How Greek Theater Begat Bravo & Below Deck Spawns The Munchies
On this episode, we explore the world of Greek Tragedy - and find it’s formula more interlinked to the Bravoverse than we ever imagined - Angie K was on to something...We ask ourselves: why does Below Deck and Top Chef give us the munchies - and how can we put an end to the torture?
Plus - For some reason - we also decide which Twin Peaks character best personifies our RHOSLC girlies.
And, for very good reason, we name Erika Jayne and her new man as Not Very Punk Rock.
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