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Ben
Hi, Ronnie. How's it going?
Ronnie
Oh, good. Ben's in his childhood home. You can see there's a bonnet on the air conditioner and some old empty sky vodka bottles over on a shelf.
Ben
Yeah, yeah. All the good stuff is here. Back here. I came home. We had an AM absolutely amazing weekend at Boston, Detroit and Chicago. And so thanks to everyone who came out to those shows. They were all so good. It's really a weekend like that is really rigorous and honestly like that you guys like show up and are just like ready to party and have fun. Like that's what we need to get through those. And like, it was amazing. And then I came. I just, you know, I continued venturing east and I came back to, you know, Katona for some Passover action last night. Even though technically Passover started during our Chicago show. I started it in earnest last night. So it was good times. Good times. And hence I'm in my childhood bedroom.
Ronnie
The. Your little baby bedroom. Well, welcome back, everybody. Well, welcome back to us, but welcome back to you guys too. We have a couple more, a few more live shows coming up. We've got two in Texas Austin and Dallas coming in May and we're also going to be in Vegas. So what do you think about that? You guys should come. It's going to be fun. We're going to announce two more, but we don't have for sure dates yet. So hold off for that. For just check our soc or as you know, we talk about it here all the time. But check out our Instagram. That's the best place. Or watch what crappins.com where you get ticket links and all that good stuff. It's also where you find links to our Patreon. We did a two parter White Lotus season finale recap that's up now. And we'll be back next week with something spicy. We don't know yet on Patreon, but we'll be doing something. And now Real Housewives of Atlanta.
Ben
Although tonight we have crappy hour, by the way. So there's been a lot of Bravo gossip over the, over the weekend. So there's a lot to discuss. So tune in tonight at 5:30 Pacific, 8:30 Eastern.
Ronnie
You do it. Yeah, do it YouTube live. Yeah, that's where you'll find it. Okay, so here we are with Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 16, Episode 6, Peace Interrupted. Okay, before we even start, I'm so sorry you're all getting divorced. I don't need this to be a super sized episode to listen to you talk about divorce in every scene. It's every scene. It is every scene until the tea party. Enough. Enough with your divorce. I'm sick of it.
Ben
Yeah, okay. I didn't know why this needed to be a super sized episode. I mean, you know, I mean, this inevitably happens. You're having a really good season. Things are fun. And so what happened with Brit was pretty serious. So then Atlanta's like, you know what? We're gonna stop and have serious moments with everyone. And like, I don't need that many serious moments. Okay?
Ronnie
We get too much. Too much. Literally Brit crying, which, okay, like Britney, there's a scene crying. I'm not going to complain about that. So she's crying and talking about the effects and then it's Porsche's divorce and then it's Kelly's divorce and then it spritz crying and then it's Portia's divorce and then it's Kelly's divorce and then it's Drew and then I needed a few scenes of crying. Well, Drew didn't cry. She just caused shit and left. But the. But the other two just talk the whole time and then here's what I need tiny bit of divorce. Because I care what's going on with them. It's not that I don't want it at all. You don't have to pretend it's not happening. But like one scene. The tea party, the end.
Ben
Yeah, yeah, it was, it was a long episode. I was like, why are we super sizing this right now? Okay, let's have like, why can't we have more of Angela? By the way, now that I am here in my childhood home, I am staring directly at my Nick's memorabilia from high school. So for those who question whether or not I knew who Charles Oakley was, I can, I can pull something off the wall. Let me. I'm going to pull something off the wall.
Ronnie
Say you're going to prove it by staring at something off the camera. You need to show that on the camera, sir. Nobody's gonna believe you.
Ben
Pulling something off the wall that I haven't pulled off the wall in literally 30 years. It's just been there. This right here is. And this is Crap is on demand. This is a ticket to the Knicks.
Ronnie
Whoa.
Ben
It's the Knicks versus the Bulls. This was 1994. It said. It does have the data on here. Well, this was Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Home Game 4, where the Knicks beat the Bulls to advance forward in the playoffs. And they hadn't been able to do that the past years because Michael Jordan was always there. But this is the year that Michael Jordan wasn't playing. So the Knicks finally got to go forward. And it was so exciting. I remember Alec Baldwin was there and Madonna was there and it was the most electrifying thing. And the crazy thing is looking at this ticket and Charles Oakley was there. I should mention that's the whole point of this.
Ronnie
Your poster for mounting hysteria to her. Are you seeing that?
Ben
Oh my. Oh my God.
Ronnie
Looks like from here. It looks like the poster you made for our tour.
Ben
Oh my God. It all makes sense. It's the origin story. Yeah, but you know what's wild about this? This was a. This was a basketball game, a playoff game. It was a game seven. It was a very publicized game. The ticket cost a hundred dollars. That's wild. 1994 tickets, everyone. There it is.
Ronnie
So it was that cheap.
Ben
And guess what? Guess what's not going back up on the wall. This thing. Because I pulled out this 30 year old thumbtack and part of the thumbtack stayed in the wall and part of it stayed out. So now I've got to figure out what to do with this. Great. This is what I do. This is. This is. This is the thanks I get.
Ronnie
All right, do that later.
Ben
Back up.
Ronnie
Yeah, yeah, no, no, do that later. Okay, so we open with the reactions of Shima from last night or Shamia. Shamia, what did you think of last night? And she's like, I felt my heart and my stomach. I'd never witnessed anything, which I agree with. But I guess since this has happened, you know, we've been hearing about it since way before it happened. Since it actually happened. It's been going on on social media. Then it happened. And the war is on social media. I have rage porn. What do you call it? Revenge porn. Exhaustion. I'm exhausted with rage porn. I almost feel like just putting out any picture of my wiener that I've ever taken and just putting it on my Instagram. So nobody has anything against me and I don't have anything to cry about in the future.
Ben
I think that's actually where things are going. I honestly, the truth is.
Ronnie
The truth is I've only taken one picture of my wiener. Well, I had one photo session with it many years ago and I kept trying it and I just couldn't listen. I couldn't get a good shot for my fupa. So I don't have any wiener pictures. I deleted them all and have never taken another I've wiener picture. Shyness.
Ben
Listen, I think this is why all the kids are on Only fans. Because at this point, they know their nudes are going to get leaked anyway, so might as well make some money off of it. And this way, like, get ahead of the story, you know? And I kind of think this is. That is going to be the future. People are just going to say, whatever, here's a nude of me. You can't shame me. And this way I don't have to be embarrassed if something leaks because I'm already getting comfortable with it right now. So, you know, God bless. God bless.
Ronnie
So Shamia's, you know, upset, and then we see clips of everybody and Portia saying, it's disgusting. We see clips of the actual day and Kenya being like, who is this girl, Britt? Edie is her name. Is this the same girl? Listen, you can't shame somebody with the last. The same last name as a decent ice cream. That's what I say.
Ben
Or one half of a lounge duo. Okay, so Kelly said.
Ronnie
Or the next door neighbor from that show about the little robot girl.
Ben
I think actually Ed was. Yeah, the actress. Yes, absolutely. Yes. She's wonderful. And she did great work on The Hogan's family, too, let's not forget. So then Cynthia is like, I've seen a lot in this group, and Kenya's situation really hit differently for me because I just hold her to a higher standard for no good reason. Because there's no reason why Kenya should be held to a higher standard, except that we've. We've developed.
Ronnie
Especially if you know Kenya, like Cynthia knows Kenya. Why would you hold Kenya to a higher standard? No, this is Kenya standard. Okay. Yeah. So Portia is triggered, you know, and then we see on the screen 48 hours later. So now we're at Britt's house, and she's looking at the phone, reading all the stories. And, you know, she's mourning like most of us would, by putting bows in her dog's hair, you know? Yeah. Like, if I have to be miserabler, Bueller's gonna be miserable too. Mike. Putting tracks in Bueller's hair. I'm like, I'm so upset. My FUPA picture came back.
Ben
Get over here. Mimosa is just feeding shit to the blogs. That way she can get a glow up for the day.
Ronnie
The only way I get my hair.
Ben
Combed around here make Ma feel sad. So she says, I have not slept in, like, 24 hours. And I have, like, all of Kenya's minions and, like, my friends and my.
Ronnie
Colleagues and my business partners DMing me.
Ben
I'm getting texts. It's just like, she doesn't even realize of the damage she has caused.
Ronnie
Yeah, and she's in shock. And her. Her husband is so. He's trying to be supportive, but it's her husband, you know? So he's sitting kind of on the opposite side of the corner sectional thing. And he's just looking at her, and she's like, but I'm so sad, babe. Like, this is ridiculous. And I spent $250 on flowers. $250. I don't want a housewife show where someone brags about spending $250. But you know what? I'll give this to you because it's your scene. He's just kind of staring at her, like. And she's like, at an opening for a salon. He's like, she has a daughter. And he's like, yeah, that's fucked up. And there was camera crews there. He's like, yeah, that's fucked up, too. Okay, I guess I'm going to have to hug her. So he kind of gets up and he. He does this thing where he just stands over her and then bends down and Hugs her and then goes back to sit on the opposite. He's like, that's all.
Ben
He's like, deeply and obviously eager to get back to watching whatever he was watching on ESPN before the scene started. He's like, okay, how many times do I have to hug her before I can safely say, hey, babe, I'm gonna go back to SportsCenter right now? So.
Ronnie
I can't believe it took me so long to watch Vikings. I just didn't believe it had it in it, But, God, it's good.
