The Stephanie Show (RHOM Recap)

Summary

Two Ts In A Pod with Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge

Episode: The Stephanie Show (RHOM Recap)
Date: August 14, 2025
Podcast: iHeartPodcasts

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Episode Overview

This episode dives deep into Episode 10 of The Real Housewives of Miami, focusing on the highly-anticipated "Stephanie Show" and the cast trip to Spain. Hosts Teddi Mellencamp and (Tamra or stand-in, “Dolores” in transcript, possibly a guest co-host) recap all the drama, fashion, and shifting alliances, especially the impact of newcomer Stephanie on the group dynamic. The ladies also share personal anecdotes about minimalism, plastic surgery, travel, and the intricacies of Housewife social politics—always with their trademark candor and humor.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

Opening Banter: Cars, Houses, and Hoarding

[03:45–08:22]

• The episode starts with lighthearted personal updates: travel plans (Teddi going to Ireland), car accidents, and jokes about luxury lifestyles:
  • “Should I pull up with my Birkins and my Rolls Royces? ...That seems to be the trend here today, is that.” —Teddi Mellencamp (05:00)
• Both hosts discuss not being very materialistic compared to other Housewives, and joke about flexing with their sweatsuits rather than big homes or fancy cars.
• Dolores mentions she prefers having multiple small houses rather than one huge one, and is “frugal” despite being able to afford more.
• The conversation shifts to decluttering and hoarding:
  • “I have too much clothes and too much stuff that I never got rid of... It’s hard to get rid of, not because of sentimental value, but it’s really good stuff.” —Teddi (06:16)
• Dolores sells her old clothes on eBay with the help of her daughter Sophia, highlighting generational differences in resale platforms.

Housewives Spending Habits & Mindsets

[08:23–09:29]

• When not filming, they both spend less on clothing:
  • “You just don’t buy the shit you buy when you’re filming.” —Dolores (08:23)
• Teddi shares about seeking “minimalism” after feeling “a slave to my things.”
• Brief discussion of cosmetic procedures, specifically hand and knee tightening (Renuvion), showing their openness and lack of shame in sharing beauty tips.

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RHOM Episode 10 Recap: "The Stephanie Show"

The Spain Trip Kicks Off

[14:27–15:41]

• The Miami ladies head to Spain, with half flying on Stephanie’s luxury private jet and half flying commercial. This sets the stage for onboard FOMO and divides.
• Debate over the correct pronunciation: Seville vs. Sevilla, with Alexia insisting on the Spanish.
• Dolores, a former visitor to Seville, is excited to compare her experiences with the show.

Private Jet vs. Commercial Feels

[15:21–16:24]

• Stephanie, Larsa, Julia, and Adriana take the jet; Marisol, Kiki, Gertie, and Alexia go business class, “no pajamas.”
• The fashion on the jet is outrageous, with Stephanie’s outfit drawing comparisons:
  • “She’s just freaking hilarious... I don’t know if you remember the Doodle Bops... and I’m like, what is she wearing?” —Dolores (16:14)
• Both hosts joke about whether they’d be allowed on in their sweats:
  • “Don’t invite me because you know what? …You don’t know how I’ll show up to my flight today.” —Teddi (16:34)

Materialism & Envy in the Group

[28:29–29:13]

• The “private jet girls” get massively upgraded, including a Chanel gift-strewn suite for Stephanie.
• Larsa, left out, tries to play off her far smaller room as “so beautiful.”
• Honest reactions to wealth disparities surface:
  • “It’s rough when you’re around that and you’re like, yeah.” —Dolores (29:01)
  • “Is there a difference between jealousy and envy?” —Teddi (29:13)

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Lisa’s Chronic Tardiness & Group Resentment

[24:25–26:36] and [46:40–47:29]

• Lisa misses the private jet due to lateness, a recurring theme:
  • “Yes, the girl is late. Yes, it’s in her tagline, she is late but worth the wait.” —Dolores (24:44)
• The group, especially Stephanie, begins to turn on Lisa now that the “new girl” flags it:
  • “She’s always been this way. But now all of a sudden because somebody new comes in, it’s a novelty that they’re all going to follow… It’s becoming the Stephanie show.” —Teddi (25:12, 25:42)
• Lisa’s disregard for group communication causes annoyance.

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Stephanie's Impact: Shifting Friend Alliances

[26:40–33:41]

• Stephanie, the “newbie,” is aggressive and “polarizing”—dividing opinions among cast and hosts.
  • “She has this very strong personality. I think the girls are caught a little off guard. I haven’t seen a good argument…” —Teddi (25:46)
• Julia quickly tells Alexia she’s being talked about behind her back, stirring early conflict:
  • “Didn’t even let the girl, like, walk in and say hi to everybody.” —Dolores (29:47)
• Debates over whether the jet conversation about Alexia was “talking behind her back” or just regular group dialogue.
• Stephanie feels “betrayed” by Julia for exposing private jet conversations:
  • “I felt like I was in a safe place to speak freely… On my private jet, I brought you on my private jet. And then you’re gonna go and, like, do something like that?” —Stephanie/Teddi paraphrasing (31:38, 31:45)

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Table Showdowns: Stephanie vs. Alexia

[39:06–42:34]

• Marisol revives tension, prompting discussion about whether Stephanie is judging Alexia or stirring drama.
  • “She doesn’t know them well enough to have those conversations yet.” —Dolores (39:48)
• The dinner argument between Stephanie and Alexia reaches new levels:
  • “Alexia tells Stephanie she can’t come in the group and change the dynamic and Stephanie Snaps back: ‘I can change the goddamn dynamic if I want to.’” —Dolores (40:52)
• They agree to disagree and “move on”—a rare RHOM feat.
  • “They did not agree with each other on a lot of things, but they moved on from it. And both of them said, I hope it’s… we really did move on from this.” —Teddi (42:12)

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The Role of Money & Buying Friendship

[42:34–43:28]

• Alexia accuses Stephanie of “buying friends with her riches,” a charge the hosts partially validate.
  • “I think a little bit, yes. But I also think that Stephanie likes to show off what she has, but not in a bad way. She’s sharing it with her friends.” —Teddi (42:52)
• Stephanie isn’t a “girlfriend girl”; she’s used to relating mainly to her husband and not group friendships.
• Both hosts identify with preferring to be homebodies with their family vs. socializing with big friend groups.

