Bestie By Caitlin

Bestie By Caitlin

Besties by Caitlin is your go-to podcast for Bravo breakdowns, reality TV drama, and pop culture hot takes: all served by your bestie, Caitlin Marshall, with wit, humor, and bestie-level banter.

Episodes

August 24, 2025 77 mins

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Caitlin is finally catching up on The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 19, and the New Orleans trip is delivering it all: dog parades, voodoo dolls, and drama that won’t quit. Jenn questions that shady photo, Shannon treads carefully with Tamra, and a shocking rumor from Katie spirals out of control. Bac...

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It’s the final round of The Valley Season 2 reunion and Caitlin is spilling it all — from Kristen and Luke’s tropical engagement glow to the Bookos and Capernas nearly blowing up the set. Andy Cohen calls Jesse out, tensions spike, and then Zack surprises everyone by making peace with Janet. Get ready for the biggest reveals, most awkward confrontations, and all the Bravo-worthy drama in between.

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August 6, 2025 68 mins

Caitlin dives into Bravo’s The Valley Season 2 Reunion Part 2, unpacking every unforgettable moment. First up: Jax gets real about his sobriety journey and locks horns with Brittany over last summer’s headline-making actions. Then Jesse looks for closure with his soon-to-be ex, Michelle—right before she drops a long-rumored bombshell that changes everything. Finally, the Bookos and the Capernas go head-to-head in an explosive showd...

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July 30, 2025 77 mins

Join Caitlin for an exclusive podcast recap of Bravo’s The Valley Season 2 Reunion Part 2. The cast comes together for their first-ever reunion—with Kristen and Nia, both eight months pregnant, sharing intimate details of their fertility journeys. Tensions flare as Jesse and Michelle go head-to-head over the ins and outs of their pending divorce, and Jax is put under intense scrutiny when the group dissects the collapse of his marr...

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Caitlin wraps up Bravo’s The Valley Season 2 finale, “There’s No Zen In Resentment,” with a can’t-miss podcast episode. Jesse and Michelle break through old barriers and redefine their relationship, while Kristen reaches a powerful turning point in her fertility journey. At Michelle’s Zen party, simmering conflicts over overdrinking accusations and ongoing feuds e...

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Caitlin dives into Bravo’s The Valley Season 2 Episode 14: “Making Up Is Hard To Do” in this engaging podcast recap. In this episode, Janet reels from Kristen’s cutting insults, Danny and Nia tour a new home as they weigh the decision to add a fourth child, and Jax and Brittany’s co-parenting meeting explodes into a heated showdown. Picking up right where the infamous “Cruise From Hell” left off, Caitlin’s insider analysis covers e...

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Caitlin brings you the ultimate podcast breakdown of Bravo’s The Valley Season 2 Episode 13: “Cruise From Hell.”After Brittany accidentally spills the beans on Kristen and Luke’s engagement, Jax storms the scene and blows the surprise wide open. Kristen and Zack call out Brittany for always siding with Janet, then a dreamy sunset cruise explodes into chaos as alliances shatter and tempers flare. Packed with behind-the-scenes insigh...

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Caitlin dives into Bravo’s The Valley Season 2 Episode 12: “Will You Maui Me?” in this must-listen podcast recap. What starts as a laid-back fishing trip turns into the ultimate surprise when Luke reels in the biggest catch—a pop-the-question proposal to Kristen. Brittany is blindsided and hurt when she realizes she’s been left out of the plans, and Janet’s outrage reaches a boiling point as she threatens to cut the Hawaiian getawa...

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Get the inside scoop on Bravo’s The Valley Season 2 Episode 11 in Caitlin’s latest podcast episode! Luke pulls together a group getaway to Hawaii—and secretly plans to pop the question to Kristen—while the ladies heat up a girls’ night out as Janet, Michelle, Kristen, and Nia clash over long-standing tensions. Back in L.A., Britt finally confronts Jax since those divorce papers hit his hands, and Jesse demands the truth from Aaron ...

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Caitlin breaks down every jaw-dropping moment in Bravo’s The Valley Season 2 Episode 10! After finishing his 30-day program, Jax returns home only to learn Britt’s epic house party went down without him—sparking the drama from the first scene. At a guys’ welcome-home dinner, longstanding tension between Jason and Danny finally explodes in a showdown you won’t forget. Then Zack’s boyfriend Benji arrives, and a surprise welcome bash ...

