Jess Sayin'

 Episode 4 takes the women out of their comfort zones and straight onto the rails — literally — but the real derailment has nothing to do with the bikes. In this week’s recap, I’m breaking down the simmering tensions that finally boil over when Rosie repeats Alicia’s comment about Liz being “scary,” setting off a full‑scale fight that turns a wholesome group outing into a Bravo‑grade battlefield. 

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Bravo Breakdown is back!  Episode 3 turns the Ocean State tide -  From friendship fractures to family drama to a Rhode Island Culture Corner that explains why this state treats gossip like a competitive sport, I’m unpacking the chaos with forensic precision. The season is heating up, and Episode 3 proves these women are just getting started.  

The episode’s central explosion happens at Liz’s Studio 54–themed birthday party for her husband, where a clash over the “ongoing” Dino affair rumors ends with Liz kicking Kelsey out and hinting at a secret from her past. 

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Welcome back to Bravo Breakdown, where we talk Bravo like we’re gossiping in the group chat. Episode 2 of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island is here, and the vibes are shifting. Suddenly everyone has an opinion, a storyline, and a bone to pick.  We meet the newest Housewife, Rulla, who arrives with enough scandal to power the entire Ocean State. Her husband Brian’s alleged affair becomes the centerpiece of the episode. 

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Welcome to the very first Bravo Breakdown, the new corner of Jess Sayin’ where we talk everything Bravo.

For our very first breakdown, I’m recapping The Real Housewives of Rhode Island Season 1, Episode 1 — and the Ocean State is already serving delusion, dynasty energy, and seafood‑tower diplomacy. I’m unpacking every cast intro, every suspicious edit, every early alliance, and every moment that proves Rhode Island may be tiny, but the drama is not.

Welcome to Bravo Breakdown. 

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Jessica recaps her Atlanta weekend that swung wildly between comfort and creepiness — from the Golden Girls pop‑up kitchen’s cozy, pastel‑soaked charm to the stark, chilling intensity of a full‑scale serial killer exhibit. Somehow, the contrast created a perfect mix of laughter, curiosity, and goosebumps. 

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Passion takes flight in this week’s episode!  Our returning guest, Elizabeth Shaver, shares how a simple love for pigeons grew into a unique business, proving that even the quirkiest passions can become powerful ventures. Beyond the bird world, she guides others in creating vision boards that turn dreams into reality and champions the practice of gratitude journaling as a daily tool for joy and clarity.  This conversation blends entrepreneurship, creativity, and mindfulness—you’ll leave inspired to chase your own passions and ground them in gratitude. 

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We become Captain Hook because we stopped being Peter Pan. Spoken from our 1st return guest, motivational speaker and balloon artist extraordinaire, Faerie Grace. Faerie shares updates on her life and recent experiences with public speaking. She talks about the importance of a having a special place in your home and how to untangle feelings of unworthiness as we navigate the fall season and prepare for winter. Keep on shining your light! 

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As above, so below. Join Jessica as she chats with her astrologer friend Ashlee about all things astrology and more. Ashlee tells us how she interprets a birth chart and what stands out to her. We also dive into topics about trines, archetypes, asteroids, and how you can use your birth chart to predict the future. 

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Jessica chats with ghost hunter Tim Arnwine who shares some cool stories about his experiences ghost hunting and what not to do if you are a new enthusiast. We discuss his books, Ghost Hunting...Getting Startes 1&2 and the company he co-founded, Afterlife Allstars. Tim also shares some locations in South Florida with activity you may be interested in visiting! 

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Jessica chats with Pennsylvania native Thom Shubilla about his new book James Bond and the Sixties Spy Craze. Thom shares his inspiration behind this book and other projects he is working on featuring a forthcoming documentary about artist Drew Friedman. Thom explains his love of the 1960's and how far we have come in the age of television. 

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