Cocktails and Gossip

We start with a tribute to Dolly Parton, who we sadly lost on August 25th. We share a funny story about her that we hadn't heard before...and talk about the way that she fought the patriarchy, yet never considered herself a feminist. We will miss you dearly, Dolly. Big news in Beverly Hills. We're hearing Leah Remini is also joining the cast! We're also hearing this is the heaviest salary year ever for RHOBH...what do we think this means for the show and for other Bravo shows? And, in other casting news, we're also being told that Scheana will join the cast of The Valley for Season 4. Does this mean someone else on the cast has to go? We think it might. We get a lot questions about Lindsay and Carl from Summer House. Are they getting back together? Here's what we know. KJ has been seen with Remi Bader...while we knew who she was we found that a lot of Cocktailers didn't, so B gives us a little more information about her background and career. We relive the Baby Sister saga and Amanda teaches B about the "formula" that tells you how much younger of a person you can date. We don't make the rules, Kyle. Will West and Amanda be on In the City? We share our thoughts on that and why it would make sense. Last but not least, Farah Aldjufrie is expecting a baby boy and announced who the father is. But Cocktailers knew back in July after she announced her pregnancy. 
 
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We open this week by remembering Hayden Panettiere and talking honestly about postpartum depression and anxiety. Speaking on it should never cost a woman her job, and Amanda shares her own experience with postpartum anxiety for the first time on the pod. The Send Us Tea inbox has been working this week. Podcast exclusive: we're hearing names for the next season of The Traitors. Contracts are not signed and this is all subject to change, but we like what we're hearing. We also break down three separate emails about what Bravo's Housewives slate looks like heading into late 2027 and 2028. New cities, new casts, and what show is likely going on "pause".  Plus, what's going on with RHOBH filming? And we've got the eight women reportedly asked about the next Ultimate Girls Trip. Then Amanda puts on her Legally Blonde glasses for a look at McBee Dynasty and how timing is everything and is starting to make a lot more sense. Apparently wife-swapping is more common than we knew. Next Gen NYC is so good right now. Following up on the Jax/Brittany/Lori mess, we got a slightly ominous email about the timeline...


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Tasha Beg, pop culture and astrology expert joins us this week! We're in eclipse season for the month, and Tasha tells us what this eclipse season means for all of us, and which signs will see some activation at the end of the month. And of course, we want to know what's in the charts for our favorite shows and for our favorite Bravolebs, including which Housewives are looking at some big changes astrologically. Tasha also sees some VERY interesting things coming up in Amanda Batula and West Wilson's charts starting August 28th into early 2027. And if the Summer House casts' lives all seem a little chaotic, well, it's true and it's coming out in the charts. Tasha tells us who she's seeing relationship changes for, and who she sees money coming up for in the next year.  Podcast exclusive: B is hearing about a new Bravo show being cast. If you are interested in a reading with Tasha, she is generously offering Cocktailers $25 off a 45 minute reading if you use code COCKTAIL. You can reach out to her via her Instagram account, @thepopastrologist.
 
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B and Tracy went to the Real Housewives Roaring 20th premiere last night and tell us all about the night's shenanigans. Who they met, what they talked about, who was best dressed, and highlights of the night. Who on Summer House is making out with who? And is there a possible new Summer House crossover with another franchise? We are both confused and amused by Jax's fake Smartwater campaign. It took us out that Smartwater actually made an official statement about all of it. We also have a theory about what's really going on here. Does OG of the OG, Vicki still see her daughter? We have some exclusive tea about Brianna, allegedly of course. And the Rulla from RHORI vs. the mistress circus on social media has us seated. Why is this still happening? We're truly confused. We're hearing more about the next season of Real Housewives of Atlanta...and we're not loving all the news. And last but not least, you won't hear this anywhere else...did Angela Oakley from RHOA film an episode of Wife Swap? And we're hearing that another surprising Housewife will also be filming.
 
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B went to the House of Stassi premiere party and met the cast - she spills all the details. Plus, our thoughts on the first episode. In the City is over and the second reunion episode had some juicy tidbits. Are Lindsay and Danielle friends for a reason or a season? Is Bravo going to let Eoin get away with calling Yvonne an "effing idiot" not once but twice? And we have to talk about Amanda and Kyle's sex life. Or lack thereof. We are flabbergasted. Why is Real Housewives of Orange County making Amanda sad? And we have some tea on Vicki's kids' relationship with each other. We do a mini-deep dive on the lawsuit that was filed against Leva's company that alleges the bartenders weren't paid minimum wage...if this is true, Leva could be facing a large financial fine, not to mention significant legal fees. Last but not least, we have some HOT tea about Real Housewives of Beverly Hills casting. 
 
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