The podcast intersection where Pop Culture Life and Real Life meet up.
"Housewives and Tings" ft. Carlos Harris
In this episode my Boo, Carlos Harris @carlosjharris is back! And we get into these housewives TINGS! But first, we talk about this wild story that I heard about a couple on their quest to have a baby (was the hubby playing her because…..) then we talk about Salt Lake City and the return of Mary Cosby (WE LOVE TO SEE IT) and the way some non black/ non POC react to her, we talk about part one of the Atlanta reunion (She by She’s Not Giving), we touch a little bit on our thoughts of the upcoming season of Potomac, we talk a little New York, we head out west to the O.C. (love you Heather Dubrow…. ) and some more stuff! As always Carlos gives it to us straight no chaser! We had a good ole’ time!You can support the podcast here: Support the show
9/12/2023 • 1 hour, 55 minutes, 3 seconds
"Nouveau Rich pt. 2 " ft. Mi$$ Richie
PART 2: In this episode I got to have the fabulous Mi$$ Richie @nouveaurichie and from start to finish we had a KI! We start out talking about Mi$$ Richie and how we both had to get over that rona'! Then we get into a little of the past and some of the present with the ladies down in the P...Potomac, the ladies in Jersey (I have missed QUITE a few episodes), we talk a little Beverly Hills, OC and end with the SWV/Xscape show. And I pressure Richie into watching RHUGT 3 ASAP!I loved every second of Richie and ya'll know how I do...he WILL be back!Make sure you check out Twitter @NouveauRichieAnd thank you to my favorite podcast producer @cbreezzzey💕💕Support the show
4/4/2023 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 17 seconds
"Housewives and Real Lives Chit Chat" ft. Elle Murasaki
In this episode, I got to talk to Elle Murasaki from Housewives and Chitchat @housewivesandchitchat and I could have talked to her for hours and hours and hours (which we did before we even started recording.) And we got into all the things! We talked about Ye and the need for all communities, especially ours to come together and speak out against his behavior (and this was before we knew of his recent continued hateful rhetoric,) being black content creators, growing up and going to school in all white spaces, which then leads to a conversation about the housewives we watch and why some things for some of us aren’t always entertainment and can truly be triggering… Especially Potomac. And speaking of Potomac, we talk about the housewife she went to high school with that inspired her to join the technology club to make sure there was always black representation (spoiler…it’s our CandeeGal) and who she has known Candiace to be based off of her personal experiences with her. My good sis Elle spoke to my soul this episode. And I truly cannot wait to talk to her again! Make sure to follow Elle on all her platforms! Shoutout to my favorite podcast producer @cbreezzzey ❤️Support the show
12/2/2022 • 1 hour, 42 minutes, 27 seconds
"Back In The Black" ft. Kendrick Tucker
In this episode I got to chop it up with one of my absolute favorite people, KENDRICK from the amazing podcast Reality and Comics Too @realitycomicstoo And when I tell you we had a ball and bounced it everywhere! We start out talking RHOA… OUR GIRLS ARE BACK! And somehow that leads us into ALL THE TINGS! We talk what it’s like being a podcast host, what we’re NOT doing in 2022 (being repeated guests on podcasts in a pinch but their schedule is tight when it comes to gracing your mic, but I digress,) The Encore (season 2), Cynthia’s ex Leon and our shared subway ride, Cynthias’ ex Peter and a green eyed bandit, the RHONY reboot (Eboni K. Williams please with Carlos King and Kingdom Reign at the helm) the energy viewers have for non melanated housewives vs the melanated ones and a whole lotta stuff that may or may not get me kicked off Elon’s internet (because that’s what it seems like it’s coming to.) I love Kendrick so much and y’all already know he’ll be back many times over! In the words of Big Freedia, "You already knooowwww!" Make sure you like, comment and subscribe to Reality and Comics Too!Kendrick TuckerSupport the show
5/10/2022 • 1 hour, 48 minutes, 36 seconds
"We're Dropping In" ft. Jamie Stein
In this episode I had the pleasure of talking to the wonderful Jamie Stein @jamiestein from the Deep Dive with Jamie Stein podcast boy did we get into all the things! We jumped right in and started talking about Summerhouse. We go deep with Ciara, tap in a little on Lindsay and we talk about the conversation between Mya, Ciara and the rest of the house. Then we touch a little bit on RHONJ, RHOC, Chris Rock (I discuss my true feelings about him PRE slap) and a little bit of stuff in between. Jamie and I are constantly talking about all of this stuff off mic and we thought it was about time we press record!Support the show
4/29/2022 • 2 hours, 43 minutes, 13 seconds
"Cheers to the King" ft. Alex Salter
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking to Alex aka Receipts King @ReceiptsKing on twitter and we had a good ole time! This episode was actually recorded almost two weeks ago...but my laptop screen cracked that same day! It's fixed now and thankfully the episode was still there! Alex and I talked about ALL the things! We start out talking about our mutual love of poinsettia's over mimosa's, which is how I got him to come on the podcast and how much I love his twitter page! Then we don't hold back and get into all the girls. We talk the RHOBH trailer and decide if it was really giving, the current season of OC and who we like (Hi Heather), the current season of Jersey, the upcoming season of RHOA and that good ole Potomac (she is that girl-and we mean YOU Candiace!) And in between, we talk about the role race seems to play at Bravo, keeping the same energy towards ALL the housewives and of course...I had to get his take on the Oscars...cuz why not?? I enjoyed talking to Alex and he will be back...with a Poinsettia in hand!Make sure you subscribe to Alex's YouTube channel Alex SalterTvSupport the show
4/20/2022 • 2 hours, 31 minutes, 19 seconds
"What Is This Summerhouse" ft. Shanika Pichey & Jernell Simmons
In this episode I got to talk to the amazing cohosts of Self Created podcast @selfcreatedpodcast Shanika Pichey @shanikapichey Jernell Simmons. And we had such a great conversation! We slightly touched on Will Smith/Chris Rock and Jernell, who had never watched Summerhouse was given an assignment to watch and give her thoughts through fresh eyes…which resulted in the text, “What is this Summerhouse?” We have thoughts about Danielle/Ciara and Danielle’s recent interview…eyes on you Danielle. Then Jernell had to step away for a minute and Shanika and I talk about being black and a yoga instructor and what comes with that. And then Jernell returns and somewhere along the way we end up talking about bravo and their diversity casting. I loved talking with these two ladies and as with most of my guests… they will be back! Make sure you check out their podcast!Support the show
4/5/2022 • 1 hour, 59 minutes, 10 seconds
"A Slice of Joe" ft. Joe Gunn
In this episode I got to talk to THEE Joe Gunn, @joegunntv and when I tell you...it was a dream! I have been a fan of Joe for quite a while and to be talking and having a kiki with him was everything! We start out talking about where the episode title came from (if you watched his stories, you may remember) and talk a little bit about moms. Then we get right into the other ladies in our lives...these funny, wild, sometimes you love them, sometimes you don't women...our housewives! And we dip into them all! We talk some RHOP (insert New Edition song "Candeegal" cause love her...yup, I said it,) then we get into RHONJ, RHOC and of course RHOSLC (move on from talking about Mary ladies.) This episode gave me so much life...and honestly, I can't wait for our next kiki!Support the show
3/11/2022 • 1 hour, 46 minutes, 6 seconds
"Comfortable Tears" ft. Eboni K. Williams
Welcome back Eb! In this episode, I talked to Eboni K. Williams @ebonikwilliams and we get into it all. First, we talk a little Kimora Lee Simmons and her husband, not husband due to a fake divorce decree (say what??) which leads us into Eboni's dating musts. Then we venture into pop culture and Bravo. Eboni shares the story of meeting another black queen and housewife, Ms. Garcelle Beauvais and the comparisons made (for the people in the back: we are not a monolith.) Then we hit the Hamptons and Sag Harbor and break down the talk between Ciara, Mya and the house. And how black tears seem to make non black folks a bit more comfortable. Trust me, you don't want to miss this! And she's promised to come back for a part 2 (I won't let her forget!)Support the show
3/8/2022 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 25 seconds
"Welcome to New York" ft. Samantha Garrett
In this episode, I got to talk to Samantha a.k.a. Sam if you know her @miss.sammmm and we touched on it all. I met Sam on the social medias (you know that new dating app but for friends😂) and we talked so much, I had to have her on the podcast. And we talk about everything! We talk RHONJ and the family dynamics, Summerhouse and the conversations, RHOC and of course Salt Lake City and Mary Martha Cosby. I love the way Sam shoots straight from the hip and the conviction of her opinions (I can relate 😂) and I know for a fact she will be a repeat guest!And shout out to my favorite producer @cbreezzzey💕❤️😘Support the show
3/2/2022 • 3 hours, 11 minutes, 51 seconds
"We're Going In" ft. Nik Lee
In this episode, we welcome back Nik Lee from The Real Housewives Out of Context IG account @rhoutofcontext and we jump all the way in on our housewives starting with RHONJ (Margaret v. Jennifer/Dolores v. Jackie and Teresa v...no one because the network it seems and the audience won't allow it.) Then we talk some RHOC (Noella v. Heather) and of course we talk RHOSLC which leads us straight into talking about racism and bias. And somehow, we touch on RHOP...because don't all roads lead back to Potomac??I enjoy talking to Nik so much and I always walk away having learned something I didn't know before!Shout out to my favorite podcast producer @cbreezzzey!Support the show
2/22/2022 • 3 hours, 21 minutes, 28 seconds
"Know That!" ft. Donny Hadfield-Smith & Quin Lamar
In this episode, I get to kick it with two of my favorite people, Donny and Quin from Know That podcast and we got into some hot topics. We talked the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (whats up with Garcelle and Ms. Jayne), the Real Housewives of Orange County (Noella and her back pocket of cards to throw out-but not against all humanity), and we talked about the Real Housewives of New Jersey (I'on know about Gia...aka Teresa 2.0). And we briefly touched on the Cardi B/Tasha K 4 million dollar ruling...allegedly.As always, I had so much fun talking to Donny and Quin...and I am already looking forward to their return...KNOW THAT!Support the show
2/15/2022 • 59 minutes
"It's My DJ ft. DJ Richie Skye"
This week my Boo DJ Richie Skye @djrichieskye comes back to the podcast and I loved every single moment! We talked about one of our favorite topics...our housewives. But first, we talked about content creation, knowing the audience you are creating for and staying true to who you are and what you set out to do. Then we talked about supporting other black content creators and shows created FOR us BY us...one of which is Ladies Who List: Atlanta on OWN...Those ladies DELIVER! From their personal stories, to their looks on the show to their FIRE confessionals...they NEVER miss! I absolutely love Richie's perspectives and can't wait until he comes back! Make sure you go subscribe to his YouTube Channel!Support the show
2/8/2022 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 47 seconds
"Because There Is Nuisance" ft. Stephanie Williams
In this episode, I got to talk to my Boo, my girl, my sista, my friend Stephanie Williams @sunshine_grams from the Mocha Minutes Podcast @mochaminutes and when I tell you we got into it all...we got into it all! We talked about being black girls in this world, the way Bravo (and viewers) can sometimes be a trigger, Salt Lake City (this was recorded before Jenni's posts were released...but we had Jenni's number from jump) and a little news in between.As always, Stephanie brings a new level of amazing thought and perspective to these conversations and I learn so much from her!Make sure to go by Stephanie a coffee at: Buy Me A CoffeeSupport the show
1/28/2022 • 2 hours, 6 minutes, 21 seconds
"She Speaks Bravo" ft. Emily Hanks
In this episode I got to talk to my girl Emily from @shespeaksbravo IG account and the She Speaks Bravo podcast and we had such a good time! We talk RHOC and the cast that seems to have been placed around Heather and we talk RHOSLC (recorded before Jennie Nguyen Facebook posts were released) with their rumors and indictments. Emily and I really had a ball! And I’m so glad I got to finally do this with her. Trust and believe there is many more to come!Support the show
1/26/2022 • 2 hours, 48 minutes, 5 seconds
"Ha Ha! Laugh, Funny!" ft. Jax Barker
In this episode I had the pleasure of talking to Jax Barker @thejaxbarker Jax Is a storyteller, standup comedian and the podcast host of Pop of Passion @popofpassion and we had such a great conversation. We talked about where the podcast name came from and how people use the word passion and how she went from storyteller to stand up comedian. Then we talked about our girls… these housewives. We get into a little RHOSLC, RHOP and RHOA.I had so much fun talking to Jax and I’ve already told her she must come back!Support the show
1/12/2022 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 58 seconds
"Netflix, Nene & RHOC" ft. Mandy Slutsker
Hi Baby Gorgeous💋...I’m baaaccckk! And I’m so happy to jump right back in to episodes with my girl Mandy Slutsker @mandyslutsker from the podcast Is This Real Life and as ALWAYS we had a great time! First we talk about Netflix and Selling Tampa. Mandy is into it and so am I! Listen...after about episode three… The girls started giving what they needed to have gave! Then we get into Nene Leakes and her dating life according to Dr. Heavenly. And then I turn the mic over to Mandy who gives us a very thorough DEEP dive into Noella the person or the character…I’m still not sure. But no matter which one it is, she’s compelling!Make sure you check out Mandy on Is This Real Life if you haven't already!As always, shout out to my favorite podcast producer @cbreezzzeySupport the show
12/31/2021 • 1 hour, 56 minutes, 57 seconds
"Lunch Time Delight" ft. Kendrick Tucker
In this episode I got to have one of my absolute favorites Kendrick Tucker @realitycomicstoo from the Reality & Comics Too podcast. Kendrick was so gracious to use his lunch hour to record with me and when I tell you even though it was lunchtime, this episode satisfied me like a full dinner meal, palate cleanser and a dessert. We start out touching briefly on our girls on the East Coast, the melanated Queens of RHOP. We talk about the goal post continuously moving and the hypocrisy of some of the cast and some of us viewers. Then we get into RHOSLC and our girl Mary. We talk about the cult chatter (it may very well be, but we will wait and see) and the questioning of her finances (Mary has businesses outside of church) and our own personal experiences with pastors we know that have real live Monday-Friday daytime jobs, outside of their pastoral duties. And how taking a vow of poverty is a personal choice, NOT a biblical mandate and is NOT required of leaders. And lastly we talk about everyone’s new Peacock favorite, the Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip. We talk the Cynthia/Kenya relationship, that fine Melissa Gorga and how it seems as if Bravo was ok with sending black women in to deal with a housewife from New York who had racist claims against her corroborated. Imagine that.And I agree with Kendrick, I’ll take Atlanta and Jersey on these trips over everyone!Please go and support Kendrick:Buy me a CoffeeSupport the show
11/19/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 36 seconds
"Privileged Spinners" ft. Kristina Ann Read
In this episode I got to talk to Kristina Ann Read @readkristina and when I tell you I truly enjoyed myself and we had a ball...we really had a ball! We of course talk all things Bravo and housewives. We talk about the ladies of RHOBH (we see you Erika) and our ladies over in Potomac (do you only fellow spinners get Candiace?) And we issue a challenge to the listeners that is both terrifying and also extremely exciting! Here’s a hint: swiper YES to swiping! I truly love Kristina and I know you will too!As always, shout out to my FAVORITE podcast producer @cbreezzzey😍💕❤️💋Support the show
11/12/2021 • 2 hours, 13 minutes, 20 seconds
"Lets Have A Conversation" ft. Dr. Tiffany Moon
This week I got to have an awesome conversation with Dr. Tiffany Moon @tiffanymoonmd and it was like Chicken Soup for the Soul: Housewives Edition. From growing up with minority parents, to trying to assimilate into a culture that is unfamiliar, to meeting her husband in a club, to how needed and beneficial therapy is to the triggers she experienced being on the Housewives to where she sees herself in 5 years...we talk all the things. And at the end, Tiffany plays a game with me where she is the producer and I help cast a new reality show which may lead to a little housewives snark...but of course, it's all in fun!Tiffany was every bit of fun and thoughtful and real as I knew she would be. And I made her promise to be a repeat guest! Click here for all things Tiffany Moon.Support the show
11/5/2021 • 53 minutes, 3 seconds
"Church Mothers, Fried Chicken & Housewives" ft. Kalyndee
On this episode I got to welcome back my girl Kalyndee @kalyndee one half of the Housewives Heretics @housewivesheretics podcast and we kiki'd our way through this entire episode! We talk about growing up in church (those dinners after service were chef's kiss,) home buying experiences (it's almost official ya'll) and her experiences navigating the world as a biracial child in a place where a part of her wasn't accepted. And somewhere in between all of that, we get into our girls from RHOP, RHOBH and RHOSLC.I love talking to Kalyndee and I know you will enjoy her!As always, shout out to my boo, my favorite podcast producer @cbreezzzeySupport the show
10/29/2021 • 2 hours, 3 minutes
SPECIAL BONUS: "Les, Noor and Taria: The State of Bravo"
This episode was recorded with Les @kurkendaal host of the Reality Reading Rainbow podcast, @realityreadingrainbow and Noor, one half of The Reality Is podcast @therealityispod and myself. We recorded this for Les' podcast and decided to upload to each of our feeds. We have an honest, raw and real conversation about the state of Bravo, the reactions to Bravo and its housewives and the disappointment that we sometimes feel as black people and people of color. We hold nothing back...Sometimes, you have to burn it to the ground and tell the truth.Support the show
