From the Bleachers: A Real Housewives Game Analysis

From the Bleachers is the only podcast that recognizes that the Real Housewives franchise is a sport in which each woman cast for the show becomes a high-level player, competing to earn additional seasons of play and social media fame. Join Mandy & Sandra (The Real Housewives of Bend, Oregon), in a fun and quirky recap-style podcast, as we analyze all of the best plays made by our favorite women in reality TV, the Real Housewives. We kick off the podcast with analyzing play in the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (RHOSLC), but can’t wait to dig into all of Bravo’s Real Housewives locations and seasons, including The Real Housewives of Orange County (RHOC), The Real Housewives of New York City (RHONY) reboot and legacy, The Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA), The Real Housewives of New Jersey (RHONJ), The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (RHOBH), The Real Housewives of Miami (RHOM), The Real Housewives of Potomac (RHOP), The Real Housewives of Dubai (RHODubai). Of course, we’d be remiss if we didn’t comment on the historical significance of those locations that were canceled: The Real Housewives of Dallas (RHOD) and The Real Housewives of Washington D.C. (RHODC). Inspired by Game of Roses, aka GOR, we analyze all the play that happens during each episode. We love cast trips, taglines, glam squads, reunions and reunion seating, behind the scenes, breaking the fourth wall, producer manipulation, apologies, money, the edit, villains, rumors, drama and more! During our reality TV recaps, we will analyze the play of all the Bravolebrities in Real Housewives, including Lisa Barlow, Mary Cosby, Heather Gay, Meredith Marks, Whitney Rose, Jen Shah, Monica Garcia, Angie Katsanevas, Jo De La Rosa, Vicki Gunvalson, Jeana Keough, Lauri Peterson, Tammy Knickerbocker, Tamra Judge, Gretchen Rossi, Alexis Bellino, Peggy Tanous, Heather Dubrow, Lydia McLaughlin, Shannon Storms Beador, Meghan King Edmonds, Kelly Dodd, Gina Kirschenheiter, Emily Simpson, Braunwyn Windham-Burke, Elizabeth Lyn Vargas, Jen Armstrong, Noella Bergener, Jennifer Pedranti, Bethenny Frankel, Luann de Lesseps, Alex McCord, Ramona Singer, Jill Zarin, Kelly Killoren Bensimon, Sonja Morgan, Cindy Barshop, Aviva Drescher, Carole Radziwill, Heather Thomson, Dorinda Medley, Jules Wainstein, Tinsley Mortimer, Leah McSweeney, Eboni K. Williams, Sai De Silva, Ubah Hassan, Erin Lichy, Jenna Lyons, Jessel Taank, Brynn Whitfield, NeNe Leakes, DeShawn Snow, Shereé Whitfield, Kim Zolciak-Biermann, Kandi Burruss, Cynthia Bailey, Phaedra Parks, Kenya Moore, Porsha Williams, Claudia Jordan, Kim Fields, Shamari DeVoe, Eva Marcille, Drew Sidora, Marlo Hampton, Sanya Richards-Ross, Teresa Giudice, Jacqueline Laurita, Caroline Manzo, Danielle Staub, Melissa Gorga, Kathy Wakile, Amber Marchese, Nicole Napolitano, Dolores Catania, Siggy Flicker, Margaret Josephs, Jennifer Aydin, Jackie Goldschneider, Danielle Cabral, Rachel Fuda, Taylor Armstrong, Camille Grammer, Adrienne Maloof, Kim Richards, Kyle Richards, Lisa Vanderpump, Brandi Glanville, Yolanda Hadid, Eileen Davidson, Lisa Rinna, Erika Girardi, Dorit Kemsley, Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave, Denise Richards, Garcelle Beauvais, Crystal Kung Minkoff, Sutton Stracke, Diana Jenkins, Annemarie Wiley, Lea Black, Adriana de Moura, Alexia Nepola, Marysol Patton, Larsa Pippen, Cristy Rice, Lisa Hochstein, Joanna Krupa, Ana Quincoces, Karent Sierra, Guerdy Abraira, Julia Lemigova, Nicole Martin, Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Karen Huger, Charrisse Jackson-Jordan, Katie Rost, Monique Samuels, Candiace Dillard Bassett, Wendy Osefo, Mia Thornton, Nneka Ihim, Nina Ali, Chanel Ayan, Caroline Brooks, Lesa Milan, Caroline Stanbury, LeeAnne Locken, Tiffany Hendra, Jennifer Long-Davis, Cary Deuber, Stephanie Hollman, Brandi Redmond and D’Andra Simmons. And of course, we can’t forget our Dark Lord, Andy Cohen (DLAC), executive producer, who presides over the game, savoring the suffering of the players.

