The Bravo Docket

Welcome to The Bravo Docket, where reality TV drama meets the courtroom. Join Cesie and Angela, two attorneys with a passion for pop culture, as they dive into the juiciest lawsuits and legal battles in the world of Bravo. Each episode breaks down sensational legal disputes, making complex issues both engaging and accessible. Whether you're here for facts, fun, or Law 101, get ready to laugh, learn, and lawyer up with The Bravo Docket! Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri. The podcast, the statements we make, whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and are not legal advice. By listening to the podcast you are not a client of Cesie, Angela, or The Docket, LLC. Any party consuming information provided by The Bravo Docket should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our past and/or current employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Follow us @thebravodocket on Instagram and email us at thebravodocket@gmail.com!

Episodes

It Ends in Court (Part 5)

March 5, 2025 • 117 mins

We’re back with Part 5 (or is it a million?!) of the It Ends with Us legal saga. This week, we’re picking up right where we left off with Justin Baldoni’s complaint against Blake Lively, and the drama just keeps escalating. We’re breaking down more allegations from Lively’s camp, along with Baldoni’s legal team’s not-so-subtle clap-backs and responses. Thanks for sticking it out with us through this ever-unfolding saga, Legal Team!...

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It Ends in Court (Part 4)

February 19, 2025 • 80 mins

Legal Team, it’s time for another deep dive into the It Ends with Us lawsuits! This week, we’re tackling Justin Baldoni’s side of the story, breaking down his 179-page complaint. From the infamous voice memo to the creative control battle, we’re unpacking every twist and turn. And with the sheer length of this lawsuit, we’ll be covering it over multiple episodes—so buckle up, there’s a lot more to come! What’s on the docket? A...

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It Ends in Court (Part 3)

February 5, 2025 • 95 mins

We’re back with more It Ends with Us lawsuit drama! This week, we’re diving into two side cases tied to the Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni saga. First up: Jonesworks LLC vs. Jennifer Abel, Melissa Nathan, Justin Baldoni, and Wayfarer Studios. Then, we break down Baldoni’s defamation lawsuit against The New York Times. We’re covering these cases in order, so stay tuned—this saga is just getting started! What’s on the docket? ...

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It Ends in Court (Part 2)

January 29, 2025 • 46 mins

It’s time for part two, Legal Team! On the last episode, we broke down the explosive lawsuit between It Ends with Us stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. This week, we’re continuing from where we left off and wrapping Blake’s side of the lawsuit—bringing even more drama to light. And this is only just the beginning! Stay tuned for the next episode, where we’ll dive into the PR agency’s lawsuit and the defamation case Justin filed...

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It Ends in Court (Part 1)

January 22, 2025 • 66 mins

It’s time to tackle the headlines, Legal Team! You’ve been asking, and we’re delivering. Today, we’re diving into the pop culture lawsuit that’s taken over everyone’s feeds: Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni. This case offers a fascinating look at Hollywood’s inner workings, from PR strategies to revealing text messages and everything in between. With so many details to cover, this will be a two-part episode. Stay tuned for the f...

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The Girardi Files: Convictions, Chaos, and the Earrings That Won’t Quit

January 8, 2025 • 56 mins

Happy New Year, Legal Team! A new year might be here, but we’re kicking things off by revisiting a classic Bravo legal saga—Tom and Erika Girardi. With Real Housewives of Beverly Hills back on our screens, there’s no better time to unpack the latest updates in this ongoing drama. And for those asking about all the recent legal chaos in the Bravo world, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. This year, we’re diving into it all, one ca...

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Bravo’s Fine Print: Unpacking Talent Contracts

December 25, 2024 • 91 mins

Happy Holidays, Legal Team! Need a break from the holiday hustle? We’ve got just the escape for you. Ever wondered what goes into a Bravo talent contract? Today, we’re pulling back the curtain and diving into these fascinating agreements. Using RHONY alum Leah McSweeney’s original 2019 talent contract, we’ll walk you through every page, breaking it down in a way that feels like a deep cut from your favorite Bravo episodes. From b...

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Salt Lake City Roundup Part 2: Vida Tequila on the Rocks

December 11, 2024 • 47 mins

This week, we’re continuing our Salt Lake City Roundup with a focus on Lisa Barlow and her “baby,” Vida Tequila. Over the last four years, Lisa and John Barlow have faced a series of legal battles, and in today’s episode, we’re diving into each lawsuit, breaking down the challenges they’ve encountered and where things stand now. Let’s just say Henry and Jack might want to start considering careers in law! What’s on the docket? ...

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Salt Lake City Roundup Part 1: Filler Financing, Holy Mortgage Brokers, & MLMs

November 27, 2024 • 73 mins

In honor of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City gracing our screens, it’s the perfect time to untangle some legal drama! This episode unpacks Mary M. Cosby’s church business lawsuit, the lip-filler legal battle between Heather Gay and Monica Garcia, and an MLM crash course spotlighting Whitney Rose and Kandi Burruss’ business ventures. Listener Homework: Our previous episode covering Mary M Cosby’s legal history What’s on the...

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A House Divided: Gina and Travis

November 13, 2024 • 93 mins

As The Real Housewives of Orange County season winds down, the off-screen legal drama is just heating up! This week, we're diving into the legal battles surrounding Gina Kirschenheiter's boyfriend, Travis Mullen, and his disputes with his ex-wife, Meghan Mullen (aka MJ). If you found yourself questioning Gina’s choice to live separately from Travis this season, this episode will shed light on the complex reasons why. It’s a messy o...

