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Sky Askari: The Interview — Her Secret Apartment & Shamshiri Kebab. A Tiffany Box, Boxer Shorts & a Proposal Gone Wrong VS Robert Kardashian's Deathbed Wedding.

In this hilarious and heartfelt first installment of our conversation with Bravo TV's Persian Valley star, Sky Askari, we immediately discover that we may have found our long-lost twin. Born in Iran, raised between Germany and Switzerland, and now building a luxury jewelry empire in Los Angeles, Sky joins us to talk about everything from family, fashion, and immigration to love, marriage, and what it really takes to reinvent yourself in America. We kick things off by bonding over our shared European connections, our love of luxury, and our surprising ties to the Kardashian family. Pol’ reminisces about designing Robert Kardashian’s Wife's (not Kris Jenner) final wedding gown while Sky opens up about her own extraordinary journey from Iran to Germany and eventually to Los Angeles, where she studied art and fashion before launching her bridal business and later creating Sky Askari Fine Jewelry. As Sky shares stories about growing up Persian, we dive into cultural traditions, private schools, family expectations, and the differences between life in Iran, Germany, and America. She reveals that despite common assumptions, she arrived in the United States with a green card already in hand and built her life here through determination, hard work, and a refusal to be limited by labels. Things get especially entertaining when Sky admits that before becoming a successful jewelry designer and Bravo star, she worked at the legendary Shamshiri restaurant in Westwood, where she met her future husband, Bomshad. What begins as a casual story about waitressing quickly turns into one of the funniest and longest proposal stories we’ve ever heard. Sky reveals that after years of insisting she never wanted to get married, Bomshad proposed on Valentine’s Day wearing colorful socks and boxers, nervously pacing around their home with a Tiffany box in hand. But instead of a dazzling diamond ring, Sky found a simple gold band—because, according to him, she was “too picky” to trust with choosing her own engagement ring. Along the way, we compare engagement stories, including our own unforgettable televised proposal, and discover that Sky’s fiercely independent spirit mirrors our own philosophy on relationships: love should always be a choice, never an obligation. We also get unexpectedly deep as Sky reflects on her parents’ divorce, their enduring friendship, and the lessons she learned about commitment, freedom, and building a life on her own terms. The conversation turns emotional as she discusses family members still living in Iran and why today’s political climate makes returning home difficult. From Persian culture and restaurant chaos to luxury jewelry and unconventional romance, Part 1 is packed with laughter, honesty, and the realization that maybe Capricorns really do run the world. Subscribe to our audio: ⁠linktr.ee/undressedpod⁠ Follow Pol Atteu:  Instagram: ⁠@polatteu⁠  Tiktok: ⁠@polatteu ⁠ Twitter: ⁠@polatteu ⁠ ⁠www.polatteu.com⁠ Follow Patrik Simpson:  Instagram: ⁠@patriksimpson ⁠ Tiktok: ⁠@patriksimpson⁠ ⁠www.patriksimpson.com⁠ Follow SnowWhite90210: Instagram: ⁠@snowwhite90210⁠ Twitter: ⁠@SnowWhite9010⁠ ⁠www.snowwhite90210.com⁠ Watch Gown and Out In Beverly Hills on ⁠Prime Video⁠.  ⁠www.gownandoutinbeverlyhills.com⁠ #UndressedPodcast  ⁠Armenian Coffee Reading⁠ ⁠SnowWhite90210 SnowBubu is a Perfect gift!⁠ ⁠https://polatteu.com/shop/ols/products/snowbubu90210⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Katie Ginella: The Coffee Reading. The RHOC Star at a Crossroads and orean Journey May Change Everything. "Pure" Leaves Feeling Beautiful and Fulfilled.

