It’s another week of reluctant coverage of The Bachelorette! Tom & Cix are joined by Dumpster Dive All-Star, Natalie Eckenfels (@natalie_eckenfels) to chat all things Bach-nation. In addition to trying to remember who on earth Brendan is; the three besties chat weirdly both Georgia O'Keefe & Basquiat, inside baseball, wet dreams, dad voice, Katie's Place Market, youth groups, ranch fountains, Blake's sex drive, and Big Nurturing Mom Energy! Rate, review, and subscribe to Dumpster Dive on...
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Tom is chatting today with actor/comedian and one half of the reality TV podcast The Cast, Jacquis Neal! Oh and Taria Faison is here too! The three breakdown the premiere ep of RHOP, reunion aftermath, Jamal Bryant, cardboard cutouts, newbie Mia, tits, clits, and but lifts, Sing Sing, the drunk truth, and the absolute JOY Potomac brings us! Rate, review, and subscribe to The Cast, What Else is Going On & Dumpster Dive everywhere podcasts are heard! Subscribe to the Dumpster Dive Patreon page...
Jul 16, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 87
To breakdown Bachelorette this week, Cix and Tom are joined by friend and podcaster, Amanda Page of the podcast, It’s All Happening! The three dive into wanking, double standards on this show, Monet X Change, Shea Coulee, the lack of story production on this season, controversial Hunter opinions, Big Brother, Blake’s me-time, family time, sexy time, and bid farewell to Kitty Cat Conor! You will be missed **meow**! Oh and one more thing . . . CIX WAS RIGHT! Rate, review, and subscribe to both It’...
Jul 14, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Happy Friday! To breakdown Bravo this week, Cix and Tom are joined by dear friend, and one of the genius’ behind Story Pirates, Andrew Barbato! The three chaotically dive into the M&M store, Peach's castle, global warming, scary island, RHONY’s lack of anchor, Ramona’s butterfly necklace, Coco v Avery, slash/witch, Millionaire Matchmaker, Hunky, Erika’s maiden name, Harry’s sex appeal, and Tom’s Crystal v Sutton theory! Honestly, the Hamlett twins were just happy to be on Andrew’s podcast to...
Jul 09, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 85
It’s Bachelorette Wednesday and Tom & Cix are joined by Bravo podcast legend, Mani of Mixing with Mani! They chat air pockets in implants, T’Challa, Blake’s return, Hunter’s villainous turn, a shortened season, differing opinions of Andrew, race’s presence in casting process, and continue to try to understand the climate of … New Mexico. Rate, review, and subscribe to both Mixing with Mani & Dumpster Dive everywhere podcasts are heard! Subscribe to the Dumpster Dive Patreon page dedicate...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Dumpster Diva's! Tom & Cix are giving you a sneak peek at the next season of Patreon coverage, America's Next Top Model (Cycle 4)! And to help them breakdown the first two episodes of Cycle 4, they are joined by Chelsea of OhNoBravo and I Am the Cute One! For the video version of this episode, and coverage of the rest of the season, subscribe to the Dumpster Dive Patreon for $4 a month! https://www.patreon.com/dumpsterdivepod?fan_landing=true Rate, review, and subscribe to both Dumpster Dive...
Jul 04, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Another Friday, another wild bravo episode! Tom & Cix are joined by musical/housewife genius Chris Chianesi to breakdown all things RHONY & RHOBH! They chat favorite musicals, the icon Anita, Cameron Diaz vs Kirsten Dunst, Eboni's fun-o-meter, Bershan's first ep, Kathy's British friend, more Erika theories, Sutton's bow, Brett Michaels, and Cix has a shocking misunderstanding you must tune in for. Rate, review, and subscribe to Dumpster Dive everywhere podcasts are heard! Subscribe to th...
