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Friend Of

Ariana Joy and Renee Reina

Friend Of is your weekly deep dive into all things reality TV! Hosted by friends and reality tv enthusiasts, Ariana Joy and Renee Reina, Friend Of is the perfect blend of pop culture, hot takes, and candid conversation. Every Friday, catch up with Ariana & Renee as they break down current pop culture news and recap the latest episodes. You won’t want to miss the laughs, the drama, and the occasional eye-roll—you’ll feel like you"re hanging out with your best friends. And, you never know

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01:11:54

Mom Guilt Math, F1 Dreams, Wicked Part One or Two?

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2025/11/24

This week, the girls spiral straight into the emotional deep end — chatting motherhood expectations, teaching kids generosity, and the small joys (and delusions) that keep us sane.From Vegas F1 sightings to Jake Paul’s marketing genius, Cat Stickler rumors, and a full Tell Me Lies spiral, the girls run through the celebrity and TV moments currently living rent-free in their heads. They dig into Wicked’s performances, the raw weight of the Surviving Mormonism doc, and a surprisingly thoughtful RHOC

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01:18:16

Luann in the Wild, Captain Kerry in Our Uber, Bravo...

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2025/11/20

We recorded this episode in full Bravocon-hangover mode, still half-laughing, half-shocked at what actually went down on Sunday night. From accidentally spending 45 minutes waiting for Craig Conover to emerge from a State Farm shoot, to Captain Carey literally hopping into our Uber like the world’s friendliest sea captain, to Luann casually adjusting boobs in a hotel bar — this night deserves its own franchise.We get into the unexpected softness of Joe Bradley (the hype-man we never knew we

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00:31:31

Summer House Premiere: Venita vs Craig, Austen’s New...

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2025/11/20

Today it's a full deep-dive into the Southern Charm season premiere, and Charleston wasted zero time delivering. This episode unpacks the surprise tension between Craig Conover and Venita Aspen, the early cracks in Austen Kroll’s relationship, and the slow-burn love triangle forming around Craig and Sally. Plus, we revisit the Paige fallout, the JT loyalty hangover, and why Madison’s co-ed baby shower at Patricia’s house might be one of the most revealing group scenes in years. We follow the

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00:49:32

3 Days of BravoCon in 60 Minutes – LVP, Tom Sandoval,...

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2025/11/17

Three days of BravoCon in Vegas distilled into one hour. Ariana and Renee talk about crossing paths with Lisa Vanderpump, and unexpected run-in with Tom Sandoval, and the Summer House excitement that kept following them around.Recording straight from their Bellagio bed, the girls unpack what BravoCon felt like from the inside: the energy on day one, the encounters that shifted their perspective, a night out that escalated fast, and why seeing certain Bravolebs in person completely changed the way

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00:56:52

Deleted Photos, Kids Named Slim Easy & Angie vs....

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2025/11/13

Today the girls are breaking down the Kardashian birthday fallout, RHOSLC chaos, and the pop-culture whiplash of the week.Nothing's off limits from Kris Jenner’s ultra-produced party (and the mysteriously deleted Harry & Meghan photos) to the alleged Bruno-Mars-price-tag discourse, the girls spiral through celebrity optics before settling into Bravocon prep, millennial-nostalgia TV rewatches, and influencer-world absurdities. Then it’s a full dive into Salt Lake City — husbands who hate the

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00:07:46

RHOL’s Nessie & Juliet on Season One, Global Fandom &...

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2025/11/12

RHOL’s Nessie & Juliet join us to unpack S1: what surprised them watching it back, the fan hellos from around the world and how mum life looks when the cameras are up. Nessie and Juliet reflect on their first year as Housewives — the watch-back realizations, what felt different once the full story aired, and how they’re processing it now. They share the sweetest recognition moments (from London streets to global DMs) and what international fandom has meant IRL. Then it’s motherhood on TV:

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01:18:05

Bravocon, Kris' Birthday Bash & Wicked Tears

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2025/11/10

It's Monday! This week we're breaking down our Bravocon prep (IVs, outfits, must-meet lists), Kris’s 70th at Bezos’ house, Kim’s latest bar-exam update, that RHONJ lunch before Vegas, People’s Sexiest Man Alive (hi, Jonathan Bailey + a puppy), and the Wicked clips that got us misty. Timestamps:00:04 Bravocon prep: IVs, outfit panic, travel rituals.00:05 Leaving on the 13th; bingeing Secret Lives of Mormon Wives en route.00:05 Must-meet at Bravocon: Tom Sandoval, LVP, Amanda; why controversial

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00:08:57

Whitney Rose on Below Deck Crossover & RHOSLC Tension

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2025/11/07

A candid interview with Whitney Rose (RHOSLC) about the Below Deck crossover, why she’s going “steady, not silent,” and the business lesson she’s taking forward.Timestamps:00:00 — Red hair for Bobby → why she let it fade01:20 — RHOSLC x Below Deck: guest POV on a GoPro-rigged yacht02:10 — How filming on water works: smaller crew, more fixed cams03:05 — If Whitney worked a season: deck crew over interior03:40 — Choosing a “steady, not silent” approach to conflict this year04:20 — A still-to-air

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00:58:39

Lisa Vanderpump on Traitors? VPR Reboot & Receipts...

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2025/11/06

A spicy rumour of Lisa Vanderpump on The Traitors (and our dream cast list), plus first reactions to the Vanderpump reboot/trailer. Then it’s a double dip into recaps: Real Housewives of London Reunion (the “I’m a CEO” chant, that hotel bill, and who actually handled it) and Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, where a full Lisa Barlow meltdown meets receipts and fresh alliance shifts. We close with quick hits on Kim Kardashian’s All’s Fair and our weekly Icks & Icons. Highlights00:00 — LVP on

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00:52:47

DINK Energy, Swifties In Buffalo & Too Early For...

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2025/11/03

The Friend Of girls are breaking down a very “sports, but make it pop culture” weekend. We open with Toronto’s Blue Jays heartbreak and a spontaneous cross-border dash to Bills–Chiefs (yes, the Swift effect lives, and yes, tailgates are wholesome). Then: NYC Marathon times from Bachelor Nation to Harry Styles, Stassi spotted filming with Katie, Lindsay + Danielle’s spinoff sighting, and the Skinnygirl clause lore. We also hit Disney flipping to Christmas on Nov 1, customs chat (American beer =

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01:13:58

Kim K's Hustle, Gretchen’s Hate-Post Tap, Barlow’s...

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2025/11/01

Ariana and Renee dive into Kim Kardashian’s “do it all” era, whether Gretchen’s tap on an LGBTQ+ hate post was a setup or a slip up, and if Lisa Barlow is quietly setting everyone up while calling meltdown on cue. We open with the Alix Earle family backstory that sparked the intro chat, then get into whether “follow every passion” actually works, the OC post that turned the comments into a courtroom, and Salt Lake’s favourite accusation: who’s feeding whom? Timestamps:00:00 — Intro & Alix

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00:38:23

Love Is Blind Reunion: The Baby, The Ring, The Aftermath

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2025/10/31

It’s a Friend Of emergency episode — because we NEEDED to talk about the Love Is Blind reunion. They break down everything:Sparkle Megan’s baby reveal and the year-long timeline twistJordan’s redemption arc and that diabetes moment that finally got cleared upCasey and Patrick’s reunion cringe and why “protecting him” wasn’t protecting him at allThe ring drama (does Netflix actually pay for them?!) 💍Ali & Anton’s strip club storyline, Edmund & KB’s therapy dynamic, and that “period hut”

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00:11:44

Kendall Washington Dishes On Life Inside & Outside...

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2025/10/30

Love Island USA’s Kendall Washington joins Friend Of from sunny Miami to reveal what fans don’t see on camera. He opens up about:Surviving eight weeks with no phone, no clock, no contact in the villaLife after reality TV — fame, routine and what changed mostHis Celsius collab and Miami must-dosThe celebs he’d invite to his dream dinner (Adam Sandler and Dwyane Wade make the cut) Friend Of is proudly presented by Hayu — the home of reality TV. Hundreds of shows, every episode, every

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00:11:44

Life After The Bachelorette — Tyler Cameron on Fame &...

