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May 6, 2026: We’re in Charleston and chatting with Southern Hospitality's Joe Bradley!!

Joe takes us all the way back to his early days working at Republic, grinding from barback to the front door to selling tables, and how that hustle unexpectedly led him into the world of reality TV. We talk about what it’s actually like seeing your life play out on screen, how his family feels about it all, and the growth that comes from watching yourself back.

He opens up about working in the hospitality industry while navigating drinking culture, what pushed him to hit pause, and what 100 days sober has taught him about boundaries, relationships, and himself.

We also get into his new entertainment and travel concierge company, his thoughts on the latest Summer House drama, and the reality of maintaining a healthy relationship when cameras are always rolling.

And of course, we wrap with dream Bravo crossovers and a rapid fire that you don’t want to miss.

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May 4th 2026: This episode of Friend Of is PACKED with jaw-dropping headlines, hot takes, and a full-on rant you do not want to miss.

We kick things off with the viral story about Simone Biles reportedly spending over $20K on glam for a red carpet event in Madrid… and let’s just say Renee has THOUGHTS. From the time, money, and energy it takes to attend these events to whether they’re even worth it anymore, consider this your official anti-event manifesto.

Then we dive into the latest MomTok chaos: Jessi’s voice note to Dakota asking for videos of Taylor’s “erratic behaviour.” Why did she want them? What did the judge say in the Dakota vs. Taylor situation? And is Jessi positioning herself as the new leader of MomTok?

We also unpack the heartbreaking news surrounding West Wilson, his cousin allegedly shot and killed his grandmother the night before the reunion taping. We discuss how this may explain West’s silence, whether Andy Cohen addressed it, and when West may have found out.

From there, we get into all the Summer House speculation:

Is Ciara coming back? Will Amanda return? Could West (or even Kyle 👀) end up on In The City?

Plus, we recap Part 2 of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills reunion, where Dorit Kemsley continues to make everything about herself, accountability is nowhere to be found, and Kathy Hilton falls for an AI Jell-O diet ad (???). Meanwhile, Mauricio Umansky seems to be living his best double life, and we’re not okay with it.

And of course, we break down the latest episode of The Valley:

Luke needs to stop complaining, Kristen deserves support, Brittany’s new boyfriend is saying WAY too much, and why are we still talking about Janet apologizing for something from a year ago?! With Lala Kent and Tom Schwartz back on our screens, we expect better storylines, people.

We wrap it all up with our Icks & Icons... because obviously.

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April 30 2026: We’re coming to you LIVE from Charleston with a full recap of our first 24 hours in the city, dinner at By The Way, behind-the-scenes moments, and a huge shoutout to Austen Kroll for hooking us up with a Toronto Raptors game at BTW!

Then we dive straight into the chaos surrounding Summer House, including the SECOND and THIRD reunion audio leaks. Is the same person behind it all? Didn’t Andy Cohen say there would be legal action? And where is West in all of this?!

We break down the escalating drama between Kyle and West, including Kyle’s DJ set diss tracks and why he’s furious that West didn’t defend Amanda.

Plus, we discuss the most unexpected Bravo-adjacent relationship EVER: Dr. Dre and Michelle from The Valley?! Will he show up next season? We have THOUGHTS.

On the sports side: the Toronto Raptors are down 3–2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, BI3 is out with an inflamed heel, and the Philadelphia Eagles just signed a guy who’s never played football before?!

We wrap with a full recap of this week’s cringey Summer House episode and, of course, our Icks & Icons.

Pop culture chaos, sports hot takes, and Charleston content, let’s get into it.

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April 27 2026: Welcome Back To Friend Of! This episode is PACKED with chaos, drama, and hot takes!

We break down the Summer House reunion audio leak, who leaked it and will we ever find out?! Renee shares her controversial take on the Toronto Raptors (assistant coach era incoming 👀), and we react to someone running a marathon in under TWO HOURS.

Plus, Renee explains the NFL cheating scandal to Ariana and she is SHOOK. Was Mike Vrabel really in counselling during draft day? And why did Diana Russini have to resign while he didn’t? We get into all of it.

Then it’s time for reality TV gold:

• RHOBH Reunion Part 1 recap: Erika opens up about Tom, Dorit is on the defense, and Rachel’s new man has us… concerned.
• Summer House chaos continues: Amanda gets called out for her money comments and Renee & Ariana do NOT agree on the reaction 👀

Pop culture, sports drama, and unfiltered opinions, just the way you like it.

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April 23 2026: Welcome back to Friend Of! We’re breaking down ALL the chaos and excitement from Hulu’s Get Real event, and trust us, your watchlist is about to get a serious upgrade. From House of Stassi to The Girls, SLOMW: The OC, and Million Dollar Nannies, we go through every new reality show you need to know about (and our unfiltered thoughts 👀).

Plus, major pop culture updates: Ciara lands a spot on the next season of Dancing With The Stars, Renee gets bamboozled (again) by fake news about MrBeast “buying” the Seattle Seahawks, and Angel Reese proves she’s that girl, athlete, model, fashion icon, and effortlessly hilarious.

