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Dumpster Dive with Tom Hamlett
Dumpster Divas! Welcome to the Dumpster, where we dig through reality TV's trash—past and present—so you don't have to. Every week, Tom Hamlett breaks down today's biggest reality TV moments alongside the iconic shows that got us here. From Bravo to Love Island, Survivor to Big Brother, and the forgotten gems we still can't stop talking about, expect hilarious recaps, hot takes, and plenty of nostalgia.
Episodes
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Survivor 51, RHOSLC, & RHONY S16 Ep.8 Recap w/ Jake Cornell (@jakecornell)
RHONY RECAP BEGINS 20:00 ish Friend of the pod, Jake Cornell, returns to help me dive into HAVANA NIGHTS ON THE UWS! We also chat Survivor 51, the high-low NYC…
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Deep Dive: RHOA S5 Ep.2 Recap
Diving back into the ancient texts this week (RHOA S5 EP2)! Egg rolls, Mac and Cheese Balls, and ranch?! Yeah… that happened. ENJOY! For Early Access version…
Dumpster Dive with Tom HamlettThe Golden Life, vs. RHONY, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, & Formative Horror w/ Jason Zeffir (@jasonzeffir)
In honor of spooky season, I’m joined by author of Zombies of the Upper East Side, Jasson Zeffir. We dive into formative horror moments, and the state of our…
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RHOSLC S7 Ep.6 Recap
SEAL YOUR MOUTH LIKE YOUR LAWSUITS Well one thing that’s not sealed? The holes in the ceiling of my office… so I’m taking to the bed for this episode. Lots to…
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RHONY S16 Ep.7 Recap
RHONY RECAP BEGINS 15:00 ish Had to take a moment to dive into the online discourse around Carole, casting, and what makes a good show anymore. After that…
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Deep Dive: RHOA S5 Ep.1 Recap
The time has ARRIVED! Our next Deep Dive series! I am thrilled to be getting into the RHOA catalog with RHOA S5. Kenya and Porsha join the show, Cynthia and…
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RHOSLC S7 Ep.5 w/ Noor (@TheRealityisPod)
HIPOCRISY AND BULLLLLLSHIT! MANIPULATION! Sorry... it’s a banger! Noor and I dive into Ep.5 of RHOSLC S7! ENJOY! For an early access / ad free version of this…
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RHONY S16 Ep.6 Recap
Continue to be BLOWN away by this amazing season of housewives. Carole’s talking about the files, Sai’s holding Erin’s feet to the fire, Erin vs. some…
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RHOP S11 Premiere Recap!
Had to take to the mic on Karen’s GRANDE (DAME) return to TV! Green eyed antics! And… Wendy…. looks stun against all odds. ENJOY! For Early Access version of…
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RHOSLC S7 Ep.4 w/ Noor (@TheRealityisPod)
Someone pass the lip liner… the girls are (still) fighting about tooth brushes. Noor and I chat RHOSLC Ep.4. ENJOY For an early access / ad free version of…
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RHONY S16 Ep.5 Recap
HOUSEWIVES ON THEEE ISLANDDD! Now…. I think I have some hot takes about the island life… This is a RHONY S16 Ep.5 recap. ENJOY! For an early access / ad free…
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RHUGT: Roaring 20th Finale w/ Ryan Bailey (@sobaditsgoodwithryanbailey)
Family is here to help me wrap up a stellar season of RHUGT! Ryan Bailey! Catch Ryan and I recapping RHONY this season on the So Bad Its Good feed. ENJOY! For…
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Southern Charm S12 Trailer Reactions!
