Pigeons, Pranks and Picnics (RHONY Recap)

Summary

Two Ts In A Pod with Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge

Episode: Pigeons, Pranks and Picnics (RHONY Recap)
Release Date: December 3, 2024
Host/Authors: Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge
Podcast Platform: iHeartPodcasts

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Introduction

In this episode of Two Ts In A Pod, hosts Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge delve into the latest happenings of The Real Housewives of New York (RHONY), specifically recapping Season 15, Episode 9 titled "Pigeons, Pranks and Picnics." Teddi and Tamra offer their unique perspectives, dissecting the drama, conflicts, and emotional moments that unfolded, providing listeners with an engaging and thorough analysis.

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Recap of RHONY Season 15, Episode 9

UBA's Pigeon Picnic

The episode kicks off at UBA's famously quirky pigeon picnic, a setting that sets the tone for the episode's blend of humor and underlying tensions.

• Teddi Mellencamp [04:18]: "This is last week's episode of the Real Housewives of New York Season 15, Episode 9. It starts out at UBA's pigeon picnic."

The picnic becomes the stage for several key interactions and revelations among the housewives.

Rumors and Relationship Tensions

Bryn introduces a game where the women share rumors they've heard about each other, aiming to clear the air and set the record straight.

• Teddi Mellencamp [04:43]: "Bryn suggests a game where the women share a rumor that they've heard about another woman in the group."

One of the primary rumors involves Jessel allegedly tricking Pavit into marriage.

• Tamra Judge [05:02]: "The first rumor is that Jessel tricked Pavit into marrying her."

Jessel admits the truth behind the rumor, citing her work visa's impending expiration as the reason for accelerating the marriage process.

• Jessel [05:10]: "Although they were already dating, she sped up the process by having a legal marriage a year before their actual wedding ceremony."

Clarifications and Counterclaims

Rebecca takes the opportunity to clarify misconceptions about her beliefs.

• Rebecca [05:30]: "Judaism is my religion and Scientology is my philosophy."

Psy faces rumors regarding her breakup and actions during David's marriage.

• Tamra Judge [05:24]: "Psy's rumor is that she broke up a marriage working for David and getting pregnant while he was still married."

Sy counters these claims, asserting that she met David well after his divorce and denies being a homewrecker.

• Sy [05:35]: "I met David six years after his divorce and am not a home wrecker."

The Leaky Pigeon Prank

A significant point of contention revolves around a pregnancy prank orchestrated by Aaron and Rebecca.

• Tamra Judge [06:22]: "From Burberry accessories to Gucci loafers to Bottega Veneta bags, the gifting options are endless."

Aaron accuses Bryn of being complicit in the prank, while Bryn defends her involvement.

• Aaron [06:22]: "Bryn didn't know the pregnancy was fake. She couldn't have truly been in on it."

• Bryn [06:26]: "I didn't need to be tested like that. But clearly, I failed the test."

Teddi and Tamra debate Bryn's role in the prank, questioning her awareness and participation.

• Tamra Judge [06:29]: "She was tipped off that it was a prank and then she added to it. So how is she not in the prank?"

Fashion and Confessional Moments

Jessel's new confessional-inspired look becomes a talking point, sparking opinions about her style choices.

• Tamra Judge [06:38]: "What did you think about Jessel's new confessional inspired look from the 1960s pillbox hat?"

While opinions vary, the hosts discuss the broader trend of elaborate confessionals in the show.

Erin and Jenna’s Emotional Disclosure

A poignant moment arises when Erin shares her college abortion story with Jenna, highlighting the show's capacity to tackle sensitive issues.

• Tamra Judge [07:46]: "Yeah, I mean, she was very brave to talk about it because this world right now is just so damn opinionated."

Erin details her experience, emphasizing the emotional toll and the impact of public perception.

• Erin [07:59]: "I found out I was pregnant just after moving to college at 18. I didn't tell anyone in my life until my mom a year later."

Tragically, it is revealed that Erin's father passed away four months after filming this scene, adding a layer of sadness to her narrative.

• Tamra Judge [10:54]: "She said that her dad passed away four months after filming this scene."

