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Mellencamp and Tamara Judge. Hello. Hello. Hello. Back with another episode of Two Teas in a Pod. Hi, Tam.
Reality TV Commentator
Hi, Ted. How are you?
Tamara Judge
You know, thriving yourself. Just thriving, I think, is our safe word.
Reality TV Commentator
Thriving.
Tamara Judge
Thriving.
Reality TV Commentator
Yeah.
Tamara Judge
Well, we are here to talk about New York and Beverly Hills. And in New York, it is reunion day. Ooh. We started out with Bryn watching the finale before the reunion. She goes in and she, like, talks to Jessal, and she's like, all seems okay, right? And Jessel's like, uh, have you watched? And she's like, I'm going to now. And then we watch her watch the finale.
Reality TV Commentator
Do you think that she purposely held off on watching the finale? Because normally what happens is we get, you know, we get like five episodes that you have to watch and before you do the reunion. Or do you think they held off on letting her see the season finale right before the reunion? So it was so raw.
Tamara Judge
I mean, I think it could have been either way, but I think maybe for her mental health, she may have been like, I don't want to watch this until I act. Actually have to, because I don't want to get fined for talking about it before the re. You know, all the things.
Reality TV Commentator
Yeah. But maybe they were afraid that she might not show up.
Tamara Judge
She seems like somebody that would show up regardless. I think that she probably just waited because she didn't want to get too anxious about it. But, I mean, who knows? But Andy asked Bren's reaction to watching it, and Bren thinks they all have clarity and hopes for a resolution. UBA and Bren have not spoken since the title shooting, but okay, one thing we need.
Reality TV Commentator
Thinks they all have clarity.
Tamara Judge
I don't think so. Bren. But the. The hi, daddy. From Bren to Andy, I'm like, it's like she can't help herself.
Reality TV Commentator
She can't help herself. She can't. But you know what? What was your thoughts on Jenna Lyons outfit?
Tamara Judge
Well, I mean, I would have loved to have worn a bathrobe, but it really surprised me later on in the episode when she said she was going to return it. Like, I get maybe returning a dress or something, but like a bathrobe that.
Reality TV Commentator
She'S wearing on national tv. And then she's like, I always think of a Jenna Lyon as this super uber Rich, stylish girl, right? And then she's all is fifteen hundred dollars, which is expensive for a bathrobe. And then Brent's like, my dress was.
Tamara Judge
7,000 and I paid for it. And Andy's like, okay, anyways, I don't care. But also, you, like, sweat all over a bathrobe. Like, she didn't have a bra on under there. Like, there was not. I mean, who knows if her lady beds her.
Reality TV Commentator
Oh, God, hopefully she chunked them.
Tamara Judge
But I think Jenna's gotta be trolling this like, she's poor. Accusations by saying she's returning the robe, or is she just setting up her season three storyline?
Reality TV Commentator
Maybe.
Tamara Judge
Who knows? But then Andy says he ran into Jenna's girlfriend Cass at a party, and Cass ran away from Andy. Andy says he's heard Cass hated the show. Jenna says she's outspoken and provocative. Jenna is worried Cass would be canceled if she filmed. Andy asks about them getting married. I'm. I was actually shocked Jenna answered this. Jenna says she and Cass had a wedding ceremony in Texas, but it was not legal. And then Jenna admits she has a bad habit for talking to the press. But about cast, but not to the ladies on the show. All the ladies are like, this is so annoying. Do you think that Jenna and Cass should have to show more of their life next season?
Reality TV Commentator
I think if, you know, if it's your significant other, it's always. I mean, it's frowned upon if you're not going to show them. If it's your kid, like, that's one thing. Your adult kid. And they chose not to. Or the ex husband won't sign off. I understand that. But to be an actual housewife and not a friend, I would expect a friend role to not have to show significant other. Yeah, but you know what? A lot of people in reality TV are afraid of being canceled nowadays. Reality TV is not what it used to be. It's like constantly walking on eggshells to avoid backlash. You know, just doing things for the comment section on Instagram.
Tamara Judge
But also, like, Jenna's ability to, like, diffuse the situation by just being like, sorry, sorry, didn't mean to. Didn't mean to, like, go on all the red carpets and share all the things but not tell anything to the lad. Like, it just randomly happens. And then I, like, I think Jenna Lyons is a very smart human being. I don't think anything about her is unplanned. So the idea that, like, it just slipped out and she forgot to also mention on the television show she's filming, didn't Register with me.
Reality TV Commentator
Right. You remember when we had Rebecca on twat seat?
Tamara Judge
Yeah.
Reality TV Commentator
She had said, like, where's. Where's Jenna's fiance?
Tamara Judge
Yeah.
Reality TV Commentator
Why don't we see that? And Rebecca's a friend.
Tamara Judge
Yeah. Well, we don't even really see Rebecca in this episode.
Reality TV Commentator
Yeah.
