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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

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Ep. 53 - "ADHD and Reality TV: Best, Worst, and...

Bravo Breakdowns ·

2025/01/03

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

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63:54

Ep. 52 - "When Cujo Attacks" - SLC S5 Episode 13...

Bravo Breakdowns ·

2024/12/19

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,

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61:01

Ep. 51- "High Body Count Hair" - SLC Season 5,...

Bravo Breakdowns ·

2024/12/12

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

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84:39

Ep. 50 "We Made It Nice (&Naughty)" Best of The...

Bravo Breakdowns ·

2024/12/06

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 -48:35The Blue Stoneys (awards show) - 52:01⁠

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80:20

Ep. 49 "Raise Your Glasses High: Goodbye VPR & Jesus...

Bravo Breakdowns ·

2024/11/27

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

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42:59

Ep. 48 "Turbulence Ahead: Jesus Jugs and Flying...

Bravo Breakdowns ·

2024/11/21

Michele and Lauren dive into the latest RHOSLC drama, where everyone’s living it up in Palm Springs for Bronwyn and Todd’s 10th anniversary—well, everyone except Todd, who looks like he’s ready to sign divorce papers mid-vacation. Oh, and he’s paying for everything, of course. It all wraps up with Lisa throwing a tantrum about flying coach. HOW DARE THEY?! Then, the duo moves on to RHOC Reunion Part 2, introducing their new segment, "Oh Yeah, Gina," before breaking down the resurrection of Jesus

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59:30

Ep. 47 - "Rank the Baldwins" - Bravo News Roundup +...

Bravo Breakdowns ·

2024/11/14

Michele and Lauren snap out of their funk and give each other (and the students) an important pep talk: if Vicki made it through S10, you can make it through anything!First, the good news: a quick Real Housewives Franchise "tour de updates" on SLC's great season, Potomac's comeback, celebrating Beverly Hills, and VPR and NY's potential incoming demise and possible reboots.(RHOC Reunion Recap starts at 24:50)Then we recap the OC reunion: their outfits may always let us down, but these ladies never

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49:04

Ep. 46- "Don't Put a Hit Out on Tamra"- RHOC S18 Ep...

Bravo Breakdowns ·

2024/11/07

Lauren and Michele are back to recap last Thursday's episode of Real Housewives of OC, the one where we learn Jenn finally has a guy to talk to, but he's like a criminal maybe.Shannon has the most confusing fight ever with Matt, Katie's husbandTamra pretends to be soberAnd finally, Jenn is engaged to marry her prince charming, who might

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70:26

Ep. 45- "The King of Dallas and the Babadook of...

Bravo Breakdowns ·

2024/10/30

Lauren and Michele are back to recap last Thursday's episode of Real Housewives of OC, a wild ride through swingin' London.Shannon is so constipated she almost takes a double decker in a double decker bus;Tamra has gone to a place of 10 enemies, 12 storylines, and total Babadook eyes;And finally, ending with one of the all-time most funny Housewives "Happy Birthday" moments.Then (interview starts at 30:01) Chris James Kahle, Dallas Tiktok star, man about town, fashion guru and Real Housewives expert

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66:08

Ep. 44- "I Have Never Been with Multiple Partners in...

Bravo Breakdowns ·

2024/10/25

Lauren and Michele to school and finishing up coverage of RHOC Season 8. The back half of the season gives us so many classic Vicki moments, and is also known as the season of the "Calm Before the Shannon STORMS Beador".

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55:13

Ep. 43- "You are cordially UNIVITED" RHOC S18 Ep. 14...

Bravo Breakdowns ·

2024/10/14

Michele and Lauren recap episode 14 of RHOC "High Tea and High Drama", and ladies, the TEA IS SPILLED! Especially as when an uninvited guest tries to crash the party.Listen as we also debut a new format and new segments, like "Shannonagins" and "HERRREEE'SSSS JOHNNY".Follow us:IG - bravo_breakdownsTikTok - bravo_breakdownsYouTube - Bravo Breakdowns

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110:54

Ep. 42 - "Intro to Soft Swinging" - "Secret Lives of...

Bravo Breakdowns ·

2024/10/11

Everyone's talking about these Mormon mamas, so Bravo Breakdowns and Also Podcast are "jumping" on the Momtok train so you can "soak" up all the details! It's a soft swinging extravaganza!We open with a quick riff about Yolanda Hadid's recent updates on her lemon trees and Lyme "doctor" and a quick, apologetic defense of Reddit.Then, Lauren and Michele recap the 8 episode Hulu reality TV hit "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" -(recap starts at 7:05)for a quick analysis and refresher on the antics

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112:34

Ep. 41 - "I Had to Go on Xanax For it, Lydia!"-...

