Tookes Takes

42: I just got back from an OC watch party and y’all, I have thoughts. On this episode, I’m sharing what it was like meeting the ladies in person, plus a few surprises from the event. We’ll also cover some of the latest Bravo drama, from OC to Salt Lake City and Potomac, and I’m sharing a little behind-the-scenes perspective you won’t hear anywhere else. 

Topics Discussed:

→ OC watch party experience with Tamra Judge and Katie Janella

→ Behind-the-scenes moments from the event

→ Real Housewives of OC, Salt Lake City, and Potomac

→ Confidence, networking, and impostor syndrome in the Bravo world

On This Episode We Cover: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:01:33 - Tookes Takeaway: Go To Bed! 

→ 00:02:23 - RHOC: It’s Getting To Dark 

→ 00:07:48 - Networking 

→ 00:11:35 - Meeting Tamra & My OC Wishes 

→ 00:15:24 - Jeff Lewis 

→ 00:19:48 - Emily’s Son

→ 00:23:22 - RHOSLC: Bronwyn’s Husband 

→ 00:25:09 - RHOP: Cheating & Bullying New Moms 

→ 00:29:42 - Imposter Syndrome 

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41: I sit down with the one and only Ryan Bailey from So Bad It’s Good with Ryan Bailey for a laugh-out-loud, chaotic, and heartfelt conversation about all things Bravo, pop culture, and real life. We kick things off with Ryan’s engagement, swap hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from Jeff Lewis Live, and dive into the latest Real Housewives of Potomac drama…Dr. Wendy’s situation, Happy Eddie’s new weed brand, and whether Angel and Tia can survive the show’s intense hazing process.

Topics Discussed:

→ The latest Real Housewives of Potomac drama & updates

→ Salt Lake City Housewives gossip & storylines

→ Behind-the-scenes stories from Jeff Lewis Live

→ Bravocon highlights & celebrity encounters

→ Reality TV parenting & cast controversies

Timestamps: 

→ 00:00:00 - Welcome & Intro

→ 00:01:15 - Ryan’s Fiancée Reveal

→ 00:04:32 - Which Housewife Is Babysitting?

→ 00:08:49 - Bedwetting & Batman Stories

→ 00:12:21 - Prince, George Michael & Music Memories

→ 00:17:55 - Ultimate Girls Trip: Morocco

→ 00:22:27 - Reality TV History: Real World & Love Island

→ 00:26:02 - Girl Dads & Sports Chat

→ 00:29:17 - Stories About Ryan’s Mom

→ 00:31:05 - Meeting Jeff & Career Pivots

→ 00:33:57 - Advice for Young Actors

→ 00:37:03 - Scotch Tape & Childhood Bedwetting

→ 00:39:42 - RHOC: Who’s the Most Evil?

→ 00:42:48 - Life After Reality TV

→ 00:43:47 - Dr. Wendy & Court Documents

→ 00:45:37 - RHOP: New Girl Hazing

→ 00:46:24 - Surviving the Chumps

→ 00:47:35 - RHOSLC: Heather & Captain Jason Drama

→ 00:52:32 - Bravocon Highlights & Lowlights 

→ 00:54:55 - Which Chump Might Commit a Crime?

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40: I just got back from Jamaica and yes, I’m still glowing. We're getting into the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and Potomac. From Bronwyn’s cherry-gate and Mr. Todd’s attitude, to Lisa Barlow’s cowboy-chic and my Halloween costume chaos, there’s plenty to unpack. Then, I’ll tell you all about MY trip, the piña coladas, and the people. Plus, I’m giving my takes on friendship, marriage, motherhood, and why no one needs to be with a grumpy man. 

Topics Discussed:

→ Bronwyn’s cherry-gate and Housewives drama

→ My Jamaica trip and hurricane aftermath

→ Real Housewives of Salt Lake City recap

→ Potomac reunion reactions and Mr. Todd talk

→ Friendship, marriage, and Halloween 

On This Episode We Cover: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:00:57 - RHOSLC: Bronwyn Needs Help!  

→ 00:05:15 - Grumpy Gout 

→ 00:06:37 - Lisa Barlow & Halloween Season

→ 00:09:38 - Angie K & Mary C Frenemies?

→ 00:18:45 - RHOP: Preakness Girls Trip

→ 00:21:18 - Chinchecking & Hazing

→ 00:27:27 - Caribbean Trip

→ 00:35:35 - Tookes Takeaway: Travel!

