Andy's Girls: A Real Housewives Podcast

Sarah realizes she needs an extra dose of TLC: Tender Loving Cackle. So she sends an urgent cloffice Google Cal to one of her Bravo pods, who flies from CA just for this recording: Ryan Bailey (pop culture commentator and host of the pod "So Good It's Bad with Ryan Bailey," presented by Betches). They settle into the cloff with some decaf tea (all the better to spill), and discuss the ways Bravo/escapism/community can help during extremely upsetting times, the nature of compounded grief, Shan's growth about her divorce while seemingly repeating patterns with John, misdirected anger toward Heather Dubrow, which rumors (rümuhrz) Meredith shared about Angie and her hubs, a possibly-surprising opinion about Jenna's future on RHONY, and Jessel's devoted audience support. Consider this an hour-long respite from the world, unless the world also cackles and snorts every 10 seconds, in which case, kadooze to you - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 467!BUY TIX TO ANDY'S GIRLS LIVE: A RHOBH PREMIERE KIKI WITH GUEST CO-HOST RYAN BAILEY. Thursday, October 26th at 8pm ET/5pm ET (on demand avail!): https://www.moment.co/andysgirlsHighlighted Organizations Supporting Civilians in Israel and Gaza:Israel Trauma Coalition: The Israel Trauma Coalition provides a holistic-collaborative approach that includes knowledge, tools and resources for optimal emergency preparedness, professional support, focused on the rapid recovery of the individual, community and strengthening national resilience. https://israeltraumacoalition.org/en/Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF): PCRF is the primary humanitarian organization in Palestine, delivering crucial and life-saving medical relief and humanitarian aid where it is needed most. Access to essential resources like food, clean water, and healthcare is severely limited. Urgent action is needed. With your support, we can continue this vital work, ensuring that the over one million children of Gaza receive the urgent care they need and deserve. https://www.pcrf.net/Read "Jews Don't Count" by David Baddiel: https://www.amazon.com/Jews-Dont-Count-David-Baddiel/dp/000853019X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=318585KUJHCEG&keywords=jews+don%27t+count&qid=1697147929&sprefix=jews+dont+count%2Caps%2C105&sr=8-1Read "A Left That Refuses to Condemn Mass Murder is Doomed" by Eric Levitz/New York Magazine: https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/10/a-left-that-refuses-to-condemn-mass-murder-is-doomed.htmlJOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah takes a moment in the cloffice to discuss how she is feeling right now around the terrorism in Israel and Gaza as a Jewish person.This episode may be difficult to hear, but it is an important one, and we can do hard things.Also Heather Gay looks great in her Gucci corset, TYVM.It's Andy's Girls, Episode 466."They Found Us in the Attic" was written and performed by Sarah's friend Jesse Ruben, who is a delight. Follow Jesse at @JesseRuben for more.Read "Jews Don't Count" by David Baddiel: https://www.amazon.com/Jews-Dont-Count-David-Baddiel/dp/000853019X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=318585KUJHCEG&keywords=jews+don%27t+count&qid=1697147929&sprefix=jews+dont+count%2Caps%2C105&sr=8-1Read "A Left That Refuses to Condemn Mass Murder is Doomed" by Eric Levitz/New York Magazine: https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/10/a-left-that-refuses-to-condemn-mass-murder-is-doomed.htmlBUY TIX TO ANDY'S GIRLS LIVE: A RHOBH PREMIERE KIKI WITH GUEST CO-HOST RYAN BAILEY. Thursday, October 26th at 8pm ET/5pm ET (on demand avail!): https://www.moment.co/andysgirlsJOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah wakes from her cold med-induced slumber - possibly inspired by the chill between Shan and Gina, TBD - and sneezes a deep dive into fruition, with the true medical provider of sass whose copay is extra cackle: Dr. Damian Bellino (writer, producer, co-host of the pod "You Might Know Her From, and OG of the AG). They settle into a girl-in-the-plastic-bubble style Zoom kiki, and discuss what Housewives "friendships" mean from casting through crises, Shan's unfortunate missteps during the reunion (and what her friendship with Tamra might mean behind the scenes), Jenna's end-goal on RHONY and whether Brynn's flirtation crosses a queer baiting line, Sai's lack of empathy toward Jessel (but not the clock), and Salt Lake City's continued Disney Fantasia. Another Andy's Girls Live is on the horizon, and so is this OG kiki - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 465!BUY TIX TO ANDY'S GIRLS LIVE: A RHOBH PREMIERE KIKI WITH GUEST CO-HOST RYAN BAILEY. Thursday, October 26th at 8pm ET/5pm ET (on demand avail!): https://www.moment.co/andysgirlsJOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After re-watching the Orange County finale, Salt Lake, and yes that Erin v Ubah ep of RHONY, Sarah realizes she simply cannot go on without putting on a Housewives remix. Tardy for the Party, Chic C'est La Vie, Fly Above, all the greats are included. And what better theme for AG Classic than inviting this return guest back for another zesty Zoom kiki than Kiki herself, The Talk of Shame's Kiki Monique. They settle into the spiritual cloff (East Coast/West Coast are fully represented), and discuss a status check on new New York and Erin and Ubah, Taylor's future career in mukbang, whether Gina and Emily's animus for Heather is consistent on camera versus off, Shannon's creative math business strategy for the Sitalonic, who wins the Worst Boyfriend award between John Janssen and Ryan, and Monica's similarities to OG Brandi Glanville. Were you silent or were you silenced (and was that before or after trying Shan’s colonic) - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 464!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah gets a call from lobbyists for Big Alpha, who are determined to disentangle their company's branding from Angie K (can you blame them?). After returning the special K back to cereal and the Kardashians, Sarah realizes she has to much to say about Angie's....performance art. So she invites over writer and NYC rainfall survivor, Tom Smyth. They settle into the cloff, and discuss Meredith's Ron Swanson energy, Monica's criticism of Lisa's 60k ring (and what it represents), Whitney's failed job as mediator between, truly, anyone, the moment of connection between Heather Dubrow and Emily stemming from conversation about their childhoods, Tamra's control of the narrative, Gina's confusing discrepancies about her trust for Heather vs. Tamra, and their strained relationships with Bethenny Now. There are no Trix in this convo, only treats - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 463!