Tamara Judge
Then we get into Psy has not got an apology from Pavett after he called her a bipolar bitch. Psy says she expects a man to apologize and own up to calling a woman a bitch. Also, being called bipolar was a trigger to Psy. Jaisal says Psy implied a couple of things that he was not fond of, like going to Vietnam to get la. I don't really understand why we keep talking about this whole season ending later. Like, Psy shouldn't have said he was in Vietnam to cheat, but Pavitt shouldn't have called her bipolar bitch. Neither Will apologize. Move on. This was a season ago.
Reality TV Commentator
Right. But you know what? You know how I feel about the guys getting involved in calling the women names on these shows. I just think it's kind of gross. Even if Psy insinuated the situation by implying Povert goes to Vietnam to get laid, that doesn't justify calling her a bipolar bitch or whatever he called her. It just. I feel like it just crosses the line.
Tamara Judge
Yeah. And it puts. I mean, Jessel in a situation where we're probably not ever going to see any real resolution with Psy and Jessel because of what Povitt said and done, and she's not able. I mean, granted, I'm in the middle of a divorce right now, so maybe I'm not the most. But if I were to have said, or even still said, Edwin, you need to apologize to Tamara. Yeah. Like, now. He would do it.
Reality TV Commentator
Of course. Of course.
Tamara Judge
The fact that Pavitt is pushing back on an apology so much is like, well, what about Jessel? She's gonna have to deal with this freaking shit until you actually own up and apologize. It was wrong to do.
Reality TV Commentator
It was wrong. But you know what I can't get out of my head, Dory.
Tamara Judge
Oh, my gosh.
Reality TV Commentator
I will forever see Dory every time I see Pavitt's face.
Tamara Judge
You love an animated reference.
Reality TV Commentator
I do. I do.
Tamara Judge
But what you want to be compared to, what Disney character would you want to be like Tam? You remind me of.
Reality TV Commentator
Probably somebody on Looney Tunes. The Tasmanian Devil.
Tamara Judge
Facts. Actual facts. Then Bren admits that if you tell her something, she goes and tells the other person. The girls agree that Bren adds to whatever she has heard. In our family, we call it Adding sauce to the tacos.
Reality TV Commentator
She adds lots of sauce to the tacos. This girl gets a story, and she literally, all season long, elaborates. It's like you would think it was a phone, a game of telephone, but she just does it all by herself.
Tamara Judge
Yeah. Jenna says when Bren tells the story, the intent of the original story gets lost. Do we think that this is on purpose that Bren does this, or she.
Reality TV Commentator
Pushed it a little too far this season to try to make good tv. I mean, basically, the girls are calling her a liar without actually saying it. And she just goes above and beyond to make good tv. And that's. You know, I've done that before, and it just bites you in the ass.
Tamara Judge
Doesn't work out.
Reality TV Commentator
Doesn't.
Tamara Judge
Andy asked Jessel if Aaron insinuated that Jenna has money problems. Jessel says, not in her opinion, but 44 seconds before, which. Thank you, editors. They showed us the 44 seconds before again, in case we forgot. Jessel said, I think the story can be taken as that. Yes. Do you think they're trying to help Bren with this edit? I also like Jess.
Reality TV Commentator
Yeah, I do.
Tamara Judge
I think they were throwing very dorit.
Reality TV Commentator
Yeah, she is. I think the producers are trying their best to throw Bren a bone, but she just.
Tamara Judge
Well, then Bren's text to Aaron is shown. I don't scream or yell. I won't bash you in the press. No, no, not my style. I'm far too elegant and smart for that. Someone who tried to fuck with me once called me carbon monoxide, invisible, odorless, and sucks the very life out of you before you even have the chance to realize it. Bren says she writes texts about herself after guy talk shit about her while she's going through sexual assault.
Reality TV Commentator
I don't understand. Bren says she writes texts about herself.
Tamara Judge
So what? What Bryn's trying to imply here is that all the women text talking shit about each other. Yeah, but she just talks. But I'm like, that's kind of a threat, Bren. Like, what you're saying is like, I will do this. But also, there's something that I need to clarify in my own brain. I. I watched it twice because I was confused. I didn't realize that this sexual assault was recent.
Reality TV Commentator
I know, I know. I vaguely remember her telling her brother and telling him, you're the only person that knows, and I think that's what they're talking about. But she also said that this person is still in her life and recorded her.
Tamara Judge
But when she says she still sees him, like I want more clarity on that. Like, you still see him because you guys live in the same area, you work together, or you still see him because you guys have mutual friends. Like, give us the information. Because I can't imagine the pain one would have to go through to be around that person.
Reality TV Commentator
Yeah, I mean, I would at all cost avoid that person. I would not trust myself not to kick him in the balls and punch him in the face.
Tamara Judge
Yeah. But also, when you know, I know. Clearly, I'm no wordsmith. You know, I'm still. I'm working. I barely can get my words out in general, but if somebody texts me that they'll suck the very life out of me, I'm probably going to be more afraid of them than somebody who's text me. Fuck you, bitch. Yeah, like that's a different level of person then size. Says she doesn't know what Bren does for a living. At this point, I was hoping Bren would have, like, a good response, but her response was, what did she say exactly? She says, I do your job. Which I'm guessing means I'm an influencer for the show.
Reality TV Commentator
I do your job.
Tamara Judge
Yeah, maybe she responds to Jessel, I do your job.
