Andy's Girls: A Real Housewives Podcast

"Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: RHONY Legacy" star, and RHONY alum, Kristen Taekman makes her triumphant return to the pod. In this two-parter, Sarah and Kristen discuss Kristen's experiences on RHUGT, thoughts on Kelly's breakup, Bethenny's recent dinner date reunion with Jill, Jenna Lyons' return to the NY reboot, which Bravolebs were less than friendly at BravoCon, her friendship status with Brandi Glanville, and of course, thoughts on the RHONJ stalemate and RHOC resurgence. Consider this a pop of color in podcast form - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 565 - part 2! Support the sass: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/damegalli JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirls Follow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Highlighted Organizations Supporting Civilians in Israel and Gaza: Israel Trauma Coalition: The Israel Trauma Coalition provides a holistic-collaborative approach that includes knowledge,

Sarah hangs a banner outside the cloffice: come, all ye Housewives, to deep dive. Immediately, the Bravoleb bat call is answered, by "Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: RHONY Legacy" star, and RHONY alum, Kristen Taekman (a true double threat: Bravoholic and Bravoleb!). In this two-parter, they discuss Kristen's experiences on RHUGT, thoughts on Kelly's breakup, Bethenny's recent dinner date reunion with Jill, Jenna Lyons' return to the NY reboot, which Bravolebs were less than friendly at BravoCon, her friendship status with Brandi Glanville, and of course, thoughts on the RHONJ stalemate and RHOC resurgence. Consider this a pop of color in podcast form - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 565 - part 1! Support the sass: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/damegalli JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirls Follow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Highlighted Organizations Supporting Civilians in Israel

Sarah is joined by AG guest cohost Christine Biancavilla to discuss the complicated, fascinating, addictive series "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders." They discuss Sarah's journey catching up on Love Island USA, and then all things DCC: the ways Netflix has opened up a more complicated narrative of joining DCC vs. the earlier iteration on CMT, a purity test that Charlotte and Cowboys leadership have applied to the cheerleaders (and seemingly no one else), Victoria's relationship with her mom, teammates, and herself, the risk involved with being a part of the DCC (body dysmorphic language, personal safety concerns, financial instability), and the power of sisterhood (meaning Christine and Sarah going to drinks with Victoria, hopefully). Support the sass: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/damegalli JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirls Follow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ H

In the land before time, there lived a girl, a natural blonde who stockpiled wit and 5-inch heels. She was a young girl, so very young, who yearned - nay, dreamed - that one day her OC interview wishes might come true. But in the meantime, per Rupert Everett in My Best Friend's Wedding, she danced. Let this episode be a lesson to all burgeoning dreamers: you may make a joke about one day recording with your number one dream girl, and then *hours later,* get that call. Yes, that's right, this epic, extra zesty deep dive with Sarah's pal, content creator and Bravoholic Christine Biancavilla, was recorded Friday afternoon, hours before Sarah found out Shan would be coming over for a chat. Let's call this period of history B.S., Before Shan. And during this wild and sometimes chaotic convo (a cloffice fave), Sarah and Christine discuss the sunny delight that is Orange County season 18, Alexis' not-so quiet luxury, Gina's comic masterclass confessionals (on CC), Sarah's comparison of Johnny J with a certain terrib

Well it's official, Sarah has seen the face of God. And her name is Shan. In the most important moment of world history since dinosaurs said "hey what's that in the sky, does someone hear a booming noise or whatever," the light of Sarah's life, the twinkle in her eye, her spiritual Housewife forever and ever amen, came to the cloffice, and they had a lil chat. That's right, Shannon Beador is here, so now Sarah can never move out of her apartment. And PS, this was a convo for the ages. They discuss Shannon's journey on and off Bravo TV, her reaction to Alexis and Tamra's recent remarks about letting go and being real, how she really feels about moving on from John Janssen, her process working through shame and guilt following the DUI, full circle accountability with Gina and where Shan has found true support systems in the cast, her relationship with alcohol (and herself), her live tour with Vicki (and the ways Vicki stepped up when she needed her most), Archie Beador, the People's Pet, and more. Sarah gets ve