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Katie Ginella is back and we close out the week with one of our favorite traditions: the Armenian coffee reading. What starts as a fun conversation quickly turns into an incredibly personal and surprisingly moving experience as Katie opens up about identity, family, friendship, and what comes next after her whirlwind journey through reality television. As Pol' studies Katie’s coffee grounds, he immediately sees three major trips in her future—including a life-changing journey that will completely alter her perspective. While Katie initially thinks of upcoming trips to Montana, New York, and her tenth wedding anniversary getaway with husband Matt Ginella, the conversation takes a profound turn when Korea enters the picture. Pol predicts that one trip, in particular, will transform her emotionally, giving her a stronger foundation and helping her finally feel grounded in a way she never has before. Katie becomes emotional as the reading shifts toward her adoption story. She reveals that her birth name was Junghwa, which means “pure,” and is stunned to discover that her adoptive name, Katie, carries the same meaning. Together, we unravel the possibility that the connection between the two names may hold a deeper significance than anyone realized. Pol encourages Katie to trace the history of her birth name and believes that understanding its origins may unlock answers she has been searching for her entire life. For the first time, Katie shares intimate details about her biological mother, who was only fifteen years old when she gave birth and worked in a factory until the day Katie was born. She explains that she has her birth mother’s name, birthday, and even a heartfelt letter that was included with her adoption papers. Katie also reveals that both her biological mother and foster mother in Korea have expressed interest in meeting her, leaving her with the final decision about whether to take that monumental step. In one of the most jaw-dropping moments of the episode, Katie reveals that another medium told her nearly the exact same thing six months earlier—that traveling to Korea would not only change her life, but also profoundly impact the life of her daughter. As the pieces begin to fall into place, it becomes clear that this isn’t simply a vacation; it could be the emotional journey Katie has been searching for all along. The conversation deepens as Katie reflects on feeling stuck at a crossroads. After spending her twenties and thirties raising children and supporting her family, she admits that she’s now trying to discover what her next chapter will look like. Though she previously built a successful career in the golf and fashion industries, Katie confesses that she isn’t chasing money anymore—she’s searching for fulfillment, purpose, and something meaningful to leave behind. We also revisit the heartbreak surrounding her friendship with Jen Pedranti. Katie candidly shares how deeply hurt she still feels, explaining that the pain went far beyond television storylines and extended into their real lives and families. She reflects on loyalty, betrayal, and the difficulty of understanding how someone you trusted could turn away from you. As the coffee reading continues, Pol' delivers one final message: Katie has spent much of her life helping others cross the street while forgetting to cross it herself. The reading challenges her to stop rescuing everyone around her and instead focus on her own happiness, ambitions, and voice. Katie immediately connects the message to a recent situation involving her son’s friend, who had been living with her family for weeks before they realized they were enabling him. By the end of the episode, Katie leaves with a renewed sense of purpose and a challenge to finally put herself first. Between revelations about Korea, emotional reflections on family, conversations about legacy and identity, and one unforgettable Armenian coffee reading, this becomes less about Housewives drama and more about discovering who Katie Ginella truly is away from the cameras. The episode closes with Katie describing herself as “beautiful, fulfilled, and a little emotional”—the perfect ending to an extraordinary conversation. Subscribe to our audio: linktr.ee/undressedpod Follow Pol Atteu:  Instagram: @polatteu  Tiktok: @polatteu  Twitter: @polatteu  www.polatteu.com Follow Patrik Simpson:  Instagram: @patriksimpson  Tiktok: @patriksimpson www.patriksimpson.com Follow SnowWhite90210: Instagram: @snowwhite90210 Twitter: @SnowWhite9010 www.snowwhite90210.com Watch Gown and Out In Beverly Hills on Prime Video.  www.gownandoutinbeverlyhills.com #UndressedPodcast  Armenian Coffee Reading SnowWhite90210 SnowBubu is a Perfect gift! https://polatteu.com/shop/ols/products/snowbubu90210 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Katie Ginella: In the Haute Seat. RuPaul, Madonna & Housewives Chaos and Her Biggest RHOC Regret. Surviving Reality TV and New Beginnings.

