Andy's Girls: A Real Housewives Podcast

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Ubah Hot (with Kevin Fallon) Sep 26, 2023

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Sarah marks Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar known as the Day of Atonement, by watching the new ep of RHONY and immediately sending Erin a Paperless Post for shul. She realizes a true Scary Island would be not speaking about the new ep, and Zooms up one of her fave (Kim Richards voice) "Daily Beasts," Kevin Fallon (editor of the Daily Beast Obsessed, a pop culture website). They settle into the People's People's Couch's People's Court for a, shall we say, spicy convo that includes differing opinions on Erin v. Ubah's upset, the complicated history around tropes that work to silence/criticize Black women's feelings, whether the hot tub time machine was a moment of hashtag systematic bullying or a water treatment of accountability, sighs about Sai, the ways reactions and overreactions are received and judged, Erin's potentially strategic tears, an inconsistent use of grace, and the ways that cancel culture impacts Bravo discourse (and personalities). Sai may not have Main Housewife Energy, but this convo certainly does - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 461!

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Winners at War (with Ryan Bailey) Sep 23, 2023

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Sarah watches the new Salt Lake episodes and levitates to another universe, filled with hope and possibility. Luckily, she learned several languages/dialects, ones Duolingo only wishes it had heard of first. She realizes the universe is in need of another episode stat, so she Uber Pools back to the cloff, where she meets Los Angelino Ryan Bailey (pop culture commentator and host of "So Bad It's Good with Ryan Bailey," presented by Betches Media). They make some espresso martinis (JK, Heather accomplished a caffeine and vodka-themed Scared Straight) and discuss the Survivor-esque roles Tamra and Heather Dubrow are currently playing on Orange County, searching for Jen's identity -- separate from Ryan -- on and off TV, Shan's reported decision to seek treatment (and why her continued relationship with John is a seemingly toxic state), Angie K as the epitome of a 'so bad it's good' ethos, differing opinions on Whitney's upset toward Meredith, and the grounding, communal impact of Heather Gay's "Who Among Us" post-cocktail ride. Lisa Barlow lost her 60k ring, and thank goodness this convo was found - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 460!

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The Weight of Beautiful (with Jackie Goldschneider) Sep 21, 2023

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Sarah celebrates the High Holidays with a mazel of the day: inviting RHONJ star, lawyer, and author Jackie Goldschneider over to the cloffice, where they discuss her new book, The Weight of Beautiful, and of course, her experiences as a New Jersey Real Housewife.

They truly mentioned it all: the nuanced use of "recovery" when talking about eating disorders, Bravo's role in Jackie's treatment and recovery (and yes, rumors about Jackie’s friendships with Teresa and Marg), how control impacts sharing vulnerability on a public platform, a misconception that EDs include a beginning, middle, and end, how an obsession with weight loss injections has brought back a renewed focus on "thin" and weight loss as a competition (including in the NJ cast), trauma as a connective thread, and finding a way back to light.

If AG had a book club, this would be its companion listen - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 459!

TW: this episode includes discussion about eating disorders and body dysmorphia.

National Eating Disorders Association: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

Jackie's book tour/link to buy The Weight is Beautiful: https://linktr.ee/jackiegoldschneider

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A Wellness Check on Archie Beador (with Dylan Hafer) Sep 19, 2023

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"I've been traveling, I've been to prison." A perfect line delivery by Luann de Lesseps, one Shannon Storms Beador can unfortunately more fully appreciate. Capping off a wild, wild, day with all the highs and lows one can associate with being a Shan stan, Sarah realizes she really needs some light. And ribald humor. And sass. The perfect ingredient to brighten the cloff? Sarah's Bravo bestie, of course - Dylan Hafer (director of social for entertainment at Betches Media, host of the pod Mention It All, and creator of @BravoByBetches). They settle in for a seltzer spritz and discuss perceptions of Shannon's relationship with alcohol, John, and herself, the challenge of recognizing coping mechanisms that have become foundational, and updates from Shan's lawyer, Bravoleb friend (s/o JLL Chumps!). And oh yes, other things too: the definition of a Wifetime Achievement Award (and the connection Vicki now shares with Clint Howard), examining Gina's performance on Housewives through an updated lens, Erin and Sai's upset toward Jessel, and yes a bit of a debate about the definition of a prank. Archie Beador is an empath, and if you're listening to this convo, you might be one too - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 458!

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When Life Gives You Lemons: Shannon Beador Arrested for a DUI and Hit-and-Run Sep 18, 2023

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Hashtag this is too Real for Real. News broke today that Real Housewives of Orange County star Shannon Storms Beador was allegedly arrested for DUI alcohol and hit-and-run late Saturday night. And as a Shan stan, Sarah had a few triage-style thoughts. On Shan, Archie, Gina, John, Sarah is truly mentioning it all - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 457.

Update following recording: Shannon Beador's lawyer, Michael Fell tells TMZ ... "I spent quite a bit of time with Shannon yesterday. She is extremely apologetic and remorseful. We will be awaiting the official information on this case as it becomes available, and Shannon is prepared to accept full responsibility for her actions."

