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69 episodes
Language
EnglishPublisher
Ariana Joy and Renee ReinaExplicit
No
Date created
2025/03/26
Latest episode
2026/02/05
Average duration
59 min.
Release period
4 days
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Friend Of is your weekly deep dive into all things reality TV! Hosted by friends and reality tv enthusiasts, Ariana Joy and Renee Reina, Friend Of is the perfect blend of pop culture, hot takes, and candid conversation. Every Friday, catch up with Ariana & Renee as they break down current pop culture news and recap the latest episodes. You won’t want to miss the laughs, the drama, and the occasional eye-roll—you’ll feel like you're hanging out with your best friends. And, you never know when your favourite reality TV star might make an appearance… because after all, they're both Friend Of.
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Tell Me Lies Theories & and Impromptu Game of F*ck-Marry-Kill: February 5th, 2026
2026/02/05
February 5th 2026: Welcome back to Friend Of!!! We are talking almond butter brownies, NBA All-Star Celebrity/Reality TV Crossovers, more hockey drama AND we break down the Tell Me Lies theories after the most recent episode! We also recap the Summer House premiere and latest episode of Southern Charm. Enjoy!
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Bieber Is Back! Grammy's Fashion, and Traitor's Potions: February 2nd 2026
2026/02/02
February 2nd 2026: Welcome back to Friend Of! We are chatting THE GRAMMY'S - all things fashion, performances, speeches, and more! We also recap Traitors and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
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Justice For Harry, Wrigley's Lookalike, and Austen's Enemy: January 29th 2026
2026/01/29
January 29 2026: Welcome back to Friend Of!! Today we break down all the TV magic that is coming our way! Documentaries, Reality TV, Award Shows, The Olympics, and more! We give an update on the toxic mom drama, chat Harry Styles ticket prices and why Memere is upset that people are blaming Harry! And, of course we recap Tell Me Lies, RHOSLC, and Southern Charm!
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Traitors Drama, Ben Affleck...Again, and The Olympic Torch: January 26th, 2026
2026/01/26
January 26th 2026: Welcome back to Friend Of! Today we're chatting about the guy that climbed the building on Netflix, YouTube Vloggers, Ben Affleck & Brooks Nader? And, the two ladies spotted at Sundance together! We recap Traitors (the show and the online drama), and RHOBH!
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Pippa Knows! Taylor's Texts, and Brooklyn Wrote a Novel: January 23, 2026
2026/01/23
January 23rd, 2026: Welcome back to Friend Of! We have so much news to discuss! Harry announces a massive tour, Taylor's text messages are made public and she called Baldoni a little b*tch! Amanda & Kyle announce their split, Brooklyn Beckham writes a dissertation about his parents, and the Oscar nominations are out! We also recap Tell Me Lies, RHOSLC, and Southern Charm! Enjoy!
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Meet the Cast of Canada Shore: Bauer, Ethan, Emmy & Keyaira
2026/01/22
Canada Shore is here, and we’re doing what we do best, hitting record the second someone says “did you watch last night?”
We kick things off with Ethan and Bauer, who walk us through getting cast (with truly unbothered reactions), the fear of blacking out on camera, and the very specific vibe of being dropped into a phone-free bubble where breakfast together starts feeling like a whole new life.
Then we get into the second interview with Emmy and Keyaira. They talk about the casting call whiplash, the pressure of packing for a whole summer when you don’t even know what you’ll need, and how Kelowna went from “where are we even going?” to the perfect backdrop for boats, waterfront nights, and making a party out of whatever’s in front of you.
Plus: Snooki popping in with the “this is your family now” reality check, reality TV royalty picks (Kathy Hilton hive, rise), what’s actually in a going-out bag when cameras are rolling, and a Canadian version of GTL that somehow lands on “make out crash out blackout,” which feels… spiritually correct.