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In the Haute Seat, our unforgettable conversation with Katie Ginella delivers everything Bravo fans could ask for: shocking Housewives revelations, celebrity encounters, fashion critiques, and some of the funniest moments we’ve had in the studio. We kick things off diving into Katie’s obsession with RuPaul and the impact that RuPaul’s Drag Race has had on generations of people who simply wanted to feel accepted. We swap stories about attending the very first RuPaul’s Drag Race premiere party, where RuPaul himself was hilariously denied entry because he wasn’t in drag and had forgotten his ID. From Lady Bunny to backstage moments at Drag Race, Katie gushes over the icon who changed the world for millions. Naturally, the conversation spirals into pop culture, with Madonna’s legendary habit of showing up hours late to concerts, George Michael becoming Katie’s nine-year-old son’s newest obsession, and Katie sharing details about her new podcast, Bravo’s Most Wanted, which she launched after initially developing a different show with Monica Garcia from Salt Lake City before teaming up with Jamie Rice. We also reveal that years before Modern Family, Bravo passed on our own pilot, Designer Family, because executives didn’t believe audiences were ready to watch two gay men raising a teenage daughter in Beverly Hills. Looking back now, it feels unbelievable. Katie gets candid about how reality television affected her children, revealing that her daughter received death threats after being targeted online and that filming RHOC took an emotional toll on the entire family. We also get the inside scoop on Kylie auditioning for Love Island and whether Katie’s kids would ever join a “Next Gen OC.” Then comes one of the biggest bombshells of the episode: we reveal that we were among the very first people to witness the beginnings of Scandoval while filming Scheana Shay’s wedding in Cancun. We recount seeing Tom Schwartz kiss Raquel Leviss on camera before later spotting Tom Sandoval kissing her off camera—long before the scandal exploded across the Bravo universe. Katie is left absolutely stunned by the story. The Housewives tea continues as Katie opens up about her biggest regrets from Orange County, admitting that she wishes she had stood up for herself more instead of trying to keep the peace. She addresses misconceptions that she is a liar, talks about the difference between “show friends” and “real friends,” and explains why she believes much of modern reality television has become performative. The mood shifts when SnowWhite90210 finally returns from the groomer and instantly steals the spotlight. Between puppy talk, frozen dog sperm, and plans for Mochi’s future puppies, things take a hilariously unexpected turn. Katie also opens up about one of the most emotional chapters of her life: being adopted from Korea as a baby. She shares her complicated feelings about eventually meeting her birth mother, revealing that she simply wants to thank the woman who gave her a chance at the life she has today. We discuss identity, belonging, and the deep love Katie found with her husband Matt after surviving an allegedly abusive first marriage. As we head into Runway Rundown, Katie weighs in on the latest RHOC cast photos, revealing her favorite looks from Shannon Beador, Tamra Judge, and Vicki Gunvalson while hilariously critiquing the gowns worn by Emily Simpson, Gina Kirschenheiter, Jen Pedranti, and newcomer Carmella GarciaPol' gives his expert couture opinions, breaking down why quality and custom tailoring matter at every age. Throughout the episode, Katie remains refreshingly honest about the realities of Housewives fame, the friendships she misses, the betrayals she still struggles with, and whether she would ever return to RHOC. Between RuPaul, Madonna, Ariana Madix, Scheana Shay, Tom Sandoval, Raquel Leviss, Sutton Stracke, Vicki Gunvalson, and SnowWhite90210, the Haute Seat is packed with unforgettable moments and enough Bravo tea to keep fans talking until her Armenian coffee reading. Subscribe to our audio: linktr.ee/undressedpod Follow Pol Atteu:  Instagram: @polatteu  Tiktok: @polatteu  Twitter: @polatteu  www.polatteu.com Follow Patrik Simpson:  Instagram: @patriksimpson  Tiktok: @patriksimpson www.patriksimpson.com Follow SnowWhite90210: Instagram: @snowwhite90210 Twitter: @SnowWhite9010 www.snowwhite90210.com Watch Gown and Out In Beverly Hills on Prime Video.  www.gownandoutinbeverlyhills.com #UndressedPodcast  Armenian Coffee Reading SnowWhite90210 SnowBubu is a Perfect gift! https://polatteu.com/shop/ols/products/snowbubu90210 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Katie Ginella: The Interview. Exposes the Reality Behind Reality TV and Reveals Her Biggest Housewives Regret. The Toxic Exit from RHOC.

