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Bravoholics Anonymous is your weekly support group for surviving the chaos, camp, and champagne-fueled drama of Reality TV. Hosted by filmmaker and pop culture obsessive Lindsay St. Laurent, each episode dives deep into the messiest moments from The Valley, Vanderpump Rules, Real Housewives, Traitors, and beyond—unpacking group chat betrayals, hot mic scandals, Scandovals, and friendship-ending birthday parties like they’re federal cases (because they basically are). From iconic one-liners to segments like Demonic Behavior, Bravo Wisdom, and Bravo & Hell No this show is part recap, part roast, and part group therapy for anyone who’s ever tried to track down the receipts, proof, timelines. Expect hot takes, audio receipts, questionable impressions, and deep investigations into what really happened in Jax and Brittany’s car on the way to Cruz’ doctors appointment. If you love Bravo, to the point of being considered an Addict, but also need a place to laugh about it—Bravoholics Anonymous is where you belong. ✨ Subscribe, sip, and spiral with us every week. 📱 Follow @filmakeher on TikTok & Instagram for clips, chaos, and more.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    #58 Reality Check-In w/ Ghostbuster Sammy! From Vanderpump to Villains we talk about it all!

    🎬 Before we get into this week’s meeting… If you caught the teaser at the top of this episode, SASAENG is a psychological thriller set in the obsessive world of K-pop fandom — where devotion turns dangerous. We’re currently in development — learn more and follow along here: 👉 https://www.kpopmovie.net/ Alright Bravoholics… this week’s meeting is a FULL-ON Reality Check-In 🏰 Lindsay is joined by TikTok personality and reality TV expert Ghostbuster Sammy to talk ALL things reality TV — from Bravo to competition shows to deep-cut nostalgia. And when I say we cover everything… I mean EVERYTHING. ✨ In this episode we cover: 📺 Bravo Breakdown Vanderpump Rules (and why it’s “reality cinema”) Real Housewives of New Jersey + Housewives casting as a whole Scheana Shay discourse (yes… we go there 👀) Teresa Giudice, Brandi Glanville & iconic Bravo chaos 🧠 Reality TV Mount Rushmore We build our personal Top Reality Stars lists, including: Danielle Reyes (Big Brother legend status) Kate from Below Deck Lauren Conrad (Laguna Beach / The Hills nostalgia) Scheana Shay (controversial but we stand by it) 📡 Competition Reality TV Deep Dive 🔥 Big Brother — gameplay, live feed culture & why it still dominates 🏝️ The Traitors — casting potential and crossover dreams 🏆 The Challenge + The Real World + Road Rules origins 💥 Why modern competition shows are overproduced 🎭 House of Villains Obsession Why this season is WAY better than the first Kate’s gameplay vs. Tyson as her biggest competition Johnny Bananas discourse (Sammy has thoughts 😬) The editing, humor, and why it actually works 📼 Reality TV Nostalgia & Deep Cuts Laguna Beach + The Hills The Real World: Las Vegas (and one of the wildest storylines ever) Early reality TV vs. what we have now 💥 Casting Dreams & Reality TV Multiverse We pitch who should be on The Traitors next: Kristen Doute Abby Lee Miller (Dance Moms) TLC universe (1000-Lb Sisters) Teen Mom crossovers Why casting needs MORE chaos and less repetition 💘 Mormon Wives, Scandal & Reality Ethics The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives deep dive Taylor Frankie Paul — internet vs reality perception Where reality TV crosses the line Should controversial footage be shown or hidden? ⚖️ Real Talk: Reality TV Culture Are women judged more harshly than men? The Jax Taylor problem Why hiding footage hurts the audience experience “Keeping reality in reality TV” 💡 Plus We Get Into: Dream spinoffs (and which ones would FLOP) Why some couples just aren’t watchable What makes a true reality star vs. background noise The future of reality TV as a genre 📱 Follow & Connect 🎙 Ghostbuster Sammy — https://www.tiktok.com/@ghostbustersammy 📸 Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/thebravoholicsanonymous 📱 TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@bravoholics.anonymous

    1hr 23min

  2. 31 MAR

    #57 Reality Check-In w/ Kassy Allen: Bravo, Bachelor & Reality TV Conspiracies!

