Two Ts In A Pod with Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge
Episode: The Twotty Awards
Release Date: February 10, 2025
Host: iHeartPodcasts

Introduction to The Twotty Awards

In this special episode of Two Ts In A Pod, hosts Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge unveil The Twotty Awards, a fan-driven accolade celebrating standout moments, characters, and performances from the Real Housewives franchise across various cities. The awards aim to recognize the best and most memorable aspects of the series in 2024, chosen entirely by listeners to ensure an unbiased selection.

Tamra Judge [03:29]: "But this is our inaugural Twotty Awards. These nominees and winners are for the calendar year of 2024, and the winners were chosen by our listeners."

Award Categories and Highlights

Most Iconic Quote

The first category tackled was Most Iconic Quote, highlighting memorable lines from recent Real Housewives episodes. Notable nominees included:

• Heather from Salt Lake City: "Receipts, proof, timeline, screenshots."
• Shannon Beador from Orange County: "I subpoenaed the wrong bitch."

After deliberation, the winner was crowned as Heather's quote from Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.

Trishelle Cannatella [04:31]: "Yeah. And in New Jersey. You subpoenaed the wrong bitch."

Tamra Judge [04:50]: "And the winner is... The Real Housewife of Salt Lake City. Receipts, proof, timeline, screenshots."

Iconic Moments of 2024

The Most Iconic Moments category showcased pivotal and unforgettable scenes from various Real Housewives franchises. Highlights included Dorit yanking down a cigarette and a Range Rover, Mary trying to gatecrash Meredith's bar mitzvah in Salt Lake City, and a gondola ride fiasco in Miami.

Tamra Judge [10:44]: "But what is this life like? Could you imagine if a photo of me or you smoking a cigarette was posted? We definitely wouldn't be called iconic queens."

Ultimately, Dorit from Salt Lake City took the top spot for her dramatic antics.

Villain of the Year

Next up was Villain of the Year, a category recognizing the most formidable and controversial housewives:

• Jen Aiden (New Jersey)
• Monica Garcia (Salt Lake City)
• Anne Marie Wiley (Beverly Hills)
• Alexis Bellino (Orange County)

Monica Garcia emerged victorious, earning praise for her compelling portrayal of a nuanced antagonist.

Tamra Judge [14:08]: "And the winner is Monica Garcia, which I love. She's a good villain."

Best New Housewife

The category for Best New Housewife featured fresh faces that made significant impressions in their debut seasons. Candidates included Katie from Orange County, Raquel from New York, Bronwyn from Salt Lake City, and Stacy from Potomac.

Bronwyn from Salt Lake City won, hailed for her dynamic presence and ability to keep the audience engaged.

Tamra Judge [19:58]: "Bronwyn."

Trishelle Cannatella [20:00]: "She won."

Fan Q&A Segment

Listeners' engagement was highlighted through a Fan Q&A segment, where Teddi and Tamra addressed questions submitted by their audience:

1. Strategic Competition Show:

   • Question: If each housewives' cast competed in a strategic competition like Survivor or Big Brother, which show would come out on top?
   • Discussion: Teddi and Tamra deliberated on the strengths of different franchises, ultimately appreciating the strategic minds within the Salt Lake City cast.

   Trishelle Cannatella [21:44]: "They should have the Olympics. They should have a competition show between the shows."

2. Favorite Guest on Twat Seat:

   • Question: Which guest was your favorite on the Twat Seat?
   • Discussion: Both hosts expressed admiration for Jeff Lewis and Heather Gay, praising their unfiltered and engaging personalities.

   Tamra Judge [26:39]: "We appreciate everybody coming on. Yes, I would really like Heather Gay to come on because she's one of the only people that continuously says notice because she's mad at us about the gym."

3. Mary F. Bye:

   • Question: Participate in a playful "Mary F. Bye" game featuring Boston Rob, Derek, and Wes.
   • Discussion: This light-hearted segment showcased the hosts' humorous takes on reality TV personalities, reflecting their camaraderie and playful banter.

   Tamra Judge [32:03]: "Mary F. Bye. Okay, Boston Rob, Derek, and Wes."

Personal Stories and Banter

Throughout the episode, Teddi and Tamra shared personal anecdotes and engaged in playful teasing, particularly revolving around their relationship histories and experiences as married women.

• High Body Count Hair: A humorous exchange about Tamra getting her hair styled with Angie K., leading to playful comments about "high body count hair."

  Tamra Judge [05:33]: "How do you think I'm gonna look with high body count hair?"

• Relationship Counts: The hosts discussed their past relationships, highlighting the contrast between Tamra's long-term marriages and Trishelle's previous "hoe years."

  Teddi Mellencamp [35:42]: "Three. I had a seven-year relationship with Ryan's father out of high school, and then with Simon. I was with him for 11 years. Married probably two or three years prior to that. And then with Eddie. We've been together 15 years."

Closing Remarks

As the episode drew to a close, Teddi and Tamra reiterated their appreciation for listener participation and teased future episodes featuring special guests like Trishelle Cannatella. They also reminded listeners about their ongoing promotions and partnerships, maintaining the blend of content and advertisements characteristic of their show.

Tamra Judge [36:18]: "Well, we'll talk to you guys soon. Thanks."

Notable Quotes

• Tamra Judge [03:29]: "But this is our inaugural Twotty Awards. These nominees and winners are for the calendar year of 2024, and the winners were chosen by our listeners."

• Trishelle Cannatella [04:31]: "Yeah. And in New Jersey. You subpoenaed the wrong bitch."

• Tamra Judge [04:50]: "And the winner is... The Real Housewife of Salt Lake City. Receipts, proof, timeline, screenshots."

• Tamra Judge [14:08]: "And the winner is Monica Garcia, which I love. She's a good villain."

• Trishelle Cannatella [20:00]: "She won."

• Tamra Judge [21:09]: "But this one, I'm happy to say that I am not in it, but it's villain of the year."

Conclusion

The Twotty Awards episode of Two Ts In A Pod successfully engaged listeners by celebrating and critiquing the Real Housewives franchise through a series of fan-selected awards. Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge balanced insightful commentary with entertaining banter, offering both fans of the show and newcomers an engaging recap of the year's most memorable moments. Their interactive approach, combined with personal anecdotes and listener participation, made for a rich and enjoyable listening experience.