Two Ts In A Pod with Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge

Episode: “Twots Take BravoCon 2025 (Keiarna Stewart)”
Original Air Date: November 15, 2025
Guest: Ashley Darby (The Real Housewives of Potomac)

Episode Overview

In this lively episode recorded live from Las Vegas during BravoCon 2025, Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge welcome Potomac Housewife Ashley Darby and co-host Keiarna Stewart for a candid, fun, and shade-filled conversation about all things “Housewives.” From behind-the-scenes BravoCon stories to inside cast relationships, Ashley holds nothing back as she dishes about shade-throwing, cast drama, what it’s really like to be in the hot seat, and her thoughts on the new Potomac cast members. The result is a rapid-fire and intimate look into the shadiest, wildest, and most heartfelt moments in the Bravo universe.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Initial Banter and Impressions at BravoCon

• The hosts compliment Ashley and Keiarna’s appearance, setting a casual and friendly tone.
• Ashley reflects on her first BravoCon, admitting she felt nervous but quickly realized, “I’m like, oh, no, everyone still loves me.” (05:08)
• The group discusses the social perks of BravoCon and the affirmation it brings after a dramatic season.

2. Shade-Throwing and Cast Dynamics

• Ashley points to Giselle as the undisputed “Queen of Shade” in Potomac:

  “Giselle definitely throws the most shade. It’s not even a question at all. Giselle’s gonna throw that shade. It’s like confetti, and she’s so good at it.” (04:31)

• The panel laughs about the artistry of throwing shade and how Giselle can insult while smiling, escaping notice.

3. BravoCon Events & Panel Highlights

• Ashley reports on her day:

  “Today I did the panel. We did the Real Housewives of Potomac Takes Vegas panel... and then I’m here with you ladies.” (05:13)

• Hype gathers for “the Bravos” event that night, which Ashley is excited to attend.

4. Relationship Status With Cast Members

• When asked about her closest allies, Ashley emphasizes strong ties with most of the cast:

  “Despite what you guys are seeing, I actually have great relationships with 85% of the ladies.” (06:15)

• She highlights Tia as a particularly close friend, calling her “so sweet and so genuine.”

5. On “Chin Check” and Friendship Boundaries

• A lighthearted debate erupts over the meaning of “chin check,” with Ashley providing clarification:

  “Chin check means I’m about to address it and I’m going to check it… So to the point we’re not going to talk about this ever again. That’s all it means. It’s nothing violent.” (07:00)

• Teddi relates it to group chat drama and the fine line between confrontation and care in friendships.

6. The New Girls: Angel & Tia

• Ashley praises both new Housewives (“Angel” and “Tia”), noting Angel’s initial struggle:

  “She’s still nursing, she’s still like, you know, the postpartum of it all… So I think the feelings were, seemed a bit heavier than what we expect in Housewives.” (10:21)

• She insists that Angel will show her fun side:

  “I think after this, you get to see a little bit more of her funny side, a little more lighthearted.” (11:02)

• Tia is described as sweet, emotionally intelligent, and fitting well with the group (22:05).

7. Ashley on Upcoming Drama and the Remainder of the Season

• Ashley remains unfazed about the rest of her storyline airing:

  “After these first six episodes, whatever else got left, just let it roll.” (09:40)

• She teases fans:

  “If you thought these first seven episodes are like, what the hell? Just stay tuned. It’s a lot. In a good way. It’s a lot.” (24:21)

• Confirms there will be 17 episodes in the season.

8. Notable Bravo and Cast Moments: Karen’s Andy Cohen Interview

• Ashley expresses pride about Karen’s participation in the dramatic mid-season sit-down with Andy Cohen:

  “To just see it and just to see like... Hi Andy. It was like, Ooh, this is the moment.” (17:46)

• The group notes the rarity of Andy doing an in-home interview, underlining the importance of the moment.

9. Reflections on Conflicts and Accountability

• On dealing with the sometimes-unanswered questions and evasions—especially by castmate Stacy—Ashley observes:

  “We all have a responsibility to own our lives, own our stories, own our shit... And then we have this one woman who’s just capable of like– she’s like the Matrix... she will not break.” (21:03)

• The group affectionately dubs Stacy “the Matrix.”

10. Thoughts on Dr. Wendy & Other Feuds

• Asked about Dr. Wendy, Ashley is brief and diplomatic:

  “I have none. I just don’t. I don’t have any thoughts on her. I don’t have any thoughts on her situation. Shock. Yes. Very shocked.” (23:01)
  “We’re not friends right now. And that says a lot.” (23:37)

• Ashley talks about what it takes to maintain friendships on the show, noting, “You can only be friends with people who want to be friends back with you.”

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• Ashley Darby on Housewife Dynamics:

  “Once you join [Housewives], it’s not like any other normal friendship group. You really are like, survival of the fittest, Game of Thrones sometimes.” (11:22, Ashley Darby)

• On Handling the Heat:

  “I care. I love her… Listen, this is my girlfriend. We’re not doing that. Like, that’s a limit that I’m not going to do…” (08:42, Ashley Darby)

• On Stacy’s Deflections:

  “Stacy’s ability to really be, like, not today now… She will not break. She’s like, ‘that’s not relevant.’” (20:27, Ashley Darby)
  “That is Stacey’s new name: The Matrix.” (21:48, Teddi Mellencamp)

• On Fans and BravoCon Comfort:

  “The season was so crazy, and I’m like, oh my God, everybody hates me. And then I got the BravoCon. I’m like, oh, no, everyone still loves me.” (05:08, Ashley Darby)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Compliment Fest & Icebreakers: 03:33 – 04:11
• BravoCon First Impressions: 05:00 – 05:10
• Shade-Throwing Chat (Giselle talk): 04:21 – 04:51
• Panel Experiences & Night Plans: 05:13 – 05:24
• Friends and Foes on Potomac Cast: 06:15 – 06:59
• Defining “Chin Check”: 07:00 – 08:00
• Ashley on the Newbies (Angel & Tia): 10:05 – 11:16, 22:05 – 22:53
• Karen’s Big Sitdown with Andy Cohen: 17:29 – 18:09
• On Stacey’s Matrix-like Deflections: 19:43 – 21:48
• Comments on Dr. Wendy: 23:01 – 23:41
• Season Tease and Episode Count: 24:14 – 24:43
• BravoCon Silliness & “Squash That Beef”: 25:03 – 25:32

Final Thoughts

This episode delivers the signature blend of playful shade, honest reflection, and behind-the-scenes insight that fans expect from real Housewives. Ashley Darby’s candor and sense of humor shine, and Teddi & Tamra keep the conversation lively, relatable, and thoroughly Bravo. The episode’s real value lies in its ability to de-mystify cast interactions and showcase the “realness” behind the drama, leaving fans feeling like insiders in this wild world.

Best for: Anyone curious about Potomac, BravoCon, or the friendships/battles that define Housewives life.
Tone: Fun, sassy, rapid-fire, honest (with plenty of side-eye energy).