"A Podcast Study Guide for Reality TV" Comics Lauren Davis (Fox, Hulu) and Michele Baber (Kidd Kraddick) are here to teach you all the themes, motifs, and high drama of a classic season of reality TV in one hilarious episode. While other Bravo podcasts only recap one episode, Bravo Breakdowns crams an entire season of fights, fabulous trips, behind-the-scenes tea, deep-dive analysis, and lots of laughs. Plus celebrity guest interviews with reality TV performers, producers, comedians & pop cu ...
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Ep. 49 "Raise Your Glasses High: Goodbye VPR & Jesus Jugs, Hello Bad Bangs & Dorit's Drag Race"
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Michele & Lauren discuss the end of an era with the Vanderpump Rules OG cast and wonder if we all should do a wellness check on Scheana Shay and also the SUR Dumpster. They also dive into the resurrection and swift demise of Jesus Jugs, and laugh about Lauren’s ADHD and her very relaxed approach to navigating gas stations. Plus, they unpack RHOSLC …
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Michele and Lauren dive into the latest RHOSLC drama, where everyone’s living it up in Palm Springs for Bronwyn and Todd’s 10th anniversary—well, everyone except Todd, who looks like he’s ready to sign divorce papers mid-vacation. Oh, and he’s paying for everything, of course. It all wraps up with Lisa throwing a tantrum about flying coach. HOW DAR…
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Michele and Lauren snap out of their funk and give each other (and the students) an important pep talk: if Vicki made it through S10, you can make it through anything! First, the good news: a quick Real Housewives Franchise "tour de updates" on SLC's great season, Potomac's comeback, celebrating Beverly Hills, and VPR and NY's potential incoming de…
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Lauren and Michele are back to recap last Thursday's episode of Real Housewives of OC, the one where we learn Jenn finally has a guy to talk to, but he's like a criminal maybe. Shannon has the most confusing fight ever with Matt, Katie's husband Tamra pretends to be sober And finally, Jenn is engaged to marry her prince charming, who might…
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Ep. 45- "The King of Dallas and the Babadook of London"- Interview w/ Chris James Kahle (+ RHOC S18 Ep 16 recap)
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Lauren and Michele are back to recap last Thursday's episode of Real Housewives of OC, a wild ride through swingin' London. Shannon is so constipated she almost takes a double decker in a double decker bus; Tamra has gone to a place of 10 enemies, 12 storylines, and total Babadook eyes; And finally, ending with one of the all-time most funny Housew…
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Ep. 44- "I Have Never Been with Multiple Partners in My Life!" - RHOC S8 Recap Part 2
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Lauren and Michele to school and finishing up coverage of RHOC Season 8. The back half of the season gives us so many classic Vicki moments, and is also known as the season of the "Calm Before the Shannon STORMS Beador".
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Michele and Lauren recap episode 14 of RHOC "High Tea and High Drama", and ladies, the TEA IS SPILLED! Especially as when an uninvited guest tries to crash the party. Listen as we also debut a new format and new segments, like "Shannonagins" and "HERRREEE'SSSS JOHNNY". Follow us: IG - bravo_breakdowns TikTok - bravo_breakdowns YouTube - Bravo Break…
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Ep. 42 - "Intro to Soft Swinging" - "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" S1 Recap & Discussion W/ Special Guests Mer and Alicia from Also Podcast
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Everyone's talking about these Mormon mamas, so Bravo Breakdowns and Also Podcast are "jumping" on the Momtok train so you can "soak" up all the details! It's a soft swinging extravaganza! We open with a quick riff about Yolanda Hadid's recent updates on her lemon trees and Lyme "doctor" and a quick, apologetic defense of Reddit. Then, Lauren and M…
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Ep. 41 - "I Had to Go on Xanax For it, Lydia!"- Season 8 RHOC Recap Part 1 (+ S18 RHOC Gossip + Episode 12 recap!)
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Lauren and Michele are back with a new "lesson plan" format so Bravo newbies can follow easier (no child left behind!) Then they give all the weekend tea of Shannon Beador and recap the new episode of RHOC Season 18 (Episode 12 - "The Elephant in the Room"). (Time stamp: 18:03 minutes) -Which the podmates find to be sadly mostly filler/family stuff…
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Ep. 40 - "My Friend, My Soulmate, My Sister"- Season 7 RHOC Recap Part 2 (+ S18 RHOC Catch-up!)
