#2730 2025 Golden Crappies Act Two

Summary

Watch What Crappens - Episode #2730: 2025 Golden Crappies Act Two

Release Date: February 16, 2025

Hosts: Ben Mandelker & Ronnie Karam
Guests: Kempire (Margaret Joseph), Kara from Everybody's Business But My Own, Taylor Strecker, Dylan Haer

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Introduction

In Episode #2730 of Watch What Crappens, hosts Ben Mandelker and Ronnie Karam delve deep into the latest happenings within the Bravo universe, celebrating the most dramatic, scandalous, and entertaining moments from various Bravo shows. The episode centers around the highly anticipated 2025 Golden Crappies Awards, where the best and worst of Bravo are recognized and celebrated by fans and insiders alike.

2025 Golden Crappies Awards

Best Fight

The episode kicks off with the Best Fight category, featuring nominees from shows like Real Housewives and Summer House. The hosts, along with guest Kempire, discuss iconic confrontations that have captivated audiences over the past year.

• Nominees Include:

  • Countess Luann, Joe Bradley, & Danielle Oliveira from Real Housewives of New Jersey
  • James Kennedy's Arrest from Real Housewives of Salt Lake City
  • Karen's DUI Incident

• Winner: Karen Huger's DUI

  • Margaret Joseph humorously remarks, “She was lit” (07:48), emphasizing the chaotic nature of Karen's downfall.

Best Moment of the Year

This category highlights the most memorable and impactful moments from Bravo shows.

• Nominees Include:

  • Dorid Smoking in Her Car from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
  • Mary Cosby Breaking Through to Robert Jr. on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City
  • Meredith's Bat Mitzvah from Real Housewives of New Jersey

• Winner: Mary Cosby's struggle to enter Meredith's Bat Mitzvah

  • Ben shares an emotional reaction: “It brings a tear to my eye that those two just didn't work out” (45:31).

Best Bravo Liberty of the Year

Celebrating outstanding personalities who embody the Bravo spirit, nominees included:

• Angie Katsanevas

• Ariana Maddox

• Mary Cosby from Real Housewives of Salt Lake City

• Phaedra Parks from The Traitors

• Shannon Beador from Real Housewives of Orange County

• Winner: Real Housewives of Salt Lake City

  • Angie Katsanevas delivered an energetic acceptance speech: “The biggest honor of all is receiving Bravo Liberty of the Year award from Watch What Crappens” (62:15).

Best Non-Housewives Show

Expanding beyond the Real Housewives franchise, this category acknowledges other Bravo shows that have made significant impacts.

• Nominees Include:

  • Love Island USA
  • Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
  • Summer House
  • The Traitors
  • The Valley

• Winner: The Traitors

  • Taylor Strecker expressed her support humorously: “I think it should be the Traders” (51:12), leading to The Traitors clinching the award.

Best Bravo Show

The pinnacle of the Golden Crappies Awards, recognizing the overall best Bravo show of the year.

• Nominees Include:

  • Real Housewives of Miami
  • Real Housewives of Orange County
  • Ali Bobwa's Show
  • Summer House
  • The Valley

• Winner: Real Housewives of Salt Lake City

  • With overwhelming fan support, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City emerged victorious, reflecting the show's consistent ability to deliver high-drama content that resonates with audiences.

Special Guests and Highlights

Kempire (Margaret Joseph)

As a recurring guest and YouTuber extraordinaire, Kempire brings her sharp humor and insider perspective to the discussions. Her interactions often blend humor with critical analysis, as seen when she humorously critiques Karen Huger's DUI incident.

• Notable Quote:
  • “Ms. Noel she's the queen bee... It's Savannah Cast a spell with Shannon Spellman” (71:00) during sponsor acknowledgments.

Kara from Everybody's Business But My Own

Kara joins to discuss and nominate the Best Fight category, bringing her unique insights and humorous takes on Bravo confrontations.

Taylor Strecker

Taylor acts as a judge in the awards segments, offering candid opinions on nominees and engaging in light-hearted banter with the hosts.

Dylan Haer

Dylan provides his perspective on the Best Villain category, nominating personalities like Jax Taylor and Tamara Judge, and contributes to the lively debates surrounding Bravo antagonists.

Memorable Discussions and Scandals

Throughout the episode, the hosts and guests dissect various scandals that have unfolded across Bravo shows:

• Countess Luann's Group Dynamics: The intricate love triangles and alliances in Real Housewives of New Jersey are a focal point, with discussions on how Countess Luann's actions have driven major storylines.

• Karen Huger's DUI Incident: Providing a mix of humor and critique, the hosts analyze the fallout from Karen's behavior, emphasizing the dramatic consequences of personal actions within the show.

• Summer House Emotional Turmoil: The skit involving Carl and Lindsay Hubbard's engagement anniversary highlights the emotional rollercoaster experienced by participants, blending real-life drama with scripted moments for comedic effect.

Notable Quotes

• Ben Mandelker: “I feel like it's important to weigh in right now. I don't know if this is the biggest scandal, but my favorite scandal is definitely Countess Luann...” (07:20)

• Kempire: “She was lit. I have to say, you know, we haven't really been...my favorite hit...” (07:47)

• Margaret Joseph: “I didn't do anything. I just did my job. I reported on him twiddling a boy's nipple during Pride.” (05:04)

Conclusion

As the episode wraps up, Ben and Ronnie extend their gratitude to the guests and acknowledge the departing Bravo personalities who have left an indelible mark on the network. The hosts emphasize the enduring allure of Bravo's drama-filled reality TV landscape, promising more in-depth analyses and entertaining discussions in future episodes.

• Final Remarks by Kempire: “We love you guys. We love you. Good night.” (68:46)

Highlights of the Episode

• Engaging Awards Process: The interactive nature of the Golden Crappies Awards, with live voting and audience participation, keeps listeners invested and entertained.

• Guest Contributions: Each guest brings a unique flavor to the discussions, enhancing the depth and humor of the episode.

• Humorous Skits: Light-hearted skits and role-plays add a comedic layer, making the critiques more relatable and enjoyable.

Overall Impression

Episode #2730 of Watch What Crappens successfully navigates the tumultuous and entertaining world of Bravo reality TV. Through structured awards segments, insightful guest appearances, and witty commentary, Ben Mandelker and Ronnie Karam provide listeners with a comprehensive and amusing recap of the year's most noteworthy moments in Bravo programming.

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Notable Timestamped Quotes

• [04:06] Ben Mandelker: "Speak to the impact these celebratory moments have on the narratives of the shows."

• [07:48] Margaret Joseph: “She was lit.”

• [19:35] Ben Mandelker: "She could eat it. She just may not survive."

• [53:05] Kempire: "Jen goes off on Tamra. Real Housewives of Orange County."

• [60:49] Ben Mandelker: “We had 20,000 votes. We had 20.”

• [67:57] Ben Mandelker: “Congratulations to Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Thank you so much for being here.”

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Note: The timestamps correspond to specific moments within the episode transcript, providing context to the quoted statements.

Transcript

[Ben Mandelker]

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[Ronnie Karam]

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[Ronnie Karam]

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[Kempire]

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[Ronnie Karam]

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[Ben Mandelker]

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[Ronnie Karam]

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[Ben Mandelker]

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[Kempire]

Welcome to part two of the 2025 Golden Crappy Awards. Who will win for best Bravo show? Best Bravo Liberty of the year? We don't know.