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It was the plonk heard ‘round the world. Bethenny posts a surprise conversation with Nene on her pod, and Sarah *immediately* gives it a listen. Her deep dive of Part 1: the ways Nene's childhood affected her relationships as an adult, the differences in how Bethenny and Nene view their time on reality TV (and a lot of crossover), how Nene indirectly led to Bethenny's marriage (YUP), how Nene's success on Housewives changed her marriage, and so much more. Once you hear about Nene's first time meeting Kim Zolciak Biermann (probably) Zolciak Again, you will be forever changed - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 462!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah marks Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar known as the Day of Atonement, by watching the new ep of RHONY and immediately sending Erin a Paperless Post for shul. She realizes a true Scary Island would be not speaking about the new ep, and Zooms up one of her fave (Kim Richards voice) "Daily Beasts," Kevin Fallon (editor of the Daily Beast Obsessed, a pop culture website). They settle into the People's People's Couch's People's Court for a, shall we say, spicy convo that includes differing opinions on Erin v. Ubah's upset, the complicated history around tropes that work to silence/criticize Black women's feelings, whether the hot tub time machine was a moment of hashtag systematic bullying or a water treatment of accountability, sighs about Sai, the ways reactions and overreactions are received and judged, Erin's potentially strategic tears, an inconsistent use of grace, and the ways that cancel culture impacts Bravo discourse (and personalities). Sai may not have Main Housewife Energy, but this convo certainly does - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 461!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah watches the new Salt Lake episodes and levitates to another universe, filled with hope and possibility. Luckily, she learned several languages/dialects, ones Duolingo only wishes it had heard of first. She realizes the universe is in need of another episode stat, so she Uber Pools back to the cloff, where she meets Los Angelino Ryan Bailey (pop culture commentator and host of "So Bad It's Good with Ryan Bailey," presented by Betches Media). They make some espresso martinis (JK, Heather accomplished a caffeine and vodka-themed Scared Straight) and discuss the Survivor-esque roles Tamra and Heather Dubrow are currently playing on Orange County, searching for Jen's identity -- separate from Ryan -- on and off TV, Shan's reported decision to seek treatment (and why her continued relationship with John is a seemingly toxic state), Angie K as the epitome of a 'so bad it's good' ethos, differing opinions on Whitney's upset toward Meredith, and the grounding, communal impact of Heather Gay's "Who Among Us" post-cocktail ride. Lisa Barlow lost her 60k ring, and thank goodness this convo was found - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 460!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah celebrates the High Holidays with a mazel of the day: inviting RHONJ star, lawyer, and author Jackie Goldschneider over to the cloffice, where they discuss her new book, The Weight of Beautiful, and of course, her experiences as a New Jersey Real Housewife.They truly mentioned it all: the nuanced use of "recovery" when talking about eating disorders, Bravo's role in Jackie's treatment and recovery (and yes, rumors about Jackie’s friendships with Teresa and Marg), how control impacts sharing vulnerability on a public platform, a misconception that EDs include a beginning, middle, and end, how an obsession with weight loss injections has brought back a renewed focus on "thin" and weight loss as a competition (including in the NJ cast), trauma as a connective thread, and finding a way back to light. If AG had a book club, this would be its companion listen - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 459!TW: this episode includes discussion about eating disorders and body dysmorphia.National Eating Disorders Association: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/Jackie's book tour/link to buy The Weight is Beautiful: https://linktr.ee/jackiegoldschneiderJOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"I've been traveling, I've been to prison." A perfect line delivery by Luann de Lesseps, one Shannon Storms Beador can unfortunately more fully appreciate. Capping off a wild, wild, day with all the highs and lows one can associate with being a Shan stan, Sarah realizes she really needs some light. And ribald humor. And sass. The perfect ingredient to brighten the cloff? Sarah's Bravo bestie, of course - Dylan Hafer (director of social for entertainment at Betches Media, host of the pod Mention It All, and creator of @BravoByBetches). They settle in for a seltzer spritz and discuss perceptions of Shannon's relationship with alcohol, John, and herself, the challenge of recognizing coping mechanisms that have become foundational, and updates from Shan's lawyer, Bravoleb friend (s/o JLL Chumps!). And oh yes, other things too: the definition of a Wifetime Achievement Award (and the connection Vicki now shares with Clint Howard), examining Gina's performance on Housewives through an updated lens, Erin and Sai's upset toward Jessel, and yes a bit of a debate about the definition of a prank. Archie Beador is an empath, and if you're listening to this convo, you might be one too - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 458!Info on Mothers Against Drunk Driving: https://madd.org/JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hashtag this is too Real for Real. News broke today that Real Housewives of Orange County star Shannon Storms Beador was allegedly arrested for DUI alcohol and hit-and-run late Saturday night. And as a Shan stan, Sarah had a few triage-style thoughts. On Shan, Archie, Gina, John, Sarah is truly mentioning it all - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 457.Update following recording: Shannon Beador's lawyer, Michael Fell tells TMZ ... "I spent quite a bit of time