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Character Insights & Housewife Dynamics

Julia’s Role: Stirring the Pot

[32:18, 44:53–45:55]

• The hosts note Julia is being particularly messy and “thirsty” in her efforts to gossip and play both sides.
  • “If you’re gonna be a shitster, Julia, own it. Don’t pretend like you’re just wanting peace and have fun…This is not Julia’s season.” —Dolores (45:55)

Gertie’s Satisfaction & Group Alliances

[46:22–46:30]

• Speculation that Gertie is quietly pleased that tensions have shifted away from her and toward Julia.

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Lisa’s Arrival & Ongoing Group Tension

[46:40–48:53]

• Lisa eventually arrives, acting nonchalant and not apologizing. The group calls her out, but the hosts point out Lisa has always been this way.
  • “Are you late to every scene?... No, never. No, I want to get it over with so I get there quick.” —Teddi & Dolores (48:08–48:20)
• They joke that when people suddenly nitpick someone’s old habits ("Lisa 101"), it usually means someone new is driving the bus: “Well, because Stephanie doesn’t like it.” —Teddi (48:39)

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Personal Updates and Reflections

[50:45–54:44]

• Dolores (or Tamra) updates on her packed social calendar—weddings, Big Bear, Eddie’s grandmother’s 100th birthday.
• The hosts touch on the emotional impact of recent health crises (notably Teddy being in the hospital) and the differing group support for various Housewives:
  • “I’m going through, like, the hardest time of my life, and all they do is talk behind my back. I just don’t… Except for Heather. Heather was on the phone with me. Heather was crying with me.” —Dolores (54:44)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Housewife Flex:
  “Should I pull up with my Birkins and my Rolls Royces? ...That seems to be the trend here today, is that.” —Teddi (05:00)
• On Housewives & Shopping:
  “You just don’t buy the shit you buy when you’re filming.” —Dolores (08:23)
• On Julia stirring the pot:
  “It’s just unnatural... Trying too hard. It just is giving. Thirsty, Thirsty.” —Dolores (32:51–33:01)
• On Stephanie’s personality:
  “She has this very strong personality. I think the girls are caught a little off guard.” —Teddi (25:46)
• On group infighting:
  “They did not agree with each other on a lot of things, but they moved on from it. And both of them said, I hope it’s… we really did move on from this.” —Teddi (42:12)
• On group materialism vs. being real:
  “I don’t know if it’s jealousy. ...But it’s still rough.” —Dolores (29:13, paraphrased)
• On Housewives accountability:
  “Bravo fans don’t. Bravo fans do not like a liar. They don’t like a phony. They don’t like somebody who says they’re doing something, but they’re doing something else.” —Teddi (46:06)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• [03:45–08:22] – Hosts’ personal updates, lifestyle and minimalism talk
• [14:27–15:41] – RHOM trip begins, cast flight drama
• [24:25–26:36] – Lisa’s lateness and group reaction
• [26:40–33:41] – Stephanie shakes up alliances, Julia gossips, hosts debate loyalty
• [39:06–42:34] – Table showdown: Stephanie vs. Alexia, powerful argument and rare resolution
• [42:34–43:28] – Money, gifts, and question of “buying friends”
• [46:40–48:53] – Lisa finally arrives, gets called out, group dynamic shifts
• [50:45–54:44] – Real life reflections, health crisis storyline, and group support (or lack thereof)

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Episode Tone & Style

Maintaining their signature mix of brutal honesty, friendly banter, and Housewife-insider knowledge, Teddi and Dolores/Tamra offer both comedic and heartfelt perspectives on fame, friendship, and reality TV drama. Their tone is candid, direct, supportive to each other, and always ready to call out BS—making even the uninitiated listeners feel part of the conversation.

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Summary Takeaway

This episode recaps a pivotal RHOM girls’ trip packed with luxury, drama, and seismic shifts in group alliances—sparked mostly by outspoken newbie Stephanie. Teddi and Dolores expertly dissect the cast’s changing dynamic, the pitfalls of Housewives social rules, and how envy and ambition fuel on- and off-screen conflicts. Listeners gain a behind-the-scenes view not only of the show, but also of what it really means to be a Real Housewife, on and off camera.

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Next week: The hosts will be recapping two episodes of Miami due to schedule shifts, promising even more drama and analysis.

Transcript

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[Teddy Mellencamp]

Two Teas in a Pod with Teddy Mellencamp and Tamara Judge.

[Dolores]

Hey guys. Welcome back to another episode of two T's in a Pod with myself and Dolores. It looks like you're at home and you're in Jersey.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

I am for about another couple of hours.

[Dolores]

And then you're leaving. You're on the road.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

And then I'm going to Ireland until Monday.

[Dolores]

Wait, what?

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Yeah, I have a wedding.

[Dolores]

Who's getting married?

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Paul's niece. Nephew.

[Dolores]

So you're. That's a quick trip, huh?

[Teddy Mellencamp]

That's a quick trip because I have to be home on Monday for something.

[Dolores]

So I have to ask you. I saw on your social media, you and Paul are out driving in a convertible Rolls Royce and you were. I don't know what the caption was or whatever. And I said, woo to Paul, look at that Rolls Royce. And he goes like this.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

He goes.

[Dolores]

He goes, ask Dolores about when she crashed it.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Oh, I did so on the phone with my mom. I wasn't paying attention. It was on Bluetooth. And then I just skip scraped the whole side of the stop car and just kept going. No. And then I. And then the day I was getting my eyes done, Paul told me to move my car and I backed into his Aston Martin.

[Dolores]

See, you drive like Teddy. I know you guys.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

I mean, should I pull up with my Birkins and my Rolls Royces? I feel like I should show more things. I don't know. That seems to be the trend here today, is that.

[Dolores]

Well, yeah, I mean, housewives tend to do that.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

You know me, Tamara, you have a.

[Dolores]

Private jets in your backyard too, in your front yard like John Travolta has.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

I mean, yeah, why not? But you. You and I, we like our av. Our big flavor flex is our sweatsuits, our aviator nation. I'm like, I'm wearing. I'm not in one. One right now, but still 40 off right now. And, you know, that's. That's me and you flexing.

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[Teddy Mellencamp]

You know, the other stuff I don't care about.

[Dolores]

I'm not a. I say this all the time, like, I'm frugal. I like my money and a bank. I like nice things. But, you know, can I afford a big, giant house? Yes, I can. Do I want one? No, I don't. I'd rather have several houses.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Yeah, I'm a slave to the house.

