Podcast Summary: Watch What Crappens – Episode #3035
Episode: RHOP S10E02 Part Two: Breathaliar Test
Date: October 13, 2025
Hosts: Ben Mandelker & Ronnie Karam
Main Theme and Episode Purpose
This episode features Ben and Ronnie’s irreverent and pointed recap of The Real Housewives of Potomac (RHOP) Season 10, Episode 2 (Part Two). The duo zeros in on the latest Bravo antics: Ashley’s White House Correspondents Dinner saga, newcomers vying for relevance, petty interpersonal dramas (including a central debate around “chin checking”), fake divorce receipts, and, most iconically, accusations of bad breath culminating in an on-air "Breathaliar Test." As always, the hosts blend sharp satire, playful mockery, genuine affection, and Bravo insider commentary.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. Ashley Darby’s White House Correspondents Dinner Invite
[01:54–06:34]
- Ashley introduces her younger half-sister Jessica, who resembles their mom Sheila.
- Ben quips: “She looks exactly like Sheila. I thought it was Sheila. Did Sheila talk Ashley into a facelift?” (01:54)
- Ashley discusses being invited to a high-profile event, though the hosts lampoon her plus-one and fashion choices.
- Josh Beavis, Ashley’s date, arrives “in a T-shirt and sneakers with a blazer.” Ronnie: “You’re not famous enough to pull off, like, the cool, casual look at something like this. …Get rid of him.” (04:27)
- Ashley and Josh debate the maturity signifier of white sheets—and apparently, this becomes a tangent about adulthood and linen colors.
2. Introducing Angel and Potomac’s New Dynasty
[08:09–10:20]
- Angel and her NFL husband relocate from lavish Colorado to “the architectural wasteland” of Potomac.
- Extensive house envy: “Potomac is like an architectural wasteland…just all these generic white or gray interiors with Z Gallery furniture.” (09:02)
- Angel’s ambivalent feelings toward the move and the beginnings of her tension with Karen are flagged as promising for future drama.
3. Balcony Flex & Bad Views at Kierna’s Condo
[10:24–13:01]
- Kierna tries to flex wealth with her new condo and private chef.
- The hosts hilariously fixate on the “tragic” balcony views: brick buildings and random two-lane roads, rather than posh DC cityscapes.
- Kierna and Giselle discuss Greg, spar with gentle shade, and hype up an “afternoon of calm energy” party called Truths and Tranquility.
4. Makeup, Makeup Shade, and Defending Friendships
[13:01–15:21]
- Kierna vents about Wendy throwing shade at her NAACP event, suggesting Wendy insulted her makeup.
- Ben: “Please don’t go down this path. This is a losing battle.”
- Angel unexpectedly defends Wendy, sparking confusion.
- Ben: “You’re her best friend, and, like, you’re immediately going to be like, what about if Wendy was going through X, Y, Z? So.” (14:45)
5. The “Chin Check” Saga: What Does It Mean?
[15:21–17:37]
- “Chin check” enters the Housewives lexicon. Hilarity ensues as the hosts (and cast) attempt to define it.
- Ronnie reads a definition: “The act of surveilling your mate to see if they, usually a female, have been cheating. Literally checking her chin for the testicles of another man.” (16:30)
- Alternate meaning: a forceful confrontation or reprimand.
6. The Truths and Tranquility Party: Sound Baths, Mint Bowls & More
[18:47–30:54]
- Angel hosts a woo-woo spa party to foster calm—and promote her company.
- Stacy is offered mints and becomes the focus of a running joke about hot breath (“Breathaliar Test”).
- The Housewives react with varying levels of buy-in to a sound bath and outdoor mindfulness ritual, with Giselle and Wendy clearly not having it. Ronnie: “I don’t really like truth and tranquility. I like lies and foolishness.” (22:30)
- Classic Housewives shade: “Did she put a mint in before this breath work? Please, please, God, please.” (30:37)
- The group debates confrontational dynamics, who’s “chin checking” whom, and whether friends should ever “chin check” each other.
