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Comedians Lauren Davis (Fox, Hulu) and Michele Baber (Kidd Kraddick) are hysterical women, and we're batsh*t crazy about reality TV.
We're two former stand-up comedians and joke writers with a long list of comedic accomplishments and mental illness diagnoses- and now, all of our time, obsession, passion, talent, wit, and neuroses are dedicated entirely to recapping reality shows.
We do hours of research to get inside the minds of other gifted and deeply unwell women- the goddesses of reality TV (and their terrible husbands and boyfriends).
You'll learn all about these divas' humble beginnings, scandals, relationships- all the stuff that never made it to TV that you want to know but are too lazy to scour the internet to find.
We do deep-dives into enigmas like Bethenny Frankel to Hilaria Baldwin to Kelly Bensimmon- and finally give you some answers to the question, "Why on earth do they act like that?"
Plus, we do regular comedy recaps of the best reality TV shows on the air to keep you up-to-date with the fast-paced news cycle of Bravolebrities.
And enjoy our celebrity guest interviews with reality TV performers, producers, comedians & pop culture icons like Deux Moi, former Bravo top exec Lauren Zalaznick, and Traitors contestant/WOW former World Champ Simone Williams!
If you've got a reality TV obsession or want your friends to understand your reality TV obsession, Lauren and Michele will break it all down for you in one hilarious, jam-packed hour of tea and laughs.
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This week, Michele & Lauren are joined by pop culture Scholar of Vibes & Lore, Erica Mags, to break down the topics that truly matter: Brooklyn Beckham’s ever-evolving tattoo situation, the chokehold of 90s pop culture, and reality TV as both art form and social experiment. From nepo-baby discourse to the shows we “don’t watch” (but absolutely do), the takes are hot and the nostalgia is loud. Plus, the group previews the chaos we hope, expect, and demand from the upcoming Real Housewives of Rhode Island — accents, drama, and coastal energy included. Like and subscribe to the podcast & leave us reviews! We love to hear from you all!Make sure to Follow Erica:IG: @ericamagsTikTok: @erica_magsFollow Us:IG & TikTok: @bravo_breakdownsContact: bravobreakdowns@gmail.com
Gibson Johns from the podcast "Gabbing with Gib" joins Michele and Lauren to recap season 10 premiere episode of Summer House. Kyle and Amanda show up already hating each other, making it clear their marriage is running on vibes and resentment. New girl Bailey immediately drops a completely unhinged breakup story that somehow involves Sweetgreen, setting the tone for her whole summer. Add a house full of animals, an actual petting zoo, and nonstop chaos, and this premiere is less summer vacation and more emotional safari.Make sure to listen review and subscribe to Gibson's podcast "Gabbing with Gib" and the "Bravo Breakdowns" podcast!Follow Gibson:IG & TikTok: @gibsonomaPodcast IG: @gabbingwithgibListen to Gabbing with Gib hereFollow Us:IG & TikTok: @bravo_breakdownsContact: bravobreakdowns@gmail.co
Michele and Lauren break down Part 3 of the RHOSLC reunion with guest James Gardner. We recap Britani’s panic attack and olive confusion, Meredith’s “venting” to Lisa, and the Crazy Rich Asians of it all. Whitney inserts herself into Bronwyn’s separation, and we learn that Todd knows how to use Reddit. Meredith’s real crime, though? Being mean to production. Not production!Follow James:IG: @bongardnertxFollow Us:IG & TikTok: @bravo_breakdownsContact: bravobreakdowns@gmail.com
Michele, Oliver Sims (@oliversimsiv), and Farai Bennett (@faraibennett) come together for a pop culture catch-up, laughs and hot goss.Oliver and Farai discuss their experiences at BravoCon, the dynamics of celebrity culture, and the evolution of reality TV. They reflect on the decline of E! Entertainment Televison, the career journey of Morgan Stewart and current celebrity gossip.Plus, Michele shocks the Gen Z guests by revealing Gwyneth Paltrow is a nepo baby, the Baldoni/Lively nightmare continues, why we're Team Beckham, the dynamics of Queer Eye, and the future of shows like Summer House, plus LOTS more in this special freewheeling "Op-Ed" edition of Bravo Breakdowns.