Ben
So she's telling us that she had two incidents in her life that she wasn't the most proud of. She let her boyfriend film her giving oral as a teenager. And then in her early 20s, she tried webcam. And she's like, well, you know, I've made mistakes and everything. Although, I don't know. I don't. That's still on her boyfriend. If he filmed her doing oral and he released that, that's on the boyfriend more than on her. And so Brit says boyfriend.
Ronnie
And also, she was in her teens, which is like, well, when was. Because these pictures were supposedly of the blowjob, right? Because they said that she was giving fl. So was this child. You know, that's the big argument on the Internet right now. Was this child porn? Because Portia, Kenya has her own YouTube channel now, right? And she has some bad AI and she has an extra finger in one of the pictures, which is awkward. And then Portia started her own YouTube as well. So everyone's got a YouTube. So Kenya went off on her YouTube, and then Porsche commented on hers something along the lines of, I've supported you. I don't know what you're talking about. I'm not your enemy. But, you know, you release child. You know, you released basically teenage pictures of somebody, underage pictures of somebody. Don't blame me. And so people are like, what? She released child porn? So now it's taken on that. You know, that it's taken that turn. So now people are like, wait, now can you just release child porn? And then, you know, this week, she says she was a teenager when that video was taken. So was it like, was she 17, 18? Was she younger? We dust.
Ben
You got two years where it's legal. Two years. She got two years. But there's an 80% chance. I mean, realistically, it's not 80%. It's probably. Yeah. Who knows? But it's a mess. And this is a good example for why you shouldn't, like, put pictures of people giving blowjobs. On, like, foam core at your salon opening in an. In an effort to sort of, like, have a petty moment. Just not going to work out well. It's going to backfire in many ways. So Brit's just saying no one should go through what she's going through. Through. And then the doorbell rings, and Micah's so happy because he can. He can finally be off duty. And it's Kelly. Kelly shows up and they say hi and everything, and they're hugging, and Kelly is saying that she know she always wants friends to show up for her the way, like, how she should show up for them or whatever. She's basically like, I'm just going to. I'm going to show up and be a good friend. So she brought some food, which, shockingly, she did not bring waffles. How does. This is your big moment to show that waffles are important in a moment of like. Of. Of. Of crisis and as. As a solve for the Wii, for the wounds. Like, it's going to be the bomb, right? And instead she goes up. Comes up with, like, potato salad.
Ronnie
I was like, God, you know, so she. And also, I guess they're not friends anymore because Kelly or what's her buns. Brit went on watch what happens live last night and said that Kelly's waffles are a 5 out of 10 and that they're soggy. So. Wow. This whole time, I was like, you know, look, here's. Here's what my. My honest opinion is. This was really cold and low of Kenya. Nobody deserves it, not even Brit. That said Brit's annoying as. Still, none of this changes the fact that Brit's annoying and she's gonna erase this goodwill by the end of the episode. Let's watch.
Ben
Yeah. Well, 100. Like, this is the scene where we will be. Be, like, understanding and sympathetic towards her.
Ronnie
But yeah, you threatened someone with a gun.
Ben
Let's not forget this.
Ronnie
You started it. Okay. Kenya went too low, but you still started it. So I'm like, let's not. You're not an angel, madame.
Ben
Yeah. And also, you were annoying. You were annoying to watch before, and you will most likely be annoying to watch going forward. But for right now, we give you grace, but not waffles. So the doorbell rings again.
Ronnie
Yeah. Kelly's bringing over an IV specialist, which is really the smartest thing to do in a town that's full of real stars because they're all thirsty. Literally. Everybody here is dehydrated. Get some IVs. You know, toya had the best business idea on Married to medicine. Way back in the day, before everybody was doing the IV thing, she was like, we need an IV van. We did an IV van. Ujid. And he was like, no, that's Nomad md. And nowadays, everywhere.
Ben
Iv, iv, everywhere. Well, I mean, Nomad md. The truth is that it probably would have worked out, but I have. Why do I have a feeling that Toya probably spent all of Nomad MD's budget on, like, tennis rackets or something?
Ronnie
So Nomad. He never listens to her because you remember when she said, you know what we need? We need to start doing Botox for people. And he's like, no, that's a stupid idea. I mean, Toy is not the brightest bulb on the tree, but she could have made them tons of money with her ideas. Like, she's had a couple of bangers that Eugene's like, stupid. That idea sucks. And now people are getting Botox in the heb line at the grocery store. You know, give it to me. Give it to me wherever I can get it, okay? She's probably like, hey, we should start doing semi glue ties. He's like, no, that's stupid. Listen to Toya occasionally. Don't listen to Toy about anything unless it comes to how she can make more money, because she's got good ideas there.
Ben
Put her on Shark Tank. I'd love to see that. So, Kelly. Yeah, this. So they bring in an IV specialist. Not that Brit got drunk last night or anything, but just to have. I guess to inject. Inject the good, good things and take out the bad things. It doesn't really make sense. I feel like this was someone who was hired for a totally different occasion. And they're like, well, we still have. We already spent our Groupon on her, so let's bring her over.
Ronnie
Anyway, she says that they're gonna hydrate her and give her all of her bad minerals. So there you go. If you need a specific reason, it's to get bad minerals, okay? And Kelly does that thing when she comes in where she's just still like. She's in the stage play of the housewives instead of just the housewives. She's like, hey, girl, so good to see you. I got knifey person. I brought some food here.
Ben
So fun.
Ronnie
Like, oh, my God. Someone tell her to. You have a mic on. I can hear you. Okay.
Ben
Yeah. So Kelly's like, you know what's funny is that, like, Kenya was nothing like that with me. Like, me and her had such a good conversation. Like, I'm sure, Brit, this is exactly What Brit wants to hear. I mean, Kelly's right. Kenya was much nicer to her. But I think when you've been, like, I don't know, the target, the victim of, like, a revenge porn moment, the last thing you want to hear is someone say, it's so funny, because she's so nice to me. Anyway, sorry about the revenge porn.
Ronnie
It's also very. I'm a new housewife to say that. Because obviously, Kenya was buttering her up to be on her side after she pulled this shit on Brit, who she knew that was her friend, right? So Kenya called her over to the salon, like, oh, my God, I really look up to your waffle empire. So that she would have Britt's best friend on her side. And it worked. Noob. So Kelly's like, you know, I just don't get it, because salons are to uplift us and to do it at a salon. A salon, yeah, that's.
Ben
It is one of the most empowering places. And it's like, there's definitely no gossip that happens at a salon that definitely drags people down. So they're just talking about, like, are you serious? That this would happen? And she goes, you know, and when she said, throw away the flowers, and she did this whole thing, like, throw away the flowers. And I was like, oh, my God, this is too much. And then she was like, stay out of it. And then we see the flashback, and it's like, stay out of it. I like that embellishment on the story. But Kenya's still in the wrong here. But still. So then Kelly's like, you know, this hoe is really crazy. And the next thing I know, once that second poster came up, I'm like, I'm getting the fuck out of here. Because I'm not saying for this bullshit. How distasteless can you be now? How tasteless can you be and then not have any of it, right? Just tasteless.
Ronnie
I get, like, messing up words. I do it all the time. But, like, you're a chef. Like, you're a cook. You should know. Tasteless.
Ben
You know what I mean?
Ronnie
Like, how do you. How do you. How do you bring down the other waffle people? You know what I mean? You should know. Tasteless. So Brit's like, oh, yeah, she. She wanted me to be there. She wanted me to. She wanted to get a rise out of me. She's been picking at me since the moment I met her. And you've been picking at her, too. This is why I just can't with. It's still hard for me to watch a Brit, a Brit victim storyline. Even though she is the victim, she doesn't take responsibility for her own stuff, which wipes away my compassion.
Ben
Well, this is why we're so annoyed at Kenya also, because really, Brit was the the worst party in this situation because Kenya had one shady moment and then Brit has been like yapping away all this time, like, why won't you be nice to me? Why don't you talk to me? That's not a hug. You're like, shut up. And so now Kenya, Kenya fully had just like the winning side in this whole situation and she just screwed it up by doing this like, heinous act. And now Britt gets to say, like, oh, she's been coming for me this whole time. It's like, no, she really hasn't. You've just been like a bee in her bonnet. And she finally decided to SW it down. Unfortunately, she used the bazooka instead of a fly swatter. And now, you know, she blew herself up.
Ronnie
Yeah. So now this. The next thing you know, she's like, let's have fun now. Prick. Brit, it's time for a commercial. It's time for a Grappens commercial.
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Ronnie
So then we go to Sterling hall and Jason, the private chef is over there and he's doing a bass. What did he say? I don't see what it is. He said something like, I'm doing like a sea bass hollandaise or something. That sounded cray cray, but I'll try it.
Ben
Yeah, I could. I could sense that somewhere Charles Oakley was jealous about the sheer amount of food that was being served. Charles, like, I got up my game.
Ronnie
Next time, I'll tell you what Charles was thinking. That is not enough food. How many people are they trying to serve?
Ben
Those counters are messy. So Kelly shows up. She's doing all her rounds today. And Shamia is saying that after Kenya's grand opening, I feel like it's really important for all of us to get on one accord. So they're all going to climb onto a Honda. So they.
Ronnie
For me, it's a big thing in every episode now is I'm going to bring peace to this situation.
Ben
I'm the glue.
Ronnie
I'm the glue. I'm the peacemaker. And her mom is there too, and her name is Mama Morton, which I love, because that is who Candy played in Chicago. Oh, you got a problem. I'm the one to Talk to you when you're good to mama. Mama's good to. Great character. So I like just thinking Mama Morton was in this.