4w ago00:46:52Tap to summarize

This week on Undressed, we sit down with the stunning, outspoken and unapologetically honest Katie Ginella from The Real Housewives of Orange County, and absolutely nothing is off limits. Between Pol' running out to rescue SnowWhite90210 from the groomers and our first sips of Armenian coffee, Katie wastes no time pulling back the curtain on what really happens behind the Housewives cameras. Katie takes us all the way back to how she landed on RHOC after years of being pursued by casting through her husband’s connections in the sports world. She opens up about becoming the very first Asian-American Housewife in Orange County history and the enormous responsibility she felt representing Korean adoptees and the Asian community on such a massive platform. We dive into her fascinating career before reality television, from modeling and sports broadcasting to launching her alcohol brand and her new podcast, Bravo’s Most Wanted. The conversation quickly turns juicy as Katie reveals the shocking realities of filming Housewives. She tells us that what she expected to be “real life” turned out to be anything but, describing producer influence, cast politics, strict contracts, surprise bonus deductions, and even being prevented from attending off-camera events and fashion shows. Katie shares how her friendship with Gina began through Sutton Stracke, why she believes the women ultimately banded together against her, and why she felt she was unfairly painted as the villain. We get the inside scoop on the Housewives machine, including group chats, casting decisions, behind-the-scenes drama, and Katie’s candid thoughts on Tamra Judge, Shannon Beador, Heather Dubrow, Emily Simpson, Vicki Gunvalson and newcomer Carmela. Katie even predicts that Season 20 could mark the end of RHOC as we know it. The tea gets even hotter when Katie opens up about the infamous lie-detector storyline, revealing that it took place in Emily’s closet and sharing why she believes viewers eventually saw through the narrative. She also dishes on Bravo contracts, the restrictions placed on cast members, losing money after appearing on Jeff Lewis Live, and why some Housewives may be far wealthier—or far less wealthy—than audiences think. Beyond the drama, Katie gives us a deeply personal look into her life away from television. She talks about her happy marriage, raising a blended family, navigating adoption, her hopes of finally meeting her birth mother in Korea, and the emotional toll that reality TV can take on real families. She shares stories about her husband Matt, their life in Orange County, and why strong relationships survive reality television while weak ones crack under the pressure. We also veer into everything from Ozempic and Hollywood body culture to golf reporting, modeling, Anderson Cooper crushes, and the delicate politics of friendships inside the Bravo universe. Along the way, Katie delivers some of the sharpest one-liners we’ve ever heard, joking that there have been “186 Housewives and 185 narcissists.” As the Armenian coffee settles, Katie reflects on what she would do differently if she ever returned to Housewives, whether she could forgive old castmates, and why authenticity—not manufactured drama—is what reality television desperately needs. Equal parts hilarious, emotional and jaw-dropping, The Interview is packed with behind-the-scenes secrets Bravo fans have been waiting to hear. BEST QUOTE: “I thought Housewives was going to be real—and it wasn’t.” Subscribe to our audio: linktr.ee/undressedpod Follow Pol Atteu:  Instagram: @polatteu  Tiktok: @polatteu  Twitter: @polatteu  www.polatteu.com Follow Patrik Simpson:  Instagram: @patriksimpson  Tiktok: @patriksimpson www.patriksimpson.com Follow SnowWhite90210: Instagram: @snowwhite90210 Twitter: @SnowWhite9010 www.snowwhite90210.com Watch Gown and Out In Beverly Hills on Prime Video.  www.gownandoutinbeverlyhills.com #UndressedPodcast  Armenian Coffee Reading SnowWhite90210 SnowBubu is a Perfect gift! https://polatteu.com/shop/ols/products/snowbubu90210 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Anna Nicole Smith PT 2: Playboy, Princess Diana, Hillary Clinton and Pure Chaos … Then Came the Friendship That Forever Changed Our Lives.

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In our special Anna Nicole Smith series, we take our Undressed-inistas back to the moment our lives changed forever: the day Pol' first met Anna Nicole Smith and the friendship that inspired our book, Anna Nicole Smith: Portrait of an Icon. We reveal why we felt compelled to write our tribute after watching strangers and reporters publish books about a woman they never truly knew, while we were quietly grieving the loss of one of our closest friends. We share how Pol’s career was already soaring—designing for political royalty including Hillary Clinton, California First Lady Sharon Davis, Sharon Stone, Saudi princesses, and even preparing for a meeting with Princess Diana—when an unexpected call from E! stylist Lisa Thayer changed everything. Anna Nicole needed a gown for the Academy Awards after repeatedly landing on worst-dressed lists, but Pol' hesitated. How would dressing the world’s most talked-about blonde bombshell fit into a couture empire built on presidents, royalty, and Hollywood legends? Then comes the unforgettable first meeting. Pol' walks into Anna’s iconic leopard-and-velvet-filled mansion carrying gowns, sketch pads, and absolutely no idea what to expect. Moments later, Anna descends the staircase in a fuzzy pink robe and slippers, clutching her beloved dog Sugar Pie, immediately asking, “Why are you making me get up this early?” What began as a fitting quickly transformed into something far more meaningful. We relive the electric chemistry between designer and muse as Anna grabbed Pol’s hand, declared, “You’re not like the others,” and entrusted him with creating the Academy Awards look that would reinvent her image forever. Beneath the tabloid headlines and Playboy persona was a brilliant, vulnerable woman desperate to be seen for who she truly