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RHOC Lead with your Butthole - S18 E7

Sandra breaks down all the play on the latest episode of RHOC. Tamra Judge leads with her a****** instead of her heart. Sandra shares her theory of why Alexis Bellino is so upset about something Shannon Storms Beador did to her Johnny J. Find out who performed their Storm-Off better, Gina Kirschenheiter or Shannon Beador? And, oh, the Bravo Bravo Bravo moments we got to see this episode!!!   Instagram: @RealHousewivesofBendOregon TikTok: @RealHousewivesofBend   Please rate, review, subscribe & share!!!   Intro and Outro Music: “Stomping Rock” by Alex Grohl    Inspired by Game of Roses #rhoc #realhousewivesoforangecounty #realhousewives  #bravo  #bravotv  

08-26
36:26

RHOC Big Bear vs La Quinta - S18 E6

Sandra breaks down all the play on the latest episode of RHOC. Is Alexis Bellino’s constant talking about Johnny J good play or is she going to lose her friend contract? Why we are still talking about the paparazzi BS and which player will finally end this storyline for us? There was some amazing 4TRR friendship play this episode by the La Quinta crew, but an honorable mention goes to the Big Bear crew and Tamra Judge specifically for her Only Fans foot fetish play. Sandra also gives her thoughts on the RHONY trailer and the Real Housewives dating show.  Instagram: @RealHousewivesofBendOregon TikTok: @RealHousewivesofBend Please rate, review, subscribe & share!!!   Intro and Outro Music: “Stomping Rock” by Alex Grohl    Inspired by Game of Roses #rhoc #realhousewivesoforangecounty #realhousewives  #bravo  #bravotv

08-20
35:11

TEA PARTY! with RH Producer Toni Gallagher

Toni Gallagher, former RHOC and RHOBH producer and author, talks shop with Sandra and Mandy about the ins and outs of producing and editing Real Housewives, Brandi's anti-marriage voicemails, her DLAC doppelgänger husband, and (of course) sailing on a clipper ship. 

08-15
57:45

RHONJ Not-A-Reunion Special - S14E14

Two rooms. Two teams. Two finales. Too many? Despite the lack of traditional play this episode, Sandra manages to hand out most of the generally assigned player awards. She defends her finale fashion play of the game to Margaret Josephs. She wonders at the tennis skills of the security guards who held Danielle Cabral and Jennifer Aydin at bay. She hands out an error to the player who broke 4TRR. She picks a surprise player for MVP. And she speculates what the future holds for RHONJ.    Instagram: @RealHousewivesofBendOregon TikTok: @RealHousewivesofBend   Please rate, review, subscribe & share!!!   Intro and Outro Music: “Stomping Rock” by Alex Grohl    Inspired by Game of Roses #rhonj  #realhousewivesofnewjersey  #realhousewives  #bravo  #bravotv  

08-13
30:11

RHONJ Last Hot Dog Lip Supper - The Final Finale

Sandra and Mandy cover all the plays leading up to and during the “Last Supper” of RHONJ as we know it. We discuss why this season has been such a dud and also why RHONJ has ruined Mandy. We give everyone errors and Least Valuable Player awards and then finish off the episode with 5 straight minutes of ugly crying. Sort of.  RIP RHONJ. RIP RealHousewivesofBendOregon. RIP Mandy in the pit. RIP Teresa’s fat  F-ing hotdog lips. Father. Son. Holy spirit. Amen.   Instagram: @RealHousewivesofBendOregon TikTok: @RealHousewivesofBend   Please rate, review, subscribe & share!!!   Intro and Outro Music: “Stomping Rock” by Alex Grohl    Inspired by Game of Roses #rhonj  #realhousewivesofnewjersey  #realhousewives  #bravo  #bravotv  

