Watch What Crappens – Episode #3217: “The Valley Persian Style S1E07: Slip n’ Snide”

Hosts: Ben Mandelker & Ronnie Karam
Recap of Bravo’s “The Valley,” Season 1, Episode 7
Date: February 13, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode dives into all the explosive drama from “The Valley” S1E07, centering on Persian cast dynamics, unresolved feuds, relentless shade, and cultural clashes among frenemies. Ben and Ronnie bring their signature blend of wit and ruthless honesty as they dissect conflicts between Sky and Tanin, the persistence of MJ and Tommy’s marital woes, Reza’s diamond drama, and more. The hosts revel in cringe-worthy moments, highlight Bravo’s messiest relationships, and serve up iconic one-liners.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Sky vs. Tanin: Ambush Lunch & Unresolved Feuds

[02:00-10:13]

• The opening focuses on the infamous lunch set up (or “ambushed”) by Reza for Sky and Tanin, allegedly to resolve their friendship fallout.
• Sky is unfazed by public confrontations, while Tanin is visibly thrown off by the setting and lack of mediation.
  • Ronnie: “God, especially for Sky today. She does not give a [bleep] if she’s in a restaurant.” [02:25]
• Reza takes their purses to “prevent storm-outs,” which the hosts declare is “kind of genius.” [02:52]
• The argument circles around past dinner fights, accusations over business support (“serum thing”), and mutual resentment about money.
  • Ronnie: “If shit has been started, it was Reza.” [03:44]
  • Sky’s take on superiority: “They are beneath me. Everybody is pretending they want to be classy, but nobody’s acting classy.” [04:34]
• Key Quote:
  • Brandi Glanville (as Sky): “I go to Erawan. I do not go to Ralph’s.” [04:46]
• Neither party feels satisfied after the talk; the friendship remains fractured.

2. MJ and Tommy: Marital Stalemate & Financial Pressures

[11:33-24:40]

• MJ frets about her sluggish real estate business while Tommy pursues a nascent, arguably stagnant podcast network.
  • Ronnie: “He’s not giving the energy of someone scrambling… He’s just sitting on a sofa or going out to lunch.” [13:27]
• Tension rises as MJ pushes Tommy to join her at a Twilight open house for networking—Tommy refuses, citing “not liking them” and his Reza drama.
• The hosts debate how much of Tommy’s malaise is self-inflicted versus a reaction to Reza’s “evil queen” antics.
  • Ronnie: “Tommy… went through hell because of Tommy.” [15:13]
• MJ voices exhaustion at being the breadwinner and public-facing half of their family brand, with Tommy not pulling his weight.
  • Ben: “If Tommy had an actual job and contributed, I would think of this differently.” [19:01]
• MJ likens herself to a “Stockholm Syndrome wife,” feeling unsupported and emotionally frozen.
• The discussion touches on deep relationship ruts, the toll of Bravo fame, resentment, and mixed loyalties.

3. Reza's Memorial Diamond & MJ’s Twilight Open House at Leila’s

[25:28-29:24]

• Reza considers turning his late father’s ashes into a $28,000 diamond pendant, prompting MJ’s incredulous laughter.
  • MJ: “Can I ask how much?”
    Jeweler: “It’s about $28,000.”
    — MJ bursts out laughing. [26:32]
• Flashback to Reza and MJ’s decades-long friendship as they reminisce about his father.
• MJ’s next big real estate event (open house) is set at Layla’s home—stirring trouble since Gigi and Layla are estranged sisters.
  • Ronnie: “Gigi hates her. She’s always hated her.” [28:13]
• Reza urges MJ to preemptively warn Gigi about the event to preserve their fragile harmony.

4. Dinner Dynamics: Sky & Bombshad, Resentment and Relitigation

[30:05-34:43]

• Sky meets her husband Bombshad at a Beverly Hills restaurant, still fuming over being unsupported in a previous group argument.
  • Brandi: “I’m still very mad at Bombshad because he didn’t defend me in Palm Springs.” [31:44]
• Despite Bombshad’s attempts at apology, Sky is unforgiving, wielding her grievances with flair.
  • Sky (to Bombshad): “Don’t talk to me like that ever in your life, ever.” [33:07]
• The fight devolves into Farsi and digs about who’s really supportive in their relationship.
• Hosts predict looming divorce, noting the toxicity that Bravo so delights in.

