Andy's Girls with Sarah Galli is a semiweekly podcast that dives deep into the drama on and off Bravo TV. A mix of C-SPAN and "Iyanla Fix My Life," episodes focus on the psychology behind the Real Housewives franchise. Named a 'Certified Bravoholic' by Bravo, Sarah is joined by rotating guest co-hosts, from Real Housewives themselves to prominent culture writers, comedians, and Bravoholics.
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Sarah has a daydream that Eileen Davidson comes over to clean the cloffice, knocking on the door with the always professional salutation, "you beast?!" Undeterred by such an entry, she realizes the next best clean solution is her other beast - her Daily Beast editor, Kevin Fallon (editor of Daily Beast Obsessed, a pop culture website). They settle …
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Weathering the Storms: Part 2 (with Rafi D'Angelo)
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The journey continues. Sarah and guest co-host Rafi D'Angelo (creator and writer behind overpricedvodka.com) deep dive all things OC: revisiting "naked wasted," and how it might be received by 'current era' Bravo fans, Terry's history on "The Swan," Rafi's evolution on Shan, why Katie's version of events about Gina feels inherently flawed, Sarah's …
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Weathering the Storms: Part 1 (with Rafi D'Angelo)
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Sarah has a doctor's appointment, to check her line of vision. The verdict? Perfect 20/20 when it comes to all things Shan. After reading an array of vowels and consonants in different sizes (much like Gina's meltdown, it's a tasting for all senses), she realizes a perfect kiki would be with her Bravoholic pal with a fascinating see-but-not-quite-s…
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Generation Ex: Part 2 (with Jared Alexander)
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Next stop: Orange County! Sarah and her Bravoholic pal Jared Alexander (actor, entertainment writer, and contributor at Parade Magazine) continue their deep dive. On part 2: Alexis and Johnny J's wild, wild appearance on WWHL (and his truly bass ackwards PR approach), Katie, Heather, Tamra, and Gina's round of betrayal telephone, the importance of …
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Generation Ex: Part 1 (with Jared Alexander)
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Sarah watches Johnny J and Lexi's appearance on WWHL, and rides a rocket of hot air so high into space that she dances with some of her favorite stars (Andromeda, Bethenny Frankel Season 3, etc). Thankfully, she's brought back down to earth with a grounded return guest, someone who knows about all the Guardians in the Galaxy (Karen Huger, OG NY), J…
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You've Got Blackmail: Part 2 (with Tracie Morrissey)
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The journey continues. Sarah and her Bravoholic pal Tracie Morrissey (writer, producer, host of the podcast Pot Psychology, and creator of pipe dreams.fun) pick up where they left off. They discuss Shannon's decision to cover the costs of her lifestyle with Johnny J for at least the first half of her relationship, rumors that the "videos" include e…
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You've Got Blackmail: Part 1 (with Tracie Morrissey)
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As a part of her five step program of Shan Standom (renew, rejoice, revisit, revenge, renaissance tour), Sarah realizes she needs to take a moment to reflect. Reflect on her thoughts and feels, and challenge them. And who better to mention it all than one of her Bravoholic pals, Tracie Morrissey (writer, producer, host of the podcast Pot Psychology…
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A Series of Unfortunate Events: Part 2 (with Tom Smyth)
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The journey continues. On this two-parter, Sarah and writer pal Tom Smyth unpack Tamra's Housewives role-play (and the missing pieces from her personal life, no, not about the kids), Vicki's shoot-from-the-hip ability to meet Tamra where she lives, the confusing timeframe seemingly suggested by Alexis and John, how the cast may re-set storyline pos…
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A Series of Unfortunate Events: Part 1 (with Tom Smyth)
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Sarah watches the newest OC and Tamra's face-melting IG stories and immediately puts out a 911 to America's support dog and spiritual healer, Archie Beador, for some urgent tail wagging in the cloff. Archie's intern (a rescue from Sonjarita) informs her that alas his paws are full at home (understandable), but has she tried a walk and talk with one…
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Did Alexis Put 9 in a Bowl: An Andy's Girls Investigation
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Truly one of the most important podcast episodes of all time. Tell the Pulitzer committee, and Susan Peabody: this is one for the books. Sarah receives a shocking text message from BBDB: did Alexis sneak a Shan joke into her proposal? Sarah drops everything to find out the truth. With thanks to Josh Lyman and Leo McGarry, a historic West Wing momen…
