Tookes Takes

BRAVO: What Real Housewives of Atlanta, Rhode Island, + Summer House All Has In Common

67: I'm breaking down everything happening across Bravo right now, from the mess unfolding on Real Housewives of Rhode Island to the latest on Atlanta. And yes, we're talking Summer House again because after watching the reunion and revisiting everything that's come out, I still have thoughts. Topics Discussed: → Did Amanda betray Sierra on Summer House? → Why are fans upset with Amanda and West? → Is Liz becoming the villain on Rhode Island? → What's causing the feud between K. Michelle and Drew? → Is Real Housewives of Atlanta having a comeback season? Sponsored By: → JASPR | Go to http://jaspr.co/tookes [http://jaspr.co/tookes] and use the code TOOKES at checkout to get 20% off! On This Episode We Cover:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:02:13 - Real Housewives of Rhode Island  → 00:04:46 - Is Liz Becoming The Villain Of The Season? → 00:07:02 - Gooning → 00:11:15 - Is Ashley Bringing Enough To Rhode Island? → 00:12:41 - Real Housewives of Atlanta  → 00:15:52 - Why Does K. Michelle Dislike Drew So Much? → 00:19:16 - Is Shamia Being Treated Unfairly? → 00:22:11 - Summer House Reunion  → 00:29:29 - Tookes Takeaway: Discernment  Further Links:  → BRAVO: Porsha’s New Girlfriend + K. Michelle’s Paranoia | https://youtu.be/R32xvZgUuTE [https://youtu.be/R32xvZgUuTE]  Check Out LaKendra: → LaKendra's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lakendratookes/]  → Tookes Takes Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tookestakes/?hl=en] → X [https://x.com/lakendratookes?lang=en] → LaKendra’s TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@lakendratookes] → YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TookesTakes/videos] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

BRAVO: Porsha’s New Girlfriend, K. Michelle’s Paranoia

66: Sometimes you just need a birthday week, a little delusion, and a whole lot of fun. This week I’m talking all things birthday, dating, confidence, haters, healing, AND Housewives.., and why nothing in life is really that serious. We get into K. Michelle’s insecurities, Porsha’s lady pond era, Phaedra’s Reiki master flute energy, and my own journey from having my heart “ajar” to maybe slightly more open. Plus: why you should act your shoe size, not your age.  Topics Discussed: → Why is K. Michelle so defensive? → Is Porsha dating women now? → How do you ignore online haters? → Why are Housewives feuding again? Sponsored By: → JASPR | Go to http://jaspr.co/tookes [http://jaspr.co/tookes] and use the code TOOKES at checkout to get 20% off! On This Episode We Cover:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:01:22 - Real Housewives of Atlanta & K Michelle Drama → 00:03:37 - Open Relationships, Polyamory & Bravo Chaos → 00:07:42 - Shamea, Marriage & Having More Kids → 00:09:39 - Porsha’s Dating Life & “Lady Pond” Conversations → 00:11:22 - Phaedra Parks, Reiki & Sound Baths → 00:15:17 - Birthday Week Recap & New Hair Transformation → 00:17:35 - Solo Birthday Date & “My Body Is Tea” → 00:18:33 - Lavender Dates & Meeting New Men → 00:21:45 - Chump Mixer Recap → 00:23:16 - Molly Sims, Beauty Standards & Aging → 00:26:00 - Tookes Takeaway: “Let It Be Your Birthday Every Day” → 00:27:29 - Joey Zauzig Return & Final Thoughts Show links: → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tlc-bravo-is-why-id-consider-a-lavender-marriage/id1786262403?i=1000766928774 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tlc-bravo-is-why-id-consider-a-lavender-marriage/id1786262403?i=1000766928774] Check Out LaKendra: → LaKendra's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lakendratookes/]  → Tookes Takes Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tookestakes/?hl=en] → X [https://x.com/lakendratookes?lang=en] → LaKendra’s TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@lakendratookes] → YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TookesTakes/videos] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

BRAVO: Real Housewives of Atlanta Is BACK!

