What happens when you upset a hairdresser? What subtle bisexual drama did Gen sniff out in this episode of RHOLDN? This week, despite some tech struggles, Gen and Maggie catch up to chat about this week's fight filled episode of RHOLDN, as well as what they are loving about the new season. Plus we learn about which Real Housewife of London is friend of the show! This podcast is brought to you by Hayu. Stream new episodes of The Real Housewives of London every Monday, exclusively on Hayu For Gen's & Maggie's Links; see our bio. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:54 Haircut Disasters and Lessons Learned 05:39 The Impact of Bad Haircuts on Self-Esteem 08:35 Housewives Gossip and Reality TV Insights 11:39 Denise Richards and Hollywood Stories 14:35 Navigating Relationships and Personal Fears 17:30 The Real Housewives of London: Juicy Drama 20:14 Friend of the Show and LinkedIn Connections 23:23 Bisexual Drama 26:21 Highlights and Lowlights of the Episode
What happens when a new cast member brings up old drama? Why should the Housewives be doing Laser Tag? And is Australian Juliet the victim of some anti-Aussie Bias?! In today's episode, Maggie and Gen chat about the latest episode of RHOLDN, and the addition of new cast member American Juliet to the cast. We learn about the picninc drama, and why what happened between American Juliet and Amanda must have been a big friend breakup. The podcast is brought to you by Hayu. Stream new episodes of The Real Housewives of London every Monday, exclusively on Hayu For Gen's & Maggie's Links; see our bio. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Cultural Observations 03:52 The Real Housewives of London Recap 06:21 Drama and Authenticity in Reality TV 09:03 Exploring New Trends: Padel and Pickleball 10:53 Bowling and Laser Tag Ideas 13:13 Story Producing the Housewives 14:27 Character Dynamics in Real Housewives of London 17:35 The Return of Caroline Stanbury 21:06 Fashion and Class in the Housewives 23:56 Amanda vs American Juliet 28:45 The Picnic Drama Unfolds 30:42 Juliet's Unique Style and Presence 32:10 Sisterhood and Support in Reality TV 33:58 Character Dynamics and Screen Time Strategies 36:16 Friendship Breakups and Emotional Depth 37:41 The Complexity of Relationships 37:46 Perceptions of Authenticity in Reality TV 38:21 Overall Impressions of the Season 40:34 Looking Ahead: Future Episodes and Developments
Have you ever gotten down on the D-floor to Pachabel's Cannon in D-Minor in the middle of an argument? Have you ever been out at the club "angry dancing", or are you more of a "chair dancer"? In today's episode, Gen and Maggie chat about how gossip is the creative process, how the Cotswolds may be the most boring place on earth, and reminisce about the hit string-pop band Bond. They also break down episode 4 of the Real Housewives of London, why the start of the episode is iconic, and has Panthea actually crossed a line? The podcast is brought to you by Hayu. Stream new episodes of The Real Housewives of London every Monday, exclusively on Hayu. For Gen's Links: https://linktr.ee/genfricker?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=e6137513-c4fa-4bb0-9711-b37684565bef For Maggie's Links: https://linktr.ee/maggielooke?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=887ebd45-3238-4519-809e-132d9660c067 Chapters 00:00 Dancing Through Emotions 03:02 The Role of Gossip in Creativity 05:55 Processing Interactions and Emotional Responses 08:11 Maggie's Relationship Drama Detector 08:56 Social Media and Relationship Dynamics 11:09 Celebrating Milestones with Pets 13:39 Cultural Connections and Global Reach 15:55 Reality TV and Social Commentary 18:34 Instrumentalists and Dancing In Real Housewives 19:57 Influencer Dinner Parties and Conversation Cards 21:26 Class Dynamics in Reality TV 23:40 Dinner Party Drama: Real vs. Produced 25:01 Nessie and the Aesthetic of Home 26:40 Cotswolds vs. Desert Escapes 29:38 The Role of Story Producers 32:34 Karen's Cryptic Instagram Post
Why has this episode of Real Housewives of London changed Maggie's mind on the show? Does Gen have a real landlord that exists? In this episode, Gen and Maggie break down their weeks, thoughts on the latest episode of RHOLDN, and what sounds men would make if they could give birth. The podcast is brought to you by Hayu. Stream new episodes of The Real Housewives of London every Monday, exclusively on Hayu For Gen's & Maggie's Links; see our bio. Chapters 00:00 Catching Up and Real Estate Agent Quarrels 12:56 Gym Experiences 14:37 Reality TV Recap: The Real Housewives of London 17:41 Escalating Conflicts and Self-Production 19:17 Dancing and Tropes in Housewives 22:02 Karen's Confidence and Wealth Dynamics 24:21 Class and Identity in the Conversation 25:47 Confrontations and Family Dynamics 31:15 Musical Aspirations and Emotional Releases 34:11 What Nieche Service Would Make a Cameo if You Were a Housewife? 44:52 Reflections on Wealth and Society 50:20 Final Thoughts
