Friend Of

February 2nd 2026: Welcome back to Friend Of! We are chatting THE GRAMMY'S - all things fashion, performances, speeches, and more! We also recap Traitors and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

January 29 2026: Welcome back to Friend Of!! Today we break down all the TV magic that is coming our way! Documentaries, Reality TV, Award Shows, The Olympics, and more! We give an update on the toxic mom drama, chat Harry Styles ticket prices and why Memere is upset that people are blaming Harry! And, of course we recap Tell Me Lies, RHOSLC, and Southern Charm!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

January 26th 2026: Welcome back to Friend Of! Today we're chatting about the guy that climbed the building on Netflix, YouTube Vloggers, Ben Affleck & Brooks Nader? And, the two ladies spotted at Sundance together! We recap Traitors (the show and the online drama), and RHOBH! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

January 23rd, 2026: Welcome back to Friend Of! We have so much news to discuss! Harry announces a massive tour, Taylor's text messages are made public and she called Baldoni a little b*tch! Amanda & Kyle announce their split, Brooklyn Beckham writes a dissertation about his parents, and the Oscar nominations are out! We also recap Tell Me Lies, RHOSLC, and Southern Charm! Enjoy!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Canada Shore is here, and we’re doing what we do best, hitting record the second someone says “did you watch last night?” We kick things off with Ethan and Bauer, who walk us through getting cast (with truly unbothered reactions), the fear of blacking out on camera, and the very specific vibe of being dropped into a phone-free bubble where breakfast together starts feeling like a whole new life.Then we get into the second interview with Emmy and Keyaira. They talk about the casting call whiplash, the pressure of packing for a whole summer when you don’t even know what you’ll need, and how Kelowna went from “where are we even going?” to the perfect backdrop for boats, waterfront nights, and making a party out of whatever’s in front of you.Plus: Snooki popping in with the “this is your family now” reality check, reality TV royalty picks (Kathy Hilton hive, rise), what’s actually in a going-out bag when cameras are rolling, and a Canadian version of GTL that somehow lands on “make out crash out blackout,” which feels… spiritually correct.Timestamps:Ethan & Bauer Interview:00:15 — Ethan & Bauer on getting cast and the “side quest” vibe01:55 — Nerves going in: drinking, blackouts, and house uncertainty03:16 — Family reactions and real-world worries04:40 — Bauer clears up Emmy + Keyaira and the showmance narrative07:25 — Ethan on the cast becoming family08:20 — Kelowna: wineries, boats, and the entrance story10:20 — The unseen side, judgment in the house, season two mindsetEmmy & Keyaira Interview15:50 — Second interview begins: casting pressure and early dynamics22:44 — Kelowna party scene, episode-one buzz, and growth arcs25:28 — Snooki’s advice, reality TV royalty, Canadian GTLConnect With Us:Instagram: @friendofpodcastTikTok: @friendofpodcastIf you love the show, please rate and review us! Your support helps more reality TV fans find us.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

January 19th, 2026: Welcome back to Friend Of! We are ranting about the ongoing NHL drama, Tell Me Lies fan theories, Ben Affleck being asked about Lisa Barlow, and Traitors & RHOBH recaps! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

January 16th, 2026: Welcome back to Friend Of! We are chatting about Harry Style's return, Beast Games, Kyle Cooke's upcoming Toronto show, and OBVIOUSLY we go over Tell Me Lies (the theories, the drama, the chaos), the first RHOSLC reunion episode, and Southern Charm!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shep Rose joins Friend Of with the kind of calm that only comes from years of living life on camera, reflecting on the long, layered friendships that have shaped his time on Southern Charm. He opens up about the unique scars that come from growing up alongside the same people, why certain comments hit harder when there’s real history behind them, and how yelling it out can sometimes be part of the healing process.He also gets candid about watching the show back, how confessionals and reunions can completely shift your understanding of a moment, and what it’s been like to evolve from his early thirties into his mid-forties in front of an audience. Plus, Shep talks about settling into a new house, what “adulting” looks like for him right now, the kind of partner he’s drawn to at this stage of life, and wraps things up with a rapid-fire round that’s exactly as fun as it sounds.Timestamps:01:45 Long friendships, history, and emotional scars  03:10 When yelling actually helps friendships reset  03:55 Watching the show back, confessionals, and reunions  05:25 Growing up on reality TV from 33 to 46  06:20 Buying a new house and settling into a quieter chapter  07:15 What Shep looks for in a relationship  08:15 Rapid-fire questions and season reflections  Connect With Us:Instagram: @friendofpodcastTikTok: @friendofpodcastStream Southern Charm every Thursday at 9PM ET on Hayu CanadaIf you love the show, please rate and review us! Your support helps more reality TV fans find us.Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

