Gibson Johns of Gabbing with Gib joins Kaya for an extra-gabby Bravo episode!Before getting into the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City premiere, Gibson shares what he’s hearing and seeing around some of Bravo’s biggest shows. What is going on with Southern Hospitality? What did he see while cameras were rolling at Carl Radke’s Soft Bar anniversary party for Summer House? And what should happen with The Valley now that its cast is shifting?Kaya and Gibson talk Scheana and Brock potentially fitting into The Valley, Lala’s role on the show, Brittany, Zack and Kristen’s complicated friendships, and which stories they still want to see explored.Then it’s all RHOSLC.They break down the powerful way the premiere centered Mary Cosby, Whitney and Meredith seemingly returning to their natural state of enemies, Bronwyn finally leaving Todd and entering her dating era, Heather’s new relationship with Tripp and Lisa revealing just how serious things became between her and John.Plus, Gibson and Kaya discuss whether this could be a completely different season for Bronwyn, why Heather having a man might actually change her role within the group and John Barlow opening up about struggling with Lisa becoming the bigger breadwinner.Follow Gibson Johns: https://www.instagram.com/gabbingwithgib/?hl=enListen to Gabbing with Gib wherever you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gabbing-with-gib/id171179355500:00 — Catching up with Gibson + how we met02:19 — What actually makes a good Bravo interview?04:06 — What’s going on with Southern Hospitality?07:58 — Summer House tea + what Gibson saw while filming11:51 — Is The Valley coming back? + who should join the cast18:18 — Let’s get into the RHOSLC premiere20:23 — Mary Cosby + the emotional start to the season26:24 — Whitney vs. Meredith & Lisa… again33:20 — Bronwyn is DONE with Todd44:56 — Wait… Lisa and John almost got divorced?!FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM HERESUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON HEREOH YEAH WE ON THREADS HEREWHAT? YOU WANT OUR FACEBOOK? I GOT YOU RIGHT HEREYOU WANT SOME VISAULS??? CHECK OUT THE YOUTUBE BABY: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3K-oo9Q2_B1jWpVq41fS6w

The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th Celebration has arrived in Miami, and Kaya of Bravo We're Black and Raven of Bitch Is Better are recapping what might be the funniest episode of the season.First, Vicki Gunvalson has some explaining to do. Porsha Williams and Gizelle Bryant question why Vicki really left the Atlanta celebration early and whether it had less to do with being tired or uncomfortable and more to do with watching NeNe Leakes receive a huge welcome while Vicki's own RHOC cast barely acknowledged her.Then Lisa Barlow ends up back in the hot seat.Porsha tries to explain why Lisa's immediate defensiveness rubbed the women the wrong way, while Gizelle brings up the criticism Lisa has received from Whitney, Bronwyn, Heather and Angie. Lisa explains that constantly feeling attacked on RHOSLC has made her defensive — and eventually the emotions become too much.Meanwhile, Luann de Lesseps is having the time of her LIFE.Luann flirts her way through Miami, interrupts nearly every serious conversation, gets on Porsha's nerves, makes Vicki's toast almost impossible, loses her shoes and spends the ride home giving the women a nonstop mixture of music promotion, dating advice, etiquette and general Countess wisdom.We also talk about Alexia and Marysol joining the ladies in Miami, why RHOM deserved more representation on the trip, Kyle navigating the drunken chaos sober, the accusation that Lisa talks to bloggers, and why this season of Ultimate Girls Trip has been such a fun reminder of what makes Housewives work.Plus, before the recap: NeNe's comments about potentially returning to RHOA, Charisse feeling left out of Ultimate Girls Trip, Practical Magic 2, the Chrisleys, Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and more.Subscribe to Bravo We're Black and Bitch Is Better and join us every week for Ultimate Girls Trip coverage.DONATE TO THE SICKLE CELL AWARENESS FUNDRAISER HERE:https://gofund.me/14561751bCHECK OUT RAVEN'S PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bitch-is-better/id1496516498Check out Raven Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bitchisbetterpodcastCheck out Raven's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mainlyraven/?hl=enCheck out Raven's Threads: https://www.threads.com/@mainlyravenTimestamps:00:00 — Ultimate Girls Trip episode ratings and Miami excitement02:10 — Housewives franchise history and where they started watching04:49 — Podmus plans, Practical Magic, and fall-movie talk09:02 — Chrisley family drama and reality-TV wish lists12:13 — Mormon Wives and a possible Patreon recap13:48 — Todd Chrisley’s reunion story and reality-TV chaos17:38 — Nene, Charisse, and the Ultimate Girls Trip cast conversation20:20 — Ultimate Girls Trip recap: Vicki, the beach day, and Miami representation33:31 — Luann’s beach flirting, dating talk, and poolside antics49:45 — Lisa gets confronted, followed by the chaotic ride homeFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM HERESUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON HEREOH YEAH WE ON THREADS HEREWHAT? YOU WANT OUR FACEBOOK? I GOT YOU RIGHT HEREYOU WANT SOME VISAULS??? CHECK OUT THE YOUTUBE BABY: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3K-oo9Q2_B1jWpVq41fS6w