Josh joins Lauren to recap Part 2 of the RHOSLC Reunion. Where Angie sneaks in a dramatic scroll accusing Lisa Barlow of running a troll account, but flops badly. Meredith and Lisa team up to defend the still-unsolved “flight from hell” while the rest of the cast screams, cries, and ends friendships over rumors and “screeching.” It all ends in tears, accusations, and one eternal mystery: did Meredith have a drink before that flight?Follow Josh:IG & TikTok : @joshtherhonystanFollow Bravo Breakdowns:IG & TikTok : @bravo_breakdownsYouTube: bravobreakdownsContact: bravobreakdowns@gmail.com
Michele and Lauren are joined by the hilarious Farai Bennett (People Magazine & Entertainment Tonight) and we try to recap the reunion—Meredith derails the opening, Lisa denies alliances while actively tag-teaming, Heather and Angie side-eye everything, Bronwyn’s legal drama resurfaces, and Angie ends it with a scroll of receipts—but then our ADHD kicks in. Suddenly we’re deep in pop-culture chaos, debating Ashley Tisdale mom feuds, redesigning every Housewives franchise, and being silly, snarky, and extremely off-topic… just like Bravo intended.Follow Farai!Instagram & TikTok: @faraibennettFollow Us!Instagram & TikTok: @bravo_breakdowns
Lauren & Michele are joined by Jay Reyna to recap the SLC Finale. We're still in Greece, where Angie K stages a literal Greek tragedy about the women’s own drama, because subtlety is dead. Actors reenact the season’s mess while the Housewives realize — in real time — they are the problem. Afterward, Bronwyn calls out Meredith for being confusing and manipulative, with Heather and Whitney eagerly piling on. Meredith insists she’s misunderstood, Lisa defends her like it’s her full-time job, and absolutely nothing gets resolved. Meredith storms off, friendships crumble, and the season ends exactly how it began: chaotic, emotional, and extremely well dressed.Follow Jay:Instagram: @notjayreynaFollow us!Instagram: @bravo_breakdownsTikTok : @bravo_breakdownsYouTube: bravobreakdownsContact: bravobreakdowns@gmail.com
Michele is joined by guest Oliver Sims IV to recap latest RHOSLC. The Santorini trip goes fully off the rails when a relaxing spa day turns tense, petty splashing ignites bigger issues, and drinking rumors resurface at dinner. Emotions explode, accusations fly, and the night ends in classic RHOSLC fashion with the women being kicked out of a restaurant. To top it all off, Angie’s busted lip literally leaves blood on the walls—because nothing says luxury girls’ trip like chaos, conflict, and bodily fluids.Follow Oliver:Instagram: @oliversimsivTikTok : @oliversimsivFollow us:Instagram: @bravo_breakdownsTikTok : @bravo_breakdownsYouTube: bravobreakdownsContact: bravobreakdowns@gmail.com
Our 100th EPISODE! Michele and Lauren recap latest RHOSLC where Mother’s Day in Santorini means donkey rides, Greek food, and absolutely zero emotional breakthroughs. Meredith remains deeply committed to being misunderstood, while Whitney attempts diplomacy and everyone else slowly loses patience. There’s laughter, passive aggression, and just enough scenic beauty to distract from the fact that no one is actually getting along.Instagram: @bravo_breakdownsTikTok : @bravo_breakdownsYouTube: bravobreakdownsContact: bravobreakdowns@gmail.com
Michele and Lauren are joined by special guest Pallavi Gunalan to discuss latest RHOSLC episode. Bronwyn kicks things off by picking Todd up at the airport in a sloth costume, while Whitney and Justin struggle with resentment over their failed business. Bronwyn and her mom finally make progress during a pride-flag shopping trip before everyone shifts into colonial drag for her “Spilling the Tea Party.” The women bicker over everything from Lisa’s mysterious horse to Meredith whipping out drug tests after being called a pill-popper. Bronwyn closes the night in a Constitution gown, proposing “amendments” the group will definitely forget next week.Follow Pallavi:Instagram: @paalavigunalanTikTok : @pallavigunalanFollow Bravo Breakdowns:Instagram: @bravo_breakdownsTikTok : @bravo_breakdownsYouTube: bravobreakdownsContact: bravobreakdowns@gmail.com
Note: apologies for the audio issues with Lauren's track in this episode!Lauren has the pleasure of learning from a guest teacher on this episode, the wonderful Angela Von Hatten from Wonderful Garbage Podcast.They deep dive into the psyches of our favorite Bad Mormons and delight in another banger Mary luncheon!After seeing the holes in the prosecution's case (Lisa pretending to listen to Kendrick Lamar at customs and no one remembering the end of Crazy Rich Asians), we, like the SLC ladies, are forced to rule in favor of the defendant- although there is some dissent over whether Meredith has met the terms of her punishment by delivering her half-assed apology to Brittany at the end of the episode.And both manifest that we will ultimately get footage of the event in question at the reunion.Then, Lauren and Angela make a strong pro-Bronwyn case, though the jury is still out if Bron will be able to form deeper bonds with the tight-knit cast in her next season when her personal life isn't in utter turmoil;They lightly muse on the curious nature of Mary's riches, and Angela has excellent business pitches for both Heather Gay and Whitney the Wild Rose. All this and some Love Island chat, teasing upcoming collabs, and more!Follow Angela @itswonderfulgarbage on Tiktok and IG, and catch up on old Wonderful Garbage episodes in anticipation of their return in 2026!
