Two Ts In A Pod with Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge

Episode: No Room at the Table (RHOM Recap) – July 24, 2025
Hosts: Teddi Mellencamp & guest co-host Dolores (filling in for Tamra Judge)

Episode Overview

This episode brings Teddi Mellencamp and guest co-host Dolores together for a lively and incisive breakdown of The Real Housewives of Miami (RHOM) Season 7, Episode 7. The pair dissect the mounting drama, emotional family moments, and the explosive group fallout at Gertie’s Celebration of Life event. Special guest Jen Fessler (RHONJ) joins mid-episode, offering exclusive behind-the-scenes insight about the now-infamous cruise between Gertie and Julia. The hosts debate shifting dynamics, housewife etiquette, and the "shocking" new tactics at play in this season.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Personal Catch-Up and Housewife Logistics

[03:23-05:23]

• Teddi and Dolores open with candid banter about getting ready last-minute, filming green screens, and the logistics of the After Show. Dolores reveals she'll film with Gina and Emily, not Heather, for more "snarky" fun.
  • “Heather is not as snarky as I am, so maybe they want the two other snarky girls.” – Dolores [05:00]

2. Heartwarming Family Moments: Julia, Martina, and the Boys

[05:23-07:25]

• Discussion of the emotional scene with Julia, Martina, and their adopted children. Both hosts agree the family energy has brought out a softer, more vibrant side of Martina.
  • “There’s so many children that need homes… These kids have brought a life in her and she's so good with them.” – Teddi [06:07]
• Touch on Martina’s controversial surrogacy comments and speculate on her intentions; both hosts disagree with her take but defend her right to an opinion.

3. Housewife Snark: Adriana’s Return to Old Habits

[07:57-09:26]

• The hosts notice Adriana’s snarkiness resurfacing as she interacts with the kids, pokes at Alexia, and asserts her position in the group dynamics.
  • “We get to see a little glimpse of the old Adriana, the snarky, bitchy one.” – Dolores [07:57]

4. Marisol’s Health Segment & Housewife Wellness PSA

[09:51-11:19]

• Briefly highlight Marisol’s (late) first colonoscopy at age 57; both hosts urge listeners not to wait and share a candid health PSA.
  • “Colon cancer is becoming prevalent in younger people these days… Please be careful, see the doctor right away.” – Teddi [10:22]

5. On Stephanie: New Housewife with a Sharp Edge

[12:19-14:41]

• Debate about new cast member Stephanie—a “great newbie” but also sharply toeing the line between being snarky and mean.
  • “She rides that line of being a good housewife and being kind of mean.” – Dolores [12:19]
• Predict intrigue as the group waits for someone to challenge Stephanie’s boldness.

6. Evolving RHOM Dynamics: Todd & Alexia’s Relationship

[15:09-16:56]

• Todd is still texting and seeing Alexia despite public drama and past controversy—a scenario the hosts note would’ve historically triggered backlash, yet Alexia gets little pushback.
  • “You could predict the weather better than you can predict how fans handle something in Bravo these days.” – Teddi [15:31]

7. Event Faux Pas: Housewives Acting Out

[17:56-18:48]

• Teddi and Dolores share their extreme discomfort at the Housewives’ rowdy, disrespectful behavior during a charity event, likening it to infamous RHONY scenes.
  • “There was no empathy. Like, don't do it.” – Teddi [18:10]
  • “It’s like being at the movie theater... my skin crawls.” – Dolores [18:48]

8. Gertie’s Celebration of Life & Major Party Blow-up

[19:19-22:18, 23:02-24:56]

• Gertie hosts an extravagant event. The tension peaks when Stephanie implies the Greek party was really for Todd despite not knowing him—Dolores and Teddi question her audacity.
  • “It’s really, like, kind of obnoxious that she keeps talking about him when she's never even met him.” – Dolores [19:50]
• At the event, Gertie dramatically projects screenshots of texts with Julia, prompting gasps and mass walk-outs.
  • “She gets back on the stage... and exposes—To expose. Lies. Everybody was like, huh? Gasp.” – Dolores [23:22]

