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- Sep 18, 202627 min
Baby Gorgeous Is LATE, Luann Is DRUNK + Nobody Can Read the Room
82: We’re back with another round of Housewives, and this week the ladies are really testing my patience! Ultimate Girls Trip is in Miami, Baby Gorgeous is late, Vicki is being a drip, and Luann is doing the absolute most. I’m breaking down Lisa Barlow and Teresa Giudice, Luann’s return to drinking, Carole Radziwill’s return to RHONY, the Carolyn Bessette summer drama, and all the moments that had me saying, “read the room!” Topics Discussed: → Ultimate Girls Trip + Baby Gorgeous → Vicki’s Alter Ego Drama → Luann’s Drinking + Drama → Carole Returns to RHONY → Read the Room Sponsored By: → JASPR | Go to https://jaspr.co/tookes and use the code TOOKES at checkout to get 20% off! On This Episode We Cover: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:20 - Ultimate Girls Trip: Lisa Barlow Is Late → 00:04:20 - Vicki Gunvalson’s Dulcolax Situation → 00:05:06 - Vicki’s Alter Ego Party Behavior → 00:06:38 - RHOM Is on Pause → 00:08:20 - Luann’s Return to Drinking → 00:11:48 - Lisa Barlow, Teresa Giudice and the Housewives Hierarchy → 00:15:36 - RHONY: Carole Radziwill Returns → 00:17:42 - Carole’s Love Story Dates → 00:18:12 - Meet Erika: The Fitness Baddie → 00:19:28 - Haley vs. Erin → 00:20:14 - Sai’s Divorce + Daisy’s Tutor → 00:21:26 - Erika’s Knife Under the Pillow → 00:22:00 - Erin’s Awkward Toast → 00:22:30 - Carolyn Bessette Summer → 00:23:24 - Tooke’s Takeaway: Read the Room Show links: → RHONY Drama, NeNe’s Return + Baby Gorgeous Is LATE Check Out LaKendra: → LaKendra's Instagram → Tookes Takes Instagram → X → LaKendra’s TikTok → YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Sep 16, 202648 min
RHONY Is Having The Comeback We Needed
81: This week, I’m talking all things Housewives, from the RHONY Season 16 premiere to the Atlanta stop of Ultimate Girls Trip! NeNe Leakes and Kim Zolciak are back, bringing plenty of Atlanta nostalgia. We’re talking Sai and Jessel, Jessel and Erin’s feud, Chanel Ayan’s warning, Lisa Barlow, Vicki’s wig drama, Baby Gorgeous being late, and more. Plus, my thoughts on Dolly Parton’s legacy. Topics Discussed: → RHONY Season 16 Premiere → NeNe Leakes and Kim Zolciak Return → Jessel Taank and Erin Lichy Feud → Lisa Barlow and RHOSLC Reunion Drama → Ultimate Girls Trip: Atlanta & Miami Sponsored By: → JASPR | Go to https://jaspr.co/tookes and use the code TOOKES at checkout to get 20% off! On This Episode We Cover: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:58 - Atlanta Housewives Reboot → 00:03:50 - RHONY Season 16 Premiere → 00:04:48 - Daisy, Martha Stewart and Strip Club Makeup → 00:06:10 - Carol Radziwill and JFK Jr. → 00:10:28 - Sai and Jessel’s Friendship → 00:14:08 - Jessel vs. Erin → 00:15:10 - Meet Hailey: Dating Women and Lavender Marriage → 00:18:44 - Erika’s Billionaire Husband and Egypt Wedding → 00:21:30 - Jessel’s IVF Journey & Erin’s Gossip → 00:25:00 - Ultimate Girls Trip: Atlanta → 00:27:08 - Kim Zolciak Returns → 00:28:44 - Shereé, Cynthia and 50 Cent → 00:31:00 - NeNe Leakes Returns → 00:33:46 - RHOSLC Reunion Drama → 00:39:08 - Ultimate Girls Trip Heads to Miami → 00:40:20 - Baby Gorgeous Is Late → 00:42:10 - Tooke’s Takeaway: Dolly Parton’s Legacy Show links: → BRAVO Finally Did The Right Thing With NeNe Leakes Check Out LaKendra: → LaKendra's Instagram → Tookes Takes Instagram → X → LaKendra’s TikTok → YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Sep 2, 202632 min
80: BRAVO Finally Did The Right Thing With NeNe Leakes
