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bestie approved: pop culture, reality TV, and deep dives with Travis and Emma.

Travis Rhoden & Emma Hesser
Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City
Real Housewives Of Rhode Island
Salt Lake City
Real Housewives Of Atlanta
Wind
The Traitors
Artificial Intelligence
Bravo
Real Housewives
Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills
Real Housewives Of Potomac
The Real Housewives Of Orange County
Conspire Reality
Las Vegas
Atlanta, United States
The Real Housewives
Hurricanes
Climate Change
Rhode Island
Donald Trump

This is a wild time to be alive and sometimes you just need to hang out with your best friends to remind you that everything is going to be okay. Travis and Emma are two former finance bros and best friends who have a lot of opinions. Kick back and hang out with your new besties each week as they navigate grad school and motherhood, unpack their feelings about the Real Housewives and other Bravole... more

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Artwork for bestie approved: pop culture, reality TV, and deep dives

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Hi glamorous divas- sorry we've been gone for a little bit (we've had stuff going on), but we couldn't miss the RHONY premiere with our premiere besties. This week, we get into:

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We're back with our returning champions and premiere besties, Scott & Geoff from Husbands Watching Housewives to unpack the season 20 premiere of The Real Housewives of Orange County (20 YEARS OF HOUSEWIVES)! Admittedly, this w... more

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The Real Housewives of Rhode Island delivered one of the strongest first seasons in Housewives history and the second half of the reunion gave us enough receipts, questionable timelines, and terrible husband behavior to keep us... more

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Recent Guests

Kam K
Content creator; Bravo/TikTok commentator
TikTok/BRAVO fan content creator
Episode: The Real Slam Pigs of Rhode Island with Kam K.
Dolores Catania
Reality TV personality known from The Real Housewives of New Jersey
Bravo reality TV
Episode: RHORI series premiere: reality roundup with Husbands Watching Housewives.
Wade Belair
Investor in startups, pursuing psychology/mental health counseling, content creator
Independent
Episode: Wade Belair’s villain origin story.
Jeff Zurek
Literal scientist, host of Whimsical Wavelengths
Whimsical Wavelengths
Episode: Travis FINALLY learns about wind with a literal scientist.
Amy Dickens
Creator of the Joyfully You podcast and author of 101 Ways to Spread Joy
Joyfully You / Author
Episode: let your inner child go for a hot girl walk with Amy Dickens.
Jolenta Greenberg
Comedian, podcast host, pop culture commentator
Episode: going back to where it all started with Jolenta Greenberg
David Beckmeyer
Co-host of This Week in Outrage; interviewer of scientists on Outrage Overload
Outrage Overload / This Week in Outrage
Episode: toxic news and twitter fights with Dave & Lisa

Hosts

Travis
Host of the show, co-presenter with Emma
Emma
Host of Bestie Approved, Co-host of the podcast; the other half of the hosting duo

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Fantastic

    Found you on a collab with a Bravo pod, I forget who, but instantly subscribed as you two are truly wonderful. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LindaYogaGirl
    United States2 months ago
  • Enjoyment

    Loving this podcast always laughing, keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Influence Exchange
    United States4 months ago
  • Fun show!

    What a fun show! Enjoyed listening to what you are doing, not every episode can I relate too however I can see how a lot of people will enjoy and relate to what you are doing! Keep up the good work with authentic real conversations ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Change happened then what?
    United States5 months ago
  • Fun show!

    Love the variety of topics and they are fun to listen to. You never know what is going to come up on each episode and I love that aspect.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FindingHopeAfterLoss
    United States8 months ago
  • Really enjoyed this podcast!

    Bestie Approved is a great listen. Love the chemistry between Travis & Emma and the laughs. A great show with various topics - i learned about the wind today!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PCR NC
    United States8 months ago

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Accessible and entertaining even for non-avid reality-TV fans.
Guest episodes add fresh perspectives and energy.
Love the real-talk, authentic vibe and humor.
Two best friends have great chemistry and banter.

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let your inner child go for a hot girl walk with Amy Dickens.
Q: What did this moment look like for you when you decided to make a change and start this journey?
Amy explains there wasn't a single epiphany but a series of louder internal signals pointing toward change, leading to selling possessions, living in a van, and ultimately reorganizing her life around joy.
The Real Slam Pigs of Rhode Island with Kam K.
Q: What drew you to this specific Real Housewives of Rhode Island episode, Splitting Hairs (The Real Slam Pigs of Rhode Island) for your episode pick?
Kam explains that the Rosie-Kelsey conflict stands out as a standout moment with high drama, plus the episode provides fertile ground for discussing open relationships, cast dynamics, and production choices in reality TV.
The Real Slam Pigs of Rhode Island with Kam K.
Q: Kam, tell us about yourself and how you got into Bravo content creation.
Kam shares that he started on TikTok after discovering a Bravo-driven community and fell in love with the Housewives universe, which led him to create commentary and grow a following.
Wade Belair’s villain origin story.
Q: Tell the people about your journey and how you got here.
Wade describes growing up in a WASPy setting, repressing his sexuality, coming out to friends who welcomed him, and the later hard but transformative relationship that pushed him toward greater self-awareness and healthier expectations in dating and life.
Travis FINALLY learns about wind with a literal scientist.
Q: When do hurricanes happen in the Atlantic basin?
They typically form in the late spring to autumn period, peaking in late summer, when sea surface temperatures are warm enough to fuel the convective engine.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two former finance professionals turned best friends host informal, candid conversations about pop culture, reality TV, parenthood, and current events. The show blends lighthearted banter with sharp takes on the Real Housewives universe, celebrity news, and broader cultural topics, all delivered with humor, openness, and a hands-off, friend-to-friend vibe. Listeners tend to enjoy relatable chemistry, episodic tangents, and unfiltered perspectives, often appreciating guest perspectives that add depth to reality-TV discussions and a sense of community among “besties.” This collection of episodes suggests a consistently energetic, humorous show that makes room for personal life updates, parenting stories, and timely cultural commentary, with o... more

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2. Dolores Catania
3. Wade Belair
4. Jeff Zurek
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