Reality TV Commentator
Either that or she's doing the most on the show.
Tamara Judge
The response made no sense.
Reality TV Commentator
Yeah, then, I mean, I always get nervous when somebody can explain what they do for a living. It's an easy question to answer.
Tamara Judge
Okay, for a living.
Reality TV Commentator
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Tamara Judge
You also work on Real Housewives of Orange County.
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Then Erin starts bawling, watching back the scene of her and her dad. Aaron got to tell her dad. This part was so sad. Aaron got to tell her dad about her pregnancy. Before he passed, she didn't realize how sick her dad was and says, it's all from smoking. Like, this broke my heart. And also, like, my dad still smokes. He's had a heart attack. I mean, not that these are the same, but, like, they couldn't argue. Yeah, it could lead to that. Yeah. And then we get into. Jenna felt like she could share her abortion after Aaron shared hers. And then Raquel says she also had an abortion. And Aaron says other housewives have texted her saying, me, too. I mean, the fact that these things are discussed now, I think is a pretty big deal. I mean, from abortions to postpartum depression to infertility to anxiety to OCD to whatever it may be. Like 20 years ago, people really didn't discuss it. So the fact that, you know, Aaron felt comfortable enough to share this, especially.
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Right now in this day and age, because of what they're trying to do, and it's just. Yeah, it's a woman's right as far as I'm concerned.
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Tamara Judge
I know. It's so good. Then Andy asked Bren why she went public about her sexual assault. Bren says she is still healing and it helped. And then Andy asks if it was someone she knew. This is where she says he was courting her. And then Andy asked if she sees him. We've already kind of talked about this. She says she does, and she realizes why people commit heinous crimes. She has Considered pressing charges, but says it's so hard to prove unless you walk into an emergency room and get a rape kit. UBA gets emotional, says, it's hard when you know the person. She says sorry to Bren. Bryn says, I know you are. They're both crying.
Reality TV Commentator
I mean, this really shows what a good person UBE is. She didn't have to speak up during this, but she chose to anyways. And it was like she gave her grace and sympathy.
Tamara Judge
Yeah, that's true.
Reality TV Commentator
She didn't have to.
Tamara Judge
Yeah. Then Jessel says her and Pitt's sex life is better. They have a schedule and have sex twice a week minimum. Andy says Jessel looks good. Jessel says she's gotten Botox.
Reality TV Commentator
Then she had a hard time explaining what she had done.
Tamara Judge
Like, it's not that hard. You can explain it.
Reality TV Commentator
She looks great. And there's no, like, shame and making yourself look better.
Tamara Judge
There's no shame in the game. Like, and for people that are like, to us, like, oh, you've completely changed. I'm happy to share. Like, yes. I had my boob done, my boobs done five years before I started Housewives. Since Housewives, I get Botox and filler and I have a lip flip on, which is Botox, to lift my upper lip so it looks bigger. My teeth were done in the eighth.
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Reality TV Commentator
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Reality TV Commentator
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Tamara Judge
I'm not sure what was trying to be proven here, other than Jessel looks amazing and will post on her socials for free. I don't. I don't really get it. Like, when Andy kind of goes down the stairs route with the women, I'm like, are you trying to get them to admit or feel ashamed that they had work done? I've seen him do it to Erica before.
Reality TV Commentator
Yeah, he loves to talk about plastic surgery. I think he was just trying to get her to admit she's had quite the. The glow up since last season and what has she had done? And then didn't Brent throw in something? Like, she didn't pay for something.
Tamara Judge
Yeah. But then Aaron was like, well, did you post and. And Jess was like, yeah. I mean, I was on her live and it's on her page. Y. Yeah. He tweeted something. Andy tweeted something about it. Let's see what he said. Oh, somebody called him out about it and he replied, what work you have done remains at the top of the list of viewer questions every season, every franchise. The Housewives have unbashedly let us into their beauty regimes since day one. It's a big part of the series DNA. I mean, it does make sense. And also, Jessel could have said, it's none of your business, Andy. I feel beautiful and I don't want to talk about it. But she did.
Reality TV Commentator
I do, but she didn't said that I had a sprinkle of Botox.
Tamara Judge
Yeah.
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Tamara Judge
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Reality TV Commentator
I mean, and he was quick to call her out.
Tamara Judge
And then we get a flashback from this season shown of Bren saying Jessel's love of her life was her ex boyfriend. Jessel said she was referring to the craziest hookup and that Bryn twists and distorts her words. Jaisal had to sit with Pavit on the couch and watch it back. See, I. Along with when Bren's assault was. I also didn't realize this was a sex conversation. I really thought Jaisal had said he.
Reality TV Commentator
Was the love of her life.
Tamara Judge
Like, so that was very, like, concerning to me.
Reality TV Commentator
Well, for Bren, this is where I have a problem. Bryn was worried about her future children seeing the show when she was fighting with uba, but didn't think twice about Jessel in her family when she said, you know, that the father of her kids is not the love of her life.
Tamara Judge
Yeah, well, I mean, I did think that this just the earth, the plastic surgery Jessel monologue was not great for me, but this Jessel monologue was a moment. And Jenna finally giving us something gave me a little bit of hope for season three.
