Leva Bonaparte, fresh off of one chaotic Bravo season and in the midst of another, returns to the podcast to debrief on all the Charleston mess. She shares her perspective on why Southern Hospitality is really clicking in its second season, and what it means to see rising ratings on both of her shows. She discusses navigating her tricky role as a boss on and off the show, and why she’s happy to receive fewer midnight texts. Later, she chats through some of the biggest dramas on this season of Hospitality, and how she feels about securing a reunion for this season.
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The Charleston Mess Factory Ft. Leva Bonaparte

Betches Media presents Mention It All, a podcast dedicated to breaking down all things Bravo. Your host, certified Bravoholic Dylan Hafer, is covering everything Real Housewives and more, including weekly episode recaps and analysis, the latest social media drama, and interviews with your favorite Bravolebrities. For more Bravo memes, commentary, and special guests, follow @bravobybetches on Instagram.

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Hot off this season’s RHONJ premiere, Paterson legend Dolores Catania is in the studio to mention it all with Dylan. They chat about her eight-season journey on the show and how this year marked a shift in the cast dynamics. Dolores unpacks her constant efforts to maintain her relationships with the group and when neutrality is no longer an option. She also discusses her relationship with Paulie and why she doesn’t need a ring on her finger to feel secure. Later, she discusses the role social media plays on the show and why she’s not interested in tea from strangers. She and Dylan also talk about the goals for this season and how being on the show has opened up her life.
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Every Rumor Has A Price Ft. Dolores Catania

To close the loop on another week, Dylan is back in the studio to talk all things Vanderpump Rules. First, he talks about the upcoming production pause between seasons, and what it might mean for the future of the show. Then, he recaps this week’s episode, where the underwhelming cast trip to San Francisco sees Ariana once again clearly stating her boundaries, and other people not respecting them. Elsewhere, Tom Schwartz makes a mess of his relationships with Katie and Jo, and Dan seems like the most normal person in the room. Also in this episode, Dylan chats through the news that Mauricio is finally moving out of Kyle’s house.
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The Pump Rules Pause We Needed

On today’s episode, Dylan sits down with Jesse Lally, one of the stars of Bravo’s breakout hit The Valley. They have lots to discuss, starting with how Jesse got involved in the world of reality TV in the first place. He chats about his experience filming the season and then gets real about navigating the last stages of his marriage in front of the cameras. He shares updates on where he and Michelle are at these days and what their dynamic might look like in season 2. He also weighs in on Kristen’s behavior during the season and how the rest of the cast stepped up their game once the cameras were up.
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The Valley Is Just Getting Started Ft. Jesse Lally

A new week means new Bravo drama, starting with an intriguing twist in the saga of Randall Emmett. How is he getting away with (allegedly) not paying people now? Then, Dylan digs into Alexia’s return to podcasting, where she shared lots of details about her painful split from Todd. Later in the episode, Dylan plays catchup on Summer House, analyzing the latest developments with Lindsay and Carl, Danielle’s strange position in the house, and why this season is refreshing when it comes to how the cast is discussing their jobs.
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Alexia Tells All & Randall Has A New Name

After unpacking the news that Sonja Morgan’s townhouse will be hitting the auction block (and checking his financials to see if he can afford it), Dylan opens up the Bravo Vault to talk about the premiere episode of NYC Prep. First of all, can we discuss how a show about literal children drinking and hooking up ever got made? Dylan reminisces on some of the best one-liners and storylines and shares some insights on how the cast is doing now. Later in the episode, Dylan names who landed in this week’s Splash Zone, presented by Splash Refresher.
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The Charleston Mess Factory Ft. Leva Bonaparte

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