Watch What Crappens

Episode #3157: "RHOP S10E14 Part Two: Troubled Waters"

Hosts: Ben Mandelker & Ronnie Karam

Date: January 12, 2026

Overview

In this lively recap, Ben and Ronnie deliver their trademark witty, loving ridicule of The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 10, Episode 14 (Part Two of the Colorado trip blowup). The episode is dominated by disastrous hosting, passive-aggressive shade, awkward social dynamics, and the ever-present specter of broken water pipes. The hosts dive deep into the episode's controversial moments, dissecting group politics, personal grievances, and, of course, the state of Angel’s Airbnb.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Awkward Meet & Greet: Angel’s “Welcome” at Bobby’s House

Timestamp: 02:12 – 06:56

• The women are brought to Bobby's house, where they're introduced to Jason Swan (Rising Roots nonprofit) and Ben Dinkins (ultra-high net worth wealth advisor), but the men barely acknowledge their arrival, remaining seated and standoffish.
• "No one gets up. Not one of them gets up to say, like, hello and shake their hand or anything." (Amber, 04:47)
• Hosts critique Bobby, who as host, fails to offer basic courtesy: "I just thought it was... crazy rude. I feel like we've never seen this sort of display before on any of the Housewives." (Michelle, 06:14)
• Memorable quote: “You are nice, and then you back away. That’s all you have to do. But, I mean, you’re making yourself look so bad in this situation.” (Amber, 05:46)

2. Dinner in the Dirt

Timestamp: 06:24 – 08:50

• The group discovers their dinner table is set far from the main house, “a block away in the dirt,” leading to further annoyance.
• Only the violinist welcomes them: "The one person who comes over is the violinist. The only bridge for the rest of the party." (Michelle, 07:16)
• The women laugh off the ambiance, but underlying resentment simmers: “Like, we’re an hour and a half from here … the house doesn’t have water. It’s intermittent, intermittent.” (Amber, 08:31)

3. House Drama: Water Woes and Blame Games

Timestamp: 08:50 – 19:30

• The ladies repeatedly confront Angel about the lack of running water in their Airbnb, with growing frustration.
• "We even have footage in the house of water not coming out of the spouts, and they have to, like, go out and turn on the water." (Amber, 09:14)
• Discussion turns to blaming, shade, and deflection between Angel, Monique, Giselle, and others.
• Notable moment: Angel tries to maintain composure, offering assistance despite the chaos: “If you guys need anything of me, I'm here for you. You can text me and you can call me, and we’re going to have a good, good time. Maybe not with water, but with a lot of fun and emotion.” (Michelle, 08:06)
• The water problem is both literal and a metaphor for the dysfunctional group dynamic.

4. Tia & Stacy Confrontation: Loyalty and Liar Accusations

Timestamp: 09:35 – 18:59

• Giselle demands closure on the previous episode’s drama between Tia and Stacy, encouraging open confrontation.
• Stacy accuses Tia of switching loyalties, “If Angel’s having a bad day, then she’s on Angel’s side. If Giselle hates her, she’s on Giselle’s side.” (Michelle, 11:05)
• Tia fires back, questioning Stacy’s authenticity: “You have to be something different in front of everybody.” (Raquel as Tia, 11:27)
• The argument devolves into accusations of lying and gaslighting, with hosts and cast referencing flashbacks to “the tape.”
• Memeable moment: “If you’re going to be a liar, at least be a good liar.” (Tia, 14:08)
• Ronnie and Ben agree: Tia’s memory doesn’t line up with the footage, but Stacy’s credibility is also shaky.

5. Who Leaked to Chris? The "Telephone" Mystery

Timestamp: 15:14 – 18:59

• The group attempts to deduce who leaked private conversations to Monique’s ex, Chris.
• Theories fly: “There’s a very good chance that one of those gays leaked it to Chris as well.” (Michelle, 16:06)
• Monique is receiving legal threats over alleged defamation, but the hosts note it’s all on camera, anyway.
• Ben and Ronnie hilariously riff on the game of “telephone” among the cast members and the supporting “gays’ table.”

6. Angel's Hosting Crisis: Cast Trip Expectations vs. Reality

Timestamp: 18:59 – 28:11

• Angel's inability to accommodate the ladies (early night, water issues, poor planning) reaches a fever pitch.
• “You cannot brag about your 36 acres and your wealth and how you know the wealthiest money manager who smokes a cigar and doesn’t say hello to people. And yet you don’t... have a few extra coins to give to someone to come in a babysitter for one night?” (Michelle, 27:09)
• The hosts lament: every Housewife knows to hire extra help for a trip and keep the party going—Angel's move to send guests home by 7:30pm is "unprecedented."
• Memorable shade: “This is the last activity of the night?… even Orange County did more in Montana!” (Michelle, 23:49)

