Best Georgio Podcasts (2026)

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RHOBH Reality Check, 2025 Reflections & Why 2026 Is About the Pivot 51:04

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In today’s episode, I’m catching up with you after the holidays and getting real about why this Christmas felt different, what 2025 taught me during my first full year doing this full-time, and why “pivot” is the word I’m taking into 2026. I talk about burnout, people-pleasing, stepping back from social media, and why sometimes the universe reroute…

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[59] Georgios Varouxakis — The West, History of an Idea 1:09:26

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In this wide ranging conversation, Georgios and I delve into the history of the concept of the west, as opposed to Christendom or Europe, its two predecessors. When did people start talking about the West and when did it become a thing? And what on earth did they mean by it? Beginning with the ancient Greeks we tried to tease out different ways in …

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Andy Cohen Calls Out Matt & Bowen’s Book Delay + RHOBH Chaos & Kyle's Relationship (feat. Georgio Says & Zack Peter) 50:31

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On this fun and chaotic episode of Don’t Let It Stu, Stu is joined by Bravo experts Zack Peter and Giorgio Says for a full breakdown of everything happening across the Bravo universe. The trio dives into RHOBH drama—from Kyle Richards’ relationship revelations and Mauricio’s energy to Dorit and PK’s unraveling storyline. They get into Sutton, Erica…

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RHOSLC Spa Fight Breakdown, RHONJ Shakeup Rumors & Bravo Drama w/ David Yontef 49:24

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Chef Stuart O’Keeffe is joined by David Yontef from Behind The Velvet Rope for a no-filter Bravo breakdown you don’t want to miss. The two dive deep into the explosive RHOSLC spa episode, from the now-iconic hair and water fight to Meredith Marks’ emotional unraveling and growing cast tensions. Is Meredith being pushed out, and who’s really stirrin…

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Andrea Gevurtz Arai ed., "Spaces of Creative Resistance: Social Change Projects in Twenty-First-Century East Asia" (Rutgers UP, 2025) 1:22:45

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An exciting collection of stories of change that most people don’t usually hear from the bottom up, from the grassroots, about what’s happening in East Asia. Spaces of Creative Resistance: Social Change Projects in Twenty-First-Century East Asia (Rutgers UP, 2025) brings together an exciting cross-regional interdisciplinary group of scholars, schol…

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Nicholas L. Caverly, "Demolishing Detroit: How Structural Racism Endures" (Stanford UP, 2025) 49:56

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In this episode, Nick Caverly talks about his new book, Demolishing Detroit: How Structural Racism Endures (Stanford UP, 2025). For decades, Detroit residents, politicians, planners, and advocacy organizations have campaigned for the elimination of empty buildings from city neighborhoods. Leveling these structures, many argue, is essential to makin…

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Schrödinger's Vegan, with Myq Kaplan 1:22:16

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On today’s episode, we welcome comedian Myq Kaplan to the show to chat with us about Tom Jones, veganism, and his ability to fill-in for Taylor Swift at a moment’s notice! Myq's latest comedy special Rini is out now! * Follow Myq on Instagram. *Check out his new stand-up special “Rini.” *Celebrate 25 years of Bullseye! *Visit bit.ly/coolfight for t…

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Suvi Rautio, "The Invention of Tradition in China: Story of a Village and a Nation Remade" (Springer Nature, 2024) 1:18:40

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Today, anthropologist Professor Anru Lee is joining NBN as a guest host to interview me, Suvi Rautio, on my new book, The Invention of Tradition in China: Story of a Village and a Nation Remade published by Palgrave in 2024. In China, heritage projects are sprouting across the countryside carrying the promise of Xi Jinping’s “Chinese dream” as a ca…

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Karma F. Frierson, "Local Color: Reckoning with Blackness in the Port City of Veracruz" (U California Press, 2025) 49:56

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The Caribbean port city of Veracruz is many things. It is where the Spanish first settled and last left the colony that would go on to become Mexico. It is a destination boasting the “happiest Carnival in the world,” nightly live music, and public dancing. It is also where Blackness is an integral and celebrated part of local culture and history, b…

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Kyle Richards is Honest?? Dorit’s Financial Reality | RHOBH S15E3 Recap 37:02

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It’s Friday, and we’re breaking down The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 15, Episode 3 — “Match Made in Beverly Hills.” From Kyle Richards continuing to dance around the truth about Morgan, to Dorit openly unraveling financially amid her separation from PK, this episode highlights why Beverly Hills feels slower — and messier — than it shoul…