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Murder, She Wrote (with Brice Sander)
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Sarah re-watches the movie "E.T.," based on the true story of Shan stans who have finally, thanks to season 18, found home. Inspired by such a heartwarming message (Shan stans may appear otherworldly at first glance, but they deserve a happy ending too, no, not that kind), she Zooms up another ET star: Brice Sander, chief Housewives correspondent a…
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Jesus, Take the Wheel: Alexis and Johnny J Are Engaged
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Someone needs to tell Vera Wang that sleeveless is preferred. (Alexis Couture throwback, y'all!!) It's true: Alexis Bellino and John Janssen made it to month nine, and apparently the anniversary gift for 9 months is a rock. Not Gibraltar, or not just that. But a stone. Stone Philliips would've been preferred. Stone soup, even. But instead the world…
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Inspired after a week of Bravo excellence (that episode of Orange County, cast interviews about that episode of Orange County, melatonin-induced nightmares about going days without re-watching that episode of Orange County), Sarah realizes she simply must invite over a Bravoholic pal who knows how to break it all down: white board expert, content c…
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If the Glove Don't Fit: Part 2 (with Bravo Bravo Ducking Bravo)
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The journey continues. The (not-so-conspiracy-but-maybe) theories, too. Sarah and AG guest co-host Bravo Bravo Ducking Bravo (content creator and host of the pod "High & Low") continue their OC dive. They discuss Alexis' shocking reveal about that alleged video of Shan (and John's decision to keep quiet, aka, not), a timeline query that might impac…
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If the Glove Don't Fit: Part 1 (with Bravo Bravo Ducking Bravo)
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Sarah survives a near-hit on her life (the OC trailer dropped, and she started hyperventilating). Thrilled with a new lease (don't tell the cloff), she celebrates another new day in paradise (a season of Orange County fully focused on Shan). So she Zooms up fellow OC enthusiast, her own personal LifeAlert, and Bravoholic BFF, Bravo Bravo Ducking Br…
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Page Sixth Sense: Part 2 (with Evan Real)
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Extra! Hey, extra! Hey, look at the headline! The two parter spectacular continues. Sarah and AG guest co-host Evan Real (host at Page Six, and cohost of Page Six's podcast "Virtual Reali-tea") continue their deep dive, and discuss clarity on how leaking stories to Page Six has changed from those glorious early days (shoutout RHONY S3), Ramona's fi…
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Page Sixth Sense: Part 1 (with Evan Real)
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Sarah finds out the news that Bennifer is over (again) aka love is dead, and immediately turns into a werewolf and howls at the moon. Thankfully, the moon responds, by sending stars into her DMs. So she invites one of her faves to the cloff: LA transplant making his triumphant return back to NYC, Evan Real (host at Page Six, and co-host of Page Six…
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Tamra Judge, Jury, and Executioner (with Gibson Johns)
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Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Sarah rejoices in the prestige trailer drop of Salt Lake's upcoming season - one for the ages, blessed be the engaging - and celebrates with a hot cocoa in the icicle-cold cloff (it's still so hot in NYC, 'kinda like that NYC trailer, etc'). Sarah realizes her second round needs to be piping hot tea, so she in…
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It's time. Time to wrap up in the warmth of Stanbury's cool wit, throw on 15 foot platform stilettos like Ayan, pretend to be a model of humanity like Fake Dr. Sara, time to begin the second season of Real Housewives of Dubai. Sarah discusses her reasons for initially wanting to demote Dubai to friend-of on her DVR (and why she changed her mind), a…
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What Would Jesus Jugs Do? (with Kiki Monique)
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After a wild few weeks of Bravo, Sarah realizes she needs a day to chill. So she prepares her preferred kiki - a seltzer spritz with sodium supplements mixed in, obvs - and settles into the People's People's Couch for a night in. But wait, there's an even better Kiki to enjoy - Sarah's Bravoholic pal, Kiki Monique (aka @TheTalkOfShame, host of Real…
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Bravo's August Era (with Alison Leiby)