08-08
49:48

RHOC - Rookie Mistakes - S18E4

Sandra breaks down all the play on the latest episode of RHOC. Is peeing in the bushes and dancing on bars good play for our OC team? Should we be judging Jenn Pedranti for spending money and rookie player Katie Ginella for not knowing how to play golf? And most importantly, who comes out on top when it comes to Katie’s attacks against Heather Dubrow regarding paparazzi phone calls and Instagram tags?  Instagram: @RealHousewivesofBendOregon TikTok: @RealHousewivesofBend   Please rate, review, subscribe & share!!!   Intro and Outro Music: “Stomping Rock” by Alex Grohl    Inspired by Game of Roses  

08-05
35:16

RHOC Premiere and Podcast Update

We went away but not forever! With the premiere of RHOC last week, Sandra had to come on and give her thoughts, and also let you know why we haven't dropped an episode in a minute.    Instagram: @RealHousewivesofBendOregon TikTok: @RealHousewivesofBend   Please rate, review, subscribe & share!!!   Intro and Outro Music: “Stomping Rock” by Alex Grohl    Inspired by Game of Roses  

07-16
18:21

RHONJ S14 E5 An Unnecessary Limp QuigQuog

RHONJ Season 14 Episode 5: Sandra and Mandy decide during this week’s episode that winners want the ball, and Teresa doesn’t seem to want the ball! We finally get to break out the apology play rubric and *mostly* agree on the quality of the apologies given. There is lots of “putting it in the middle” play by the  ladies at the Bougie Brunch, leading to finger pointing, face play and quips galore. Plus, Mandy wins our new QuigQuog game today, but DID SHE CHEAT? You decide!   Instagram: @RealHousewivesofBendOregon TikTok: @RealHousewivesofBend   Please rate, review, subscribe & share!!!   Intro and Outro Music: “Stomping Rock” by Alex Grohl    Inspired by Game of Roses #rhonj  #realhousewivesofnewjersey  #realhousewives  #bravo  #bravotv

06-05
01:10:36

RHONJ S14E4 We Don't Talk About Gorgas (No, No, No)

RHONJ Season 14 Episode 4: Sandra and Mandy make history this week as they create a new game for podcast: Quig Quog! And they also get to the bottom of that age old mystery: Who let the dogs out??? We were delighted by this episode’s smorgasbord of Pampered Pets and Face Plays. We discuss all the important play that happened this episode: some join the fight play, PTCs, IFIs, and relationship play! Plus, we know Jennifer Aydin loves to use the WaterBoy Play, but are WaterBoy Plays actually good play?    Instagram: @RealHousewivesofBendOregon TikTok: @RealHousewivesofBend   Please rate, review, subscribe & share!!!   Intro and Outro Music: “Stomping Rock” by Alex Grohl    Inspired by Game of Roses #rhonj  #realhousewivesofnewjersey  #realhousewives  #bravo  #bravotv  

05-29
01:14:06

RHONJ S14E3: Josephina, Bambola da Pompino

Join Sandra and Mandy as they cover all the plays from "Shore-ing Up Sides." We've got an amazing double Play of the Game AND Bystander of the Week. Plus: What do Margaret and AFI Top 100 movie Bridge on the River Kwai have in common? Can Sandra have multiple Tear Play in one night? How many buttons can you leave undone at a restaurant with linen tablecloths? And the biggest question of all, what IS Jersey?    Instagram: @RealHousewivesofBendOregon TikTok: @RealHousewivesofBend   Please rate, review, subscribe & share!!!   Intro and Outro Music: “Stomping Rock” by Alex Grohl    Inspired by Game of Roses #rhonj #realhousewivesofnewjersey #realhousewives #bravo #bravotv  

05-22
01:06:30

RHONJ S14 E2 - Exploring Our Wild Oats in a Minivan Behind a Gas Station

Sandra and Mandy cover all the play in Season 14 Episode 2 of Real Housewives of New Jersey. Sandra talks about Pampered Pet Play and what Teresa’s dog needs to do to step it up to the level of Melissa Gorga’s dog. Mandy teaches us that there’s no such thing as bad Fashion Play and together, we create a hit song about Gia.  Find out who we pick for our Plays of the Game and our MVPs in an episode all about a Celebration of Life party for Danielle Cabral’s (not dead) spouse. It's confusing, I know.   Instagram: @RealHousewivesofBendOregon TikTok: @RealHousewivesofBend   Please rate, review, subscribe & share!!!   Intro and Outro Music: “Stomping Rock” by Alex Grohl    Inspired by Game of Roses  

