From the Fryer

In this episode of Sister Wives, we see Christine get married (again, same footage as last year), Kody cuts down a tree (badass), and Meri decorates for Halloween (spooky). There really isn't anything spicy or interesting this episode so at the end we decided to talk about The Brutalist. Spoilers from the movie are in the last 12 minutes of this episode! Timestamps below:

00:00 - 38:06 - Sister Wives

38:07 - End - The Brutalist (very general overview but some spoilers)

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Faith Can Move Mountains:

00:00 - 30:21

Robyn's girls explore non-mormon churches and Kody struggles to keep quiet about it. Christine tries on her fairytale wedding dress, and the party continues with a wedding shower. Meri wants to start dating soon.

A Time To Weep, a Time To Laugh:

30:22 - End

Meri cuts up a quilt that celebrated her marriage to Kody; Christine and David are in Moab preparing for their magical day; Robyn and Kody have a difficult conversation about the break-up of the family.

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While two couples must deal with the dramatic aftermath of their housewarming parties, one couple’s marriage reaches new levels of intimacy. And while one bride struggles with certain lifestyle differences, another couple finds that simply learning more about each other can help their relationship reach new heights.

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With our newlyweds settling into everyday life, their housewarming parties provide valuable information for each individual about their new stranger spouses. As one couple sees a way to mend their differences, another creates a rift that could be their undoing.

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Kody and Robyn go on a date, and Kody rails against their former church. Christine and David host an engagement party with some very messy tacos. Meri and Jenn visit Brandi in Las Vegas to dish about her spiritual release from Kody.

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Time stamps:

00:00 - 03:56 Intro, corrections and updates

03:57 - Episode

I'm so sorry it's just me this week! I would feel terrible asking someone to join me last minute. It sort of works out since there wasn't much to cover but Leon and I will be back together shortly!

Christine goes shopping for her dream wedding dress; Meri meets with two of her friends and struggles to come to grips with her new reality; Aurora and Breanna approach Robyn about returning to church.

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We're back! Thank you for being patient as we figure out our new flow. Also, apologies I have a cold so my voice is a little off. 

The newlyweds are back from paradise and waking up in their new homes with their new spouses--except one. With a little help from the experts, and visits to each other's homes, the couples begin merging their lives and discover more about who this person is that they just married. However, not everyone is pleased with what they're discovering, and one bad home visit could ruin everything.

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As the deadline to pay off Coyote Pass looms, tensions rise over how the family will divide the property; Meri takes an empowering solo trip to England; Christine and Janelle host a graduation party for Savannah.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Discussion of Thanksgiving, kids and community center basketball 

05:10 - Episode Recap

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Content Warning: Cursing! So much cursing! Apologies, we were recording very late and apparently really had some feelings about this episode :)

"Kody sobs after helping Meri move away from Flagstaff, leaving Meri confused about why he has pushed her away for so many years. David and Christine gather their kids to announce their engagement, and Janelle meets David."

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We will always enjoy any little crumb of truth we get on this show. Hearing about the list that Kody gave Meri and abandoning her once it was complete was wild but also, not surprising. Maybe we're being a little too critical but we really wish Christine would listen to her kids concerns a bit more. 

Timestamps:

00:00 - 03:42 - DJ Set

03:43 - End - Sister Wives Recap

"Christine and David's relationship continues at light speed when they go off-roading in Moab and David gets down on one knee; Ysabel is in tears over fears of losing her dad; Meri asks Kody to help her move to Parowan."

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(Edited 11/11/2024 to remove date inconsistencies)

This episode surprised us! We loved the details and actually being able to see the family interact together somewhat. 

"Janelle warns Meri on trusting Kody about the Coyote Pass property; despite only dating a few months, Christine and David go house shopping; the family gathers for Gwendlyn's bridal shower; Kody awkwardly meets David."