Why do we prefer the older Real Housewives to the younger ones? What is it a bout the second act of these women that we can't get enough of? And who would be the perfect casting for RHOBH? In this episode, Gen and Maggie break down the end of And Just Like That, this week's episode of RHOLDN (and Maggie's suggestions for how Panthea could become a more tactical Real Housewife), as well as what they did and didn't like about the latest episode. Maggie also chats about her time working at MAC cosmetics, and Gen gives us her thoughts on Australian CInema's next big hit; "Babe 4: Escape from Rottnest Island on a Jetstar 2-for-1 Deal". The podcast is brought to you by Hayu. Stream new episodes of The Real Housewives of London every Monday, exclusively on Hayu For Gen's Links: https://linktr.ee/genfricker?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=e6137513-c4fa-4bb0-9711-b37684565bef For Maggie's Links: https://linktr.ee/maggielooke?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=887ebd45-3238-4519-809e-132d9660c067 Chapters 00:00 Welcome and Travel Tales 03:03 The Allure of Mature Women on Reality TV 07:55 Navigating Aging and Societal Expectations 08:32 And Just Like That: Thoughts on Its Passing 12:51 The Comeback of Women in Hollywood 15:09 RHOLDN Episode 2 Breakdown 23:33 Maggie's Real Housewife Coaching for Panthea 31:13 Maggie on Working at MAC Cosmetics 34:15 Golden Girls on the Rise for Sleepers 35:52 Nostalgia for Animal-Hero Movies 37:16 The State of the Film Industry 41:46 The Future of Comedy on TV 44:14 Final Thoughts and The Horrors of British Cuisine
Which Housewife admitted to feeling betrayed at the Real Housewives of London Premiere? What was the goss at the event about other plans for casting? And is Abbie Chatfield a great hang?! In this week's episode, Gen chats about attending the Real Housewives of London premiere and meeting the new cast (and Jessel!). Maggie shares her story about buying a Labubu to be cool to her Gen Z co-workers. They also gives their thoughts and breakdown the first episode of the RHOLDN, who they like, who they don't like, and what thye think is coming up later in the season. Plus they break down the 3-part The Valley Reunion, and discuss Jax's future with the show. The podcast is brought to you by Hayu. Stream new episodes of The Real Housewives of London every Monday, exclusively on Hayu For Gen's Links: https://linktr.ee/genfricker?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=e6137513-c4fa-4bb0-9711-b37684565bef For Maggie's Links: https://linktr.ee/maggielooke?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=887ebd45-3238-4519-809e-132d9660c067 Chapters 00:00 Cultural Observations and Personal Updates 03:32 Gen's Surprise Friend Date with Abbie Chatfield 06:01 Real Housewives of London Premiere 08:21 The Real Housewives Premiere Experience 10:57 Fashion Review of the RHOLDN at Premiere 12:34 RHOLDN Episode 1: Review and Breakdown 16:07 Character Dynamics and First Impressions 21:41 Creating Drama in Reality TV 23:10 Was Nessie's Cake for the Queen actually for the Queen ?? 25:16 Old Money vs. New Money 26:24 Pretending to be Rich 28:24 Maggie Learns to Become Gen Z 32:19 Nostalgia and Regret 35:11 Reflections on Reality TV Reunions 39:41 Vanderpump Rules Coming Back 40:27 Vanderpump Villa Chat
Like Bethanny returning to RHONY season 7 (just in time to tell Luann about Tom); we are back! And we have an amazing new sponsor; Hayu, who is helping us bring a whole new season of Throwing Drinks to you. Gen and Maggie catch up about what they have been up to since the last episode 18 months ago, analysing the cast of the brand new Real Housewives of London (available exclusively on Hayu with new episodes every Monday), The Valley reunion breakdown, and Maggie (sort-of) having a drink with Jax. Chapters 00:00 Return of the Podcast: A New Chapter 02:06 Life Updates: Crystals, Health, and Spray Tan Adventures 10:48 The Real Housewives of London 16:29 Introduction to the New Cast of Real Housewives of London 31:26 Legacy RHONY on the Comeback 34:54 The Unaired Girls Trip 36:45 The Valley's Reunion Drama 39:49 Maggie on Having a Drink with Jax (sort of) 44:40 The Complexities of Reality TV Relationships
REWIND EPISODE: Gen and Maggie are joined by Australian podcast legend and film critic Alexei Toliopoulos to unpack a RHONY season 3 classic double episode, the infamous "Scary Island". Grab tickets to Gen's Melbourne Comedy Festival show, Forever, here. If you want a dose of Maggie and Ben Russell's new show tickets are here.
