Andy Cohen: The King of Bravo

What this episode is about

The discussion delves into the cultural significance of the terms "daddy" and "mommy" in sexual contexts, exploring perceptions around their connotations, the complexities of gender roles, and personal preferences during intimate moments. The conversation also highlights the societal implications of these terms and their varied acceptance among different sexual orientations.

Key takeaways

• Calling someone 'daddy' in bed? It’s complicated—cultural norms and personal preferences twist the meaning.
• Straight men avoid 'mommy' during sex; perhaps it's a societal taboo that needs a reboot!
• Confidence is key: treat me like a 'daddy' in life, but leave the bedroom terms out.
• Hair and health: a thinner face makes longer locks look better—two wins in self-care!
• Interviewing equals power play; the dance of control reveals the nuances of celebrity conversations.

Who speaks in this episode?

• Alex Cooper (Host) · 46 min speaking
• Andy Cohen (Guest) · 31 min speaking

What is discussed, and when

1. 0:00 – 10:00: Real Housewives
2. 10:00 – 20:00: YSL Beauty, It's on Us
3. 20:00 – 30:00: Boston University
4. 30:00 – 40:00: Top Chef, Bravo, Project Runway
5. 40:00 – 50:00: Real Housewives
6. 50:00 – 1:00:00: Love Island, Real Housewives

Notable quotes from "Andy Cohen: The King of Bravo"

• Obvious and once you start noticing the warning signs, it can be extremely hard to know where to turn next. YSL Beauty's abuse is not love campaign is not just about awareness. It's about action.

  about YSL Beauty · at 10:59

• Point them to hotlines, support groups or organizations like It's on Us. It's on Us is an amazing nonprofit that focuses on college sexual assault prevention. They run peer-to-peer campus programs offering consent education and.

  about It's on Us · at 13:51

• Yeah., [ __ ] Okay.,, when, I, was, prepping, for, this interview, I realized we have something in common, which is we both went to Boston University. Wow.

  about Boston University · at 23:27

• So I started blogging as a network executive every day and I started also talking about what I did the night before and I went to Sanrope last week and all this stuff and then as a result.

  about Bravo · at 34:45

• To their kids in a way that we hadn't seen before. And Desperate Housewives was the number one show on TV. So, we were What if we do this and we call it Real Housewives? Now…

  about Real Housewives · at 41:14

• Come on in. Let's talk. So, with Love Island, it just seemed like the perfect I was Oh, this is going to be so fun. Whatever. People were upset that I was asking Huta about her…

  about Love Island · at 55:18

Who and what is mentioned in this episode?

Companies & orgs

• Bravo — Company · Business focus · 1 mention · first at 34:45
  Network responsible for the Real Housewives franchise and other reality TV shows.
• It's on Us — Company · Referenced organization · 1 mention · first at 13:54
  Nonprofit mentioned in the context of sexual assault prevention.

Concepts & topics

• Real Housewives — Concept · Core topic · 5 mentions · first at 7:36
  Central theme of the episode, discussing the franchise and its impact on pop culture.

Places & events

• Boston University — Place · Setting · 1 mention · first at 23:32
  Alma mater of both Andy Cohen and Alex Cooper.

Media & podcasts

• Love Island — Media · Core topic · 5 mentions · first at 51:44
  Reality TV show discussed in the context of hosting its reunion.
• Top Chef — Media · Referenced show · 2 mentions · first at 34:12
  TV show mentioned as part of Andy Cohen's career achievements.
  Like honestly, I wouldn't I wouldn't be you know. So anyway, a few years into it now, we've launched Project Runway and Top Chef and Workout and Flipping Out and here come the housewives. And I would say I started emailing my bosses.
• Project Runway — Media · Referenced show · 1 mention · first at 34:12
  TV show mentioned as part of Andy Cohen's career achievements.
  Like honestly, I wouldn't I wouldn't be you know. So anyway, a few years into it now, we've launched Project Runway and Top Chef and Workout and Flipping Out and here come the housewives. And I would say I started emailing my bosses.

Sponsors

• YSL Beauty — Company · Sponsor · 2 mentions · first at 11:04
  Sponsor of the podcast segment discussing domestic violence awareness.

Full transcript with timestamps

0:03 What is up, Daddy gang? It is your founding father, Alex Cooper, with Call Her Daddy. Daddy

0:11 are, you, ready, to, [ __ ], go? I'm, ready, to, [ __ ], go. Are, you, cozy? Um,, yeah., I'm, cozy., I'm, cozy., These chairs are super cozy.

