Two T’s In A Pod with Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge

The Twot Seat: Lisa Rinna (Part 2)

Release Date: February 24, 2026
Host(s): Teddi Mellencamp, Tamra Judge
Guest: Lisa Rinna

Episode Overview

This lively episode features part two of “The Twot Seat” with former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (RHOBH) star Lisa Rinna. With Teddi and Tamra both drawing on their own Housewives experience, the trio dives into Lisa’s new book, her infamous moments on RHOBH, recovery after the show, relationships with cast members, regrets, and life beyond Bravo. The episode is filled with Housewife history, self-reflection, tea-spilling, and honest banter.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Lisa Rinna’s Return & The "Twat Seat" Award

• Lisa jokingly accepts a “most wanted back” award from podcast fans, highlighting her popularity among RHOBH viewers.
  • Quote:
    • Tamra: "You’re the most wanted back." (03:14)
    • Lisa: "Come on. Are you kidding me?" (03:20)

Writing Her Book: Process, Ghostwriting, and Growth

• Lisa discusses her upcoming book, the process of working with a ghostwriter, and her personal evolution.

  • Quote:
    • Lisa: "I had help. I had a ghostwriter. Are you kidding?" (03:57)
    • Lisa: "If I was a good writer, I'd write my own book." (04:22)

• She reflects on the catharsis of writing and how she’s changed since penning her stories.

  • Lisa: "I'm very different than I was when I was writing the book. I have grown and evolved since then." (05:22)

• Book Title & Release: "You Better Believe I'm Gonna Talk About It" (05:40)

Fallout, Friendships & Housewife Experience

• Lisa admits there will always be people unhappy with her, but it’s mostly industry-related – not family. (06:11, 06:20)

• The women discuss the difficulty of leaving Housewives: Feeling adrift, muting Bravo fan accounts, and the emotional detox required.

  • Lisa: "I muted the entire Bravo universe... so that I could step away." (10:49)
  • Eileen Davidson’s advice: “It’s the only way you can, like, get yourself back.” (11:04)

• Housewife trauma bonds and the sense of “survivorship” after leaving.

  • Teddi: “There should be, like, a therapy called Housewife Survivor.” (12:42)

Book Details: Mendings, Revelations, & Who’ll Be Upset

• Lisa elaborates on her efforts to mend fences, including with Kathy Hilton, by sending flowers and having an honest conversation to let go of bad blood.

  • Lisa: "I just don’t need this. We don’t need this." (14:00)
  • Her book is “my side of the story, how I feel, what my opinion is.” (15:19)

• She hints that some Housewives (unnamed) reached out about pay cuts and returning after network negotiations. (16:21)

  • Tamra tries to sniff out whether the person was from Fox Force Five; Lisa refuses to confirm or deny. (16:41)

• Lisa confirms she's never spoken to Garcelle after leaving.

  • Lisa: “No, never.” (17:07)
  • She claims to have no "fake friends" post-show: “I ruined all the friendships that I had beforehand. I don’t have those anymore. But I have no fake friends from the show.” (17:33)

Barking Back at Puppygate (and LVP)

• Lisa promises the book will contain her unflinching account of Puppygate and her confrontations with producers about “driving a pilot for [LVP's] dog show.”

  • Lisa: “I look the producers right in the eye and I say, you are making a pilot. We’re driving a pilot for her. And they were like, absolutely not. They lied right in my eyes.” (24:45)

• Discussion about LVP, Virgo housewives, and Lisa's complicated astrology history.

  • Lisa: “Virgos and Cancers, 'cause I’m a Cancer. The Virgos on Housewives, I did not get along with. How about we just keep it to that?” (25:41)

Relationships, Divorce, and Housewives Marriages

• The trio unpacks the high marriage failure rate among Housewives, with special focus on Kyle and Mauricio, and Dorit and PK.
  • Lisa describes public splits as "devastating," and reflects on her own marriage’s resilience, noting Harry Hamlin's boundaries and limited Bravo participation. (28:05–29:07)
  • Quote: “I wasn’t going to let this show ruin his acting career. I’m happy to give him to you three times a year... They agreed.” (28:45)

Lisa’s Biggest Regret on RHOBH

• Lisa clearly states her only real regret: Participating in the "questioning" of Yolanda’s illness, which she attributes partly to LVP’s influence.
  • Lisa: “The whole Yolanda, going after her sickness and whatnot. That should have never happened... It was really driven by LVP.” (29:59–30:17)

Housewife Game-Play, Betrayal, & Being Set Up

• Teddi and Tamra discuss being used to bring up drama by others, only to have the instigator act shocked—especially with LVP during Puppygate.
  • Tamra: “They wanted me to bring it up at the dog place so the dog place would be shown. And I did. And then... she looked at me and said, Teddy, please don’t talk about this.” (35:14–35:44)
  • Lisa: “That’s the type of housewife I cannot tolerate. I’ve had that happen to me before.” (35:58)

Best and Worst Seasons, Housewife Edits, and Grief

• Lisa says her “most fun” year was after Amsterdam and the Provence season; her “worst” was her last. She laments having to film just days after her mother’s death, describing herself as in shock and edited into a “villain.”