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Dorit’s Finances Exposed, RHOBH Slump, and OC Shakeups with Jami Rice 39:55

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This week on Don’t Let It Stu, Chef Stu is joined by pop culture expert and MURDERISH host Jami Rice for a no-filter deep dive into the biggest Bravo headlines. They break down why Real Housewives of Beverly Hills feels stale, Dorit Kemsley’s growing financial red flags, and whether PK actually has money at all. The conversation heats up with Orang…

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Leila Hudson, "Lines of Flight, Assemblages of Home: Syrian Women Displaced" (Syracuse UP, 2025) 52:13

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While humanitarian organizations and media outlets often reduce Syrian refugees to statistics or brief anecdotes, the real story of displacement unfolds in the intimate spaces of family life. Through the interwoven narratives of five middle-aged sisters from Damascus, Lines of Flight, Assemblages of Home reveals how Syrian women navigate war, exile…

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Meredith Marks vs Everyone, High Body Count Hair Drama & RHOC Shakeups with Keith Carlisle 39:22

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Chef Stu is joined by NYC comedian Keith Carlisle for a wildly unfiltered breakdown of Bravo’s messiest moments this week. The duo dives headfirst into The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, unpacking Meredith Marks’ emotional spiral, the infamous “friendship commandments,” Angie K’s brutal reads, and the escalating High Body Count Hair trademark d…

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Mommy Thinn, with Aparna Nancherla 1:10:03

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On today’s episode, we welcome the hugely talented comedian, author and actor Aparna Nancherla to the show to chat with us about Etsy witch curses, Christmas movies, experiencing childlike wonder at Costco, and so much more. *Watch Aparna's new standup special, Hopeful Potato, on Dropout. *Follow Aparna on Instagram, Substack, TikTok, Facebook and …

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Sharon Sliwinski, "An Alphabet for Dreamers: How to See the World with Eyes Closed" (MIT Press, 2025) 29:35

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Borrowing from the traditional alphabet book genre for children, An Alphabet for Dreamers: How to See the World with Eyes Closed (MIT Press, 2025) by Dr. Sharon Sliwinski provides adult readers with a new grammar for dreams, or what neuroscientist Sidarta Ribeiro calls “oracles of the night.” In this book, Dr. Sliwinski restores dreaming to its pro…

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I am Concerned for Meredith Marks | RHOSLC My Big Fat Greek Mother's Day Recap 33:47

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We’re still in Greece (Santorini) and this episode left me genuinely concerned about Meredith Marks. In Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 6, Episode 14 “My Big Fat Greek Mother’s Day,” the women split into groups, but Meredith’s energy is off. Between the TikTok trigger, the Mother’s Day phone call with Brooks, Lisa Barlow riding hard for he…

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Luis Felipe Murillo, "Common Circuits: Hacking Alternative Technological Futures" (Stanford UP, 2025) 41:20

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A digital world in relentless movement—from artificial intelligence to ubiquitous computing—has been captured and reinvented as a monoculture by Silicon Valley "big tech" and venture capital firms. Yet very little is discussed in the public sphere about existing alternatives. Based on long-term field research across San Francisco, Tokyo, and Shenzh…

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Megan Tobias Neely, "Hedged Out: Inequality and Insecurity on Wall Street" (U California Press, 2022) 1:01:57

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In Hedged Out: Inequality and Insecurity on Wall Street (U California Press, 2022) Megan Tobias Neely, a former hedge fund worker takes an ethnographic approach to hedge funds. Manager? A greedy fraudster, a visionary entrepreneur, a wolf of Wall Street? She gives readers an insider perspective on the phenomenon. Facing an unpredictable and risky s…

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Yasmin Cho, "Politics of Tranquility: The Material and Mundane Lives of Buddhist Nuns in Post-Mao Tibet" (Cornell UP, 2025) 53:29

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Politics of Tranquility: The Material and Mundane Lives of Buddhist Nuns in Post-Mao Tibet (Cornell University Press, 2025) concerns the Tibetan Buddhist revival in China, illustrating the lives of Tibetan Buddhist nuns and exploring the political effects that arise from their nonpolitical daily engagements in the remote, mega-sized Tibetan Buddhis…

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Jerry Moore, "Cat Tales: A History" (Thames & Hudson, 2025) 38:22

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For as long as cats have coexisted with humans, they have been feared, revered and respected. They appear as dynamic hunters in Palaeolithic carvings and cave paintings; were venerated as gods in ancient Egypt; and still have the power to fascinate and frighten us, as the popularity of Joe Exotic, the self-styled Tiger King, shows. How did we go fr…

