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Watch What Happened Then

A podcast recapping classic reality tv·Hosted by Jen·46 episodes

TvFilmReviewsSolo recapClassic reality TVBravo nostalgia20-45 minIrregular releasesRewatch friendly

Do you miss when real housewives were wearing sky tops, not paying $60,000 a year in glam, having dinner in their cherry wood Tuscany inspired kitchens? Discussing their son’s dream of opening a strip club/car wash? Having the reunion in someone’s back yard? Yeah, me too. I’m Jen and I love watching classic reality tv. each week on this podcast, I’ll discuss old episodes of classic reality tv with a focus on the real housewives franchise. I’ll have my friends join now and then and share their opinions on our rich history. So let’s watch what h...

Why listen

Watch What Happened Then is for reality TV fans who still think early Real Housewives had a special kind of low-budget magic. Jen recaps older Bravo and reality episodes with the energy of a friend live-texting you from the couch, mixing episode beats, franchise lore, personal tangents, and very specific nostalgia. It is especially fun if you want a casual rewatch companion for classic RHOC, RHONJ, RHONY, 90 Day Fiance, or messy comfort TV.

Series(6)

Episodes

18 min
May 16, 2025
LOVE AFTER LOCK UP, THE VALLEY, AND LOVE HOTEL

I finally discovered LOVE AFTER LOCK UP! I also get into the valley and love hotel! Share 🤗SAY IT FORGET IT, WRITE IT REGRET IT ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💌: [email protected]

13 min
Mar 10, 2025
RHONJ: “PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK”

RHONJ SEASON 2 EPISODE 7 “PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK” having a bad day? Put on old RHONJEmail 💌: [email protected]: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Share! Thanks, love ya.

12 min
Jan 5, 2025
RHONJ SEASON 2, EPISODE 6 “IT’S NOT ME, IT’S YOU.

We’re back in Franklin Lakes for Danielle’s birthday!! and I fixed my audio issues! I had my microphone backwards last episode haha. Yay! ❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rate me five stars! (Be cool. Don’t be all, like, uncool✍️ write a nice review!)l (say it, forget it. write it regret it!) 👯‍♀️ 🕊️ share with your buddy! (Like how RHONY girls share Harry Dubin!) 💌 email me! [email protected]

23 min
Jan 4, 2025
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I’m so glad to be back and hanging out with you guys! In this episode, I tell you my theory on what “wicked” is about, scripted tv I’m watching (and regret!), and some reality tv news! PS sorry about audio quality. Love you guys! Missed you :-*

21 min
Oct 20, 2024
90 DAY FIANCÉ, HEA, PILLOW TALK S4

Well well well… today I decided to just talk about what I watched this week which is season 4 of 90DF, HEA, pillow talk!!! I also talk about my thoughts on Ms Rachel . Thanks for listening!!! ➕follow ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rate me 5 stars !💌 /💬share with your friends 💌 @watchwhathappenedthen

34 min
Oct 7, 2024
RHONJ SEASON 2 EPISODE 5 “INTO THE LIONS’ DEN”

Jen is back in the fold! Today we’re back with the OG Jersey girls! Danielle, unsurprisingly, makes a benefit for a child with cancer about herself and tre brings home her FOURTH baby... Thanks for listening!!! 💌Share this episode with a friend if you enjoyed!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Rate this podcast 5 stars if you enjoyed! If you didn’t like it, or even felt lukewarm about it, please move it ALONG, ya prostitution wh#re!!! 💌 [email protected]

6 min
Sep 24, 2024
PROOF OF LIFE ☀️

PROOF OF LIFE ! Hey guys, not a full episode… yet. Just checking in to show proof of life and to explain my absence!! Be back soon with a full episode 🌈❤️

40 min
Aug 17, 2024
RHONJ SEASON 2 EPISODE 4 “BABIES, BUBBLES, AND BUBBIES”

We’re back in Franklin Lakes to see Tre have her 4th baby! This is a live watch and talk episode. Let me know your thoughts. BE NICE! Enjoy!

23 min
Aug 2, 2024
RHONJ SEASON 2 EPISODE 3 “CATTY-WALK”

The New Jersey women and their DORTERS take on fashion week!