I feel like I interrupted Leon a record amount so I'll work on that :)

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Kody suggests reconciling with Janelle, but she flatly refuses when he continues to prioritize Robyn; Christine introduces her boyfriend David to more of her children, before they head out ring shopping.

00:00-02:43 Election Day 2024

02:44-14:18 Sister Wives News

14:19-End - Episode Recap

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Re-releasing this gem since our episode will be slightly delayed :) 

Hi Friends,

Leon had an unexpected work project come up so we didn't get a chance to record at our usual time. The episode will be out Monday evening! 

Thank you all! Have a nice Monday!

Kody helps Meri prepare to move away, and they joke about their divorce; Christine and David look at wedding venues after only two months of dating, which leaves her kids thinking things are moving too fast.

00:00 - 14:34 - Intro

14:35 - End - Episode Recap

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The Browns spend Christmas apart; Christine talks with her kids about her new boyfriend, David; in a heated sit down, Kody blames Meri for their divorce; Janelle wants to settle the property dispute with Kody and move on.

Apologies for so many direct quotes towards the end! We would not be able to do Kody's words justice in only a summary!

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Meri asks the church for a release from her marriage to Kody; Gabe opens up to Janelle about his relationship with his father; Christine is excited for her second date with David; Mykelti reveals she ate her placenta.

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The Brown family spends Thanksgiving apart; Christine and Robyn put their differences aside to visit with Mykelti's newborns; Robyn pushes Kody to reconcile with his kids, and Christine reveals that she went on a promising first date.

This is an episode of Kody not taking any accountability and repeatedly stating how he never loved his wives. 

Timestamps: 

00:00 - Storytime

03:17 - Start of episode

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After reuniting at a wedding, Kody describes the family dynamic as a total civil war. Christine and Robyn reunite in the waiting room as Mykelti welcomes her twins. At a game night with Robyn and their kids, Kody reflects on his 3 failed marriages.

Janelle considers leaving Flagstaff for good as she and Maddie look at land in Montana; Kody learns that Meri is asking their church for a release, their religion's word for a divorce; Christine and Aspyn throw Ysabel a welcome home party.

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Things get awkward as Kody, Robyn and Christine see each other for the first time in months at Mykelti's baby sprinkle; Meri tells her friend Brandi that she's done with Kody; Janelle reveals that she's looking at buying property in Montana.

We are so happy that Sister Wives is back! Thank you for listening!

Hi Everyone :)

Long time no see! We wanted to give you a little update on how things have been since our break and provide a bit more detail. 

The majority of the episode is centered around loss and trauma so please feel free to skip if you are not in a place to listen to those topics.

Thank you all so much for your love. We appreciate you more than words can explain.

In this episode we talk about how our relationship started, how we survived a long distance relationship, our eventual decision to get married and how podcasting fits into it all. Three years has absolutely flown by! We are so thankful for you all! We are excited to see what this next year brings. Thank you thank you thank you!

A special shout-out to all the podcasters who have hosted us on their show! We are so thankful for their support! Please check them out below:

Psych Legal Pop Podcast

Alter Call Podcast

Married to Reality Podcast

Sister Sister Wives Podcast

While some people are moving on, others are still quite angry and learning to cope. We didn't really get any new information, but we will admit it was a nice end to a very odd season. Bring on Chicago! 

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This episode should be called The Many Faces of Emily. We finish up part two of the reunion with heart flutters, all the excuses and many many tears!

We  got new mics! And definitely should have tested more before recording a whole episode :) We promise the later episodes are better.

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This might be one of our longest episodes ever. There was so much to break down, so many allegations and a whole bunch of lies from every angle. We were all bamboozled this season! I don't think we'll get any sort of truth on part two but we're looking forward to seeing how it plays out!

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A huge thank you to everyone who joined our pool and listened to these episodes! March Madness is something we look forward to every year and we love being able to share that with you. This has been the perfect way jump back into podcasting and we thank you so much. Back to our regular programming! 

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We had to put out a quick episode before the big games tonight! 