Ben
It's fun to think that, like, it's just like, a local prison warden has just showed up to sing some songs. You have to, like. You have to, like, do some favors for her in order to, like, get access to Shamia's elevator. So Shamia, basically, this is the scene where now the women gather around and talk about what Kenya did, you know? So we have Brit's reaction, and now it's. The whole cast has to react.
Ronnie
Yes. So that's what we do. Portion. Angela, come over. And Angela, poor thing, is still in. What do you call that? Menopause. Not heat. I was gonna say heat. Because when you're. You know, you have heat when you're in menopause, but you're not neat. That's different. Okay. She's in menopause, and so she's always got her fan everywhere, which I love. So Portia's like, even in the house. She's, like, even in the house. So they.
Ben
He's like, let's make it clear. Contrary to what people think about the. With bird brains, I am not perimenopausal. I'm just the hottest bitch in the room. And it's hard to be a bad bitch in the room. Yeah, you're perimenopausal. It's okay. We like it. We support it. And I love a good accessory. So Shamia's, like, welcomes all in and everything. And they're just, like, sort of making small talk. And Portia's like, I was in complete shock.
Ronnie
I've seen Kenny act out before.
Ben
And, like, I would say it's like, something I've never seen her do in an event. And that was Kenya's choice to twirl.
Ronnie
On down to hell.
Ben
Swirling down to hell. So, yeah.
Ronnie
And they all agree, you know, the Kelly goes on a whole monologue about it. Like, how it's, you know, it's so wrong in a salon to do this. And she's like, that was just too premeditated for me, you know? And so, Portia, would you let it go? And Portia's like. I mean, with my. With what? My. My point. I'm not answering that. Why are you asking me? Just, like. Like, why are you talking about my porn on phones? No, I'm not answering that.
Ben
And I don't know why she's, like, afraid to go on the record with the girls saying, like, yeah, I would Be done with her. Because then she tells us two seconds later, like, Yeah, I would 100 be done? Okay? She's like, no, I'm gonna tell you my true thoughts. I'd be done. I was like, I don't know why that was hard to say because, you know, Kelly did bring up a good point, which was, of course, it was a terrible thing that happened, but really, something that makes it worse was that it was so premeditated. It was something that was, like, planned out and was thought. And she had so many exit ramps to get off this highway where she could have thought to herself, you know what? This is shitty. Like, she could have had a moment, and she just still didn't, and she still went through with it.
Ronnie
It.
Ben
It is really shitty of Kenya.
Ronnie
Like, a bad. A bad idea is one thing, but a bad science fair project? Nobody wants to sit through that. We're already mad we have to be at the science fair, you know?
Ben
Yeah. Yeah, exactly.
Ronnie
A volcano. Another volcano.
Ben
Memories of my 5th grade mirror maze that I made where I showed a light bulb, a flashlight through one end, and the light bounced around and came out the other end. I was like, look, I did the volcano.
Ronnie
I was such a hack. I'm just like, that's still one of my biggest things that I'm ashamed of is making a fucking volcano in science fair. I don't even think I did it right. I think it failed, really. So they're asking Portia, you know. Oh, and then Angela changes it. So she's like, well, I wanted to ask you, Portia, I wanted to ask you at the bank, when you brought up Charles, what was that? What was that when you brought up Charles? And I. I. I did take offense to that, Portia. And she's like, well, I mean, we see the flashback of her saying, I did hear your husband was spicy. I did hear something about Charles. So Portia's like, I'm sorry. I would. That was just a joke. But then I was like, well, I don't know her, and she doesn't know me, and I can't joke like that yet. I don't believe you.
Ben
Yeah, she just pulled back. She's like, there's too much going on right now. There's too much heat. Let's pull back.
Ronnie
Yeah. She's like, I just got in trouble for showing pictures. I don't want to get in trouble for showing whatever. Whatever I found on the blogs. I'll save that for a couple of months.
Ben
Yeah, she. She tells us that, like, they all have degrees in investigation. She's like, yeah, what? I have a guy like, where'd you get your degree from? She's one of my cousins. I have a cousin has glasses on a string at all times. And you call it. She puts them on. She gets typing. She just did it. Like, she acted it out and it was. It was great.
Ronnie
So then Drew arrives an hour late because it's Drew, which is even starting to get on my nerves. And I'm not even there, but I'm starting to get annoyed that Drew is an hour late to fucking everything. She's trying to become the diva at the show. And you're not, ma'am. You're not. She has a lot. Yeah, not anymore. She dropped 90 pounds in two weeks with drop it with Drew.
Ben
That's true. Now she only needs a saucer. So Drew is like, I'm just getting ready for Korra. And the interesting thing is because we all still live in the same house, we are coexisting in a way that feels like we're still like a family, you know, which is funny because later on she's like, he is the worst co parent of all time.
Ronnie
He's like, what are you doing out of the basement while I'm eating a pancake?
Ben
He never comes out of the basement when I'm around. Get the broom.
Ronnie
Just like family. So Angela's like, well, you know, divorce is tough. Portia, do you feel like you're getting the support you need through your, you know, through your divorce? And she's like, well, I fantasize that we could have the divorce and then maybe come together and, you know, we have a family. At the end of the day, you get nothing but mansions. Because I do have a mansion now, so I'd like to keep that.
Ben
Well, if he came to you tomorrow and said, fuck all this, I want to work it out, would you still be like, yeah.
Ronnie
She's like, no, cuz you can't disrespect my mom.
Ben
So Portia says that, you know, tells us that Simon filed paperwork stating that her mom was in cahoots about breaking into the house, and she just didn't. She really did not. Like, like, Ms. Diane's name being added to the public record about all this stuff. And so I love the visual of.
Ronnie
Ms. Diane just sitting there with the crowbar trying to get through that front door. Like, I will not take this. Do you hear me?
Ben
I actually fully can see that. Like, that's the things I can imagine the most is Ms. Diane, like, sitting in the. In the driver's seat of the getaway car or like on a walkie talkie. Like, I see it all. I saw that movie with. With Cynthia Eriva where she, like, breaks into a embassy or something in London.
Ronnie
It's a mom's responsibility to take care of the daughter. And you know, this is not the first time Portia's been locked out of a house because she does with the same thing in her first marriage. So, you know, now her mom keeps little bobby pin in the back of her hair and she knows how to pick a lot.
Ben
Yeah.
Ronnie
And that's just how it is. A mom knows, a mom learns.
Ben
If you think Ms. Diane has not put on a trench and a hat and sunglasses and trailed someone, you are sadly mistaken. That woman, she knows. She knows how to.
Ronnie
Simon leaked an article that was like, the Hamburglar's trying. Wait a minute. That's not the Hamburglar. It's Ms. Diane in a striped shirt, a little mask. If you think it's not stealing hamburgers from my house, she literally is being a Hamburglar. She's just leaving. She's like, portia, get the couch. I've got the hamburgers.
Ben
If you think Ms. Diane has not found a dress that perfectly matches the wallpaper behind her and then stood up against that wall while someone walks by, you are sadly mistaken.
Ronnie
100%. That's a good mother there.
Ben
That she is. She will break in for you.
Ronnie
So we see these headlines, which are crazy. So Simon claims Porsha Williams pulled up with armed gunmen at their home. The armed gunman was carrying a bag for hamburgers and wearing a striped shirt. Cops called. Moreover, Simon claims that around March 24, Porsche, alongside what looked like a head against wallpaper and her mother's boyfriend, executed a forcible entry their marital residence.
Ben
Why am I imagining. Porsche's breakin crew also kind of is like the Muppets and the great Muppet caper dangling from the ceiling to get, like, the baseball diamond. I just imagine Porsche with all the Muppets where they're like, okay, guys, here's what we're gonna do. We're gonna break into Simon's house. Like, okay, Porsche. Okay. I'm just saying.
Ronnie
I was like, none of this is true. None. Absolutely none of this is true. Someone pulls out one of those cat laser things and she just ducks right under it. She's all Mission Impossible.
Ben
She just. She's just like, drops from the ceiling and is like an inch from the ground. I believe it. I believe 100%. The thing is, with all these visuals that I have in my mind, they all make sense to me. Like, the Ms. Diana can do it all.
Ronnie
Yeah. And Portia is not really denying it. She's just saying, how dare you tell the blogs about it? You know? And she's also mad that he's discarded Pilar. And this is sad, because Pilar gets into bed, and she's like, where's Simon? He. She used to call him Papa. Are you sure she wasn't calling him Papa, Papa, Papa? Because that would make more sense. So she just says that he's at work. And Pilar is like, but is he gonna come see me? And she's like, which is. You know, guys are trash. Yeah.
Ben
Men are terrible. And it's only gonna get worse in this episode. So Drew is Drew. So they' all, like, gathering around Drew to comfort her. I'm not Drew around Portia. But Drew is. Drew is not. Because she's on bad terms with Portia, and she's, you know, telling us that a lot of things that Porsche is going through are things that she's going through with Ralph. The difference being that Ralph is in a basement. And it's a completely different situation entirely. But she wants to attach herself to this, and so, you know, God bless. So she's like, I understand probably more than she even knows. And it's unfortunate that I can't be there for her in that way. But this is where we are, so it is what it is.
Ronnie
But Dennis can be there for me, and so can her agent. So that fills me with a little something. So she's like, I was with Simon so that I could feel safe. It's like, why would you feel safe with Simon after you saw how his last marriage went down and you saw how that ended, where he totally dissed her in the public eye and was all over the block the second that he left her or she left him. However, that worked as well.