10/26/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 8 seconds
"We're Going In" ft. LaKendra Tookes
In this episode, I got to talk to the hilarious LaKendra Tookes @lakendratookes and we jumped right in and got into it all! We talked about RHOBH and what's going on now, RHOP and it's history and our personal journey's with the housewives and as black women. I loved talking to LaKendra aka Kendra and I enjoyed every moment of this recording!As always, shout out to my favorite producer @cbreezzzey 😍😍💕❤️Support the show
10/22/2021 • 1 hour, 42 minutes, 34 seconds
"Housewives & Context" ft. Nik Lee
In this episode I got to talk to Nik Lee @rhoutofcontext and when I tell you, I enjoyed EVERY SINGLE SECOND of our conversation. We start out getting to know Nik and his backstory and how he went from New Zealand to Australia and his personal experience with the Mormon church. Then we get into all things housewives. We talk RHOSLC, RHOP and RHOBH while sharing more personal experiences in between. And Nik breaks down how the cast members and viewers of RHOBH were unconsciously pushing Crystal and Garcelle into the stereotypes of Asian and Black people in America.I truly enjoyed Nik and you WILL be hearing more of him!As always, shout out to my favorite podcast producer @cbreezzzeyMake sure you go check out Nik's store!Support the show
10/19/2021 • 2 hours, 44 minutes, 20 seconds
"Sincerely Housewives" ft. Shataiya
In this episode, I got to talk to Shataiya @sincerelyshataiya from the podcast Sincerely Shataiya and we mentioned it all! We talked RHOBH and the reunion part 1 (the microagressions that were shining as bright as the diamonds they hold,) RHOP (don't start none won't be none...period) and RHOSLC. And in between the housewives discussions we talk about being black women bravo watchers and let me tell you...it ain't easy.As always, shout out to my amazing podcast producer @cbreezzzeySupport the show
10/16/2021 • 2 hours, 9 minutes, 56 seconds
"Housewives & A Bachelor" ft. CJ. Sykes
In this episode I got to talk to CJ Sykes @cj.sykess Host of the IG show, Weekly Scoop with CJ! I met CJ through IG a couple months back and we’ve been talking ever since! He has taken IG Lives by storm interviewing some of the most notable Housewives across all franchises (and someone from Bachelor Nation) but in this episode, it's CJ's turn to be interviewed. We talk about his entrance into Bravo and interviewing the housewives, who gave him the advice to start his show, some of his most memorable interviews and which housewife he wants to talk to next. Then we get into a little RHOBH and Erika Jayne, RHOSLC and the Jen/Meredith/Brooks triangle and who he would take on the ultimate housewives trip. And did I mention he is 16?! I had a lot of fun with CJ and he has promised to come back for another round! Make sure you go follow him on IG @cj.sykess so you can be sure to get all the scoop with Housewives and more to come!As always, shout out to my favorite podcast producer @cbreezzzey❤️😍Support the show
10/14/2021 • 52 minutes, 44 seconds
"Housewife Dozens, Being Black & Wave Caps" ft. Quin Lamar
In this episode, I got to talk to my friend Quin @thequinlamar from the podcasts Know That @knowthatpod and This is Gonna Be Good @thisisgonnabegoodpod and when I tell you we had a BALL!!! We start out with Quin putting together his own housewives all star cast of current housewives for a trip. Then we roll into the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (I got a point from him) and The Real Housewives of Potomac (he got a point from me-maybe two) and we compare the housewives to the dozens (if you know, you know.) Somehow we end up talking about the appeal of a wave cap (ok it was me), Quin puts together another housewives all-star trip of past housewives and he gives us a drink recipe that represents the cast of Beverly Hills that I can't wait to make it! I truly get my life every time I talk to Quin and I can't wait for him to come back! As always, shout out to my favorite wave cap wearing podcast producer @cbreezzzeyKnow That PodcastNEW YORK QUEER COMEDY FESTIVAL PRESENTS YAAAS! FESTSupport the show
10/8/2021 • 1 hour, 54 minutes, 16 seconds
"That's What Friends Are For" ft. Askale Davis
In this episode I got to talk to the friend of all housewives friends’ Askale Davis @askaledavis We talked her fashion inspiration, her experiences growing up in Seattle Washington as the daughter of Ethiopian immigrants, Howard University and the pivot from Biology to education. We also touch on the RHOP platform (I need her holding a champagne flute please and thank you) and what she hopes to do with it, her ability to identify and speak on things in the group, her new business launch, blended families and a moment with her bonus son that she will never forget.Talking to Askale was like talking to a friend…and I truly enjoyed every moment!Support the show
10/5/2021 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 56 seconds
"We Know" ft. Emily Rose
In this episode I had the pleasure of talking to Miss Emily Rose @emilyagogo from Who TF Knows With Emily Rose podcast @whotfknowsemilyrose! We start out talking the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and this current season, what’s happening on and off screen (Kathy, is that you in the tablecloth,) House of Hilton and we touch on first child, middle child and last child placement. Then we get into a little bit of The Real Housewives of New York and the reunion cancellation… or was there a reunion (Leah McSweeney did hash tag an IG story “Virtual Reunion” that was deleted.) Emily and I had so much fun and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording!As always, shout out to my amazing podcast producer @cbreezzzey!😍💋💕Emily RoseWho TF Knows With Emily Rose podcastSupport the show
9/28/2021 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 44 seconds
PATREON FEED: "RHOSLC & RHOBH: Real Talk"
Hi everyone! I decided to upload my latest Patreon episode to my main podcast feed. In this episode it's just me talking about the RHOSLC Mary vs. Whitney new found feud and the repeated racist accusations against Heather and Whitney. And I get into RHOBH and the way I can't help but notice the different reactions to the way two WOC have been treated on this cast.Enjoy!Subscribe to the Patreon:Support the show
9/24/2021 • 59 minutes, 36 seconds
"Bless This Podcast" ft. Emily Richardson
This week, I had the pleasure of talking to Emily Richardson @emrich44 from the podcast Trash Box: a real housewives podcast @trashboxhousewives In this episode, Emily and I start out talking a bit about her background as a comedian, a writer on D Listed blog, the amazing Second City comedy troupe that she is a part of and her Tick Tock fame. Then we get into The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. We talk about the first episode and our thoughts on it (Homeland Security?? WHAT?!) and we give our predictions of what we think will happen on the season. Emily is so fun, so funny and so warm and I enjoyed every minute of talking to her! Make sure you check Emily out at Emily Richardson As always shout out to my favorite podcast producer @cbreezzzey ❤️😍💋 Support the show
9/21/2021 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 51 seconds
"Getting Into Business" ft. Kara Berry
This week I had so much talking to Kara Berry @karabgrams from the Everyone's Business But Mine podcast @everyonesbusinessbutmine and we get into the business! We talk The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City trailer and Jen Shah, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (we see you Doogie) and we talk the Real Housewives of Potomac (all foreheads matter.) I had the best laughs with Kara and I know you will too!I'm an official KareBear! Make sure you go follow Kara @karabgrams and subscribe to @everyonesbusinessbutmine podcast!As always, shout out to my favorite podcast producer @cbreezzzey 💕❤️Support the show
9/14/2021 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 13 seconds
"Jumping Right In" ft. Crystal Kung Minkoff
In this episode, I got to talk with Crystal Kung Minkoff @crystalkungminkoff and I enjoyed every second! We jump right in touching on the upcoming reunion that is filming today (the day this episode airs) and her feelings going in, her experience coming into the Beverly Hills franchise as a newbie and the first asian housewife, ally expectations, viewers reactions to her, the expectation of being a "model minority" and we touch on this season and Crystal tells us to hold on and keep watching...because a shift may be coming! We also talk about an experience in her childhood that she will never forget and her beverage company, Real CoCo @enjoyrealcoco we end the episode with Crystal sharing what she hopes to be remembered for later in life. Talking to Crystal was like talking to an old friend. And I can't wait to chat again!As always, shout out to my forever favorite podcast producer @cbreezzzey❤️💕Support the show
9/10/2021 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 16 seconds
"RHOP, Bravo & Bishop Brandon" ft. Brandon Goode
This week I had the pleasure of talking to Brandon Goode aka Bishop Brandon @b.goode and when I tell you, he blessed me! We start out talking a little Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and our thoughts on people's insistence to call Mary's church a cult, the Real Housewives of Potomac and the rampant hypocrisy, the Real Housewives of New York and the Ramona supporters, the Clubhouse Craze and I ask Brandon to pick 7 women from the Marvel Universe for a housewives franchise and someone from the DC world to host it and yall...I want it to happen! Brandon was everything and I can't wait for him to come back!As always, shout out to my favorite podcast producer @cbreezzzey 💕❤️😍Support the show
9/7/2021 • 1 hour, 44 minutes, 6 seconds
"Housewives, Black Lives & NY Pizza" ft. Rae Sanni
In this episode, I got to talk to a woman that I low-key/hi-key have been sweatin' to come on the podcast...Rae Sanni! And she did not disappoint! We talked everything from housewives (we hit on all franchises,) the online vitriol that certain Potomac cast-mates get but not others, responding to on line criticism as a "Blue Check Black" and Rae shares her experience attending Princeton University and the way systemic racism filters down...even in colleges that specifically seek diversity; only to keep them segregated.And did I mention Rae is nominated for an Emmy?!Ya'll, this conversation TRULY gave me everything I needed...and more...To get your life on Twitter, make sure you are following Rae Sanni @raesanni and subscribe to her podcasts: The Cast with Rae & Jacquis & The Dizziest B**** At The TableSupport the show
9/3/2021 • 3 hours, 9 minutes, 14 seconds
"What the Ruck?" ft. A. Rucker
This week, I had the pleasure of chopping it up with Alicia Ruck aka Ruck @ruckerriot and @ruckersrecs and we had a good ole' time! We start out talking our love for reality tv and the comfort that reality tv fights bring (looking at you Love and HipHop,) how Zeus is calling for me to download the app for Joseline's cabaret ("Hey maid") and what has become Ruck's Chicken Soup for the Soul when she is having a rough day. Then we get into our girls: These Housewives. We talk RHONY (we see you for everything everyone said you were Ramona and you too Sonja,) RHOBH and this cast of characters and THEE Cream of THE CROP...RHOP. Our black girls are GIVING WHAT NEEDS TO BE GAVE! This recording brought me so much joy and I can't wait to have Ruck back!Make sure you go and follow Ruck on IG @ruckerriot and for movie/tv recommendations based on what streaming services you have, go follow her @ruckersrecs!As always, shout out to the best podcast producer ever @cbreezzzey ❤️😘😍💕Support the show
8/27/2021 • 2 hours, 26 minutes, 1 second
"A Reality Check In" ft. Amy Phillips
In this episode I got to talk to the hilarious and amazing Amy Phillips @meetamyphillips and we had such a good time! We start out talking about Amy's Housewife alter ego Brie Dupree and what it was like to be in the most famous townhouse of all... Sonja Treemont Morgan's (it's exactly what we would expect), discuss if Sheree should come back to RHOA for a fourth time (is it a charm) and the housewives interview she did that stands out to her. Then we get into the real housewives of Beverly Hills and Erika Jayne (Garcelle was in a totally separate car from Erika and Crystal after leaving the mountain top) and we end discussing our housewives dessert… The Real Housewives of Potomac (hi Happy & Ness!)Amy was so much fun to talk to and I’m already planning when I get to talk to her again! Make sure you go pre-order her book: Cook It, Spill It, Throw It: The Not-So-Real Housewives Parody CookbookInstagram: @meetamyphillipsAs always, shout out to my amazing podcast producer @cbreezzzey 💕💕Support the show
8/17/2021 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 10 seconds
"Skinnin ' and Grinnin'" ft. Selle Brooks
I had the pleasure of having Selle from The Who Asked Me podcast @whoaskedme on this week and we had such a great time talking all things housewives and then some! There were moments we got so excited, that our energy might have effected our WiFi! We talk about the RHOBH girls, the RHONY girls and of course our Real Housewives Of Potomac Black Girl Magic housewives! And in between all of that, we talk about navigating this world and watching reality TV as black women. This was Selle’s first time as a guest on the podcast, but I can PROMISE you, this will not be her last! Make sure you go download, subscribe and rate and review The Who Asked Me podcast!As always, shout out to my foreva' podcast producer @cbreezzzeySupport the show
8/6/2021 • 3 hours, 5 minutes, 15 seconds
"The Magic of Melanin" ft. Raven & Sasha"
In this episode I had the hands-down absolute pleasure of talking to Raven a.k.a. @mainlybravo and Sasha a.k.a. @thebravobreakdown. And we had an amazing time! We talk about RHONY, RHOBH and RHOP with our real lived black girl experiences mixed in between. And I get in the hot seat…Trying to reconcile how I was raised versus what I believe (can we say OVER explainer?? I had too many words and somehow, not enough.😂) However, that conversation and every other one we had on this podcast episode has definitely given me food for thought, and I know it will do the same for you! Raven and Sasha are TRULY my Black Girl Magic!Raven SashaSupport the show
8/3/2021 • 1 hour, 53 minutes, 54 seconds
“The Metamorphosis” ft. Nyemade Boiwu
This week I had the pleasure of talking to Nyemade Boiwu aka @thatafricanbutterfly on the podcast and we had such an amazing, fulfilling conversation!We start out taking about Nyemade’s journey with mental health, her IG account that has become an extension of her voice, the path she is creating for her future and we mix in a little housewives talk.If you’re not already, make sure you are following Nyemade @thatafricanbutterfly and check out: National Plus Guide and @nationalplusguide on IG and More Than My Size @morethanmysize_theshow on IG!As always, shout out to my forever favorite podcast producer @cbreezzzeySupport the show
7/31/2021 • 1 hour, 46 minutes, 37 seconds
"Who Wants To Be A Buffet?" ft. Housewives Heretics Kalyndee & Josh
In this episode I got to talk to the hilarious hosts of the Housewives Heretics podcast Kalyndee @kalyndee and Josh @jry27 and we had a good ole' time! We start off talking about what brought them to housewives and why they started their podcast. Then we get into our ladies. We talk RHOBH, our RHONY ladies and our love of Nene! We also talked about Josh being raised a mormon and some RHOSLC and how Kalyndee views these shows as a biracial woman! And we end describing our perfect hangout dates with a select few housewives!Make sure you go follow Kaylndee and Josh and subscribe to Housewife Heretics podcast!Shout out to my favorite podcast producer @cbreezzzeySupport the show
7/27/2021 • 3 hours, 3 minutes, 7 seconds
"It's Bravo Enthusiast" ft. Katherine
In this episode I had the pleasure of talking to Katherine who is the face behind the account @bravoenthusiast and we had a great time! We covered all the bases! We talked RHONY, RHOBH, RHOP and Bravo in general! But first, we got into when her love of Bravo started and how her account came to be.If you’re not already, make sure you go and follow @bravoenthusiastAs always, shout out to my favorite podcast producer @cbreezzzey!️Support the show
7/19/2021 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 4 seconds
"GOD is Fair" ft. Raven Chatman
This week I got to talk to my girl, my sis, Raven aka @mainlybravo host of @bitchisbetterpodcast, and our spirits agree. We start out talking about Erika Jayne and recent developments with her now ex-brother in law and then we get right into our girls...The Housewives. We talked RHONY and its resident clown, Bershan and that dinner and the ladies reactions. And Ramona's...sensitivities. Then we get nude...with the Potomac girls! We talk about Gizzy and Mal', Wendy aka "Body ody ody" and that dinner! Our boxes may be cool but this conversation is hot! As always, I got my LIFE talking to Raven. In the words of the OG of the OC, "She's my soulmate, my sister!" Shout out to my favorite podcast producer, @cbreezzzeyRaven Bitch is Better podcastSupport the show
7/16/2021 • 2 hours, 3 minutes, 33 seconds
"What A Vulture" ft. Les Kirkendaal
In this episode I got to talk to my friend Les! Les is now a recurring podcast guest and we always have good, honest conversation. This week, we get into Brian Moylan‘s RHONY recap about, " A Night In Harlem" with Eboni Williams and Eboni's response to Brian. Then we talk about Ira Madison‘s response to Eboni responding to Brian. And we touch on the similarities between RHONY and RHOBH this season. As always, Les is speaking truths.As always, shout out to. my favorite podcast producer @cbreezzzey Instagram- @kurkendaalThe Reality Reading Rainbow podcastSupport the show
7/13/2021 • 1 hour, 36 minutes, 20 seconds
"You Better Believe We're Commenting" ft. Emma & Isabel
In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of talking to Emma Diamond and Isabel Greenberg from the famed IG accounts @commentsbycelebs, @commentsbybravo and the Comments by Celebs podcast. And we commented on it all! We start out talking about the Kelly Dodd cameo-esque apology to the Dubrows, Kathy Hilton's text to Bethenny Frankel and her response, the recent ruling against Erika Jayne and if she is still a Fenty ambassador.Then we get into our girls; these Housewives. We talk about this season of RHONY, the addition of Eboni and Bershawn and the town of Salem as the backdrop to the conversation we are seeing. Then we head west (I think) to Beverly Hills. We talk about the season as a whole and then we get into this week's episode and misdirected anger. And we end the episode describing our perfect night out and which housewives are coming with us. Emma and Isabel are amazing and I can't wait to chat with them again (whether in NYC with Sonja or over Zoom from my kitchen in Maryland.) As always, shout out to my amazing podcast producer @cbreezzzeyComments by CelebsSupport the show
