Tookes Takes

By LaKendra Tookes

Join LaKendra Tookes (Reality Checked on Radio Andy) as she airs out ALLLLL of her takes -- from Bravo Housewives, to the bougie black women who made her who she is today -- LaKendra does not hold bac... more

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August 20, 2025 RHOC & RH Miami Highlights: Betrayal, Lies, and Epic Drama
30: The OC reunion brought chaos, contradictions, and plenty of receipts. I break down Shannon refusing to forgive Katie while giving Tamara a pass, Heather caught in her own denial, and Tamara stirring the pot again. We also dive into the Real Housewives of Miami episodes, complete with the wild “Ay Dios Mío” moments, and revisit the infamous “Naked Wasted” scandal.
Topics Discussed:
→ Shannon vs. Katie: selective forgiveness drama
→ Tamara’s lies and manipulations exposed
→ Real Housewives of Miami “Ay Dios Mío” moments
→ Revisiting the “Naked Wasted” scandal
→ Life lesson: focus on yourself, not validation
On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:01:03 - Kensday & The Chumps
→ 00:03:05 - Baby showers, drag shows, & weekend fun
→ 00:05:41 - RHOM: Ay Dios Mio moments 16:17 -
→ 00:17:36 - RHOC: Highlights
→ 00:21:40 - Racial differences in Real Housewives
→ 00:24:34 - Shannon vs Tamara
→ 00:27:31 - Naked wasted revisited
→ 00:30:11 - Tookes Takeaway: Focus on yourself!
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August 15, 2025 Jax Taylor, Brittany Cartwright, and The Valley’s Wild Reunion | Rebecca Leib
29: This week, I’m joined by Rebecca Lieb from Ghost Town and Vanderpodcalypse Rules to break down The Valley reunion and the messiest drama of the season. We get into Jax Taylor’s abusive behavior toward Brittany Cartwright, the missing ring camera footage and the domestic violence disclaimer Bravo ran at the end of episodes. We talk about Janet’s meddling, her hypocrisy around substance use, and why she might be more concerned with her own image than justice.
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Topics Discussed:
→ Jax Taylor’s abusive behavior and Bravo’s domestic violence disclaimer
→ Janet’s hypocrisy, meddling, and substance use accusations
→ Reunion fashion critique, including Kristen Doute and Nia Moore
→ Danny’s drinking, SA allegations, and reality TV boundaries
On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:02:10 - Worst of The Valley cast
→ 00:03:06 - Jax and Brittany
→ 00:05:09 - Bravo & DV
→ 00:12:24 - Karens vs Janets
→ 00:14:54 - Jax ringcam footage
→ 00:22:22 - Men only get worse
→ 00:26:50 - Jax’s fake rehab
→ 00:30:37 - Danny & Nia
→ 00:37:10 - Defining SA
→ 00:42:37 - Next season predictions
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→ Vanderpodcalypse Now Podcast
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47min
August 13, 2025 Tamara Judge vs Heather Dubrow, Guerdy’s Cancer & Double Date Drama
28: In this episode of Tookes Takes, I unpack the latest drama from Real Housewives of Miami and Orange County. From tense friendships and fake tears to social media fights and messy double dates, I call out who’s being real and who’s playing the victim. Plus, I talk about the cancer diagnosis controversy and why kindness might be the only way forward.
Topics Discussed:
→ Heather vs Tamara feud
→ Tamara’s fake tears over friend’s cancer
→ Jen’s “single white female” callout of Tamara
→ Gina’s housewarming and Brady Bunch kids
→ Tamara’s New Orleans meltdown and apology drama
On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:03:38 - Icing Guerdy out?
→ 00:01:57 - RHOM: Divorce trip,
→ 00:04:54 - The elderly double date
→ 00:13:13 - The reunion seating chart
→ 00:15:47 - Adriana vs Julia & more
→ 00:18:10 - RHOC: Gina’s housewarming
→ 00:23:44 - All about the children
→ 00:28:51 - The New Orleans trip
→ 00:30:36 - Tooke’s Takeaway: Don’t Be Evil
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34min
August 06, 2025 Guerdy’s Comeback, Tamra vs. Jen, + Kim Cattrall's Texts
27: In this episode, I’m back with the latest Housewives drama, and trust me, it’s messy. From Tamra’s shady antics to Jen’s glow-up and the truth about her therapy sessions, we’re talking about a yacht, and some shade thrown (and caught). Plus, I'm sharing how I conquered a big fear of mine… And let’s just say, it wasn’t a smooth ride, but it was a hell of a journey.
Topics Discussed:
→ Tamra’s lies exposed on RHOC
→ Jen calls out Tamra’s therapy and surgery
→ Stephanie vs. Alexia yacht drama
→ Overcoming stage fright in standup comedy
→ Trolling with the Homies: Using dating apps for comedy
On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:01:48 - Mom jeans & fitness era
→ 00:05:14 - BBLs
→ 00:05:48 - Sex and The City
→ 00:11:01 - Kim Cattrall’s texts
→ 00:11:05 - RHOM: Loca Lesbians
→ 00:14:49 - Stephanie Shojaee’s ALLEGED tea
→ 00:23:47 - Yacht battle
→ 00:34:31 - RHOM: Mid season trailer
→ 00:36:11 - Jen vs Tamra
→ 00:49:18 - Tookes Takeaway: Stand Up!
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54min
July 30, 2025 Guerdy Abraira Claps Back, Shannon Beador Breaks Down, + My Dating Strike

