Best Ronnie Karam and Ben Mandelker Podcasts (2025)

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#2867 Summer House S09E16: Toe to Toe w/ Guest Danny Murphy 1:09:53

3d ago1:09:53

1:09:53

The adorable Danny Murphy @kashmeredanny joins @ronniekaram to chat Summer House Reunion Part 1 while Ben lives his best life in Norway. Will West ever get to stop apologizing to Ciara? Will Lexi’s mom and sister jump out from under her seat to yell at Jessie about that toe suck? And where did Paige’s engagement ring end up?. You can listen to our …

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#2866 The Valley S2E07 Part Two The Ring Didn’t Mean a Thing w Guest Lara Schoenhals 36:20

4d ago36:20

36:20

This is part two of a two-part recap Ben is out for the week, so Ronnie invites the hysterical and on point Lara Schoenhals (@larzmari) for SUP (sexyuniquepod) to talk all things The Valley. This week, Mariposa enacts her revenge plan on Jason and Janet and Lala shows up to tell Jesse what a piece of crap he is. For those of you into violins, they …

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#2865 The Valley S2E07 Part One The Ring Didn’t Mean a Thing w Guest Lara Schoenhals 54:20

4d ago54:20

54:20

This is part one of a two-part recap Ben is out for the week, so Ronnie invites the hysterical and on point Lara Schoenhals (@larzmari) for SUP (sexyuniquepod) to talk all things The Valley. This week, Mariposa enacts her revenge plan on Jason and Janet and Lala shows up to tell Jesse what a piece of crap he is. For those of you into violins, they …

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Re-Release Love Hotel 0105 Part One: Santa’s Back in Town w/ Guest Amy Phillips 56:58

4d ago56:58

56:58

*This is a re-re-upload. We are getting messages that some of you are not getting this part 1 in some Podcast services have had trouble listing the original upload so we are giving it a retry! Sorry for clogging your feed.* The hilarious and charming Amy Phillips (@meetamyphillips) of the Drama, Darling Podcast joins Ronnie to recap Love Hotel whil…

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#2863 Crappy Hour 5/26/2025: Bravo Headline News with Guest Danny Pellegrino 57:57

4d ago57:57

57:57

This week on Crappy Hour, the gorgeous and hilarious Danny Pellegrino (@dannypellegrino) from Everything Iconic joins Ronnie to talk headlines and the State of the Bravo Union. We're live every other Monday at 530 PT! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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#2862 Below Deck Down Under S03E17 Part Two: The End of TzaLara with Guest Ryan Bailey 45:08

5d ago45:08

45:08

This is part 2 of a 2-part recap Friend and crew mate Ryan Bailey (@sobaditsgoodwithryanbailey) of the It’s So Bad It’s Good Podcast joins Ronnie to cover the season finale of Below Deck Down Under. Will the crew end the season on a good note or will the Tzarina VS Lara dramz sink the season? To watch this recap on video, listen to our Trailer Tras…

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#2861 Below Deck Down Under S03E17 Part One: The End of TzaLara with Guest Ryan Bailey 55:24

5d ago55:24

55:24

This is part one of a two-part recap Friend and crew mate Ryan Bailey (@sobaditsgoodwithryanbailey) of the It’s So Bad It’s Good Podcast joins Ronnie to cover the season finale of Below Deck Down Under. Will the crew end the season on a good note or will the Tzarina VS Lara dramz sink the season? To watch this recap on video, listen to our Trailer …

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Listen Now: The Big Flop 7:54

5d ago7:54

7:54

On each episode of Wondery’s podcast The Big Flop, comedians join host Misha Brown to chronicle one of the biggest pop-culture fails of all time and try to answer the age-old question: who thought THIS was a good idea? The Hamburglar was just a mascot, but Jerome Jacobson was the real deal - a McDonald's security chief who pulled off the ultimate i…

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#2860 Love Hotel 0105 Part Two: Santa’s Back in Town w/ Guest Amy Phillips 37:11

6d ago37:11

37:11

This is part 2 of 2 The hilarious and charming Amy Phillips (@meetamyphillips) of the Drama, Darling Podcast joins Ronnie to recap Love Hotel while Ben is away, and the woman’s impressions are ON POINT, people! Ralph is still moan kissing, Santa is back in town, and new men show up to make the women choose. Will Shannon break down? Will Earl eat a …