7/9/2021 • 1 hour, 47 minutes, 17 seconds
"Housewives, The Black Lens & More" ft. Jonathan Chandler
This episode was so fulfilling and food for my Black Girl Soul! I had the absolute pleasure of speaking to Jonathan Chandler @jonathanchandler_ writer and host of The Bitchapedia Podcast. We jump right into RHOBH (Kyle is the real sniper from the side) and we talk how being nice and awkward doesn’t mean you aren’t racist, bigoted, discriminatory or guilty of stereotyping, take a quick detour on being raised by black parents (we don’t know quite how we got there, but it was good) and then we get back on the RHOBH course and Lisa Rinna. Next, we talk RHONY (the Vulture recap, Eboni's response, the response to Eboni and the night in Harlem,) our response to the season as black viewers and our dichotomy of feelings.This episode was fun, reminiscent and full of thoughtful discourse (and slightly noisy at times. I knocked some things off my desk and at one point you hear an alarm-not mine or Jonathans. 😂)As always, shout out to my #podcastproducer @cbreezzzey 💋😘😍Jonathan Chandler: Betches profileFor everything else Jonathan, visit: Jonathan ChandlerSupport the show
7/6/2021 • 2 hours, 22 minutes, 38 seconds
"Housewives, Culture & Michelle Obama" ft. Mandy Slutsker
This week I'm so excited to be talking to my friend, Mandy Slutsker host of the podcast Is This Real Life and we had such a fun, funny and informative discussion! We talked about our cultures and how similar they are and the special moment that bonded not only our cultures but our friendship. Speaking of friendship, we get into our New York friends ie: the women of RHONY this season and journeyed into the Fox Force Five +2 friendship in Beverly Hills, RHOBH (is Erika Jayne refusing to turn over documents?) And Mandy tells a story that involves Michelle Obama spitting out water and looking into President Obama's eyes. WARNING: I SCREAMED! If you're not, make sure you go follow Mandy on IG @mandyslutsker and @MandySlutsker on Twitter. And make sure you go and subscribe to the podcast, Is This Real Life!Support the show
6/29/2021 • 1 hour, 52 minutes, 36 seconds
"Off The Couch & In The Shower" ft. Emerson Collins
In this episode, I got to talk to Emerson Collins @emersoncollins and we had great time! We start out talking about how we met (thank you Clubhouse), Emersons time on the Bravo show, "The People's Couch" (which needs to come back) and the audition process and what filming the show was like. We then ventured into our very similar backgrounds, touched on mental health and of course we discussed our housewives. We gave our thoughts on the current season of the Real Housewives of New York (Sonja and Eboni's blossoming friendship is nice to see) and we discussed the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and the sleeper hit it has become! Emerson and I had such a good conversation and this time it was out of the shower and over Zoom!@emersoncollinsEmerson CollinsSupport the show
6/25/2021 • 1 hour, 53 minutes, 44 seconds
"Support Me Betch!" ft. Sami Sage
In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking to one of the Betches @betches co-founders, Sami Sage @sami and @betches_sup and we mention it all! We start out talking about how Betches came to be (3 childhood friends, a cold night and one amazing idea), how media conversations have shifted and evolved especially since the murder of George Floyd, the racial uprising and the pandemic and how to include your employees in these shifting conversations. Then we touched on Israel and Palestine (Sami has personal ties to both), the IG video that broke it down in a way everyone could understand and we end talking about, what else?? Our girls...our housewives! We talk the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and this season and of course, we talk about our Boo's in the Big Apple...The Real Housewives of New York! This conversation with Sami had all the necessary elements! It was fun, informative and included housewives!Make sure you go check out this episode and in the words of Nene (and Taria) "Support Me Betch!"IG-Sami Sage- @sami @betches_sup Website- Betches.comPodcasts:@betchesThe Betches SUP PodcastSupport the show
6/24/2021 • 57 minutes, 21 seconds
"Angry Women & Hustling Housewives" ft. Cuzzin Aaron Marcellus
In this episode, I get to talk to one of my favorite Cuzzins, Aaron @aaronmarcellus_ one half of the amazing podcast Bravo While Black @bravowhileblack and we wasted no time jumping straight into breaking down the Real Housewives of New York and the "angry woman" (which was ACTUALLY Luann), the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (oh Sutton) and the Housewife spinoff on Hulu aka "The Housewife and the Hustler." We also touch on Kim Zolciak (go away from us with this), the absence of Denise Richards, and dogs as pets ( Aaron tries to convince me to get a dog. Did @cbreezzzey and my kids pay him to do that?!) and Kenya Moore's inability to see how foul she was for her tweets.This episode sparked joy in my soul and I know you will enjoy it too! If you're not already, please go follow Aaron on IG at @aaronmarcelus_, Bravo While Black @bravowhileblack and The Dipp @thedippSupport the show
6/8/2021 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 43 seconds
"Aromatherapy, RHOBH & Sonya Morgan" ft. Shannon C.
In this Friday's bonus episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Shannon M. owner of Perideaux Moon @perideaux_moon We first talked about Shannon's background in the corporate world of finance crimes and what made her walk away and take the leap of faith to start her own business, in the middle of a pandemic.Then we get into the Real Housewives of New York and this weeks past episode and eventually, we head west to sunny California where we discuss The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Shannon reads me with her love of Kyle Richards. And at the end, Shannon tells a story of a housewife that may or may not have stolen her concept and become a cheater brand...again! Make sure you check out and support Shannon's shop, Perideaux Moon!Support the show
6/4/2021 • 1 hour, 58 minutes, 6 seconds
"Housewives, Therapy & Performative Activism" ft. Les Kurkendaal-Barrett
In this episode, I had the pleasure of riding around Beverly Hills (via Zoom) with Les Kurkendaal-Barrett @kurkendaal from the Reality Reading Rainbow podcast and we mentioned it ALL! We started off talking about therapy and the mental health stigmas that are in the black community and Les shares a personal story that so many can identify with. This led us into conversation about how we weren't shocked when Garcelle asked, "What is Lexapro?" Speaking of Garcelle, we get into our ladies of the hour: the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, which then led into The Real Housewives of New Jersey, The Real Housewives of New York and Bravo overall. And we had to touch on the performative activism that seems to take up a space in the IG world of Bravo...and beyond!Les is always so easy to talk to and I'm already planning for his return!Reality Reading Rainbow podcast Instagram: @kurkendaalFacebook: LES Kurkendaal Barrett Facebook Group: The Reality Reading Rainbow Podcast ! Books By Reality Stars!Support the show
6/1/2021 • 2 hours, 9 minutes, 2 seconds
"Last Night A DJ Saved My Life" ft. DJ Richie Skye
In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of choppin' it up with DJ Richie Skye @djrichieskye and we had ball! We jumped right in and started talking about our girls of the hour...our housewives! We discussed the Real Housewives of New York and our feelings about Eboni K. Williams and the ladies group dynamic, our Jersey Girls (we're ok with Melissa Gorga and her non story line...she's a great narrator,) the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (Garcelle is coming in hot and we love to see it) and the Real Housewives of Potomac (the upcoming season and the absence of Monique.)Then we went back in time and talked all things DJ Richie Skye (do I call him DJ or Richie and my longtime fandom,) the journey down his career path, his time on the Bravo show Stripped that became therapeutic and our all to real connection to a story that Eboni shared.DJ Richie was just as amazing as I thought he would be and I can't wait for him to come back!@djrichieskyeDJ Richie SkyeSupport the show
5/28/2021 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 11 seconds
"We're Having A kiki" ft. Kiki Monique
In this episode, I got to talk to Kiki Monique aka @thetalkofshame and we had such an amazing, soul stirring conversation. First, we talked about Kiki's early years and how she navigated being in majority white spaces as a child and the impact it had on her and the way she navigates the world now. Then we get into how she got started doing deep dives (Tik Tok) and her coming over to Instagram and building her account. And of course, we jump headfirst into the Bravo-verse and Kiki shares with us her upcoming project (I have already subscribed!)Talking to Kiki was like talking to a friend I have had forever...and I can't wait for her to come back!The Talk of ShameSupport the show
5/22/2021 • 2 hours, 13 minutes, 42 seconds
"The Faces of Bravo with Stephen Krugle aka Faces By Bravo" pt.2
PART 2: Here's part 2 of me talking to Stephen Krugle aka Faces by Bravo! We continue our deep dive into Married to Medicine and we veer off into other Bravo waters!@facesbybravoFaces By Bravo ShopSupport the show
5/19/2021 • 1 hour, 36 minutes, 24 seconds
"The Faces of Bravo with Stephen Krugle aka Faces By Bravo" pt.1
PART 1: I had the pleasure of talking to Stephen Krugle aka Faces by Bravo and we had such a great time! We decided to take a deep dive into Married to Medicine, the way they started, how relationships changed and where they are now and it did not disappoint! But first, we got into Stephens background. We talked about what led him to become a pediatric nurse, the joy he gets from it and how he handles when his patients may not get the happy ending that he was hoping for. Then, we ventured in The Real Housewives of Potomac and Steven's relationships with the women and whether he thinks reconciliations are possible. This conversation with Steven was the medicine I needed to get excited about Bravo again!Enjoy part 1!@facesbybravoFaces By Bravo ShopSupport the show
5/18/2021 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 45 seconds
"Let's Chat" ft. Kate Chastain
I'm so excited to have my girl Kate Chastain @kate_chastain back on the podcast and we have an awesome reality kiki! We start out playing our couples game (I was close-ish to answering right) and then we jump right in to reality. We talk about our newest reality couple, Porsha and Simon and the timeline of the engagement, Porsha's new 3 episode spinoff, Falyn and her response, the Summerhouse reunion and Hannah, Gretchen Rossi and The Real Housewives of Orange County and we dip our toe into the Chat Room waters. Next, we take a bite out of the Big Apple and get into The Real Housewives of New York. We talk Leah's conversion to Judaism, Eboni and her awesome entrance and the rest of the girls. And I have Kate create her Below Deck crew with 3 housewives as second, third and alternate stew and 4 house husbands to be the deck crew. Kate will always and forever be my vibe!@kate_chastainSupport the show
5/14/2021 • 1 hour, 58 minutes, 50 seconds
"From The West Side to the White House" ft. Deesha Dyer
In this episode, I had the honor of talking to Deesha Dyer, the former Social Secretary to President Barrack and First Lady Michelle Obama. We talk about her early years and attending the Milton Hershey School, her college years that went a little different than she initially planned and the application she filled out as a community college student to intern at the White House, that led her to become the Social Secretary to the first Black President of the United States. We also talk about life post White House and thinking back on the 8 years she spent at the White House making history and the ways she continues to make history and impact our community.Deesha is THE example of not being afraid to take a chance and bet on yourself, while creating a legacy. Because it's not about where you start, but the journey down the path leading to where you could end up. @deedyer267Hook and FastenSupport the show
5/11/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 18 seconds
"The Housewives Olivia Pope ft. Dave Quinn"
In this episode, I have the pleasure of talking to Dave Quinn @ninedaves and I had such a great time! We talked Dave's early years as a theater kid, a pivotal moment at Les Miserables and his journey from running Rhode Island magazines to working for People Magazine. While at People, he made a choice that ultimately led him to become known as the Housewives Fixer. We also dip into a little Summerhouse, talk a little about our Atlanta Peaches and our girls in the garden state and this new phenomenon, Clubhouse. Dave and I had such a great conversation and managed to cover so much...even while his phone was ringing with housewives. He truly IS The Olivia Pope of Housewives!Instagram: @ninedavesTwitter: @NineDaysClubhouse: @ninedavesSupport the show
5/4/2021 • 2 hours, 13 minutes, 38 seconds
"Lets Talk About It ft. The Jared Alexander"
This week I had THEE absolute pleasure of talking to my Clubhouse turned real life friend, Jared Alexander @thejaredalexander and it was just as great as I thought it would be! We started talking about the show Jared was performing in until the world halted, moving out of the city and back to his hometown to wait out what we all thought was going to be a short lock down (and ending up on the Hoda and Jenna Show) and the effect that this pandemic has had on performers and Broadway itself. Then we talk about our friends aka The Housewives. We talk about our Atlanta Peaches and the Soul of Bravo (Bravo still played us) our Garden State girls (Marge and Jen keep at it) and we dip briefly back into Potomac and the fight heard round the world, which caused some uncomfortable conversations. Which led us into conversation about the network itself, the way the world is changing and continuing to speak out on the issues that effect BIPOC. This conversation made my soul smile...and I'm ready to order our BFF necklaces stat! @thejaredalexanderSupport the show
4/27/2021 • 2 hours, 30 minutes, 7 seconds
"The Golden Yoni Egg ft. Bravooomg"
This week I had an absolute BLAST talking to Zach aka @bravooomg We talked about our Peaches in the ATL, this season and we reminisce about Porsha and her Gold Yoni Egg, our girls down in the Garden State of New Jersey and of course...Summerhouse! We also took a fun detour and talked about our cultures and the similarities. And the show ends with Zach singing us out to one of the best songs!Broadway may have had dream girls...but Zach was a Dream Guest!!!Instagram-@bravooomgTwitter- @bravooomgSupport the show
4/25/2021 • 2 hours, 19 minutes, 47 seconds
"Bravo by Larry aka Bravo by Gays"
This week I got to talk to the one and only Larry from the Instagram account @bravobygays and we had such a good time! We started out with Larry's love language, talking all things bravo. We talked about our Juicy Peaches down on the ATL and our thoughts on the season, we talked about Dallas and its shining beacon of light, Tiffany Moon and we touched on our Jersey Girls. Then we took a bit of a detour and talked about our experiences being Lyft drivers (a rider gave me his dinner suggestion ...for himself), driving in the beginning of covid and the semi fear that comes with picking up strangers. And we got into Summerhouse and who Larry thought should stay and go and we planned our couples trip to Canada...once they let us back in!This may have been Larry's first time on WEIGO, but it certainly won't be his last!shout out to my HOTT producer @cbreezzzey! @bravobygaysSupport the show
4/20/2021 • 2 hours, 13 minutes, 55 seconds
"DMV Doll Chelsea aka Oh No Bravo"
For this bonus episode, I have none other than my DMV Doll @ohnobravo (Chelsea) and we had such a good conversation. We talk about normalizing accountability culture vs. cancel culture, the baffling standom of bravolebs and how they use IG accounts (Jen Shah anyone??), Craig and Austen (it was a necessary conversation), non political correctness and the aftermath of that, how we may have to start viewing our housewives shows and we share some personal stories along the way!They say Chicken Soup is good for the soul, but talking to Chelsea is good for my heart and soul!@ohnobravoOh No Bravo PatreonSupport the show
4/17/2021 • 1 hour, 47 minutes, 32 seconds
"Les Kurkendaal-Barrett: His Reading on Reality"
I had the absolute pleasure of talking to Les @kurkendaal from The Reality Reading Rainbow podcast and we had a blast! We start out talking about he and his husband's recent adoption of their daughter, the hilarious and absolutely sweet way he and his husband got together, and how he was only supposed to be in California for a few months...and it's been 30 years. Then we got into some reality tv talk. We talked about our Juicy Peaches down in the ATL and what's going on there, we touched on Jen Shah and the "alleged" telemarketing fraud/scam heard round the Bravo world, we talked about Dallas and Tiffany Moon and Summerhouse. And Les shares with us how he can relate to Carl this season due to experiencing the same situation.Les and I had a great time chatting and he will be back to recap the Summerhouse reunion.@kurkendaalThe Reality Reading Rainbow PodcastLes Kurkendall-Barrett Facebook The Reality Reading Rainbow Facebook GroupSupport the show
4/13/2021 • 2 hours, 5 minutes
"Kristen Gardiner: Driving Mom Crazy"
On this Friday bonus episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Kristen Gardner, creator of "Driving Mom Crazy" and we had a great time! We talked about her blog, Driving Mom Crazy and its genesis, dealing with pregnancy and post pregnancy depression, and the importance of Mental Health. We then got into her converting from Episcopalian to Mormonism, her reaction to the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City trailer and Kristen cleared up some things we saw on Salt Lake City. We ended taking about Kristen living in Dallas, our thoughts on the Real Housewives of Dallas and Tiffany Moon. We had such a great informative conversation that wifi tried to mess up... but just when we got deep, that wifi straightened up!Kids may sometimes Drive Us Crazy, but this conversation makes all the sense in the world and was needed!Driving Mom Crazy.comDriving Mom Crazy Facebook@drivingmomcracySupport the show
4/9/2021 • 2 hours, 16 minutes, 9 seconds
"Mixing It Up With Mani & Maya!"