0:19 I, literally, had, them, shipped, to, New, York because it was the only thing that I could have here for Caller Daddy and I figured we'd have the [ __ ] chairs.

0:26 I, love, it. Okay. Okay., Is, my, mic, okay? You, look, gorgeous. Okay., Can, I, ask, you, a, question?

0:30 Oh,, we're, Annie,, we're, already, starting. Okay fine. Okay., And, then, I'm, going, to

0:33 then, you're, going to, shut, the, [ __ ], up. I'm, going, to, let, you, talk, me.

0:35 Okay. Okay. But, call, her, daddy., Here's, the, thing. Okay. Gay, guys, during, sex, sometimes, like, to call the other guy daddy.

0:47 Okay. And, I'm, wondering,, do, straight, guys, ever call girls mommy during sex? Or is that creepy? because it could be argued that it's creepy to say daddy during sex with a guy, but like

1:02 this, is, a, good, way, to, start, this episode. Okay, good. So, my thought is no, that's [ __ ] creepy. Okay

1:08 I, also, think, it's, different, because daddy is a connotation of like it can be man or woman that's like you're a daddy you're a baller, you're a hustler, like you make money, like you're rich, you're powerful, where there is like mommy doesn't have that yet. Maybe we can shift it today.

1:23 Um,, so, I, think, it's, less, sexual., Okay. If, a, man, called, me, mommy, in, the, bedroom,

1:28 it, would, be, a, it, would, be, two, episodes in the pot without, a, doubt., It, would, be, divorce, or a breakup wherever I was at in my life I'd be [ __ ] done.

1:36 Okay., Do, you, call, guys, daddy, during, sex ever? I, know, you're, now, like

1:42 I, have, I, have., It's, not, my, thing., I definitely think once I started to call her daddy

1:48 I, think, it, men, were, expecting, that, like, do I have to call? And I was like, "No you don't have to actually call me daddy in the bedroom, but you should treat me like a daddy. Like I you still should be treating me like I'm not less than. I'm [ __ ] equal, if not better than you bitch." And so I think it just changed the vibe, but I wasn't expecting a man to call me daddy.

2:06 But, do, men, call, girls, daddy, in, the, bed? Um, well,, I, have, been, called, it.

2:12 Wow,, that's, interesting., While, you're like pegging? It was more while like they were Yeah. while they were [ __ ] me, which I guess is kind of like a power play, right?

2:24 No,, you're, like, I, am. That's, fascinating. And, you, know what, I, will, say,, and, now, I can say it cuz I've had the show long enough.

2:30 I, would, like, someone, to, call, me, daddy, just not in the bedroom. Like, I, don't, I, love, when, I'm, on, the streets. I love when I'm in a meeting and someone calls me daddy. I'm like "Love you." But if your [ __ ] pants are down, your dick is out. I don't want to. Matt has never called me that. And I love that for me. Probably that's why I married him.

2:47 Got, it., Okay. Okay., I, just, had, to, Sorry., I, now relinquish Andy, Cohen., Welcome, to, Caller, Daddy.

2:53 Thank, you. Do, you, like, being, in, the, interviewee chair? Um, I'm good with It depends who's

3:03 doing, the, interview., Uh,, I, think, that talk show hosts make great guests because we don't like silence and we like to keep talking and we like to keep the ball in the air, but I do have a tendency to kind of try to turn it around. And I interviewed Howard Stern a couple weeks ago and I could tell from the very beginning I was like, "Oh, he is going to try to keep it was like so it felt very I felt like I kept having to kind of interrupt him and stuff because I was trying to get control." But no, I don't mind it. I I enjoy it

3:40 when, like, I'm, excited, to, do, this., This is like a special occasion. When I go on Stern, I'm excited to do it. If so It's like if you're [ __ ] with someone that's like we're kind of at the same level, we both do a similar job, so like we both know how this goes. But if you're actually getting [ __ ] interviewed for like a magazine and you're on camera, I'm like, "Oh my god I don't even want to talk about myself half the time anymore. I just want to get the tea on other people."

4:04 Um,, the, hair. My, hair. Yes., Okay. Talk, to, me., How, did, you, decide, to, grow it out? I love it. Thanks.

4:11 Have, you, been, getting, rave, reviews? You, know, what?, It's, been, pretty, positive feedback. Thanks for asking.

4:16 It's, really, good. Yeah., Thanks., Are, you, going, to, keep, it? You, know,, I, think, I, am., I, I, uh, have, a full head of hair.

