Podcast Summary
Call Her Daddy – Lisa Vanderpump: Bravo, Drama, & Beverly Hills (FBF)
Host: Alex Cooper
Guest: Lisa Vanderpump
Original Release: October 31, 2025
Episode Overview
In this episode, Alex Cooper sits down with Lisa Vanderpump, iconic TV personality, restaurateur, and queen of Bravo, for a candid, hilarious, and revealing conversation. The two dive into Lisa's evolution from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star to executive producer of Vanderpump Rules, her personal philosophy on drama and friendship, behind-the-scenes stories, the infamous "Scandoval," and the realities of fame, loyalty, and sex (with plenty of Lisa's signature humor). Expect unfiltered insights, memorable quotes, and a sprinkle of British wit.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Lisa Vanderpump’s Current Life and Work Ethic
- Stretched Thin but Grateful: Lisa recounts her jam-packed schedule: filming, new restaurant openings (including Lake Tahoe), and her ongoing involvement with her dog foundation (02:33). Despite her “lavish” life, Lisa stresses she’s not idle, saying, "I've been frantically busy doing everything. I've been here, there, and everywhere." — Lisa Vanderpump [02:33]
- Downtime at Villa Rosa: Her home is her sanctuary, filled with flowers, music, and family energy: "There's something about my home that I feel is the essence of who I am." — Lisa [03:39]
- Low Maintenance, High Standards: Lisa surprises Alex by revealing she does much of her own glam and arrives solo, aside from her dog. “I do my own nails. I have my hair done every six weeks. I do my own makeup pretty much... I'm very low maintenance. But…when it comes to the vibe, I have high standards.” — Lisa [05:20]
2. Early Days of Reality TV & Joining RHOBH
- Initial Hesitations: Lisa hesitated to join reality TV, referencing the Osbournes as her only real context (06:13). She’s always valued her privacy and was wary of public judgment.
- Audition Anecdotes: The Bravo audition process was "crazy"—from asking about her sex life (“Twice a year, you know, like birthdays and Christmas.”), to being urged by Jennifer Stallone to just "go for it." [06:23–08:18]
- Defining Humor: Lisa reflects, “I set myself up for people to go, she's a lunatic. And guess what? They were right.” — Lisa [08:24]
3. Image, Public Perception & Andy Cohen
- On Being Misunderstood: "They didn't know how hard I've worked in my life. They didn't know that I fed the homeless every Monday for 12 years... it was easy to be obnoxious." — Lisa [08:59]
- Publicist-Free: She’s media-savvy but doesn’t employ a publicist, embracing public opinion: "What people talk about me is none of my business." — Lisa [10:50]
- Andy Cohen’s Favorite? The legend about her sizzle reel convincing Andy Cohen to greenlight RHOBH is apparently true—much to the chagrin of fellow Housewives: “I understand maybe I was a slightly different flavor… English and a ridiculous sense of humor.” — Lisa [12:41]
- Defending Andy: Lisa affirms her loyalty to Andy: “I really vociferously defended him because all those allegations were absolute. Big investigation.” — Lisa [13:02]
4. Managing Fame, Drama, and Mental Health
- Burnout on Drama: Lisa explains her RHOBH exit: "I drew a line in the sand… I was really not in good shape [after my brother’s suicide]. I was not going back." — Lisa [17:19]
- On Cast Resentment: Lisa theorizes jealousy around her spin-off (Vanderpump Rules) and audience support: “I think we all know, but I would never say it… Maybe that stimulated certain things.” — Lisa [18:59]
- Advice for Handling Haters: "There are seven and a half billion people on this planet. If somebody doesn't like you, then f*** them." — Lisa [21:36]
5. Reality TV Realness – Secrets, Lies, and Confrontations
- Confronting Versus Ignoring: Lisa only confronts when lied to: "If I feel somebody's lying to me, that's it. That's my Achilles heel." — Lisa [21:15]
- Knowing About Affairs: Lisa reveals sometimes she’s known about castmates’ partners cheating but hasn’t told them: "Because sometimes people don't want to hear it... if you say too much, you lose both of them." — Lisa [24:33]
- Authenticity (or Lack Thereof): She discusses fake perfection on reality TV: “Anybody that says, ‘Oh, he’s perfect. My king, my this…’ — f*** off. It’s not like that.” — Lisa [25:11]
6. Never Have I Ever: Bravo Edition — Memorable Game Segment
Fun, rapid-fire confessions and hypothetical scenarios [22:47–37:10]
- Drink Thrown in Face?: Never happened to Lisa—a feat for a bar owner. “No, I normally drink it, run through it. Something's coming for me, I think, oh, I need to drink this, I'll swallow it whole.” — Lisa [23:24]
- Known a Cheating Castmate?: Yes, but stayed quiet.
