Bravo Breakdowns
Comedians Lauren Davis (Fox, Hulu) and Michele Baber (Kidd Kraddick) are hysterical women, and we're batsh*t crazy about reality TV.
We're two former stand-up comedians and joke writers with a long list of comedic accomplishments and mental illness diagnoses- and now, all of our time, obsession, passion, talent, wit, and neuroses are dedicated entirely to recapping reality shows.
We do hours of research to get inside the minds of other gifted and deeply unwell women- the goddesses of reality TV (and their terrible husbands and boyfriends).
You'll learn all about these divas' humble beginnings, scandals, relationships- all the stuff that never made it to TV that you want to know but are too lazy to scour the internet to find.
We do deep-dives into enigmas like Bethenny Frankel to Hilaria Baldwin to Kelly Bensimmon- and finally give you some answers to the question, "Why on earth do they act like that?"
Plus, we do regular comedy recaps of the best reality TV shows on the air to keep you up-to-date with the fast-paced news cycle of Bravolebrities.
And enjoy our celebrity guest interviews with reality TV performers, producers, comedians & pop culture icons like Deux Moi, former Bravo top exec Lauren Zalaznick, and Traitors contestant/WOW former World Champ Simone Williams!
If you've got a reality TV obsession or want your friends to understand your reality TV obsession, Lauren and Michele will break it all down for you in one hilarious, jam-packed hour of tea and laughs.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 73 minutes
- Episodes
- 86
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Ep. 47 - "Rank the Baldwins" - Bravo News Roundup + RHOC S18 Reunion Part 1 Recap
Michele and Lauren snap out of their funk and give each other (and the students) an important pep talk: if Vicki made it through S10, you can make it through anything!
First, the good news: a quick Re…
Ep. 46- "Don't Put a Hit Out on Tamra"- RHOC S18 Ep 17 recap
Lauren and Michele are back to recap last Thursday's episode of Real Housewives of OC, the one where we learn Jenn finally has a guy to talk to, but he's like a criminal maybe.
- Shannon has the most co…
Ep. 45- "The King of Dallas and the Babadook of London"- Interview w/ Chris James Kahle (+ RHOC S18 Ep 16 recap)
Lauren and Michele are back to recap last Thursday's episode of Real Housewives of OC, a wild ride through swingin' London.
- Shannon is so constipated she almost takes a double decker in a double decke…
Ep. 44- "I Have Never Been with Multiple Partners in My Life!" - RHOC S8 Recap Part 2
Lauren and Michele to school and finishing up coverage of RHOC Season 8. The back half of the season gives us so many classic Vicki moments, and is also known as the season of the "Calm Before the Sh…
Ep. 43- "You are Cordially Uninvited" - RHOC S18 Ep. 14 Recap
Michele and Lauren recap episode 14 of RHOC "High Tea and High Drama", and ladies, the TEA IS SPILLED! Especially as when an uninvited guest tries to crash the party.
Listen as we also debut a new for…
Ep. 42 - "Intro to Soft Swinging" - "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" S1 Recap & Discussion W/ Special Guests Mer and Alicia from Also Podcast
Everyone's talking about these Mormon mamas, so Bravo Breakdowns and Also Podcast are "jumping" on the Momtok train so you can "soak" up all the details! It's a soft swinging extravaganza!
We open wi…
Ep. 41 - "I Had to Go on Xanax For it, Lydia!"- Season 8 RHOC Recap Part 1 (+ S18 RHOC Gossip + Episode 12 recap!)
Lauren and Michele are back with a new "lesson plan" format so Bravo newbies can follow easier (no child left behind!)
Then they give all the weekend tea of Shannon Beador and recap the new episode of…
Ep. 40 - "My Friend, My Soulmate, My Sister"- Season 7 RHOC Recap Part 2 (+ S18 RHOC Catch-up!)
Lauren and Michele are back to do a quick check-in on all the Mormons and smokers in Hollywood!