[Dolores]

Yeah, Our house is 4,000 square feet now. And when we moved to Coto, it was, I think, 5,000. And it felt so big to me and like out of touch. And I just, like, I didn't like it. I didn't like it. But who knows? I might change my mind, you know, I.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

No reason to at this age. Come on.

[Dolores]

I want to be simpler at this age.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

I want to. You know what I'm going to do soon? I think I'm going to actually post about it. I've become a slave to my things. I have too much clothes and too much stuff that I never got rid of. But the pro. It's hard to get rid of, not because of sentimental value, but it's like really good stuff and I give a lot away and it's easier to get rid of that way. But there's just some things that's really hard to part with and they've gathered over the years and over the years. So last night, until 3 o' clock in the morning, Chanel Ian kept me company, talking to me. I started putting all my stuff where I could see it in the garage and it. And she's like, you have too much stuff. You need to get rid of things. That's only one.

[Dolores]

Oh, I get rid of things.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

That's like, I don't care what I have. No. Oh, my God, Tamara, you're a hoarder. Yeah, both my parents are hoarders.

[Dolores]

Oh, God. I can't do a hoarder. I can't do that.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

I have the gene and it's really hard and it starts starting to overcome me.

[Dolores]

I'm over here giving away clothes with tags on them. Like, I'm just like, take it. So Sophia was. Prior to her getting her job, she has a job now at a restaurant. She was selling my clothes on ebay because she says ebay is my. It's for old people. That's basically what she's saying.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Oh, okay, Depop.

[Dolores]

And all these other ones are for younger kids. So I'm like, whatever. So she was selling it, and I would just give them away. That I just give them to give it to Goodwill, all that stuff. So I said, you want to sell it? You and do all that?

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Go for it. That's the money for one of the kids.

[Dolores]

I don't even take the money. I'm like, just take it. I don't even.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

It's nice to know, but I know that I'm going to start working on myself. I'm going to stop buying things because it's convenient, because I don't know what I have because I have so much stuff. Yeah. I'm going to start to minimalize my life. There you go.

[Dolores]

So now people are sending me messages because it was on the show. Where's your ebay? So now I'm like, sophia, chop chop. You need to get in here and start doing it again. Yeah, yeah, you gotta start doing it again because people are asking.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Yeah, very cute.

[Dolores]

But don't you also find. And I found this when I wasn't on the show for two years. You just don't buy the shit you buy when you're filming. You don't need all the clothes.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

That's the thing. So. And then, you know what else happened? I got fat again. You know what I'm doing in the one hour that I have that I don't have to. Men picked up at 4. After this, I am running to get my medical clearance for my renuvion hand tightening.

[Dolores]

There's hand tightening?

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Yes.

[Dolores]

And why do you need medical clearance? Could it kill you?

[Teddy Mellencamp]

No, I'm going under anesthesia. They said you don't have to, but I want to.

[Dolores]

Oh, because you have to go under.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

You don't have to at all. But I've chosen to.

[Dolores]

Is this the same thing for the knees?

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Yes.

[Dolores]

Okay, I need to do that.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

All right, I'll put you in touch with that. Nuvian is amazing.

[Dolores]

But anyhow, how many areas can they do? Your hands, your knees. What else? Arms. Sign me up for everything. You know, you get a certain age, you know, my birthday's coming.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

I'm not a gatekeeper. And, you know, I'm a. I'm a sharer.

[Dolores]

I know. Me too. I post everything I do. I have no shame in my game.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

You do. I like that about you.

[Dolores]

I don't care.

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[Teddy Mellencamp]

Foreign.

[Dolores]

Let's move on to the Real Housewives of Miami.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

This Stephanie, I love her.

[Dolores]

I sent her a message last night. You she's just freaking hilarious. So episode 10 we're going to recap today. And so the girls are headed to Spain. Now, some say Seville, some say Sevilla. And so I say Seville. I well, that's the. That's the American way of saying it.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

I know.

[Dolores]

So I had to look it up because I've been there before. So I'm super excited about this episode and just to see the things that I saw when I was there, like, I don't know, eight, ten years ago, however long it was. And so you know, Alexi is like, I lived in Spain, it's Sevilla, Sevilla. And then when we get there, they get there, somebody that works there says welcome to Seville. And I'm like, what? What is it?

[Teddy Mellencamp]

What is it? It's the way you Want to say it? It's your preference. Yeah.

[Dolores]

So half the girls went on Stephanie's private jet and the other half flew commercial. Stephanie's jet was Stephanie, Larsa, Julia, and Adriana. The commercial flight, business class, no pajamas. Was Marisol, Kiki, Gertie, Alexia, and pajamas.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

On many first class international.

[Dolores]

It was business class, not first class.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

What am I flying today, Paul?

[Dolores]

Do I get pajamas?

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Paul, I want my pajamas.

[Dolores]

How about let's talk about. So the girls are entering Stephanie's very beautiful private jet. She's got the carpet rolled out and Stephanie walks up in an outfit. To me, I don't know if you remember the doodle bops. The kids watch the doodle bops and the pink outfits and the shoes blend into the pants and all. And I'm like, what is she wearing? I'm sure it was hundreds of thousands of dollars, but I'm like, what is she doing? What is she wearing?

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Okay, fair enough. And then I thought, you can wear what she wants. It's. I know, but for a long flight is expensive.

[Dolores]

Do you think she would invite us? Because, you know, we would be wearing sweats on that long flight. Would we be allowed or would we have to dress up for this flight?

[Teddy Mellencamp]

I. Well done. Don't invite me because you know what? I'm. Wait, you. You don't know how I'll show up to my flight today.

[Dolores]

That's what I was gonna ask you. What are you wearing?

[Teddy Mellencamp]

You know what's in my. Well, not this. It's just gonna be like, what you're wearing. Paul will get mad at me because he wants me more dressed, but I'll have a carry on. You know what's in my carry on? One of those squishy pillows and my own blankie. And I set up everything really nice. I'm gonna bring Sheena's book so I could go through it. And I set up everything nice. And I have my little cubby. And I'm flying JetBlue men. So I hope it's nice, not like the last one you put me on.

[Dolores]

So it should be international for sure.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Yeah. So I'm gonna hold you to it this time. But yeah, so. So I'm gonna look basically like I'm 12 years old. She would not let me on her plane. And I.

