Once Upon A Housewife

The World's Most Vulnerable Housewife - Shannon Beador

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Shannon Storms Beador didn't even come onto our screens until Season 9, but boy has she made an impact. Her willingness to show it ALL is almost like no other housewife we have seen. Join Bess and Sarah as they discuss the opinions, the holistic remedies, the vodka sodas and the lemons that make up SHANNON!

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Just Jules - Jules Wainstein

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 05:00:00 GMT

B and S are back and ready to dive into season 2! Join us as we discuss a one-season-wonder, Jules Wainstein! Not only did her cool-girl vibes and style make her a perfect choice for RHONY, but she appeared in one of the most EPIC seasons of HW there ever was (season 8!).

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Special Episode: A DC Spectacular Feat: Jennifer Williams

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Boy is it a time to be alive! Real Housewives of DC has come to Peacock and we have just finished watching it ALL! Now we want to gab about it and celebrate all that it was! Our friend, Jennifer Williams, joins us as with insights as we break down the season, and discuss all the ladies and magical (and controversial) moments involved in this gone-too-soon franchise.

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Updates and Check-Ins - Welcome to Season 2!

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Bess and Sarah are checking back in and checking up on what our ladies are up to this Summer! Join us as we open up SEASON 2 with this UPDATE episode!

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Powerhouse in Pigtails - Margaret Josephs

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Margaret Josephs was a breath of fresh air when she first came on the scene...but has that freshness lasted? Join Bess, Sarah and very special guest Alice K, as we discuss Jersey's quintessential "Gossip Girl" in our FINAL episode of Season 1 of our little podcast! We want to thank everyone who loyally listens, occasionally listens, or even just listens when we threaten you! We have had so much fun sitting and chatting this past year about some of our favorite, and NOT SO FAVORITE ladies. We have had so many laughs, and even a few cries. We want to also thank all of our special podcast guests for bringing that extra spice! You really put a spring in our step when you join us! Stay tuned for Season 2 coming later this Summer!

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Blazers and Bathtubs - Meredith Marks Feat: Amanda Gecht

Mon, 20 May 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Bess is joined by Amanda Gecht to discuss an SLC favorite, Meredith Marks. They talk about husband, rumors and nastiness, baths, and much much more. Throw on your favorite hot pink blazer and join us!

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The Ultimate Traitor - Phaedra Parks, Esq

Mon, 06 May 2024 05:00:00 GMT

From the moment she stepped onto our screens we knew Phaedra was s STAR. The cool, calm and collected attorney/mortician/church lady brought The Real Housewives of Atlanta to the next level. Her marriage and pregnancy got those streets talking, child! Join us as we talk the journey of Phaedra from her entry to her firing, and what is next....

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Favorite Cast Trips with Special Guests, Jason, Tom and Tony!

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Bess and Sarah are on weekend trip away with friends this week! We started talking about our very favorite Real Housewives cast trips and decided to pick up the mic and discuss! Join us as we talk the best of the best! Episode features very special guests, Jason Buss, Tom Reutter and Tony Verzino!

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From Lady of London to Housewife of Dubai - Caroline Stanbury Feat: Tony Verzino

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Caroline Stanbury is one of our favorites. Her glorious blonde bob has traveled the distance from London to Dubai and has remained FABULOUSLY fabulous! Join Bess, Sarah and special guest Tony Verzino to breakdown Caroline's family background, business, divorce, time on Ladies of London (fab re-watch BTW!) + her big move to the land of Dubai! We are sure you will love our commentary on this "new" housewife!

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Artificial Intelligence Asks Us Housewives Qs!

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Have you ever wanted to have a chat with AI? Join Sarah and Bess for this quick fun episode as they experimentally ask Chat GPT to ASK THEM specific questions about the Real Housewives. What will their answers be????