If you don't want to hear a LeBron James/Bronny James rant please feel free to skip to 06:42

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Warning: This episode is filled with giggles that can be annoying to some :)

We had a great time breaking down the couples and their decisions but let's be honest, the pizza party is where it's at. Are you team Cam or team Clare?

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Wow! There has been so many amazing games already in this years March Madness! We can't wait to see what this week will bring. 

In this episode we talk about Physical 100 on Netflix, a quick review of games, current standings and of course shout-outs.

This has been the perfect way to ease back into podcasting, thank you so much for listening!

What an exciting day already and there is plenty of basketball left! We talk about the current standings in our pool, various games this morning and of course a few honorable mentions. Stay tuned for more basketball talk and of course friendly husband and wife banter :)

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It's once again time for March Madness! This is the NCAA college basketball tournament (it's more exciting than it sounds, we promise).

These brackets are all in good fun, sign up, take a look around and join us for another year of crazy upsets :) Links to join our bracket below!

Men's March Madness here!

Women's March Madness here!

Happy selecting!

Thank you for joining us on these re-release episodes! 

Episode 5: 1st Wife's 20th Anniversary

While the three wives buy a friendship ring for Robyn, Kody plans his 20th anniversary with first wife, Meri, but when nothing goes as planned will Kody end up in the doghouse?

Episode 6: A Fourth Wife to Be

The three wives help Robyn get ready for her wedding and reception; Kody has planned a special trip for Janelle's birthday.

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 Honestly, the highlight of this episode is Kody and Robyn kissing while Christine is in Labor. The audacity! It never gets old. 

Episode 3: Wives on the Move

Kody and his teenage daughters throw a birthday party for his new fiancee, Robyn. Meanwhile, first wife Meri struggles with feelings of jealousy as the whole Brown clan moves Robyn and her anxious kids closer to the family home.

Episode 4: Third Wife in Labor

Kody's fiancee Robyn helps out with the kids while Kody escorts Christine to the hospital to give birth;j their newest baby is a week overdue and they must decide whether or not to induce labor. 

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Re-releasing this gem since the episode today will be late :)

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In case you don't follow us on social media we wanted to keep you updated. This will be updated later today with links to various podcasts.  

We love you all.

A big thank you to Tess & Brooke of Psych Legal Pop Podcast for hosting us on their show! We had a great time talking all things Sister Wives including season 18, the tell all and our theories for the future. Please be sure to check out all their other wonderful podcast episodes!

Psych Legal Pop Podcast - Apple Podcasts

Psych Legal Pop Podcast - Spotify

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We made it! Season 18 ends with Kody continuing to be unhinged, Robyn scrunching her face, Meri and Janelle's hopes for the future and finally more information about Christine and David's relationship so far. While we didn't feel it was groundbreaking, it was still entertaining and a good close to the season. We look forward to these very secretive episodes coming up before the big wedding special! 

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The theme of this episode is communication (or lack of). All three couples are having difficulty in this department and I don't see how it could get much better. While religion is still a roadblock for two couples, they still are not having deeper conversations. Brennan continues to be Brennan and while we don't agree with how Emily's friends handled it, we do feel awful that this is who she was matched with. We're looking forward to the rest of the season and where we could go from here!

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Two great episodes of the one on one! Stories of the melted ring, details of how Robyn was connected to the catfisher, constant lies from Birdy and sweet sweet details of the infamous text thread. We can't wait to see what episode four could cover!

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Get comfy or find a task you've been putting off, we have a long episode for you today! 

We are so excited to jump back into MAFS this week and cover some very spicy episodes! Divorce, couples distancing, the challenges of living together and finding balance in the real world - these episodes have it all. 

Now the real question, do we think they'll bring Michael back at this point? 

• S17E7: A Honeymoon Rockier Than the Mountains 00:00 - 54:28
• S17E8: Divorce, Prayers and Spider Scares 54:29 - End

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Here is a link to the video we discussed at the start of the podcast episode. All credit to @AkerraNicholson!

