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We're playing catch up with Season 15 and doing a big old episode for you to listen to on your holiday travels. Rebecca is the center of a series of rumors! Will this make her more interesting or will this fizzle out like the champagne she's not allowed to drink? We're joined by Jack Gill from Hardly Focused and for more on that, check out https://hardlyfocused.com/

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Jessel has a Clueless themed birthday party and we have fabulous guest Molly McAleer on to talk about it! For more Molly, check out all her podcasts and network and socials at https://linktr.ee/mollymcaleer
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TW: I discuss suicide and the recent news from the Sister Wives community in the first 5 minutes of the episode.

We are still at the Berkshires and Bethenny and Luann are FIGHTING. Dorinda has thoughts on guest right and Jules is concerned about her father. Meanwhile, Sonja goes to the doctor.

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Alex and Simon are on the outs with everyone and looking to change that. Luann teaches Victoria how to drive. Avery gets ready for college applications. Jill shames Ally. Everyone forgets about Cindy. Sonja hosts a burlesque themed party.

Ramona hosts a party for herself, oh, and Sonja. Cindy doesn't know how to deal with kids. Alex fights with everyone, and Simon doesn't need to be waxed.

Luann and Ramona host sweet sixteen parties for Victoria and Avery ON THE SAME DAY!!! Scandal!! Jill has a birthday part and Bobby wants to talk with Simon. Just talk. In a private corner.

We return from Morocco and our own personal trials with illnesses, to find that Sonja is BANKRUPT or something. Ramona, sensing the fortune teller had a point, tries to spice it up with Mario. Alex and Simon model a line of granny panties and Luann has one of the best lines in the show, ever.

The Wives finish up their trip to Morocco. Alex tries to be the Mom but Luann is better at it than she is. Kelly makes sense, for once. We forget Cindy was here.

Cindy continues her journey into being ... whatever sort of housewife she's going to be. There's an argument about car seats that goes on way too long, and LuAnn shines as the Hostess with the Mostess.

Justine and David go to Morocco with the ladies! The Four Non Blondes show up and have a wonderful time. The Blonde, however, hate everything and are immediately looking for a way to get out of interacting (or sleep, in Alex's case). And then Brad shows up...

Luann decides that the Ladies will all be going to Morocco. Ramona drinks a case of pinot and the four non-blondes drum in a circle and drink apple cider (vinegar?). Dorinda makes a SURPRISING guest appearance that shocks and awes us all!

Cindy continues to bother David. Justine admits to never seeing Potomac. Chris March helps out Sonja, who then immediately forgets to wear panties.

Justine and David learn all about the peeking order of the Housewives, along with Cindy Barshop, with Brian Boylan! His latest book tells you everything you didn't know about the franchise and we chat about some Ye Olde Housewifery. You can follow Brian on Twitter at @BrianJMoylan and order your copy of the book at thehousewivesbook.com

In a week that's been bad for Toms, we meet yet another Tom who will turn out to be a loser. Sonja gets disinvited from parties. Jules has things to say. Luann accuses Bethenny of copying her, which leaves everyone confused.

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Justine and David travel to Quogue. Sans Sonja. Cindy continues to be boring while the rest of the wives argue about wine and past issues that we never saw in person. Just a typical day on RHONY!

David and Justine truck along with season 4, as the show continues to pretend like anyone wanted Cindy. There's hair removal, wine tasting, speed dating, and a long winded speech by Ramona.

Sonja is the Grand Marshall of the Brooklyn Bridge Wedding Dress March Across Activism Thing but won't let anyone else talk and tensions RISE. Cindy continues to not be apart of the cast.

Justine and David start out with season 4!!! Alex is ready to fight! Cindy is ready to bore us! and Ramona wears both white AND lace to a wedding!!!

Justine and David finish up season three!!! And it's all Money Can't Buy You Class and Scary Island!!!

Justine is back for the Season 3 reunion part 2, babee!!! We talk Trisha Peytas, and TikTok, and Instagram, and other shows, and eventually get back to the Reunion. Kelly's mad and Jill's upset and Sonja's here to talk about sex, baby.

Amanda is dealing with Life and so Justine from Did I Make That Up is filling in for a bit! We're sitting down to talk the Season 3 Reunion! The Hair! The Dresses! The Walkouts! Turtle Time!!! You can find more about Justine and Did I Make That Up on instagram at Dimtu_podcast

Amanda and David finish up season 3 with a ... bang? Bethenny and Jill sorta make up but not really since Bethenny has a spin off or two to take care of. Ramona renews her vows in the tackiest and ugliest setting imaginable. Luann introduces us to the best song ever written.

We're almost done with Season 3!!!! David and Amanda return with the wives from Scary Island and all is not well. Luann is concerned about ho bags. Kelly is concerned. Jill does a triple axle lunt and falls down.

Amanda's best friend Jodie joins us to take on Scary Island part 2!!! What even is Kelly on? Just how long was Bethenny braising those onions? What is Johan face? David and Amanda jump into this episode that we've all been waiting for.

Jules is looking for help in all the Uber places. Sonja has to deal with her Tipsy Girl fall out with Bethenny. Dorinda and John fight. Ramona and Luann introduce us to the single best friend of this show has ever seen and I need to rethink my life.
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Amanda and David are joined by Anthony, Quin, and Donny from the Know That: a Real Housewives podcast to discuss episode one of the Scary Island arc, and run into some technical difficulties. Who was the worst wife on this episode? We have mixed feelings...Please go follow Know That on Twitter @knowthatpod and on Instagram at knowthatpod, and give them some love and support!

