Tookes Takes

LaKendra Tookes

Join LaKendra Tookes (Reality Checked on Radio Andy) as she airs out ALLLLL of her takes -- from Bravo Housewives, to the bougie black women who made her who she is today -- LaKendra does not hold back!

  1. 9h ago

    RHOA: The REAL Reason Porsha & Shamea Fell Out

    79: The Housewives are bringing the drama this week! From Porsha and Shamea’s friendship fallout to Angela Oakley defending her daughter, there’s a lot to talk about. Plus, I’m getting into the Roaring ’20s Ultimate Girls Trip, the drama coming to Salt Lake City, and a Took’s Takeaway about finding strength when life knocks you down. Topics Discussed: → RHOA: Shamia & Porsha → Shamia’s Infertility Journey → Angela Oakley & Her LGBTQ+ Daughter → Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring ’20s Recap → Real Housewives of Salt Lake City: Meredith & Brittany Sponsored By: → JASPR | Go to https://jaspr.co/tookes and use the code TOOKES at checkout to get 20% off! On This Episode We Cover:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:00:42 - Jeezy Concert and Black Tie Vegas → 00:04:48 - Driving to Vegas With Savvy → 00:07:00 - Reality TV Making Us Mean → 00:08:32 - Kelly’s $70K Teeth and RHOA Drama → 00:09:48 - Kelly, Shamia and Cynthia’s Trip → 00:10:50 - Shamia’s Infertility and Pregnancy Loss → 00:12:34 - K. Michelle’s Message: “God Is Up to Something” → 00:15:46 - Angela Oakley Supporting Her Daughter → 00:19:44 - Porsha and Shamia’s Friendship Fallout → 00:22:34 - Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring ’20s → 00:23:42 - Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Drama → 00:25:08 - Luann, Erika Jayne and Vicki → 00:27:10 - Porsha and Gizelle’s Sprinter Van → 00:28:50 - Camille Grammer and RHOBH Throwbacks → 00:29:20 - Took’s Takeaway: When You’re Down to Nothing Further Listening:  → The Lie Detector Just Changed EVERYTHING on RHOA + BRAVO Check Out LaKendra: → LaKendra's Instagram  → Tookes Takes Instagram → X → LaKendra’s TikTok → YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. Aug 5

    I’m Ready To Talk About It + The Reunion Is About to Get MESSY

    76: This week I’m covering the Real Housewives of Atlanta season finale, from Drew Sidora's ongoing divorce drama and K. Michelle's country music listening party to Porsha Williams hard-launching her new relationship, Shamia Morton's surrogate journey, and the latest updates heading into the reunion. Plus, I’m sharing my thoughts on The Real Housewives of Orange County family dynamics and chasing your dreams. Topics Discussed: → RHOA Season Finale Recap → Porsha's New Relationship → K. Michelle's Country Music Career → Drew Sidora's Divorce → Real Housewives of Orange County Family Drama Sponsored By: → JASPR | Go to https://jaspr.co/tookes and use the code TOOKES at checkout to get 20% off! On This Episode We Cover:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:44 - Real Housewives of Orange County → 00:03:10 - Vicki Gunvalson, Michael + Family Dynamics → 00:08:00 - Real Housewives of Atlanta Season Finale → 00:10:20 - RHOA: Pumpkin Patch + Motherhood → 00:15:41 - Drew's HOA Fine & Divorce Update → 00:20:10 - Shamia's Surrogacy → 00:22:00 - Angela Oakley's Daughter's Secret Marriage → 00:23:12 - K. Michelle's Listening Party → 00:24:40 - Porsha + Sway → 00:25:35 - K. Michelle + Country Music  → 00:29:16 - Drew vs. K. Michelle Showdown → 00:29:48 - Reunion Preview & Final Bravo Updates → 00:30:46 - Tooke's Takeaway: Trust God Further Listening : → My Toughest Week Yet + BRAVO: RHOA Delivers Again Check Out LaKendra: → LaKendra's Instagram  → Tookes Takes Instagram → X → LaKendra’s TikTok → YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. Jul 22