[Ronnie Karam]

Thanks so much for being here, guys. Enjoy the show. This is part two. If you've missed part one, go back.

[Kempire]

And give it a listen. What's stopping you? Have fun. All right.

[Ben Mandelker]

Okay, so. Oh, this is fun. Well, you know what? There's always exciting moments on Bravo, and there's always scandalous moments. So to help us talk about best scandal, please welcome youtuber extraordinaire, Kempire New York Empire.

[Margaret Joseph]

You guys could do better than that. Come on.

[Ben Mandelker]

New York. That's right.

[Margaret Joseph]

That's better.

[Kempire]

So good to have you here.

[Margaret Joseph]

Thank you for having me.

[Kempire]

Oh, my God. Thank you so much for being here.

[Margaret Joseph]

This is my first crappies.

[Ben Mandelker]

Welcome, welcome.

[Margaret Joseph]

I'm no longer a virgin.

[Kempire]

You're not anymore. We finally got to meet you.

[Ben Mandelker]

Which. What was the episode? You were on one of the Real Housewives, right? They pulled a clip of you talking.

[Margaret Joseph]

How dare you. I was on multiple.

[Kempire]

Empire's been starting shit on Housewives for a long time.

[Ben Mandelker]

It's our dream. You know, one thing that one. One benchmark that we haven't really hit is that we have not ever really had the pull quote that comes up at the reunion that says, watch what crap ins.

[Margaret Joseph]

I'm shocked.

[Ben Mandelker]

I know. But we can dare to dream. But you have had an impact on these shows. You've been on them. They pulled your. Your. Your videos. Yeah.

[Margaret Joseph]

You're still blocked by Andy.

[Kempire]

Oh, no. What do. And I'm sorry to. Victim shame. I'm so sorry to. But what'd you do? Did you do anything? What'd you do? Come on, now.

[Margaret Joseph]

I didn't do anything. I just did my job. I reported on him twiddling a boy's nipple during Pride.

[Kempire]

Who is He. Jesse Lolly, what are you supposed to do at Pride? Read books? Grab those nipples. I mean, that's why they're out there.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah.

[Kempire]

Most of us are wearing, like, literal handlebars on our nipples now and locks around. Not me. Not me.

[Margaret Joseph]

Oh, okay.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah, yeah.

[Kempire]

I would have back in the day when they could grab them from up here, but no one needs a handlebar down here.

[Ben Mandelker]

Okay, well, we are gonna talk about Beth's scandal with you.

[Kempire]

Okay.

[Ben Mandelker]

Speaking of scandals. Okay, this is the chaotic thing. We'll just put that right over there. This is the part of the show where our desk looks like we're at a news desk in 1950. We're like, okay, all right.

[Kempire]

Okay. So I actually want to talk some of these through with you, so go for it.

[Margaret Joseph]

Okay. Biggest scandal, Countess Luanne Joe Bradley. Ok. Danielle Oliveira, love triangle, Southern hospitality.

[Ben Mandelker]

I just want to point out one thing, that this image over here, this is how it happened. This was not photoshopped. They were doing. They were at a step and repeat, and Countess Luann was like, cabaret. And then he was like, oh, my God, I love cabaret.

[Margaret Joseph]

I'm kind of jealous.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah.

[Margaret Joseph]

Okay.

[Kempire]

All right.

[Margaret Joseph]

James Kennedy's arrest.

[Ben Mandelker]

That's a scandal.

[Kempire]

All right. Boo. Yes.

[Margaret Joseph]

Yes.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah.

[Kempire]

Boo.

[Margaret Joseph]

John Jansen's sues Shannon over a facelift rhoc.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah.

[Margaret Joseph]

Okay. Karen's dui. Okay. Teddi cheats on Edwin with her horse train. He wishes he looked like that.

[Ben Mandelker]

I know. Finally, a good use for AI. Hi, I'm AI.

[Kempire]

Okay, so what are your opinions on this? If you had to choose, who would be yours?

[Margaret Joseph]

Omg. I just was reporting on Karen yesterday in regards to her dui. So it has to be Karen's dui, but just.

[Kempire]

Well, what were you saying? What were you saying?

[Margaret Joseph]

Well, we found out if you re. Listen to the. The body cam footage, she clearly had someone else in the car, y'all.

[Ben Mandelker]

Blue eyes.

[Margaret Joseph]

Mr. Blue Eyes, I think it was.

[Ben Mandelker]

I guess. I guess that's why she was like, well, we're just gonna have to wait till all the facts come out to find out if I drove over that median while I was drunk, which I did.

[Margaret Joseph]

She was lit.

[Ben Mandelker]

She was lit. I have to say, you know, we haven't really been. We've been so excited. We haven't weighed in on a lot, but I feel like it's important to weigh in right now. I don't know if this is the biggest scandal, but I have to say, my favorite scandal is definitely Countess Luan, Joe Bradley, and Danielle, like, does. Does count us the wa. Just like does. Does her iconic stature know no bounds? She is now propelling an entire storyline forward on Southern hospitality. How does that happen?

[Margaret Joseph]

Legend.

[Ben Mandelker]

Legend.

[Margaret Joseph]

Legend.

[Ben Mandelker]

Legend.

[Margaret Joseph]

I wish it was me.

[Ben Mandelker]

I know.

[Kempire]

Still pulling it. She can still pull it. Amazing. All right, let's find out the winner.

[Margaret Joseph]

Oh my God. It's really crap.

[Ben Mandelker]

I like it.

[Kempire]

Thank you.

[Ben Mandelker]

Thank you, Sadie. Okay.

[Margaret Joseph]

Thank you for the help. And the winner goes to. Karen Huger's dui.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yes, of course.

[Margaret Joseph]

Congratulations, Karen.

[Ben Mandelker]

Congratulations.

[Kempire]

We sent this for Karen.

[Margaret Joseph]

It's really crap. This is awkward.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah.

[Margaret Joseph]

Thank you, guys.

[Ben Mandelker]

Listen and subscribe to Campire YouTube and live.

[Kempire]

Coming to you soon. Okay. Okay. And now for another clip from one of our nominated best shows on Bravo this year, shall we?

[Ben Mandelker]

The Real Housewives of Miami.

[Kempire]

Hi. Sorry. Sorry, guys.

[Ben Mandelker]

Oh, yeah.

[Kempire]

This is what it looks like though. All right.

[Ben Mandelker]

Woohoo.

[Kempire]

Boat ride, boat ride, boat ride.

[Ben Mandelker]

It's gonna be a boat ride, boat ride. Best day ever.

[Kempire]

We love boat rides. I feel like I lost something. I feel weak. I feel weak.

[Ben Mandelker]

She like, wasn't feeling, like, good, like in the car, like, guys, like, you know what?

[Kempire]

You need to make your own destiny. Lisa, no more crying.

[Ben Mandelker]

I failed in my marriage.

[Kempire]

Ah, Lenny, it's so hard. Like, really, it's like so. Oh my God, look, it's another boat. Hola, other boat. Hola, other boat. I'm trying to cry here.

[Ben Mandelker]

If you keep crying, like, Jody's gonna like, leave you.

[Kempire]

Like, that's shitty to say. Liza.

[Ben Mandelker]

You're like, needy. Like, you're so needy. Like you're like a baby. Like, and.

[Kempire]

And you're a bully. You're a bully. You're mean. Oh my God, look. Poor people dogs. Hi. Poor people dogs. They look hungry. Eat some chicken. Poor people dogs.

