Andy's Girls: A Real Housewives Podcast

Thank you Jesus, it's an Easter Sunday NJ delight (Sarah's childhood rabbi also approves). Sarah welcomes Real Housewife of New Jersey Melissa Gorga to the People's People's (blessed) Couch, to discuss what the tabloids have gotten wrong about Joe's alleged walk-off during the upcoming reunion, whether Melissa can ever do enough to show her loyalty to Tre, and why Jen Aydin's 'fan' origin has worked against developing true relationships with the cast. Sarah also chats about the OC finale, explores Gina's motivations/goals in her ongoing arguments with Shannon, and unpacks the ways Dr. Jen is working against the opportunity to break from a dysfunctional marriage. Don't be green with Envy about this chat, because everyone looks better in pink - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 303! 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Vis

Sarah returns from her week-long stay at one of Sonja Morgan's numerous silent retreat but double treatment island locales, tan (no), wearing paisley (never/how dare you even suggest), and with the brand new Beverly Hills trailer as her carry-on (the very first thing to unpack). So she opens up the cloffice to her Bravo bestie, a man who knows a wee bit about mentioning it all - since, ya know, it's the name of one of his pods - Dylan Hafer (manager, pop culture at Betches Media, host of the podcasts Pop Alarm and Mention It All, and creator of @BravoByBetches). They settle into the cloff, surrounded by all of life's spiritual necessities (Manolos and vintage lace), and explore the complicated (and limiting) choice to silence Housewives discourse because of a difference in political ideology, whether Summer House is better equipped to handle delicate and complex conversations because of a generational vs situational environment, and what the Beverly Hills trailer reveals about Erika's disconcerting apathy tow

Sarah takes an Uber Pool (RIP?) to New Jersey, determined to leave Chris Manzo a single rose outside the Brownstone. En route she picks up devout Jersey observer - just replace "Patti Issues" with Tre, and you've got yourself a monologue - Ben Rimalower (writer, performer, and director of Countess and Friends). They head to Caface for some blowouts and brass(y roots), and discuss the difference between perception and reality during Ben's collaborations with Luann, Bethenny, and Teresa, the ways Tre vs. Marg is analog vs. digital, and why the previous season hair pull may be the foundation of their war. Dolores loved this episode, because she's a big fan of both charity and jokes about balls - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 301! 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Baby Gorgeous - it's Andy's Girls 300! Gird your loins and protect your eardrums (seriously tho, this audio is not perfect but it's hereeee), because the cackle has landed! Sarah is joined by the Doris Kearns Goodwin of Bravo, Evan Ross Katz (noted fashion columnist and writer, podcast host, and author of the bestseller "Into Every Generation A Slayer is Born: How Buffy Staked Our Hearts") as they talk to Carole Radziwill about exclusive tea relating to her pitch to Peacock, Margaret Josephs about security protocol for the NJ reunion, Kelly Bensimon about whether she'd return for RHONY Legacy (and why she thinks Anna Delvey would be a great Housewife) - and questions from a packed audience including many AG guests! Lisa Barlow introduced Evan and Sarah, and these Barhoes are lookin for trouble - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 300! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah heads to the mikvah to cleanse herself of podcast tech, until she realizes the best precursor to AG 300 is with a solo ep exploring complicated figures in Housewives. So she pulls up a chair in the cloffice and mentions it all: the differences between 'spiritual Housewives' and a framework of understanding, the similarities between Shan v Gina and Lu v Bethenny, how Jen Aydin's friendship with Tre may come at the cost of her own personal growth, and the tightrope Dolores walks trying to translate everything to everyone. It's 2am where Sarah's chattin', but when it comes to Shan, she will happily talk all night - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 299! Join Sarah and Evan Ross Katz as they celebrate AG 300, live in NYC, TONIGHT, Saturday, March 26th! Doors open at 8pm, show at 9pm. BUY TICKETS NOW AND SAVE $5 (if you buy in honor of the show and can't attend, please email andysgirlsshow@gmail.com or DM Sarah on IG @damegalli, because she'd love to say thanks!!): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/andys-girls-live-tick

