Two Ts In A Pod with Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge

Episode: "Mormons Having a Moment (Headlines)"

Date: September 18, 2025

Overview

In this episode, Teddi and Tamra dive into major headlines and personal updates, unpacking Real Housewives news, their own lives’ ups and downs, and the buzz around new Bravo and reality shows. Big storylines include Teddi’s health update following brain surgery, drama involving Sheena from Vanderpump Rules, Bravo’s new “Wife Swap” (with a Mormon twist), and various housewives’ life changes. The hosts also weigh in with candid opinions and trademark snark, keeping conversations unfiltered and relatable.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Health & Life Updates

Teddi’s Recovery and Mental Health [03:44–13:25]

• Teddi shares feeling physically and emotionally depleted post-hospitalization, noting lasting effects from brain surgery and Covid.
• Tamra opens up about supporting Teddi, "Honestly, you gave me strength. You're not going to feel like this anymore. Get your ass back out there and just push those feelings down." [04:31]
• Teddi discusses cognitive struggles: “A lot of what’s causing me stress is... I used to be so on it, and now... I think I have 241 unread text messages.” [11:51]
• Both reflect on resilience and the challenges of processing trauma after the fact.

Divorce Status and Co-Parenting [13:25–15:07]

• Teddi clarifies she’s no longer proceeding with her divorce legally, but she and her ex are not together:
  “We are not working on the divorce, and we're not working on the marriage. We're just working on being good communicators and being there for the kids.” [13:57]
• Tamra empathizes, acknowledging the emotional weight of long-term relationships changing:
  “At least 16 years of being with the same person... and then all of a sudden that going away... It's finally hitting me.” [14:17 - Teddi]

2. Family, Parenting, and Personal News

Tamra’s Family Updates [20:52–24:16]

• Tamra shares excitement about her daughter Sophia’s upcoming 20th birthday trip to NYC and Sophia’s tight relationship with her boyfriend and his family (“His mom grew up in the same area in Mexico that Eddie did... Very tight knit family.” [21:16])
• Granddaughter Ava is transitioning from homeschool to private school; Tamra is helping out, proud of the co-parenting relationships improving over the years.

3. Drama in Bravo Land

Sheena/Katie/Teddi/Tamra Podcast Drama [26:13–33:31]

• Tamra details being dragged into a Vanderpump Rules rumor after Teddi’s interview with Katie.
• Sheena accuses Tamra and Teddi of spreading lies; Teddi clarifies she was just stating “Rumor has it,” after being flooded with DMs and screenshots.
  "I was sent, like, 16 screenshots, told that this was a rumor... I didn't just pull it out of my ass. I have no idea if it's true or not... that's what we do, we talk about rumors." [27:37 - Teddi]
• Sheena requests they “clear it up” on the pod, which Tamra finds unnecessary and frustrating:
  “It’s just so annoying that somebody would come on and say, I need you to clear that up.” [31:33 - Teddi]
• Both dismiss the drama, with Tamra emphasizing:
  “Sheena’s the queen of rumors.” [31:55]

4. Bravo & Reality TV Headlines

Wife Swap with Reality Stars—Spotlight on Mormon Family [38:29–42:28]

• New Wife Swap features Angie K. (Housewives) trading lives with Lindsay Flake—a former Mormon living off the grid with no electricity or running water.
  “Do you think Lindsay can teach Angie K. to value nature over luxury?” [39:57 - Teddi]
• Tamra is unconvinced, quipping: “No electricity? That’s not even funny.” [39:41]
• Other swaps: Dr. Wendy with a rules-free fun mom; Melissa Gorga with a vegan family; Emily Simpson with a hands-off dad.
• Hosts joke about who they’d want to swap with (“I’m not going with this person that lives with no electricity.” [42:02 - Tamra])
• Brief discussion clarifying Emily Simpson’s continued relationship with the Two Ts podcast brand.

New Shows Announced [44:18–47:01]

• Bravo launches a Summer House spinoff, focusing on marriage, parenthood, and growing up without growing apart.
• Ladies of London returns after an 8-year hiatus, featuring Carolyn Stanbury and some returning cast.

Dancing with the Stars Recap [47:01–49:56]

• Tamra and Teddi discuss the premiere, noting standout performances (Whitney, Hilaria Baldwin, Robert Irwin) and the debate around including professionally trained stars.

5. Recent Housewife News & Scandals

Aaron & Denise Richards’ Home Situation [51:11–54:03]

• Discussion about publicized hoarding/mess in Aaron Phypers’ house; Denise and Aaron blame each other.
  “He claims Denise left abandoned...piles of clothes, dresses covered in trash and dust...” [52:03 - Teddi]
• Tamra reacts to the family all living together and 15 dogs:
  “Why do they all live together? Can you just answer that? Riddle me that.” [52:53]

Mary Cosby’s Son Arrested [55:01–56:11]

• Update: Mary Cosby’s son arrested on multiple charges in a domestic dispute.
• Both express sympathy:
  “As a mother, it is just the hardest.” [56:00 - Tamra]
  “Just devastating.” [56:11 - Teddi]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Supporting Each Other in Dark Times:
  “You gave me strength. You're not going to feel like this anymore. Get your ass back out there and just push those feelings down.”
  — Tamra Judge [04:31]

• On Spreading/Handling Rumors:
  “I was sent, like, 16 screenshots, told that this was a rumor... I didn't pull it out of my ass... that's what we do, we talk about rumors.”
  — Teddi Mellencamp [27:37]

• On “Wife Swap” Mormon Episode:
  “No electricity? That’s not even funny. No, no, no, no.”
  — Tamra Judge [39:41]

• On Co-Parenting and Blended Families:
  “I feel like it’s not as tight as it would be if me and Simon were together...the family dinners and all that stuff and it just...we lost it somewhere along the way.”
  — Tamra Judge [21:10]

• On Rumor Accountability:
  “If she's being on top of her social media, she probably saw it too.”
  — Teddi Mellencamp [33:31]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Teddi’s health & infection story: [03:44–13:25]
• Divorce and co-parenting: [13:25–15:07]
• Tamra’s family life (Sophia, Ava): [20:52–24:16]
• Sheena drama breakdown: [26:13–33:31]
• Wife Swap segment (Mormons & Housewives): [38:29–42:28]
• Emily Simpson/Two Ts Brand Clarification: [42:41–44:18]
• Summer House spinoff & Ladies of London: [44:18–47:01 & 50:00–50:49]
• Dancing with the Stars reactions: [47:01–49:56]
• Housewives legal & personal updates (Denise/Aaron, Mary Cosby’s son): [51:11–56:11]

Tone & Dynamics

The conversation is candid, with Teddi and Tamra offering personal vulnerability, housewives insider knowledge, and cheeky, unfiltered humor. They move easily from serious moments (health, family, legal trouble) to snarky asides about reality TV absurdity, never shying from sharing their genuine opinions or calling out drama.

For Listeners

If you missed the episode, you’ll come away understanding the current Bravo landscape, get the inside scoop on personal journeys of Teddi and Tamra, and be caught up on both the serious and the silly that’s rocking the world of Real Housewives and their extended universe.