Andy's Girls: A Real Housewives Podcast

After creating a shoe box cut out version of Sonja's toaster oven (...where is it tho), Sarah searches wildly for the best GF paleo vegan bagel in NYC (what, like this is a big ask), until she realizes there's only one person to ask: IG's official bagel influencer, Kiki Monique (aka @TheTalkOfShame, and host of the podcast I'm Sorry, with Lemonada Media). They take a bite out the Mercury in retrograde-style craziness that is the Bravo universe this week, and discuss what Jennie's "special presentation" revealed about Bravo's possibly cursory casting process, the importance of separating political parties from racist acts (and why Jennie's response was the perfect example of how to get *everything* wrong), the differences between engaging content and absolute chaos on Salt Lake, and possibly surprising thoughts on whether they'd ever join Housewives. Come for the Housewives content, and stay for the Kymanda struggle - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 283! JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY EXCLUSIV

Sarah takes Kevin's sprinter van to Zion in order to reflect on her top 5 Housewives (Shannon, Archie, and Archie, Archie, and Shan), until she reaches her peak-engaged moment of Zen (the ability to count the number of times Meredith left and then immediately returned to that dining table chaos). She Zooms up one of her fave spiritual advisors on culture and more, Matt Rogers (actor, comedian, television host, and the host of the iconic pod "Las Culturistas"). They discuss the difference between a b-story and beta Housewife, the ways RHONJ is built around a patriarchal structure, and share details on recent convos with SLC Housewives which have influenced their perspectives on network silence about Jennie's racism. This ep is so good the women of SLC are going to release mostly muddled statements about "finding the light" - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 282! 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: htt

Spiraling into a puddle of WTF after a wild week of headlines in the Bravo sphere ("JENNIE POSTED WHAT?" - pages 1-10), Sarah takes herself to a spiritual mikvah (aka a Mikvah), for a very necessary cleansing for the soul and also ears and eyes, by Zooming up one of her fave tellers of truth and an IG safe space for all, B. Graeter aka Petshopboy (content creator and host of the podcast, The B List). They discuss taking a critical eye to Jennie's reunion strategy in light of this week's shocking social media reveal, Dr. Nicole's Ashley Darby energy (we stan!), and what makes a good Housewives spinoff (bcc: Porsha et al). Sarah and B may have sworn off books, but they're still ready to read - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 281! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah hitches a ride to Salt Lake City, determined to set up an AG HQ in Mary's abandoned - and possibly condemned? - church, until she hears the voice of God (Manolo Blahnik), telling her to settle into the cloffice for an epic Zoom with one of her close friends and/or random acquaintances - when he talks about Shan, for whom he does not stan - James LaRosa (a multi-hyphenate writer, producer, director, creator, show runner, and aspiring Real Housewife). They settle into the spiritual People's People's Couch for a wide ranging discussion about why Whitney keeps fighting for a one-sided friendship/moment of accountability with Mary, Jen's inability to process filters and boundaries as anything but signs of weakness, and the difference between scripting and self producing on Orange County. Meredith may have left this convo as soon as Brooks was mentioned, but everyone else is fully clothed and very engaged - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 280! JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY EXCLUSIVE ACCESS T

Sarah hears that back row mezzanine seats have become available for Jen Shah's upcoming trial, and immediately contacts the SarSquad (her fish, PK), to arrange for tickets to opening night (it's a limited run/support the arts!). She thinks of no better person to unpack all the baggage associated with Jen's on and off camera work than AG's official legal correspondent, Emily D. Baker (former prosecutor, legal commentator, and the host of The Emily Show). They discuss how Jen's legal future may be impacted by her positioning herself as a victim onscreen, the complicated reality behind Whitney's booby prize (giving Seth a boob cake), and how the pressure of focusing on women's bodies often falls on women to resolve, and why it's important to see Heather as an imperfect person when it comes to the Lisa debate. Winter is here, let the opinions snow (a different kind, RHONY) - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 279! JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE AG LIVE FULL EPISODE, BONUS EPS

