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Buckle up, nerds - Amy takes Ellen on a ride as they chart the life of our beloved Scheana Shay through the lens of The Hero’s Journey, once again proving what an essential worker she is. They also debate whether it’s less disturbing to watch The Valley in the morning or at night, and take some time to process a little acting school trauma.  Be cool, and give us a like and a subscribe, won't...

Improviser, writer and actor Caroline Martin joins the pod to discuss all things Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and tackle some difficult questions - most importantly, why in 2025 are all those random men judging the auditions? We also discuss the delightful recent season of RHOA, and Amy sets a boundary around some of Bravo’s grosser content. Be cool, and give us a like and a subscribe, won't you? D...

This holiday week, we're bringing back one of our favorite episodes. Enjoy! Facing down another 4 years of a terrible president, we're channeling our female rage into podcasting. With the help of intrepid X user ⁠⁠@HousewifeFan08⁠⁠ , we analyze the political affiliations of each Housewives city, and Amy comes to the unhinged conclusion that the only Republicans she wants to see on television are o...

Triple threat Jessica Elaina Eason joins the pod to discuss our immediate fatigue of the whole Alexia/Todd situation on RHOM. Other topics include which Housewives we think actually have money, the pain of our current RHONY vacuum, and the need for a certain Househusband to clock out and go home. Be cool, and give us a like and a subscribe, won't you? Don't be all...uncool. You can find us on inst...

Author and TV writer Glenn Boozan joins the pod to discuss the Faustian bargain behind some of our favorite Bravolebrities. Topics covered include alternate career paths for the more miserable reality stars, the fact that delusional Housewives are our most essential workers, and an impassioned plea from Glenn to let those poor horny children on Love Island drink more alcohol.  Be cool, and gi...

Creative multihyphenate and Bravo anthropologist Ryan O’Connor joins the pod with a brilliant plan to prevent floppage across the Real Housewives universe. We get into Republican Housewife hall passes, early Bravo gem The It Factor, the profound darkness of The Valley, and the je ne sais quoi of Gretchen Rossi. Plus Ryan has some strong words for someone who isn’t even on their show anymore. Be co...

Ellen simply must defend the Bravo presence of her fellow Midwesterner, Janet from The Valley. We look at other Bravolebrities with similar vibes, as well as some fictional faves, and go deep into the aftershow. Also, Amy makes an impassioned plea for financial literacy among the children of Bravolebrities. Listen and subscribe! Be cool, and give us a like and a subscribe, won't you? Don't be all....

This week, we’re putting the Housewives on pause to discuss The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives with actor and Bravo enthusiast Sara Coates. Will MomTok survive? How about these marriages? What will happen once their frontal lobes develop? Which Succession character is each wife? And most importantly, when will Swig offer ketamine as a soda enhancer? Listen, subscribe, and shoot us an email at wackad...

Film and TV writer Keerthi Harishankar joins with a genius idea to put one of Atlanta’s longest-running housewives to use as the network’s Olivia Pope. Bravo, take notes! We talk about her star turn as the Friend Of we need in times like these, as well as which shows need her the most right now. Additional topics include the staying power of the RHONY Cartagena boat ride from hell, the lasting eff...

Ellen forces Amy to plan a truly unhinged game of F*ck/Marry/Kill with the men of Bravo, and no dirtbag is left behind. We also discuss Love Hotel, The Valley, and Ellen has some harsh but necessary feedback for that Chief Stew on Below Deck Down Under.  Be cool, and give us a like and a subscribe, won't you? Don't be all...uncool. You can find us on instagram @wackadoodltimepod and send us a...

Writer and Director Ryan Case has dedicated her life to reality television, and she has the text messages from Jerry O’Connell to prove it. Topics covered includes sexuality, alleged financial crimes, and which Bravolebrities deserve a retrial in the court of public opinion. Plus we have no choice but to touch on how one of the all time worst Housewives wormed her way into the current administrati...

Writer and comedian Laura Willcox joins us to talk about the most important people in the Bravo universe: the men. We chat about the 40 year old boys on all of the kids shows, how they're growing up, and why it's so delicious to watch them flail. Ellen has a Say It Forget it for all you Jesse stans out there (Amy and Laura!!!) Buy Laura's hilarious book " I Am Bride " wherever books are sold! Be c...

Writer Bryan Rucker is the first guest to ever present us with his least favorite housewives list, which is really the energy we all have in 2025. We discuss Teddi's legacy on Beverly Hills, and an alternate universe where she's a hostess at SUR. Subscribe to Bryan's substack " Back to the Garden ," where he uses vintage cookbooks and recipes to dive deep into the history of health food and vegeta...

