Drama, Darling: A Real Housewives Comedy Podcast

Amy Phillips and guest Deanna Chang recap highlights from the Southern Charm reunion, focusing on Craig not watching the season, his denial and therapy talk, and his long-running conflict with Venita, plus reactions to Austen’s behavior and Sally’s predicament. They then dive into Below Deck Down Under, unpacking Ellie’s explosive confrontation with Chef Ben after repeated pet names and mounting workplace tension. Amy shares her experience with "blowing up". They discuss Captain Jason’s management of the fallout, Ben’s recovery approach, Ellie’s strong work ethic and skills (including a wedding cake), and other boat beats like Mike’s gossiping, Daisy’s handling of chaos, and standout food like panko-crusted baby eggplant and mahi mahi. Deanna plugs her montage services with a Drama Darling discount.LUMI GUMMIES Lumi Gummies are available nationwide! For 30% off your order go to: https://lumigummies.com/ Code: DRAMAFor more Drama, Darling, and exclusive content, subscribe to: http://Patreon.com/dramadarling (http://patreon.com/dramadarling) Follow Drama, Darling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramadarlingshow/ Email Drama, Darling with YOUR comments, questions and drama: DramaDarlingz@gmail.com Follow Amy Phillips on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramadarlingshow/ MERCH Drama Darling Shop https://drama-darling-shop.printify.me/

Amy Phillips and Emily Dorezas open with a quick correction about the “seven dogs in China” story being AI, then plug a Patreon Zoom hangout with Bravo-themed show-and-tell. In “dish,” they discuss Real Housewives of New Jersey casting rumors including Jackie Goldschneider saying she won’t return despite a full-time offer, Bachelorette cancellation chatter and a blind about Maura Higgins and a live format, and updates from MomTok including Jesse and Chase seen kissing and new legal fallout involving Taylor and Marciano. They also recap Kandi and Todd’s divorce settlement details and Page Six reporting Amanda and West hooked up, angering Ciara. The episode then shifts to RHOBH in Tuscany, covering the grape-stomping scenes, the group digging into Amanda’s business via reviews/ChatGPT, and escalating Kyle–Dorit tension fueled by Dorit’s lateness and Kyle rallying the cast.For more Drama, Darling, and exclusive content, subscribe to: http://Patreon.com/dramadarling (http://patreon.com/dramadarling) Follow Drama, Darling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramadarlingshow/ Email Drama, Darling with YOUR comments, questions and drama: DramaDarlingz@gmail.com Follow Amy Phillips on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramadarlingshow/ MERCH Drama Darling Shop https://drama-darling-shop.printify.me/

Amy Phillips and Emily Dorezas open with a trigger warning and unpack TMZ’s reporting and released footage tied to Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota: a 2023 incident where Taylor throws stool-like chairs while Dakota records, and they question how custody was maintained after Taylor was charged and found guilty of assault; they also cite a separate alleged February argument involving choking with a necklace, mention Dakota’s reported attempts to document incidents and contact CPS, and note Taylor’s ex-husband and Dakota both sought restraining orders, while The Bachelorette season is canceled and Mormon wives filming paused. They worry about the kids, debate whether producers/Hulu knew, and describe Taylor/Dakota as mutually obsessed in a toxic cycle. They then pivot to RHOBH in Italy: Kathy’s “Labu boos” bits with Jennifer Tilly, a largely shopping-focused Florence episode (Dorit calling shopping her “lifeblood,” Sutton’s Dolce & Gabbana flex, Tilly’s jokes about sizing and feeling like a “better person”), gossip that Neiman Marcus won’t allow Dorit due to returns, and Kathy’s odd David/feet commentary. At dinner and in the vans, the cast piles on newcomer Amanda for constantly promoting her book/brand and using “emotionally safe” language; they dissect the “Pinocchio mask” remark. Kyle’s apparent producing to push Amanda to react, Boz’s “left a cult to start a cult” accusation about Amanda’s business, and a Peacock detail that Amanda put her laptop on Sutton’s pillow, which shifts Amy’s sympathy. They close with Dorit’s chronic lateness, jokes about “come gutters,” and plans to keep watching upcoming Mormon wives episodes.Jones Road Beauty Modern Day clean makeup. Jonesroadbeauty.com For a limited time our listeners are getting a free Cool Gloss on their first purchase when they use Code: DRAMA LAUNDRY SAUCE For a limited time only, our listeners get 20% off your entire order at https://laundrysauce.com/ when you use code DRAMA HERS puts your health and goals first. forhers.com/dramaGrow Therapy Whatever challenges you’re facing, Grow Therapy is here to help. GrowTherapy.com/DRAMA