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Caitlin breaks down Bravo’s The Valley Season 2 Episode 9 in this must-listen recap. Kristen and Luke’s housewarming party derails as old tensions resurface, while Brittany meets with a divorce attorney to prepare for Jax’s impending return. Jasmine and Melissa scramble to rebuild bridges with Jason and Janet, and Danny lands in hot water over another drinking accusation. Whether you’re following The Valley’s twists, crave Vanderpu...

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Step into the drama with Caitlin’s podcast recap of Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2 Episode 5: “The Book of Divisions.” Alliances splinter as Jessi and Jen clash, Whitney confronts Mikayla, and Jen drops explosive allegations against Demi. The “soft swinging scandal” surrounding Taylor Frankie Paul ignites a battle over #MomTok’s identity. Caitlin unpacks every jaw-dropping moment, behind-the-scenes insight, and ha...

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In this podcast episode, Caitlin breaks down Hulu’s #1 reality series, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2 Episode 4: “The Book of Taboo.” At #MomTok’s riskiest Halloween party yet, Taylor Frankie Paul’s soft swinging scandal resurfaces as Layla explores the big O, prompting tough questions about intimacy and faith. During Sinner Sunday, a stunning confession about Demi and Bret’s marriage rocks the group, and Jen confronts t...

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June 6, 2025 52 mins

Caitlin recaps the explosive finale of Bravo’s Summer House Season 9 Reunion Part 2 in this can’t-miss podcast episode. Listen in as Lindsay drops a jaw-dropping revelation about her relationship status, Kyle and Amanda go head-to-head in an unexpected showdown, and Paige lays out what’s next with Craig. Packed with behind-the-scenes insights and all the reunion’s biggest twists, this Summer House Season 9 Reunion Part 2 recap is y...

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Caitlin unpacks all the juicy drama in Bravo’s The Valley Season 2 Episode 8 with this must-listen podcast recap. Tensions boil over between Jasmine, Janet, and Jason as emotions run high, while Zack begin...

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May 29, 2025 29 mins

Caitlin dives into Bravo’s Summer House Season 9 Reunion Part 1 on this episode of the podcast. First up, West and Ciara finally sit down to sort through their roller-coaster dynamic, leading to some truly revealing moments. Paige opens up with fresh insights on her split from Craig, giving everyone a new perspective on what went down. And just when you think the tension can’t rise any higher, Jesse and Lexi’s drama pulls another h...

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Join Caitlin for an electrifying podcast recap of Hulu’s #1 reality series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2 Episode 3: “The Book of Retribution.” As the notorious Halloween party from Hell wraps up, Taylor Frankie Paul confronts Miranda in a showdown that finally exposes the truth behind the soft-swinging scandal rocking #MomTok. Jen reels from devastating news that throws her relationship with Zac into chaos, and Mikayla ...

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Caitlin unwraps all the drama in Bravo’s The Valley Season 2 Episode 7 “Ring Around the Rumor” with this must-listen podcast recap. Tensions ignite when Jason confronts Danny about his drinking, sending shockwaves through the group. Danny then hustles to make amends with both Jasmine and Melissa, while Kristen leaps to defend the Bookos—only to watch a fresh rumor about the Capernas start to swirl. If you follow Bravo’s The Valley,...

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Caitlin breaks down Bravo’s Summer House Season 9 grand finale in this can’t-miss podcast episode. As summer winds down, Lexi and Jesse navigate the awkward aftermath of their breakup, Lindsay faces a life-changing crossroads, and the fallout from Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover’s split finally erupts. Packed with Real Housewives–level twists and emotional reveals, this Season 9 finale recap delivers every cliffhanger moment and mu...

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Caitlin jumps into all the drama with a lively podcast recap of Bravo’s The Valley Season 2 Episode 6! As the Santa Barbara retreat wraps up, sparks fly when Nia finally fights back against Brittany, Jasmine, and Janet—bringing the getaway to a dramatic close. Back in L.A., Jesse turns to trusted friends for guidance as he tries to bounce back from his explosive wine-country clash with Michelle. Meanwhile, Luke and Kristen take the...

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