Dumpster Dive: A Reality TV Deep Dive

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The Simple Life (Season 1, Ep. 1 - 3) w/ Tom & Cix

2023-03-0301:04:56

We're BACK! We've missed you all so much! It only felt fitting for our first nostalgia recap (as the brother-sister duo we are) to dive into The Simple Life! Season 1, Ep. 1-3 can be found on Amazon Prime or Apple! We chat dairy farmin' women, the history of the DVR, The Last Samurai, naughty things we do four our country, Braxton Ledding, camp not in a gay way, silence of the lambs, cowbells, wells, half-priced anal, and SO much more! Rate, review, and subscribe to Dumpster Dive on all platforms! And stay tuned for our mini-episode next week, where we catch up on all things Bravo, TLC, and more! Tom Hamlett Instagram: @thetomhamlett Cix Hamlett Instagram: @cixhamlett Dumpster Dive Instagram: @dumpsterdivepod Dumpster Dive TikTok: @2dumpsterdivas

RHONY (Season 1, Ep.1) w/ Evan Real & Danny Murphy (@evanreal & @kashmeredanny)

2023-07-1401:05:45

I run with a FABULOUS circle of people! In honor of the new RHONY reboot, we thought we’d touch base with where it all began… RHONY S1, Ep1 (available on Peacock)! And who better to join us than our bravo-obsessed friends Evan and Danny from Page Six’s Virtual Reali-Tea podcast?! We dive into NY life, rotisserie chicken, Evan’s stint on Mob Wives, cheer culture, Hamptons vs St.Barths, Luann’s character arc, boots on the ground from the S14 premiere party, sexual awakenings, Bethenny’s first Jason, and SO much more! Rate, review, and subscribe to Dumpster Dive on all platforms! And stay tuned to the end for what we are covering NEXT WEEK! Tom Hamlett Instagram: @thetomhamlett Cix Hamlett Instagram: @cixhamlett Evan Real Instagram: @evanreal Danny Murphy Instagram: @kashmeredanny Dumpster Dive Instagram: @dumpsterdivepod Dumpster Dive TikTok: @2dumpsterdivas

What We’re Watching: RHOC Hoedowns, RHOA predicaments, and more w/ Ky (@therealhousewivesorders)

2023-07-0201:08:54

Ky (AKA head of the Heather Dubrow fan club) is BACK! We dive into US v Canadian politics LOL, Montana, Tamra’s return, Gina… , Ryne v Ryan, cheating scandals, Tampa, and so much more! Rate, review, and subscribe to Dumpster Dive on all platforms! And tune in next week for our coverage of RHONY Season 1, Episode 1 (on Peacock and Hulu)! Tom Hamlett Instagram: @thetomhamlett Ky Instagram: @therealhousewivesorders Dumpster Dive Instagram: @dumpsterdivepod Dumpster Dive TikTok: @2dumpsterdivas

3rd Annual THAT’s GAY: Dumpster Dive Pride Extravaganza! w/ Tom & Cix

2023-06-3043:46

Happy PRIDE! It's our favorite time of the year on Dumpster Dive! Our 3rd Annual THAT's GAY Pride Extravaganza! Cix and I reveal our 5 moments in culture this year that made us say... hey... you know what?.... THAT's GAY! Rate, review, and subscribe to Dumpster Dive on all platforms! And tune in Sunday to hear our RHOC recap, and what we are covering NEXT! Tom Hamlett Instagram: @thetomhamlett Cix Hamlett Instagram: @cixhamlett Dumpster Dive Instagram: @dumpsterdivepod Dumpster Dive TikTok: @2dumpsterdivas

Bad Girls Club (Season 1, Ep.1) w/ Kendrick Tucker (@realityandcomicstoo)

2023-06-2301:27:00

Where the Bad Girls at?! It’s Bad Girls Club time! A show Cix and I have never laid our eyes on. You can watch the first episode of BGC on Tubi for free! To break it all down, we are joined by our best baddie, Kendrick Tucker! We dive into Love Island UK, current Marvel favs of Kendrick’s, the legacy of Ripsy, fist fights, evictions, the lore of BGC, some creative storytelling from Cix, some soundboard of course, and so much more. Rate, review, and subscribe to Dumpster Dive on all platforms! And stay tuned to the end for what we are covering NEXT WEEK! Tom Hamlett Instagram: @thetomhamlett Cix Hamlett Instagram: @cixhamlett Kendrick Tucker Instagram: @realityandcomicstoo Dumpster Dive Instagram: @dumpsterdivepod Dumpster Dive TikTok: @2dumpsterdivas

