Desperately Devoted

Michael Edelstein (executive producer) is back with Season One facts that have our jaws dropping faster than Wisteria in the winter! From the actress replaced in the pilot, to a storyline so shocking it had to be cut! Plus, not everyone was thrilled with the ratings. Teri and Michael reflect on the blessing and the curse of having a hit on your hands.    Follow @desperatelydevotedpodcast...

If you thought the women of Wisteria Lane were full of drama, wait until you hear what was happening behind the scenes. Executive Producer Michael Edelstein reveals why the show almost never saw the light of day, the concern the show would be ‘too gay’ and the unthinkable action Teri took before landing the role. Plus, the original nipple-gate and how they became a hit on a shoe-string...

Teri sheds tears in therapy, Emerson admits she’s frustrated with her friends and Andrea acknowledges painful truths are actually positive. Plus, why Teri says her dating app experience proves Oldies aren’t always Goodies!   Follow @desperatelydevotedpodcast on Instagram and TikTok Follow Teri, Andrea and Emerson on Instagram See omnystudio....

Should we be hitting the snacks before hitting the sack? Our host's hot take gives new meaning to ‘Bon Appetit!’ Emerson explains why her perfect marriage proposal includes raw fish and Teri Hatcher sees dead people. No really.   Follow @desperatelydevotedpodcast on Instagram and TikTok Follow Teri, Andrea and Emerson on Instagram See omnyst...

From brutal breakups, to the burden of commitment, the ladies look back at love affairs that went awry. Plus, Teri’s favorite piece of advice that will bring you peace once you hear it!   Follow @desperatelydevotedpodcast on Instagram and TikTok Follow  Teri  on Instagram,  Andrea  on Instagram and  Emerson  on Instagram See om...

Our hosts address the comment section and the so-called "compliments" they get all the time. Hear who was congratulated for plastic surgery she didn’t have done and who has pressed pause on the face fillers, for now.   Follow @desperatelydevotedpodcast on Instagram and TikTok Follow  Teri  on Instagram,  Andrea  on Instagram and&nbs...

Don’t panic, but the perfect partner you’re waiting for may not exist. Here’s what you should look for instead. Plus, Teri tells a breakup story that only made her stronger.   Follow @desperatelydevotedpodcast on Instagram and TikTok Follow  Teri  on Instagram,  Andrea  on Instagram and  Emerson  on Instagram See om...

An episode that reminds us that alone doesn’t mean lonely. The ladies revel in the perks of privacy and finding fulfillment when you’re flying solo. Plus, what women really mean when they say ‘I’m fine,’ AND an Easter egg you probably missed the first time around!   Follow @desperatelydevotedpodcast on Instagram and TikTok Follow  Teri  o...

The ladies go filter-free as they look at Hollywood beauty standards then and now. Is there really such a thing as aging gracefully? Plus, the psychology behind being beautiful and the price actors pay when they’re known for giving good face!   Follow @desperatelydevotedpodcast on Instagram and TikTok Follow  Teri  on Instagram,  Andrea  on Instag...

From post-nuptial agreements, to parenting disagreements and discipline through spanking ...the ladies share their thoughts on the most effective ways to raise a child. Hear why knowing everything about your children isn’t necessarily a good thing. And, why Teri feels some envy for Bree & Lynette's friendship.   Follow @desperatelydevotedpodcast on Instagram and TikTo...

Teri surprises her co-hosts with a conversation with Oscar winner Marlee Matlin and her ‘bitchin’ scene, a background actor you’ll recognize and killing off a character in the coldest open ever! Not to toot our own horn, but the DH episode titled ‘There Won’t Be Trumpets’ deserves a standing ovation.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Come along to unpack the host's candid conversation with  Tamra Judge , including her surprising vulnerability around being Bravo’s ultimate villain. What really happened in the infamous “naked wasted” moment and Andrea's pure joy to meet the woman behind the crazy chaos of the RHOC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tamra Judge  gets real with Teri, Andrea and Emerson about the highs and hard truths of reality TV. She brings the surprising origin of  The Real Housewives  and its  Desperate Housewives  inspiration, the emotional cost of being labeled the villain and divorce in front of the camera. PLUS, which Desperate Housewife is Tamra, Heather, Gina and Alexis?  See o...