[Ben Mandelker]

Why is she throwing chicken at poor people dogs? I grew up poor.

[Kempire]

Take the chicken. Poor dogs. You got nothing.

[Ben Mandelker]

Ah, dios meal. So rude.

[Kempire]

Poor dogs. I'm going through a divorce.

[Ben Mandelker]

Lily. Oh my God. Dead baby dolls hanging from the tree. Look.

[Kempire]

Oh my God. You guys, I know it's a cultural thing with dead babies hanging from trees, but like, it's bad.

[Ben Mandelker]

Guys, please don't make me go on the. Please don't get me out on the island of the creepy dolls.

[Kempire]

Please could you pull over to the creepy dead baby doll tree? I gotta pee at some point.

[Ben Mandelker]

All right, that one looks like.

[Kempire]

Oh my God. I'm going to throw up. I'm going to throw up too much.

[Ben Mandelker]

Please get me.

[Kempire]

I can't take it.

[Ben Mandelker]

Lily.

[Kempire]

Lily. Hey, hey, hey. Has anybody Seen my lip gloss? It was right around here somewhere.

[Ben Mandelker]

And scene. You know, I have to say, one of the great. One of the great honors of my life was pretending to throw up on a gondola ride in front of my parents.

[Kempire]

We were. We were doing that before, and we were like, this is too much. Right? What else do you do from that show? I had to re. Watch it to. To do that. Oh, my. I watched that for three hours. Those ladies are nuts. I love that show. One's barfing, then the other one's about to barf. Then one's taken to the hospital, one's sobbing. The poor dogs are sitting. The dead baby. I just.

[Ben Mandelker]

And also to all the. All the plus ones were dragged to this show tonight. Everything we just said that happened, that happened. That all happened.

[Kempire]

We didn't even have to make anything up for that one. All right, so now this is someone. You do this one.

[Ben Mandelker]

What?

[Kempire]

She says your girl, you do it. Well, stargirl, but come on, you do it. Come on.

[Ben Mandelker]

All right, everyone sit back. You may have heard about this next person. And the person who may have told you about her was Serena from Tenafly. Ladies and gentlemen, Margaret Joseph.

[Taylor Strecker]

Hi, everyone.

[Kempire]

Looking good, baby.

[Ben Mandelker]

It's.

[Kara Berry]

It's the drugs.

[Ben Mandelker]

You look great. You look great.

[Taylor Strecker]

It's not natural.

[Ben Mandelker]

We are so happy to have you back here at Town Hall. Last time we did a show here, you came, which was so generous. And this time you brought Joe.

[Taylor Strecker]

I brought Joe. And I'm so happy to be here. Yes.

[Ben Mandelker]

By the way, a shout out that Paul. Paul was here with Dolores, too.

[Kempire]

Paul's also here. Let me tell you one thing we always say when we meet you guys in real life is how much more gorgeous you are in real life. Honestly.

[Taylor Strecker]

Thank you. Thank you so much.

[Kempire]

And the same goes for the boys.

[Taylor Strecker]

God damn, the men are very handsome.

[Ben Mandelker]

So what's been going on with you? Have you been to Jersey Mike's lately?

[Taylor Strecker]

Oh, no, I have not. No, I have not gone to Jersey Mike's, though. I should go. You know, I did see Jennifer two days before that at the Gucci outlet.

[Ben Mandelker]

Oh, really? What was happening?

[Kempire]

Oh, damn.

[Taylor Strecker]

It was at the outlet, believe it or not. It was just very funny because she had said to me, I thought first she snubbed me. She didn't want to act like she saw me. I was like, all right, I'm gonna go for the snub. And when I was on the line paying, she had come over and she had. Had said to me she was very upset by the way she was portrayed on the show, said she got a bad edit and that she was portrayed as a villain. And I was like, oh, come on now. And I said, well, if you act like, you know, if you act like the villain, you know, you're gonna be the villain. You're the villain. And she was like, I'm over it. You know, I want to be like the next Oprah. And I said to her, I was like, okay. I said, maybe you should do like a Turkish cooking show because you did that prior. No, that's what she did.

[Kempire]

Yeah, she was doing that. She'll put together a good.

[Taylor Strecker]

But she goes, I don't want my hands to smell. I don't like to cook. I said, okay, whatever, you know. So I was like, I guess, you know, since the Jersey Mike's.

[Ben Mandelker]

The Oprah thing is out, this is. I can only imagine Jennifer Ayden as Oprah. You get a tuna sandwich and you get a tuna sandwich. You get a tuna sandwich.

[Taylor Strecker]

And a toilet.

[Ben Mandelker]

At a toilet.

[Kempire]

Yes. Everybody just gets a free boy.

[Taylor Strecker]

Everybody gets a toilet.

[Kempire]

Look under your seat. It's a toilet.

[Ben Mandelker]

Well, I don't know what's going on with New Jersey, but of course I want you and Dolores back personally.

[Taylor Strecker]

Oh, thank you.

[Ben Mandelker]

I'm not just saying that.

[Kempire]

Listen, what are they? I mean, I know. Guess I'm assuming we're not allowed to ask you. Do you know anything that you can't tell us?

[Taylor Strecker]

I really know what's happening. I think it would be sad based on the other reboots. Not that. You know what I'm saying. Not that. Listen, keeping some. I listen. I like. I like Roni. I think it's good. But I think keeping some of the other ladies and getting new ladies is fine.

[Kempire]

Might be a better way to go, you know?

[Taylor Strecker]

Better way. Not a complete reboot. Keeping some and some new.

[Ben Mandelker]

Who would you rather see on the reboot? Jennifer, Aiden, or Laura?

[Taylor Strecker]

Laura. I could ruin someone else's life.

[Ben Mandelker]

Okay, well, honestly, you have been like a. You've been a lightning rod in so many group scenes, so we thought it would be best if you came out here for the category of best group scene. Okay.

[Kempire]

All right, here we go. Thank you.

[Taylor Strecker]

Okay, I'm gonna hold it far away. I can actually read from a distance. Ok. Ooh. Breakfast at Tiffany's Lunch. Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.

[Ben Mandelker]

All right, next up, we've got Meredith's bat mitzvah. And by the way, a message to everyone in our audience. We will not stand for slut shaming at The Crappies.

[Taylor Strecker]

Okay. Gondola Ride in Mexico. Real Housewives of Miami.

[Kempire]

Phaedra Reed's Dan for Filth at the Round Table. The Traitors.

[Ben Mandelker]

That was amazing.

[Taylor Strecker]

And last but not least, Shannon's birthday lunch. Real Housewives of the O.C.

[Ben Mandelker]

Would you ever go on the Traitors if they invited you?

[Taylor Strecker]

I would go on the Traitors. When Dolores. You know, when Dolores was there, I did do one sneak phone call. Paulie spoke to her before it started. And then they called me on the house phone. But that was before we started as a lad. And Dolores is like, marge, I don't know if you could hack it because I didn't have my phone and it was very cute. So, you know, I have to see because she's much tougher than I am. She's amazing.

[Ben Mandelker]

You know what? The last person that we asked that question to on the crappies was mj.

[Taylor Strecker]

And she went on.

[Ben Mandelker]

And the next sentence you went on.

[Taylor Strecker]

I mean, I would like to go on. I just hope I can hack it.

[Kempire]

I mean, Dolores, you can hack it.