Kaya is joined by Leah from Positively Uncensored for the beginning of our weekly RHONY coverage — and somehow, the Real Housewives of New York City premiere might have actually won us over.We break down Sai and Jessel becoming unexpected besties, Sai opening up about her separation and marriage, Erin finding herself at the center of another feud, and the new Housewives who could finally breathe some life into the RHONY reboot.We also get into Martha Stewart's surprise appearance with her makeup artist Daisy, Haley's chaotic introduction, Erica's billionaire husband, Pavit becoming a food influencer, Chanel Ayan warning Jessel about Erin, and the party confrontation that ends with Erin being told to leave.Before RHONY, we're talking about the new Real Housewives of Potomac trailer, Karen Huger's return, Robyn being back in the mix, Stacey's relationship and why Potomac looks like it may be heading into a strong new season.Plus: Beauty in Black Season 3, Ultimate Girls Trip, producer manipulation behind classic Housewives gossip moments and why so much of what happens on Girls Trip appears ready to spill into the individual franchises.Follow Bravo We're Black and Positively Uncensored, and come back every week as we cover RHONY all season long.Follow Leah: https://www.instagram.com/positivelyuncensored/?hl=enSubscribe to her Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@positivelyuncensoredpodcast Subscribe to her podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@positivelyuncensoredpodcastTimestamps:00:00 — Leah returns + Beauty in Black catch-up05:30 — Potomac trailer reactions and Karen’s return09:25 — Tia, Stacey, and Ultimate Girls Trip connections15:42 — RHONY premiere: first impressions and Erin’s role19:35 — Daisy, Martha Stewart, and the new cast26:41 — Sai and Jessel’s friendship and relationship drama31:45 — Haley’s introduction and unconventional marriage36:45 — Erica’s debut, wealth questions, and party personalities42:22 — Jessel and Pavit + the Erin, Sai, and Jessel tension49:51 — Chanel Ayan’s warning, final confrontation, and closing thoughtsFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM HERESUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON HEREOH YEAH WE ON THREADS HEREWHAT? YOU WANT OUR FACEBOOK? I GOT YOU RIGHT HEREYOU WANT SOME VISAULS??? CHECK OUT THE YOUTUBE BABY: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3K-oo9Q2_B1jWpVq41fS6w

Y'ALL READ THE TITLE PUT YOUR BONNET ON AND LET'S GET TO ITDONATE TO THE SICKLE CELL FUNDRAISER HERE:https://gofund.me/14561751bFollow Kendrick: https://www.instagram.com/withkendricktucker/Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-ken-not-with-kendrick-tucker/id1525311067Kendrick's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@withKendrickTuckerCHECK OUT RAVEN'S PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bitch-is-better/id1496516498Check out Raven Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bitchisbetterpodcastCheck out Raven's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mainlyraven/?hl=enCheck out Raven's Threads: https://www.threads.com/@mainlyravenFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM HERESUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON HEREOH YEAH WE ON THREADS HEREWHAT? YOU WANT OUR FACEBOOK? I GOT YOU RIGHT HEREYOU WANT SOME VISAULS??? CHECK OUT THE YOUTUBE BABY: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3K-oo9Q2_B1jWpVq41fS6w

