Mention It All

<p>Betches Media presents Mention It All, a podcast dedicated to breaking down all things Bravo. Your host, certified Bravoholic Dylan Hafer, is covering everything Real Housewives and more, including weekly episode recaps and analysis, the latest social media drama, and interviews with your favorite Bravolebrities. For more Bravo memes, commentary, and special guests, follow @bravobybetches on Instagram.</p>

SLC Is Our New Reality TV Capital

The new Bravo trailers keep on coming, and today, Dylan breaks down what we can expect from Sold On SLC. After years of Million Dollar Listing lagging behind the Netflix real estate shows, it looks like Bravo has finally picked up on what we want from our brokerage programming. Then, he recaps this week’s RHONY, and discusses why not all low-stakes drama is created equal. He also calls foul on Erin’s issues with Jenna and Sai, and shouts out some bright spots in a boring episode. Earlier, he also breaks down Vicki Gunvalson’s recent comments about her Bravo journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-30
31:43

RHOBH & Southern Charm Are Finally Back (Plus RHOC, RHOP, & RHOLondon?)

A new week brings new drama, and Dylan starts with the big announcement that Real Housewives of London is coming next year. He unpacks what we know, then moves on to spicy new trailers for Southern Charm and RHOBH. Dorit is finally activated, and we’re all reaping the benefits. Pivoting to current shows, Dylan chats about the latest episodes of Orange County and Potomac, which are both in solid grooves. On Potomac, the new women are carrying their weight, while on RHOC, Tamra is facing a mess of her own making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-28
35:35

We Finally Have VPR Updates, Sort Of (Plus RHOSLC)

For the last episode of the week, Dylan is back to recap another chaotic but excellent episode of RHOSLC. As Angie celebrates her 25th anniversary, everyone has different bones to pick, and at least one person plans to go the distance on it… whatever that means. Earlier in the episode, there are some interesting developments in the world of Vanderpump Rules, and Dylan also pays tribute to Southern Charm favorite Michael Kelcourse, who sadly passed away this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-24
38:43

The Housewives Learning Curve Ft. Erin Lichy

On today’s episode, Dylan is joined by Erin Lichy, who’s currently in her second season holding an apple on RHONY. They debrief on the roller coaster since Erin’s last time on the show, and how her second season compares to the first. She unpacks her feelings about some of the other ladies, and why communication seems to be an issue within the group. Later, she talks about the stresses of hosting the group at her home, and how the new women are gelling with the cast so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-23
26:49

Don’t Swear On Your Kids, Please (RHOC & RHOP)

On today’s episode, Dylan makes it through his last chunk of post-vacation Housewives catchup, discussing the latest developments on Orange County and Potomac. With RHOC in London, Alexis is thankfully benched for a few episodes, leaving Tamra to face the music when it comes to her treatment of Shannon and Jenn. Speaking of Jenn, the gloves are off and the helmet is on for a major confrontation. Over in Potomac, the cast reset is paying off so far, with the new women making a strong impression. Karen and Gizelle are still fighting for pole position with the group, while Dylan tries to unpack who’s behind these cast trips to mid-size American cities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-21
34:58

Tamra, Put The Phone Down (Plus RHONY & RHOSLC)

It’s been a rough season for Tamra Judge, but her big reveal this week may have made things worse. Dylan starts the episode with an evaluation of her… evaluation, followed by some catching up with RHONY and RHOSLC. In New York, things are feeling a bit repetitive, and Ubah’s “pigeon” bit feels tired from the jump. Over in Utah, allegiances are shifting once again, and Angie is left in the cold. Plus, Mary Cosby is in her active era, and Britani finally banishes the Osmond demon (for now, at least). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-17
40:40

We Need Strong Southern Housewives Ft. Heather McMahan

Dylan is back from vacation, and he’s joined in the studio by Heather McMahan, whose new standup special ‘Breadwinner’ just dropped on Hulu. Heather is tired of talking about herself after a busy run of press, so they stick to Bravo, and she shares which Housewives are strong southern women like her. She and Dylan also discuss the recent developments on RHOSLC, and what planet Mary Cosby is on lately. Later, Heather discusses whether she’d do a reality TV show, which Housewife she trusts the least, and who she’d bring to a deserted island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-16
41:01

Is There Room For RHOSLC and Secret Lives of Mormon Wives?

Before we enter a busy time in the Bravo calendar, Dylan finds some time to sit down with all your listener questions for an MIA Mailbag. He answers questions and responds to hot takes from across the Bravo universe, including Ariana’s next career moves and why Jenna Lyons actually wants to be on RHONY. He also evaluates the relationship between RHOSLC and MomTok, the future of RHODubai, and why it might be time to really get serious about creating new Housewives franchises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-14
37:51

Why Real Housewives of Nashville Wouldn’t Work Ft. Mickey Guyton

On today’s episode, Dylan is joined by Grammy-nominated country star Mickey Guyton, who also happens to be a huge Bravo fan. Mickey shares stories from her long journey in the music industry, from auditioning for American Idol to working with Scheana in pre-Vanderpump Rules days. Mickey weighs in on long-gestating rumors of a Nashville Housewives franchise, and shares how she’s feeling about the cast shakeups in New Jersey and Potomac. They also discuss her new album, House on Fire, and how she channels her feelings into everything from music to watching reality TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-10
32:17

Hyper Fixating On Bravo Is Healthy, Actually Ft. Andrew Muscarella & Joe Hegyes

There’s nothing like meeting someone who speaks Bravo, and on today’s episode Dylan gets to know Andrew Muscarella and Joe Hegyes, lifelong friends and hosts of the Good Children podcast. They discuss their Housewives-watching journeys, and why common hyper fixations are so important. They also chat about the parallel importance of Bravolebs and Food Network stars, and why tf Giada isn’t a Housewife yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-09
31:33

