Bravo Breakdowns
Bravo Breakdowns
Comedians Lauren Davis (Fox, Hulu) and Michele Baber (Kidd Kraddick) are hysterical women, and we're batsh*t crazy about reality TV.We're two former stand-up comedians and joke writers with a long list of comedic accomplishments and mental illness diagnoses- and now, all of our time, obsession, passion, talent, wit, and neuroses are dedicated entirely to recapping reality shows.We do hours of research to get inside the minds of other gifted and deeply unwell women- the goddesses of reality TV (and their terrible husbands and boyfriends).You'll learn all about these divas' humble beginnings, scandals, relationships- all the stuff that never made it to TV that you want to know but are too lazy to scour the internet to find.We do deep-dives into enigmas like Bethenny Frankel to Hilaria Baldwin to Kelly Bensimmon- and finally give you some answers to the question, "Why on earth do they act like that?"Plus, we do regular comedy recaps of the best reality TV shows on the air to keep you up-to-date with the fast-paced news cycle of Bravolebrities.And enjoy our celebrity guest interviews with reality TV performers, producers, comedians & pop culture icons like Deux Moi, former Bravo top exec Lauren Zalaznick, and Traitors contestant/WOW former World Champ Simone Williams!If you've got a reality TV obsession or want your friends to understand your reality TV obsession, Lauren and Michele will break it all down for you in one hilarious, jam-packed hour of tea and laughs.
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Feb 7, 2025 • 1h 11min
Ep. 58 - "Guys Sonja F***ed" - A Sonja Morgan Deep Dive
Lauren and Michele are back to deep dive on the Bravo comedienne and boozy vamp herself, Sonja Morgan!We'll answer questions like, "Who were the most famous guys Sonja f***ed?" "Was Sonja an escort?" "Where did the money go?" "What sport did her ex-husband win the gold medal for in 1953?" and most importantly, "What happened with her freakin' toaster oven?"Time stamps:1:55- Sonja’s Upbringing10:30- Mysterious Early Career Finding Rich Male “Clients”18:55- John Adams Morgan, ex-husband/Robber Baron25:01- Les Divorce31:56- How Sonja Lost Her Settlement + the Randall Emmett connection37:40- Sonja, Inc- The Toaster Oven, Cheater Brand, and AliBaba Drama46:50- Tales from Sonja’s Interns49:58- Guys She F***ed- The A-Listers59:15- Conclusion- Sonja is Mother1:04:06- Oral ExamsFollow us on IG/Tiktok @bravo_breakdowns or check out our video episodes on YT! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 31, 2025 • 1h 13min
Ep. 57- "Behind These Crazy Eyes" - A Ramona Singer Deep Dive
Lauren and Michele are here to get to the bottom of all their burning questions about Ramona Singer, the eye-poppin' maniac of RHONY. From understanding how Ramona got so rich, to reading excerpts from her unintentionally hilarious memoir, to giving a full report on Mario's mistress and how many rich old guys she was accused of stalking, the Breakdowns Babes tread bravely into the shallow Pinot Grigio-filled waters of Ramona's mind.0:10- Depression, Botox Baby, Intro and Secrets of Stand-up8:13- Ramona's family background and non-reality TV career23:54- Ramona the writer girl (excerpts from her book "Life on the Ramona Coaster")30:50- Avery denies nepo-baby allegations34:35- Brief detour/discussion of Munchausen's syndrome39:20- Breaking down the timeline of Mario's affair/the divorce50:50- The legal battles and escapades of Mario's mistress1:01:01- Ramona gets dumped by Bravo for being racist1:05:35- Oral Exams Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 24, 2025 • 1h 12min
Ep. 56 - "The Telephone Game" -An RHOSLC Season 5 Finale Roundtable w/ Chris James Kahle and Oliver Sims
