On today’s episode of Friend Of, we’re breaking down one of the biggest weekends in sports, pop culture, and BravoWe kick things off with the FIFA World Cup Final:⚽ Our thoughts on the championship match🎤 The halftime show.. did we love it or did it miss the mark?🏀 Is Kawhi Leonard actually coming to Toronto?!💰 And are all these behind-the-scenes deals, gifts, and contract negotiations really fair? We debate whether the latest decisions make sense.Then we jump into pop culture:💥 Amanda Hirsch's comments about Taylor Swift.. is it giving mean girl energy?❤️ And how have we STILL not seen any Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce photos? We're impatient.Then it's Bravo time:🍑 The shocking relationship news surrounding Angie Katsanevas and Shawn, plus Whitney Rose and Justin.🍊 Our full recap of this week's The Real Housewives of Orange County.🍸 Everything that went down during In The City Reunion Part 1.🏡 Plus a few thoughts on the latest episode of The Valley.And, of course, we wrap up the episode with our weekly Icks & Icons!Today's episode is brought to you by Bellesa. 💜We're teaming up with Bellesa to give EVERY Friend Of listener a FREE toy or gift card! 🎉 That's right—everyone who signs up wins.🎁 Claim yours here: https://www.bboutique.co/vibe/friendof-pod🎧 Don't forget to follow, rate, and review Friend Of so you never miss an episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today’s episode of Friend Of, we’re covering everything from World Cup hype to reality TV chaos, and we have LOTS of opinions 👀We kick things off with the headlines:💥 Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright’s publicist now dating Jax… and yes, we think her career might be over🥊 Sophie Cunningham stepping in as a guest ring girl at a UFC fight (and our thoughts on how bad the fight actually was…)🎤 Justin Bieber set to perform at the FIFA World Cup halftime show📺 Alix Earle teasing that she’ll reveal the Alix Cooper drama on her upcoming TV show🎬 Taylor Frankie Paul returning as The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives continues filming.. we can't believe it!Then we get into our unexpected sports era:⚽ Our excitement for the World Cup finals and how we got here🤯 The viral UNICEF calendar that may have predicted the final matchup… coincidence?!🏀WNBA of course!And let's not forget the reality TV breakdowns:🏝️ Our full recap of the Love Island finale.. why we LOVE Trinity & Bryce🍸 In The City recap.. more drama, more chaos🍊 The Real Housewives of Orange County is BACK! We break down Episode 1 and first impressions💅 We wrap it all up with our Icks & Icons. The best and worst moments of the week.Pop culture, sports, and reality TV drama—exactly what you come to Friend Of for.Today's episode is brought to you by Bellesa. ♥️We are teaming up with them to give everyone of you a FREE toy or giftcard! That's right.. EVERYONE who signs up wins a FREE toy or gift card! https://www.bboutique.co/vibe/friendof-pod🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review Friend Of so you never miss an episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode of Friend Of, we’re diving into everything from wedding buzz to sports chaos to reality TV drama 👀We kick things off with the rumored wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce—who was there (and who wasn’t), the vows, the officiant, and all the details everyone is talking about 💍Then somehow… we’re back in our sports era:⚽ Our ongoing obsession with the FIFA World Cup💊 The wild reports of players using altitude aids while playing in Mexico😳 The player who logged ZERO minutes but still got a yellow card AND broke his arm… how?!🐐 The debate continues—who is actually the best player in the world right now? (👀 Erling Haaland’s chaotic Snapchats included)Then we get into the drama:🍸 Our full recap of In The City—the dinner party that absolutely EXPLODED😬 Kyle Cooke’s Metamucil mishap🔥 Whitney Sudler-Smith accusing the girls of playing the “single mom card”And finally:🏝️ Love Island update… are we the only ones getting a little bored??💅 We wrap it all up with our Icks & Icons—the best and worst moments of the week.Pop culture, sports chaos, and unfiltered opinions—exactly what you come to Friend Of for.Today's episode is brought to you by Bellesa. ♥️We are teaming up with them to give everyone of you a FREE toy or giftcard! That's right.. EVERYONE who signs up wins a FREE toy or gift card! https://www.bboutique.co/vibe/friendof-pod🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review Friend Of so you never miss an episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thursday, July 2nd: On today’s episode of Friend Of, we fully lean into our unexpected sports era… because somehow we cannot stop watching the FIFA World Cup 👀We get into all the chaos:🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo landing in Toronto?!