Jul 02, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Tom is flying Cix-less today to breakdown The Bachelorette! And is joined by one amazing guest! You know her from The Bachelor Season 21, Bachelor in Paradise as well as the podcast Girls Night w/ Alexis Waters, Alexis Waters! Alexis and Tom jump into all things Nick Cage, UFO’s, shrooms, state of Bravo, Secaucus, NJ , hoop culture, dental dams, Erika Jayne, Thomas the scammer, the inside scoop on Gregg, Andrew’s accent work, the ego of Bachelor Nation, Casa Migos & Gatorade, and Alexis give...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 81
It's Dumpster Dive Pride Extravaganza! Tom & Cix are joined by their besties, Bradley Gibson & Spencer Glass to breakdown everything GAY! The four gal pals are breaking down their 20 favorite GAY AF moments on Bravo (and Reality TV)! Make sure to check out the Dumpster Dive instagram for a breakdown of all the moments mentioned, and vote on YOUR favorite! Happy Pride He's, She's & They's! <3 Rate, review, and subscribe to Dumpster Dive and You Know You Love Us everywhere podcasts ...
Jun 27, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 80
It's another week of Bachelorette coverage! And Tom & Cix are joined by friend, Hannah Brown (@hannahabrown) to breakdown all things Week 3! The Itty Bitty Piggies sit down to chat what it’s like to be Barbz in this day and age, best Nicki Minaj features, #freebritney, believing in the process, Nick the therapist Vial, Michael’s sex appeal, Netflix’s Sexy Beasts, ghost tours, and The Hamlett twins breakdown their iconic New Orleans vaca last weekend! Rate, review, and subscribe to Dumpster D...
Jun 25, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 79
It’s a cultural reset! For the first time in a LONG time, Cix and Tom are flying guest-less to breakdown the second episode of The Bachelorette! The Hamlett twins discuss some behind the scenes podcast tea, Cody v Aaron, virgin Mike, guitar culture, Karl with a K, scammers, whack camping dates, who's here for the right reasons, sex positivity, and really dive head-first into the ins and outs of reverse cowgirl! Rate, review, and subscribe to Dumpster Dive on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhe...
Jun 20, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Tom is flying Cix-less on today’s Bravo episode! In her place, he is joined by Taria Faison (@weigopodcast) and writer, podcaster & famed young person, Jonathan Chandler (@jonathanchandler_)! The three dive into Danielle Staub’s star turn in The Housewife & The Hustler, Dana/Pam, diversity on Bravo, Spongebob Stracke, Sonja & Pickles, Tom’s WWHL viral story, Kardashians, anti-stan culture, code switching, apologies, Trader Joes, Garcelle thee ‘actress’, and Cher Horowitz’s icon statu...
Jun 18, 2021•2 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 77
It’s the PREMIERE of The Bachelorette and Tom is joined by pod, turned real-life, bestie Noor of The Reality Is Podcast. They chat first impressions of the men, kitty cats. accent work, Rv’s, ball pits, and so much more! FYI THIS IS A TRE STAN ACCOUNT! Rate, review, and subscribe to both Dumpster Dive & You’re Making it Worse on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere podcasts are heard! Subscribe to the Dumpster Dive Patreon page dedicated to the reality tv that shaped us! Now covering Flav...
Jun 13, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 76
Rumors are true! Tom & Cix are joined by (historically) THEE youngest person ever, Brett Borer. Brett is the face behind the hilarious Bravo account, @BravobyBrett! The divas chat all things Wendy Williams, Gen Z, cheugy, Clubhouse, Leah’s turn, Eboni’s allegiances, Kurt the model’s . . . return, shocking Harry Hamlin revelations, Sutton’s FabFitFun subscription, and Brett really breaks down what it is like to be historically young. Rate, review, and subscribe to both Dumpster Dive & You...
Jun 11, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 75
It's the beginning of Tom & Cix's RELUCTANT coverage of The Bachelorette! In preparation for the premiere, they have asked two of their most judgemental friends to breakdown this cast of men. Donny & Quin of Know That podcast! For a more immersive listening experience, follow along with us by clicking the link below: Katie's Bachelorette Cast In addition to judging these men from the inside out, the dumpster divas chat Charmed, Angel, MDL, Robin Williams' sex appeal, skin sales, face c^c...
