We Signed An NDA

Yeah, that's right, it's Emo Night. Amanda and Ann unpack the VPR squad's on-screen drama as they continue to grapple with the fallout of Scandoval and it's effect on their friend group.

Then, Ann's former co-worker and beloved friend Jeffrey Rizzi shares some of his favorite stories from working the VIP section at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, featuring some of our most lovable stars: Regina Spektor, Dylan Mulvaney, Jack Black, and more. "It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock n’ Roll)" and that's what this podcast is all about.

**CONTENT WARNING: This episode's VPR recap includes a discussion about suicide, self-harm, and addiction. If you'd prefer not to listen to this portion, skip from 00:22:00 to 00:27:47

If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally or feeling hopeless, it’s important to talk to someone about it now. Contact one of the resources below for a free, confidential conversation with a trained counselor anytime.

Crisis Lifeline: 988

Crisis Text line: Text “Connect” to 741-741

The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386

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"I don't hate you. I just see you." If one thing's for sure on this season of Summer House, it's that Paige freakin' DeSorbo rides HARD for her girls. In the first installment of the SH8 Reunion, we graze the Carl-Lindsay breakup, but the real drama starts when Andy steers the conversation toward the Ciara-West summer situationship. The girlies rush to Ciara's defense and it is both beautiful and terrifying. Wonder what West's DMs are lookin like now ... ("We were all rooting for you!" - Tyra Banks)

Ann also recaps an unhinged YouTube Live show (aka verbal car crash) featuring Kyle Chan and Victoria Lee that is currently melting her brain (16:40).

Then the gals interview mensch, daytime television survivor, and supportive husband Travis Helwig (28:24). A non-Japanese writer and comedian, he worked for Ellen (Shmellen DeShmeneres), Billy on the Street, and Adam Ruins Everything, among others ... and all of that was totally fine and chill! Tune in to hear some WILD BTS stories, Travis's thoughts on NDAs, and the tale of how he made it "to Hollywood from Asbestos, Connecticut."

As we near the finish line on our 20th episode, Ann and Amanda pay homage to another volume-challenged comedian, Mr. Billy Eichner, borrowing his "For a Dollar" segment and yelling at lovely Travis who did absolutely nothing to deserve such treatment (1:20:15).

Check out:

Travis's instagram - travishelwig

Hacks!

Up and Adam! (w/ Kyle & Victoria)

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Our cover art was made by America's sweetheart (and our producer), Maddy Weinberg, and our theme song features parts of "Kawaii Til I Die" by Starjunk 95

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First of all, thank you for reading the episode notes. Second of all, this one's a goodie. Ann and Amanda start with a nuanced conversation about mental health, accountability, and "Scheana Twain" in recapping Vanderpump Rules Season 11 Episode 4. Amanda also shares a very important observation about Katie. Then Jacki Merchant enters the chat (18:40) to answer so many questions about how the reality TV sausage gets made. She touches on Frankenbites, notes from execs, the role of alcohol and drink limits, and ethical boundaries. Ann and Amanda bring things home with their new segment "If They Were Your Boss," where they speculate about how various celebrities/bravolebrities would treat their assistant.

This is a month where we highlight and honor Black history in America and many in our Bravo community could be extremely triggered by the insensitivity of Tom’s comments in the New York Times, especially in our current cultural climate. If you have any questions about why Tom Sandoval’s comments about OJ Simpson and George Floyd were insensitive, would like to further educate yourselves on racial inequality in America, or donate to the BLM survival fund, please go to:

https://blacklivesmatter.com

https://naacp.org

https://naacpldf.org

https://colorofchange.org/

**CONTENT WARNING: This episode's VPR recap includes mentions of police brutality (00:2:45 - 00:3:32) and sexual violence (00:4:37 to 00:4:44 and 00:16:04 to 00:16:19) and a longer discussion about suicide. If you'd prefer not to listen to this portion, skip from 00:08:22 to 00:16:49.

If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally or feeling hopeless, it’s important to talk to someone about it now. Contact one of the resources below for a free, confidential conversation with a trained counselor anytime.