1 hr 7 min
Jul 20, 2024
FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY SUMMER ABEL JOINS THE PODCAST TO DISCUSS ALL THINGS BRAVO LEGAL

Summer joins the pod to talk all things bravo legal!!! Even if you don’t watch reality tv you will learn so much about the family law court system — just as I did!!! We also discuss some more Frozen theories. Thank you, Summer, for joining the pod!!!

9 min
Jul 16, 2024
RHONJ SEASON 2, EPISODE 2 “GENERATION VEXXED”

Back in Franklin lakes! There’s a RHONY cross over and Christine, Danielle’s dorter, starts her modeling career!

44 min
Jul 7, 2024
RHONJ SEASON 2 EPISODE 1 “WATER UNDER THE TABLE”

Helloooo !! In this episode we are back with the girls in Franklin Lakes! I also talk sister wives, Dave Ramsey, birth stories, and life catch ups!!! Enjoy and thanks for listening !! Follow, share, rate )

36 min
Jun 26, 2024
RHOC SEASON 3 EPISODE 2 “MY BABY IS ALL GROWN UP”

Ashley’s going to the playboy party with Megan and Lindsey and Vicki is putting a new pool in her downsized backyard. Plus updates on my life! More theories on frozen and thoughts about the current state of the real housewives. THANKS FOR LISTENING AND ENJOY - JEN

35 min
Jun 19, 2024
RHOC SEASON 3 EPISODE 1: BEHIND THE ORANGE CURTAIN

GUYS! THINGS ARE HEATING UP IN THE OC! Tamra joins the mix and things get interesting. I also give life updates - Weight Watchers, frozen theories, and sister wives rewatch (of course!!!). THANKS FOR LISTENING !

31 min
Jun 10, 2024
RHOC SEASON 2 EPISODE 10 WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE SPECIAL REUNION

Let’s chat, baby! In this episode I recap my really riveting weekend including sister wives rewatches and more Disney movie conspiracies (#frozen #moana) and we talk about this oldie RHOC episode where the women look back at season 2 and their parenting mistakes!! ENJOY AND THANKS FOR LISTENING

23 min
Jun 8, 2024
RHOC SEASON 2 EPISODE 9 “THE FINALE”

Jo and Slade finally break up…. On a couch?! Lauri shows off her stupid ring and Vicki whoops it up in Catalina!! Plus I talk about #weightwatchers, #thevalley #thevanderumprules and life without ren!! #rhoc #realhousewivesoforangecounty

32 min
May 29, 2024
RHOC SEASON 2 EPISODE 8: “BIRTHDAY SEX”

It was no one’s birthday and no one had sex but what else is new? Plus life updates and explaining my hiatus and Instagram deletion! ENJOY AND THANK YOU FOR LISTENING. Email: [email protected]

25 min
Apr 27, 2024
RHOC SEASON 2 EPISODE 7 “JO JO THE HOUSEWIFE”

Yet another episode where the title doesn’t match what happens in the show. I also talk about TLC sister wives and LIFE. Enjoy, thanks for listening!

20 min
Apr 7, 2024
RHOC SEASON 2 EPISODE 6 “STUDIO, JEWELRY, AND BABIES”

I don’t think babies were ever discussed in this OC episode but, hey, when do these early seasons’ titles ever make sense? I recap the episode where we see Lauri get expensive gifts from George, Kara send her boyfriend off to college, and Jo getting into the studio!! At the top of the episode I chat about my weekend and seeing Heather McDonald live! WHERE I SAW JILL ZARIN!!! Enjoy!

20 min
Mar 31, 2024
RHOC SEASON 2, EPISODE 5 “STRANGER IN THE HOUSE”

Thanks for your patience and apologies for my technological issues! What do “real” podcasters use to record and edit? Please advise… [email protected]. I dive into season 2 episode 5 of RHOC! I also discuss current vpr drama and more! Thanks for listening, enjoy!

42 min
Mar 22, 2024
RHONY SEASON 1, EPISODE 6 “GIRLS NIGHT OUT”

I WATCH LIVE AND GIVE MY COMMENTARY…. alex’s dress to the met gala it or not? I still can’t tell… we also talk about an awkward girls dinner at Jill’s (crashed by Simon) and bethenny bonds with Ramona over lunch and POMTINIS. Thanks for listening.