What We’re Watching: Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard, RHOA, Secret’s & Sisterhood, and more w/ Taria Faison (@weigopodcast)

2023-06-1601:30:25

Taria is back!! We dive into our obsession with Summer House: MV, Jasmine and Silas, Milo and Bria, the RHONJ reunion, what on earth a Bo Deitl is, behind the scenes of Atalanta, Secret’s & Sisterhood on Hulu, and some final thoughts on VPR! Rate, review, and subscribe to Dumpster Dive on all platforms! And tune in next week for our coverage of Bad Girls Club (Season 1, Ep.1)! All BGC eps can be found on Hulu! Tom Hamlett Instagram: @thetomhamlett Taria Faison Instagram: @weigopodcast Dumpster Dive Instagram: @dumpsterdivepod Dumpster Dive TikTok: @2dumpsterdivas

RHOC (Season 1, Ep1) w/ Zach Noe Towers (@zachnoetowers)

2023-06-1101:10:31

Where it all began… behind the gates of Coto de Caza! We are covering RHOC Season 1, Episode 1. (You can watch the episode on Peacock and YouTube) To break it all down, we are joined by the HILARIOUS Zach Noe Towers and couldn’t be happier! We dive into Shane Keough’s body... literally, CODA vs Coto, Hollister, Cheesecake Factory, Vicki’s and Lauri’s evolution, season 1 taglines, Jo & Slade, Kimberly and so much more. Rate, review, and subscribe to Dumpster Dive on all platforms! And stay tuned to the end for what we are covering NEXT WEEK! Tom Hamlett Instagram: @thetomhamlett Cix Hamlett Instagram: @cixhamlett Zach Noe Towers Instagram: @zachnoetowers Dumpster Dive Instagram: @dumpsterdivepod Dumpster Dive TikTok: @2dumpsterdivas

BONUS EP: Vanderpump Rules Reunion Part Three w/ Noor Shamim (@therealityispod)

2023-06-0901:06:03

Gone but not forgotten… this season of VPR… We have a Reality Is / Dumpster Dive crossover episode on our hands! Noor and I dive into everything you could ever want to know about this season of VPR, the explosive third reunion, the “reveal”, and so much more! Rate, review, and subscribe to Dumpster Dive and The Reality Is on all platforms! And tune in SUNDAY for our RHOC S1, Ep1 recap w/ Zach Noe Towers! Tom Hamlett Instagram: @thetomhamlett Noor Shamim Instagram: @therealityispod Dumpster Dive Instagram: @dumpsterdivepod Dumpster Dive TikTok: @2dumpsterdivas

BONUS EP: Vanderpump Rules Reunion Part Two w/ Selle Brooks (@whoaskedmepodcast)

2023-06-0301:19:41

VPR takes INCOMING! Selle Brooks of the Who Asked Me Podcast joined me for a fun chat about all things VPR Reunion Part Two (and a little bit of one). Expect another bonus ep next week after Reunion Part Three! Rate, review, and subscribe to Dumpster Dive on all platforms! And stay tuned to the end for what we are covering NEXT WEEK! Tom Hamlett Instagram: @thetomhamlett Selle Brooks Instagram: @whoaskedmepodcast Dumpster Dive Instagram: @dumpsterdivepod Dumpster Dive TikTok: @2dumpsterdivas

What We’re Watching: Vanderpump Rules, Summer House MV, and Below Deck w/ Tom & Cix

2023-06-0254:02

Cix is back!! Lots to dive into today and catch y’all up on! We dive into our obsession with Martha’s Vineyard, the Weiner dog king of bravo, LVP’s loyalties, Emmy submissions, where to next on Summer House OG, some core childhood memories, and so much more. Rate, review, and subscribe to Dumpster Dive on all platforms! And stay tuned to the end for what we are covering NEXT WEEK! Tom Hamlett Instagram: @thetomhamlett Cix Hamlett Instagram: @cixhamlett Dumpster Dive Instagram: @dumpsterdivepod Dumpster Dive TikTok: @2dumpsterdivas