Ben
But just because he says he has a safe doesn't mean that you will be safe. So Portia's like. She's like, well, now I'm in a place where I feel like I don't love him anymore, because the person who I am mourning is not there. And he presented his entire life than this person that I've been looking for. And that mirror was shattered because it wasn't real.
Ronnie
Like, you were looking for a rich man he presented as a rich old man with a young lady that he treated like trash. And then you jumped on that like it was a free chair and a bake. What do you call that? Musical Chairs at the chair and a bake. Sorry, it's Monday. How come I. Not even a physical. Chair's bake sale reference out. That's, like, my favorite thing that's ever happened to me in life. Pushing some kid off their chair so I could get their cake.
Ben
I like that it was a. I like that the bake sale has seating. It's like, okay, I'm gonna buy that brownie, but I'm gonna sit down while doing it. I'm gonn, like, I'm at, like, a jewelry show.
Ronnie
So what do you call it? A cakewalk where you do the musical chairs thing to steal cakes from the other kids. That's a cakewalk, right? Have you ever done that? I am. You should.
Ben
I've never heard of something where it's like musical chairs to steal a cake. That's. I don't. That's not a cakewalk at all.
Ronnie
But assuming that that's a normal thing. I mean, maybe it's just a southern thing, but it's a game where there's a big circle of chairs and the music goes on, and you all walk in a circle on the chairs, and then one chair is taken away. So one person is left out without a chair. So whoever's left without a chair, when the music stops, you know, you all take a chair. Yeah, that person's out. And then at the end, the person was a cake. I think that's how it works.
Ben
Is it just like musical chairs with a cake reward?
Ronnie
It's like, yeah, there's, like, cakes.
Ben
Okay, maybe it's like.
Ronnie
But you steal the cakes. I think it's like a white elephant thing where everybody gets a cake, but then you start stealing the cakes from the.
Ben
Are you sure this wasn't, like, a big Brother? Was this a big Brother challenge? Was there a hot dog? Giant swinging hot dog. Did people get get splattered with you for no good reason?
Ronnie
You win a cake, and then something comes out of a wall and steals it. And you're like, was that Portia's mother?
Ben
I thought that was the wall all this time.
Ronnie
Here's the important part. You remember things that are important to you, right? Like, as childhood memories, you don't necessarily remember the entire thing. Here's what I remember. Another kid sitting down, me pushing him out of the chair, and me getting a cake. Yeah, that's what I remember. It was very fun.
Ben
I think that was me yesterday on the airplane. Give me that cake. I'm sitting here now.
Ronnie
Okay, so Portia acts like she had some whirlwind romance, some storybook romance. So Simon not buying it, but it is sad about polar because, you know, she's so cute. She doesn't deserve.
Ben
Yeah.
Ronnie
So Kelly's like, everybody needs a little bit of grace, a little bit of love. All right, girls, I'm hosting a tea party. A tea party served out of waffles. So everybody's like, okay. And so they're gonna have a tea party.
Ben
Yeah.
Ronnie
And then, let's see. So, Kelly, by the way.
Ben
Oh. Oh, sorry. No, I advanced. I. I. Sorry. I got lost. The note.
Ronnie
No, no, no. I love it.
Ben
I thought I was. I thought we're in a completely different area, and I was afraid that we had gone past something, but we hadn't even approached the fact that now Drew has announced that Michael Jordan is her cousin. For whatever reason. It comes out, she says, michael, you know, they're talking about it comes up, and she says, you know, michael Jordan is my cousin. Kelly goes, michael Jordan is your cousin? She goes, yes, my maiden name is Drew Jordan. Do we feel like this is true or not? Like, you know, there are people who are on these shows that are cousins with, like, all sorts of random people. But why is it. Why do I just not feel like this is true? Why do. Don't you feel like this would have come out a long time ago? Like, funny enough, Drew Sidora and Michael Jordan are actually cousins. Even when she bragged about LeBron James listening to her music, wouldn't she have said, I guess I just sort of have a thing with NBA players. Theirs because my cousin is Michael Jordan. Like, I don't know. This just feels like it's too late to drop this piece of news for Drew Sedora.
Ronnie
Yeah, I agree with you. I think it's going to be like that Secret Lives of Mormon Wives thing where he's like, oh, yeah, I'm cousins with Ben Affleck. And then we find out that's not true. But, you know, it's Utah. How do you prove it?
Ben
Reality T does have a. They have a fresh story up from three hours ago that asks, are Drew Sidor and Michael Jordan related for real? And I'm gonna get to the bottom of this by the end of the episode. I'm just gonna. All right, now I'm gonna say no. I'm saying no, no matter what. Even if it's true, I'm saying no. I will not allow it.
Ronnie
Maybe like, 18th cousins or something like that, though. Also, my other question about this scene, I'm. I'm surprised because now they've Moved to the outside because that's the only place with a couch that can people. That people can actually sit on in this house, because everything else is, like, on the ground. So they move outside to sit on the couch. This is an outdoor couch, right? I mean, this is an indoor couch outside, right? Did you notice that? They're just like, fuck it, this couch is more comfortable for the outside. So just put the indoor couch on the outside, and then if it rains, we'll just replace it. Because that was not an outdoor couch. I'm sorry.
Ben
I really have to go back and look at it because I'm actually, like, upset that I did not notice that, because I would normally notice. Like, this is not. This is not an outdoor couch. Like, like, it's taking all the willpower in me not to fire up the episode right now and scan right directly to it and look, because maybe it's.
Ronnie
Like, I'm fancy new kind of outdoor couch where they've, like, made this indoor couch look outdoor, but I don't think so. I think it's an indoor couch.
Ben
I think it's an. I think. I'm just gonna say right now, Drew Sedora. Her last name is Jordan. But, like, I'm gonna say right now that does not mean that she's related to Michael Jordan. I'm just gonna say that's not true. And I'm gonna say this cat couch is not an outdoor couch. So we're.
Ronnie
We're accusing two things of being liars. Drew and a couch. Okay.
Ben
Just in case anybody 1000, 1000% keeping score, I'm gonna give that a page to Sorbo. 1000% commercials.
Ronnie
Here comes one right now.
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Ben
I'll say that much. I don't know.
Ronnie
I think that I blame Carol, the assistant that we meet later.
Ben
Yeah, I, I think, I think that we basically, we don't need to like, I just let the dogs be dogs. Let the dogs be dogs. I don't think we need to like, turn them into like Easter eggs dogs. Okay. Let's just let the, let, let the dogs have, have their own vibe.
Ronnie
Okay? Yeah.
Ben
So Chloe and Kelly are doing some yoga and some meditation and they do that. And then Kelly's talking about how she really, you know, she really appreciates Chloe. Chloe is her eldest daughter who just had that birthday and you know how Chloe was really there for her during this divorce and really helped her get through it and stuff. So now they're at.
Ronnie
I would be too if you bought me 17 $10,000 purses, this crime, well, you.
Ben
I think some kids would be the opposite. They're like, really? 17 purses and now have to sit here and pick you up mother from the bathroom floor. Some kids are real brats, you know.
Ronnie
Well, the. Chloe reads her ass, that's for sure, because she's like, oh, my God, I just got an article texted to me. Are you reading it? And she's like, yeah. Ew, God, this is a terrible photo of you mom. She's like, jeez, Chloe down. And she's like, I'm gonna send this to Chance. She goes, no, don't send the article to Chance. Goes, no, I'm sending the picture with the text that says, ew. Am I right? Gross.
Ben
She's like, look at her stupid mother.
Ronnie
She's so supportive. Chloe is so supportive.
Ben
You know what's. You know what I think about, actually quite a bit is I think about the fact that four of Kelly's children have brittle bone disease. Like, I think about it all the time. And I imagine. I just love, like, trying to imagine, like, how. How she deals with that. Like, it's crazy that. That has really occupied a space in my mind since that episode. Episode. So anyway, just thought I'd bring it down for a moment. But anyways, Kelly is. Kelly's just having one of these, like, mother, daughter chats. Like, oh, my God, you know, kids, am I right? Like, it's. You've been so tough. You've been. You've gone through this yada, yada, yada.
Ronnie
Talks about what's in the article, and it's the business and him taking money and. And, you know, him being locked up for content contempt. Imagine being mocked up for contempt content. He is just so happy we are locking him up. Contempt and being put in jail. And she's pissed off because at the end of the day, you get nothing for nothing. They say at the end of the day 30, 000 times this episode. So I apologize. And, you know, everyone's in school and things are on the Internet now. People have to read this. And he put out a statement saying he's so focused on the family and the girls. And I'm like, when? And Chloe's like, oh, yeah, I don't even know why he says four kids because he doesn't speak to me. Me. And we find out that because she is not the birth daughter of this guy. He's. He's just now completely ghosted her. Yeah, you're right. The men are pigs.
Ben
The men are pigs.
Ronnie
This is a rough one.
Ben
He raised her since she was two and a half years old. So basically, he is her father. And then the moment that now the family's, you know, severed, he's treating her literally like, you know, a handbag or something. Like, well, Kelly, you bought that handbag, so I don't need to claim on that. But these kids are like. This is like a car, and, you know, our TV and stuff like that. And it's just so obnoxious, you know? I mean, in some ways, it actually technically makes Kelly's life easier because it's one less child to fight over. But at the same time, like, this poor kid. I mean, the father figure in your life is basically suddenly just doesn't even want to fight for you. I think it's absolutely awful and wretched. And this guy. This guy seems like a real piece of shit. Like, it's just a poop on the bottom of your shoe that you stepped in. And I just hope he just. I hope Kelly's able to, like, get out of this situation as soon as possible. Possible.
