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A legendary finale and an initial reunion installment for the Bravo ages. Seeing the women deal with so many issues on their Block Island getaway was sensory overload in the best of ways. Alicia being thrilled that Billy took initiative to do anything, JoEllen and her husband confronting Rulla and her lil' cheater about the video, and JoEllen trying to make peace with Rulla. Then, the lil' cheater's arrest at the end of the finale was the cherry on top of a season filled with conflict and strife because of his cowardice and denial.Reunion Part 1 showcased the Real Housewives of Rhode Island in all their blue hued glory. Rulla went back to her attempts to blame JoEllen for her problems and failed miserably, Liz went into scary mode more than once, Kelsey and Rosie rehashed their beef about rumors and cliques, and Alicia continued to be an absolute treasure, a real doll. In the end, only exhaustion and a sense of gratitude remained, both for these women, and for a world where they can loudly air any and all grievances. All opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. Information shared is for entertainment purposes only and is sourced via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, public websites, books, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity, and presented satirically and in layman's terms.Wanna support this independent pod? Links below:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/BBDBBuyMeACoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BBDBVenmo @TYBBDB

The murder of infant Kohen Wiley by Mississippi police, called to arrest a woman accused of shoplifting a pack of diapers, is the catalyst for a segment detailing myriad reasons why I hate Walmart and what it has done to America. Then, looking into the reflecting pool to see dead ducklings, flapping polyurethane, and D.C. under cronyism. Also, updates on concepts of a plan for Iran, the poetic ends of pedo loyalists, crusade-era germ theory, and reviewing a new investigative report into who was really directing the Director of National Intelligence. Plus, a quick summary of why signing a treaty at Versailles has historical significance, and a reminder that what's happening at Delaney Detention Center in N.J., and all detention centers, will also be remembered throughout history. Check your voter registration, find your polling location, or contact your representatives via USA.GOV, VOTE.GOV, and/or the "5 Calls" app. All opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. This podcast is hosted by a United States citizen, born and raised in a military family that is proud of this country's commitment to free speech. Information shared is for entertainment purposes only and is cited via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, executive orders, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity, presented satirically, and in layman's terms.“I love America more than any other country in the world and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.” - James BaldwinWanna support this independent pod? Links below:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/BBDBBuyMeACoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BBDBVenmo @TYBBDB

Our collective sanity was tested with this follow-up episode that was filmed 20 days after the reunion...then 7 days later...and 7 days after that. First, we witness more manipulative commentary from Amanda and West via conversations with Lindsay and Kyle, respectively. Then, Ciara sits down with Mija and remains composed, supportive, and patient even after hearing that Mija had in a 6-hour call with a man who disavowed her as she assembled his furniture. The slow drip torture of F-boy escapades is officially over for the Bravosphere but questions remain about why so many women fell for his limp schtick. All opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. Information shared is for entertainment purposes only and is sourced via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, public websites, books, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity, and presented satirically and in layman's terms.Wanna support this independent pod? Links below:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/BBDBBuyMeACoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BBDBVenmo @TYBBDB

An in-depth analysis of Off Campus that focuses on the careful ways that serious issues of sexual assault, domestic violence, and trauma were presented as part of a meaningful love story. It's rare to encounter a show that is presented as thoughtfully and with so many positive messages. Despite its feet kicking elements, seeing main characters face fears, overcome self-doubt, and choose to forego the safety of solitude for the hope of real connection seems to be what has captivated viewers the most. After breaking down multiple ways the characters help each other progress, fellow Off Campus fan Lauren Skae, a.k.a. @thezenblonde joins the discussion. We chat about our favorite moments, point out how Elle Kennedy's books differ from the show, and how we hope the next generation sees the overwhelming desire for masculinity that champions protection, consent, and consideration. TIMESTAMP: Lauren Skae joins at the 1 hour mark. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted or abused, contact RAINN 24/7 to connect with a real, live person who is trained to help by phone at 800-656-HOPE or by text to 64673 or via https://rainn.org/help-and-healing/hotline/ If you or someone you know has been exposed to domestic violence or abuse, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE, or by text at 88788, or via https://www.thehotline.org/  All opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. Information shared is for entertainment purposes only and is sourced via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, public websites, books, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity, and presented satirically and in layman's terms.Wanna support this independent pod? Links below:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/BBDBBuyMeACoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BBDBVenmo @TYBBDB

