Published by Vanderpump Robs
Vanderpump Robs covers Vanderpump Rules, The Valley, In The City, Southern Charm, Southern Hospitality, and the reality TV holes we somehow keep falling into. Rob Schulte and Kate Shapiro break down the drama, cast dynamics, production choices, and fan fallout with comedy and producer brain. Visit VanderpumpRobs.com for more
Listen on Apple Podcasts1 hr 7 min
Rob and Kate briefly step into — and then quickly out of — House of Stassi, where Stassi breaks the fourth wall, talks about the Kardashians, and reminds everyone that Stassi works best in moderation. Then it’s time for The Valley Season 3 finale, where Danny eats salami like a haunted theater kid, Luke continues making pregnancy sound like something Kristen did to him personally, and Brittany’s Halloween party becomes one last desperate attempt to make anything happen. Pre-order: Reality TV Is The Devil (And Don't You Forget It) Support the podcast to get bonus and ad-free episodes at VanderpumpRobs.com Leave a voicemail: 321-376-ROBS Email: Contact [at] VanderpumpRobs [dot] com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
50 min
There's time for one last swipe at the In The City reunion, Lindsay’s “mom card” defense, and why a workplace reality show about people who actually want the job might be more exciting than whatever Bravo keeps trying to do here. Then it’s back to The Valley, where Chili’s gets the hardest product placement since the magical tiki boat, Zack and Benji enter the baby timeline danger zone, Jesse and Michelle somehow become the healthiest people on the show, Kristen and Luke go to therapy just long enough for Luke to make pregnancy sound like something that happened to him, and Zack proves he’ll do anything for fame, including admit he made a mess in his pants at a public restaurant. Pre-order: Reality TV Is The Devil (And Don't You Forget It) Support the podcast to get bonus and ad-free episodes at VanderpumpRobs.com Leave a voicemail: 321-376-ROBS Email: Contact [at] VanderpumpRobs [dot] com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
1 hr 6 min
Pre-order: Reality TV Is The Devil (And Don't You Forget It) , the Vanderpump Rules book written by Rob Schulte and Kate Shapiro! Jax may not be on The Valley right now, but that has never stopped anyone from talking about him. We start with the TMZ Jax photos, Flanagan’s, and whether this is real, or just a very dumb way to get cameras picked back up. On The Valley, Jasmine gets a sweet wedding-dress moment, Kristen and Luke keep insisting things will get better without doing anything that would make things better, and Danny’s vasectomy somehow turns into a group conversation about Janet’s trauma that is so bleak even Tom Schwartz has to be the voice of reason. Then on the In The City finale, Lindsay gets caught in her own “mom card” argument, Whitney accidentally cries her way into a win, Kenny finally explains to Gavin that all of his little jokes have been annoying all season, and Kyle and Amanda get one last strange VH1 “Where Are They Now?” ending about West, Loverboy, and a breakup that still refuses to give us the actual conversation. Support the podcast to get bonus and ad-free episodes at VanderpumpRobs.com Leave a voicemail: 321-376-ROBS Email: Contact [at] VanderpumpRobs [dot] com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
1 hr 0 min
Pre-order: Reality TV Is The Devil (And Don't You Forget It) , the Vanderpump Rules book written by Rob Schulte and Kate Shapiro! On The Valley, Danny’s birthday becomes a full PSA episode about drinking, accountability, and why Nia and Kristen are suddenly doing defense work for the worst possible client. Then on In The City, the crew heads to Connecticut for a rainy Fall House Friendsgiving, Lindsay uses single motherhood for the primary bedroom, Kyle explains what too much Metamucil did to his body, and Amanda learns about Kyle’s DJ future at the same time as everyone else. Support the podcast to get bonus and ad-free episodes at VanderpumpRobs.com Leave a voicemail: 321-376-ROBS Email: Contact [at] VanderpumpRobs [dot] com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
26 min
Pre-order: Reality TV Is The Devil (And Don't You Forget It) , the Vanderpump Rules book written by Rob Schulte and Kate Shapiro! Million Dollar Nannies is the rare reality show where the class politics are insane and someone still has to figure out why Daddy Tom is wearing that ring. Hannah Davis joins Rob to talk about going from New York nanny and dancer to Hulu reality star, getting cast from a viral TikTok, and struggling to find work in Ibiza. They get into the chaos of working for ultra-rich families, Prada-bag nanny requests, season two hopes, Bad Girls Club dreams, and why Dancing with the Stars should probably start taking her calls. Follow Hannah on Instagram Support the podcast to get bonus and ad-free episodes at VanderpumpRobs.com Leave a voicemail: 321-376-ROBS Email: Contact [at] VanderpumpRobs [dot] com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
1 hr 10 min