Here we are continuing to pod, dreaming a dreaming, living our lives. Gen recounts a medical procedure, Maggie wants Four Corners to reply to her emails and we dive into the Vanderpump Rules spinoff - The Valley. Wanna see Gen Fricker live at Melbourne Comedy Festival? Grab tickets to her show, Forever, here, then get along to any of the shows Maggie has directed, including Ben Russell, Prue Blake and Bronwyn Kuss.
It's part three of the RHOBH reunion. Maggie and Gen have a frank conversation about Kyle's future on the show. VPR has a new character this week, Jo and her offbeat millennial vibes. Plus Gen learns that she's part of a new club that is expanding fast!
Gen and Maggie grapple with Gen Z's being healthier than them, question Sheana's allegiance to Ariana or Dancing with the Stars and relive the incredible one-liners coming out of RHOBH Reunion Part 2.
It's a big one where Gen and Mags dissect the weird Vanderpump Rules weekend getaway to Lake Tahoe. ALSO, part one of the Beverley Hills reunion has hit our screens but the starring role goes to a red dress that is stealing the show.
Gen and Maggie are back together again baby! And they're wasting no time ranking all forms of artistic performance (spoiler alert: sucks to be you cabaret). They also get deep into the Sandoval PR push entering our feeds right now, and ask - are we getting produced?
We've swapped Gen (Fricker) for Ben (Russell) in this one-off special episode. Maggie and Ben dissect the recent episode of Vanderpump Rules with hot take after hot take. Maggie remembers she may own shares in an ethically questionable company, Ben explains the recent moon launch carrying rich people's ashes and both of them admit to getting creative at the checkout. Congrats on your new home James Kennedy and shout out to restaurant DJs everywhere!!
Maggie is off this week so to fill in we called in the big guns - actress, screenwriter and Australia's Sweetheart, Miranda Tapsell!! Gen and Miranda compare notes on season 11 of VPR, the return of Jax Taylor and of course the aftermath of #Scandoval. Follow us on socials @throwingdrinkspod!
It’s the question on everyone’s lips! This week, we watch the last hurrah of Monica on Real Housewives of Salt Lake, the flop fight happening on Beverly Hills, Gen wants to silence a teen and we find Maggie on the Kinsey Scale.
Gen and Mags get into rooting your dentist, Pilates crimes, couples being haters, and whatever the hell The Valley is. Monica is unravelling on the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Reunion, and the girls note the similarities between Tony Soprano and Kyle Richards on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Follow us @throwingdrinkspod!
We are back with a brand new episode PLUS a brand new theme song! Gen has a New Year resolution and just two weeks into the year Maggie has already fought with a dentist. We cover Kyle and Morgan's blossoming friendship, Heather's thunderbolt of news through Burmuda and so much more. Let's do this!!!!
In this episode, Gen and Maggie talk about life loopholes, their love for Terry Biv and her Japanese Terry Beef, Kyle and Morgan's hand hold plus how the rich and relatable live in Sydney.
We're high on life and relishing a good crop of episodes across the Housewives world this week! We chat the original format of this show, Maggie's "Olsen Twins", the new Coen Bros movie AKA Real Housewives of Potomac and some hot Terry Bivs goss. Plus endless shoutouts to our British listeners! Follow us @throwingdrinkspod!