You know what time it is?! The moment everyone has been waiting for. IT IS THE MIXING WITH MANI BIRTHDAY EPISODE! Coming out one day shy of Mani’s 25th birthday and in honor of her turning a quarter of a century, this thick and juicy kiki is here to help you celebrate from wherever you are. Samantha Bush (@BravoHistorian) is back to kick off a delicious discussion about all things Bravo, housewives, and MESS! The two talk that epic Potomac teaser advertising the summer return of RHOP of course! ...
Apr 23, 2021•2 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 97
FINALLY the full episode is here. Sorry for the delays and difficulties! This week, for a special thick episode, a fan favorite is back: Raven (@MainlyBravo) from the Bitch is Better Podcast. She and Mani break down the two most recent trailers from the Bravosphere and question some timelines and overlaps. Then they get deep into the housewives, almost a little too deep? They break down the pranks and bs in Dallas, the scandals in Atlanta, and the fortunes in New Jersey, and SO MUCH MORE! Thicke...
Apr 16, 2021•2 hr 19 min•Season 4Ep. 96
Special bonus episode with legal pro and commentator Emily Baker (@TheEmilyDBaker IG and Twitter). The former LA District Attorney and podcast host mixes with Mani about all things Jen Shah legal drama! The two (mainly Emily) talk about the charges, the allegations, the investigations into her, the likely aftermath and so much more around this fraud case. She breaks it down in total regular people terms that will make you salivate even more for this story to play out on tv. Also, Emily makes gre...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 4Ep. 95
This week, Mani is joined by Amanda (IG: @itsallhappeningx) host of the It’s All Happening with Amanda podcast. The two talk about where they were when they heard about Jen Shah and Mani recaps the thoughts of attorneys who have dm’d her about the aspects of this case. Then, the two head to Jersey to discuss the fake and not-so fake storylines of Melissa and Joe on this week’s RHONJ, and where Jenifer and Marge get it wrong with each other. After that, head to New Orleans with the ladies of ATL ...
Apr 08, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 4Ep. 94
Why only one episode this week when there can be TWO?! Host of Everything Iconic, Danny P, the King Icon Legend of Pop Culture, is back to break down the trailers of season with RHONY and RHONJ mid season! They also discuss RHOA, Marlo's peach, and some other popular or unpopular opinions. Then, the two tackle the nuances of motherhood and relationships on Dallas and the last episode of RHOD. What will it take to get this show on track and who do we need to save it? The two actually think there ...
Mar 30, 2021•58 min•Season 4Ep. 93
Mani is coming to you live from Spring Break...in the house. She is joined by fellow house chiller and Bravo lover Kiki from The Talk of Shame (@thetalkofshame), a Tik Tok deep diver into all things Bravo and pop culture. The two talk all things Real housewives of New Jersey such as Teresa vs Jackie (still...), Dolores and David, what Joe B heard and what is up with Jackie and more! Then head to Atl where the Real Housewives of Atlanta attempted a Halloween party...and failed. All the nuances of...
Mar 27, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 4Ep. 92
This week, Mani is joined by top tv podcast host Kate Casey (@KateCaseyCA) from the show Reality Life with Kate Casey! The two do a deep dive into who a breakout star on Potomac was and why, what is going on with RHOD (in a more interesting conversation than the show itself), and why this episode of RHONJ was a hit and if the season itself is a miss. Is there an expiration on OGs? Is Tiffany enough to save Dallas? Was Mama Dee right about D’Andra changing her name for clout? IS THERE EVEN ROOM F...
Mar 19, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Season 4Ep. 91
This week Mani's blessed to be joined by Kara Berry (IG: @EveryonesBusinessButMine), host of the reality tv and full pop culture breakdown podcast Everyone's Business but Mine. The two discuss the TV event of the year (already): the Harry and Meghan interview with Oprah. They had a lot of thoughts about what was revealed and couldn't wait to dive into to the monarchy's foolishness. Then they dive right into housewives and Mani has to address Brandi's bs on Real Housewives of Dallas and the (few)...
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 4Ep. 90
This week Mani is joined by famed podcast guest (soon to be podcast host!) Semaj (@semajwithanh) who is a RHONJ expert and is here to break down all things New Jersey housewives, the fight between Teresa and Jacki, casting on New Jersey, the trip, what the trailer lied about and more. Plus, Mani reveals her side in all this and what #TeamTheTable looks like for RHONJ. Then, (at about the 1 hour mark) @OhNoBravo is back by popular demand to catch up with Mani and get down with the Atlanta bachelo...
Mar 06, 2021•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 89
It's a new week in Bravo history with RHOSLC coming to an end and an awakening happening on RHOA! Samantha (@BravoHistorian) is here to help Mani break down the two shows starting with the women on SLC having one reception from the show and another reception from their reunion performances. Is Heather still the fan favorite? Does Mary deserve another season to come out of her house and closet? Will Meredith ever engage? Then Mani and Sam travel to South Carolina to get acquainted with the reveal...