BABADOOOOOO Baddies Charleston dropped their trailer… and I’ve got thoughts! For an early access / ad free version of this episode, subscribe to the Patreon!…
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Deep Dive: The Swan: Behind the Mirror w/ Kendrick Tucker (@withkendricktucker)
It’s a crossover event! I Ken Not x Dumpster Dive! Kendrick and I dive DEEP into The Swan: Behind the Mirror (Hulu). This episode contains conversations around…
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RHOSLC S7 Ep.3 w/ Noor (@TheRealityisPod)
Oh so you’re doing the rimming? This was an… interesting ep… but Noor and I LOL against all odds! ENJOY! For an early access / ad free version of this episode…
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RHONY S16 Ep.4 Recap
Martha Stewart, more Gosselin, Anne Hathaway, family drama, AND we get to meet Lauren (Mama Rose) Glassman? Another WOW of an ep ladies! Had fun recapping this…
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That’s the Devil - RHUGT: Roaring 20th Ep.8 Recap
So there’s this perfect episode of television… DID YOU HEAR? PORSHA WAS TWO HOURS LATE! Wow lots to unpack here with RHUGT Ep.8! ENJOY! For Early Access…
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Deep Dive: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 5
As the headlines start to settle… I decided to dive into the most recent season of SLOMW and asks the question…. What’s next? ENJOY! For an early access / ad…
Dumpster Dive with Tom Hamlett20 Years of Housewives (Part Eight) w/ Bryan Safi
It’s our final 20-Years of Housewives interview… and I had to call on the big guns. One of my podcasting NORTH STARs, one half of Attitudes and Ask Ronna, star…
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RHOSLC S7 Ep.2 w/ Noor (@TheRealityisPod)
Peptides, Nipples and Titties! Yes you read that right. This is, against all odds, a RHOSLC Ep.2 recap! Enjoy! For an early access / ad free version of this…
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RHONY S16 Ep.3 Recap
Another GREAT ep of RHONY. And BOY OH BOY did a couple of these girls get me GOING! **COUGH** Jessel vs Erin **COUGH** ENJOY! For an early access / ad free…
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LUANN’S STILL TWISTED - RHUGT: Roaring 20th Ep.7 Recap
We’ve got another installment on the Crazy Countess Train! Lu is on a comedown from Miami’s… vibes… and off to NYC to wreak havoc just in time for Halloween!…
Dumpster Dive with Tom Hamlett20 Years of Housewives (Part Seven) w/ The Smith Sisters
Family is here today! From Sirius XM, Radio Andy’s HIT show, The Smith Sisters, Lauren and Mariah are in the Dumpster!! Both Bravo fans, and WWHL vets have a…
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RHONY S16 Ep.2 w/ Donny & Chelsea (@ohnochels & @realdonnywood)
Had to call on two agents of chaos to summon some hot RHONY takes! Donny and Chelsea from I Am the Cute One are here int he dumpster to dive into the second…
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RHOSLC S7 Premiere w/ Noor (@TheRealityisPod)
A heavy, and moving start to what looks like a thrilling season of Salt Lake City. Noor will be joining me for the entire season of SLC! It’s going to be a FAB…
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LUANN’s TWISTED! - RHUGT: Roaring 20th Ep.5 & 6 Recap
LIFE IS A CABARET! AND LUANN IS ABOUT THIS LIFE! I had a real LOL recapping this doozy. ENJOY! ENJOY! For Early Access version of the show, subscribe to the…
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RHONY S16 Premiere Recap!
