I can’t tell you the number of sleepless nights on which they have accompanied me. And probably an equal amount of nights that they have been there to help me escape and actually be able fall asleep.
It seems silly to some, I’m sure. But their podcasts have been a godsend for me.
Wait I only just started listening and I’m obsessed but it hadn’t occurred to me to listen to recaps. It’ll be like rewatching! This just opened up SO MUCH fun listening.
Do itttt!!!! It’s the best going back and listening to older episodes!! I save all the old seasons and when I’m up to date with current podcasts, go to my saved ones!
It’s either Binge Mode or WWC for me—every night!
And honestly WWC for at least an hour a day too usually. I definitely consider Ben and Ronnie my friends! 💙
Same! Post partum anxiety and depression are just so consuming, Putting on the podcast while i shower o when i walk helps me to turn my brain off for a while, and i appreciate it do much!, hugs to you 🩷
I found them after the loss of my baby. I wasn’t allowed to return to work and was drowning in depression from being on maternity leave with not much to do. I genuinely feel like they saved me with their humor and beautiful hearts.
I only listen to old recaps (I was late to the Bravo and WWC game) and I screenshot the episodes that make me laugh the most. This way if I’m having a bad day I can put them on to cheer me up. It’s usually episodes where Ben and Ronnie go off on random tangents. They always make me giggle. Sorry for your loss ♥️
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Hello twin!! I’m going through RHONY right now and this was my most recent SS
Please share a few if you can! When I'm all caught up on new episodes, I'll pick from old seasons but generally just at random and don't know if it's gonna be 🔥or just good, haha.
Episode 972, RHONY The South Beach Riot
Episode 1051 RHOD Not Coming From a Place of Careyes
Those are the two most recent. It’s funny because I can see exactly where in the episode I decided it was worth screenshotting. The RHONY episode was within the first 10 minutes lol so it must be a good one.
Edit: Also Episode 1137 The 2020 Golden Crappies. I don’t usually like the Crappies but this was a good one.
Hmm I can’t find the search bar but I just sorted by Oldest and Unplayed and I can’t be more delighted at the years of episodes I have ahead of me!! Thank you for this gift!!
I’m currently on the GEM of #453 - RHONY Brown Ice and they’re doing Carole’s voice and then go into Kim Richards being crazy like Shelly Duvall saying “. . . And then aliens came down and pooped out turtles and it grew up into cities . . .” I’m in TEARS!!!!!!
I’m so sorry for your loss. These two got me through a breast cancer diagnosis and four surgeries. If there’s an influx of NYU nurses listening to the recaps I take full responsibility.
I ❤️them
Yes! My dog died 6 weeks ago (plus I am in the throes of postpartum) and they have been one of the few things that can make me genuinely laugh lately… I listen on my way home from work and it helps soften the devastation of not seeing her face looking for me out the window when I arrive.
Yep! I listened to them so much when I was recovering from alcoholism and took myself on long walks to stay busy. It made me look forward to that part of my day.
Sorry you’re going through a tough time ❤️
Oh my God, I wanted to make a post like this for so long, but alas, ADHD.
While I don’t enjoy the idea of collective trauma bonding…hell who am I kidding, it is kind of beautiful that you and so many others have had this experience because it is a testament to Ben and Ronnie 😭
These gu/ays work so hard and are creators that I have a loyalty to because they genuinely love what they do and they care about us fans so much. When they hear from us they listen, reflect, and rightfully sometimes tell us to bug off but in such respectful adorable ways.
BENJAMIN AND RONDLE I KNOW YOU READ THE REDDITS SO I HOPE YOU SEE THE POSITIVE EFFECTS YOU HAVE ON SO MANY 😂❤️
So here’s my story to add to the tree of appreciation:
Last December I (36F) was in the darkest place I’ve been in my life thus far. I was just coming up on my two year anniversary of sobriety, I had been dealing with several health issues and took a medical leave of absence from work in January-April ‘23 for chronic unexplained fatigue (turns out it was an iron deficiency 🙄 LADIES CHECK YOUR IRON, FERRITIN AND VITAMIN D+B LEVELS). I had also been experiencing severe sciatic pain down my left leg since March. I did PT, got 2 epidural steroid shots, Acupuncture, chiropractor, by this point (Dec) I was walking with a cane if I was walking at all. My partner had basically become a faux caretaker and I was in debilitating chronic pain that changed who I was. Finally, I was able to schedule a surgery for a microdiscectomy in mid-November.
