Pure Cringe: Classic Reality Show Recaps & Book Reviews

On this episode, Thomas assembles his 'friends' for a dinner that will forever live in infamy. Did Kathryn sleep with three people at the dinner table? Would TRAV believe it even if he had proof?  Join Heather and Maria as they break it all down, drinking at the cringe.    Stick around for the categories!

In Season 1, Episode 5 of Southern Charm, the polished Southern façade starts to crack as relationships get messier and egos take center stage. Thomas Ravenel continues his pursuit of Kathryn Dennis, despite growing concern from the group about their age gap and his intentions. Kathryn, meanwhile, leans in—raising eyebrows and fueling gossip. Across the group, tension builds as Cameran Eubanks and...

Season 1, Episode 4 of Southern Charm, “Is She or Isn’t She?”, leans hard into the rumor mill—and in Charleston, whispers travel fast. The episode centers around the growing speculation that Thomas Ravenel’s much younger girlfriend, Kathryn Dennis, might be pregnant. Kathryn’s behavior and the couple’s whirlwind, very public relationship have everyone talking, especially since Thomas is still tryi...

The Charleston crew proves that if there’s one thing they’re committed to, it’s day drinking with a side of denial. Shep Rose continues his tour of Charleston bars like it’s a full-time career, while casually insisting he’ll settle down someday… just not today, tomorrow, or anytime in the foreseeable future. His friends start questioning whether Peter Pan will ever actually leave Neverland. Meanwh...

First up: Thomas Ravenel is still on his “I’ve changed” apology tour that absolutely no one asked for. He reminds us — repeatedly — that he used to be State Treasurer, as if that cancels out… everything else. He’s now fully locked in on 21-year-old Kathryn Dennis, and their chemistry is less “fairytale romance” and more “HR violation waiting to happen.” The age gap is loud. The red flags are loude...

Season 3 of Pure Cringe is here!   Welcome to Charleston, South Carolina — where the bowties are tight, the mint juleps are strong, and emotional maturity is strictly optional. In this debut episode, we meet a gang of Southern socialites who are allergic to responsibility and mysteriously employed in vibes only careers. Thomas Ravenel, a former politician with more scandals than shirts, decides he...

Welcome back for another season of Pure Cringe! Join Maria & Heather for another trip back in time--this season we head to 2014, and the first season of Southern Charm. Everyone is young (except Thomas), intelligent (except Craig), and funny (except Whitney). We can't stop rolling our eyes!  Stick around until the end of each episode to hear the new categories and a profile of a character for...

The fashion may not be universally great, but the petty fights and drama make up for it all. Some highlights: Shoegate, Wendy's random costume change Kara Saun's unmasking The joy of Jay Stick around for the categories and an announcement about Season 3 of Pure Cringe!

In this penultimate episode of the season, we see Tim Gunn use his chin to navigate all over America to visit the 3 finalists in their natural habitats. Things get petty quickly, once sleeping arrangements are on the table. Kara Saun and Wendy do a soft audition for the Zeus Network, and Jay tries hard not to be anyone's whipping boy. Fashion everywhere we look, but no shoes?   Stick around until...

We skid into the final episodes in typical Project Runway fashion: pretty and petty.  This episode finds the designers reunited in NYC a few days before Fashion Week.  Some highlights: Everyone still hates Wendy Vanessa is full of sour grapes Even Tim Gunn has a petty side, and we love him for it! Enjoy--stick around until the end to hear the categories!

Join your hosts as they cringe at the work from our final four contestants.  Everyone's work is ugly, and yet someone has to win, and someone is out! Some highlights: Tim Gunn gives tough feedback Austin creates the same dress again Even Kara Saun's design is weird AF It's a horror show this week, and only Heather's presence as co-host can save us! Stick around until the end to hear the categories...

Welcome back to another meeting of the Bravo Book Club!  I hope you all have a lovely beverage and snack. This book gives us a lot to think about and put into action. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did! Let's dive right into Tim Gunn's fabulous memoir/advice column!   Make it work!  

Join Maria and Heather on a fun filled trip back to Hoboken, NJ. as they watch the final 5 designers create updated looks for the U.S. Postal Service letter carriers.  The fashion is mostly good, but the vibes are beyond cringe. Some highlights: Wendy's performance as Best Villian AND Best Victim! Jay's creative sweat patterns. Austin's modeling Debut & funniest one-liners! Kara Saun's brillia...

