The Bravo Investigator Podcast
Welcome to The Bravo Investigator Podcast (formerly I Take Bravo Very Seriously) hosted by Dana Regan from @thebravoinvestigator on Instagram. Each week, join Dana (and sometimes guests) to chat about all of your fave Bravo shows and reality tv news from a feminist lens. The tea is hot, the drama is on fire and it's all spilled right here!
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Family is often portrayed as our automatic support system—the people who will always have our backs no matter what. But for many people, the reality is far more complicated. In this episode, we explore the difficult truth that shared DNA doesn't always create healthy relationships, unconditional love, or emotional safety.
We'll talk about the pressure to maintain family ties at all costs, the guilt that can come with setting boundaries, and why walking away from harmful family relationships is sometimes the healthiest choice a person can make. We'll also discuss how support, belonging, and community can be...
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Lacy Nicole from The Valley
Hello Bravo Bosses! Today is a special bonus interview with THE Lacy Nicole from The Valley. People have enjoyed Lacy on The Valley so far but have questioned who Jesse Lally's girlfriend really is. Outside of her love of Baywatch and doomsday bunkers; the question remains....who is Lacy Nicole? That question is answered today as we get into Lacy's childhood, mental health and reproductive issues, relationships and of course The Valley. Did Lacy ever get a proper apology from Janet? How does she respond to fan theories that she doesn't really love Jesse? Find out everything you need...
Timelines, Lies and D Pics: Summer House Reunion Part 1 with Ryan Bailey
Hello Bravo Bosses! Today I'm joined by Ryan Bailey to cover the Summer House Reunion Part 1. We laugh. We laugh some more. It's a great episode. Note a trigger warning for this episode as there are discussions of suicidal ideation. Watch this episode on YouTube!
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Summer House Reunion Clip Shockers, Amanda's 117k Rent Bill and RHORI Episodes 8+9 Recap with Jana Firestone
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Today Jana and I start off with some Summer House talk. Bravo released clips of Amanda and West prior to filming the reunion and we. have. thoughts. We also talk a little bit about the reunion trailer before turning over the Real Housewives of Rhode Island: our favorite slam pigs and we recap episodes 8 and 9.
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Reality Roundup: 90 Day Fiance, Selling Sunset, Love Island, RHOBH, The Valley + Summer House
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Today on our Monday reality roundup, we get into alllll your fave reality tv stories including:
90 Day Fiance
Yara and Jovi have called it quits Thais and Patrick have filed for divorce while Thais was arrested for domestic violence. What is going on? Jenny and Summit share Jenny's recent ALS diagnosis Selling Sunset Who is in and who is out? Love Island Huda and Louis have ended their relationship. We talk what we know! RHOBH Erika Jayne settled her 25 million dollar lawsuit RHOBH Executive...You Might Also Like: All You Need Is You - Navigating Weekends
What do weekends look like when you’re single and living alone? In this episode, we dive into the art of creating fulfilling weekends on your own terms — from planning intentional downtime and discovering new hobbies to solo adventures, self-care rituals, spontaneous plans, and unapologetic binge-watching marathons.
We talk about the emotional side of solo weekends too: the quiet moments, the freedom, the loneliness that can sometimes creep in, and the confidence that grows when you learn to genuinely enjoy your own company. Whether it’s taking yourself out for coffee, redecorating your space, trying a new fitnes...
Summer House Finale, In The City Premiere and WWHL
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Today we are breaking down the epic Summer House season finale and then jump right into In The City and finish with Lindsay and Kyle on WWHL.
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Reality Roundup: Summer House, VPR/The Valley, Love is Blind, RHONJ/RHONY and RHORI
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Today on our Monday Reality Roundup we get into alllll your fave reality tv stories including:
Summer House:
Ciara's recent Threads imply she MIGHT not be coming back to Summer House! We get into our theories! Danielle Olivera is pregnant! Why aren't people happy for her? VPR/The Valley Lala Kent has been coming out of the woodwork talking missing her friendship with Katie Maloney. Well Katie has something to say about it and we get into it. Lala also said on WWHL that...You Might Also Like: All You Need Is You - Dying Alone
In this episode, we talk about one of society’s quietest fears: dying alone. While it’s often treated like a tragedy or personal failure, the reality is far more complex — and far more common — than most people realize.
From people who never marry, to those who intentionally choose solitude later in life, we explore why being alone at the end of life doesn’t always mean being unloved, abandoned, or unhappy. For some, solitude brings peace, independence, freedom from obligation, and the ability to live authentically without compromise.