Pre-order: Reality TV Is The Devil (And Don't You Forget It) , the Vanderpump Rules book written by Rob Schulte and Kate Shapiro! Rob and Kate finally announce their book, explain why Bravo may not be thrilled about it, and then get back to the important work of watching people lie badly on television. On The Valley, Janet cries at the fish taco joint, Zack’s big gay birthday bus becomes a crime scene, and Danny’s drinking turns into the group’s least useful group project. Then on In The City, Lindsay and Kenny bond over parent drama, Yvonne’s fake second wedding dinner collapses almost immediately, Kyle and Amanda argue weed versus alcohol, and Danielle shows up in light pink with receipts and the only clear read of what Lindsay is actually doing. Support the podcast to get bonus and ad-free episodes at VanderpumpRobs.com Leave a voicemail: 321-376-ROBS Email: Contact [at] VanderpumpRobs [dot] com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
1 hr 9 min
The problem with Bravo right now is that everyone wants to argue about the technical version of the truth, which is not always the same thing as being honest. Rob and Kate start with a little TMZ/Sandoval mess before heading to The Valley, where Danny’s Instagram likes, Janet’s apology loopholes, Zack’s meltdown, and the group’s obsession with secret drinking turn Mexico into one long argument about what everyone is really mad about. Over on In The City, Amanda refuses to fully move out, Yvonne and Nick figure out legal marriage after already having a wedding, Kenny reunites with his estranged dad over hot chocolate, Danielle keeps fighting the homewrecker blog post, and Lindsay turns trying for a baby into the most stressful bodega errand imaginable. Support the podcast to get bonus and ad-free episodes at VanderpumpRobs.com Leave a voicemail: 321-376-ROBS Email: Contact [at] VanderpumpRobs [dot] com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
18 min
Listen to the full premium episode and unlock all bonus content at VanderpumpRobs.com . Josh Lora from Tell the Beees returns for a premium Secret Sunday bonus episode about the Bravo shows that are either aging beautifully or actively eating themselves. We start with a quick check-in on the weird promise of Million Dollar Nannies , before getting into the Southern Hospitality reunion, where Emmy’s lack of growth, Lake’s 24-year-old reality-TV chaos, Grace Lilly’s rough season, and Maddi and Joe’s codependence all point to a show that may need fresh blood. Then we move to the Summer House reunion fallout, where West and Amanda keep arguing semantics, Ciara probably needs to get out of the Bravo pipeline, Lindsay may have too many spoons in the soup, and Danielle remains insane television in a way Rob is choosing to support. Follow Josh on TikTok and Instagram Support the podcast to get bonus and ad-free episodes at VanderpumpRobs.com Leave a voicemail: 321-376-ROBS Email: Contact [at] VanderpumpRobs [dot] com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
50 min
A Loverboy trolley somehow becomes the most functional conflict machine on In The City , as Danielle’s homewrecker rumor turns into group chat evidence and Amanda’s separation from Kyle gets one more ugly apartment fight. Then Summer House: The Aftermath tries to clean up the West, Amanda, Ciara, Kyle, and Meija fallout, but mostly proves that no one is any clearer and Bravo maybe needs to stop turning unresolved reunions into extended universes. Finally, The Valley heads to Mexico for Schwartzapalooza, where Kristen and Luke’s postpartum stress makes the trip feel less like a birthday vacation and more like something everyone probably should have skipped. Support the podcast to get bonus and ad-free episodes at VanderpumpRobs.com Leave a voicemail: 321-376-ROBS Email: Contact [at] VanderpumpRobs [dot] com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
59 min
The In The City spark storyline gets murkier, with Kenny turning one relationship comment into a full semantic defense situation while Amanda upgrades her “trial separation” into a year-long lease. Over on The Valley , Schwartz throws a 007 party, Brittany’s Brandon situationship collapses, and Danny’s drunken behavior continues to be the storyline no one knows how to discuss like a normal friend. Plus, the Summer House reunion keeps dragging West, Amanda, Ciara, Kyle, and Meija through timeline court when maybe the cleaner read is still: this is all very weird. Support the podcast to get bonus and ad-free episodes at VanderpumpRobs.com Leave a voicemail: 321-376-ROBS Email: Contact [at] VanderpumpRobs [dot] com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
1 hr 16 min
The In The City friend group is still trying to locate its spark, which apparently requires dumping parmesan on pizza, a questionable milkman, and Amanda announcing her apartment update. Danielle and Lindsay attempt a truce, Whitney learns that Bravo ain’t The Bachelor, and Kyle continues his Loverboy spiral. We also check in on The Valley, where Zack’s housewarming has no chill because he lost his Monster Energy fridge, Danny’s secret drinking becomes the storyline no one knows how to discuss normally, and Brittany’s Brandon red flags keep piling up. Plus, the Summer House reunion continues with Ciara, Kyle, West, Amanda, and Meija turning a weird friend-group betrayal into a timeline investigation that maybe just needed someone to say: this is all very weird. Support the podcast to get bonus and ad-free episodes at VanderpumpRobs.com Leave a voicemail: 321-376-ROBS Email: Contact [at] VanderpumpRobs [dot] com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
1 hr 10 min