Ronnie
So Kelly, it's like, you know, it's the job of a mother to protect her daughter. Someone's trying to break in. Let me look at Ms. Diane. You're @ the wrong house again, hon. You can. Yeah, I'm sorry. Sorry about that. I'm not gonna. She's just trying to protect her child. She's really on a rampage lately. Damn.
Ben
So Kelly's like, you know, you know, we need to, like, you know, I want to, you know, if I. If you get married or I get married, you know, I just want everything thing you deserve love. And she goes, yeah, but I don't want to end up like you, mom.
Ronnie
Could you just be nice to me? In one scene, she's like, I mean, you're divorced, and look at these pictures you're taking for the public. Disgusting. I'm gonna go to.
Ben
Have to hang on to is this strange waffles. Waffle narrative that you're pushing all of a sudden. It's just sad for your mother.
Ronnie
I want to go back to therapy and also get a better stylist so I never end up like you. She's like, damn, Chloe. Jeez.
Ben
So now Drew's house, she's packing up because it's a weekend where she has to be out of town or at least out of the. Out of the house because it's a Ralph weekend. So she's trying to, like her daughter. She's trying to, like, do her daughter's hair, and her daughter's being, like, sort of impish and kind of running away from her, and Drew's saying, like, wow, like, the kids never acted like this before. And then she goes and she finally does the kid's hair, and it's just down there, like, having pancakes. Pancakes. Like, order in pancakes. I'd like to add, as well. And I don't know why that bothered me. For some reason, like, it bothered me like, Drew, you can't even make your own. Make pancakes. Although it's not like I have. I don't order in pancakes. Look at this emotional journey I'm on with myself on this little boat.
Ronnie
You'll order in a bage. You'll order in a McDonald's or a bagel.
Ben
I'll order another. I don't know why is. There was something about, like, I don't mind if people order in breakfast, but there was something about the fact that, like. Like, it was her turn to leave, but, like, she had Or. I don't know. I don't know why it bothered me so much that she'd clearly ordered breakfast. I don't know why it bothered me that Drew had ordered breakfast on this day. I can't. I cannot articulate it. I literally. I would think at this point, I could say this is why it bothered me that you ordered breakfast when I myself am someone who's. Or, first of all, pancakes don't travel. So ordering pancakes, that's already a losing. Losing a losing gamble. But, like, I don't know. In this, I. I don't know. Either way, Ralph shows up. Ralph shows up, and it's a shocking moment because normally Ralph has to wait at the basement door before Drew until Drew has left the house, but he's actually invaded the first floor, and Drew is shocked. And I just. I don't know. The idea of Ralph emerging from the basement unexpected is just, like. It's very funny to me. Me.
Ronnie
Well, the thing here, okay, Drew does so many things that just confuse me. So she's like, every first, third, and fifth weekend, I have to leave my house. That's confusing, right? I mean, I know that. So I thought about some months have more. We. Some. Some months have more weekends than other. Like, I get that. I'm not that stupid. But then wouldn't that throw it off? Because if you got them every. If you had to leave every first, third, and fifth, and there was a. A month with five, then. Doesn't he get him two in a row? Why isn't it just. Every year she talks in ways that confuse me. You know, I just don't get what she's saying. And then she's like, well, I can't believe you're up here. And he's like, yeah, you're supposed to be gone. She's like, well, but I'm eating a pancake. I can't believe he would come up. You were late. You were supposed to be gone. So I don't know. I feel like.
Ben
Yeah, I think maybe that's. It's like. It's like, you know, you're supposed to be out at a certain time, but you order pancakes. So, like. Like. Like you're on a time limit. Why are you ordering?
Ronnie
You're determined to make this pancake thing. You're like, I will.
Ben
I'm trying to get.
Ronnie
I'm going to drill down prison over this pancake thing. Damn it. I will get.
Ben
I'm just trying to drill down as to why I had a reaction to. When I saw that they were all sitting around and they were eating these, like, shitty pancakes that were room temperature out of the. Out of the plastic. I don't know why.
Ronnie
It just like, you're like, time limit, traveling, court session.
Ben
But then again, it's Ralph. And any. Any time that Ralph. Extra time Ralph has to spend in the basement, I'm. I totally for. So it's a very conflicting scene.
Ronnie
Yeah. So she's like, you know, this is basically rough on the kids. Divorce this and that. And he's like, hey, hey, kids. And he's trying to be, like, happy Ralph, you know, like, oh, we're gonna have fun. It's daddy's day. And she's like, well, my suitcases are in the car. So I was about to leave. And he's like, well, okay, that would be great. And she's like, but I need to talk to you about something. So, kids, could you go play? I know you've had a bite of that pancake after waiting for an hour, but me and your daddy need to die. So, Ralph, you know, I've talked to my lawyer, and you need to call the exterminator. He's like, is that true?
Ben
It's like, yeah, but I talked to my attorney. He's like, no, I don't know why. Because I've been telling you for the. I've been telling you to call the exterminate for probably, like, I don't know, like, three weeks now. She's. And I have. And I've been covering the exterminator when he came, but then my lawyer said I don't have to. So it's technically something you're supposed to do. And I was like, cool. That just takes something else off my plate because I already have so much on my plate. Goes, what do you have on your plate? You don't even pay. And she's like, okay, I'm gonna go now because you're challenging my plate. I have a lot. I'm gonna sing a song that has been produced by someone who does. Did a kid. Novelty kid CD for his child. Okay? So that's a lot on my plate right now. My plate is the shape of an album, okay?
Ronnie
She's like, boop, boop, boop, boop. Listen, hot dog man, I have an idea for a new song. My plate, my plate. There's an exterminator on my plate.
Ben
Get that exterminator off your plate. Does she not have an assistant or her sister to do that anymore? I guess not. So Ralph is. Then we go to Ralph and his confessional where he's wearing it. His shirtless blazer look. And, like, hunched over, he's like, drew doesn't have to pay any bills. You know, I pay for everything. I'm always like, you could pay the Terminator bill. I mean, like, what is that, like, 100 bucks? This is typical Drew, but it always causes conflicts, which is why, like, that's not how you manage a relationship effectively. Effectively. That's a. That's definitely not how we're going to be able to manage co parenting. And you can read more about this in the Step in co parenting book coming out soon on RalphPress.ralph.com Chapter 5, the Exterminator Clause.
Ronnie
So Drew's like, this is just such typical Ralph. He loves to trigger me. He loves to dance on these nerves. Okay, you know, who's with you the most? Is production. Because she's so shocked when he comes up for the bass basement. And she's like, what are you even doing out of the basement? He's might. So apparently somebody was in with him, so get mad at them. So then the sister comes out, and she's like, are you okay? And she's like, no, I'm not okay. I'm just so stressed out not to call an exterminator. I can't take it.
Ben
She's like, I'm just so mad. It's just so stupid. Like, we don't even have to argue. We don't have to have this interaction where whenever I leave, you're not ever upstairs. That was weird. And her, she's talking to her mom, also on the phone. And she's like, that was weird. What did he do? What was he up there for? And Drew's like. He's just, oh, no, I'm sorry. It was not the mom. You're right. It was. What's her Faith, the sister. And Drew's like, yeah, he, like. He was like, it's my time. I know it's your time, and I'm leaving. And so she's just basically venting about Ralph and everything and saying how he never comes up at this time. And she was like, I just. I don't want him to make any phone calls that I'm still on the premises and I'm not leaving. Okay. Just because I had to wait an extra half an hour. Hour because I ordered pancakes from Postmates. And it took a very long time. It's not my fault.
Ronnie
So now we go to another Housewives making music scene. It's Shamia, and she's making friends. I mean, she's making music with her friend R.L. because her. Him and God damn it, Ronnie, she's making a song with RL because she met his wife Lena, and they became friends. Friends. And so now they're going to make music together because he's a famous producer. Jamie Foxx, Genuine. And now Shamia, I.
Ben
So RL Works with a producer named B flat, which I think is funny because, like, I mean, there's nothing inherently wrong with the note B flat. It's a totally viable note. But I just feel like having flat in your name is just, like, not a good. It's not good branding for your musical production career.
Ronnie
You know, really, B flat's a good key. Key.
Ben
I just feel like flat. I just.
Ronnie
The word flat.
Ben
Yeah, flat.
Ronnie
You're like, you guys, I don't think that music should have flats because it's, like, offensive.
Ben
Do you like. So be. Is B flat known in music as, like, a good key? Like, that's like a key. A good key to start in.
Ronnie
I mean, I like to play in B flat because it's trickier.
Ben
Okay.
Ronnie
You know, that's like.
Ben
Well, you do it. You should really link up with RL&B flat. So how about Bername, Bea Arthur?
Ronnie
Ma? That'll be just me biting my fist. Okay, so basically, Shamia talks about how she's an underdog on the music scene, but she's ready to be a star now. And then her friends come, Angela and Drew. Andrew's like, oh, my God, we're in the studio.
Ben
Yeah. She was very impressed that it's R.L. because he was also in the band next. So that's pretty cool. I do love.
Ronnie
Although Drew is spending the whole time getting her phone to bump up against his so she could switch some information with him and steal him. As her producer, you know, she is Drew.
Ben
Oh, your phone is real close. It's getting real close.
