Bravo Breakdowns

Ep. 196- Pop Culture Episode with Dr. Elana Hoffman

Rate Us 5 Stars on Apple & Spotify Podcasts Follow Us: IG/TikTok/threads : @bravo_breakdowns Follow Dr Elana Hoffman: IG/TikTok/threads Listen to Dr. Elana's podcast : Talk Relationship to Me Dr. Alana Hoffman joins us to explain why reality TV might actually be cheaper than therapy. We dive into postpartum depression, anxiety, relationship red flags, shame, parenting struggles, divorce, and why watching Bravo can sometimes teach you more about yourself than you'd like. Plus: accountability, alcoholism, reality TV therapists, and the question nobody wants to ask—are these people okay, or just great television? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep. 195–RHUGT & RHOC Recaps

Rate Us 5 Stars on Apple & Spotify Podcasts Follow Us: IG/TikTok/threads : @bravo_breakdowns Contact Us: bravobreakdowns@gmail.com Michele & Lauren discuss episode 1 of RHUGT (Is Vicki annoying!?) and recap episode 5 of RHOC where Gina is fighting for her life to stay on the show. Listen! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep. 194- Pop Culture Episode with Andy Dehnart

Lauren and Michele are joined by one of the great minds of reality TV analysis, Andy Dehnart, whose website www.realityblurred.com [https://www.realityblurred.com] has delivered 26 years of excellence in reality TV reporting, interviews, behind the scenes breakdowns, and recaps! You can follow him on IG, Tiktok and Threads @andydehnart Listen to his podcast, "Made for Humans: How Reality Becomes TV" wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe to the weekly Reality Blurred newsletter for updates on everything you should know and be watching in the Reality TV-sphere! Please like, rate 5 stars, and review us! * 0:01 — Intro * 0:27 — Andy introduced as Reality Blurred creator * 1:15 — Threads discussion and reality TV media literacy * 3:53 — Why Andy keeps writing about reality TV * 4:19 — “Reality TV is fake” is too reductive * 6:29 — Big Brother live feeds and production craft * 7:21 — Reality TV production as freelance labor * 8:29 — Reality TV labor, unions, and cast protections * 10:09 — Love Is Blind employment and treatment concerns * 12:19 — How edits can distort reality TV cast members * 13:37 — Social media’s impact on reality TV * 15:45 — Tyra Banks / America’s Next Top Model lawsuit discussion * 18:23 — Contract protections in documentary interviews * 21:33 — Leah McSweeney / Bravo lawsuit mention * 23:24 — Luke Parker and non-disparagement clauses * 25:24 — Bachelorette / Taylor Frankie Paul season discussion * 29:54 — Reality stars as talent and “star” development * 31:35 — NBC/Bravo casting talent pipeline * 37:53 — The Traitors civilian version discussion * 41:44 — Housewives on The Traitors debate * 45:40 — RuPaul’s Drag Race queens on other shows * 46:23 — Big Brother and homophobia discussion * 49:13 — Plane Jane / Project Runway criticism * 52:30 — Reality TV Mount Rushmore question * 54:02 — Andy’s picks: Lance Loud and Pedro Zamora * 58:13 — Where to find Andy online Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep. 193–RHOC S20 Ep. 4 Recap

Rate Us 5 Stars on Apple & Spotify Podcasts Follow Us: IG/TikTok/threads : @bravo_breakdowns Contact Us: bravobreakdowns@gmail.com Michele & Lauren recap latest RHOC and things finally start happening in the OC. Things also happen with the cartel in Mexico and Vicki gets trapped, but we get very little info on that. Take a listen! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep. 192– In The City Ep. 11 Reunion Part 2

Rate Us 5 Stars on Apple & Spotify Podcasts! Follow Us: IG/TikTok/Threads: @bravo_breakdowns Michele and Lauren discuss last part of reunion of our new favorite show on Bravo "In The City". Andy gives Amanda and Kyle the business, Mother isn't having it with Eoin and Danielle, and don't get enough Kenny and Gavin. Take a Listen to the conclusion of this fabulous first season!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.