Flavor of Love (Season 1, Ep. 1) w/ Dylan Adler (@dylanadler_)

2023-05-2659:17

Good Morning, Good Morning, you can choke! It’s Flavor of Love Day on Dumpster Dive!! And we are joined by the hilarious comedian Dylan Adler! We chat about growing up with garbage reality, queer siblings, Natalie Nunn, Bad Girls Club, wearing red for a whole ass year, Tiffany’s impact, our love for Flav, and SOOOO much more! Rate, review and subscribe to Dumpster Dive on all platforms! And tune in next week for our What We’re Watching mini-ep, where we announce the next show we are covering! Tom Hamlett Instagram: @thetomhamlett Cix Hamlett Instagram: @cixhamlett Dylan Adler Instagram: @dylanadler_ Dumpster Dive Instagram: @dumpsterdivepod Dumpster Dive TikTok: @2dumpsterdivas

BONUS EP: Vanderpump Rules Finale Recap w/ Noor Shamim (@therealityispod)

2023-05-1850:37

We had to take to the mic for this momentous occasion. The television moment of the year (century maybe?). And joined again by Noor Shamim of The Reality Is! Rate, review, and subscribe to Dumpster Dive on all platforms! And stay tuned to the end for what we are covering NEXT WEEK! Tom Hamlett Instagram: @thetomhamlett Noor Shamim Instagram: @therealityis Dumpster Dive Instagram: @dumpsterdivepod Dumpster Dive TikTok: @2dumpsterdivas

Rupaul’s Drag Race (Season 4, Ep. 1) w/ Laganja Estranja (@laganjaestranja)

2023-05-1201:00:42

The Charisma Uniqueness Nerve and Talent is DRIPPING all over this episode today! To help us dive into all things Drag Race (Seaosn 4, Ep. 1), we are joined by S6 alum, Laganja Estranja!! We chat about growing up in Dallas, favorite Dallas food staples, the Season 4 girls, apocaloptic COUTURE, the history of the franchise, Laganja’s impact on reality tv, what’s next for her, and SOOOO much more! Rate, review and subscribe to Dumpster Dive on all platforms! And keep an eye out for Laganja’s new EP dropping this Summer everywhere music is heard! And tune in next week for our What We’re Watching mini-ep, where we announce the next show we are covering! Tom Hamlett Instagram: @thetomhamlett Cix Hamlett Instagram: @cixhamlett Lagnja Estranja Instagram: @laganjaestranja Dumpster Dive Instagram: @dumpsterdivepod Dumpster Dive TikTok: @2dumpsterdivas

What We’re Watching: Vanderpump Rules & Top Chef w/ Noor Shamim (@therealityispod)

2023-05-0501:12:39

I’m back with a FRIEND OF THE POD this week! Noor of The Reality Is podcast! We dive into Top Chef predictions, Megan Trainer, Vanderpump Rules, Kristen Doute, Succession predictions, London adventures, Danielle v Lindsay, and so much more! Rate, review, and subscribe to Dumpster Dive on all platforms! And stay tuned to the end for what we are covering NEXT WEEK! Tom Hamlett Instagram: @thetomhamlett Noor Shamim Instagram: @therealityis Dumpster Dive Instagram: @dumpsterdivepod Dumpster Dive TikTok: @2dumpsterdivas

Dance Moms (Season 1, Ep. 1) w/ Ashley Ray (@theashleyray)

2023-04-2801:17:00

In the words of Abby Lee Miller, “Winning isn’t everything… it’s the ONLY THING!” Happy Dance Moms day! We are recapping Dance Moms (Season 1, Episode 1) with comedian, writer, and podcast extraordinaire, Ashley Ray of the hit podcast TV I Say w/ Ashley Ray! We chat about Apple TV plus, Hoarders Buried Alive vs Hoarders (BIG DIFFERENCE), Intervention, Darcy and Stacy, adults adopting adults, the Candy Apples, the pyramid, FlexScreen, love for Mackenzie and Vivi, Ministers, the expenses of competitive dance, Radio City deaths, Abby’s demise, and SOOOO much more! Rate and review to both Dumpster Dive and TV I Say on all platforms! And tune in next week for our What We’re Watching mini-ep, where we announce the next show we are covering! Tom Hamlett Instagram: @thetomhamlett Cix Hamlett Instagram: @cixhamlett Ashley Ray Instagram: @theashleyray Dumpster Dive Instagram: @dumpsterdivepod Dumpster Dive TikTok: @2dumpsterdivas