Raquel’s Tension with Aaron

Raquel remains distant from Bryn and Aaron following the picnic incidents, leading to further friction.

• Tamra Judge [08:53]: "Do you understand why Raquel is upset at Aaron?"

Both hosts express confusion and frustration over the ongoing feud, highlighting the lack of resolution and clarity.

• Tamra Judge [09:05]: "This whole leaky pigeon shit has just got me so sideways that it's like, to the point where I'm like, I'm so sick of hearing this."

Sexual Tension and Relationships

The hosts observe subtle flirtations and possible romantic tensions between other housewives, adding another layer to the show's dynamics.

• Tamra Judge [08:53]: "And was it just me, or did you see a little bit of sexual tension between Jenna and Raquel? A little bit."

• Teddi Mellencamp [09:19]: "Well, Raquel's pretty hot."

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Emotional Closure and Moving Forward

The episode concludes on a heartfelt note with Erin sharing her abortion story with her father, showcasing the supportive relationship they share. This moment underscores the personal and emotional depth that RHONY occasionally reaches amidst its usual drama.

• Guest Speaker [10:37]: "It did show the incredible relationship those two have."

Teddi and Tamra reflect on the challenges faced by Erin, including her parents' health issues, adding a somber tone to their recap.

• Tamra Judge [11:20]: "And her mom is sick as well, so it's got to be a tough year filming both her parents sick like that."

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Upcoming Discussions and Episodes

Towards the end of the episode, Teddi and Tamra shift focus to upcoming recaps and episodes from other shows like Southern Charm and announcements about future guest appearances.

• Tamra Judge [11:49]: "We are going to be in studio this week, which is fun tomorrow. And we're going to recap Southern Charm now."

They also touch upon upcoming events such as Jingle Ball and personal plans, providing listeners with a glimpse into what to expect next.

• Teddi Mellencamp [13:27]: "I do have so many. I'm just looking up there. I have so many dresses. I just might wear pants this year."

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Conclusion

In this comprehensive recap, Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge navigate the intricate web of relationships, conflicts, and emotional moments that define RHONY's latest episode. Their candid discussions, peppered with insightful quotes and observations, offer listeners a vivid portrayal of the show's dynamics, making it accessible and engaging even for those who haven't watched the episode.

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Notable Quotes with Timestamps:

• Teddi Mellencamp [04:43]: "Bryn suggests a game where the women share a rumor that they've heard about another woman in the group."

• Tamra Judge [05:02]: "The first rumor is that Jessel tricked Pavit into marrying her."

• Tamra Judge [06:22]: "She was tipped off that it was a prank and then she added to it. So how is she not in the prank?"

• Tamra Judge [07:46]: "Yeah, I mean, she was very brave to talk about it because this world right now is just so damn opinionated."

• Tamra Judge [09:05]: "This whole leaky pigeon shit has just got me so sideways that it's like, to the point where I'm like, I'm so sick of hearing this."

• Teddi Mellencamp [09:19]: "Well, Raquel's pretty hot."

• Tamra Judge [11:20]: "And her mom is sick as well, so it's got to be a tough year filming both her parents sick like that."

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Listen to the full episode on iHeartPodcasts to immerse yourself in Teddi and Tamra's lively and insightful discussions!

Transcript

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[Teddy Mellencamp]

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[Tamara Judge]

Hi guys.

[Guest Speaker]

Welcome to another episode of two T's in a Pod. This is last week's episode of the Real Housewives of New York Season 15, Episode 9. It starts out at UBA's pigeon picnic. That's like a tongue twister. UBA's picnic. Pigeon picnic. Bryn suggests a game where the women share a rumor that they've heard about another woman in the group. This gives the women an opportunity to respond and set the record straight. The first rumor is that Jessel tricked Pavit into marrying her. Jessel explained that this is true because her work visa was about to expire. Although they were already dating, she sped up the process by having a legal marriage a year before their actual wedding ceremony. Oh, Rebecca's beliefs are brought up. Rebecca clarifies that Judaism is her religion and Scientology is her philosophy. And then Psy's rumor is that she broke up a marriage working for David and getting pregnant while she he was still married. Sy states she met David six years after his divorce and is not a home wrecker.