05-14
01:08:36

RHONJ S14E1 - The Handhusband's Tale

Join Sandra and Mandy as they get Not California High on the joy of a new season of play! Rachel starts her sophomore season off with a Messy Fessy party (has anyone seen my electric toothbrush?). We've got our first Tear Play of the season, some decent Injury, Fear, or Illness (IFI) play, and the newly named Dance Mom Play. Sandra comes up with the best naming system for The Husbands EVER (with a nod to Margaret Atwood). Also: Middle Jersey Peace Talks, Big Ass Play, and Mandy makes a big apology for insulting strippers and cash guns. And apologies also to Robert Duvall for forgetting your name. Who could be angry at God when we've got Jersey episodes rolling!   Instagram: @RealHousewivesofBendOregon TikTok: @RealHousewivesofBend   Please rate, review, subscribe & share!!!   Intro and Outro Music: “Stomping Rock” by Alex Grohl    Inspired by Game of Roses #rhonj #realhousewivesofnewjersey #realhousewives #bravo #bravotv

05-08
01:06:34

RHONJ ERAS Tour and S14 Pre-Analysis

It’s the RHONJ Eras Tour!!! Join us as we revisit some Hall of Fame plays from past eras of RHONJ and also look forward to Season 14 by analyzing the S14 trailer and play styles of each of our RHONJ players. This episode, Mandy celebrates a new era of her life as she turns 50! (Happy Birthday, Mandy!!!) and she gets a special birthday message from a certain rookie RHOSLC player. This episode we coined some new terms, including: The Mean Girls Conference Call, Schmootzing, the Water Boy move and Camel Play. We also took a look into our crystal ball to make some predictions about who will be fired after this season! Will it be Teresa Giudice? Or Melissa Gorga? Or both?? And finally, we explore some of our own favorite life eras like starting relationships via blackberry messenger and crying at long distance phone call commercials. Get ready, Bleacher Nation, RHONJ Season 14 IS COMING!!!! Instagram: @RealHousewivesofBendOregon TikTok: @RealHousewivesofBend   Please rate, review, subscribe & share!!!   Intro and Outro Music: “Stomping Rock” by Alex Grohl    Inspired by Game of Roses

05-01
01:12:04

Best. Housewife. Ever. - The Reunion Seating Score Episode

Join Sandra and Mandy as they dish on the top twenty housewives, thanks to Sandra's detailed RSS analysis of ALL FRANCHISES! Who's the real Dork Lord now? Plus: Mandy insults the entire state of New Jersey, Hunting Housewives gets another free plug, and Sandra coins the term "lastability." Come to find out who the number one housewife is, and stick around for the dish on why Miami is absent from our top 20. Instagram: @RealHousewivesofBendOregon TikTok: @RealHousewivesofBend Please rate, review, subscribe & share!!! Intro and Outro Music: “Stomping Rock” by Alex Grohl  Inspired by Game of Roses

04-24
01:00:36

Andy Cohen Agrees with Us! (The Fictionalized Hero Edit)

Sandra and Mandy discuss all the news that's fit to clip. We confirm that we are right about EVERYTHING! Not only is the Apology Rubric an important measure of play, but we also get confirmation of Bravo's deep state editing powers. In addition to learning a bit more about how the sausage is made, Sandra and Mandy give potent career advice, and Mandy gives Sandra a fictionalized hero edit.   For more of the referenced clips, please check out: Reality Life with Kate Casey - “Ep. 945 - Executive Producer of Buying Beverly Hills” March 28, 2024 Andy Cohen’s Daddy Diaries Podcast - “A week of two reunions and PTSD from sports” March 8, 2024 ReWives with Bethenny Frankel - “Denise Richards (Part 2)” November 7, 2023 The Bravo Docket - “On Display: The Gorga Lawsuits Part 1” February 26, 2023 Two T’s in a Pod with Tamra Judge and Teddi Mellencamp - “Monica Garcia (RHOSLC)” February 13, 2024   Instagram: @RealHousewivesofBendOregon TikTok: @RealHousewivesofBend   Please rate, review, subscribe & share!!!   Intro and Outro Music: “Stomping Rock” by Alex Grohl    Inspired by Game of Roses

04-18
55:15

RH on RH Guest Spectacular!