with Shannon yesterday. She is extremely apologetic and remorseful. We will be awaiting the official information on this case as it becomes available, and Shannon is prepared to accept full responsibility for her actions."Info on Mothers Against Drunk Driving: https://madd.org/JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shana Tova, Friends of Jill! Sarah celebrates the Jewish New Year by dipping RHONY apples into honey (talk about sweet New Beginnings). She realizes the best resolution to have is to be real - and who better to AG Kiki with than Evan Real (senior TV reporter, PageSix.com, and co-host of the pod Virtual Realitea). They discuss the similarities in storyline and character critiques on The Hills and Vanderpump Rules, the astrology and psychology behind Lindsay and Carl's breakup, Tamra and Jen's continued war of words about Ryan, possible toxic power dynamics between Shannon and John, the refreshing change in friendship dynamics on Salt Lake, beginning with Lisa and Meredith, and Monica's fresh-air introduction to the franchise (while being connected to Jen). When life gives you lemons, try not to date them - and it's Andy's Girls, Episode 456!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Romeo, Romeo, where for art thou Romeo? Tampa, prob. After watching the...shall we say, confounding, reunion finale for Atlanta, Sarah looks for one of the remaining peaches Drew brought to set as a prop. She realizes it's past its expiration date (kind of like this season) and instead Zooms up someone with the freshest takes on all things Housewives (maybe Sherée should skip this one), New York Times best-selling author, Michael Arceneaux (I Can't Date Jesus, I Don't Want to Die Poor). They settle into their respective Zoom windows (shoutout muscle relaxers and prayer), and deep dive the disconcerting narrative around Drew's sexuality, Ralph's continued emotional manipulation about and toward his wife (and truly odd energy with his 'cousin' Courtney), Kenya's powerhouse aside (and Ralph's unsuccessful effort to shame her into silence), and the wildest part of the reunion (surprisingly, not Drew's scene-into-song). Meanwhile, RHONY once again pulled through, and Sarah and Michael mentioned it all: the difference between sharing vulnerability and emotion, the connection between Jenna's childhood-into-adulthood circumstances and her reluctance to engage in some group dialogue, Jessel's definition of privilege, and Brynn's misplaced upset about Jenna's name reveal. Oh what a beautiful morning, oh what a beautiful day - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 455!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah watches the newest ep of Orange County and immediately orders various "SG" branded pillows, rugs, toothpaste, and sand. After realizing she also needs an AG Kiki that is anything but standard, she sends an engraved mirrored invite to Bravo pal Tracie Morrissey (writer, producer, Pot Psychology podcaster, and owner of pipe dreams.fun). They discuss continued speculation about Carl and Lindsay's breakup (and the complicated dynamics in relation to addiction recovery on reality TV), why Heather Dubrow's display of wealth is not at the core of cast upset, Shannon's toxic togetherness with David and John, Heather Gay's diminished credibility, why a fight about bathtub PDA is reminiscent of classic RHONY, and the concerning financial education Kim is teaching her kids before and during her split from Kroy. Sarah is dealing with back pain, which she prefers to seeing Jen Shah be a pain in the neck - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 454!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

And the lord said, Lo - not you Bosworth, the other meaning of the word - I shall pass on to thee season 4 of Salt Lake City, and anoint you, dear viewers, to tell the tale of everyone not named Shah. And the people said, yay-ish. Sarah receives the biblical scroll also known as RHOSLC's season opener, and feels the need to spread the good word. And some of those words? Perhaps not only good. But hopeful! She deep dives the ways to understand a previously idealized Housewife as one living her life in a complicated but human parallel (Heather, ahem), the possibly-forced hope placed upon Housewife friendships that seemed truly beyond repair at/after the reunion (Heather and Lisa, Heather and Whitney, Meredith and Whitney, Meredith and Lisa, Sarah and Heather, Jen Shah and the Secret Service), Mary's complicated return (in all the ways), Monica's Jen Aydin energy, and yes, oh yes, Angie K's biblically bad style. And this episode wouldn't be complete without a meditation/prayer for Salt Lake, in a moment of faith that will bring the Bravo community together. Blessed be the snowflake (not so fast - the literal kind) - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 453! Winter is here.JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What better way to mark Labor Day than appreciating a guest for doing some heavy lifting. Inspired by a RHONY ep all about taking flight (of fancy, and sass), Sarah books a steerage ticket with multiple stops en route to the Real Housewives Institute. While there, she Zooms up Founder and President (and the New York Times bestselling author of The Housewives: The Real Story of the Real Housewives), Dame Brian Moylan. They settle into row 53, and buckle up for a bumpy ride (only when discussing Kim Zolciak-Biermann-Zolciak Again, bless). Among this journey: deep diving possible reasons behind a continued animus for Emily and Gina, what to do with Atlanta's present and future (and why the cast need not carry the brunt of the critique), whether a few return OGs could help re-focus the franchise, the othering of Jenna from the rest of her RHONY cast, an unfortunate equalization of Jenna's health condition with her interest in flying in a premium section (and the minimization of her expressed feelings through positivity instead of active listening), and which RHONY may be in for a rude awakening between self-perception and audience critique. Beware the ides of March, and march into Delta's Sky Club instead - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 452!