That's a wrap on season 1 of Vanderpump Rules. Sundi, Jeff and Brooke are joined by friend-of-the-pod, Nolin to go over some of the juiciest, never-before-seen moments of the first 9 episodes. Nolin's son, (and Sundi's favorite [grand]child), Shep, drops in for a special cameo (and also provides a fair bit of background harmony.) 

Warning: This was a  chaotic one, so bear with us (that's what we get for recording on a school night). We DID get to discuss the boot-and-rally of our youths, "thirsty daddies" and whatever a "crymax" is. 

Make sure to visit @takeapinotpod on Instagram for a few visual aids and email us at [email protected]  [email protected] or [email protected] 

Also, leave us a review on Apple or where you listen so more folks can listen to us chat about these dummies. 

If you haven't already, check out our mini-episode The Casting Couch, where we dream cast for a VPR movie 

A few reference points: 

Scheana styled by Stassi as Elizabeth Taylor here

The Girl You Wish You Hadn't Started A Conversation With At A Party

Wedding Crashers: "I'll Find You"

The movie Fear that Jeff references 

Peter's movie and the subject of our next mini-episode, The Raiven Destiny

Sundi, Brooke and Jeff are joined by friend of the pod, bartender extraordinaire and and Vanderpump Rules enthusiast, Nolin. She made us a batch of Pumptinis to enjoy while we did our very first post-mortem of the season. 

Things got a little hectic toward the end, so if you hear a toddler crying, a kitten meowing or a grown dog choking on the remains of a destroyed toy.... no you didn't. 

Make sure to visit @takeapinotpod on Instagram for a few visual aids and email us at [email protected]  [email protected] or [email protected] 

Also, leave us a review on Apple or where you listen so more folks can listen to us chat about these dummies. 

If you haven't already, check out our mini-episode The Casting Couch, where we dream cast for a VPR movie and be on the look out for a mini-episode discussing Peter's movie, The Raivan Destiny, starring Tom Sandoval. 

Pumptini Recipe

Watch Nolin double shake us up a round on Instagram, and then tag us in your Pumptini experience. 

Ingredients 

Instructions

We played casting director for the day and shared our picks for the fictional Vanderpump Rules: The Movie. As expected, Brooke won the day with some very inspired choices and we had to stop and Google a few of Jeff's choices. I think we got it just right. Send us your ideal cast ideas on Instagram @takeapinotpod or reach out via email at [email protected] [email protected] or [email protected]

The recap for VPR S1E6 dropped earlier today and it was a doozy. There's two parts, so be sure to catch them both and leave us a review. 

The Pinot squad had a lot to say about this episode, so we had to split it into two parts. In this installment, we shamelessly and lasciviously lust over LVP as she gives Frank his due, we pile on because we really hate him and Jax and Laura Leigh chance contracting Hepatitis C in a public bathroom. Some reconciliations are made in the girl group, but Stassi goes through her second break up of the summer.

Look for part 2 of "Caught with your Trousers Down" dropping at the same time, and our mini-episode "Casting Couch" were we decide who should play the cast in a movie. Hint: Clea Duvall is a versatile choice. 

Peter's movie, "The Raiven Destiny" starring Tom Sandoval will be a hot topic for an upcoming mini-episode, so if you'd like to watch it, you can find it on YouTube. If you'd rather let just take that punishment, we'll be reviewing it here soon. 

As promised, here is the link to the Reddit post with Stassi's not-a-blog on Divine Addiction. 

Join the Pinot pod: find us on Instagram @takeapinotpod for extras like mini-episodes and explainers of things we mentioned on the show.  You can also email us at [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected]

The Pinot squad had a lot to say about this episode, so we had to split it into two parts. In this installment, we shamelessly and lasciviously lust over LVP in her "slutty little pussy bow blouse" and we meet Stassi's parents and we understand Stassi soooo much better. 

If you haven't yet, listen to  part 1 "Caught with your Trousers Down" dropping at the same time, and our mini-episode "Casting Couch" where we decide who should play the cast in a movie. Hint: Clea Duvall is a versatile choice. 

Peter's movie, "The Raiven Destiny" starring Tom Sandoval will be a hot topic for an upcoming mini-episode, so if you'd like to watch it, you can find it on YouTube. If you'd rather let just take that punishment, we'll be reviewing it here soon. 

Join the Pinot pod: find us on Instagram @takeapinotpod for extras like mini-episodes and explainers of things we mentioned on the show.  You can also email us at [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected]

Brooke and Jeff are back, babies! Of course we have to talk a little Vegas action, but more importantly, we get a Jax and Laura Leigh hard launch and Scheana makes her stage debut at the Roxy. Sundi had to edit out the name from a very questionable story, Jeff gets nostalgic about purple-nurple shots and Brooke thinks LVP invented the phrase "spill the tea." We're halfway through the first season and it is GIVING!

It's a 2-for-1 this week. Nolin fills in again to recap the roadtrip from hell. Take a drink everytime Stassi reminds you it's her birthday and makes everyone miserable for it.  Frank is in, Jax is out.... of his cable knit sweater, a ruckus is caused in a parking lot ads. Come back for a little fact-check foolishness when Sundi does a little research.

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Brook and Jeff couldn't be with me to chat about Jax and the infamous cable knit sweater, so I called in a substitute. My daughter, reality television consumer and real life bartender joins the pod to get as we take a trip to Vegas to celebrate Stassi's 24th birthday (take a drink). We're getting front row seats to the Stassi/Frank/Jax show this week. 

LVP lets these dummies represent SUR in the Pride Parade, Scheana gets bold in Sunblock-gate, there's a parking lot breakup and Frank enters the chat. 

In the Season 1 premiere of Vanderpump Rules the camera follows the young, fame-hungry staff at Lisa Vanderpump's West Hollywood restaurant SUR as friendships, hookups and power dynamics fuel the night. Lisa acts as den mother and producer while servers and bartenders jockey for status amid heavy drinking, tip disputes and flirtations.

The episode sets the show’s tone: messy relationships, ambition and workplace drama. A newcomer’s arrival sparks a confrontation that exposes insecurity, rivalries and the restaurant’s unique culture that will drive the season.