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Episode #3085 — RHOP S10E08 Part One: "And Still I Lie(s)"
Hosts: Ben Mandelker & Ronnie Karam
Release Date: November 24, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode delivers signature Watch What Crappens energy as Ben and Ronnie dive into the latest Real Housewives of Potomac (RHOP) episode, dissecting the group’s drama-filled Pride Parade, a weed business controversy, and the return of Monique. The hosts bring their trademark wit and relentless eye for absurdity to every plot twist, focusing on the ever-escalating “Cookie” saga, Stacey’s questionable moves, and Angel’s neverending catfish photo ordeal.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Thanksgiving and Podcast Schedule (03:40–05:15)

• Ronnie and Ben discuss their Thanksgiving plans and upcoming podcast schedule.
  • “I’m not doing a recap on Thanksgiving. Okay? That is not how people want to celebrate turkey.” — Ronnie (04:55)
• Ben shares his “low lift Thanksgiving” newsletter plans.
• They reflect on Ben’s recent trip to a board game convention in Dallas as a humorous prelude to diving back into Bravo insanity.

2. RHOP Pride Parade and Introducing “Cookie” (06:18–12:11)

• The episode opens with recaps from the show’s Pride Parade, and the hosts praise Cookie’s entertaining presence.
  • “Cookie came in and really Cookied it up. I mean, wow.” — Ronnie (06:41)
  • “Is she a reliable narrator or not? Should we believe Cookie?” — Ben (06:46)
• Cookie is described as a breakout character, and speculation abounds about her influence.
• The cast tries to start drama between Monique and Stacy by revealing Stacy dated Monique’s ex-husband, but Monique is unbothered.
  • “He’s my ex for a reason. I didn’t want him anymore. So I don’t care what he does with his life as long as she’s good with the children.” — Monique, paraphrased by Ronnie (12:01)

3. The “Shyo” Cannabis Business Debacle (13:29–16:50)

• Stacy introduces her Nigerian-themed cannabis brand “Shyo,” sparking skepticism.
• Wendy and the group question if Stacy is actually of Nigerian heritage and if she’s pronouncing “Shyo” correctly.
• The hosts lampoon Stacy’s explanation:
  • “I love my nice, my Nigerian sisters correcting me. Thank you so much.” — Ronnie as Stacy (15:58)
• Angel accuses Stacy of a money grab and asks about the social justice aspect of her business, leading the hosts to roast the constant need for a “social justice component.”
  • “Can I just sell weed? The social justice component is I make you feel better after a shitty day in this shitty world.” — Ronnie (17:32)

4. Board Game Tangents & Divorce Humor (18:13–20:07)

• Ben and Ronnie riff on board game concepts inspired by Angel’s family drama: a game where parents try to keep their divorce a secret from the kids.
  • “The board game is that there is a child who doesn’t realize her parents are divorcing, and you have to keep up appearances…” — Ben (18:49)

5. Angel & Stacy: Social Justice Showdown (21:24–24:58)

• Angel demands Stacy address her business’s social justice mission—again.
  • “Don’t be rude. You’re saying that she has a money grab business…” — Ronnie as Stacy (21:24)
• Angel promises to revisit the topic every episode until the season ends.
  • “We’ll revisit it. And when we do, you’ll also finally get to know me.” — Ben mocking Angel (21:47)

6. The GNA Brand (25:14–26:59)

• Wendy mocks the ever-evolving nature of the "GNA" brand (fashion? taxes?).
  • “Is it a tax fund? Is it a tax one? And how do I get on that?” — Ronnie (25:56)
• The hosts question whether the business actually exists.

7. Monique’s Return & Divorce Talk (27:04–37:02)

• Monique returns after five years, generating excitement and reflection from the group.
• Monique discusses her divorce candidly, noting how her marriage was mostly an image and sharing the moment she “couldn’t do it anymore.”
  • “I wasn’t being loved properly… whoever you marry, that person could actually get worse.” — Ronnie as Monique (29:29, 30:16)
  • “I said, ‘You will never enter me again.’” — Monique (36:24)
• Ben and Ronnie hilariously speculate about Monique and Chris’s physical relationship.