was. The episode also dives into Patrik’s first nerve-racking meeting with Anna. After hearing endlessly about “Anna,” he discovers that the mysterious best friend he has to impress is none other than Anna Nicole Smith herself. Anna instantly welcomes him into her inner circle—but not without issuing one unforgettable warning: “If you break Pol’s heart, I’m going to fucking kill you.” We laugh about Pol' secretly evaluating Anna while Anna was clearly evaluating him, the surreal experience of entering her famous home, and the realization that the Oscars gown marked the beginning of a friendship that would last until her death. We also reflect on how Anna’s loss, following the devastating death of her son Daniel and the relentless public scrutiny surrounding her life, forever altered our world. By the end of the episode, we realize that what started as a couture appointment became one of the most meaningful relationships of our lives. Anna wasn’t just an icon, a Playmate, or a reality star—she was our friend. And decades later, she still lives in our hearts, in our memories, and even in Patrik’s phone under the name “Hot Smoochie Lips.” This episode is a glamorous, emotional, and deeply personal chapter in our ongoing journey through friendship, fashion, fame, and the woman behind the legend: Anna Nicole Smith. Best Quote: “She wasn’t just Anna Nicole Smith—she was our friend.” Subscribe to our audio:linktr.ee/undressedpod Follow Pol Atteu:Instagram: @polatteuTikTok: @polatteuTwitter: @polatteuwww.polatteu.com Follow Patrik Simpson:Instagram: @patriksimpsonTikTok: @patriksimpsonwww.patriksimpson.com Follow SnowWhite90210:Instagram: @snowwhite90210Twitter: @SnowWhite9010www.snowwhite90210.com Watch Gown and Out in Beverly Hills on Prime Video.www.gownandoutinbeverlyhills.com #UndressedPodcast #ArmenianCoffeeReading SnowWhite90210 SnowBubu is the perfect gift:https://polatteu.com/shop/ols/products/snowbubu90210 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Wendy Braun: The Armenian Coffee Reading. Left us Speechless About Marriage, Motherhood & Hollywood. Choosing Love and Family Over Fame.

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Wendy Braun is back, and it takes an unexpected turn from spicy hot sauce and outrageous travel confessions to one of our deepest Armenian coffee readings yet. Wendy arrives bearing a gift straight from “Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat” — vintage bottles of Rocking Grandma’s Hot Sauce — which sends us into a hilarious conversation about television memorabilia, collectibles, and our obsession with bringing home souvenirs from famous sets and palaces. What begins as a playful exchange quickly spirals into stories about high tea at the Laura Ashley manor in Wales, questionable salt-and-pepper-shaker acquisitions, and why Pol proudly embraces his title as a “collecto.” Between laughs, Wendy shares behind-the-scenes details about “Jury Duty,” reveals that Season 3 will feature an entirely new cast, and encourages us to audition. Then it’s time for Wendy’s Armenian coffee reading. Pol' immediately sees a woman who has always known exactly what she wanted out of life: a successful career, a loving husband, and a family. Wendy opens up about meeting her soulmate years before they started dating and recalls the pivotal moment she told him that if he planned to surf the world in a van, he wasn’t the man she would build a future with. Twenty years of marriage later, she admits that while awards and Emmy recognition are exciting, nothing compares to coming home to her husband and children. The conversation dives into astrology as Wendy reveals she’s a double Aries with a Gemini rising and Taurus moon, sparking an emotional connection when Pol realizes Wendy shares the exact birthday of both his mother and his oldest friend. As the reading continues, Pol' uncovers Wendy’s remarkable ability to compartmentalize pain while carrying the emotional weight of a fractured relationship. He offers an unexpected exercise: write a letter, mail it to yourself, and release the guilt that comes from loving someone who may no longer be emotionally available. Wendy candidly reflects on boundaries, chosen family, and the complicated reality of loving people through mental health struggles. The reading shifts back to joy as Pol' describes Wendy’s home life as an oasis built on teamwork, support, and unconditional love. He predicts a deeply personal project on Wendy’s horizon that will bring fulfillment far beyond anything she expects. Then, in one of the episode’s most emotional moments, Wendy shares the final words her late father left on her answering machine before his passing in 1997: “Keep going, sunshine.” The phrase became her lifelong mantra, carrying her through rejection, motherhood, success, and heartbreak. Together, we talk about what it means to be creative warriors in Hollywood — to get knocked down, stand back up, and keep fighting for your dreams. We also reminisce about the masks we designed and sent to Wendy during COVID, proving that even the smallest acts of kindness can become lifelong memories. By the end of the episode, Wendy leaves feeling hopeful, inspired, and convinced that something beautiful is still waiting around the corner — and we couldn’t agree more. Subscribe to our audio: linktr.ee/undressedpod Follow Pol Atteu:  Instagram: @polatteu  Tiktok: @polatteu  Twitter: @polatteu  www.polatteu.com Follow Patrik Simpson:  Instagram: @patriksimpson  Tiktok: @patriksimpson www.patriksimpson.com Follow SnowWhite90210: Instagram: @snowwhite90210 Twitter: @SnowWhite9010 www.snowwhite90210.com Watch Gown and Out In Beverly Hills on Prime Video.  www.gownandoutinbeverlyhills.com #UndressedPodcast  Armenian Coffee Reading SnowWhite90210 SnowBubu is a Perfect gift! https://polatteu.com/shop/ols/products/snowbubu90210 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Wendy Braun: In The Haute Seat: Meeting Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, The Trillion Dollar Man. Betty White's Final Fashion Transformation with Red Carpet Magic and Epic Fails.