In this episode I had the ABSOLUTE pleasure of talking to Mani from Mixing with Mani podcast @mixingwithmani and her awesome fiancé Maya, and I had thee best time! We talk everything from how they met and became friends, the genesis of their relationship and doing a relationship long distance in college which leads us straight into talk about HBCU's (Historically Black Colleges) and PWI's ( Predominantly White Universities) and the effect they have on black people both short and long term. Then we get into the disparities in mental health and physical health treatment that black people consistently face in comparison to their white counterparts and what is still being taught to medical students about black people and just how harmful it is. And we end with me making plans to fly to Atlanta to have Maya get me in alignment and me pitching them the idea of me podcasting their wedding (the people would love it!) Mani and Maya are amazing and so easy to talk to and I can't wait to mix it up with them again!@mixingwithmani@_futuredrmannMixing With Mani PodcastSupport the show
4/6/2021 • 2 hours, 18 minutes, 47 seconds
"Kendrick Tucker aka Kennessy: Let's Kick it with a Kiki"
I had the best time talking to my friennnnnn Kendrick @housewivesmarvelpodcast aka Kennessy from the Me, You Housewives and Marvel Too podcast and we have one of the BEST times! We start out talking about the breaking news with Jen Shah (the box braids though) and Stu Chainz (that's allegedly his Porsche) and what all of this really means. Then we get into more illegal territory...them Atlanta Peaches cuz it should be illegal for them to look this good and for some to be so exhausting (Hi Kenya). We talk about their trip to New Orleans, the twerk healing room and what Kandi from Speak On it and had to say about Marlo and her back hurting...take a note. Then we decide to stay in the ATL and hop on over to Married to Medicine...which did NOT disappoint. We talk about Toya and Eugene in the bath tub, the kids vs. the adults basketball game, Contessa vs. Anila vs. Anila's Momma (keep thine hands to thine self) and Heavenly vs. Anila and Black Lives Matter...which leads us into a discussion about selective outrage..Laughter is good for the soul and my soul is well after this episode!Make SURE you go and subscribe to Kendricks podcast if you haven't already! Support the show
4/2/2021 • 1 hour, 55 minutes, 47 seconds
"Absolutely Everything: Raven Chatman"
I had THE BEST time talking to my new BFFF (with 3 f's) Raven Chatman aka Mainly Bravo @mainlybravo We start out talking about life and our experiences as black women in this world, and the way the world can view us. Then we get into a little Married to Medicine (stay out of stuff Anila,) Below Deck Sailing and the once in a lifetime charter guests, The Real Housewives of Atlanta and what was allegedly not shown, The Real Housewives of Dallas and Brandi Redmond, stan culture and so much more!This episode filled my soul with a joy that I can't even describe!! We mentioned it all and talked about ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING!!Bitch is Better PatreonSupport the show
3/31/2021 • 3 hours, 18 minutes, 28 seconds
"The Reality Is: Noor & Arti"
This week, I had the pleasure of having Noor and Arti from The Reality Is podcast @therealityispod. We talked about RHOD and their number one cast member Tiffany Moon, what seems like faux ally-ism and the state of the world today.Oh and are we related? (JK...maybe..)@therealityispodSupport the show
3/24/2021 • 1 hour, 54 minutes, 21 seconds
"Now Paging Nurse Ashley aka Baby Ben Cohen"
In this bonus episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Ashley aka @babybencohen and as it turns out, she's not an actual baby running the account, but a real live adult and we had a great time! We talked about her being on the front lines fighting this pandemic, the precautions she has to take to ensure the safety of her household, and the special bonds she has created with her patients (turns out Bravo is a unifier.) We also get into housewives. Ashley shares who she would have in a housewives house, when she passed her nursing test and the housewife greats she joined in the field and we plan our trip to Dallas to see Dr. Tiffany Moon (Ashley will make sure I have full PPE gear for our plane ride.)Talking to Ashley was so much! And we're getting the matching friendship bracelets to prove it!Ashley- @babybencohenSupport the show
3/19/2021 • 1 hour, 50 minutes, 46 seconds
"Kate Chastain: She's A Vibe..."
In this episode, I got to chat with the one and only Kate Chastain and I got my entire life! We started out playing a couples game (we're a match), then rolled right into great conversation. We talk about the Megan and Harry interview, the media and how they can print what they want and her experience, Below Deck and her one regret and Kate gets a phone call and it ends up being a Watch What Happens Live doorbell-esque ring from a Below Deck great (hint: Hello Lovelies.) Then we move to life after Below Deck and the whirlwind of her moving from Florida to NYC then a pandemic hitting and moving back to Florida, how the Chat Room came to be and her leaving, Candiace and Monique (it's always about Potomac), Porsha and the brilliance of reality tv, Kate's new production company, sailing into new ventures and so much more!Kate's not only a vibe, she's my kind of vibe...and I can't wait for our next round of the Newlywed game!As always, shout out to my Foreva' and eva' producer @cbreezzzeyMake sure to check me and cbreezzzey out on Patreon at: www.patreon.com/wakeupwithweigoTwitter- @kate_chastainInstagram- @kate_chastainSupport the show
3/16/2021 • 1 hour, 48 minutes, 10 seconds
"Sasha Morfaw Breaks It Down: RHOSLC, Colorism & Being A Black Woman"
BONUS EPISODE: I had the pleasure of talking to my girl, my friend, my sis Sasha Morfaw @sashamorfaw aka The Bravo Breakdown originator @thebravobreakdown and in this episode Sasha breaks it ALL the way down! We talk about The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and Jen Shah's speech in part 3 of the reunion (what we felt as black woman watching, viewers reaction to it and the messages people sent that were dismissing the voices of black women who felt that she was co-opting our experiences), how being in a relationship with a black person does not make you subject to black experiences by proxy, other races' expectations of how Black people support them, Mary and her seemingly internalized self- hate and understanding where that comes from, colorism, and what it truly feels like to walk through this world as a black person/woman. And the exciting things happening for Sasha that are a win for the community! And always, shout out to my foreva’ #podcastproducer @cbreezzzey 💋♥️The Bravo Breakdown Support the show
3/12/2021 • 2 hours, 35 minutes, 8 seconds
"Hanging From an Archway, You Can Have Me Any Which Way" ft. Tom & Cix
This week I had the ABSOLUTE pleasure of having Tom @tomhamlett & Cix @cixhamlett (kicks) Hamlett, the hilarious brother and sister hosts of the Dumpster Dive Podcast as guests on What Else Is Going on Podcast. And we had a BALL!!! FOR REAL!!! We talked Wendy Williams and eating food with a lighter, social justice (no ones snatch was mentioned or had...4 real😂), podcast guests and being pitched...to host our own show?!, archways vs. doorways, different food combinations (just hear me out), New Jersey Housewives and Teresa holding the show hostage, Salt Lake City Wives and the reunion, and of course, the juiciest peaches in the orchard...Our Atlanta ladies! And somewhere in there we got serious for a moment and took a quick dive into parenting and lessons. This episode was full of real, raw conversation...and not safe for work! So hide your kids and your parents...cause we're deep diving into it all!Dumpster Dive PodcastSupport the show
3/9/2021 • 2 hours, 20 minutes, 46 seconds
"RHOA & RHONJ on Display w/ J & Jay"
Surprise Bonus episode with my girls J and Jay aka @housewives.on.display And talking to them was definitely a bonus for me! We had a BALL! We start out talking Atlanta and of course Bolo in the Box! We talk about him and Porsha's connection and her placing her peach on his..., what Jay thinks really happened with Tanya (Jay had a reveal) and whether Kenya was messy or earning her check! Then we trade a peach for an entire garden and head to Jersey. We talk about Teresa and the rumors and Jackie's response to said rumors and the fallout behind both. And we end up touching on dating and how me and producer Cory aka @cbreezzzey met. And who made the first move (it's no surprise...)This episode was so much fun to record and J and Jay will most certainly be on display again on the podcast! After all, I AM the third Jai!Housewives on Display PodcastInstagram: @housewives.on.displayTwitter: @wivesondisplaySupport the show
2/28/2021 • 2 hours, 27 minutes, 52 seconds
"Brooke is Back! aka The Doll"
I am so happy to have Brooke Ashley aka The Doll aka @the_brooke_ashley back on the mic! This episode was so much fun and such a treat! We talked about Atlanta and Bolo (Chanel anyone) and how we weren't here for Private Eye Kenya (but who was she talking about) and the energy between Porsha and Bolo. Then we went west and talked the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City reunion. We touched on Jen and her housewives starting point to where she is now, her use of hot button issues to deflect from her own behavior, Mary and internalized self hate and the way Heather seemed to do a 180 on a dime. And we had a fun little detour about Valentines day, dating and housewives who reach out to You tubers and social media accounts to gain fan leverage.As always, The Doll was on point! The Brooke Ashley You TubeTwitter- @TheBrookeAshSupport the show
2/27/2021 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 41 seconds
"Donny Hadfield-Smith & Quin Lamar: The Color of Love"
In this episode Donny Hadfield-Smith, co-host of Know That podcast and host of Truly Anything podcast and his husband Quinten Lamar (aka Quin) co-host of Know That podcast and host of This Is Gonna Be Good podcast, join me and Producer Cory for a couples conversation. We start out talking to Donny and Quinn about how they met, what led up to their first date and when they knew it was love (or at least when they knew they needed to live together.)Then we get deep and talk about navigating this world as an interracial couple as Donny is white and Quinn is black. We talk their family and friends reactions, the micro-agressions that Donny grew to recognize and how he learned what being anti-racist truly is. And Quinn shared the realization he came to about his expectations of Donny and his appreciation that Donny truly has his back and is always receptive to his feelings. And we finish by playing a fun Bravo couples themed game that involved a Summerhouse and a Winterhouse of couples...This is truly one of me and producer Cory's favorite episodes. And we are TRULY glad to call Donny and Quinn friends...Know That!Instagram:@knowthatpod@thisisgonnabegoodpod@realdonnywood @swolemiteTwitter@knowthatpod@realdonnywood@QuintenLamarSupport the show
2/16/2021 • 1 hour, 56 minutes, 31 seconds
"Dr. Monica O'Neal: Harvard, Camp Getaway and the Consciousness of America"
This week I had the pleasure of speaking with @dr.monica aka Black Girl Magic! Dr. Mo and I got into some of everything including how she came to be a psychologist at Harvard University and what that was like as a black woman, her time at UNC Chapel Hill that impacted how she felt about being black and the pride that comes with it, the thoughtful conversation she had with Bravo executives prior to filming about the portrayal of Black women in tv and how Bravo was not only willing to listen but also responded positively by making an effort to diversify the film crew. She also talked about how her time on Camp Getaway, and how some of the responses to how she was portrayed, tested her biggest concerns; and she was open and honest about the emotional challenges she faced being the only black woman on the show and one being in a position of leadership.We also talked a little Bachelor, a little housewife and that dang Vice article about Potomac that STILL lights me on fire!I had so much fun talking to Dr. Monica on her first time on the podcast and trust me when I tell you, this is FAR from the last!Dr. Monica O'NealInstagram: @drmonicaFacebook: @DrMonicaOSupport the show
2/9/2021 • 2 hours, 25 minutes, 27 seconds
"A Real Housewife & a Reel Housewife talking Housewives & more: ft. Margaret Josephs"
This week I had the absolute pleasure of kiki-ing with Margaret Josephs aka The Marge! And we had a ball! I was all over the place and Marge rolled right along with me! We talked about her new book Caviar Dreams Tuna Fish Budget, women in business and how to handle social media especially when you are on tv with a business. And we talk ALL things housewives. Whose shy in person, who she would go out to dinner with and which housewives she would banish to a house on an island (I had to ask) and so much more!Make sure you go pre order the book Caviar Dreams Tuna Fish Budget and if you're not already, go follow Marge on Instagram @therealmargaretjosephs, on Twitter @MargaretJosephs and her website: Margaret JosephsSupport the show
2/5/2021 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 17 seconds
"Georgia, My Sweet Georgia...On Everyone's Mind"
Welcome back for another episode! This week, I'm solo Bolo (kidding...). But it is just me and I'm talking all things ATL Baby! I recap the most recent episode of the Real Housewives of Atlanta and our resident Juicy Peaches. 🍑 This week left me feeling like I ate a good appetizer but I'm still waiting on my meal. I also touch on Nene and the most recent interview she gave on a podcast where she talked about the "corporate devil" (her words, not mine.) And I touch on voter suppression in the 1800's, voters suppression in the 1900's and voter suppression NOW (cause its still happening...it just looks a little different to some.) It looks like the former administration and his current supporters spouting baseless election fraud claims in areas that are highly populated by...you guessed it, Black people...who voted. Almost as if...black votes don't matter...Don't forget to subscribe to the Patreon or find us on Buy Me a CoffeeSupport the show
1/26/2021 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 32 seconds
"Marissa aka The Be Spoke Voice: Lets Really Mention It ALL!"