Bravo We’re Black x I Ken Not returns to the DCU to break down Lanterns Episode 4!Kaya and Kendrick get into the growing tension between Hal Jordan and John Stewart, Sinestro’s warning, John potentially becoming the new Green Lantern, Hal secretly submitting bad progress reports about him, the Rushville mystery and the episode’s Manhunter reveal.We also discuss why Hal may be more afraid of being replaced than he wants to admit, why Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler are such a strong pairing, and how Lanterns continues to feel more like True Detective and a buddy-cop mystery than a traditional superhero series.Plus: Black moms, relationship reconnaissance, Green Lantern oaths, Xbox revenge, “Granny Hot Pants,” and the usual Bravo We’re Black x I Ken Not chaos.Where does Episode 4 rank for you so far—and are you Team Hal or Team John?DONATE TO THE SICKLE CELL FUNDRAISER HERE:https://gofund.me/14561751bFollow Kendrick: https://www.instagram.com/withkendricktucker/Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-ken-not-with-kendrick-tucker/id1525311067Kendrick's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@withKendrickTuckerTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Lanterns episode four begins1:34 Recapping the previous episode4:20 Advice that has stuck with us 10:47 Recon stories and relationship investigations 18:07 The compound, Liana, and the Green Lantern dilemma23:12 Breaking into the weapons room 26:34 Revenge fantasies and ridiculous threats34:29 Hal and John’s car crash — plus car wreck stories41:11 Ranking Lanterns episodes one through four50:35 Sickle cell awareness fundraiser and final sign-offFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM HERESUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON HEREOH YEAH WE ON THREADS HEREWHAT? YOU WANT OUR FACEBOOK? I GOT YOU RIGHT HEREYOU WANT SOME VISAULS??? CHECK OUT THE YOUTUBE BABY: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3K-oo9Q2_B1jWpVq41fS6w

Raven of B!tch Is Better joins Kaya for a Bravo hot-topics episode that starts with the Shamea Morton and Bolo scene everybody is talking about.Now that we’ve seen the scene from Shamea’s Todd Tucker-produced movie, does her husband Gerald’s discomfort with her acting career make a little more sense?We get into whether Shamea downplayed what she filmed, why Todd chose THAT clip to post and all the RHOA history that makes Bolo being involved even messier.Then we talk Phaedra Parks and CT Tamburello, whether this relationship is real, why we’re somehow already invested, and Phaedra’s impeccable timing.Finally, we go through some iconic Housewives songs and actually read the lyrics—from Cynthia Bailey’s “The Peach Life” to Porsha Williams’ “Flatline” and more.Plus: the Emmys, Meredith Marks on Threads and the usual Bravo We’re Black chaos.DONATE TO THE SICKLE CELL AWARENESS FUNDRAISER HERE:https://gofund.me/14561751bCHECK OUT RAVEN'S PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bitch-is-better/id1496516498Check out Raven Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bitchisbetterpodcastCheck out Raven's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mainlyraven/?hl=enCheck out Raven's Threads: https://www.threads.com/@mainlyravenTimestamps:0:00 — Shamea, Bolo & Todd Tucker’s messy movie scene7:20 — Emmys red-carpet commentary8:52 — Phaedra and CT: what’s really going on?13:06 — Watching Peach Life for the first time16:20 — Revisiting Porsha’s “Flatline”18:06 — “Tardy for the Party” lyric deep dive20:13 — Meredith Marks’ bizarre plane post23:23 — Sickle Cell Awareness Fundraiser & goodbyeFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM HERESUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON HEREOH YEAH WE ON THREADS HEREWHAT? YOU WANT OUR FACEBOOK? I GOT YOU RIGHT HEREYOU WANT SOME VISAULS??? CHECK OUT THE YOUTUBE BABY: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3K-oo9Q2_B1jWpVq41fS6w

