RHOC 19. Finally, we discuss the comments thereafter from Vicki, Gretchen, Kelly Dodd and Heather McDonald. In other RHOC news, Jim Bellino and Elizabeth Vargas are dating, then not dati...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 1124
Tamra Judge rocked the BravoVerse last week when she declared she was “on the spectrum”. We break down Tamra’s statement, analyze the validity of it, weigh in on the public outrage and discuss the claims that it was for sympathy, to excuse over a decade of RHOC bad behavior and / or for a story line next season, RHOC 19. Finally, we discuss the comments thereafter from Vicki, Gretchen, Kelly Dodd and Heather McDonald. In other RHOC news, Jim Bellino and Elizabeth Vargas are dating, then not dati...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 1123
Drew Sidora steps Behind The Rope. Now that RHOA Season 16 has wrapped, mostly, we chat with Drew about what to expect and, as important, when we can expect RHOA to return to our Bravo TVs. 2024? 2025? We chat with Drew about her past seasons, the status of her divorce from Ralph, the return of Porsha, exits of Kandi, Shereé and Marlo, RHOA newbies, the later in the season return of Phaedra and much more. Speaking of newbies, Drew discusses the altercation between newbie Brittany Eady and her BF...
Oct 21, 2024•57 min•Ep. 1122
Heather Dubrow steps Behind The Rope. Fancy Pants is back Behind The Rope to mention it all. Heather chats about how Housewives has changed during her run on the show from the early days of Bravo and cast mates past and present answering some of life’s most important questions as to who she wants back, who she would like to see gone and her very own future as we head into the RHOC reunion ready to close yet another epic season. We talk about Heather’s real life “run ins” and comments made throug...
Oct 20, 2024•1 hr 4 min
RHOP Season 9, Episode 2. The P is back in our lives and there is no shortage of drama baybee as Karen and Gizelle’s minute long frenemyship has gone completely south with competing events - Karen’s out of no where Femme Powered salute and Gizelle and Ashley’s rebranded GNA launch. In other news, Mia sobs, Stacey lets us know she is celibate, Keiarna Stewart - aka K - makes her debut, Wendy teaches Gizelle how to eat oysters as we, the audience, are left asking, Robyn and Candiace who? Heading w...
Oct 19, 2024•19 min
Tom Sandoval has been there for Jax in his moment of need. Good friend of opportunist? Brittany steps out, dates a basketball player, Jax reacts, she moves on and The Valley prepares to return to our TV screens soon, very soon. Kathy and Kyle share more updates on Kim Richards, Jennifer Tilly spills the tea on the new RHOBH season which returns to our TV screens also, soon, very soon. The Menendez Brothers move one step closer to freedom with a post jail life that includes money, fame and probab...
Oct 18, 2024•57 min•Ep. 1121
Leah McSweeney’s case moves forward as she and her counsel prepare for their court date later this month, October 30th, where they will face off with Bravo, NBC and Andy Cohen. Speaking of lawsuits, Jim Bellino offers advice to anyone thinking of pursuing a lawsuit against Tamra Judge and we are all ears. Diddy’s case seems to get stranger by the day as more celeb names get kicked around, his family speaks out, additional charges are looming and more. More Bravo friendships end, breakups occur a...
Oct 18, 2024•50 min•Ep. 1120
Kyle Richards has just received the Reality Star of The Year in US Weekly’s annual poll. We break down all that Kyle has had to endure and achieve this year both on air and off to receive this award - breakup from Mauricio, sister who has relapsed, fallout and reconciliation with her other sister, same sex relationship with a county superstar and so very much more. Speaking of the country superstar and sisters, we share updates on Kyle’s relationships with Morgan Wade, Kathy, Kim and the rest of...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 1119
Mob Wives. One of the best Reality TV shows of all time. Today, Robb Pepp and Tonzi Macaroni from The Straightened Out Podcast step Behind The Rope. Robb and Tonzi are here to talk about the highs and lows of Mob Wives, fav and least fav cast mates, Renee, Drita, Karen, Carla, Ramona, OGs vs. Newbies, co-host Mob Wives creator Jenn Graziano, smack downs, security, The Mob and much more. Of course, the convo quickly turns to Housewives and Bravo. Robb and Tonzi weigh in on the RHONJ pause, who wi...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 1118
Jennifer Aydin stated that she will be returning to The Real Housewives of New Jersey next season. After Jennifer’s claims made the rounds, a so called RHONJ insider claims that Teresa and Dolores will return alongside Jennifer next season. We address these “insider” claims, Miss Aydin’s claims, break down just who this / these RHONJ insiders are and, most importantly, the likelihood any of this is true. We discuss the importance of RHONY and The Villains in determining the future cast of RHONJ,...