Amanda and David take a lunch break during the day to catch up with the wives before it all goes to hell. Luann judges everyone, Jill has episodes, Avery is a jerk and Alex looses it. We're in heaven.

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Tensions rise as Bethenny's pregnancy gets leaked. Unfortunately, this means we have to deal with Jason... Parties are had and Alex delivers a message, eventually.

Amanda and David talk about the housewives. And more body functions. Mostly body functions. Honestly, we're just waiting for this Scary Island everyone's talking about.

Amanda and David talk about the introduction of Sonja Morgan and our bathroom and medical histories, thought the later shouldn't be new to some of our listeners. Sonja joins the cast, and we're not impressed. You know who did impress us this episode? Kelly for some odd reason. Also, Ramona stomps the runway in an iconic Housewives scene.

Kelly continues to be on her best behavior while everyone else around her falls apart. Ramona oversees that Jill and Bethenny come face to face while Luann stands around and judges everyone.

Kelly goes on a date. She's got a date. She's dating! Let the great experiment begin!!! Alex does a Brooklyn Fashion with Ramona's help. Bethenny and Jill continue to fight, and Luann looks on from her lofty perch.

This week, Kelly is on her best behavior. Ramona mood swings. Bethenny hAs A bOyFrIEnD. David reveals something deeply troubling about the Office that horrifies Amanda.

We think this line's mostly filler, so Amanda and David end up dithering about everything under the sun, but mostly porn. Kelly's on her best behavior as she does a Playboy photo shoot that's their anniversary of ... no one's really sure. Bethenny insults a room full of people and continues to be in a fight with Jill. Almost all the wives get upset about the prospect of Kelly having to talk to her kids about Playboy and follow up by talking to THEIR kids about Playboy.

We're back!!! Amanda and David ring in a new year and a new President with going back in time to a summer in the Hamptons! Lines are drawn! Parties are thrown!! Kelly reveals a shocking secret!! And we get waaaaaay off track!

Once again, there will be talk of eating disorders.
Carole invites a psychic over to take spiritual calls for the ladies. Dorinda and Ramona fight. Luann sets the necklace record straight. Jules nukes some tea. John wears the worst glasses on the planet.
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Amanda and David start Season 3! We'll take a break after this but will be back soon!!! Bethenny annoys us, and Kelly is trying her best to be a normal person. The Countess is annoyed by everyone. (Apparently, we took the break before!!!) Welcome to Season 3!!!

We back for the reunion part 2!!!! Kelly comes hard, and Ramona tries to out do her with her eyes. Jill is disgusted by everything and Alex tries to be involved. And a big thank you to Justine Elizabeth for joining us on this two part excursion!!! Go listen to Justine at https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/did-i-make-that-up/

Amanda and David are joined by Justine Elizabeth to talk the season 2 reunion!!! No really, what is Kelly on? Alex impresses us with her charm and grace and everyone talks about Jill's boobs. You can listen to more from Justine at https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/did-i-make-that-up/

We made it to the end of Season 2!! Go us!!! Amanda and David watch as the wives snooze their way to the end of Jill's charity even, Squeaky Kids or whatever it's called. Tempers fly and then they fizzle away like the early morning post charity gala hang over that we all have.

We're almost done with season 2!! Alex and Simon, god love them, set themselves a reno end date and party. Kelly proceeds to lash out at anyone who says the word "high" in her presence. Not pictured in this episode: Ramona and Luann

Good news!!!! We're almost to the end of Season 2, which means one step closer to the reunion and Scary Island!!! (I have no idea what's the next milestone after that. Aviva's leg?) Amanda and David take this week to talk about how Luann isn't COMPLETELY the worst, Kelly continues to be the actual worst, and our hearts are softened by Alex and Simon, again.

This week, the Housewives buy things. Way too many things. Way too many expensive things that cost more than my college education. Kelly and Brad continue to be super annoying and in general, all we can do is distract ourselves from the shit show that is our current lives.

Amanda and David continue our journey through the upside world where we like Simon and Alex and where the Countess makes us question our podcast name. Kelly continues to be annoying so at least we have that touchstone. Content note: this episode was recorded a week after the death of Amanda's beloved cat, Pauly Walnuts, and the first ten minutes does include a discussion of animals passing.

Amanda and David are gobsmacked this week. No, not at Kelly's potential drug use. Nor her pink Wellingtons. Nor her I Bought It From Wish edition Kyle Mclaughlin. We're floored because we had nice things to say about Alex. AND SIMON. We need to go lie down.

Amanda and David finally see why Kelly's in this season. But we still don't like her. Bethenny has seconds at lunch. Alex looks better than she ever has. Simon disgusts us in every scene he's in.

This week, we're joined by Alyssa Dyksterhouse of the Oh! Malort podcast to talk about eating disorders and theater and Chicago and old money vs new money, oh yeah, and episode 5 of RHONY season 8. When did Ramona's signature color become red? For more Oh! Malort, check Alyssa out at https://pod.link/1684738593
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UGH LUANN!!! WE WERE ROOTING FOR YOU!!! WE WERE ALL ROOTING FOR YOU!!!

This week... Bethenny goes on a date, Alex gets a bit of a glow up, and the Countess royally pisses off Amanda and David.

Amanda and David loose respect for our beloved Countess this episode. Is Ramona on something? What is a model museum? Why is Kelly even IN this episode? All the answers and more!

Join Amanda and David as we ponder life's mysteries, this week. What happened to Kelly's horse? Is Simon actually naked under all of this? Why do we loathe Brad? Listen, subscribe, and leave a five star rating to find out!