Well… that was better than expected! AND STARS ARE BORN in Hailey and Daisy. I dive into it my trip to Fire Island, Phaedra & CT run-ins, and all things RHONY…
Dumpster Dive with Tom Hamlett20 Years of Housewives (Part Six) w/ Ronnie Karam (@ronniekaram)
Pod legend is HERE! Ronnie Karam of… the first podcast to ever podcast about Bravo??? WATCH WHAT CRAPPENS joins me to reminisce about 20 years of HW! ENJOY!…
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Deep Dive: The Challenge 42 w/ Kelli Williams (@lagunabiotch)
Had to call on my favorite Challenge experts, Kelli Williams (Beyond the Blinds, Nostalgia and Now), to dive into this current season… because I’m obsessed!…
Dumpster Dive with Tom HamlettThe Book of Luke & The Challenge Deep Dive w/ Lovell Holder (@lovell.holder)
It’s our first Dumpster Dive Book Club! Author of the Competition Reality TV inspired novel The Book of Luke, Lovell Holder is here! We dive into his reality…
Dumpster Dive with Tom Hamlett20 Years of Housewives (Part Five) w/ Miguel Luciano (@miguelluciano)
A NEW dumpster diva has arrived! Housewives impressionist Miguel hops on the pod to dive into his favorite moments in Houswives her-story. ENJOY! For an early…
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RHOA S17 Post Mortem & Bravo Hot Topics w/ Selle Brooks (@whoaskedselle)
This is PART TWO of a Two Part interview with Selle Brooks from Who Asked Me Podcast. Part ONE is all about the Love Island USA Reunion! For an early access /…
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Love Island USA S8 Reunion w/ Selle Brooks (@whoaskedselle)
This is PART ONE of a Two Part interview with Selle Brooks from Who Asked Me Podcast. Part TWO is all about RHOA S17! For an early access / ad free version of…
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Deep Dive: Summer House S5 Reunion Pt.1 & 2
It’s our last SH Deep Dive ep (for now)! Lots to dive into here…. **cough** Hannah **cough** For an early access / ad free version of this episode, subscribe…
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NENE IS BACK! - RHUGT: Roaring 20th Ep.4 Recap
What else is there to say… NENE IS HERE! ENJOY! For Early Access version of the show, subscribe to the Patreon or join as a Member on the YouTube channel!…
Dumpster Dive with Tom Hamlett20 Years of Housewives (Part Four) w/ Elizabeth Kott (@elizabethkott)
Elizabeth Kott from Too Niche and Club Artists Way swings by to dive into the legacy of Beverly Hills, her time on the Zoe Project, and more! If you’re…
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RHOA S17 Reunion Part Three
RHOA wraps up on a HIGH note! I dive into the S17 reunion SOLO! ENJOY! For an early access / ad free version of this episode, subscribe to the Patreon!…
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Love Island USA S8 Reunion Trailer REACTION
The islanders REUNITE! What are y’all’s thoughts…. For an early access / ad free version of this episode, subscribe to the Patreon!…
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RHUGT: Roaring 20th Ep.3 Recap
The WHITE PARTY has arrived! So has Luann on a string! I dive into the 3rd ep of RHUGT plus, share my Luann story…….. ENJOY! For Early Access version of the…
Dumpster Dive with Tom Hamlett20 Years of Housewives Retrospective (Part Three) w/ H Alan Scott (@halanscott)
NEW pod bestie is here! H Alan Scott (Newsweek) joins me to chat about housewives impact on the pop culture the last 20 years. ENJOY! For an early access / ad…
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Deep Dive: Summer House S5 Ep.12
It’s the FINALE of Summer House S5! I’m sad???? And Linds… crashes out again! ENJOY! For an early access / ad free version of this episode, subscribe to the…
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RHOA S17 Reunion Part Two w/ Raven James (@bitchisbetter)
The reads CONTINUE to fly in Part TWO of the RHOA reunion. Raven from Bitch is Better joins me to dive in! For an early access / ad free version of this…
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RHUGT: Roaring 20th Ep.2 Recap
DOLLS THE VAN IS HERE TO TAKE US TO BEVERLY HILLS DARLING! Another RHUGT ep dropped, and while slow, I had a blast! And they filmed in front of an ICE…
Dumpster Dive with Tom Hamlett20 Years of Housewives Retrospective (Part Two) w/ Blair Socci (@blairsocci)
We are continuing our housewives retrospective, in honor of 20-years of mess, and today I’m joined by one of my absolute FAV voices in comedy right now, Blair…
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Deep Dive: Summer House S5 Ep.10 & 11
DEZ AND HANNAH DID WHAT NOW??? Lord I forgot about this one…S5 Episodes 10 & 11! ENJOY! For an early access / ad free version of this episode, subscribe to the…
Dumpster Dive with Tom HamlettRHOA S17 Reunion Part One w/ Chase of No Chaser TV (@nochasertv)
NEW Dumpster Diva has ARRIVED! Chase of No Chaser TV helped me dive into the FANTASTIC part one of the S17 RHOA reunion. For an early access / ad free version…
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RHUGT: Roaring 20th Ep.1 Recap
I couldn’t skip over the 20-year celebration of Housewives could I? What a blast this premiere was. Can’t wait to see what other cameos we have in store! For…
Dumpster Dive with Tom Hamlett20-Years of Housewives Retrospective (Part One) w/ Danny Pellegrino
In honor of RHUGT Roaring 20's we are spending this month diving into the programming that made us love Bravo. For Part One, the one and only Danny Pellegrino…
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RHOSLC S7 Trailer Reactions!