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Kyle Admits Dating Morgan Wade?! | Bronwyn Newport Confirms Split! 36:48

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It’s Friday, December 12, and Georgio Says is back with a jam-packed episode covering major Housewives news and a full breakdown of RHOBH “Bear It All.” Plus—quick DMV fam update: Pasta Rituals is popping up at Union Kitchen on Barracks Row with free samples during happy hour and 20% off in-store. First, we get into the big headline: Real Housewive…

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Raccoon Dash, with Brian Wecht 1:22:49

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On today’s episode, we welcome comedian, musician and actual theoretical physicist Brian Wecht to the show to chat with us about a sequel to an all-timer newspaper comic, name some cars, and much more. *See Ninja Sex Party in Europe. *Follow Brian on TikTok and Instagram. *Celebrate 25 years of Bullseye! *Visit bit.ly/coolfight for the new comic se…

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Fraser's Heart Scare, Taylor Swift, & The Truth About That Salt Lake City Flight (ft. Dana Bowling) 1:01:33

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On today’s episode of Don’t Let It Stu, Stu and special guest Dana Bowling dive straight into the chaos of pop culture, Bravo drama, and their own hilarious life updates. From the viral debate about vaping after Frazier’s heart scare to Taylor Swift’s wild disinformation storm, they break down what’s real, what’s ridiculous, and why the internet is…

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I’m Back, Bitch! Jen Shah’s Release, Wendy & Eddie Drama, and RHOSLC in Greece! 38:49

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Georgio Says is BACK. It’s Christmas season, the mics are on again, and we are diving straight into the mess: Jen Shah’s release, Wendy & Eddie’s legal drama, Angel eviction rumors, and the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City cast touching down in Greece. In this episode, I explain where I’ve been, why there’s been a gap in the podcast feed, and what…

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James Sears, "Queering Rehoboth Beach: Beyond the Boardwalk" (Temple UP, 2024) 56:04

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“Create A More Positive Rehoboth” was a decades-long goal for progress and inclusiveness in a charming beach town in southern Delaware. Rehoboth, which was established in the 19th century as a Methodist Church meeting camp, has, over time, become a thriving mecca for the LGBTQ+ community. In Queering Rehoboth Beach: Beyond the Boardwalk (Temple UP,…

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“Rurality 2.0”: How City Migrants are Reshaping Norway’s Rural Regions with Tom Bratrud 1:11:07

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In today’s episode, we talk to Tom Bratrud about his ongoing, long-term work with city-dwellers who migrate to rural parts of Norway. This research forms the basis of Tom’s forthcoming book project, which has the working title Rurality 2.0: Redefining Urban-Rural Divides in the Mountains of Norway. Tom Bratrud is Associate Professor in Social Anthr…

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Shilla Lee , "Crafting Rural Japan: Traditional Potters and Rural Creativity in Regional Revitalization" (Routledge, 2024) 1:04:36

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Centering collaborations and frictions around a Japanese town’s pottery industry, Crafting Rural Japan: Traditional Potters and Rural Creativity in Regional Revitalization (Routledge, 2024)n discusses the place of creative village policy in the revitalization of rural Japan, highlighting how rural Japan is moving from a state of regional extinction…

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[58] Mark Galeotti — On Russia, Historical Continuity, and the Business of Diplomacy 58:41

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In this episode of the BlomCast, I engage with historian Mark Galeotti to explore the complexities of Russian history, military strategy, and the interplay of crime and society. They discuss the continuities in Russian military tactics, the cultural narratives that shape Russian identity, and the role of the Orthodox Church. The conversation also d…

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Meghan Markle’s PR Makeover & Christmas Controversies — What’s Really Going On? with Zack Peter 57:21

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Chef Stu and Zack Peter break down the biggest pop-culture headlines of the week. They give their unfiltered review of Meghan Markle’s new Netflix holiday special, dive into the latest royal media buzz, and share their takes on what’s working — and what’s not — in Meghan’s fresh PR push. The conversation then shifts to Bravo, with reactions to the …

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Anna Zhelnina, "Private Life, Public Action: How Housing Politics Mobilized Citizens in Moscow" (Temple UP, 2025) 52:01

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Renovation, an urban renewal plan in Moscow that was announced in the spring of 2017, proposed to demolish thousands of socialist-era apartment buildings. In a country where it is rare under an authoritarian government, residents supported or opposed the redevelopment by mobilizing and organizing into local alliances. They were often shocked by the…