26: This week, I’m breaking down everything from my latest Jeff Lewis Live moment…yes, I drank breast milk on air…to why I'm staying on this dating strike (for now). I’m sounding off on Real Housewives of Miami and why I’m riding hard for Guerdy. Over in the OC, I’ve got thoughts on Jen and Ryan, that student loan drama, and why I might need to move to Orange County and become an honorary auntie. Plus, a recap of a night out that reminded me why I don’t date bartenders anymore.
Topics Discussed:
→ Breast milk on Jeff Lewis Live
→ Dating strike update
→ Team Guerdy on RHOM
→ Jen and the student loan drama (RHOC)
→ Manifesting a Housewives husband
On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - I drank breast milk
→ 00:05:07 - Patti & Jeff Lewis Live
→ 00:09:15 - Girls night, barbacks, & niece advice
→ 00:16:31 - Dating phases
→ 00:19:25 - RHOM Karma - Julia & Martina adoption
→ 00:21:22 - Egg freezing, donation & surrogacy
→ 00:24:51 - Team Guerdy
→ 00:29:51 - Julia is LYING
→ 00:32:20 - Marisol’s double standards
→ 00:36:23 - Tamra’s gofundme thoughts
→ 00:39:07 - Heather’s party
→ 00:47:38 - Shannon vs Katie
→ 00:48:55 - Apology 101
→ 00:52:01 - The therapy is NOT working
→ 00:53:40 - Tooke’s Takeaway: THE LORD WILL FIGHT YOUR BATTLES
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57min
July 23, 2025 Katie’s Secret Recording: The Shannon Meltdown Exposed
25: This week I break down the messiest moments from RHOM and RHOC, from the Lar/Lisa feud finally cooling off to Julia prepping for adoption while acting absolutely unhinged. Over in the OC, lymphatic massages get weird, Katie’s secret recording stirs the pot, and Tamra keeps proving she's the villain.
Topics Discussed:
→ Did Katie Really Record Shannon's Meltdown on RHOC?
→ Julia’s Adoption Journey on RHOM Raises Concerns
→ Tamra Judge vs. Gretchen Rossi: Podcast Drama and Family Tension
→ Kandi Burruss Housewife Achievement Award
On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:00:23 - Coldplay kiss cam
→ 00:04:08 - This week’s craziest RHOM moments
→ 00:20:42 - RHOC: Golden Door fallout
→ 00:35:35 - THE voicenote
→ 00:36:58 - Tookes Takeaway: Kandi Burress
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42min
July 16, 2025 Behind the Golden Door: RHOC’s Retreat Drama