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Summer House Updates, Carl on WWHL and a Summer House Recap
Hello Bravo Bosses! Are you ready for more Summer House tea? Well you got it! We get into Jenn Fessler on Two Ts, Kyle Cooke on Trading Secrets, Ciara on Threads, Deux Moi blinds, reunion looks, content creator tea and Lindsay on Virtual Realitea. Then we recap last night's Summer House episode as well as Carl on WWHL! You can watch this episode on YouTube!
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Messy Wessy, Bravo Upfronts and RHORI Recap with Jana Firestone
Hello Bravo Bosses! Today and for the rest of the RHORI season, I will be collaborating with my friend Jana Firestone from the Pop Therapy Podcast to break it down week by week! This week Jana and I talk about episode 7! You can watch this episode on my YouTube channel or on Jana's and don't forget to subscribe to Pop Therapy!
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A Reality Roundup of Summer House Silliness + Rumors
Hello Bravo Bosses! You can watch this episode on YouTube! Today we are doing a Reality Roundup but only of the Summer House gossip that has come out over the last few days. From Carl and Lindsay getting along, to Kyle making fun of West's nudes to the rampant West and Jenn Fessler hookup rumors, this episode is jam packed with silliness!
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“Cooking for one” has somehow become shorthand for sad leftovers, frozen dinners, or not bothering at all — but that idea is completely outdated. In this episode, we unpack why solo cooking can actually be flexible, affordable, creative, and deeply practical. Whether you love making one perfect plate, batch-cooking for five days of leftovers, using meal kits, following single-serve recipes, or portioning meals to stay on track with nutrition goals, there’s no single “right” way to cook for yourself anymore.
If you’ve ever thought cooking for one was inconvenient, expensive, repetitive, or lonely, this episode might completely cha...
Mommy Issues and Needing Tissues: RHORI Recap with Jana Firestone
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Today Jana Firestone and I are recapping episode 6 of RHORI and the ladies are not ceasing to surprise us from Kelsey's breakup, to Jo-Ellen's mommy issues to Rosie's awkwardness, this episode had a lot to unpack.
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West-TD Updates, WWHL with KJ and a Summer House Recap
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Today we are getting into Ciara at the Met Gala, how Amanda and West tried to clap back with their own posts, Mia's reaction to West's latest podcast clip, KJ on WWHL reading out his texts with West on live tv and West addressing his nudes! Then we recap Season 10 episode 14!
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B True Hollywood Story: Amanda Batula - Part 2
Hello Bravo Bosses! Today is an all new episode of B True Hollywood Story! The subject of today's episode? The name of everyone's lips - AMANDA BATULA. B True Hollywood Story is just like E True Hollywood Story but for Bravolebs. B True Hollywood Story tells you how your fave Bravoleb got from birth to scandal to stardom and everything in between. B True Hollywood Story tells you how Bravolebs got to where they are today!
This is part 2 of a 2 part episode!
Chapter 3: Amanda and Lindsay
Chapter 4: Amanda and Hannah
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B True Hollywood Story: Amanda Batula - Part 1
Hello Bravo Bosses! Today is an all new episode of B True Hollywood Story! The subject of today's episode? The name of everyone's lips - AMANDA BATULA. B True Hollywood Story is just like E True Hollywood Story but for Bravolebs. B True Hollywood Story tells you how your fave Bravoleb got from birth to scandal to stardom and everything in between. B True Hollywood Story tells you how Bravolebs got to where they are today!
This is part 1 of a 2 part episode!
Chapter 1: Early Life and Amanda Factoids
Chapter 2: Amanda a...
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Today we explore how transforming your living space—whether it’s repainting a wall, building furniture, or tackling a full renovation—can bring a sense of purpose, creativity, and control into your daily life. There’s something deeply satisfying about seeing tangible progress, especially when you’re the one making it happen.
But it doesn’t stop there. Podcasting enters the picture as a way to turn solitude into connection. Sharing your experiences, documenting your projects, or simply talking through your thoughts can create a sense of companionship—not just for your listeners, but for you as well. It’s a r...
Summer House Audio Leaks, Threads Rants, WWHL and a Recap
Hello Bravo Bosses! We get into the Summer House tea deep and late tonight. Sleep is not an option! We go through the 2nd and 3rd reunion audio leaks, Kyle's comments on Threads and Lindsay on Watch What Happens Live! Then we do a recap of this week's episode!
