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Kate Chastain is Reality TV Royalty Dec 23, 2025

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From “Traitors” to “House of Villains” to “Reality Hot Seat” and my personal favorite, “Below Deck,” there isn’t a corner of the Reality TV world that Kate Chastain cannot conquer. The number one chief stew and secretive baby momma joins me to talk about attending this year’s BravoCon; representing the NFL with her new football commentary series, “Reality Hot Seat”; recollecting all the insane, near-death, and cringeworthy “Below Deck” moments she experienced, and how being chief stew on million-dollar yachts prepared her for motherhood.

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The Ultimate Reality TV Year-End Roundup Dec 16, 2025

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To close out the year, Melissa Rivers and David Yontef from Behind the Velvet Rope team up once again for a no-holds-barred reality TV year-end roundup packed with Bravo tea, pop culture buzz, and insider takes. From Teresa and Melissa’s reconciliation to Traitors, Met Gala shakeups, celebrity wedding rumors, and Cher’s love life, nothing is off limits, with a thoughtful and candid conversation about women reclaiming power in entertainment.

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Susan Powter on Taking Back Her Life Dec 09, 2025

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In the early 90’s, at the height of the infomercial craze, Susan Powter’s “Stop the Insanity” program of weight loss and nutrition was worth $276 million, equal to over half a billion dollars today. A new documentary from filmmaker Zeberiah Newman entitled “Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter” (available Dec. 9 on Apple TV, Prime Video, and other platforms) examines what happened to the motivational icon after walking away from fame. Susan joins me to talk about the origins of “Stop the Insanity”; falling into poverty and struggling to make ends meet; making a horrible deal with producers, which left her fighting for control of her own name; and how much of her identity was wrapped up into that spiky blond buzzcut.

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Captain Kerry Navigates the Waters of Reality TV Dec 02, 2025

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Captain Kerry shares his journey from a tradesperson to a successful yacht captain and reality TV star on Below Deck. He discusses the challenges of managing charter guests, the dynamics of working with a crew, and the unique experiences that come with yachting. Kerry also reflects on his personal growth, mental health struggles, and his commitment to philanthropy, particularly in the realm of teenage suicide prevention. The conversation highlights the realities of life on the water and the lessons learned along the way.

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Kelly Dodd Does the Pod Nov 25, 2025

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She’s best known for her unforgettable five seasons on "The Real Housewives of Orange County", thanks to her no filter approach and those epic fight scenes that we just couldn’t get enough of. I can only be talking about Kelly Dodd. I recently caught up with the former Housewife to chat about life in 2025, which includes everything from working with her husband Rick on their popular podcast; celebrating a milestone birthday; her time on the famous franchise and of course those controversial comments that got her fired. Pull up a chair and grab a snack, it’s going to be a juicy one!

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BravoCon Mayhem: Melissa & Dax Hit the Tiny Red Carpet (Again!) Nov 19, 2025

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It’s a Melissa Rivers Group Text and Hollywood Raw crossover. Melissa and Dax take you inside BravoCon 2025 as they go backstage, hit the floor, and capture everything in between. They talked to Kathy & Nicky Hilton, Erika Jayne, Andy Cohen, Denise Richards, Jerry O’Connell, Caroline Stanbury, Reza, and so many other Bravolebrities. They grabbed merch, met fans, and yes… Melissa got Real Housewife hair for the occasion.

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Layla Taylor on the “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” Nov 14, 2025

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As the third season of “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” begins (all episodes now streaming on Hulu), Layla Taylor stops by to talk about what we can expect from the Sinners and Saints and what the future holds in store for MomTok. On a self-proclaimed journey to find her voice in the group, Layla opens up about learning of Marciano and Jessi’s affair; decodes the drama going on between cast members; admits to making her share of mistakes while she was a practicing Mormon, and breaks down the now-iconic “Mormon Mom” look.

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Amy Duggar King is a “Holy Disruptor” Nov 07, 2025

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In her new memoir, Holy Disruptor, Amy Duggar King shines a bright light on her difficult relationship with the Duggar family during and after shooting “19 Kids and Counting,” and gets honest about her own troubled past. Amy is on a crusade to break the generational cycle of trauma that has become a hallmark of the Duggar clan. She talks with me about watching her cousins struggle under the strict rules of the ultra-conservative IBLP; how she feels about being labeled “Crazy Cousin Amy” on the show, and what happened when she confronted Josh Duggar in the wake of his horrific sex scandals.

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Mandy Matney on “Murdaugh: Death in the Family” Oct 31, 2025

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Mandy Matney’s hit podcast, “Murdaugh Murders” fascinated true-crime listeners like myself by reporting in real time on the killings of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh at the hands of husband and father, respectively, Alex Murdaugh. It also provides the basis for the new limited series, “Murdaugh: Death in the Family,” (now streaming only on Hulu). Mandy talks with me about facing off against the century-old Murdaugh legal dynasty; gaining the trust of sources who feared possible retribution from the Murdaughs; her theories about what might have happened the night Alex Murdaugh killed his family, and the process of dramatizing her reporting for the screen.

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Tony Goldwyn on “Law & Order” and his Family Podcast Oct 24, 2025

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When I found out Tony Goldwyn was going to be a guest, I knew my first ten questions were going to be about “Law and Order.” I’m an obsessed fan, so I wanted to find out everything I could about what it was like for him to join this TV institution. Tony also talks with me about the new podcast he records with his daughter, Anna, called “Far from the Tree.” On it, they talk with other parents and children who work in the same field. In addition, Tony and I really connected over what it was like for us getting into show business with famous last names.

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