Jun 06, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Tom & Cix are ready to jump into all things Housewives with two superheroes, Vanessa & Abby of the Real Moms of Bravo Podcast! The four Bravo-holics chat true crime, internet friends, early 2000’s Orange County fascination, Myspace coding, watermelon mustard high, the MMCU (Melissa Mccarthy Cinematic Universe), Luann’s psyche, normalizing boasts about your education, Heather Thompson theories, Hilaria Baldwin, Alfredo the guitarist, hot tea breaks, drunk alter egos, bottoms up, Red bull ...
Jun 04, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Wow we got a great episode for the divas today. We are joined by comedian, writer, podcaster, and Bravo historian, Megan Gailey (@bettermegangailey)! The three of us discuss Laguna Beach, Luann’s baton, Jo de la Rosa, RHOM, Brandi/Joanna vagina-gate, Heather v Leah, an electric episode of RHOBH, knobbers, pilots, Erika’s closets, the problems with Bravo’s attempts at diversity, Crystal’s hot AF pop star brother, Sutton-knobby-knees, Kathy’s three truths, and ask the age old question . . . of Hea...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 72
It’s another week of RHONY coverage! And Cix & Tom are joined by one third of the gay culture podcast, You’re Making it Worse, writer behind such shows as Teachers, New Girl, Younger, and Broad City, star of his own web/concert series Haunting Renditions, and new friend of Dumpster Dive, Eliot Glazer (@eliotglazer)! They dive into Bethenny’s psyche, The Big Shot, Kelly Bensimone, Trident & La Croix, airport culture, flight attendant drag, Scary Island, Bernadette Peters, the return of He...
May 28, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 71
It’s another unhinged episode in the dumpster! Tom & Cix are joined by Dumpster Dive fan favorite, Michael Milius (@mmilius85) to breakdown the premiere of RHOBH! They chat, canned wine, podcast frenemies, Uber pool acquaintances, the disadvantages of being gay, dental work, car culture, Capri room, Erika’s demise, the rise of Garcelle (aka Kyle), Activia, taking fireball vs doing fireball, and who is the glue of each franchise vs. who is the queen! This episode of Dumpster Dive has a compan...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 70
The Dumpster Divas are thrilled to be chatting RHONY with another fabulous guest this week! Tom & Cix are joined by Patti LuPone savant, writer, and (some would say) RHONY ‘friend of’, Ben Rimalower! They chat their favorite divas, Patti LuPone, Donna Murphy, Broadway shows of past and present, Countess and Friends, Leah’s conversion to Judaism, Wells Fargo vs. JP Morgan, plasma, IBS, micro-aggressions, fake Rose’, and Ben shares what these RHONY women are really like when the camera’s go do...
May 21, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Happy Monday Divas! While Tom & Cix take a break from Monday Summer House coverage, here is a Flavor of Love bonus ep from the Dumpster Dive Patreon! Tom & Cix are joined by two of their nearest and dearest Dan Rosales (@danrosales) & Bradley Gibson (bradgibson13) to chat all things Flavor Flav! This episode features a trip to church with Flav's Mom, microwaved chicken, and a surprise attack by Cix's cat mid-recording! For the video version of the podcast, make sure to subscribe to t...
May 17, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 68
It’s another exciting Friday for the Dumpster Divas! Tom & Cix are joined by Netflix’s own, Jarett Wieselman to breakdown everything Bravo this week! They chat where they draw the Bravo line, Below Deck, what’s next for Netflix reality, The Challenge, Shart Westcott, Porsha vs. Falynn, Eboni’s relationship troubles, healers, Ramona’s unstoppable bod, and debate the age old rivalry . . . Wells Fargo vs. JP Morgan! In the words of Eboni K Williams, LIVE BITCH LIVE! Subscribe to the Dumpster Di...
May 14, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 67
It’s a bitter-sweet day in the dumpster . . . Summer House is over! The Hamlett twins are joined by the face of the hilarious Bravo IG account @Bravobygays, Larry! They chat Below deck: Sailing Yacht, Cix’s ability to watch nothing and also everything, Porsha’s engagement, Closeted Cordell, boss vs. talent, Minnesota, love for Carl, Andy Cohen ADR, Mariah Carey x Summer Boy partnership, 'droag' , rocks and stars, the big shot, and Cix reveals what she would do if someone would just help her move...