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There have been several historic moments in AG's recording history: when the spirit of Bobby Zarin turned off the electricity in Sarah's apt; when breaking news confirmed the death of Dennis Shields; when Scandoval broke. And lo, another shocker hath arrived: when Sarah and Bravo Bravo Ducking Bravo find out mid-recording that betrothed Summer House stars Carl Radke and Lindsay Hubbard have ended their engagement. A deactivation mere weeks after her bridal shower. And not a sandwich could be found. Instead, this episode is quite a dish: reactions in the moment to Carl and Lindsay's shocking split, the difficulty navigating moments of vulnerability in public, let alone with a partner who is also in the cast, and what this means for the show. And speaking of shows: Shan! They deep dive this week's RHOC: Heather's continued tension with everyone not named Terry Dubrow, the contradictory spin around Shannon's CPS 'reveal' (and why Emily's counter was so key), and the mutual mistrust between Shan and Gina underneath their battle royale. Summer should be fun, and this breakup, not fun (ahem, Paige) - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 451!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Just a couple New Yorkers, trying to find Hoboken on a map. Sarah runs to the cloffice armed with dirty laundry (Ralph's BS, and socks), and realizes there's only one person with whom she wants to deep dive: eternal NYC treasure, and a Bravoholic pal, Christine Biancavilla. Sarah charges her a roll of quarters to enter the cloff, where they deep dive Ralph's intrinsic disinterest in his wife, Courtney's work as a friend-of (to Ralph and Ralph alone), how to process stakes when discussing Drew, Jessel Taank, a RHONY treasure (regardless of how long she's actually lived in New York), whether Erin was overreacting to Sai's appetite for honesty and Nobu, Brynn's flirting with Abe, and how on earth a Real Housewife could fly coach. Sarah needs to Uber Pool on the Dubrow PJ to Vegas, and this convo soars just as much - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 450!Sarah would like to humbly extend a Ramona-style apology to the state of New Jersey, city of Vegas, and cats.JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tonight is Atlanta's season finale, and with the reunion trailer just released, Sarah realizes she needs an expert to discuss which peaches are fresh (and why this season feels stale). So she Zooms up one of her Bravoholic pals, news and entertainment journalist and pop culture expert, Richie Skye. They discuss processing forms of trauma as entertainment, what a shocking Rolling Stone exposé on Below Deck says about the ways toxic men are protected, their reactions to the Atlanta reunion trailer (and how to calibrate stakes when discussing Drew and Ralph), a possibly-surprising comparison between RHOA and Married to Medicine, and the difficulties in critiquing a Housewife for not having a "storyline." Hold on to your shoes, and this convo - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 449!TW: this episode includes discussion about sexual misconduct and sexual assault.Rolling Stone exposé: https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/below-deck-bravo-gary-king-sexual-misconduct-cover-up-1234811442/JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When life hands you lemons, put 9 contract extensions in a bowl for Shan. Inspired by another triumphant episode for Sarah's broken bird queen, she invites Bravoholic pal and writer girl Tom Smyth to the cloffice, in order to fully unpack all things Orange County and more. Before that happens, however, they had to react to the And Just Like That Finale (spoiler alert!), what Mary's return to Salt Lake means for friends-of the world over, and yes, oh yes, so much about Shan. Orange County giveth and giveth more: Shan's definition of friendship as a selectively silent vessel and her spiritual kinship with Valerie Cherish, what's really underneath Emily and Heather's upset (and Tamra's slowly building narrative against Madame Chateau Dubrow), what Gina's boundaries re-set says about the sometimes-performative nature of Housewives friendships, and a connection between Heather's shocking reveal about John Janssen's interest in the limelight and the difference between privacy and control. Shan might be Seeing Red, and we *do* need to see that - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 448!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Desperado for a Bethenny news blackout after last week, Sarah attends a 24-hour silent retreat, where she almost achieves Zen until her spidey senses tingle and she realizes that yes, Bethenny Ann is now unloading on commentors on IG and releasing yet another Scandoval ep. So she finds TLC by breaking it down with one of her besties, Dylan Hafer (director of social for entertainment at Betches Media, host of Mention it All, and creator of Bravo By Betches). They settle into the cloff to discuss Bethenny's disconcerting narrative with one person's truth vs fact, Jessel's focus on opportunity for her kids' education (access to fancypants adults), why Erin's sister was attempting to produce the rest of the cast (a spectacular failure, god bless), Brynn's reality TV birthright (the woman was meant to be on RHONY), and what on earth is going to happen to RHUGT 4 (amid a Bravocon clue). Diamonds are a girl's best friend, and this convo is a sparkler - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 447!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watch What Happens Five is on hiatus, and AG Classic is readying for its crown! Continuing a record-breaking week of episode drops, Sarah decides to BReal - with a return to form, an episode that yes, includes some Bethenny/Rachel discourse, but also so much more. And who better to join her for a New Beginning than a new guest, Bravoholic, social media manager, and "Twitter gay" (we love a brand ID), Jarett Wieselman. They settle into a AG Zoom kiki and discuss the process of osmosis for Housewives and perception vs. reality brand identity, the trust fall exercise around vulnerability sharing, Sanya and Drew's complicated dynamics with their sisters, Kenya's "Defining Gravity" sea change/reveal, whether to internally compartmentalize or combine OG RHONY with New New York, Shannon's (romantic panic) Family Feud, and what Bethenny is getting wrong about Andy, Sandoval, Graham, VPR, and the reality reckoning equilibrium. Sarah needs a nap, so please tell Chris Manzo to stop by at four - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 446!