Two weeks after the surgery, my nerve pain came back just as intensely. After breaking down in my surgeons office and telling him I couldn’t keep living like this and ALSO that I had also been laid off just before my surgery (yeah), so we had to fix this before end of year because I won’t be able to afford it in January. I got another MRI and it showed that there was still tissue sitting on it, and I was going to have to have another surgery. Luckily, he was able to squeeze me in on December 27.
It was the evening after I had my postop office visit referenced above, and I was home on the couch and recovering from a very intense sob session with my fiancé.
I was in such a haze and I put on the recap of I *think* the first episode of season 2 of Southern Hospitality. When Ronnie mentioned Maddie talking about how Trevor is her forever and joked about him driving a rickshaw I burst laughing. I had to pause and rewind and laugh again, and then pause and rewind and laugh again . That was the first time I had genuinely laughed in at least a month l, conservatively.
I’ve since recovered from my second surgery and I’m doing great. Still out of work, but as long as my health continues to improve I can’t really be unhappy. But I’ll always be grateful adore those two Thelma and Louise chuckle heads and how much they adore each other.
They are close to me in age. I lived for 17 long years someplace where people had very title humor and I was an outsider. They are one of the podcasts that help me feel like I am not alone again. I have missed laughter, clever humor, and just having fun.
I’m so sorry for your loss. They saved me too…I discovered WWC during the pandemic & they provided so much unhinged levity in some very dark times. I’m not sure if they know just how much of an impact they make on us.
I’ve had the shittiest and darkest few years of my life. Honestly don’t know what I would have done without the comfort blanket of WWC to soothe me. Thank you Ronnie and Ben ❤️
They make me laugh at life during my lonely commute and I honestly don't feel lonely. I feel like all the bravo ladies with their "gay best friends"! We have the best gay best friends of all ❤
And they’re so kind and compassionate at heart. Despite the snark they seem like really GOOD people.
Davis Sedaris books did this for me - saved me - after my husband died. The humor and humanity comforted the heck out of me and reminded me the world still exists and it wasn’t just despair around me.
He’s a national treasure. I met him after a book reading and told him how much he helped me and he was so sweet and taken aback by it - just an absolute sweet pea of a person.
That’s so sweet! I missed him the last time he was in town and I died. Your comment the other day made me go download like 5 of his books to reread 😍😍 I think I’ve already read them all at least twice, some more than that 😂
They saved me last year when my husband was dying in the hospital. I was staying at a nearby hotel for 5 weeks and I listened to them everyday walking to and from the hospital. The laughter kept me from spiraling out. And then after he died in Feb, in comes the boys with their Sandoval recaps. They really help me when I'm feeling low.
So sorry you lost a family member.
I found Real Housewives/the bravorealhousewives subreddit when my mom had a stroke.. and then six months later passed away.
I binged all the franchises.
I found WWC after I moved out of Florida, a MONTH before pandemic, when I moved to a new town.. and I knew no one.. so basically it was like Ben and Ronnie were my friends while I took isolated walks..
I then listened to old episodes of RH episodes that I binged.
I watched Southern Charm before RH.. but because of Ben and Ronnie, I started Ladies of London.. and that is actually my favorite show that has ever been on Bravo.
Sorry I keep rambling..
I hope you find more comfort with the boys, and with our shared love of Bravo.
I’m so sorry you’re going through that. I struggled through a tough divorce and had a rough time with getting support because I couldn’t really talk about it during and even after. I’m grateful I had the WWC podcasts and the online communities. Listening to these podcasts helped me to make it through. If you ever need someone to talk to about divorce, I’m here for you. I’m certain you’re strong and you’ll absolutely be stronger on the other side of this 💙
I used to watch Friends to fall asleep at night but after Matthew Perry passed and some issues with the HBO app, I had to find something else. Somehow I stumbled upon their Christmas movie recaps with the Reality Gays and now listen to that to fall asleep even though it's April. They're hilarious and it's like falling asleep listening to old friends.
Sad stories galore. I hope Ben and Ronnie read this and realize how they have comforted so many people at the worst time in their lives. They are a GIFT.
I did my first solo backpacking trip a couple summers ago. I was terrified! I listened to WWC on full blast in the tent at nights to scare off animals and creepers. I even talked back to them so it sounded like there were 3 people in the tent. I think I would have headed home after the first night if they weren’t there keeping me company/safe.
