67: I'm breaking down everything happening across Bravo right now, from the mess unfolding on Real Housewives of Rhode Island to the latest on Atlanta. And yes, we're talking Summer House again because after watching the reunion and revisiting everything that's come out, I still have thoughts.

Topics Discussed:

→ Did Amanda betray Sierra on Summer House?

→ Why are fans upset with Amanda and West?

→ Is Liz becoming the villain on Rhode Island?

→ What's causing the feud between K. Michelle and Drew?

→ Is Real Housewives of Atlanta having a comeback season?

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On This Episode We Cover: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:02:13 - Real Housewives of Rhode Island 

→ 00:04:46 - Is Liz Becoming The Villain Of The Season?

→ 00:07:02 - Gooning

→ 00:11:15 - Is Ashley Bringing Enough To Rhode Island?

→ 00:12:41 - Real Housewives of Atlanta 

→ 00:15:52 - Why Does K. Michelle Dislike Drew So Much?

→ 00:19:16 - Is Shamia Being Treated Unfairly?

→ 00:22:11 - Summer House Reunion 

→ 00:29:29 - Tookes Takeaway: Discernment 

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→ BRAVO: Porsha’s New Girlfriend + K. Michelle’s Paranoia | https://youtu.be/R32xvZgUuTE 

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66: Sometimes you just need a birthday week, a little delusion, and a whole lot of fun. This week I’m talking all things birthday, dating, confidence, haters, healing, AND Housewives.., and why nothing in life is really that serious. We get into K. Michelle’s insecurities, Porsha’s lady pond era, Phaedra’s Reiki master flute energy, and my own journey from having my heart “ajar” to maybe slightly more open. Plus: why you should act your shoe size, not your age. 

Topics Discussed:

→ Why is K. Michelle so defensive?

→ Is Porsha dating women now?

→ How do you ignore online haters?

→ Why are Housewives feuding again?

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On This Episode We Cover: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:01:22 - Real Housewives of Atlanta & K Michelle Drama

→ 00:03:37 - Open Relationships, Polyamory & Bravo Chaos

→ 00:07:42 - Shamea, Marriage & Having More Kids

→ 00:09:39 - Porsha’s Dating Life & “Lady Pond” Conversations

→ 00:11:22 - Phaedra Parks, Reiki & Sound Baths

→ 00:15:17 - Birthday Week Recap & New Hair Transformation

→ 00:17:35 - Solo Birthday Date & “My Body Is Tea”

→ 00:18:33 - Lavender Dates & Meeting New Men

→ 00:21:45 - Chump Mixer Recap

→ 00:23:16 - Molly Sims, Beauty Standards & Aging

→ 00:26:00 - Tookes Takeaway: “Let It Be Your Birthday Every Day”

→ 00:27:29 - Joey Zauzig Return & Final Thoughts

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65: I finally caught up on Bravo, spiraled over BBL culture, survived the most exhausting six weeks of my life, and somehow became a certified Yoga Sculpt instructor. Plus, birthday emotions, BRAVO Housewives, manifestation, and why I almost gave up.

Topics Discussed:

→ Real Housewives of Atlanta recap

→ Real Housewives of Rhode Island reactions

→ K. Michelle on RHOA

→ BBL culture, Black women + beauty standards

On This Episode We Cover: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:01:48 - Real Housewives of Atlanta 

→ 00:05:19 - BBLs + Beauty Standards 

→ 00:08:33 - Real Housewives of Atlanta: Shamea

→ 00:14:05 - Real Housewives of Rhode Island 

→ 00:18:48 - Real Housewives of Rhode Island: Rulla + Brian

→ 00:21:43 - Yoga Teacher Training 

→ 00:25:33 - Impactful Class + Believing In Yourself! 

→ 00:29:31 - Dream BIG! 

Further Listening:

→ TLC + BRAVO Is Why I’d Consider a Lavender Marriage

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64: I just came back from Colorado and somehow ended up deep in Bravo drama, TLC’s crumbling relationships, and a fondue experience I’m still recovering from. Between Summer House, BRAVO/TLC, and my own existential spiral, this episode is basically me unpacking everything I watched, felt, and questioned this week.

