Watch What Crappens – Episode #3094: Crappy Hour 12/01/25

Date: December 2, 2025
Hosts: Ben Mandelker & Ronnie Karam
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A Bravo-packed “Crappy Hour” where Ben and Ronnie riff on the latest Bravo news and gossip, including Porsha’s new relationship, Kandi’s headline-making divorce, Mia Thornton’s rental furniture arrest, and all the wild drama spinning out from the Bravo universe and beyond.

Episode Breakdown

Opening Banter & Board Game Unboxing (01:09–05:41)

• Return from Break: Ben and Ronnie catch up after a long workday and Ben’s vacation.
• Gifted Board Game Unboxing:
  • Ben receives the “Rumors and Nastiness” board game by Meredith Marks.
  • He performs a humorous unboxing, describing the "fancy pink box," shot glasses, dry erase markers, and “caviar” (actually trivia/question cards, not actual caviar).
  • Ronnie deadpans, “Imagine if she just sent caviar in an unrefrigerated box.” (04:53)
  • The game is dubbed “a party game, shot glass kit, perfect for toddlers who don’t want to stain their clothes.”
• Tone: Playfully mocking, with plenty of improv and callbacks to Bravo tropes.

Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Fruity Pebbles, and Uproarious Gossip (05:45–10:01)

• Ronnie raves about “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives”:
  • Discusses Demi and Jesse’s highly publicized feud involving cheating scandals and a bizarre “Fruity Pebbles” urine kink rumor.
  • “Old man Brett loves to drink her pee. He drinks it by the gallon. That’s what we call Fruity Pebbles.” – Ronnie (07:01)
  • Ben: “It does seem to be a bit of a brand crisis... Not a great look, especially if your brand is an edible brand, like Fruity Pebbles.” (07:29)
• Meta Comment on Housewife Behavior:
  • Jesse once seen as hero, but Ronnie notes she “always tries to get people to sin on that show... you want to drink? Have a drink in the hot tub.” (08:12)
• Whitney’s “Chicago” Announcement:
  • Whitney (ex-Mormon Wives) to appear as Roxy Hart in the musical “Chicago.”
  • Ronnie and Ben debate Whitney’s career choices, with Ben noting “Dancing with the Stars is having a resurgence” (10:01), apparently drawing the biggest audience since the Friends finale.

Kandi & Todd Divorce Deep Dive (10:56–18:58)

• Breaking News: Kandi Burruss files for divorce from Todd Tucker (RHOA).
• Restaurant Clues:
  • Ronnie links the shuttering of Todd-run restaurants as a sign: “Candy was getting sick of paying for his constant and utter failure.” (12:08)
• Ben on Todd's Failings:
  • “It became pretty obvious that Todd had no business sense and was just spending her money left and right...total user and a dick to her.” (13:05)
• Todd Seeks Custody & Prenup Challenge:
  • Todd demands primary custody (allegedly for child support) and questions the prenup’s legitimacy.
  • Ronnie: “Do you think Candy’s an idiot? You were dumb enough to marry him, but even Candy knew who she was marrying.” (13:59)
  • Ben: “In what world is Candy not a fit mother?... I’m Team Riley on this one.” (14:55)
  • Ronnie: “That is loser behavior, sir. Terrible luck to you, Todd Tucker.” (18:58)

Memorable Quote:

“I guess she decided to get rid of him, which is good. Good for her.” – Ronnie (12:13)

Leah McSweeney’s “Villain Era” (20:20–24:23)

• Leah’s Brag Post:
  • Leah McSweeney (RHONY alum) posts a “just a baddie that ruined your favorite franchise” selfie online, taunting critics.
• Analysis:
  • Ben: Regrets her season two flop but acknowledges her first season was “tremendous.”
  • Ronnie: “She made a lot of what was fun about that show no longer fun. Please leave us alone.” (21:59)
  • They recall Leah’s highs (the “tiki torch” moment) and painful lows (“she even took away the joy in drunk ladies on RHONY...”).

Mia Thornton Arrest Saga (24:38–27:31)

• Mia’s Arrest:
  • Ben: “She got arrested...for stealing furniture from an Airbnb... she’s a messy one.”
  • Body cam footage emerges; Mia posts glam shots with captions like “strength and grace” upon release.
  • Ronnie: “Girl, you stole a couch from an Airbnb... How much do you even make from stolen Airbnb furniture?” (25:34)
• Bravo Crime Hall of Fame:
  • Commenting on the bonkers and “sad” nature of post-Bravo fame, and how franchises seem to breed unusual criminal drama.

Potomac’s Legal Woes – Karen, Wendy, Mia (27:31–28:10)

• Potomac Cast Trouble:
  • Three cast members recently in legal hot water (Karen DUI, Wendy’s sketchy robbery report, Mia’s theft).
  • Ronnie: “These are all stupid, stupid crimes. This [furniture theft] is the stupidest and the saddest.” (28:10)

Bravo “J Day”: Jen Shah’s Upcoming Release (28:10–35:38)

• Jen Shah’s Prison Release Countdown:
  • Nine days to “J Day.” Ronnie and Ben riff on bets about her actual prison duration.
  • Discuss Bravo boss Frances Berwick’s statements about “anyone can be forgiven”—but doubts about Jen’s return due to “active scammer” status.
  • Ben: “Producers will always sort of write it off...but the problem is that Jen is ultimately NOT a compelling Housewife.” (35:15)
• Scams & Reality TV:
  • Ronnie relays a personal near-scam story, with Ben saving the day and referencing Andy Cohen’s own scam incident.