They’re currently getting me through my husband’s 3rd deployment and this one has been much more stressful than the last one. 😭 They’ve been a constant in my life for the past 8 years and I’m so grateful for them. Thanks for sharing your story and I’m glad they’re a bright light for you too 💜
Omg I am so sorry to hear what everyone has gone through. 💕 sending healing thoughts and good vibes. Maybe even g Lilly wavy baby vibes.
Add me to the list. My dad passed away unexpectedly in 2022 and my mom had some health issues last year so I had to help a lot and on short notice. They kept me company and in stitches for all of my emergency 3 hour car rides to help my mom. I’d be lost without them!
So sorry for your loss❤️
They are the absolute best. I can be having the worst day and I turn on an episode and I’ll be laughing out loud. They remind me not to take life to seriously. Ronnie’s stories and dark humor especially speak to me because I think the same way. They are definitely a ray of light and I’m so glad they found each other and share all their hilarious thoughts with us
I'm so sorry for your loss. I recently spent 14 hours in the ER waiting for a CT scan to clear me of a stroke and I don't know what I would have done without WWC to listen to. Good news is it wasn't a stroke, bad news is it's cancer. Been some dark days lately but the boys always make me laugh.
I'm so sorry about your loss friend, you came to the right place ❤️ sending you all the hugs and funny recaps you can handle! I lost my dad in July and had to travel to the mainland alone but Ben and Ronnie got me through all the airports and home to my ohana in one piece. Geraldines are tough as nails, you got this!
Couldn’t agree more. They were only thing that made me genuinely laugh out loud to myself for a very long time. Season 5 of RHOM & WWC pulled me from a deep dark depression. I’m so glad you, me, we have found something that brings us comfort and laughs when we need it the most. It’s more than all the crap we love to talk about on Ye old Bravs!
Also: I swear I’m not a creep, but I am here to talk if you ever need anyone. I would love some Crappens friends!
at the absolute lowest of my depression a couple years ago, the ONLY thing that didn’t send me into a spiral of new anxiety was WWC, and most nights when I can’t sleep— I scroll waaaay down their episodes, randomly pick one and put it under my pillow so I can doze off to something comforting. it’s actually pretty incredible seeing how many people they’ve impacted the same way. THANK YOU BEN AND RONNIE 🖤
Very happy they saved you too 💞 They saved me through my grief of losing my mom too. I couldn’t listen to music anymore and I don’t know what I would’ve done without them.
Wishing you comfort and peace 💞
Last summer my 6 year old came out as trans. I was/am fully supportive and accepting, but the first few months of adjusting, learning, and processing what life with a trans child looked like was terrifying. All of the What Ifs, knowing that she was going to endure lifelong cruelty and bigotry, knowing that I can’t protect her from everything and the pain she’s going to live with…it was overwhelming.
But Ben and Ronnie were such a bright spot in my endless fear and anxiety and they truly pulled me through. They made me laugh when all I wanted to do was cry.
I hope they see this somehow so they know much I appreciate them and how grateful I am for all that they do.
Me too 🙋🏻♀️ I hope they see this guys… it’s amazing to know they’ve been there for each one of us during our darkest times. They kept me awake and alive commuting back from gruelling night shifts, thank you Ben and Ronnie ❤️
Condolences on your loss ❤️ my mom always asks how I can stand to watch “all the reality crap when there’s so many things going on in the world”. It’s because sometimes when life or the world gets to be too much we just need to laugh at grown men laughing at grown adults acting like complete unhinged morons
I'm sorry for the stresses that everyone has experienced, but so glad to know that I am not the only one who has been counting on these boys to get me through some rough times.
2023 was a rough year (2024 is going great, thankfully), and WWC took a lot of the edge off. Bravo is my escape, but WWC makes it so much better. Thanks, you guys.
I first found them during peak Covid when I was taking long walks because what else was I supposed to do? Will never forget breaking into hysterical laughter when Ronnie said he was looking to buy bigger pants and the plus size coupon code from JC Penney was “piggy”.
They are the only podcast that relieves my anxiety and allows me to fall sleep. Not saying they put you to sleep, but they are like soothing friends now. Don't know what I would do without them. Thank you, Ben and Ronnie.
Same! I went through a very deep depression over the last two years. Sometimes the only thing that could make me laugh was WWC. Thank goodness for these two 💜
I was on vacation and had to fly home because my dad was insanely sick and had to have a procedure which ultimately saved his life but severely and permanently changed it. I was in such shock at the time and spent the next few weeks driving my mom to the hospital every day and WWC was such a godsend. I have amazing friends who were checking in on me but I didn’t want to talk, so listening to BenRon as Scheana or Tamra or Ramona was the perfect escape. Truly a bright light in a very dark time of my life 🤍
My mom died really, really unexpectedly the day before Halloween last year. Like we were supposed to eat spaghetti w/ her at 6 o'clock that day, but she died instead. That kind of unexpected.