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AI, Polo and Cheaters Oh My: RHORI Recap with Jana Firestone
Hello Bravo Bosses! Today and for the rest of the RHORI season, I will be collaborating with my friend Jana Firestone from the Pop Therapy Podcast to break it down week by week! This week Jana and I talk about episode 5! You can watch this episode on my YouTube channel or on Jana's and don't forget to subscribe to Pop Therapy!
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Reality Roundup: Summer House, House of Stassi, SLOMW and SLOMW:OC!
Hello Bravo Bosses! I had trouble getting today's audio episode on YouTube so you can listen to the audio version for now while I keep working on it.
Today we get into all your fave reality tv news stories including:
Summer House:
We go over the transcript of the leaked audio Bravo's reaction and investigation Cast reactions Fan conspiracy theories The culprit is revealed! House of Stassi Stassi Schroeder's new show premieres July 29th We go over the cast of characters! Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Jessi Draper is dating a couple of guys...w...You Might Also Like: All You Need Is You: Fur-Babies as Game Changers
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MidWest Updates/ Jesse on WWHL and Summer House Recap
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Today we get into West's first statement regarding this mess he's in, then we talk the highlights of Jesse Solomon on Watch What Happens Live and then we do a mini recap of Summer House Season 10 Episode 12!
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Cheaters and Unappreciaters: RHORI Episode 4 Recap with Jana Firestone
Hello Bravo Bosses! Today and for the rest of the RHORI season, I will be collaborating with my friend Jana Firestone from the Pop Therapy Podcast to break it down week by week! This week Jana and I talk about episode 4! You can watch this episode on my YouTube channel or on Jana's and don't forget to subscribe to Pop Therapy!
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Reality Roundup: RHOM, Summer House and Love is Blind
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Today on our Monday Reality Roundup we get into allllll your fave reality tv stories including:
RHOM
Lisa Hochstein and Jodi Glidden were arrested for spying on Lenny! I'll tell you what I know! Summer House West and Amanda at the Yankees game Kyle's reaction KJ's reaction Kyle and Meghan King make-out Carl's mini interview Ciara's full Vogue interview More Ozarks tea Love is Blind There are Deux Moi rumours that Bri and Connor have broken up! Brittany Wisniewski is pregnant! Love you BBs! <...Calling HR and Santa Clarita is Far: RHORI and The Valley Recaps
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Today we are talking about The Valley Season 3 Episode 3 and RHORI Season 1 Episode 3!
Starting next week I will be covering RHORI as a collab with Jana Firestone on Pop Therapy and here on The Bravo Investigator Podcast!
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All You Need Is You is a podcast about embracing the freedom, joy, and fulfillment of living life on your own terms. Hosted by Dana Regan—who has spent nearly two decades living solo and loving it—this show explores what it really means to build a rich, meaningful life with just you at the center.
Through candid conversations, personal stories, and practical advice, Dana dives into the realities and rewards of solo living. From navigating holidays and weekends alone to creating a home you truly love, she shares the lessons she’s learned along the way—along wi...
West/Amanda Updates, Summer House and WWHL Recap with Survivor 49's Savannah Louie!
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Today I'm joined by Savannah Louie the WINNER of Survivor 49! She is a Bravo girlie at heart so we get into allll the Scamandoval updates from Kyle going off on Threads about lying on WWHL, what he wasn't privy to as a cast member watching the season back and what Andy Cohen talked with Ciara about! Then we go over Mia Calabrese's appearance on WWHL and break down this week's episode! Could Amanda have been cringier? Could West have been more disrespectful? Let's get into it!
<...Reality Roundup: Summer House, Southern Charm, RHOP, SLOMW, RHOBH + LIB
Hello Bravo Bosses! You can watch today's episode on YouTube!
Today on our Monday Reality Roundup we get into allllll your fave reality tv stories including:
Summer House
A Summer House spinoff in the Ozarks? We tell you what we know Amanda and West go to a bar together this weekend and the internet lost it's mind. Southern Charm Is Craig Conover an actor now? He just signed with new management and was seen in Hollywood! Is Craig a star? RHOP We talk season 11 casting! Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Dakota and Taylor face...You Might Also Like: All You Need Is You - Solo Travel
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From soaking up the vibrant energy of Cancun and strolling down 5th Avenue in Playa del Carmen, to the fast-paced magic of New York City where I treated myself to not one but two Broadway shows, to wandering Montreal and laughing along at Just For Laug...