Crisis Lifeline: 988

Crisis Text line: Text “Connect” to 741-741

The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386

We dare you to subscribe and double dog dare you to turn on automatic downloads. Do it, bitch. If you're feeling WILD leave us a review but, in the words of Robby Hoffman and Rachel Kaly, "It should be good. 5 stars only!!!"

Follow us on instagram @wesignedannda @mikiannmaddox @liffordthebigreddog so you can slither in our DMs with constructive feedback, but please, for the love of god, don't cyberbully us. We're fragile :-/

If you're picking up what we're putting down and want even more Ann and Amanda comedy content, support us on Patreon. You have no idea how many times we've said "Wait, this is too batshit.....we'll put it on Patreon."

Our cover art was made by America's sweetheart, Maddy Weinberg, and our theme song features parts of "Kawaii Til I Die" by Starjunk 95

Developed & produced in association with Paradiso Media

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Hot babes and wolves" ... what more could you ask for!? Amanda and Ann dive into Lake Tahoe with the Vanderpump gang (Tom Sandoval has re-joined the group ... yikes). We've got a derpy wolf, we've got a bee sacrifice, we've got deeply uncomfortable pre-Tahoe shopping trips, but do we have accountability from Sandoval? That is the question.

Then the gals interview Raiza Licea (Artistic Director at Upright Citizens Brigade, former assistant to Juanes) and Milagro Morales (ceramicist, current assistant to Raiza Licea) about the comedy and improv community at UCB, hot takes on VPR, Drake's [redacted], and their experiences as Latina artists in Los Angeles. Beware of extreme silliness.

To finish us off, Ann and Amanda share their Real Housewives taglines (spoiler alert: may contain beans).

Check out:

Spanish Aquí Presents

Raiza's play - YBOR CITY

Raiza's Instagram

Mila's Ceramics

Brown Girl Travels

Mila's coffee shop recs - Picaresca, Café Santo

We dare you to subscribe and double dog dare you to turn on automatic downloads. Do it, bitch. If you're feeling WILD leave us a review but, in the words of Robby Hoffman and Rachel Kaly, "It should be good. 5 stars only!!!"

Follow us on instagram @wesignedannda @mikiannmaddox @liffordthebigreddog so you can slither in our DMs with constructive feedback, but please, for the love of god, don't cyberbully us. We're fragile :-/

If you're picking up what we're putting down and want even more Ann and Amanda comedy content, support us on Patreon. You have no idea how many times we've said "Wait, this is too batshit.....we'll put it on Patreon."

Our cover art was made by America's sweetheart, Maddy Weinberg, and our theme song features parts of "Kawaii Til I Die" by Starjunk 95

Developed & produced in association with Paradiso Media

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Be the water, bitch!" Ann and Amanda talk Summer House Season 9 pre-filming drama (Danielle's exit letter ... ) and speculate wildly. They also discuss the recent US presidential debate and it's reality TV-ness (and there are some striking parallels between these guys and the cast of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City).

Then the gals interview writer, comedian, and woman-who-is-so-clearly-intelligent-and-yet-so-fucking-goofy, May Darmon (27:34) about her time in the trenches of Hollywood, including a very harrowing tale about soup ... dun dun dunnnnn.

Before signing off, Amanda and Ann ask the Question of the Week: what email would ruin your workday (1:18:48)? And they end up talking about pinworms a lot ... idk why. Send us your answers please (submissions email & insta handle below)!

NOTE: Happy summer everyone! The WSANDA team is working remotely from around the world right now, so everything's a little fucked up. At the end of this episode, please enjoy an original song that was born from said remote technical difficulties, written and performed by our very own Amanda Lifford (1:28:44).

Check out:

Solar Opposites

UCB Harold Night (Yikes)

We Improv

WSANDA SUBMISSIONS: [email protected]

Follow us on instagram @wesignedannda @mikiannmaddox @liffordthebigreddog so you can slither in our DMs with constructive feedback, but please, for the love of god, don't cyberbully us. We're fragile :-/

If you're picking up what we're putting down and want even more Ann and Amanda comedy content, support us on Patreon. You have no idea how many times we've said "Wait, this is too batshit.....we'll put it on Patreon."

Our cover art was made by America's sweetheart (and our producer), Maddy Weinberg, and our theme song features parts of "Kawaii Til I Die" by Starjunk 95

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.