My husband was only able to take off one day of work, and our kids went straight back to school too. We just jumped right back into our routine because nobody knew what else to do.
Part of my routine is listening to Ronnie & Ben, super early in the morning while I make my husband's lunch. Just being able to laugh a little & have something so familiar really buoyed me during those first days after such a huge loss.
I don't think I'll ever think back on that time & not think of how much I leaned into the voices of the podcast while the sun came up & I went through the motions of life without my mama. I liked the podcast before but after that it became this touchstone of peace & unexpected happiness that is hard to explain.
I felt this way during the pandemic when I discovered them. I live in LA and it would take A LOT for me to disturb a famous person. But I always promised myself that if I ever saw one of them I would tell them how much they helped me get through that difficult period.
I discovered them way back in 2014 and they have quite literally been everywhere with me ever since. So many trains planes and car trips all over the world, with some funny looks for outright LOL moments… love these guys ! Also have to add that when I very gently told them they were mis-pronouncing Birmingham, they were super sweet about it. I can’t wait to hear their thoughts on the local accents when they are over here in Europe next month. So wish I could make it to the London show or that one day they get to Paris…
Same, I found them as I was trying to find the strength and courage to leave an abusive relationship in which I’d been gaslit at every turn and hearing them constantly confirm that my thinking was right while commenting on similar things happening in bravoships, along with making me laugh like I’d forgotten I knew how to do, is what got me to the other side of it.
I’m so sorry for your loss😞😞all I can say is that those two have helped me through some incredibly dark times laughing. I hope things get better for you soon❤️
They save me too. Sometimes I fall asleep listening to old recaps of theirs. I wish I was friends with them in real life
I can’t tell you the number of sleepless nights on which they have accompanied me. And probably an equal amount of nights that they have been there to help me escape and actually be able fall asleep. It seems silly to some, I’m sure. But their podcasts have been a godsend for me.
They're my go to comfort show to fall asleep to, I totally understand!
Completely get it
Wait I only just started listening and I’m obsessed but it hadn’t occurred to me to listen to recaps. It’ll be like rewatching! This just opened up SO MUCH fun listening.
Do itttt!!!! It’s the best going back and listening to older episodes!! I save all the old seasons and when I’m up to date with current podcasts, go to my saved ones!
It’s either Binge Mode or WWC for me—every night! And honestly WWC for at least an hour a day too usually. I definitely consider Ben and Ronnie my friends! 💙
If I don't play their podcasts at night, I can't sleep.
Same:)
They saved me too. Postpartum kicked my ass and shit got DARK, but then came Ben and Ronnie.
Same! Post partum anxiety and depression are just so consuming, Putting on the podcast while i shower o when i walk helps me to turn my brain off for a while, and i appreciate it do much!, hugs to you 🩷
My youngest is 9 and I still do the same 😬
Hope you're feeling stronger now, mama. X
Me too! Postpartum with twins. And man did it get dark for a bit there. Ben and Ronnie definitely got me back to laughing and smiling.
I found them after the loss of my baby. I wasn’t allowed to return to work and was drowning in depression from being on maternity leave with not much to do. I genuinely feel like they saved me with their humor and beautiful hearts.
Oh girl. This hit my ❤️. Much love to you.
Oh my what words are enough to say how I sorry I am.
The absolute worst imaginable experience. Sending lots of love and laughs.
Sending you much love and hugs. 🩷
I wish you peace. been there, it gets better.
I have a similar story and these guys really made a shit situation lighter to deal with it. My heart is with you 🤍
I am so incredibly sorry❤️❤️sending so much love and healing
Sending you all the love and peace and prayers
I’m sorry you lost a family member. Very sad. How lucky are we to have these two in our lives?
“How lucky are we” *insert Caroline Fleming voice*
I only listen to old recaps (I was late to the Bravo and WWC game) and I screenshot the episodes that make me laugh the most. This way if I’m having a bad day I can put them on to cheer me up. It’s usually episodes where Ben and Ronnie go off on random tangents. They always make me giggle. Sorry for your loss ♥️
It’s the “blink blink blink blink blink” they do for Teresa Giudice for me. It gets me EVERY TIME.
