High & Low

In what is hopefully the last and final dive into exes Luis and Vanessa, we wrap up their contentious 2020 legal battle that dissolved their engagement and pivot to newer allegations of undercover patients, secretly recorded therapy sessions, hacking, and spyware from separate cases filed in 2023 and 2024. Per the last season of Real Housewives of New Jersey, Vanessa's 2023 request for a Permanent Restraining Order is reviewed as well as a 2024 case that introduced allegations of hacking and wiretapping.

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Back to Sonoma we go! The ladies forest bathe, make biscuits, drink wine, and Tamra puts her finger in Emily's butt. They all participate in Heather's fashion show to support Family Equality but Emily takes issue with comments and treatment that feels different from the other women. The group bears witness to further evidence that nothing Shannon does will allow her to be released from her ex's crosshairs. Alexis realizes the group is not enjoying the constant barrage against Shannon, and quickly switches tactics, while Gina once again must weather accusations of plotting to set up Katie in what would be the Bravosphere's most boring and nonsensical hit job. BONUS: More romantasy books, copper wire grounding talk, and you better vote. Go to Vote.gov to check your registration.

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No-spoiler reviews of five and a half new Romantasy books including both the "Godkissed Bride" and "Castles of the Eyrie" trilogies from Evie Marceau, as well as the initial premise of "A Court of Thorns and Roses". Then we delve into another beloved heroine's quest as we continue to watch Shannon be emotionally terrorized at the hands of her ex and his pick-me minion, but this time in a beautiful Sonoma spa setting! The episode is full of surprises as the ladies support Heather's launch of a champagne line with proceeds going to Family Equality, and rally around Shannon as she learns of the video threat hanging over her head and makes a final decision about her ex's demand for $75k. Book reviews last 18min, RHOC recap begins after that.

Bonus: Black Mirror episode recommendation, LV luggage info, and a look into accommodations and spa services at Dawn Ranch. 

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A rant about high-stakes games we're forced to play when dealing with American healthcare, reading two hyped romantasy books in two days, and a recap of Real Housewives of Orange County/The Shannon Show. Shannon gets a car fitted with a breathalyzer, Emily reflects on her anger with Jen, and a lackluster, off-off-off Broadway performance of The Traitors.

Bonus: An exciting trip is in my future, and why I hate the movie "Passengers".

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The second part of the dive into a lengthy court case that resulted from a dramatic breakup between Luis Ruelas and Vanessa Reiser in 2020, a relationship that has continued to produce legal issues well into 2024. Court documents detail allegations of missing engagement rings, mistreatment, money transfers, and outbursts at charity events involving Seth Meyers, Jake Gyllenhaal, and the foundation of beloved actor/Veteran's advocate Gary Sinise. Ex-husbands and ex-fiancée's are brought up, as well as allegations of Catfishing and ex's in cahoots.

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A brief update on Tom Girardi being found guilty and what court cases are next. Then, a discussion of JDJ and Alexis announcing their engagement (perfectly timed just before the reunion taping) before a rapid recap of episodes 6 and 7 that cover rival girl's trips, several heart to hearts, an apple pie being violated, and a sit-down meeting for ex-BFF's, and current frenemies, Tamra and Shannon.

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An audio version of my 2021 Instagram dive where a cursory search to learn more about Teresa's new man, Luis Ruelas, led to a lengthy court case with his ex-fiancée, Vanessa Reiser. The winding tale and transcripts seemed to be the source for multiple news articles about his character. A thorough review of the case painted a picture of a dysfunctional relationship, one that both parties should be thrilled to be free of, yet their legal drama has continued into 2024. We start with a story about a bitter breakup, where it all began. Future parts will follow the journey that led it to became fodder and weaponry between cast members on The Real Housewives of New Jersey.

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Looking into Blake Lively's now defunct Preserve.us website, plantation wedding, mea culpa for plantation wedding, but finding so much more, including examples of Preserve's products, blogs, and top-tier marketing that helped launch it. A review of how Blake and Ryan met, a discussion on her hair care line, and more details about the "little bump" interview heard 'round the internet.

It Ends With Us partnered with www.nomore.org, an organization dedicated to ending domestic and sexual violence by increasing awareness, inspiring action, and fueling culture change.

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The last part of the IEWU dive that focuses on theories about how this all could have been handled better, the importance of true intentions and purpose when dealing with sensitive subject matter, and what Justin Baldoni has been seen doing during this drama. It also outlines Blake's acting family, Ryan and Blake's philanthropic efforts, Ryan's investment in Mint Mobile, and interesting details from Blake's 2010 Interview Magazine Q&A with Ben Affleck.

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A random side quest to explain the layered drama surrounding the premier of the Colleen Hoover adaptation of "It Ends With Us" that has people wondering why the cast seems so divided and why the Director/Lead, Justin Baldoni, and Producer/Lead, Blake Lively, have such differing views on what the movie is about and how it's being marketed to viewers.

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