Dumpster Dive: A Reality TV Deep Dive

HAPPY JEN-SHAH-GOT-ARRESTED WEEK! LOTS to jump into this week! Tom & Cix have insisted the help of reality TV encyclopedia, Mariah Smith (@mariahmariahmariah)! They breakdown the OTHER Mariah (Carey), Mariah's time on WWHL, programming of Bravo's past, the evolution of The Challenge, Real World: Hawaii, neighbor troubles, the first 5 minutes of RHUGT, what's next for RHONY, and final thoughts...

Tom & Cix are wrapping up their Halloween coverage with an epic trip to the Berkshires! RHONY Season 11, Episode 5-7. To help break it all down, The Hamlett twins are joined by two of their best friends in the whole wide WORLD, Laura & Stephen Markarian . . . who, famously, don’t watch housewives! They chat with the housewives-newbies about all things polyamory, TLC programming, sister wiv...

Lots to cover this week so Tom & Cix enlist the help of Dumpster Dive All Stars, Bradley Gibson (Power Book II: Ghost) & Taria Faison (What Else is Going on Podcast). They give final thoughts on RHOBH . . . for the better half of 45 minutes, the Potomac warehouse scene, housewives’ zodiac signs, Lisa Barlow’s story producing, the similarities between Jen & Erika, Ashley & Candiace’...

It’s a huge week in the Dumpster! Tom & Cix are joined by Sirius XM Radio Andy Host & Producer, John Hill! John, Cix, & Tom dissect Peloton writer rooms, Make Me a Hilton, silver spoons, Tabatha Coffey, fearless feedback, milk on ice, white Chris . . . brown dick, this n' that, Erica’s American Dream, Square footage, and ask the question do Butterflies sleep? Dumb bitches unite! Rate,...

You were supposed to be my sister, my GHOUL sister! It's the fourth episode of Halloween Housewives coverage! And to breakdown this week's throwback episode, Tom & Cix are joined by comedian/podcaster extraordinaire, Megan Gailey! They cover all things RHOC S7 Ep. 5 & 6! All throwback episodes can be found streaming on Hulu or Peacock, and for purchase on Apple or Amazon Prime! Rate, revie...

You Stole my Goddamn Haunted House! It's the third episode of Halloween Housewives coverage! And to breakdown this week's throwback episode, Tom & Cix are joined by the hosts of I Am the Cute One, Donny & Chelsea! They cover all things RHOBH S2, Ep. 6 “Let the Games Begin”! All throwback episodes can be found streaming on Hulu or Peacock, and for purchase on Apple or Amazon Prime! Next Sun...

WOW today’s ep is international, hunny! Tom is joined by the genius behind The Real Housewives Orders, Ky! Tom & Ky jump into #freebritney, pop girl stan-dom, the art of a housewife order, Gin & Pie, Jesy black-fishing, Candiace’s projector, the first Tiffany of RHOD, Megan Hauserman, Teen Mom, the golden age of RHOC, and the aesthetically infuriating RHUGT! Rate, review, and subscribe to...

How could BOO do this to me “question mark”? It's the second episode of Halloween Housewives coverage! And to breakdown this week's throwback episode, Tom is joined by Kendrick Tucker of the Reality and Comics Too Podcast! They cover all things RHONY S2, Ep. 10 “Unfashionably Late”!  All throwback episodes can be found streaming on Hulu or Peacock, and for purchase on Apple or Amazon Prime! N...

There’s a PLETHORA of Bravo topics that need covering today, and Tom & Cix have just the guest! Jamie Stein, empath, intuitive, and host of the podcast Deep Dive w/ Jamie Stein! They dive deep into the psyche of the OG queens of reality, love for Lisa Barlow, an alternate perspective on the great salad toss, Brooks v Jen, Pie v Gin, Gracelle’s Reunion, the need for Kim Richards back on our scr...

Who gon' check me, BOO! It's the first episode of Halloween Housewives coverage! And to breakdown this week's throwback episode, Tom & Cix are joined by Taria (@weigopodcast) & Noor (@therealityispod)! They cover all things RHOA S6, Episode 13 'Pillow Talk or Pillow Fight?'! All throwback episodes can be found streaming on Hulu or Peacock, and for purchase on Apple or Amazon Prime! Next Su...

Wow! What is there to say . . . one whole year of podcasting under the belt. Listen and enjoy this recap of the past year, thank you’s to those who have helped the Hamlett’s get to where they are today, what’s next, and obvi RHOBH, RHOP, & RHOSLC (Tom stans Angie). Rate, review, and subscribe to Dumpster Dive everywhere podcasts are heard! Sunday, October 10th will be the first episode of Dump...

It’s the penultimate episode of Bachelor coverage on Dumpster Dive! And to help the Hamlett’s breakdown the THREE HOUR episode . . . they’re joined by Adam Newborn, host of the podcast Romantic Realist! They’re gabbing about, scripted and unscripted TV, more Squid Game talk, Mykenna’s hilarious paradise appearance, who they're betting on to get engaged, and the usual Dumpster Dive tangents! Rate,...

Wow there's a lot to unpack in the dumpster today, and who better to join Tom & Cix than Bravo aficionado, comedian, and cohost of the podcast You Might Know Her From, Damian Bellino (@damianbellino)! They chat Porsha's impact, SLC's problem, The Swan, Lincoln Center Library, Kyle's impact on Kathy, Eileen Davidson, Sutton's rise to stardom, the state of VPR, and they gush over what may have b...

