What if all the reasons you were #TeamJohnny were wrong? After a tip from a spy to look into misinformation surrounding the trial, Alexi Mostrous, journalist and host of the podcast ‘Who Trolled Amber?’, realized something was very wrong. In this episode, Kiki revisits the story that made her go viral as she is joined by Alexi to explore the spread of misinformation in the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard case. The discussion delves into dark bot networks, paid social media posters, and how the...

On May 30, 2024 Donald J. Trump was found guilty of 34 felonies in a Manhattan District Court, making him the first former President of the United States to be convicted of a crime. In this episode, Kiki is joined by V Spehar, of Under The Desk News and host of American Fever Dream, to break down the verdict and explore the critical intersection of politics and entertainment. Their conversation delves into Trump's patterns of abuse of power, the legal consequences of the felony convictions,...

Dan Schneider, the former executive producer of Nickelodeon, has filed a lawsuit in response to the documentary 'Quiet on Set,' which shed light on alleged abuses within the Nickelodeon network. But does he have a chance? In this episode, Kiki is joined by her go-to pop culture attorney, Kate Watson Moss, as they delve into the defamation lawsuit filed by Schneider. Together they unpack the complexities of slander versus libel, the pivotal role of context in defamation suits, and the nuances...

In this episode, Kiki is joined by Sarah Galli, host of the Andy's Girls podcast, for a rollercoaster ride through the wild world of pop culture and crime. From Winona Ryder's shoplifting escapade to Bethenny Frankel's divorce drama and Ryan Vieth's gambling fiasco, they dish out the juiciest gossip with wit and charm. Get ready for a legal showdown as they tackle Anne Hathaway's ex's shady past, the chaos on Vanderpump Rules, and the courtroom dramas involving Bravo stars. With Andy Cohen's...

Join Kiki Monique and the anonymous host of the High and Low podcast, Bravo Bravo Ducking Bravo, as they dive into the intricacies of anonymity in the online realm and the perils of facing the internet's judgment. In this episode, they dissect the viral sensation "Baby Reindeer" and the real-life controversies surrounding its protagonist, Richard Gadd, and his stalker. Delving into the power dynamics of the entertainment industry, they scrutinize the portrayal of Martha in the Netflix series,...

An investigative article by The Daily Mail into RHONY’s new housewife, Rebecca Minkoff, and her ties to the Church of Scientology ended up having consequences for Journalist Jacques Peterson when became a target of “fair game.” In this episode, Kiki is joined by Peterson, who tells a harrowing story of harassment from the Church of Scientology while delving deep into the aggressive tactics employed by Church to silence critics. Peterson sheds light on the delicate balance between Bravo's...

Enter the courtroom whirlwind of the Wagatha Christie trial, a gripping saga that seized the UK's attention…and no, there were no dogs involved. WAGs (the Wives And Girlfriends of famous football players) are celebrities in their own right. And when leaked stories from WAG Colleen Rooney’s private Instagram began to suspiciously show up in the tabloids, she crafted a daring plan to publicly expose the culprit. In this episode, Kiki is joined by New York Times journalist, Isabella Kwai, to...

Naomi Judd and her daughters, Ashley Judd and Wynonna Judd, have navigated through significant family challenges. The renowned country music family has confronted childhood abuse, mental health struggles, and Ashley's influential role in the #MeToo movement. In this episode, Kiki Monique links up with Pablo The Don, a culture and music critic, to dissect the intricate dynamics and conflicts within the Judd family. Together they delve into themes of codependency, familial secrecy, and the...

The New Jersey Housewives have given the Bravo-verse legal lessons in everything from defamation, to restraining orders, to assault. But when Teresa and Joe Guidice were sentenced to prison for bank, mail, wire and bankruptcy fraud, it became one of the most shocking moments in reality TV history. In this episode, Kiki is lawyering up with Cesie Alvarez, attorney and host of the Bravo Docket podcast, to answer the question-why on earth would someone commit federal crimes on camera? And...

Brandy Melville grew a loyal following among Gen Z who flaunted their Brandy Melville baby tees in GRWM videos and clothing hauls. But recent reports of devastating waste, mountains of discarded clothing, along with allegations of racism, antisemitism, and sexism gave the world a much needed reality check about the brand. In this episode, Kiki conducts an eye opening interview with Eva Orner, director of the new documentary ‘Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion,' to discuss how and...

Kate Middleton, formally known as Catherine, Princess of Wales, announced on March 22, 2024 that she has cancer. It came as a shock to many, but for some-it was straight up unbelievable and led to many conspiracies. In this episode, Kiki is diving into those conspiracy theories with Betches’ resident Royal expert Samantha Bush, who runs the wildly popular account @bravohistorian and is the host of the Chronically Online podcast. Together, they discuss why Kate Middleton became "QAnon for Wine...

On March 25, 2024, armed federal agents on ground and in helicopters, swarmed Diddy’s homes in Los Angeles and Miami as part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation. Since the raid, social media has been ablaze with unverified information. Some of has been accurate, some of it has been complete misinformation. In this bite-sized, breaking news episode, Kiki is weeding out fact from fiction, gathering all we know so far about the raid and current...

