Two Ts in a Pod with Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge

Episode: The Twot Seat: ERIN LICHY (RHONY)

Date: October 22, 2025
Guest: Erin Lichy (Real Housewives of New York City)

Episode Overview

This episode of “The Twot Seat” features Erin Lichy, star of The Real Housewives of New York City (RHONY), entrepreneur, real estate agent, and author of the new cookbook She’s a Host. Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge delve into Erin’s multifaceted career, motherhood, her experiences with the RHONY cast (including behind-the-scenes insights about potential cast changes and tension), and her journey as both a business owner and reality star. The conversation also touches on Teddi’s cancer recovery, grief, and how reality TV intersects with real life.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Teddi's Health Update and Immunotherapy Journey

Timestamps: 04:45–06:11

• Teddi shares updates on her recovery:
  • She's considered “cancer-free” for now, but true remission requires three years of no evidence of disease.
  • Erin relates by detailing her father's positive experience with immunotherapy and briefly mentions her mother’s breast cancer journey.
• Notable Quote (Teddi Mellencamp, 05:12):
  “To be in remission, it takes three years.”

2. Erin’s Cookbook & Entertaining Philosophy

Timestamps: 06:48–09:47 and 40:08–41:54

• She’s a Host aims to make elegant entertaining accessible, with tips, recipes, and cultural influences from Erin’s childhood (Middle Eastern, Cuban, Greek, Turkish).
• Erin’s focus: easy, not necessarily expensive or time-consuming, but always heartfelt.
• She advocates for always having food out to create a comfortable environment and prefers buffet style for parties.
• Discussion on the overuse of grazing tables: Erin finds them “expensive” and “a lot of work” (08:48).
• Favorite easy recipes for kids and crowd-pleasers, including a homemade mac & cheese and a unique Thanksgiving turkey with rice stuffing.
• Notable Quote (Erin Lichy, 07:05):
  "It’s really just a guide to hosting and keeping hosting attainable... there seems to be such a barrier to entry."
• Quote (Erin Lichy, 41:29):
  "You cook it [rice] also for 10 hours. The turkey is not good—it's dry, it's gross—but this turkey is insane. It's my grandma's recipe. We make it every Thanksgiving."

3. Behind the Scenes: Motherhood, Filming, and Real Housewives Gossip

Timestamps: 09:47–13:15; 32:54–34:34

• Erin candidly describes life as a mother of four and how she navigates work/life balance, with help at home being essential for managing RHONY filming.
• Teases about the filming status and cast rumors but declines to spill major “tea.”
• Discusses relationships with fellow cast members and other Bravo stars, plus the reality of rumors regarding former “OG” cast members returning.
• Erin shares an awkward interaction relayed by her mother in Palm Beach with Ramona Singer, who “doesn’t think she likes” Erin and allegedly said, “I heard [RHONY] is doing terribly” (12:30).
• Notable Quote (Erin Lichy, 13:06):
  "I'm one of those tainted New Yorkers... chaos and garbage is my norm."

4. BravoCon, Cast Dynamics, and Real Housewives Drama

Timestamps: 13:18–16:37, 34:40–36:36, 48:28–49:19

• Erin shares who from RHONY is attending BravoCon (Jaisal and Sai) and why some cast members (like Jenna Lyons) will not attend.
• Discussion of feuds and real-life fallouts, including with Brynn, who blocked Erin on social media without explanation (16:06).
• Erin addresses persistent rumors about cast shake-ups, OGs returning, and possible new additions, remaining coy about production details.
• Tamra and Teddi muse on the appeal of OGs and fan expectations at BravoCon.

5. The Business Side: Mezcal Brand and Real Estate

Timestamps: 35:42–39:41, 50:02–51:15

• Erin introduces her mezcal brand “Mescaloom,” emphasizing its all-natural, additive-free qualities.
  • Mezcal vs Tequila: Mezcal must be 100% agave by Mexican law (unlike tequila, which may be just 51%).
  • Erin’s mezcal is crafted to be approachable (not smoky, suitable as a tequila substitute).
  • Big win: Mescaloom just landed a major order with Costco.
• On her ongoing real estate career: Erin recently renewed her license and is moving back into flipping properties.
• Notable Quote (Erin Lichy, 39:41):
  "Where you talk to some housewives and you're like, so tell us about your new business, and [they're] pulling up a piece of paper... It’s a real business, I swear."