Sarah curls up in a People's People's Couch-shaped cloud, somewhere in the sky above (the RHOC premiere was heaven-sent, after all). She shoots a Cupid's Arrow in Pedro Pascal's direction (what, can't folks multitask), and floats back down to earth, for another kind of other-worldly destination: a deep dive of all things Housewives with angel, actor, and entertainment writer, Jared Alexander. They discuss chaos agents across franchises, rumors about Phaedra's return to RHOA, connections between Kenya, codes of conduct, and Franklin Lakes, possible resentments Tamra may have about carrying too much during her friendship with Shannon (bcc: Emily and Gina, nodding their heads), Heather Dubrow's best work (showing money, good parenting, and a fighting spirit now and again), and Alexis' full time job, marketing Johnny J John. Orange County is truly back, and it's like no time has passed at all (so let's spend extra time deep diving the gals) - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 562! Support the sass: https://www.buymeacof

Sarah's mom, The Tobes, used to bike the Century Ride, a 100 mile annual bike ride through New England. And today that century ride stayed in the family, as Sarah unpacks the 100th season of a Housewives franchise, thanks to those goddesses in Orange County. And there's a lot to say about RHOC: Shannon's fragility and strength following her DUI, Alexis' positioning as New Woman At War, Gina's decision to consciously uncouple from living with Travis (while remaining a couple), Sophia and Tamra's on-camera dynamics, and yes, oh lord, Johnny J. RHOC is back, and not a minute too soon - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 561! Support the sass: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/damegalli JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirls Follow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Highlighted Organizations Supporting Civilians in Israel and Gaza: Israel Trauma Coalition: The Israel Trauma Coalition provides a holistic-col

Sarah tells her friend-of Alexa to play Coldplay's "Fix You" on a loop, and continues her journey discussing OC. She responds to AG questions about OC season 15 through now, including what Alexis' return to the cast means for Shan, where Elizabeth fits on the list of OC one season wonders, Sarah's history loving/connecting with Shan (and what the upcoming season looks like for her), a spiritual timer in discussing Shan and John's relationship (different from secrets revealed), how Gina may react to Shan's DUI, Jen and Ryan's engagement, and Sarah's abundant joy in prepping for the season 18 premiere. Now that season 15 is *truly* done, it is time for a blessed new beginning - and it's Andy's Girls, Episode 560! P2! Support the sass: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/damegalli JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirls Follow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Highlighted Organizations Supporting Civ

Concerned with the state of the world and also cloffice, Sarah runs to her makeshift bunker (what, it's a two bedroom) where she hunkers down and continues an urgent conversation about a season that began airing *four years prior.* She unpacks unresolved Elizabeth's traumatizing childhood/escape from her family's religious cult and her own reaction to a difficult and complicated storyline, what ultimately happened between Matt and Gina post-reunion, Shan and John's continued chaos, the exhausting effort of remembering Season 15 Kell, and more. On part two, Sarah answers AG questions about Orange County then and now - but first, this is Andy's Girls, Episode 560! P1! Support the sass: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/damegalli JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirls Follow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Highlighted Organizations Supporting Civilians in Israel and Gaza: Israel Trauma Coalition

One small step for man, one giant step back for mankind. Sarah, finally, blessedly, reaches the denouement of RHOC S15 (excepting the likelihood of a PS follow-up ep, because, ya know, Elizabeth). She reacts to an epic binge (11 episodes that lasted an eternity), and discusses how a likability index led to Braunwyn and Kelly's departures (that, and ya know, a DVR), Gina and Emily's high-stakes seasons and growth, Elizabeth's Sonja Morgan-esque focus on her divorce, Shannon and John's not so happily-ever-after, and yes, rumors about Phaedra's possible return to Atlanta Housewives which Sarah finds out mid-ep. This ep covers past, present, and future, what a gift - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 559! Support the sass: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/damegalli JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirls Follow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Highlighted Organizations Supporting Civilians in Israel and