44 min
Mar 17, 2024
RHOC SEASON 2 EPISODE 4: “RELATIONSHIPS ARE BETTER THAN YOUR HEAD”

After a week long hiatus, I’m chatty!! I talk about my hatred of daylights saving, going to the vet, the new VPR season, 90 day fiancé, and vintage RHOC season 2, episode 4!!!

1 min
Mar 12, 2024
UPDATE AND WHY MONDAY’S EPISODE IS DELAYED

Short answer: daylights saving time change and a baby! Plus I deleted IG from my home page. Talk to you guys soon!!!!

30 min
Mar 7, 2024
RHONY SEASON 1 EPISODE 5 “CAREFUL SHE BITES”

I recap RHONY season 1 episode 5! We celebrate alex’s bday and go through bethenny’s break up with jason (#1). Enjoy!!

19 min
Mar 4, 2024
RHOC SEASON 2 EPISODE 3 “WATCH OUT, BITCHES”

Jo goes on a hot air balloon with her hot head boyfriend slade and Tammy visits her old family home she lost in the divorce.

20 min
Mar 2, 2024
RHONY SEASON 1, EPISODE 4

I’m talking about RHONY season 1, episode 4. Before we get into the episode, I talk about the multiple law suits jeopardizing our stories. Enjoy! And thanks for listening.

29 min
Feb 26, 2024
RHOC: SEASON 2, EPISODE 2 “BE NICE TO THE NEW GIRL”

I’m talking about RHOC season 2, episode 2! I also talk about the crown, my obsession with qvc, and my new hair do

1 hr
Feb 23, 2024
RHONY SEASON 1 EPISODE 3

Special guest Summer Abel is on the pod to discuss season 1 episode 3 of RHONY!

29 min
Feb 19, 2024
RHOCA: SEASON 2, EPISODE 1

We’re back in the OC, baby! For season 2 of RHOC!

22 min
Feb 16, 2024
RHONY SEASON 1, EPISODE 2 “THE HAMPTONS”

Recapping season 1, episode 2 of RHONY!! We spend a lot of time in the Hamptons and talking about poor Ally’s “arthritis” detox program.

26 min
Feb 12, 2024
RHONJ: SEASON 1 EPISODE 9 “REUNION PART 2: WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE”

Listen as I recap the second and final part of the season 1 reunion of Jersssseyy.

53 min
Feb 8, 2024
RHONY: SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 “MEET THE WIVES”

I have a special guest on today’s episode- my good friend, Summer (@luvsumm). We talk all things nostalgic bravo including millionaire matchmaker and RHONY Season 1 Episode 1. Lots of laughs and fun! Enjoy !!!

29 min
Feb 5, 2024
RHOC SEASON 1, EPISODE 8- THE REUNION

I discuss the first ever housewives reunion! What was Jeana’s reaction seeing Shane stick his tongue down a (hopefully) unidentified woman’s throat? Are slade and Jo back together for real? we also discuss a disturbing fact about Vicki and massages… ew!

30 min
Feb 1, 2024
RHONJ: Season 1, Reunion (Part 1)

We chat about the first part of RHONJ Season 1 Reunion!

36 min
Jan 29, 2024
RHOC: Season 1, Episode 7 “Finale”

In this episode we discuss the FINALE of the first season of the real housewives of OC! Does Shane leave for college, how many diamonds do the girls buy at the diamond party, does Lori figure out her life, and the most burning question of all- what happens to Jo and Slade?! Plus- I talk about the haps in the bravo world including Caroline Manzo’s law suit against bravo (discussion of sexual assault from 5:02-9:33) old episodes of millionaire matchmaker, and my unedited/uncensored thoughts on The Weird Housewives of Utah. Thanks for listening! Enjoy!

47 min
Jan 25, 2024
RHONJ: Season 1, Episode 6

In this episode, I talk about a woman’s greatest fear come to life in the @netflix series “American Nightmare” (TW: discussion of sexual assault. I discuss this documentary series from 2:55- 13:46, please feel free to skip ahead to the recap around 13:46). We get into the finale of the real housewives of NJ where Teresa flips her shit and a table! Thanks for listening!!! Listen wherever you enjoy your podcasts!!! #realhousewives #realhousewivesrecap #rh #realhousewivesofnj #realhousewivesofoc #realhousewivesofbh #realhousewivesofrhony #rhoc #rhonj #rhobh #rhony #realhousewivesofnewjersey #realhousewivesofnewyork #realhousewivesofbeverlyhills #realhousewivesofslc #realhousewivesofatlanta #realhousewivesofatl #realhousewivesofpotomac#realhousewivespodcast #realhousewivesrecap #bravo #classicbravo #classic #podcast #bravopodcast #bravotv