Michele hosts solo on this star-studded discussion of another magnificent Salt Lake finale, along with two of Dallas's great social media + reality TV minds:Returning guest, the charming and hilarious "King of Dallas" Chris James Kahle! (@Chris.James.Kahle)And new guest, the very funny and certified social media colleague of Bravolebrities, Oliver Sims IV! (@OliverSimsIV)Join us for a heartfelt retrospective on:the SLC Housewives masterful work all through Season 5A celebration of all of Lisa Barlow's one-linersEmbracing a softer side of Mary CosbyA breakdown of the dramatic finaleSome lightly censored but still juicy Bravolebrity-in-the-wild gossip!Listen and laugh with someone you love, then dig up your meanest text messages about them and show them! Follow Chris and Oliver on IG and Tiktok (if you have it downloaded!), and follow Bravo Breakdowns @bravo_breakdowns! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 17, 2025 • 1h 22min
Ep. 55- "Mention It All (Even the Fish Allergy) - A Bethenny Frankel Deep Dive, Part 2
Lauren and Michele are back to finish their two-part investigation on RHONY star, Carole Radziwill's enemy, and current drone queen Bethenny!0:07 - Is Tiktok going away + JLo's ex's peep show moment7:18- Part 1 Recap10:00- Did Carole stopping sharing her connections cause the Carole and Bethenny breakup?24:14- Bethenny's divorce from Bravo35:58- Bethenny dated Josh Taekman?!?!39:53- The Reality Reckoning and why it failed #imwithbethenny53:34- Bethenny 's Boyfriends1:0:4- The dreaded fish allergy1:0:13- Has Bethenny Changed? Our Final Results1:17:36- Oral examsFollow us on YT for video episodes! https://www.youtube.com/@BravoBreakdownsFollow us on Tiktok while you still can and on IG: Bravo_breakdowns Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 9, 2025 • 1h 7min
Ep. 54 - "The Truth About the Skinnygirl" - A Bethenny Frankel Deep Dive, Pt. 1
Lauren and Michele start their deep dive series by jumping headfirst into the life and work of Bethenny Frankel.How could the smart businesswoman we knew from RHONY turn into the TJ Maxx Tiktok terror we know today? Is she self-made and did she really "come from nothing"? Is she still rich?And tune in for Part 2 next week when we investigate Bethenny's fish allergy, her "leaky gut", her charity, her fallout with Carole, and her "Reality Reckoning".Time stamps:2:23- Disclaimer & Our Bethenny Scientific Question6:20- Was Bethenny raised in a cave by animals?30:11- Bethenny Does Hollywood (+Kyle Richards connection)39:10- Bethenny's Martha Stewart fixation45:12: Investigating the Bethenny Clause and Skinnygirl Sale59:30: Final ThoughtsTo watch the video of the podcast/many more, please subscribe to our YT: https://www.youtube.com/@BravoBreakdownsFor any comments, feedback, requests, oral exams, insults, threats, please DM us: Tiktok & IG: @bravo_breakdowns / email us at bravobreakdowns@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jan 3, 2025 • 1h 14min
Ep. 53 - "ADHD and Reality TV: Best, Worst, and Everything in Between in 2024"
Michele and Lauren recap the best and worst of reality tv for 2024, and Michele does this all while unmedicated. Relive all the moments and listen to all their tangents about the show "Cheers". Tune in to see if you're favorite and least favorite 2024 moments made the cut, and if you get all the references about Shelly Winters.Like, subscribe, follow us on YT @bravobreakdowns and on IG and Tiktok @bravo_breakdowns, comment if you miss our lesson plans on old seasons and we'll get back to the grind! WE ARE TIRED! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 19, 2024 • 1h 4min
Ep. 52 - "When Cujo Attacks" - SLC S5 Episode 13 Recap (& Summer House Teaser + Men of VPR Discussion)
