Friend Of

Ariana Joy and Renee Reina
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Friend Of is your weekly deep dive into all things reality TV! Hosted by friends and reality tv enthusiasts, Ariana Joy and Renee Reina, Friend Of is the perfect blend of pop culture, hot takes, and candid conversation. Every Friday, catch up with Ariana & Renee as they break down current pop culture news and recap the latest episodes. You won’t want to miss the laughs, the drama, and the occasional eye-roll—you’ll feel like you're hanging out with your best friends. And, you never know when your favourite reality TV star might make an appearance… because after all, they're both Friend Of.

  1. 2d ago

    HYROX Scandal, Sydney Sweeney Ad Backlash & SLOMW | Friend Of Podcast

    On today’s episode of Friend Of, we’re breaking down everything from dance floor drama to fitness controversy to reality TV chaos 👀 We kick things off with Dancing with the Stars: 💃 Our favourite performances from Night 1 😳 Connor going home NIGHT ONE!? 😂 Derek Hough calling Tyler Cameron the wrong name… we can’t Then we get into the controversy: 🏃‍♀️ The HYROX “poop scandal” everyone is talking about.. should she have been allowed to continue the race? 📋 Will HYROX need to introduce new rules after this?! Pop culture + internet backlash: 🎬 Sydney Sweeney’s sports betting ad and the massive reaction online. Here are our honest thoughts Bravo + reality TV: 🏡 Is Tom Sandoval joining The Valley?! 😔 Sad update on Kroy Biermann and the latest charges And finally: 🍸 The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. How the show has changed, what’s working, and what needs to happen next 💅 We wrap things up with our Icks & Icons—the best and worst of the week. Pop culture, sports drama, and reality TV chaos—exactly what you come to Friend Of for. 🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review Friend Of so you never miss an episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  2. Sep 10

    Ben Winston and By The Way

    On today’s episode of Friend Of, we’re covering everything from late-night tennis to influencer controversy to Bravo drama 👀 We kick things off with the US Open and HOW late those matches went… like, are we okay?! 🎾  Then we get into Bravo + reality TV: 🍸 What’s next for Southern Charm and Southern Hospitality.. and why “By The Way” might be the new spot to watch 🎬 Ben Winston.. the man of the show today Pop culture + influencer drama: 😬 Amanda Hirsch under fire for her ad tied to the Lindsay Clancy trial, and her apology 🎙️ Earle Meets World.. our honest thoughts and opinions 🍸 House of Stassi… and what we REALLY think And more: 🏆 West Wilson presenting at the Emmy Awards? we have thoughts 💅 We wrap things up with our Icks & Icons—the best and worst of the week. Pop culture, sports, and Bravo breakdowns—exactly what you come to Friend Of for. 🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review Friend Of so you never miss an episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  3. Sep 4

    DWTS Cast Obsessed, Stadium Collapse Drama & Kyle Cooke's New Song

    On today’s episode of Friend Of, we’re covering EVERYTHING from wild news headlines to sports takes to Bravo drama 👀 We kick things off with the storm that took down Rogers Stadium and get into the bigger question… why are we still building “temporary” stadiums like this?! Then we check in on the Lindsay Clancy trial: ⚖️ What a mistrial actually means 🤔 What happens next, and where this case could go from here Then it’s pop culture chaos: 💃 We are OBSESSED with the new Dancing with the Stars cast 🎶 Kyle Cooke dropped a new song and it's stuck in our heads! 🏡 Danny Booko and Nia Booko leaving The Valley… will Scheana Shay and Brock Davies replace them?! 😳 Jax Taylor filing a temporary restraining order against Brittany Cartwright… we have questions 👀 Michelle and Dr. Dre over already?! And who is the mystery man?! 🚨 Daejon Love posing as an NFL player and scamming 26 women out of $1.3M… HOW does this keep happening?! And in sports: 🎾 A moment for Aryna Sabalenka, an absolute ICON, and why the way women in sports are questioned vs. men is still a problem Then we get into the recaps: 🍊 The Real Housewives of Orange County 🏝️ Love Island reunion 🌴 The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip 💅 And we wrap it all up with our Icks & Icons. Pop culture, sports, and reality TV chaos.. exactly what you come to Friend Of for. 🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review Friend Of so you never miss an episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  4. Aug 27

    Lindsay Clancy Trial Update, Summer Concerts & House of Stassi Review

    On today’s episode of Friend Of, we’re catching up on everything from courtroom updates to concerts to chaotic commercials 👀 We kick things off with an update on the Lindsay Clancy trial: ⚖️ Do we think the trial is wrapping up soon? 🤔 The loopholes, legal twists, and what could lead to a mistrial 😳 What’s actually going on behind the scenes and what it all means Then we get into life + pop culture: 🎤 Concert chat...from Ed Sheeran to The Fray, and some wild stories from the week 📺 Commercials are coming in HOT right now… some amazing, some questionable ☕ The ICONIC Starbucks ad featuring Martha Stewart and Belmont 🏌️‍♂️ And the absolute dumpster fire that is the Callaway x Good Good Golf ad… we have thoughts We also chat: 💃 The announced new cast for Dancing with the Stars and upcoming fall/winter shows 🗽 Renee’s upcoming trip to New York to see Harry Styles with her mémère 🥹 🍸 Our honest thoughts on House of Stassi… spoiler alert: we’re not loving it And yes… we got so carried away catching up that we FORGOT Icks & Icons this week 😭 👉 Check our stories for the update! 🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review Friend Of so you never miss an episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  5. Aug 20

