Dumpster Dive with Tom Hamlett

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We Rockin Stilettos w/ Jonathan Chandler & Taria Faison (@jonathanchandler_ & @weigopodcast) Jun 18, 2021

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Tom is flying Cix-less on today’s Bravo episode! In her place, he is joined by Taria Faison (@weigopodcast) and writer, podcaster & famed young person, Jonathan Chandler (@jonathanchandler_)!

The three dive into Danielle Staub’s star turn in The Housewife & The Hustler, Dana/Pam, diversity on Bravo, Spongebob Stracke, Sonja & Pickles, Tom’s WWHL viral story, Kardashians, anti-stan culture, code switching, apologies, Trader Joes, Garcelle thee ‘actress’, and Cher Horowitz’s icon status.

For more context on the episode, please read Jonathan Chandler’s amazing article on Betches linked below:

https://betches.com/dear-bravo-adding-diversity-doesnt-automatically-erase-the-racism-from-your-shows/

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I Know the Cat w/ Noor Shamim (@therealityispod) Jun 13, 2021

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It’s the PREMIERE of The Bachelorette and Tom is joined by pod, turned real-life, bestie Noor of The Reality Is Podcast.

They chat first impressions of the men, kitty cats. accent work, Rv’s, ball pits, and so much more!

FYI THIS IS A TRE STAN ACCOUNT!

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'Bon Vi Viv' w/ Brett Borer (@BravobyBrett) Jun 11, 2021

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Rumors are true! Tom & Cix are joined by (historically) THEE youngest person ever, Brett Borer. Brett is the face behind the hilarious Bravo account, @BravobyBrett!

The divas chat all things Wendy Williams, Gen Z, cheugy, Clubhouse, Leah’s turn, Eboni’s allegiances, Kurt the model’s . . . return, shocking Harry Hamlin revelations, Sutton’s FabFitFun subscription, and Brett really breaks down what it is like to be historically young.

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The Bachelorette: Men Judge All w/ Donny Hadfield-Smith (@realdonnywood) & Quin Lamar (@thequinlamar) Jun 06, 2021

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It's the beginning of Tom & Cix's RELUCTANT coverage of The Bachelorette! In preparation for the premiere, they have asked two of their most judgemental friends to breakdown this cast of men. Donny & Quin of Know That podcast!

For a more immersive listening experience, follow along with us by clicking the link below:

Katie's Bachelorette Cast

In addition to judging these men from the inside out, the dumpster divas chat Charmed, Angel, MDL, Robin Williams' sex appeal, skin sales, face c^ck, and Donny reveals a shocking story of mistaking Quin for someone else . . .

Bach nation ain't ready for this!

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Dip the Dick w/ Vanessa & Abby (@RealMomsofBravo) Jun 04, 2021

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Tom & Cix are ready to jump into all things Housewives with two superheroes, Vanessa & Abby of the Real Moms of Bravo Podcast!

The four Bravo-holics chat true crime, internet friends, early 2000’s Orange County fascination, Myspace coding, watermelon mustard high, the MMCU (Melissa Mccarthy Cinematic Universe), Luann’s psyche, normalizing boasts about your education, Heather Thompson theories, Hilaria Baldwin, Alfredo the guitarist, hot tea breaks, drunk alter egos, bottoms up, Red bull and crackers, knock-kneed Sutton, $2,000 slippers, and JTT!

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Hooked on Crystal Minkoff w/ Megan Gailey (@bettermegangailey) May 31, 2021

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Wow we got a great episode for the divas today. We are joined by comedian, writer, podcaster, and Bravo historian, Megan Gailey (@bettermegangailey)!

The three of us discuss Laguna Beach, Luann’s baton, Jo de la Rosa, RHOM, Brandi/Joanna vagina-gate, Heather v Leah, an electric episode of RHOBH, knobbers, pilots, Erika’s closets, the problems with Bravo’s attempts at diversity, Crystal’s hot AF pop star brother, Sutton-knobby-knees, Kathy’s three truths, and ask the age old question . . . of Heather & Leah who knows Diddy better?!

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Jellybeans & Cartwheels w/ Eliot Glazer (@eliotglazer) May 28, 2021

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It’s another week of RHONY coverage! And Cix & Tom are joined by one third of the gay culture podcast, You’re Making it Worse, writer behind such shows as Teachers, New Girl, Younger, and Broad City, star of his own web/concert series Haunting Renditions, and new friend of Dumpster Dive, Eliot Glazer (@eliotglazer)!

They dive into Bethenny’s psyche, The Big Shot, Kelly Bensimone, Trident & La Croix, airport culture, flight attendant drag, Scary Island, Bernadette Peters, the return of Heather Holla Thompson, the importance of normalcy on our reality shows, and Eliot pitches an alternate take on newbie, Eboni!

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Pretty good . . . w/ Michael Milius (@mmilius85) May 24, 2021

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It’s another unhinged episode in the dumpster! Tom & Cix are joined by Dumpster Dive fan favorite, Michael Milius (@mmilius85) to breakdown the premiere of RHOBH!

They chat, canned wine, podcast frenemies, Uber pool acquaintances, the disadvantages of being gay, dental work, car culture, Capri room, Erika’s demise, the rise of Garcelle (aka Kyle), Activia, taking fireball vs doing fireball, and who is the glue of each franchise vs. who is the queen!

This episode of Dumpster Dive has a companion drinking game, listen to find out how to play!

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Ben & Friends w/ Ben Rimalower (@benrimalower) May 21, 2021

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The Dumpster Divas are thrilled to be chatting RHONY with another fabulous guest this week! Tom & Cix are joined by Patti LuPone savant, writer, and (some would say) RHONY ‘friend of’, Ben Rimalower!

They chat their favorite divas, Patti LuPone, Donna Murphy, Broadway shows of past and present, Countess and Friends, Leah’s conversion to Judaism, Wells Fargo vs. JP Morgan, plasma, IBS, micro-aggressions, fake Rose’, and Ben shares what these RHONY women are really like when the camera’s go down!

Expect RHOBH coverage on Monday’s episode!

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Microwave Chicken w/ Bradley Gibson (@bradgibson13) & Dan Rosales (@danrosales) May 17, 2021

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Happy Monday Divas!

While Tom & Cix take a break from Monday Summer House coverage, here is a Flavor of Love bonus ep from the Dumpster Dive Patreon!

Tom & Cix are joined by two of their nearest and dearest Dan Rosales (@danrosales) & Bradley Gibson (bradgibson13) to chat all things Flavor Flav! This episode features a trip to church with Flav's Mom, microwaved chicken, and a surprise attack by Cix's cat mid-recording!

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