[Tamara Judge]

Geez, six years is a long time.

[Guest Speaker]

But I have another Question. Are we just going to ignore the fact that Bryn just randomly brought dick shaped lollipops to the picnic?

[Tamara Judge]

And why'd they blur them out?

[Guest Speaker]

I think it was too phallic. It's like the ones we saw.

[Tamara Judge]

Dickie was sucking on it. Vicki was sucking on one once and they showed it.

[Guest Speaker]

Well, I don't know. Just a casual picnic with some dicks talking pigeons. Then Raquel says that Bren told Raquel that Aaron and Rebecca were trying to find the leaky pigeon. Aaron feels that Raquel is singling her out and becomes frustrated. While explaining the reasoning behind her and Rebecca's decision to pull the pregnancy prank. Bryn insists she was part of the prank. But Aaron argues that Bryn didn't know the pregnancy was fake. She couldn't have truly been in on it. Bryn says she didn't need to be tested like that. But clearly she failed the test. In your opinion, is Bryn in the prank or not in the prank?

[Tamara Judge]

Well, she was tipped off that it was a prank and then she added to it. So how is she not in the prank?

[Guest Speaker]

I do know that if I never have to hear the words prank or pigeon again or leaky pigeon ever again, I'll be fine with it. I will be fine.

[Tamara Judge]

What did you. Off topic, what did you think about Jessel's new confessional inspired look from the 1960s pillbox hat?

[Guest Speaker]

I didn't mind it.

[Tamara Judge]

Really?

[Guest Speaker]

Well, I don't remember it. So it's telling me if you remembered.

[Tamara Judge]

It, you'd mind it. She had a little round hat on the side of her head up here and she. It was like 1950s, 1960s. I'm not sure.

[Guest Speaker]

I think after seeing Doritz wearing a satellite dish on her head. Maybe I've just gotten.

[Tamara Judge]

That was at a costume show party, though.

[Guest Speaker]

It was not. That's not a costume. It was a theme themed.

[Tamara Judge]

Whatever. This is a confessional.

[Guest Speaker]

Well, people go all out in their confessionals. Then Aaron and Jenna meet for lunch. Erin says she was approached by Glamour magazine to tell her college abortion story. Given the current state reproductive policies. Aaron is nervous in the interview coming out because how cruel the public can be. And Jenna shares that she also had an abortion when she just started her career and they bond over that.

[Tamara Judge]

Yeah, I mean, she was very brave to talk about it because this world right now is just so damn opinionated. And I'm sure that she got a lot of nasty messages sent her away.

[Guest Speaker]

But she probably also got a lot of people that felt less alone when they saw that. Or less ashamed.

[Tamara Judge]

Yeah, I mean, there's two sides to it, but unfortunately, that's the mean, nasty ones that are allowed.

[Guest Speaker]

Yeah. Then. Then she shoots the interview sharing her abortion story for Glamour magazine. She said she found out she was pregnant just after moving to college at 18. She didn't tell anyone in her life until her mom a year later. And at this point, her dad still didn't know.

[Tamara Judge]

Doesn't know. Yeah.

[Guest Speaker]

And I think she said that her mom said that she had one as well. Then we're at the art gallery with Jenna and Raquel. Raquel is confused why Aaron is so upset that Raquel called her out for the leaky pigeon prank. Raquel hasn't talked to Bryn or Aaron since the picnic. Do you understand why Raquel is upset at Aaron?

[Tamara Judge]

No, I don't. This whole leaky pigeon shit has just got me so sideways that it's like, to the point where I'm like, I'm so sick of hearing this. I don't know why anybody's mad at anybody at this point.

[Guest Speaker]

And was it just me, or did you see a little bit of sexual tension between Jenna and Raquel? A little bit.

[Tamara Judge]

But I think it might have also been just playing around or something.

[Guest Speaker]

Well, I don't know. Jenna said I'm allowed to have a crush. And then the legs.

[Tamara Judge]

Well, Raquel's pretty hot.

[Guest Speaker]

I mean, they're both hot. But I don't know.

