Episodes
MP and Mandy Slutsker (Is this Real Life? podcast) chat about Vanderpump Rules and The Valley.   On s11e13 (Jax Attack) of Vanderpump Rules, Tom and Katie have forged a new friendship that we love, Scheana and Brock are working through some things, Sandoval wants Schwartz to move in, and Sandoval offends everyone at James and Ally’s pool party.  On s1e6 (Congrats on Your Hair Loss) of The Valley, Jax and Janet continue to stir the pot and spread rumors.  Danny has the guys over to drink and...
Published 04/25/24
Published 04/25/24
MP and Amye talk about 90 Day: HEA (s8e6) “The Itsy Bitsy Liar”.  Emily and Kobe take his buddies to a bar where they insult her and finally - she’s had it.  Ed calls off the wedding over taco pasta.  Sophie and Rob aren’t banging, but she “touches his spider”.  Patrick, Thais, the baby, and the dog arrive in Brazil.  Loren and Alexi celebrate their baby’s 1st birthday and she’s getting a “natural” mommy makeover.  And finally - Nicole and Mahmoud hate each other and fight some more…but this...
Published 04/23/24
This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/Hj7jYo-v9Ok Mary Payne and Keisha reunite for the glorious return of the Lockup series!  On this episode, we meet new couples and we are so excited!  First we have Tennie and Rob - he has been in prison for 16 years and they have been married for 4 years.  He has security cameras to watch her/kids all over her home and that’s not weird at all.  Next is Andrew and Candice and we can all tell right away how this is gonna go....
Published 04/22/24
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/qqFF89bM_iw Mary Payne talks with friend Ryan Bailey (So Bad It’s Good With Ryan Bailey) about Vanderpump Rules and The Valley.  On Vanderpump Rules (11e12) Ariana lives in filth and Sandoval still takes zero accountability.  Scheana remakes Good As Gold.  Katie and Lala have beef and then Lala picks a sperm donor.  Schwartz does not want to be Sando’s new roomie.  James and Sando have an epic battle of “who did Racquel hate more”.  On...
Published 04/18/24
Mary Payne talks with bunkie Amye Archer of Little Miss Recap about 90 Day: Happily Ever After (s8e5) “Fuss in Boots” - who is fussy and who is in boots?  Emily is too “mommy” with Kobe and his friends don’t like it at all.  Jasmine and Gino fight and make up - again.  Patrick and Thais have entered the chat and we love it and we love John!  Manuel is HANGRY and he and Ashley go meet with his Ecuadorian buddy Jonathan in NY (or Newark?).  Sophie apologizes to Rob and says she will move back...
Published 04/16/24
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6D9j6_f-Tas  Mary Payne talks with friends Julie and Brandy (Dumb Gay Podcast) about the disturbing documentary, Quiet on Set. Julie and Brandy reflect on their experiences and the pressure and problems women face in Hollywood. This episode contains a lot of opinions and there are many disturbing topics that could be triggering, so take care when listening! Do you like Pink Shade? Please give us 5 stars in the reviews - it really helps a lot!...
Published 04/15/24
MP and Meredith chat about Vanderpump Rules (s11e11) and The Valley (s1e4). On Vanderpump Rules, we are firmly Team Ariana and don’t know why Schwartz gets a pass on everything!  On The Valley, Michelle and Jesse continue to hate each other, Kristen and Luke try to make a baby, Jax and Brittany don’t have sex and Danny tries to teach the guys how to be a good husband. Timestamps: 9:00 Vanderpump Rules recap begins 39:12 The Valley recap begins Want more Pink Shade? Sign up for Pink Shade...
Published 04/11/24
On this episode of HEA, Ashley goes to church with Manuel, Sophie goes to a lame pool party with Rob and her friends, Nicole and Mahmoud fight in public, Kobe gets some marriage advice from his friend and Emily tries to “mom” him, Ed tries to balance a plate while talking to Liz’s mom…and Jasmine tells Gino she really might go back to Panama this time!   Want more Pink Shade? Sign up for Pink Shade Prime: http://www.pinkshadepodcast.com/pink-shade-primeSign up for The Pink Sheet, our weekly...