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Lauren and Michele are back to do a quick check-in on all the Mormons and smokers in Hollywood! Then they discuss the new episodes of RHOC Season 18, Episodes 10 & 11 ("Catwalks & Catfights"/"Singled Out"). (Time stamp: 2:00) Which the podmates find to be sadly mostly filler/family stuff- but delight in recounting Heather Dubrow's fashion show and …
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Ep. 39 "High Brow/Low Brow" With Special Guest Lauren Zalaznick, Recap of Season 7 of RHOC Part 1
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The Real Head of Bravo Programming who developed and greenlit the Real Housewives franchise stops by the Bravo Breakdowns podcast to give a guest lecture on reality TV! The funny, insightful, Peabody winning and overall insanely accomplished Lauren Zalaznick (former Executive VP of NBCUniversal from 2001-2014) tells Lauren and Michele the origin st…
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Ep. 38 - "Whines & Wives" Season 6 RHOC Part 2 Recap (+ interview w/Josh in the Oval)
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This week Lauren and Michele finish their recap of Season 6 of RHOC, aka the season before Brooks. DUN DUN DUNNNN. Listen as they gab all things love tank, divorce, and wine throwing. They all debut, or "re-debut" a segment, "required viewing", where they discuss their favorite episodes from the season. They also had the absolute pleasure of interv…
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Ep. 37 - "How Tamra Got Her Groove Back" Season 6 RHOC Part 1 Recap (+ interview w/Morgan Matkovic)
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This week Lauren and Michele deep dive into the very shallow end of the first half of Season 6 of RHOC, aka the one where Tamra is free from the shackles of Simon, finds a new love, and Vicki becomes jealous of Tamra's divorce. Also, Alexis tries to convince everyone Jim isn't a completely awful person, but like most things Alexis attempts, it does…
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Ep. 36 - "A Tale of Two Evictions" Season 5 RHOC Part 2 Recap (+ Season 18, ep.7 recap)
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Listen as Michele and Lauren discuss the latest episode of RHOC, the one where Jesus Jugs blames drinking red bull on possible menopause. Michele and Lauren also recap the 2nd half of the iconic season 5 of RHOC, the one where everyone is still broke, Donn is the best, Slade won't go away, and Lynne Curtain gets evicted on national tv.…
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Ep. 35 - "The Curse of The Vow Renewal" - Season 5 RHOC Part 1 Recap (+ Season 18, ep. 6 recap)
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Listen as Michele and Lauren discuss the latest episode of RHOC, where Jesus Jugs openly threatens blackmail, and the girls go on two of the worst trips in Housewives history. Michele and Lauren also recap the first half of the iconic season 5 of RHOC, the one where everyone goes broke, gets divorced, or has a vow renewal so sinister, that every ho…
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Ep. 34 - "Hello Darkness My Old Friend" Real Housewives of OC Season 4 Recap (+ Season 18 Ep. 5 Recap!)
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One of the worst seasons in housewives history, but re-vamped and made funny by Lauren and Michele. Listen as we recap season 4 of RHOC, and talk all about the newest girl in the bunch of oranges, GRETCHEN! More importantly, we recap the bananas current season, episode 5. The one where Tamara mentions it all!…
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Ep. 33 - "Brat Summer" Real Housewives of OC Season 3 Recap (+ Season 18 Ep. 4 Recap!)
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Lauren and Michele dive all the way back to Season 3 of OC aka the season where Tamara graced America with her undeniable presence and sharp comedic timing. We also recap episode 4 of the current season. Jen's up to her old tricks!!
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Re-release: Traitors UK Season 2 Recap with Heather McKinney and Christie Wallace from Sinisterhood Pocast
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Strep throat has ravaged Michele and producer Jason's household, so enjoy this re-release of one of our favorite episodes with two of our favorite guests- it's our Traitors UK Season 2 recap with hilarious, brilliant podcast stars Heather McKinney and Christie Wallace from Sinisterhood podcast. We will return to our Real Housewives of Orange County…
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Ep. 32 - "You Have a Little Family Van!" - Real Housewives of OC Season 2 Recap
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After a quick Emmy nominations update, Lauren and Michele are back to give you all the delicious dysfunction from Season 2 of Real Housewives of Orange County. These were the Golden Years of Bravo- Jo, Vicki, Jeana and new housewife Tammy each had a relationship completely falling apart before our very eyes- and they weren't afraid to mention it al…
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Ep.31 "I Don't Want to Get Old!" - OC Season 1 Recap (and Bonus Season 18 Premiere Recap!)
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Lauren and Michele dive all the way back to Season 1 of OC where it all began! Listen as we discuss taglines, Slade Slimey, and the hollowed gates of Coto De Caza. As an extra special bonus, we recap the season 18 premiere episode! Timestamps : Season 18 Premiere Recap: 2:53 Season 1 Recap: 20:00
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Ep.30 Deux Moi Interview + Greatest Real Housewives Dinner Scenes Part 2
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Extra special episode with an interview with the one and only Deux Moi, who gives us all the latest tea on all things pop culture (interview starts at 1:06) We also count down our Top 5 Real Housewives Dinner Scenes of all time. Will the "Morally Corrupt Faye Resnick" make an appearance? Listen to find out.…
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Guess who's coming to dinner? It's a PROSTITUTION WHORE! Listen as we count down the most iconic and chaotic dinner scenes in Housewives History.