🐐 The ultimate debate.. Ronaldo vs. Messi… who’s actually better?📺 Did The Simpsons somehow predict the World Cup??Then we pivot to basketball:🏀 Caitlin Clark dominating jersey sales And of course… the pop culture chaos:📺 Is Summer House filming? And, who is still in the house?🎤 G Flip’s new tattoo and Off Campus chatter😂 Hannah Berner’s Botox mishap🍎 Casting shakeups on The Real Housewives (no more Liz on RHORI 👀)Then we dive into:🏝️ Love Island recap.. Is Sincere actually sincere? Was KC’s punishment too harsh? And what is Kenzie DOING??💅 We wrap it all up with our Icks & Icons.. the best and worst of the week.Pop culture, sports debates, and unfiltered takes.. exactly what you come to Friend Of for.Today's episode is brought to you by Bellesa.We are teaming up with them to give everyone of you a FREE toy or giftcard! That's right.. EVERYONE who signs up wins a FREE toy or gift card! https://www.bboutique.co/vibe/friendof-pod🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review Friend Of so you never miss an episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thursday June 25th: On today's episode of Friend Of, we're covering everything from billion-dollar sports contracts to TikTok controversy and all the reality TV drama you could ask for.We kick things off with the latest World Cup news before diving into some of the wildest stories happening in sports right now.⚽ Why Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly earning over $1 billion playing in Saudi Arabia, and what it says about the future of professional sports.🥤 Ever wondered where Gatorade got its name? We went down that rabbit hole too.🏀 We discuss the NCAA basketball star who withdrew from the NBA Draft because he's expected to earn $10 millionthrough NIL (Name, Image & Likeness) deals during his junior and senior seasons with the Florida Gators men's basketball. It's a perfect example of just how dramatically college sports have changed.We also look back at how different things used to be, including why Reggie Bush famously lost his Heisman Trophy after accepting money as a college athlete, and why that same situation would be viewed completely differently today.Then we switch gears to internet drama:📱 The viral "Get Your Pink Back" TikTok controversy. We unpack what actually happened, what it means to trademark a phrase, and whether anyone really crossed a legal line.💍 Taylor's wedding is getting closer... but who didn't make the guest list? We discuss all the speculation.💕 And of course, we finish with a full Love Island deep dive, our favourite moments, biggest surprises, and all the villa drama you need to catch up on.If you love sports business, pop culture, reality TV, internet drama, and unfiltered conversations, this episode is for you.🎧 Be sure to follow, rate, and review Friend Of so you never miss an episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today’s episode of Friend Of, we somehow become real sports girls… and we’re just as surprised as you are 👀We kick things off with our unexpected deep dive into the FIFA World Cup, from the chaos on the field to the things we simply cannot wrap our heads around:⚽ Cape Verde’s goalie stealing the spotlight🔥 The intensity of the Ghana vs. Panama matchup🏟️ The Toronto stadium hosting games and what that means locally💧 Hydration breaks… what are we doing?!👏 And Argentina making a bold move.. reportedly banning 13000 dads who haven’t paid child support from attending games… we LOVE to see itThen we shift into the drama:🏠 The aftermath of the Summer House scandal, our thoughts on the “Aftermath” episode and what could have been handled differentlyAnd of course:🍸 Our latest recap of In The City and everything unfolding💅 Ending the episode with our Icks & Icons, the highs, the lows, and everything in betweenPop culture, sports confusion, and unfiltered takes—exactly what you expect from Friend Of.🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review Friend Of so you never miss an episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today’s episode of Friend Of, we’re covering everything from wild pop culture headlines to the explosive finale of the Summer House reunion 👀We kick things off with the headlines:🎤 Taylor Swift for Toy Story 5, her iconic performance and what she asked for in return🎙️ West Wilson speaking out on his podcast… but staying quiet at the reunion?!🏎️ Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian in Monaco.. things getting serious?