This week I have the pleasure of talking to Marissa! And when I tell you, we mentioned IT ALL, I mean we mentioned it ALL! We talked RHOD and Brandi (Marissa reads her DM exchange with Brandi), RHOA, holding our reality Bravolebs accountable and what being an ally means. This episode gave me so much of what I needed...and more!Marissa: @thebespokevoiceSupport the show
1/21/2021 • 2 hours, 35 minutes, 27 seconds
"DMV Dolls: Chelsea aka Oh No Bravo & Amanda Page"
In this special episode, I talk to my DMV Dolls Chelsea aka @ohnobravo and Amanda from @itsallhappeningx ! We discuss the attack on the Capitol, the outgoing administration, a little housewives and everything in between! Chelsea-Oh No BravoAmanda-It's All HappeningSupport the show
1/16/2021 • 1 hour, 48 minutes, 37 seconds
"Amanda Page: Summerhouse Giggly Squad"
So many things have happened in the world of Bravo this week where do we begin? How about with Summerhouse and the two resident Gigglers Hannah and Paige. In this episode, Amanda from @itsallhappeningx and the host of the It's All Happening Podcast and I talk about the Giggly Squads podcast episode discussing James Bond, the implosion of their facebook group, the new 2.0 group, Paige's apology with a side of white fragility (not about their Facebook Group) and Hannah's reason why they archived the group hint: not because of member's use of the "N-WORD", comparing Black Lives Matter protestors to animals and anti-semitism. And we wonder why Instagram has been silent about it yet loud about anti-racism.Amanda PageInstagram: @itsallhappeningxTwitter: @happening_podSupport the show
1/15/2021 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 13 seconds
"B: RHOP Filings, The Color of the Law & Change"
This week on the podcast I have the pleasure of speaking to B, who I "met" on Instagram and we had a great conversation! We start by talking the RHOP legal filings. B works in Criminal Law and gave some insight to what may have happened with Candiace and Monique's case and why it may have been looked at as tv fodder. Then we get deeper into criminal law and the disparities she has seen up close and personal within the justice system between black people and white people. And B discusses how witnessing those disparities first hand shifted her dream to now wanting to work for The Innocence Project. Ways to help Black Lives Matter:The Movement for Black LivesColor of ChangeThe Bail ProjectSupport the show
1/11/2021 • 2 hours, 2 minutes, 1 second
Special Bonus Episode: "The Bodyguard ft. Anthony, Donny & Quinn: Know That Podcast"
I am happy to have @knowthatpod hosts Anthony @anthonyfcasella, Donny, @realdonnywood and Quinn, @swolemite on the podcast for this special bonus episode! We cut up and had a great time as always but I had my bodyguard @cbreezzzey present in case they tried a Karen Huger style gang bang! Once he secured the area, we get into Andy's reunion style and his continuous line of questioning these housewives about work they may/may not have done (really Andy) and Karen's answer to the question (we SEE you Grand Dame!) Then we jump on 95 South and head straight to the A where talk Porsha and the great work she is doing and the social media fight between Porsha and Kenya that made Tamika Mallory and Yandy Smith respond. Then we decided to head back north to our Cherry Blossoms and go straight into Potomac and part 3 of the reunion and unlike Andy, we didn't rush through it. We talk about gas lighting, Chris Samuels and the "plot!" And of course we talk about Money Mayweather Monique and Candee Gal Candiace. We may not always agree on Team Candiace, Team Monique or Team Table but we DO agree we will always be Team Friends...Know That!Show your support for Anthony, Donny and Quinn from Know That podcast and buy them a coffee at: Buy Me A CoffeeKnow That PodcastInstagram: @anthonyfcasella @realdonnywood @swolemiteTwitter:@knowthatpod @realdonnywood @QuintenLamarSupport the show
1/10/2021 • 2 hours, 4 minutes, 43 seconds
"Evelyn Marley: Housewives, Mental Health & Personal Growth"
I am excited to have Evelyn aka Evie Eve from @twistedplotpod and @resconpodcast back to kick off the first episode of 2021 and we cover it all! We talk Social Media, the way we handle it, the way it effects us and the "likes" that come with it while questioning if we are getting what we really want out of it. Then we get a little personal and get into relationships and the expectations that we put on others that we are in relationships with, to mirror our personal love languages and the disappointment that comes with that. We somehow side into Ms. Dorothy from RHOP and the way she mothers and some similarities in our own upbringing as it pertains to the mother/daughter dynamic and the bullying Evelyn experienced in school from people who shared part of her background. Speaking of RHOP, we dabble into the reunion and Andy, the call to Boycott Bravo from Nene and her Instagram live and we finish with Evelyn breaking down the amazing book, "The Four Agreements." This was one of the more personal podcast conversations I've had and Evelyn was the perfect person to have it with!And if you want even MORE personal conversation with me and Evelyn about Bravo HQ and relationship Love Languages, head over to Patreon.Evelyn MarleyThe Hacking of the American MindEmotional IntelligenceSupport the show
1/5/2021 • 2 hours, 10 minutes, 52 seconds
"Tatiana aka Instagram's Good Carmen Sandiego is Back!"
I am so happy to have my very own Good Carmen Sandiego back on the podcast for some good kiki's and great discussions! We jump in talking Atlanta and the Georgia Peaches that are ripe and ready to go! Of course Nene is missed (gone but not forgotten in our hearts!) Then we go straight into the Real Housewives of Potomac reunion. And we go ALL the way in. We talk Gizelle and her bodyguard and the perpetuation of a stereotype, we discuss the Samuels and the rumors that made their way on camera and we discuss the behind the scenes effect on real life people that viewers are unwilling to see. And we talk Candiace and her tears and how this fight has really put things into perspective, good and bad. We touch on the social media outcry by some about Andy at the RHOP reunion and find it ironic as we can point to the RHONY reunion with Bethenny v. Carol and his bias and backing a boycott by Nene...now (really?)People may still be looking for Carmen Sandiego, but Tatiana and the way she can deep dive a conversation is front and center! And I will ALWAYS be here for it!PatreonInstagram:@weigopodcast @tsfaisonTwitter:@tsfaisonSupport the show
1/1/2021 • 2 hours, 27 minutes, 56 seconds
"LaJuanda Payton aka Mama Wanda Talks RHOA & RHOP"
I got to Zoom with the funny and smart @paytongirl610 LaJuanda Payton aka Mama Payton ! I told her she is like my Instagram Mama (even though I'm older.) We talk about our Atlanta Peaches and the work Porsha is doing for Black Lives Matter, LaJuanda's personal connection to Breonna Taylor's family and the Insta exchange between Kenya and Tamika Mallory.Then we head north to Potomac and Cherry Blossoms galore! We discuss the first two parts of the reunion and our predictions for the third part and she gives Candiace some needed motherly advice!I truly enjoyed my time with LaJuanda and she will definitely be back for more Kiki's!PatreonInstagram: @paytongirl610@weigopodcast @tsfaisonTwitter:@tsfaisonSupport the show
12/29/2020 • 2 hours, 34 minutes, 3 seconds
"Black Girl Magic: Mani, Sasha & Stephanie"
This episode is a full on dose of Black Girl Magic personified! I had the ABSOLUTE pleasure of talking to Mani from @mixingwithmani, Sasha from @thebravobreakdown and Stephanie from @mochaminutes and basking in all of their Melanin Magic! We talk RHOP Cherry Blossoms, RHOA Peaches, Black Lives Matter and everything in between! There is something like magic that happens when you get to talk to women who share your experiences, who you can learn from and who inspire you to be better...and these three women do all of that and more for me!Mani:Instagram- @mixingwithmaniTwitter-@mixingwithmaniPatreonSasha:Instagram- @thebravobreakdownPatreonStephanie:Instagram- @sunshine_grams @mochaminutesTwitter-@SunnytwotethatSupport the show
12/27/2020 • 2 hours, 22 minutes, 23 seconds
"Evelyn Marley aka Evie Eve: Plot Twist!"
I had the absolute PLEASURE to chat with my girl Evelyn Marley AKA Evie Eve, host of the Twisted Plot podcast, @twistedplot on Instagram and the Residential Confidential podcast, @resconpodcast on Instagram. We start out talking about her Twisted Plot podcast and the amazing mental health advice she gives while talking pop culture and the Residential Confidential podcast where she gives us a peek into neighborhoods and their drama and we laugh at the way ethnic families will make up names for others in their family, just because (Evie Eve's name rings true for her.) Speaking of fitting names, we go right into why her names fit her, one being Goddess of war and Evelyn opens up about the interview on her podcast that seemingly launched her into Reddit headlines and what felt like a war for her mental health and the fight to move her ego aside so that she could actually grasp the lessons life was trying to teach her. We also talk about the pandemic, witnessing the murder of George Floyd and how that impacted her in her life journey, including her podcast and how she has learned to remain true to her voice. And Evelyn shares the book that she read that helped her make agreements with herself in her journey to mental health wholeness. This interview with Evelyn will have you looking inward and deciding to not allow anyone to twist or rewrite your journey to being your best self!The Four AgreementsTwisted Plot podcast Residential Confidential podcastResidential Confidential You TubeInstagram:@twistedplot @resconpodcast @this1s4u2night@weigopodcastTwitter:@twistedplotpod @tsfaisonSupport the show
12/26/2020 • 2 hours, 17 minutes, 54 seconds
"THE Amazing...Kate Casey!"
There aren't words to describe my conversation with THE amazing @katecaseyca from the Reality Life with Kate Casey podcast! From the moment she appeared on my Zoom screen, I felt a connection with her that made me feel like we had known each other forever (spoiler...I think we have!) And we jump RIGHT into the fact that we are birthday twins (we were certainly separated at birth), her photographic memory (her and Bill Clinton share that) and how it ties into 9/11, her home life which led to her time at the Milton Hershey School and the incident that took place during her time there that really shook her, but she was able to eventually get peace about. Then we come back to the present and get into the current state of the world and talk Black Lives Matter, white privilege, the real conversations that need to be had and what she has done to make sure that her children don't have a myopic mindset but instead lead with empathy, compassion and kindness, just like Kate!Reality Life with Kate Casey PodcastPatreon- Wake Up With WEIGOTwitter:@KateCasey@tsfaisonInstagram:@katecaseyca@weigopodcast Support the show
12/24/2020 • 2 hours, 21 minutes, 54 seconds
"Shira Weiss: A Real Housewives Whisperer"
I'm so excited to welcome Shira Weiss into my kitchen via Zoom for an awesome chat! I've listened to Shira for years as guests on other podcasts, have read her writing in the Huffington Post and now I get to read her work on Ariana Huffington's Thrive Global. She most recently addressed the issue of colorism on Medium.com. Not to mention, Shira is the ULTIMATE housewives and Bravo-leb whisperer which gateways us right into RHOSLC's Jen Shah and the interview that Shira had with her a day before we recorded this episode, the bravoleb that was upset with her because she called out his behavior towards his cast mate, dealing with publicists who can ghost you and becoming friends with a Bravo-leb currently on tv versus a Bravo-leb that is no longer on our screens. And we touch on her feelings about Twitter, why she is not on it any longer and how a housewife and her team had a hand in it. And SO much more!Shira may known for her writing, but she can read like a housewife!Make sure check Shira out on Patreon where discuss more of the Jen Shah interview and the buildup of her fight with Mary that wasn't on screen and more on a certain Garden State housewife and the reason she and her team turned on Shira and involved her family.Shira WeissInstagram: @shiraweiss2.0@weigopodcast @tsfaisonTwitter:@tsfaisonSupport the show
12/23/2020 • 2 hours, 21 minutes, 12 seconds
"Elana & Dina: The Chicest Styled Sisters:"
This conversation is with two of the most stylish sisters I know! They Zoom onto my screen full of fashion, fun and conversations about our Champagne holding Cherry Blossoms, which leads us right into Potomac and the fight that has been talked about more than any heavyweight championship fight that Money Mayweather was ever a part of! We talk about the fact that all housewife franchises have drama off camera but this franchise seems to have the most off camera happenings with on camera reactions, the ghost of Ashley past and the way she drops bombs and walks off and the now infamous butterknife, which she also contributed to. Then we touch on Bad Girls Club and Housewives (they are NOT the same) and whether Candiace knew it would go to that level. And we get down into the nitty gritty of the fight. We talk Karen's reaction to Monique, the regimented perfection that Monique perceived as coming undone and how Candiace was on the receiving end of her anger, the fact that BOTH of these women are deserving of the same Grace, the lyrics of the song Drag Queen and the conversation had in the aftermath of the fight and how the weight of the perception of black women in the world should not be put on Monique because she doesn't deserve that. We eventually head south, straight into the land of Georgia Peaches while talking about learning to appreciate the housewives for what they contribute to their franchises and our tv's (hi Kenya Moore.)And I get to ask these Stylish Sisters about the wardrobe of some of our housewives.Fashion seasons may change, but Elana & Dina will always be in style to me!Stylishly Solomon InfoInstagram:@stylishlysolomon@weigopodcast @tsfaisonTwitter:@tsfaisonSupport the show
12/22/2020 • 3 hours, 30 minutes, 59 seconds
"JASMINE HENRY: RHOP, Vice, Odor Gland Removal"
I had the absolute pleasure of talking to my Twitter friend Jasmine Henry! Jasmine is a smart, funny, critical thinking woman who took me on a house tour while we were podcasting...and I would do it all over again! We start out talking about Jasmine's early years and her background, her first experience with racism and how she went from psychology to bartending. Then we head straight to Maryland where we talk RHOP, that Vice article again (a real deep dive was done), her mothers odor gland removal surgery and everything under the sun!Jasmine not only knows how to mix a great cocktail, but she know all the ingredients for a great conversation! And I will definitely have this mix again!Patreon: Wake Up With WEIGOTwitter:@newbegi20694568@tsfaisonInstagram:@weigopodcast @tsfaisonSupport the show
12/21/2020 • 3 hours, 18 minutes, 55 seconds
"On PeriodT! THE Brooke Ashley aka...The Doll!"
I am so excited to have THE Brooke Ashley aka The Doll! I "met" Brooke through her You Tube Channel and became a fan! We start this episode getting into her background and how she started her page (her friends don't play...about her future), how her twitter account @thebrookeash played into it and the video that brought all the stans to her You Tube yard. Then we get into Potomac, the all star team! Brooke explains how Monique went from being her starting player to being traded, Candiace becoming first string, Gizelle remaining in the locker room and Karen and all her shenanigans. Next, we get into colorism. We talk about Ashley and her unwillingness to acknowledge it, Gizelle and her accusations towards Karen that could hurt Wendy and the viewing audience who also doesn't want to acknowledge the colorism, but instead would rather call it jealousy. And finally we get into the binder that has opened a portal to Monique's life that she probably isn't prepared for. We talk the accusations about Jamal and if they were past vs. present, the attack on Gizelle by way of Jamal, whether Monique actually drew first blood using Kendall as the needle, who the woman is rumored to be in the "alleged" Safeway attack and if Jamal should have responded (he had every right.) And somehow we get on self control which leads us to a quick stop in Beverly Hills and Lisa Rinna!This was Brooke and I's first Zoom sesh but it DEFINITELY won't be our last!You Tube:The Brooke Ashley aka "The Doll"Instagram:@the_brooke_ashley@weigopodcast @tsfaisonTwitter:@TheBrookeAsh@tsfaisonSupport the show
12/20/2020 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 47 seconds
"Brands by Bravo & A Binder: ft. Danielle"
This week my friend Danielle aka @brandsbybravo on Instagram is back and we discuss the Real Housewives of Potomac reunion! But first we plan our post-covid date. The infamous Four Seasons is our FIRST stop and then I'm taking Danielle to try on her first wig! After we manifest our outing, we get into the ladies of Potomac and we just download all of our thoughts! We talk about Ashley and Candiace (Coffee and Love IS trash), whether Candiace's reactions to people coming for her need to be tampered down, Gizelle and her credibility are shot with me (you didn't add spice Gizelle-you lied!) and Robyn checking Ashley (Ashley gets amnesia about her own behavior!) Then we get into the meat i.e. the binder! it was A LOT! After Potomac, we dip into the bachelorette and what we think of this season and the guys and Danielle tells me what throwback season of the Bachelor/Bachelorette to watch! Make sure to check out Danielle's Etsy Shop: brandsbybravoThis was such a fun episode to do and as always, Danielle will ALWAYS be my Brand!Instaggram:@brandsbybravo@weigopodcast @tsfaisonTwitter:@tsfaisonSupport the show
12/15/2020 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 31 seconds
"Kara Berry: Everyone's Business But Mine"
I am excited to talk to @karabgrams from the Instagram account @everyonesbusinessbutmine and host of the Everyone's Business But Mine podcast! Kara is hilarious, quick, has the BEST voice and her takes are dead on! We start out talking Southern Charm and RHOA and how the burden of educating falls on the People of Color to have all of these heavy conversations (particularly Southern Charm when they have other cast mates to call things out) and we wonder if franchises WITHOUT People of Color will have any real conversations. Then we continue on with the Peaches and talk episode one of RHOA! First, we touched on Kenya Moore on the Wendy Williams show (she said Tanya & Porsha brought the WAP), Marlo and the side we don't often see, Porsha and Kenya's continuing drama and the Instagram like that may have caused it. And we wonder, "Is Porsha the new HBIC??" Andy seems to think so.Then we jump head first into RHOP! We talked Gizelle's confessional after Jamal missed the pictures (I felt that deeply), Monique's therapy session and how we identify, Ashley and why people forget just how messy she truly is and wonder if she is in it for Michale's reported net worth (I had no idea) and Candiace and Ms. Dorothy (Candiace seems to now have Dorothy's attention). Finally, we get into Juan and Robyn and there are questions (the streets say Juan has an entire other relationship), Michael's fascination with Juan (stranger danger) and his reaction to Juan and Robyn's engagement, Ashley and her plays to the camera and the finale fireworks that had us cheering Chris Bassett and watching Michael's display of sickening amounts of privilege!Kara is so awesome and I enjoyed talking about everyone else's business...and not mine!Everyone's Business But Mine PodcastInstagram: @everyonesbusinessbutmine @karabgrams @weigopodcast @tsfaisonTwitter:@EBBMpodcast@tsfaisonSupport the show
12/11/2020 • 2 hours, 1 minute, 48 seconds
"Donny Wood & Quinten Lamar: Know That Podcast"
I had the pleasure of talking to Donny @realdonnywood and Quin @swolemite from @knowthatpod (I missed you Anthony @anthonyfcasella ) and I enjoyed every minute! We start out talking about Donny and what should be his creative partnership with Kleenex because he certainly had me fooled (I even called my mom and told her about a new product) and how I need to read FULL captions. Then we ski from my kitchen right into Salt Lake City realizing that there really IS something about Mary. We talk who would win between Mary and Jen in a face off (Jens recent tweets not considered), Mary's son making it rain on his girl with gifts and how you can't just give dogs as gifts to everyone! And we speculate on the relationships of these women in real life (Heather accurately read Jen who can be a nightmare dressed like a daydream), Meredith and Mary's friendship and the confidence we see in Mary behind the pulpit and the celebrity family that Mary looks like (I will never unsee it!) We talk about the audience's reaction to RHOSLC and the ranking it gets among longer established franchises, the big push it got long before it premiered, how we still wish for Tinsley and a Real Housewives of Chicago franchise (she bossed up at the RHONY reunion vs Dorinda) and how Vicky and Nene left on a low.And we end the podcast Zooming right back into my Maryland based kitchen and RHOP. We talk about the reunion and what may be the smoking gun to implicate the Green Eyed Bandits (I couldn't take it if that was the case), the rumor that Gizzy allegedly tried to bring to the camera and the two super-heroes that Gizelle and Monique looked like at a "friendship" lunch (AMAZING), the Monique and Candiace fight (I still love you guys-through gritted teeth) and we end touching on the one and only Bad Girls Club (which sent me down a bad girls rabbit hole later that evening.)Even though we don't always agree on Cherry Blossoms, Donny and Quin will ALWAYS be a major yes for me: KNOW THAT!Know That PodcastInstagram:@knowthatpod @therealdonnywwod @swolemite@weigopodcast @tsfaisonTwitter:@knowthatpod @QuintenLamar @therealdonnywood@tsfaisonSupport the show
12/9/2020 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 51 seconds
"Amanda Page: Housewives, Tithes and Hypocrisy...It's All Happening!"