Feb 27, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 88
This week Mani is rounding out Black History Month with Kaya and Aaron from Bravo While Black! The 3 talk all things Bravo TV and housewives this week starting with where the duo falls with this season of Dallas and the ladies of RHOD. Then they discuss the filler episode of Atlanta but how and why RHOA needed to separate this episode’s importance from the arrival of Bolo the Long Dong Stripper. Traveling to Salt Lake City, Kaya shares thoughts on whether RHOSLC really did need three parts for a...
Feb 20, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 87
Host of The Bravo Breakdown (@thebravobreakdown) Sasha is BACK! Fresh off her appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Sasha is here to give those same top notch observations, hot takes and opinions on the Dallas ladies. She and Mani touch on all things RHOD from the REAL grade of that pizza party to who the true mean girls are, and even who they believe the dark cloud of the show is and why. Is it ever okay to put things in people’s food? IF so, when is it okay to tell them? What ...
Feb 13, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 86
*singing* There's some BravO in this house! This week Mani is joined by two Bravo experts, literally, who host Bravo's the Daily Dish, Megan Segura (@megsegura) and Erik J. Mac (@ErikJMac). As hosts of Bravo's official podcast, they have interviewed all the fan faves and truly been in the rooms where it happens, and they are bringing their perspectives and hot takes to the Mixer! They talk all things of this historic RHOSLC reunion part 1 of 3, the dynamics of the women on the show in comparison...
Feb 13, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 85
Back with another thicc episode and double hitter! This week Mani had to get the thought provoking hot takes from none other than @OhNoBravo on that severe RHOSLC finale and how the SLC ladies did in their first season. Then Mani tries to pull her in to care about Dallas housewives by recapping for her this latest episode of RHOD that Mani swears is where this new season finally takes off, gets a mom's opinion on Tiffany's inner battles, and breaks down Kary v D'Andra. To walk us through the cas...
Feb 05, 2021•2 hr 20 min•Season 4Ep. 5
This week, Mani is back with another jam packed ep and lets her guests really dig deep into their expertise! First, Hannah A. Brown (@HannahABrown) from Not Aspirational Pod and You Know You Love Us Pod is on to discuss the #RHOD and the petty Dallas lady fights we love, the quirky things we could do without, and the dynamic between Kary and D'Andra. Then they take a trip to Atlanta to discuss the #RHOA on their upcoming trip, Drew's dinner party, who is private jet rich, and the Kenya and Latoy...
Jan 29, 2021•2 hr 23 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Mani is back for a special bonus episode with The Bachelor coverage usually only available on Patreon. The Real Moms of Bravo are back to talk Bachelor from this week! How is Matt doing as a Bachelor? Victoria and Anna are top tier mean girls. New girls to add to the list of girls we still don't know the names of yet...and neither does Matt. One-on-one dates that apparently are going too well? Bullying and escorts (?) and so...much...more. (DON'T WORRY! MWM is not becoming another Bach podcast.....
Jan 27, 2021•53 min
Welcome back yall! First, the elephant in the room: where tf has Mani been! Then the fun stuff. This week Mani is joined by housewives (self-proclaimed and not literally) psycho-analyst Sarah Galli (@damegalli-IG) from the hit Housewives podcast Andy’s Girls! The two break down the nuances of housewives and bravo formulas overall. How it has shaped other reality gems like Bling Empire (watch it.) and Selling Sunset, could crossovers happen or would it be bad for us? Opinions differ in this episo...
Jan 21, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Season 4Ep. 3
This week is a big boy episode because Mani thought everyone deserved it. She is joined first by Ryan Bailey from So Bad it's Good podcast (@sobaditsgoodwithryanbailey) to break down the peaches of Atlanta and all the relationships, 4th wall breaking, and hateration on #RHOA. Then the two transition to the snow queens of Salt Lake City and discuss the changes needed on #RHOSLC, the hip hop golf disaster fight, and the marriages that we would swing with too...just kidding. Then @asianswhowatchbra...
Jan 11, 2021•2 hr 52 min•Season 4Ep. 2
HAPPY NEW YEAR, Mixologists! Mani is back with a new year, new episode, and new life update...SHE'S ENGAGED!!! She (very briefly) mentions what went down for those that wanted to know and then quickly gets into the housewives of it all with Donovan (@iamthedonmack), host of Strategies for the Culture podcast and publicist. The two talk Part 3 of the explosive RHOP reunion and we are so glad Juan Dixon isn't here right now. We also break down the latest episode of RHOSLC and why the Salt Lake Cit...
Jan 02, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Season 4Ep. 1
This week Mani is back with one of her best hot take friends, @OhNoBravo from IG and Twitter. The two break down the Sundance parties and star qualities of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and comb through their favorite RHOSLC moments this episode. They then hop to Atlanta and discuss the RHOA newbies LaToya and Drew...and that husband of hers. Also what they think will happen this season and if there is an overproduced vibe or not. Finally....we journey to Potomac for RHOP reunion part 1....
