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Mention It All

Betches Media
Betches Media presents Mention It All, a podcast dedicated to breaking down all things Bravo. Your host, certified Bravoholic Dylan Hafer, is covering everything Real Housewives and more, including weekly episode recaps and analysis, the latest social media drama, and interviews with your favorite Bravolebrities. For more Bravo memes, commentary, and special guests, follow @bravobybetches on Instagram.
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Episodes

Tamra, Put The Phone Down (Plus RHONY & RHOSLC)

It’s been a rough season for Tamra Judge, but her big reveal this week may have made things worse. Dylan starts the episode with an evaluation of her… evaluation, followed by some catching up with RHONY and RHOSLC. In New York, things are feeling a bit repetitive, and Ubah’s “pigeon” bit feels tired from the jump. Over in Utah, allegiances are shifting once again, and Angie is left in the cold. Plus, Mary Cosby is in her active era, and Britani finally banishes the Osmond demon (for now, at leas...

Oct 17, 202443 min

We Need Strong Southern Housewives Ft. Heather McMahan

Dylan is back from vacation, and he’s joined in the studio by Heather McMahan, whose new standup special ‘Breadwinner’ just dropped on Hulu. Heather is tired of talking about herself after a busy run of press, so they stick to Bravo, and she shares which Housewives are strong southern women like her. She and Dylan also discuss the recent developments on RHOSLC, and what planet Mary Cosby is on lately. Later, Heather discusses whether she’d do a reality TV show, which Housewife she trusts the lea...

Oct 16, 202443 min

Is There Room For RHOSLC and Secret Lives of Mormon Wives?

Before we enter a busy time in the Bravo calendar, Dylan finds some time to sit down with all your listener questions for an MIA Mailbag. He answers questions and responds to hot takes from across the Bravo universe, including Ariana’s next career moves and why Jenna Lyons actually wants to be on RHONY. He also evaluates the relationship between RHOSLC and MomTok, the future of RHODubai, and why it might be time to really get serious about creating new Housewives franchises. Learn more about you...

Oct 14, 202439 min

Why Real Housewives of Nashville Wouldn’t Work Ft. Mickey Guyton

On today’s episode, Dylan is joined by Grammy-nominated country star Mickey Guyton, who also happens to be a huge Bravo fan. Mickey shares stories from her long journey in the music industry, from auditioning for American Idol to working with Scheana in pre-Vanderpump Rules days. Mickey weighs in on long-gestating rumors of a Nashville Housewives franchise, and shares how she’s feeling about the cast shakeups in New Jersey and Potomac. They also discuss her new album, House on Fire, and how she ...

Oct 10, 202434 min

Hyper Fixating On Bravo Is Healthy, Actually Ft. Andrew Muscarella & Joe Hegyes

There’s nothing like meeting someone who speaks Bravo, and on today’s episode Dylan gets to know Andrew Muscarella and Joe Hegyes, lifelong friends and hosts of the Good Children podcast. They discuss their Housewives-watching journeys, and why common hyper fixations are so important. They also chat about the parallel importance of Bravolebs and Food Network stars, and why tf Giada isn’t a Housewife yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 09, 202433 min

RHOP Turns Over A New Leaf

It’s the start of a new week, and big changes are afoot in Potomac. On today’s episode, Dylan recaps the season 9 premiere, featuring new women, hush hush departures, and a true crime-style reenactment. As the Grande Dame is in DUI trouble once again, her crown is looking wobbly, but she’s not the only one with some personal drama to figure out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 07, 202437 min

The Bravo Estheticians Are Working Overtime (RHOSLC)

After a season of Hair Girl drama on RHONJ, now it’s the Brow Girl’s time to shine on RHOSLC. Dylan is back to recap another episode, as the group heads to Milwaukee and Meredith focuses on exposing Whitney Rose’s Alibaba jewelry empire. Elsewhere in the group, Bronwyn continues to make a strong impression, and newcomer Meili gets her first taste of Lisa Barlow conflict. Earlier in the episode, Dylan breaks down Jax’s riddled-with-errors legal filing, and Brandi Glanville’s unfortunate lawsuit u...