Then they discuss the new episodes of RHOC Season 18, Episodes 10 & 11 ("Catwalks & Catfights"/"Singled …
Ep. 39 "High Brow/Low Brow" With Special Guest Lauren Zalaznick, Recap of Season 7 of RHOC Part 1
The Real Head of Bravo Programming who developed and greenlit the Real Housewives franchise stops by the Bravo Breakdowns podcast to give a guest lecture on reality TV!
The funny, insightful, Peabody …
Ep. 38 - "Whines & Wives" Season 6 RHOC Part 2 Recap (+ interview w/Josh in the Oval)
This week Lauren and Michele finish their recap of Season 6 of RHOC, aka the season before Brooks. DUN DUN DUNNNN. Listen as they gab all things love tank, divorce, and wine throwing. They all debut,…
Ep. 37 - "How Tamra Got Her Groove Back" Season 6 RHOC Part 1 Recap (+ interview w/Morgan Matkovic)
This week Lauren and Michele deep dive into the very shallow end of the first half of Season 6 of RHOC, aka the one where Tamra is free from the shackles of Simon, finds a new love, and Vicki becomes…
Ep. 36 - "A Tale of Two Evictions" Season 5 RHOC Part 2 Recap (+ Season 18, ep.7 recap)
Listen as Michele and Lauren discuss the latest episode of RHOC, the one where Jesus Jugs blames drinking red bull on possible menopause.
Michele and Lauren also recap the 2nd half of the iconic seaso…
Ep. 35 - "The Curse of The Vow Renewal" - Season 5 RHOC Part 1 Recap (+ Season 18, ep. 6 recap)
Listen as Michele and Lauren discuss the latest episode of RHOC, where Jesus Jugs openly threatens blackmail, and the girls go on two of the worst trips in Housewives history.
Michele and Lauren also …
Ep. 34 - "Hello Darkness My Old Friend" Real Housewives of OC Season 4 Recap (+ Season 18 Ep. 5 Recap!)
One of the worst seasons in housewives history, but re-vamped and made funny by Lauren and Michele. Listen as we recap season 4 of RHOC, and talk all about the newest girl in the bunch of oranges, GR…
Ep. 33 - "Brat Summer" Real Housewives of OC Season 3 Recap (+ Season 18 Ep. 4 Recap!)
Lauren and Michele dive all the way back to Season 3 of OC aka the season where Tamara graced America with her undeniable presence and sharp comedic timing. We also recap episode 4 of the current sea…
Re-release: Traitors UK Season 2 Recap with Heather McKinney and Christie Wallace from Sinisterhood Pocast
Strep throat has ravaged Michele and producer Jason's household, so enjoy this re-release of one of our favorite episodes with two of our favorite guests- it's our Traitors UK Season 2 recap with hil…
Ep. 32 - "You Have a Little Family Van!" - Real Housewives of OC Season 2 Recap
After a quick Emmy nominations update, Lauren and Michele are back to give you all the delicious dysfunction from Season 2 of Real Housewives of Orange County.
These were the Golden Years of Bravo- Jo…
Ep.31 "I Don't Want to Get Old!" - OC Season 1 Recap (and Bonus Season 18 Premiere Recap!)
Lauren and Michele dive all the way back to Season 1 of OC where it all began! Listen as we discuss taglines, Slade Slimey, and the hollowed gates of Coto De Caza. As an extra special bonus, we recap…
Ep.30 Deux Moi Interview + Greatest Real Housewives Dinner Scenes Part 2
Extra special episode with an interview with the one and only Deux Moi, who gives us all the latest tea on all things pop culture (interview starts at 1:06)
We also count down our Top 5 Real Housewive…
Ep. 29 Greatest Real Housewives Dinner Scenes Part 1
Guess who's coming to dinner? It's a PROSTITUTION WHORE! Listen as we count down the most iconic and chaotic dinner scenes in Housewives History.