What We’re Watching: Love is Blind Reunion, The Challenge, Summer House and More w/ Tom & Cix

2023-04-2155:27

Another What We're Watching Mini Episode! We chat the best NYC deli's, seamless orders, Gordan Ramsey, James Marsden, Danielle v HubbHouse, The Challenge: Ride or Dies, Netflix's flop-era and MORE! Rate, review, and subscribe to Dumpster Dive on all platforms! And stay tuned to the end of the episode for what we are covering NEXT WEEK! Tom Hamlett Instagram: @thetomhamlett Cix Hamlett Instagram: @cixhamlett Dumpster Dive Instagram: @dumpsterdivepod Dumpster Dive TikTok: @2dumpsterdivas

Rock of Love (Season 1, Ep. 1) w/ Hannah Brown & Tyler Meredith (@hannahabrown & @tylermckmeredith)

2023-04-1401:10:48

In the words of Daddy Brett Michaels, “That really turns me onnnn”! We are joined by the cohosts of the Gossip Girl pod, You Know You Love Us, Hannah Brown and Tyler Meredith! We chat about what Rock of Love was GIVING, Walmart v Target, Heather’s tittiesss, Brett taking the girls ‘to the bus’, the OFU, Surreal Life, Flav vs Brett, Rodeo, Tiffany, Lacey, Jess, and MORE! Rate and review to both Dumpster Dive and You Know You Love Us on all platforms! And tune in next week for our What We’re Watching mini-ep, where we announce the next show we are covering! Tom Hamlett Instagram: @thetomhamlett Cix Hamlett Instagram: @cixhamlett Hannah Brown Instagram: @hannahabrown Tyler Meredith Instagram: @tylermckmeredith Dumpster Dive Instagram: @dumpsterdivepod Dumpster Dive TikTok: @2dumpsterdivas

What We’re Watching: Love is Blind, Top Chef, RHUGT and More w/ Tom & Cix

2023-04-0754:29

Lots to dive into this week!! We chat our weekend getaway to Boston, doing Skyy Vodka, LOSERS on Bravo, GYNO’s, Love is Blind’s huge announcement, and MORE! Rate, review, and subscribe to Dumpster Dive on all platforms! And stay tuned to the end for what we are covering NEXT WEEK! Tom Hamlett Instagram: @thetomhamlett Cix Hamlett Instagram: @cixhamlett Dumpster Dive Instagram: @dumpsterdivepod Dumpster Dive TikTok: @2dumpsterdivas

ANTM Cycle 4 (Ep. 2 - 3) w/ Troy McEady (@troyjeanspears)

2023-03-3101:27:50

Wanna be on top? It’s ANTM TIME! We are joined by half of the Behind the Blinds podcast, Troy McEady to break down ANTM Cycle 4, Episodes 2 and 3! We chat, the genius mind of Ms. Jay, Tyra’s wigs, Survivor contestants, ANTM art direction, Tiffany’s villain edit, the hypocrisies of this franchise, celeb-reality, and of course Scheana Shay’s legendary turn as Elle Woods this week! Make sure to follow along with the photo shoots posted on our insta, and you can watch ANTM for free on Hulu, and for purchase on Amazon & Apple! Tom Hamlett Instagram: @thetomhamlett Cix Hamlett Instagram: @cixhamlett Troy McEady Instagram: @troyjeanspears Dumpster Dive Instagram: @dumpsterdivepod Dumpster Dive TikTok: @2dumpsterdivas

What We’re Watching: Vanderpump Rules, Summer House, Top Chef, and More w/ Tom & Cix

2023-03-2401:02:53

It’s another What We’re Watching, mini-episode! We dive into Mob Wives and VPR rewatches, Summer House's flop era, Top Chef opinions, and our usual random tangents! Stay tuned til the end to hear what we are covering next week..... Rate, review, and subscribe to Dumpster Dive on all platforms! Tom Hamlett Instagram: @thetomhamlett Cix Hamlett Instagram: @cixhamlett Dumpster Dive Instagram: @dumpsterdivepod Dumpster Dive TikTok: @2dumpsterdivas

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