[Dolores]

You're probably gonna get your own pod going international. We had. We flew JetBlue Mint, which I love to. Our cast trip was Amsterdam and we had individual pods. The door shuts, lays flat all those good things. So I think you're Going to be just fine. I mean, it's not. What's the other one? Emirates Emorett.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

That's the best.

[Dolores]

That's the best.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

I haven't been on, but, you know, it's so nice. New Jersey gets to go to the Jersey shore after being on for 14 plus years. And.

[Dolores]

And you gotta drive yourself.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Yeah, you gotta drive yourself. Well, the last time I remember being on one of the cast trips, I was standing on a buffet in Jamaica. But, well, no, no, it gets better. No, the castle, the beautiful castle in Ireland is like the last international trip.

[Dolores]

Yep.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Whatever. This was an amazing trip. Happy for the girls.

[Dolores]

Well, you, my friend, are going to Ireland today. And I'm extremely jealous. We'll be going. I know. Well, next time you guys go, we need to plan it. Eddie and I were just talking the other day because now that we have the big bear house and we have spare time, we're up there. And normally we take at least one international trip a year and we haven't. And I think it's been three years. And we were in Switzerland, like Como and all that. So he's like. And then also I want to start.

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[Dolores]

Like, that's something I don't do a lot of. So it's my birthday September 2nd Y. Yep. Getting up there and he says, where.

[Jenna Kim Jones]

Do you want to go?

[Dolores]

What do you want to do? I don't like celebrating birthdays. I don't want the attention on me.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Hate it.

[Dolores]

I don't like it. Go to dinner with the kids.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

A lot in common.

[Dolores]

That's. That's all I want. I don't want.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

I want a present.

[Dolores]

Oh, you want presents. I don't care about presents.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

I don't want a present from Paul.

[Dolores]

Oh, of course. Because he gives great ones. And so he's like, okay. I just booked a trip to Yellowstone. Oh, I've never been.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

I have.

[Dolores]

I was telling my. I was telling Teddy I thought Yellowstone was Montana because of the show. Yellowstone. So I was really excited. And he's like, no. Close, but no.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

So Yellowstone's. You're gonna love it. It's amazing. The air you just breathe. Be careful. A lot of. A lot of bears are pissed off these days.

[Dolores]

Oh, shit.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Yeah.

[Dolores]

My biggest fear and big bears to see a bear. But we're too. In the middle of the city.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

There was a guy that was killed by a bear. Great.

[Dolores]

Dolores. That's great.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

I walked through the paths with Gabrielle. You think I went by my Gabrielle. My daughter is very much into nature and all these things.

[Dolores]

So it was one of the veterinarian.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Yeah, it's one of our mom trips that she got me on. There's nowhere to get your nails done or hair done there, and there's bison everywhere.

[Dolores]

I just saw on Instagram bison running down. You're walking down the street, the streets.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

It's like the most beautiful place you'll ever see. You'll think you're in heaven and you feel like you're back in the times, the pioneer times. It just brings you back to a time. But anyway, I can't wait to hear about it.

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[Dolores]

What is very beautiful is the private jet that they are on. They are dancing, they are twerking, they are doing all the things we find out that Lisa didn't even make her damn flight. Lisa did not make the flight.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Are they like, is she that bad? But here's yeah, she that bad.

[Dolores]

Two hours late to a confessional. Andy giving her a hard time because of the fact that, you know, she comes in grand entrance. Everyone's been waiting there for who knows how long. Yes, the girl is late. Yes, it's in her tagline, she is late but worth the wait. Or something like that. But I'm just like, why would you want to miss your flight? Because one what flight are you going to get? You know what you're going to get last minute, probably a shit flight.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

One that she's not going to like.

[Dolores]

And she didn't like it.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Here's the thing, all of a sudden everybody's making a point about her late because Stephanie said something I kind of like, I'm not cool with it. She's this is Lisa. She's always been this way. But now all of a sudden because somebody new comes in, it's a novelty that they're all going to follow. Don't follow somebody new. They should be following you. Like, like what is this, the Stephanie train? Kind of like, it's kind of like.

[Dolores]

It'S becoming, it's becoming the Stephanie show.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

I'm not, I'm not impressed.

[Dolores]

Very polarizing.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Yeah. So. But listen, she has this very strong personality. I think the girls are caught a little off guard. I haven't seen a good argument. I, I mean, I, I thought the.

[Dolores]

Argument at the table was pretty good. And we'll get into that. But Stephanie's playing, has caviar, matching pajamas, gifts. Stephanie Winfrey is basically what Larsa called her. She's pulling out all the stops, all the presents, and I'm like, could you imagine if Lisa was to be on that plane and was late? They would have left her. She would have had zero flights.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

As they should.

[Dolores]

Yeah.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

I don't like to wait. You know what? But, but she does. We'll get to that. But when she does finally get there, she does reveal that if they only knew what was going on. Lisa, there's always something going on.

[Dolores]

Always.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Everyone's life. In everyone's life.

[Commercial Advertiser Voice]

Yeah.

[Dolores]

Yeah.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Stephanie.

[Jenna Kim Jones]

Yeah.

[Dolores]

Stephanie explains why Sheen. Alexia fought at Marisol's party. Saying Alexia belittles women to Julia says Stephanie should stick to the point of Alexia belittling her because Julia doesn't think Alexia belittles all women.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

And this is the beginning of the end of Adriana.

[Dolores]

Oh, she pissed me off. Yes. I don't, I know Alexia. I don't see Alexia feeling superior, do you?

[Teddy Mellencamp]

No, no, I've never.

[Dolores]

I don't see that in her. She's a very sweet person. Does she? Is she opinionated? Yes, but I don't. I mean, I think she can be a little snarky with her tongue, but that's just being a housewife, in my opinion.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

I think she sticks up for herself when people come for her. Yeah. But I don't, I don't find her to be an ill spirited person or bossy. Does she think highly of herself? Yes, she does. She's beautiful.

[Dolores]

She should.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

She has referenced that. She's kind of the queen of the show. She has. I'm gonna tell you right now, she's a Cuban Barbie. Yeah, yeah. And fine. Good. Good for you. I, I think she was raised to think that way.

[Dolores]

Right up there with the hottest housewife.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

So I have to say, like, I remember her speaking, explaining why she comes off that way. And I, I think every woman should feel that way about themselves and talk that way, but, you know, listen.

