Episode 29. Janet Elizabeth joins Kristen for this horrifically epic recap and shares her PERSONAL experience and what she told Rachel off-camera that night at Sur - the original finale! Luke dips out so Janet and Kristen can share their reaction to the Toms attempt at planting negative Ariana seeds! The girls also recap their heart-ached and shocked reactio ... Show More
Feb 2026
Professional Babysitter: Confessions of a Reality TV Producer
Episode 178. In this episode, Kristen is joined by one of her favorite producers — Emmy Award–winning showrunner Lyndsey Burr — the powerhouse behind Queer Eye, former producer on Vanderpump Rules, and a longtime reality TV insider whose career spans from production assistant to ... Show More
1h 9m
Feb 2026
Are We Healing or Enabling?! with Zack Wickham
Episode 177. This week on Balancing Act, Kristen is joined by bestie, Zack Wickham, to talk all about their friendship — and what you don’t see on The Valley. They share how they met, their first impressions, the early VPR days, and how their bond grew behind the scenes. Zack ope ... Show More
1h 19m
Jan 2026
Getting to Know Lacy Nicole
Episode 176. In this episode, Kristen is joined by Lacy Nicole—mental health advocate, philanthropist, podcast host, and founder of the Shame to Sparkle Foundation. Lacy opens up about her story as a survivor of childhood trauma and shares how those early experiences shaped her r ... Show More
55m 32s
Dec 2023
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Season 9 Finale! Plus, Some Tangents and Digressions
Juliet and Callie return to discuss the ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Season 9 finale (plus a few tangents)! First the ladies discuss the large amount of self-eliminating cast members, Kat and John Henry’s relationship, and some paddle boarding (1:51), then into the cast members with th ... Show More
53m 16s
Mar 2020
After, After the Final Rose
Ashley is joined by an expert panel to recap what truly was the most dramatic and shocking finale ever?!Amanda, Angela, Krystal, Tayshia and Savannah armchair quarterback the heck out of this finale. Oh, BARB! Plus... Is Angela dating? How are Krystal and Chris doing? And Tayshia ... Show More
1h 1m
Jul 2021
Kiss Me Baby One More Time
It’s the week before hometowns, so Kay, Chris, and Jared are back to recap it all. They start by naming the episode and reacting to the Seattle-themed one-one-one date with Greg, before discussing what probably was our first time actually meeting Brendan on the show. They also co ... Show More
55m 30s
Sep 2023
Battling Intrusive Thoughts & False Narratives
This week, Janet is back on the co-host mic and getting Scheana’s take on the Bethenny interview. What was up with Lala stealing Brock’s house, the radioactive cat, and Rachel’s shifting narratives? Scheana addresses all of those lingering questions & more! Plus, BTS scoop from S ... Show More
1h 8m
Jun 2023
Pump Rules Rewind Ep. 7: In Love With Someone Else
As Dylan and Sami near the end of their VPR rewatch journey, they reflect on what a whirlwind this season was, and the sobering realization that Jax really was the number-one guy in the group. They also unpack Jax and Laura-Leigh’s distressing breakup convos, Stassi’s nonexistent ... Show More
30m 9s