Oct 03, 202438 min

Everybody Hates Brynn (RHONY Premiere)

Hot Housewives Fall has officially kicked off, and Dylan dives in with a recap of the RHONY season 15 premiere. As the reboot cast returns for a second season, their dynamics are more layered, but their communication is as messy as ever. Dylan has some bones to pick, from Jenna’s off-camera relationship to Sai’s on-camera confrontation style, but overall it’s a solid start to a make-or-break season. Earlier in the episode, Dylan talks about the surprise RHOBH teaser, and how the calendar is shap...

Oct 02, 202440 min

Broadway Needs More Bravo Ft. Marla Mindelle

On today’s episode, Dylan is joined by Marla Mindelle, a Broadway vet who’s channeling her love of Real Housewives into her brand new show, The Big Gay Jamboree. She and Dylan talk about her Bravo background, and how the new show took shape after Marla’s success with Titanique. They also discuss the inherent theatricality of reality TV, some of their best Housewife run-ins, and what’s in store this fall on Bravo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 30, 202442 min

SLC Newbie Yikes & Dubrow Hot Mics

After a slow Bravo summer, the calender is heating up again, and Dylan is back with a double Housewives recap episode to prove it. He starts with Salt Lake, where things come back down to earth after the dizzying premiere episode. Whitney is still in the hot seat, Mary is back to her questionable communication tactics, and the newbies Bronwyn and Britani get their first taste of conflict—to mixed results. Over in Orange County, Shannon has sunken below rock bottom, while the rest of the group pi...

Sep 27, 202436 min

Scroll Season Ft. Angie Katsanevas

RHOSLC’s new season is the talk of the town, and everyone’s favorite sunglasses collector Angie Katsanevas is here to talk about it. She and Dylan talk through the circumstances headed into the season, and how Angie navigates conflict as someone who doesn’t like to hide her feelings. She gets into her lingering issues with Meredith, and why her scroll of grievances was fully necessary. Later, she shares her Greek word of the day. Earlier in the show, Dylan has updates on Reese Witherspoon’s Hous...

Sep 25, 202435 min

Heather’s Housewife Headaches Ft. Heather Dubrow

Midway through a scintillating season, RHOC legend Heather Dubrow is in the studio to talk all things Housewives with Dylan. They start by discussing the franchise’s long trajectory, and where season 18 stacks up compared to the show’s underrated golden age. Next, Heather weighs in on Alexis’ return to the show, the tricky balance of friendships in the group, and how she feels about Tamra and Shannon’s latest fallout. Later, she discusses everything that went into the cast trip to Sonoma, and wh...

Sep 23, 202438 min

Is Dubai Done? And Is There Trouble In Lexie’s Paradise?

Still reeling from the RHOSLC finale, Dylan finds the time to discuss some of the week’s other Bravo developments. First, it’s Phaedra’s DWTS debut, and her lofty goals in the ballroom. Also set to join a new show this fall is Monica Garcia… kind of. Dylan discusses her role in House of Villains, and what it might mean for her reality TV future. From there, he ties up a few loose ends from the RHODubai reunion, before digging into RHOC. While Shannon and Vicki are hanging out at the St. Louis ma...

Sep 20, 202446 min

Besos, Bath Bombs, & Brilliance: The RHOSLC Premiere

It’s RHOSLC premiere night, and Dylan unpacks all the best moments from the season five premiere. From Meredith’s bath-related beef to Angie’s literal scroll of grievances, it’s an excellent episode all around. Plus, we’ve got new women to meet, plus a returning OG. Earlier in the episode, Dylan breaks down a couple of key Emmy moments, and recaps the exciting additions to the fall Bravo schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 19, 202442 min

Move Over, MomTok; RHOSLC Is Back Ft. Heather Gay

Utah has been the talk of the town lately, but with a new season of RHOSLC almost here, OG Heather Gay is back in the studio to remind everyone which Mormon wife was here first. She and Dylan chat about last season’s massive impact, and what it was like coming back to do it all again so quickly. Heather discusses the new women in the cast, and what makes the group so strong (despite the ever-present conflicts). Later, Heather talks about The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and why she wishes she h...