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This Is the Bravo Docket

November 13, 2024 • 1 min

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Part 4: The Legal Drama Behind the Bachelor Paternity Scandal

November 6, 2024 • 64 mins

If you’ve made it this far, Legal Team, you deserve a gold star! This week, we’re diving straight back in and wrapping up the infamous paternity scam between Bachelor alumni Clayton Echard and Laura Owens. On this episode, we will be focusing primarily on the legal aspects of the case, how it’s all unfolded, and sharing our final thoughts. Again, if you haven’t listened to parts 1, 2, and 3, we highly recommend you do so. What’s...

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Part 3: The Legal Drama Behind the Bachelor Paternity Scandal

October 30, 2024 • 53 mins

This scam is truly the gift that keeps on giving, Legal Team. This week, we’re picking right back up where we left off in the infamous Bachelor alumni paternity scandal involving Clayton Echard and Laura Owens. Like we’ve said before, there’s so much ground to cover and tea to spill with this one. *Required homework: Listen to parts 1 and 2 before diving into this episode. What’s on the docket? Cesie’s wedding and Angela...

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Part 1: The Legal Drama Behind the Bachelor Paternity Scandal

October 16, 2024 • 62 mins

Welcome back, Legal Team! This week, we’re stepping away from the Bravo-verse and diving headfirst into Bachelor Nation. After holding off on covering this whirlwind of a case, we’re finally breaking down the chaos surrounding former Bachelor Clayton Echard’s paternity scandal. As you can imagine, there’s a lot to unpack—so buckle up for a multi-episode deep dive where we’ll cover it all. What’s on the docket? Clayton Echard’s...

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Part 2: The Legal Drama Behind the Bachelor Paternity Scandal

October 16, 2024 • 82 mins

As promised, Legal Team, we’re back with part 2 of Clayton Echard’s paternity scandal! While Cesie is busy with wedding prep, Angela and her husband John are stepping in to continue unraveling the drama. If you haven’t caught part 1 yet, we highly recommend giving it a listen first! What’s on the docket? Quick recap of part 1 and how this scam escalated the way it did A walkthrough of the first legal action in this case: Pe...

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T.I. and Tiny Take on MGA: The Battle Over Look-Alike Dolls

October 2, 2024 • 76 mins

We're shaking things up this week, Legal Team! In this episode, we dive into the high-profile legal battle between MGA Entertainment and The OMG Girlz, led by none other than T.I. and his wife, Tameka 'Tiny' Harris. The case centers around MGA's creation of dolls that bear a striking resemblance to The OMG Girlz. This trial is especially significant to us, as Cesie had the privilege of working on it, contributing to a recent favora...

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MLB Meets RHOC - What Is Going on with Jenn’s Fiancé Ryan

September 18, 2024 • 46 mins

The drama in the O.C. continues, Legal Team. But this week, Jennifer Pedranti and her fiancé Ryan Boyajian are up to bat (pun intended). The Real Housewives of Orange County partner has found himself in some hot water after being tied to a high-profile gambling case involving MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani, his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, and "bookie" Matthew Boyer. There's so much to unpack in this case, and just know there will be ...

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Blackmailing Beador

September 4, 2024 • 66 mins

Another week, and the Storm(s) in O.C. rages on! Today we are jumping right back into the details of The Real Housewives of Orange County’s Shannon Beador’s DUI and unpacking the recent threats from her ex, John Janssen, and Jesus Jugs (aka Alexis Bellino) of releasing the alleged and potentially “life-ruining” videos. What’s on the docket? Your hosts catch up on Cesie’s wedding cake tasting and Angela’s upcoming trip to F1! ...

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Janssen vs. Beador: Gift or Loan? Choose Your Fighter

August 21, 2024 • 62 mins

There’s a Storm(s) brewing in the O.C! As tensions are running high this season, we’re unpacking the lawsuit between The Real Housewives of Orange County’s Shannon Storms Beador and her infamous ex, John Janssen (or is it Johnny J?...The jury’s out on that one.) What’s on the docket? Catching up and thoughts on the latest RHOC episode Details of Shannon’s DUI Who is John Janssen? A breakdown of the lawsuit filed by...

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Sandoval Sues Ariana

August 7, 2024 • 67 mins

Just when you think it’s over, Scandoval makes its way back into the headlines! Although Tom will no longer be following through with the lawsuit against Ariana, we’re still covering the highly requested gift that keeps on giving! AKA; the lawsuit between Vanderpump Rules stars, Rachel Leviss vs. Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix. What’s on the docket? Life updates, Reddit thread reactions, and podcast reviews An overview of w...

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Episodes

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It Ends in Court (Part 3)

It Ends in Court (Part 2)

It Ends in Court (Part 1)

The Girardi Files: Convictions, Chaos, and the Earrings That Won’t Quit

Bravo’s Fine Print: Unpacking Talent Contracts

Salt Lake City Roundup Part 2: Vida Tequila on the Rocks

Salt Lake City Roundup Part 1: Filler Financing, Holy Mortgage Brokers, & MLMs

A House Divided: Gina and Travis

This Is the Bravo Docket

Part 4: The Legal Drama Behind the Bachelor Paternity Scandal

Part 3: The Legal Drama Behind the Bachelor Paternity Scandal

Part 1: The Legal Drama Behind the Bachelor Paternity Scandal

Part 2: The Legal Drama Behind the Bachelor Paternity Scandal

T.I. and Tiny Take on MGA: The Battle Over Look-Alike Dolls

MLB Meets RHOC - What Is Going on with Jenn’s Fiancé Ryan

Blackmailing Beador

Janssen vs. Beador: Gift or Loan? Choose Your Fighter

Sandoval Sues Ariana

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