We hope you’re hungry because Melissa is serving up a whole meal this episode! She introduces us to a Big Brother duo (Mike Boogie Malin and Will Kirby) who take their strategic partnership out of the house and into a collection of Los Angeles restaurants…restaurants you surely remember from the early 00’s when stars like Linsday Lohan, Audrina Partridge and Britney Spears showed up to see and be seen.

Rebekah offers up America's Next Top Model as a quintessential reality show of the early-mid 2000’s. It’s a case study in reality tv before we knew better; and leading the way was Tyra Banks. Her undeniable talent and beauty gave her an early start in the modeling and entertainment industries, but her unpredictable antics often got her in trouble and always got the internet buzzing. From two lawsuits on both ANTM and America’s Got Talent, Tyra had to defend her controversial actions, but it was in a criminal stalking case few people talked about that found Tyra in the role of victim that was anything but entertaining. Love her or hate her, Tyra Banks is a pop culture icon; this episode will leave you wondering how we will ever survive if Tyra stops rooting for us

As we anticipate the imminent arrival of the NEW RHONY, Melissa takes us back to Peak RHONY — Scary Island; hop on board if you dare! Here we meet Kelly Bensimon: model, mom… jelly bean lover. As we try to make sense of her “scary” behavior, Melissa informs us there is *literally* more to the story than what aired on the show, but the question is, does it make a difference?

As we anticipate the imminent arrival of the NEW RHONY, Melissa takes us back to Peak RHONY — Scary Island; hop on board if you dare! Here we meet Kelly Bensimon: model, mom… jelly bean lover. As we try to make sense of her “scary” behavior, Melissa informs us there is *literally* more to the story than what aired on the show, but the question is, does it make a difference?

Get your white lab coats on because Rebekah is introducing us to one of the Married to Medicine ladies, Lisa Nicole Cloud. Lisa’s debut on the show was much like her social media posts - pointless and problematic. From her predatory pyramid scheming to her Covid inspired business bust, you would be wise to remove all glassware in her presence and NOT DM her to achieve your greatest potential.

If we’ve learned anything about shows whose titles claim SOMEONE knows best, it’s that the titular character rarely, if ever does. Melissa brings us a story to prove this point - an aspiring rocker, Terry Gene Bollea, hit the gym and was plucked from obscurity to be the next big wrestler. Rebranded as “HULK HOGAN” (heard of him?), he went on to become rich, famous, and utterly despicable - a sub-zero on the winsome scale. From steroids to sex scandals, and a cameo you DID NOT see coming, this story will have you tapping out by the end!

In lieu of a new story we decided to dedicate some time to Scandoval by recapping Part 2 of the VPR Season 10 reunion, and wow, just wow. From pill bottle antics to Andy parenting James, Melissa and Rebekah provide their insights on the reunion and each cast member. Melissa catches two moments Rebekah missed that are truly weird, and Rebekah wants to capitalize on Raquel’s accountability blazer.

Put on some neon swimwear and tune in to hear about Alexia’s drug cartel connection, and her many losses, loves, and lawsuits. Stick around to the end of the episode where Melissa and Rebekah give a detailed account of their time together in New York City, including two near altercations!

Though Nick’s body temperature was normal, it seems there was a white hot rage that boiled beneath his frosted tip surface, and he directed it at unsuspecting people which got him into some legal and criminal trouble. Tune in for some iconic reality show moments and to hear Melissa and Rebekah’s rating of boy bands from the 90’s and early 00’s.

Is it too soon to look back on 2020 with fondness? Not for the hellscape we lived, but for the reality shows Netflix gave us? Love is Blind, My Unorthodox Life, Selling Sunset, and the subject of today’s episode: Bling Empire. Rebekah asks us to go back to the moment we meet Kelly Mi Li and re-examine her story which includes two guys; the raging red power ranger and a scamming first husband. She also asks us to be honest and admit to buying ringtones in the early aughts - who knew such a nostalgic memory would be at the center of this story’s multi-million dollar scam?! Come for the sugar baby stories, stay to find out if Kelly will win in her lawsuit against your favorite streamer and mine; NETFLIX!