  • Lisa: “Somebody should have said, you know what? Take a week, take two weeks.” (37:36)
  • Lisa: “I became low, villain, lowest. Yeah, they’re like... And you know what? That’s what happened.” (38:25–39:08)

• Lisa describes feeling hunted by both sharks (castmates) and fans, ultimately leading to her exit:

  • Lisa: “I had a good seven year run and those sharks were waiting… I was vulnerable, they hit and there was blood in the water and they fucking devoured me.” (38:41)

Life After Housewives

• Lisa insists she doesn’t miss the show, only the people. She credits her prior acting career for helping her move on, and reflects on uncertainty and faith after a big reality exit.

  • Lisa: “You know, thank God. Because you don’t know how it’s going to go... But you don’t know if anyone’s gonna take you seriously. So it’s quite a crapshoot.” (40:08)

• She came close to quitting at a reunion, but chickened out in the moment. (40:25–40:51)

• The conversation turns to how Housewives (including the hosts) used to fight back on social media when “acting out,” and how that’s changed.

  • Lisa: “During that time, I was a fucking mess. That’s how I was acting out.” (41:19)

Sneak Peeks & Fun Memories

• Lisa teases secrets in her book—like who she calls a “twat.”
• She promises stories from her "Days of Our Lives" and Aerobics/Jazzercise days at Richard Simmons’ studio.
• Teddi shares a fangirl memory of buying from Lisa's store (Belgrade) and watching her early reality show.

Would She Do Reality TV Again?

• Lisa is clear: No interest in a family reality show now—her daughters are too busy and she doesn’t have the desire. However, she’d consider another competition show (but draws the line at extreme ones like "Special Forces"). (43:29–44:01)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On trauma bonding through Housewives:
  • Lisa: "We’re like housewives survivors right here." (12:40)
• On honesty in her book:
  • Lisa: "I’m very honest about everything I feel in that book." (23:44)
• On stepping back from the show:
  • Lisa: "I muted the entire Bravo universe… you have to really separate yourself from it." (10:49)
• On life after Housewives:
  • Lisa: "I have never missed the show. Not once… I always miss the people, but I don't miss the show necessarily." (39:26)
• On regret:
  • Lisa: "The whole Yolanda, going after her sickness and whatnot. That should have never happened." (29:59)
• On social media feuding:
  • Lisa: "During that time, I was a fucking mess. That’s how I was acting out. I acted out online. Like, how stupid is that? But that’s what I did." (41:19)

Key Timestamps

• 03:14: Lisa is “most wanted back” by fans on the show.
• 04:22–04:57: Lisa describes writing her book with a ghostwriter.
• 10:49–11:23: Lisa on muting Bravo/unplugging after leaving.
• 14:00–14:38: Lisa sends flowers to Kathy Hilton and mends fences.
• 24:45: Lisa’s recollection of confronting producers about Puppygate.
• 25:41–26:13: Lisa on not getting along with Virgos Housewives.
• 28:45–29:07: Lisa discusses limiting husband Harry Hamlin’s Bravo exposure.
• 29:59–30:17: Lisa describes her biggest regret regarding Yolanda.
• 35:14–35:58: Tamra reveals LVP set her up; Teddi and Lisa agree on manipulation.
• 37:36–39:08: Lisa’s account of her hardest season, grief, and “villain” edit.
• 39:26: Lisa affirms she does not miss the show.
• 41:19: Lisa on lashing out on social media.
• 42:00–42:32: Sneak peeks from Lisa’s book—stories about her early career, Jazzercize, and Richard Simmons.

Memorable Moments

• The group joking about “trauma bonding” as former Housewives.
• Lisa and Tamra playfully poking at each other’s astrological signs.
• Behind-the-scenes confessions about how storylines are planted and manipulated for the show.
• Lisa’s candid discussion of working through grief on camera and the resulting negative edit.

Final Takeaways

Part two of Lisa Rinna’s “Twot Seat” appearance delivers everything fans expect: Housewife insider dish, sincere reflection, and Rinna’s trademark honesty. Whether reminiscing about infamous scandals, examining post-show identity, or teasing the juiciest bits of her new book, Lisa and her hosts keep it candid, vulnerable, and filled with the kind of outspoken humor that continues to make “Two T’s in a Pod” a fan favorite.