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THE LOWDOWN

VALERIE J. STRANDpodcasters.spotify.com
The LOWDOWN of Bravo TV with my commentary and recap as well as hot topics! I've been a Housewives fan for many years too long to even admit to! =) After 15 years I love to hate so many Bravolebs and I don't hide my feelings. Join my snark and leave messages and comments to add to the fun, I'd love to hear from everyone. Also looking for people that want to join in the conversation and interact with me on my Pod!
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Episodes

FRIEND OR FOE

Whitney and Justin struggle with being a two working parent family and how it's challenging their Marriage. Heather wants to understand why Lisa's Son wants to do a mission. Angie struggles with her friendship with Monica after her behavior in Palm Springs then questions her intentions of resurfacing an old tired rumor about her husband's sexuality that Meredith has been cryptic about.

Oct 18, 202349 min

YOU CATCH MORE BEE'S WITH HONEY

Tensions rise between Natalya and Tumi and Kyle's involvement comes to the surface. Natalya lashes out after being told that her Cabins weren't to par to Tumi's standards and it's not about the pasta. Capt Sandy intervenes but all is still not well.

Oct 18, 202345 min

THE PROOF IS IN THE PIZZA OVEN

RECAP OF RHONJ, and my thoughts on the long running feud between Teresa and Joey, it's become Groundhog Day. Marge now has issues with Newbie Danielle who told Rachel she uses dirt on people to get retribution AND Marge is now fit to be tied and will be targeting Danielle. The group wants answers as to why Danille and her brother are estranged, and they cannot believe is over Instagram. Louie tries to play peacemaker with Teresa Joey and Melisa and if falls flat and ends up being extremely awkwa...

Mar 29, 202341 min

YOU LEAK WHAT YOU SOW

Erika and Lisa get called out for using Kathy Hilton to deflect from Erika's vile behavior in Aspen to to the other ladies and how quickly everything became about Kathy Hilton having a melt down in nightclub.

Oct 11, 20221 hr 7 min

PEACE IN ASPEN AINT GONNA HAPPEN

I use the Bravo After Show clips courtesy of bravo TV and the ladies' interviews to recap this week's show 09/298/2022 I didn't notice at first when Kathy showed up in her PEACE T that Kyle had on a Sweater that said "ASPEN" on the back of it! lmao VERY WEIRD on both their parts! Rinna is a diabolical pot stirring mental case! She is acting she really honestly has no HORSE IN THE RACE and at the end of the day goes home after filming and has a good laugh at how much fun that was to treat another...

Sep 29, 202253 min

Teddi's Podcast recap from April

After the RHOBH trailer dropped in April Kyle, Rinna and Erika joined Teddi to discuss their regrets from the season. I add my commentary.

Sep 06, 202216 min

DIRTY DIANA

Diana takes aim at Garcelle in a group text message and holds a grudge against Sutton and Garcelle for not responding the way she wanted them to when she shared the tragic details of her Brother's death. Sutton has decided she wants to address the situation of the group text and using medical condition as a way to take a dig at Garcelle and Diana doubles down on her idiocracy.

Jun 30, 202237 min

Recap of RHOC

My Instagram friend Wendy and I recap Real Housewives of Orange County and other topics... it's long, not edited.

Mar 24, 20221 hr 22 min

I'M BACK

Thanks so much for all your support just getting back into recording podcasts and doing recaps of the shows. This episode I discuss RHOSLC and my thoughts on the show all in all, RHOC and Erika Girardi.

Jan 26, 202254 min

Recap RHOBH and Other Hot topics

My thoughts on the season as a whole and how it changed as Erika's drama was revealed in the press. I discuss Ramona's accusations against her by Eboni.

Nov 05, 202139 min

Goodbye to REALITY

My thoughts on the whole season, and the reunion, I talk about RHONY and Eboni's claims that Ramona made a racist statement.

Nov 05, 202139 min

RHOBH PRE GAME CHAT

I talk about Erika's Ted Talk from 2018 that is making it's round on social media and Heather's comments on WWHL about Jen Shaw... I was live on IG, it's not a podcast format, but it's a listen. Thank you so much for your support.

Sep 15, 202120 min

Shahs of Sunset recap and Erika Layme chat

Does Paulina put up with Mike because she wants to be on TV? Judging from her bartending on WWHL last night I would say YES. Sorry not sorry. MJ and Reza and Tommy oh my! Will they ever come to a happy medium? Western themed party was cute and we chat about the demise of the cast and how they are desperately trying to like each other after fame and jealousy has ripped them all apart.