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the home stretch and Sarah's bewildered that she has actually made it to the end. Consider this the final part of the holy trinity - the final (for now) chapter in Bethenny's storied interview with Rachel Leviss. Sarah mentions it all, with gusto (that might be the mocha frap): Bethenny's possible motivations for focusing network/employer responsibility repeatedly on Andy's shoulders, the differences between a PSA and media campaign, what Bethenny and Rachel get wrong about HIPAA (and why that matters when considering Bethenny's plans), the unfortunate choice to focus on one dog over another, and what Kelly Bensimon (and Carole, Sonja, Dorinda, Ramona, and Luann) might think about Bethenny's assessment of a drawn line in the sand. Send it to Darrell (and tell him to join the Patreon) - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 445!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah dreams of an alternate universe when she can go five seconds without a life disruption from Bethenny Ann. But until that moment happens in time, she spends an hour or six unpacking part two of Bethenny's 15-part sit down with Rachel Leviss. Sarah mentions it all, with some extra zest (trademark pending for an upcoming Skinnygirl flavor). She discusses an a-ha moment relating to Bethenny's interview strategy (and what that means for Bethenny's reality reckoning campaign, Rachel, and her cast), Rachel's explosive allegations against Sandoval and the network (and Bravo's response), a therapeutic critique of one of the more staggering moments in the convo (when Bethenny reads back to Rachel what members of the cast have said), and sight-specific reflections of grace. Pass the Tipsy Girl, get a haircut like Luann, and talk about New Beginnings - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 444!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bethenny dropped a bombshell: and Sarah had some thoughts. After listening to both Bethenny's Reality Wreckoning and Rachel Leviss surprise drops, Sarah mentions it all, in unpacking what's discussed: the similarities and differences between Sandoval's interview with Howie Mandel and Rachel/Raquel's choice to BStrong, the ways Ariana needed to be held more accountable in both Bethenny and Rachel's eyes than Sandoval (and the ways gender politics played into both their argument and the result), how Andy factored in to Bethenny's through-line of complicit behavior, and an interest in exposing 'performative friendship' as the exact opposite (at least for people who've watched more than the reunion eps, ahem ahem). This is a crisis, so BStrong - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 443!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah watches Jenna Lyons IG Story auction off some of her fashion treasures on the RHONY and immediately starts to build a DeLorean from Back to the Future in order to buy half a sequined skirt. After Marty McFly tells her to try Poshmark instead, Sarah realizes another fave ensemble is an ensemble pod, one joined by her Housewives fan and friend, Alison Leiby (comedian, writer, and cohost of the podcast Ruined). They settle into another fashion destination - the cloffice, obvs - and discuss confusing levels of transparency in Bethenny's unionization drive, Orange County's continued triumph (a universe that's blessedly 5 years behind), Jessel's accidental genius, differing opinions on Erin's alpha energy and how perceived desirability may have influenced her "cackling hags" response, whether single Housewives like Brynn are infantilized by married members of the cast, reasons why RHONY is the true inverse of Salt Lake, and what two New Yorkers really think about TriBeCa. No need to serve caviar and emergency hummus quite yet, because this convo will satiate and sass - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 442!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah watches the new RHOC and immediately contacts the Olympic Games to ask that Orange County vaults be added to gymnastics. Undeterred after her emails, calls, and Change.org petitions are left on read, she limbers up for an Olympic level deep dive alongside drag artist, YouTuber, and fellow Housewives athlete, Ryan Houlihan. They discuss the differences in emotional labor expectations between Shannon and Emily’s significant others, The Slade Smiley Accord (wanting a partner who is supportive of a Housewife's career without wanting to be center stage), the impact of gender politics on Shannon and John's relationship, Heather and Tamra's differing motivations in how they discuss Shannon and John, and oh yes, reactions to the RHOSLC trailer (and the disadvantage of being perceived/celebrated as a "grounded" Housewife). What the frick (Seth, sir, use your words) - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 441!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah continues to feel somewhat bewildered by And Just Like That, and realizes the best way to process is with a one-on-one. So she Zooms up recent AG guest co-host to discuss how the reboot's extended timing has impacted the show's pace, Louis’ possibly-surprising hypothesis about Carrie and Aiden's future (cue Sarah's mega gasp), how RHONY's reboot factors into AJLT's current universe, and why Cynthia's present intern arc continues to ignore her very specific past.JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/Read Louis' Vogue piece on AJLT: https://www.vogue.com/article/and-just-like-that-is-the-most-addicting-thing-on-tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah watches the Brynnsgiving ep of RHONY and realizes how thankful she is for the reboot. So what better way to celebrate a true New Beginning than with an epic deep dive, thanks to someone who is always happy to mention it all, content creator Bravo Bravo Ducking Bravo. They put various greenery and branches around their computer screens (inspired by Sai's tablescape, obvs), and discuss Brynn’s strength and vulnerability (and boundaries set in her producer confessional between discussing circumstance vs. hurt), a convo around imposter syndrome inspired by Ubah's concern about seeking investors, Jenna's "sensible humanity," and how projection vs. performance might impact Jessel's behavior. Tell the kiddos that much like pre-K charcuterie, this convo is delish - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 440!