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2025/10/28

We sat down with The Bachelorette’s Tyler Cameron to talk about what happens after the roses wilt — and how he went from reality-TV favourite to Emmy-nominated builder. He opens up about:The pressure cooker of Bachelor Nation and how it shaped his driveRenovating nine homes in seven months for his hit TV projectBalancing fame, business, and burnout in FloridaWho he wants to build for next (Serena & Venus made the list) Friend Of is proudly presented by Hayu — the home of reality

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01:14:12

Love Isn’t Blind? Kristen Bell In Hot Water & Bravo...

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2025/10/27

Ariana and Renee are back — breaking down Love Is Blind’s messy weddings, Kristen Bell’s controversial anniversary post, and Bravo’s shocking new docuseries Surviving Mormonism. They kick things off with their Miami getaway, rubbing elbows with Tyler Cameron of Bachelorette fame, Love Island’s Kendall Washington, and David Dobrik at a Celsius event. Then they pivot to Bravo, unpacking the new Surviving Mormonism docuseries and how it could reshape the network’s storytelling. Next up: Kristen Bell

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01:18:06

Kim K is… Relatable? Psychics and Housewife Affairs

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2025/10/20

Kim Kardashian opens up on Call Her Daddy about parenting, Kanye, and the Post Malone rumour that wasn’t. Stassi turns heads at Alex Cooper’s UNWELL weekend with Erika Jayne, and the Real Housewives finest bring psychic meltdowns, castle dinners, and lawsuit lunches across the franchises. From Love Is Blind’s editing tricks to RHOM’s reunion blow-ups, it’s a full week in the reality multiverse. This week’s Friend Of dives into:Kim Kardashian’s candid Call Her Daddy interview — and that “Post

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01:14:09

Luann Confesses?, Todd Nepola’s $10 Million Lawsuit &...

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2025/10/13

Luann de Lesseps might’ve just said too much (again).At a recent live show, the RHONY legend dropped a “for the second time” line that had the crowd — and the internet — losing it. Meanwhile, RHOM’s Todd Nepola has filed a $10 million lawsuit against Bravo, raising big questions about what happens when on-screen drama spills into real life. And just when you thought you could trust what you see — Love Is Blind producers remind us we might all be... well, a little blind. This week’s Friend Of

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00:14:42

Brooks Marks on JellyCats, Next Gen NYC, and Fashion

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2025/10/09

From a breakout cameo on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City to full-time cast member on Next Gen NYC, Brooks Marks has gone from Meredith’s son to Bravo star in his own right. In this episode, Brooks opens up about stepping into the spotlight, building his fashion brand, and navigating the world of reality TV with his signature authenticity. We talk about:How life changed going from Salt Lake to New YorkThe advice from his parents that still guides himBravocon, Bravo fans, and the intensity of the

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00:09:18

Captain Sandy on Below Deck S10, Reality TV Fame and...

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2025/10/08

She’s the captain for a reason. This week, we sit down with Captain Sandy Yawn from Below Deck Mediterranean to talk about life at sea, leadership under pressure, and what fans can expect from Season 10. In this interview, Captain Sandy opens up about:Her philosophy on fair leadership and setting boundariesBalancing crew dynamics and building true camaraderieWhy Malta is one of her favorite destinations to sailThe reality of guest demands and yacht “toys”Her Bravo connections, including Lisa

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01:14:27

Showgirl Reactions, Bad Bunny Halftime, Scooter &...

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2025/10/05

Taylor Swift’s Showgirl album has the internet buzzing — and we’ve got unfiltered reactions. This week, we dive into the biggest pop culture headlines:Taylor’s new tracks and the fan theories already flooding TikTokBad Bunny confirmed for the Super Bowl halftime showLove Is Blind season chaos: engagements on day one?Below Deck’s Captain Sandy joins us for a candid chatHollywood gossip from Sydney Sweeney & Scooter Braun to Kardashian sightings Find Your Favourite Show: 00:47 – Taylor

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