In this episode Kody talks in circles about things that are not even asked and expands on things he really could (and maybe should) keep to himself. Robyn pulls her usual eye rubs and confusion while Christine and Janelle continue to share their side of the story. Three more episodes to go and then Christine and David's wedding special! We can't wait.

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Timestamps!

00:00 - Hair talk

03:38 - End of hair talk

47:25 - Start of questions at lunch with the cast (and us)

1:05:21 - End of questions section

This week we continue the honeymoon and watch as reality begins to set in with some of the couples. We started the episode with so much hope and between the end of this episode and the preview for the next episode, we lost a bit of it. Are we about to see the end for one of the couples already?

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*We had to use our MAFS intro music since we're having some issues with our typical SW intro 

Anyone else caught off guard by the season finale?! While my expectations are low for the Tell All, I'm still really looking forward to it. 

In this episode we finally see Meri dump Kody and Robyn. No amount of sobbin' with keep her sittin' on that porch and we love to see it! This is our longest episode yet and it's potentially too long but we felt we had to break down every little bit.

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Surprise! We are so excited to bring you a very fun collab we did with Jon and Tereza from Married To Reality podcast! A big thank you to them for being so gracious and inviting us on their podcast!

First off, a huge apology from Leon and I. Our audio quality is pretty terrible and Leon wasn't able to use our usual mic setup. I tried to balance it as much as I could so I hope its still enjoyable!

Please go to the Married to Reality podcast to listen to part one of the episode which covers Emily and Brennan as well as Becca and Austin. 

Thank you all for listening and thank you again to Jon and Tereza for having us!

This week we see the Brown family put their differences aside for Mykelti and Tony's twin gender reveal. We see the misadventures of Kody and Brian with a very special guest - the little white sports car.  Did you know that Meri is renovating the carriage house? Meri is renovating the carriage house! Janelle and Christine road trip to Idaho to ride ATVs and discuss polygamy. 

I realized in editing I made a mistake regarding a plot of land. Robyn is not on the plot with Kody, Janelle and Meri. I still stand by the fact that Robyn still has too much of the land though :) 

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Is it too soon to change every single prediction we made about these couples?! We feel like we're already on the relationship roll-coaster and it's about 3 hours into the honeymoon. We can't wait to see what everyone gets into next while the actual honeymoon activities begin.

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Christine celebrates her 50th birthday with a fun 50's themed birthday party. Tony and Mykelti make a surprising announcement we most definitely for sure did not see last week. Janelle moves into a beautiful new apartment without Kody and we hope it stays that way. Meri has trees cut down in Parowan and realizes the unknown might not be so scary after all.

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We finish up the weddings this week, from the final "I do" to driving off under the moonlight. There was plenty of initial conversations, photos, cake cutting and speeches but it's time for the real fun to begin. 

The season preview is making us very nervous!  We can't wait for next week.

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Timestamps: 00:00 - 08:10 Halloween Talk

This week on Sister Wives we finally have Kody tell Meri that he's done. As much as he has said it on camera, this is probably one of the only times he's been very clear and honest with Meri. Now if he could get Robyn to stop begging Meri to stay, she could probably move on and begin to heal. 

We also see Truly begin to face her fears and start the process of learning how to ride a bike, Gabe and Garrison gift Janelle garden boxes for her birthday and Mykelti reveals she is having twins.

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We are heavily rooting for everyone but definitely Lauren and Orion. Their vows and interactions with each other were so sweet and we think they will really respect and take care of each other. We also saw the wedding of Becca and Brennan and while we had to lightly roast Brennan for his lack of hair cut, we still think they're adorable and will work well with each other. We were surprised to see an expansion of what Michael went through on his wedding day and it was nice to see how gracious he was to his should-have-been bride. Next up: Cameron and Clare!