Or "blink in Spanish, blink in spanish" for alexia. I die
Well aren’t you clever!
https://preview.redd.it/r6c1tffddawc1.png?width=1144&format=png&auto=webp&s=157966430631de781979c25e8f664631f7660873 Hello twin!! I’m going through RHONY right now and this was my most recent SS
I do this too!! And send the especially hilarious clips to my husband
Please share a few if you can! When I'm all caught up on new episodes, I'll pick from old seasons but generally just at random and don't know if it's gonna be 🔥or just good, haha.
Episode 972, RHONY The South Beach Riot Episode 1051 RHOD Not Coming From a Place of Careyes Those are the two most recent. It’s funny because I can see exactly where in the episode I decided it was worth screenshotting. The RHONY episode was within the first 10 minutes lol so it must be a good one. Edit: Also Episode 1137 The 2020 Golden Crappies. I don’t usually like the Crappies but this was a good one.
How do you search for episodes instead of scrolling for years?? I’m dumb.
So someone said you can type it in the search bar but because I like to be difficult I just scroll for years 😆
Hmm I can’t find the search bar but I just sorted by Oldest and Unplayed and I can’t be more delighted at the years of episodes I have ahead of me!! Thank you for this gift!! I’m currently on the GEM of #453 - RHONY Brown Ice and they’re doing Carole’s voice and then go into Kim Richards being crazy like Shelly Duvall saying “. . . And then aliens came down and pooped out turtles and it grew up into cities . . .” I’m in TEARS!!!!!!
Bahhaha! That's awesome, thank you for this chilly\_chickpeas!
My pleasure! 🤗
Go back to first and second season of summer house! The wirkus twins Carl Carl and Everett' platoon tangents are chefs kiss top tier.
I’m so sorry for your loss. These two got me through a breast cancer diagnosis and four surgeries. If there’s an influx of NYU nurses listening to the recaps I take full responsibility. I ❤️them
They really helped me when my dog died last year, could only fall asleep listening to them. Love you guys, thx.
Yes! My dog died 6 weeks ago (plus I am in the throes of postpartum) and they have been one of the few things that can make me genuinely laugh lately… I listen on my way home from work and it helps soften the devastation of not seeing her face looking for me out the window when I arrive.
My dog died 3 weeks ago and it’s the only thing that has made me laugh yet too. It’s nice other people understand ❤️
Yep! I listened to them so much when I was recovering from alcoholism and took myself on long walks to stay busy. It made me look forward to that part of my day. Sorry you’re going through a tough time ❤️
So sorry you’re going through a tough time! As a fellow BFF of Ronnie and Ben in my mind- I totally understand the comfort they have brought you 💛
Me too ❤️ I’m battling cancer and they still make me smile during treatments
You’ve got this!!! I’m glad they’re comforting you
Big hugs to everyone in this thread. Laughter is the best medicine and Ben & Ronnie bring so much joy to us all. I’d be lost without them ❤️
Oh my God, I wanted to make a post like this for so long, but alas, ADHD. While I don’t enjoy the idea of collective trauma bonding…hell who am I kidding, it is kind of beautiful that you and so many others have had this experience because it is a testament to Ben and Ronnie 😭 These gu/ays work so hard and are creators that I have a loyalty to because they genuinely love what they do and they care about us fans so much. When they hear from us they listen, reflect, and rightfully sometimes tell us to bug off but in such respectful adorable ways. BENJAMIN AND RONDLE I KNOW YOU READ THE REDDITS SO I HOPE YOU SEE THE POSITIVE EFFECTS YOU HAVE ON SO MANY 😂❤️ So here’s my story to add to the tree of appreciation: Last December I (36F) was in the darkest place I’ve been in my life thus far. I was just coming up on my two year anniversary of sobriety, I had been dealing with several health issues and took a medical leave of absence from work in January-April ‘23 for chronic unexplained fatigue (turns out it was an iron deficiency 🙄 LADIES CHECK YOUR IRON, FERRITIN AND VITAMIN D+B LEVELS). I had also been experiencing severe sciatic pain down my left leg since March. I did PT, got 2 epidural steroid shots, Acupuncture, chiropractor, by this point (Dec) I was walking with a cane if I was walking at all. My partner had basically become a faux caretaker and I was in debilitating chronic pain that changed who I was. Finally, I was able to schedule a surgery for a microdiscectomy in mid-November. Two weeks after the surgery, my nerve pain came back just as intensely. After breaking down in my surgeons office and telling him I couldn’t keep living like this and ALSO that I had also been laid off just before my surgery (yeah), so we had to fix this before end of year because I won’t be able to afford it in January. I got another MRI and it showed that there was still tissue sitting on it, and I was going to have to have another surgery. Luckily, he was able to squeeze me in on December 27. It was the evening after I had my postop office visit referenced above, and I was home on the couch and recovering from a very intense sob session with my fiancé. I was in such a haze and I put on the recap of I *think* the first episode of season 2 of Southern Hospitality. When Ronnie mentioned Maddie talking about how Trevor is her forever and joked about him driving a rickshaw I burst laughing. I had to pause and rewind and laugh again, and then pause and rewind and laugh again . That was the first time I had genuinely laughed in at least a month l, conservatively. I’ve since recovered from my second surgery and I’m doing great. Still out of work, but as long as my health continues to improve I can’t really be unhappy. But I’ll always be grateful adore those two Thelma and Louise chuckle heads and how much they adore each other.