24: This week I’m breaking down the latest from RHOM and RHOC. From Stephanie’s suspicious luxury dog condo to Julia’s weak apology and Lisa’s two-hour bus delay, I’ve got thoughts. Plus, Alexia’s toga party?
Then over in the OC, I’m talking Emily’s yelling, Katie’s receipts, and why Heather Dubrow still isn’t giving what she thinks she is. Oh, and I’m officially on a dating strike... unless a cute yogi changes my mind.
Topics Discussed:
→ Stephanie RHOM dog condo controversy
→ Julia and Guerdy ’s confrontation on Real Housewives of Miami
→ Lisa Hochstein’s chronic lateness and luxury lifestyle
→ Emily Simpson’s parenting and RHOC family drama
→ Katie’s RHOC reunion receipts and Heather Dubrow critique
On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:00:35 - Love Island Finale!
→ 00:05:51 - My Good Side by Scheana Shay
→ 00:09:56 - Top 10 The Real Housewives of Miami moments
→ 00:20:36 - The latest feud
→ 00:27:51 - Kelly Dodd & chump con
→ 00:31:16 - RHOC’s Emily Simpson
→ 00:39:07 - Emily, Gina , & Katie
→ 00:43:50 - The Golden Door retreat
→ 00:47:35 - Tooke’s Takeaway - DATING STRIKE
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51min
July 09, 2025 What 90 Day Fiancé & Real Housewives Taught Me This Week
23: This week I’m taking y’all on a wild ride through the latest 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way Tell-All and Real Housewives of Miami drama. From Any’s alleged gold-digging to Sarper proposing mid-meltdown, I’m breaking down every unhinged moment. I also get real about the truth behind wigs, natural hair, and the hairstyle I will NEVER go back to. Plus, I’m calling out Julia for her drink-throwing nonsense, standing with Guerdy, and praying for Alexia to get off the Todd-coaster once and for all.
Topics Discussed:
→ Wig talk, hot yoga, and the struggle of natural hair
→ Why I’m Team Any (and yes, she should take the money)
→ Amani’s weird obsession with Shekinah
→ Julia’s opera meltdown and why drink-throwing is not a baptism
→ Baby showers, private jets, and bull testicles
On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Fourth of July fun
→ 00:02:39 - Dating is a rollercoaster
→ 00:12:04 - Natural hair & wig talk
→ 00:17:06 - 90 Day Fiancé Tell-All Pt. 2
→ 00:18:01 - And Just Like That chaos
→ 00:19:38 - Amani, Any & throuple drama
→ 00:21:30 - Juan, Jessica & more 90 Day
→ 00:23:47 - Real Housewives of Miami
→ 00:33:42 - Tookes Takeaway: PRAY
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38min
July 02, 2025 Todd: Bravo's Pettiest Husband? | Real Housewives of Miami Drama
22: Y’all, these first three episodes of Real Housewives of Miami had me in a chokehold. From Todd secretly filing for divorce and still hanging around like nothing happened, to Lisa and Larissa’s explosive feud in Milan, to Julia throwing a drink at Guerdy = during what was supposed to be a baby celebration - it’s pure Bravo chaos.
I break it all down:
→ Todd and Alexia’s messy divorce saga
→ Larissa vs. Lisa in Milan (yes, with Fabulous weighing in)
→ Guerdy =’s breast cancer recovery and Julia’s shady behavior
→ Why your hole knows when it’s time to move on
→ Marisol’s surprise wedding…and the eye patch?
On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:01:35 - Braless baddie moment
→ 00:02:52 - Housewives friendship drama
→ 00:09:52 - Todd & Alexia divorce mess
→ 00:18:17 - Larsa vs Lisa in Milan
→ 00:22:01 - Jody’s wild birthday party
→ 00:27:08 - Housewives gossip session
→ 00:35:06 - B!tch Boy Behavior exposed
→ 00:37:02 - Marisol’s courthouse wedding
→ 00:39:02 - Kendra’s Court: who’s lying?
→ 00:44:12 - Tookes Takeaway: hate him
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48min
June 25, 2025 Tinder Tell All: Scammers, 20 Year Situationships, + Throuples??
21: Yes…. I’M ON TINDER. The ghosters, the catfishers, and the aunties wiring money to men with no last names. It’s bleak. Plus we’re talking 90 Day Fiancé throuple chaos, plastic surgery overload, and why Amani’s giving Whoville BUT the BBL is popping. I’ll also check in on my girls Niesha and Jazz over on 1000-lb Roomies - weight loss goals, fried chicken setbacks, and a situationship 20 years deep.
Topics Discussed:
→ Tinder Horror Stories
→ 90 Day Fiancé Throuple Drama
→ Plastic Surgery and Self-Love
→ 1000-lb Roomies Update
→ Scams, Situationships, and Self-Worth
On This Episode We Cover:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:01:21 - Life updates: dimples
→ 00:03:08 - Tinder scammers & catfish
→ 00:14:47 - 90 day fiance: THE THROUPLE
→ 00:27:46 - Stop trying to make Big Ed happen
→ 00:36:36 - 1000 lb roomies: food & fitness besties
→ 00:38:21 - Tookes Takeway: YOU’RE BEAUTIFUL
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