Friend Of

From emotional Dancing with the Stars performances to NBA drama, fashion show controversy, and Housewives chaos, we have A LOT to discuss on today's episode of Friend Of.

We kick things off with Dancing with the Stars Dedication Night, Ezra's absolutely EPIC dance, and Tyler Cameron and Tate's baby announcement and gender reveal!

Then we're getting into all the pop culture and sports news:

👟 Adidas vs. Puma: Wait until you hear the actual story behind these two brands. We can barely believe it, and we need a documentary ASAP.

🏀 NBA News: Jalen...

On today’s episode of Friend Of, we’re covering everything from nostalgic music and fashion fails to AI drama and some seriously rich Housewives problems.

We start with a little life chat: old music, newspaper routes, and some of our biggest fashion fails. Then we get into the news:

🤖 Love Island Australia and AI drama: Ariana Madix calls out the use of AI, and we have thoughts.

👑 Happy Kardashians Day! The new season is finally here and obviously we are so excited!

💃 DWTS heartbreak: We’re SO sad to see Ciara eliminate...

On today’s episode of Friend Of, we’re all over the place in the best way.. catching up, laughing, and diving into the pop culture moments we can’t stop talking about 👀

We kick things off with a little life catch-up and behind-the-scenes chat about content, tech, and trying to work smarter not harder (why did no one tell us half these features existed sooner?!) 

Then we get into what we’re watching and loving:

📺 Reality TV overload.. from Salt Lake City, OC, New York, and Ultimate Girls Trip (including Renee accidentally watching the WR...

Today we’re giving our first look at Team Moms Baseball for its premiere on Paramount+. We had the chance to sit down with some of the moms from the show and get a quick feel for the personalities, the dynamics, and what this series is really about.

We talk about the world of sports parents, the intensity that comes with it, and why the drama off the field might be just as big as what’s happening during the games. From different parenting styles to the social side of team life, there’s a lot...

On today’s episode of Friend Of, we’re diving into pop culture chaos, reality TV updates, and a little life chat to start things off 👀

We kick things off with coffee, life updates, and Claudia’s pregnancy ☕🤍

Then we get into what we’re most excited about:

🕵️‍♀️ The celebrity cast for The Traitors US and why it’s going to be absolutely ICONIC

Next… the drama:

😳 Taylor Frankie Paul stepping away from social media and no longer being part of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.. here are our thoughts..

Music + hot t...

On today’s episode of Friend Of, we’re breaking down everything from dance floor drama to fitness controversy to reality TV chaos 👀

We kick things off with Dancing with the Stars:

💃 Our favourite performances from Night 1

😳 Connor going home NIGHT ONE!?

😂 Derek Hough calling Tyler Cameron the wrong name… we can’t

Then we get into the controversy:

🏃‍♀️ The HYROX “poop scandal” everyone is talking about.. should she have been allowed to continue the race?

📋 Will HYROX need to introduce new rules after this?!

Pop culture + internet backlash...

On today’s episode of Friend Of, we’re covering everything from late-night tennis to influencer controversy to Bravo drama 👀

We kick things off with the US Open and HOW late those matches went… like, are we okay?! 🎾 

Then we get into Bravo + reality TV:

🍸 What’s next for Southern Charm and Southern Hospitality.. and why “By The Way” might be the new spot to watch

🎬 Ben Winston.. the man of the show today

Pop culture + influencer drama:

😬 Amanda Hirsch under fire for her ad tied to the Lindsay Clancy trial, an...

On today’s episode of Friend Of, we’re covering EVERYTHING from wild news headlines to sports takes to Bravo drama 👀

We kick things off with the storm that took down Rogers Stadium and get into the bigger question… why are we still building “temporary” stadiums like this?!

Then we check in on the Lindsay Clancy trial:

⚖️ What a mistrial actually means

🤔 What happens next, and where this case could go from here

Then it’s pop culture chaos:

💃 We are OBSESSED with the new Dancing with the Stars cast

🎶 Ky...

On today’s episode of Friend Of, we’re catching up on everything from courtroom updates to concerts to chaotic commercials 👀

We kick things off with an update on the Lindsay Clancy trial:

⚖️ Do we think the trial is wrapping up soon?

🤔 The loopholes, legal twists, and what could lead to a mistrial

😳 What’s actually going on behind the scenes and what it all means

Then we get into life + pop culture:

🎤 Concert chat...from Ed Sheeran to The Fray, and some wild stories from the week

📺 Commercia...

On today’s episode of Friend Of, we’re diving into one of the most talked-about and complex stories right now..the Lindsay Clancy trial.. and unpacking everything 👀

We break down:

⚖️ The timelines, evidence (and lack of it), and key witness moments

🧠 The legal arguments and what’s actually happening in the courtroom

⏸️ The pause in the trial and what it could mean moving forward

🤯 Our honest reactions and predictions to everything that’s unfolding

Then we shift gears into sports + pop culture:

🏀 The rise of the WNBA and why we can’t...