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Ep.28 "Sinister Girls Always Be Charting" UK Season 2 Traitors Recap w/ Special Guest Hosts from the podcast "Sinisterhood", Christie Wallace & Heather McKinney
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A very SINISTER crossover episode featuring Heather McKinney and Christie Wallace from the podcast Sinisterhood join us as we recap Season 2 of UK Traitors. We discuss all the Evil and Treachery, Goblets of Death, Secret Sons, Bigfoot, and Serial Killers! Oh MY! Listen to Sinisterhood Here - https://open.spotify.com/show/3k2zyY36LXPj0vBjuO0d6S…
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Ep.27 "You Wouldn't last an Hour in the Asylum" UK Season 1 Traitors Recap
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All Hell breaks loose in the Scottish Highlands as people forget the them of the show "Traitors" is about deceit and murder, and the tears and fears are flowing, honey! Listen in as we break down all the very British breakdowns of the best season of Traitors yet, innit?
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Ep. 26 "I've Been BLINDSIDED" Summer House Season 8 Recap w/ Guest Host Jessye Beasley
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Relive what we call "the shitty version of Scandoval" as Lindsay and Carl do the most unexpected thing, and call off their engagement. Well, Carl calls it off, and Lindsay is BLINDSIDED!! So much so, she can't even muster out a single tear. Guest host, Jessye Beasley joins in on the "Summer Should be Fun" vibes as we recap this historic season of S…
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Ep.25 "An American Horror Story Part 2: Scandoval: The Aftermath" Vanderpump Rules Season 11 Recap w/special guest "Countess Luann" (Bonnie Crisp)
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Oh, what could have been of Season 11 of VPR if production knew anything about production. Unfortunately, the audience is left to try and pick of the pieces of a group still very much dealing with the aftermath of the World's great scandal, "Scandoval". Scheana doesn't get "Dancing With The Stars"! Ariana becomes God, and by that we mean, she gets …
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Ep. 24- "I Gotta Go, My Boobs Are Leaking"- Season 1 of The Valley Recap
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Listen in as we recap the best show on Bravo at the moment, "The Valley". Some of our favorites return on this VPR spin-off, and we learn that Jax, Brittany, and Kristen actually never grew up, and it's better than anything we could have imagined. We also praise all the Gods for the greatest villain on Bravo at the moment, Jesse. Slam your fists on…
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Ep. 23- "It's Just a Game"- Season 2 of Traitors Aus with special guest Simone Williams
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Lauren and Michelle recap Traitors Australia: Season Two, one of the most controversial Traitors seasons yet. Then we sit down with Simone Williams, World of Wrestling former champion and season 2 contestant. Princess Aussie herself reveals all the behind-the-scenes tea on what the faithful really thought about Sam, the surprising truth behind her …
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Ep.22 "The Truth about Paul!" Season 1 of Traitors Aus Recap with Special Guest Paul McNeill
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Listen as Michele and Lauren recap Season 1 of Australia Traitors, a.k.a "the season of tv that cured Lauren's depression". We talk about how in Australia, electricians are called "sparkies", and of course talk about all the murders, banishments, and weird psychosexual situations. Most importantly, we interview THE PAUL MCNEILL! He's the internatio…
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Ep.21 "We'll Be a Murdering TRIO" US Traitors Season 2 Recap w/special guests "John Berkow" and "Pilot Pete"
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Season 2 of the US Traitors saved Michele and Lauren's friendship! Michele is no longer in a hysterics due to the fact there were no "above the line" people, EVERYONE is a star this season! Relive all the banishments, murders, and talk of MJ's cargo pants in this super sized episode. With special guests John Berkow (Cam Goldapp) and Pilot Pete (Jas…
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Ep.20 "The Traitors Are Tearing Us Apart" US Traitors Season 1 Recap w/special guests "Alan Cumming" and Traitor's producer "Reilly Ridley Roberts"
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Michele and Lauren almost break-up due to the intensity of the US Season 1 Traitors. They find God, and have a couple of special guests who help ease the pain. Including "Alan Cumming" (Mitchell Clemons" and Non-Union Traitor's producer " Reilly Ridley Roberts , the 2nd cousin of Brian Roberts, primary shareholder of Comcast, and NBC Universal. (Gr…
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Ep.19 "An American Horror Story: Scandoval" Vanderpump Rules Season 10 Recap
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Relive the biggest scandal to ever rock our great nation, "Scandoval". Michele and Lauren relive a scandal so twisted, so vile, so entertaining, only a woman with 2 names (Raquel/Rachel) and a 40 year old man in a coverband (Tom Sandoval) could pull-off...ALMOST. We present, Scandoval, VPR's Season 10 Masterpiece, and only season to ever be nominat…
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Ep.18 "I'm sorry FOFTY" Vanderpump Rules Season 9 Recap
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Michele and Lauren have listened to the worst season in VPR history, so you don't have to! Please enjoy as we try and dissect all the interesting drama from season 9. Also known as, the season before Scandoval.