Amy and Emily recap episodes 1–3 of Season 4 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives while trying to make sense of the show’s confusing timeline and the nonstop MomTok drama. They discuss TMZ reporting that production has temporarily paused amid Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota’s escalating custody battle, then break down the Vanderpump Villa fallout—Dakota admitting to cheating, Taylor learning about it while borrowing a reunion dress, and her emotional phone call confronting him. They cover Taylor’s new TikTok musician love interest and his goal to make it to Dollywood, the Marciano/Demi allegations and lawsuit updates, Demi’s heated cast dynamics and “healer” scene, plus Jordan and Jesse’s marriage fights with darker hair and brow, the guys’ bro behavior after the villa, and the show’s running jokes like dirty sodas and Demi’s recording session.Jones Road Beauty Modern Day clean makeup. Jonesroadbeauty.com For a limited time our listeners are getting a free Cool Gloss on their first purchase when they use Code: DRAMA LAUNDRY SAUCE For a limited time only, our listeners get 20% off your entire order at https://laundrysauce.com/ when you use code DRAMA HERS puts your health and goals first. forhers.com/dramaGrow Therapy Whatever challenges you’re facing, Grow Therapy is here to help. GrowTherapy.com/DRAMAFor more Drama, Darling, and exclusive content, subscribe to: http://Patreon.com/dramadarling (http://patreon.com/dramadarling) Follow Drama, Darling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramadarlingshow/ Email Drama, Darling with YOUR comments, questions and drama: DramaDarlingz@gmail.com Follow Amy Phillips on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramadarlingshow/ MERCH Drama Darling Shop https://drama-darling-shop.printify.me/

Melissa and Amy discuss Karen Huger’s appearance on the final part of RHOP reunion. Melissa notes red flags based on Karen’s behaviors and discusses her incongruent statements. Amy and Melissa also discuss controversy about Craig’s behaviors and paralells between he and Karen. Leading to discussion about parasocial relationships, addiction and recovery.At the end, Melissa shares 12 core psychological characteristics shared by Olympic champions. Discussion of addiction, recovery, and mental health throughout.Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.ONE SKIN Get 15% off OneSkin, go to: https://www.oneskin.co/Code: DRAMA HONEYLOVE Get 20% OFF Honeylove by going to https://www.honeylove.com/DRAMACode: DRAMAHERS puts your health and goals first. http://forhers.com/dramaLUMI GUMMIESLumi Gummies are available nationwide! For 30% off your order go to:https://lumigummies.com/Code: DRAMAFor more Drama, Darling, and exclusive content, subscribe to: http://Patreon.com/dramadarling (http://patreon.com/dramadarling) Follow Drama, Darling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramadarlingshow/ Email Drama, Darling with YOUR comments, questions and drama: DramaDarlingz@gmail.com Follow Amy Phillips on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramadarlingshow/ MERCH Drama Darling Shop https://drama-darling-shop.printify.me/

Amy Phillips and the gang is here to recap The Traitors finale and reunion! Jaime, Deanna and Emily! They get into Mark’s murder, Rob’s win, and Maura’s devastating realization at the end. They discuss how Tara and Johnny finally locked in late, why Maura couldn’t break from trusting Rob, and how Rob used flirtation and a nonthreatening persona as strategy. The group critiques reunion moments, including Candiace’s comments, Colton’s role in a claim about Rob outing himself, and wanting more from players like Ron and Yam Yam while criticizing Michael Rappaport. They also touch on Johnny and Tara appearing from the Olympics, Rob’s helicopter jump, Rinna’s moments and lip kits, and debate whether personal history should be used as gameplay.For more Drama, Darling, and exclusive content, subscribe to: http://Patreon.com/dramadarling Follow Drama, Darling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramadarlingshow/ Email Drama, Darling with YOUR comments, questions and drama: DramaDarlingz@gmail.com Follow Amy Phillips on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramadarlingshow/ MERCH Drama Darling Shop https://drama-darling-shop.printify.me/