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#2859 Love Hotel 0105 Part One: Santa’s Back in Town w/ Guest Amy Phillips 56:58

6d ago56:58

56:58

This is part one of a two-parter The hilarious and charming Amy Phillips (@meetamyphillips) of the Drama, Darling Podcast joins Ronnie to recap Love Hotel while Ben is away, and the woman’s impressions are ON POINT, people! Ralph is still moan kissing, Santa is back in town, and new men show up to make the women choose. Will Shannon break down? Wil…

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#2858 RHOA S16E12 Part Two: Country Clubbed w/ Kempire 38:14

6d ago38:14

38:14

This is part 2 of a 2-part recap! The incomparable Kempire (YouTube.com/@Kempire insta: @thekempire joins Ronnie to recap The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Brit has a country club event to promote her insurance spanx, Shamea and Kelli plan the group vacay, and Phaedra returns to stir up some mess in the last inning. See KEMPIRE LIVE in Philly, Washin…

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#2857 RHOA S16E12 Part One: Country Clubbed w/ Kempire 50:28

6d ago50:28

50:28

This is part one of a two-part recap The incomparable Kempire (YouTube.com/@Kempire insta: @thekempire joins Ronnie to recap The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Brit has a country club event to promote her insurance spanx, Shamea and Kelli plan the group vacay, and Phaedra returns to stir up some mess in the last inning. See KEMPIRE LIVE in Philly, Was…

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#2856 Below Deck Bonus: Chef Tzarina Plates It Up 37:53

9d ago37:53

37:53

The talented and charming Chef Tzarina @cheftzarina from Below Deck Down Under joins us to talk backstage antics, therapy, and the pressure of making a successful TV show while cooped up in a stainless steel cage with no AC. We had a great time, and so will you. Enjoy! @bravot See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N…

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#2855 Summer House 0915: Pumps and Dumps 1:03:10

10d ago1:03:10

1:03:10

Summer House ends its season with Lexi trying to break up with Jessie again for screentime and a big Halloween bash. Also, Paige dumps Craig and Lindsay pumps for the new kid. You can listen to our bonus eps and participate in live episode threads at patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens. Tickets for our North American tour on sale at watchwhatcrappens.com…

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#2854 The Valley S2E06 Part Two: Fan-tom Menace 36:01

11d ago36:01

36:01

This is part 2 of a two-part recap! Janet is up to her old tricks on The Valley. This time, she’s super uncomfortable because Danny took a tequila shot in a closet. Call the police! In other news, Jesse acts like the audience this week and screams into a pillow. You can watch this recap on video, listen to our 3 part Road Trip bonus episodes, and p…

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#2853 The Valley S2E06 Part One: Fan-tom Menace 56:15

11d ago56:15

56:15

This is part one of a two-part recap! Janet is up to her old tricks on The Valley. This time, she’s super uncomfortable because Danny took a tequila shot in a closet. Call the police! In other news, Jesse acts like the audience this week and screams into a pillow. You can watch this recap on video, listen to our 3 part Road Trip bonus episodes, and…

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#2852 Below Deck Down Under S03E16: Rock and Troll 1:00:20

12d ago1:00:20

1:00:20

Below Deck Down Under features a sweet Tzarina and Lara makeup sesh that lasts about five minutes until the trolling begins again. To watch this recap on video, listen to our Road Trip bonus episodes, and participate in live episode threads, go to Patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens. Tickets for the Mounting Hysteria Tour are now on sale at watchwhatcrap…

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#2851 Love Hotel 0104 Part Two: Ashley Has a Senior Moment 42:52

12d ago42:52

42:52

This is part 2 of a two-part recap! In the wake of veggie-gate, Shannon seeks greener pastures on Love Hotel. Meanwhile, Ashley and Ralph explore their connection, which really only boils down to him being a daddy and her being a hottie. To watch this recap on video, listen to our Traitors bonus episodes, and participate in live episode threads, go…

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#2850 Love Hotel 0104 Part One: Ashley Has a Senior Moment 53:45

12d ago53:45

53:45

This is part one of a two-part recap! In the wake of veggie-gate, Shannon seeks greener pastures on Love Hotel. Meanwhile, Ashley and Ralph explore their connection, which really only boils down to him being a daddy and her being a hottie. To watch this recap on video, listen to our Traitors bonus episodes, and participate in live episode threads, …

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#2849 Top Chef S22E10 Part Two: Season’s Eatings 40:17