January 12th 2026: Welcome back to Friend Of! Today we're talking Golden Globes, Ottawa Tourism and Heated Rivalry, The Ottawa Senators Drama that nobody asked for, and of course we do a deep dive into Traitors, and RHOBH.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

January 8th 2026: Today we are covering so much pop culture news! The toxic mom group heard 'round the world, Austen Kroll on Viall Files, the Marciano vs. Demi drama continues, and Spencer Pratt is running for Mayor of LA! We also recap the RHOSLC finale and Southern Charm : )See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

January 5th 2026: It's a Heated Rivalry deep dive... along with some random pop culture!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hi Friends! We’re ringing in 2026 with the 12-grapes-under-the-table tradition, a “grow, glow, flow” intentions reset, and the very real question of why motivation content feels like a personal attack on January 1st. Then it’s straight into pop culture: Heated Rivalry discourse (and the Quinn App audio erotica pipeline), Younger becoming the ultimate comfort watch, Hillary Duff coming to Toronto, and the Taylor Swift docuseries sending us into full Travis Kelce feelings. Plus, Kim Kardashian’s Pomeranian Christmas and the adoption vs breeder debate, RHOSLC’s Greece trip spa splash fight and the Meredith Marks/Seth rumor swirl, and The Kardashians giving us bar exam humility, Kourtney vs Khloé tension, and Kris Jenner refusing tap water like the icon she is.Chapters00:00:00 12 grapes under the table, intentions, and New Year overwhelm00:04:06 “Grow, glow, flow”, Pinterest posting, and weekly recap pressure00:06:19 Heated Rivalry first-episode debate, smut origins, Quinn App00:20:05 Taylor Swift docuseries highs, Travis energy, family dynamics00:23:46 Kim’s Pomeranians, PETA backlash, adoption vs breeders debate00:28:25 Viall Files clips, New Year’s TV moments, sports crowd behavior00:32:05 RHOSLC Greece recap, spa splash fallout, Meredith + Seth talk00:50:38 The Kardashians recap, bar exam reality, Kourtney vs Khloé01:07:30 Ick & Icon, and the January 1 resetSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's episode starts cozy and festive and somehow ends with broken jaws, haunted houses, and deep thoughts about strength, ambition, and who we become when life shifts. We get into Jake Paul’s Netflix boxing moment and why, love him or hate him, the guy knows exactly what he’s doing. Then it’s over to The Kardashians, where philanthropy meetings, third-eye conversations, and bar-exam stress spark bigger conversations about responsibility, trust, and what actually matters. There’s empathy, side-eye, and a lot of “wait… what?”Plus: Taylor Swift’s mom playing matchmaker, Ed Sheeran’s strength era, the Beckham family tension everyone’s whispering about, Real Housewives dating parties that actually work, manifestation versus real financial advice, ghost stories we absolutely didn’t need, and the eternal question of whether you should ever meet your idols.Chapters00:00 Holiday chaos & cozy beginnings07:30 Strength, fitness & body image thoughts16:45 Jake Paul’s Netflix fight & marketing genius29:00 Kardashians philanthropy & third-eye moments44:00 RHOBH dating night & real vulnerability59:30 Icons, icks & holiday sign-offConnect With Us:Instagram: @friendofpodcastTikTok: @friendofpodcastFriend Of is proudly presented by Hayu, the home of reality TV.Hundreds of shows. Every episode, every season.Ad-free. Same day as TV. Cancel anytime.If you love the show, please rate and review us! Your support helps more reality TV fans find us.Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're in New York City with Carl Radke to talk Summer House Season 10 - including what it was like watching the trailer live with his cast and seeing moments he didn’t even know happened - and all things New York. He opens up about where things stand with Kyle, how filming really works, and why watching yourself back can feel like reviewing game tape.We also dive into Soft Bar, Carl’s non-alc café and bar in New York, the intention behind creating a space that isn’t preachy, and what it’s been like launching a brick-and-mortar business while still living very publicly on Bravo.Plus, Carl gets candid about writing Cake Eater: revisiting his childhood and family story, recording the audiobook, and why sharing his experience was never about having it all figured out — just about being honest.Chapters00:00:17 New York first-timer, Soho recs00:01:09 Broadway Bros, Wicked, Art, and Comedy Cellar00:03:48 Pizza talk, sourdough obsession, local bars00:05:55 BravoCon, fan encounters, being “newbies” support00:08:15 Reality TV rules, what you avoid vs what they want00:11:18 Watching back, screeners, reunion accountability00:15:20 Trailer reactions, Kyle tension tease, season vibe00:19:42 Sobriety in public, projection, “sober isn’t perfect”00:27:47 Wellness era, running, Calm, AA, community outside alcohol00:31:40 Soft Bar concept, hours, events, podcast studio plans00:38:26 Writing Cake Eater, childhood + family story, audio book emotions00:48:09 Pride, gratitude, meeting fans, “I used to pray for this”00:54:45 Book tour + Canada stops, five years sober milestoneConnect With Us:Instagram: @friendofpodcastTikTok: @friendofpodcastFriend Of is proudly presented by Hayu, the home of reality TV.Hundreds of shows. Every episode, every season.Ad-free. Same day as TV. Cancel anytime.If you love the show, please rate and review us! Your support helps more reality TV fans find us.Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's episode starts in full sick-parent survival mode and somehow spirals into one of the most layered Bravo conversations we’ve had in a while. From Vanderpump reboot fatigue and why casting will always matter more than concepts, to Traitors season hype and the shows we watch purely for the people, the pop culture range is doing a lot here.Then it’s Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, and yes, everything is on the table. Meredith’s rough season, Mother’s Day emotions, broken coffee machines, donkey excursions, and Brittany casually revealing she’s kept a lifelong document of every person she’s ever kissed. Plus, the now-infamous “high body count” phrase turns into an actual trademark debate, and it’s somehow both ridiculous and iconic.Plus: Nene Leakes possibly returning to Bravo, Donna Kelce entering the reality TV universe, Chelsea from Selling Sunset reframing weight gain in a way that actually feels healthy, skinny culture creeping back into the discourse, Southern Charm’s never-ending Craig–Austen tension, pool parties, Speedos, performance anxiety, sobriety conversations, and why hating on fun is, in fact, silly.Timestamps:04:57 Vanderpump reboot fatigue & expectations10:17 Nene Leakes rumours & Traitors casting hype13:24 What we watch for the cast, not the concept15:07 Brittany’s ex-husband news16:58 Heather Gay casting rumours18:55 Chelsea, skinny culture & body conversations27:39 RHOSLC recap begins33:16 Brittany’s kiss-count document35:58 High Body Count trademark debate39:50 Southern Charm recap59:00 Icons & IcksConnect With Us:Instagram: @friendofpodcastTikTok: @friendofpodcastFriend Of is proudly presented by Hayu, the home of reality TV.Hundreds of shows. Every episode, every season.Ad-free. Same day as TV. Cancel anytime.If you love the show, please rate and review us! Your support helps more reality TV fans find us.Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ariana and Renee are recording straight from a New York hotel bed after the most unhinged Christmas bar, a surprise Golden Bachelor recap delivered by two Boston icons, and a Gary V day that included VaynerMedia, Fly Fish and the best chicken nuggets on earth. They break down Bronwyn and Todd’s no-prenup split, Taylor Swift’s ERAS documentary “bonus day” math, Travis Kelce retirement chatter, Carl’s NYC interview trip, and the Summer House cast-photo Photoshop situation everyone’s dragging online. Then it’s Kardashians (Kim’s party parenting moment, Kourtney’s scheduling saga, Khloé’s dating dread) and RHOBH drama from Dorit and PK’s financial standoff to