[Ronnie Karam]

Please.

[Taylor Strecker]

I mean, I think I'd be a good trader.

[Ben Mandelker]

You would be amazing.

[Kempire]

They'd keep you on there just to hear all the good gossip that you had about. It's true.

[Taylor Strecker]

It's true. I do get the dirt.

[Ben Mandelker]

Okay, let's find out. The winner for best group scene. Do you have a choice? Any here that seem good for you?

[Taylor Strecker]

Yes, I could see it. Okay, wait, wait.

[Kempire]

What's your.

[Ben Mandelker]

What's your pick? Do you have a pick?

[Taylor Strecker]

I think my favorite group scene was the breakfast at Tiffany's lunch. I like that with those bangs.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah.

[Taylor Strecker]

That was so cool. And all the fighting and then Mary throwing Meredith out. I loved it.

[Ben Mandelker]

It was wonderful.

[Kempire]

I am leaving.

[Taylor Strecker]

Well, it's Meredith's Bat mitzvah from Salt Lake City.

[Ben Mandelker]

An all time classic episode. Ladies and gentlemen, give up warm hands on behalf for Margaret Joseph of Meredith's bat Mitzvah. On behalf of Meredith Marx.

[Taylor Strecker]

This little golden crappy. It looks like chocolate. Can I eat it? I mean, it's very cute. This little poop.

[Ben Mandelker]

You could eat it. You just may not survive.

[Taylor Strecker]

Yes. Fabulous. Thank you. Thank you.

[Kempire]

We love you, mom.

[Ben Mandelker]

Thank you.

[Kempire]

Thank you.

[Ben Mandelker]

The the echoes of Moon River. Another shout out to Brandon. By the way.

[Kempire]

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[Kempire]

All right.

[Ben Mandelker]

You go ahead. You, you introduce next guest.

[Kempire]

All right, best fight. We wanted to get someone out here who is not affiliated with the network so we could really talk some crap. And lucky doing what we do, you know, we don't get out of the house. Well, he gets out of the house more but you know, like to actually meet people and stuff and so it's amazing to get to meet peers doing things like this. We've known this Girl for a long time and have loved this girl for a long time, but tonight is the first time we've actually gotten to meet her in person. And she's even more delightful than we could ever have guessed. Guest, it's Kara from Everybody's Business But My Own.

[Ben Mandelker]

Come on out, Kara.

[Kempire]

Welcome, lovely Cara.

[Ben Mandelker]

Would you please tell everyone where they could listen to you?

[Kara Berry]

Yes, my podcast is called Everyone's Business But Mine. If you guys look, you guys are usually ranking about number one. Just go down like several dozen.

[Kempire]

Get out of here.

[Ben Mandelker]

We're going to change that. Okay? We're going to move that podcast up, cuz everyone here is going to subscribe and everyone watching at home on kids.

[Kara Berry]

Wheel 100%, the last black History month that we're probably going to have. So please do.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah, I'm begging, use that card. I have to support that. Yes. All right, so, Kara, we have a really fun category and we cannot wait to hear you weigh in on all of these. Should we just get started with them?

[Kara Berry]

Let's do it.

[Kempire]

This is Best Fight.

[Ben Mandelker]

Best Fight. Will you read the first one, please? Absolutely.

[Kara Berry]

First one is Carl wants Lindsey to be softer with him. Summer House.

[Kempire]

All right, next up, Danielle smashes a cup on Jen's head. Real Housewives of New Jersey.

[Ben Mandelker]

All right. Oh, one of our guests in attendance, Dolores doesn't like that. Jackie called her a slob. Slob. Slob. Really? Slob.

[Kara Berry]

All right, next is Maddie Lynn locking Sammy outside the house party. Then yelling at her through the door, but nobody can hear her because of the whole thing. Southern hospitality.

[Kempire]

Lol. The Montreal hallway fight with Doughty and the Lollies. The Valley.

[Ben Mandelker]

Look at poor Zach.

[Kempire]

All right, so that's so Zach. That picture is so Zach. That. Back then. That. That is so Zach. All right, so if this was. What's your vote?

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah, Kara, tell us. Weigh in.

[Kara Berry]

It's tough for me. I. I kind of like the Madri and Holloway fight. I just, you know, wig.

[Ben Mandelker]

Wig.

[Kara Berry]

Took the wheel.

[Kempire]

He.

[Kara Berry]

He had nothing. He. There was nothing he could do. Yeah, I. I love that.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah, I think that was. I think that was the. The best fight because it was both, like, it was intense but also hilarious the entire time. It wasn't very serious. I support that one.

[Kempire]

Yeah, it's pretty good.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yes.

[Kempire]

Are you a fan of that one?

[Kara Berry]

I am a huge fan of the Valley. I did everything I could not to watch that show and unfortunately, I was sucked in.

[Kempire]

I think we all did. I think in the beginning we were like, fuck that show. They all make the Valley. That's the dumbest shit I ever heard. What restaurants are they working in? The Valley, stupid. And then we saw one episode like icon mother.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah. My biggest disappointment of 2024 was that the Valley was really good. I'm so mad. I was so mad.

[Kempire]

Admitting you're wrong is so hard.

[Ben Mandelker]

All right, now it is time to reveal the winner of the best fight.

[Kempire]

Thank you. All righty, madame.

[Kara Berry]

All right. Our winner for best fight is. The Mondrian hallway fight with Dodie and the Lali. The Valley.

[Kempire]

I'm shocked they had it in him. Congratulations, the Valley accept this award for our dear friends of the.

[Ben Mandelker]

Will you accept this on behalf of Kristen, Jody and the Lollies?

[Kara Berry]

Yes, I will. Thank you, Karen Huger, for this award. I will say you're poor and white.

[Taylor Strecker]

Thank you so much.

[Kempire]

Thank you so much.

[Ben Mandelker]

Go check out Kara.

[Kempire]

Everybody's business but mine. Subscrib oh, my God. So, you know, I just want to say real quick, you know, every year when we do this, Ben has always put so much work, not only to our show, but this show specifically. Ben has just nailed it. All of this video.

[Ben Mandelker]

Stop it.

[Kempire]

All of the tech stuff. All of that stuff you see is Ben working his ass off. And I just want to say thank you, Ben. I love you so much.

[Ben Mandelker]

Stop it.

[Kempire]

Really do.

[Ben Mandelker]

No, Ronnie. Okay, okay. No, but, like, let's not. Not. Let's not overlook all the contributions that Ronnie Caro makes. Look, look so much.

[Kempire]

I'm giving you a compliment. Like, I don't want you to start complimenting me now because I just gave you a compliment. That's weird.

[Ben Mandelker]

But I want to give you a compliment.

[Kempire]

No, because that's like a YouTube Ronnie, too. No, I, like, I want my own segment. I need to be like, thanks. Like, in a separate thing. Like, you got. You know. Why should I get the. Like, you, too.

[Ben Mandelker]

I think I'm entitled to give you a compliments.

[Kempire]

Well, you're entitled to. To give me, like, a wasted compliment in the middle of a thing. If that's what you want. I just.

[Ben Mandelker]

Well, I guess if that's how you really feel, then that's how you really feel. But I just think you doing a good job.

[Kempire]

Compliment. You're doing a good job. Just take the.

[Ben Mandelker]

Why don't you take my compliment to you? You take it. You take it.

[Kempire]

You stole my house.