13d ago40:17

40:17

This is part 2 of a two-part recap! This week on Top Chef, guest Punkie John stops by to judge a depanneur challenge. Afterwards, the chefs must whip up a sustainable, seasonal meal. There will be scrap lamb. To watch this recap on video, listen to our Trailer Trash bonus episodes, and participate in live episode threads, go to Patreon.com/watchwha…

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#2848 Top Chef S22E10 Part One: Season’s Eatings 1:01:16

13d ago1:01:16

1:01:16

This is part one of a two-part recap! This week on Top Chef, guest Punkie John stops by to judge a depanneur challenge. Afterwards, the chefs must whip up a sustainable, seasonal meal. There will be scrap lamb. To watch this recap on video, listen to our Trailer Trash bonus episodes, and participate in live episode threads, go to Patreon.com/watchw…

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#2847 RHOA S16E11: Stuck in a Shamea Spiral 1:13:15

13d ago1:13:15

1:13:15

Tensions between Shamea and Porsha reach a boiling point on The Real Housewives of Atlanta as the two sit down for a heart-to-heart in the wake of last week’s pampering event. Plus, Ralph continues to make Drew’s life hell, and Angela tangles with her mother. To watch this as a video recap, listen to our Trailer Trash and Road Trip bonus episodes, …

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#2846 Summer House 0914 Part Two: Manicurveball! 44:15

16d ago44:15

44:15

This is part two of the Vegas show! It’s a near perfect episode of Summer House: Lexie dumps Jesse, Lindsay hosts a freedom dinner, and Kyle learns about the ick! So fun we had to bring it to Las Vegas! You can listen to our bonus eps and participate in live episode threads at patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens. Tickets for our North American tour on sa…

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#2845 Summer House 0914 Part One: Manicurveball! 52:43

17d ago52:43

52:43

This is part one of a two-part recap! It’s a near perfect episode of Summer House: Lexie dumps Jesse, Lindsay hosts a freedom dinner, and Kyle learns about the ick! So fun we had to bring it to Las Vegas! You can listen to our bonus eps and participate in live episode threads at patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens. Tickets for our North American tour on …

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#2844 The Valley S2E05 Part Two: Notes of Bitterness and Acidity 42:57

18d ago42:57

42:57

This is part 2 of a two-parter! With the wine flowing, The Valley gets nasty on its cast trip. Michelle and Jesse have a dependably vicious argument, and then later Brit and Nia clash over Danny’s drunken snoozing. You can watch this recap on video, listen to our bonus episodes, and participate in live episode threads at patreon.com/watchwhatcrappe…

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#2843 The Valley S2E05 Part One: Notes of Bitterness and Acidity 59:13

18d ago59:13

59:13

This is part one of a two-part recap With the wine flowing, The Valley gets nasty on its cast trip. Michelle and Jesse have a dependably vicious argument, and then later Brit and Nia clash over Danny’s drunken snoozing. You can watch this recap on video, listen to our bonus episodes, and participate in live episode threads at patreon.com/watchwhatc…

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#2842 Crappy Hour 5/12/2025: Bravo Show Announcements and RHONY Cancellation Rumors 54:45

18d ago54:45

54:45

This week on Crappy Hour, we dive into rumours about Real Housewives of New York being scrapped and talk about the fresh crop of new shows coming into our lives. We're live every other Monday at 530 PT! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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#2841 Love Hotel 0103: Postcards from the Vege 1:21:41

19d ago1:21:41

1:21:41

Scandal rocks The Love Hotel when Earl the Pearl admits he doesn’t eat vegetables. Plus, Walé unravels as Ashley does the unthinkable and talks to other men. To watch this recap on video, listen to our Traitors bonus episodes, and participate in live episode threads, go to Patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens. Tickets for the Mounting Hysteria Tour are no…

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#2840 Below Deck Down Under S03E15 Part Two: Scars and Stripes 37:05

19d ago37:05

37:05

This is part two of a two-parter On Below Deck Down Under the tension between Tzarina and Lara continues to mount as battles are waged over the crew mess and other petty things. Meanwhile, Jason gets annoyed when he’s the last to know about a promotion on board. To watch this recap on video, listen to our Traitors bonus episodes, and participate in…

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#2839 Below Deck Down Under S03E15 Part One: Scars and Stripes 51:39