Dec 18, 2020•2 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Mani is in the best of moods with week and had so much fun recapping with Bravoholic, real life "Friend of" and walking Bravo encyclopedia, @FacesByBravo. Stephen and Mani dive right into the drama of the entire season of Potomac and that EXPLOSIVE finale party. They then travel to Salt Lake City with the #RHOSLC and discuss the real issues between Mary and Jen Shah, Lisa as a villain (?), whose roles are what, and Meredith's relationship drama. Lastly they fly back over to the east coast to dis...
Dec 10, 2020•1 hr 48 min•Season 3Ep. 29
Mani is back in the Mixer with a all new episode for all new Housewives this week! She is joined by Assistant Editor at Betches Media and Mention it All Podcast Host Dylan Hafer (@DylanHafer, @BravoByBetches) to break down this week in #RHOSLC and #RHOP. The two talk the wildest luncheon with crazy themes and even crazier gifts, heatwaves and good wine, and what they think of the women so far in Salt Lake City. Then Mani brings Dylan home to Potomac (figuratively...stay safe) and its surrounding...
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Season 3Ep. 28
Happy thanksgiving, Mixologists! Mani didn't leave you hanging while you need to escape this holiday week! She is back joined by Oh No Bravo (@OhNoBravo on Instagram) to breakdown RHOSLC ep 3. This episode had religion, darkness, and baby Range Rovers and the two had to break it all down. They discuss what secrets keep coming up and sliding by, the women's relationships with their religions, and their ridiculous fights with each other. Plus, there's a crowd fave that one of them is not a fan of....
Nov 26, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Holiday week ahead? Say no more. Mani is here with the breakdowns you need to get through the final stretch of the days before you can relax, eat, drink and be thankful. She is joined by Oh No Bravo again (@OhNoBravo on IG) to talk all things housewives. The two break down this week's RHOSLC ep 2, skiing, fighting, tequila... They also break down religious structures, unpack the MANY secrets of this group and speculate what it would be like if they lived in a state where everyone was in on some ...
Nov 21, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 26
We are BACK in business with a jam packed episode pumpkin! Mani is talking all things housewives and Bravo this episode, starting with a recap of #RHOP as the real housewives of Potomac travel to Portugal for part one of their cast trip (without Monique and with a lot of petty). Then, Mani breaks down the nuances of the premiere of the new franchise Real Housewives of Salt Lake City! She shares her thoughts on this first episode mixed with her hot takes on the #RHOSLC ladies, their families, and...
Nov 12, 2020•2 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 25
This week...Mani is trying to get you through election week, all additional cocktails, and whatever else you need a distraction from. She has Troy McEady on (@DunzoPodcast) to discuss how they are tackling distracting themselves, how Bravo has been STRONGLY helping with that, and what they are drinking to get through the week. The two discuss what they can about the RHOSLC virtual premiere and party that Mani got to attend and why this new franchise is a breath of fresh air. Last but never least...
Nov 03, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 24
This week, Mani is mixing with Mr. Iconic himself, Danny Pellegrino (@dannypellegrino)! The two break down the episode of RHOP that Mani found herself eating toast on, his thoughts on this Potomac season as a whole, and a walk through of the episode. Plus, he is new to this season of the Bachelorette and asks Mani some clarifying questions about the tempo of the show and what he walked himself into this season. PLUS plus some hot takes on housewives as a whole, Bravo questions, and so much more!...
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 23
It's a BIG week for Mani and the Mixologists alike! This week, Mani announces one of her guest features that truly popped her champagne! Also the exciting launch of her Patreon and allll that will be covered. She is also joined by Bachelor Nation Empress Erin Hill (@GetnCozywithErin) to talk a little about the Bachelorette premiere, why you should be interested and where you can find coverage of the entire season with a Mixing with Mani edge (mostly covered on Patreon). She is then joined by the...
Oct 17, 2020•2 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 23
This week Mani is joined by the pop culture prime minister Kara Berry (@everyonesbusinessbutmine)! The two break down all Bravo hot topics such as VPR secret weddings, RHOC news and whether or not we’ll be watching. Then they go through the complexities of this latest RHOP episode and oh how their opinions of all the women have changed! The intervention style episode, the attitudes of the women, images that need protection and black women in therapy were all up for discussion after this episode ...
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Season 3Ep. 22
*DEAD AIR IS GONE!* republished. So. A lot is going on in Potomac actually. This bonus episode breaks down the complexities of that insane fight between Monique and Candiace. Taria from What Else Is Going On Podcast (@weigopodcast) joins Mani to break down the complex nature of being woman, being human, and being black and how it all came to a full boil this episode between the women. They also discuss whose side they are on and why. Then they breakdown all the marriage and relationship dynamics...
Oct 01, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Season 3Ep. 21