[Ben Mandelker]

This isn't my goddamn plate. You.

[Kempire]

Welcome back to MSNBC News. After slapping two twin babies, who wouldn't stop, quote, unquote, coloring too loudly, a drunk woman flipped over a Table in a Waffle House, shot at cops and called her waitress the C word before being carted off to jail. In related news, former Real Housewife of New York, Dorinda Medley has announced later in the year she'll re emerge on our small screens in a new show. Gay men have been throwing Giovanni parties around the country and burning their bras. More at 10 I don't know where I think I know my way around.

[Ben Mandelker]

Here.

[Kempire]

The camera dudes, the uneaten foods the sound of hearing. Shut the fuck up, Ramona. I'm trying to do a scene. Shut up, God damn it. Yes, a world to rediscover But I'm not in any hurry and I need a moment the bitch is backing it up the easy pass vaginas the liar, liar hoes on fire the whiners the lowering mike boom had just made up the fish room yes, everything's as if we never said goodbye A floating red balloon A pile of chains called Richard Richard Defending truth against against what some dumb bitch heard I missed the hairy back Dry cleaner the martini served as breakfast we were youngest together Sake. The light's already burning. Not long until the cameras will start turning Fix the toilet in your townhouse don't you dare tell me I'm starting. Yes, everything's as if we never said goodbye I don't want to be alone that that's all in the past this world's waited long enough I've come home and last and this time will be bigger and drunker than we knew it so let me rest Clip. I'll tell him. Clip. Not well, bitch. Could I stop my hand from shaking? It always shakes. To be honest with you, it's not really a nerve thing. It shakes a lot. Has there ever been a moment with so much to live for? John John's de no more you go low and then I go high. Sorry, Michelle Obama. I tried.

[Ben Mandelker]

High.

[Kempire]

I cooked, I cleaned, made it nice. Got this bubble dress from Andy. Not Cohen. Sandberger. You know who Andy Samberger is? He showcase the night is he shows his life. I said they like the same costumer who did Andy's hamburger's bubble dress. I got a bubble dress. You know who else had the bubble dress? Lady Gaga. Zari. Yes. Everything's as if we never stand Goodbye yes, everything I live we never said goodbye I taught the world new ways to scream.

[Ben Mandelker]

Hey, guys, sorry I couldn't be there.

[Ariana Maddox]

I got called away to do the Grammys.

[Ben Mandelker]

But I come with good news. There's only four hours left in the golden crappies Congratulations for making it this far. And now let's please welcome our two hot new bombshells.

[Kempire]

Back to the village. I mean, is this mine? All right, I'll take this.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah, this one's mine. Zero, say two on it.

[Kempire]

I stole it. I don't know.

[Ben Mandelker]

All right, everybody, this is, by the.

[Kempire]

Way, can we give it up? Thank you.

[Ben Mandelker]

Oh, you have.

[Kempire]

I think I miss Dorinda.

[Ben Mandelker]

Ronnie, you have a little. You have a little something on your face.

[Kempire]

I got makeup wipes. Don't worry.

[Ben Mandelker]

And by the way, thank you to Ariana Maddox for giving us that little video message.

[Kempire]

Gorgeous as ever, that kid. My God. Beautiful. Thank you, Ariana.

[Ben Mandelker]

I swear, there's nothing like watching Ronnie doing the Rani thing. Am I right, everyone? That was amazing. That was amazing. It was amazing. Okay. All right. So that was. Okay. Now it's time to talk about villains. So let's bring out from B's, Dylan Haer. Dylan, come on out.

[Dylan Haer]

Yes, Dylan, you better watch out. Nicole Scherzinger is only a block away. She's gonna come break your ankles.

[Kempire]

That's the goal.

[Ben Mandelker]

All right, Dylan, well, we're so happy to have you here. I have a question. This has actually nothing to do with villains. Okay, maybe it does. I don't know. Did you work at Betch's when Paige and Hannah were working there?

[Dylan Haer]

You know, I did.

[Ben Mandelker]

You did?

[Dylan Haer]

I did.

[Ben Mandelker]

And how was that?

[Dylan Haer]

Well, Hannah worked there, Paige dabbled.

[Ben Mandelker]

Okay.

[Dylan Haer]

But no, they're. They're lovely. I. I like Hannah and Paige. You know, we.

[Ben Mandelker]

We're.

[Dylan Haer]

We're all on good terms and. Yeah, they're doing great. They're doing great. Paige is like, she's gonna date like an NFL player or something. Like, leave Craig in the past.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yes, I agree. Team Paige all the way. Okay.

[Kempire]

Yeah, we're with you on that.

[Ben Mandelker]

So we brought you out here because we felt like you were particularly equipped because you have a razor sharp sense of humor and you also have a good perception of the world to talk about. Best villain in the past year of Bravo. So shall we get to the nominees?

[Dylan Haer]

Let's do it.

[Ben Mandelker]

All right, why don't you start us off with the first one?

[Dylan Haer]

Okay. Our first is Jax Taylor in the.

[Ben Mandelker]

Valley, A perennial favorite. A perennial favorite.

[Dylan Haer]

God, he does look good in that photo. I hate to say it.

[Ben Mandelker]

It's so annoying.

[Kempire]

All right, John Jansen and Alexis Bellino join nomination. Real Housewives of Orange County.

[Ben Mandelker]

Also from the Real Housewives of Orange County, Tamara Judge.

[Dylan Haer]

Tamara Judge, Tom Sandoval from Vanderpump Rules.

[Ben Mandelker]

And Here's a fun one. Whitney Levitt from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Get some Hulu representation here.

[Dylan Haer]

Do we have any fruity pebbles in the. In the green room?

[Kempire]

What do you think?

[Ben Mandelker]

What's your vote?

[Dylan Haer]

Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Much like the Valley was a show that I. I had heard about it and I was like, okay, so this is going to be bad, but, like, maybe I'll give it a chance, cuz, like, I'm not above that, right? And then it was so good.

[Ben Mandelker]

It was so good.

[Dylan Haer]

And they're going to be back. They got renewed for 20 more episodes.

[Ben Mandelker]

20 more episodes.

[Kempire]

Like that might be too much. I'm just gonna call it now.

[Ben Mandelker]

We'll see.

[Kempire]

One at a time, ladies.

[Ben Mandelker]

I can only see so many Diet Cokes get assaulted with, like, Coffee Mate and Mountain Dew spritz. I don't know.

[Kempire]

All right, let's find out who the winner of this Miss Sadie Glorious and.

[Ben Mandelker]

Prestigious award, Little Miss Golden Crappies.

[Kempire]

You. I'm nervous. All right. Here you are, sir. Not. Not much help, huh? Maybe pull in the L land.

[Dylan Haer]

John Jansen and Alexis Felino from Real Housewives of Orange County.

[Ben Mandelker]

There was no other choice.

[Kempire]

Congratulations, you horrible people.

[Ronnie Karam]

You really earned that one.

[Dylan Haer]

Gretchen's going to be so much better.

[Ben Mandelker]

Oh, my God. Yes. Yes.

[Kempire]

Just like them with more.

[Ben Mandelker]

Thank you, everyone. Give a big hand for Dylan Haber.

[Kempire]

Dylan. Amen. All right, give it up for Dylan, ladies and gentlemen. Okay, and now another clip from yet another nomination from tonight's best Bravo show. I forgot my sentence. Come on.

[Ben Mandelker]

And now a scene from Summer House.