Our girls are BACK! Lots to dive into here! For Early Access version of the show, subscribe to the Patreon or join as a Member on the YouTube channel! FOLLOW…
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Dumpster Dive with Tom HamlettRHOA S17 Finale Recap PART TWO w/ Taria Faison (@weigopodcast)
This is PART TWO! Of Taria and I’d dive into the RHOA FINALE! ENJOY! For an early access / ad free version of this episode, subscribe to the Patreon!…
Dumpster Dive with Tom HamlettRHOA S17 Finale Recap PART ONE w/ Taria Faison (@weigopodcast)
Taria and I have a LOT to say about this fantastic season of RHOA so we’ve split it into two recaps. This is Part ONE! ENJOY! For an early access / ad free…
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Deep Dive: Summer House S5 Ep.8 & 9
Diving DEEP into the Dumpster to recap... maybe the greatest ep of Summer House ever? I DONT LIKE YOU! S5 Episodes 8 & 9! ENJOY! For an early access / ad free…
Dumpster Dive with Tom HamlettThe Valley & In The City Post Mortem w/ Samantha Bush (@bravohistorian)
Mid life crisis millennials are SO in right now! Sam (@bravohistorian) and I are post mortem-ing both the valley and in the city this week! ENJOY! 33:00 ish…
Dumpster Dive with Tom HamlettA Rum Bummer… RHOA S17 Ep.16 w/ Kendrick Tucker (@withkendricktucker)
Fam is in the house! Kendrick Tucker (I Ken Not) joins me to dive into a spooooooky RHOA… and I’m mostly talking about Shamea… ENJOY! For an early access / ad…
Dumpster Dive with Tom HamlettThe Valley Season 3 Trailer Reactions!
Had to take to the mic for this EXPLOSIVE reunion trailer! More valley content coming to the channel soon! For an early access / ad free version of this…
Dumpster Dive with Tom HamlettDeep Dive: Summer House S5 Ep.6 & 7
LEPRECHAUNS AND PSYCHICS! A wild two eps of a fantastic season of reality tv! It’s another deep dive into Summer House Season 5. For Early Access version of…
Dumpster Dive with Tom HamlettDeep Dive: Summer House S5 Ep.4 & 5
LOTS of highs and lows…. And a PEAK Hubb House crash out! Today I’m diving into Summer House S5 Ep.4 & 5! For an early access / ad free version of this…
Dumpster Dive with Tom HamlettIn The City Finale / Reunion Pt.1 Recap
An…. Interesting end to In The City… I dive into both the finale and reunion part one! For an early access / ad free version of this episode, subscribe to the…
Dumpster Dive with Tom HamlettRHONY S16 Trailer Reactions!
Is RHONY….back? I’m nervous to be too excited, but there’s a lot of promise back in the big apple again! For an early access / ad free version of this episode…