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Tookes Takes

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 back!

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41:40

Katie’s Secret Recording: The Shannon Meltdown Exposed

Tookes Takes ·

2025/07/23

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 →

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50:22

Behind the Golden Door: RHOC’s Retreat Drama

Tookes Takes ·

2025/07/16

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

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40:49

What 90 Day Fiancé & Real Housewives Taught Me This Week

Tookes Takes ·

2025/07/09

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 Gertie, and praying for Alexia to get off the Todd-coaster once and for

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46:49

Todd: Bravo's Pettiest Husband? | Real Housewives of...

Tookes Takes ·

2025/07/02

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 Gertie 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) → Gertie’s breast cancer recovery and Julia’s

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40:15

Tinder Tell All: Scammers, 20 Year Situationships, +...

Tookes Takes ·

2025/06/25

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

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31:11

I’m a Childless MILF (and Proud of It)

Tookes Takes ·

2025/06/20

20: Tookes Takes is back, baby - new team, same unfiltered LaKendra. In this episode, I’m catching y’all up on my birthday, bad dates, and why being a childless MILF is not for the weak. From getting ghosted at Bacari to meme-only communication, I’ve got stories. Plus, I talk bestie cuddles, Pride, immigrant rights, and the Gucci bag that nearly took me out. Let’s laugh, heal, and MILF our way through it together.Topics Discussed: → Dating as a Childless MILF → Birthday Reflections → Immigrant

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39:16

It Takes Three for 90 Day Fiance

Tookes Takes ·

2025/05/12

LaKendra is back to take stock of her (temporary!) dating slump and catch up on most of the new season of 90 Day Fiance! Follow LaKendra on Instagram!Follow Tookes Takes on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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54:33

Taking in the RHOBH Reunion Finale

Tookes Takes ·

2025/04/24

LaKendra is back for some more follow up on ChumpCon, a detour into the new Kanye West insanity, an Easter Sunday debrief, and then a close read of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills after the final reunion episode, including a full plan for next season!Follow LaKendra on Instagram!Follow Tookes Takes on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:11

Tookes Takes a Trip to ChumpCon!

Tookes Takes ·

2025/04/17

LaKendra has gone to ChumpCon and lived to tell the tale! This week, she takes us through her travels -- to her brother's wedding and her impromptu trip to Jeff Lewis' CHUMPCON in Las Vegas!Follow LaKendra on Instagram!Follow Tookes Takes on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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57:16

Taking Stock of the RHOBH

Tookes Takes ·

2025/04/09

LaKendra sits down to take stock of the home stretch of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, housewife by housewife! She also dips a toe into the 90 Day Fiancé waters and throws in a few dating stories to make sure y'all are in the loop! Follow LaKendra on Instagram!Follow Tookes Takes on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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40:53

Tookes Takes on Drag Race – Season 17, Episode 10

Tookes Takes ·

2025/04/01

LaKendra is moving through the newest season of RU PAUL'S DRAG RACE with episode TEN, featuring The Villains Roast! Plus, she's got some thoughts on what gives her the ick in dating! This week's Tooke's Talking Points include guys saying they're busy might as well be calling you another b word, Lexie Love's inner saboteur, the controversy around the roast order, Arietty stealing jokes, and Susie Toot's cerebral sandbagging!sFollow LaKendra on Instagram!Follow Tookes Takes on Instagram! Hosted on

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34:46

Tookes Takes on Drag Race – Season 17, Episode 8 + 9

Tookes Takes ·

2025/03/20

LaKendra is moving through the newest season of RU PAUL'S DRAG RACE with episode EIGHT, featuring The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical! and episode NINE featuring an iconic lip sync lip lock! Plus, LaKendra gets into her thoughts on the latest season of THE TRAITORSThis week's Tooke's Talking Points include the great Rusicals of season's past, Onya Nurve proving she can do it ALL, several battles for witch parts, LaKendra's decent proposal to Jamal Sims, wigs falling off, and of course the showmance