- Keeping Secrets: “Very good... But it’s not because I’m loyal, it’s 'cause I forget.” — Lisa [34:15]
- Swinging?: No, though her parents did back in the 1960s. “You’d have to wake me up and give me a cup of tea first.” — Lisa [35:45]
7. Vanderpump Rules & Restaurant Realities
- Firing People: Lisa’s seen it all: “The shagging in the back... stealing, of course. Running restaurants, I've seen so many things.” — Lisa [43:19]
- Behind “S.U.R.”: "It was south in Spanish… We just put 'Sexy Unique Restaurant' up next to it." — Lisa [44:17]
- Lisa’s Sexy, Unique Quality: “I’m very tactile… I’m a perfectionist… as a lover... I could be a perfectionist.” — Lisa [44:45]
8. Reflections on Vanderpump Rules, the Future, and Cast Dynamics
- Comparing Her Younger Self: Lisa identifies most with Stassi: “If we all look back… everybody makes so many mistakes.” — Lisa [45:48]
- On Cast ‘Incestuousness’: “They've all shacked each other. Please define any greater incest than I have shown you in that group, please.” — Lisa [47:03]
- Future of the Show: Lisa is open to new directions and even Alex’s pitch for a reboot, but stays loyal to her OG cast: “I have a loyalty to these people… but from your mouth to God's ears, that might be a thought.” — Lisa [55:27]
9. Scandoval, Empathy, and the Burden of Public Scrutiny
- Media Frenzy: The Tom/Raquel affair (“Scandoval”) took on a life of its own. Lisa was stunned by the depth of coverage: “Sitting at the White House Correspondents Dinner, and they bring it up. Sitting in Adele’s concert, they bring it up. Seeing it on CNN's headline...” — Lisa [51:18]
- Empathy over Outrage: Lisa discusses balancing moral judgment and empathy, especially around public “cancellation”: “I wasn’t on Tom’s side, but I was on the side of empathy… sometimes the punishment didn’t befit the crime.” — Lisa [51:33]
- Friend Group Fallout: Lisa thinks the show needs to “breathe” but believes the audience’s attachment will keep it alive: “Let’s give it a minute. Let everybody live their life.” — Lisa [54:08]
10. Personal Reflections, Projects, and Legacy
- Life on TV: Best part? "There are so many beautiful things… forever documented… My daughter's wedding… my grandbaby… wonderful moments." — Lisa [58:23]
- Worst part? “When people lie about you.”
- Material Life Independence: Fame didn’t change her life dramatically as she’d already “had 37 restaurants… a beautiful house..”
- Misconceptions: “That I’m high maintenance… I can’t even get a cup of tea in this place.” — Lisa [59:55]
- Working with Gordon Ramsay: “Gordon’s a lot to handle… for him it was very different… he’s usually the authoritarian… then he met me.” [57:47]
- Will Lisa Ever Reconcile with Housewives Cast? “If there’s a true apology… sure. But you’ll never get that from them.” — Lisa [41:13]
- Grudges: “If you could actually go, ‘Oh, I'm done,’ and if that's a grudge, yeah. Hold it. Hold it tightly.” — Lisa [42:28]
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “There are seven and a half or whatever it is, billion people on this planet. If somebody doesn't like you, then f*** them.” — Lisa Vanderpump [21:36]
- “My husband calls me the sex object. Like, he asks for sex and I object.” — Lisa [10:25]
- “I do my own nails…I have my hair done every six weeks. I do my own makeup pretty much…I'm very low maintenance.” — Lisa [05:20]
- “If I feel somebody’s lying to me, that’s it. That’s my Achilles heel.” — Lisa [21:15]
- “You’d have to wake me up and give me a cup of tea first. I don’t have the energy for some swinging.” — Lisa [35:45]
- “[Reality TV] hasn't changed my life as much as others. I mean, the fame, but materially no… the incredible experiences, though, I can't minimize.” — Lisa [58:23]
- “Oh God, it’s so long ago. I don’t remember [my favorite sex position]. I think it’s on my back asleep.” — Lisa [60:32]
- (On Bravo loyalty/politics) “Oh, I think the Richard sisters are spinning right now.” — Lisa [11:52]
Important Segment Timestamps
- Lisa’s schedule & home life: 02:33 – 04:48
- Reflection on joining RHOBH: 06:13 – 08:18
- On Andy Cohen’s impact: 11:30 – 13:37
- RHOBH drama & mental health: 17:19 – 19:36
- How to deal with haters: 21:28 – 22:44
- Never Have I Ever game: 22:47 – 37:10
- Scandoval, empathy, and group healing: 51:18 – 54:08
- New directions for VPR, loyalty to OGs: 54:44 – 55:27
- Lisa on working with Gordon Ramsay: 57:47 – 58:14
- Personal legacy and misconceptions: 58:23 – 59:55
- Sex, swinging, and signature humor: Throughout, especially 35:45 & 60:32
Tone & Style
The conversation is fast, irreverent, and deeply honest. Lisa brings her trademark sharp wit, doling out life advice and juicy anecdotes with equal candor, while Alex occasionally plays the gleeful instigator, probing for humorous, sometimes risqué, details. The episode is full of laughter, mutual admiration, and unfiltered “girl talk,” making it quintessential "Call Her Daddy."
This summary provides an engaging, detailed breakdown of the key moments, topics, and quotes from the episode—perfect for listeners who want the important insights and flavor without sitting through the entire show.