RHOP Turns Over A New Leaf

It’s the start of a new week, and big changes are afoot in Potomac. On today’s episode, Dylan recaps the season 9 premiere, featuring new women, hush hush departures, and a true crime-style reenactment. As the Grande Dame is in DUI trouble once again, her crown is looking wobbly, but she’s not the only one with some personal drama to figure out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-07
35:09

The Bravo Estheticians Are Working Overtime (RHOSLC)

After a season of Hair Girl drama on RHONJ, now it’s the Brow Girl’s time to shine on RHOSLC. Dylan is back to recap another episode, as the group heads to Milwaukee and Meredith focuses on exposing Whitney Rose’s Alibaba jewelry empire. Elsewhere in the group, Bronwyn continues to make a strong impression, and newcomer Meili gets her first taste of Lisa Barlow conflict. Earlier in the episode, Dylan breaks down Jax’s riddled-with-errors legal filing, and Brandi Glanville’s unfortunate lawsuit update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-03
37:15

Everybody Hates Brynn (RHONY Premiere)

Hot Housewives Fall has officially kicked off, and Dylan dives in with a recap of the RHONY season 15 premiere. As the reboot cast returns for a second season, their dynamics are more layered, but their communication is as messy as ever. Dylan has some bones to pick, from Jenna’s off-camera relationship to Sai’s on-camera confrontation style, but overall it’s a solid start to a make-or-break season. Earlier in the episode, Dylan talks about the surprise RHOBH teaser, and how the calendar is shaping up for the fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-02
38:28

Broadway Needs More Bravo Ft. Marla Mindelle

On today’s episode, Dylan is joined by Marla Mindelle, a Broadway vet who’s channeling her love of Real Housewives into her brand new show, The Big Gay Jamboree. She and Dylan talk about her Bravo background, and how the new show took shape after Marla’s success with Titanique. They also discuss the inherent theatricality of reality TV, some of their best Housewife run-ins, and what’s in store this fall on Bravo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-30
39:59

SLC Newbie Yikes & Dubrow Hot Mics

After a slow Bravo summer, the calender is heating up again, and Dylan is back with a double Housewives recap episode to prove it. He starts with Salt Lake, where things come back down to earth after the dizzying premiere episode. Whitney is still in the hot seat, Mary is back to her questionable communication tactics, and the newbies Bronwyn and Britani get their first taste of conflict—to mixed results. Over in Orange County, Shannon has sunken below rock bottom, while the rest of the group pivots to the lingering feud between… Ryan and Eddie? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-27
34:43

Scroll Season Ft. Angie Katsanevas

RHOSLC’s new season is the talk of the town, and everyone’s favorite sunglasses collector Angie Katsanevas is here to talk about it. She and Dylan talk through the circumstances headed into the season, and how Angie navigates conflict as someone who doesn’t like to hide her feelings. She gets into her lingering issues with Meredith, and why her scroll of grievances was fully necessary. Later, she shares her Greek word of the day. Earlier in the show, Dylan has updates on Reese Witherspoon’s Housewives crossover, Dancing With the Stars, and MomTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-25
34:01

Heather’s Housewife Headaches Ft. Heather Dubrow

Midway through a scintillating season, RHOC legend Heather Dubrow is in the studio to talk all things Housewives with Dylan. They start by discussing the franchise’s long trajectory, and where season 18 stacks up compared to the show’s underrated golden age. Next, Heather weighs in on Alexis’ return to the show, the tricky balance of friendships in the group, and how she feels about Tamra and Shannon’s latest fallout. Later, she discusses everything that went into the cast trip to Sonoma, and why she doesn’t have a lot of time for drama with Katie and Emily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-23
35:34

Is Dubai Done? And Is There Trouble In Lexie’s Paradise?

Still reeling from the RHOSLC finale, Dylan finds the time to discuss some of the week’s other Bravo developments. First, it’s Phaedra’s DWTS debut, and her lofty goals in the ballroom. Also set to join a new show this fall is Monica Garcia… kind of. Dylan discusses her role in House of Villains, and what it might mean for her reality TV future. From there, he ties up a few loose ends from the RHODubai reunion, before digging into RHOC. While Shannon and Vicki are hanging out at the St. Louis mall where he grew up, Alexis and Emily are going through it back in OC, and half the cast is dealing with teenager troubles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-20
43:14

Besos, Bath Bombs, & Brilliance: The RHOSLC Premiere

It’s RHOSLC premiere night, and Dylan unpacks all the best moments from the season five premiere. From Meredith’s bath-related beef to Angie’s literal scroll of grievances, it’s an excellent episode all around. Plus, we’ve got new women to meet, plus a returning OG. Earlier in the episode, Dylan breaks down a couple of key Emmy moments, and recaps the exciting additions to the fall Bravo schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-19
39:11

Move Over, MomTok; RHOSLC Is Back Ft. Heather Gay

Utah has been the talk of the town lately, but with a new season of RHOSLC almost here, OG Heather Gay is back in the studio to remind everyone which Mormon wife was here first. She and Dylan chat about last season’s massive impact, and what it was like coming back to do it all again so quickly. Heather discusses the new women in the cast, and what makes the group so strong (despite the ever-present conflicts). Later, Heather talks about The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and why she wishes she had a group like MomTok when she was younger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-16
24:18

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You do not have a clue what "iconic" means. Iconic: Widely known and acknowledged, especially for distinctive excellence. Nothing about Bravo reality celebrities is excellent...not one thing makes them icons. #mentionitall

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