Sarah decides that friendship starts at home, so she slides a Zillow link for Gina's casita into Jen's DMs. She then books a little family van (driven by Kevin, natch), and speeds on over to one of her fave friends-of on AG, and an investigative journalist every Housewife should have on speed dial, Tracie Morrissey (writer, producer, and cohost of the podcast "Pot Psychology"). They discuss what happens when cameras capture ongoing trauma with Alexia's family, the potential impact of Jen's on-screen behavior on her upcoming legal battle, and Meredith's friendship capital with the rest of the cast. If the world never sees Seth licking an edible birthday boob ever again, it will be too soon, but this convo is just in time - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 278! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah arrives to Chateau Dubrow with a map provided by Noella and a warrant for receipts tucked into a bouquet provided by Sweet James, as she looks for secret footage from Heather's party that a producer may have left in the gifting room. She immediately gets lost in the entryway (who has a foyer connected to a foyer melded with 15 different shades of grey?), but thankfully finds her footing with an epic deep dive alongside content creator and spiritual advisor @BravoBravoDuckingBravo. They discuss the differences between friendship and alliance on Orange County and Salt Lake, the ways that the performative illusion of wealth colors storylines, the impact of trauma on Mary's emotional growth, and reports (since confirmed) that she skipped the reunion. Turns out Adrienne Maloof really does do magic, because her historic absence from a reunion has inspired other Housewives to disappear - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 277! JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE AG LIVE FULL E

It's a post-Sarah-had-COVID spectacular! Sarah awakens from her 'think positive and test negative until you test positive and think negative' viral slumber (filled with dreams of her romping about with Archie Beador), for a sure-to-go-viral AG kiki with America's Sweetheart, and top two contender for fave OG of the AG, Damian Bellino (writer, producer, and co-host of the pod "You Might Know Her From"). They sit on the People's People's (Zoom) Couch for a post-quarantine catchup about the cost of fame (and family) upon joining Housewives (and Jen's gamble on both counts), the ways that the universal Housewives storyline of 'fraudulent' marriages/friendships has been impeded by financial/criminal enterprise (and what Miami's blockbuster reboot says about a possible return to form), and what Noella's already-complicated entry to the show means for her future on OC. Drinking game alert: have a chug of Mucinex every time Sarah whispers, 'I had COVID,' especially as she's yelping about Shan - it's Andy's Girls, Epi

Ho ho ho, did Erika know? With Christmas rapidly approaching (or as Sarah calls it, the National Day of Self-Gifting thankyousomuchHanukkahHarryandalsoMastercard), Sarah welcomes back a true holiday treat - no, not a beachside vacay with Archie and Shan - an open and vulnerable convo about Housewives psych with Vox senior editor, Rachel Miller (author, "The Art of Showing Up: How to Be There for Yourself and Your People"). They discuss RHONY's potentially homoerotic sensibilities examined through a queer lens, the difference between representation and expression, and Mary and Jen's binding standards for 'true' friendship on Salt Lake City. Sarah's cackle is the new elf on a shelf, something she frequently gifts - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 275! 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 Green Chef makes eating well easy, with plans to fit every lifestyle. Go to Gree