4:24 Uh, that's, established., It's, not, faked., I have no pieces in my hair. Uh and basically, I usually grow it out every summer because I'm I get into a beach vibe every summer and I grow it out and I'm taping Watch What Happens Live Less. This year, I also this summer lost some weight. And I think that when your face is thinner, you can carry off longer hair better. And so I was like, "Oh wait. This actually now looks better because my face is a little thinner." So I think there's something happening in tandem.

5:01 Oh,, that's, so, interesting., And, when, you went on this um is it like a health journey or you're just like I need to lose weight?

5:07 Both. Are, you, like, running, or, are, we, working out? What are we doing? We're, doing, everything.

5:10 Do, you, feel, better? I, feel, great., Yes, I, have, seen, some, people, being, like,, "He seems like in a good mood on the show recently," which I didn't know if it was just cuz it was also like you were just coming off a vacation from summer.

5:20 I, am, in, a, major, natural, high, even, though I love edibles and whatever, but I'm feeling I just moved into like my dream apartment. I have two kids. My show got picked up for two years. Everything is so good. Knock on wood. Yeah.

5:37 That, I'm, just, and, everything, and, I, feel good about myself. And it really does. At the beginning in May, I I couldn't

5:45 uh, button, my, suits., Um, I, was, kind, of, at an all-time high and I was like, "Fuck I didn't feel good about myself." And I'm someone who usually feel feels pretty damn good about myself. So

5:58 wait,, what, was, your, advice, for, food? What were you eating? I, was, eating, everything, and, just drinking a lot. And I was just snacking a lot and I have kids and I'm making them. My dad's like my dad my my son is like, "Um, yeah, I don't want any more mac and cheese." And I'm like "Well I'll finish it." And like waffles and let's all get ice cream and burgers. And so it's like I was like a hoover. I was hoovering food. It's so bad. No self-control. And then it watched What Happens Live. Oh, Andy, this chocolate chip cookie company sent you this huge thing. And then I have two tequilas on the show and I'm like, "Where's that cookie?" So like I was a psycho. I was just a psycho.

6:38 Oh, my, god., Okay., Well,, I, think, that, you looked great then. You look great now. But I'm happy that you feel good.

6:43 I, feel, great. Um,, okay., So,, you, don't, have, clipins, in your hair. I was thinking though, are you a highmaintenance or lowmaintenance person?

6:51 The, lowest., Really?, Well,, in, terms, of what? I, don't, know., Just, like, your, life., Like, what's the most high maintenance thing about you? Well, I'm pretty picky in terms of travel and hotels and things like that. I'm a man of taste. Okay, Daddy.

7:05 Yes,, you, are., And, so,, I'm, I'm, very, picky about things like that. I'm picky in terms of how I like my show produced or profession. I'm professionally picky. If I go into a reunion, I I'm picky about how the day is going to go.

7:22 Oh,, we, are, going, to, get, to, the, reunion stuff because Holy [ __ ] [ __ ] But we're going to get there. We're going to ease, in., We're, going to

7:28 It's, a, journey., We're, Let's, ease, in. Take Take care of me. Make love to me slowly.

7:32 Why, don't, you, make, love, to, the, daddy gang right now and tell them what your tagline is. Let's start like real housewives. We've all got to do it. You do yours. Look at the camera. Tell the girls.

7:42 I'm, a, father, of, two,, but, a, daddy, to many. Oh, my., Now,, did, you, come, up, with, that, on your own? Did someone come up with it for you?

7:49 No,, I, think, I, came, up, with, that, one. And, even, if, you, didn't,, just, go, with, it. Just [ __ ] lie. Um, in what ways are you a daddy?

7:56 I, take, care, of, people., I, am, very decisive. I am a little bossy. Uh, I am a top. I am um Yeah, I'm I'm super I'm pretty opinionated. Pretty I I like to be in control. I think daddies are in control.

8:16 So,, you're, you're, dominating, it, all., Um, okay. You've done your radio show at SiriusXM for what, almost 10 years? I I've I've had my radio channel for 10 years. I have two channels on Sirius but it is the 10th anniversary of Radio Andy. Congratulations. Thanks.

8:32 It's, pretty, [ __ ], incredible. Thanks., I'm, excited, about, it. Okay., Um, I, have, heard, that, you've blacklisted celebrities from coming on Watch What Happens Live. What does it take for a guest to actually piss you off? And is that true?

