Tookes Takes
Join LaKendra Tookes (Reality Checked on Radio Andy) as she airs out ALLLLL of her takes -- from Bravo Housewives, to the bougie black women who made her who she is today -- LaKendra does not hold back!
Episodes
August 27, 2025 • 36 mins
31: This week I’m covering the chaos of Housewives parenting, clout-chasing scandals, and fashion flops that only Bravo could deliver. From Tamra’s messy Instagram antics to Julia and Martina juggling their new adoptees, the drama is nonstop. Katie Janela’s suspicious dinner party behavior has everyone side-eyeing, and with a lie detector test on the horizon, reputations are about to be tested.
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→ Housewives pare...
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August 20, 2025 • 34 mins
30: The OC reunion brought chaos, contradictions, and plenty of receipts. I break down Shannon refusing to forgive Katie while giving Tamara a pass, Heather caught in her own denial, and Tamara stirring the pot again. We also dive into the Real Housewives of Miami episodes, complete with the wild “Ay Dios Mío” moments, and revisit the infamous “Naked Wasted” scandal.
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→ Shannon vs. Katie: selective forgiveness d...
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August 15, 2025 • 46 mins
29: This week, I’m joined by Rebecca Lieb from Ghost Town and Vanderpodcalypse Rules to break down The Valley reunion and the messiest drama of the season. We get into Jax Taylor’s abusive behavior toward Brittany Cartwright, the missing ring camera footage and the domestic violence disclaimer Bravo ran at the end of episodes. We talk about Janet’s meddling, her hypocrisy around substance use, and why she might be more concerned wi...
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August 13, 2025 • 33 mins
28: In this episode of Tookes Takes, I unpack the latest drama from Real Housewives of Miami and Orange County. From tense friendships and fake tears to social media fights and messy double dates, I call out who’s being real and who’s playing the victim. Plus, I talk about the cancer diagnosis controversy and why kindness might be the only way forward.
Topics Discussed:
→ Heather vs Tamara feud
→ Tamara’s fake tears over friend’...
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August 6, 2025 • 53 mins
27: In this episode, I’m back with the latest Housewives drama, and trust me, it’s messy. From Tamra’s shady antics to Jen’s glow-up and the truth about her therapy sessions, we’re talking about a yacht, and some shade thrown (and caught). Plus, I'm sharing how I conquered a big fear of mine… And let’s just say, it wasn’t a smooth ride, but it was a hell of a journey.
Topics Discussed:
→ Tamra’s lies exposed on RHOC
→ Jen calls...
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July 30, 2025 • 56 mins
26: This week, I’m breaking down everything from my latest Jeff Lewis Live moment…yes, I drank breast milk on air…to why I'm staying on this dating strike (for now). I’m sounding off on Real Housewives of Miami and why I’m riding hard for Guerdy. Over in the OC, I’ve got thoughts on Jen and Ryan, that student loan drama, and why I might need to move to Orange County and become an honorary auntie. Plus, a recap of a night out that r...
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July 23, 2025 • 41 mins
25: This week I break down the messiest moments from RHOM and RHOC, from the Lar/Lisa feud finally cooling off to Julia prepping for adoption while acting absolutely unhinged. Over in the OC, lymphatic massages get weird, Katie’s secret recording stirs the pot, and Tamra keeps proving she's the villain.
Topics Discussed:
→ Did Katie Really Record Shannon's Meltdown on RHOC?
→ Julia’s Adoption Journey on RHOM Raises Concerns
→ ...
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July 16, 2025 • 50 mins
24: This week I’m breaking down the latest from RHOM and RHOC. From Stephanie’s suspicious luxury dog condo to Julia’s weak apology and Lisa’s two-hour bus delay, I’ve got thoughts. Plus, Alexia’s toga party?
Then over in the OC, I’m talking Emily’s yelling, Katie’s receipts, and why Heather Dubrow still isn’t giving what she thinks she is. Oh, and I’m officially on a dating strike... unless a cute yogi changes my mind.