Melissa invites us to Dixon, Kentucky, where we meet Amy and Tammy Slaton, stars of the TLC show, 1000 Pound Sisters. Much like their weight loss journeys, this story is full of ups and downs.) While issues with their weight caused them immense physical and emotional pain, there is nothing criminal about being overweight.

Consider today’s episode courtside seats to Robyn and Juan Dixon’s life. You have questions and Rebekah is bringing you the answers. The mystery surrounding their “stolen” money is solved, and it’s a tragic tale none of us saw coming. But we rebound quickly with shady lawsuits, reddit reviews, and the “gift” of perseverance.

After a necessary nine minute Vanderpump Rules debrief, Melissa is giving us the STRAIGHT UP story of singer, dancer, and cheerleader, Paula Abdul! Today’s episode will bring you two steps closer to knowing more about this “spunky” powerhouse whose early career was noticed by legends like the Jackson Five. But Paula has more than a couple of mysteries between her LA Lakers days and her reign as judge on American Idol, including cars, planes, and a questionable relationship with a contestant and pain medication. Don’t ‘rush rush’ to any conclusions until you hear the whole story!

Pam Anderson and Tommy Lee’s life was full of sex, drugs and rock and roll. But Rebekah is here to share the real story behind those 90’s headlines. From the legal battle over their sex tape, to the fight that led to their divorce, you’re going to get a fresh look at Pamela Anderson including her many reality TV appearances, her unexpected connection to Tom Girardi, and her long overdue redemption story.

Melissa loves a good MOM story, so she is bringing us back to TEEN MOM - this time to the original series with one of the more troubling stories to come out of MTV. Amber Portwood was a teen mom with very adult problems. From anger management and addiction, to six inch lashes and portrait tattoos, Amber made lots of choices that left us shaking our heads and checking to see where we left our hatchet. Tune in to hear the ongoing saga of this now grown up Mom who still makes headlines.

Who’s feelin’ Jovani? Throw on your favorite statement necklace and brace yourself for the rise, fall, and winding recovery of your favorite Countess and mine, Luann de Lesseps. Melissa recounts her relatively normal start to life, and shares how Luann’s taste for both terrible men and the finer things in life led to police altercation in the Sunshine state.

Who’s feelin’ Jovani? Throw on your favorite statement necklace and brace yourself for the rise, fall, and winding recovery of your favorite Countess and mine, Luann de Lesseps. Melissa recounts her relatively normal start to life, and shares how Luann’s taste for both terrible men and the finer things in life led to police altercation in the Sunshine state.

Rebekah started Sister Wives and this deserved a break in the regular schedule! Melissa and Rebekah hop on the mic to discuss the current state of the Sister Wives as well as Rebekah’s reaction to the kids, the homes, the wives, the LAYERS. Let us know if you are also on the journey as a Sister Wife virgin! The intro leads right into episode 5: BiGAMY LOVE which makes a whole lot more sense to Rebekah now, and is hopefully a welcome refresher for you all as well!

Happy Holidays from CRIMINALITY! We didn’t mean to, but I guess we are giving you a very CHRISLEY CHRISTMAS. Rebekah and Melissa reveal just how little she knew about the very boisterous, very blonde family that America got to know on the USA show, Chrisley Knows Best. We learn Todd is a fraud in every sense of the word and Julie is CRAFTY in more ways than one. Come for Todd’s decade long Ponzi scheme, and stay for his utterly petty and disgusting parenting style!

Welcome to our second update episode! Melissa and Rebekah take turns sharing news, gossip, and hot takes from episodes 31- 47. Some are legit newsworthy while others are firmly in the “no news is good news” camp. And despite none of the episodes being about a Kardashian, Kim manages to show up in many of the updates - we are considering a new tagline for the podcast: Six Degrees of Kim Kardashian.