19d ago51:39

51:39

This is part one of a two-part recap On Below Deck Down Under the tension between Tzarina and Lara continues to mount as battles are waged over the crew mess and other petty things. Meanwhile, Jason gets annoyed when he’s the last to know about a promotion on board. To watch this recap on video, listen to our Traitors bonus episodes, and participat…

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#2838 Top Chef S22E09 Part Two: Mission Gayle-possible 40:14

20d ago40:14

40:14

This is part two of a two-part recap The challenge on this week’s Top Chef: Destination Canada is Mission Impossible themed, so stunts will be done. How we gonna make hollandaise fly, people? To watch this recap on video, listen to our Trailer Trash bonus episodes, and participate in live episode threads, go to Patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens. Ticket…

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#2837 Top Chef S22E09 Part One: Mission Gayle-possible 52:04

20d ago52:04

52:04

This is part one of a two-part recap! The challenge on this week’s Top Chef: Destination Canada is Mission Impossible themed, so stunts will be done. How we gonna make hollandaise fly, people? To watch this recap on video, listen to our Trailer Trash bonus episodes, and participate in live episode threads, go to Patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens. Ticke…

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#2836 RHOA S1610: Hampered by Porsha 1:07:53

20d ago1:07:53

1:07:53

Real Housewives of Atlanta gets even messier when Drew and Shamea meet up with Ralph to get Drew tea, and Angela stands her ground by only letting Porsha shoot with her at a rental property. To watch this as a video recap, listen to our Trailer Trash and Road Trip bonus episodes, and participate in live episode threads, go to Patreon.com/watchwhatc…

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#2835 Summer House 0913 Part Two: Soft Headed Live in Austin 44:37

22d ago44:37

44:37

This is part two! We are live in Austin to recap summer house! Carl has secured a 90 year lease for his possibly pointless business and things are looking … soft? Also, Jessie is now dating Lexi’s mom and sister. You can listen to our bonus eps and participate in live episode threads at patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens. Tickets for our North American …

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#2834 Summer House 0913 Part One: Soft Headed Live in Austin 45:12

22d ago45:12

45:12

This is part one We are live in Austin to recap summer house! Carl has secured a 90 year lease for his possibly pointless business and things are looking … soft? Also, Jessie is now dating Lexi’s mom and sister. You can listen to our bonus eps and participate in live episode threads at patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens. Tickets for our North American t…

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#2833 The Valley S2E04 Part Two: Chakra Malignment 39:28

25d ago39:28

39:28

This is part two of our two -part recap The Valley gang goes on a friend vacation where Jax’s rage texts the whole time and Jessie has a fit at a chakra alignment in his oddly fitting underwear. You can watch this recap on video, listen to our bonus episodes, and participate in live episode threads at patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens. Tickets for our …

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#2832 The Valley S2E04 Part One: Chakra Malignment 48:33

25d ago48:33

48:33

This is part one of a two-part recap The Valley gang goes on a friend vacation where Jax’s rage texts the whole time and Jessie has a fit at a chakra alignment in his oddly fitting underwear. You can watch this recap on video, listen to our bonus episodes, and participate in live episode threads at patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens. Tickets for our Nor…

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#2831 Love Hotel 0102: Going After The Ralph-a Male 1:15:09

26d ago1:15:09

1:15:09

It’s week two of Love Hotel, and romance is brewing. Everyone wants Ralph, which means that some unlucky lady will get stuck with Earl the Pearl. Shannon. It’s obviously Shannon. Also, who will survive the first elimination? To watch this recap on video, listen to our Traitors bonus episodes, and participate in live episode threads, go to Patreon.c…

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#2830 Below Deck Down Under S03E14: Cirque du Trashay 1:13:02

26d ago1:13:02

1:13:02

Below Deck Down Under deepens the tension with a circus theme background as Tzarina and Lara go head to head and one storms off in tears over literally nothing. To watch this recap on video, listen to our Traitors bonus episodes, and participate in live episode threads, go to Patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens. Tickets for the Mounting Hysteria Tour are…

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#2829 Top Chef S22E8 Part Two: Grandma Got Run Over By a Restaurant War 39:34

27d ago39:34

39:34

This is part 2 of our two-part recap It’s time for Restaurant Wars on this week’s Top Chef: Destination Canada. And as usual there’s plenty of drama - some of it very heartbreaking - leading to the demise of another hapless chef. To watch this recap on video, listen to our Trailer Trash bonus episodes, and participate in live episode threads, go to…