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/Read Sarah's Daily Beast piece: A Real Housewives State of the Union: Inside the Jill Zarin Luxury Lunch: https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/real-housewives-spill-on-bravo-drama-at-jill-zarins-hamptons-event Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah reads about the shocking legal letter sent to NBC/Bravo about unsafe working conditions, and realizes the only way to begin to unpack the allegations is with a fellow Housewives anthropologist. And better yet, one with a location befitting Ladies of London. So she Zooms up writer and British Bravoholic Louis Staples, and they unpack whether the allegations against Bravo humanize reality TV stars typically caricatured, deepening opinions on Jessel, the difference in how Americans and Brits discuss class, money, and access (inspired by Sai and Brynn's conversation), another failed attempt to make Ryan appear mature, Heather's possible crisis of confidence and identity crossroads, and oh yes, Shan. Sweet, sweet Shan. When life hands you lemons, your publicist will hand in creative writing - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 349!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/Read Sarah's Daily Beast piece: Do Other Housewives Want to Unionize with Bethenny? https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/real-housewives-respond-to-bethenny-frankels-reality-tv-unionReality stars accuse NBC, Bravo of exploitation: https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/reality-tv-stars-legal-threat-nbc-bravo-exploitation-1234800920/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A surprise Wednesday ep? We are truly blessed. Inspired by the many many news alerts across the Bravo land, Sarah Zooms up one of her fave entertainment journalists, the Barbara Walters of Housewifery, Brice Sander (Chief Housewives correspondent at Entertainment Tonight). They discuss the difficult lesson Shannon is learning about the Streisand Effect, the definition of what makes a Housewife a "star," the difference between focusing on optics vs. behavior (bcc: Jen), and Heather's uncertain future. Consider this the perfect aperitif before an all-new Orange County (and just as juicy) - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 438!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah receives a text message from Ralph, letting her know he doesn't appreciate what she's been saying about - oh wait, he got a digit wrong from her cell. Off to copy/paste for Marlo! Relieved to avoid any long-form about Ralph and Drew's marriage, Sarah does some vocal warm-ups to get ready to: long-form about Ralph and Drew's marriage. And who better to deep dive the ins and outs of all things Housewifery than Kara Berry (not Katy Perry!), host of the podcast "Everyone's Business But Mine." Sarah and Kara (say that five times fast) discuss the toxic cycle when a Housewife tries to convince her cast (and audience) that her partner isn't the devil incarnate (BCC, Lenny and Lisa, Jen and Ryan, and, you guessed it, Drew and Ralph). They also unpack a cast repositioning of Jenna's vulnerability as a sign of elitism, whether Jessel was looking at the 'sexiness' of her gifted lingerie through the male gaze (and why Uba's understanding was so key), the origin story of Sai's chameleon-esque ability which was based out of survival, and a conversation on how women dress through the lens of gender, identity, and sexuality (inspired by Jenna's comments). Whether you wear a skirt, pants, or none of the above, this convo is freshly pressed - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 437!Mental health resources:988 is the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If you or someone you know needs mental health help, text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor.**JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah interprets Tamra's steely eyed gaze as some sort of Morse Code to invite a new guest to the People's People's Couch - and there's no need for a video village intervention on this one. So Sarah welcomes a new guest over for an AG kiki, Hannah Wright (co-host of the podcast "You Could Do That on Television," and WGA writer currently on strike whose credits include "Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out the News"). They settle into the cloff (a place with no other settling), and discuss Bethenny Frankel's Swiftie energy, the long game Tamra is currently playing against Heather, the great debate over Housewife home hospitality (welcome, Erin!), and what "likability" means in the context of discussing Housewives - and women. The convo feels Wright, unlike maybe Shan and John - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 436!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah goes to the Barbie portion of Barbieheimer, and thrilled to see that Greta Gerwig dedicated the film to the cloff. Amazed by such an esteemed and very real tribute, she runs back to the cloffice to deep dive with one of her fave Kens, Dylan Hafer (director of social for entertainment at Betches Media, host of the podcast Mention It All, and creator of @BravoByBetches). They discuss the power of women-focused storytelling in cinema aka BravoTV.com, what Bethenny's union organizing needs to include (the Milokksy clause), the impact of Kandi's worldwide cancellation policy on RHOA filming, and the bright, bright light that is Tamra v. Jen and Heather v. Gina. No matter who your spiritual Housewife is, this convo will make top 5 - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 435!Hey Barbie! Hi Ken! If you don't want a lick of Barbieheimer convo (...how dare), skip to 16:30 (not inc. ads)JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood: when RHOC continues to serve. Sarah watches the new ep and slow jogs - ok, crawls, TYSM back injury acting up - to the cloff. After attempting to order Nobu on Uber Eats (where is the 'leftover food the cast never eats' section and is there a FancyPants promo code?), Sarah Zooms up a Bravoholic pal ready to mention it all: Jackelyn Shultz (producer and podcaster whose credits include the 'Howie Mandel Does Stuff' podcast with her dad, Howie “Future Bravo Viewer” Mandel). They deep dive the impact of reality TV on Housewives marriages (and the expectation of performing happiness on the show and off), Tamra's capacity for loyalty to 'friends' in the cast vs. the show and its audience, Gina's polarizing persona, the myriad ways to define/value/call out a Housewife as problematic, and what parts of the Howie and Lala convo were left on the cutting room floor (hint: it's about Tom). Heather Dubrow may be swiftly on the outs with her cast, but this season is pulling us in - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 434!