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Podcaster and pop culture expert Caitlin Marshall, who hosts the hit podcast Besties by Bravo, joins this week to talk all the host Bravo gossip, including Tom Sandoval's New York Times article, RHOBH and more. Plus, "RHONY" star Erin Lichy talks her hopes for the new season.

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In a special solo edition, Joey dons his Professor cap and gives his highly credentialed and meticulously researched assessment of how our Bravo shows are currently faring. 

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Original music by Fred Nicolaus. Artwork by Jason Hart. Produced and edited by Joey Vallese.

#709. After years of trying to plan a podcast swap, Stassi Schroeder Clark finally joins Kaitlyn to talk about everything from Kaitlyn's new chakra-lifting soap routine to the status of Stassi's sex life as a mom. 

Two is Stassi's favorite number... She is the author of TWO New York Times Bestsellers (Off with My Head & Next Level Basic), host of TWO podcasts (Straight Up with Stassi and The Good The Bad The Baby), has sold out TWO nationwide live tours, and is the mother of TWO beautiful children (Hartford and Messer). Oh, and if you want to listen to TWO episodes with these two ladies then, keep your eyes and ears out for Kaitlyn's episode on Stassi's podcast, Straight Up with Stassi!

Highlights from today's episode:

• (3:14) Kaitlyn cracks the code of social media trolls.
• (10:34) Aging, and the fear that comes along with it.
• (18:40) Stassi's Stanley Cup HOT take.
• (21:11) Zodiac signs: What signs are the worst? What signs are the best?
• (26:01) Kaitlyn's spiritual soap experience.
• (33:25) Breaking down the art of manifesting, kind of.
• (42:30) "What is your sex life like after two kids?"
• (49:50) Fan questions from Instagram.
• (55:14) Game: How Do You Proceed?

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The Vanderpump Rules premiere is finally here! Joey and Lauren go, er, deep on the hilarious text heard round the world in an otherwise so-so episode (womp womp). Over in Beverly Hills, the Cousins also dissect the many miles of grace Garcelle has given Dorit over the years, Erika's intoxicated tour-de-force, and our patron saint of technicolored chaos: Real Housewives of Miami. 

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Original music by Fred Nicolaus. Artwork by Jason Hart. Produced and edited by Joey Vallese.

#707. Heather McDonald joins Kaitlyn t o discuss all the juicy scoops, from backstabbing friendship drama to raw reflections on fame and the world of reality TV. You won’t want to miss Heather’s candid takes on it all.

Highlights of today's episode:

• (2:20) Kaitlyn and Heather discuss the challenges of podcasting and why not everyone survives in this world – it's harder than you think!
• (5:40) Find out why Heather claims that she 'brought Spencer Pratt back from the dead' through the unique angle of her podcast.
• (12:00) Heather unravels a story of deception and turmoil that led to the fallout with her former friend, Jeff Lewis.
• (29:57) The scoop gets juicier as Heather unpacks The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (RHOSLC) finale and spills the tea on her encounter with Monica’s troll account, Reality Von Tease.
• (38:18) Kaitlyn asks about Heather’s relationship with the Kardashians, leading to intriguing revelations on how she feels about not being invited to their Christmas Eve party.
• (45:44) After attending the Vanderpump Rules premiere, Heather shares her thoughts on the upcoming season. Does she think Tom Sandoval will have a comeback?

For more Heather McDonald, follow her on Instagram or listen to her podcast, Juicy Scoop. 

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