The summary of yet another chaotic week kicks off by acknowledging the testimonies of Liz Oyer and Rachel Cohen, both of whom have been mentioned previously for standing up to pressures from the administration in their own ways. From there, we cover the impact of losing CDC and DOJ personnel, Project 2025's warped progress, how more "loyalists" are showing their fealty, the SAVE Act's pink poll tax, and blowback from placing steep tariffs on China. However, most news pales in comparison to the s...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 154
This pod is an outlet to vent after watching Real Housewives of Atlanta where Brit seemingly faced no network consequences for trying to intimidate and/or threaten a cast member by talking about having a weapon - and then watching a ridiculous ending to a slow paced, multi-season Yellowstone prequel. Kenya absolutely went too far, however it was odd to not see swift action to check a cast member for bringing up weapons at all, and that Kenya's prepared remarks and displays were a complete surpri...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 153
The whistleblowing book written by former Facebook executive Sarah Wynn-Williams is as explosive and shocking as expected, maybe more so. The author reveals personal stories that shaped her world-view and explains her conviction and hope to use her life to affect positive change. That same hope led her to pursue a career at a social technology company she seemingly envisioned as a champion for humanity. From there, she takes us with her into executive level meetings, haphazard trips abroad, and ...
Apr 12, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 152
Sutton and Kyle are the main focuses of Part 2 as Dorit laments how each offended her, or let her down, throughout the season, as Erika and/or Boz nod approvingly throughout. After a lengthy and exhaustive back and forth, Kyle finally apologizes for her combative stance about texting PK with a pledge of loyalty. Sutton gets chided by everyone for daring to flex her wealth in the "wallet" comment heard 'round the caviar tasting. Dorit unleashes a self-righteous tirade on Sutton, doling out smugly...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 151
From the nationwide Hands Off Protest, where over 5 million people made their voices heard, to a whiney billionaire realizing the limits of his wealth and influence, and a record-breaking speech before the Senate, this past chaotic week had a silver lining. With a new/old tariff policy in effect, the country is re-learning why taxing our allies and largest import partners alike isn't great for the economy, no matter what an invisible man thinks. Meanwhile, we continue to see libraries, museums, ...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 150
The lovely and talented Kiki Monique, a.k.a. @thetalkofshame, joins this pod to discuss Beverly Hills Reunion Part 1 and this week's shocking Atlanta episode that revealed Kenya's motivation to check new cast member, Brit, in a way that led to Kenya being removed from the show. After reviewing an angry, late-night DM incident from Dorit's estranged husband to our fellow creator Emily Hanks, we delve into how misplaced newbie ambitions derailed what was meant to be a top-tier Atlanta cast. Then, ...
Apr 06, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 149
If Part one is any indication, this reunion bundle is going to be painful to watch. The separate factions mentality of the group continues to outshine any other dynamic. The majority take issue with Sutton and Garcelle throughout, labelling them as "mean girls" while lamenting their reign of terror - despite it being a connection forged from being pushed to the outskirts of the group across past seasons. Garcelle is singled out by almost everyone, for any perceived slight or insult, most of whic...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 148
As the country waits to see if the approximately $80-100 million the broligarchy spent trying to sway voters in Wisconsin's judicial election pays off, breaking their election laws in the process, we review other major news of the past week. That includes an ill-fated trip to Greenland, news of Twitter's sale, a mini-exodus from Yale professors, the importance of due process, an update on the Signal text chain, plus ABC/Disney learning that a bully is never satisfied. BONUS: Why Dolly Parton is ...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 147
The first installment in the "Low Pressure Book Club Series" is a review of 'Why Does He Do That?' by Lundy Bancroft. Packed with helpful lists of warning signs, debunked excuses, and key signs of abuse, this book was written to provide insight into the minds of men who don't respect their partners. Throughout, I work to explain unacceptable behaviors by comparing them to similar ones displayed by men on Bravo. The author relies on his 30+ years of counseling men to identify contributing factors...
Mar 29, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 146
After an update on more blowback from Boz and Erika's 'Watch What Happens Live' digs at Garcelle's departure, the final moments of the finale are summarized. Mid-recap, I delay this pod by taking a break after hearing Erika still describe Tom as an accomplished lawyer. Then, a review of news from 2024 about Dorit and PK's pre-foreclosure from four months of missed house payments, on top of previously reported tax liens. Plus, updated legal info about two major lawsuits facing Erika, Tom's senten...