5. Natasha & Amir: The Vasectomy Standoff

[43:04-44:45]

• The couple squabbles about permanent birth control; Natasha pushes for Amir to get a vasectomy, while Amir insists on her using birth control.
  • Ronnie: “Shut up and get your tubes tied. You can get them untied later.” [44:27]
• Natasha’s pushback about postpartum health and three C-sections wins unanimous host support.
  • Brandi: “Good for her for saying that.” [44:05]

6. MJ, Gigi, Reza: Weed Café & the Gigi-Layla Sibling Feud

[36:05-41:11]

• Gigi, Reza, and MJ have a weed café hang, with Gigi plotting another reckless financial move: leasing a $14,500/month house she can’t afford, banking on alimony.
  • MJ: “How are you getting alimony from an annulment?” [37:44]
  • Ronnie: “Where’s she getting the other 9,000?” [38:20]
• MJ tries to coerce Gigi into coming to Layla’s open house.
  • Gigi: “No, I’m going to a convention for bad girls.” [38:38]
• Banter about Gigi’s penchant for drama and fists (literally, “I just need to punch something”) ensues.

7. Texting Tommy: Reza Tries for a Truce

[41:15-43:06]

• Reza drafts a conciliatory message to Tommy, with tongue-in-cheek chiding.
  • Reza (mock-text): “‘Regards, Mr. Farts in my face.’” [42:31]
• Tommy answers civilly but with an implicit “see you when cameras are gone” attitude.

8. Party at Amir and Natasha’s: Shade, Kids, and Lifeguards

[51:06-60:42]

• All cast members (sans Sky) show up for a kids’ party.
• Gigi is goaded about her lease and finances, giving sharp comebacks while Greg gets overly nosy.
  • Gigi: “Talk about your failing marriages or something.” [52:58]
• Standout moment: Vita, MJ’s mother, interrogates the lifeguard about his credentials.
  • Vita: “Are you a lifeguard?” Lifeguard: “Yeah, I am.” Vita: “Oh, okay.” [56:40-57:07]
• MJ and others subtly undermine Bombshad and Sky’s marriage—“doesn’t everyone look happier without her?” [57:53]
• Bombshad maintains Sky has “no bad feelings”... while the group admits no one’s even reached out during her absence.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On reality star conflict in restaurants:
  Brandi: “I think it’s so adorable when people say [let’s be calm in a restaurant] to reality stars… as if restaurants have not been the arenas for so many flip outs and flip tables.” [01:52]
• On discounts as ‘support’
  Ronnie: “We saw the prices of your pieces and they are way overpriced, so you giving a bargain is silly. It’s like those Facebook ads: ‘Get a band for your Apple Watch, normally $9,000, today only $100.’” [05:34]
• On marital division of labor:
  Ronnie: “Buying a neon sign from Alibaba does not make a podcast network. Get a job.” [13:45]
• On MJ and Tommy’s relationship stalemate:
  Ben: “If you make a choice, you don’t have to die with the decision. You can fix it. You could change it, or just leave the… you know what I’m saying?” [49:36]
• When Gigi’s kid reports that ‘everyone says you’re stupid’:
  Gigi: “Why am I always a fucking topic around here?” [54:24]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [02:00-10:13] – Sky vs. Tanin Ambush Lunch
• [11:33-24:40] – MJ & Tommy: Finances, Marriage, and Work
• [25:28-29:24] – Reza’s Memorial Diamond, Leila’s Open House
• [30:05-34:43] – Sky & Bombshad Restaurant Blowup
• [36:05-41:11] – Gigi, Reza, MJ: Weed Café, Sibling Hate
• [43:04-44:45] – Vasectomy Standoff: Natasha & Amir
• [51:06-60:42] – Amir and Natasha’s Party: Lifeguard Confrontation, MJ Group Dynamics

Tone & Style

Ben and Ronnie keep things irreverent, deeply Bravo-versed, and unflinchingly snarky. Every tension or misstep is analyzed, mocked, and related back to the traditions of reality TV messiness—a true celebration of “crappens.” Every episode is peppered with pop-culture nods, Persian jokes, and wild analogies, delivering expert-level entertainment for Bravo superfans and those who “mock because they love.”

Final Takeaways

• No friendships were actually mended: The Sky vs. Tanin feud remains, as does MJ and Tommy’s marriage tension.
• Reza continues to stir trouble (and diamonds)—while also attempting tiny olive branches.
• MJ is the group’s ‘one house Wanda,’ desperately trying to salvage her brand through real estate and televised drama.
• Family and loyalty are just as messy and transactional as business deals.
• The hosts’ commentary adds: Humorous perspective, meta analysis of Bravo editing, and an affectionate but brutal takedown of these legendary personalities.

Perfect for listeners who love Bravo drama, biting recaps, and the art of the reality TV roast.