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The Mix with Mani

Welcome to The Mix with Mani! I’m Mani—educator by day, Bravo enthusiast by choice, and permanently booked and busy keeping up with reality TV, pop culture, and the internet’s hottest headlines. Each week, I mix Housewives, Bravo, reality TV, pop culture, and the occasional true crime obsession with thoughtful conversations, real-world perspective, plenty of shade, and a lot of laughs. Whether we’re unpacking the latest Housewives drama, dissecting The Traitors, debating viral moments, or diving

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251. Housewives Catch Up: RHOM, RHORI, RHOA w/...

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2026/06/09

As the first season of RHORI nears a close, V and Mani have to break down everything from Rulla hosting with her sketch husband to Alicia and Liz's non apologies. Over in Atlanta the ladies of RHOA are auditioning friends and opening franchises and at least two of these women need to head home for good. All the hot takes on Housewives and some hot topics (RHOM needs to get those cameras going...) too in The Mix!Want more of Mani and Vanessa? Vanessa- @realitea_recap (IG & Threads) Youtube

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250. She's Not My Wife: RHOA, RHORI & Summer House...

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2026/06/06

Let's get into the Bravo of the week in The Mix in the Box From Housewives of Atlanta fussing about married pastors to those Housewives of Rhode Island pushing chairs and swinging hair, Mark and Mani talk Sunday night housewives that is keeping our bellies full and happy. Then part 2 of Summer House introduced some different and mixed emotions and perceptions between Mani and Mark of this reunion installment. Amanda and Kyle's marriage deterioration, the group's witness and defense of it, the dinner

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249. Alternate Timelines: Summer House Reunion Talk...

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2026/05/30

ITS TIIIIIMMMEEEE!!!! Long awaited end to a season of betrayal, scandal, shock and dismay.We may have just begun for the Summer House reunion but there was so much there to dissect, yap about, and debunk. Mark (@thepinkpopbox) joins Mani to break down the epic reads, the lies, the F yous and the body language. Plus, KJ's bravery, Bailey's call out, and Carl's maturity. All things Summer House reunion part 1.That and so much more in The Mix in the Box!Want more Mani and Mark?Mark-

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248. Sunday Funday: RHOA & RHORI w/ Chantel (Purple...

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2026/05/27

Another Sunday has gone by with great tv. RHOA is taking off with new versus —Porsha and Kelli, K Michele and her inner demons, everybody with Cynthia’s nerve. RHORI is rounding out the season and coming to a close with some big bangs! Ashley crying and Rosie leaving and this establishment…let’s talk. And Liz vs Alicia, is the seating chart for the reunion finally making sense? To break it all down, I have boots on the ground Bravo reporter and Redditer, Chantel (@purplepandapants) right after her

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247. News & Announcements: RHOP, RHOA, Summer House,...

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2026/05/22

There has been so much news that Vanessa (@realitea_recap) had to come back to The Mix to report. There's developments in the Osefo Trial and V got boots on the ground coverage about the what is to come for Wendy and Eddie. The Valley had a little shake up for Danny. Summer House reunion trailer has dropped and so has the season finale. Woof. RHORI and RHOA talk because of course--how is K doing on the show and confessionals? Kelsey v Rosie! How is Alicia anything but a fan favorite??! That and SO

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246. The Mix in the Box: RHOA & RHORI Recap w/ Mark...

The Mix with Mani ·

2026/05/19

Sunday nights have come and gone and boy did they leave an impression! Mark (@thepinkpopbox) and Mani recap and giggle and shade through the Real Housewives of Atlanta's final night in Dallas from conspiracy theories and plots revealed to missing galas to get ready for them! The peaches did NOT disappoint again! And Mark and Mani also felt chills with RHORI this week more than once! There's an iconic Bravo housewives moment that this fight between the twins, A.k.a. Kelsey and Rosie. Go on the

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245. Summer House & SLOMW news, RHOA recap w/ Selle...

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2026/05/12

Back again this week because...Summer House news, SLOMW fights and news, and an Atlanta Season that will not quit. Mani is joined by Selle (@whoaskedselle) to break down Jen Fessler vs. Ciara in the Summer House latest round of rumors and tomfoolery and the Taylor vs Mikayla (Secret Lives of Mormon Wives) fight with clear winners and LOSERS in both. Then of course the RHOA cast trip in Dallas is truly providing and keeping us laughing and asking plenty more questions. Discussing it alI in the

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244. But He (Still) Is, Ma! w/ Elle Murasaki (Briefed...

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2026/05/11

The TV is too good and It just keeps getting better! Elle Murasaki is back (@briefedbyelle) to have some Housewives and Bravo Chit Chat! Bravo and NBC have announced plenty of shows coming back, premiering, or changing. Mani and Elle run through the announcements at the upfronts--including the already renewed for season 2, big hit Real Housewives of Rhode Island.Mani and Elle talk Summer House drama, a hot topic or two, and the Newport trip of the RHORI. Get into the Mix!(Covering RHOA upcoming this

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The Mix in the Box: RHOA, RHOBH, News & Announcements...

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2026/05/09

Housewives on deck and so is Mark (@ThePinkPopBox)! Mani and Mark talk some news and announcements, RHOA and RHOBH Reunion conclusions. BUT FIRST Let's go to Dallas and do a room dash with the housewives of Atlanta! Angela has CHANGED MANI'S MIND! Let's get into that fight at the dinner table between Pinky and Angela. Then let us please wrap up this season of Real housewives of Beverly Hills--but first let's unpack this part 3. That fox force thing...that's done. Why are we just now getting into the

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242. Masks Everywhere: Met Gala, Summer House & RHORI...