At Whitney’s “Welcome to New York” party, Andrea plays matchmaker and sets Lindsay up with a hot milkman (not that MilkMan) while Kenny finds himself dragged into the center of the drama. Then on The Valley, Kristen and Luke try to reconnect, Michelle opens up to Lala about the financial strain of her divorce, and Jesse gets surprised with papers to sign. Finally, Andy Cohen sits down with the Summer House cast for a tense reunion where West and Amanda confront the fallout from their relationship reveal, and the summer somehow gets even messier after it ends. Support the podcast to get bonus and ad-free episodes at VanderpumpRobs.com Leave a voicemail: 321-376-ROBS Email: Contact [at] VanderpumpRobs [dot] com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
10 min
Support the podcast to get this full episode at VanderpumpRobs.com The Southern Hospitality season finale brings the Republic staff together for a Mardi Gras party full of beads, blowups, and a few missing receipts from the season’s bigger storylines. TJ gets a promising new romance, Joe starts questioning where his loyalty belongs, and while the finale doesn’t quite land every major plot point, it does at least bookend the season with Michols yelling at Molly. Follow Jenna on Instagram and TikTok Leave a voicemail: 321-376-ROBS Email: Contact [at] VanderpumpRobs [dot] com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
1 hr 5 min
Danny’s pageant behavior puts Nia in the hot seat while Lala starts questioning why Kristen is still riding so hard for the Bookos. Then we close out Summer House with one final party, which for some reason is “Winter House” themed. Finally, we spend a New York minute on the series premiere of In The City, where Mother Hubbard activates her New York friend group and Kyle and Amanda bring their marriage uncertainty back from the Hamptons. Support the podcast to get bonus and ad-free episodes at VanderpumpRobs.com Leave a voicemail: 321-376-ROBS Email: Contact [at] VanderpumpRobs [dot] com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
17 min
Support the podcast to get this full episode at VanderpumpRobs.com Michols prepares for his So.Gay cover reveal at Republic, but first he must share “his truth” with his mom. Joe tries to map out his future with the help of ChatGPT, and Maddi smirks her way through the realization that she was clever enough to get DJ Meredith Marks for the magazine party. McCrae is the producer of No Promo podcast Leave a voicemail: 321-376-ROBS Email: Contact [at] VanderpumpRobs [dot] com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
14 min
Support the podcast to get this full episode at VanderpumpRobs.com Brady and Rob mog each other while Maddi heads into her first international DJ set in Punta Cana. Meanwhile, Emmy drops new tea about Michols, and Grace returns to confront Maddi in a conversation where apology and accountability are not exactly on the same itinerary. Listen to Brady's podcast Recap Rodeo Leave a voicemail: 321-376-ROBS Email: Contact [at] VanderpumpRobs [dot] com Read Kate’s Substack and Rob’s Substack See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
1 hr 16 min
Kyle reaches his breaking point on Summer House as tensions with Carl finally erupt like a 6'5'' volcano, while Ciara starts figuring out what comes next with West. Then over on The Valley, the San Diego trip continues with Lacy’s arrival, Kristen trying to manage her postpartum frustration, and Danny not exhibiting pageant-winning behavior... Also Janet dresses like Peggy Hill and we're thrilled. Support the podcast to get bonus and ad-free episodes at VanderpumpRobs.com Leave a voicemail: 321-376-ROBS Email: Contact [at] VanderpumpRobs [dot] com Read Kate’s Substack and Rob’s Substack See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
18 min
[Bonus episode preview!] The Southern Hospitality crew continues their adventure in Punta Cana, where ziplining isn’t the only thrill ride, they also go to church. But tensions remain ever-present as Emmy struggles with people being mean to her for being weird and mean herself. Everything is going to be okay, though, because Julia has arrived to save the day. Follow RealityTVTease on TikTok Support the podcast to get ad-free episodes and bonuses at VanderpumpRobs.com Leave a voicemail: 321-376-ROBS Email: Contact [at] VanderpumpRobs [dot] com Read Kate’s Substack and Rob’s Substack See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
1 hr 8 min
The final Hamptons weekend brings panic to the Summer House of Kyle, where Lindsay’s second annual freedom dinner slaps you in the face with forced production. Over on The Valley, “All Aboard!” feels like an episode cobbled together because the producers miscounted the episode order. Support the podcast to get ad-free episodes and bonuses at VanderpumpRobs.com Leave a voicemail: 321-376-ROBS Email: Contact [at] VanderpumpRobs [dot] com Read Kate’s Substack and Rob’s Substack Buy Kate's book See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
18 min
[Bonus episode preview!] Joe’s pirate-themed surprise party for Maddi immediately misses the mark before the group heads to Punta Cana for her first international DJ gig. Lake keeps tabs on Mia while rumors about her and Oisin start making that moral high ground look shaky. Grace Lilly opens up to Leva, and Emmy’s need for total validation pushes Michols to his breaking point. Check out Sundi's podcast But I'll Take a Pinto Grigio Support the podcast to get ad-free episodes and bonuses at VanderpumpRobs.com Leave a voicemail: 321-376-ROBS Email: Contact [at] VanderpumpRobs [dot] com Read Kate’s Substack and Rob’s Substack See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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