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There’s drama large and small on all the “Real Housewives” this week, and “Watch What Crappens” has it covered. Ben Mandelker (bsideblog.com) is joined by Katie Cazorla (TVGN’s “The Nail Files”) as they break down Sonja’s delusions, Aviva’s hypocrisy, and Ramona’s utter craziness on RHONYC. Then it’s on to Atlanta to talk about the weave-pull …
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This week on “The Banter Blender,” author, journalist, and podcaster Anna David (afterpartypod.com/) joins Ben to chat about a variety of pop culture topics, including TV theme songs and celebrity anti-vaccination crusades. Plus, stick around for a conversation about unfollowing friends on Twitter and Instagram. Don’t forget to use the code “banter295” on checkout with …
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Matt Whitfield (Yahoo!) returns to “Watch What Crappens” this week to discuss one of his favorite topics: the Real Housewives of Orange County season premiere. Matt and Ben Mandelker (twitter.com/bsideblog) hash out the whole episode before tackling the crazy ladies of New York City. Then it’s on to the Atlanta finale and the latest craziness …
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Ben Mandelker (twitter.com/bsideblog) and Ronnie Karam (trashtalktv.com) reunite in a semi-bonkers late-night episode of “Watch What Crappens.” The guys take on the latest episode of “Real Housewives of New York City,” from crazy Aviva to annoying Amanda and everything in between. Be on the lookout for an extended Ramona-in-Africa fantasy sequence. Then it’s on to …
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It’s a very special all Housewives episode to celebrate the return of our old, fabulous, gorgeous co-host Matt Whitfield (YahooTV). He’s back to dish with Ronnie Karam (TrashTalkTV) about the end of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the near end of Real Housewives of Atlanta, and the beautiful start of Real Housewives of New York. …
This week on “The Banter Blender,” Vine superstar Darius Benson (twitter.com/mrlegendarius) joins Ben Mandelker (twitter.com/bsideblog) to talk about Vine. Darius breaks it all down: from his humble beginnings to his big successes and everything in between. He also talks about how he creates his Vines, how his popularity has affected his life, and how he …
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It’s time to fire up “The Banter Blender!” Joining Ben Mandelker (bsideblog.com) this week is journalist Jessica Ogilvie (twitter.com/jessicapauline) to discuss the most pressing topic of the week: Gwyneth Paltrow’s divorce from Chris Martin. We delve into it hardcore, and along the way, we take on Tinder, real maple syrup, and all sorts of other …
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This week on “Watch What Crappens,” Ben Mandelker (bsideblog.com) and Ronnie Karam (trashtalktv.com) delve right back into the ongoing mess that is the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” reunion. It’s more frustration with the likes of Kim and Brandi and Carlton, and once again, Ben and Ronnie get way too emotionally involved in all of …
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Exciting news: not only is today the birthday of Kathy Ireland, but it’s also the launch date of a new feature on this blog: Wednesday Night Supper Club. One part Adventures in Domesticity and one part Things I Ate, the Wednesday Night Supper Club will detail the latest meals of my Wednesday night dining crew, …
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This week on “The Banter Blender,” Kyle Buchanan (senior editor, Vulture.com) joins Ben Mandelker (bsideblog.com) to talk shop about movies and video games. The two first discuss Kyle’s impressions of the first fifteen minutes of “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” before moving on to the fate of movies based on video games. Can there ever be …