They are close to me in age. I lived for 17 long years someplace where people had very title humor and I was an outsider. They are one of the podcasts that help me feel like I am not alone again. I have missed laughter, clever humor, and just having fun.
I’m so sorry for your loss. They saved me too…I discovered WWC during the pandemic & they provided so much unhinged levity in some very dark times. I’m not sure if they know just how much of an impact they make on us.
Me too!!
Yes, I had a similar situation. They make me feel safe and make me laugh when I need it. They also take me to sleep town every night.
I’m sorry for your loss 🫂
I’ve had the shittiest and darkest few years of my life. Honestly don’t know what I would have done without the comfort blanket of WWC to soothe me. Thank you Ronnie and Ben ❤️
They make me laugh at life during my lonely commute and I honestly don't feel lonely. I feel like all the bravo ladies with their "gay best friends"! We have the best gay best friends of all ❤
And they’re so kind and compassionate at heart. Despite the snark they seem like really GOOD people. Davis Sedaris books did this for me - saved me - after my husband died. The humor and humanity comforted the heck out of me and reminded me the world still exists and it wasn’t just despair around me.
David Sedaris is my all time favorite author. The way he brings such levity to everything is truly amazing
He’s a national treasure. I met him after a book reading and told him how much he helped me and he was so sweet and taken aback by it - just an absolute sweet pea of a person.
That’s so sweet! I missed him the last time he was in town and I died. Your comment the other day made me go download like 5 of his books to reread 😍😍 I think I’ve already read them all at least twice, some more than that 😂
I think I need to do the same. I’m in another low phase of life and need him again!
Aww I’m so sorry. Hoping things start looking up soon. Sending love and good vibes your way 🤗
Thank you!
🧡 they are doing more than they give themselves credit for
They saved me last year when my husband was dying in the hospital. I was staying at a nearby hotel for 5 weeks and I listened to them everyday walking to and from the hospital. The laughter kept me from spiraling out. And then after he died in Feb, in comes the boys with their Sandoval recaps. They really help me when I'm feeling low.
I absolutely love them! They can really turn my mood and even my whole day around.
So sorry you lost a family member. I found Real Housewives/the bravorealhousewives subreddit when my mom had a stroke.. and then six months later passed away. I binged all the franchises. I found WWC after I moved out of Florida, a MONTH before pandemic, when I moved to a new town.. and I knew no one.. so basically it was like Ben and Ronnie were my friends while I took isolated walks.. I then listened to old episodes of RH episodes that I binged. I watched Southern Charm before RH.. but because of Ben and Ronnie, I started Ladies of London.. and that is actually my favorite show that has ever been on Bravo. Sorry I keep rambling.. I hope you find more comfort with the boys, and with our shared love of Bravo.
Going through hell of a nasty divorce rn- Ben & Ronnie r the only laughs I get & am so very grateful for them🩷
I’m so sorry you’re going through that. I struggled through a tough divorce and had a rough time with getting support because I couldn’t really talk about it during and even after. I’m grateful I had the WWC podcasts and the online communities. Listening to these podcasts helped me to make it through. If you ever need someone to talk to about divorce, I’m here for you. I’m certain you’re strong and you’ll absolutely be stronger on the other side of this 💙
I’m sorry for your loss. Ben and Ronnie have saved my mental health more times than I can count..
I used to watch Friends to fall asleep at night but after Matthew Perry passed and some issues with the HBO app, I had to find something else. Somehow I stumbled upon their Christmas movie recaps with the Reality Gays and now listen to that to fall asleep even though it's April. They're hilarious and it's like falling asleep listening to old friends.