This is a Bravo based tea filled episode. Raven joins me to be shocked that Jax Taylor has the nerve to get a restraining order on Brittany Cartwright but to make things even worse he seemingly still gets $5k a month and can possibly COME BACK TO THE SHOW. They also get into Lesa Milan relocating to Miami, and Caroline Manzo's .... odd comments about the canceled Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip and how she wants to fix Brandi Glanville after everything that's happened.Source for Jax tea - https://www.eonline.com/news/1435628/jax-taylor-files-restraining-order-against-brittany-cartwright-reason-why If you can please donate or share the Sickle Cell Month Fundraiser: https://gofund.me/62f974c5fSickle cell still does not receive the attention, funding, or urgency it deserves, largely because it disproportionately affects Black and brown people. Until the rest of the world catches on, we’re going to keep doing whatever little bit we can to help sickle cell warriors feel seen, supported, and cared for.CHECK OUT RAVEN'S PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bitch-is-better/id1496516498Check out Raven Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bitchisbetterpodcastCheck out Raven's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mainlyraven/?hl=enCheck out Raven's Threads: https://www.threads.com/@mainlyravenTimestamps0:00 — Intro + Sickle Cell Awareness Month fundraiser2:52 — Bravo Lover Tea begins3:23 — Danny and Nia leave The Valley14:10 — Jax and Brittany’s restraining-order drama16:31 — Jax’s possible return and reality-TV “holding” money21:29 — Special Forces cast rundown and reactions26:19 — Lesa Milan on Miami, Dubai, and the Housewives31:38 — Who qualifies as a Bravo “baddie”?33:45 — Caroline Manzo and the lost Ultimate Girls Trip season39:06 — Wrap-up, subscribe reminder, and fundraiser outroFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM HERESUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON HEREOH YEAH WE ON THREADS HEREWHAT? YOU WANT OUR FACEBOOK? I GOT YOU RIGHT HEREYOU WANT SOME VISAULS??? CHECK OUT THE YOUTUBE BABY: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3K-oo9Q2_B1jWpVq41fS6w

Mani of The Mix with Mani is here to talk the Love Island USA season 8 reunion. Melanie and Sincere are unsurprisingly still together. Sol is irredeemable. And Kayda.... What was THAT about?!?!? Watch us break it down.Sickle cell still does not receive the attention, funding, or urgency it deserves, largely because it disproportionately affects Black and brown people. Until the rest of the world catches on, we’re going to keep doing whatever little bit we can to help sickle cell warriors feel seen, supported, and cared for.If you can please donate or share the Sickle Cell Month Fundraiser: https://gofund.me/62f974c5fAlso -- Mani has a Youtube go subscribe now:  https://www.youtube.com/@mixingwithmani #loveisland #loveislandusa #loveislandreunion #blackpodcasts #bravowhileblack0:02 — Intro and Mani guest introduction0:23 — YouTube/subscription plug and “visual learners” joke0:57 — Mani says she’s joining Kendrick on YouTube1:50 — Transition into Love Island reunion discussion2:49 — Was the reunion worth the wait?4:46 — First major topic: Melanie and Sincere6:14 — Discussion of Amora’s comments7:19 — Melanie criticism and relationship dynamics9:06 — Kayda and Zach discussion begins11:04 — Kayda’s posture/attitude at the reunion12:17 — Ariana confrontation and defensive reaction14:57 — Bryce/Zach friendship and suspicious editing16:54 — Caleb discussion begins19:00 — Corbin and relationship status20:05 — Relationship exclusivity issue21:12 — Aniya and Carl23:00 — KC and T.T. reunion behavior24:29 — Trinity and Bryce as a strong couple26:38 — Trinity’s callout about supporter behavior27:41 — Sol discussion begins28:17 — Sol’s lies and mean girl narrative31:27 — Sydney and Ronnie reveal33:03 — Closing thoughts on the season33:46 — Mani’s outro and future plans36:00 — Final goodbyeFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM HERESUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON HEREOH YEAH WE ON THREADS HEREWHAT? YOU WANT OUR FACEBOOK? I GOT YOU RIGHT HEREYOU WANT SOME VISAULS??? CHECK OUT THE YOUTUBE BABY: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3K-oo9Q2_B1jWpVq41fS6w