80: This week, I’m celebrating the triumphant return of NeNe Leakes to Bravo! I’m also sharing some personal updates and my thoughts on Married at First Sight before getting into the Atlanta stop of Ultimate Girls Trip. We’re talking NeNe’s big comeback, Gizelle stirring the pot, Ashley and Kyle hashing things out, the alter ego photo shoot, Porsha’s evolution, Lisa Barlow, Candiace and more. On This Episode We Cover: → The biggest problem with Married at First Sight → Kaitlin and Devin’s breakup → NeNe Leakes’ IS BACK! → Why Housewives history needs NeNe → Could NeNe and Andy Cohen finally reconcile? Sponsored By: → JASPR | Go to https://jaspr.co/tookes and use the code TOOKES at checkout to get 20% off! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:18 - LaKendra’s Stand-Up Comedy Debut → 00:02:44 - Married at First Sight Drama → 00:05:50 - MAFS Relationships and Red Flags → 00:08:30 - Devin, Kaitlin and Relationship Disrespect → 00:10:20 - Mecca, Belle Jolie and Shawn’s Drama → 00:14:08 - NeNe Returns to Ultimate Girls Trip → 00:16:40 - NeNe and Andy Cohen’s Relationship → 00:17:24 - NeNe’s New Era and Relationships → 00:19:20 - Atlanta Drag and Housewives Drama → 00:21:36 - Housewives Alter Egos and Relationships → 00:24:04 - Housewives Fashion → 00:25:02 - Lisa Barlow, Heather and SLC Drama → 00:27:32 - Candiace, Gizelle and Chris → 00:28:48 - Took’s Takeaway: Burned Bridges Further Listening: → RHOA: The REAL Reason Porsha & Shamea Fell Out Check Out LaKendra: → LaKendra's Instagram → Tookes Takes Instagram → X → LaKendra’s TikTok → YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Aug 26, 202633 min
RHOA: The REAL Reason Porsha & Shamea Fell Out
79: The Housewives are bringing the drama this week! From Porsha and Shamea’s friendship fallout to Angela Oakley defending her daughter, there’s a lot to talk about. Plus, I’m getting into the Roaring ’20s Ultimate Girls Trip, the drama coming to Salt Lake City, and a Took’s Takeaway about finding strength when life knocks you down. Topics Discussed: → RHOA: Shamia & Porsha → Shamia’s Infertility Journey → Angela Oakley & Her LGBTQ+ Daughter → Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring ’20s Recap → Real Housewives of Salt Lake City: Meredith & Brittany Sponsored By: → JASPR | Go to https://jaspr.co/tookes and use the code TOOKES at checkout to get 20% off! On This Episode We Cover: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:42 - Jeezy Concert and Black Tie Vegas → 00:04:48 - Driving to Vegas With Savvy → 00:07:00 - Reality TV Making Us Mean → 00:08:32 - Kelly’s $70K Teeth and RHOA Drama → 00:09:48 - Kelly, Shamia and Cynthia’s Trip → 00:10:50 - Shamia’s Infertility and Pregnancy Loss → 00:12:34 - K. Michelle’s Message: “God Is Up to Something” → 00:15:46 - Angela Oakley Supporting Her Daughter → 00:19:44 - Porsha and Shamia’s Friendship Fallout → 00:22:34 - Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring ’20s → 00:23:42 - Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Drama → 00:25:08 - Luann, Erika Jayne and Vicki → 00:27:10 - Porsha and Gizelle’s Sprinter Van → 00:28:50 - Camille Grammer and RHOBH Throwbacks → 00:29:20 - Took’s Takeaway: When You’re Down to Nothing Further Listening: → The Lie Detector Just Changed EVERYTHING on RHOA + BRAVO Check Out LaKendra: → LaKendra's Instagram → Tookes Takes Instagram → X → LaKendra’s TikTok → YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Aug 19, 202631 min
The Lie Detector Just Changed EVERYTHING on RHOA + BRAVO
78: This week I’m covering The Real Housewives of Atlanta Reunion Part 2 and everything that came with it. From K. Michelle and Shamea’s ongoing feud to Pinky and Phaedra’s surprising confrontation, the Atlanta ladies are keeping us fed! Topics Discussed: → RHOA Reunion Part 2 → K. Michelle + Shamea’s Feud → Porsha’s Lie Detector Test → Shamea’s Future on RHOA → Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip → 20 Years of Real Housewives Sponsored By: → JASPR | Go to https://jaspr.co/tookes and use the code TOOKES at checkout to get 20% off! On This Episode We Cover: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:27 - Real Housewives of Atlanta Reunion → 00:02:02 - Shamea’s Mom → 00:03:42 - Should NeNe Come Back? → 00:05:55 - Pinky’s Bankruptcy + Slutty Vegan → 00:10:09 - Phaedra vs. Pinky → 00:13:19 - Andy’s Favorites → 00:16:11 - The Lie Detector Test → 00:19:13 - Ultimate Girls Trip → 00:20:44 - “God Hates Divorce” → 00:23:30 - Vicki, Teresa + Gizelle Face Off → 00:26:21 - Tookes’ Takeaway: The Joke Show links: → HOA Reunion Drama + Why Are These Men Like This?! Check Out LaKendra: → LaKendra's Instagram → Tookes Takes Instagram → X → LaKendra’s TikTok → YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Aug 12, 202634 min
RHOA Reunion Drama + Why Are These Men Like This?!