    🎬 Before we get into this week’s meeting… If you heard the teaser at the top of the episode, SASAENG is a psychological thriller set in the obsessive world of K-pop fandom — exploring how far devotion can go when proximity to fame becomes everything. We’re currently in development and raising funds — learn more and follow along here: 👉 https://www.kpopmovie.net/ Alright Bravoholics… this week’s meeting is a FULL-ON Reality Check In 🏰 Lindsay is joined by TikTok personality and certified Bravoholic Kassy Allen (@keepingupwithkass) to break down EVERYTHING happening across the reality TV universe — from Bravo to dating shows to the most chaotic corners of pop culture. And yes… we go everywhere. ✨ In this episode we cover: 📺 Bravo Breakdown The Real Housewives (Salt Lake City, Beverly Hills, New Jersey & the upcoming Real Housewives of Rhode Island) Vanderpump Rules (old era vs. new era chaos) Southern Charm + Southern Hospitality The Valley Below Deck 💅 The evolution of a “great reality star” — who shows up to WORK vs. who just reacts 🎭 Why some cast members are basically professional performers (and others flop) 💘 Dating Show Chaos 🔥 Love Island vs. Love Is Blind — which one actually delivers?? 💍 The Bachelor & The Bachelorette — is the entire format broken? 💥 The Taylor Frankie Paul of it all (Secret Lives of Mormon Wives) and why scandal might actually BOOST ratings 👀 Plus: why toxic relationships might be the backbone of great reality TV 📡 Reality TV Deep Cuts & Nostalgia 📼 Big Brother (live feeds obsession 👀) 👯 Sister Wives 📺 Catfish 💔 The Friend Zone 🏝️ MILF Manor 📚 The Hills 🧠 Reality TV Theories & Hot Takes 🚨 Kassy’s Reality TV Conspiracy Theories 🎯 Why shows get better in later seasons (and audiences flip) 🧩 The psychology of fandom and why we stay obsessed 💬 We Also Debate: What makes someone actually iconic on reality TV Why Housewives still dominate the genre Which shows are overdue for a docuseries exposé And the 3 reality shows we’d watch forever 📱 Follow & Connect 🎙 Kassy Allen (KeepingUpWithKass)  📸 Instagram  📱 TikTok  If you love reality TV in ALL its forms — Bravo, dating shows, competition shows, and the absolute mess in between — this episode is your group therapy session.

    1hr 55min

  3. 29 MAR

    He Lied, She Believed Him, We Watched It All 🏰 The Traitors S4 Finale & Reunion with Thomas Norman!

    Alright Bravoholics… we’re back in the castle one last time 🏰 This week on Bravoholics Anonymous, Lindsay is joined by bestie Thomas Norman (@thomas_shmomas) to break down The Traitors US Season 4 Finale & Reunion — and let’s just say… we had thoughts. Because while the finale gave us drama, deception, and one VERY convincing performance… the reunion? Not so much. So naturally… we made our own. ✨ In this episode we cover: 🔥 The Rob & Maura dynamic — the flirting, the tension, and the moment that could have changed everything (yes, we’re talking about the kitchen scene 👀) 💔 The final betrayal — why Maura was so confident going into the endgame… and how it all fell apart 🧠 Game strategy breakdown — how Rob used charm, reassurance, and emotional manipulation to control the game from start to finish 🎯 The Johnny banishment — why we think he played an incredible game and deserved better 🗣️ The Eric gameplay debate — floating under the radar vs. actually playing the game ⚖️ The big question: is The Traitors actually a fair game… or is it built for Traitors to win? 💡 Why Traitors don’t usually lose to Faithfuls — they lose to each other 👀 Tara’s missed opportunity — the moment she clocked Rob and why it still didn’t land 🎭 The psychology of the finale — confidence, ego, and why players stop questioning their closest allies 💥 AND THEN… THE REUNION 😴 Why the reunion felt completely lackluster (and honestly… boring) 🔥 The backlash toward Housewives on The Traitors — and why we think that take is absolute nonsense 💅 Why Housewives actually make the show better — from drama to marketing to reunion energy 🎤 Our thoughts on Candiace Dillard’s Traitors experience and the larger conversation happening in the fandom 👉 We HIGHLY recommend this episode of Watch What Crappens with Candiace: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3248-bonus-candiace-dillard-bassett-talks-traitors/id498130432?i=1000753484548 🏰 OUR OWN REUNION Since the actual reunion didn’t give what it needed to give… we ask each other the questions that SHOULD have been asked: Who suffered most from the “traitor hunter” mindset? What were the biggest mistakes of the season? Who actually played the best game? And how does Season 4 stack up overall? If you’ve been watching The Traitors US Season 4, this is your final meeting in the castle — full of hot takes, chaotic opinions, and the questions the reunion should’ve answered. 📸 Instagram — @thebravoholicsanonymous 📱 TikTok — @bravoholics.anonymous 🎙️ Thomas Norman — @thomas_shmomas Follow, rate, and subscribe — and join the support group.