[Dolores]

Well, they, they didn't do any favors. They threw in some flashbacks or being snarky and they could do that to anybody. Everybody's had snarky comments, so that was the power of editing right there. So the girls arrive to Spain. The private jet girls check into the hotel and find out that that Massoud upgraded Stephanie to the presidential suite. The room is covered in roses and Chanel gifts on the couch.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Very nice.

[Dolores]

Very, very, very, very nice. After seeing Stephanie's upgraded room with Chanel presence and rose petals, I had to laugh when Larsa did the tour of her room and the bed was just big enough to fit into the room. And how beautiful is this room? This room is so beautiful. I'm like, could you imagine?

[Teddy Mellencamp]

It can't be easy. Listen, that's. I don't care what you say. And I don't. You know, we're not the materialistic girls. But it's still rough.

[Dolores]

Like, it's rough when you're around that and you're like, yeah.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

You're like, I'm human. You're human. This is.

[Dolores]

Yeah. There's got to be a little sense of jealousy.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Just a little bit.

[Dolores]

Just a little bit.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

I don't know if it's jealousy. Is there a difference? What's the difference between jealousy and envy?

[Dolores]

Nothing.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Okay. So whatever it is that I'm having.

[Dolores]

I mean, you could be happy for somebody but not be jealous of them.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

I'm not mad at her for it.

[Dolores]

Right.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

You know, so listen, that's not for free.

[Dolores]

Yes. Stephanie says this trip is her first girls trip without her husband. As the girls are talking at the bar, the commercial flight girls walk in. Not the commercial flight girls.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Wow.

[Dolores]

Well, Julia, who's getting on my last nerve, immediately goes to Alexi and tells her that they were talking about her. Like, didn't even let the girl, like, walk in and say hi to everybody.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Wait. But I didn't take it that way. Like, let's talk shit. She was like, oh, we were just talk. Like, if Tamara, if I was having a nice conversation about you. I don't think it was that nice, though. But I don't think it was a really bad conversation. I mean, I watched it. It wasn't bad, but she said she called. Like, oh, Tim, we were just talking about you.

[Dolores]

Like, it was. It was hard to tell her tone because they had to subtitle it because she was kind of like, in her ear so the girls didn't hear it. It was just a weird thing to say. It wasn't like she said it in front of everybody. She walked over to her and said it, which her actions right there show that she didn't want the other girls to hear it. Like, it's not like, hey, there, she is. We were just talking about you. It was more like.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

That's what I'm saying. Saying, like. Yeah.

[Dolores]

I mean, it could have been like that if she said it in front of everybody, but she didn't. She walked up into her. Is like, we were just talking about you. So I don't know. So that happened. So Stephanie is shocked that immediately getting off her plane, Julia went to gossip to Alexia and didn't even give her the chance to have the conversation with her. Do you feel like on the. The private chat that they were trashing, like, they were really talking about Alexia?

[Teddy Mellencamp]

I don't think they were really talking. I think they were just talking about things, voicing concerns. Yeah. I don't think they were saying, she's a piece of. She's a. She's a. Like, they weren't saying. That's talking about. Like. I think they were having a conversation about her.

[Jenna Kim Jones]

Yeah.

[Dolores]

Stephanie describes it as horrible, disgusting. Move. Stephanie's pissed off. She's like, we haven't even been here two hours and you're already starting shit.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Because she felt like. As you. As she says, I. I felt like I was in a safe place to speak freely.

[Dolores]

On my private jet. I brought you on my private jet. And then you're gonna go and, like, do something like that?

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Tamara, in this business, I know bringing someone on their private jet for. For a couple hours.

[Dolores]

Couple hours.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

That they should never turn on them. You've been around.

[Dolores]

But she could.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Many, many years, and happens.

[Dolores]

Yeah, but if I'm on your private jet and you're talking about one of your cast members or whatever, and then we get off, and immediately I run up to him and be like, we're talking about you. Like, it's just like, really?

[Teddy Mellencamp]

What's this newfound love between Julia and Alexia? What is this newfound love? Where does it come from?

[Dolores]

I don't know. Julia's driving me crazy. I mean, usually when a housewife stirs the pot, we love it. But when Julia does it, it's so. Like, it's just giving. Thirsty.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Well, here's the thing.

[Dolores]

It was natural, right?

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Right. Every housewife has their own thing. And coming from her, it's not. Well, how would you say? It's not attractive. That's not what I'm looking for. It's not.

[Dolores]

It's just unnatural.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

What if someone makes an ugly face and you're like, oh. Oh. It's not becoming of her? That's what I'm trying to say.

[Dolores]

Yeah. It's just. I feel like it's not her nature.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

I feel like she's trying too hard.

[Dolores]

Trying too hard. It just is giving. Thirsty, Thirsty. Now, I thought it was a move of Julia and I agree with Stephanie. Make her fly home, coach. That's what you need to do. Yeah, well, she got money too. Her, I'm sure she can afford.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

What? Julia?

[Dolores]

Yeah, her wife has money.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Yeah, yeah, Paul was saying that.

[Dolores]

Yeah, yeah. I mean, I just love Stephanie when she's sitting there and she's going, I have the biggest spoon and I can stir the pot too. I'm like, oh, shit. I mean, it's a big personality for a newbie.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Well, she's used to speaking to someone like that all the time as a.

[Dolores]

Business person.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

As the wife of someone who lets her talk to him like that. I know a lot of women that are bossy because they think they're talking to their significant other maybe. And she's not shut down ever. She gets to be however she wants all day every day and never told. I don't know that she's ever told. That's not the way to speak to me. You don't talk like that or put in her place, so.

[Dolores]

Well, Alexia does later on, but. Right, But Adriana is obviously not letting up on Julia. So she's like. Julia is known as Alexia's little bitch.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Adriana is very kind of self centered sometimes.

[Dolores]

Yeah. But the girl is so smart. Sometimes when she speaks, I'm just like, God, she's smart. Why is she acting like this?

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Adriana?

[Dolores]

Yeah, usually when you're intelligent like that, you just don't do some of the things she does.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

She's talented.

[Dolores]

She is talented. She's smart.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

But.

[Dolores]

So we move on. They all get ready for dinner and they're getting glammed. Stephanie and Larson discuss Larsa's dating life. Stephanie thinks she should stay away from athletes, that she thinks that she needs.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Like a businessman finance guy. I disagree with Stephanie, but she's very opinionated.

