Episode 396 - ‘Firing On All Cylinders’ with Rob Rains

About this episode

Mandy and Rob discuss their favorite and least favorite TV shows, including a deep dive into Summer House.

Mandy has Rob Rains back on the podcast to chat their favorite (and least favorite) shows! Mandy and Rob start with a good thirty minute deep dive into Summer House before getting into The Valley, Real Housewives of Rhode Island, and Southern Hospitality. Learn why its worth watching The Valley after show and about some great restaurants in Cleveland. Follow Rob on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/robbaldwinrains/ Follow Mandy on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mandyslutsker/

People in this episode

Host: Mandy Slutsker

Guest: Rob Rains

Topics covered

• TV shows
• Reality TV
• Show reviews
• Entertainment
• Cleveland restaurants

Keywords

• Summer House
• The Valley
• Real Housewives of Rhode Island
• Southern Hospitality
• Cleveland restaurants

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Summer House, The Valley, Real Housewives of Rhode Island, Southern Hospitality

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