And of course… we dive DEEP into the latest Summer House drama. West Wilson finally speaks out on his podcast, but is he missing the point? We unpack what actually matters, the awkward timeline convo, and why the internet is not buying it. Then we recap the cringiest episode yet: Amanda inserting herself into Ciara and West’s situation, the girls calling KJ “too fast” (??), and the painfully uncomfortable Ciara/West conversation that had everyone spiraling.

We wrap it all up with our weekly Icks & Icons: because you know we have opinions.

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April 20th, 2026: Welcome back to Friend Of! We’re diving into the latest in the Alex Cooper vs. Alix Earle feud and asking the real question: why hasn’t Alix spilled the tea yet? Is this a legal situation… or a strategy?

We also flip the script and play devil’s advocate for Alex Cooper, plus get into why Dave Portnoy somehow never takes the blame in the Call Her Daddy breakup (make it make sense).

Then it’s time for Summer House chaos:

• The reunion is FINALLY filming with the entire cast 🙌
• Amanda & West at the Yankees game… did she really say “act like you like me”?!
• Are producers editing the last few episodes?? Because something feels OFF
• And… are we even getting that Carl vs. Kyle fight they teased?!

In sports/pop culture crossover news:

• Brandon Ingram (Raptors) being sued by an assistant coach for throwing a water bottle… we have thoughts (and they’re not subtle)

And of course, we wrap with:

• Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season finale recap
• The Valley latest episode breakdown

If you’re here for unfiltered takes, pop culture chaos, and reality TV deep dives, you’re in the right place.

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We’re joined by two of the biggest mom creators in the game, Cat & Nat, for a special pop culture segment you do NOT want to miss.

They may claim they’re not fully up to date on everything happening in pop culture… but let’s just say they came in with opinions... and even taught us a thing or two 👀

In this half of our conversation, we break down some of the biggest headlines right now, including:

• Justin Bieber’s Coachella performance and why people are comparing his stripped-down set to Sabrina Carpenter’s over-the-top show
• The ongoing Taylor Frankie Paul drama and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
• The shocking Bachelorette cancellation
• And more of the internet’s most chaotic pop culture moments

Plus, if you want the FULL conversation (including our deep dive into the Alex Cooper vs. Alix Earle saga and the history of the Call Her Daddy drama), head over to Cat & Nat’s podcast, Unfiltered 🎙️

Trust us, you’ll want both halves of this conversation.

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Alex vs Alix drama update, and somehow… it just got more complicated.

We’re recording AGAIN from Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda in the Dominican Republic 🌴 and breaking down the latest developments in the Alex Cooper vs Alix Earle saga, including how Brianna Chickenfry got pulled into the conversation, the ongoing speculation, and what we actually think is going on.

Renee even plays devil’s advocate for Alex Cooper (yes, really), and we try to make sense of the internet’s favorite new feud.

We also recap the latest episode of Summer House, including:

• Amanda’s very odd behaviour when it comes to Ben and his new girlfriend
• West making out with a random girl in front of Ciara (???!)
• And Renee finally understanding what a “pick me” girl is

Plus, we get into:

• Lamar Odom’s recent interviews and why we’re not convinced he's changed
• Why Khloé Kardashian remains an absolute queen
• The latest Taylor Frankie Paul/SLOMW update
• Spencer Pratt's campaign for Mayor of LA 
• And all the other chaotic pop culture moments you need to know

If your TikTok feed feels unhinged lately… same. We’ve got you.

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April 14th, 2026: We are coming to you LIVE (well… kinda) from paradise - Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda in the Dominican Republic - and somehow, even surrounded by palm trees and ocean views, the internet still managed to absolutely lose its mind this week.

We’re breaking down the Alex vs. Alix drama from start to finish - the history, the long-standing speculation, the TikTok that set everything off, Dave Portnoy's take, and the comment heard around the world. You know the one. OH. MY.

Then we dive into all things Summer House:

• Ciara’s Sephora collab and that very pointed caption 👀
• Amanda’s latest statement
• Kyle’s skin and how the internet wants his skincare routine

We also get into:

• Coachella - and what everyone is talking about
• Artemis, space conspiracies, and… wait… do we believe the moon landing?! 🌕
• Lisa Hochstein and Jody’s arrest (seriously… WHAT is happening)
• Gleb’s comment about Brooks Nader - and the question no one can stop asking: does Alex Cooper have beef with Brooks?

And of course, we wrap with our RHOBH recap, because there is always something to say.

It’s chaotic. It’s unhinged. It’s pop culture at its absolute peak.

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April 9th, 2026: Welcome Back to Friend Of! Today we're breaking down the Lamar Odom Netflix documentary, including Khloé Kardashian’s role in his recovery and the conversation happening around his recent press interviews.

Then we get into all the latest Summer House drama, including everything going on with West, Amanda, Ciara, and Kyle, plus our thoughts on the unexpected Lindsay & Carl Uber collab and how Lindsay "unblocked" Carl.

We also discuss the recent Jessi & Marciano videos circulating online and whether this is a strategic move to get back into the spotlight.

We dissect down the brand new In The City trailer, who’s in it, who’s missing, whether editing choices were intentional, and what we think the show will actually be.

Plus, we recap the latest episodes of Summer House and The Valley.

If you love Bravo, pop culture, and unfiltered takes, this episode has everything.

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