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In this episode of Sister Wives we see more family talk revolving around holidays and potential plans, Robyn begrudgingly brings Ari and Sol over to Meri's for a play-date and Christine and Janelle reflect on their relationship with Kody and how time was previously allocated. In a fun bonus we see Christine explain that you definitely don't have to sleep with someone else to officially be divorced in their culture :)

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We are back for season 17 of Married at First Sight! New city, new couples and new wedding bliss!

We see individual introductions of (almost) all of the cast this season and actually get to see one wedding! Fingers crossed this is the pace for the whole season.

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What an episode! While the acting wasn't great at times, we still got so much information! Hearing from the kids really puts the damage Kody and Robyn have done into prospective. We always try to guess how they feel, but to really hear it and hear how they have been treated is wild. 

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The conversation between Kody, Meri and Robyn was so insulting! Not only the suggestion that Meri move into Kody and Robyn's loft among all their crap but also Kody's really cool new ring and total disregard for Meri. 

We also get to see a small bit of Janelle and Kody's first date after their big fight. Leon and I disagree about if Janelle should have even entertained the date but in the end, Janelle got the answers she needed.

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P.S. I think I interrupted Leon a record amount so I'll work on that :)

We start out the episode with a couple of rants and then right into Sister Wives. We enjoyed the episode this week and all the quiet parts now being said out loud! Janelle no longer wants to be married  to Kody and Christine is ready for all the snark and gossip. Meri tells Robyn she will be moving her clothing business to Utah as Robyn sits there and provides more examples of how she is a terrible friend. 

Timestamp to skip right to the Sister Wives recap:

08:58

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We get one scene of Christine and one scene of Meri but otherwise this week revolved around Kody and Janelle's appointment. While Kody says he isn't going to get angry anymore, he is just as delusional and refuses to take any real action towards improving. We can't wait to see Janelle move on and be happy!

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While there were only two scenes this episode, there was still plenty for us to break down. While Kody and Robyn attempt to change the narrative, Janelle and Kristine find a way forward. Meri is beginning to see the truth and is slowly finding her way out. 

Bonus: you get to hear Ellie try to say "manipulative" the correct way multiple times :)

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Kody continues to spiral during the holidays and has learned nothing during his divorce/separation process. Playing favorites with his wives has gotten him to where he is now and playing favorites with his kids will only take him further in the wrong direction. In true holiday spirit, Kody and Robyn take more traditions away from Meri and somehow lessens her role even more in the family. Janelle and Christine are adjusting and living their best lives as well as they can during their first holiday season without the big family. 

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After seeing how quickly the argument between Janelle and Kody degenerated I can see why that would be the final straw for her. She is completely right. Kody is manipulative and while he is quick to call her a liar, we all really know who the liar is. While it is difficult to see what these women have to go through, we are so excited to see them get their happiness back. 

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This episode had so much more than we were expecting! From group chat drama to confirmation that Robyn has never lived polygamy - wow. The quiet parts are now being said out loud and we love it. Kody and Robyn somehow look worse and worse every episode this season and we are here for it. 

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We're so excited that Sister Wives is back! Was there too much review and not enough new information? Of course! But hey, it makes the little new gems we get even better. 

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It's happening! This time next week we will be basking in the season premiere of Sister Wives. We can't wait! In preparation for the big day we take a look back at several key moments from past seasons of Sister Wives. 

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We always have many theories on the shows we watch so we thought we would share a couple this week along with some new gossip about Sister Wives. I've added some timestamps below so you can skip our Backstreet Boy chat :)

06:45 - BSB Talk

06:46 - Sister Wives

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We didn't initially plan to cover this but five minutes in and we knew it was going to be good. While it ends on a somber note, it was really interesting to find out what was going on behind the scenes of such a popular show.

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Since season 18 is only a couple of weeks away we decided to switch things up a bit. In preparation for the upcoming season we wanted to cover current gossip as well as take a look back at a couple of moments that caught our attention this week. Our season 3 recap will resume after this season is complete.