    1hr 25min

  4. 22 MAR

    #55 Reality Check In with Taylor Valentine! Hot Takes Across Bravo & Beyond

    Alright Bravoholics… this is a BIG one. For the first time ever, we are stepping outside the one-show recap format and diving into the full reality TV universe — and trust me, it’s chaotic in the best way. This week, Lindsay is joined by TikTok Bravoholic and content creator Taylor Valentine (@Tayyy) to break down everything we’re watching right now — what’s hitting, what’s flopping, and what we cannot stop talking about. This episode officially marks a new era of Bravoholics Anonymous — more voices, more opinions, and way more shows. 🎬 We get into: The current state of Vanderpump Rules — flop era or slow burn comeback? Why Southern Hospitality is quietly becoming elite reality TV The evolution of reality stars and breaking the fourth wall Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and what’s not working right now Dream casting, missed storylines, and who needs to STEP IT UP Deep dives into cast dynamics, authenticity, and production choices The future of Bravo and what audiences actually want now 💋 We also spiral into: Love Island (and why it’s superior chaos television) Why Love Is Blind is not giving what it should Dream concepts like a bisexual Love Island (we’re serious) Summer reality TV rotations we're looking forward to! (hello Big Brother season 👀) 🎤 Plus: Taylor shares her journey building a pop culture content platform on TikTok The power of hot takes, online fandoms, and shaping the conversation What it really means to be a reality TV commentator right now 💥 And don’t worry — our classic deep-dive recaps are NOT going anywhere. This is just the beginning of bringing in your favorite Bravoholics from TikTok & YouTube to talk about everything.

    1hr 31min

  5. 18 MAR

    #54 Do You Know the Enemy… Or Are You the Problem? 🏰 The Traitors US S4E10

    Hello, Bravoholics… your favorite Traitors analysts are back in the castle 🏰 This week on Bravoholics Anonymous, Lindsay is joined by Thomas Norman to break down The Traitors US Season 4, Episode 10: “Do You Know the Enemy?” — and at this point in the game… the answer might be no one does. Looking to watch Thomas' web series? CLICK HERE!!!  As the endgame creeps closer, the paranoia is at an all-time high and the lines between strategy, suspicion, and straight-up chaos are getting blurrier by the minute. ✨ In this episode, we get into: 🔍 The central question of the episode — do the Faithfuls actually know who they’re targeting… or are they completely off the rails? 🧠 How the strategy is evolving (or unraveling) as players become more confident in their reads… whether they’re right or very, very wrong. 🔥 The Roundtable dynamics — who’s leading the conversation, who’s getting defensive, and who might be talking themselves into danger. 👀 The growing tension between players as trust becomes basically nonexistent and every conversation feels like a test. 🎭 The psychological game at this stage — when suspicion starts to feel personal and alliances begin to crack under pressure. 💥 And of course, the moments that had us yelling at the TV as players either got so close to the truth… or completely missed the mark. Lindsay and Thomas break down all the strategy, the misfires, and the social gameplay that’s defining this phase of the competition — because right now, it’s not just about finding the Traitors… …it’s about surviving everyone else. 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @TheBravoholicsAnonymous 📱 TikTok: @Bravoholics.Anonymous If you’re loving the show, don’t forget to follow, rate, and subscribe — it helps more than correctly clocking a Traitor at the Roundtable.

    2h 12m

  6. 11 MAR

    #53 The Roundtable Is Losing the Plot 🏰 The Traitors S4 E9

    This week on Bravoholics Anonymous, Lindsay is back in the castle with bestie Thomas Norman to break down one of the most chaotic episodes of The Traitors Season 4 yet — and honestly… our brains are still recovering. From the moment the episode starts, the strategy, alliances, and paranoia start flying so fast it feels like the audience is trying to keep up with ten different plots at once. We get into: 🏰 The Rob & Eric Traitor duo — when the Traitors start feeling less like secret manipulators and more like undercover mission operatives. 🧠 Why this episode felt like a total information overload, with new alliances, suspicions, and theories popping up every five minutes. 🎭 Stephen suddenly entering the conversation — and how one player getting more vocal can completely shift the dynamic of the castle. 🔥 The psychological chaos of the game right now, where players are juggling so many theories that it’s becoming harder and harder to know what’s real. 👀 The growing sense that some players might be out-thinking themselves — and accidentally helping the Traitors in the process. Lindsay and Thomas break down the strategy, the paranoia, and the moments that had us yelling at our TVs as the game continues to spiral toward the endgame. Because at this point in The Traitors Season 4, the real question isn’t just who the Traitors are… …it’s whether the Faithfuls can keep up with the chaos long enough to catch them. 📸 Instagram — @thebravoholicsanonymous 📱 TikTok — @bravoholics.anonymous

    1hr 25min

  7. 7 MAR

    #52 The Traitors Are Doing the Faithfuls' Job 🏰 The Traitors US S4E8 with Thomas Norman!