Ronnie
Your phone buzzed me. Now I got your info.
Ben
Step up and move your phone close. Feel a little bump coming through. It's your contacts. That's about it. That's all I can do.
Ronnie
So she, you know, they're talking about, like, how great it is she's working with RL and stuff. And then Angela's like, well, you know, it was difficult to hear you have your song so discarded by Portia at the bank. Just so funny. And it's just a funny.
Ben
She apologizes. That was such a funny thing. She's like, I am sorry that Portia was so rude to you. I love that tactic. I'm apologizing for something I wasn't part of. But I'm gonna say it. I'm gonna say it like I'm being empathetic to you, but I'm actually just throwing someone under the bus right now.
Ronnie
I feel like by having a party at the base bank. And I just wanted to say I'm so sorry. Now, would you like that in tens, twenties or just a solid hundred shmia?
Ben
I apologize that you have a legitimate storyline to have here, and it got overshadowed by Kenya's mess. So I apologize that I didn't follow through and let you have some moment on camera to talk about how annoyed you were at Portia.
Ronnie
Yeah, she is. She's like, okay, well, now that things. Now that Kenya's off the show, I want to remind you that you should be pissed off at Portia. So she's like, yeah, well, you know, know, to have my song disrespected in that way in a bank when I was trying to play it through my phone speakers, that was rough.
Ben
That's really rough.
Ronnie
Usually holding up a phone and blasting out a song through tiny, little, tiny speakers demands more respect.
Ben
But, yeah, it just. It hurt my feelings because everything that horse has done, I've been, like, her biggest cheerleader. And I need that same energy when it comes down to things that I'm passionate about, like deciding to become a pop star again right now. So she's basically saying she's like, well, I know. I get it. Portia didn't know I was gonna play my song. And then, you know, when we left we did talk about it, and she was like, I'm so sorry. I didn't realize it was you. I was like, that's okay. But it was weird. It was weird. I was like, yeah, it was weird. I'd actually say it was beyond weird. It was rude. It was obnoxious. What Portia did to Shamia.
Ronnie
Yeah, it was rude. And, yeah, Portia was on one that night. She was trying to start with everybody, you know? So I think that was shitty. But I'm also. I also kind of love that she did that. Because now, to me, is always walking around like, do I sound like Drew? Because even now, she's like, I mean, no offense, Drew, but I don't sound like Drew, do I? Do I sound like Drew? RL Drew, sing a little something. Ouch. Oh, God. Did I sound like that? Sound like that?
Ben
Is that really me? Please tell me that's not me.
Ronnie
So shimmy is like, yeah, well, when I brought my song to the bank, think, you know, I was so excited to play it for you guys. No shade, Drew. But that was better than you, right? And Shami is like, it hurt my feelings. You know, as an artist, when you create, you're just so passionate about it. Does everybody know, Drew? Not you, not you. Any artists in the room? R.L. am I right? No. Drew, sit down, Drew. R.L. am I right'? Yeah. Even Lena, who sings in the shower, Lena gets it. Not you, Drew. Lisa.
Ben
She was like, excuse me. I understand what it's like to create. There was that time that Ralph and I went to a Dunkin Donuts, and he set out his keyboard, and we came up with, like, about five bars, and it was amazing.
Ronnie
She was like, I get it. Have you ever tried to come up with a rhyme for hot dog? I have a music song called Slut Fog, So I get it.
Ben
Music is like your baby. And when someone doesn't give you respect, it's like, you're disrespecting my baby. It's like, you're hanging with your baby, and then suddenly someone comes out from the basement and then wants to hang with your baby instead, and it's just very, very difficult.
Ronnie
And she's like, but then, you know, I'm blessed to be working with RL&B flat. And they built my confidence back up. And Drew's like, oh, yeah, that's how I feel with Dennis. You know, I was feeling insecure, and Dennis started steaming me and poured some relish on my head. And now I'm a hot dog. And I've never felt that people are more hungry for my music. And they're like, oh, God, does Drew have to get about herself?
Ben
It's always. And then she's. And then she's also. She also says, and you know, these royalties, the way this publishing is set up, that's going to pay for PJ's whole college. So Drew is actually now basically claiming that she's going to be the one to provide for Polaris Pilar's future. That's. That's who PJ is, right? That's Pilar.
Ronnie
Yes, with hot dogs. No, with hot dog songs. So now they play the song, and Shamia does the most annoying thing that someone can do when they play their song. She gets up and starts singing along with it. Be quiet. It's bad enough I have to listen to you sitting here. Now I have to listen to you sitting here and dancing there. Come on, man. Man, leave me alone.
Ben
Yeah, too much. Too much right now. So, yeah, so Shamia's excited about her music. She's excited to be working with this person. And Drew is being messy, implying that she is going to be the. The breadwinner for Portia's child. So now we go back to Brits and Brits with her mom, Angela. And Brit's like, this is a very uncomfortable conversation. Having to call my mom and say, hey, guess what? This woman tried to shame me for giving Felicia. You know, I'm like, not only will it be an uncomfortable conversation, it's also going to be a boring one. So thanks, thanks, thanks.
Ronnie
She's like, I'm sad, Mommy. And her mom goes, well, I've been sad. So I was like, oh, yes. I love this mother daughter energy. She's like, stop the crying. So she. Brit, goes into a whole thing where she's like, girls are always so mean to me. You know, and it's just like, always, I'm always bullied mom. It's like, you know what it's like? Like, I've always been crying about it my whole life. Well, if it's anything like this show, you're kind of an to women. And then you cry about. Get about them getting pissed off at you, which we see by the end of this episode and many other examples during this show. But since she was in the right on this one, I got to just shut up and take it.
Ben
Yeah. So basically she was in the right. Yeah.
Ronnie
You know, so the mom is like, yeah, you know, girls are haters when they want to be you, so. Oh, don't worry about it. And she's like, yeah, I'm gonna be classy mom. And the mom's like, good, let it go. Can I leave now? Oh. And I like. She goes, mom, we've been redecorating. This is my new office. The mom walks in and looks around and goes, okay.
Ben
Mom's like, I don't know what the big deal is. We already had this conversation when you did webcams 15 years ago. I'm chill. Don't worry about about it. So now we have. It's gonna be quality time with Portia and Shamia. So Portia and Shamia go to, like, an indoor miniature golf place which looks actually really fun. And Portia says, is this where we came for Glinda's engagement party? Which, you know, that was a scene from Wicked I did not get to see. I would like to have seen that. So Shamia's like, they're just like happy and talking and everything. And Portia's saying how filing for divorce, you know, turned everything upside down. And so her therapist said you should go into self preservation mode, which is basically her focusing on herself. And so she's been focusing on herself because of this. I'm like, is this any different than the pre divorce experience with Portia we've witnessed?
Ronnie
Say you're Porsche. You always focus on yourself. So Shimmy decides basically she's not going to fight with Portia about the playing the song, you know, dissing her song at the bank because push is going through a lot. And so basically they play a lot of games and talk about kind of the same things they've talked about this entire episode, which is Porsche's divorce and Drew and Drew and Hot Dog man filming together. And she's like, well, you know, I. I told him, I don't even want to have to tell you not to film with her. I just want you to make a choice for your family. And then they cut to her telling him in the car, you better not film with her. Gonna kill you. I'll cut your hot dogs off. And he's like, okay. And then she's like. And he said that they. He was supposed to film with her, but then he canceled it. And then they're like, eight days earlier.
Ben
Dennis filming with Dennis moment.
Ronnie
He lied.
Ben
Yes. Supportia's like, yeah. So when I was talking to him, I was just, I was telling that, like, I don't like that. And I can, I can say I don't like that. And he wanted me to say, tell me you don't want to tell me. Tell me, tell me that you don't like it, and I want you to make a choice for your family. And so Portia's basically saying that they have a great co parenting relationship and any. She's just afraid of any extra variables, AKA Drew Sedora, you know, interfering with their relationship with Pilar.
Ronnie
Well, also, this should show Drew what an hot dog man is, because he not only said. He not only lies to Portia and says, well, you know, I didn't. I didn't do the filming, which he was supposed to do. But he says, well, we were. It was planned that we were going to film, but I was one that said no. I said no to make it look like Drew went behind her back and did it anyway when he also went behind her back and did it anyway.
Ben
And we all know where this is leading to. We all know that when this music finally comes out or whatever, it's going to become a dispute between Drew and Dennis about the money that he didn't pay her or the money that she didn't pay him. We all know where this is heading, so it's fun to watch.
Ronnie
So they play gol. They play all these sorts of. Of golf typey games and skeeball and all that stuff. And Portia does that thing that I hate when you're with somebody that she just like, effortlessly wins it. Effortlessly wins at everything. She's just like, I'm gonna get a God pop. Oh, I got a whole. Mine had that happen every single time she music. God damn it. They also keep pulling at their boob cloth because their boobs aren't very covered. And they both got beautiful, gigantic boobs. That's gotta be horrible to just be trying to cover your boobs the whole time. They literally are just covering their boobs the whole time. Just wear a bigger shirt.
Ben
Yeah. So then while they're. They're playing golf, etc. And then I actually, what I thought was funny, when they got to the final hole, you know, the final hole in mini golf, it always swallows up your ball, which I always find to be kind of anticlimactic and withholding. I feel like you should be given the ball back and then you bring it back. I understand why they do it. It's the way they collect the balls. But I always find it annoying because it's like, then that's it, the ball's done. And Portia, however, does not realize that this is how it works. And she's just like looking around the machine looking for her. Shamia's like, it's over. You don't get your ball back. She's like, oh, that's sad. So then they talk about IVF, and Shamia's talking about her embryo, and she's got 30 chance of implement implantation. And she's really hoping that it takes and everything and, you know, exciting stuff like that. She wants to grow her family.