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Sarah takes note of the raging temps outside (as hot as her love for Chris Manzo and Pedro Pascal) and realizes what she really needs in her life, in addition to SPF 900, is a cool-as-a-cucumber convo on the past, present, and future of Bravo TV/Housewives. And who better to discuss the impact of OG RHONY than New York Bravoholic Alison Leiby (writ…
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Popping the Love Bubble of a Gorgita Crunch: Part 2 (with Michael Arceneaux)
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And they're back! On part 2 of this double episode extravaganza, Sarah and AG guest co-host Michael Arceneaux (New York Times bestselling author) unpack all things Orange County, with a dash of Atlanta and Dubai! They discuss Tamra vs. Tammy Sue, the difficulty of navigating a job in the 'real world' when it intersects with your gig on reality TV, …
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Popping the Love Bubble of a Gorgita Crunch: Part 1 (with Michael Arceneaux)
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Sarah sends an early co-pay for therapy, in advance of a NJ non-reunion reunion alternative spiel. It gave so little, and yet there is still more to say. A true miracle, indeed. Another miracle: a double episode with Sarah's Bravoholic pal, New York Times best-selling author, Michael Arceneaux (Jackie, take note). On part 1? NJ, obvs. Sarah and Mic…
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Frenemy of the State: Part 2 (with Erica Cobb)
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It's off to Franklin Lakes! Sarah and AG guest co-host Erica Cobb (co-host of "Daily Blast Live," and NAACP Awards nominated host of "Comeback with Erica Cobb") discuss the not-special special episode of NJ that technically aired: the network's decision to wrap the season, and possibly much of its cast, not with a roar or a whimper but a dull 44 mi…
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Frenemy of the State: Part 1 (with Erica Cobb)
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Inspired by the non-reunion reunion alternative that technically aired on Sunday, Sarah sits in silence for an hour, watching an ant fight itself. A day's work is never done, so after telling said ant that Radar online says his S15 contract is in jeopardy, she heads to a day spa for some much needed zen. Who does she see in line at reception but so…
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A Tre Hugger Grows in Brooklyn (with Andrea Lopez)
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Sarah realizes she's spent too much time on the metaphorical side of the highway (aka "dream real estate" for Jen Aydin), wondering what direction RHONJ will go after tonight's non-reunion Splenda alternative special ep. It's a convo reacting to an ep after all, so who better to bring some light than another recent episode star, straight from WWHL …
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Salt Lake Jersey City (with Dylan Hafer)
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The journey continues: and this time, Sarah and AG guest co-host Dylan Hafer (director of social for entertainment at Betches Media, host of the pod Mention It All, and creator of @BravoByBetches, aka SBBD) are talking Salt Lake City/Franklin Lakes. They unpack Sarah's theory around why Jackie's reveal wasn't leaked before the finale aired (and how…
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DU Eye for an Eye (with Dylan Hafer)
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It's a rainy, stormy Friday. Or as Edgar Allan Poe called it, the perfect time to talk about Tam. Sarah dances in the rain because life, ammiright, when she spots her fave partner in storm chasing, and general sass, Dylan Hafer (director of social for entertainment at Betches Media, host of the pod Mention It All, and creator of @BravoByBetches, ak…
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Scenes From an Italian Restaurant (A RHONJ Finale Deep Dive: Part 2 of 80)
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An unfortunate side effect of melatonin is wild nightmares, which would explain some of the behaviors Sarah "3 mg for beddy bye" wishes she dreamt up coming from the RHONJ cast. Alas, so much of it is real, so Sarah puts on her jammies (the pattern: Chris Manzo throwing ham against a fridge), and deep dives more on the RHONJ finale: Andy's thoughts…
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Reality Von Teaneck (A RHONJ Finale Deep Dive)
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It's finally here. Our national nightmare is almost over - but not before a few well-deserved gasps. Sarah celebrates the RHONJ finale by going to Crate and Barrel to buy a glass pitcher, since it's missing from the finale edit. She pours herself a tall glass of water (the thirst from some cast members is contagious), and deep dives initial finale …
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Sweet Treat: Part 2 (with Louis Peitzman)
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The journey continues. Sarah and guest co-host Louis Peitzman (Housewives writer and culture commentator) continue their deep dive on Orange County, Tamra, and Shan, and the breaking news announcement (caught in the cloff!) about Dorinda’s in-development spinoff, before putting on some hazmat suits to talk Franklin Lakes. They discuss the network's…