    This week on Bravoholics Anonymous, Lindsay is back in the castle with bestie Thomas Norman to break down The Traitors US Season 4, Episode 8 — “A Queen Never Comes Off Her Throne.” And at this point in the game? The Traitors After the shocking banishment of Candice and another round of strategic chaos, the castle is officially in its paranoia era. Players are spiraling, traitor hunters are getting louder, and somehow the people who should be suspicious are still flying under the radar. We unpack: 👑 “A Queen Never Comes Off Her Throne” energy — the power dynamics forming as the castle starts dividing into influence blocs ⚖️ The Candice banishment fallout — why this vote shook the Faithfuls more than they expected 🧠 The growing problem of traitor-hunter logic — when players become too confident in their reads 🎯 Why eliminating multiple traitors early may actually break the game strategy for the Faithfuls 🔥 The psychology of the Roundtable — and how suspicion spreads faster than evidence 👀 The players who are getting louder… and the ones quietly coasting toward the endgame We also debate the bigger question of the season: Are the Faithfuls playing a brilliant strategic game… or accidentally clearing the path for the final Traitor standing? Because when three traitors are already gone and paranoia is at an all-time high, the real danger might be the players who feel the most confident. If you’re watching The Traitors Season 4 on Peacock and yelling at your TV during every Roundtable vote — welcome to your weekly support group. 📸 Instagram — @thebravoholicsanonymous 📱 TikTok — @bravoholics.anonymous Follow, rate, subscribe, and join the meeting.

    1hr 36min

  8. 28 FEB

    #51 When the Bravo Boys Stop Being Charming 🍸 Southern Charm & BEYOND with The Charleston Bravoholic!

    This week on Bravoholics Anonymous, The Charleston Bravoholic herself, Shannon Neidhardt, is back — and we’re asking a serious question: When did the Bravo boys stop being charming? From Southern Charm to Summer House to Vanderpump Rules, we break down the shifting reputations of Bravo’s leading men — and why the audience energy feels different this season. We dive into: 🍸 Southern Charm glow-up or glow-down? Craig’s current energy, the Craig vs. Austen dynamic, and whether Charleston’s golden boy is entering his “hmm…” era. 🏝️ Where is the Southern hospitality, babes? Because at this point? “These guys don’t have any charm.” And we mean that respectfully. Kind of. ☀️ Summer's Supposed To Be Fun, But This One Is Just A Divorce Can someone send Kyle away now?  🎭 Vanderpump Rules and why it reflects REAL servers in West Hollywood Trust me, in 2 seasons, you'll be saying you love it. 📩 Bravo boy behavior in the wild Sliding into DMs, talking to men about Bravo, and how fame changes the vibe. 💅 And finally… are we watching character development? Or are we watching ego in HD? Shannon brings her Charleston insight, we unpack the edit vs. reality debate, and we explore why viewers are less forgiving than they used to be. Is it the men who changed? Or the audience? If you’re watching Southern Charm, Summer House, Vanderpump Rules, Real Housewives, Traitors, or just love analyzing Bravo’s evolving male archetypes — this episode is for you. 📸 Instagram — @thebravoholicsanonymous 📱 TikTok — @bravoholics.anonymous Follow, rate, subscribe — and join the support group.

    1hr 49min
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Bravoholics Anonymous is your weekly support group for surviving the chaos, camp, and champagne-fueled drama of Reality TV. Hosted by filmmaker and pop culture obsessive Lindsay St. Laurent, each episode dives deep into the messiest moments from The Valley, Vanderpump Rules, Real Housewives, Traitors, and beyond—unpacking group chat betrayals, hot mic scandals, Scandovals, and friendship-ending birthday parties like they’re federal cases (because they basically are). From iconic one-liners to segments like Demonic Behavior, Bravo Wisdom, and Bravo & Hell No this show is part recap, part roast, and part group therapy for anyone who’s ever tried to track down the receipts, proof, timelines. Expect hot takes, audio receipts, questionable impressions, and deep investigations into what really happened in Jax and Brittany’s car on the way to Cruz’ doctors appointment. If you love Bravo, to the point of being considered an Addict, but also need a place to laugh about it—Bravoholics Anonymous is where you belong. ✨ Subscribe, sip, and spiral with us every week. 📱 Follow @filmakeher on TikTok & Instagram for clips, chaos, and more.

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    BravoholicsAnonymous
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    61
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    Explicit
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