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This episode of  Undressed with Pol' and Patrik is packed with hilarious debates, celebrity fashion critiques, behind-the-scenes Hollywood stories, and one of our favorite conversations with the incredibly talented Wendy Braun. We kick things off with our Haute Topics segment, diving into workplace burnout, mandatory team building, LinkedIn culture, artificial intelligence, and whether ChatGPT is making people more creative—or simply making everyone lazy. Wendy shares her unique perspective on company culture, authenticity, auditions, and why loving what you do may be the ultimate cure for burnout. Then we tackle one of the biggest headlines of the year—Elon Musk potentially becoming the world's first trillionaire. What starts as a funny conversation about having Elon's baby quickly turns into a deeper discussion about philanthropy, responsibility, Mars, space travel, and how unimaginable wealth could change the future of humanity. Things get surprisingly emotional as we discuss teamwork, trust, relationships, toxic environments, and how actors survive constant rejection while staying authentic. Wendy shares incredible wisdom about auditions, not attaching meaning to rejection, and why showing up as your authentic self is the greatest competitive advantage anyone can have. We also pull back the curtain on AI, LinkedIn culture, Amazon productions, NDA secrets, meeting Jeff Bezos, and why Hollywood often keeps projects hidden for years before audiences ever see them. Next it's time for one of our favorite segments—Runway Rundown—where no celebrity is safe. We hilariously critique red carpet looks from Ariana DeBose, Drew Barrymore, and Maya Rudolph, discussing tailoring, styling disasters, proportions, craftsmanship, and why expensive fashion doesn't always equal fabulous fashion. Along the way we share unforgettable stories about designing for the legendary Betty White, why the red carpet exists, and how fashion has the power to completely reinvent someone's career and confidence. The tables turn when Wendy becomes our surprise Runway Rundown winner after we discover one of her breathtaking editorial photo shoots. We break down every detail that made the image Vogue-worthy while talking modeling, movement, photography, and working with celebrity photographer Mike Ruiz. Then the laughs continue during our outrageous Game Time segment featuring "Company Retreat or Defeat," where Wendy hilariously chooses between trust falls, pyramid schemes, goat yoga, silent discos, rage rooms, axe throwing, therapy, and more. She even reveals the improv audition that landed one of her biggest roles, proving that sometimes goat yoga really can help you book a job. Filled with heartfelt advice, laugh-out-loud moments, Hollywood insider stories, celebrity fashion critiques, and unforgettable behind-the-scenes revelations, this episode reminds us that authenticity, confidence, kindness, and a little couture can change absolutely everything. Subscribe to our audio:linktr.ee/undressedpod Follow Pol' Atteu:Instagram: @polatteuTikTok: @polatteuTwitter: @polatteuwww.polatteu.com Follow Patrik Simpson:Instagram: @patriksimpsonTikTok: @patriksimpsonwww.patriksimpson.com Follow SnowWhite90210:Instagram: @snowwhite90210Twitter: @SnowWhite9010www.snowwhite90210.com Watch Gown and Out in Beverly Hills on Prime Video.www.gownandoutinbeverlyhills.com Book your Armenian Coffee Reading and grab your SnowBubu90210 gift at:https://polatteu.com/shop/ols/products/snowbubu90210 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Wendy Braun: The Interview - Talks Company Retreat and Hollywood Success. One of TV's Favorite Guest Stars and the Long Road To the Emmys!