Mar 28, 2025•53 min•Season 2Ep. 145
This extended finale required a two-part recap. We pick up on Sutton's trial at sea and shift into birthday dinner gear for Erika and Dorit. Sutton's delayed appearance, and hesitance to join, is a topic of conversation as Jennifer Tilly tries in vain to help her friend navigate a situation that neither feel like she can win. Garcelle finally approaches Kyle about not sticking up for Sutton, but her choice to teach Sutton a lesson by also not standing up for her on the boat leaves that critique ...
Mar 27, 2025•54 min•Season 2Ep. 144
The purpose of this new spin-off pod is to look back at the week and review the most horrifying and cringe-worthy political moves and blunders from America’s Broligarchy era. Much of it is serious but some of it is absolute idiocy, either way, the hope is that you walk away knowing more about current political events after listening. All sources of information are listed on the Patreon. There's never a dull day in the Broligarchy but the past week was one for the history books. Between the move ...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 143
A review of multiple motions to dismiss, a denial to delay discovery, and new provocative lawyer statements. Ryan Reynold's legal team responds to the Nicepool character as well as allegations that Ryan referred to Justin Baldoni as a "sexual predator" in their motion to dismiss as Blake's team cites a new California law as the basis for dismissing Justin's countersuit. Meanwhile, PR people Leslie Sloane and Stephanie Jones continue to wade through several legal proceedings. Finally, I summarize...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 142
The trip to Saint Lucia kicks off with a confrontational dinner, followed by a confrontational catamaran ride. The close friendship between Garcelle and Sutton is tested throughout as Garcelle bristles seeing Sutton defend Kyle and ultimately decides to let Sutton stand alone when fielding critiques. Jennifer Tilly and Kathy continue to bring levity even if it's questionable whether Kathy knows who Jennifer is. Erika makes a point of airing both new and old grievances towards Sutton throughout t...
Mar 19, 2025•59 min•Season 2Ep. 141
As the ladies prepare to leave for a lavish vacation in Saint Lucia, we see Kyle and Dorit finally meet with their party-going separated husbands to discuss delicate matters. Kyle psychologically prompts hers to bring up photos of him smooching a younger woman while Dorit defers to hers as to the status of their relationship. Boze has her new man over for dinner with her daughter, Sutton and Garcelle discuss the ongoing rift with Dorit, Erika continues to make off-base comparisons and showcase h...
Mar 13, 2025•57 min•Season 2Ep. 140
A rapid-fire rundown of random inconsistencies, omissions, and public manipulations from both sides. From learning more about promo videos, hype articles, and pettiness, to staying focused about what does and does not matter for trial, this dive addresses an amalgamation of distractions and conundrums. Ultimately, my opinion is that each party has been their own worst enemy by undercutting their own assertions and losing the thing they both want more than any amount of money - public trust. The ...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 139
Sutton's fashion show and Kyle's separated husband take center stage for this episode. Dorit has an awkward lunch with Garcelle, Kathy continues to provide cringeworthy comedic relief, Jennifer Tilly continues to be quirky and likeable, and Erika continues to drag out her storyline of redecorating to an extreme that would make Monique proud. BONUS: Charleston daquiri dress code drama and why there is no escape from politics in an era of upheaval and chaos All opinions are personal and not repres...
Mar 07, 2025•53 min•Season 2Ep. 138
A political deep dive to review where the country is at after the first 40 days of the latest administration. A look at key players and apparent leaders, executive orders, and other actions of note. Bravo references and jokes are peppered throughout a brain dump of sobering topics that include America's new crypto era, the chaos of mass government layoffs and cuts, objectives from Project 2025, details on various lawsuits, the bravery of historical and current military members, and why seeing th...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 137
This episode revolves around Sutton and Dorit rehashing their "tete-a-tete" from the 4th of July party. Amidst an event to celebrate expensive potatoes, caftans, and jewels, the women jab, mock, and ridicule one another to the amusement of all attendees. Sutton delves into her baser impulses and coins the moniker "Poorit" as she flexes the hefty girth of her divorce settlement. Was it a horrid, distasteful look? Yes. Was it also accurate and amusing? Yes and yes. The episode ends with a collecti...