Where is Wendy Williams? That was the question on everyone’s mind; Is she in hiding? Is she even ok? How's her health? Well, the public got their answer when Hulu’s documentary, “Where Is Wendy Williams?” aired last month ... and it only caused more concern. Why does her family say they don’t know where she is or how to contact her? How did a woman who spent decades building her empire and wealth suddenly lose it all? And how did a bank become her financial guardian? In this episode, Kiki is...

Actor Drake Bell has been trending online since breaking his silence, revealing that he was the unnamed child star in the 2003 sexual abuse case against former dialogue coach, Brian Peck. Since, even more child stars have come forward with allegations of a toxic work environment at Nickelodeon, sharing their experiences in the new HBO documentary, Quiet On Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV. In this dynamic episode, Kiki is joined by two former All That cast members, Giovannie Samuels and Bryan...

It’s the one year anniversary of Scando-val and it has us wondering…will this ever die?? In this episode, Kiki quickly recaps the dramatic downfall of Tom Sandoval and now his ex, Ariana Maddix, who discovered he was having a salacious affair with her best friend and VPR co-star, Rachel Leviss. Kiki is joined by Ryan Bailey, host of the podcast So Bad It’s Good, to deep dive into the shocking new revenge porn lawsuit filed by Leviss and why it's America’s sweetheart, Madix, who could end up...

Lies upon lies contributed to the mystery of what happened to teenager Natalee Holloway after she went missing in Aruba 18 years ago. In 2023, Joran Van der Sloot finally confessed to her killing, but not before leading investigators on a wild goose chase. In this episode, Kiki is joined by Christoper Cassel, the Director & Executive Producer of the Peacock documentary, Pathological: The Lies of Joran Van der Sloot, along with criminal psychiatrist, Ayesha Ashai, to discuss new shocking...

It's 'Lifestyles Of The TikTok Famous' and this week is all about Reesa Teesa. In her 50 part story time series titled, “Who The F*** Did I Marry?,” Reesa dishes on how she was scandalously duped by the man she loved. In this special episode, Kiki dives deep into an almost unbelievable saga of deceit, fraud, and heartbreak. Some consider the drama #MessyTok, but it does beg the question: What are the consequences when it comes to telling your story on the internet and exposing...

Real Housewife Erika Jayne confronts the the victims of her husband, former attorney Tom Girardi, in a much anticipated Hulu documentary. But 'The Housewife and the Hustler Part 2: The Reckoning' left us wondering…was it though? In this episode, Kiki is joined by Dylan Hafer, the host of the premier Bravo podcast Mention It All, to wonder; is it fair for Erika Jayne to be held responsible for the crimes of her husband? Plus, after making an appearance in the documentary herself, Kiki shares...

Did Kylie Jenner lie to journalists in 2019 when she was interviewed for the Forbes Billionaires list? In this episode, Kiki sits down with former Forbes journalists, Vanessa Grigoriadis and Natalie Robehmed, to deep dive into their podcast series Infamous: Plumping the Profits. Together, they discuss what led to Forbes overturning her billionaire status and whether Kylie should really be considered “self made.” Plus, why Natalie was left questioning whether she’d been used by the...

After Megan Thee Stallion released “Hiss” and sang the lyrics “These hoes don’t be mad at Megan, these hoes mad at Megan’s Law…,” Nicki Minaj and her Barbs went all in online. In this episode, Kiki breaks down the details of the Megan v Nicki beef with Content Creator and Pop Culture Anthropologist Blakely Thorton. Together they explain Megan’s Law, ponder whether Nicki Minaj has gone too far, and take a few guesses at how the feud will end. Plus, Blakely gives us the scoop on his own secret...

943 unsealed documents relating to the crimes of the now deceased Jeffrey Epstein has the celebrity world in a flurry. Controversial accusations, misunderstandings, and conspiracies have been swirling around social media since the news of the once secret documents were announced. In this episode, Kiki is joined by Kate Casey, host of the Reality Life podcast, to talk about the real consequences behind the Epstein List and why media literacy is more important now than ever. Plus, Kate gives us...

From your Tik Tok feed to the red carpet, Gypsy Rose has been everywhere these days. And her recent release from prison and quick rise to celebrity cult fame has given everyone a reason to brush up on her story. In this episode, Kiki is joined by writer and comedian, Meredith Lynch, to weigh in on where Gypsy Rose’s future fame is headed. They dig into what led up to the crime, Gypsy Rose’s new marriage, and some hilarious (and unrelated) hot tea that Meredith found on...

After performing groundbreaking artificial trachea replacements, Paolo Macchiarini became one of the most famous surgeons of his time. But after a number of patients died following the procedures, the red flags started to rise. Macchiarini's lies would eventually be exposed and brought down by his own fiance, award winning Investigative Journalist Benita Alexander. In this episode, Kiki speaks with Benita for an insider look at the Netflix docu-series Bad Surgeon: Love Under the Knife. Benita...

After being arrested in August 2023, former Youtube vlogger and mom-fluencer Ruby Franke has pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse. The case centers around Franke’s and vlogging partner Jodi Hildebrant’s controversial Youtube channels, 8passengers and ConneXions, which have since been deleted. In this episode, Kiki is joined by journalist Shannon Hill, of Shannon Hill News, to discuss the details of the case and ponder what needs to happen in order to protect children...