Jeff Lewis Has Issues

Episode: "Mercedes Javid & Ryan Bailey: Big News & Big Listing"
Date: October 3, 2025
Host: Jeff Lewis
Guests: Mercedes Javid (MJ), Ryan Bailey
(plus Shane, Annie, Keon, Oscar, Jameson, and callers)

Episode Overview

In this lively, spontaneous episode, Jeff Lewis welcomes Mercedes Javid and Ryan Bailey for a whirlwind of personal announcements, real estate hustling, parenting talk, classic Jeff-style roasts, and rampant chump energy. The crew covers two big pieces of news: Mercedes’ hot new condo listing and Ryan’s even bigger personal update—he’s expecting his first child. The conversation flows from property marketing hacks to baby showers and Thai massages, never shying away from Jeff’s unfiltered observations or comedic tangents.

1. Mercedes’ Real Estate Bombshell

[01:27–04:40 | 15:21–16:31]

• Mercedes (MJ) reveals her new condo listing at 837 North West Knoll, West Hollywood.
  • 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,118 sq ft, listed at $639,000.
  • Amenities: earthquake insurance, recently renovated pool/spa, BBQ area, side-by-side parking, secure building.
• Jeff marvels at MJ’s “marketing genius” for placing flyers in fancy hotel bar restrooms.

  “You are putting these in public bathrooms in men’s, men’s restaurants and women’s—marketing genius.” – Jeff [02:05]

• The group admires her strategy and details; MJ sells the location and value hard.

  “By far the best deal in West Hollywood. Especially the location, location, location.” – MJ [02:33]

• Callers later inquire about details and even get grilled about their finances, with the crew jokingly “running credit checks” on-air.

  “Lisa, could we get the last four of your social and credit card number?” – Ryan [16:33]

2. Ryan’s Big News: He’s Having a Baby

[04:31–06:51]

• Ryan announces that he and Rebecca are expecting:

  “Rebecca and I are pregnant. I’ve been given permission to say this and by the way this chumps keep secrets…” – Ryan [04:42]

• The group celebrates, discusses baby showers (with plans for both a “Chump shower” and a family shower), registry strategy, and possible baby names.

  “You should definitely do a baby shower because all the rich chumps, they’ll buy everything on your registry.” – Jeff [06:12]

• Ryan shares about Rebecca’s morning sickness, the gender (a girl!), due date in March, and anxieties about parenting.
• MJ and Jeff tease, gently interrogate Ryan’s readiness (“Are you going to have a night nurse?” [07:23]), poke fun about finances and child support, and offer (fake) co-parenting advice.
• The segment is peppered with more jokes about which cast member would be the “real father,” planning for twins, and support systems (night nurses, grandmothers, Zoila the housekeeper, etc.).

  “This will be used in court one day, this episode.” – Ryan [07:57]

3. Parenting, Logistics, and Chump Realness

[06:51–14:45 | 39:01–42:01]

• Talk returns to where Ryan and Rebecca will live, with MJ upselling her listing as a “crash pad for running chump dads.”
• Humorous debate on birthdays and astrological signs for the (future) baby: Aries vs Pisces.
• Discussions of baby gear—Jeff and MJ recommend going minimalist (onesies over baby denim).
• The group playfully teases Ryan for his modest lifestyle and unglamorous car, leading to a running joke about his “respectable” but “middle class” living standards.

  “Are you the poor chump?” – Lisa, caller [38:12]
  “Maybe one with a bumper.” – Jeff on Ryan’s Camry [38:58]

4. Social Etiquette, Hugs & Scams

[17:10–22:16]

• An extended, comically meta debate on proper hugs vs handshakes, half hugs, bony shoulders, and whether hugs are a “scam.”

  “Hugs are lazy…just give them a warm fake hug at the beginning and for the rest of the night, you can be a cold bitch.” – MJ [19:12]

• Mischievous speculation about kissing etiquette, awkwardness at group events, who smells good (Keon, Shane), and how cologne can sabotage post-hug freshness.
• MJ describes the fine art of her “bony shoulder” hug as an effective social buffer.