65: I finally caught up on Bravo, spiraled over BBL culture, survived the most exhausting six weeks of my life, and somehow became a certified Yoga Sculpt instructor. Plus, birthday emotions, BRAVO Housewives, manifestation, and why I almost gave up. Topics Discussed: → Real Housewives of Atlanta recap → Real Housewives of Rhode Island reactions → K. Michelle on RHOA → BBL culture, Black women + beauty standards On This Episode We Cover:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:01:48 - Real Housewives of Atlanta  → 00:05:19 - BBLs + Beauty Standards  → 00:08:33 - Real Housewives of Atlanta: Shamea → 00:14:05 - Real Housewives of Rhode Island  → 00:18:48 - Real Housewives of Rhode Island: Rulla + Brian → 00:21:43 - Yoga Teacher Training  → 00:25:33 - Impactful Class + Believing In Yourself!  → 00:29:31 - Dream BIG!  Further Listening: → TLC + BRAVO Is Why I’d Consider a Lavender Marriage [https://youtu.be/0a-kXDsBplk] Check Out LaKendra: → LaKendra's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lakendratookes/]  → Tookes Takes Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tookestakes/?hl=en] → X [https://x.com/lakendratookes?lang=en] → LaKendra’s TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@lakendratookes] → YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TookesTakes/videos] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Summer House Drama, Colorado + A Van Gogh Life Lesson

64: I just came back from Colorado and somehow ended up deep in Bravo drama, TLC’s crumbling relationships, and a fondue experience I’m still recovering from. Between Summer House, BRAVO/TLC, and my own existential spiral, this episode is basically me unpacking everything I watched, felt, and questioned this week. Topics Discussed: → Denver vs Colorado Springs → Garden of the Gods reaction → Van Gogh Immersive Experience → Humane Society gala → Summer House reunion → Jenn Fessler and Wes Wilson rumors → BRAVO reunion On This Episode We Cover:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:03:16 - The Legendary Embassy Suites Omelet Story → 00:06:16 - Taking the Bustang to Colorado Springs & Meeting Bandit → 00:08:08 - Fondue Night Disaster: “The Fondue Was a Fond-Don’t” → 00:11:11 - Visiting Garden of the Gods & Falling in Love with Colorado → 00:14:46 - Humane Society Gala, Dating Talk & “Gala vs Gay Organization” → 00:17:37 - Summer House Drama: Wes Wilson, Jen Fessler & Reunion Tea → 00:21:30 - Vincent Van Gogh, Creativity & Tookes’ Inspirational Takeaway Show links: → TLC + BRAVO Is Why I’d Consider a Lavender Marriage [https://youtu.be/0a-kXDsBplk] Check Out LaKendra: → LaKendra's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lakendratookes/]  → Tookes Takes Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tookestakes/?hl=en] → X [https://x.com/lakendratookes?lang=en] → LaKendra’s TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@lakendratookes] → YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TookesTakes/videos] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

TLC + BRAVO Is Why I’d Consider a Lavender Marriage

63: I’m talking dating burnout, TLC tell-alls, Bravo obsessions, birthday manifestations, and why I might honestly consider a lavender marriage. Plus, my thoughts on The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, Ladies of London, and why my heart is “ajar” but my mind is officially closed. Topics Discussed: → TLC Tell-Alls + Why Shaun Robinson Isn’t Connecting With Fans→ Why I’m Exhausted By Modern Dating + Dating Apps→ BRAVO’s Real Housewives of Rhode Island Recap→ Would I Ever Consider A Lavender Marriage?→ Cher, Taurus Season, + Birthday Manifestations On This Episode We Cover:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction + Cher → 00:03:41 - 90 Day Fiance  → 00:07:58 - Manifesting This Taurus Season  → 00:11:41 - Gay Clubbing, Chumps, + Shane Douglas → 00:13:48 - Importance of Improv  → 00:14:54 - Lavender Marriages → 00:17:35 - Straight Brothers  → 00:19:38 - Real Housewives of Rhode Island → 00:23:41 - Engage Your Core!  → 00:28:15 - Ladies Of London → 00:33:43 - Tookes Takeaway: Keep Dancing! Show links: → BRAVO: I Met the Housewives, Summer House Clowns + RHORI [https://youtu.be/g4aMjgvPtVM] Check Out LaKendra: → LaKendra's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lakendratookes/]  → Tookes Takes Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tookestakes/?hl=en] → X [https://x.com/lakendratookes?lang=en] → LaKendra’s TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@lakendratookes] → YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TookesTakes/videos] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]