With the cloffice nearly complete, Sarah celebrates her "redone home" as only Melissa and Tre would - by buying herself sprinkle cookies and then throwing them in the trash. She opens the doors to #clofftalk with one of her fave guests, actor and entertainment writer for TheGrio, Jared Alexander. They discuss the lack of breakup boundaries for Dolores and David (and why they're deserved), what Eboni's recent remarks about Ramona means for a future cast, and Shannon's low key power on OC (even if she doesn't recognize it, along with her cast). Make sure to grab your tickets to AG 300, so that Sarah can take a People's People's Couch nap - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 298! Join Sarah and Evan Ross Katz as they celebrate AG 300, live in NYC, on Saturday, March 26th! Doors open at 8pm, show at 9pm. BUY TICKETS NOW AND SAVE $5: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/andys-girls-live-tickets-288218478227 JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreo

In full preparation for AG 300 (tix link below, cough cough), Sarah tries to book a ticket to Warrior beach, until she's told her rage about Danielle Staub's behavior S2-beyond isn't enough of a reason to attend. Undeterred, she finds an even better safe space in which to express her thoughts and feels - Zooming up her fave SLC scholar, Lauren Ashley Smith (Emmy--nominated TV writer and producer, and a co-host on Smith Sisters Live on Sirius XM Radio Andy). They discuss what Katie and Tom's divorce announcement reveals about a reality tv social contract, Teresa's possibly conflicting primal desires as a wife (soon to be!) and mom, and why Lisa's processing skill makes her the Olivia Pope of Salt Lake City. Viva la Vida, take a shot of Lisa's tequila every time Sarah mentions live show tix - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 297! Join Sarah and Evan Ross Katz as they celebrate AG 300, live in NYC, on Saturday, March 26th! Doors open at 8pm, show at 9pm. BUY TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/andys-girls-live-ticke

Sarah checks in to her weekly Tuesday meeting at Housewives Anonymous (catered by Caroline Manzo's chef brother Jamie, party planned by Jen Gilbert). She's thrilled to recognize a new member at the meeting of the minds, and a Salt Lake City scholar, Fran Tirado (writer, tv/film maker, and host of the new podcast Like A Virgin!). Sparks fly - and not just because LVP and Ken are smoking outside - as they discuss potential reasons behind the differing on-and-off-screen questions of culpability between Erika Jayne vs Jen Shah, what Duy gets very wrong about project managing his wife's physical and emotional trauma, and the impact of Mormon culture on Heather's full throated support of Jen. There is only one set of audio footprints in this convo, and that's because Fran carried Sarah the entire heavenly way - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 296! Join Sarah and Evan Ross Katz as they celebrate AG 300, live in NYC, on Saturday, March 26th! Doors open at 8pm, show at 9pm. BUY TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/andys-g

Sarah prepares for the upcoming live show for AG's 300th ep the best way she knows how, by watching Chef Shannon jump into her pool fully clothed on a loop, and Zooming up one of her fave live performers, and the host of "So Good It's Bad with Ryan Bailey," Ryan Bailey! They discuss this season of Salt Lake's David Lynch energy, the ways that Bad Weather is getting the reunion temperature wrong, Louie's possibly-toxic positivity as a mask for controlling rage, and why Jen finally released the burden of shame she had been carrying for a decade-plus. Joey Gorga may be a comedy star, but look out world, it's twice the cackle - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 295! Join Sarah and Evan Ross Katz as they celebrate AG 300, live in NYC, on Saturday, March 26th! Doors open at 8pm, show at 9pm. BUY TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/andys-girls-live-tickets-288218478227 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

Inspired by OG of the AG classic eps - when cocktails were made and expletives were flung - Sarah invites OG of the AG Damian Bellino (writer, producer, cohost of the pod "You Might Know Her From") to record IRL on the new People's People's Couch. They break open a few bottles of prosecco - or as Sonja calls it, Amalfi yacht water - as they discuss whether Lisa is a trigger for Heather's religious/cultural shunning, the iffy choice of including Jennie's remarks about Mary in absentia, and whether personality politics have helped protect Jen Shah from accountability vs her cast. What time is it, it's Turtle Time - and Andy's Girls, Episode 294! Join Sarah and Evan Ross Katz as they celebrate AG 300, live in NYC, on Saturday, March 26th! Doors open at 8pm, show at 9pm. BUY TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/andys-girls-live-tickets-288218478227 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: h