7. Angel & Bobby: Excuses and Accountability

Timestamp: 25:56 – 28:11

• Angel consults Bobby about sleeping over with the girls. She’s hesitant, citing motherhood and breastfeeding, while Bobby is ambivalent.
• The hosts call her out for making motherhood an excuse too frequently on a group trip: “You are wealthy people…hire some help for a day…do what every single other housewife does…” (Michelle, 27:09)
• Ronnie adds: “I believe in you, Angel. Make an effort here. Angel, make an effort. Save your job.” (Amber, 27:20)

8. Morning After: Survivors of the Airbnb

Timestamp: 30:23 – 34:58

• The next morning, the Airbnb still lacks water. The ladies are over it and ready to check out, with Stacey attempting to DIY a water fix and the chef stepping in as a plumber.
• “We have basic needs as Americans.” (Amber, 35:56)
• Meanwhile, Angel, K, and Tia have a luxurious breakfast, oblivious to the chaos.
• Tensions simmer about lack of communication—Angel claims to have called Jazzy to check on them, but the women feel abandoned.

9. Aspen Itinerary and The Infamous Kimo Sabi

Timestamp: 19:30 – 20:55

• Angel announces the group will fly via private jet to Aspen with a stop at Kimo Sabi, prompting mixed reactions.
• “More kimosabi love. This is like the third show, right?” (Amber, 20:20)
• The hosts joke about the inevitability of a Kyle Richards/Mauricio Umansky crossover in Aspen.

10. Final Car Rides: Closing Ranks and Defenses

Timestamp: 36:07 – 38:26

• Angel vents to K and Tia about Monique and Bobby: “They see someone happy in a healthy relationship, and I’m in one, and they don’t like that.” (Michelle, 36:48)
• Monique remains triggered by Angel’s defensiveness around Bobby, interpreting it as a red flag: “When you experience certain things, you know what it looks like, and you are close to being depleted.” (Michelle paraphrasing Monique, 37:20)
• The hosts agree Angel’s hesitancy and defensiveness further isolate her in the group: “She’s a self-fulfilling prophecy. They always come for her because they know they can get under her skin.” (Michelle, 27:44)

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• "No one gets up. Not one of them gets up to say, like, hello and shake their hand or anything." (Amber, 04:47)
• "You are nice, and then you back away. That’s all you have to do." (Amber, 05:46)
• "If you’re going to be a liar, at least be a good liar." (Raquel as Tia, 14:08)
• "You cannot brag about your 36 acres and your wealth … and yet you don’t have a few extra coins to give to someone to come in as babysitter for one night? Come on." (Michelle, 27:09)
• "We have basic needs as Americans." (Amber, 35:56)
• “She’s a self-fulfilling prophecy. They always come for her because they know they can get under her skin.” (Michelle, 27:44)

Other Memorable Moments

• Hosts’ vivid bird-themed bits, culminating in extended owl-impressions and “who is most menacing? It’s me, your nighttime owl.” (Michelle, 29:35)
• Repeated, affectionate exasperation with the violinist as the only attentive “host.”
• Collective glee at the women’s survival-style approach to the Airbnb’s challenges.
• The tongue-in-cheek suggestion: “Angel, make an effort here. Angel, make an effort. Save your job. Come on now.” (Michelle & Amber, 27:24)

Segment Timestamps (Key Moments)

• 02:12: The men’s cold introduction at Bobby’s house
• 06:24: The group discovers the dinner table is a “block away in the dirt”
• 08:50: Water troubles in the cast house escalate
• 09:57: Stacy vs Tia loyalty smackdown
• 15:14: Who leaked to Chris?
• 18:59: Cast trip fails: early send-home and Angel’s excuse-making
• 25:56: Angel and Bobby rationalize missing group sleepover
• 30:23: The morning after: no water, no patience
• 34:58: Angel, K, and Tia breakfast while others suffer
• 36:07: Angel, K, Tia discuss group accusations in the car
• 37:20: Monique’s trauma triggers and Angel's defensiveness

Tone & Style

Ben and Ronnie’s tone remains playful, sharp, and deeply Bravo-fan-insider. The recap mixes passionate (often faux-dramatic) outrage with loving mockery and a parade of one-liners. They emphasize the importance of Housewife “hosting standards,” group trip etiquette, and cast trip drama as a centerpiece of Bravo lore—and never hesitate to point out when someone isn’t living up to expectations.

In Summary

This episode of Watch What Crappens is a quintessential breakdown of RHOP’s group trip disaster, blending recaps, fan theory, and Bravo-universe humor. The hosts demystify the episode’s dramas while spotlighting how even the most basic of cast trip responsibilities (water, hosting, inclusion) can become the watercooler talk of the Bravo world. Angel, intended as the trip matriarch, may have delivered “troubled waters” a little too literally.

For listeners who missed the episode: Expect a hilarious, passionate, and thorough recap of every awkward standoff, logistical fail, and infamous group interaction—plus lots of signature Crappens tangents and quotable shade.