On today’s episode of Friend Of, we’re catching up on life, pop culture chaos, and all things Bravo 👀 

We kick things off with our weekend recaps.. what we’ve been up to, what’s going on behind the scenes, and what’s currently on our radar.

Then we get into what’s coming next:

🎬 New seasons of The Traitors US, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Next Gen NYC, Southern Charm, and Summer House—we break down what we’re most excited for

Then… the internet chaos:

😳 Brooks Nader topless...

On today’s episode of Friend Of, we’re covering EVERYTHING from random internet obsessions to major Bravo drama 👀

We kick things off with the chaos:

🧸 Jellycats, tennis, and all the new shows we’re keeping an eye on

👀 Are Ciara Miller and Shaboozey dating… or just friends?

🎤 Timbaland’s performance that left us with QUESTIONS

🎉 Drake’s event… and why were we NOT invited?!

📩 Josh Peck’s DMs...what’s going on there?

🎙️ Craig Conover popping up on The Good Guys

😳 Brittany Cartwright reading Lori’s texts about Jax Ta...

On today’s episode of Friend Of, we kick things off with the rise of the WNBA and why we can’t get enough of Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark right now. The momentum, the visibility, the energy… we’re obsessed.

Then we get into the pop culture chaos:

🎬 Heated Rivalry is back filming!! What we’re hearing and why we’re excited

🌊 The Nantucket influencer drama.. our honest takes

🏝️ Why the Love Island aftermath isn’t hitting the same this season

🎥 The Odyssey and what’s setting i...

On today’s episode of Friend Of, we’re breaking down one of the biggest weekends in sports, pop culture, and Bravo

We 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...

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 Al...

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 c...

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 stil...

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 s...

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 bannin...

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...

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 far

Then 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...

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 Sorre...

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...

On today’s episode of Friend Of, we’re coming to you virtually as Renee records live from Sphere in Las Vegas, and her experience seeing No Doubt is EVERYTHING 👀

We get into:

🎤 What it’s actually like inside the Sphere and whether it lives up to the hype

🎩 Ariana’s unexpected love for a magic show (and why she’s fully leaning in)

Then we bounce into pop culture + sports crossover chaos:

🏀 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce spotted at a Cavs game... Travis was betting, but how much did he win?!

🏒 M...

Thursday May 21st: On today’s episode of Friend Of, we’re covering everything from Harry Style's massive stage to Bravo finales and premieres! We have LOTS to say 👀

We kick things off with pop culture news, including Harry Styles kicking off his tour in Amsterdam. We break down the stage setup, the restricted view drama, and spiral into a full rant about concerts, ticket prices, and what fans should expect when they pay big money.

Then we get into:

😬 Danny’s public Instagram apology to Nia, genuine or a calculated PR move?

⚖️ Whitney L...

May 19th, 2026: Welcome back to Friend Of! Today’s episode is a full pop culture spiral, in the best way 👀

We kick things off with Drake and his THREE album releases… what’s going on and are we overwhelmed or impressed? Then we get into Alex Cooper’s pregnancy announcement and the internet’s reaction to her husband Matt, mean or just business-minded?

Plus:

🎶 The (not actually real… but still funny) “beef” between Ed Sheeran and Noah Kahan

🏠 A full recap of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, the explosive fight between Kelsey and Rosie, who’s...

Thursday May 14, 2026: Today on Friend Of, we’re covering EVERYTHING from Bravo chaos to AI scams and reality TV tea 👀

We kick things off with the reality TV star who randomly started following Renee this morning, plus the buzz surrounding the Dutton Ranch premiere event… yes, at an actual ranch 🤠

Then we get into the drama:

🍸 Mauricio Umansky finally speaks out about allegedly DMing Lala Kent

🏠 The messy Jenn Fessler, West Wilson, and Ciara Miller situation continues to spiral

💋 Ciara confirms her return to Summer House and opens up about her role on Love Island...

Monday, May 11 2026: On today’s episode of Friend Of, we’re covering EVERYTHING from our relaxing Mother’s Day weekends to full-blown Bravo chaos 👀

Topics we discuss at length today are:

⚽ The chaos surrounding the Legends of Brazil vs. TFC Legends game

🏠 A full Summer House scandal update, including the latest rumors involving West Wilson and Jenn Fessler?

😳 West allegedly getting his plus one rescinded… and why we have SO many thoughts

💰 Bobbi Althoff openly admitting she’s joining The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives for money and exposure, not friendships 👀

🤝 Surprisi...

May 7 2026: This week on Friend Of, we’re covering EVERYTHING... from couture fashion to complete Bravo chaos 👀

We break down the biggest moments from the Met Gala, including our top 3 best dressed, the looks that totally missed the mark, and what the Met Gala actually is. Who gets invited? Who pays to attend? And how do those massive celebrity donations compare to what we see happening in our own community here in Guelph?

Then we get into reality TV madness:

🌹 Rumors are swirling that Taylor Frankie Paul's season of The Bachelorette will be aired this sum...

May 6, 2026: We’re in Charleston and chatting with Southern Hospitality's Joe Bradley!!