Sandra and Mandy dish with Caitlin and Sharon of Real Housewives on Real Housewives all about RHOBH and the upcoming season of RHONJ. We learn about the beauty of the Bravo fan community as they give us the down low on BravoCon, as well as Sharon's OG theory. And in honor of their episode format, so many versus: Producers vs Housewives! Heather Gay vs UGT cast! Sharon vs. the RSS! Caitlin vs. the analog clock! Join us for a relaxed chat and check out their podcast, available where podcasts live.   Real Housewives on Real Housewives can be found at rhonrh.com, and on social media at @rh_on_rh Instagram: @RealHousewivesofBendOregon  TikTok: @RealHousewivesofBend   Please rate, review, subscribe & share!!!   Intro and Outro Music: “Stomping Rock” by Alex Grohl    Inspired by Game of Roses

04-11
45:00

Housewife and Hustler Part 2 - Erika Jayne - Victim or Sociopath?

Sandra and Mandy discuss The Housewife and the Hustler Part 2. Mandy proclaims Tom Girardi a Dirty F***ing Dude but for some reason Sandra can’t quite land on one side of the fence or the other when it comes to Erika Jayne. We get to pull out our apology play rubric when Erika meets with the victims for the first time. Sandra continues to promote her singing career and rediscovers a 1980s favorite: cat’s cradle! Sandra and Mandy disagree on how afraid Erika is of her husband and they dive deep into their thoughts on Erika’s role in all of this lawyer-up play while they try to determine if Erika is a victim or a sociopath.     Instagram: @RealHousewivesofBendOregon TikTok: @RealHousewivesofBend   Please rate, review, subscribe & share!!!   Intro and Outro Music: “Stomping Rock” by Alex Grohl    Inspired by Game of Roses

04-04
01:01:16

Housewife and the Hustler Part 1 - The Morality Free Zone

Bonus material until RHONJ starts up! Sandra and Mandy discuss The Housewife and the Hustler Part 1, where we learn that Tom Girardi does not make good choices. Plus: Erika Jayne is not a food truck and the perks of working at Jamba Juice corporate. Mandy provides some long winded and semi-accurate legal explanations (lawyers CAN be certified financial planners - who knew?), and we learn that Sandra is really using the podcast to promote her singing career, possibly accompanying herself on trumpet.    Instagram: @RealHousewivesofBendOregon TikTok: @RealHousewivesofBend   Please rate, review, subscribe & share!!!   Intro and Outro Music: “Stomping Rock” by Alex Grohl    Inspired by Game of Roses

03-28
45:12

RHOBH Final Game Analysis and Awards with Brandy Ferner - Season 13

Brandy Ferner is our guest today as we break down the entire Season 13 of play from our Beverly Hills Housewives. Which Housewives Player compares to Bella in Poor Things? Was Sutton’s “Name ‘Em” scene with Kyle good play or an error? What is happening with Crystal’s play that makes her difficult to “like”? Why do we still enjoy watching Erika despite her lack of empathy for the law firm victims? Which of our hot seats this season (Kyle and Sutton) did we think played it best? Should rookie Annemarie get another season of play? All this, plus our final awards of the season! Brandy Ferner on Instagram: @adultconversation Brandy Ferner Podcast: Adult Conversation   Instagram: @RealHousewivesofBendOregon TikTok: @RealHousewivesofBend   Please rate, review, subscribe & share!!!   Intro and Outro Music: “Stomping Rock” by Alex Grohl    Inspired by Game of Roses  

03-21
01:15:34

RHOBH S13E20 - The Magical Emotional Support Hilton (Reunion Part 3)

Sandra demonstrates her improv chops before she and Mandy get into the game analysis of part three of the RHOBH reunion. They explore Resting Reunion Face, love deposits, Kathy's career as a magician, and . . . relationsheeps? It's a reunion of firsts: first IFI (injury, fear or illness) at a reunion, first intensely emotional salon story, and our first use of the clown car cushions to store human remains. Although Mandy's new mic isn't winning any awards, Sandra is quick to vote themselves better than NPR.  Instagram: @RealHousewivesofBendOregon TikTok: @RealHousewivesofBend   Please rate, review, subscribe & share!!! Intro and Outro Music: “Stomping Rock” by Alex Grohl  Inspired by Game of Roses  

03-16
01:03:42
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