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2026/05/07

Oh decisions have been made --many not good--this week! From choices made between Amazon and Mugler in fashion at the Met Gala, to Pick Me's saying anything on a beach but acting differently, to all that is going on in Rhode Island. Welcome Van, host of the Best Week Ever Podcast where she gives a list weekly of who in pop culture is having the best week and the worst week based on their choices. Mani and Van (@bestweekeverpodcast) go through the some Met Gala hits and misses and judge accordingly,

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241. Holding Clams: Bravo News, RHORI & RHOA w/ Kaya...

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2026/04/30

It's a nice and thicc episode with Kaya from Bravo We're Black, here to talk it all with Mani. They have to check in on Summer House news, from leaks to murder to the prospects for the future. Then taking on the Housewives of Rhode Island there are men on men, cheaters and blinders, and instagram betrayals. That polo match will go down in history and it is no secret this premiere season is the best in housewives history.Over in Atlanta the peaches are still juicy! Pinky talking to everybody but her

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61:50

240. She IS The Pizza Mama: RHORI recap w/ Kendrick...

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2026/04/23

Another pre-birthday chat with a friend about another one of my favorite things-Real Housewives of Rhode Island. Long time friend to the show Kendrick (@withkendricktucker) host of I Ken Not podcast, is here for the clams! Mani and Kendrick go through the girlies of Rhode Island who are not missing a beat. They talk about the theories online for some girls, the hilarity of others, who is out performing everyone. The accents and the WANDERING! This show has it all and then some. So does this episode,

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239. Reformed Crashout: RHOA talk w/ Aaron...

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2026/04/22

It may have been a minute but consider this a full family reunion! Aaron, OG half of Bravo We're Black with Kaya, is back in The Mix to go through Season 17 episode 3 of Real Housewives of Atlanta. Drew who is this man?! NEXT! Porsha why would you say that?! Leaky booties to bankruptcy: Pinky and K Michelle are absolute rockstars as newbie housewives with transparency, shade, and mentioning it all. So much going on in Atlanta! Mani and Aaron talk all that and more in THE MIX!Follow the hilarious

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238. All the Bravo GLossip in The Mix (Southern...

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2026/04/20

Theres so much GOSSIP on the streets of Bravo! From the popular pop culture Spanish podcast Glossip Girls, Ana jumps into the Mix to comb through the mess off screen from the people we can't stop watching.On the Docket:Summer House--Baseball games, making out, and glamour mag interviews have us talkingRHORI NDA breaches and lawsuits on mistresses.Southern Hospitality is having such a good season! Ana and Mani talk Grace Lilly, Maddie, and the whole crew and their reunion that is coming up with a

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237. The Mix in the Box: RHOA, RHORI, RHOBH recap w/...

The Mix with Mani ·

2026/04/18

Our cups runneth over with housewives. Mark (@thepinkpopbox) is back for a breakdown of the third episode of Real Housewives of Rhode Island, the Real Housewives of Atlanta, and the painful finale of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and reunion trailer. (THREEEE???) Well on RHORI we have our first big party and the outfits ... left us with opinions. so did the questionable men coming in and out of the rumors. Which man is Kelsey's? Which man is Liz's? Jo Ellen is making her way to our favorites

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72:24

236. Hot Topics: RHOA, RHOP, RHOBH Housewives Tea w/...

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2026/04/14

There's so much being reported on in the Housewives streets right now. Vanessa, Queen V of RealiTEA, is back to break it all down. From divorces and custody losses in Atlanta with Drew and Ralph to newcomer Pinky's financial and marital woes...and where are the waffles? RHOA just started and has news spilling out at the seams. Cast news coming out of Potomac and there are big feelings about the announced cast of the RHOP while everyone has their freedoms, and the newcomers already making some crazy

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235. The Girls are Back in Town! RHOA Premiere &...

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2026/04/09

Sunday is the new fun day with double the housewives now! Noor, host of The Reality Is podcast, helps Mani break down the second episode of the new series Real Housewives of Rhode Island and the dynamics of this cast and their relationships. Some plausible theories are discussed for Kelsey's situation, Rulla and Alicia make big entrances and Liz lets it all out and lets it go.The ladies of Atlanta are also back and with a bang! RHOA welcomes two new wives: K. Michelle and Pinky Cole and both make

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234. First Feasts & Last Suppers: Summer House,...

The Mix with Mani ·

2026/04/04

Mark is back in the Mix in the Box! The weekly breakdown of Bravo shows inlcude a Summer House update and check in. Reunion upcoming, where do they all go from here? And West, step up to the hot seat. The housewives kept it wild this week too! Real Housewives of Rhode Island premiered! We talk all the new ladies, who are the early favorites and early...concerns. Real Housewives of Beverly Hills shook the table finally! The last supper was one to behold. Breaking down Kyle v. Dorit, Dorit v. Erika

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233. WHAT WAS THE REASON?!: Summer House News w/ Dana...

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2026/04/01

You know why we are here...Let's talk Summer House's first scandal (its own Scandoval/Scamanda moment). Amanda and West and Ciara.Host of Bravo Investigator podcast, Dana and Mani talk the choices and decisions made, the timeline of what happened and how we know about it, the friendship dynamics, and of course how mental health plays a role. But is there room for accountability in that role? How about the aftermath and fall out between the other parties? Are we supportive of Amanda finding her

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232. Meet Me At The Altar; SLOMW and Bravo News,...

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2026/03/28

A LOT of news at the altar and in the love department this week-- headlines of make ups, break ups, launches and settlements. So Tayne, host of the Altar Call podcast is in the Mix to break it all down. From SLOMW divorces, kisses, and scandals. Summer House romances maybe? Love is Blind fan favorites made an interesting choice and people are talking about it but why did it happen? RHOBH got a little fiesty in the tune of Dorit v Kyle & Erika and Gelato and big guess what side we take. Honorable

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