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Hollywood is buzzing about Wendy Braun, and after sitting down with her, we completely understand why! In this episode of UNDRESSED: THE INTERVIEW, we get to know the incredibly talented actress behind the Emmy-worthy buzz surrounding Jury Duty Company Retreat and revisit the remarkable career that has made her one of television's most recognizable faces. From starring in Atypical, General Hospital, Grey's Anatomy, This Is Us, Bones, Castle, Criminal Minds, and more than 80 IMDb credits, Wendy opens up about the long road to success, including the heartbreaking rejection that saw ten of Hollywood's top commercial agents turn her away before she went on to book 19 national commercials in a single year. She also shares the surreal moment of working alongside her childhood crush, David Cassidy, dancing in The Big Lebowski, performing with Earth, Wind & Fire and Natalie Cole, and why every rejection ultimately prepared her for the opportunities she's enjoying today. We also dive deep into one of television's most talked-about new comedies, Jury Duty Company Retreat, where Wendy reveals the unbelievable behind-the-scenes secrets that have everyone talking. From performing dangerous stunt work in a single take to acting alongside someone who had no idea they were starring in a television series, she explains how the production combines scripted comedy with hidden cameras in one of the most ambitious concepts we've ever heard. It's unlike anything currently on television and her stories had us completely fascinated. Of course, we couldn't resist sharing plenty of laughs along the way. From remodeling our new studio and almost spray-painting ourselves into oblivion, to hair transplant confessions, Captain Fun hats, fashion talk, and our ongoing acting rivalry, the conversation goes everywhere in the best possible way. Wendy also gives us a masterclass on mindset, explaining why chasing authenticity instead of perfection has been the secret to her longevity in Hollywood. One of our favorite moments comes when Wendy talks about choosing motherhood over career opportunities that would have taken her away from her family. Her heartfelt perspective on raising two remarkable sons reminds us that while awards and success are wonderful, family is the legacy that matters most. It's an emotional conversation filled with honesty, inspiration, and genuine gratitude. Join us as we laugh, reminisce, celebrate Wendy's incredible career, and discover why everyone from Mike Ruiz to Emmy voters is talking about her. And don't miss what's coming next, because Wendy joins us tomorrow for UNDRESSED: THE HOT SEAT, where we tackle today's hottest headlines, fashion, and plenty of surprises! CHAPTERS: Subscribe to our audio: linktr.ee/undressedpod Follow Pol Atteu:  Instagram: @polatteu  Tiktok: @polatteu  Twitter: @polatteu  www.polatteu.com Follow Patrik Simpson:  Instagram: @patriksimpson  Tiktok: @patriksimpsonbh www.patriksimpson.com Follow SnowWhite90210: Instagram: @snowwhite90210 Twitter: @SnowWhite9010 www.snowwhite90210.com Watch Gown and Out In Beverly Hills on Prime Video.  www.gownandoutinbeverlyhills.com #UndressedPodcast  Armenian Coffee Reading: https://polatteu.com/armenian-coffee-cup-read SnowWhite90210 SnowBubu is a Perfectgift! https://polatteu.com/shop/ols/products/snowbubu90210 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Pol' Atteu and Patrik Simpson: The 40 Year High School Reunion PT 1 - Pure Chaos, Mountain Mishaps and Friendships Revisited!