Sep 16, 202427 min

RHOC Needs To Keep It Moving

Dylan kicks off today’s episode with his thoughts on this year’s VMAs, and why the Bravoleb attendees are telling. Then, there’s a quick update from the RHODubai reunion (Caroline Brooks showing maturity??). Later, he breaks down the RHOC trip to Sonoma, where Alexis continues to overplay her hand and Katie might have ruined things with Heather for good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 13, 202438 min

What Are You Doing Here Without Dr. Nicole? (Plus RHODubai Reunion)

We’ve reached reunion time for RHODubai, and Dylan evaluates whether part one brought answers to any of his burning questions. Spoiler alert: it’s not looking good. Earlier in the episode, he breaks down news across the Bravo world: Lisa Barlow lost more expensive jewelry at NYFW, Dr. Nicole is reportedly exiting Real Housewives of Miami, and Rachel Zoe’s divorce timing couldn’t be more shocking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11, 202435 min

How Do Mormon Wives Stack Up To Housewives? Ft. Gibson Johns

It’s been a relatively quiet time in the Real Housewives calendar, but there’s a new of wives to discuss, and Gibson Johns is just the person to help Dylan do it. They talk about Hulu’s breakout hit The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, including key differences from RHOSLC, the bizarre role of #MomTok, and where the show might be headed in a second season. Later, they talk about Kristen Doute’s well-timed engagement, and what we know about RHOM filming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

Sep 09, 202449 min

A Lenny Hochstein Update & Shannon Writes A Big Check

It’s a sad day in Bravoland, as Lenny Hochstein and his mistress-turned-fianceé have broken off their engagement. Now, will he and Lisa finally get divorced? Dylan ponders this question, and as he turns his attention to RHOC, Jenn Pedranti’s long-simmering divorce situation is even more depressing. He recaps the group’s departure for Sonoma, and where things stand in the Shannon v. Alexis war as things come to a climax in the battle of the $75k. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Sep 06, 202440 min

The RHODubai Report Card

Coming in hot from the holiday weekend, Dylan brings news of Phaedra’s Dancing With The Stars casting, as well as Mauricio’s Netflix cancellation. Then, he discusses Tamra Judge’s facial journey, and why being open about plastic surgery is smart on many levels. Later, it’s RHODubai finale week, and as the season comes to a close, Dylan tries to make sense of where it all went wrong for Ayan and Lesa. Will things finally make sense after the reunion? We can only hope so, but it seems unlikely. Le...

Sep 04, 202444 min

The Alley Behind MIA: The Rachel Zoe Project

As summer wraps up, we’ve got a new series dedicated to throwbacks and deep dives into the Bravo vault—it’s The Alley Behind MIA! To kick things off, Dylan is ready to die over the first season of The Rachel Zoe Project, and it’s a wild ride through the fashion faux pas and tabloid controversies of the mid-2000s. From fashion week to award season, Rachel and the Zoe Camp are like a 2008 fever dream, but how has the show aged 16 years later? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Sep 02, 202440 min

Alexis Gets Engaged, Brittany Gets Divorced

The week comes to a close with a few major Bravo news updates, along with our regularly scheduled RHOC recap. First, Dylan shares the latest on Tom Girardi’s trial, and then he tries to contain his excitement about Brittany Cartwright finally filing for divorce from Jax Taylor. She’s free!! Then, he dives into Alexis Bellino and John Janssen’s cursed engagement announcement, and what it means for the upcoming OC reunion. Later, Dylan pivots to the actual OC episode, which sees Tamra host (almost...