I am excited to welcome back my girl Amanda from the @itsallhappeningx Instagram account, host of the awesome podcast It's All Happening and a candle connoisseur running the Etsy Shop ItsAllHappeningShop! This episode finds Amanda and I talking about RHOP and the way Bravo viewers are watching, the Ashley Amnesia and some of the hypocrisy's that exist in our housewives world. Then we talk Salt Lake City and Jen Shah (she's...a lot), Meredith and Mary, Lisa and Mary and...us and Mary! There REALLY is just something about Mary! And we break down tithing and offerings in a church like Mary's, the Catholic Church donation envelopes, Pastors that don't take a vow of poverty because it is not required and the very real fact that pastors do get paid for for speaking and working outside of the church and may be using their own money to fund their lavish lives. Talking to Amanda is always like a refreshing reset and brings up perspectives that I had not considered. My conversations with Amanda are ALWAYS what's happening!Amanda Page:Instagram- @itsallhappeningxTwitter- @happening_podEtsy ShopTariaInstagram- @weigopodcast @tsfaisonTwitter- @tsfaisonPatreon- Wake Up With WEIGOSupport the show
12/6/2020 • 1 hour, 53 minutes, 31 seconds
"Order of the Day: Totally Kyle aka The Real Housewives Orders"
ARIES RISING! This week I welcome Kyle aka @therealhousewivesorders We jump right in and start talking about his book club and his awesome live reading of Gizelle's book on IG live (I would listen to him read a menu) and reading Carole Radziwill's book "What Remains" and the STARK differences of the two housewife books (including the audio readings.) Then we talk about learning how to appreciate our housewife villains and what they bring to the show (looking at you Kenya Moore) and how our minds will allow us to believe what we want to believe because we want to believe it, especially when it comes to our housewives which brings us to RHOP and Candiace Dillard and the housewife world's seeming hatred of her. We talk about the current climate we are in and the way people treat Candiace who IS a black woman, the excuses that are made for Ashley Darby and her behavior (which has been in the lower level at Ramona's home her entire time on the show), the butter knife toss heard round' the world and the way people love Porsha Williams despite her anti LGBTQ sermon (which she has apologized for via PR statement) but refuse to forgive Candiace for her tweets (that she also apologized for via PR statement) and the hypocrisy of not keeping the same energy. And we talk about Monique and her friendships on the show and their interactions (Monique & Charrisse, and Monique & Candiace and wishing they were still friends.) Then we get into the RHOP IG lives that were like soap operas and how Candiace and Monique were actually saying the same things and we wonder if you need a witness or letter from someone to get a cease and desist served to someone or to file charges on someone (per a scene from Teen Mom, you may not.)Then Kyle gives his experience working in the beauty world and what possibly could have happened with Gizelle's Every Hue beauty (possibly), we talk about his love for Danica from VPR and Scheana's latest (at the time of this recording) podcast episode and the icky tea that was spilled, and Danica's vitamin recommendation that actually works! And we end with Kyle talking about Married to Medicine and our hope that the world gets on board! Then I give my housewives tag line and we solicit dm's with tag line ideas for Kyle!Asking Kyle to be a guest is one of the best orders I have made, and Kyle is a dish that I will continue to order! Instagram:@therealhousewivesorders @totallyky@weigopodcast @tsfaisonTwitter:@totallyky@tsfaisonSupport the show
12/2/2020 • 1 hour, 39 minutes, 19 seconds
"Mallory Wilkinson: The Real House Pins OC"
I am excited to share my conversation with Mallory who runs the @realhousepinsoc Instagram account and the successful Etsy shop Real House Pins OC. I first "met" Mallory in the dm's when she introduced herself, sent me her number and told me if my son or me and my family ever needed anything when we came to the OC, that her door was open. And since then, a friendship was born! In this episode we talk, dog attacks and her detective skills (Megan King Edmonds could never), the OC and what it REALLY looks like (the demographics) and close family that are on the opposite side of the aisle from us and the fascination in watching them. We talk about therapy and the stigma in different cultures, anti- depressants, the need to talk more about ADHD in adults and being careful about misdiagnosing ADHD in children. We also get into cherry picking culture and choosing when to call people out and when not to (your favorites versus people you don't like), when you feel guilty for watching certain Bravo shows but watch others, learning not to judge what others are watching (sometimes) and racist people who love to tan (you have to see the irony.) Mallory also shares a personal experience about being stopped by a cop and I share mine...and they were the same...almost and we talk about a video that demonstrates the lives of many black Americans. We touch on how Mallory was raised not see anyone as an other, the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement and her path to becoming an ally. Then we make a quick trip south and talk about The Real Peaches of Atlanta and COVID.This episode was Mallory and I having real talk about all things real life...and we didn't put a pin in anything!Etsy Shop:Real House Pins OCInstagram:@realhousepinsoc @mal_is_your_pal@weigopodcast @tsfaisonTwitter:@tsfaisonSupport the show
11/28/2020 • 2 hours, 32 minutes, 21 seconds
"Hannah A. Brown: The Bachelorette, Salt Lake City, & Future Oscars"
I am thrilled to welcome back my first guest that has since truly become my friend, @hannahbrown host of the Not Aspirational podcast. Zooming with Hannah is so much fun and easy because we are two friends dissecting these sometimes crazy, sometimes jaw dropping, sometimes "they must be trolling us" reality shows. We first get into the Bachelorette and take a stroll down Ashley Iaconetti's bachelorette history, ugly crying faces and we ultimately agree that we are happy that Ashley and Jared's love story won in the end. Then we get into Tayshia and the our thoughts and feelings on the guys that are fighting for a rose, Tayshia's heart, maybe a part in Fight Club (Hey Noah! We see you!), Ed & Chasen and if former contestant Dale made the Bachelor text thread. We end up getting back on a path of the past back down memory lane and talk Hannah & Jake and me and Cory (we knew what we wanted and the rest is history), Hannah becoming a mother to Little Cory (she's ready to allergy proof her home for him) and we catapult into what seems like another dimension and Hannah gives me her takes on the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, which has pleasantly surprised us. We touch on the wife that had a former Insta feud with Brandi Redmond and keeps hot sauce and vaseline in her bag and the wife (hey Mary) that hates the smell of hospital and thinks drinking water could have prevented leg amputation.After the wild ride of RHOSLC, we touch on Bethenny Frankel and we end the podcast with Hannah making a pact with her future self and congratulating her many feature film lead roles and the Oscars that are sure to follow!Hannah A. Brown Podcasts:Not Aspirational PodcastYou Know You Love Us PodcastInstagram: @hannahabrown@weigopodcast@tsfaisonTwitter:@HannahABrown@tsfaisonSupport the show
11/24/2020 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 44 seconds
"Abby & Vanessa: Bravo's Realest Moms"
I am SUPER excited to be Zooming with two absolutely wonderful women...Abby and Vanessa hosts of the Real Moms of Bravo podcast! Abby and Vanessa have been best friends for many years and have shared their love of Bravo, their innermost thoughts, feelings, weddings and families with each other. Everything that best friends do. Then the world was hit with a pandemic, a murder and a black box on Instagram that paused the world but started conversations between people from all different backgrounds and beliefs and some from the same backgrounds and beliefs that previously weren't being had. And on this episode, Abby & Vanessa, best friends who share the same beautiful hearts but differ in ethnicity and race, talk to me about the conversations they had with each other and others when the crisis of the world made time slow down. We talk ally ship, colorism within Vanessa and I's culture (Vanessa is Dominican & Black and I'm Black) and Abby shares a conversation she had with her sons that gave me good chills and has me hoping for more allies like her!And somewhere in between we touch on the housewives that may or may not be lightly scripted; but I know our conversation was 100 % real! And I am so grateful to have connected to these ladies!Real Moms of Bravo PatreonReal Moms of Bravo PatreonWake Up With WEIGO PatreonInstagram:@realmomsofbravo @weigopodcastTwitter:@tsfaisonSupport the show
This week one of my favorite people and host of The Housewives Tonight podcast, Rit aka wivestonight Zooms straight into my kitchen and we have an awesome chat! We start talking about Monique and the counseling session she had with her Pastor and we discuss church counseling verses licensed therapist, if Candiace and Monique were ACTUALLY close off camera (we get the same flash back picture repeatedly) and the emotional investment this fight takes. Speaking of investments, we talk about how the Instagram/Bravo podcast community is so welcoming and encouraging and about the authenticity of podcasts and what happens when the hosts want to touch the sun aka the bravolebs that we talk about on the podcasts. And Ritt shares which housewife always tags him in her only fans posts. We then take a bit of a shift and talk about Kamala Harris and how awesome it is that a woman of color was elected as VP. And we go a bit deeper and talk about her mixed heritage and the conversation surrounding it and Ritt breaks down the Indian caste system for me. Next we go on a wild ride and talk about Surviving R. Kelly part 2 (Ritt was a producer on the show) and how the law doesn't favor women of color. And we dip back into the Potomac waters and discuss how all hands really need to point to Gizelle (my problematic fave-ish)Producing may be Ritts profession but this conversation was completely authentic! The Housewives Tonight PodcastInstagram:@wivestonight@weigopodcast @tsfaisonTwitter@WivesTonight@tsfaisonSupport the show
11/17/2020 • 1 hour, 50 minutes, 41 seconds
"SPECIAL BONUS: Oh No Bravo on RHOSLC, Election ever after and Instagram"
She's back! ohnobravo is back for a 3-peat on the What Else Is Going On podcast and it is good, cathartic, ALL THE WAY real and EXACTLY what I needed! First, I am excited that Oh No Bravo can now share what her RHOSLC Zoom with the cast members was like and we share our thoughts on each lady, one by one (Lisa/Meredith, Heather and the black men, rap music and homosexuals she loves, and those white stockings on Sister Mary...)Then we hit the slope and ski right into the election aftermath and the work that still needs to be done. Finally, we hop off the bunny slope and make a right turn past Jen Shah's chalet and find ourselves on the Instagram Black Diamond...that complicated hill. We discuss ally ship, call out culture, jumping into Instagram beef and I talk about the ways in which we need allies to show up to help make a difference, not just noise.So, lets' get into it!Instagram:ohnobravo- @ohnobravoweigopodcast- @weigopodcast @tsfaisonTwitter:ohnobravo- @ohnobravo@tsfaisonSupport the show
11/15/2020 • 1 hour, 44 minutes, 38 seconds
"He's The Real Donny Wood: Know That..."
A Zoom date for the ages! Me and my BFF Donny from @knowthatpod call a truce on our Monique v Candiace friendly feud and have a good ole' time! We talk Erika Jayne and the divorce (Dear Tom, it's expensive to be an exxxxx), the Kleenex/Candiace meme that had me fooled (I even told my mom) and the tweets we deleted cause we turned around on certain housewives...kind of. Then we take a bite of a newly diverse apple and talk RHONY (I agree with Donny's husband and co-host Quinn, there is something about Sonya and her portrayal), we discuss Ebony and being named the first black housewife (where is Bershan??) and how Alicia Quarles was a straight up smoke screen! Then we have a behind the music and I ask what it's like having co-hosts (have they had housewife level arguments-spoiler, no) and we talk marriages and friends in relation to marriage. Speaking of marriages, we head to RHOP and talk Michael & Ashley and non consensual touches (is this being overlooked), Ashley and her messiness, Gizelle and they way she lets words just fall out of her mouth, how we watch these shows and we like the housewife we like, period. And Donny makes a statement in reference to Monique, Candiace and the 8th housewife (the fight) that gives me the validation that I have been looking for from him...Recording this episode filled me with so much joy and I am really grateful that I get to call Donny friend...know that!Instagram:@knowthatpod @realdonnywood@weigopodcast @tsfaisonTwitter:@knowthatpod @realdonnywood@tsfasionSupport the show
11/13/2020 • 2 hours, 31 minutes, 59 seconds
"She's Startin...AND Finishing!"
Join me and my Lilly-Pad aka @shesstartin as we talk about it all! We start with the Bachelorette (I'm trying to make her watch), the lawsuit that two black men tried to bring against ABC and the Bachelor/Bachelorette for lack of inclusivity (their response was what turned me off from the show.) Next we get into Beth AKA Bethenny Frankel and her unabashed love...of herself and the interview she gave that left us feeling...something. Then we head down to the dirty south and grab some peaches on the way! We talk RHOA and Linnethia (we will miss you), the trailer (hey legs!), and the missing RHOA , B. Scott who always gets it right! After we leave Atlanta, we head back to the tension filled Potomac. We touch on Monique and Candiace (when do we not??), therapy and mental health and the importance of taking care of yourself and what could happen if you don't! As I said, She's Startin' and Finishing!Make sure you check out the What Else Is Going on podcast on Patreon!Patreon:Wake Up With WEIGOInstagram: @shesstartin@weigopodcast @tsfaisonTwitter:@shesstartin @tsfaisonSupport the show
11/10/2020 • 2 hours, 15 minutes, 49 seconds
"Oh No Bravo: ALWAYS an Oh YES For Me!"