Published 04/09/24
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RHx4jD1L_40 Mary Payne talks with friend Ben Mandelker (Watch What Crappens) about the Payne in the Pod interview they did on May 29, 2019. A LOT has happened in the five years since that interview, from dogs to pandemics. They'll mention it all. Want more Pink Shade? Sign up for Pink Shade Prime: http://www.pinkshadepodcast.com/pink-shade-primeSign up for The Pink Sheet, our weekly newsletter:...
Published 04/08/24
Video of this episode is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-y0AW1lgVEg MP and Producer Ingrid break down their trip to LA, from Jax's bar and the Bunkie meet-up to Easter brunch and Schwartz and Sandy's. Make sure to check out the video slide show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wPRfpobVgGg Want more Pink Shade? Sign up for Pink Shade Prime: http://www.pinkshadepodcast.com/pink-shade-primeSign up for The Pink Sheet, our weekly newsletter:...
Published 04/04/24
MP went to Dylan and Pat’s podcast studio in L.A. to chat about 90 Day: The Single Life Tell All (pt 3).  It was great to meet our podcast friends in person and chat about our favorite reality shows! Want more Pink Shade? Sign up for Pink Shade Prime: http://www.pinkshadepodcast.com/pink-shade-primeSign up for The Pink Sheet, our weekly newsletter: http://www.pinkshadepodcast.com/pink-sheet-mailing-list Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/pinkshadepod Join our Facebook group:...
Published 04/03/24
Mary Payne chats with Kimberly (A Date with Dateline) about s8e3 of 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After “Snow White and the 7 Chores."   Ed and Liz fight about baking and Liz chooses a wedding dress.  Emily and Kobe (and family) continue their visit in Cameroon and meet Kobe’s family - and they are told they will have a traditional wedding!  Ashley and Manuel work on his communication by looking at motorcycles (so he can escape?), taking English classes and a moon bath with some raccoons....
Published 04/02/24
Instagram and TikTok star Landon Bryant joins Mary Payne to discuss Peacock's three-part documentary about Elvis and the women who loved him. Want more Pink Shade? Sign up for Pink Shade Prime: http://www.pinkshadepodcast.com/pink-shade-prime Sign up for The Pink Sheet, our weekly newsletter: http://www.pinkshadepodcast.com/pink-sheet-mailing-list  Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/pinkshadepod  Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pinkshade Follow our...
Published 04/01/24
Editor's note: Thank you for your patience with the quality of the audio! MP is in LA and went to Jax’ Sports Bar and Grill and lived to tell the tale! MP grabbed her friend and fellow podcaster Kate Casey to chat Vanderpump Rules and The Valley.  Believe it or not, we are Team Kristen. Want more Pink Shade? Sign up for Pink Shade Prime: http://www.pinkshadepodcast.com/pink-shade-primeSign up for The Pink Sheet, our weekly newsletter:...
Published 03/28/24
Mary Payne chats with Kimberly (A Date with Dateline) about s8e2 of 90 Day Fiance:Happily Ever After “The Princess and the Pea Brain."  Who is the Pea Brain….Gino?  Ed and Liz are realtors now.  Emily and Kobe (and family) arrive in Cameroon, get hassled at the airport and buy some new traditional clothes. Ashley almost ugly cries in the car.  Sophie meets with her mom in a book store and Rob is sad about the living quarters of his tarantulas (Never mind, that’s us).  Mahmoud arrives in the...
Published 03/26/24
Mary Payne chats with Nick and Jennifer Davis of Seeking Sister Wife (Monday nights on TLC). Nick and Jennifer explain how they make it work as a polygamous family.  We find out what happened when Danielle left (she signed a lease?), the origin of baby Vera’s name, how their son William feels about all the attention, how many people will fit in that 12 foot bed (who gets the middle!?), why Nick doesn’t work and if they are still seeking another wife!  Come see us at the Bunkie Meetup in LA!...