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34:35

Tookes Takes on Drag Race – Season 17, Episode 6 & 7

Tookes Takes ·

2025/03/12

LaKendra gets back on track with the newest season of RU PAUL'S DRAG RACE with episode SIX and SEVEN, featuring everyone's favorite -- SNATCH GAME!This week's Tooke's Talking Points include Sir Mix-a-Lot's promises to his woman, the blossoming Queen showmance this season, Lexie Love's vape clutching meltdown about her outfit that was unfortunately giving tarp, Snatch Game hits (Onya Nurve's Eddie Murphy) and misses (Lana Ja'rae's Rosa Parks), Jewels Sparkles' off the wall Miss Big Feet character,

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48:23

Taking a Drink with RHOBH

Tookes Takes ·

2025/03/10

LaKendra gets into some trash TV she's been watching lately and then takes out the fanciest trash you've ever seen as she runs down recent episodes of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills! Follow LaKendra on Instagram!Follow Tookes Takes on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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53:01

Taking Chances

Tookes Takes ·

2025/02/27

LaKendra opens up about her recent foray into the modern dating app nightmare and then digs into Karen Huger's modern justice system nightmare.The Tookes Talking Points for this episode include: men on dating apps who use pictures from the Obama administration, how she would feel about her ex using pictures she took on his profile, whether or not you're allowed wigs in prison (or at least for the mug shot), and Taria Faison's incredible on the scene reporting from The Grand Dame's sentencing. Plus a

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42:59

Taking a Trip to Augusta

Tookes Takes ·

2025/02/25

LaKendra talks through some recent professional developments in her life and then dives in DEEP to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills as they take a trip to a place she knows a thing or two about -- THE SOUTH.Follow LaKendra on Instagram!Follow Tookes Takes on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:25

Taking RHONY to Task

Tookes Takes ·

2025/02/17

LaKendra is TAKING RHONY TO TASK as she digs into everything that went down during Part Two of the season 15 reunion!The Tookes Talking Points include -- Brynn's diabolical lies and her subsequent glycerin tears, the phenomenon of Housewives who just cannot apologize, Lakendra's "approved language" to excoriate Rebecca Minkoff, Ubah Zen's karmic retribution, and Brynn's failed attempt to play both smart and dumb and make Ubah look bad. Plus, we dip just a toe into Beverly Hills and marvel at the

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1:26:03

Tookes Takes on Drag Race – Season 17, Episode 4 + 5

Tookes Takes ·

2025/02/13

LaKendra Tookes is back with a DOUBLE EPISODE taking on EPISODE FOUR AND FIVE of the newest season of RU PAUL'S DRAG RACE!The Tookes Talking Points for this episode include Lakendra's shocking flip flop on Hormona Lisa (and especially Hormona's wigs), the absolute delight of the Drag Race classic moments during the Maxi Challenge in Ep. 4, Susie Toot's impressive comedy chops, and the stunning reveal that Lydia B Kollins didn't know much about the Golden Girls.Follow LaKendra on Instagram!Follow

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45:35

Tookes Takes on Drag Race – Season 17, Episode 3

Tookes Takes ·

2025/02/04

LaKendra Tookes is back to take on EPISODE THREE of the newest season of RU PAUL'S DRAG RACE!The Tookes Talking Points for this episode include the girlies who have captured enough of LaKendra's heart for her to follow on IG, a prayer for the elderly Lexi Love, the shady Rate-A-Queen drama, the Rhinestone Trimgate, Hormona's illegal stoning, and Joella's powerful delusional superpower.Follow LaKendra on Instagram!Follow Tookes Takes on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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35:29

Tookes Takes on Drag Race – Season 17, Episode 2

Tookes Takes ·

2025/01/14

LaKendra Tookes (Reality Checked) is taking on RU PAUL'S DRAG RACE and episode two of the new season is here! The Tookes Talking Points include the shocking ageism pile on of the "grandma" of the season Lexi Love (SHE IS ONLY 33!), The 33 Year Old Grandma's STUNNING rollerskating talent show performance (let's see literally anyone do a cartwheel in roller skates), Onya Nurve's catchy as hell song, and Hormona Lisa's most recent lucky break gives us all a case of "Sashay Away Blue Balls".Follow

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