Ronnie
Okay, so let's go over to the next scene, which is Tea party. Okay, so we get a new character, Paris, who's Kelly's assistant. He's like, hey, girl, you doing. I decorated this whole part. Hey, you look good. You're welcome. He's got like a little kind of Kate Gosling, but gel down to his head, bleach blonde thing and some shorts up to his rib cage and some glasses and a full face makeup character. I could. I could use a spin off with this one. I don't think anybody like this.
Ben
Yeah, he's kind of giving me like. Like Robin meets Pink meets Atlanta, you know, and so he is. He is hilarious. I'm surprised they waited six episodes to introduce him to us because he's kind of great.
Ronnie
So she's like, paris is my stylist, so I needed to really up my game today, up my standards. And Paris is like, no plastic cups, Marat. Okay, this where we're starting. And she's like, oh, there's enough plastic ladies here.
Ben
So she's saying that she wants to bring peace and she wants to show Brit that she is totally supported and that this is a sisterhood, even though they've all just met each other about three weeks ago.
Ronnie
So are you wasted, Paris? Did you have something before you came here? It's like. She goes, can I have whatever you're having? He's like, what? I'm drinking gives you wings. Wings.
Ben
Red Bull. So Kelly's like, oh, well, I might need some wings today. It's like, wings, wings and wigs, honey. So then Portia. Portia calls. She's sick, so she's not gonna be coming. And Kelly is like, okay, well, you know what? Take everything, girl. Just don't take nobody else's, man. I'm just joking. Okay.
Ronnie
So then Shamia, Angela arrive, and, you know, it's just like, hey, hey, hi, hi, hi, hi. And then Kelly's like, oh, let me tell you a story. My lawyer sent me a story about my ex and the bitter divorce. And, you know, now he's out of jail and he owes me $10,000 in child support. Only made one payment. And Angela's like, that is so much to deal with. And I'M so sorry you're going through that. You know, you're dealing with all that. Sorry. It's like, yeah, because it's very tough dealing with my ex, the children, the vlogs. And Angela's like, yeah, I'm sorry. Sorry. But I did bring a plus one. Pauline. Esther. Because this dress is hot. Like, I'm hot. So why'd she wear polyester? Did she think that was going to cool her down? I think she regretting it.
Ben
I think it was a regret. I think we've all been there. Like, I'm gonna wear this. This looks cute. And then you realize you're sitting outside in humidity and you're like, why did I do this? Why? So. So Kelly's like, not the Polly and the Esther. Oh, God, she's melting again. And poor, poor Angela, like, heat has been an ongoing issue with her. It's been. It's been. It's been an issue. So then Brit is talking about how she shows up with Drew, and she's saying how the ordeal has taken over her entire life. And every time she goes on social media, there's commentary, and there's an article on this and that and everything. And every time when you Google her name, you can't remove what's on the Internet. And just, like, just. Just picking up the pieces. And she's like, she has her garbage. Her heart up. Because she doesn't know what to expect from this group of ladies.
Ronnie
Yeah. So they ask her how she's doing, and she's like, it's been. It's been really rough. And Kelly's like, okay, even though I've been able to talk to you, you know, and Shimmy has been able to talk to you, I feel like the other ladies haven't been able to truly understand how you feel. Okay, so that's why we're having brunch. It's all for you. It's just for you. I just. Just a. Girls, let support Brit, because everyone here, you know, I'm mean, they've been able to talk about Kenya, about her feelings. So let's hear from you now. I was like, oh, that's so.
Ben
That was a sneaky, underhanded.
Ronnie
She's like, this.
Ben
She was for you.
Ronnie
So everybody else who's been talking to Kenya, why don't you tell her how you feel? Now?
Ben
Brit's like, you guys all talk to Kenya about her feelings. And Drew's like, we did. We did. And, like, she and Angela just, like, nod. And Brit is, like, obviously pissed.
Ronnie
Right?
Ben
And she's like, I'm dealing with the law, and I have a lot to deal with. My husband and my business and my license. And shmia goes, guys, you know, she mentioned to me yesterday that she lost her insurance license. And everyone's like, what? And then Angela. Angela basically asked the question that I was immediately thinking, which is, like, based off of what? Because, like, why would you lose your insurance license off of this sort of stuff? Something is fishy about this.
Ronnie
Yeah, this is a lie. It's a flat out lie. So Brit's like, well, what do you mean, based off what? Are you confused? What's been going on? And Angela's like, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Wait a minute. Where's this energy coming from with me? I'm licensed, and in order to lose a license, there has to be a cause. I'm just asking what the cause was. And this energy. And she's like, today is for me. And she's like, okay, well, it's always for you, Brett.
Ben
So this energy, this. She's like, this is a peace offering. You're not coming in peace. I just asked you a question of, you know, how did you lose it? What was on what cause? And you just ate me up. You just ate me up when I'm wearing Polly and Esther. And if you fail to take responsibility for how we even got here then. And she's, oh, hold on, hold on. Read the room. Read the room.
Ronnie
And so she's like, well, why is Kenya not here? Why is Kenya not here then? And she's like, read the room. So Brit is pissed that they don't have her back. You know, they're like, why would you even speak to Kenya? And so she's like, read the room. And Angela's like, I am reading the room. And Brit tells her, you're a little slow. Oh, Brit, you're wasting all of this good work. You should have just kept the victim.
Ben
Coming in hot, okay? Coming in hot. Like, you actually have. You're given the gift of having being able to be the one to be like, I'm just shattered right now. And instead, you're popping off on these girls. I mean, I know you're annoyed at them, but, like, also, we realistically know the production probably said, okay, Angela. Angela and Drew, you have to shoot a scene with Kenya. And then, you know, probably then after that, it was all scrapped because of the whole situation. But Angela's like, I'm not slow. Okay? I'm not slow because of you, because Britney says you're a little slow. I'm not Slow. Because of you. You like to throw rocks and hide your hands, which is true, too. And looks like she's going to get right back to it pretty soon.
Ronnie
Yeah. So then shamia is like, the dictionary defines peace as tranquility. Right now they need tranquilizers.
Ben
I'm the glue prefixes. Am I right? They can be. They can work so well. So Kelly. They switch seats. And because Kelly's like, angela, why don't you swap with me? She goes, all three of us will leave me, Holly and Esther. I'm really gonna make this thing work. Okay. I saw some of Wendy's work on Potomac. Happy and Ness, Polly and Esther. I think it's really gonna just fold in really well with housewives lore.
Ronnie
And Kelly's like, you ladies don't know how to act on my nice William Sonoma tablecloth. That is the first time I think I've ever heard someone brag about a Williams Sonoma. I'm ass wives.
Ben
Well, it's. Yes.
Ronnie
Not that it's cheap. I mean, it's not cheap. It's just usually, you hear like, a Gucci tablecloth or, yeah, I don't know, like a LV tablecloth. But it's just like, here's. Here's a tablecloth I got from William Sonoma.
Ben
That was the moment, I think I was like, that. That kind of elevated Kelly for me, because I was like, ugh. You know what? I kind of feel like if I hung out with Kelly, we would probably talk about Ina Garten, because, you know, she likes Ina Garden. I can actually tell because she got the Williams Sonoma tablecloth. It made me really realize she's probably down with Ina Garten, which means that I'm gonna probably be down with Kelly in real. You know, let's just face it. That's. That's just. She's my people.
Ronnie
You have tablecloths in common, so we have table.
Ben
We have. I don't have it. I don't have a Williams Noma tablecloth, but I'm open to it. Like, I'm Williams Sonoma tablecloth ready. And so I can just feel that, like, I. I feel like I could go to Williams Sonoma with Kelly, and we could probably go and talk about everything in there and have a really good time, like, discussing the pros and cons of, like, that oyster shucker or that Dutch oven or, you know, a random corkscrew. Like, I kind of feel like this was just, like, a mo. This is a peek into her personality in a way that I really Enjoyed. Oh.
Ronnie
I was like, you need a better tablecloth. It's like, I've never heard of anybody brag about Williamson tablecloth. So then. And they move. They have. They make them rearrange seats so they're not sitting by each other anymore. Not that sitting across from each other is going to be a huge help, as we'll soon find out. So Angela's like, I thought this was a peace brunch. And she was like, it is. You know, we're going to be more peaceful. Okay, we're going to switch gears now. I'm going to ask a question, Brit. Now, how did you come about losing your license? Okay, Glue. Okay.
Ben
Glue.
Ronnie
Asking the exact same thing. And she's like that. This is what's going on. Because of all the backlash and the defamation, I'm under an investigation with my insurance. Okay, so you didn't lose it. So you've already. You've already started this off with a lie. So, Brit, I'm done with you. Okay? I'm sorry someone showed your porn on the tv. That was terrible. You still suck. Now go away.
Ben
Yeah, because she says, yeah, I didn't lose my license immediately. It doesn't work that way. So Angela mutters, thought so. Angela. She's like, I said, I thought so. Well, how about you be quiet? And she's like, I said, I thought so.
Ronnie
How about you be quiet?
Ben
I said, I thought so. And she was like, what is happening here? Can I use these lyrics on my next song? Thought so.