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After continuing to reflect on And Just Like That, Sarah realized she had more to say. And who better to embrace that deep dive than OG of the AG Damian Bellino and Anne Rodeman (co-hosts, "You Might Know Her From"). They discuss whether it's truly possible to separate Sex and the City from the spinoff/reboot, why the show feels like it's been written by an intimacy coordinator, confusion about Miranda (and Cynthia Nixon's) role in the current universe, and Kim Cattrall's triumphant GTFOH press tour.JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The RHONY premiere has finally arrived: it's Turtle Time! Inspired by a strong first ep, Sarah runs to the cloff (Jenna Lyons, you are cordially invited) to mention it all with a Zoom kiki for the ages. And of course there was one person with whom she had to deep dive, her date for the RHONY premiere party and a fellow New Yorker dame, Tracie Morrissey (writer, producer, podcaster, and owner of PipeDreams.fun). They discuss the new energy on RHONY as a re-set for the franchise, the ways fighting about cheese and Catch are a true return to form for cast fighting, the introduction of alliances between Erin v. Brynn, Jessel's Jen Aydin energy, and the complicated dynamics surrounding Lizzie's exit. Tell the Regency there's a new crew in town (and they may prefer to go to Casa Cipriani instead) - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 433!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chic c'est la vie? C'est bon, c'est bon! Sarah receives an invite to Bravo's RHONY premiere event at NYC's famed Rainbow Room. And of course, AGs need to friend-of! So post event (with a Lu-style vocal performance, natch) Sarah deep dives interactions with attendees, Andy, and the cast, the decision not to invite the original cast (and the guest she truly cannot process having attended), how to separate new NY from its not-so-distant past (and what Crappie Lake means for other HWs angling for a return to form), and why cast friendship bracelets and true intimacy may develop as so many have before - off camera. It's Turtle Time, unless Sarah takes an edible, in which case, maybe run out the clock - and it's Andy's Girls, Episode 432!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Crappie, crappé: no matter how you say it, this show needs to be discussed. So Sarah mentions it all about LuAnn & Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake, alongside AG guest co-host, Louis Peitzman. They discuss the connective thread between RHONY past and present, Lu and Sonja's flirting Learning Annex (a true gift to the people), a refreshing change in the definition of Housewives stakes, and the ways that comparison to "The Simple Life" only tells half the story.JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Excited for the New Beginning that is this weekend's RHONY premiere, Sarah turns the cloffice into a reboot prayer circle, perfect to process the myriad of feelings transitioning from OG to brand new. Inspired to deep dive this even more, she invites over writer and culture commentator Louis Peitzman. They join hands and discuss a Bravoholic's understanding of the Kübler-Ross model of the five stages of grief, the uncertain future of RHOA casting (and why Sarah lives in a town called Hope), and the ways Tamra Judge has created a world of upside down for the rest of her cast (blessed be). Heather's status with RHOBH is unknown, just like Sarah pronouncing "porte cochère" - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 431!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After reading NJ's casting news on Page Six - the official friend-of on RHONY classic and likely NY new beginnings as well - Sarah realizes the best person to unpack all the latest breaking news (Teresa and Melissa will both return! The Atlanta mid season trailer is out! RHOC is back! And Kyle and Mauricio PS!) is the fabulous face of Page Six, Evan Real (senior tv reporter at Page Six, and co-host of Virtual Reali-tea). They deep dive like never before, unpacking if the Original Sin for Teresa about Melissa joining RHONJ could be potentially resolved, Evan's day with the cast of RHOC (including group side eye about Ryan), the ways betrayal and trauma may have impacted Gina's reaction to Jennifer's emotional affair (and upset around reactions from the rest of the cast), and the missing piece in weighing the impact of an emotional vs. physical affair. Take a pic of this episode because Sarah and Evan are here to BeReal - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 430!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky have officially separated after 27 years of marriage: know that. And Sarah has a few things to say, about Allison DuBois' season one prediction, on and off camera whispers about their marriage, and more. The news broke as Sarah was in the midst of recording, so this is truly a processing caught on mic. A historical document, as it were. And, oh yes, also on the episode: Sarah shares what July 4 means for her family (put on your emotional seatbelts, babes), and answers questions about the past, present, and future of Bravo and Housewives, and some personal queries too! This episode is truly a variety pack, and unlike the dinner party from hell, it *will* emotionally fulfill you - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 429!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/Info on Diving Risks & Prevention from the Shepherd Center: https://www.shepherd.org/education/injury-prevention/diving-risks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Inspired by Shan's latest foray into theatrical performance, Cirque du Surprise, if you will, Sarah scrambles to find that iconic 70s costume Shan once wore "streaking." Despondent after realizing the cloffice does not, in fact, operate as a Spirit Halloween, she puts on a different role - deep diving all things RHOC with one of her Bravoholic besties, content creator Bravo Bravo Ducking Bravo. They discuss what loyalty and trust looks like when filming reality TV, Emily's work to provide an environment of emotional security and stability to her children after a difficult childhood, the characteristics Shannon and Dorinda share (ahem), and another installment of AG Theatre, unpacking the different forms of role play between Heather and Taylor. This convo is like Tamra's mechanical bull: a ride that ends far too soon - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 428!