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Sweet Treat: Part 1 (with Louis Peitzman)
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Sarah draws a Venn diagram of good TV, Bravo viewers, and everything but RHONJ, and sighs with delight. It's been a journey, these last few months on Bravo. And Sarah can see the light. It's so sunny, in fact, that after applying SPF 9 bajillion, she invites over another ray of sunshine, Housewives writer and culture commentator Louis Peitzman, for…
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The Prosecution Rests With the Fishes (A RHONJ Deep Dive)
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Well, the cat's outta the bag. And a squirrel immediately said, I'm not a cat and this isn't a bag. After watching Teresa's shocking reveal that - oh my god - things and stuff, Sarah decides to quickly attend law school and adjudicate whatever she allegedly witnessed in an episode of The People's People's Court. She unpacks Teresa and Jim/James "my…
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Love Island USA: Profiles in Courage (with Christine Biancavilla)
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Sarah welcomes back Bravoholic and content creator Christine Biancavilla to discuss the gold medal television event of the summer, Love Island USA. They discuss the show as an accelerated social experiment, their different journeys watching the season and how delayed viewing impacted Sarah's perspective of the finale ranking, the moment Sarah is st…
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RHOC: The Weight of Expectations (with Bravo Bravo Ducking Bravo)
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The journey continues. If part 1 was about the darkness in NJ, let OC bring in the light. Sarah and Bravo Bravo Ducking Bravo (content creator and host of the pod "High & Low," also known as BBDB) deep dive the Biscuit birther movement, Alexis and John's remix of John's milestones with Shan, the future of Tamra and Shan, Gina and Jen's argument (an…
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RHONJ: The Mirror Has Two Faces (with Bravo Bravo Ducking Bravo)
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Sarah barely sleeps, tossing and turning over the future of Franklin Lakes. She sets an alarm (for the future of RHONJ, obvs), and realizes the best/only wake up call is a double episode therapy sesh with her fave spiritual counselor, Bravo Bravo Ducking Bravo (content creator and host of the pod "High & Low," also known to AGs as BBDB). They settl…
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Big Little Lives (A RHOC and RHONJ Deep Dive)
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After a wild week of ups and downs (HW's in the cloff! Final Destination comes for the Dame!), Sarah returns to her place of security, sparkles, and sass, the cloffice. It's a hilling journey, where she deep dives the underlying tension during Gina and Jen's “Big Little Lies”-style coffee shop showdown, how Jen views support systems/independence (i…
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"Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: RHONY Legacy" star, and RHONY alum, Kristen Taekman makes her triumphant return to the pod. In this two-parter, Sarah and Kristen discuss Kristen's experiences on RHUGT, thoughts on Kelly's breakup, Bethenny's recent dinner date reunion with Jill, Jenna Lyons' return to the NY reboot, which Bravolebs were less …
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Shmorit: Part 1 (with Kristen Taekman)
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Sarah hangs a banner outside the cloffice: come, all ye Housewives, to deep dive. Immediately, the Bravoleb bat call is answered, by "Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: RHONY Legacy" star, and RHONY alum, Kristen Taekman (a true double threat: Bravoholic and Bravoleb!). In this two-parter, they discuss Kristen's experiences on RHUGT, thoughts on …
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America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (with Christine Biancavilla)
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Sarah is joined by AG guest cohost Christine Biancavilla to discuss the complicated, fascinating, addictive series "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders." They discuss Sarah's journey catching up on Love Island USA, and then all things DCC: the ways Netflix has opened up a more complicated narrative of joining DCC vs. the earlier iter…
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Johnny Rockets (with Christine Biancavilla)
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In the land before time, there lived a girl, a natural blonde who stockpiled wit and 5-inch heels. She was a young girl, so very young, who yearned - nay, dreamed - that one day her OC interview wishes might come true. But in the meantime, per Rupert Everett in My Best Friend's Wedding, she danced. Let this episode be a lesson to all burgeoning dre…
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SHANNON STORMS BEADOR, LIVE FROM THE CLOFFICE!