Reality TV Commentator
Yeah. And Jenna was saying, like, you knew it wasn't Jaisal's husband and you chose to bring it up anyway.
Tamara Judge
But also, it wasn't about the love of her life. Like, the love of your life may be very different than the best sex you've had in your life.
Reality TV Commentator
Right, Exactly.
Tamara Judge
And the fact that she led us to believe otherwise, I thought was a little bit fucked.
Reality TV Commentator
Yeah, I had a few fan thoughts. They agreed with you. I'm glad Jenna spoke up. Another one said, well, we'll never look at Bryn the Same. I loved her the first season. And then somebody else said the girls worried so much about what we wanted that they forgot to be real.
Tamara Judge
But also something else that I thought was a surprise. When we start talking about Gideon. It's always been our interpretation as viewers that Gideon has been obsessed with Bren and wants to be with Bren. Like, he would do anything to be with Bren. And then this episode, she's like, no. It's like he's always circling the airport. Like, even before we got engaged, it's like he didn't want to do it. And it's like all of this makes more sense now. Had we been given that information. Like, I didn't really understand why you and Gideon didn't make it. I thought you weren't that into Gideon. But no, Gideon isn't able to commit. Clearly, those are two very different things.
Reality TV Commentator
Well, we know that she stretches the.
Tamara Judge
Truth, but I can't be trying to dissect people's lives with the incorrect information.
Reality TV Commentator
It doesn't work for me either.
Tamara Judge
I want to know he was circling the airport, and I want to show that. Season one, I don't imagine so. I think this is going to get a lot worse for her.
Reality TV Commentator
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Tamara Judge
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Reality TV Commentator
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Tamara Judge
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Tamara Judge
Okay, so we are back talking about Beverly Hills. It starts off where Kyle feels lonely since she's home alone. She thinks her Girls want to spend time without her these days so they can talk about what's going on. Kyle and Erica FaceTime. Kyle says she will say what she has to say to Dorit. Erica says everyone weighing in is bullshit. Erica's like, I know it feels like all the women like to pile on, but I got you is why I like Erica.
Reality TV Commentator
Yeah, I mean, Erica's really the voice of getting. She's the voice of reason. But now I feel like, you know, maybe she did in the earlier episodes stick up for Kyle, but you mean. No Kyle, because I filmed the earlier. Like, she just kind of played the fence a little bit. She rode the fence. But I don't think that Erica's afraid of Kyle like Dorit suggest. No, I think that Erica knows that Dorit and Kyle will eventually make up, so there's no point in picking sides in this situation.
Tamara Judge
And also, at the end of the day, I don't think what they're arguing about is that big of a deal.
Reality TV Commentator
It's a damn text message, and people are over it.
Tamara Judge
I am over it. Dorit says Bose has become her ride or die. Bose tells Dorit she is confused how Kyle says she didn't know what was going on with Dorit and pk but then they do like, a flashback. And I think there's a big difference between a year prior saying, you know, we're having issues to then not hearing from somebody and seeing a post on social media that you're getting separated. So I think both can be true. I. I don't think.
Reality TV Commentator
Do you think that knowing somebody for eight weeks, you can consider them your ride or die?
Tamara Judge
No, I don't. I've known people eight years, and I'm. I'm still wary.
Reality TV Commentator
The jury's out on you.
Tamara Judge
Yeah. Know what? It's for sure out on YouTube. I. I'm still. I'm just dipping my toes in with your.
Reality TV Commentator
I found this. He feel like, bravo. Let Dorit cast the new housewife because she needed an ally.
Tamara Judge
Yeah.
Reality TV Commentator
And Bose has been, oh, my God. On her side. It's. Without really knowing too much, just over a text message.
Tamara Judge
Well, I feel like Bose, you know, is in the. Wanting to take down Kyle Aara. But where Bose is playing it smart is she's not really aligning with Garcelle and Sutton. She's her own, like, loud. Sharing her point of view to Dorit. But I'm also wondering, like, we're very rarely seeing bows have one on one time with anybody else, but Dorit.
Reality TV Commentator
Yeah.
Tamara Judge
It's light separation.
Reality TV Commentator
It's separation. I mean, do you think that Dorit's gonna repay the favor to Bose when Bose is fighting with somebody else?
Tamara Judge
No. Then Dorit says PK sponsor was the one who suggested they should separate. She still doesn't understand if it was PK's idea or their sponsor's idea.
Reality TV Commentator
Well, why doesn't she ask her husband, is this your idea or the sponsor's idea?
Tamara Judge
But also, PK sponsor said that, like, isn't the. Like, the whole point of this is supposed to be sponsors are anonymous?
Reality TV Commentator
Yeah.
Tamara Judge
He's like, whoever the sponsors is, is like, don't bring me into this. Get me out of here. Then Kyle tells Garcelle that she has had her life and sexuality scrutinized. Now, her character Kyle, prides herself on being a truthful person. It is frustrating for her to be questioned by people who know who she is.