Excited for another holiday season spending time with her loved ones (RHONY seasons 8-11), Sarah Zooms up another blessed event - a kiki with one of her fave outspoken content creators, and a temporary/ep specific Stan for Shan (more of a sympathizer, but Sarah will take it in any form), Christian Gray Snow (podcast host, Slut Pig Podcast and creator of the Slut Pig Shop). They discuss a possible formulation behind why certain Bravolebs become personal faves, whether Heather and Shannon are the "oil and vinegar" of OC (thanks, Tre), and Alexia's possibly-surprising star turn on the Miami reboot. Heather might be the low key villain, but that's just because she hasn't mailed Sarah some Colette - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 274! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah signs up for family therapy, after sending Shannon a cameo request that included the requested copy "please agree that we're family" and "so...lunch?" Thrilled after Shan sends a 9 minute video of Archie napping instead, she Zooms up another Bravoholic with ties to the OC, Veronica Leventhal (Bravoholic fan who works in forensics social work and criminal justice). They discuss Veronica's journey from a Bravo viewer to someone discussed by members of the OC cast, whether or not NY can re-set as successfully as Orange County (and the changing valuation around polarizing personalities), the ripple effect trauma of Jen's arrest, and whether Shan stirs the pot, or steps in it. Put nine lemons in a bowl, because this convo is zesty - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 273!   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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Lea

Invigorated by a refreshing, delightful, dramatic, and surprising turn on Orange County - meaning of course, Shannon's high pony accoutrement - Sarah books an appt with whichever stylist Dr. Moon says is best for her mind, and Zooms up an iconic truth teller of all things Madame Storms Beador, and a man who knows himself a People's People's Couch: actor, producer, director, and "People's Couch" star, Emerson Collins. They discuss how Shannon would fare as a Myers Briggs  personality type for Housewives, the surprising role reversal during Shane and Emily's nuanced conversation about faith, and why Lisa Barlow is a community theatre LVP. Emily Simpson, Sarah is sliding into your spiritual DMs, please heal the nation by coming on a future ep - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 272! 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 IG and play the AG trivia contest o

Sarah hops a PJ to Vail, excited to infuriate Mary long enough to receive a Chanel wardrobe, until her captain says they don't have enough pre-paid gas to cross Laguardia. After offering to eat dairy to no avail, she heads back to the People's People's Couch for a spiritual snow day (not so fast, ladies night at Beautique) with one of her fave authors and Bravoholics, Gabrielle Bluestone (Emmy-nominated producer of Netflix's Fyre documentary and author of HYPE: How Scammers, Grifters, and Con Artists are Taking Over the Internet - and Why We're Following). They discuss the difference between 'facts' and proof in Meredith's mind, friendship as the ultimate Housewives grift, and a 1950s social experiment that helps explain Housewives' strategic majority rule. Who needs a red bottom heel, when there are enough Househusband heels to go around - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 271! 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 EVEN

Sarah celebrates another night of Hanukkah by opening the greatest gift of all - the premiere episode of Orange County, welcoming back fellow menorah holder and  homeowner of what looks like a 750 room mega-sized Ritz Carlton in Aspen, Heather Dubrow (we are truly blessed). And who better to unpack such a porte cochère covered present, than one of Sarah's favorite people and guests - Brian Moylan, President and Founder of the Real Housewives Institute, New York Times bestselling author ("The Housewives: The Real Story Behind the Real Housewives"), contributor on the recent ABC News/Hulu doc about Jen Shah, and host of The Dipp's holiday podcast, "The Twelve Gays of Christmas." Agreeing to disagree on 107% of the topics discussed (a new goal on the pod!), they explore lessons Porsha and Kyle could learn about post-Housewives generational success by way of Nene and Bethenny's examples, what the current Renaissance period for Housewives means for its future, and what - if any - responsibility the network and its