5. Callers & Community

[15:20–23:00 | 29:10–31:01 | 44:56–46:34]

• Multiple callers chime in:
  • Questions about Mercedes’ condo: parking garage fumes, noise, air conditioning.
  • Conversation with therapist Corinne in North Carolina about internet safety and body autonomy for children:

    “Eight is too late; by age eight, you should be talking to them about internet safety, body autonomy, those types of things.” – Corinne [45:06] “No, I’m gonna teach her about the half hug.” – Jeff [46:09]

  • Jessica calls in with an office supplies solution and trailside chat.
  • Margaret plugs her new ghost kitchen in LA.
• Plenty of in-jokes and playful “selling” of the property to every caller, regardless of their intent.

6. Jeff’s Business & Bravo Gossip

[24:41–28:44]

• Jeff vents about ongoing contract negotiations, complaints about “payment structure,” and how Bravo brings in execs (Andy) to close deals.

  “You’re not going to get Jeff Lewis on layaway. I don’t offer financing.” – Jeff [25:41]

• Reality TV insider talk:
  • Speculation about the Real Housewives of OC reboot, returning OGs, “fair” pay for veterans, show longevity, and likely Bravocon announcements.
  • Comments on the Real Housewives of New York reboot and related spin-offs.

7. Food, Hangovers & Living Your Best (Chump) Life

[12:19–14:45 | 36:04–44:47]

• The gang plans post-show meals: Pache, Denny’s, Carl’s Jr., with debates about hangover foods, road trips, and the advantages of eating “in bed naked.”
• MJ, Jeff, and callers reminisce about favorite LA eateries (Neptune’s Net, Irv’s Burgers, Ghost Kitchen) and surviving fire-damaged Malibu with limited food options.
• A gift card to Denny’s is recounted, with Jeff appreciating the senior menu:

  “I did [go to Denny’s] because they have a Senior citizen menu—55 and over—and I love the iced tea there. Yeah, it’s delicious.” – Jeff [44:41]

8. Massage TMI

[48:30–50:48]

• Ryan recounts getting a Thai massage, with Jeff interrogating whether the focus was “too much on the butt.”

  “Is Thai massage, like, focused on your butt a lot?” – Ryan [49:36]

• Everyone piles on with jokes about “butt percentages” and what’s normal.
• Discussion veers into massage etiquette, with Jeff and Mercedes teasing about “lady boys” and the intensity of Thai massage techniques.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On chump baby registry:
  “Like, we’ll announce it here on the radio...we’ll fill the whole registry.” — Jeff [06:18]
• On baby’s potential personality:
  “Now I’m worried that Shinjin is going to be awkward like you.” — Jeff [20:44]
• On financial transparency:
  “You’re not going to get Jeff Lewis on layaway. I don’t offer financing.” — Jeff [25:41]
• On hugs:
  “Hugs are lazy… you just give them a warm fake hug at the beginning and after that, you can be a cold bitch.” — MJ [19:12]
• On Rebecca’s baby:
  “I don’t think that baby’s yours. I just don’t.” — Jeff [41:50]
• On “ghost kitchen”:
  “Is ghost chicken a term for, like, ghost chicken?” — MJ [42:49]
• On parenting advice:
  “Eight is too late. By age eight, you should be talking to them about body autonomy and internet safety.” — Corinne [45:06]

Key Timestamps

| Time | Segment | |-----------|----------------------------------------------| | 01:27 | Introduction of Mercedes’ new real estate listing | | 04:31 | Ryan announces baby news | | 06:51 | Discussion about baby showers/names/gender | | 15:21 | Callers ask about condo listing details | | 17:10 | Full vs half-hug debate | | 24:41 | Jeff on Bravo deals and payment disputes | | 29:10 | Jessica’s call, office supplies, and trail chat | | 36:04 | Food and hangover plans | | 44:56 | Therapist call: child safety/body autonomy | | 48:30 | Ryan’s awkward Thai massage story |

Tone & Atmosphere

Fast-paced, irreverent, and playful, with Jeff’s signature sarcasm pushing boundaries but the group always circling back to warmth, real friendship, and community. MJ’s flair for sales, Ryan’s earnestness, and the ongoing crew banter deliver on both laughs and genuine heart.

For New Listeners

This episode perfectly blends outrageous humor, reality TV gossip, authentic friendship, and classic LA lifestyle details. If you’re here for the chump drama, Jeff’s take-no-prisoners attitude, or simply love a wild group dynamic, it’s a must-listen!