The Sarah Fraser Show

Substitute host “Schmike” fills in for Sarah Fraser while she recovers from a C-section and welcoming the new baby, and he sits down with David Yontef (Behind the Velvet Rope) to discuss Bravo’s Vanderpump Rules reboot. They talk about mixed fan reaction, lower ratings, why the new restaurant-staff cast still works for some viewers, and reports of an early renewal for a second season, including how the show’s low cost, franchise needs, and Lisa Vanderpump’s influence may factor in. They also debate how cast members monetize quickly through OnlyFans and music and whether storylines feel more manufactur...

In this episode of TSFS (first aired 01/14/26) Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s ex-husband Ryan Anderson has returned to the podcast and has a ton of tea to spill. Over the past month Gypsy Rose has dominated blogger and internet headlines after ‘Into The Weeds’ podcast FOIA’d her disturbing videos from her trial of being found guilty for murdering her mom. Gypsy has yet to fully respond to these videos and the internet believes Gypsy is manipulative, that Gypsy’s mom deserves justice and was not abusive towards her as Gypsy has claimed. What are Ryan's thoughts on her manager Bri being...

Schmike fills in for Sarah Fraser while she recovers and gets settled with Baby Harper 👶🎀! Schmike joins David Yontef (Behind the Velvet Rope) to discuss Real Housewives. A deep-dive on RHOBH amid public ratings declines across Housewives franchises, including Erika Jayne’s past music videos and his surprise that newer cast member Amanda Frances lacks a Wikipedia page. David argues this RHOBH season is very boring and predicts major cast changes, suggesting Dorit may be nearing the end because Kyle isn’t going anywhere and Dorit’s relationships with Kyle and Erika have stalled, while newer cast members like Rachel and B...

This episode of TSFS first aired 9/15/25, I dive into the latest drama from "Welcome to Plathville," where Lydia Plath defends her fiancé Zac against her family's harsh criticisms, emphasizing the importance of direct communication. I also discuss Olivia Plath's TikTok video clarifying her fractured friendship with Veronica, calling out her behavior this season. Switching gears, I share the outrageous details from Aaron Phypers' tour of Denise Richards' chaotic home amid their divorce, where he claims she left the place in disarray and has a hoarding issue with dogs. Finally, I touch on the return of "Real Housewives of New Y...

Today on TSFS (this episode originally aired 11/11/25) I dive into the latest drama from Sister Wives Season 20, Episode 7, discussing everything from Robyn's hesitation to share happy wedding memories to Maddie Brown's estrangement from Kody. I also cover the backlash David Woolley is facing and the newfound empathy fans have for Meri. We touch on Lydia Plath's unconventional childhood and Olivia Plath's upcoming trip to the Balkans. I share my thoughts on Kody's antics on Special Forces and his emotional moment of accountability. Additionally, I discuss the legal drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, including TMZ's apology and the...

In this episode of The Sarah Fraser Show, I share updates on interviews with guests including Kendra from "Suddenly Amish" and Candiace Dillard Bassett from "Traitors" and formerly RHOP! Subscribe to The Sarah Fraser Show across all platforms to stay connected! With David Yontef joining me, we talk about Erika Jayne’s civil lawsuit being delayed again and what that could mean for whether she pays millions back to Tom Girardi’s victims. We also react to Bronwyn from Salt Lake City hinting in a recent interview that Todd Bradley wants her back and worry about whether she might retu...

On this episode on TSFS, I’m on baby watch at 39 weeks and barely sleeping (UPDATE: Baby Frase is here), so David Yontef from Behind The Velvet Rope joins me to spill Bravo tea. We talk about RHOBH feeling boring and what cast changes might be coming, including whether Dorit could be on the outs, why Sutton may be getting sidelined, and how Erika Jayne’s revelation about a physically abusive ex has fans searching for the missing 911 call and trying to identify who it was! We debate who’s carrying the season, including Denise Richards’ standout moment. Then we pivot...

In this episode of TSFS, I break down Whitney Rose’s “unleashed” comedy-club moment where she claims there are secret RHOSLC-related lawsuits while speculating it could involve threats or cease-and-desists tied to Meredith and/or castmates. We also discuss the confusing headlines about Lisa Rinna being “drugged” at the Traitors premiere party, clarifying that reports say Colton Underwood noticed something was off and alerted her team. We touch on Kandi Burruss saying a specific event led to divorcing Todd, and I cover Kenya Moore Hair Spa being sued for back rent, and how tough brick-and-mortar overhead can be. David Yontef (be...

In this episode, I sat down with Candiace Dillard Bassett fresh off her incredible run on The Traitors, where she proved herself to be one of the most strategic players of the season. We dove deep into her experience playing a traitor alongside Lisa Rinna, the shocking betrayal by Rob, and why she thinks the faithfuls this season were basically "flunking faithful school." Candiace didn't hold back about Colton Underwood's failed redemption arc, the exhausting reality of filming without hair and makeup teams while staying up until 3 AM in the turret, and that spicy reunion drama that may or...