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July 9, 2025 • 37 mins
23: This week I’m taking y’all on a wild ride through the latest 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way Tell-All and Real Housewives of Miami drama. From Any’s alleged gold-digging to Sarper proposing mid-meltdown, I’m breaking down every unhinged moment. I also get real about the truth behind wigs, natural hair, and the hairstyle I will NEVER go back to. Plus, I’m calling out Julia for her drink-throwing nonsense, standing with Guerdy, and ...
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July 2, 2025 • 47 mins
22: Y’all, these first three episodes of Real Housewives of Miami had me in a chokehold. From Todd secretly filing for divorce and still hanging around like nothing happened, to Lisa and Larissa’s explosive feud in Milan, to Julia throwing a drink at Guerdy = during what was supposed to be a baby celebration - it’s pure Bravo chaos.
I break it all down:
→ Todd and Alexia’s messy divorce saga
→ Larissa vs. Lisa in Milan (yes, wit...
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June 25, 2025 • 40 mins
21: Yes…. I’M ON TINDER. The ghosters, the catfishers, and the aunties wiring money to men with no last names. It’s bleak. Plus we’re talking 90 Day Fiancé throuple chaos, plastic surgery overload, and why Amani’s giving Whoville BUT the BBL is popping. I’ll also check in on my girls Niesha and Jazz over on 1000-lb Roomies - weight loss goals, fried chicken setbacks, and a situationship 20 years deep.
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→ Tinder H...
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June 20, 2025 • 31 mins
20: Tookes Takes is back, baby - new team, same unfiltered LaKendra. In this episode, I’m catching y’all up on my birthday, bad dates, and why being a childless MILF is not for the weak. From getting ghosted at Bacari to meme-only communication, I’ve got stories. Plus, I talk bestie cuddles, Pride, immigrant rights, and the Gucci bag that nearly took me out. Let’s laugh, heal, and MILF our way through it together.
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May 12, 2025 • 39 mins
LaKendra is back to take stock of her (temporary!) dating slump and catch up on most of the new season of 90 Day Fiance!
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April 24, 2025 • 54 mins
LaKendra is back for some more follow up on ChumpCon, a detour into the new Kanye West insanity, an Easter Sunday debrief, and then a close read of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills after the final reunion episode, including a full plan for next season!
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April 17, 2025 • 33 mins
LaKendra has gone to ChumpCon and lived to tell the tale! This week, she takes us through her travels -- to her brother's wedding and her impromptu trip to Jeff Lewis' CHUMPCON in Las Vegas!
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April 9, 2025 • 57 mins
LaKendra sits down to take stock of the home stretch of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, housewife by housewife! She also dips a toe into the 90 Day Fiancé waters and throws in a few dating stories to make sure y'all are in the loop!
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April 1, 2025 • 40 mins
LaKendra is moving through the newest season of RU PAUL'S DRAG RACE with episode TEN, featuring The Villains Roast! Plus, she's got some thoughts on what gives her the ick in dating!
This week's Tooke's Talking Points include guys saying they're busy might as well be calling you another b word, Lexie Love's inner saboteur, the controversy around the roast order, Arietty stealing jokes, and Susie Toot's cerebral sandbagging!s
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March 20, 2025 • 34 mins
LaKendra is moving through the newest season of RU PAUL'S DRAG RACE with episode EIGHT, featuring The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical! and episode NINE featuring an iconic lip sync lip lock! Plus, LaKendra gets into her thoughts on the latest season of THE TRAITORS
This week's Tooke's Talking Points include the great Rusicals of season's past, Onya Nurve proving she can do it ALL, several battles for witch parts, LaKendra's decent pr...
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March 12, 2025 • 34 mins
LaKendra gets back on track with the newest season of RU PAUL'S DRAG RACE with episode SIX and SEVEN, featuring everyone's favorite -- SNATCH GAME!
This week's Tooke's Talking Points include Sir Mix-a-Lot's promises to his woman, the blossoming Queen showmance this season, Lexie Love's vape clutching meltdown about her outfit that was unfortunately giving tarp, Snatch Game hits (Onya Nurve's Eddie Murphy) and misses (Lana Ja'rae's ...
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March 10, 2025 • 48 mins
LaKendra gets into some trash TV she's been watching lately and then takes out the fanciest trash you've ever seen as she runs down recent episodes of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills!
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