HBO’s Lanterns has officially arrived — and somehow, it’s even better than we expected. Kaya and I Ken Not podcast host Kendrick are joined by special guest Ryan Bailey of So Bad It’s Good with Ryan Bailey to break down the first three episodes of Lanterns HBO and DC Studios’ new take on the Green Lantern universe starring Aaron Pierre as John Stewart and Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan.We came into Lanterns with high expectations, but the series has already exceeded them. Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler are fantastic as two Green Lanterns who could not be more different. John Stewart is controlled, observant and determined to prove himself, while Hal Jordan is an experienced, stubborn veteran carrying secrets of his own. That clash makes their partnership — and their performances — one of the strongest parts of the series. **SPOILERS AHEAD for Lanterns Episodes 1–3!** We break down the mystery introduced in Episode 1, as Hal is tasked with training John and the two head to Rushville, Nebraska, where a bizarre case involving dead extraterrestrials begins to reveal something much bigger.The episode also jumps through time and gives us the shocking revelation that Hal Jordan is dead in 2026, immediately turning the season into a mystery about not only what happened in Rushville, but what eventually happened to Hal. In Episode 2, “Trust Fall,” the investigation expands as John and Hal learn more about the terrifying Manhunter threat potentially hiding in Rushville. While working separately, we also begin to see just how different their approaches to being Green Lanterns really are — and why trusting each other may be as important as solving the case. Then Episode 3, “OutKast,” takes us deep into John Stewart’s origin story. Through his unusual Green Lantern interview and flashbacks to his childhood and military career, we learn how John was shaped by his family, his experiences as a Black man in America and the expectations placed on him long before he ever wore the ring. We also discover that the Guardians may have much bigger plans for John — including the revelation that he isn't simply being recruited to work alongside Hal. And this is exactly why we think you don't have to be a superhero fan to love Lanterns. If you're a fan of strong acting, complicated characters, mystery and genuinely good storytelling, there is something here for you.We also get into some of the conversation happening around the show — including the sudden attempts to rewrite history around Ryan Reynolds' 2011 Green Lantern movie now that Lanterns is being praised, and why some viewers seem uncomfortable with the new series directly acknowledging the realities of being Black in America through John Stewart's story. Is Lanterns already proving that the DCU can tell superhero stories that feel completely different from traditional comic-book television?Are Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler the perfect John Stewart and Hal Jordan? And after Episodes 1–3… where exactly is this mystery taking us? Join us as we break it all down.Timestamps: 0:02 Intro and welcome 0:56 Lanterns setup, cast, and why the show matters5:17 Early reactions to the first three episodes13:31 Moving into the episode discussion 18:01 Episode 1 recap and the Hal Jordan reveal24:44 Episode 2 recap, the bird, and the Manhunter setup28:25 Sinestro discussion and town theories 40:34 Episode 3 recap and John Stewart’s backstory 53:25 Final thoughts on why the show works 55:29 Outro and wrap-up#Lanterns #GreenLantern #DCU #AaronPierre #JohnStewartFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM HERESUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON HEREOH YEAH WE ON THREADS <a...

SURPRISE! Kaya and Raven are back and E L A T E D to talk about Real Housewives Ultimate Girl's Trip Roarin' 20th episode 4 which all we care about is the return of NeNe Leakes!This is going to make you smile almost as much as the episode.Welcome to Atlanta Bitch!CHECK OUT RAVEN'S PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bitch-is-better/id1496516498Check out Raven Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bitchisbetterpodcastCheck out Raven's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mainlyraven/?hl=enCheck out Raven's Threads: https://www.threads.com/@mainlyravenFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM HERESUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON HEREOH YEAH WE ON THREADS HEREWHAT? YOU WANT OUR FACEBOOK? I GOT YOU RIGHT HEREYOU WANT SOME VISAULS??? CHECK OUT THE YOUTUBE BABY: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3K-oo9Q2_B1jWpVq41fS6w