Oct 15, 2024•40 min
Yvette Nicole Brown steps Behind The Rope. Yvette is here to chat about the full anthology of her career starring in many of our favorite iconic TV shows such as Community, The Odd Couple, Drake & Josh and Girlfriends. Yvette talks those shows and working with co-stars and comedic legends such as Matthew Perry, Chevy Chase, Joel McHale, Tracee Ellis Ross and more. Yvette shares updates on the upcoming Community movie, discusses her recent star turn as Showbird on Fox’s The Masked Singer, her lov...
Oct 15, 2024•40 min•Ep. 1117
Gretchen Rossi steps Behind The Rope. It is hard to imagine it’s been seven seasons since Gretchen was last a full time cast member on The Real Housewives of Orange County. Gretchen reflects back on her several season run on the granddaddy of The Real Housewives Franchise. We discuss the good (meeting fiancé Slade Smiley, performing with the Pussycat Dolls), the bad (there seems to be no love loss between her and former co-star Tamra Judge, the 80s Bunco Party, a reference to a certain muppet wh...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Louie Ruelas’ friend and owner of “Warrior Camp”, Garrett White, has been sued by several women for sexual harassment among other things. We break down those claims, discuss the camp, talk about Garrett’s other friend Ryan Boyajian from RHOC, the bond between Ryan, Jen Pedantri, Louie and Teresa against Tamra Judge and much more. Speaking of Teresa, we discuss the first episode of The Villains, Tiffany “New York” Pollard vs. Tre, the rumors that Teresa told Bloggers, here we go again, that she d...
Oct 13, 2024•36 min
Heather and Terry Dubrow step Behind The Rope. Heather and Terry chat all things RHOC - the highs and lows, many cast changes over the years and cast mates such as Tamra, Vicki, Shannon & Kelly Dodd. We also chat other franchises such as RHONY & RHOBH, Garcelle, Kyle Richards and Lisa Rinna. The conversation then turns to Botched, many of Terry’s extra challenging cases and Botched colleague and friend Paul Nassif. Before Botched there was The Swan, one of the best reality shows of all time (goo...
Oct 13, 2024•1 hr 21 min
What have we done to be so blessed to have three Housewives shows on at the same time. RHOP Returns with a bang, literally, a la The Grand Dame’s car crash and DUI. Gizelle comes to the rescue, seemingly, Mia reveals a lot, Wendy quits her Professorship, Ashley starts to date and much, much more. RHONY episode two drops with shocks, surprises and Scientology a la Rebecca Minkoff. RHOSLC plugs along with more bath balms, Mary-isms and surprise ups and downs. The Villains premieres with Teresa Giu...
Oct 12, 2024•16 min
What have we done to be so blessed to have three Housewives shows on at the same time. RHOP Returns with a bang, literally, a la The Grand Dame’s car crash and DUI. Gizelle comes to the rescue, seemingly, Mia reveals a lot, Wendy quits her Professorship, Ashley starts to date and much, much more. RHONY episode two drops with shocks, surprises and Scientology a la Rebecca Minkoff. RHOSLC plugs along with more bath balms, Mary-isms and surprise ups and downs. The Villains premieres with Teresa Giu...