With Sarah and Schman headed to the hospital for a C-section and baby #2’s imminent arrival, guest host Schmike fills in on The Sarah Fraser Show! Schmike explains he won’t share any baby announcement details and noting the couple chose not to learn the baby’s gender. He invites listeners to enter a baby-naming contest—guessing gender, first name, and middle name—for a chance to win Go Big Podcasting courses, and asks medical professionals how early fetal sex can be determined and whether he could have found out from a sonogram or hospital staff. Schmike shares background working wi...

Kendra Bates from TLC's "Suddenly Amish," opens up about her wild journey from dancing and OnlyFans in LA to living without electricity in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Kendra goes onto share how she got pressured into OnlyFans for five years before becoming a Christian, which turned out to be a dark, deceptive world where agencies hire young men to impersonate creators and subscribers recognize you on the street. She also talks about learning modesty from the Amish, if she hooked up with a sexy Amish fella and dealing with James, the controlling half-Amish guy with a secret phone who chased her...

I'm just two days away from my C-section and sending out prayers for a healthy delivery, but in the meantime, let's talk some serious gossip! I'm breaking down Meri Brown's recent interview on Notes to Self 4-4-4 where she revealed she's writing a book, confirmed she and Ron are just friends, and had some awkward moments discussing her release from the AUB church. There's also a huge update on the Nancy Guthrie case, with Sheriff Nanos revealing his brother died just one day after Nancy went missing (which explains a lot), and investigators saying that backpack volunteers found...

I'm just four days away from my scheduled C-section at 43 years old, and I'm keeping the gender a surprise after holding out this long without peeking at my test results! I open up about my fertility journey, including three miscarriages and ultimately using an egg donor to conceive this baby, because none of my eggs were healthy after 40. Then I dive into the wild world of reality TV drama: the Nancy Guthrie missing persons case is getting even more suspicious with Sheriff Nanos now restricting the investigation to just three people and claiming DNA results could take a year...

In this episode, I sit down with my new Nashville bestie, country music star Priscilla Block, and we immediately click over our shared experiences with body image, Weight Watchers as kids, and the constant struggle to feel "enough" in the entertainment industry. Priscilla opens up about her incredible journey from getting evicted and living in a shack without AC to becoming the first country artist to break on TikTok when "Just About Over You" went viral in 2020, competing against Harry Styles and Nicki Minaj on the iTunes charts. She shares some jaw-dropping stories, including the divine moment when Taylor...

In this episode of TSFS, I talk with David Yontef about Teresa Giudice crediting Louie as the driving force behind her family’s reconciliation with Joe and Melissa, while also discussing rumors that Louie is laser-focused on getting back on TV to address major financial pressure, including a reported $2 million IRS bill and a private loan extension. We also dig into fan chatter that Amanda Frances is carrying RHOBH this season as much of the cast feels stale. Then we react to RHOP reunion developments involving Wendy Osefo and Eddie, including backlash to Wendy’s tone, comparisons to Karen, and...

In this episode of TSFS, I’m joined by David Yontef from Behind the Velvet Rope, and we start with some personal updates about Valentine’s Day, my pregnancy, and my mom’s dementia care and senior living situation. Then we dig into Bravo headlines: we talk about Jill Zarin being fired from E!’s planned “Golden” OG RHONY-style project after her Bad Bunny/Super Bowl rant and share advice on what she should do next, including stepping away from her phone and reconsidering why she’s chasing TV. We also break down the he-said-she-said in Dorit and PK Kemsley’s divo...

I'm one week away from my scheduled C-section and battling a cold that KJ brought home, but we're diving into some wild stories today! I'm breaking down all the latest updates on the Nancy Guthrie case—from the pinky ring spotted on the kidnapper to TMZ receiving a fifth ransom note they're not sharing, plus why web sleuths are being accused of ruining the investigation even though nobody believes this was a random burglary. We're also talking about the America's Next Top Model documentary on Netflix that has everyone turning on Tyra Banks for her toxic behavior and refusal to...

We're diving deep into week three of the Nancy Guthrie case, and honestly, I'm as obsessed as you are—the FBI just deployed a "signal sniffer" that could locate her using her pacemaker's Bluetooth signal, which sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, but the DNA they found on those gloves? Zero hits in the database, so we're back to square one. David and I are throwing around theories—maybe it's a disgruntled colleague from Savannah's news days (Bethenny thinks so too, and honestly, it's not the worst theory), or maybe it's a robbery gone horribly wrong, but eith...

Sign up for Tony and Mykelti's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/u85780932 In this episode, I sat down with Tony and Mykelti from Sister Wives to discuss everything from their unique family dynamic to the behind-the-scenes drama of the show. We talked about how Tony married into the Brown family without ever watching the show beforehand, their decision to have Tony be the stay-at-home parent while I work full-time in tech sales, and how they've built a successful Patreon sharing insider perspectives on the family. We dove into the current state of Mykelti's relationship with her...

In this jam-packed episode, I'm diving into the major breaking news in the Nancy Guthrie case—the FBI finally recovered gloves that could contain DNA from the suspect seen in her home surveillance footage, though this investigation could still take months according to experts, and I'm breaking down the scathing LA Times article that calls out how badly this case was botched from day one with an unsecured crime scene and questionable decisions by Sheriff Nanos. I'm also giving you a personal update on my mom's first full week in senior living as she battles dementia (we made it th...