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Dallas Trust Fund Darling - D'Andra Simmons

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 05:00:00 GMT

RHOD may be off-air, but D'Andra Simmons still remains in our hearts and minds! Join Bess and Sarah as we kick off a slew of new, fresh episodes by profiling everyone's favorite poor little rich (party) girl!

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Southern Belle of Beverly Hills - Sutton Stracke

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Sutton invigorated RHOBH with her quirk and style, coming along at just the right time! She felt like a breath of fresh air and the fresh jolt of MONEY and class the show badly needed at the time. Her success on the show AND her problematic moments have been duly noted. She has easily earned her place on the show, and some fans along the way. Join B and S as they dig into the life and past of this rich bitch!

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Upper East Side Barbie - Aviva Drescher, Feat: Jason Buss

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT

This episode was a special request by and is dedicated to Paul Ellis! Join Bess and Jason as they dive into the marvel that is Aviva Drescher. She may have been short-lived as a housewife, but MANY of her moments remain embedded in our social consciousness to this day and will stay there until the end of time!!

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Liar, Liar - Pants on Fire - Mia Thornton

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Mia Thornton is just unlikeable! Join us as we discuss!

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Extra, Extra, It's our 25th episode!!

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Bess and Sarah have reached the 25th episode mark! Thank you for ALL of your support around the world. We are thankful you are listening to our gab!

Join us for this quick micro episode to check-in on some of the housewives we have profiled! We brief on what they are up to now, the lawsuits, potential breakups, and even if one of them is...gasp!...a Traitor! Join us as we all try to get up to speed!

***Newflash: We know Marlo and Sanya were cut from RHOA (this episode was taped just before that announcement!)***

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Most Interesting Boring Person - Larsa Pippen

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 06:00:00 GMT

This ep welcomes extra special guest Jennifer W, as we profile the ultimate WAG, Larsa Pippen!! Join us as we discuss our absolute favorite franchise of the moment, Miami, and everyone's favorite villain!

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Matriarch of the Brownstone - Caroline Manzo feat: John Palmateer

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Let me tell you something...Caroline was a beloved OG, and a New Jersey fan favorite. Join us as we welcome special guest John Palmateer to give us his fresh takes on Caroline and her family! We discuss her Italian cooking, her children, the fights with Danielle, the Brownstone and even the ham game of it all!

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Mrs Fancy Pants - Heather Dubrow Feat: Guest Host Amanda Gecht

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Join Bess and Special Guest Host Amanda Gecht (back by popular demand!) for this feature of the fanciest of fancy ladies, Heather Dubrow! This OC Housewife is one tough cookie brunette. She not only came to play but came to shake things up and to blow the other ladies clean out of the water with her style, her money and her GIGANTIC MEGA MANSION (Chateau Dubrow). Pop your champs and celebrate with us!!

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A Fish Out of Water - Kim Fields

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Did you know Kim Fields was on Real Housewives of Atlanta? She was a flash in the pan, but she was there!! Join us as we discuss and celebrate this one-season-wonder, formerly known as "Tootie!"

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The Regina George of SLC - Lisa Barlow, Feat: Amanda Gecht

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Lisa Barlow is the most popular gal in Salt Lake. From her Vida ventures to Fresh Wolf to her diet coke habit, we love what LB has shown us in the snow-capped mounts of Utah. She popularized BABY GORGEOUS and showed us what being Mormon 2.0 is all about! Join Bess, Sarah and special guest Amanda Gecht as we celebrate this Kween of Sundance.

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Kween of Awkward - Alex McCord Feat: Jason Buss

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 06:00:00 GMT

Alex McCord was an NYC OG. From her twin flame husband Simon to her Brooklyn vibes to her Johan face, there was a lot going on with this one. Always the most awkward gal in the room, Alex took everything a BIT too seriously...but we loved her for it!

Join Bess, Sarah and very special guest Jason Buss as we dive into the social climbing, the fashion and the Herman Munster shoes of it all!