[Kempire]

This one's emotionally a lot, guys.

[Ben Mandelker]

Huh? So yesterday, like, wasn't great. I was trying to share my emotions and feelings about the job and stuff, and I feel like it gets turned around back on me. It's almost like, makes me not want to go see the band Arizona.

[Kempire]

Okay, but my. What you're looking for in discussions about your career, I mean, it's not realistic. Okay, I. You wanted brick and mortar, and I said brick and mortar is not great, and you got mad. Now you're sticking to brick and mortar and, like, you're being really, really rough about it, and, like, you're being really brick and mortar about it.

[Ben Mandelker]

So I do want your advice and questions, but I also want something different than, like, coaching and, like, questioning.

[Kempire]

So you don't want my questions?

[Ben Mandelker]

No, I do want your questions, just not your questioning. Like, why is this, like, so hard? I want, like, a lover. I want intimacy. A partnership is about, like, how I feel and how you make Me feel.

[Kempire]

All right. And those aren't fighting words, girl. Those are really fighting words right now. I'm not going to do this right now, girl.

[Ben Mandelker]

Well, you're making it fighting words because of your language you use when you receiving me talking about things I'm being honest about. I couldn't be more clear about it.

[Kempire]

I'm trying to understand, like, what. What does that sentence mean? Like, what are your needs?

[Ben Mandelker]

Softness.

[Kempire]

Ew.

[Ben Mandelker]

Tenderness. Gross. Carl, by the way, today is our engagement anniversary. Lindsay Dale Hubbard, will you be my wife?

[Kempire]

I got the taco contract.

[Ben Mandelker]

Oh, my God. Present day. Present day. Lindsay, Can I get a hug? Can I hug harder. Harder. Hug me harder. I want a hub house hug. Harder. Harder. Harder. Softness.

[Kempire]

Hurting me.

[Ben Mandelker]

Softer, softer, softer. Softness. Tenderness. Tenderness. Tenderness. Harder. Oh, yeah.

[Kempire]

I think I just run the ribbone a.

[Ben Mandelker]

And scene.

[Kempire]

Really one of the most emotional scenes we've ever had on this channel.

[Ben Mandelker]

It brings a tear to my eye that those two just didn't work out.

[Kempire]

How did this air in the same year that Lindsay Hubbard found like some dream guy and had a full on baby? That's crazy. Things just happen so, so fast.

[Ben Mandelker]

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[Kempire]

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[Ben Mandelker]

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[Ben Mandelker]

Okay, well, you know, we're actually very excited that the. The world of Bravo has really expanded beyond the Real Housewives because we love our Housewives, but there's like a whole world of shows and we are being very liberal with what it means to be a non housewives show and be part of Bravo. So.

[Kempire]

Because we get desperate for shit to cover is what we're saying. Yeah, sometimes you gotta count, one year, maybe we'll be doing commercials. Okay.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah, sometimes you got to go into Hulu and Peacock. Okay, so we are now the category for best non Housewives show. And we are bringing back out one of our favorite people. We have her on every time. Please welcome from the Taylor Strecker Show, Taylor Strecker.

[Ariana Maddox]

Hey, girl. Hey.

[Ben Mandelker]

Hi. Oh, my God.

[Kempire]

Hey, girl.

[Ben Mandelker]

Hey.

[Ariana Maddox]

Hey, boy.

[Kempire]

Hey.

[Ariana Maddox]

Oh, you got. Am I the last category?

[Ben Mandelker]

No, close.

[Ariana Maddox]

Oh, me. I was like, oh, my God. Save the best for last.

[Kempire]

No, this is like you're the last guest category, though.

[Ariana Maddox]

Honestly, I'm not worthy. These guests have been fucking incredible. Round of applause for everybody. I'm honored.

[Ben Mandelker]

Well, Taylor, we are so happy that you're here because this is a great category and why don't. I mean, are you excited for this?

[Ariana Maddox]

I'm so excited for this.

[Ben Mandelker]

By the way, we will be on Taylor's show next week, so go take a list.

[Kempire]

Yes. Check it out.

[Ariana Maddox]

Check it out. Yes.

[Ben Mandelker]

Listen to that episode. You can watch it too.

[Ariana Maddox]

You can. You can.

[Ben Mandelker]

All right, all right. Let's get into this madness. Let's get into Best Non Housewives Show. A great category.

[Ariana Maddox]

Got it.

[Kempire]

I was only sitting there the whole time.

[Ariana Maddox]

All right, okay. Best Non Housewives show is the category number one. Love island usa. Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

[Kempire]

Pretty good.

[Ariana Maddox]

Summer House. Where's Kyle? The Traitors. And last but not least, the Valley.

[Kempire]

The Val.

[Ben Mandelker]

All right, Taylor, do you have any picks? Any thoughts? Wanna weigh in? Want to say something? Oh, God.

[Ariana Maddox]

I have to say, like you guys said earlier, I begrudgingly am in love with the Valley. It hurts my soul. I also have always been such a. A Stan of Summer House, so that's there too. Plus Kyle's here, so I have to kiss his butt because I've said lots of not nice things about him on my podcast. So now I can say nice things. I love you too, Kyle. We made up here at the Golden Crappies and the Traders. I mean, is Dolores still here? Where's my girl? The Traders is so good. It has been for how many seasons now? Three? Is this a third season?

[Ben Mandelker]

So good this one.

[Ariana Maddox]

My wife doesn't watch Bravo, but she's into the Trot. The Travos. She's into the Traders with me. She's addicted. So I'm gonna say just because I want to get laid tonight, I think it should be the Traders.

[Ben Mandelker]

Absolutely.

[Kempire]

It's a good reason.

[Ben Mandelker]

I know this is a great. I have to say, Love Island USA was just like appointment television for me. I loved it. But Traders, I mean, this week was the best episode I think I've ever seen. So.

[Kempire]

Yeah.

[Ben Mandelker]

All right.

[Kempire]

All right. Let's find out who the winner is. Thank you. All right, Taylor Strecker.

[Ben Mandelker]

Taylor Strer, do the honor. Tell us everything.

[Ariana Maddox]

And the winner is. The Traitors.

[Ben Mandelker]

The Traitors. So good.

[Kempire]

Congratulations to the traitors.

[Ben Mandelker]

Please accept.

[Kempire]

Accept this.

[Ben Mandelker]

Will you accept this on behalf of those who were murdered? Too soon. Oh, thank you. I'm going to give it back to you. Take this back because you're going to get laid tonight.

[Ariana Maddox]

Thank you. With my pile of poop.

[Ben Mandelker]

Thank you, Taylor Shreker. Be sure to listen to Taylor's podcast.

[Ariana Maddox]

Taste of Taylor, baby.

[Kempire]

All right.

[Ben Mandelker]

I love it. Chapel Ron moment. That's all right.

[Kempire]

You guys, by the way, are doing great. This is a long ass show.

[Ben Mandelker]

I know. You guys are great. You're all in it.

[Kempire]

You're doing great.

[Ben Mandelker]

Still here. Okay, now we're getting. Now we're getting into the really big categories. So this is, this is a. This is a marquee category for us. We are moving on to best moment of the year. If Bravo gives us anything, it's amazing moments. So let's get on with the nominations. Dorit smoking in her car. Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

[Kempire]

Jen goes off on Tamra. Real Housewives of Orange County.

[Ben Mandelker]

Margaret sends funeral flowers to Teresa. Real Housewives of New Jersey.