Joe takes us all the way back to his early days working at Republic, grinding from barback to the front door to selling tables, and how that hustle unexpectedly led him into the world of reality TV. We talk about what it’s actually like seeing your life play out on screen, how his family feels about it all, and the growth that comes from watching yourself back.

He opens up about working in the hospitality industry while navigating drinking culture, what pushed him...

May 4th 2026: This episode of Friend Of is PACKED with jaw-dropping headlines, hot takes, and a full-on rant you do not want to miss.

We kick things off with the viral story about Simone Biles reportedly spending over $20K on glam for a red carpet event in Madrid… and let’s just say Renee has THOUGHTS. From the time, money, and energy it takes to attend these events to whether they’re even worth it anymore, consider this your official anti-event manifesto.

Then we dive into the latest MomTok chaos: Jessi’s voice note to Dakota askin...

April 30 2026: We’re coming to you LIVE from Charleston with a full recap of our first 24 hours in the city, dinner at By The Way, behind-the-scenes moments, and a huge shoutout to Austen Kroll for hooking us up with a Toronto Raptors game at BTW!

Then we dive straight into the chaos surrounding Summer House, including the SECOND and THIRD reunion audio leaks. Is the same person behind it all? Didn’t Andy Cohen say there would be legal action? And where is West in all of this?!

We break down th...

April 27 2026: Welcome Back To Friend Of! This episode is PACKED with chaos, drama, and hot takes!

We break down the Summer House reunion audio leak, who leaked it and will we ever find out?! Renee shares her controversial take on the Toronto Raptors (assistant coach era incoming 👀), and we react to someone running a marathon in under TWO HOURS.

Plus, Renee explains the NFL cheating scandal to Ariana and she is SHOOK. Was Mike Vrabel really in counselling during draft day? And why did Diana Russini have to resign while he didn’t? We get into all o...

April 23 2026: Welcome back to Friend Of! We’re breaking down ALL the chaos and excitement from Hulu’s Get Real event, and trust us, your watchlist is about to get a serious upgrade. From House of Stassi to The Girls, SLOMW: The OC, and Million Dollar Nannies, we go through every new reality show you need to know about (and our unfiltered thoughts 👀).

Plus, major pop culture updates: Ciara lands a spot on the next season of Dancing With The Stars, Renee gets bamboozled (again) by fake news about MrBeast “buying” the Seattle Seahawks, and Angel Reese proves she’s that...

April 20th, 2026: Welcome back to Friend Of! We’re diving into the latest in the Alex Cooper vs. Alix Earle feud and asking the real question: why hasn’t Alix spilled the tea yet? Is this a legal situation… or a strategy?

We also flip the script and play devil’s advocate for Alex Cooper, plus get into why Dave Portnoy somehow never takes the blame in the Call Her Daddy breakup (make it make sense).

Then it’s time for Summer House chaos:

We’re joined by two of the biggest mom creators in the game, Cat & Nat, for a special pop culture segment you do NOT want to miss.

They may claim they’re not fully up to date on everything happening in pop culture… but let’s just say they came in with opinions... and even taught us a thing or two 👀

In this half of our conversation, we break down some of the biggest headlines right now, including:

Alex vs Alix drama update, and somehow… it just got more complicated.

We’re recording AGAIN from Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda in the Dominican Republic 🌴 and breaking down the latest developments in the Alex Cooper vs Alix Earle saga, including how Brianna Chickenfry got pulled into the conversation, the ongoing speculation, and what we actually think is going on.

Renee even plays devil’s advocate for Alex Cooper (yes, really), and we try to make sense of the internet’s favorite new feud.

We also recap the latest episode of Summer House, including:<...

April 14th, 2026: We are coming to you LIVE (well… kinda) from paradise - Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda in the Dominican Republic - and somehow, even surrounded by palm trees and ocean views, the internet still managed to absolutely lose its mind this week.

We’re breaking down the Alex vs. Alix drama from start to finish - the history, the long-standing speculation, the TikTok that set everything off, Dave Portnoy's take, and the comment heard around the world. You know the one. OH. MY.

Then we dive into all things Summer House:

April 9th, 2026: Welcome Back to Friend Of! Today we're breaking down the Lamar Odom Netflix documentary, including Khloé Kardashian’s role in his recovery and the conversation happening around his recent press interviews.

Then we get into all the latest Summer House drama, including everything going on with West, Amanda, Ciara, and Kyle, plus our thoughts on the unexpected Lindsay & Carl Uber collab and how Lindsay "unblocked" Carl.

We also discuss the recent Jessi & Marciano videos circulating online and whether this is a strategic move to get back into the spotlight.

We dissect down the...

April 6, 2026: Welcome back to Friend Of! In today's episode we’re breaking down the latest updates in the Amanda & West drama, including new sightings, cast reactions, and everything that’s happened over the past few days.

We get into the photos of Kyle and Amanda hugging, Ciara being spotted out in NYC, and what Hannah and Paige said on Giggly Squad, plus what all of this could mean moving forward.

We also dive into the conversation around Dakota being edited out of Vanderpump Villa, what that could mean for the Unwell Winter Games, and whether Alex Coop...