Melissa welcomes with one of the fresh faces from The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Jenn Fessler , to talk all about her experience since joining the show, her two podcasts (Two Jersey Js, & Just Jenn), her friendship with Jakie and Margaret, women supporting women, and Housewife Hot Takes on Page Six! This Week's Sponsors: GDefy Shoes - Ultimate Comfort and Relief : www.GDefy.com , promo code: Melissa ($20 off orders of $100 or more!) PlutoTV - Free Streaming TV:...

Melissa welcomes one of the fresh faces from The Real Housewives of Dubai, Taleen, to talk about awkward celebrity run-ins, their mutual obsession with Costco and Target, and why reality tv shade can sometimes be looked at in a better light. We also get the scoop on the surprise that Taleen has up her sleeves for everyone this holiday.  This week's sponsors: Dime - High-End Skincare + Holday Sale!: www.DimeBeautyCo.com , promo code: HOLIDAY25 (25% off) GDefy Shoes - Ultimate Comfort and...

It's a special Halloween episode as Melissa has Joe back on the show to talk about the three (very different) types of Halloween costumes, their favorite scary movies, and their least favorite Halloween candies.  Melissa also talks about her love of Fall, which sparks the question: "Who is really in charge of Daylight Savings Time?"  This week's sponsors: GDefy Shoes - Ultimate Comfort and Relief: www.GDefy.com , promo code: Melissa ($20 off orders of $100 or more!) Jack Black - #1 Men's...

The Gorgas are back this week, and they can't believe that Halloween is right around the corner. Melissa and Joe share what they have planned for Halloween, and if the famous Gorga Halloween party is set to return anytime soon. The two also talk about an awkward run-in where Joe got the whole scoop about one of Melissa's exes, why everyone seems so busy these days, and how this year's presidential election is a lot like watching a Real Housewives reunion special.  This week's sponsors: Dime -...

It's a fun, couple-filled podcast this week as Melissa and Joe are joined by Rachel and John Fuda.   Whether it's shady castmates starting their own rumors about RHONJ's future, the struggles of being in the passenger seat with your crazy driving partner, or the recently re-ignited fascination with the Menendez brothers case, these four have a lot to talk about.   We also get an update on Baby #4 from the Fudas, and John very honestly answers if he truly knew what he was getting into when...

RHONY OG Luann de Lesseps brings Marry F Kill to life in song and cabaret! The Countess dishes on her new show and single, and spills some pipin’ hot tea on the RHONY reboot, the RHONJ pause, the drama between RHOC’s Tamra Judge and Vicki Gunvalson, and what really happened between Shannon Beador and her Love Hotel castmate Joel Kim Booster. Purchase tickets to Marry F Kill Cabaret: https://www.countessluann.com/cabaret-tour-dates This week’s sponsors! Liquid IV: Go to https://liquidiv.com...

We all need a little more Margaret in our lives, so we got her this week. Melissa invites the one and only, Margaret Josephs, onto the show to talk about all of the off-camera drama with the Real Housewives of Orange County, if she has any regrets about the most recent season of Jersey, and the very honest reason she will never film with certain castmates, ever again.  Margaret also gives us a positive update on Joe's recent health scare, and where her new drink Soiree will likely be popping...

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City are back, and it's a great time to crack into the vault for a little talk with The Wild Rose herself!  Melissa is joined by the up-front and always empathetic, Whitney Rose, to talk about the reality of reality tv trolls, why accountability is a huge part of forgiveness, and how self-love is a much easier thing to find as you get older.  Melissa and Whitney also talk about how success can often change the dynamics of a good marriage, and why support is...

It's a special family episode! Melissa takes off the host shoes this week as she sits down with her incredible cousin, Tara Bogota, to have a girl-to-girl talk.  As a parent, how do you move towards the point where you can trust your kids on their own? As a cousin, how do you make sure your family stays tight, especially as drama tries to break in from the outside?  As two health nuts, how do you balance wellness and being Cosmo Queens?  The ladies answer these questions and much more. Plus,...

Melissa welcomes the lovely Lesa Milan from The Real Housewives of Dubai onto the podcast to talk about the latest drama in Dubai, if the recent reunion mended any fractured friendships, and why some of her castmates only want to throw shade her way. The two also discuss why fame is handled very differently in the US compared to Dubai, the next business Lesa thinks Melissa should venture into, and how (and why) Lesa bribes her kids to appear on tv.  This week's sponsors: Apartments.com - The...

Chaos has struck the Gorga household, and Joe and Melissa are here to talk all about it. Whether it's a monstrous creature wandering through the backyard, a hideous trailer overstaying it's welcome in the front, or just completely forgetting what day it is; The Gorga's have had quite a week.  Not to mention this all happened while the kids started school, Gino is days away from driving, and Joe got a little "talking-to" from a cop.  Catch up with the Gorgas this week.  This week's...

She’s made quite a splash in Orange County, and Melissa has her on the show this week! Jennifer Pedranti sits down with Melissa to talk about finding her voice in the noisy world of Housewives, her friendships that have changed dramatically between seasons, and why a story on reality tv is only a tiny portion of what’s really going down.   This week’s sponsors:  GDefy Shoes - Ultimate Comfort and Relief: GDefy.com , promo code: Melissa ($20 of f orders of $100 or more!) Ibotta - Cash Back on...