Lauren and Michele are back to cover an exposition episode that Michele was obsessed with, much like Andy Cohen who ranked it among his favorites ever.Lauren was a bit more skeptical, so enjoy their heated debates over the success of the High Body Count Hair party, Lisa Barlow's worst confessional looks, whether Jared and Brittani rehearsed their big scene or improvised, and whether the Church of Satan has the answers on Vida Tequila's mysterious business plan.
Michele sits down with real-estate and social-media powerhouse Michelle Knutson for a juicy deep-dive into her journey — from working at GOOP with Ms. Gwyneth Paltrow herself, to making big moves at The Agency alongside Mauricio. They get into what it really takes to show up authentically online, plus plenty of Bravo chatter (because obviously).Follow Michelle:Instagram: @michelleknutsonTikTok : @michelleknutsonFollow Bravo Breakdowns:Instagram: @bravo_breakdownsTikTok : @bravo_breakdownsYouTube: bravobreakdownsContact: bravobreakdowns@gmail.com
Michele and Lauren break down the latest RHOSLC mess where Meredith goes full meltdown at 30,000 feet — accusing Britani of filming, bugging her room, and spreading lies. Britani cries, the rest clutch their cocktails, and Salt Lake turbulence hits new heights.Follow us!Instagram: @bravo_breakdownsTikTok : @bravo_breakdownsYouTube: bravobreakdownsContact: bravobreakdowns@gmail.com
Michele and Lauren break down the latest RHOSLC - where the ladies set sail with the Below Deck crew, proving that drama floats better than yachts. Secrets spill faster than champagne, flirtation is in full swing (Britani + Captain Jason = chaos), and Heather drops a bomb that leaves everyone choking on their sunscreen. Think luxury, sunburns, and cattiness — all on water.Instagram: @bravo_breakdownsTikTok : @bravo_breakdownsYouTube: bravobreakdownsContact: bravobreakdowns@gmail.com
Michele and Lauren break down the latest RHOSLC chaos — where Mary confronts Angie over a fart heard ‘round Salt Lake and somehow turns it into a power move. Lisa and Heather attempt friendship rehab with all the grace of a Bravo reunion brawl. Browyn bares her soul while Todd gives the emotional range of a houseplant. And just when you think it can’t get messier — the ladies start packing for a yacht trip that’s basically doomed before it even leaves the dock.Follow us!Instagram: @bravo_breakdownsTikTok : @bravo_breakdownsYouTube: bravobreakdownsContact: bravobreakdowns@gmail.com
Lauren and Michele recap OC and are delighted by the slo-mo return of our flop queen Katie!We plow through Gretchen and Tamra whining, Shannon making the pet psychic work for her coin, and Emily promoting her non-profit to get to our girl's scene with Tamra!Then, its the Hoedown Showdown, where Slade tries to confront Tamra for camera time and she teleports out of the building- relatable reaction.Next, it's another banger episode for SLC, which is really firing on all cylinders. Everyone is firing insults and insanity on all cylinders are usual, but are also taking their time and actually getting to the bottom of the 100 insane accusations we get per episode.Like Lisa accused Angie of... having a credit card? Why is that bad? What does that mean?Are the ladies at their peak performance thus far? We think so, and we have a lot of Freudian analysis on why Brittany can't stop stroking that cactus.
Michele and Lauren are joined by the girlies from @also_podcast for a very special ceremony honoring excellence in the reality TV arts — and the award goes to none other than Scheana Shay, for lifetime achievement in crying in confessional and thriving in chaos.
This week, Michele and Lauren hang out with Kelli Williams and Troy McEady from Beyond The Blinds to talk OC Housewives, the latest SLC madness, and of course, throw in a few iconic Wendy Williams quotes. It’s Bravo talk, blind items, and lots of fun shade!You can follow Troy and Kelli on IG and Tiktok @beyondtheblindspod for upcoming tour dates, new episodes of celebrity blind items, Bravo coverage, pop culture analysis and gossip, and more!
Michele and Lauren recap SLC where Lisa threw shade and cried, Angie called out Browyn for being a no good gout dick sucker and we go to a daytime brunch in full evening gowns. On OCTamra lost it over boy band rumors and stormed out like it was her side hustle. Jenn tried to act calm, but chaos won anyway. Between facelifts, lawsuits, and meltdowns, both shows proved Housewives never take a day off. Basically, drama: 2, sanity: 0.
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