Aug 30, 202441 min

When A Comeback Goes Wrong Ft. Louis Peitzman

Midway through the RHOC season, Dylan is joined by writer Louis Peitzman, who has lots of thoughts on Alexis Bellino’s comeback experiment. They discuss why her approach this season is falling so flat, and the particular difficulties of being a friend of. Later, Dylan picks Louis’s brain on the upcoming seasons of RHONY and RHOSLC, and whether there’s hope for RHODubai after a second season that hasn’t made much noise. They also discuss Jo’s declaration that she’s moving on from… whatever she ha...

Aug 28, 202445 min

Give Me Your Keys, We’re Going Back To 2008

With Bravo’s current schedule a little light, Dylan dives into the vault and comes up with an underappreciated gem: Tabatha’s Salon Takeover. He talks about the recession-era vibes that made the show so great, and why it 100% holds up to a present-day binge. Earlier in the show, he has some Bravo updates from every corner of the internet, including Brandi Glanville’s latest ploy for attention and Kathy Hilton’s puzzling estate sale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 26, 202438 min

Kumbaya, My Lexie

With the RHOC cast still on their dueling trip-lets, Dylan assesses the vibes in both La Quinta and Big Bear on this week’s episode. He also narrates the latest updates in Shannon v. Lexie, and the newly-discovered layers of Shannon and John’s financial fight. Earlier, Dylan shares news from various nooks and crannies of the Bravo world, from Melissa Gorga’s podcast appearance to Kandi Burruss’s big new gig. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 23, 202445 min

RHOSLC Is Carrying Bravo On Its Back

Hear that sound? It’s an avalanche of great drama and terrible outfits that could only mean a new season of RHOSLC is on its way. On today’s episode, Dylan breaks down all the best moments from the season five trailer, and what we know about the new women joining the cast. He also reacts to the Bennifer divorce news, and whether JLo would be a good addition to RHONY. Later, he recaps this week’s RHODubai, where the heat has been reduced to a critical level upon the group’s return from Bali. Lear...

Aug 21, 202443 min

Will We Ever See Another “Legacy” Show?

Now that RHONJ has come to an end, Dylan spends this week’s Monday episode sharing a host of Bravo news items and answering some listener questions. He recaps his experience at Andy Cohen’s wax figure unveiling, plus Bethenny and Gina’s latest social media self-deprecation. Next, he unpacks the unfortunate news about Ariana Madix’s brother Jeremy, and a few more reactions to Dance Moms: A New Era. Later, he gives some recommendations for those who have finished binging Housewives (including a ta...

Aug 19, 202446 min

Larsa Lights, OC Fights, & Dance Moms… Delights?

We’ve made it to the end of another week, which of course means Dylan is back to recap another episode of RHOC. As the women head out on two separate trips, Alexis continues to talk more about Johnny than anything else, and Gina suddenly finds herself all alone on Scary Island with no friends. Earlier in the episode, Dylan talks through even more Miami news that isn’t being captured by the cameras, and gushes about the unexpected excellence of the new Dance Moms reboot. Learn more about your ad ...

Aug 16, 202437 min

RHONY’s Return & Dubai’s Offline Drama

After a lengthy wait, we finally have a trailer for RHONY season 15, and Dylan starts the episode by sharing his reactions. He also questions whether this second reboot season could be the big test for who stays around for the long haul. Speaking of second seasons, he digs back into RHODubai after a few weeks away, and things are a bit out of sorts. The Bali trip brings new material, but also… does anyone care? The real Dubai drama, however, is happening in real time on social media, and Dylan t...

Aug 14, 202444 min

Rails Fails & Stassi’s Reality Comeback Ft. Kiki Monique

On today’s episode, Dylan is joined by Kiki Monique, host of the Pop Crime podcast, as she takes a morning off from attending Tom Girardi’s trial. She shares some updates on the trial, and what this all has to do with Erika Jayne. Then, they discuss the news that Stassi Schroeder will be returning to reality TV via a deal with Hulu. WTF is a docu-comedy series? And is she actually working at Vanderpump Villa? Later, they unpack the RHONJ’s not-a-reunion reunion, and why it wasn’t a satisfying cu...

Aug 12, 202446 min
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