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Today on Undressed with Pol' and Patrik, we're taking you behind the scenes of one of the most emotional—and hilarious—weekends we've had in years: Patrik's 40th Walnut High School Reunion! What started as a simple reunion quickly turned into an unforgettable road trip filled with laughter, shocking observations, unexpected friendships and plenty of classic Pol' and Patrik commentary. Before we even arrived, we debated everything from what to wear to whether Idyllwild even existed. We quickly discovered winding mountain roads, scenic overlooks (or at least what Patrik thought were scenic overlooks), tiny cabins, quirky hotels and a mountain town that completely surprised us. We share the hilarious truth about checking into our rustic mountain lodge, meeting the unforgettable owner Raj, navigating tiny showers, questionable TV reception, and why our "upgraded room" became one of the funniest stories of the weekend. Then came the first reunion event at the Idyllwild Winery, where we reunited with classmates we hadn't seen in forty years. We talk about the excitement, the nerves, the reality of seeing everyone after decades, and how life has changed for all of us. We laugh about reunion fashion, reminiscing over high school memories, reconnecting with old friends, hearing stories we'd never heard before, and watching complete strangers accidentally crash our reunion tables. Along the way we share hilarious observations about mountain life, why every business seemed to fly rainbow flags, why Patrik thought Idyllwild looked like a witness protection program, and how one mountain town created enough comedy material to last an entire season. Dinner brought another unforgettable moment after an awkward encounter at a local Mexican restaurant turned into a conversation about kindness, inclusion and remembering how simple gestures can create lifelong friendships. We even share the incredible story of how a chance dinner years ago introduced us to friends we still travel the world with today. We wrap up Part One over drinks at the local brewery, catching up with classmates who now live all over the world—including discovering two former classmates who unknowingly relocated just miles from each other in Costa Rica. It's funny, nostalgic, heartfelt and completely unfiltered as we begin reliving one of the most memorable weekends of our lives. Trust us...this reunion is only getting started. NEW EPISODES MONDAY THRU THURSDAY! Subscribe to our audio: linktr.ee/undressedpod Follow Pol Atteu: Instagram: @polatteu Tiktok: @polatteu Twitter: @polatteu www.polatteu.com Follow Patrik Simpson: Instagram: @patriksimpson Tiktok: @patriksimpson www.patriksimpson.com Follow SnowWhite90210: Instagram: @snowwhite90210 Twitter: @SnowWhite9010 www.snowwhite90210.com Watch Gown and Out In Beverly Hills on Prime Video. www.gownandoutinbeverlyhills.com #UndressedPodcast Armenian Coffee Reading SnowWhite90210 SnowBubu is a Perfect gift! https://polatteu.com/shop/ols/products/snowbubu90210 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Pol' Atteu and Patrik Simpson: Walnut High School Reunion PT 2: Tequila Shots on the Red Carpet Welcome and a Name Misspelling. My Bully 40 Years Ago Did What ?!?

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What started as a simple trip to Patrik's 40-year Walnut High School reunion in Idyllwild turned into one of the most emotional weekends we've ever shared. We take you behind the scenes of every hilarious, awkward and heartfelt moment—from classmates joking about escaping to Costa Rica, oversized breakfasts with SnowWhite90210, and our failed attempt at "hiking," to tequila shots on the reunion red carpet, luxury watches, mountain adventures and why Pol spent half the weekend trying to wake up a very sleepy Patrik. Then everything changed. One of Patrik's former high school football bullies—the same person who admitted to bullying him for being gay and even spit on him during a school play—walked across the room after 40 years to apologize. We relive the emotional conversation, what forgiveness really means, and why Pol wasn't about to let him off the hook without asking the question everyone else was thinking. We also share the hilarious disaster of Patrik's misspelled reunion name badge (again!), discovering the memorial table for classmates we've lost, reconnecting with old friends, hearing about Patrik's very first girlfriend, dancing the night away, reliving California's infamous high school smoking section, and laughing over stories only classmates from the Class of '86 could appreciate. Along the way we talk about growing older, chasing dreams, finding happiness, surviving high school, and realizing just how far life has taken us—from Walnut High School to television, fashion, radio and beyond. We also revisit the emotional story of Pol being honored by his Armenian school years ago, the acceptance speech that accidentally left Patrik out, and why they're still laughing about it today. Of course, no episode would be complete without Armenian Coffee Reading moments, SnowWhite90210 stealing the spotlight, travel tips for Idyllwild, a shout-out to Raj and The Bunkhouse, plenty of celebrity-style fashion commentary, and the playful banter that makes our marriage—and this podcast—so much fun. If you've ever wondered whether you should attend your high school reunion, this episode may just convince you to go... because sometimes healing, forgiveness, unexpected laughter and lifelong friendships are waiting 40 years later. Best Quote "Closure doesn't come from the apology—it comes from the life you've built." Subscribe to our audio:linktr.ee/undressedpod Follow Pol Atteu:Instagram: @polatteuTikTok: @polatteuX: @polatteuwww.polatteu.com Follow Patrik Simpson:Instagram: @patriksimpsonTikTok: @patriksimpsonwww.patriksimpson.com Follow SnowWhite90210:Instagram: @snowwhite90210X: @SnowWhite9010www.snowwhite90210.com Watch Gown and Out In Beverly Hills on Prime Video.www.gownandoutinbeverlyhills.com #UndressedPodcast #ArmenianCoffeeReading SnowBubu makes the perfect gift!https://polatteu.com/shop/ols/products/snowbubu90210 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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