Reality TV Commentator
I. I know the flashbacks of Kyle telling the girls in the past to be honest, were meant to help her, but I think the editors might have been a little bit shitty. They actually made things worse because people don't think she's being open and honest the past two seasons.
Tamara Judge
I think the hard part is there are certain housewives that are very good on the defense, and some are very good on the offense.
Reality TV Commentator
Yeah.
Tamara Judge
And I think that's what we're seeing here.
Reality TV Commentator
Not everybody can be every player on the team.
Tamara Judge
Not everybody. If only I knew football players, I was going to be like, not everyone can be Travis, Kelsey and. But I don't know who the opposite is.
Reality TV Commentator
Taylor Swift.
Tamara Judge
No. I need somebody. He's the quarterback. So then what's the opposite of what he is?
Reality TV Commentator
Tight end, the runner, the hut, hut, hike.
Tamara Judge
The. The hut, hut, hike. But Kyle has Sutton, Erica, and Garcelle meet her for din. And Kyle says she wanted to apologize for how she left the other day. This is where Sutton is annoying to me. Like, do I think that Kyle's doing the world's best explaining? No.
Reality TV Commentator
Well, I think that Kyle's apology for her behavior was clear. I don't. Yeah, but Sutton, constantly trying to catch her in something is starting to get on my last nerve.
Tamara Judge
Especially because, like, I know Sutton is avidly, like, trying to be Kyle's friend, so I don't really. I mean, I don't know. Sutton calling Erica a minion while she constantly looks like a villain from Despicable Me is slightly confusing.
Reality TV Commentator
Not Despicable Me.
Tamara Judge
Well, you love an animated reference.
Reality TV Commentator
Yellow things with the big eyes and no waste. No teddy.
Tamara Judge
I'm feisty today.
Reality TV Commentator
It Might be because I'm such a good one.
Tamara Judge
Thank you so much. But Garcelle thinks Kyle knew she, Erica and Sutton would be easier to smooth things over with. I'm like, I don't think this feels easy.
Reality TV Commentator
This feels smooth. It's not that easy.
Tamara Judge
Then we get back to. I think we're at Kyle's house. All the women are meeting there before. Also, I want to know where they were having that din. Really pretty with all the flowers.
Reality TV Commentator
That was really pretty. Now let me ask you a question. Do you think Kyle holds herself to a different standard?
Tamara Judge
I think that when you do this job for this long.
Reality TV Commentator
Yeah.
Tamara Judge
And I think the same goes true to you. You guys move storyline.
Reality TV Commentator
Yep.
Tamara Judge
And then all of a sudden, when it's put back on you guys, you're like, what the fuck?
Reality TV Commentator
What?
Tamara Judge
What do you. Wait a minute.
Reality TV Commentator
I pull my weight.
Tamara Judge
I can't. I've been pulling my weight and now you're coming at me. I've been doing the fricking dirty work.
Reality TV Commentator
All the way off.
Tamara Judge
Yeah. I think that's what's happening. And I. I don't think it's about, like. I don't know. I think also after being on the show for that long and sharing. So, I mean, I'm sure in your mind you think you've shared a lot of your life and yourself.
Reality TV Commentator
God, I have. Yeah.
Tamara Judge
And some people would be like, okay, well, in these last three years, or however many, you know, just, I'm pulling out a fake number. But, like, you've really just been coming at people. It's not been much about you. So it's. It's always that, like, juxtaposition of back and forth and.
Reality TV Commentator
Well, here's the thing. You don't always have something huge going on in your life. Every season you film the show and you look at some of the. The cast members on different shows, and some of them have. Have sometimes nothing going on, just living life. And people are like, oh, what big thing do you have going on? And it's not always like that. I have a pretty good life. I don't have a lot of drama, happy. Well, you're a whole nother shit show. But, you know, like, not always does somebody, you know, and sometimes I have, sometimes I haven't, but I've shared a lot on this show.
Tamara Judge
Yeah. And I think that's what ends up happening is like, when you've shared so much, when you've moved so much story, like, you kind of hope that people will understand that and give you some grace, but Like, Real Housewives is not where you get grace.
Reality TV Commentator
No.
Tamara Judge
Then the majority of the gals are at Kyle's house. I. I didn't really understand this when Bose arrived, and then Kyle was saying the thing about the baked potato. Baked potato.
Reality TV Commentator
You didn't get it.
Tamara Judge
I didn't get it. What it mean?
Reality TV Commentator
Well, because she just felt like she was very basically dressed and Bose was like over the top with the big giant earrings, and she's like, here I am with a. A plain baked potato. No butter, no sour cream or chives. Chives. Yeah. I don't like chives. But she just was like, I'm just a basic here with my outfit from 2004.
Tamara Judge
But listen, I mean, we're basic, so power down for us.
Reality TV Commentator
Yeah.
Tamara Judge
I mean, if I try to do something other than a basic, I look ridiculous.
Reality TV Commentator
Well, me too. And I feel like Housewives has gone so over the top in the years. Like, who can out Chanel, somebody else, and half the shit's not even real. And it's like, you know what? If I were to ever.
Tamara Judge
If I were to ever come back to Housewives, I would want to come back as Jennifer Tilly. Just a rich that doesn't give over the top gifts. Like, how amazing.