[Tamara Judge]

I just don't want to talk about this. I mean, if we have to hear about the leaky pigeon and the prank all season long, I'm going to.

[Guest Speaker]

There's no way. There is no way they could do it to us again. This has got to be the last episode we talk about it. I mean, UBA tells PSY that Aaron called UBA to say she felt UBA had singled her out by saying that it was funny. UBA wasn't the one being gas lit this time. I feel like, bravo. You need to tell these women that they need to have these conversations on camera.

[Tamara Judge]

Yeah, on camera. Too complicated. And, I mean, that's really their policy. But shit happens. People go out, things get sad, and then the audience is left with, you know, shit. What are they talking about? And I think that there could be a policy, like, if it doesn't happen on camera, don't. Let's not talk about it.

[Guest Speaker]

Yeah, but also, it's like we're getting half stories, so we don't understand the magnitude of why somebody's so upset about something when we're getting a partial smidgen of a story and then they're all kind of making up shit to get out of it.

[Tamara Judge]

Yeah. We just need more from New York. This season just doesn't seem to be working.

[Guest Speaker]

No. But the episode ends where Erin ends up telling her dad about her abortion story. And he's so lovely in this moment and he supports her. And then the heartbreak when they say that her dad passed away four months after filming this scene.

[Tamara Judge]

Especially when she had said, you know, oh, my dad, he's having some health issues, but he's going to be fine.

[Guest Speaker]

Or even at the beginning when they sit down, she's like, oh, my gosh, you look good. You're not green or something, you know?

[Tamara Judge]

And he did not look great. Did not look great. But so sad. I'm not even sure what he passed away from.

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I think that it did show the incredible relationship those two have.

[Tamara Judge]

Yeah. And then her mom, too. Her mom is sick as well, so it's got to be a tough year filming both her parents sick like that.

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But it's really hard.

[Tamara Judge]

That's been incredibly hard to watch back.

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Ugh. Well, yep, that's kind of the end of the episode. I think that we're gonna get like a more of a turn up. We'll recap that the next episode later this when we're recapping the Salt Lake cities. And then what else? We have Beverly Hills. We need to recap.

[Tamara Judge]

I know. Well, we're doubling up on some of them because we were off. So there's. It's busy days. We are going to be in studio this week, which is fun tomorrow. And we're going to recap Southern Charm now. Oh, my God. I went and refreshed Southern Charm. I watch it here and there, but not consistently. So I watched probably 18 to 20 episodes of Southern Charm and oh, my God, these guys on there.

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Yeah, we have him on December 16, I think. So we have them. I mean, but this is so much like some of the way that the guys are dressed and the way the things that they say just reminds me so much of, like, the amount of.

[Tamara Judge]

Drinking that goes on is insane. I mean, it's like whiskey and hard alcohol and. Oh, God.

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Yeah. We also have Kelly, Ben, Simone coming on, which is good because we have that recent headline about Raya, so we got to kind of dig into that. We've also seen some hot mess express videos from Britney from Salt Lake City. And then there's like all these comparisons between her running through the streets of New York and then Kelly, Ben, Simone running the marathon. Like, it's just. It's been a lot.

[Tamara Judge]

It's been a lot. And then we have Jingle Ball on Friday.

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[Tamara Judge]

Oh, you are. I don't even know what I'm wearing. I have so many. I'm just looking up there. I have so many dresses. I just. I might wear pants this year.

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[Tamara Judge]

And then. Oh, tomorrow night coast party at California Adventure.

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[Tamara Judge]

You're not going to that.

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I cannot. It is too late.

[Tamara Judge]

I know. I'm going to be in LA tomorrow, going. I'm going to LA tonight and then spending the night meeting with you, doing some podcasts at in burbank at the iHeart studio, then coming home and then taking Sophia and two of her friends to California Adventure. And then Spencer and his girlfriend are gonna meet us there and that's gonna be very exhausting. But Thursday.

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[Tamara Judge]

Yeah. Especially since I don't feel great. So it's gonna be great.

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[Tamara Judge]

A lot going on.

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[Tamara Judge]

Bye.

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