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Dog Days Aren’t Over (with Evan Real) Sep 17, 2023

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Shana Tova, Friends of Jill! Sarah celebrates the Jewish New Year by dipping RHONY apples into honey (talk about sweet New Beginnings). She realizes the best resolution to have is to be real - and who better to AG Kiki with than Evan Real (senior TV reporter, PageSix.com, and co-host of the pod Virtual Realitea). They discuss the similarities in storyline and character critiques on The Hills and Vanderpump Rules, the astrology and psychology behind Lindsay and Carl's breakup, Tamra and Jen's continued war of words about Ryan, possible toxic power dynamics between Shannon and John, the refreshing change in friendship dynamics on Salt Lake, beginning with Lisa and Meredith, and Monica's fresh-air introduction to the franchise (while being connected to Jen). When life gives you lemons, try not to date them - and it's Andy's Girls, Episode 456!

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Wreck It, Ralph (with Michael Arceneaux) Sep 12, 2023

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Romeo, Romeo, where for art thou Romeo? Tampa, prob. After watching the...shall we say, confounding, reunion finale for Atlanta, Sarah looks for one of the remaining peaches Drew brought to set as a prop. She realizes it's past its expiration date (kind of like this season) and instead Zooms up someone with the freshest takes on all things Housewives (maybe Sherée should skip this one), New York Times best-selling author, Michael Arceneaux (I Can't Date Jesus, I Don't Want to Die Poor). They settle into their respective Zoom windows (shoutout muscle relaxers and prayer), and deep dive the disconcerting narrative around Drew's sexuality, Ralph's continued emotional manipulation about and toward his wife (and truly odd energy with his 'cousin' Courtney), Kenya's powerhouse aside (and Ralph's unsuccessful effort to shame her into silence), and the wildest part of the reunion (surprisingly, not Drew's scene-into-song). Meanwhile, RHONY once again pulled through, and Sarah and Michael mentioned it all: the difference between sharing vulnerability and emotion, the connection between Jenna's childhood-into-adulthood circumstances and her reluctance to engage in some group dialogue, Jessel's definition of privilege, and Brynn's misplaced upset about Jenna's name reveal. Oh what a beautiful morning, oh what a beautiful day - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 455!

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The Marvelous Mrs. Dubrow (with Tracie Morrissey) Sep 09, 2023

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Sarah watches the newest ep of Orange County and immediately orders various "SG" branded pillows, rugs, toothpaste, and sand. After realizing she also needs an AG Kiki that is anything but standard, she sends an engraved mirrored invite to Bravo pal Tracie Morrissey (writer, producer, Pot Psychology podcaster, and owner of pipe dreams.fun). They discuss continued speculation about Carl and Lindsay's breakup (and the complicated dynamics in relation to addiction recovery on reality TV), why Heather Dubrow's display of wealth is not at the core of cast upset, Shannon's toxic togetherness with David and John, Heather Gay's diminished credibility, why a fight about bathtub PDA is reminiscent of classic RHONY, and the concerning financial education Kim is teaching her kids before and during her split from Kroy. Sarah is dealing with back pain, which she prefers to seeing Jen Shah be a pain in the neck - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 454!

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It Smells Like Hospital, and Hope (A RHOSLC Premiere Prayer) Sep 06, 2023

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And the lord said, Lo - not you Bosworth, the other meaning of the word - I shall pass on to thee season 4 of Salt Lake City, and anoint you, dear viewers, to tell the tale of everyone not named Shah. And the people said, yay-ish. Sarah receives the biblical scroll also known as RHOSLC's season opener, and feels the need to spread the good word. And some of those words? Perhaps not only good. But hopeful! She deep dives the ways to understand a previously idealized Housewife as one living her life in a complicated but human parallel (Heather, ahem), the possibly-forced hope placed upon Housewife friendships that seemed truly beyond repair at/after the reunion (Heather and Lisa, Heather and Whitney, Meredith and Whitney, Meredith and Lisa, Sarah and Heather, Jen Shah and the Secret Service), Mary's complicated return (in all the ways), Monica's Jen Aydin energy, and yes, oh yes, Angie K's biblically bad style. And this episode wouldn't be complete without a meditation/prayer for Salt Lake, in a moment of faith that will bring the Bravo community together. Blessed be the snowflake (not so fast - the literal kind) - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 453! Winter is here.

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Business Class is Personal (with Brian Moylan) Sep 05, 2023

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What better way to mark Labor Day than appreciating a guest for doing some heavy lifting. Inspired by a RHONY ep all about taking flight (of fancy, and sass), Sarah books a steerage ticket with multiple stops en route to the Real Housewives Institute. While there, she Zooms up Founder and President (and the New York Times bestselling author of The Housewives: The Real Story of the Real Housewives), Dame Brian Moylan. They settle into row 53, and buckle up for a bumpy ride (only when discussing Kim Zolciak-Biermann-Zolciak Again, bless). Among this journey: deep diving possible reasons behind a continued animus for Emily and Gina, what to do with Atlanta's present and future (and why the cast need not carry the brunt of the critique), whether a few return OGs could help re-focus the franchise, the othering of Jenna from the rest of her RHONY cast, an unfortunate equalization of Jenna's health condition with her interest in flying in a premium section (and the minimization of her expressed feelings through positivity instead of active listening), and which RHONY may be in for a rude awakening between self-perception and audience critique. Beware the ides of March, and march into Delta's Sky Club instead - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 452!

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