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Well it's official, Sarah has seen the face of God. And her name is Shan. In the most important moment of world history since dinosaurs said "hey what's that in the sky, does someone hear a booming noise or whatever," the light of Sarah's life, the twinkle in her eye, her spiritual Housewife forever and ever amen, came to the cloffice, and they had…
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Heather and Her Sisters (with Jared Alexander)
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Sarah curls up in a People's People's Couch-shaped cloud, somewhere in the sky above (the RHOC premiere was heaven-sent, after all). She shoots a Cupid's Arrow in Pedro Pascal's direction (what, can't folks multitask), and floats back down to earth, for another kind of other-worldly destination: a deep dive of all things Housewives with angel, acto…
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When One Beador Closes: A RHOC Premiere Deep Dive
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Sarah's mom, The Tobes, used to bike the Century Ride, a 100 mile annual bike ride through New England. And today that century ride stayed in the family, as Sarah unpacks the 100th season of a Housewives franchise, thanks to those goddesses in Orange County. And there's a lot to say about RHOC: Shannon's fragility and strength following her DUI, Al…
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Sarah tells her friend-of Alexa to play Coldplay's "Fix You" on a loop, and continues her journey discussing OC. She responds to AG questions about OC season 15 through now, including what Alexis' return to the cast means for Shan, where Elizabeth fits on the list of OC one season wonders, Sarah's history loving/connecting with Shan (and what the u…
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Concerned with the state of the world and also cloffice, Sarah runs to her makeshift bunker (what, it's a two bedroom) where she hunkers down and continues an urgent conversation about a season that began airing *four years prior.* She unpacks unresolved Elizabeth's traumatizing childhood/escape from her family's religious cult and her own reaction…
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Looks Like We Made It (Sarah's OC S15 Journey Concludes...Kinda)
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One small step for man, one giant step back for mankind. Sarah, finally, blessedly, reaches the denouement of RHOC S15 (excepting the likelihood of a PS follow-up ep, because, ya know, Elizabeth). She reacts to an epic binge (11 episodes that lasted an eternity), and discusses how a likability index led to Braunwyn and Kelly's departures (that, and…
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Orange You Glad to See Me? (Sarah's OC S15 Journey Continues)
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For whom much is given, much will be required. And with OC's much-anticipated season 18 premiere only days away, Sarah puts her OC S15 discovery zone back on the map, as she deep dives eps 2-5. Turns out, there's a lot to discuss: Braunwyn and Sean's Alex and Simon energy (with apologies to the van Kempens), Shan's not quite real for real happily e…
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Out of the Clear Blue Sky: Lindsay Hubbard is Pregnant!
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Mazel of the Day, Lindsay Hubbard! After hearing that the Summer House star is pregnant (via a Clear Blue sponsored post, natch), and speeds to her childhood bedroom (not quite the cloff, but ya know) to record an emergency OMG ep. She discusses Lindsay's journey to motherhood on and off Summer House, comparisons to Kenya Moore and a shared hilling…
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Happy Independence Day! To, ya know, some people! Sarah celebrates this wonderful and always joyous and certainly not personally devastating holiday the best way she knows how, by catching up on those delightful, dramatic ladies in Franklin Lakes. She takes a plank position (ok, child's pose), and mentions it all: updates on the alleged "reunion al…
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