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#2828 Top Chef S22E8 Part One: Grandma Got Run Over By a Restaurant War 50:32

27d ago50:32

50:32

This is part one It’s time for Restaurant Wars on this week’s Top Chef: Destination Canada. And as usual there’s plenty of drama - some of it very heartbreaking - leading to the demise of another hapless chef. To watch this recap on video, listen to our Trailer Trash bonus episodes, and participate in live episode threads, go to Patreon.com/watchwh…

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#2827 RHOA S1609: Mind Your P’s and Bailey-Q’s 1:11:29

27d ago1:11:29

1:11:29

Real Housewives of Atlanta brings back the Bailey-Q where an energetic prophet has deep thoughts on G-Wagons and other salient things. Plus, Angela and Porsha settle their lukewarm beef. To watch this recap on video, listen to our White Lotus bonus episodes, and participate in live episode threads, go to Patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens. Tickets for t…

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#2826 Checking In with Dorinda Medley and Kiki Monique! 36:45

1M ago36:45

36:45

Icons of TV and radio Dorinda Medley and Kiki Monique swing by to talk Bravo, RHONY, Traitors, lawsuits, and all sorts of other fun stuff. It’s a party! And be sure to check out Reality Checked every day on Radio Andy / Sirius XM! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-…

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#2825 Summer House 0912 Part Two: Lex Appeal 37:04

1M ago37:04

37:04

This is part two Lexie is not taking Jesse’s BS on Summer House, which means this 5 week relationship may be done and dusted. Meanwhile, Kyle suddenly wants a baby, and Carl has a very courageous admission. You can watch this recap on video, listen to our White Lotus Recaps, and participate in live episode threads at patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens. …

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#2824 Summer House 0912 Part One: Lex Appeal 51:36

1M ago51:36

51:36

This is part one of a two-part recap Lexie is not taking Jesse’s BS on Summer House, which means this 5 week relationship may be done and dusted. Meanwhile, Kyle suddenly wants a baby, and Carl has a very courageous admission. You can watch this recap on video, listen to our White Lotus Recaps, and participate in live episode threads at patreon.com…

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#2823 The Valley S2E03: Rage and Busters 1:10:23

1M ago1:10:23

1:10:23

All hell breaks loose when gossip from the Boys’ Chat leaks on The Valley. And it happens at Dave & Buster’s of all places. Another dark entry in a riveting season. You can watch this recap on video, listen to our bonus episodes, and participate in live episode threads at patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens. Tickets for our North American tour on sale at…

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#2822 Crappy Hour 4/28/2025: RHOSLC Dramz, Dorit Files For Divorce w/ Special Guest Adam Roberts 59:07

1M ago59:07

59:07

This week on Crappy Hour, we’re joined by special culinary author Adam Roberts @amateurgourmet to chat about his new book Food Person and then we talk about Bravo demotion rumors on RHOBH, Dorit’s filing for divorce, Meredith Marks getting in trouble over at RHOSLC, and anything else we can fit in the hour. We're live every other Monday at 530 PT! …

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#2821 Love Hotel 0101: Time to Check In 1:29:38

1M ago1:29:38

1:29:38

After much hype, The Love Hotel finally made its premiere this week, and we really like it! Will Shannon, Luann, Gizelle, or Ashley find love? Maybe. Will Earl the Pearl wear white boots? Most definitely. To watch this recap on video, listen to our Traitors bonus episodes, and participate in live episode threads, go to Patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens…

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#2820 Below Deck Down Under S03E13: Lipsticking It To Her 1:16:41

1M ago1:16:41

1:16:41

Below Deck Down Under gets more passive aggressive as Lara gets a new weapon to use in her battle with Tzarina over the sous stew: lipstick. The lines have been drawn! To watch this recap on video, listen to our Traitors bonus episodes, and participate in live episode threads, go to Patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens. Tickets for the Mounting Hysteria T…

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#2819 Top Chef S22E7 Part Two: Pizza Party Behavior 50:03

1M ago50:03

50:03

This is part 2 of a two-part recap Top Chef: Destination Canada, it’s time to improve on pizza. Is that even possible? Probably not, but it’s fun to watch a bunch of James Beard stans make a go of it! To watch this recap on video, listen to our Trailer Trash bonus episodes, and participate in live episode threads, go to Patreon.com/watchwhatcrappen…

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