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39: On this episode, I’m flipping the channel from Bravo to Netflix to talk all things Love Is Blind. Y’all, after watching this season, I’m even more convinced that BYOB (be your own boyfriend) is the way to go. From messy engagements and runaway grooms to questionable drinking habits and “Megan Fox” moments, I’ve got thoughts on every single couple. I’m breaking down who’s real, who’s fake, and who needs to give that ring back, honey. Of course, we’ll still make a pit stop in Salt Lake City to check in on the Real Housewives… 

Topics Discussed:

→ Love Is Blind Couples 

→ The Real Meaning Of Byob 

→ When To Say I Love You

→ Cultural Compatibility In Relationships

→ Crying On Reality TV

On This Episode We Cover: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:00:51 - Love Is Blind 

→ 00:06:41 - Watching At 2x Speed 

→ 00:07:46 - Ali & Anton 

→ 00:10:02 - Madison & Joe 

→ 00:17:09 - Kalybriah & Edmond 

→ 00:18:55 - Annie & Nick 

→ 00:21:47 - Patrick & Kasie 

→ 00:26:16 - Megan & Jordan 

→ 00:28:12 - RHOSLC: Britani Bateman 

→ 00:32:35 - Tarot Readings 

→ 00:40:43 - Tookes Takeaway: Who Cares What People Think

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38: This week, I’m covering the shocking allegations against Real Housewives of Potomac stars Wendy and Eddie Osefo. Like a lot of you, I was stunned when the news broke. I’ve always seen them as Bravo’s picture of Black excellence, so I’m unpacking how something like this could happen and what it means for their image, their family, and the show.

I’ll also get into this week’s episode of RHOP…from Stacey standing up to Gizelle and Ashley, to Angel and Tia bringing new energy to the cast. Plus, I’m talking about how we celebrate successful women on Bravo, why people love to call them “pretentious,” and how to play the Housewives game without losing yourself (or ending up in court).

Topics Discussed:

→ Wendy + Eddie Osefo insurance fraud allegations explained

→ Stacey vs Gizelle and Ashley feud breakdown

→ Why Bravo fans label successful women “pretentious”

→ How Housewives stars lose money + fame to bad decisions

On This Episode We Cover: 

→ 00:00:00 - Why watch housewives

→ 00:03:33 - Insurance fraud 

→ 00:06:52 - Wendy Osefo fraud scandal

→ 00:10:38 - "Pretentious" & microaggressions 

→ 00:17:04 - RHOP: Second Bloom Ball 

→ 00:19:53 - Stacey, TJ Jones, & the gardening business 

→ 00:25:58 - New housewives & The White House 

→ 00:32:08 - Miss Cookie 

→ 00:34:32 - RHOM Reunion Part 2 

→ 00:42:46 - Tookes Takeaway: Be Who You Are 

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37: This week I'm going in on Potomac. I'm celebrating Dr. Wendy and Eddie as true Black excellence, welcoming newbies Angel and Tia, and side-eyeing Giselle and Ashley for stirring the pot. Over in Salt Lake City, I break down Lisa Barlow’s “dismissed, dismissed, dismissed” receipts, Bronwyn’s messy mom, and Whitney’s business heartbreak. Then in Miami, I get into Alexia leaving Todd, Julia’s drama, and the shocking hookup bombshell with Adriana. On top of all that, I’m opening up about my own tough week, leaning on faith, and reminding myself the real meaning of BYOB. 

Topics Discussed:

→ Real Housewives of Potomac season premiere drama

→ Lisa Barlow lawsuits on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City

→ Miami Housewives reunion hookup bombshell

→ Giselle Bryant and Ashley Darby stirring controversy

→ Dr. Wendy Osefo and Eddie showcase Black excellence

On This Episode We Cover: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:02:28 - Karen Huger’s DUI 

→ 00:06:08 - Fashion on RHOP

→ 00:08:28 - RHOP: Last season summary 

→ 00:13:04 - Who’s missing from RHOP 

→ 00:15:13 - The Black Hollywood Luncheon 

→ 00:19:02 - Keiarna & the new girls 

→ 00:26:40 - RHOSLC: Lawsuit Lisa

→ 00:30:30 - Bad weeks & having faith 

→ 00:34:09 - RHOM: Reunion highlights 

→ 00:37:51 - Adriana & Julia bombshell 

→ 00:39:42 - Tookes Takeaway: BYOB 

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36: This week I’m talking housewives, dating, and my weekend adventures. I share my solo date experience, Taco Bell indulgences, and setting boundaries with men. On Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, I break down Heather, Bronwyn, Mary, Whitney, and Lisa Barlow’s drama…plus the hilarious Barlow vs Bronwyn showdown. Over on Real Housewives of Miami, I weigh in on Adriana calling Kiki “ratchet” and why charity events always go sideways.

