Friend Of

About Friend Of

Friend Of is your weekly deep dive into all things reality TV! Hosted by friends and reality tv enthusiasts, Ariana Joy and Renee Reina, Friend Of is the perfect blend of pop culture, hot takes, and candid conversation. Every Friday, catch up with Ariana & Renee as they break down current pop culture news and recap the latest episodes. You won’t want to miss the laughs, the drama, and the occasional eye-roll—you’ll feel like you're hanging out with your best friends. And, you never know when your favourite reality TV star might make an appearance… because after all, they're both Friend Of.

Publisher

Ariana Joy and Renee Reina

Category

news · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Mar 2025

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

129 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Verity, DWTS Heartbreak & RHONY Private Island Drama

   On today’s episode of Friend Of, we’re covering everything from nostalgic music and fashion fails to AI drama and some seriously rich Housewives problems.We start with a little life chat: old music, newspaper routes, and some of our biggest fashion fails. Then we get into the news:🤖 Love Island Australia and AI drama: Ariana Madix calls out the use of AI, and we have thoughts.👑 Happy Kardashians Day! The new season is finally here and obviously we are so excited!💃 DWTS heartbreak: We’re SO sad to see Ciara eliminated. We wanted so much more of her on the dance floor!🏆 RealiTea Awards + Kyle Cooke: We talk Kyle, where things stand with Amanda, Amanda and West, and Kyle’s incredible skin.🌴 Southern Charm is coming: And yes, we are READY. Will the drama play out how we think? We have predictions.📚 Verity recap: We discuss what we loved, what felt a little cringe, and whether we’d actually recommend it.Then it’s time for Housewives:❄️ RHOSLC: So many breakups, plus our thoughts on the new girl and whether we’re into her.🍊 RHOC: Vicki’s latest drama, forgotten Housewives of the past, what Tamra is doing that is driving us crazy, and Alexis and John are BACK.🍎 RHONY: We are LOVING Erika. A private island invitation? This is the kind of Housewives drama we’ve been waiting for. Who owns what island? Who is flying private? And who is being accused of wearing SHEIN?! 😂💅 And of course, we end with our weekly Icks & Icons.Pop culture, books, Bravo, Kardashians, DWTS, and Housewives chaos—exactly what you come to Friend Of for.🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review Friend Of so you never miss an episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Taylor Swift, DWTS & TV Scheduling Problems

   On today’s episode of Friend Of, we’re all over the place in the best way.. catching up, laughing, and diving into the pop culture moments we can’t stop talking about 👀We kick things off with a little life catch-up and behind-the-scenes chat about content, tech, and trying to work smarter not harder (why did no one tell us half these features existed sooner?!) Then we get into what we’re watching and loving:📺 Reality TV overload.. from Salt Lake City, OC, New York, and Ultimate Girls Trip (including Renee accidentally watching the WRONG season for way too long 😂) Pop culture + Bravo crossover moments:🎙️ Paige DeSorbo on Chloe in Wonderland and why we’re obsessed with the unfiltered, “just chatting” vibe 🎬 The idea of podcasters turning their lives into full-on shows, and what we wish House of Stassi wasThen… the chaos:😳 Teresa Giudice and Melania airport drama.. what actually happened, the police footage, and why nothing is adding up 🤯 The internet reacting in real time and how quickly everything spiraledWe also get into:🎶 Music talk (including what we’re currently obsessed with on repeat) 📺 The struggle of mid-week TV releases vs. nothing to watch on weekends🍿 Why we’re always chasing that perfect “just hanging out” podcast/show vibe💅 And of course, we wrap things up with our Icks & Icons—the best and worst of the week.Real conversations, reality TV, and unfiltered opinions—exactly what you come to Friend Of for.🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review Friend Of so you never miss an episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3. 

   25 Sept 2026

   Team Moms Baseball: A First Look at the Iconic New Show!

   Today we’re giving our first look at Team Moms Baseball for its premiere on Paramount+. We had the chance to sit down with some of the moms from the show and get a quick feel for the personalities, the dynamics, and what this series is really about.We talk about the world of sports parents, the intensity that comes with it, and why the drama off the field might be just as big as what’s happening during the games. From different parenting styles to the social side of team life, there’s a lot packed into this one.We also touch on what stood out most from our interviews and what we’re expecting going into the season.Team Moms Baseball is premiering now on Paramount+. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Who has been a guest on Friend Of

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Carl Radke
• Shep Rose
• Jared Osmond

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

3.6 / 5

16 ratings

Spotify

3.5 / 5

26 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 27 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

15

Social presence

94

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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