Oct 12, 2024•15 min
Stassi Schroeder reveals she was asked back to Vanderpump Rules and then basically “fired” all over again. We break down Stassi’s strange set of circumstances with VPR, Producers and Bravo and discuss her, and other Reality Stars’ comebacks over the years. With RHONY back in our lives, we figured it time to give a true accurate break down of this season, why Rebecca Minkoff is a great hire and why they should quadruple down on Scientology and the Leah, Tom, John, David no last names needed of it...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 1116
Brandi Glanville was dropped last week by her attorneys claiming they were “paid off” by Bravo. We break down these claims, share what we know and discuss what happens with Brandi now. Next, we discuss the other looming lawsuits / potential suits with Bravo - Caroline Manzo, Kenya Moore, Nene Leakes, Leah McSweeney. RHOP is back in our lives and we recap, review and share some advice for this franchise. Jax Taylor has made many mistakes in his divorce from Brittany, Brittany weighs in and we dis...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 1115
Maksim Chmerkovskiy steps back Behind The Rope. Inappropriately deemed “The Bad Boy of the Ballroom”, Maks is here to set the record straight separating fact from fiction on so very much that has been said about him throughout his ballroom career. Maks chats his early days of dance, the highs and lows of Dancing With The Stars, dance partners Mel B, Kirstie Alley and Denise Richards, the mirror ball win, Len Goodman and a neighborly run in with Charlie Sheen. Outspoken as always, Maks discusses ...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 1114
Margaret Josephs has come out swinging implying that she will not return to RHONJ if she has to work with Teresa and / or Louie Ruelas ever again. We break down what Margaret said, deep dive different RHONJ scenarios and explain why, once again, The Marge always knows what she is doing and saying. Shannon Beador slams Alexis’ peace attempt and calls her out as calculating as RHOC reunion drama is leaked and then some. Jill Zarin claims Bravo punished her for RHONY Legacy, Kristen Doute has a new...
Oct 08, 2024•34 min
Maksim Chmerkovskiy steps Behind The Rope. Inappropriately deemed “The Bad Boy of the Ballroom”, Maks is here to set the record straight separating fact from fiction on so very much that has been said about him throughout his ballroom career. Maks chats his early days of dance, the highs and lows of Dancing With The Stars, dance partners Mel B, Kirstie Alley and Denise Richards, the mirror ball win, Len Goodman and a neighborly run in with Charlie Sheen. Outspoken as always, Maks discusses Arian...
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 1113
Elizabeth Vargas steps back Behind The Rope. Many years ago we had Elizabeth on right after her one season wonder ended on RHOC. With so much going on this current season, we figured it the best time to sit down and chat with Elizabeth again. We break down all that has been happening this season - the return of Jesus Jugs, her engagement to Johnny J and the videotape of what really went down with Shannon that fateful night she crashed her car into a house. Elizabeth discusses the importance of E...
Oct 07, 2024•57 min•Ep. 1112
Margaret Josephs has come out swinging in support of her friend Tamra Judge. As the mounting calls for Tamra’s takedown, termination and legal action against her continue by viewers, the Housewife Community - Teresa, Jill Zarin, Vicki, Shannon, Gretchen, Kelly Dodd and RHOC colleagues, Margaret details why she will not turn her back on her friend. Margaret explains why she thinks RHOC is bordering on RHONJ territory as we discuss whether the OC is the next franchise to go on pause, whether it ha...
Oct 06, 2024•36 min
The OG of the OC herself, Jeana Keough, steps Behind The Rope. Stepping out from behind the gates of Coto de Caza, Jeana is here to talk about what Real Housewives was like back in the day, how far Bravo has come and just how much the franchises have changed over the years. Season One, Episode One Of The Real Housewives of Orange County, Jeana was there along with with Vicki, Jo, Lauri, and Kimberly. We discuss some of her other co-stars during her five year tenure as an RHOC cast member: Tamra ...
Oct 06, 2024•1 hr 7 min
The RHOC Cast past and present, Housewives from other franchises and Housewives community as a whole seem to be coming for Tamra Judge in full force threatening lawsuits, exposure of private information and urging Bravo to terminate this orange holder that seems to have ruffled almost everyone’s feathers this season. Kelly Dodd, Teresa, Vicki, Gretchen, Jim Bellino and many others have weighed in but we wonder, where is her new BFF Alexis Bellino’s support? RHONY returns for Season 15 and we bre...
Oct 05, 2024•16 min
Bethenny Frankel has always known it all but now she also does it all. As if actress, philanthropist, business woman, reality tv star and podcaster were not enough, Bethenny can now add Supermodel to her list of life’s accomplishments. We break down Bethenny’s L’Oréal fashion show walk, The Ramona of it all, the criticism and, ultimately, her clap back. With RHOP almost back in our lives, we discuss the trailer, Candiace Dillard’s recent claims as to why she is not on this new season and Monique...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 1111
Recently we attended what we thought was a Boy George concert. The night turned into a Boy George concert plus a whole lot more which involved full back stage access and a night out with the one and only PK. We chat about our evening with PK and George, dispel many long standing mistruths about Paul Kemsley and, probably most important to y’all, discuss the tea spilled about Dorit and the upcoming season of RHOBH!! Some nights just turn out great. In other RHOBH news, David Foster and Katharine ...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 1110