[Dolores]

Maybe.

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[Dolores]

I just wouldn't. I wouldn't have stepped into this like.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Oh, no, you're not gonna say this because you like Stephanie, but I'm gonna.

[Dolores]

Say no, no, I'm just saying I wouldn't have said that to Larsa. Like, I wouldn't have. That wouldn't have been like, you're dating the wrong guys. I would have never said that.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

They haven't been friends long enough.

[Dolores]

That's what I'm saying. That's what I'm saying.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

And you know what? Maybe somebody should say maybe things about things she shouldn't have done. Yeah.

[Dolores]

Well, there is some stuff on the Interweb. Well, we know Larsa's dating professional basketball player Jeff Kobe. So, you know, and he seems very, very in love with her. So you know what it is, what it is. But how about her? Stephanie's glam, saying, he's younger too.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

She likes younger.

[Dolores]

Yeah, he's younger.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Much younger men.

[Dolores]

But Stephanie's glam, stepping up and getting involved and saying, if there was a 75 year old man or I can't remember the age was, or a 25 year old that were both very wealthy, like, which one would you go for?

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Me, personally, the 25 year old?

[Dolores]

Yeah. I don't know. No, actually, I take it back. I take it back.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Chance.

[Dolores]

I take it back. At my age. Nope, I'd go for the 75 year old. I'd feed them lots of salt, a.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Lot of butter on that steak.

[Dolores]

So they were just. The fact that the glam, like chimed in and was like, you know, what one would you go for? To me, it was like, oh, okay. So then they all arrive at dinner. Marisol hired Flamingo singers to serenade Alexia, which I was it for me.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

I love the light. I love Flamingo.

[Dolores]

It's a sad song. They just get to dinner and I think even Marisol is like, that's not the song I wanted. No disrespect to the culture, but the singer was kind of giving off Fergie national anthem vibes.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Like, oh, my God. Remember that?

[Dolores]

Yes, Yes.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

I want to like it. I really want to like it because I love Flamingo. I love the Spanish language. I love the Italian language so much, and I just love it. But I. They tried.

[Dolores]

It's so funny when they talked about. I think it was. Adriana talked about the different dialects in Spain. And I remember because, you know, Eddie speaks Spanish and we were there and he's got. Dang, it's so different. Like, there's a lisp on it, like Cassias. Like that. And he would joke about it forever. So totally get that. So the girls are upset. Lisa hasn't. Why has she not even communicated? How hard is it? Just detect and say, hey, girls, I'm not going to make your flight because if somebody doesn't show up, you're talking.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

About the same woman that has to set an alarm to remind her to ask her boyfriend of how he's doing during the day. So it's just not Lisa's thing. Yeah, it's not Lisa's thing. That is it?

[Dolores]

Yeah, I guess so. But it's not that tough.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

No, but you know what? She just doesn't wanna.

[Dolores]

I think she doesn't want to bother.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

That's it.

[Commercial Advertiser Voice]

Yeah.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

She's emotionally and physically drained. And Lisa isn't used to having to check in with somebody, especially girlfriends. So there.

[Dolores]

Well, Marisol got her spoon out and she started to stir the pot because she knew exactly what she was doing when she. Marisol brings up that she felt there was a weird vibe when they arrived at the hotel. And Alexia added that Julia told her that they were talking about her. You can't tell me they didn't tell each other that. So that got the conversation. So Larsa explains that Stephanie was really just talking about how she wants to get to know Alexia better. And Alexia feels like Stephanie has judged her since day one. Alexia? Yes, she. She has. She. Well, she started off by judging Todd. Like her relationship with Todd.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

She was judging her because she stayed with him.

[Dolores]

Yes, yes. Start off with Todd. Then it kind of rolled into like.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

What are you doing so much allowances for Stephanie? Stephanie lover.

[Dolores]

I am a stuff.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Me and Teddy had to talk about this.

[Dolores]

Oh, I already know. I already knew that Stephanie was going to get on Teddy's nerves. I like the girl that tells it like it is and gives zero and that's how I feel. She is so. Is she always right?

[Teddy Mellencamp]

We can't take that from her.

[Dolores]

Is she always right?

[Teddy Mellencamp]

No.

[Dolores]

No. She had no business going after Todd. She had no business telling Larsa who she should be dating.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Okay. She doesn't know accountability for your friends.

[Dolores]

She doesn't. She doesn't know them well enough to have those conversations yet.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

She doesn't.

[Dolores]

Could you imagine what's going to happen.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

When things people can say back to her and they haven't?

[Dolores]

So they have really?

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Better watch what opinions you're throwing out because you, you know, in a different franchise you would have been getting some other stuff back.

[Dolores]

Well, there is a lot of information on the Internet that says and somebody.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

And by the way, oddly probably doesn't.

[Dolores]

Give a. I know somebody oddly sent it to me today, which I've already seen, but it's basically saying that Stephanie was Massoud's ex wife's assistant.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Assistant.

[Dolores]

Yeah. So there's a lot of that. So I'm hoping that they dig into that because I want to hear more about it. But who knows if they knew that while they were filming or if it's even true. We don't know. So Alexia tells Stephanie she can't come in the group and change the dynamic and Stephanie Snaps back. She's like, I can change the goddamn dynamic if I want to. Like, she's like, who are you to say I can't?

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Well, you. You can't change it unless it wants to be changed. Because you could come in the group. This group was ready for change. They had, by this time, have gotten on each other's nerves. They're. They're. They've all had enough of each other at some point or another. I feel like a lot. There's a lot of cracks in the integrity of this friend group right now. So bringing Stephanie in the mix is the right time.

[Dolores]

Yeah, well, they're stirring the shit up. They're stirring the shit up. Alexia. Alexia told her at dinner, like, these are my friends. These are the girls that have been here for me. Like, you can't change that dynamic, and that's what you're trying to do. Stephanie disagrees. She starts beating on her chest and like. Like she's a gorilla or something and is like, oh, I'm Alexia. I'm Alexia. And I'm like, oh, my God. I did. I envision Tarzan in there. I knew there was a Tarzan in there.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

So there's been. We've seen that so many times. That scene and all the previews and coming attractions. And I just want to say we finally got to see. And it was. It was a great scene. It was a great argument. Because unlike Housewives of New Jersey. Hate to reference my show that's been off for so long now. But there was never resolution.