Katie Henoch joins Amy and Ellen to discuss the most recent season of Beverly Hills. Katie's unhinged theory will be provabale in a few short weeks (hopefully!) so we look forward to reconvening then. Plus, Amy has some words for Bravo about Coachella. Listen to Katie's podcast Mystic Mother wherever you get your podcasts! Be cool, and give us a like and a subscribe, won't you? Don't be all...unco...

Amy and Ellen do sports by having their first-ever Housewives Draft! They both assemble excellent and deeply deranged casts. An all-timer is left on the board until shockingly late, and Ellen makes a seventh round pick so deep, even Andy Cohen didn't see it coming. We also discuss RHOA and the Kenya of it all. Be cool, and give us a like and a subscribe, won't you? Don't be all...uncool. You can f...

Amy, Ellen and comedian Mano Agapion have a delightfully wide-ranging Housewives chat. Topics addressed includes which Housewives we're most afraid of and which White Lotus friend we most identify with. Plus, Mano describes his unique Housewives-inspired writing routine, and friends, it's deranged. Follow @manoagapion  on all ur socials! Be cool, and give us a like and a subscribe, won't you?...

Screenwriter and playwright Shanell McKinnie joins us with a bevy of Bravo thoughts - most importantly, that NeNe Leakes belongs back on our tv screens. Amy returns to tell us about her vacation, and sends an important message to the boys of Summer House.  Be cool, and give us a like and a subscribe, won't you? Don't be all...uncool. You can find us on instagram @wackadoodltimepod and send us...

Returning guest and senior correspondent Lauren Adams brings Ellen a juicy discussion topic: how Peacock has changed Bravo, and vice versa. Lauren and Ellen brainstorm some new Peacock shows (Bravo, call us!), and Ellen has some thoughts about the new look of RHOA. Be cool, and give us a like and a subscribe, won't you? Don't be all...uncool. You can find us on instagram @wackadoodltimepod and sen...

Distinguished professor and comedian Caroline Cotter joins Ellen to explain her journey through academia; or, watching Summer House. Ellen shares her conflict style (it's not a good look) and Caroline has a Say It, Forget It for the ages. Listen to Caroline's podcast fabulous podcast Stinkers and follow @cotterpoop on all your favorite social meeds.  Be cool, and give us a like and a subscrib...

Journalist Natalie Jarvey joins Ellen to break down this season of The Traitors. We chat about the winners, Alan Cumming's best outfits, Queen Gabby, changes we'd like to see made to the game, and more. This feels like an obvious thing to say, but, spoiler alert?! You can follow Natalie @natjarv on all social media and read her newsletter Like&Subscribe on substack.  Be cool, and give us...

Special guest and co-host of the Official Survivor Podcast "On Fire with Jeff Probst" Jay Wolff drops in to regale us with a delightful story about Lisa Barlow's substack. You'll never guess what it's called (you will). Ellen presents Amy with a deeply unhinged theory about a problematic Beverly Hills Housewife, and the gals also chat a little Traitors. Besos and Happy Tuesday! Be cool, and give u...

Ellen's unhinged theory explores the similarities and differences between two major juggernauts of American reality television: the Bravo Cinematic Universe and Bachelor Nation. Plus, Amy and Ellen do some rapid-fire Say It, Forget Its. A note that we recorded this episode before Deadline's investigation into accusations regarding The Bachelor franchise's toxic workplace. Besos!  Be cool, and...

Our superstar guest Ari Hader's unhinged theory draws a connection between two Bravo men that we can't believe we've never seen before. Amy and Ellen are as shooketh as Countess Luann realizing that it's about Tom. We also chat about Bravo's much loved but under-discussed franchise, Boats (aka Below Deck). Follow Ari on instagram and tiktok @arihadersyourfriend Be cool, and give us a like and a su...

There's one type of housewife that Amy thinks we need more of on Bravo, and Ellen doesn't need much convincing to hop on board. Plus, we dig deep and get brave enough to name the househusands we actually like.  Be cool, and give us a like and a subscribe, won't you? Don't be all...uncool. You can find us on instagram @wackadoodltimepod and send us an email at wackadoodlepod@gmail.com . Hosted...

This week, we're talking Traitors! Baby Gorgeous comedian and writer Beth Appel's unhinged theory means that Ellen and Amy have some serious work to do. Also, we're still on the Southern Hospitality train, and Amy learns the origins of Chrishell's name. Watch The Sex Lives of College Girls on Max and Never Have I Ever on Netflix! Be cool, and give us a like and a subscribe, won't you? Don't be all...