Topics Discussed:

→ Denver vs Colorado Springs

→ Garden of the Gods reaction

→ Van Gogh Immersive Experience

→ Humane Society gala

→ Summer House reunion

→ Jenn Fessler and Wes Wilson rumors

→ BRAVO reunion

On This Episode We Cover: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:03:16 - The Legendary Embassy Suites Omelet Story

→ 00:06:16 - Taking the Bustang to Colorado Springs & Meeting Bandit

→ 00:08:08 - Fondue Night Disaster: “The Fondue Was a Fond-Don’t”

→ 00:11:11 - Visiting Garden of the Gods & Falling in Love with Colorado

→ 00:14:46 - Humane Society Gala, Dating Talk & “Gala vs Gay Organization”

→ 00:17:37 - Summer House Drama: Wes Wilson, Jen Fessler & Reunion Tea

→ 00:21:30 - Vincent Van Gogh, Creativity & Tookes’ Inspirational Takeaway

Show links:

→ TLC + BRAVO Is Why I’d Consider a Lavender Marriage

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63: I’m talking dating burnout, TLC tell-alls, Bravo obsessions, birthday manifestations, and why I might honestly consider a lavender marriage. Plus, my thoughts on The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, Ladies of London, and why my heart is “ajar” but my mind is officially closed.

Topics Discussed:

→ TLC Tell-Alls + Why Shaun Robinson Isn’t Connecting With Fans→ Why I’m Exhausted By Modern Dating + Dating Apps→ BRAVO’s Real Housewives of Rhode Island Recap→ Would I Ever Consider A Lavender Marriage?→ Cher, Taurus Season, + Birthday Manifestations

On This Episode We Cover: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction + Cher

→ 00:03:41 - 90 Day Fiance 

→ 00:07:58 - Manifesting This Taurus Season 

→ 00:11:41 - Gay Clubbing, Chumps, + Shane Douglas

→ 00:13:48 - Importance of Improv 

→ 00:14:54 - Lavender Marriages

→ 00:17:35 - Straight Brothers 

→ 00:19:38 - Real Housewives of Rhode Island

→ 00:23:41 - Engage Your Core! 

→ 00:28:15 - Ladies Of London

→ 00:33:43 - Tookes Takeaway: Keep Dancing!

Show links:

→ BRAVO: I Met the Housewives, Summer House Clowns + RHORI

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62: I finally watched The Real Housewives of Rhode Island and I have THOUGHTS… from the breakout stars to the mess already spiraling out of control. Then I get into the chaos of Summer House, the men who are absolutely not okay, and why I’m officially done lowering my standards. Plus, I ended up at a last-minute Beverly Hills event surrounded by Housewives, celeb sightings, and some wild behind-the-scenes moments I can’t unsee.

Topics Discussed:

→ First thoughts on The Real Housewives of Rhode Island

→ Favorite cast members and early standouts

→ Sugar baby dynamics and relationship hot takes

→ Marriage drama + cheating on RHORI

→ Beverly Hills event recap + celebrity sightings

→ Behind-the-scenes Bravo world observations

→ Summer House + disappointing men

→ Dating in 2026, standards, and self-worth

On This Episode We Cover: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:01:00 - Real Housewives of Rhode Island 

→ 00:04:18 - RHORI: Break Out Stars 

→ 00:07:52 - Sugar Baby + Sugar Daddy? 

→ 00:10:33 - NO BROKIES 

→ 00:14:02 - That’s Not Her Mansion 

→ 00:19:25 - Cheating Scandal 

→ 00:21:42 - Real Housewives of Atlanta 

→ 00:25:25 - Meeting The Housewives 

→ 00:31:55 - Summer House 

→ 00:35:45 - Tookes Takeaway: coulrophobia

Show links:

→ TLC: 90 Day Fiancé Couples Are Falling Apart

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61: I’ve been moving at 90 miles an hour, from buying my dream car to flying to New York for a last-minute hosting gig, and I’m sharing everything. 

Then we get into the 90 Day Fiancé season finale, because these couples are falling apart. Engagements ending, red flags everywhere, and a proposal that makes absolutely no sense.

Plus, I talk about hitting 10K, navigating online criticism, stepping into my “yes” season, and why being open to connection might change everything.

Topics Discussed:

→ 90 Day Fiancé Engagement Breakups Explained→ 90 Day Fiancé Tell-All Predictions And Drama→ Red Flags In 90 Day Fiancé Relationships→ Why 90 Day Fiancé Couples Split So Fast→ Most Shocking Moments 90 Day Fiancé Season

On This Episode We Cover: 

→ 00:00:00 - Car Shopping Scams 

→ 00:08:08 - Yoga Studio + Jeff Lewis Live

→ 00:12:46 - Hitting 10kK

→ 00:16:20 - True Crime 

→ 00:22:14 - 90 Day Fiancé vs Bravo

→ 00:24:05 - 90 Day Fiancé: Broken Engagement 

→ 00:28:01 - 90 Day Fiancé: Feelings For His Ex? 