💋 Kyle Cooke kissing fans and rumored to be dating Southern Charm’s Sally Carson 🕵️‍♀️ Jennifer Lawrence revealed as a Bravo superfan who may have helped track down the Summer House reunion audio leakThen we get into the MAIN EVENT: 🔥 Our full breakdown of Summer House Reunion Part 3😬 Amanda and West STILL not taking accountability.. we’re over it🤔 Did Amanda Batula know about West’s other relationships?💔 A moment for Jesse Solomon👏 And mic drop for Lindsay HubbardPlus:🎬 The special announcement at the end of the reunion.. who's excited?🍸 Our recap of this week’s In The City and all the ongoing dramaUnfiltered opinions, hot takes, and everything Bravo fans are talking about right now.🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review Friend Of so you never miss an episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 4th 2026: On today’s episode of Friend Of, we’re diving into ALL the chaos from Love Island bombshells to pop culture moments you need to know 👀We kick things off with some headlines:💘 Andy Cohen and his new boo.. what we know and our thoughts🏝️ The new season of Love Island and our early takes so farThen we get into the MAIN EVENT:🏠 Our full breakdown of Summer House Reunion Part 2😬 West Wilson and Amanda Batula continue to stay silent… and those smirks?! We have thoughts🔥 Dara absolutely GOES OFF and we are fully here for it👀 The looming question: will “horse hair girl” finally spill everything next episode?!And then we wrap with In The City:🍸 Why the producers deserve their flowers.. we cannot get over the timelines and storytelling🤨Lindsay Hubbard and the “milk man” situation🤝 Lindsay and Danielle Olivera rekindling their friendship😬 The dynamics between Kenny and Whitney and what it could mean moving forwardPop culture, reality TV, and unfiltered opinions.. exactly what you come to Friend Of for.🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review Friend Of so you never miss an episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 1st, 2026: On today’s episode of Friend Of, we’re diving into everything from iconic fashion moments to full-blown Bravo drama 👀We kick things off with the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Fashion Show, including Ilona Maher absolutely STEALING the show by jumping into the pool 🔥 We talk inclusivity, representation, and whether the fashion world is keeping up or moving back. Plus, our thoughts on Stassi Schroeder and Bethenny Frankel and how iconic their appearances were.Then we get into the chaos:😳 Khloé Kardashian having Tristan Thompson on her show and the shocking vasectomy ultimatum🏛️ Mike Sorrentino (aka The Situation) possibly entering politics… and whether Renee should follow suit 😂🏆 Heated Rivalry dominating the Canadian Screen Awards with SIXTEEN awards (!!)🎤 Tom Sandoval in Oshawa singing Stacy’s Mom (or… Schwartz’s mom 💀)And of course, we wrap with a full recap of The Valley:💔 Michelle and Jesse’s divorce😬 Nia and Danny, and the VERY divided opinions on their relationship💉 Brittany’s mommy makeover and the conversations surrounding itPop culture, reality TV, and unfiltered opinions, exactly what you come here for.🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review Friend Of so you never miss an episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s episode of Friend Of is a BIG one. We’re diving deep into the chaos of the Summer House Reunion Part 1 and breaking down everything you need to know 👀We kick things off with some pop culture and sports chatter:🏀 The reality of NBA Playoffs ticket prices vs. WNBA tickets💪 Our love for Caitlin Clark and the viral Peloton moment featuring Hudson Williams🏎️ Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian taking things to the next level as the moms meet at Scott Disick’s birthday dinner🎬 Heated Rivalry filming in Toronto and Montreal—and yes, we want to be extras🚨 Breaking news: Did Dara and KJ break up?! Instagram says yes… and we have thoughts.Then we get into the MAIN EVENT:🔥 Our full recap of Summer House Reunion Part 1👑 Ciara Miller = QUEEN👏 Kyle is so kind😬 Amanda Batula and West Wilson needing to take accountability... we’re over the timelines, just own it👀 The West scandal everyone is talking about…We also get into:⚖️ The Bailey vs. Ben situation and why Bailey might actually have a point🍸 This week’s In The City recap, including Frank Acosta and the ongoing Lindsay/Kenny dramaUnfiltered opinions, hot takes, and everything Bravo fans are talking about.🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review Friend Of so you never miss an episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.