Timestamps:
Ethan & Bauer Interview:
00:15 — Ethan & Bauer on getting cast and the “side quest” vibe
01:55 — Nerves going in: drinking, blackouts, and house uncertainty
03:16 — Family reactions and real-world worries
04:40 — Bauer clears up Emmy + Keyaira and the showmance narrative
07:25 — Ethan on the cast becoming family
08:20 — Kelowna: wineries, boats, and the entrance story
10:20 — The unseen side, judgment in the house, season two mindset
Emmy & Keyaira Interview
15:50 — Second interview begins: casting pressure and early dynamics
22:44 — Kelowna party scene, episode-one buzz, and growth arcs
25:28 — Snooki’s advice, reality TV royalty, Canadian GTL
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Ben Affleck Is Too Nice, The NHL Drama Continues, and Get Off Your Phone Amanda! January 19th, 2026
2026/01/19
January 19th, 2026: Welcome back to Friend Of! We are ranting about the ongoing NHL drama, Tell Me Lies fan theories, Ben Affleck being asked about Lisa Barlow, and Traitors & RHOBH recaps!
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Harry Styles, Tell Me Lies, and F*ck Boy Energy?: January 16th, 2026
2026/01/16
January 16th, 2026: Welcome back to Friend Of! We are chatting about Harry Style's return, Beast Games, Kyle Cooke's upcoming Toronto show, and OBVIOUSLY we go over Tell Me Lies (the theories, the drama, the chaos), the first RHOSLC reunion episode, and Southern Charm!
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Shep Rose on Loyalty, Regret & Why He’s Softening This Season
2026/01/16
Shep Rose joins Friend Of with the kind of calm that only comes from years of living life on camera, reflecting on the long, layered friendships that have shaped his time on Southern Charm. He opens up about the unique scars that come from growing up alongside the same people, why certain comments hit harder when there’s real history behind them, and how yelling it out can sometimes be part of the healing process.
He also gets candid about watching the show back, how confessionals and reunions can completely shift your understanding of a moment, and what it’s been like to evolve from his early thirties into his mid-forties in front of an audience. Plus, Shep talks about settling into a new house, what “adulting” looks like for him right now, the kind of partner he’s drawn to at this stage of life, and wraps things up with a rapid-fire round that’s exactly as fun as it sounds.
Timestamps:
01:45 Long friendships, history, and emotional scars
03:10 When yelling actually helps friendships reset
03:55 Watching the show back, confessionals, and reunions
05:25 Growing up on reality TV from 33 to 46
06:20 Buying a new house and settling into a quieter chapter
07:15 What Shep looks for in a relationship
08:15 Rapid-fire questions and season reflections
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Traitors, Ottawa Tourism, and $10,000 Crystals: January 12th, 2026
2026/01/12
January 12th 2026: Welcome back to Friend Of! Today we're talking Golden Globes, Ottawa Tourism and Heated Rivalry, The Ottawa Senators Drama that nobody asked for, and of course we do a deep dive into Traitors, and RHOBH.
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Toxic Mom Groups, Petty Husbands, and Spencer Pratt for Mayor: January 8th, 2026
2026/01/08
January 8th 2026: Today we are covering so much pop culture news! The toxic mom group heard 'round the world, Austen Kroll on Viall Files, the Marciano vs. Demi drama continues, and Spencer Pratt is running for Mayor of LA! We also recap the RHOSLC finale and Southern Charm : )
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Heated Rivalry Deep Dive: The Books, Future Seasons, & Fun Facts: January 5th, 2026
2026/01/05
January 5th 2026: It's a Heated Rivalry deep dive... along with some random pop culture!
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Heated Rivalry, Hilary Duff, and Kim's Pomeranians: January 1st, 2026
2026/01/01
Hi Friends! We’re ringing in 2026 with the 12-grapes-under-the-table tradition, a “grow, glow, flow” intentions reset, and the very real question of why motivation content feels like a personal attack on January 1st. Then it’s straight into pop culture: Heated Rivalry discourse (and the Quinn App audio erotica pipeline), Younger becoming the ultimate comfort watch, Hillary Duff coming to Toronto, and the Taylor Swift docuseries sending us into full Travis Kelce feelings.
Plus, Kim Kardashian’s Pomeranian Christmas and the adoption vs breeder debate, RHOSLC’s Greece trip spa splash fight and the Meredith Marks/Seth rumor swirl, and The Kardashians giving us bar exam humility, Kourtney vs Khloé tension, and Kris Jenner refusing tap water like the icon she is.
