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Recap: RHOC S18 E15 - Double Decker Drama/Jen Reads Tamra to Filth Oct 22, 2024

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Tensions rise as the Real Housewives of Orange County tour London, work through conflicts, and absorb the revelation that Shannon found a text defining Alexis' role in the lawsuits from years ago. Tamra continues to talk crap about everyone, Heather has lingering hurt feelings post-mammogram outing, and Shannon finds another jaw dropping text - this time from Tamra. Jen shines in this episode, filling my heart with pride as we watch the sweet baby dove take fight and turn into a bird of prey, on the hunt for a little Tamrat. BONUS: current news on Jen's ex wanting to amend their divorce settlement after claiming she's made defamatory statements, and an OC history lesson about how Tamra's opinions on evictions, and spending habits that follow, have changed

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Double Recap: OC S18 E14 and SLC S5 E4 - Shannon's Receipt and Britany's Epiphany Oct 17, 2024

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A double header to get us caught up! We see the OC ladies embark on a London adventure, complete with speed boats, stewing resentments, and a smoking gun receipt from 2018. Then we catch up with the SLC ladies, mid-Milwaukee fun, as they tour beer factories, go curling, and fight about random things in sprinter vans. Alibaba controversy, gossip, and drag shows, what else could you ask for? BONUS: the prestige of the Les Clef d'Or concierge

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Deep Dive: The Case Against Diddy, Part 2 - The Indictment, Decades of Rumors, and Outcomes in an Environment of Complicit Enablers Oct 11, 2024

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Detailing more lawsuits filed against Sean Combs, a.k.a. Diddy, including former Danity Kane member Dawn Richard, as well as his legal team's ongoing efforts to get bail granted as he currently awaits trial from a Brooklyn detention center. The indictment filed by the Southern District of New York is reviewed, with details of the exact charges and possible prison time for each. Media clips spanning the decades of Diddy describing his white parties are shared, alongside highlights of specific celebrities, now under scrutiny, who publicly aligned themselves with Diddy - as well as celebrities who openly criticized him. BONUS: Storytime, an unfortunate evening with jabronis who thought they were very important for their business ties to Ashton Kutcher

TRIGGER WARNING: SA, DV, and disturbing content.

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Credit to Entertainment Tonight, TMZ, and The Conan O'Brien Show for audio of Diddy describing his white parties over the years.

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Recap & A Rant: RHOC S18 E13 - You Are Cordially Not Invited, and Why I'm Horrified by the Prison Industry Oct 09, 2024

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Katie's dinner party wraps up with Emily lightly grilling Ryan, and despite us not being clear on his profession, plays dumb like it's his job. Gina shows off home improvements, ladies peruse outdoor furniture, Heather and Emily finally discuss the fashion show faux pas. Alexis and her coach get mic'd up for a confessional but the episode culminates with the message that, it's Shannon's 60th birthday and she'll send a curt text if she wants to.

BONUS: A rant on for-profit prisons, the 13th Amendment, and how incarceration has become a business

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https://apnews.com/article/prison-to-plate-inmate-labor-investigation-c6f0eb4747963283316e494eadf08c4e

https://news.wsu.edu/press-release/2020/09/15/privatized-prisons-lead-inmates-longer-sentences-study-finds/

https://www.opensecrets.org/news/2021/02/biden-phases-out-private-prisons/

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Recap: RHOSLC S5 E3 - Basketball, Bobbleheads, and the Brow Girl Oct 03, 2024

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The ladies go on a luxurious trip to Milwaukee. Whitney serves as their jovial host and arranges for a choice of gambling or scavenger hunting bobble heads before a VIP experience at a Bucks game. Throughout the adventures, simmering feelings of betrayal and mistrust linger between the Wendy's infused G-Wagon girlies - Bronwyn, Heather, and Lisa. Meredith has hot goss about Whitney's jewelry company apparently sourcing baubles from Alibaba, Angie feels burdened by knowledge about Britani's "best friend" with benefits, and everything comes to a head in a Bucks suite with lobster corn dogs. BONUS: Solving the mystery of what does Seth does in Ohio and being haunted by Mary's unconventional use for super tampons and heavily fragranced enclosure

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Two Book Reviews: A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) and A Court of Mist And Fury (ACOMAF ) Oct 02, 2024

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An unexpected double header after realizing that the second book in Sarah J. Maas' series is a LOT more enjoyable than the first. No major spoilers shared but listen at your own discretion because overall themes and obvious outcomes will be discussed. Why Tamlin never got my heart rate out of the resting zone, how Rhys seems like the kind of guy who would laugh at all your inappropriate jokes, and whether either would hold your hair back if you got sick. Each book is ranked 1-5 based on three categories: Spice, Adventure, and Character Development. BONUS: a Cate Blanchett movie recommendation

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OC Slander, Drama, and a Recap: RHOC S18 E12 - The Elephant in the Room Sep 30, 2024

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Lots of Orange County social media drama happened this weekend as Tamra dealt with the consequences of a highly inaccurate statement she made on Watch What Happens Live and Shannon weathered yet another storm. Then, episode twelve shares the news of Shannon's ex demanding $75k hitting the press, her reaction, and an unfortunate butt dial that gives Tamra more fodder. A dinner party at Katie's house is the main focus as Ryan and Jen finally come face to face with Eddie and Tamra to address podcast comments and perceptions in a calm and mature manner...jk, Tamra has too many martinis and it goes off the rails.

BONUS: a rant on women's sizing

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Recap & A Rant: RHOSLC S5 E2 - Walking a Tightrope, and Why I Hate Private Equity Sep 27, 2024

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Feeling and healing abounds in Utah as the ladies recuperate after a blockbuster premier. True primary colors show when Heather sees that Bronwyn is working hard to play all sides. Lisa and Angie fail to move past their rift, Mary doubles down on disliking Britney, and Britney comes to a sad realization about her Costco buddy. Also, Meredith wants a bat mitzva and Bronwyn's unique taste in attire is rivaled by her art selections. BONUS: Why I Hate Private Equity! The definition, how it operates, and examples of its relentless scourge upon this country.

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Deep Dive: The Case Against Diddy, Part 1- The Woman Who Took Down Sean Combs' Empire Sep 25, 2024

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Explaining the allegations against Sean Combs, a.k.a. Diddy, that began in November 2023 with a shocking lawsuit filed by Cassie Ventura, and ended with a Federal investigation and eventual indictment by the Southern District of New York. Part 1 details Cassie's filing, as well as ones made by several other individuals who came forward after her, all of which describe a world of predatory behavior, rampant abuse, and a network of people enabling its existence.

TRIGGER WARNING: SA, DV, suicidal ideation, and disturbing content.

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Recap: RHOC S18 E11 - Singled Out Sep 23, 2024

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The focus of this episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County is a tumultuous taco party that ends with Emily cursing Alexis out and me feeling alive. Leading up to that glorious moment, we see Emily preparing to talk to Heather about how she felt singled out at the recent charity fashion show, Shannon on tour, Tamra and Katie socializing with their daughters, Jen dealing with her teenage son, and Gina stealing lemons. Bonus: Pixar, a hair mask, a sad pumpkin, body image pressures thrust upon women to hold us down, and why I love hormone talk.

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