40 min
Jan 22, 2024Episode 11
RHOC Season 1, Episode 6 “shocking news” Recap

In this episode we talk about the ever growing fake orchid on Jo and slade’s crapper, their failing relationship, slade’s parents, Kara’s spending habits, whether Kimberly’s cancer is back, and MORE. I also touch upon the new season of The Traitors and who I want to see on season 3. ENJOY!

50 min
Jan 18, 2024Episode 10
RHONJ: season 1, episode 5 “Casinos and C-Cups”

In this episode we have a very special guest— MY BROTHER, JOE! Joe has never watched an episode of the real housewives and gives us his opinion on this episode as well as the housewives in general! We watch the episode live so feel free to watch along or just enjoy while you wash the dishes.

29 min
Jan 15, 2024Episode 9
RHOC: season 1, episode 5 “Cut the P and Lem Out of Problem and You Get ROB” Recap

We discuss Colton’s hand injury, Father’s Day celebrations in the OC, Slade’s gross bet with Jo, and more!

39 min
Jan 8, 2024Episode 7
RHOC: Season 1, Episode 4 “Talk, Talk, Talk” Recap

In this episode we talk about Vicki and Donn’s trip to lake havasu, Lauri’s poor judgment, Shane and Jo’s chemistry, the girls finally getting together, and more! I also touch upon the end of RHUGT RHONY Legacy and, of course, the RHOSLC finale. You’ll also get to meet my dog. Enjoy!

45 min
Jan 4, 2024Episode 7
RHONJ Season 1, Episode 3 “Not One of Us”

New episode of Watch What Happened Then” is out. I recap season 1, episode 3 of RHONJ “not one of us”. We talk about Danielle’s “relationship” falling apart, a Botox party, Dina balancing work/being a mom, Lauren’s future in beauty, and more! I also talk about returning to work, focusing on gratitude (inspired by Sarrah Strimel Bentley) and why is lady Gaga doing migraine commercials!?! #realhousewives #realhousewivesrecap #rh #realhousewivesofnj #realhousewivesofoc #realhousewivesofbh #realhousewivesofrhony #rhoc #rhonj #rhobh #rhony #realhousewivesofnewjersey #realhousewivesofnewyork #realhousewivesofbeverlyhills #realhousewivesofslc realhousewivesofatlanta #realhousewivesofatl #realhousewivesofpotomac#realhousewivespodcast #realhousewivesrecap #bravo #classicbravo #classic #podcast #bravopodcast #bravotv

35 min
Jan 1, 2024Episode 5
RHOC: Season 1, Episode 3 “Upgrading Has Nothing To Do with You Honey”

New episode of Watch What Happened Then” is out. I recap season 1, episode 3 of RHOC “upgrading has nothing to do with you honey”. We see more of Shane’s baseball journey (yawn), Vicki and Lauri go to an insurance conference in New Orleans, slade slimey uses Jo for a gig, Jo gets a job and slade loses his mind, and more!! I also talk about my New Year’s resolutions and going back to work after maternity leave.

39 min
Dec 31, 2023Episode 4
RHONJ: Season 1, Episode 2 “Mama Knows Best”

In this episode we talk about CJ’s elaborate birthday party, Jacqueline’s heartbreaking infertility journey, Lauren’s future waxing backs, Danielle’s cringey date, and more!!

43 min
Dec 24, 2023Episode 2
RHONJ: Season 1, Episode 1 “Thicker than Water”

I recap the first episode of the real housewives of New Jersey. In Season 1, Episode 1 we are introduced to five affluent women from Franklin Lakes, NJ, and a theme that will persist throughout the run of the series in years to come: Blood is thicker than water!

50 min
Dec 22, 2023Episode 1
The one that started it all… The RHOC: Season 1, Episode 1 “Meet the Wives” Recap

It was only fitting that I start this podcast recapping the one that started it all: the real housewives of OC.

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Best for: commutes, housework, walks, reality tv rewatches, evening listening
Tone: nostalgic, casual, humorous, conversational

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