What Else Is Going On Podcast welcomes return guest @ohnobravo! And it is JUST what I needed! We recorded this on the morning of Election Day and talking with ohnobravo provided the perfect amount of distraction and fun! We jump right in talking about RHOSLC (ohnobravo was invited to speak with the RHOSLC ladies) and she assures us that we are in for the treat we deserve! Then we go south and discuss the charmless. We talk about Craig and his video with Tomi Loren and the way he talks around his support for Black Lives Matter and tries to pander to both sides and we discuss where we as viewers draw the lines with Bravolebrities (I suggest racism, homophobia, transphobia, etc.) Then we get into the Real Housewives of Potomac from the angle of a therapist (ohnobravo is an ACTUAL therapist.) We dissect the happenings AFTER the fight and some of the behind scene goings on that people don't or won't focus on (jobs being lost and the actual horrendous on line bullying.) We talk about the way the viewers laugh at the post it notes but are ok with the musical number "Drag Her," both of which were said to be forms of therapy and understanding why the ladies may not have attended the live podcast show.We touch on the anger people have at the women for addressing how the world perceives black women as opposed to being angry at the fact that their is a real reason why the black women on this cast (and so many other black women, myself included) have had to HAVE the conversation. We slither into where we fall with Karen and Wendy and their argument and we both agree that Candiace needs to back away from Twitter...and Monique as well.Her name is ohnobravo, but our discussions are ALWAYS an oh YES for me!Instagram:ohnobravo- @ohnobravoweigopodcast- @weigopodcast @tsfaisonTwitter:ohnobravo- @ohnobravo@tsfaisonSupport the show
11/6/2020 • 1 hour, 55 minutes, 2 seconds
"Bravo Bravo...bravooOMG!!!"
bravooOMG! This episode hit for me on ALL levels! Join me and Zack AKA BRAVOOOMG as we Zoom down pop culture/real life/housewives memory lane and I talk about Mary Cosby and the tea her uncle/stepson "S" spilled about the family in an interview. But first, in real time, we talk about the fraudulent hate account that stole his profile pic and pretty much copied his Insta name (please go report it), how a certain dragging brought us together to create a friendship for the ages and we talk about the world of content and appreciating content creators and the time and effort they take to create (looking at you Erika Jayne) and the 3 housewives who reposted his memes and the ONE who gave him credit. Speaking of content, we briefly touch on Bravo's Chat Room and how the hosts mesh. Then we hop onto memory lane and talk the movie Dream Girls and Zack names the former housewife couple that is Effie White personified and the current housewife who is the real life version of the Dream Girls soundtrack song, Listen. After which, we throw our Zoom kiki in reverse and go a little further in the past where Zack shares how he was bullied for being Jewish and how his school administration essentially faulted him and I share the first time I felt the difference of my skin color, in a non positive way. We decide to lighten the mood and we talk RHOA and the peach cobbler (a plastic shield and a tongue), the RHOA housewife that is heard but not seen, RHOA and Monique and Candiace (they brought me and Zack together in the DM's), the RHOP reunion and what could be Gizelle AKA Gizzy's reckoning and the importance of using your voice to go and vote (this episode was supposed to be out election day but due to tech issues was a day behind-so we hope you voted!)This episode will make you LOL and say bravooOMG! Instagram:bravooomg- @bravooomg weigopodcast- @weigopodcast Taria- @tsfaisonTwitter:bravooomg- @bravooomgweigo podcast- @tsfaisonSupport the show
11/3/2020 • 2 hours, 54 minutes, 39 seconds
Special Bonus Episode Part 2: "Tatiana: Instagram’s Good Carmen Sandiego"
Welcome back to part 2 of me and the elusive Tatiana and our Zoom hangout! We pick up right where we left. We talk about RHOP and season 3 when Monique and Ashley encourages Candiace to speak what she thinks immediately (funny how things change), how we see Chris Samuels as a solution based person trying to take the pressure off of his wife (hire the extra help Monique), Michael Darby and his consistent non consensual touches and the consistent support he continues to get (in house) and was Charrisse right about Moniques disposal of you when she gets what she needs? We touch on Karen and how she seems to forget her own rule (season 2) and we agree that Monique has NOT made all black woman look bad. Then we swing by RHONY and talk about the Countess, head to sunny Beverly Hills to talk Garcelle and the other ladies, we talk the Bachelorette...and reminisce about the time when Bachelor/Bachelorette Nation was pure (Trista & Ryan, and Andrew Firestone anyone???) and I decide I may need to watch 90 day everyday and Married at First.Enjoy this episode...because we certainly did!!!PATREON Taria & Cory - Wake Up With WEIGOTaria:Instagram- @weigopodcast / @tsfaisonTwitter- @tsfaisonSupport the show
11/1/2020 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 38 seconds
Special Bonus Episode Part 1: "Tatiana: Instagram’s Good Carmen Sandiego"
Special Bonus Episode Part. #1 : Join me and the elusive Tatiana as we talk about What Else Is Going On in this Bravo world! We start by talking about the Bravo community (which is how I found her) and how grateful we are for it, how watching these shows can help you look inward (do we mirror some of these characters...er' I mean people), how she has to convince her fiancé to start with Bravo by watching Married to Medicine Atlanta (he is already a pro) and I share an experience with friends that Cory said had I done it, it would have been a housewives move (he knows the game.) We then get into her engagement and her postponed nuptials (they were supposed to be a week after Cynthia Bailey's) due to COVID, how she felt about seeing Yelly Dodd (thank you for that name @sunshine_grams) and Cynthia Bailey's wedding and her drink fueled rage Facebook posts about it (I have been there), Kim's surprise party that was shown on Keeping Up With The Kardashians (everyone had to take COVID tests and could not go in until the rapid results were received), and the fact that Gizelle said she left Cynthia's reception early because people didn't seem to be wearing masks, but there actually may be other tea as to why she REALLY left! And speaking of Gizelle, we get right into Potomac and give our thoughts on what seems like a Gizelle v Karen fight for the spot of top housewife in the Potomac franchise, other franchises and who their HWIC (Head Wife In Charge) is, the OC and the unmitigated gall of Gina K. and her housewife run (WE ARE NOT WATCHING-this is based off of past seasons she has been on and the pictures we on social media now), we touch on RHOBH and the after show (it showed more of the sneak messiness of Kyle Richards), how they did Garcelle dirty (they didn't insert the clip of her and Lisa Rinna's conversation about her son and Lisa's daughter, but they insert clips on other franchises), Tatiana's like for Bethenny which leads us to revist Carol v Bethenny and the friendship breakdown. Then we jump BACK into RHOP and talk about Candiace and her post its, and Tatiana discusses what she (and me) think is the REAL genesis of the fight. And we end part 1 talking about why people have such a problem with Candiace and the help she gets from her mother versus some of the ladies that depend on their millionaire (is he though) husbands.Me and Tatiana, Instagram's version of "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego" have kiki after kiki in between using our arm chair psychology expertise in conjunction with our Bravo law degree! And I think we've defended our cases pretty well!PATREON Taria & Cory - Wake Up With WEIGOTaria:Instagram- @weigopodcast / @tsfaisonTwitter- @tsfaisonSupport the show
10/30/2020 • 1 hour, 36 minutes, 47 seconds
Housewives on Display: Jay & J
Join Jay, J and me... the official third Jae, as we Zoom into the world of Bravo and have a good ole' kiki! But first, we talk about how they got into the housewives, who pulled who in, what franchise was their genesis for starting (spoiler alert-the ones that look like us) and what is now their favorite (it may not be the same.) We touch on signs and two of us are the same (you get the break down of an Aries-we da' best), they talk about the sagittarius sign and sag housewives or "sag the scammers" and how they start out one way and end up another ie: Sonya & Dorinda (oohhhh sorry to producer Cory-Sagittarian. But he responded...in post edit.) Then we travel back in time and get into the OG's: Bethenny and if she's missed (uummmm...), Linnethia aka Nene (where have all the Nene's gone???), one of the most iconic RHOA scenes, theb pajama party (a red haired Kandi who was ready to drag long before Ms. Samuels), where we started to lose Nene, the unseen housewife of RHOA, B. Scott, and the breakdown of Kandi and Phaedra's relationship BEFORE the rumor reveal. And of course...the episode wouldn't be complete without the fight heard round the Bravoverse and beyond.I got my ENTIRE life talking with Jay and J! This is an episode you don't want to miss! Housewives on DisplayTaria:Instagram- @weigopodcast / @tsfaisonTwitter- @tsfaisonSupport the show
10/28/2020 • 2 hours, 56 minutes, 51 seconds
SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE: RHOP Fight, VICE & Respectability All Around
In this bonus episode I'm solo dolo! I go back through the seasons of RHOP and discuss Ashley, the magician (she's waved her wand and we have somehow forgotten the deep provocations and the true messiness of Ashley), how the Monique, Charrisse and Candiace situation are reminiscent of the Monique, Ashley and Candiace situation, and how Ashley gets the grace from the viewer that seems to escape Candiace (maybe because of the butter knife??)I talk about the conversations that are being had about what it means to "run your mouth" and if that warrants a fight (if that's the case then why aren't there fights across the board because that's what housewives do-run their mouths.) I then talk about the Vice article and the "respectability in politics" piece, even with the disrespectful undertones; lets talk about consciously avoiding associating stereotypical negative behaviors to black women, while at the same time using the word Becky as a negative to describe a fellow black woman in a stereotypical negative light, because she speaks a certain way. And I start to wonder if all of the think pieces and in depth conversations about black women on tv and what is or isn't our responsibility, is actually fanning the flames of conversation between people who don't look like us...and I wonder if it's truly necessary? Is this instance on Potomac really that deep? Or could it be that the fight was just that...a fight? And that's all? It's a lot everyone...but in the words of Rinna, "You better believe I'm gonna talk about it!"PATREONVice ArticleSupport the show
10/23/2020 • 1 hour, 29 minutes, 19 seconds
"Danielle: Brands By Bravo"
Join me and Danielle from the hilarious account @brandsbybravo as we talk about everything from how her and I met (a dm I sent could have gone horribly wrong), her main gig (she is SUPER smart), where she is from (maybe she will hold an apple one day; or at least be a friend of) and how she came to create her Instagram account Brands by Bravo. Danielle then shares her experience of visiting the holocaust memorial where she actually saw the names of her family members and the feelings it evoked and the similarities between Jewish and Black people. Then we take a hard left and get into redacted Schroeder (Danielle has good points but redacted is a no for me), mentioned RHOBH and Brandy and the video she had her son make (it is cringe worthy), RHOP and the hair grab heard round the world, RHOD (Brandi and & Stephanie and the weird franchise overcast-I meant to say overtones), RHOA and Marlo, the MVP for a franchise friend of (she gets the benefits of a full time wife but the anonymity of a non cast member), and Nene and how we will miss her. And you get to hear about a post Danielle made that started an OG war (what makes an OG), how important it is to understand what is happening in the world even when it doesn't affect us directly and the personal decisions that others we know may or may not make, that we don't agree with but understand...kind of. Danielle is a brand that will forever be my style!Brands by Bravo:Instagram- @brandsbybravoBrands by Bravo LinktreeTaria:Instagram- @weigopodcast / @tsfaisonTwitter- @tsfaisonSupport the show
10/20/2020 • 1 hour, 44 minutes, 38 seconds
SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE ft. "Megan O'Donnell: Bravo Happy Hour"
Megan and I have the best Bravo Happy Hour Zoom kiki as we discuss the shenanigans of our favorite (and not so favorite) ladies. But first we start out learning about Megan and her awesome day job (she's a boss babe), what brought her to Bravo, what franchise reigns supreme for her (there are no worms in this apple) and the catalyst that prompted her to get back on the proverbial podcast horse (this isn't her first rodeo.) We then throw back housewives talk as fast as Luanne grabbed Ramona's vodka glass and sipped through the straw. Also, Lu just might be in the top tier of housewives when we deep dive into her ever evolving seasons (from THE Countess, to Tom's wife to the Cabaret Queen, to a Beach Body Volleyball player. ) Then we grab a flute of Champs and head to Potomac where we stay clear of the Barn and discuss Monique and Candiace and the sit down at Karen's. Eventually we head west to the OC and discuss Kelly the Covid Clown (Bravo's resident toxic megaphone) and whether the evolution of the housewives franchises is a good thing for Bravo and us the viewers or do we miss the housewives of old?Grab your glass and join Megan and me for Happy Hour...cause its five o'clock somewhere!Bravo Happy Hour PodcastBravo Happy Hour MerchBravo Happy Hour.comBravo Happy Hour You TubeTaria:Instagram- @weigopodcast / @tsfaisonTwitter- @tsfaisonSupport the show
10/16/2020 • 2 hours, 4 minutes, 14 seconds
"Kendrick Tucker: The Captain America of Housewives"
Join me and @housewivesmarvelpodcast host Kendrick Tucker as we journey back in time. I learn when Kendrick first discovered an alternate universe known as the housewives and what franchise brought him in (hey Peaches), who he recruited to watch with him and what other league competed in the housewives time slot (they run plays ALMOST as much as the housewives.) Kendrick then gives me his lineup for the ultimate Housewives Avenger Squad (Bravoverse's mightiest heroes), who his #1 Housewife is (she's turned a table or two), Porsha and her growth from Cordells' wife to Porsha Williams, Queen of Thotlandia (her words, not ours) and his amazing wine glass collection and the housewife that dm'ed him where to find them. We then head north to Jersey and discuss the Melissa/Danielle connection, and whether Melissa truly makes a good housewife, Kelly Dodd (don't let me catch her in those OC streets), the disrespectful tone of THAT HAT, Bravo's seeming lack of response and I share the time I starred in a Marvel movie as a superhero (kind of-I'm currently looking for someone to design my super suit.)Then we bust a U-ey and head back south to Maryland and more specifically Potomac. I ask Kendrick what his thoughts were as a black man watching the fight, we discuss if the conversation at Karens house should have taken place for all of the world to see, how Karen tries to play both sides (she had security too) and we end by me making a plea for him to watch Love and Marriage Huntsville on OWN Tv.This episode is a full on Hulk Smash...and we leave all the pieces!Kendrick Tucker:Podcast- Me & You, the Housewives, and Marvel TooInstagram- @housewivesmarvelpodcastTaria:Instagram- @weigopodcast / @tsfaisonTwitter- @tsfaisonSupport the show
10/13/2020 • 2 hours, 45 minutes, 23 seconds
SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE ft. "Diana Espir: Listen...Don’t Look"
Zoom goes translatic and lands in the apartment of the one and only @dianaespir and WHAT an amazing flight! We take off talking jade rollers and the things I do to keep it cold (think freezer and cold chicken), her espirational podcast rebrand and the interview that was the catalyst (Hi Sasha!) her upcoming move (when is she coming back to LA) and whether a conversation that others may see as heavy but its really not skinny nor fat, is due to take place. Then we put it in reverse and dip into her performer past. We talk about her being a child prodigy at 2, her vocal career (she has an amazing voice...I heard it), how her talent became her torture and what made her silence her singing and delve into journalism. We get into how you are viewed in America when you have an amazing talent versus being considered an outcast where you were born, and what led her to the red carpet and being able to interview celebrities in a way that few can! Diana then slides into her own DM's and asks me to explain the DM I sent her telling her I loved her but don't agree with her on things (we hashed it out), we talk about the episode of her podcast that made we feel a type of way and the reason behind it and we debate/discuss cancel culture.And while on the subject of cancel culture, we talk a former Bravoleb that is more bump than pump these days and how the actions of that person led Diana down a path of self reflection that allowed her to acknowledge subconscious behaviors...and change them. Diana is a sharp, funny, open, intelligent, woman and I am excited to know her! She was willing to let down her barriers and be vulnerable with me AND give me one of the best beauty recommendations I have ever gotten (it worked in two days!) Podcasting is the bridge that brought Diana and I together and this London Bridge will never fall down! Je t'aime, profite! The Inky ListDiana EspirEspirational with Diana EspirInstagram- @dianaespirTariaInstagram- @weigopodcast / @tsfaisonTwitter- @tsfaisonSupport the show
10/9/2020 • 2 hours, 5 minutes, 1 second
"Oh No...Bravo"
Instagram's @ohnobravo Zooms into my kitchen to discuss the top housewife story of the week, Monique and Candiace. We go deep and talk about all of the elements that contributed to what has become one of the hottest debated housewives incidents in housewives history. We discuss the RHOP Housewives teams and their captains and who we are batting for, the slow motion stills we have watched over and over again (that was Gizelle's hand...right), the flicking of Candiaces hair being the first point of contact, and the speed in which Monique raced around the barn to continue the fight. We also get into both Chris' phone calls they receive from their wives with very different versions told, how each of the Chris' handled it noticeably differently (one misses the friendship and is embarrassed and the other makes tea and suggests a hospital visit) and the shock waves that rippled through the group. We then head South for Atlanta and somehow end up in the Arizonas with Gizelle, her girls and Daddy Graves where we get a belly full of awkward desserts and an earful of Daddy Graves' true feelings when his MIC goes hot.We touch on the weight that has been put on Black franchises to adhere to a standard that their white counterparts don't have to and the burdens that come with that. And I share a DM from @shopwithmiaj that speaks to the Candiace v Monique situation via her own personal experience.This episode has it all because just like Ariana and comedy, we take Bravo VERY seriously!Oh No BravoInstagram- @ohnobravo Patreon- Oh No Bravo TariaInstagram- @weigopodcast / @tsfaisonTwitter- @tsfaisonSupport the show