Welcome to Lisa Barlow's Vida Tequila Puerto Vallarta experience from hell, our pick for best episode of the RHOSLC season so far! But first:Michele talks about the birthday cameo Lauren got her from a certain VPR Golden Boy; why celebrity houses always get passed around. 9:47, we discuss the trailer for Summer House Season 9 and make some early predictions (we think it will rip!) VPR cancellation speculation (was it because all the male cast members lives are falling apart?) and an impromptu "Love, Actually" rant.Then at 24:24, it's our Salt Lake City S5E13 recap-The heartbreaking yet so Housewives scene of Mary talking about her son's addiction while Angie's face remains perfectly still;Is Bronwyn having a nervous breakdown after Cujo got her? And Brittani gets dogwalked by everyone at the Vida dinner so badly that even the waiter seems like he's dunking on her obliviousness.Plus some light power ranking and S6 speculation based on reunion seatingThen oral exams at 58:25! Warning: Survivor S47 Finale Speculation to those who are triggered by CBS like Michele! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 12, 2024 • 1h 1min
Ep. 51- "High Body Count Hair" - SLC Season 5, Episode 12 Recap
It's time for Meredith to become a woman- and the Breakdowns women are here to recount every perfect moment of this instant classic episode.But first, Lauren and Michele chat about seasonal depression, Michele's birthday trip to Hawaii, and the Barstool Sports saga updates-And give some important J.Lo updates- 9:05Then the SLC "Meredith's Bat Mitzvah" episode recap- 14:31From Mary peeping in the windows, to Michele's tales of her own bat mitzvah (unfortunately it was not at the age of 48, nor in a ski lodge, nor televised), to Angie's breakout monologue on Britani's high body count hair, nails dress, and boobs, we revel in every glorious detail and delight in the campy twist ending that the ladies were secretly going to Puerto Vallarta next episode- the whole time!Oral exams: 54:33 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dec 6, 2024 • 1h 25min
Ep. 50 "We Made It Nice (& Naughty)" - Best of The Berkshires w/ Josh The RHONY Stan
Listen as Lauren, Michele, and their special guest Josh "The RHONY Stan" have very festive RHONY-filled episode where they discuss their favorite Berkshire "Breakdowns" from the Real Housewives of New York! From making it nice to mentioning it all, they dive into the classic moments that made RHONY legendary, all while celebrating the reason for the season , aka Bethenny's fish allergy.Time stamps:Berkshires Breakdowns -1:39: "Mention it All" QUIZ -48:35: The Blue Stoneys (awards show for Berkshires excellence)52:01: Manor-piece Theatre -59:33: Oral exams - 1:09:10Follow Josh:IG & TikTok: joshtherhonystanLike, subscribe, follow us on YT @bravobreakdowns and on IG and Tiktok @bravo_breakdowns, comment if you miss our lesson plans on old seasons and we'll get back to the grind! WE ARE TIRED! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Nov 27, 2024 • 1h 20min
Ep. 49 "Raise Your Glasses High: Goodbye VPR & Jesus Jugs, Hello Bad Bangs & Dorit's Drag Race"
Michele & Lauren discuss the end of an era with the Vanderpump Rules OG cast and wonder if we all should do a wellness check on Scheana Shay and also the SUR Dumpster. They also dive into the resurrection and swift demise of Jesus Jugs, and laugh about Lauren’s ADHD and her very relaxed approach to navigating gas stations. Plus, they unpack RHOSLC and the unexpected clarity of Mary Cosby. There's just SOMETHING about Mary and something even worse about Meredith's bangs. Plus, Dorit smoking a cigarette racing threw the canyon, taking a drag from a cigarette. Is there anything better than a housewife with Marlboro madness? We think not.Time Stamps:VPR News - 6:40SLC - 32:05RHOC Reunion - 48:25 Like, subscribe, follow us on YT @bravobreakdowns and on IG and Tiktok @bravo_breakdowns, comment if you miss our lesson plans on old seasons and we'll get back to the grind! WE ARE TIRED! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