Aug 09, 20211 hr 1 min

SHAWS OF SUNSET LIVE RECAP

My BFF Penny and I watch Shaws on live IG and recap and spill the LOW DOWN! GG shows off new baby and her Nanny and new Dog MJ and Tommy living in Calabasis in big beautiful home, and struggle with mending ways with Reza MJ and Reza meet MIKE and his lies unravel and Paulina melts down after dinner with Tommy and MJ

May 17, 202154 min

BELOW DECK REUNION: Sunk

The reunion was so lack luster we were all thinking BOLO DICK not Below Deck, it was a hard act to follow! I am getting acclimated with operating my new sounds equipment so I did a recap of the show anyway.. I had a edit out a lot of me ranting at how they didn't go deep and address problematic behavior and the sexism still exists with Andy that's for sure. Thanks for listening.

Feb 23, 202149 min

RHOD: Party like a Rock Star Spy

As the ladies celebrate YET AGAIN Kari's 50th Birthday , Kari acts more like she's 13 with her all about Kari attitude. Everything seems to be going well after a Rock Star themed bus ride to Austin, but after Kari proclaims she's sorry to Tiffany and wants to get along and she comes from a place of love, D'Andra feels slighted that Kari didn't mention she wanted to move forward or address the tension between the two. After Kam and Kari evesdrop outside D'Andra and Tiffany's room Kari confront D'...

Feb 18, 202129 min

RHOD: The party's not over until the fancy's lady's phone rings...

Kam struggles with her little dog's training and her home not selling for asking price, times are tough in her house... Stephanie is investing a lot of money in her New Charity, and Brandi's kids like Tic Tok. D'Andra's Shaman seems to be her ego booster more than spiritual guru. Tiffany and her husband plan together a pizza party to show off their fancy outdoor Kitchen and Pizza oven, and Tiffany continues to throw her culture's exotic food in her new friends comfort zone and makes Brandi vomit...

Feb 10, 202133 min

RHOD: For Bread Board or Worse

RHOD ladies second part of Brandi's Birthday Bash that D'Andra arranged and put together. Tensions are boiling over with Kari and D'Andra and their issues from spending time traveling together doing Trunk Shows and Kari seems to think D'Andra is all about herself and selfish. Kari avoids giving Tiffany an apology for throwing her in the pool at her Birthday party by attacking Tiffany for thinking she's better than everyone because she's a doctor, and then accuses Tiffany of being a COVID spreade...

Feb 03, 202129 min

COMBO PACK: RHOC AND RHOSLC RECAP 01/14/2121

The Coronavirus season wraps up for RHOC which was the first of Bravo's Housewives Franchise to air footage of the impact on the cast during the beginning of the COVID 19 lockdown. Some people were turned off by re-living what was a horrible situation for many and turned the show off, others enjoyed seeing how they coped with LOCKDOWN, and how the wealthy had to adapt to finning for themselves and lack of travel and high life. In the forefront of the season was Braunwyn's challenge of quitting b...

Jan 14, 202156 min

THE BINDER HAS COME HOME TO ROOST

RHOP reunion live feed recap on Instagram. Gizelle get's confronted about her fake reboot of her long time failed marriage to Pastor Jamal for TV only, complete with a binder full of Receipts Monique has brought to the show to SERVE SOME HUMBLE PIE to those living in glass houses!

Dec 14, 202058 min

Southern Charm: Let Bygone's be Bygone's

Shepard and Patricia agree they both hate Madison and Austin together, and Patricia continues to work her bad matchmaking meddling and pushing the newb Pringle to engage with Madison. Kathryn claims she and Pringle made out after the Dumb and Dumber party, and Leva has a brief appearance with her family.

Nov 06, 202027 min

When life gives you lemons have lemonade boy fetch your husband.

RHOC recap, Braunwyn and her sobriety are still a main focus of the show, overshadowing the new HW on the scene and Gina's situation with her ex husband and coming to terms with co-parenting and getting along. Kelly and Rick are in love and all looks well for them. Shannon still upset with Braunwyn over being thrown under the bus with the assertation that Shannon agreed with Braunwyn when it came to Gina's living situation being "Sad".

Nov 05, 20201 hr
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