Published 03/25/24
Video available on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/ZrRsycOL8R4 IMPROVED AUDIO updated 3/25 Mary Payne chats with Ronnie Karam of Watch What Crappens about the season premiere of The Valley! We are so glad to see that Jax has not changed one bit!  We love seeing Kristen back on our screen and some of these new people are really going to entertain us.   TIMESTAMPS: Chat ends/recap begins around around 17:00 Join us for our Bunkie Meetup in LA! Tickets available:...
Published 03/21/24
Mary Payne chats with Kimberly (A Date with Dateline) about 90 Day Fiance Happily Ever After (s8e1) “Once Upon a Rocky Relationship."   Emily and Kobe are back and we are so happy!  They are still living in her parent’s basement and  headed with the family to Cameroon to meet Kobe’s family.  Ashley and Manuel have been married for a year, she’s teaching spin classes and has still never met his children.  Jasmine and her cantaloupes go on a camping honeymoon with Gino and they are hoping to...
Published 03/19/24
This episode is part 1 of 2! Oh Lord, we've been on a journey and we STILL don't know if AD/Clay and Chelsea/Jimmy are together. This was a fantastic reunion and we are glad Nick and Vanessa stepped up their game and asked the important questions and cleared up the mystery of the Gatorade bottle in the microwave.  Jeramy and Sarah Ann still suck.  Amy and Johnny are perfect and we don't know what kind of BC they are on.  Chelsea is sorry for saying she looks like Megan Fox. Jimmy knew he...
Published 03/18/24
This episode is part 2 of 2! Oh Lord, we've been on a journey and we STILL don't know if AD/Clay and Chelsea/Jimmy are together. This was a fantastic reunion and we are glad Nick and Vanessa stepped up their game and asked the important questions and cleared up the mystery of the Gatorade bottle in the microwave.  Jeramy and Sarah Ann still suck.  Amy and Johnny are perfect and we don't know what kind of BC they are on.  Chelsea is sorry for saying she looks like Megan Fox. Jimmy knew he...
Published 03/18/24
Mary Payne chats with friend Kate Casey (Reality Life with Kate Casey) about Bravo.   We start off talking about MP’s night out with John Hill and Ashley Darby and then Kate tells MP about her lunch with Sia at Kathy Griffin’s house! We break down the 3rd episode of the RHOBH reunion and Kyle’s non admittance / admittance about the status of her relationship with Morgan Wade.  We are endlessly fascinated by the Kathy/Kyle/Kim relationship as well as the Rick Hilton and Mauricio relationship...
Published 03/14/24
Mary Payne chats with Kimberly (A Date with Dateline) about 90 Day Fiance Tell All Part 2 (s10e20).   Jasmine and Gino fight and make up, again.  And Jasmine reveals a real “shocker," which was a letter she (allegedly) mailed to herself about the lip gloss.  Justigor continues to be a horrible person and fights with Nikki, Ashley and Jasmine. We are HOPING this is the end of these two.  Ashley and Rob are the heroes of the Tell-All!  Sam is doing just fine with his sobriety (yay) but we find...
Published 03/12/24
(This episode is part 1 of 2) Video is also available: https://youtu.be/aqmq-eWWyrc  Mary Payne and Keisha have donned their wedding attire and are ready for these weddings!  We start the recap with a big breakup we did not see coming!  We have TWO very lame bachelorette and bachelor parties. And then we have Clay and AD’s wedding… it has drama, it has a dad who only speaks in life coach phrases and his ex-wife who HATES him, a happy and squealing bride… and as usual, a overtalking and...
Published 03/11/24
(This is episode 2 of 2) Video also available: https://youtu.be/0sHewU0BNxs  Mary Payne and Keisha pick up at AD and Clay’s wedding and it doesn’t go well. Clay tells us he realizes eternity is forever, he isn’t sure of AD’s finances, he lacks emotional empathy and he wasn’t ready to be a husband because he’s like his father. We see Clay’s mom read Clay’s dad for filth. Clay tries to make AD understand his point of view and perhaps then he realizes the gravity of what he’s done. And then...
Published 03/11/24