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When talking "And Just Like That," it feels like a miracle to laugh for an hour: and yet that's exactly what happened during this ep. Sarah is joined by past and future AG guest co-host, Samantha Bush (Betches content manager, multi-hyphenate podcaster, and creator of @BravoHistorian) for a deep dive of their origin connections to "Sex and the City," very differing opinions on the levels of toxic energy from Carrie's past paramours (and behind the scenes drama with Kim), the ways the reboot's energy has been re-set according to current cultural dynamics (most especially conversation), and whether it's possible to separate the legacy of the original show from its current New Beginnings era. Whether you're a Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, or Stanford, this convo has something for everyone. So sayeth the cloff, and the many mutual gasps.JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah watches the new ATL ep and is utterly transfixed by Kandi and Shereé's one on one. So, she takes to the cloff for a deep dive on the dynamics around Housewives branding - and self awareness - and the difficulty of trying to monetize a Housewives persona, what the OG luncheon next week means for any potential returns to form (if not the cast), Marlo's difficult ascendance to her full-time role, and WTF is going on with Kyle and Mauricio. Shereé's jogger and hoodie set may cost $400+, but this convo is priceless - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 427!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah has discovered many things through her obsession with the fantastic HBO (ahem) comedy series "The Other Two." She's thrilled to be joined in this exploration by AG Classic's guest co-host, writer and Bravoholic Tom Smyth. They discuss the seamless transition many comedic actors have with dramatic work, the sublime experience that is watching Molly Shannon triumph, and the show's 30 Rock-esque pacing. Oh yes, and a top 3 most embarrassing moment Sarah shared during summer theatre with one of the show's leads. They also deep dive Bethenny Frankel's response to being the subject of a joke on another HBO (ahem) series, "And Just Like That." Someone got Carried Away.JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Inspired by Orange County's return to form, Sarah runs to the farmer's market to pick up nine lemons and a bowl. She places them where Dr. Moon most approves - the cloffice, natch! - where she's joined by another point of healing energy - and Bravoholic analysis - writer Tom Smyth. They discuss the difficulty navigating and connecting to Marlo v. Kandi amidst a difference in how the storyline engages with time, Tamra's orientation for Jen (and a wink to the audience about what she's prepared to give), and seeing RHONY: New Beginnings through a glass half full or empty perspective (Bethenny says it must include Skinnygirl). Shannon reminds Sarah of a certain Pixar character in a way that truly makes her feel Up about the future ahead for RHOC - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 426!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Life is Gucci, you guys. So Gucci, and other youthful words stuff. After watching a *solid* episode - meaningful, even - of RHOA, Sarah is inspired to discuss some questions around Kenya's embryo decision, Marlo's optimistic work on de-escalating, and why Shereé is giving Kyle Richards energy (a compliment! Truly!). She then sits down with Perrie Samotin (Glamour's digital director and host of the podcast "What I Wore When" to discuss Perrie's cover story on Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix, the ways that selection is showing mainstream media about reality TV's influence and value, critiques that Raquel's birth mother is sharing about Ariana (but not Tom), and the gender politics around a woman's rage. Sarah's pumped for an episode celebrating RHOA and VPR, so send it to Darrell, stat - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 425!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/Read "Ariana Madix is a Woman Vindicated": https://www.glamour.com/story/the-vindication-of-ariana-madix-cover Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah receives a RHONJ-style spoof call, which she immediately answers (maybe it's from WWHL and she's being asked to bartend for Shan). She's met with a moment of breathy silence, before being asked if she wants to buy a stockpile of Fabellini pizza ovens - because who needs a margarita pizza when you can have bellini instead. She politely declines the opportunity, for a different slice of heaven - a 900-hour deep dive with OG of the AG Damian Bellino (writer, producer, and cohost of the podcast "You Might Know Her From.") They settle into the cloffice for a zesty and spirited deep dive of how Pump Rules and RHONJ might adapt to cast members refusing to film with each other, the ways conversation about Teresa often infantilizes her (and why agency is key), and the level of reality vs reality tv behind Marlo v. Kandi and Shan v. Tamra. This episode covers the Housewives triple crown (talking about all three shows currently on tv), and it's good as gold - and it's Andy's Girls, Episode 424!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Namaste, bitches. After a wildly cringe third part of the RHONJ finale, Sarah girds her loins for Franklin Lakes' future ahead. The only way to process what happened is to discuss, so Sarah unpacks the reasons the battle between Melissa and Tre doesn't really involve Melissa herself, why John Fuda is America's Sweetheart (apologies to Evan), Luis' concerning activation and why his history seems to align with the current chaos, the true meaning underneath Dolores' STFU response, and why uncertainty around Luis is inhibiting the cast. And yes, a meditative sound bath to restore love and light to RHONJ (and us). Dolores is from Patterson, and you won't forget this deep dive - it's Andy's Girls, Episode 423!JOIN/LEVEL UP TO THE ANDY'S GIRLS PATREON, AND ENJOY BONUS EPS, INVITES TO SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS, AND MORE: https://www.patreon.com/AndysGirlsFollow Sarah on social: https://www.instagram.com/damegalli/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.