Notable Moment:

Ronnie: “She purposely went after the easy target, the easiest, the brokest people... I hope Bravo doesn’t stoop that low.” (33:22–33:55)

Kelly Dodd’s Voicemail Scandal (36:09–39:51)

• Kelly’s Vicious Voicemail:
  • Kelly leaves a brutal voicemail for daughter Jolie (played on a friend’s vape-heavy TikTok).
  • “It was very Alec Baldwin... you little twerp, you’re disgusting.” – Ronnie (37:19)
  • Ben expresses sadness over the relationship’s public breakdown.

Jenna Lyons Leaving RHONY & New York Reboot Shuffle (40:20–44:45)

• Jenna Declines “Friend Of” Role:
  • Jenna chooses not to stay as “friend,” despite her quirky charm on TV.
  • Jessel, Sai, and Erin retained for the next reboot; Ben expresses concerns about Erin’s entertainment factor.
• Oncasting Needs:
  • Ronnie: “I need funnier, wackier people. Not just boring.” (43:48)

Portia Williams’ New Relationship (44:11–45:41)

• Portia’s “Hard Launch”:
  • Portia Williams (RHOA) makes her relationship with girlfriend Patrice “Sway” McKinney Instagram-official.
  • Ben and Ronnie admire Sway’s cuteness and business success.
  • Portia reportedly picked Sway over a male suitor: “The woman won out, and that is Sway.” (45:19)

Prison News: McBee Dynasty’s Masha Jailed (45:41–46:54)

• Minor Scandal:
  • Masha Petrova sentenced to two days in jail for speeding.
  • Exploding with their trademark impressions, Ben and Ronnie speculate she argued, “I was racing home to save Ginger, my favorite chicken!” (46:33)
  • Ronnie laments not receiving a prized photo with Jesse McBee at BravoCon.

Mary Cosby’s Son Arrest/Divorce Trouble (49:55–51:21)

• Update:
  • Mary Cosby’s son’s wife files for divorce as he remains in jail for a string of violations—protective order breaches, assault, trespassing, and more.
  • Ronnie reads the detailed (and grim) court order; Ben: “Makes me very sad. Very, very sad.” (51:21)

Bravo-lite: Paige Desorbo vs. Patricia Altschul Instagram Feud (52:21–54:20)

• Paige vs Patricia:
  • Patricia slams Paige for refusing to “settle down” with Craig Conover.
  • Paige claps back, “I’ll just get married four times instead.” (53:17)
  • Ben recounts the growing tension, which started at a “Watch What Happens Live” taping. They largely side with Paige’s right to not want kids and shade Craig’s persistence.

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• Ronnie (On Kandi’s Divorce):

  “Candy was getting sick of paying for his constant and utter failure.” (12:08)

• Ben (On Todd Tucker’s Business Acumen):

  “It became pretty obvious Todd had no business sense and was just spending her money left and right.” (13:05)

• Ronnie (On Mia’s Arrest):

  “You stole a couch from an Airbnb... That’s why you went to jail!” (25:34)

• Ben (On RHONY):

  “Jessel was a great find—she has that delusion and she says dumb things.” (42:34)

• Ronnie (On Jen Shah):

  “I hope Bravo doesn’t stoop that low. Although I do watch Bravo because they DO stoop that low, so I wouldn’t be surprised.” (33:55)

• Paige Desorbo (Responding to Patricia Altschul):

  “I’ll just get married four times instead.” (53:17)

Episode Highlights

• Playful unboxing of a Meredith Marks board game sets a gossipy, irreverent tone.
• Deep dive into “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” urine-drinking gossip (“Fruity Pebbles”), with rapid-fire riffing.
• Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker’s split gets the scornful, comic “we told you so” treatment.
• Franchises like RHONY and Potomac picked apart for their villainous “heroes,” legal woes, and failed comebacks.
• A quick-fire lightning round: Leah McSweeney’s villain era, Mia’s arrest, Bravo’s scam history, Kelly Dodd unloading on her daughter, Jenna Lyons’ exit, Portia’s new romance, McBee trivia, Mary Cosby’s family drama, Southern Charm shade, and more.
• Throughout: Consistent fan interactivity (shout-outs to live commenters), incidentally dropped Bravo history, and frequent hilarious sidebars.

Tone & Style

• Language/Tone:
  Biting, sarcastic, and affectionate in its snark. Ronnie and Ben “mock because [they] love,” but don’t shy from venting real frustration or admiration about Bravo personalities.

• Structure:
  Loosely organized but fast-moving—topics bounce between hot gossip, personal anecdotes, and audience comments.

Key Segments & Timestamps

• 01:09 – Show begins, board game unboxing
• 06:09 – Secret Lives of Mormon Wives “Fruity Pebbles” saga
• 10:56 – Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker divorce news
• 20:20 – Leah McSweeney “villain era”
• 24:38 – Mia Thornton’s arrest
• 28:10 – Jen Shah prison talk & Bravo’s forgiveness
• 36:09 – Kelly Dodd voicemail scandal
• 40:20 – Jenna Lyons and RHONY reboot
• 44:11 – Portia Williams’ new girlfriend reveal
• 45:41 – McBee Dynasty: Masha’s jail sentence
• 49:55 – Mary Cosby’s son’s legal trouble
• 52:21 – Paige Desorbo vs. Patricia Altschul feud

Summary Takeaway

This episode of “Watch What Crappens” delivers a full buffet of Bravo messiness—family feuds, breakups, crime, comebacks, and internet spats—all filtered through Ben and Ronnie’s signature comedic lens. From deep-dish analysis of Kandi Burruss’s marital woes, and the bathroom talk of Bravo’s latest feuds, to the wild criminal tumbles of ex-Housewives, the podcast remains a snarky, informed safe space for Bravo-holics to catch up and cackle.

Memorable Sign-off:

“We mock because we love.”
“Terrible luck to you, Todd Tucker.” (18:58)