Melissa catches up with the Two Ts in a Pod, Tamra Judge and Teddi Mellencamp, for a special two-part episode. In this first part the girls talk about where Tamra now stands with some of her current (and former) castmates, why reality tv marriages should be counted in dog years, and how Teddi's experiences filming Orange County and Beverly Hills were very different. The ladies also talk about certain housewives who try anything to get their name out in the press, and how the most "disgusted"...

Fresh off their relaxing vacation, Melissa and Joe are back to talk about Joe's overseas fashion sense, how playing dirty often comes back to bite you, and why some recently proven truths were oddly left out of the RHONJ Review-nion.  This week's sponsors: Dime Beauty - Love Your Skin Again: DimeBeautyCo.com , promo code: MELISSA20 (20% off) Hello Bello - Bundle Your Baby Products: HelloBello.com/MELISSA (30% off first bundle + Freebie product of your choice) Ibotta - Cash Back on Nearly...

With the heartbreaking news about Red Lobster, Melissa decided that it'd be a great week to play a rewind episode starring two of the funniest foodies around. Melissa becomes an honorary member of Camp Shady Birch this week as she is joined by the guys from the Camp Counselors podcast .  The three chat about the one fruit that should not be consumed in public, what it’s like to be cursed by Julia Roberts, and why going to the movies is the most “main character” thing to do. And because...

He's the co-host of one of the funniest world-of-Bravo podcasts and now Melissa has him on the show!  Melissa is joined by the lovely and always hilarious, Ben Mandelker from Watch What Crappens, to talk about the very meta world of reality tv podcasting, how roasting housewives actually comes from a very sweet place, and why certain off-screen antics made some on-screen relationships far beyond repair. This week's sponsors:  Apartments.com - The Place to Find a Place: Apartments.com Beverly...

Back from the shore, Melissa and Joe hop on the mics to talk about the rumors about the future of RHONJ, Joe's newfound love for a household chore, and who Melissa would go after if she and Joe ever broke up.  The two also discuss the recent viral debate that has divided the sexes, and Joe explains why he's anxiously awaiting life in a senior home. This week's sponsors: Beverly Hills MD - Deep Wrinkle Filler: EraseLines.com/MELISSA Dime Beauty - Clean, High-End Skincare: DimeBeautyCO.com ,...

It's a little family reunion down at the shore as Melissa invites Joe and her cousin Nick onto the show to talk about family members crashing vacation plans, the behind-the-scenes happenings of Nick's wedding on RHONJ, and the very strange tactics that some newbies use to climb their way up in the Bravo world.  This week's sponsors:  Dime Beauty - High-End, Affordable Skincare: DimeBeautyCo.com , promo code: MELISSA20 (20% off) Liquid IV - Quick, Convenient, Easy Hydration: LiquidIV.com ,...

Melissa is back with the one and only, Joe Gorga, to talk about the questions surrounding Justin's Timberlake's recent arrest, the big things that you should never say to your partner, and what would happen if AI recreated the song "On Display" in some VERY different music genres. Yep, don't worry, they're all here to listen to.  And because we didn't want to leave Joe out, we also created some different tunes for his highly anticipated single, "Release the Poison." This week's...

His last episode was a hit, and he's back with some brand-new tips when it comes to getting the best bang for your buck.  Melissa has the The Points Guy - Brian Kelly, back on the show to share his hacks on finding the cheapest airfare this summer, the best credit cards to use for your various purchases, and why it's often much more affordable to see your dream concert overseas.  Brian also gives us his rundown on the top 5 best airlines to use, and why a certain part of this latest season of...

Melissa invites the fan favorite from the latest season of The Traitors, Mercedes Javid (MJ), to talk all about the the pros and cons of being married to old-school men, what happens when two famous partners react to fame very differently, and the behind the scenes secrets of the hit reality show, The Traitors. This week's sponsors:  Apartments.com - The Place to Find a Place: Apartments.com GDefy Shoes - Ultimate Comfort and Relief: GDefy.com , promo code: Melissa ($30 off orders of $130 or...

Melissa welcomes the world famous "Love Guru" herself, Patti Stanger, onto the show to talk about her own journey in finding love, what the perfect ages are for matchmaking singles, and why it's important to not let fame get between you, your husband, and your kids. Patti also gives us a little taste of all the things she's currently working on, including a very personal project that's currently in talks.  This week's sponsors: Blissy Pillowcases - Sleep Comfortably: Blissy.com/OnDisplayPod...

With all the rumors swirling around the latest season of RHONJ, now is a great time to revisit a chat from about a year ago. You know…just in case some things make a little more sense now.  Melissa is joined by the queen of celebrity gossip, Deuxmoi, to talk about all the latest juice in and outside the world of Bravo; from secret open marriages, to crazy rumors about Melissa, to the things that are not-so-hidden under the rug. Deuxmoi also tells us how she got her start, how she spots a...

Joe and Melissa sit down for the second part of their live caller show, and just like the first half this episode is filled with some great questions, advice, and honesty.  What legacy do the Gorgas hope to leave? What were the highs and lows of filming this last season of RHONJ? And what are their best tips on how to gain back some self-esteem?  The Gorgas dive into these and a little bit more as they wrap their first podcast chat with the fans.  This week's sponsors:  Apartments.com - The...

When you're doing a call-in show, anything can happen. Catch Melissa and Joe this week as they take live questions from the listeners. Will Melissa ever step behind the mic and create another song? What's their advice on how to weed out bad suitors? What are the key lessons that Joe learned from his parents on how to leave a legacy? There's this and so much more as we dive into the first part of their first ever call-in episode!  This week's sponsors: Apartments.com - The Place to Find a...