[Kempire]

Mary Cosby breaks through to Robert Jr. On Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.

[Ben Mandelker]

Mary can't figure out how to enter Meredith's bat mitzvah. The real House. Lots of Salt Lake City.

[Kempire]

MJ awkwardly interrupts the Peter Pals and slowly backs out of the room. The tr. Let's see who the winner of this glorious award is.

[Ben Mandelker]

Oh, wow. I mean, just Sadie. Give a hand for Sadie, everyone.

[Kempire]

Thank you. All right, my beautiful friend, partner, soulmate.

[Ben Mandelker]

The best moment of 2024 is. Mary can't figure out how to enter.

[Kempire]

Merit's faultless Salt Lake City.

[Ben Mandelker]

Congratulations, Mary.

[Kempire]

Mary is not here tonight. So please, audience, accept this award on her behalf. Happy? Alrighty, what do we have next?

[Ben Mandelker]

All right, all right. So you guys, guys, we have. We're getting towards the end of the program here, and we have some really big categories coming up that are very important. But before we do that, we always like to take a moment to remember those who left Bravo this year. So please, Ronnie, will you honor these. These people on their post Bravo careers? Thank you.

[Kempire]

All right. Can you see my ass?

[Ben Mandelker]

Love you, kid.

[Kempire]

Love you back, buddy. You know that it's our time these are the best days of our lives Just raise your glasses high this one's for you tonight.

[Ben Mandelker]

Marlo, Olivia, Rob, Kat, Jared, Anthony, Emma, Neca, Sonia, J.T. anna, Marie, Danielle and balloon guy Fun Lexi, Morgan, Wade Summer house Martha's Vineyard Real Housewives of Dubai Million dollar listing La Schwartz and Sandys the reality Reckoning Kyle's mullet Tamara's old face Britney's espionage career Britney's ability to smile Jax's hair Dr. Nicole, Crystal, Robin, Candace the triangle Kenya Again Sheree Again Again Teddy and Edwin Jesse and Michelle Portia and Simon Rachel, Zo and Roger Brittany and Jared Brittany and Erin Brittany and Jared James and Ali Bali, Alexi, Antod, Ink and Mia PK and Dorit Jackson Breatley Paige and Craig the Real Housewives of New Jersey.

[Kempire]

Know that it's our time these are the best days of our lives to raise our glasses high this one's fear tonight.

[Ben Mandelker]

Rip RIP it's tough. Ronnie Caramon, piano.

[Kempire]

Thank you for coming to my fifth grade piano recital.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yes.

[Kempire]

Been working on that for six months.

[Ben Mandelker]

All right.

[Kempire]

Nice job. All right, let's get this going. Next up, we have Bravo Liberty of the Year.

[Ben Mandelker]

All right, let's get our first nominee. It is the one and only Angie Katsanevas.

[Kempire]

Angie. Angie.

[Ben Mandelker]

Shorty one tonight.

[Kempire]

Next up, the gorgeous Ariana Maddox. Ariana Maddox, VPR and Love island usa.

[Ben Mandelker]

Mary Cosby from Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.

[Kempire]

Peach desorbo Summer House.

[Ben Mandelker]

Phaedra Parks. The Traitors.

[Kempire]

And Shannon Beador, Real Housewives of Orange County.

[Ben Mandelker]

All right, who do you want to win? I'm waiting for this one.

[Kempire]

Ben, what are you thinking, babe?

[Ben Mandelker]

Who do you guys want to win? Who do you guys want to win? A lot of Angie. A lot of Angie.

[Kempire]

Angie's getting the popular vote here. What do you think, Ben? What's your pick?

[Ben Mandelker]

Well, it was. I know that this is a very close race, and, you know, I have to say, Angie K. I don't know. I also have to. Mary Cosby had a great year. And Phaedra Parks. This was a straight strong, loaded category, but I kind of feel like the energy is Angie K. All right, well, do the honors. And the winner of Best Bravo Liberty of the Year, as voted by you. 20,000 votes.

[Kempire]

Wow.

[Ben Mandelker]

The winner. Yeah. We had 20,000. We had 20.

[Kempire]

Whoa.

[Ben Mandelker]

We had 20,000 votes. Okay, that's crazy.

[Kempire]

That's more than Hillary Rodham Clinton got. You know what? That's what she deserved. Okay, I'm sorry. Didn't mean to offend anybody.

[Ben Mandelker]

You know what? I'm sorry my daughter looks older than I do. Okay. And the winner of Bravo Liberty of the Year as voted by the people is. Salt Lake City.

[Kempire]

By the way, sorry I didn't warn you that time. I just nailed some. Somebody in their head. I'm sorry.

[Ben Mandelker]

By the way, we actually. So Angie Cats and Avis sent in a acceptance speech, but we did not have time to add it on here. So we will put it. I know, I know, I know. Sorry. We will have it on our IG later.

[Kempire]

Well, should we just play it on?

[Ben Mandelker]

Should we play it? Okay. We could give it.

[Kempire]

Let's just play the audio of it.

[Ben Mandelker]

I mean, I have it.

[Kempire]

Give the people what they want. Just, you know, just watch. What crap. Hold your up to the mic, guys. I have day.

[Ben Mandelker]

We have not even listened to this. Okay, I'm gonna. Yeah. Ready?

[Kempire]

Yeah.

[Ben Mandelker]

Oh, wait, hold on. My phone's on vibrate. Hold on, guys, I gotta start over. Okay. Okay. To get off of vibrate. Okay. Is everyone ready? Okay. Yeah. Okay, here we go. Opa. Here we go.

[I]

It's Angie K. Did you know that I'm Great. From back dancer to getting champagne dumped on my head, to benchwarming bitch, from friend up to center snowflake. And now I've got the best high body count hair in the game. The biggest honor of all is receiving Bravo Liberty of the Year award from Watch what Crappens. And the two best reasons that I'm on this show. Number one is all the laughs that Watch what Crappens brings to me and all the love from the fans. So thanks to all of you. Love you guys and thanks for voting for me. To high body count here and to city.

[Ben Mandelker]

She's. She's spraying hairspray.

[Kempire]

And just for those of you who couldn't see it, which is all of you, she's waving a Greek flag the whole time.

[Ben Mandelker]

We'll put this up. She's great. It was a very close race. We didn't. Just because she ends up sending the video. She won fair and square, and it's amazing.

[Kempire]

But honestly, all of those people were amazing.

[Ben Mandelker]

They were great.

[Kempire]

And, you know, we are so grateful to have Bravo, not only because we have shit to talk about, but, my God, they just keep it going year after year. I can't believe this shit is still going on. God bless you guys as a network. All right, let's finish it up.

[Ben Mandelker]

We got one more nominee for best show of the year, though.

[Kempire]

Hello.

[Ben Mandelker]

So now a scene from Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.

[Kempire]

Hello, published author, speaking girl. Girls, We've been in the trenches together. We formed a sisterhood together. We've churned butter together, and the butter has gotten messy, and it started to stain our receipts, our reproof, our timelines. So now we need to heal. So what I want us all to do is go into your phone and find the meanest, most horrible text that you've ever written about somebody, and then we'll let them read them out loud. We're going to be so close when this is done.

[Ben Mandelker]

Okay, this is a text message from Bronwyn, and it is the most hurtful thing that anyone has ever written about me.

[Kempire]

I wrote this. Yes.