The final reunion for the splintered cast of Summer House ends with a thud as Amanda and West continue to give cryptic and conflicting answers to direct questions. The timeline still doesn't add up, the excuses still fall flat, and the reactions are still beta-blocked. However, the thing that remains clear is the devastating effect their affair has had on a group of people who truly believed they had established a supportive community. After hearing a string of nonsensical answers, the deer in headlights cosplay begins to seem less like a product of pharmaceuticals and more like two more people realizing they failed to manipulate the Bravosphere. All opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. Information shared is for entertainment purposes only and is sourced via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, public websites, books, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity, and presented satirically and in layman's terms.Wanna support this independent pod? Links below:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/BBDBBuyMeACoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BBDBVenmo @TYBBDB

In the aftermath of the fight between Liz and JoEllen, the group splinters into factions. On one side, JoEllen has been painted as a villain, either for her choice to defend Alicia or for alerting Rulla about her cheating husband. On the other side, we see women who hope for peaceful resolution, and somewhere in the middle, Ashley and Jared are still talking about Audreys. Liz and Alicia heal their rift, but Liz's fight with JoEllen has yet to be resolved. Rulla's Arabian Nights party provides Rosie with the opportunity to tell Rulla about the existence of a video showing her cheating husband doing what he does best, all as Alicia appears to almost faint from stress at her side. Meanwhile, JoEllen prepares for a group trip on next week's Real Housewives of Rhode Island season one finale, where she hopes to mend friendships, even if Liz's perspective is that it never existed. All opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. Information shared is for entertainment purposes only and is sourced via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, public websites, books, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity, and presented satirically and in layman's terms.Wanna support this independent pod? Links below:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/BBDBBuyMeACoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BBDBVenmo @TYBBDB

Reviewing a string of fascist failures; the $1.8B slush fund, Congress not supporting the Iran war, the Senate not passing the Save Act, a Judge undoing the naricisstic rebrand of the Kennedy Center, artists bailing on the White House's Fyre Fest, and a new lawsuit brought by 35 former Federal Judges. Also, reading up on dueling 250th celebrations for America (one congressionally approved, one rogue), learning why Albanians are protesting the aquisition and development of a protected island, and seeing how our tax dollars are paying for petty websites targeting Americans. Then, a look at the hunger strike, protests, and ongoing allegations of inhumane treatment at Delaney Hall, a for-profit Detention Center in New Jersey. Check your voter registration, find your polling location, or contact your representatives via USA.GOV, VOTE.GOV, and/or the "5 Calls" app. All opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. This podcast is hosted by a United States citizen, born and raised in a military family that is proud of this country's commitment to free speech. Information shared is for entertainment purposes only and is cited via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, executive orders, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity, presented satirically, and in layman's terms.“I love America more than any other country in the world and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.” - James BaldwinWanna support this independent pod? Links below:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/BBDBBuyMeACoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BBDBVenmo @TYBBDB

First, a rant about the cowardly behavior and shocking scandal revealed in the Summer House Reunion Part 2. A scandal that continues to leave the world wondering how so many beautiful women got involved with the same mediocre little mustached man. Then, we get into another unhinged episode of Real Housewives of Rhode Island where Alicia's choice of words to describe her childhood, and JoEllen's attempt to play mediator, triggers Liz so much that she devolves into a possessed state. A chill evening to watch Rosie's husband do his best at singing turns into dinner theater and a soundtrack over whispered fighting, hair pulling, and chair scraping. Events that, in the aftermath, Liz denies ever occurred, leaving JoEllen (and everyone watching) feeling confused and gaslit.All opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. Information shared is for entertainment purposes only and is sourced via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, public websites, books, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity, and presented satirically and in layman's terms.Wanna support this independent pod? Links below:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/BBDBBuyMeACoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BBDBVenmo @TYBBDB

After questioning the catalyst behind the the blandest couple to ever cause a scandal on Bravo, as seen in Summer House Reunion Part 1 , we dive into recapping episodes 8 and 9 of the Real Housewives of Rhode Island. In episode 8 we see Alicia and her baggie of crackers weather Billy's pressure to overcome her driving anxiety, Kelsey setting up her new apartment while pondering her life and finances, Ashley again hoping Jared trades coffees for content, Jo-Ellen confronting her callous mother about her childhood (FYI I go TF off) , and Rosie's fixation on Kelsey's square footage comments and lifestyle derail their halfhearted efforts to connect. Episode 9 brought so much chaos and joy it ranks off the scales for classic episodes. Alicia finally confronts Billy about her stake in Pizza Mamma, but still can't bring herself to show Rulla the video, and I get the giggles watching the women fight and mock each other in the midst of a trivia game at Aud(b)rey's. All opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. Information shared is for entertainment purposes only and is sourced via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, public websites, books, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity, and presented satirically and in layman's terms.Wanna support this independent pod? Links below:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/BBDBBuyMeACoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BBDBVenmo @TYBBDB