Chapters
00:00:00 12 grapes under the table, intentions, and New Year overwhelm
00:04:06 “Grow, glow, flow”, Pinterest posting, and weekly recap pressure
00:06:19 Heated Rivalry first-episode debate, smut origins, Quinn App
00:20:05 Taylor Swift docuseries highs, Travis energy, family dynamics
00:23:46 Kim’s Pomeranians, PETA backlash, adoption vs breeders debate
00:28:25 Viall Files clips, New Year’s TV moments, sports crowd behavior
00:32:05 RHOSLC Greece recap, spa splash fallout, Meredith + Seth talk
00:50:38 The Kardashians recap, bar exam reality, Kourtney vs Khloé
01:07:30 Ick & Icon, and the January 1 reset
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Kourtney’s “Third Eye” Moment, Boz Playing Matchmaker & Dorit’s Reality Check
2025/12/22
Today's episode starts cozy and festive and somehow ends with broken jaws, haunted houses, and deep thoughts about strength, ambition, and who we become when life shifts. We get into Jake Paul’s Netflix boxing moment and why, love him or hate him, the guy knows exactly what he’s doing. Then it’s over to The Kardashians, where philanthropy meetings, third-eye conversations, and bar-exam stress spark bigger conversations about responsibility, trust, and what actually matters. There’s empathy, side-eye, and a lot of “wait… what?”
Plus: Taylor Swift’s mom playing matchmaker, Ed Sheeran’s strength era, the Beckham family tension everyone’s whispering about, Real Housewives dating parties that actually work, manifestation versus real financial advice, ghost stories we absolutely didn’t need, and the eternal question of whether you should ever meet your idols.
Chapters
00:00 Holiday chaos & cozy beginnings
07:30 Strength, fitness & body image thoughts
16:45 Jake Paul’s Netflix fight & marketing genius
29:00 Kardashians philanthropy & third-eye moments
44:00 RHOBH dating night & real vulnerability
59:30 Icons, icks & holiday sign-off
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Friend Of is proudly presented by Hayu, the home of reality TV.
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Carl Radke: Summer House Season 10, Soft Bar, and the Story Behind Cake Eater
2025/12/19
We're in New York City with Carl Radke to talk Summer House Season 10 - including what it was like watching the trailer live with his cast and seeing moments he didn’t even know happened - and all things New York. He opens up about where things stand with Kyle, how filming really works, and why watching yourself back can feel like reviewing game tape.
We also dive into Soft Bar, Carl’s non-alc café and bar in New York, the intention behind creating a space that isn’t preachy, and what it’s been like launching a brick-and-mortar business while still living very publicly on Bravo.
Plus, Carl gets candid about writing Cake Eater: revisiting his childhood and family story, recording the audiobook, and why sharing his experience was never about having it all figured out — just about being honest.
Chapters
00:00:17 New York first-timer, Soho recs
00:01:09 Broadway Bros, Wicked, Art, and Comedy Cellar
00:03:48 Pizza talk, sourdough obsession, local bars
00:05:55 BravoCon, fan encounters, being “newbies” support
00:08:15 Reality TV rules, what you avoid vs what they want
00:11:18 Watching back, screeners, reunion accountability
00:15:20 Trailer reactions, Kyle tension tease, season vibe
00:19:42 Sobriety in public, projection, “sober isn’t perfect”
00:27:47 Wellness era, running, Calm, AA, community outside alcohol
00:31:40 Soft Bar concept, hours, events, podcast studio plans
00:38:26 Writing Cake Eater, childhood + family story, audio book emotions
00:48:09 Pride, gratitude, meeting fans, “I used to pray for this”
00:54:45 Book tour + Canada stops, five years sober milestone
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Friend Of is proudly presented by Hayu, the home of reality TV.
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EchoMarie315 2025/04/11
Let’s Go!!!
OMG!!! Loving this new podcast! Renee and Ariana are great together. Can’t wait for next week’s drop!
Whatsupkellc 2025/04/06
Dream come true
So happy this podcast exists!!!! Love the hosts and the vibe!
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