Tookes Takes

69: BRAVO: Rhode Island Delivered, Summer House Flopped…Episode Breakdow

69: We have got a packed episode today. I'm recapping Real Housewives of Atlanta, the Real Housewives of Rhode Island finale, and we are finally wrapping up Summer House reunion season. We get into Porsha getting her ring back from Dennis, the Rhode Island tracker scandal that just keeps getting crazier, and my final thoughts on Amanda, Wes, and Sierra now that the reunion has come to an end. And of course, I have a Took's Takeaway for you about dating, disappointment, trusting God's timing, and what to do when things aren't going the way you hoped they would. Topics Discussed: → Porsha's emotional reunion with Dennis → The shocking tracker scandal on RHORI → Breaking down the Rhode Island season finale → Amanda, Wes, and Sierra after the Summer House reunion → Wes' future on Summer House → Relationship red flags and hard lessons → Trusting God's timing when life doesn't go as planned Sponsored By: → JASPR | Go to https://jaspr.co/tookes [https://jaspr.co/tookes] and use the code TOOKES at checkout to get 20% off! On This Episode We Cover:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:52 - Netflix's Maternal Instinct Review → 00:03:43 - Real Housewives of Atlanta Recap → 00:05:35 - Porsha Gets Her Ring Back from Dennis → 00:08:15 - Kelli's Divorce Drama Continues → 00:11:10 - Brit Eady's Return to RHOA → 00:13:38 - Real Housewives of Rhode Island Finale Recap → 00:15:12 - The Tracker Scandal Explained → 00:18:20 - Was It Cheating? The Rhode Island Debate → 00:20:42 - Final Thoughts on the RHORI Season → 00:16:22 - Summer House Reunion Part 3 → 00:18:55 - Amanda, Wes & Sierra Fallout → 00:21:45 - Wes Not Returning to Summer House → 00:23:15 - My Final Summer House Reunion Takeaways → 00:24:54 - Took's Takeaway → 00:26:18 - Dating, Expectations & Disappointment → 00:28:42 - Learning to Let Go of Control → 00:30:20 - Trusting God's Timing → 00:32:15 - Outro Show links: → https://youtu.be/xAeLwsbq7lU?si=RG-ho7Pn2GeQg2xw [https://youtu.be/xAeLwsbq7lU?si=RG-ho7Pn2GeQg2xw] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

BRAVO: K. Michelle Left Her Bag + Rhode Island Cheaters

68: We have got a packed episode today. I am recapping Real Housewives of Atlanta, Real Housewives of Rhode Island, and we are still not done talking about Summer House. On top of all of that I have a Kendra Catch Up for you including a very personal dating update and a story about a man who Venmo requested for his date for fifteen dollars after dinner. Yes, you read that right. Topics Discussed: → Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 16 recap  → Pinky's scripted project  → K. Michelle and Drew Sidora feud escalates  → Real Housewives of Rhode Island Brian cheating video → Summer House: Sierra  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  → 00:01:21 - Real Housewives of Atlanta → 00:05:31 - Real Housewives of Atlanta: Shamia’s Party  → 00:08:22 - Real Housewives of Potomac: Big Foot → 00:10:19 - Real Housewives of Atlanta: K. Michelle vs. Drew  → 00:14:51 - Real Housewives of Rhode Island  → 00:20:55 - Real Housewives of Rhode Island: Brian + Rula  → 00:23:05 - Summer House: Facebook Racism  → 00:27:56 - Dating + Fetishization → 00:30:12 - The Singles Pitch Event → 00:33:34 - Tookes Takeaway: Raise Your Sons Right  Further Listening:  → BRAVO: K. Michelle vs Porsha Is Getting Weird [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: 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]