For whom much is given, much will be required. And with OC's much-anticipated season 18 premiere only days away, Sarah puts her OC S15 discovery zone back on the map, as she deep dives eps 2-5. Turns out, there's a lot to discuss: Braunwyn and Sean's Alex and Simon energy (with apologies to the van Kempens), Shan's not quite real for real happily ever after narrative with John Janssen (and Sophie's astute confessional about their dynamics), Gina's discomfort with Sean's text (and Braunwyn's forceful denial of Gina's feelings), some possibly-surprising feelings about Elizabeth, and Braunwyn's decision to film this season mere days after going sober. Sean and Braunwyn's upcoming vow renewal may not have gone great, but Sarah's vow to watch S15 has been renewed - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 558! Support the sass: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/damegalli JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirls Follow Sarah on social:

Mazel of the Day, Lindsay Hubbard! After hearing that the Summer House star is pregnant (via a Clear Blue sponsored post, natch), and speeds to her childhood bedroom (not quite the cloff, but ya know) to record an emergency OMG ep. She discusses Lindsay's journey to motherhood on and off Summer House, comparisons to Kenya Moore and a shared hilling journey, Paige's wise counsel about "making room," how this news will impact filming and Lindsay's relationships with the cast (and reasons behind the surprising holiday PM filming), Carl and Lindsay's future as colleagues, and of course, how Kyle might center himself. Can't wait to hear which pregnancy craving gets sponsored first, we love a lady boss - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 557! Support the sass: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/damegalli JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirls Follow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Highlighted Organizations

Happy Independence Day! To, ya know, some people! Sarah celebrates this wonderful and always joyous and certainly not personally devastating holiday the best way she knows how, by catching up on those delightful, dramatic ladies in Franklin Lakes. She takes a plank position (ok, child's pose), and mentions it all: updates on the alleged "reunion alternative" for the split cast, Jen and Danielle's war over words (and punches, natch), Dolo's agreement to work with Paul in business and what that means for her dreams to be married, how Danielle and Joe have been navigating estranged family dynamics, and the moment that Sarah felt was too sensitive for reality TV (perhaps, all the more reason to air it). And, yes, what today means for Sarah’s family. The safest dive you can take is listening to this convo instead - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 556! Support the sass: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/damegalli JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https:/

Sarah wakes up suddenly, after having a terrifying nightmare (Chris Manzo marries anyone else but her). Dehydrated and confused by such a shocking thought, she immediately Zooms up her fave vegan GF chicken soup for the soul, and one of her Bravoholic besties, content creator and host of the pod "High & Low, Bravo Bravo Ducking Bravo. They light Sarah's Pedro Pascal prayer candle, and unpack updates on Million Dollar Listing memories, Kenya's RHOA exit, and the future of RHONJ, as well as friendship norms on and off Bravo, Jackie and Marg's (and Jackie and Dolo, and Jackie and Meliss) friendship fallout, behind the scenes limbo about the rumored NJ reunion swap, and a truly unfortunate (and possibly dead on) comparison between Jackie and a certain former Beverly Hills Housewife. Life is like a bowl of carrots, you never know who's gonna shame you for eating orange pencil vitamins, so tell them to STFU - and it's Andy's Girls, Episode 555! Support the sass: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/damegalli JOIN/LEVEL UP

On part two of this two part extravaganza, Sarah and AG guest co-host Alison Leiby (writer, comedian, and co-host of the pod "Ruined") deep dive all things Franklin Lakes. Or should we say, Tulum/Padam. Among what's discussed: Jen Aydin's Carmen Sandiego exit activity, Jackie's struggle to navigate her position whilst arguing it's based on a purity test, Bravo's uneven use of its "code of conduct," Jen and Danielle's standards for charity and friendship, and Bill Aydin's 10-second delay. Don't throw wine on someone - unless you can spare the moisture - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 554! Support the sass: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/damegalli JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirls Follow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Highlighted Organizations Supporting Civilians in Israel and Gaza: Israel Trauma Coalition: The Israel Trauma Coalition provides a holistic-collaborative approach that includ