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We could not end this season without covering part 2 of the reunion! While there was a lot of repeat information we did get a few new gems. The pressure on Shaq and Kirsten was unlike anything we've seen on a MAFS reunion! I don't think that it was necessary but cheers to them and whatever they decide for themselves.

Thank you for listening! We'll be back next season!

Hi Everyone!

We missed you! We wanted to give you some life updates, travel stories and apparently some rants to get everyone up to speed. 

Timestamps in case you'd like to skip the rants (we wouldn't blame you one bit!):

00:00 - 28:59 - Main things we have been up to, wedding season so far 

29:00 - 41:00 - A long rant about seat switching and traveling

41:44 - 47:10 - Our kitchen appliance saga

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It's happening! Everyone calm down!

Wow. What a trailer. We can't wait for season 18! 

We wrap up season 2 as the Brown's begin to settle in their new city. This episode has a lot! Searching for rental homes, meeting the neighbors, rebellious teens and a baby announcement. 

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Everybody! We made it! Six months later we are finally here. Reunion part one!

Shaq was so confusing this episode that he made us forget all about the stuff we roasted Kirsten about all season. We shockingly saw no apologies or acknowledgments from Gina about her behavior while Clint has happily moved on. Chris and Nicole are still in the honeymoon phase and continue to be the one glimmer of hope this season. Airris is out here still being Airris while Jasmine and Friend Boy take it to the next level.  

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These three Sister Wives episodes are packed with Brown family lore! It's amazing how much we missed on the first watch.  Catch up on all the moving drama, sassy Kody and the beginnings of Robyn making her place known. Thank you for joining us on this journey! 

Season 2, Episode 8: Sister Wives in Holiday Crisis

Season 2, Episode 9: No Place For Home

Season 2, Episode 10: Gambling on the Future

Alter Call x From The Fryer Collab! 

We are so thankful to Tayne for hosting us this week! We hope you all enjoy this episode as much as we did! 

We break down episode 22 and all the shenanigans the couples get themselves into. Now, this season we follow these singles for longer than ever but, did we really need to? Eh! We're here for the ride though!

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These were two great episodes to return on! We made it guys, we are here. Decision day season 16! We deep dive and have our theories about all the couples but specifically go into all the speculation on Shaq and Kirsten. 

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Not too much has changed with the couples in the last two weeks but we are ready for decision day! Five months in the making, we can't wait to see what everyone will decide.

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To escape the stress of the investigation the Brown family makes a whole lot of additional stress by taking the holidays to the mountains of Utah!

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Did we need this episode? I feel like we got enough of the retreat last week. Are Clint and Gina even friends at this point? She has a lot of negative things to say about him. Nicole and Chris still have no plans for where they are going to live after decision day, but they dressed up like dinosaurs. So they have that going for them. Shaq and Kirsten are stagnant. I think they're both over it and counting down these last 7 days. Airris rejoined the retreat and Jasmine seemed really happy. I just wish they could work!

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A very odd mix of subjects this week for the Brown family! We start off following Meri's journey to complete a colonoscopy screening and end with a party for the coworkers of Kody and the wives. This was a quieter episode but there were still a few gems!

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One of the best episodes every season! Couples retreat! This year had a lot less drama but it was light and fun (which was needed). Airris and Jasmine finally seem to be making some sort of progress but we can't read it too well. Chris and Nicole are still going strong but Ellie was surprised to see a bit of herself in Chris this week. We think we have confirmation of Kirsten and Shaq being intimate one time (and one time only) while new problems arise. Clint and Gina slept in the same bed. 

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In this episode Kody is taking Christine and her kids to Las Vegas to reconnect and get away. This trip was definitely for recording purposes only. Even this early on, Kody has no intention of reconnecting or repairing his relationship with Christine. Hmmm... an 11 day trip to San Diego vs 2 nights in Vegas. Not quite the same. 

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