→ 00:30:59 - 90 Day Fiancé: Public Breakdown 

→ 00:34:29 - Tookes Takeaway: Just Be Open

Further Listening:

→ BRAVO + TLC Unpacked: Dating Red Flags + Marriage Woes

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60: From yoga instructor training to messy 90 Day Fiancé drama, I break down red flags, pick-me behavior, and why choosing yourself is the real glow-up.

Topics Discussed:

→ What are the biggest red flags on 90 Day Fiancé?

→ What does “pick-me girl” behavior actually mean?

→ How do you choose yourself in dating?

→ Are reality TV relationships real or fake?

→ How can women build confidence in relationships?

On This Episode We Cover: 

→ 00:00:00 - Yoga Instructing

→ 00:04:01 - Learning French 

→ 00:06:19 - 90 Day Fiancé  

→ 00:10:32 - 90 Day Fiancé: Engagements 

→ 00:13:33 - Bieberchella

→ 00:14:57 - 90 Day Fiancé: Reynaldo Rey

→ 00:16:08 - 90 Day Fiancé: Research Countries 

→ 00:19:04 - 90 Day Fiancé: Trish + Rick 

→ 00:23:24 - 90 Day Fiancé:Tell All? 

→ 00:23:47 - BRAVO: Ladies Of London

→ 00:26:30 - ChatGPT Love Triangles 

→ 00:27:06 - Tookes Takeaway: Pick-Mes  

Show links:

→ BRAVO’s Summer House: The Real Villain Isn’t Who You Think

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59: I wasn’t even watching Summer House… and somehow it’s all I can think about.

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the betrayal that has everyone talking, and why this situation goes way deeper than just a guy. Because let’s be real, this was never about him. This was about friendship, loyalty, and what it really means to be a girl’s girl.

Topics Discussed:

→ What is the Summer House betrayal everyone is talking about?

→ Why is girl code important in friendships?

→ How do you handle a friend dating your ex?

→ What are red flags in female friendships?

→ Why do some relationship betrayals feel deeper than others?

On This Episode We Cover: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:02:01 - Summer House: GIRL CODE 

→ 00:06:42 - Scandoval Part 2 

→ 00:09:18 - White Privilege 

→ 00:16:40 - Summer House Recap

→ 00:21:49 - The Betrayal

→ 00:27:29 - Amanda + West 

→ 00:32:33 - Girl Code 

→ 00:34:43 - BRAVO Facebook Groups 

→ 00:38:09 - God, Girls, Gays 

→ 00:41:31 - Life Updates! 

→ 00:42:44 - Tookes Takeaway: Trust God

Further Listening: 

→ TLC Is Sad, The Manosphere Might Be Worse!

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58: This week, I sat down with the iconic Pol’ for one of the most honest and emotional conversations yet. From immigrating to the U.S. as a child to becoming a celebrated fashion designer, Pol’ shares the real story behind his success, his struggles with identity, and the deep influence of his mother.

We get into everything, his friendship with Anna Nicole Smith, the truth about relationships, why he doesn’t believe in dating, and the unexpected way he met his husband. Plus, his unique gift of coffee readings and how intuition has shaped his life.

Topics Discussed:

→ Growing up between cultures

→ Finding identity and confidence

→ Building a career in fashion

→ Friendship, loyalty, and loss

→ Why dating is a waste of time

→ Meeting “the one” unexpectedly

→ Coffee readings and intuition

On This Episode We Cover: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:02:14 - Immigrating To America 

→ 00:03:23 - Middle Child Syndrome 

→ 00:04:11 - Learning English + Family

→ 00:06:17 - Pol’s Mom  

→ 00:08:35 - FIDM, USC, + Cal State 

→ 00:10:36 - Pursuing Fashion 

→ 00:14:54 - Fashionable Childhood 

→ 00:17:46 - Homophobia + Acting 

→ 00:20:07 - Favorite Designs 

→ 00:23:27 - Anna Nicole Smith 

→ 00:29:20 - Coming Out 

→ 00:35:18 - Marriage + Love 

→ 00:37:37 - Dating Advice + Meeting Patrik 

→ 00:50:33 - Coffee Ground Readings 

Further Listening: 

→ Patrik Simpson: Love, Custody, + Anna Nicole Smith

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