Reality TV Commentator
I want to be her friend.
Tamara Judge
I can't even afford that toaster oven.
Reality TV Commentator
I know. How much is it? We need to find out.
Tamara Judge
I don't know. I think it's. I don't know.
Reality TV Commentator
I wouldn't even know. I didn't even know they made kitchen items.
Tamara Judge
I don't. I didn't know. But the fact that it matched Garcelle. But anyways, before we get to that, Dorit says Jagger asked her if she and daddy are divorced. Jagger said, did you post something on Instagram referring to her separation post?
Reality TV Commentator
How old Jagger?
Tamara Judge
Jagger is the same age as Cruz, so 10ish.
Reality TV Commentator
Does cruise go on social media?
Tamara Judge
No, he goes on whether I like it or not. I like, put blocks up. But he goes on, like YouTube.
Reality TV Commentator
Yeah.
Tamara Judge
To watch, like the shorts.
Reality TV Commentator
Oh, my God. Ava's obsessed with YouTube.
Tamara Judge
Yeah. So YouTube. But like, Cruz can't get on my Instagram. But also, I mean, I have to be very transparent about this. Cruz knows exactly what's going on. Not he doesn't know, but every detail. But I've told him.
Reality TV Commentator
And you're going through therapy and all that stuff?
Tamara Judge
Yeah, like, my kids are in therapy, I'm in therapy. I'm in co parenting therapy. We have, you know, a schedule, like just pretending that Edwin isn't here. Some Days isn't going to fly with kids.
Reality TV Commentator
No. Do you think the conversation with Jagger actually happened?
Tamara Judge
I think he maybe asked, like, are you and dad still together? I haven't seen you guys together. I don't necessarily know if Jagger's, like, on the pulse of Instagram or that his friends are of the age where they would mention it. I mean, Slate's even 12 years old, and her and. And has an instagra, and her friends don't talk to her about it. And, like, my shit's been all over Instagram.
Reality TV Commentator
Whether I, like, growing up, would rather eat worms than talk about what's on Instagram. About her.
Tamara Judge
Mom Slay likes to talk about your CO2 laser.
Reality TV Commentator
I know. I love it. She follows me. I have some YouTube. Sophia came into the office last night. She's like, mom, there's this YouTube follower that I follow that I really like, and I just found out he's a Bravo fan. And he follows you. And I go, find those dms. And then she goes. I go, yeah, he follows me. She goes, follow him back. And I go, okay, so who is it? I don't know. I'll have to figure it out. But find out. I can't remember.
Tamara Judge
In the middle of Dorit opening up about this, which I think in some. What do. I think it's from Dorit's social media post? Probably not, but probably what Jagger feels in the home probably brought it up to Dorit. But Dorit is sharing an intimate moment, whether the story has had sauce added to the tacos or not. But in the midst of it, Sutton interrupts Dorit and says, speaking of best friends, Garcelle wants the day to be positive and fun, and we need to.
Reality TV Commentator
Go, oh, read the room, Sutton. But also, like, damn room, you. A day of strange puntivity.
Tamara Judge
And what was she called?
Reality TV Commentator
Called. What do we call her?
Tamara Judge
A strange pumpkin.
Reality TV Commentator
What does that mean? Strange pumpkin. Like.
Tamara Judge
Like you're a weird bird. Which I don't really know what that means either. A day of positivity and fun. Why would Sutton be invited to that? I. I don't.
Reality TV Commentator
Because she's fun. Sutton? When?
Tamara Judge
At what part? I don't know.
Reality TV Commentator
I just feel like we are starting to shift the focus from Kyle onto Sutton.
Tamara Judge
Yeah, and then Dorit asked Kyle, if. So then we. We go to Garcelle's house. The ladies are a little bit ticked. They have to change out of their looks and put on jammies. I gotta say, these aren't the most flattering jammies for all.
Reality TV Commentator
Did anybody actually wear them?
Tamara Judge
It was kind of like them over their.
Reality TV Commentator
Over their stuff. Yeah.
Tamara Judge
But I think if it's gonna be a pajama party, you let people know in advance, like, hey, I'm gonna give out jammy. But I'm an over planner, so if I was going to do that, I'd.
Reality TV Commentator
Probably be a good party planner.
Tamara Judge
Hey, don't. No. But then I don't like talking to people or if somebody fucks up, then I'm pissed. So, like, probably not the best. I'm pissed then, you know, they walk out to the beach in their pajamas after we see all the women, like, gasp at how high Sutton's jammy shorts are pulled up above her navel.
Reality TV Commentator
Oh, my God. What the hell?
Tamara Judge
What in the hell?
Reality TV Commentator
Where's the waist?
Tamara Judge
What in the hell happening here, girl?
Reality TV Commentator
Where's the waist?
Tamara Judge
That's what bo said. And I was like, bozie, maybe get.
Reality TV Commentator
And then they did an arrow up here under her boobies.
Tamara Judge
I mean, maybe it's a onesie. We just. There was a little tiny space in between it. But then doritos, and they sit down, and then Kyle and dorit have a moment where Kyle walks up to the bar, pulls dorit aside. You kind of appreciate this because you're like, for the love of God, hopefully this means this conversation is going to end.