Dumpster Dive BONUS EP! Enjoy this breakdown of the Cycle 4 finale of America's Next Top Model! To help the Hamlett twins breakdown the final runway, they're joined by model-ing EXPERT, Chelsea (@ohnobravo)! To hear the full season of coverage, subscribe to the Dumpster Dive Patreon page for either $1.99/$4.00/$8.00 a/month!  https://www.patreon.com/dumpsterdivepod?fan_landing=true Tom Hamlet...

It’s just The Hamlett twins for this weeks BIP recap! And while Tom & Cix are nearing the end of their reluctant Bachelor-franchise coverage, they’re still bringing all the chaos! They’re gabbing about, Laurel, Yanni, Blue dress, Gold dress, is the sky blue? and then some light bachelor talk . . . Stay tuned til the end for some exciting announcements about the podcast! Rate, review, and subsc...

Happy Bravo Fri-yay! Tom & Cix are ECSTATIC to be joined by host, activist, comedian, and our new official LA boot on the ground, Amir Yassai (@amiryassofficial)! They chat (weirdly) . . . Shakespeare?, Professor Quirrell, Whitney Rose’s gif-factor, Amir’s future on reality TV, Austen Kroll, feuds with Patricia Altschul, Mia’s reality tv-hustle, Heather’s awful WWHL appearance, RHONY’s cancell...

It’s another EXPLOSIVE week of Bachelor in Paradise! And Tom & Cix are joined by resident boot-on-the-ground Madison Lanius to mention it all! They chat blind items, Lifetime reality, Wife Swap, American Idol, Piper & Brendan, accent work, Tammy's birthday, sexual tension, taking space for ourselves, Lil Jon’s eyeballs, and Cix google’s Ari Bachelor murder . . . live on air! We have one qu...

To help Tom & Cix breakdown all things Bravo, they are joined by the mind behind the ONLY account you should be following on the ‘gram . . . B of @petshopboy and the hilarious podcast, The B List! They chat the navy, the hive, Tiffany Pollard stories, Sister Patterson, Mary M Cosby the podcast?, Nicki’s demise, pop icons, justice for Sheree, early RHOA, Daddy PK, RHOC theories, Fox-force five,...

WOW Tom & Cix are BEYOND in love with this weeks guest! To help breakdown all things RHOP & RHOBH, they are joined by the voice/face/body of That’s a Gay Ass Podcast . . . Eric Williams! They dive into dream homes, MDL, hard bodies, bouncy boo boos, Harry Dubin, Carl’s (likely) hairy ass, Nigel barker, through lines, who put housewives on the map, Winter House, chest v butt, wicks (one or...

To help breakdown Bachelor in Paradise today, Tom & Cix are joined by real life bestie . . . Katherine Campbell (aka Kati)! They jump into all things Teen Mom, 16 and Preg, Demi Demi Demi, Avengers vs. Teen Titans, growing love for Aaron, dying love for Brendan, some raw social media data, IG’s impact on the franchise, and reveal Cix’s . . . TRUE . . . identity. Rate, review, and subscribe to...

It's Bravo Fri-yay! Tom is joined for a Bravo breakdown with actor, producer, director and Bravo's People's Couches own . . . Emerson Collins! The gays chat all things mental health, Covid's impact on our shows, RHOBH early seasons, villains vs antagonists, Cynthia Nixon vs Bailey, Dinner Party from Hell Pt. 2-5, an iconic RHONY finale, and a triumphant season of RHOP! Rate, review, and subscribe...

Happy Wednesday, divas! Tom is joined by podcast friend turned real life bestie . . . Hannah Brown of You Know You Love Us podcast! Tom & Hannah are here to breakdown all things Bachelor in Paradise and mostly everything . . . but. The two breakdown scripted TV, Father of the Bride, Martin Short, dialect work, plastic surgery, double standards on the beach, Boom Boom Rooms, Gleeks, Puth-heads,...

It’s Bachelor in Paradise Recap-day! The Hamlett twins are thrilled to be joined by the host of one their favorite, up and coming podcasts OUT THERE, Selle Brooks of Who Asked Me? Podcast! The three chat, room raiders, makeover culture, the swan, Tami Roman, extreme makeover, Planet Fitness, blind item culture, the state of Bravo social media, Demi’s breakdown, Selle’s dating history, Boston Daddy...

There’s a lot to chat about in the Bravo-verse these days. Who better to do that with than future SLC house-person and skin care maven, Jerwin Monje (@jerrwinnn) and Steve (@facesbybravo) of the podcast But Now We Said It! The three breakdown RHOC rumors, Bravo’s golden age, Tiffany Pollard’s tagline, Brett Michaels sex appeal, LOCK: Ladies of Rock, Jerwin’s messy behavior, birth charts, leading w...

It’s an amazing Wednesday in the Dumpster! Bachelor in Paradise (Tom & Cix’s absolute favorite show) is back! And to help breakdown this steamy premiere, Tom & Cix are joined by fitness superstars, reality tv fanatics, and friends of the pod, Amber Rees & Lindsey Clayton (@bravebodyproject)! The four chat Workout: New York, Jackie Warner, behind the scenes of Bravo production, Cix’s la...