    I Didn’t See This Coming….Love Island Winners + Bravo: RHOA

    74: The last couple of weeks have been a whirlwind, but I'm finally finding peace and sharing everything that's been on my mind. This week, I open up about protecting your peace before talking Bravo headlines, including the emotional fallout between Porsha Williams and Shamea Morton on The Real Housewives of Atlanta. I also react to the Love Island USA finale, share my thoughts on Angie Katsanevas' heartbreaking separation from her husband, and wrap things up with a reminder that integrity will always take you further than playing dirty. Topics Discussed: → The Love Island USA finale → Porsha Williams vs. Shamea Morton → Phaedra Parks' birthday celebration in Scotland → Kelly's fashion choices → Angie Katsanevas' separation Sponsored By: → JASPR | Go to http://jaspr.co/tookes and use the code TOOKES at checkout to get 20% off! On This Episode We Cover:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:01:27 - Love Island…Recap?  → 00:03:51 - Real Housewives of Atlanta → 00:05:31 - Porsha vs. Shamea → 00:08:21 - Phaedra's Birthday  → 00:09:47 - My Thoughts on Shamea → 00:10:53 - Angie K.'s Divorce → 00:13:19 - My Tookes Takeaway: Be Ruthless → 00:14:21 - The World Cup  Further Listening:  → My Recovery Update + BRAVO: Family Secrets Rock Atlanta Check Out LaKendra: → LaKendra's Instagram  → Tookes Takes Instagram → X → LaKendra’s TikTok → YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Jul 15

    How I’m REALLY Doing + BRAVO: I Changed My Mind About Shamea

    73: This week, I'm sharing a personal update after an incredibly difficult week and reflecting on how faith, friendship, and resilience have helped me move forward.  Then I’m covering The Real Housewives of Atlanta in Scotland, where Shamea and Porsha's friendship reaches a breaking point as shocking family allegations come to light. I also discuss Kelly's legal struggles, K. Michelle's hilarious moments, Scottish traditions, and why I think Shamea deserves more empathy than ever.  Topics Discussed: → Personal update following a difficult week and leaning on faith → Reaction to the tragic Nolan Wells story → Real Housewives of Atlanta Scotland trip recap → K. Michelle's funniest moments from the trip → Scottish traditions, Highland Games, tartans, and haggis → Kelly's legal stress and the cast rallying around her → Shamea vs. Porsha friendship fallout → Preview of The Real Housewives of Orange County Sponsored By: → JASPR | Go to http://jaspr.co/tookes and use the code TOOKES at checkout to get 20% off! On This Episode We Cover:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:00:36 - Personal Life Update  → 00:03:40 - Nolan Wells  → 00:05:55 - Real Housewives of Atlanta: Scotland  → 00:09:45 - Haggis + Cultural Goods  → 00:12:31 - Scottish Fashion  → 00:14:47 - Kelly's Legal Struggles → 00:16:29 - Shamea Deserves More Sympathy → 00:16:54 - Shamea and Porsha’s History  → 00:22:51 - Stress Eating → 00:23:59 - Real Housewives of Orange County returning → 00:25:02 - Teeth Update  → 00:28:25 - Tookes Takeaway: Discernment Show links: → My Fourth of July Did NOT Go as Planned Check Out LaKendra: → LaKendra's Instagram  → Tookes Takes Instagram → X → LaKendra’s TikTok → YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Jul 9

    My Fourth Of July Did NOT Go As Planned

    72: This week, we're taking a quick break from the Bravo recaps because I wanted to share a personal update. What started as a fun Fourth of July with friends ended with an unexpected golf cart accident, and I wanted to tell you what happened in my own words. In this solo episode, I'm sharing the full story, talking about the lessons I've taken away from the experience, and reflecting on gratitude, faith, and moving forward. Thank you all so much for your love, prayers, and support. It truly means the world to me. We'll be back to our regularly scheduled Housewives and pop culture programming next week! Topics Discussed: → Fourth of July Golf Cart Accident → Choosing Gratitude Over Blame → Reassessing Alcohol & Healthy Habits → Faith, Reflection & Personal Growth → Moving Forward After an Unexpected Setback Sponsored By: → JASPR | Go to http://jaspr.co/tookes and use the code TOOKES at checkout to get 20% off! On This Episode We Cover:  → 00:00:00 - Why I'm pressing pause on Bravo this week → 00:02:15 - My Fourth of July weekend → 00:05:30 - Why I've been drinking less → 00:10:15 - Spending the Fourth of July with friends → 00:15:40 - What happened during the golf cart accident → 00:19:20 - Chipping my teeth & the aftermath → 00:23:10 - Clearing up the rumors → 00:26:00 - Leaning on faith, friends & gratitude → 00:30:05 - What this experience taught me → 00:33:10 - Tookes Takeaway: Choosing gratitude over blame → 00:36:15 - Looking ahead & moving forward Show links: → BRAVO: Atlanta's Biggest Fight + RHORI's Biggest Lies Check Out LaKendra: → LaKendra's Instagram  → Tookes Takes Instagram → X → LaKendra’s TikTok → YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Join LaKendra Tookes (Reality Checked on Radio Andy) as she airs out ALLLLL of her takes -- from Bravo Housewives, to the bougie black women who made her who she is today -- LaKendra does not hold back!

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