77: Part 1 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion is here, and I’m breaking down the drama, shade, surprises, and moments that had me wondering, “How did we even get here?” Plus, I’m getting into The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring ’20s Edition, my latest thoughts on Married at First Sight, and why some of these men seriously need to do better. Topics Discussed: → RHOA Reunion Part 1 → RHOA Season 16 Reunion Drama → Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip → Married at First Sight → RHOA Cast & Relationships Sponsored By: → JASPR | Go to https://jaspr.co/tookes and use the code TOOKES at checkout to get 20% off! On This Episode We Cover: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:34 - Real Housewives of Atlanta Reunion Part 1 → 00:05:00 - Atlanta Reunion Drama → 00:08:00 - RHOA Cast Updates → 00:11:00 - Ultimate Girls Trip → 00:14:00 - 20 Years of Real Housewives → 00:17:00 - Married at First Sight → 00:20:00 - MAFS Relationship Drama → 00:23:00 - Bravo Updates → 00:26:00 - RHOA Reunion Reactions → 00:29:00 - Final Thoughts → 00:30:00 - Tookes’ Takeaway: Be Kind Show links: → I’m Ready To Talk About It + The Reunion Is About to Get MESSY Check Out LaKendra: → LaKendra's Instagram → Tookes Takes Instagram → X → LaKendra’s TikTok → YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Aug 5, 202635 min
I’m Ready To Talk About It + The Reunion Is About to Get MESSY
76: This week I’m covering the Real Housewives of Atlanta season finale, from Drew Sidora's ongoing divorce drama and K. Michelle's country music listening party to Porsha Williams hard-launching her new relationship, Shamia Morton's surrogate journey, and the latest updates heading into the reunion. Plus, I’m sharing my thoughts on The Real Housewives of Orange County family dynamics and chasing your dreams. Topics Discussed: → RHOA Season Finale Recap → Porsha's New Relationship → K. Michelle's Country Music Career → Drew Sidora's Divorce → Real Housewives of Orange County Family Drama Sponsored By: → JASPR | Go to https://jaspr.co/tookes and use the code TOOKES at checkout to get 20% off! On This Episode We Cover: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:44 - Real Housewives of Orange County → 00:03:10 - Vicki Gunvalson, Michael + Family Dynamics → 00:08:00 - Real Housewives of Atlanta Season Finale → 00:10:20 - RHOA: Pumpkin Patch + Motherhood → 00:15:41 - Drew's HOA Fine & Divorce Update → 00:20:10 - Shamia's Surrogacy → 00:22:00 - Angela Oakley's Daughter's Secret Marriage → 00:23:12 - K. Michelle's Listening Party → 00:24:40 - Porsha + Sway → 00:25:35 - K. Michelle + Country Music → 00:29:16 - Drew vs. K. Michelle Showdown → 00:29:48 - Reunion Preview & Final Bravo Updates → 00:30:46 - Tooke's Takeaway: Trust God Further Listening : → My Toughest Week Yet + BRAVO: RHOA Delivers Again Check Out LaKendra: → LaKendra's Instagram → Tookes Takes Instagram → X → LaKendra’s TikTok → YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Jul 29, 202629 min
My Toughest Week Yet + BRAVO: RHOA Delivers Again
75: This week we're talking about protecting your peace, recognizing who your real friends are, and why some people just need to move along. Then we're getting into The Real Housewives of Atlanta, from Porsha Williams and Shamea Morton's messy fallout to Porsha's love triangle, the Halloween party drama, and everything that's gone down since the ladies got back from Scotland. Topics Discussed: → Protecting your peace → Porsha Williams vs. Shamea Morton → Porsha Williams' love triangle → The Real Housewives of Atlanta Halloween party → Forgiveness & moving on Sponsored By: → JASPR | Go to https://jaspr.co/tookes and use the code TOOKES at checkout to get 20% off! On This Episode We Cover: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:26 - Protecting Your Peace → 00:11:42 - Real Housewives of Atlanta → 00:13:06 - Porsha vs. Shamea → 00:15:16 - Porsha Buys Her Mom a House → 00:16:05 - Porsha's Love Triangle → 00:17:52 - Halloween vs. Hallelujah Night → 00:19:42 - Halloween Party Drama Show links: → Friendship Fallout: Love Island Winners + Bravo: RHOA Check Out LaKendra: → LaKendra's Instagram → Tookes Takes Instagram → X → LaKendra’s TikTok → YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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