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High Value Treat, with Allie Goertz 1:18:45

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On today’s episode, we welcome friend of the show Allie Goertz to chat about a good coat nap, a new lap cat, why Downtown LA is like 1940s Manhattan, and much more. *Follow Allie on Instagram. *Check out Allie on Bandcamp. *Listen to Allie’s NIN cover on YouTube! *Celebrate 25 years of Bullseye! *Visit bit.ly/coolfight for the new comic series Pred…

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Anna Shadrina, "The Babushka Phenomenon: Older Women and the Political Sociology of Ageing in Russia" (UCL Press, 2025) 44:50

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The Babushka Phenomenon: Older Women and the Political Sociology of Ageing in Russia (UCL Press, 2025) by Dr. Anna Shadrina examines the social production of ageing in post-Soviet Russia, highlighting the role of grandmothers as primary caregivers due to men’s traditional estrangement from family life. This expectation places grandmothers, or babus…

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The Vanderpump Rules Reboot, RHOC, and Fyre Fest 2 with David Yontef 45:44

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In this episode of Don't Let It Stu, Chef Stu reunites with the fabulous David Yontef for a lively discussion that ranges from the outrageous antics of Fyre Festival’s Billy McFarland to the latest buzz in the Bravo universe. The duo can't believe that McFarland is attempting yet another festival after his infamous failures, and they dive into the …

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Theresa Delgadillo, "Geographies of Relation: Diasporas and Borderlands in the Americas" (U Michigan Press, 2024) 55:52

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Geographies of Relation: Diasporas and Borderlands in the Americas (U Michigan Press, 2024) offers a new lens for examining diaspora and borderlands texts and performances that considers the inseparability of race, ethnicity, and gender in imagining and enacting social change. Theresa Delgadillo crosses interdisciplinary and canonical borders to in…

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Is a River Alive?: A Conversation with Robert Macfarlane 34:00

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Hailed in the New York Times as "a naturalist who can unfurl a sentence with the breathless ease of a master angler," Robert Macfarlane brings his glittering style to a profound work of travel writing, reportage, and natural history. Is a River Alive? (W.W. Norton, 2025) is a joyful, mind-expanding exploration of an ancient, urgent idea: that river…

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Paulette F. C. Steeves, "The Indigenous Paleolithic of the Western Hemisphere" (U Nebraska Press, 2021) 40:01

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The Indigenous Paleolithic of the Western Hemisphere (U Nebraska Press, 2021) is a reclaimed history of the deep past of Indigenous people in North and South America during the Paleolithic. Paulette F. C. Steeves mines evidence from archaeology sites and Paleolithic environments, landscapes, and mammalian and human migrations to make the case that …

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Marc Sommers, "We the Young Fighters: Pop Culture, Terror, and War in Sierra Leone" (U Georgia Press, 2023) 1:18:50

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We the Young Fighters: Pop Culture, Terror, and War in Sierra Leone (U Georgia Press, 2023) by Dr. Marc Sommers is at once a history of a nation, the story of a war, and the saga of downtrodden young people and three pop culture superstars. Reggae idol Bob Marley, rap legend Tupac Shakur, and the John Rambo movie character all portrayed an upside-d…

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The Last Fanta Girl, with Solomon Georgio 1:08:11

1M ago1:08:11

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On today’s episode, we welcome comedian Solomon Georgio to the show to go absolutely hamnuts in a conversation about Sailor Moon energy drinks, nipple concerns, Tyra’s hot ice cream, and much more. *Follow Solomon on Instagram. *Celebrate 25 years of Bullseye! *Visit bit.ly/coolfight for the new comic series Predator Bloodshed, which drops Feb 25, …

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Allison Christine Meier, "Grave" (Bloomsbury, 2023) 50:17

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Grave (Bloomsbury, 2023) by Allison C. Meier takes a ground-level view of how burial sites have transformed over time and how they continue to change. As a cemetery tour guide, Meier has spent more time walking among tombstones than most. Even for her, the grave has largely been invisible, an out of the way and unobtrusive marker of death. However,…

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RHOC PRODUCER TELLS ALL: What REALLY Happened to Katie & Gretchen This Season | DLIS 41:34

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Mary Cosby isn’t the only one holding people to the fire — longtime RHOC producer James Lee sits down with Chef Stuart O’Keeffe on Don’t Let It Stu to unpack what really happened with Gretchen Rossi’s liked posts, why Katie vanished for half the season, and how cast power plays could shape RHOC season 20. They also talk potential returns for Vicki …