[Dolores]

Yeah.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

And that's the problem. So what I liked about this argument was there was finally resolution. They both agreed to disagree. They did not agree with each other on a lot of things, but they moved on from it. And both of them said, I hope it's. We really did move on from this. And I. And I think they did. I'm looking forward to see if this is a true resolution or not.

[Dolores]

Yeah. I'm curious to see how the reunion went, because I already filmed it. So Alexia says that I heard some stuff. Oh, you did? I haven't heard. So Alexia says that her confidence bothers Stephanie and that Stephanie is buying friends with her riches. Do you think she's buying friends?

[Teddy Mellencamp]

I think a little bit, yes. But I also think that Stephanie likes to show off what she has, but not in a bad way. She's sharing it with her friends, and.

[Dolores]

She'S sharing it too much. Is she bragging?

[Teddy Mellencamp]

To a certain extent. And she has bragging rights. I give them to her. But I'm going to Tell you that. Stephanie said. And it was, it was a very pivotal statement here. She's like, I'm not used to having girlfriends. I'm not a girlfriend girl. Yeah, And I could see that.

[Dolores]

And I think, see, I'm the same way. I'm just not like, I'm not that socializer that, like, I have a, you know, close friends I've had for 20 something years. But I'm not that one that's like, calls up front. Oh, let's go to lunch. Let's see. I just don't do that. I'm not. I just don't do that. It's just not me. Like on Sunday, I had to, I went to. Didn't have to. I went to two birthday parties that day. I was exhausted. It was too much socializing for me. Just way too much.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

No, no, Tamara, I understand. That's me every day and I'm tired. But no, do I. And I don't mean anything by it. I'll show up. I try to make every single thing I'm invited to, but at the same time, I don't make the plans. I'm not a plan maker either, am I? Either am I. I'm a last minute girl. Paul makes more of the social plans than I do.

[Dolores]

Eddie's the same way. And Eddie, I mean, I think he's turning into a little bit of a homebody like me. But I'm just, just not that person. I never have been. And I'm never probably going to be that person. And I'm fine with that.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

And that's okay. I would.

[Dolores]

I, like Stephanie said, I. I'd rather spend my time with my husband. I'd rather be with my husband and my kids and things like that because I don't have a lot of spare time.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

By the time Stephanie is done with this show, she's really going to be a homebody. But she's getting good. She's having a good experience with it. She's getting good feedback, right?

[Dolores]

Yeah, I think so. But Stephanie wraps the conversation up by saying she wants to be the bigger person and make amends with Alexia. Are you being the bigger person? When you're telling somebody you're being the bigger person, should you just, like, keep that out and just say, okay, you'll take it? Now? This is where Julia lost me. Lost me. Julia says, alexi and Stephanie going at each other at dinner is not what this trip was supposed to be about. I'm like, biatch. You started it. You started it. Don't sit back. I'm like, oh, God, this is not Julia's season. I know. I mean, Julia, if you're outside of.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

She adopted those beautiful, beautiful children. Yeah, beautiful. I, I commend her and Martina and.

[Dolores]

I thought, well, I don't believe. I don't agree with Martina's surrogacy.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

No, I don't agree with that. But I agree with what they did. And it's beautiful what they did and adopting those children and giving them a beautiful home. But, Julia, you're not acting like yourself this season.

[Dolores]

No. If you're gonna be a shitster, Julia, own it. Don't pretend like you're just wanting peace and have fun and. Oh, this is not what I wanted.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Up.

[Dolores]

Sit down. Shut up.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Yeah, 100%. And Bravo fans don't. Bravo fans do not like a liar. They don't like a phony. They don't like somebody who says they're doing something, but they're doing something else. Yeah.

[Dolores]

How happy do you think Gertie is that Stephanie, Larsa and Adriana. Adriana are starting to get annoyed with Julia.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Gertie, she had the last laugh. Finger bang herself soon. Because she's so happy.

[Dolores]

Not the finger banging.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

The finger bang.

[Dolores]

Okay, so finally, finally, Lisa arrives after total Travel day of 24 hours, which she did this to herself. My biggest fear is missing a, you know, a international trip, especially when you have the great seats and you booked it months in advance and all that.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Then you have to take one and those seats aren't going to be so great. Well, we.

[Dolores]

When we. She went to Barcelona and then drove to Sevilla. I know. Took the train to Sevilla. Eddie and I took. We drove. I think we drove. Do we drive? Can you drive there? Or maybe we were. Drove to Rhonda. I can't remember. But it's, it's quite a haul. So she, she gets there off the train, schlepping all her luggage, and Lisa heads straight to Marisol and Alexia's room. Alexia tells Lisa that is rude and disrespectful for them to. For her not to communicate with them and let them know. It's just out of respect for the group.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

This is. Did you guys just meet Lisa yesterday? This is Lisa 101.

[Dolores]

It is Lisa. But Lisa was doing everything in her power. She was dancing, she was twerking, she was smiling, she was taking sips of their drink. Not to have to talk about this. Like, she knows these girls are pissed off.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Right, Right, right. Because she knows they're. They're using it this season ever since Stephanie Called her out on it. You know, if you.

[Dolores]

Okay, the way you defend. Okay, hold on. The way you're defending her makes me believe that you're late to every scene.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

No, I'm not.

[Dolores]

Are you?

[Teddy Mellencamp]

No.

[Dolores]

Are you sure?

[Teddy Mellencamp]

No. Okay.

[Dolores]

Just wondering. I'm just wondering.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

No, never. No, I want to get it over with so I get there quick.

[Dolores]

Okay. So I get annoyed at people that are.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

And I'm not defending her. I think she's self centered about it and I think it's rude and it's annoying. What I'm. What I'm saying is, and pointing out is that all of a sudden everybody's mad about it. When Lisa's always been like this. Well, because Stephanie doesn't like it. So.

[Dolores]

Yeah, so that's how it ends with Lisa showing up. Not. Not apologetic whatsoever. The girls know she's late. I get it. Like at this point, like, oh, if.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

They knew what was going on, they're going to feel bad, find out, you know, they're not.

[Dolores]

What, what do you think's going on? Why do you think she missed her flight?

[Teddy Mellencamp]

What? Like, I don't know, she was waiting.

