Episode Overview

Podcast: Two Ts In A Pod with Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge
Episode: QVC Training 101 (RHOP Recap)
Date: November 25, 2025

In this lively episode, Teddi (Dolores) and Tamra reunite to break down the latest episode of The Real Housewives of Potomac (Season 10, Episode 8). They kick off with Bravo and Housewives headlines, weighing in on recent legal drama, family turmoil, and cast changes, before moving into a meticulous, scene-by-scene recap of RHOP. The duo delivers their signature blend of humor, candor, and personal insight as they analyze Housewives behavior, highlight standout moments from Potomac, and debate the art of dodging questions—QVC-style.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Catching Up: BravoCon Aftermath and Personal Updates

• Both hosts are still recovering from BravoCon—Tamra notes feeling run down and losing five pounds, while Dolores shares that her husband, Eddie, is still sick post-event. (03:51)
• Dolores describes a cozy holiday scene in Big Bear: “It’s so beautiful up here during the holidays, with the village all lit up with Christmas trees.” (04:44)

2. Headlines: Legal Drama & Housewife Headlines (05:28–15:18)

• Dr. Wendy in the Headlines
  Dolores: "So Dr. Wendy's back in headlines again. They're saying they had 40 credit cards and aliases. That's a big deal." (05:28)
  Both express concern and disbelief over the allegations and discuss the importance of due process and skepticism regarding media reports.

• Mia Thornton’s Arrest
  Tamra jokes: "You're gonna learn all the legal terms from the amount of housewives getting arrested." (08:36)
  They speculate humorously about Mia’s alleged $11,000 larceny involving furniture.

• Meghan King Custody Loss
  Dolores: “Meghan King loses custody...to ex Jim Edmonds after child protective services calls...her family is devastated.” (10:20)
  Empathy for Meghan, discussion of the challenges of public family drama, and the emotional toll on children.

• Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker Split
  Dolores admires Kandi’s privacy and poise: “I think Kandi is a class act. I don’t think she’s going to open her mouth.” (12:58)

• Jen Shah’s Early Prison Release
  Discussion on Jen’s possible return to RHOSLC.
  Tamra: “You don’t bring back Monica, but you’ll bring back Jen Shah? Come on.” (13:56)

• Jenna Lyons Leaving RHONY
  Dolores: “Once a housewife, always a housewife...maybe a cameo would be nice.” (14:12)
  They reminisce about the cast and discuss who should (or shouldn't) be brought back.

3. RHOP Recap: Season 10, Episode 8 (20:18–45:12)

Pride Event & Ashley’s Sexuality

• Tamra is surprised about Ashley’s bisexuality: “Wait, but no, I didn’t know that Ashley dipped in the lady pond.” (20:50)
• Both appreciate Ashley’s candidness and highlight the support she received from her grandmother at a young age: “She came out to her grandmother...and she was fine with it. I love that for her.” (21:18)

Monique’s Return and Openness

• The duo praises Monique’s transparency about her marriage:
  • “Her happy marriage was an image she held up for the show.” (22:47)
  • “When a woman’s done, she is done.” (23:14)
• They discuss the differences between Potomac and other franchises in depicting marital relationships on screen.

Bobby & Angel: Relationship Dynamics

• Dolores likes Bobby's relaxed presence: “He is lovely. Most guys don’t want to have cameras on them...he’s very comfortable.” (24:41)
• They note the ongoing "catfish" drama and advise Angel to focus less on outside opinions.