Sarah searches her heart and spirit and tum, and realizes that even though she just had an endoscopy/colonscopy at Lenox Hill, there's still some more she needs to uncover from within - aka, a couple more thoughts on Summer House. So she calls up NYC Public Pools HQ, and asks for her fave lifesaver, Alison Leiby (writer, comedian, and co-host of the pod "Ruined"). They tape a Baywatch-themed poster of Pedro Pascal on the cloffice wall, and discuss Danielle's just-announced exit from Summer House (it's was "her choice," "her decision," "her call,"), Andy's recent explanations to viewer critique of the reunion, West, a true NYC fella, and of course, Lindsay v. Carl. This summer is bringing the heat, and not just because of this convo - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 553! Part 2 out tomorrow! Support the sass: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/damegalli JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirls Follow Sarah on social: https

Sarah finds out that Kenya's exit from The Real Housewives of Atlanta is confirmed, following a series of wild AF reports surrounding filming for Season 16. She immediately sits shiva for the absolute missed opportunity of Kenya and Porsha united together, and deep dives all of the rumors, allegations, and inherent truths surrounding what has allegedly occurred: conflicting news reports about the NSFW imagery shown during filming, Bravo's uneven history around accountability for bad behavior, a code of conduct at the center of this current storm, Kenya's alleged threat to litigate what transpired including questions about safety (what's that about a gun?), and yes, even a reading of Georgia state law. No stone has been left unturned, from Moore Manor to Franklin Lakes - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 552! Support the sass: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/damegalli JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirls Follow Sarah

Sarah is joined by her pal, Bravoholic and writer Tom Smyth, to deep dive the Celine Dion documentary film "I Am: Celine Dion," out today on Prime Video. They unpack their experiences at the world premiere (joined by, you guessed it, Celine Dion!), Celine's day to day living with stiff person syndrome, what the film gets right about chronic illnesses and the difficulty of maintaining hope, missed opportunities around narrative/context, Celine's struggle to continue performing without overstimulation/episodes, and the ways she is able to seek and create joy. Support the sass: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/damegalli JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirls Follow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Highlighted Organizations Supporting Civilians in Israel and Gaza: Israel Trauma Coalition: The Israel Trauma Coalition provides a holistic-collaborative approach that includes knowledge, tools and res

Sarah hops in an orange-scented DeLorean, and goes back to the future: a final, long needed, now quasi-required, watch of RHOC Season 15. She unpacks the season 15 premiere episode, after watching it for the very first time: Emily and Shane's relationship progress (surviving the filming of reality TV and the difficulties navigating chronic pain), the ways Braunwyn used alcohol as a coping mechanism for feeling abandoned as a child (and how that impacts some of her parenting decisions as an adult), Gina's process co-parenting with Matt after his arrest for domestic violence, and what Elizabeth Vargas and Mary Cosby have in common. Just in time for Season 18, Sarah is one step forever to her former OC completionist record - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 551! Support the sass: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/damegalli JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirls Follow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ H

Inspired by Jackie's friendship contract 180, Sarah mails a BFF bracelet to Alexis Bellino. After the postmaster reminds her "Dame, this isn't you. Send it to Archie Beador instead," and realizing NJ delivered an ep that had a lot to say, she delivers the best kind of love letter - a deep dive with her Bravoholic pal, spiritual writer girl (with credits including Vulture, Vogue, and the LA Times, among others), Tom Smyth. They settle into the cloff and discuss strategizing job security over history/lessons learned, whether or not Louie has changed vs. inspired Teresa's on-off-camera behavior, Andy's latest remarks on the future of the NJ cast, the fascinating tension behind Jackie and Jen Fessler, the disappearance of Jennifer Aydin, former star, the lack of electricity (LOL) between Paulie and actually finalizing his divorce, and the difference between sloppy and slob. Jackie may have short and long term memory loss, but this convo is front of mind - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 550! Support the sass: https://