6. The Reality of Reality TV: Highs, Lows, and Authenticity

Timestamps: 29:01–34:14; 48:55–50:02

• Erin opens up about the emotional demands and occasional nastiness from castmates.
• She values how the show has helped create a sense of community, citing support from viewers sharing their own sensitive stories, particularly around reproductive health and family struggles.
• The challenge of knowing when or if you're being authentic on reality TV—Erin and the hosts agree that self-producing for the cameras doesn’t work (“the camera never lies”) and how being imperfect is actually real.
• Notable Quote (Erin Lichy, 31:04): "The best part is going through real things that are happening, sharing them, and having such an outpouring of community."
• Notable Quote (Erin Lichy, 49:09):
  "If you're gonna do a reality show, you just can't try to be perfect because it just doesn't work.”

7. On the Pause and the Future of RHONY

Timestamps: 32:55–34:14

• Erin breaks down her perspective on why the show is on pause (post-fallout among the cast, network experimenting for a healthier direction, needing more fun).
• The rebuilding process is difficult, and she emphasizes that it takes several seasons for any Housewives show to “gel.”
• Notable Quote (Erin Lichy, 33:47):
  “I feel like people forget that it always takes a few seasons for a show to gel.”

8. Personal and Emotional Realities

Timestamps: 51:43–52:54

• Erin addresses grief and coping following her father’s passing, her strategies for managing tough emotions (journaling, meditation), and the challenge of processing loss after childbirth.
• The hosts express empathy and encouragement for her journey.
• Quote (Erin Lichy, 52:17):
  "I think I'm allowing myself to feel a little bit more, which has helped... there are days where I'm like, how is this my reality?"

9. Closing and Erin’s Book/BravoCon Giveaway

Timestamps: 52:59–53:51

• Erin shares how to purchase her cookbook (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.).
• Special: Erin will give away a BravoCon ticket to one fan who buys her book and sends proof of purchase.
• Quote (Erin Lichy, 53:33):
  “Last time we all went to BravoCon, I had an extra ticket and I gave it away to a fan. This girl was like, you changed my life... I’ll do it if I can, you know, why not?”

Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes

• “Are we elegant entertainers? We are definitely not. ...We just like, here's your Chick-fil-A.” – Teddi and Tamra joke about their entertaining style (04:15)
• "My whole thing is little spaces and little moments that make people congregate and feel comfortable. And also, I think you should always have food out... we're Jewish, so we always have food everywhere." – Erin Lichy (08:00)
• “If I could have my dream person [on RHONY]? Cher. Martha Stewart. ...I think we need regular New York people who don’t give a—” – Erin Lichy (24:03)
• “You can’t be perfect on reality TV. If you try, it never works—the camera never lies.” – Tamra Judge (49:19)
• “It was really hard to watch [the reunion]. ...I was there living it.” – Erin Lichy (30:57)
• "I have so much family in Miami, and I would—if I were to live somewhere else—probably would be Florida." – Erin Lichy (37:07)

Highlighted Timestamps for Key Segments

• [04:45] – Teddi’s cancer update and immunotherapy
• [06:48] – Introduction to Erin’s cookbook, She’s a Host
• [08:48] – Grazing tables: Are we over it?
• [13:06] – Being a lifelong New Yorker
• [16:06] – Erin on being blocked by Brynn
• [29:01] – The hardest and best parts of Housewives filming
• [33:47] – Why the RHONY reboot needs time to gel
• [35:42] – Erin’s mezcal business, “Mescaloom”
• [40:08] – Cookbook recipes for families; Thanksgiving turkey secrets
• [48:28] – Would Erin be bummed if not asked back to RHONY?
• [51:55] – Grieving her father, allowing herself to feel
• [53:04] – Cookbook and BravoCon ticket giveaway

Conclusion

Erin Lichy offers an authentic, candid look behind the scenes of RHONY, entrepreneurship, and her personal life. The episode balances Housewives gossip and business savvy with moments of vulnerability and humor—fitting the trademark tone of “Two Ts in a Pod.” Whether you’re a Bravo addict or seeking inspiration for gatherings at home, Erin’s insights (and recipes) make this episode both entertaining and genuinely relatable.