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The Maloof Hoof - Adrienne Maloof's Journey, Feat: Alice Kricheli

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 06:00:00 GMT

Pull on your highest Maloof hoofs and clip in your hair tinsel and join us to talk about OG BH wonder, Adrienne! Sarah and Bess dive into Adrienne's powerful family, divorces, businesses and three seasons on RHOBH with VERY special guest Alice Kricheli!

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The Turnpike Terrorizer - Danielle Staub, Feat: Tom Reutter

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 06:00:00 GMT

Start your Thanksgiving Road Trip or plane ride out with a saucy discussion about a housewife that gives nearly everyone ANXIETY...Danielle Staub! Happy Holidays, everyone! There were so many opinions and thoughts on Staub, that we had to, again, bring in our friend Tom R to help us figure this one out.

Thank you again to Producer Josh for editing assistance!

Wishing you all a Happy and JOYFUL Thanksgiving! We are thankful for you.

We will be off NEXT WEEK, November 27th, for a quickie break, and back on December 4 with a new episode and another special guest!

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Extra, Extra, Hear All About It - A Check-In With Our Gals

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 06:00:00 GMT

We are coming at you from our friends Fall getaway to beautiful Michigan! Join us and our returning special guest Tom for a quick NEWS AND UPDATES episode! We give you a run-down of any "new" news about the 15 housewives profiled so far. An easy listening episode for your daily commute!!

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La Grand Dame Has Landed - Karen Huger

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 06:00:00 GMT

The new season of Real Housewives of Potomac has just landed, and that means we are ready to discuss the Grand Dame of this franchise, the one-and-only Karen Huger! Karen is vulnerable, funny and shady as hell. There were so many moments for Karen that we could not even scratch the surface! Join us as we raise a glass to Mrs Black Bill Gates, and reveal some of our favorite moments from her first seven seasons on RHOP! Note: Don't Sleep on Potomac!!

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Blue Stone Manor - Oh How I Love Thee, Let Me Count The Ways

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 05:00:00 GMT

A visit to The Berkshires is the ultimate classic RHONY Fall tradition. Dorinda's house, Blue Stone Manor, has set the scene to our trips for nearly a decade. Join us this week as we celebrate, not a housewife, but a HOUSE. We dive into this home's history, its grounds, its decor and multiple renovations. We also look back fondly at the many great moments (and not so great moments) we have had there over there years with the women of RHONY and RHUGT!

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The Legend of Nene Leakes - Featuring Guest: Jon Jaros

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Hold onto your wigs everyone! This week Bess, Sarah and very special guest Jon Jaros discuss a true G.O.A.T, Ms. Linnethia Leakes! This ATL LEGEND brought us years of laughs, joy, and ULTRA iconic Housewives moments. She blazed a trail that forever changed the landscape of Real Housewives (changing even the way we speak)....BLOOP!

We hope you enjoy our lucky #13-episode profiling this truly original woman!

*Thank you Jon Jaros for being such a wonderful guest!

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Jesus Jugs is Driving the Bus - An Alexis Bellino Kiki

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 05:00:00 GMT

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BESS ELLIS TODAY!

Thanks for joining us for Episode 12!

Alexis Bellino was a real-life real housewife and was a Real Housewives lover's DREAM. Her long hair extensions and blinged-out Bible made her the perfect fit for OC. It's been a while since her journey ended with the franchise, but this woman had MOMENTS. THAT. STUCK. WITH. US. Join us as we reminisce about Queen Alexis B, her "King," (her husband) her "Couture" dress line, and those never-ending kooky one-liners.

*Special thanks to Alexis Bellino for wishing Bess a Happy Birthday!

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Guerdyfy It! - Guerdy Abraira

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 05:00:00 GMT

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we are here to celebrate Guerdy from RHOM! This amazing woman is currently fighting this vicious disease and is not backing down. This Miami newby is a bubbly BOSS and we love the energy she has brought to this fabulous franchise (don't sleep on Miami, folks!). Join us as we "Guerdyfy" the pod and share what we know about this hella-cool Haitian and breast cancer WARRIOR!