- “We don’t chin check each other, just so we’re clear. Okay? We chin check other bitches.” (26:07)
7. Ashley vs. Stacy: Divorce Receipts and Character Assassination
[31:08–32:41]
- Stacy tries to prove she filed for divorce; Ashley and the others question the authenticity of her documentation.
- “There’s no seal here…Stacy went to an app and made this. This is bullshit.” (31:58)
8. Karen’s Birthday at Tally Ho Pizza & Karen in Jail
[32:41–37:09]
- They celebrate Karen’s birthday at her favorite spot, Tally Ho Pizza, and speculate on her life “in the big house.”
- Warm banter about Karen’s resilience and routines in jail: “Is she making license plates? I think about it every day.” (34:32)
- Cookie, Karen’s friend, serves as an on-the-ground correspondent for Karen’s welfare behind bars.
9. Ashley Accuses Stacy of Sliding Into Chris Samuels’ DMs
[37:09–39:19]
- Ashley reveals rumors of Stacy trying to get with Monique Samuels’ now-ex-husband Chris.
- Cookie: “There’s a whole man you paid to be your boyfriend. There’s a whole divorce we can’t find. There’s a whole former Potomac husband you’re trying to have sex with. …Get Monique in the chat!” (38:02)
- The hosts agree it seems far-fetched (and fabricated by Ashley), but the preview teases Monique returning to address the rumor.
Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments
- Ben (on Josh’s party attire): “You do know…what are you doing? This is the White House Correspondents Dinner.” (04:27)
- Ronnie (on Potomac homes): “Potomac is like an architectural wasteland…just all these generic white or gray interiors with Z Gallery furniture.” (09:02)
- Ronnie (on “chin check”): “The act of surveilling your mate to see if they…have been cheating. Literally checking on her chin for the testicles of another man.” (16:30)
- Ben (on social etiquette): “Did she put a mint in before this breath work? Please, please, God, please.” (30:37)
- Ashley (to Stacy, about the mint bowl): “If today’s issue is my breath, then compared to what I’ve gone through the last few times, I’ll take the mint. Thanks for the mints, ladies.” (27:46)
- Cookie (on Karen in jail): “She was very strong…Do they have jail crutches, jail walking sticks, that they could give Karen?” (36:01)
- Ronnie (on Housewives shade): “We don’t chin check each other, just so we’re clear. Okay? We chin check other bitches.” (26:07)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 00:00–01:54: Ads and intro
- 01:54–06:34: Ashley prepares for Correspondents Dinner, relationship banter
- 08:09–10:20: Angel’s home/relocation and tension with Karen
- 10:24–13:01: Kierna’s condo, wealth-flexing, and balcony commentary
- 13:01–15:21: Kierna vs. Wendy, “Did you do your own makeup?” moment
- 15:21–17:37: The “chin check” saga and definitions
- 18:47–30:54: Truths & Tranquility party: mints, sound bath, breathality
- 31:08–32:41: Stacy’s divorce documents, group suspicion
- 32:41–37:09: Karen’s birthday at Tally Ho, speculation about jail life
- 37:09–39:19: Ashley’s accusation about Stacy and Chris Samuels, preview tease
Tone and Language
Ben and Ronnie maintain their trademark blend of sardonic wit, dramatic reenactment, Bravo-insider references, and heartfelt Housewives fandom. The jokes fly fast, with memorable side-conversations about everyday etiquette, Potomac real estate, and Bravo-adjacent pop culture, all grounded in a genuine appreciation for the show’s drama and the odd charisma of its stars.
For Listeners Who Haven’t Tuned In
This episode is a classic Crappens romp—relentlessly jokey, steeped in Bravo lore, and laser-focused on both the absurdity and the real stakes behind the Housewives’ antics. Whether you’re a casual RHOP viewer or a Bravo die-hard, Ben and Ronnie deliver a recap as entertaining as the episode itself, with commentary that’s both silly and sharp. The running “Breathaliar Test,” heated debates about chin checking, and speculation about Karen Huger’s life behind bars cement this episode as vintage Crappens.
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