[Dolores]

For a dress to get altered.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

He found a, you know, the. Another ass picture of the girlfriend on Instagram. I don't know.

[Dolores]

I don't know. I just don't know what it.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Recorder in the Rolls Royce.

[Dolores]

I mean, here's the thing. If it was like one of her kids were sick or something, I feel like there would have been a.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Just say it.

[Dolores]

I feel like there would have been a text message. Hey, girls, I'm so sorry. One of my kids are sick. I'm gonna have to take another flight. Let me just get through this. So it kind of, I don't know, leads me to believe that maybe it's not something any big deal gonna change.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

They're not gonna change. So all of a sudden, all the things Lisa's always been is a problem. You know what this reminds me of? When I get a call from my girlfriends, one of my girlfriends, and they start complaining about their husband. Nitpicking shit they've always done. And I'm like, you know what I say? Are you banging the trainer? Are you banging. Who are you. Who are you trying to. Who are you banging? To justify what you're saying to me right now? Because this is a load of. Yeah, you called the wrong girl.

[Dolores]

Yep. The plumber.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Are you banging the plumber? Exactly.

[Dolores]

Oh, my God. All right, well, that's it. It was a great episode. I thought it was.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

It was A great recap. Great episode. I'll see you in Ireland.

[Dolores]

Oh, I wish. Oh, my gosh, I am just so exhausted. Not really sat down since. I don't know, I feel like since I went to watch what Happens live, it's just one thing after another after another. Another. And this Friday or Saturday, I have a bridal shower. And then right after that, I'm going to Big Bear. I'm not gonna be social. Yeah.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Is going to be off, though.

[Dolores]

It's for. It's for Alexis. So I'm going to. That. It's a couple hours, and I'm going to come home. I'm gonna go to Big Bear. We're gonna go for a few days, come home, and then It's Eddie's grandmother's 100th birthday.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Wow. God bless her. And I know they're close. She raised him, right.

[Dolores]

Yeah, she raised him. So she wants to go to a casino. Can you believe that? So we're going to Yamaha. We're going to Yamav, which is only about an hour away. And it's so. It's right between Orange county and Big Bear. So we're gonna head over there. The whole family's going. We've got T shirts that say, has Grandma's picture on it. And they're gonna really treat her well there. Pictures of her at Yamaha, so. Oh, yeah, yeah.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

I'm gonna start crying.

[Dolores]

I know they have an amazing steakhouse there.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

She's gonna think who she is.

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[Teddy Mellencamp]

God bless her.

[Dolores]

Oh, I know.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

So he loves you like a grandmother.

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[Dolores]

So this month has been very busy for me, so that's just too much for me. Too much socializing. But yeah.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Yeah.

[Dolores]

So lucky to get away to Big Bear for three days.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

I think it is nice. Nice.

[Dolores]

All right, well, you have a great trip to Ireland. I am a little bit jealous of that.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Yeah.

[Dolores]

I don't want you to have a good time. Just jealous that I'm not going with you. I will. I'll see you when you get back.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Did you see. Wait, did you see what Teddy said? That it was really hard for her to see you upset? Did you see that?

[Dolores]

I was worried about that. You know, just seeing me upset because it's kind of replaying it because at this point of the show, she was just barely getting out of the hospital. When she got the hospital, she didn't go straight home. She went somewhere else. And she was there for a little while, so. And she's probably has no memory of any of that.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Said it was hard for her. To watch you upset. But there's a part of me that I think it was nice for her to see how upset you are. In a crazy way of me not probably saying it in the right verbiage, but to know that she is cared about and loved and. And that you were so. And I even. I even told her, I said, you know, Teddy, because a lot of people questioned if you were doing it for the camera, discussing people.

[Dolores]

I just heard about that, and I'm like, has nobody. Somebody actually DM'd me. This woman had the balls DM me. And basically saying, you're using this for sympathy. And I'm like, have you never had. You know, I normally wouldn't respond, but I'm like, have you never had, you know, somebody close to you?

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Yeah.

[Dolores]

So I know Stage four cancer.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

She's like, yeah, I have stage four cancer. But I. And I said to her. I said, I spoke to her off camera.

[Dolores]

Yeah.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

And she was hysterical at every moment, scrambling, trying to find answers for you.

[Dolores]

Speaking to Heather and Terry and doctors investigating and.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Yeah. And you were doing everything in your power to try to find answers at the same time being so upset for her. So. Yeah.

[Dolores]

Not eating, not sleeping. I got down. I think My lowest was 108 pounds. I have not been like that since high school. Maybe it was that.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

It was just horrible time. It was a terrible time, by the way.

[Dolores]

Still stressed out. Yeah, still stressed out. I mean, Heather was the only one that really cared.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

She was. Me on the show explained that to them.

[Commercial Advertiser Voice]

Yeah.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Because what Teddy said was. Teddy said if they just took a minute to listen to her and. But Heather did try to explain to them what you were going through, and then they took it as she was just kissing your ass. They. They weren't seeing through what it was.

[Dolores]

It's getting to the point where it's not tolerable for me anymore. And quite honestly, like, you know, Shannon gets a DUI after 10 years of talking about her drinking on the show. And everybody kisses her ass and surrounds around her and enables her. I'm going through, like, the hardest time of my life, and all they do is talk behind my back. I just don't. It just doesn't make any sense to me. Except for Heather. Heather was on the phone with me. Heather was crying with me.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

She was.

[Dolores]

Yeah, she was.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

She was there for you.

[Dolores]

Yeah. So. Okay, Dolores, you are aware we have two episodes of Miami this week because they change days in Orange county, change times. So Orange county was confusing.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

I don't even know.

[Dolores]

I don't know why they do that. Maybe they're doing it so like Orange county plays and they can piggyback off of that in Miami plays right after. So OC is at 8pm in Miami is at 9pm on Thursday now. So they're no longer they changed days because of that. We're going to recap two Miami's this week.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

I'll have to watch it on hey you or something because otherwise.

[Dolores]

Oh, that's right. Okay, well, we'll figure it out because we are. We're tomorrow.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Yep.

[Dolores]

Okay.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

I'll watch it on the play.

[Dolores]

So you'll be in Ireland tomorrow?

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Yeah.

[Dolores]

Oh yay. So excited for you. Still jealous. Okay guys, thank you so much.

[Teddy Mellencamp]

Love you. Bye.

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[Teddy Mellencamp]

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[Teddy Mellencamp]

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