9. The Ethics of Going Public With Receipts

[24:04-25:31, 30:48-32:10, 39:55-41:30, 50:25-51:26]

• The hosts debate whether it’s ever appropriate to “expose” a castmate so publicly, especially at a personal event. Timing and context are heavily dissected.
  • “I understand Gertie's frustration, but I don’t think this is the place to do it.” – Dolores [30:48]
  • “Revenge is a dish best served cold—she waited for her time.” – Teddi [51:15]

10. Audience Reaction and Housewife Shifts

[20:16, 22:04, 55:20]

• Both hosts repeatedly highlight how shifting norms in Housewives fan culture seem to be giving Stephanie and others a surprising amount of leeway for bold behavior.
  • “She seems to be received well…” – Teddi [20:08]
  • “There's been a shift in things, the way people look at things on Bravo.” – Teddi [55:20]

Special Segment: Jen Fessler Spills “Cruise” Tea

[32:49-44:44]

Highlights from Jen Fessler’s Call-in:

• Jen was present for both the cruise and Gertie's event; she recounts the emotionally fraught events that built up Gertie and Julia’s rift.
  • Gertie rushed to be with Julia after a call for help—but was then snubbed when Julia said, “there’s no room for you at the table,” for the captain’s dinner. [37:23]
  • The snub deeply hurt Gertie, and Jen describes being with Gertie through her growing distress as Julia went radio silent all day.
  • Jen suggests Julia waited nearly a year to bring up this slight on camera to fuel a storyline. [44:11]
  • “She was supposed to be there with Julia, and Julia was gone.” – Jen Fessler [41:31]
  • “This is Housewife 101…” – Teddi [44:14]

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Martina to her adopted son: “I’ll always be here for you.” [06:32] – Dolores, recounting the scene.
• On Stephanie’s boldness:
  “You housewife show if you don’t have balls?” – Teddi [21:39]
• On the big projection moment:
  “They start reading the screenshots and they're like, this is dirty. Like, this is dirty. What is she doing? Is it more dirty because it's at a cancer event?” – Dolores [24:13]
• On the guests’ walkout:
  “Everyone leaving shows you how close they're not with Gertie.” – Teddi [50:17]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 03:23: Dolores (guest co-host) begins, green screen banter
• 05:23: Recap of Julia, Martina, and their sons’ touching family scenes
• 07:57: Adriana’s familiar snarkiness emerges
• 09:51: Marisol’s colonoscopy; public health reminder
• 12:19: Stephanie’s impact as a new cast member
• 15:09/19:19: Debate over Alexia’s public vs. private life
• 18:10: Rant about Housewives interrupting event speeches
• 19:49: Gertie’s Celebration of Life, Stephanie’s boldness, and the group’s reactions
• 23:22: Gertie projects texts, chaos ensues
• 32:49: Jen Fessler joins; exposes cruise context
• 37:23: “There’s no room for you at the table.” — direct quote that sparked the fallout
• 44:11: Teddi explains Housewife tactics
• 50:25/51:15: Retreat from party, debate on “revenge” and group loyalty
• 55:20: Summing up, anticipating how fans will react

Final Thoughts & Looking Ahead

The episode closes with both hosts acknowledging that new insights can—and do—change their opinions. With fresh behind-the-scenes intel and a revisit of major moves (public “receipts,” escalating confrontations), Teddi and Dolores are left most curious about how fans will react to both the tactics and underlying drama.

"We can change our minds with information. So that was very good information. Very enlightening. And I guess we just can end it by saying now, it's up to the fans.” – Teddi [45:04]

Flow and Tone

The hosts maintain their usual mix of sharp critique, humor, and behind-the-scenes savvy— respectfully calling out both RHOM cast actions and the ever-evolving culture of Bravo fandom. With authentic reactions, memorable quotes, and a juicy guest contribution, this RHOM recap is an essential listen for any Housewives devotee, whether you’ve seen the episode or not.