[Ben Mandelker]

It says, I booked Lisa Barlow a ticket in coach.

[Kempire]

Bitch deserved it. Um, excuse me, Britney, are you recording us? I do not consent to being recorded.

[Ben Mandelker]

Hi. Body count here.

[Kempire]

Guys, I wasn't recording. I was saying hello to my daughter, who hasn't spoken to me, but passed a math test recently. And, you know, I was playing wordle and checking Grindr. It's not even a phone. It's a chicken. Hello? My phone just laid an egg. Guess what, guys? I'D like to make an announcement. This chicken and I have been intimate. This is so hard for me. Very hard.

[Ben Mandelker]

Bobblehead.

[Kempire]

Okay, as the newest member of this group, I would just like to share a text that Angie K. Wrote about me.

[Ben Mandelker]

I am Greek.

[Kempire]

Okay, here it goes. Tzatziki for life. Todd has one foot in the grave and another on a banana peel.

[Ben Mandelker]

Uh huh.

[Kempire]

And I'm surprised that Bronwyn didn't dress like a banana because she sucked so many of them to get here. And she is stupid and she's a slut and nobody likes her. Also, Opa. Blue and white forever. So thanks. Thanks, Angie.

[Ben Mandelker]

Hey. Hey. I feel like I want to go next. Okay, hold on. Okay, this is what Heather wrote about me. Okay, you guys ready? Okay. Okay. Here's the text. Huh?

[Kempire]

You got this, Whitney. You got this, girl.

[Ben Mandelker]

Okay. Prism. No, wait. Oh, you exploited my vagina. And scene.

[Kempire]

All right, everybody. Now here we are for the nominees for best Bravo show.

[Ben Mandelker]

Just to recap.

[Kempire]

All right, here we go. Real Housewives of Miami.

[Ben Mandelker]

Real Housewives of Orange County.

[Kempire]

Real Housewives of something. Thanks to me.

[Ben Mandelker]

Ali Bobwa, Summer House and the Valley. Now it is time. The highest honor of the year. Best show of the year as voted by everyone in the audience.

[Kempire]

Got it.

[Ben Mandelker]

Oh, my God.

[Kempire]

Congratulations to Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Thank you so much for being here. You guys gave us the best.

[Ben Mandelker]

Thank you for coming out tonight.

[Kempire]

You gave us the best dog for.

[Ben Mandelker]

A wonderful evening of celebration. Thank you to our wonderful Brandon, our director Mark, who saved the slideshow. And to all of you and to everyone at home watching on Kiswee. Thank you so much for coming tonight. And get home safely.

[Kempire]

We love you guys. We love you. Good night.

[Ben Mandelker]

Giselle wish. Oh, yes. Hi from the bookstore. Thank you. Good night, everyone. Get home safely. Good night. Good night. Good night. Watch what crappins would like to thank its premium sponsors. Ain't no thing like Alison King.

[Ronnie Karam]

Our way is the Amber way.

[Ben Mandelker]

It's the Foster and the Furious. It's Amanda Foster. It's always automatic with Ashley Otto.

[Ronnie Karam]

Ashley Savone.

[Kempire]

She don't take no baloney.

[Ben Mandelker]

Put your hands together for Carly Clapp. Catherine D. Bernardo has our hearto.

[Ronnie Karam]

Get on the right foot with Chrissy Offutt.

[Kempire]

Dana C. Dana.

[Ronnie Karam]

Do we never miss her call?

[Kempire]

It's diane Call Aaron McNicholas.

[Ben Mandelker]

She don't miss no tricholas. Jamie. She has no less namey. You'll never hide from Heidi Eleanor Jones. I go, you go, we all go for Hugo Hava Nagila Weber we could all learn from Jennifer Kearns she's our.

[Ronnie Karam]

Kind of mess It's Jennifer Messer Sip.

[Kempire]

Some scotch with Jessica Trotch Knock, knock.

[Ben Mandelker]

Knocking on Katie Manock's door She's our favorite streamer Caroline Peacock, Kristen the Piston.

[Kempire]

Anderson Get a bee in your bonnet.

[Ben Mandelker]

With Lacey B. Rigging the funk It's Leslie Plunkett she gets a name from.

[Kempire]

Us It's Lindsey D. Let's give a Kisserino to Lisa Leno Fresh as a.

[Ronnie Karam]

Daisy It's Maisie McHenry we love her.

[Kempire]

On the rocks It's Melissa Co Box Megan Berg. You can't have a burger without the.

[Ben Mandelker]

Berg this is Living with Michelle Vivian.

[Kempire]

I love a YA Olivia Williamson Tastier.

[Ronnie Karam]

Than Flanderson It's Rachel Manderson she sure.

[Ben Mandelker]

Is swell It's Raquel, yes, we canna It's Savannah Cast a spell with Shannon Spellman let's share with Sharon Eldridge the.

[Kempire]

Bay Area and our super Premium sponsors.

[Ronnie Karam]

She'S VVIP it's Amanda V. Somebody get.

[Ben Mandelker]

Us 10 cc's of Betsy MD she's got a leg up It's Beth Ani.

[Kempire]

We'Re taking the gold with Brenda Silva.

[Ben Mandelker]

Let'S get real with Caitlin O'Neal don't.

[Kempire]

Get salty With Christine Pepper can't have a meal without the Emily sides who, what, why, where?

[Ronnie Karam]

And Gwen Pentland it's our queen It's.

[Ben Mandelker]

Queen Laifa Nobody holds a candle to Jamie Kendall Know youw Worth with Jason Kurt we got our wish It's Jen Plish she's not harsh She's Jill Hirsch She's a little bit loony Junie, my Favorite Murdo Karen McMurdo we love him madly It's Kyle Pod Shadley we're ride or die for Lisa Ryder Baron She's a wiz It's Liz Sarthie always killing.

[Kempire]

It It's Lola Al Kalani the incredible edible Matthew sisters She eases our woes.

[Ronnie Karam]

It's Melissa St. Rose Give him hell.

[Ben Mandelker]

Ms. Noel she's the queen bee It's Sarah Lemke Shannon out of a cannon Anthony. Let's take with Tamla playing She ain't.

[Kempire]

No shrinking violet coutar we love you guys.

[Ronnie Karam]

If you like, watch what crappens. You can listen ad free right now by joining Wondery plus in the Wondery app or on Apple podcasts. Prime members can listen ad free on Amazon Music. Before you go, tell us about yourself by filling out a short [e-mail] survey.

[J]

In the 1980s, a swept the country.

[Ben Mandelker]

Hey Mike, I really like this white Zinfandel. Well good, good. Now put it down. We're gonna try another one.

[J]

White Zin became America's top selling wine. But most don't know that this sweet drink has a sour history. What began in 1986 with counterfeit bottles.

[Ben Mandelker]

A big fraud, a multi million dollar.

[J]

Fraud sent investigators chasing one of the most powerful families in the business, the Latrobe. But the closer the feds got to them, the more dangerous things became. It's a story of deceit.

[Taylor Strecker]

At the time I was paranoid.

[Kempire]

Threats, you touch my kids, I will kill you.

[Ben Mandelker]

And murder with a.22 caliber bullet to the head.

[J]

What started with a scheme to mislabel wine spilled into a blood soaked battle for succession. Welcome to Blood Vines. You can binge listen to Blood Vines exclusively in ad free on Wondery plus. Join Wondery plus in the Wondery app, Apple podcasts or Spotify.