Feb 27, 2025•59 min•Season 2Ep. 136
Summing up The Hollywood Reporter article that posed the question of whether Justin and his Wayfarer friend group's shared Baha'i faith could have played a part in some of the on-set tensions. Then, a wrap up of Blake Lively's amended lawsuit, including an analysis of an "apology" email she sent to screenwriter Christy Hall, a realization about why I find one of their key arguments so insulting, and a rundown of what items still remain contested. BONUS: A rant about why Justin Baldoni isn't actu...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 135
A review of the new items within Blake's amended lawsuit, including details about issues she and other women had with Justin Baldoni, Jamey Heath, and Wayfarer. A comparison of differing perspectives on incidents and information gleaned about those incidents from a new Hollywood Reporter article - that we'll talk about further in Part 14. All opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. Information shared is cited via published articles, legal documents...
Feb 22, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 134
After heading home from Augusta, the larger group prepares to attend a July 4 party at Dorit's house. As Dorit searches for the perfect body chain amidst a closet in disarray, Sutton arrives to an empty foyer and is subjected to 39min of waiting and muttering. From there, the scene is set for confrontation and outbursts from each cast member as Kathy looks on with a fan. BONUS: fun facts about maternal mortality rates All opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, perso...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 133
Wading through the last pages of Justin Baldoni's 168-page "Timeline of Relevant Events" that presented new information and perspectives on specific complaints made by Blake Lively. Final receipts via public articles, production emails, and personal texts, supported Justin's claim that Wayfarer and Sony catered to escalating requests and schedule changes solely to keep the peace and ensure Blake would not only finish the film but also promote it. His PDF document ends with new revelations regard...
Feb 15, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 132
After a quick review of a recently promoted podcast appearance by Justin Baldoni taped in November 2024, we dive back into the Timeline of Relevant Events PDF. New behind the scenes information and receipts regarding cast opinions on shooting the film, Colleen Hoover's BookCon event, dueling film edits and audience viewer scores, as well as a looming Contract of Engagement that may have never been signed by Blake Lively, all continue to fill in the gaps of a dysfunctional reality far more fascin...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 131
Sutton's trip to Augusta, Georgia to work on her strained relationship with her mother takes center stage in this episode. With Garcelle and Kyle by her side, she braves the trip to her childhood home where her family experienced the loss of her father. Sutton finally confronts her mother, Reba, about their lack of connection and we bear witness to the disappointing dynamic. Back in Beverly Hills, Dorit's upbeat mood about PK/PJ finally calling falls flat when Boze and Erika remind her of the st...
Feb 12, 2025•51 min•Season 2Ep. 130
A full rundown of the last two episodes of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. From Kyle and Dorit finally squashing the "more than memes" text issues, to a look back at the nicer times between PK/PJ and Dorit before she laments him going MIA before resurfacing to send a tersely worded seven-page email, the episodes run a gamut of emotions for Dorit. Sutton's visit home to Georgia with Garcelle and Kyle reminds us about her challenging relationship with her mother, Reba. Erika spends $37k on luxur...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 129
The final episode of Season 5 for the Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City culminates in a flurry of chaos. From lengthy debates about Mormon standards, to attempting to follow Britani's train of thought, to dissecting micro-penis talk, this reunion covers a lot of bases. A highlight of the episode is that the longstanding Alibaba and alleged threesome feud between Whitney and Lisa finally comes to a head. BONUS: Why this, and so many HW reunions, remind me of Sartre's 'No Exit' All opinions are pe...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 128
This section of the reunion focuses on issues and spats concerning the husbands and their affronts to each other, and a few of the other housewives, before pivoting to Mary to discuss how she and Robert Jr. bravely shared his struggle with substance abuse and an update on how he's doing now. Between biatch talk, emotional moments, and circle jerks, this reunion was a rollercoaster of emotions true to the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City brand. BONUS: Strategies for staying sane in insane times ...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 127
A review of the amended lawsuit and a partial review of the 168 page timeline with new receipts that Justin Baldoni's legal team dropped via website. New information and details about what went on behind the scenes during production, like firing staff members for allegedly thinking Blake should be replaced, texts between Ryan Reynolds and Justin, and more texts between Justin and his Wayfarer cohorts about how to handle situations. The next dive will hopefully complete that timeline review and t...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 126
Reviewing receipts from Justin Baldoni's lawsuit that allege Blake Lively's goal was always to assert ultimate creative control over his movie, "It Ends With Us". Through text messages, emails, and voice notes, we're presented with a behind the scenes view into the unorthodox power dynamic between director/actress/lead co-stars. Through communications spanning the entire production, we read along as they navigate an awkward tug of war over wardrobe, script writing, directing, and editing decisio...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 125