10/6/2020 • 2 hours, 2 minutes, 28 seconds
SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE ft. "Bravo While Black's Kaya and Aaron"
Join Kaya and Aaron, the hosts of @bravowhileblack and me as we discuss the Bravo universe that seems like alternate reality! We start with RHOP and the messiness of Gizelle, who takes a shot and does NOT miss, the movie-esque IG lives of Monique and Candiace (Candiace signed WHAT for Monique), RHOA and Kenya Moore, Love and Hip Hop Miami, Trick Daddy and Sunday's Eatery (will they ship to Maryland??) and being a Black Bravo Lover. We touch on the love/hate for certain signs (the producer @cbreezey is a Sagittarius), we hop back to RHOP and discuss the husbands (just combine 3 of them into 1), Chris and his Monique impression (at first I thought he meant she was a big wine drinker) and identifying with Robyn sending a text to the person you are talking ABOUT and NOT to who you meant to send it TO (I'm glad my sister in law and I recovered-sorry Boo!) We then head west and stop past RHOBH and discuss Denise's departure and the RHOBH producers that are becoming housewives that have jumped out from behind that third wall. We u-turn and head BACK east to Potomac and drop BACK in on Michael Darby and his shenanigans (there's a video Boo Boo and we are not fools), Married to Medicine, Love and Hip Hop again (WE SEE EACH OTHER VH1), and Pump rules' redacted Schroeder. We end with the Versus poll battles that sent Bravo While Black listeners into a tizzy (I'm still Team Luanne vocals over Kandi).Kaya, Aaron and I TRULY have the best kiki as we talk about what its like to love Bravo while being Black in America!Bravo While Black Info:Bravo While Black PodcastInstagram- @bravowhileblack / @misery_spice / @aaronmarcellus_Twitter- @bravowhileblackTariaInstagram- @weigopodcast / @tsfaisonTwitter- @tsfaisonSupport the show
10/2/2020 • 3 hours, 17 minutes, 5 seconds
"Mandy Slutsker: This Is Real Life"
Sit back and listen up as I talk with Mandy Slutsker from the Is This Life podcast. We talk about Mandy's early years and what brought her from Minneapolis all the way to DC and how a political candidate helped her decision, her travel all over the globe fighting for the health of children, including those with HIV, and when she first met Dr. Anthony Fauci.We also talk what it was like growing up with a Russian father who made it to the United States, the man who contacted her father after 30 years to apologize for the part he played in her father possibly NOT making it to the US, a Jewish mother who taught her to take pride in her heritage and the sometimes overlooked similarities between black people and Jewish people. We also get into the time she bought pet turtles from an animal trafficker and we talk a little Bravo, because that IS Real Life!Mandy SlutskerPodcast- Is This Real LifeInstagram- @itrl_podcast / @mandyslutskerTwitter- @ITRL_Podcast / @MandySlutskerTariaInstagram- @weigopodcast / @tsfaisonTwitter- @tsfaisonMessageSupport the show
9/29/2020 • 2 hours, 25 minutes, 36 seconds
PART 2: "Stephanie Williams: A Mug Full of Mocha"
Annnddd we're back! Have another cup of Mocha with me and Stephanie for part 2 as we discuss Dorinda & John, the new police dog robot (YES...a dog robot!), my love for Stephanie's friend COOK (hey Girl!) and her distain for the carton character Caillo. Speaking of characters, we discuss Ashley Darby, Monique & Chris Samuels, whose pancakes we would have eaten in Newburg and the hypocrisy of the Grand Dame at times (we love you Karen but GURRRLLLL!) We drop back into RHOBH with Denise Richards and her former cast mates and OWN's tv show Love and Marriage Huntsville that has all the drama of housewives with faces that look like ours. We end scratching our heads wondering about the professor Jessica Krug who pretended to be black while taking money meant FOR black people, we hit some rough waters and talk about Below Deck Sailing (congrats Padgett & Ciara), Below Deck Med (bye Sandy!) and my love of Hip Hop Chicken down in the B! In the words of Tami Roman...Get INTO IT!!!Find the Mocha Minutes Podcast on:Instagram- @mochaminutesFacebook- Mocha Minutes PodcastFind Stephanie Williams:Instagram- @sunshine_gramsTwitter- @SunnytwotethatTaria: @weigopodcast -Instagram @tsfaison -Instagram @tsfaison -TwitterSupport the show
9/26/2020 • 2 hours, 11 minutes, 1 second
SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE ft. "Kara Berry from Everyone's Business But Mine"
SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE: Join me and Kara from Everyone's Business But Mine Podcast. We talk how and why she started podcasting, the Ellen show rumors, the now famous Tamron Hall podcast with a former pump ruler and the article Kara wrote that Arianna retweeted to white privilege check Natassia, that had Kristen Doute calling out her "Detroit roots." We of course talk RHOBH and Denise and write our fan fiction for Teddi Mellencamp (RIP to Teddie Bear AKA Teddi Jo's Housewife tenure), my struggle to watch episodes appreciating the villain, our hesitancy to watch RHOC (BYE KELLY DODD), RHONY and Dorindas need for a Time Out. And of course we couldn't let the episode end without talking about RHOP, (is Gizelle ACTUALLY trolling us with her house and personal fashions), Gizelle and Karens seemingly crumbling real life friendship, Monique and Candiace and I ask/beg Kara to please watch Lost Resort on TBS and recap it. We truly talk Everyone's Business!Kara Berry: Instagram- @karabgramsEveryone's Business But Mine Podcast:Everyone's Business But MineInstagram- @everyonesbusinessbutmineTwitter- @EBBMpodcastTaria: @weigopodcast -Instagram @tsfaison -Instagram @tsfaison -TwitterSupport the show
9/25/2020 • 1 hour, 59 minutes, 42 seconds
PART 1: "Stephanie Williams: A Mug Full of Mocha"
PART 1:Put down your tea cup and grab a mug full of Mocha and join me and Stephanie from the Mocha Minutes podcast in my kitchen for a cup of specially brewed Mocha! In our cups we mix a little RHOD and Kary B., Married to Medicine LA, specifically Dr. Kendra and her mom who had no problem schooling the chef on how to do the job he was hired for. We throw in some potato salad recipes that DO NOT include raisins, some RHOP (hey Gizzy), and a splash of Niecey Nash chased by a Luis Tann espresso. Then we dip into the Real World and their early discussions on race, 9/11, RHONY (Leah and the MOBB and Ramona de Classe), Kelly Dodd the COVID Clown, RHOBH and our beloved Garcelle (we WILL come for your HOUSE Beverly Hills if you try Garcelle again) and Rinna the Wretch. We cap it off with Oprah, Ice Cube AKA O’Shea Jackson, Nick Cannon, Kevin Hart and ponder if black men are protecting black women? And if so, is it only when it’s convenient?? And that's only part 1! Trust, this is a coffee date you don't want to miss!Find the Mocha Minutes Podcast on:Instagram- @mochaminutesFacebook- Mocha Minutes PodcastFind Stephanie Williams:Instagram- @sunshine_gramsTwitter- @SunnytwotethatTaria: @weigopodcast -Instagram @tsfaison -Instagram @tsfaison -TwitterSupport the show
9/22/2020 • 2 hours, 2 minutes, 36 seconds
PART 2: "Amanda Page Discusses What Else Is All Happening"
PART 2: Grab your mug and catch this little bit of tea that Dorinda spilled about her Tinsdale explosion at the RHONY season finale, to someone who recently went to the Bezerkshires. Then listen in as we continue our housewives talk like the RHOBH reunion and the shadiness of Kyle Richards raising her paddle to try and embarrass Garcelle and RHOP... dare we say the tides are turning in Candiace's direction?? We also jump on the turnpike and head to Jersey where we reminisce about the Jersey of old. The fights and feuds between two families that quite honestly mirror each other; "allegedly" Joe and Tree and Joey and Melissa may have more in common than one may know. And then...we take a moment of silence for the first family of reality tv...The Kardashians, who have decided to retire the show AND the clear plastic salad containers. It really IS all happening...Amanda Page:It's All Happening PodcastInstagram- @itsallhappeningxTaria:Instagram- @weigopodcast @tsfaisonSupport the show
9/16/2020 • 1 hour, 48 minutes, 55 seconds
PART 1: “Amanda Page Discusses What Else Is All Happening"
PART1: This week Teacher Amanda Zooms into Taria's kitchen to discuss what's all happening in the REAL world and the REEL world. We start with Amanda sharing how she chose to become a teacher, her road to get there, how COVID has played into how she now teaches, and the noticeable disparities in education from one school district to another. And speaking of disparities...We go on a wild ride with the different housewives franchises. We talk RHONY, discussing Luann and Leah's run in with the police and how it ties into the world we are living in, the RHOBH reunion and the shadiness of Kyle Richards raising her paddle to try and embarrass Garcelle and RHOP... dare we say the tides are turning in Candiace's direction?? We also jump on the turnpike and head to Jersey where we reminisce about the Jersey of old. The fights and feuds between two families that quite honestly mirror each other; "allegedly" Joe and Tree and Joey and Melissa may have more in common than one may know. And then...we take a moment of silence for the first family of reality tv...The Kardashians, who have decided to retire the show AND the clear plastic salad containers. It really IS all happening...Amanda Page:It's All Happening PodcastInstagram- @itsallhappeningxTaria:Instagram- @weigopodcast @tsfaisonSupport the show
9/15/2020 • 1 hour, 47 minutes, 35 seconds
"The Crown Is Heavy Darling...So Leave it to Obi King"
Listen in as Obi and Taria run the gamut of emotions talking about REAL life and REEL life. We talk Obi the early years and his experience at a young age existing on both sides of the tracks, the mental weight being one of few black students and the stereotypes put on him, and the fight it took (sometimes literally) to deal with those emotions along with the gas lighting therapist who shared the same hue but held the same mindset of the people Obi had to battle everyday.We talk about his entry into the Housewives world via real life connection to Tamra Barney, possibly being ok with Linnethia Monique but feuding with Nene, and the tale as old as time...Team Denise or Team Lip Service. We end talking RHOP, the somewhat controversial side we take Candiace v Monique (it ain't Monique) and Gizelle's triggering comment.In the words of our Lady Liberty AKA Ms. United States 2013 AKA Candiace Dillard, "We don't play in the P honey!"Obi KingInstagram- @obibachandbravoYou Tube- Obi Ali KingWhat Else Is Going On PodcastInstagram- @weigopodcast @tsfaisonSupport the show
9/9/2020 • 2 hours, 58 minutes, 45 seconds
"Semajh Bludson: Live From Charrisse Jackson-Jordan's Champagne Room"
Listen in as Semajh and Taria talk about his early years and the first time he was confronted with racism and had to run to safety, how Tamra and Vicki helped him through a rough time in life, the time he defended Nastassia Bianca Schroeder and discuss our thoughts about Team Denise and Team Own it. We also light a candle for Candiace, relish in the goodness of RHOP, stop by New York to discuss RHONY and end with a big ole' bottle of Champs imagining we are joining Charrisse Jackson-Jordan in her non cooling champagne room, drinking room temperature Moet...Cheers!Instagram Semajh: @semajwithanhWhat Else Is Going On Podcast: @weigopodcastSupport the show
9/1/2020 • 1 hour, 52 minutes, 42 seconds
"Brandi Celestino: Bravo, Bravo, F*ING Bravo!"
This week Brandi Celestino from Bubbles & Bitches Podcast and I talk what it was like for her discovering her ally ship at such a young age and her mission to recruit others as allies. And she shares how she has been received as an ally from those close to her. We of course talk about Bravo and their role in the Black Lives Matter Movement, give our take on RHOBH (Team Denise), RHONY and our mutual love of Porsha. THIS will be an episode that takes you through all emotions but laughter is always at the forefront! And in the words of Kal to Gizelle, we ALWAYS, “lead with Love!”Bubble and Bitches PodcastBrandi Celestino Instagram@bcelestino@bubbleswithbnd@weigopodcast@tsfaisonTwitter@tsfaisonSupport the show
8/25/2020 • 2 hours, 18 minutes, 52 seconds
"SPECIAL BONUS EP. Sasha Morfaw: Breaking It All The Way Down"
SPECIAL SUPERSIZE BONUS EPISODE: Sasha graciously sat down with me to breakdown her growing up years, what brought her to pop culture and specifically to Bravo and the pushback she received. We also discuss the shows and the network. Then we both got a little emotional sharing our experiences of what it's like to be the only black girl in certain spaces for a lot of your life, how our white counterparts PERCEIVED us...and how our own community RECEIVED us when all we wanted the most was to be accepted by the community...that looked like us. And we laughed about her laptop burning her lap because we were talking so long. Instagram Sasha Morfaw: thebravobreakdown@sashamorfawPatreon-The Bravo Breakdown@weigopodcast@tsfaisonTwitter-@tsfaisonSupport the show
8/23/2020 • 2 hours, 55 minutes, 49 seconds
"Ryan Bailey: So Good...He's Good"
In this episode we talk about the genesis of Ryan Bailey. The stars he's worked with, the acting he's done and why he let it go for awhile. We also talk ally ship, civil discourse, would I be a housewife (DO they want ME?!) and Bravo... the good, the bad, and the ugly...Rome anyone? Ryan Bailey is so good that he's just...GOOD! Ryan Bailey Instagram-@ryanbailey25So Bad Its Good PodcastInstagram-@sobaditsgoodwithryanbaileyWhat Else IS Going on Instagram-@weigopodcastInstagram-@tsfaisonTwitter-@tsfaisonSupport the show
8/18/2020 • 2 hours, 41 minutes, 41 seconds
"From Housewives to Ally’s: Anthony Lario and I Mention it ALL!"
Anthony Lario, Housewives media whisperer extraordinaire joins me in conversation to talk about how he became intertwined in the housewives world, growing up Italian, what the Black community wants in an ally and what happens when people take the red pill and become aware of a world outside of their own. And to my extreme joy, near the end of the episode, Anthony's smoke show mama, Gina Lario joins. And then in a surprise to me, Anthony issues a challenge to the What Else Is Going On listeners that could end up in a FaceTime with Margaret Josephs.Anthony Lario Instagram- @anthonylarioWhat Else Is Going On Podcast Instagram- @weigopodcastTaria Instagram- @tsfaisonSupport the show
8/11/2020 • 2 hours, 33 minutes, 40 seconds
BONUS EPISODE: "Mixing it up and serving it hot with Mani..."
A Mixologist specializes in creation and execution with the intent that what they mix up and create will be quality. And Mani is the ULTIMATE mixologist! In this special BONUS episode we mix in the main ingredient RHOP, with a hint of RHONY, RHOBH, RHOD, the greatness of Teachers, Allies and Black Lives Matter. This is a super sized episode served hot straight from my kitchen on Zoom and not the famous "Joe's Basement" which is the Italian translation for Buca di Beppo! In the words of the great Dorit Kemsley, "Godere"(enjoy!)All things Mani: Facebook: Mixing With ManiInstagram: @mixingwithmaniTwitter: @mixingwithmaniMixing With Mani Podcast:Apple PodcastsSpotifyWhat Else Is Going On Podcast Instagram: @weigopodcast Taria Instagram: @tsfaisonSupport the show
8/9/2020 • 2 hours, 38 minutes, 56 seconds
"David Yontef Lifts The Rope"
Listen in as David tells us how he went from waiting outside the Velvet Rope of Bravolebs to being pulled in by those same people. We jump from subject to subject like how he became BFF's with a NJ Housewife, the inception of his podcast, his Millionaire Matchmaker appearance and new close friend, and his possible new side gig that I'm predicting. Oh and how I wanna be friends with his ever elusive sometimes co-host, Joan...David Yontef- InstagramBehind The Velvet Rope InstagramBehind The Velvet Rope PodcastWEIGO Podcast InstagramTaria InstagramSupport the show
8/4/2020 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 9 seconds
"Talking to the Grand Dame: Sarah Galli"
Andys Girls co-creator Sarah Galli graces me with her zoom presence while regal in a robe. We chat about the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, touch on the OC housewives and corona, learn about young baby Sarah, if she has a new career in politics, and being an ally to the Black Lives Matter movement. To me, Sarah is authentic in her ally-ship, but I question other podcasters with her same platform. Sarah Galli is my Grand Dame and still holds center court! Karen Huger could never...Sarah Galli Insta: @damegalliAndys Girls podcastWEIGO Insta: @weigopodcastTaria Insta: @tsfaisonTaria Twitter: @tsfaisonSupport the show
7/28/2020 • 1 hour, 33 minutes, 13 seconds
"Hannah A. Brown: Totally Aspirational"
Hannah A. Brown, host of the Not Aspirational with Hannah Brown podcast, is funny, quick, smart and talented. And she is also thoughtful, feeling, empathetic and a fierce ally for the Black Lives Matter movement. Listen in as my new friend and I discuss when she discovered her talent for acting (quoting Shakespeare at 4), dealing with trauma at a young age with the help of pop culture and finding strength in the s word...sensitivity. And did I mention she is a rising Tik Tok star???Follow Hannah:Instagram-@hannahabrownTik Tok-@hannahabrown0Twitter-@hannahabrownFollow Taria:Instagram-@weigopodcastInstagram-@tsfaisonTwitter-@tsfaisonSupport the show
7/21/2020 • 1 hour, 48 minutes, 26 seconds
"VanderMcSweeney: A Tale of Two Privileges”
Stassi, Kristen and Leah Oh MY! Listen to the tale of three woman with the privilege of just being born. I also define popular terms that we often hear but may not know: defund, microaggressions, systematic vs systemic and BLM. And I end it with a call to action...SPEAK UP and SPEAK OUT!WEIGO InstagramThe Bail ProjectBlack Lives MatterSupport the show
7/14/2020 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 56 seconds
"The Inauguration: Ramona, Nene and...Kellyanne?!"
Welcome to the inaugural episode of the WEIGO Podcast! Join me as I navigate the intersection of Bravo Lives and Black Lives. Struggling with the dichotomy of loving those Housewives’ games but giving the players the side eye, because they reflect what the world really thinks of me, a black woman and my culture. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/weigopodcast/Support the show