8. Angel and Bobby’s House-Hunting (37:02–43:04)

• Angel and her husband Bobby view a new house; the hosts joke about Bobby being tall, attractive, and the rare good house on RHOP.
• Angel tries to reopen her grievances about being called a catfish, to the hosts' exasperation.
  • “He’s like, ‘Ma’am, I would rather bonk my head on 12 more door jams than listen to this picture again.’” — Ben (44:33)

9. The "Catfish" Photo: Enough Already! (43:04–44:41)

• Angel continues lamenting the public calling out of her heavily filtered photo.
  • “You cannot keep digging in about… the photo that you did to yourself.” — Ben (43:49)

10. Fashion Show Fails: The GNA Fashion Event (44:41–45:59)

• The hosts eviscerate the disastrous GNA fashion show and the group’s questionable clothes.
  • “It looked like she [Giselle] got toilet papered… She looked like she was playing a mummy.” — Ronnie (45:23)

11. 10 Million Downloads—"Reasonably Shady" Milestone (46:39–47:21)

• Giselle celebrates her podcast’s accomplishments.
  • “We hit the 10 million download milestone on Reasonably Shady.” — Ben (46:48)

12. Cookie Telephone: Who Called Chris First? (47:21–54:29)

• Kierna relays a convoluted story: after Pride, someone tipped off Chris Samuels that Monique was talking about him, and Cookie is in the middle. Did Stacy call Chris to spill the tea?
  • “You call him immediately as you’re leaving the place to be like, yeah, your ex-wife showed up and talked about you. That’s not cool.” — Ronnie (48:23)
  • “She’s caught in a bald-faced lie in this episode…” — Ben (48:58)

13. Sisterhood & Loyalty: Is Stacy in the Wrong? (52:03–54:29)

• The hosts debate whether Stacy breached “girl code” by calling Chris, ultimately differing in their judgment but agreeing it’s a bad look.
  • “I don’t think she should have said it. I’m just saying that their level of outrage… is a little much.” — Ben (52:10)
  • “It all adds up… the evidence packet keeps adding up against Stacy.” — Ronnie (54:29)
• Cookie’s own role as “the judge and the arbiter of everybody’s sisterhood levels” is questioned since she, too, appears to stir the pot.

14. Anticipating Cookie at the GNA Party (55:18–55:33)

• Everyone is ready for a confrontation at the upcoming party, with Cookie likely to “sing like a canary.”
  • “Cookie wants to sing like a canary, baby.” — Ashley, quoted by Ben (55:18)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Cookie came in and really Cookied it up. I mean, wow.” — Ronnie (06:41)
• “She’s caught in a bald-faced lie in this episode…” — Ben (48:58)
• “I get emotional when I talk about my kids. I mean, Milani, she’s so artsy. Chase, he’s a bank now. I mean, God, he’s done so much.” — Ronnie as Monique (32:29)
• “Arabella and the Divorce. It’s time for a commercial. It’s time for a crapping commercial.” — Ben (20:19)
• “Can I just sell weed?... The social justice component is I make you feel better after a shitty day in this shitty world. How about that?” — Ronnie (17:32)
• “It looked like she [Giselle] got toilet papered… She looked like she was playing a mummy.” — Ronnie (45:23)

Important Segment Timestamps

• Thanksgiving & Intro Chat: 03:40–06:17
• Cookie’s Arrival & Influence: 06:41–07:53; 47:21–55:33
• “Shyo” Business Drama: 13:29–16:50
• Board Game Tangent: 18:13–20:07
• Angel & Stacy’s Social Justice Argument: 21:24–24:58
• Monique’s Divorce Exposé: 27:04–37:02
• Angel/Bobby House-Hunt: 37:02–43:04
• Catfish Photo Revisited: 43:04–44:41
• GNA Fashion Show Mockery: 44:41–45:59
• Reasonably Shady Milestone: 46:39–47:21
• Cookie/Chris Telephone & Stacey Drama: 47:21–54:29
• Sisterhood Debate: 52:03–54:29
• Cookie Prepares for Party Showdown: 55:18–55:33

Recap Tone

Ben and Ronnie are irreverent, sharp, and unafraid to poke fun at both the cast and one another. Their approach is sarcastic but affectionate, deepening their critiques with pop culture references, improv-style bits, and outlandish analogies. Every moment, no matter how trivial, is treated with the utmost comedic scrutiny.

Summary

This installment is packed with classic Watch What Crappens banter, savage commentary on the women (and men) of RHOP, and layered discussions about who owes loyalty to whom. The Pride Parade provides literal and figurative color, Cookie threatens to steal the season, Angel can’t stop talking about her catfish photo, and Monique’s return prompts reflection and roast alike. The episode ends with the stage set for Cookie's promised confrontation at the GNA party—and, as every Crappens listener knows, more mess is always on the horizon.

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