In "Ladies Who Lunch" (Desperate Housewives S1 Ep16) Mary Alice says, "Good news travels fast, bad news moves quite a bit faster," basically the tagline for the Real Housewives franchise. Tamra Judge joins the hosts to dig into Maisy's prostitution arrest and Carlos and Gaby's sewer disaster. AND, you won't believe Teri's real life rendezvous with a young bartender. See omnystudio.c...

Desperate Housewives family  Ricardo Chavira  (Carlos Solis) and  James Denton  (Mike Delfino) join the pod to connect with fans about the latest news coming out of  Minneapolis,  where community outrage has erupted after federal immigration agents fatally shot two US citizens and triggered widespread demonstrations. Ricardo has been out marching with his neighbo...

Emerson reveals what she did to cause their biggest mother-daughter fight. The hosts discuss body image, paparazzi and the inevitable comparison when working with America's hottest housewives. And, the cruelest comment Emerson overheard when she was out with her mom. Plus, what makes a pool party 'psychotic?'    Follow @desperatelydevotedpodcast on Instagram&nbsp...

If you feel like your spouse is jealous of your success, you're probably right. Hear what the ladies think about ambition, resentment and money matters in a marriage. And, has coming out gotten easier? Plus, how to tell if you're choosing denial over positive change!   Follow @desperatelydevotedpodcast on Instagram and TikTok Follow Teri  ( http://officialterihatcher/...

Buckle up because the ladies take fly the friendly skies to new heights.  Hear who got their wings, among other things, and whether they regret NOT staying in an upright position. Plus, the secret sex habits of generations X,Y and Z.   Follow @desperatelydevotedpodcast on Instagram and TikTok Follow  Teri  on Instagram,  Andrea  on Instagram&n...

If you think your Valentine’s Day dates have been duds, just wait until you hear what happened to Teri in Paris and how Richard Dean Anderson aka MacGyver saved the day. The girls GO IN on the impossible pressure of the holiday that feels more frantic than romantic. Plus, do you have shame in your sex game? A discussion about kink that will really make you think.   Follow @desperatelyde...

The ladies reflect on the meaning of success while admitting to certain regrets! Plus, find out who is experiencing major FOMO!   Follow @desperatelydevotedpodcast on Instagram and TikTok Follow  Teri  on Instagram,  Andrea  on Instagram and  Emerson  on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bree's big secret is revealed, politics are at play, and we're finally calling Gaby's affair what it is. Plus, hear who shared an awkward, PAINFUL kiss with an A-list actor, and who is a major 'Gleek!'   Follow @desperatelydevotedpodcast on Instagram and TikTok Follow  Teri  on Instagram,  Andrea  on Instagram and  Emerson  on I...

The husband we've been WAITING to hear from: Carlos Solis aka Ricardo Chavira. Why casting didn't think Ricardo was right for the character and how Carlos evolved from a one-dimensional villain to something (a bit) more complex. Plus, the continued impact of dated humor and stereotypes.   Follow @desperatelydevotedpodcast on Instagram and TikTok Follow  Teri  on&...

Emerson reveals a top secret project, Teri admits she broke a rule abroad and Andrea makes a candid confession about those third trimester hormones! Meanwhile, DH Episode 12 is anything but Namaste. Lynette hits a new low and we’re not talking downward dog! Carlos is such a PILL and Edie claims we’re all stuck in high school.   Follow @desperatelydevotedpodcast on Instagram&n...

Ring in 2026 with Teri, Andrea and Emerson as they continue answering your questions, including working on an adult set as a child actor, the grueling schedule of a TV drama and how does Emerson feel about all of the kids Teri "parented" on-screen?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Desperately Devoted hosts share Christmas traditions and favorite cocktail and comfort food recipes, along with a listener Q&A.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.