    Lindsay Clancy Trial Deep Dive, House of Stassi and Real Housewives recaps

    On today’s episode of Friend Of, we’re diving into one of the most talked-about and complex stories right now..the Lindsay Clancy trial.. and unpacking everything 👀 We break down: ⚖️ The timelines, evidence (and lack of it), and key witness moments 🧠 The legal arguments and what’s actually happening in the courtroom ⏸️ The pause in the trial and what it could mean moving forward 🤯 Our honest reactions and predictions to everything that’s unfolding Then we shift gears into sports + pop culture: 🏀 The rise of the WNBA and why we can’t get enough of Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark.. especially with all the excitement around Toronto and the Toronto Tempo 📸 Lindsay Hubbard and Carl Radke’s photoshoot together… what is going on?! 💎 Tracy Tutor joining The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.. this is ICONIC ⚓ Nathan Gallagher reportedly arrested for assault And of course… the Bravo recaps: 🏡 The Valley—all the latest drama 🍊 The Real Housewives of Orange County—this week’s episode breakdown 🍸 House of Stassi—our REAL thoughts 🌴 The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip—and that absolutely iconic cast 💅 We wrap it all up with our Icks & Icons—the best and worst of the week. From true crime to sports to Bravo chaos, this episode has everything. 🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review Friend Of so you never miss an episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  6. Aug 13

    Brooks Nader, Lindsay Clancy Trial, and Jonas Brothers

    On today’s episode of Friend Of, we’re catching up on life, pop culture chaos, and all things Bravo 👀  We kick things off with our weekend recaps.. what we’ve been up to, what’s going on behind the scenes, and what’s currently on our radar. Then we get into what’s coming next: 🎬 New seasons of The Traitors US, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Next Gen NYC, Southern Charm, and Summer House—we break down what we’re most excited for Then… the internet chaos: 😳 Brooks Nader topless on a yacht with her dad… we have thoughts 📸 Alix Earle spotted paparazzi-style on a yacht with Fraser (hello Below Deck crossover energy??) 💍 Let’s Marry Harry, who's watching? 🏝️ Why the Love Island reunion feels SO far removed from the show this season More pop culture: 🎥 Travis Barker documentary + appearance on Jay Shetty 🎶 Jonas Brothers.. forever obsessed ⚖️ The Lindsay Clancy trial and ongoing conversation around it 🍸 Vanderpump empire updates—TomTom for sale?? Then it’s time for Bravo: 🍊 Our full recap of this week’s The Real Housewives of Orange County—everything you need to know 💅 We wrap it all up with our Icks & Icons—the best, worst, and most chaotic moments of the week. Pop culture, reality TV, and unfiltered takes—exactly what you come to Friend Of for. 🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review Friend Of so you never miss an episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  7. Aug 6

    Drake's Women's Event, RHOC + The Valley Recap

    On today’s episode of Friend Of, we’re covering EVERYTHING from random internet obsessions to major Bravo drama 👀 We kick things off with the chaos: 🧸 Jellycats, tennis, and all the new shows we’re keeping an eye on 👀 Are Ciara Miller and Shaboozey dating… or just friends? 🎤 Timbaland’s performance that left us with QUESTIONS 🎉 Drake’s event… and why were we NOT invited?! 📩 Josh Peck’s DMs...what’s going on there? 🎙️ Craig Conover popping up on The Good Guys 😳 Brittany Cartwright reading Lori’s texts about Jax Taylor..MESSY 👶 Million Dollar Nannies..our thoughts 🚫 Casting shakeups: Amanda Francis not returning to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills 🇨🇦 Canadian Tire PR moment featuring Hudson Williams ⚓ A possible Summer House x Below Deck crossover?! We need this immediately Then it’s time for Bravo: 🍊 Our full recap of this week’s The Real Housewives of Orange County 🏡 And everything going down on The Valley 💅 We wrap things up with our Icks & Icons.. the best, worst, and most chaotic moments of the week. Pop culture, reality TV, and unfiltered opinions—exactly what you come to Friend Of for. 🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review Friend Of so you never miss an episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  8. Jul 30

    WNBA Era, RHOC + In The City Reunion Drama

    On today’s episode of Friend Of, we kick things off with the rise of the WNBA and why we can’t get enough of Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark right now. The momentum, the visibility, the energy… we’re obsessed. Then we get into the pop culture chaos: 🎬 Heated Rivalry is back filming!! What we’re hearing and why we’re excited 🌊 The Nantucket influencer drama.. our honest takes 🏝️ Why the Love Island aftermath isn’t hitting the same this season 🎥 The Odyssey and what’s setting it apart from other films right now 🍸 First thoughts on House of Stassi.. are we into it? 👀 Scheana Shay trying to get onto The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives… chaotic or genius? Then it’s time for show recaps! 🍊 Our recap of this week’s The Real Housewives of Orange County, including our thoughts on involving the kids in the drama 🍸 In The City Reunion Part 2 breakdown: 💥 Danielle Olivera vs. Lindsay Hubbard 😬 The ongoing Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula situation 💅 We wrap things up with our weekly Icks & Icons—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Pop culture, reality TV, and the WNBA takeover—this episode has it all. 🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review Friend Of so you never miss an episode! 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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Friend Of is your weekly deep dive into all things reality TV! Hosted by friends and reality tv enthusiasts, Ariana Joy and Renee Reina, Friend Of is the perfect blend of pop culture, hot takes, and candid conversation. Every Friday, catch up with Ariana & Renee as they break down current pop culture news and recap the latest episodes. You won’t want to miss the laughs, the drama, and the occasional eye-roll—you’ll feel like you're hanging out with your best friends. And, you never know when your favourite reality TV star might make an appearance… because after all, they're both Friend Of.

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  • Creator
    Ariana Joy and Renee Reina
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    123
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Friend Of

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