Kyle’s separation and the Morgan Wade whispers. Plus: airport condoms, dry-nose spirals, breastfeeding politics, handwriting paralysis, and your weekly Ick & Icon.Timestamps:00:00:00 NYC hotel bed, Christmas bar & Boston ladies00:08:50 Bronwyn & Todd split, Taylor doc & ERAS bonus day00:18:05 Renee’s notebook quest, airport condoms & dry-nose spiral00:22:53 Kardashians: mom-life optics, vaping poisoning & lip kits00:34:41 Breastfeeding schedules, Kim’s grad party & hometown fame00:41:35 Kim’s kids on stage, Kourtney’s walkout & Khloé on dating00:44:34 Beverly Hills: Rachel Zoe, Dorit & PK money, Kyle & Morgan00:54:42 Summer House cast photos, NYC plans & Ick/IconConnect With Us:Instagram: @friendofpodcastTikTok: @friendofpodcastFriend Of is proudly presented by Hayu, the home of reality TV.Hundreds of shows. Every episode, every season.Ad-free. Same day as TV. Cancel anytime.If you love the show, please rate and review us! Your support helps more reality TV fans find us.Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jen Shah is officially out of prison, Salt Lake City is melting down in Greece, and Bravo’s fraud math is back on the table. The girls dive straight into who deserves a redemption arc, who absolutely doesn’t, and why Meredith’s accountability avoidance should honestly have its own confessionals. From there, it’s a full reality-TV-to-pop-culture spiral including Vanderpump Villa relationship theories, Southern Charm friendship fractures, and a few too-real docuseries parallels that hit closer to home than expected.Timestamps:06:00 Sauna Nicki Minaj tea & the almost–Ryan Serhant scam11:53 Jen Shah out, Bravo’s fraud math & docuseries talk17:13 Taylor Swift doc tease, car app husbands & Marciano on Harry Jowsey31:04 New York plans, Broadway dreams & the self-checkout rant36:41 Salt Lake City in Greece: glam, falls & non-apologies51:00 Southern Charm: Craig vs Austen, the new guy & the hot-tub triangle01:07:38 Ick & IconFull Episode:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/friend-of/id1804716774?utm_source=shownotes&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=friendofSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BBvlAzxsVdHtz8vB6PrJn?utm_source=shownotes&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=friendofConnect With Us:Instagram: @friendofpodcastTikTok: @friendofpodcastFriend Of is proudly presented by Hayu, the home of reality TV.Hundreds of shows. Every episode, every season.Ad-free. Same day as TV. Cancel anytime.If you love the show, please rate and review us! Your support helps more reality TV fans find us.Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ariana and Renee immediately spiral into the universal dilemma of loving two people who cannot stand each other, which somehow leads them through parasocial loyalty, the Summer House trailer, and the NFL’s sudden reality-TV era.From there they drop into Southern Charm’s breakup timelines, Ciara’s online commentary, and the Marciano vs Demi lawsuit that has the Secret Lives universe questioning credibility, FaceTimes, and who actually gets a mic at a reunion. Beverly Hills gets its own moment too, with Dorit and PK’s separation, annulment debates, Kathy Hilton thriving, and a few new faces shifting the cast math.Plus: Kim’s Paris robbery episode takes them all the way from Simone’s downstairs perspective to diamond-in-court energy, paparazzi parallels, and one extremely questionable book title, before they wrap with Icons and Icks on everything from NFL crossovers to people outing politics online.Timestamps:00:00:00 — Cold open and the “loving people who hate each other” problem00:04:10 — Summer House trailer, NFL crossover and reality on the field00:09:30 — New York-at-Christmas plans, FAO Schwarz and Frosty’s bar00:11:50 — Southern Charm breakups, Paige, Craig, Sierra and online lines00:19:00 — Marciano vs Demi lawsuit, credibility and false-accusation fears00:27:00 — Secret Lives reunion structure, Stassi’s role and missing voices00:37:30 — Beverly Hills divorces, annulments, Kathy, Rachel and Amanda00:47:30 — Kardashians in Paris, the robbery retold and Kim’s quiet power move01:05:30 — Icons, icks and the reality TV week in a bowConnect With Us:Instagram: @friendofpodcastTikTok: @friendofpodcastFriend Of is proudly presented by Hayu, the home of reality TV.Hundreds of shows. Every episode, every season.Ad-free. Same day as TV. Cancel anytime.If you love the show, please rate and review us! Your support helps more reality TV fans find us.Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Whitney is in her full Roxie Hart era and we are so here for it — even if the internet can’t decide whether to cheer, critique, or ask how she’s doing it all as a mom. Ariana and Renee get into Puff Daddy documentaries, childhood VHS vibes (VeggieTales vs. vulgar rap — opposites attract), and the two very different ways our hosts grew up consuming pop culture.Then it’s straight into Bravo land. We break down Vanderpump’s brand-new cast and why the premiere felt more “middle of the season” than “start of something exciting.” Will we care about these people? TBD. Salt Lake City gives us accountability issues, non-apology apologies, Bronwyn unpacking childhood validation, and the sloppiest party games ever created. And Southern Charm… well, let’s just say the Austen–Audrey energy feels like a slow breakup in real time, the Craig–Venita thing still makes zero sense, Patricia on an iPad is mother, and Madison’s house has us looking at real estate we absolutely cannot afford.Stay to the end for this week’s Ick and Icon — with a Vanderpump–Salt Lake City double header and a surprising amount of love for working moms just trying to do big things on big stages.Chapters00:00 Bronchitis season and a Puff Daddy doc binge08:30 Childhood pop culture: VeggieTales vs. MuchMusic15:30 Tell Me Lies rewatch and Toronto spotting23:00 Whitney’s Roxie Hart moment & motherhood expectations31:00 Working-mom double standards and viral sports comparisons39:00 Vanderpump Rules premiere: first impressions48:30 RHOSLC: apologies, boundaries & validation spirals1:02:30 Southern Charm: houses, cats & Craig-Venita confusion1:08:30 Ick & IconFriend Of is proudly presented by Hayu, the home of reality TV.Hundreds of shows. Every episode, every season.Ad-free. Same day as TV. Cancel anytime.Connect With Us:Instagram: @friendofpodcastTikTok: @friendofpodcastIf you love the show, please rate and review us! Your support helps more reality TV fans find us.Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you think you know Jared Osmond, this conversation will undo everything you thought you understood. Jared opens up about what it’s really been like stepping into the Bravo universe — from unexpected casting to the emotional whiplash of watching himself become the season’s “villain.”We talk about the love story that refuses to quit, how off-camera dynamics get twisted into on-camera narratives, and why real life — kids, careers, relationships — is way harder to navigate than any scene you’ll see on TV. Jared also shares what the public doesn’t see: the spiritual side, the conflict-averse human behind the headlines, and the toll the show has taken on the people he loves most.It’s honest, vulnerable, funny, and at times heartbreaking. Whether you adore him, fear him, or still have whiplash from Bravocon, this chat gives you the version of Jared that the edit never will.Timestamps:01:30 How he ended up on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City04:00 Living inside the “villain” narrative07:00 The Brittany dynamic, then and now10:00 Cast relationships & private conversations13:00 Bravocon, boos & public perception16:00 How filming affects real-life family19:00 Career, reputation & life outside the show22:00 Why he won’t attend the reunionConnect With Us:Instagram: @friendofpodcastTikTok: @friendofpodcastFriend Of is proudly presented by Hayu, the home of reality TV.Hundreds of shows. Every episode, every season.Ad-free. Same day as TV. Cancel anytime.If you love the show, please rate and review us! Your support helps more reality TV fans find us.Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.