**Every day, more than 700 women in the US are diagnosed with breast cancer. For these women, the impact of breast cancer extends well beyond the single month dedicated to awareness. This October, make BCAM about more than awareness. Visit nationalbreastcancer.org to learn more and get involved. Source: National Breast Cancer Foundation, nationalbreastcancer.org.

Remember to get your titties checked ladies! Early detection is EVERYTHING! NEVER skip your screening!

Notes:

*We can't count and said this was episode 10 (it's actually 11). Oops!

*Special thanks to Josh Borton for audio/production assistance. We love you!

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Send in The Sad Clown - A Tale of Tinsley Mortimer

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome to our 10th episode! We are so excited to be joined by our FIRST GUEST, our good friend and fellow Chicagoan Tom Reutter! Welcome Tom!!! This week we discuss the one-and-only Southern Belle turned NY-er, Tinsley Mortimer from RHONY! Tom is here to give us his deep thoughts on everything Tinsley from her boarding-school upbringing to Topper to Dale to Scott, and also the Cartagena of it all! Join us as we celebrate our 10th with this shorter-tenured but important housewife!

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A Church Lady in Chanel - Mary M Cosby

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Join us as we uncover what we found out about the wacky First Lady of Fraud - Mary Cosby. This complicated woman from the weirdest place on earth (Utah) hasn't been with us a long time, but she has left a mark. What mark? We have no idea, but it's something!!

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Bobby Fischer in a Pink Dress - Lisa Vanderpump (LVP)

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 03:24:36 GMT

Join Bess and Sarah as they dig into the life and past of Lisa "Pinky" Vanderpump. We explore her marriage and kids, discuss her Villa's glass doors, dive into her sexy unique restaurants and bitch about her chess-playing. Get ready for our sometimes-unpopular views on this former RHOBH!

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A Bull With Horns - LeeAnne Locken

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:03:00 GMT

Step right up folks and be the first to hear all about LeeAnne Locken's life. This cancelled housewife is a hot mess of darkness, and we are here to report everything we know (or could find out).

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First Lady of Paramus - Jennifer Aydin

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 05:00:00 GMT

What can we say about Jennifer Aydin? A LOT. Her entrance into the Garden State really kicked things up a notch for the RHONJ franchise! Join Bess and Sarah as they celebrate Jennifer's big family, big house and big opinions!

**Please excuse the abrupt audio glitches and breaks in this episode. We aren't perfect. We apologize! We had an under-the-weather host!

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Potomac Pageant Princess - Candiace Dillard Bassett

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Candiace Dillard Bassett brings it to RHOP each and every episode! But who is the lady behind the pageant sash? Join Bess and Sarah as we say helloooooooo to Candiace and discuss her life (and her mouth!) before and during her time on The Real Housewives of Potomac.

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Who is SHE? - Sheree Whitfield

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Pull on your joggers, Boo, and join Sheree Stans Bess and Sarah to unpack Sheree's life and years on the Real Housewives of Atlanta! Join us as we discover all there is to know about everyone's favorite "bone collector."

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White Jean Dutch Queen - Yolanda Hadid

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Bess and Sarah have thoughts on the "original Almond Mom" Yolanda Hadid (formerly Foster). Join us as we explore the life and Housewives career of this beautiful Dutch Kween.

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The Straw That Stirs The Drink

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to OUAHW, where this week we are discussing Sonja Morgan from RHONY! Who is Sonja Morgan????

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The OG of the OC

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 17:20:40 GMT

Introducing Once Upon A Housewife, a show where Bess and Sarah take a dive into the lives and moments from your favorite, and not so favorite Real Housewives!

Our first episode focuses on the one and only OG of the OC, Vicki Gunvalson! We mention it all from Donn to Coto to Cancergate to Puerto Vallarta! Join us!

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