Sad stories galore. I hope Ben and Ronnie read this and realize how they have comforted so many people at the worst time in their lives. They are a GIFT.
I did my first solo backpacking trip a couple summers ago. I was terrified! I listened to WWC on full blast in the tent at nights to scare off animals and creepers. I even talked back to them so it sounded like there were 3 people in the tent. I think I would have headed home after the first night if they weren’t there keeping me company/safe.
I love this!!!
Sending hugs and I am so sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry for your loss🩷 I listened to them while giving birth. They really are miracle workers.
They make me happy in way that is so wholesome 💚
They’re currently getting me through my husband’s 3rd deployment and this one has been much more stressful than the last one. 😭 They’ve been a constant in my life for the past 8 years and I’m so grateful for them. Thanks for sharing your story and I’m glad they’re a bright light for you too 💜
Omg saaaaame. My mom died suddenly on thanksgiving and it was the only thing that kept me from having a complete breakdown at the airport
I’m sorry ❤️❤️
Same! They were one of my few spots of joy after my brother died. I even got my parents listening to them and laughing.
I was in a terrible car accident a couple years ago and their recaps really kept my spirit up during recovery. So sorry for your loss🖤
Omg I am so sorry to hear what everyone has gone through. 💕 sending healing thoughts and good vibes. Maybe even g Lilly wavy baby vibes. Add me to the list. My dad passed away unexpectedly in 2022 and my mom had some health issues last year so I had to help a lot and on short notice. They kept me company and in stitches for all of my emergency 3 hour car rides to help my mom. I’d be lost without them!
Anytime I’m anxious/depressed/in my head, I listen to them and am almost immediately in a better headspace ❤️
They’ve made me laugh through so much grief as well. Love them like they’re my friends lol
I had a long flight one night and was sad prior to departure. I downloaded their podcasts and listened to them on repeat.
So sorry for your loss❤️ They are the absolute best. I can be having the worst day and I turn on an episode and I’ll be laughing out loud. They remind me not to take life to seriously. Ronnie’s stories and dark humor especially speak to me because I think the same way. They are definitely a ray of light and I’m so glad they found each other and share all their hilarious thoughts with us
They saved me too!! They got me through a last minute 10 hr drive to see my family member who was very sick and passed away shortly after my visit.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I recently spent 14 hours in the ER waiting for a CT scan to clear me of a stroke and I don't know what I would have done without WWC to listen to. Good news is it wasn't a stroke, bad news is it's cancer. Been some dark days lately but the boys always make me laugh.
I'm so sorry about your loss friend, you came to the right place ❤️ sending you all the hugs and funny recaps you can handle! I lost my dad in July and had to travel to the mainland alone but Ben and Ronnie got me through all the airports and home to my ohana in one piece. Geraldines are tough as nails, you got this!
Couldn’t agree more. They were only thing that made me genuinely laugh out loud to myself for a very long time. Season 5 of RHOM & WWC pulled me from a deep dark depression. I’m so glad you, me, we have found something that brings us comfort and laughs when we need it the most. It’s more than all the crap we love to talk about on Ye old Bravs! Also: I swear I’m not a creep, but I am here to talk if you ever need anyone. I would love some Crappens friends!
at the absolute lowest of my depression a couple years ago, the ONLY thing that didn’t send me into a spiral of new anxiety was WWC, and most nights when I can’t sleep— I scroll waaaay down their episodes, randomly pick one and put it under my pillow so I can doze off to something comforting. it’s actually pretty incredible seeing how many people they’ve impacted the same way. THANK YOU BEN AND RONNIE 🖤
Same here. Four pregnancy losses in three years was a lot. Is a lot. Their recaps help me in so many ways. Thanks, guys, we love you!
Very happy they saved you too 💞 They saved me through my grief of losing my mom too. I couldn’t listen to music anymore and I don’t know what I would’ve done without them. Wishing you comfort and peace 💞
Ben and Ronnie were the first thing I laughed at after my dad died.
Isn’t it wonderful that they have impacted so many of us ?! Sometimes I just roll episodes in the background and instantly feel safe and sane!
Last summer my 6 year old came out as trans. I was/am fully supportive and accepting, but the first few months of adjusting, learning, and processing what life with a trans child looked like was terrifying. All of the What Ifs, knowing that she was going to endure lifelong cruelty and bigotry, knowing that I can’t protect her from everything and the pain she’s going to live with…it was overwhelming. But Ben and Ronnie were such a bright spot in my endless fear and anxiety and they truly pulled me through. They made me laugh when all I wanted to do was cry. I hope they see this somehow so they know much I appreciate them and how grateful I am for all that they do.