May 11, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 66
There’s a lot to breakdown this week! Tom & Cix are ready to mention it all with Bravo super-fan, Veronica Leventhal! They chat RHOD, RHOA, RHONY, Survivor, Ozzy, queen stays queen, Are You the One?, Bumble banter, how babysitters are gay rights, old boyfriends, Porsh-eets, Sonja’s grooming, Leah’s jewish journey, diversity on Bravo, Eboni, Bolo’s Cameo, and try to wrap their head around the worlds shortest RHONJ season! Subscribe to the Dumpster Dive Patreon page dedicated to the reality tv...
May 07, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Happy Monday! Tom & Cix are joined by two Bravo fanatics to breakdown an explosive Summer House reunion! Mandy Slutsker (@mandyslutsker) & Semajh Bludson (@semajwithanh)! The divas chat Semaj’s youth, Ramona’s moves, the old days of Bravo, chopping wood, black belts, the use of ‘triggering’, fuck bois, Dr. Aydin, Summer House’s 4th wall, podcasts entering the Bravo storylines, justice for all Jules, disruptive presences, cereal, seasonal retail employment, and how Hannah . . . needs to j...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Tom & Cix are thrilled to be spending another manic episode in the dumpster with the face of Mocha Minutes Podcast Stephanie (@mochaminutes)! They chat taste in wine, weirdly… sports, MCU, football costumes, RIP Velvet, dick pics, Chris Pine-nuts, My Life on the D-List, Kelly Bensimon, favorite Nene Leakes moments, Kim Zolciak’s big booty man, RHOA reunion looks, #teamkenya, analyze the psyche of Bethenny, and Stephanie gives a two-minute dissertation on the state of Bravo! Subscribe to the ...
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 63
It’s a very special episode of Dumpster Dive! Tom & Cix are joined by Rupaul's Drag Race legend, fashion muse, queer icon, and new friend, Detox (@theonlydetox). The divas chat Robyn, Detox’s iconic mannequin performance, Symone’s star quality, acting a song, drag’s trajectory, reality TV story production, brother/sister bonds, celebrity run-ins, Trading Spaces: Before the Trading Spaces, the Rose Room, Cameo culture, gay-ming, Dead by Daylight, Lara Croft, and bagel sammy’s! Support Dumpste...
Apr 26, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 62
It’s a huge week in the Dumpster! One of our favorite divas is engaged and here to tell us all about it! Tom & Cix are joined by Raven Chatman (Bitch is Better Podcast) to chat all things Bravo this week. The divas chat Joseline’s bowel movements, cups of noodles, Zeus vs. Bravo, Big Ed, Danielle & Muhammed, ghost writer salaries, RHONJ moms, Drew Sidora's sinister turn, cassette tapes, boom-boxes, Christmas carols, Latoya’s place on reality TV, and swap ‘bird n the bees’ memories! AND I...
Apr 23, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 61
What a day to be a Dumpster Diva! Tom & Cix are joined by none other than their PARENTS to breakdown everything Flavor of Love (Ep. 1)! The Dumpster Divas will be covering Flavor of Love in full on the Dumpster Dive Patreon page! In addition to this coverage, you will also receive an unedited video version of the podcast and access to all bonus episodes! Dumpster Dive Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/dumpsterdivepod?fan_landing=true Rate, review, and subscribe to Dumpster Dive on Apple ...
Apr 21, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Tom & Cix are joined today by the voice, the face, the body, Mixing with Mani! The diva’s are chatting Summer House, RHONJ, and everything in between. They get to the bottom of who Bobby is, Joseline’s Cabaret, Tokyo Toni, Zeus, winery culture, ghost stories, chardonnay, prophets vs. psychics, everyones Frank Catania love, Summer House reunion looks, Carl’s big booty, movie theatre hook-ups, hood Top Chef and Tom gets into his experience with an Oracle! Expect RHOA/RHONJ coverage on Fridays ...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 59