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Ep.17 "Clip, Clip, CLIIIIIIIPPPPP" A very special episode with Lauren and Michele's favorite moments
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Michele and Lauren curated their favorite moments from the podcast, and even included from the podcast they did with the Unstable Topics girls. Enjoy the best of the best moments from Bravo Breakdowns!
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Ep. 16 “Don't Do It Brittany!!” - Vanderpump Rules Season 8 Recap with special guest Jax Taylor (Dante Martinez)
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The Season 8 VPR recap is here, and it's sad, because it's the last of the great seasons of VPR. We do this season justice by spilling all the behind the scenes tea, and even have a special guest Mr Jax Taylor stop by, and proves why he's the number one guy in the group.
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Ep. 15 “IM ENGAAAAAAAAGED” - Vanderpump Rules Season 7 Recap with special guest Tom Sandoval and his new baby publicist
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Brittany finally tames the beast, and gets ENGAGED! Stassi finds her dream "Beau", and Lala goes FULL Lala on the Bambi Eyed Bitch, Raquel.
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Ep. 14 “He hung a TV up in 7 Minutes” - Vanderpump Rules Season 6 Recap with special guest Scheana Shay (Payton Forrest)
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Scheana Shay is finally with the love of her life, ROB! Did you know they already named their daughter "Madison Marie Parks Valletta! Michele and Lauren breakdown the the lawsuits flying around Bravo, and alleged crimes of daddy Andy Cohen. We also do I live reading of the secret tape between Faith and Jax, oh yeah, Jax cheats on Britney this seaso…
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Ep. 13 “The L.A. Handshake” - Vanderpump Rules Season 5 Recap with special guests Jen Shah and Elizabeth Holmes
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It’s Katie’s effing wedding season! Michele and Lauren discuss the firestorm of legal drama and crime playing out at Bravo and release exclusive audio footage of Elizabeth Holmes and Jen Shah’s legendary prison convo. Season 6 discussion starts at 12:33- we talk Tequila Katie, Lala’s secret sugar daddy, the Bachelor party from hell, and Jax walking…
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Ep. 12 "Number One Guy in the Group" Vanderpump Rules Season 4 Breakdown w/Special Guest "Lala Kent" (Sallie Bowen)
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Bravo scholars and comedians Lauren Davis and Michele Baber break-down all of VPR season 4 with Jax stealing sunglasses, and letting everyone know he's the number one guy in the group. We are also visited by special guest "Lala Kent" (Sallie Bowen) this episode.
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Ep. 11 "Miami Girl" - Vanderpump Rules Season 3 Breakdown w/Special Guest "DJ James Kennedy" (Christian Hughes)
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Bravo scholars and comedians Lauren Davis and Michele Baber break-down all of VPR season 3 with all it's Kristen Doute scheming glory, and are visited by special guest DJ James Kennedy (Christian Hughes)
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Bravo scholars and comedians Lauren Davis and Michele Baber break-down all of VPR season 2 in all its cheating and gray tooth glory.
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Ep. 9 "I Am The Devil" - Vanderpump Rules Season 1 Breakdown
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Bravo scholars and comedians Lauren Davis and Michele Baber break-down all of VPR season 1 in all its devilish glory.
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Ep. 8 "Danielle's Not Well" - Summer House Season 7 Breakdown
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Bravo scholars and comedians Lauren Davis and Michele Baber break-down all of Summer House season 7 in all its cursed engagement glory.
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Comics/Bravo Scholars Lauren Davis (FOX, Hulu) and Michele Baber (Kidd Kraddick) break-down all the absolutely bananas finale of RHOSLC.
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Ep. 6 - Summer House Season 6 Recap/Study Guide
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Comics/Bravo Scholars Lauren Davis (FOX, Hulu) and Michele Baber (Kidd Kraddick) break-down all of "Summer House" season 6
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Ep. 3 - Summer House Season 3 Recap/Study Guide
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Comics/Bravo Scholars Lauren Davis (FOX, Hulu) and Michele Baber (Kidd Kraddick) break-down all of "Summer House" season 3.
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Comics Lauren and Davis and Michele Baber recap all of season 2 of Summer House.
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Everything you need to know about Season 1 of Bravo's "Summer House". Including a recap of the season's finest episode, "Winter is Coming". Brought to you by Bravo scholars and comedians, Lauren Davis (Fox, Hulu) and Michele Baber (Kid Kraddick).
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