On today’s episode brought to us by Slate’s The Waves, we’re digging into the Bravo network. From Below Deck to Selling Sunset to Vanderpump Rules, the Bravo TV network is a reality television behemoth that has made millions on the backs of its female cast members. But is it actually good for women? ICYMI founding host Rachelle Hampton and culture writer Sha ... Show More
Yesterday
How To! | Learn to Love Your City
It wasn’t long after Melody Warnick moved to Blacksburg, Va., that she realized its nickname—“Bleaksburg”—wasn’t a joke. Feeling stuck, she devised a research-based experiment to acclimate to her new city. On this episode: Melody explains how she went from hating Blacksburg to lo ... Show More
30m 27s
Yesterday
Death, Sex & Money | “The Lord Is My Shepherd and He Knows I'm Gay”
When the Metropolitan Community Church was founded in the late sixties, it was one of the first gay positive churches in America. When AIDS hit, it became a refuge for people who were sick and those who were mourning them.
In this episode, Anna talks to researcher Lynne Gerber, ... Show More
55m 14s
Nov 2021
Cast of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip
<p>Cynthia Bailey, Kenya Moore, Luanna de Lesseps, Ramona Singer, Melissa Gorga, Teresa Giudice, & Kyle Richards join host Andy Cohen. Listen to lively debates on everything from the latest drama surrounding your favorite Bravolebrities to what celebrity is making h ... Show More
29m 11s
Mar 2023
Daisy Jones and the Fictional Fleetwood Mac
This week, Dana, Julia, and Stephen begin by talking about Daisy Jones & the Six. Then they discuss the new film Palm Trees and Power Lines. Finally, writer Dan Charnas joins to chat about why it is time to finally legalize sampling in music.
In Slate Plus, the panel answers a ... Show More
56m 47s
Nov 2022
Bethenny Still Needs Bravo Ft. Sophie Ross (RHOP)
Dylan is joined by Sophie Ross, writer and host of So True, for a debrief on all things Bravo. They start by discussing Bethenny Frankel’s new Bravo-themed podcast, and how the era of Housewives truly outgrowing Bravo is over. Then, they recap this week’s RHOP, with a close look ... Show More
42m 56s
Jan 2015
HART OF DIXIE's Leila Gerstein
The creator of Hart of Dixie, which begins its fourth season this Friday (January 9), talks about creating the show, being a first-time showrunner, working with the CW, creating the show as a response to her time on Gossip Girl, as well as how she broke in, her early jobs on The ... Show More
1h 19m
Jan 2022
James Kennedy and Raquel Leviss Shocked the Vanderpump Rules Cast at the Reunion With the News of Their Breakup
The Vanderpump Rules Season 9 reunion was an emotional one! James Kennedy and Raquel Leviss revealed their breakup, Lala Kent shared scandalous secrets about the end of her relationship with Randall Emmett, and Scheana Shay opened up about her tough pregnancy. On Summer House, th ... Show More
48m 22s
Mar 2021
Ciara Bravo
Ciara Bravo [Red Band Society, Wayne, Cherry] joins Anna to talk about her recent film Cherry, hanging out with co-star Tom Holland, 16-second memories, helping sick trees or joining a fire watch, sending a text to the wrong person, surviving a long distant relationship, the ghos ... Show More
1h 24m
Aug 2023
Ep. 44 - A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW Spotlight & Panel
Hear all about the editing of HBO's A Black Lady Sketch Show from Emmy-nominated editors Stephanie Filo, ACE, Taylor Joy Mason, ACE, and Malinda Zehner Guerra, who take us through their journey of maintaining the show's authenticity and cultural resonance. They reveal t ... Show More
41m 53s
May 2021
WWHL @ Home: ’The Handmaid’s Tale’ Cast
<p>Elisabeth Moss, Alexis Bledel, Samira Wiley, Yvonne Strahovski, & Madeline Brewer join host Andy Cohen for a virtual party. Listen to lively debates on everything from Bravolebrities to what celebrity is making headlines that week. Tune in & get cozy in the new ed ... Show More
23m 21s