Reality TV Commentator
Put it behind us.
Tamara Judge
Dorit asked Kyle if she considers them good friends, and does she want to salvage their friendship? Kyle says yes to both dorit, but.
Reality TV Commentator
I feel like dorit really has, like, her foot on Kyle's neck, even when she's, like, trying to make things better. Are you my friend rpk's friend? Like, she's just, like, there's no softness about her right now. And I know.
Tamara Judge
Well, I think dorit is, you know.
Reality TV Commentator
Wait, did they file for divorce?
Tamara Judge
I don't think so.
Reality TV Commentator
No.
Tamara Judge
I mean, but I can say from my own experience and, like, the world of divorce, but which, let's be clear, I don't think doritos or Kyle have filed for divorce. I think they're separated. So divorce is a whole different fucking ball game. So everyone knows separating is, like, you still pretend that your life is. Yeah. What it is. Once you are divorcing, it's like, you've got forensic accountants, shit's on, you're figuring.
Reality TV Commentator
It out, Schedules, all that.
Tamara Judge
It ain't no fucking walk in the park. We're taking a little break here. So until that shit happens, like, this is psa to both dorit and Kyle. This is hard. Once you guys actually file for Divorce.
Reality TV Commentator
It'S about to get harder.
Tamara Judge
That shit is really hard. And you have to check yourself on the daily basis to remind yourself it's not about being right all the time. It's about what's best for the family. Do I want to spend money fighting over this? Like, it's. I mean, right now there's not even financials involved. Bring money into shit, you're fucked. You have no idea what's coming. But then Dorit wants them to feel comfortable, to tell each other how they feel and earn back trust. And then Dorit says, erica, this part I didn't realize. So I'm gonna have to talk to Erica about this tomorrow when we're on the pod. But Dorit says Erica has never been in love. And then a flashback is shown of Erica saying she wants a love affair. Okay, so Jennifer says she's in love with her current partner. And then the women ask if it's her first time, and she says no. She says she was also in love with her first test husband.
Reality TV Commentator
Were you in love with your first husband?
Tamara Judge
I think I thought I was. I. I was young and do I have anything but love for him when I think about him now? Like, I have no anger towards him, but I don't know him. I don't, like, I don't know what he's doing. I don't know what he's up to. We don't follow each other on social media, but we never had a big fight. And, like, he was my first love. Do I think there's a difference between, like, how.
Reality TV Commentator
Wait, how long were you married?
Tamara Judge
I mean, we were together probably eight years, but I filed. I filed for divorce after our first year of marriage.
Reality TV Commentator
I thought it was like, Eddie. Eddie got married really quickly to a girl, like in Vegas, and then it left.
Tamara Judge
Maybe I made. Maybe I made that up. I don't. Maybe I added sauce to the tacos in my mind. I guess we were together three years before we got married, and then we were married a year, I think. So maybe we're together four years. I really don't know because anything painful in my life, I somewhat block out. Yeah, but we never welcome my life. Yeah, But I like that Jennifer acknowledges what her first husband has and allowed her to, like, live in a respectful way.
Reality TV Commentator
Well, fans are saying they are so over text gate. Glad Kyle had a one on one with Dorit. Sutton was a jerk to Dorit. Rude and dismissive and somebody said underwhelming. I'm tired of Sutton.
Tamara Judge
Yeah, I mean, fan thoughts are pretty much the tides are turning a lot of. I mean this is going straight off the gram. Yeah, I can't stand Sutton. Omg. Wow. Dorit is enjoying her newfound popularity. Can BH move on from the text over Kyle and Dorit's argument? Next please.
Reality TV Commentator
Where's Kathy Hilton? She's still on vacation.
Tamara Judge
Kath, where are you? Still enjoying your aperol spritz?
Reality TV Commentator
Damn. Did you find your phone? I need an update on Ms. Kathy Hilton.
Tamara Judge
Teddy, please call Doritos out. And I meant that on purpose.
Reality TV Commentator
Oh, because when you write Dorito it changes it to Doritos.
Tamara Judge
I do not at all buy Dorit's bs. I think that it's just a lot of viewers for some reason. I think. But why did Kyle change the story so much? Sutton sucks. Tired of the text memes. Enough. Kyle looks gorgeous this episode. PK's textile Emma is snoozeworthy. I'm over it. Loving bows. Erica needs to pick a side be. I mean a lot of Enough. They're enough with the text. Taylor Armstrong would say so that's what we are. Enough.
Reality TV Commentator
Enough. But all right.
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Episode Title: A Strange Pumpkin (RHONY & RHOBH Recap)
Release Date: January 30, 2025
Host/Author: iHeartPodcasts
In the episode titled "A Strange Pumpkin," hosts Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge dive deep into the latest developments of Real Housewives of New York (RHONY) and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (RHOBH). The pair brings their unique perspectives and insider knowledge to dissect the drama, relationships, and pivotal moments that have unfolded in recent episodes.