Sarah drives to Chateau salon in Franklin Lakes, excited to meet Santa Claus during his "Cop Without a Badge" book signing. After discovering the spa is out of books, tables, and with a 'discerning' 'friend' of 'Danielle' outside, Sarah high tails it back to NYC and the security blanket of a true Bravo stan - Justin Anderson (celebrity colorist, co-founder of the haircare brand dpHUE, and co-star on Very Cavallari). They discuss perception vs. reality on reality tv, the difficulty in the Bravo community of disagreeing without disemboweling, and why Erika Jayne's pre-RHOBH nickname  was "7-Eleven." In honor of Hanukkah, please listen to this eight times - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 269! 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah celebrates Thanksgiving the best way she knows how - by adorning a Sassgiving shrine to Shan (9 lemons in a bowl and a gravy boat filled with chaos), and welcoming her spiritual BFF back to the People's People's Couch. She is joined by Richie Skye (entertainment journalist and pop culture expert) as they discuss vulnerabilities on and off podcasts, the difference between story and storylines, and the complex narrative around colorism and accountability on Potomac. This Thanksgiving, Sarah wants everyone to know how thankful she is for the AG community and also this isn't her effing plate - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 268! 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah engages in some cheater brand biz against Ramona Singer, Inc - DESERVED - and trademarks "new beginnings" to best encapsulate her thoughts about a prestige week for Housewives content. Ramotional now more than ever, she Zooms up a return guest to the People's People's Couch, and honorary PhD in Potomac in Salt Lake City, Joel Kim Booster (actor, comedian, writer, and Bassett Hound). They discuss the difference between denial and silence regarding Jen vs Mary's 'creative cash flows,' whether Lisa's efforts to discuss Mary's church have been influenced by last season's Bad Weather, and why one of Andy's questions to Candiace should have also been asked of a certain BH Housewife. This convo is so good Nick Minaj is waiting backstage - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 267! 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Le

Sarah draws herself a bath, Meredith Marks style (fully pruned after 6 hours of waiting for camera crews). She realizes her personality is bubbly enough without some extra suds, and realizes what she really needs is a shower of insight (go with it). So she Zooms up one of her all-time faves, writer, podcaster (Shut Up Evan, Drop Your Buffs), Gizelle Bryant historian, and the Doris Kearns Goodwin of Bravo, Evan Ross Katz. They discuss the ways Candiace is viewed more harshly in the eyes of the public and less harshly in the eyes of her mind, where Meredith's reaction to Jen's shocking arrest lands on the performative/iconique spectrum, and Evan shares a voice note from an Emmy-winning Bravoholic celeb about the fashion on Salt Lake. Ryan Murphy needs to make a Netflix series about Housewives, unless he casts Lea Michele as Heather Dubrow, in which case it's a wrap - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 266! JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE AG LIVE FULL EPISODE, BONUS EPS, AND

After anxiously checking on her beloved fish son PK - perhaps he caught internal bleeding from Jen's imagination - Sarah calls 411 to glean as much Shahking information as she can from a historic and Shahmazing episode of SLC. And who answers her Bravo bat call but Sarah's fave Bravoholic BFF, a bubble bath for the soul, a multimillion dollar Vail promotional consideration kind of pal, and someone who would never need to steal an $800 green clutch from Meredith's store because his takes make you green with envy (s/o RHONJ!), Dylan Hafer (content manager, pop culture at Betches Media, host of the pods Pop Alarm and Mention It All, and creator of @BravoByBetches). They discuss the tension between Meredith's engagement on all things Jen Shah vs rumors about Mary's church, what Jen's shocking participation in the after show says about her strategy off camera, and the ways that Salt Lake is playing against type (aka Erika Jayne). Potomac also happened, and that's nice too - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 265! JOIN/LE

Feelin Jovani and also Pat Kiernan, Sarah goes to read the daily papers, and realizes that there are only so many times she can start a trial subscription for Sutton Stracke Presents the LA Times. Inspired by some fantastic long form pieces on Erika Jayne written by today's guests (Andy agrees!), Sarah Zooms up noted Housewives historians Kevin Fallon (senior entertainment reporter, The Daily Beast) and Louis Peitzman (Vulture, among others) for a wide ranging and very deep dive convo of all things Erika Jayne. They discuss what Andy's surprising reaction to Erika Jayne critique says about managing Erika and the audience on-and-off camera, the differences between how Erika and Candiace's outbursts are critiqued by their respective casts, and the troubling pattern of rewarding bad behavior with regard to Housewives and alleged crime. This panel deserves a Pulitzer, so please let Suzanne in HR know to add it to the list - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 264! JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY EXCL