Ronnie
And Angela tells us that she's a licensed mortgage loan originator. Thank you. And she knows that to lose your license, there has to be more than just a rumor. And so Brit goes, would you like to twirl out? Okay, you know what? I was annoyed with you before, and now I'm officially done. Now. You're still using Kenya's lines. This is like the third time you've done that. It's sad.
Ben
I thought when she said that. When she said, would you like to twirl out? I thought that was a reference to, like, oh, you're such good friends with Kenya. Why don't you twirl on out of here? But then their reaction made me realize that I think she said it insincerity, like she didn't realize she was even making a Kenya reference.
Ronnie
I think she said it in sincerity because it's like the third time she's done it. And I don't know that she's smart enough to really be pulling off wordplay. Yeah. Sarcasm.
Ben
Rudimentary wordplay. It's no. Tranquil. Tranquility. Tranquil. Equalizer. Wordplay. That's for sure.
Ronnie
Yeah. So basically, Angela's like, oh, my God. I'm trying to support her, but she's barking at me. And she barks. Andrew's like, oh, my God, not twirl.
Ben
Ow. And she is like, this is a peace brunch, and I'm working with RL. Cyprit is like, oh, my God, it's so nasty. So nasty. So rude. That was. That's why Kenya's not here, because of the nasty work that she's done. It seems like nobody wants to acknowledge that. And Drew's like, I feel like she took it too far, and I don't agree with it. So I want you to know that. But I feel like if you can get to a point where you guys understand, you both were wrong in the situation. And by the way, I hope you don't mind, I brought on your ex to be my music producer. Is that true? Is that cool?
Ronnie
So Britt's like, yeah, but I've already admitted wrongdoing, and I apologize. And I took flowers and all that, so I'm not going to be in the same room with her. And it can't be removed or erased. Even hearing her call me an escort. And she's like. I'm like, I hear what you're saying, and I can see how you feel is valid. So I respect that. And then church bells start ringing, and they all start laughing, and so shimmy is like, peace, peace, peace. Find good in each other. We're women. We are women. I am glue. Whatever. You woman bounces off that woman and sticks to you. Okay, everybody. Oh, thank God. Another Shamia Peace monologue. So they're like, okay, we'll all get along now. And so now they're gonna move on. So let's dance.
Ben
Then they all dance. They do a two step, and then it just sort of is like a bow at the end of the. They, like, didn't know how to end the scene. And let me tell you something. I've been there. So that's basically how it ends. It ends with them two stepping and laughing and, you know, deciding it's too hot to argue. It's like, dance, and we'll argue on the next episode. And that's what it looks like they will do, because next episode, they're going to go to Nashville. But Porsche is going to try not to invite Drew. We'll see how that works out. But first cast, Trip is coming up and looking forward to it.
Ronnie
All right, everybody, we will see you next time. Thanks for being here. Join us@watch whatcrappens.com for ticket links for our shows in Texas and Vegas and also find links to our Patreon there for video reaction recaps and bonus episodes. We'll talk to you next time. Bye.
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Podcast Summary: Watch What Crappens Episode #2799 – RHOA Season 16 Episode 6: “Tea’d Up”
Release Date: April 14, 2025
Introduction to the Episode
In Episode #2799 of Watch What Crappens, hosts Ben Mandelker and Ronnie Karam delve deep into the latest happenings of The Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA), specifically Season 16, Episode 6 titled “Tea’d Up.” The episode focuses on the escalating drama surrounding Brittany “Brit” Pitts and Kenya Moore, unraveling tensions, personal conflicts, and the intricate dynamics of co-parenting amid public scrutiny.
Recap of Recent Developments
Ben begins by sharing his personal updates, mentioning their recent live shows in Boston, Detroit, and Chicago, and his conversion of his home office into a podcasting studio using items from Wayfair. Ronnie reciprocates with her own home renovation story, lauding Wayfair for its quality and style options. This segment sets a relatable tone for listeners, highlighting the hosts' everyday lives before transitioning into the main discussion.
Dissecting "Tea’d Up"
The core of the episode revolves around the hosts' analysis of “Peace Interrupted.” Ronnie expresses her frustration with the episode's heavy focus on divorce, stating:
“I’m sick of it. I'm sick of talking about divorce in every scene. It's every scene until the tea party.”
(06:32)
Ben echoes this sentiment, questioning the necessity of a super-sized episode centered around Brit’s serious issues. The hosts lament the repetitive portrayal of multiple divorces within the episode, highlighting Brit's struggles with revenge porn allegations and the ensuing media frenzy.
Brittany Pitts' Turmoil
A significant portion of the discussion centers on Brit's distress over the leaked compromising photos and videos. Ronnie criticizes Brit for seemingly deflecting responsibility:
“If she released child porn, that’s on the boyfriend more than on her.”
(10:18)
Ben adds that younger people might turn to platforms like OnlyFans as a preemptive measure against leaks, suggesting a future where individuals take control over their own image to mitigate shame.
The hosts delve into the complex narrative of revenge porn, emphasizing the damaging effects on Brit’s personal and professional life. They scrutinize the authenticity of Brit’s claims, debating the legality and implications of her past actions.
Kenya Moore's Role and Public Perception
The interaction between Kenya and Brit is scrutinized, with Kenya being portrayed as aggressive and unempathetic. Ronnie points out Kenya's questionable tactics:
“She took a petty moment and turned it into a massive scandal. It’s going to backfire in many ways.”
(16:03)
Ben adds that Kenya’s actions have left her in a favorable light initially, but warns of the potential fallout as the situation evolves. The hosts discuss how Kenya’s manipulation and aggressive stance have fueled public outrage, complicating her relationships within the show.
Portia's Involvement and Family Dynamics
Portia's character is analyzed in depth, particularly her involvement in the drama surrounding Brit and Kenya. The hosts highlight her flawed decision-making and questionable alliances, especially her interactions with her mother, Diane, who is humorously portrayed as a relentless and resourceful figure.
“Ms. Diane will break in for you. She’s literally like the Hamburglar.”
(34:41)
Ronnie and Ben mock the exaggerated portrayal of Portia’s mother, adding humor while critiquing the over-the-top storyline elements that strain credibility.
Drew Sidora's Complications
Drew Sidora's subplot is another focal point, with her strained relationship with her co-parent Ralph. Ronnie emphasizes Drew's unreliable behavior:
“She is trying to become the diva at the show. And she has a lot to lose.”
(32:17)
Ben discusses the implications of Drew’s actions on her co-parenting relationship, highlighting the chaos and conflicts that arise from her unpredictable behavior. The hosts speculate on future disputes between Drew and Ralph, anticipating further drama in upcoming episodes.
Shamia's Aspiration and Musical Ambitions
Shamia’s character arc is explored as she strives to establish herself in the music industry. The hosts commend her passion and determination but critique her interactions with other characters, particularly Drew, who appears dismissive of Shamia’s efforts.
“Music is like your baby. And when someone doesn't give you respect, it's like you're disrespecting my baby.”
(63:00)
Ben and Ronnie discuss the authenticity of Shamia’s ambitions versus Drew’s dismissive attitude, predicting tension as Shamia gains traction in her musical pursuits.
The "Peace Brunch" and Attempted Resolutions
The episode culminates in a chaotic “peace brunch” orchestrated by Kelly, aiming to mend fences and foster unity among the cast. However, the hosts highlight the ineffectiveness of such gestures amidst deep-seated resentments and unresolved conflicts.
“It's the third time you've done that. It's sad.”
(81:43)
Ben and Ronnie mock the superficial attempts at reconciliation, noting that the underlying issues remain unaddressed. They predict that future interactions will continue to be fraught with tension, especially with Drew's disingenuous attempts at peace.
Humorous Interludes and Hosts' Banter
Throughout the episode, Ben and Ronnie intersperse their analysis with humorous anecdotes and playful banter. They poke fun at production choices, character behaviors, and their own reactions to the unfolding drama, enhancing the episode's entertainment value.
Conclusion and Teasers for Future Episodes
As the episode wraps up, the hosts tease upcoming discussions and live shows, maintaining engagement with their audience. They hint at future analyses of participant trips to Nashville and tease more intense drama, ensuring listeners remain hooked for subsequent episodes.
Notable Quotes
Ronnie on Repetitive Divorce Themes:
“I'm sick of it. I'm sick of talking about divorce in every scene. It's every scene until the tea party.”
(06:32)
Ben on Revenge Porn Discussions:
“People are just going to say, whatever, here's a nude of me. You can't shame me.”
(11:02)
Ronnie on Portia’s Mother:
“If you think Ms. Diane has not put on a trench and a hat and sunglasses and trailed someone, you are sadly mistaken.”
(34:10)
Ben on Drew’s Responsibility:
“This is why we are so annoyed at Kenya also, because really, Brit was the worst party in this situation.”
(23:14)
Shamia’s Musical Struggles:
“Music is like your baby. And when someone doesn't give you respect, it's like you're disrespecting my baby.”
(63:00)
Final Thoughts
In this episode of Watch What Crappens, Ben and Ronnie provide a comprehensive and entertaining critique of RHOA Season 16, Episode 6. They dissect the tangled web of personal conflicts, media sensationalism, and the often-toxic relationships between cast members. Through their sharp wit and candid opinions, the hosts offer listeners both insightful analysis and hearty laughs, staying true to their mission of “mocking because we love.”
For those who haven't listened to the episode, this summary captures the essence of the hosts' discussions, highlighting the tumultuous events of “Tea’d Up” and setting the stage for future episodes filled with more Bravo drama.
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