Topics Discussed:

→ Real Housewives of Salt Lake City drama: Heather, Bronwyn, Mary, Whitney, Lisa Barlow

→ Real Housewives of Miami finale: Adriana, Marisol, and the charity event chaos

→ Thoughts on addiction, parenting, and Robert Jr.’s journey

→ Solo dating adventures and setting boundaries with men

On This Episode We Cover: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:01:22 - RHOSLC: Gout & Sucking D

→ 00:07:36 - Housewife Motherhood & Family Struggles

→ 00:11:37 - Jeff Lewis Live & Miss Beverly D’Angelo

→ 00:15:37 - Ex-Mormon Drama & Whitney Rose Update

→ 00:19:31 - RV Fails & Lisa Barlow Lawsuits

→ 00:25:17 - Bronwyn & Heather Lunch Showdown

→ 00:27:18 - Mormon Mansion Party Highlights

→ 00:30:42 - RHOM: Ice Skating Funeral Moment

→ 00:35:35 - Jami Rice & Girls’ Night Out

→ 00:37:43 - Boring Dates & Solo Adventures

→ 00:43:06 - Tookes Takeaway: James Baldwin Quote

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35: This week on Tookes Takes I’m breaking down the Real Housewives of Miami…from Kiki’s shady birthday cake to Alexia and Marisol being my “barracudas.” I share thoughts on Lisa and Jody’s relationship, Adriana’s art career, and Julia & Martina’s new additions. Plus, I get real about family, acceptance, and a surprising exchange I had at a Bravo-adjacent mixer. 

Topics Discussed:

→ Kiki’s cake & RHOM drama

→ Lisa & Jody’s relationship

→ Adriana’s art career & independence

→ Family, acceptance & LGBTQ+ lessons

→ My Bravo-adjacent mixer exchange

On This Episode We Cover: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:00:45 - Message to the FCC

→ 00:05:42 - OnlyFans & Larsa’s house

→ 00:09:02 - Shady birthday cake

→ 00:13:32 - Larsa’s house & RHOA throwback

→ 00:16:28 - Julia & Martina’s adoption

→ 00:18:50 - The original aunties

→ 00:24:36 - Stephanie, Marisol & the plane

→ 00:28:33 - My Chump Mixer & Jimmy Kimmel

→ 00:34:07 - Tookes Takeaway: Harmful beliefs

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34: I’m back with Real Housewives of Miami and Salt Lake City recaps plus some wedding joy! From celebrating my friend Kelly’s big day and tearing up over the sweetest tribute, to cracking up at Adriana’s birthday math on RHOM, I’ve got plenty to share. I cover Alexia’s messy Spain trip, her complicated family dynamics, and why some of her choices had me side-eyeing. Then we head over to Salt Lake City, where I break down all the chaos of the RV adventure, the diva drama, and the friendships being tested.

Topics Discussed:

→ Wedding chaos, addiction + hoarders

→ Adriana’s birthday math + Art Basel show (RHOM)

→ Alexia’s Spain trip + family drama (RHOM)

→ Salt Lake City RV trip antics + diva dynamics (RHOSLC)

On This Episode We Cover: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:02:22 - LOVE IS IN AIR 

→ 00:09:52 - Wedding dates? 

→ 00:12:02 - Addiction & hoarders 

→ 00:14:36 - RHOM: Marisol + Adriana’s Birthday

→ 00:21:02 - RHOSLC: RV life + SWAT raid 

→ 00:27:08 - RHOSLC: Engagements, Gym Dates, + Polygamy  

→ 00:29:53 - Tookes Takeaway: Racism & hatred has to end 

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33: This week I’m catching you up on everything from Housewives drama to real life lessons. I break down my guest spot on So Bad It’s Good with Ryan Bailey, share some behind-the-scenes SNL stories, and open up about chasing dreams and celebrating achievements. Then it’s Housewives time: we’re talking RHOM, Stephanie’s baby dilemma, Adriana and ageism, Lisa vs Larsa, and Julia’s family drama. 

Topics Discussed:

→ Anastasia Beverly Hills Cameo

→ Dating Advice Over 30

→ SNL Behind the Scenes

→ RHOM Stephanie Baby Dilemma

→ RHOM Lisa vs Larsa Feud

On This Episode We Cover:

→ 00:00:00 - Welcome and life updates

→ 00:01:26 - Ranking the best Housewives franchises

→ 00:02:28 - So Bad It’s Good & SNL stories

→ 00:08:35 - Lakendra Lore

→ 00:12:36 - Milestones, faith, and future goals

→ 00:17:15 - RHOM Anastasia Beverly Hills cameo

→ 00:22:31 - Ageism, Adriana, & insecure men

→ 00:28:21 - Lisa vs. Larsa, Jody, and Julia’s family tension

→ 00:32:34 - Dating rules: if he wanted to, he would

→ 00:35:09 - Tooks Takeaway: You deserve to be chosen

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