Ruelala and Snippity Snips: RHORI and The Valley Mini Recaps
Hello Bravo Bosses! Today's episode is audio only but you can watch the audio version on YouTube!
Today we are recapping episode 2 of RHORI and episode 2 of The Valley!
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Hello Loves and welcome to All You Need Is You - A podcast about living your best solo life!
All You Need Is You is a podcast about embracing the freedom, joy, and fulfillment of living life on your own terms. Hosted by Dana Regan—who has spent nearly two decades living solo and loving it—this show explores what it really means to build a rich, meaningful life with just you at the center.
Through candid conversations, personal stories, and practical advice, I dive into the realities and rewards of solo living. From navigating holi...
Scamanda Updates, In The City Trailer and Summer House Recap
Hello Bravo Bosses! Today's episode is audio only but you can watch the audio version on YouTube!
Today we get into all the Scamanda updates including TMZ recently reporting that West and Amanda are living easy breezy lemon squeezy?? Then I play you the epic In The City Trailer, go through the cast members and give you my thoughts. Lastly, I recap last night's episode of Summer House from Ciara's impactful convo with her mom to Mia and Amanda's similarities that went completely unnoticed.
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Reality Roundup: Summer House, The Valley, RHORI, RHONY + SLOMW with Jill Badlotto!
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Today I have Jill Badlotto on the pod to break down this week's reality tv news including!
Summer House (7:37)
Mini Recap West/Amanda/Ciara updates The Valley (31:10) Mini Recap Clarification about the cease and desist. RHORI (42:40) Mini Recap RHONY (54:50) Sai DaSilva is getting divorced! Is it connected to the return of the reboot? SLOMW (58:33) Dakota has been axed from Vanderpump Villa! Do we think that's fair? Jessi and Marciano were seen on a date! Follow Jill Badlotto on TikTok, YouTube and Instagram!Love...
But What About Ciara Tho?: More on the West and Amanda Scandal with Kaya Wilson from Bravo We're Black!
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Today I can't stop won't stop....talking about West, Amanda and Ciara. Assisting me today to break down all the new details that have come out over the past couple of days is Kaya Wilson from Bravo We're Black Podcast! Listen to the show and also follow Bravo While Black on social media! We talk Kyle's street interview, the Deux Moi reports of several women claiming to be hooking up with West and we break down what we believe Ciara found out, how and when. Then we...
B True Hollywood Story: Ashley Iaconetti - Part 2
Hello Bravo Bosses and welcome to the next edition of B True Hollywood Story! You can watch this episode on YouTube! B True Hollywood Story tells you how your favorite Bravoleb got to where they are today - from birth to scandal to stardom and everything in between!
This is part 2 of a two part episode!
Today's episode is Ashley Iaconetti from The Real Housewives of Rhode Island which airs tonight! Ashley I. (as she has famously been known) has a long and sorted history within Bachelor Nation. But will her Bravo crossover be in...
B True Hollywood Story: Ashley Iaconetti - Part 1
Hello Bravo Bosses and welcome to the next edition of B True Hollywood Story! You can watch this episode on YouTube! B True Hollywood Story tells you how your favorite Bravoleb got to where they are today - from birth to scandal to stardom and everything in between!
This is part 1 of a two part episode!
Today's episode is Ashley Iaconetti from The Real Housewives of Rhode Island which airs tonight! Ashley I. (as she has famously been known) has a long and sorted history within Bachelor Nation. But will her Bravo crossover be in...
Amandgency Westisode!: A West and Amanda Love Story
Hello Bravo Bosses and welcome to today's EMERGENCY EPISODE on West Wilson and Amanda Batula dating! You can watch this episode on YouTube!
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Reality Roundup: SLOMW, Summer House, RHONJ, Teen Mom and Southern Charm
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Today on our Monday reality roundup, we get into all our fave reality tv news stories including:
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (7:52)
Third DV allegation against Taylor Frankie Paul SLOMW spin off rumors Jessi on Call Her Daddy Jessi and Maranda drama over Chase Summer House (22:37) The West and Amanda rumors are back. We talk everything we know! Real Housewives of New Jersey (29:32) Who is in and who is out? Teen Mom (35:34) Updates on Jace Evans and his heartbreaking stay in a mental health...There Ain't No Party Like An Old People Party: Summer House Recap
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Today we are talking Summer House Season 10 Episode 8!
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