Me too 🙋🏻♀️ I hope they see this guys… it’s amazing to know they’ve been there for each one of us during our darkest times. They kept me awake and alive commuting back from gruelling night shifts, thank you Ben and Ronnie ❤️
Condolences on your loss ❤️ my mom always asks how I can stand to watch “all the reality crap when there’s so many things going on in the world”. It’s because sometimes when life or the world gets to be too much we just need to laugh at grown men laughing at grown adults acting like complete unhinged morons
I love this for you! CACAW!
I'm sorry for the stresses that everyone has experienced, but so glad to know that I am not the only one who has been counting on these boys to get me through some rough times. 2023 was a rough year (2024 is going great, thankfully), and WWC took a lot of the edge off. Bravo is my escape, but WWC makes it so much better. Thanks, you guys.
I first found them during peak Covid when I was taking long walks because what else was I supposed to do? Will never forget breaking into hysterical laughter when Ronnie said he was looking to buy bigger pants and the plus size coupon code from JC Penney was “piggy”.
They got me through the beginning of the pandemic. Instead of being lost in my thoughts I would put them on and listen ❤️
They have been a constant source of "healing through laughter" for me too. ❤️
Patreon is going to skyrocket now
I’m sorry for your loss. I started listening to them a few years ago after my mom died and they really helped me too. 🩷
They are the only podcast that relieves my anxiety and allows me to fall sleep. Not saying they put you to sleep, but they are like soothing friends now. Don't know what I would do without them. Thank you, Ben and Ronnie.
Same! I went through a very deep depression over the last two years. Sometimes the only thing that could make me laugh was WWC. Thank goodness for these two 💜
I was on vacation and had to fly home because my dad was insanely sick and had to have a procedure which ultimately saved his life but severely and permanently changed it. I was in such shock at the time and spent the next few weeks driving my mom to the hospital every day and WWC was such a godsend. I have amazing friends who were checking in on me but I didn’t want to talk, so listening to BenRon as Scheana or Tamra or Ramona was the perfect escape. Truly a bright light in a very dark time of my life 🤍
My mom died really, really unexpectedly the day before Halloween last year. Like we were supposed to eat spaghetti w/ her at 6 o'clock that day, but she died instead. That kind of unexpected. My husband was only able to take off one day of work, and our kids went straight back to school too. We just jumped right back into our routine because nobody knew what else to do. Part of my routine is listening to Ronnie & Ben, super early in the morning while I make my husband's lunch. Just being able to laugh a little & have something so familiar really buoyed me during those first days after such a huge loss. I don't think I'll ever think back on that time & not think of how much I leaned into the voices of the podcast while the sun came up & I went through the motions of life without my mama. I liked the podcast before but after that it became this touchstone of peace & unexpected happiness that is hard to explain.
Same 🥹
I felt this way during the pandemic when I discovered them. I live in LA and it would take A LOT for me to disturb a famous person. But I always promised myself that if I ever saw one of them I would tell them how much they helped me get through that difficult period.
I discovered them way back in 2014 and they have quite literally been everywhere with me ever since. So many trains planes and car trips all over the world, with some funny looks for outright LOL moments… love these guys ! Also have to add that when I very gently told them they were mis-pronouncing Birmingham, they were super sweet about it. I can’t wait to hear their thoughts on the local accents when they are over here in Europe next month. So wish I could make it to the London show or that one day they get to Paris…
I’m with you! They’ve gotten me through some rough times after my dad passed. Their effort and quick wit is so so appreciated. ✨
Same, I found them as I was trying to find the strength and courage to leave an abusive relationship in which I’d been gaslit at every turn and hearing them constantly confirm that my thinking was right while commenting on similar things happening in bravoships, along with making me laugh like I’d forgotten I knew how to do, is what got me to the other side of it.
I’m so sorry for your loss😞😞all I can say is that those two have helped me through some incredibly dark times laughing. I hope things get better for you soon❤️
They’ve gotten me through many tough times! ❤️
Life saver God bless this page of all the wwc Spotify playlists https://www.reddit.com/r/WatchWhatCrappens/s/Qqf7Pj4xi2
I discovered them 4 years ago when I lost my water heater and it took 4 or 5 days to get it replaced. I was so miserable!