Inspired by Marysol's season-long Jenny from the Block drinking accoutrement, Sarah bedazzles her fave Shan-inspired Starbucks glass ("because this isn't my cup you effing b"), and welcomes her first guest back to the (new!) People's People's Couch - Rafi D'Angelo, writer behind soletstalkabout.com, and future Shan Stan (maybe not). They discuss the difference between emotional intelligence and Tre's guttural instinct on RHONJ, reassessing Lisa's agency in choosing to stay with Lenny on Miami, and Sarah and Rafi's similar reaction to Dr. Jen's dinner drunkenness (it may not be what you think). It's Women's History Month, and this cackle is looking for her exhibit at the Met - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 293! Join Sarah and Evan Ross Katz as they celebrate AG 300, live in NYC, on Saturday, March 26th! Doors open at 8pm, show at 9pm. BUY TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/andys-girls-live-tickets-288218478227 JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND M

Sarah sneaks out of Mary's closet after a day of charity work (introducing herself to Mary as "Charity," and asking for 6 Chanels), and hops on a Zoom with her fave duo breaths of fresh air, and noted Housewives empaths, Brendan Davis and Dan Calabrese (hosts of the pod "Come Thru Queen"). They discuss what a future RHONJ without Tre could look like (and if her protests about filming Louie plot are planting a future Tre-less seed), the complicated narrative of assuming Mary's intentions in absentia, and the possibility of a future Housewife/Housedaughter sharing full-time roles on a show. The forecast says Bad Weather is on the horizon, so to all Barhoes, please disregard the storm - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 292! 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/ TICKETS TO AG 300, ON SALE NOW! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/andys-girls-live-tickets-2882184782

Devastated after a terrible week of world events, Sarah decides to cleanse her spirit the best way she knows how: with a shower of cackles thanks to the absolute Queen of Bravo, voice of the network and also angels above, Amy Phillips (host of Radio Andy and SiriusXM's radio show Reality Checked, co-author of "Cook It, Spill It, Throw It," a Real Housewives parody cookbook, and narrator of the "Not All Diamonds and Rosé" audiobook).They discuss the ways narrative storytelling has been impacted by binge TV and TikTok culture, the differences in how marital "triggers" are currently being used on NJ vs OC, Noella's "leaning in," and heightened insecurity behind Louie's concern about filming. Come for a break and a smile, and stay for Sarah and Amy talking about bangs - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 291! 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/ *Here's what

Sarah hitches a ride with her folks to the local food court, equal parts inspired by Lisa Barlow's finale party, and intrigued by what life in the 80s/90s must have been like (she is, after all, very young). She stops by and picks up one of her fave fountains of youth, whose laugh is as iconic as her own, Daniel Stokes (Bravoholic and culture programs lead at Brex). They open up some Dunkaroos and Capri Sun, and unpack the challenge second season Housewives face of falling into trope behavior, Jennie's role as her own personal hype woman, when microaggressions turn macro between Jennie and Mary, and how SLC alliances may shift following the reunion into Season 3. COVID audio comes and goes, but this episode is still one to treasure, regardless - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 290! JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE AG LIVE FULL EPISODE, BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirls Follow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com

Sarah watches the Salt Lake City reunion on a loop until AG production (her fish son, PK), tells her the sleeves of her 15-year old hoodie are harming the pod's spiritual sound quality (#oldaudio). Undeterred - just kidding, she was very much deterred- Sarah changes into Jen Shah's now-available sequin sleeves and Zooms up her fave spiritual OG of the AG, writer and editor Ryan Houlihan. They explore Jen's unsuccessful attempt to replicate the Tre Narrative, Lisa Barlow's reckoning with a nonexistent production "safe space," and the gender dynamics and trust issues at play concerning the cast's response to Bill's affair. Salt Lake is almost done, but this convo is just getting started - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 289! JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE AG LIVE FULL EPISODE, BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirls Follow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon

Sarah celebrates Gallitine's Day the best way she knows how: by planting 9 lemon trees circling a bowl in honor of her fave OC gal, and Zooming up OG of the AG, and newfound appreciator of Melissa Gorga, Damian Bellino (writer, producer, and cohost of the podcast "You Might Know Her From"). They throw heart shaped vegan chocolates at each other through Zoom, and discuss whether or not Bethenny and Jill's friendship was a platonic showmance or something with more depth, Gia's sense of selective family loyalty, and the difficulties of being a Housewife's child during crisis storylines. Sarah is still waiting for Chris Manzo to slide into her DMs, but he's already made a full time home in her heart - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 288! JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE AG LIVE FULL EPISODE, BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirls Follow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Vis

Sarah celebrates Gallitine's Day the best way she knows how: with a solo OG of the AG monologue and don't you dare say that's like every other ep! She explores the intergenerational trauma evident in the conversation between Joe and Gia, how unspoken rage may factor into Jen's criticism of Marg's past, and responds to Satchels of Gold about Jen Shah's punitive friendship, and the real meaning behind Mary's church service. Please send this to Andy as an audio reel, and maybe he'll monologue on AG next - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 287! JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE AG LIVE FULL EPISODE, BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirls Follow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah plants a tree in Zion in memory of every cast member but Meredith and Mary having forgotten Jen's federal indictment is hey, maybe a tad more important to discuss than Mr. Marks' shiva, after which she retires under its delightful shade for a shade-filled ep. She's joined by the absolute treasure that is Chris Murphy (comedian, staff writer at Vanity Fair, and co-author of VF's "Real Housewives: A Beginner's Guide") to discuss Mary's standing as "the funniest woman in America," what Meredith and Lisa's fight says about the complicated dynamics when female friendships fall apart, whether Lisa's accusations about infidelity are influenced by her Mormon culture, and why Jen is actively listening to unrealistic gossip about Meredith's history with the FBI, but not Stu. Lisa is a Shakespearean symbol and Mean Girls icon, and most importantly, the star of this talk - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 286! JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE AG LIVE FULL EPISODE, BONUS EPS, IN

Sarah celebrates the magical premiere of RHONJ - what better term for the absolute spell Luis/"Louie" has over Tre - by buying a gift certificate to Chateau, and leaving an extra copy of Danielle's fave tome ("Beverly to Beverly: Please Call Me Danielle") outside the door. Overwhelmed with excitement about discussing NJ and NY, she calls one of her faves for a Northeast-specific special ep, Erica Cobb (co-host of Daily Blast Live and host of "Comeback with Erica Cobb," a podcast and social media show). They explore the "inside out" vs "outside in" criticism of Eboni's time on RHONY, the difference between traditional 'love bombing' and Louie's history of toxic romantic relationships, and the uneven pursuit of respect that Gia demands toward her dad but not her uncle Joe. This convo is so good Ramona just s**t the floor - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 285! JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE AG LIVE FULL EPISODE, BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https:/

Sarah locks herself in the cloffice, armed with a Zion producer, boom mic, and list of grievances about former Hinge DMs, as she 'privately monologues' (....) about various third dates for 700 hours, until she realizes she's actually on Instagram Live (hi baby gorgeous!). Undeterred by the Big Lisa Energy, she meets up with the Marks to her Barlow, the Brooks to her Wild Stallion Body Wash Fresh Bear Soap (please tell the Barlow Boys to work on branding after homework), Ryan Houlihan (senior gaming editor, inputmag.com). They discuss Meredith's selective silence around friendship accountability on and off camera, the ways Heather and Whitney's pack mentality and selective morality have be influenced by restrictive religious and cultural environments, and whether confidences between former BFFs should still be kept. Come for AG theatre, and stay for the encore - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 284! JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE AG LIVE FULL EPISODE, BONUS EPS, INVITES