Giselle’s Podcast Milestone

• Giselle’s “Reasonably Shady” podcast hits 10 million downloads.
  • Tamra: “Now that is a reason to throw a party...I’m hoping next season me and Teddy can have an 80 million download party.” (26:21)

Robin’s Absence & Integrity

• Both respect Robin for “standing on her principles” and not appearing without a full-time role:
  • “She doesn't want to be...on the couch. She has some pride.” (27:28)
  • “She’s a good person. If she was on your show, she would be enough for you.” (27:31)

Stacy’s Storylines: Evasions, Questions, and QVC Training

• The hosts analyze Stacy’s inability to answer questions directly, likening it to “QVC training 101”—sidestepping direct answers for rhetorical distancing:
  • Dolores: “She never ever answers a question with an answer...Is this QVC training?” (31:21)
  • Tamra: “There's a really much easier way of life. Just be upfront...it’s hard to tell the truth, but she’s entertaining.” (32:05)
• Tia’s skepticism grows, and the group dynamic shifts as the women begin to confront Stacy’s shifting stories.

Confrontations & Housewife Moves

• Wendy’s tactical phone call: “Wendy pulls a great housewife move and calls Stacy...she never saw it coming.” (34:31)
• The group discusses the pitfalls of Stacey’s evasions, repeating that on Housewives, things always come out.
• Dolores: “This episode’s definitely proven that the other girls are right about Stacy. The girl isn’t able to keep her story straight...although it makes for good TV.” (35:24)

The Reasonably Shady Party—The Blowup

• Robin skips the party; hosts defend her decision:
  • “She’s like, nope...this girl stands on her principles, she does not play.” (40:58)
• Stacy tries to have a private conversation but is quickly surrounded by the group, leading to a “pile-on” confrontation:
  • “All the women join in...it made Stacy look like a victim when she wasn’t.” (41:20)
  • Tamra: “Coming over and ganging up on one person like that made me really feel like bullies at school.” (42:45)
• Memorable zinger: When accused of not being trustworthy, Stacey says to another housewife, “You don’t have a husband.” (42:06)
• Dolores and Tamra debate the ethics of group confrontations and lament production choices that enhanced the sense of “bullying.”

Final Thoughts on Stacy

• Both note that while Stacy is entertaining, her inability to answer questions is glaring for both cast and viewers:
  • Dolores: “She didn’t answer one question. No one question.” (44:22)
  • Tamra: “They're handling it all wrong. One girl sitting in front of her—answer my question. Nope, you didn’t answer it yet.” (44:56)

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• On Bravo rumors:
  Tamra: “There’s so many speculations, so many lies, so many of these fake accounts...I don’t even know if, like, all the dog videos are AI.” (07:35)

• On housewife legal drama:
  Dolores: “You’re going to learn all the legal terms from the amount of housewives getting arrested.” (08:36)

• On Ashley’s openness:
  Tamra: “She came out to her grandmother and she said she had a crush on a girl and the grandmother was fine with it. I love that for her. I really love that for her.” (21:18)

• On QVC-style evasion:
  Tamra: “Is this QVC training? ...they don’t ask questions on QVC, you just explain things.” (31:55)

• On group confrontation:
  Tamra: “Coming over and ganging up on one person like that made me really feel like bullies at school.” (42:45)

• On holding Stacy accountable:
  Dolores: “These girls can’t even hold her feet to the fire. She’s got six or seven girls (against her) and even (they couldn’t) hold her feet to the fire.” (44:50)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• BravoCon recovery and holiday chat: 03:36–05:28
• Bravo legal headlines and marriage news: 05:28–15:18
• RHOP Recap begins: 20:18
  • Pride event & Ashley’s sexuality: 20:50–21:53
  • Monique marriage revelations: 22:44–24:27
  • Bobby & Angel’s partnership: 24:40–25:58
  • Giselle's podcast milestone: 25:58–26:35
  • Robin’s integrity and absence: 26:35–27:42
  • Stacy’s evasions and group skepticism: 29:56–35:55
  • Confrontation at Reasonably Shady party: 40:38–44:22
  • Aftermath and lessons learned: 44:22–45:12

Conclusion

Dolores: "It was a great episode. I really enjoyed it...until next week, guys, can’t wait to see what happens." (45:12)

Fans of Housewives drama, behind-the-scenes insight, and sharp-tongued banter will find plenty to love in this episode. Teddi and Tamra leave listeners with much to chew on—about fame, truth-telling, and the art of housewifery, both on and off camera.