Teddi and Tamra kick off the discussion by highlighting reunion day in RHONY, focusing on Bryn's pre-reunion finale viewing experience. Bryn watches the finale before the reunion and interacts with Jessel, which sets the tone for the ensuing conversations.
The conversation touches upon Bryn's mental preparedness and possible strategic reasons for delaying her viewing of the finale, suggesting a blend of personal strategy and mental health considerations.
A significant portion of the episode revolves around Jenna Lyons' choice of attire—a $1,500 bathrobe—during a pivotal moment on national TV, which she later decides to return.
This segment critiques the authenticity of Jenna's actions, speculating whether it was a genuine mistake or a strategic setup for future storylines. The hosts debate the implications of such fashion choices on the show's dynamics and personal narratives.
Tamra and Teddi delve into the sensitive topic of Brenan Pittman (Bren) revealing her experience with sexual assault on the show. They discuss the emotional toll and the lack of apologies from Edwin, the individual involved.
The hosts express their frustration with Edwin Pavitt's lack of accountability, emphasizing the ongoing emotional burden on Bren and the broader implications for the show's portrayal of such traumas.
Brenn's narrative about her assault and subsequent healing process is a focal point. The hosts discuss her interactions with other cast members and the community's support through text messages.
This brief yet telling exchange showcases the tension and complexity of relationships within the show, highlighting how personal traumas intersect with public personas.
Jessel responds to Andy's inquiries about her beauty treatments, leading to a broader discussion about authenticity and self-image on reality TV.
The dialogue critiques the motivations behind showcasing beauty enhancements, questioning whether they stem from personal choices or external pressures to maintain a certain image for the audience.
A substantial segment is dedicated to Dorit Kemsley's and Kyle Richards' strained relationship as they navigate their separation. The hosts analyze their interactions, guided by the unfolding drama and viewer sentiments.
This lengthy discussion underscores the emotional complexities and public scrutiny faced by the housewives, especially when dealing with personal relationships and conflicts.
The episode also explores Garcelle Beauvais's interactions with Sutton Stracke and Kyle Richards, focusing on Garcelle's desire for positivity amidst the chaos.
The hosts highlight Garcelle's attempts to mediate tensions and foster a harmonious environment, contrasting with the ongoing disputes among other cast members.
Tamra Judge ([03:48]):
"I mean, I think Jenna Lyons is a very smart human being. I don't think anything about her is unplanned."
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Reality TV Commentator ([08:53]):
"Even if Psy insinuated the situation by implying Povert goes to Vietnam to get laid, that doesn't justify calling her a bipolar bitch or whatever he called her."
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Tamra Judge ([25:05]):
"Yeah, well, I mean, I did think that this just the earth, the plastic surgery Jessel monologue was not great for me, but this Jessel monologue was a moment."
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Reality TV Commentator ([34:49]):
"Not everybody can be every player on the team."
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Tamra Judge ([37:44]):
"And then all of a sudden, when it's put back on you guys, you're like, what the fuck?"
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Tamra Judge ([43:00]):
"Like, you're a weird bird. Which I don't really know what that means either. A day of positivity and fun."
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Authenticity vs. Strategic Portrayal: Teddi and Tamra frequently question the authenticity of the housewives' actions, pondering whether certain behaviors are genuine or orchestrated for dramatic effect. This skepticism underscores the inherent tension in reality TV between real-life personalities and scripted narratives.
Emotional Vulnerability: The hosts delve into the emotional struggles of cast members, particularly Bren's experience with sexual assault. They highlight the challenges faced by individuals in balancing personal traumas with public exposure, advocating for empathy and accountability.
Relationship Dynamics: The complex relationships among the housewives, especially between Dorit and Kyle, are dissected to reveal underlying tensions and miscommunications. Teddi and Tamra emphasize the importance of clear communication and mutual support in maintaining friendships amidst public scrutiny.
Viewer Influence and Reactions: The episode reflects on how viewer opinions shape the narrative, with Teddi and Tamra incorporating fan thoughts to gauge the audience's stance on various cast members. This interaction illustrates the symbiotic relationship between reality TV and its viewership.
Personal Growth and Image Management: Discussions around beauty regimens and personal changes highlight the pressures exerted on cast members to maintain a certain image. The hosts critique these external pressures, advocating for personal choice and rejecting the notion that appearances must conform to audience expectations.
Future Storylines and Expectations: Teddi and Tamra express anticipation for upcoming seasons, especially regarding unresolved conflicts and potential new cast members. They remain cautiously optimistic about the show's direction, hoping for more authentic storytelling and resolution of current disputes.
"A Strange Pumpkin" offers a comprehensive and candid exploration of the latest developments in RHONY and RHOBH. Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge provide insightful commentary, blending humor with critical analysis to navigate the intricate web of relationships and drama inherent in the Real Housewives franchise. Their discussion not only entertains but also invites listeners to ponder the realities behind reality TV, making the episode a must-listen for fans seeking a deeper understanding of their favorite shows.
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This summary encapsulates the essence of the "A Strange Pumpkin" episode, providing an in-depth look into the discussions and analyses presented by Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge. For a more immersive experience, listening to the full episode is highly recommended.