Join Maria for a fun solo episode as she cringes long and hard as these designers try to create a cohesive collection out of thrifted clothing.  Its awkward moments are only eclipsed by the shit fashion.   Some highlights: Rob's utter confusion at every stage of the design process Wendy's evil side coming out in full force as her own personal grooming gets worse and worse We say goodbye to the mos...

Welcome back to our rewatch of Project Runway Season One!  This week finds the designers unsure of which ass to kiss as they create a swimsuit look!   Highlights from the episode: We wax nostalgic over a yellow Sony Discman Jay's swearing fit while sewing "You fat fucker!" Tim Gunn's package check Tricky Dick's every word and look! Join us on the runway! Stay tuned until the end to hear the catego...

Today's episode finds our intrepid designers ready to implode as they take on their most annoying clients yet: their models! Fire up your Peacock subscriptions, watch the episode, then enjoy our commentary on some of the most boring fashion we have seen this season! Some highlights: Morganza the Monster Flip Phone Nostalgia Plastic Bag Chic Kids in the Hall Baby Bridezillas from hell! Join us on t...

In this episode of Pure Cringe, we unpack 'Edgy Edwardian Chic', Vanessa is impaled by a needle, and Austin is reduced to a blubbering mess. Join us as we revel in an episode full of paranoia, hurt feelings, and outlandish fashion! Stay tuned until the end to hear the categories! Connect with us on Instagram If you love our content and want to support the show, please consider becoming a member of...

Today's episode is brought to you by the letter 'A' for anxiety.  We see our cast of designers panic as they try to create a look for a major retailer.   Some Highlights: Our brief and sweaty soccer careers Robert coins the term, 'Banana Republican' Snatch Patrol Kevin is a pill Human Origami Tim Gunn as the Human Zamboni Stick around until the end to hear the categories and our predictions for th...

We start our second season of the Bravo Book Club off with the prettiest mess on Bravo, Ms. Erika Jayne!  Her book Pretty Mess is everything you were expecting and more! Highlights from our review: We see the origin of Erika's independent/icy personality How hard is it to get fired from a strip club? Who is Lobotomy John? Enjoy as we chip away at Erika's ice princess veneer to find a lukewarm, sem...

On today's episode, the remaining 11 designers try to create a garment that embodies 'Envy'. The highlights: Michelle and Maria gush over Robert, Austin, and Jay We meet Baby Cries-a-Lot Kevin is compared to both Gollum and Captain Queeg from the Caine Mutiny It's death by a thousand bolts of cotton jersey! Stick around until the end to hear the categories!  

Hello Bravo TV Fashion Friends. Welcome to our rewatch of the first Season of Project Runway! We hope you will join us for our unique brand of 'stitch & bitch' recap! Let's make it work, people! In this premiere episode of the series, we: Roll out new categories--stick around until the end to hear the winners this week! Fight nausea during quick-cut cinematography of NYC. Meet the contestants...

Welcome to Pure Cringe, where two old friends have a blast recapping classic Bravo TV shows & books penned by their favorite Bravo TV stars! Together, they’ll dissect every romance, every jaw-dropping scandal, & every hilarious moment of your favorite Bravo shows at their peak--the early seasons! In between, they explore what happens when messy Bravo TV reality stars become published autho...

Welcome friends to our boozy review of Fancy AF Cocktails by Ariana Madix & Tom Sandoval.  For this fabulous experiential episode, Michelle outdid herself with drink prep (see our IG for proof!), and we both thoroughly enjoy ourselves/get buzzed.   Cheers Everyone!   Stick around until the end to hear about our new rewatch series for next season!   Connect with us on Instagram If you're loving...

Welcome back to another book review--for this episode we invite you to join our discussion in progress on Danielle Staub's book, The Naked Truth. From her meager beginnings as Beverly Merrill to fucking her way to the middle of reality TV, we talk about it all! This slice of New Jersey heaven was a blast to record We hope you enjoy it too! Check out Sweety Treaty Co. for some of the best candy we'...

Welcome back to another book review!  In this episode we discuss 'The Andy Cohen Diaries', by the Zeus daddy of the Bravoverse, Andy Cohen himself. We'll meet you in the mythical land of ninjas and two-hour massages. Stick around to hear us break down Andy's starring(ish) role in Lady Gaga's epic G.U.Y music video.