Bravo Breakdowns ·

2024/10/01

Lauren and Michele are back with a new "lesson plan" format so Bravo newbies can follow easier (no child left behind!)Then they give all the weekend tea of Shannon Beador and recap the new episode of RHOC Season 18 (Episode 12 - "The Elephant in the Room").(Time stamp: 18:03 minutes)-Which the podmates find to be sadly mostly filler/family stuff- but delight in recounting Heather Dubrow's fashion show and the ugly fallout, including Emily breaking the fourth wall to call Alexis a "friend" of.Then

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112:34

Ep. 41- "I had to go on Xanax for it, Lydia"- Season...

Bravo Breakdowns ·

2024/10/01

Lauren and Michele are back with a new format that's less WE HAVE ADHD, and more, we are scholars, listen to us.Then they discuss the new episodes of RHOC Season 18, Episodes 12 ("The Elephant in the Room")-(Time stamp: 18:03 minutes)-Which the podmates find to be sadly mostly filler/family stuff- but delight in recounting Heather Dubrow's fashion show and the ugly fallout, including Emily breaking the fourth wall to call Alexis a "friend" of.Then it's time for today's lesson- Season 8 Part 1 of

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86:59

Ep. 40 - "My Friend, My Soulmate, My Sister"- Season...

Bravo Breakdowns ·

2024/09/24

Lauren and Michele are back to do a quick check-in on all the Mormons and smokers in Hollywood!Then they discuss the new episodes of RHOC Season 18, Episodes 10 & 11 ("Catwalks & Catfights"/"Singled Out").(Time stamp: 2:00)Which the podmates find to be sadly mostly filler/family stuff- but delight in recounting Heather Dubrow's fashion show and the ugly fallout, including Emily breaking the fourth wall to call Alexis a "friend" of.Then it's time for today's lesson- Season 7 of RHOC, episodes

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107:30

Ep. 39 "High Brow/Low Brow" With Special Guest Lauren...

Bravo Breakdowns ·

2024/09/16

The Real Head of Bravo Programming who developed and greenlit the Real Housewives franchise stops by the Bravo Breakdowns podcast to give a guest lecture on reality TV!The funny, insightful, Peabody winning and overall insanely accomplished Lauren Zalaznick (former Executive VP of NBCUniversal from 2001-2014) tells Lauren and Michele the origin story of how she and her team built Bravo into the network we know today.But before that, Lauren and Michele are breaking down part 1 of Season 7 of Real

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93:21

Ep. 38 - "Whines & Wives" Season 6 RHOC Part 2 Recap...

Bravo Breakdowns ·

2024/09/09

This week Lauren and Michele finish their recap of Season 6 of RHOC, aka the season before Brooks. DUN DUN DUNNNN. Listen as they gab all things love tank, divorce, and wine throwing. They all debut, or "re-debut" a segment, "required viewing", where they discuss their favorite episodes from the season.They also had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Bravo savant, Josh in the Oval, you've probably already seen his tiktoks! Listen as they discuss all things housewives, and Josh even teaches Lauren

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87:58

Ep. 37 - "How Tamra Got Her Groove Back" Season 6...

Bravo Breakdowns ·

2024/09/03

This week Lauren and Michele deep dive into the very shallow end of the first half of Season 6 of RHOC, aka the one where Tamra is free from the shackles of Simon, finds a new love, and Vicki becomes jealous of Tamra's divorce. Also, Alexis tries to convince everyone Jim isn't a completely awful person, but like most things Alexis attempts, it doesn't really go over too well.More importantly, we interviewed advocate, mom, wife, human extraordinaire, non-profit founder, and reality tv scholar, Morgan

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85:42

Ep. 36 - "A Tale of Two Evictions" Season 5 RHOC Part...

Bravo Breakdowns ·

2024/08/26

Listen as Michele and Lauren discuss the latest episode of RHOC, the one where Jesus Jugs blames drinking red bull on possible menopause.Michele and Lauren also recap the 2nd half of the iconic season 5 of RHOC, the one where everyone is still broke, Donn is the best, Slade won't go away, and Lynne Curtain gets evicted on national tv.

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87:03

Ep. 35 - "The Curse of The Vow Renewal" - Season 5...

Bravo Breakdowns ·

2024/08/19

Listen as Michele and Lauren discuss the latest episode of RHOC, where Jesus Jugs openly threatens blackmail, and the girls go on two of the worst trips in Housewives history.Michele and Lauren also recap the first half of the iconic season 5 of RHOC, the one where everyone goes broke, gets divorced, or has a vow renewal so sinister, that every housewife who ever renewed their vows after Vicki, has had their marriage end in divorce. Vicki Gunvalson will always be famous. Listen as we WHOOP IT

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