8:44 Wow., You, know, what?, There's, a, short list. Okay. Okay. Okay., Uh,, and, it, either, there, have, been people who've been not nice to my staff. That will get you on the list. I mean unless you're a huge star and then it's like, okay, whatever. That's kind of you know

9:00 you're, like,, treat, them, like, [ __ ] She's, a, diva., That's, so, fierce., Um,, she was a [ __ ]

9:06 Uh, you're, like,, come, back, soon,, babe., Love you. I, know., And, then, I'm, like,, sorry, to, my staff member. Like, you know what? I mean, we all have to deal with it. Uh no. But, uh, so I mean, no, I think that would that would get you on there. I think,

9:22 you, know,, I, think, people, who, just, come on. There are people who just have had so many stipulations about the interview and, I'm, like,, you, know what?, Let's, not do this. Like, it's good. We're good. Cuz also the expectation with me is that I'm, going to, go, there, much, like, you., And so I it's like I I'm not doing this

9:44 right?, I'm, not, trying, to, make, you uncomfortable, but you got to play the game.

9:47 Exactly. Okay., Wait,, could, you, name, one, person? Probably, not. Okay., Um, Okay., We're, going, to, play, one of your games. Mary Shagill.

9:57 Okay. Howard, Stern. Okay. Tom, Sandival., Craig, Conover. Oh,, I, would Oh, interesting. Okay. Well, that is a little bit of an HR issue because Craig is still on Bravo. So, I I think I'm going to make it easy. I'm going to marry Howard, you know? I mean, listen uh I'm going to shag Sandaval because I do think he is very He's He's like one of the prettiest men that I've He's a very prettyl looking man. Absolutely.

10:32 I've, never, met, him., Uh,, and, Craig, I'm going to have to kill only because it's an HR issue and I just want him I don't want him to feel uncomfortable if I was like I would sh Craig.

10:44 So,, we're, kind, of, reading, between, the lines that maybe if he's off of Bravo soon, you would slot him in play a little bit. I love Craig.

10:50 Okay,, that's, a, good, answer., Daddy, gang, intimate partner violence is extremely hard to navigate. Abuse isn't always obvious and once you start noticing the warning signs, it can be extremely hard to know where to turn next. YSL Beauty's abuse is not love campaign is not just about awareness. It's about action. Their mission is to educate, empower and provide access to real tools and support. So, I want to talk about what to do if you notice the signs of abuse in your own relationship. The first thing that you need to do is trust your gut.

11:32 Emotional and psychological abuse often starts out really subtle and sometimes you feel it in your body before you're fully aware of what is going on. It can start as small as just feeling a pit in your stomach when your partner does or says certain things. If you start to feel anxious physically, even if consciously you aren't sure why, that is something to listen to. The next step from there is to talk to someone. Even if you're telling yourself you might be overreacting, just check in with someone, a friend, a family member maybe a counselor. Sometimes just saying out loud what is really going on makes all the difference and how you're able to process it. You don't need to go through this alone. Telling just one person the truth about the ins and outs of your relationship can give you the support system you need to navigate your situation. The next thing to do is set boundaries. Tell your partner when

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15:17 Okay,, now, we're, going to, play, a, caller daddy game. Okay, it's, called, confess, or, text., That's, why I had you bring your phone out. Here's how it works. I'm going to ask you a juicy question. you can answer the question, then we move on to the next. If you don't want to answer the question, you then have to send a text to a person that is in that bowl, and the text is written.

15:36 Um,, three, of, the, four, people, in, that bowl I've actually interviewed, and they're your friends, so that will be fun. Are you ready?

15:42 Yeah. Okay., Number, one,, how, much, money, did, you make last year? Oh, my, god., Oh, my, god., I, have, to, text someone. Oh my god. Really?

15:51 I, thought, you, weren't, going, to, answer that. Are you [ __ ] kidding me? There's no way I'm answering that.

15:58 Why, not?, because, it's because, I, feel, like, it's, douchy, and, I feel like frankly I'm in a position in my life where I I I'm making money that is totally there's an incredible wage inequity with people that I work with and also people who do jobs that are way more important than mine like special ed teachers or home hospice care. I mean you're selfaware.

16:26 It, is, not, fair., It's, ridiculous. Love, text., Who, is, it, to? Lisa, Vanderpump.

16:34 What, does, it, say? Uh,, we're, going, to, shake, up, the, Beverly Hills cast. Who do you think I should cut next season? What's it going to take to get you back on Housewives? Okay

16:42 you, either, text, one, of, those., Which, one do you want to do? I, think, I'll, text, her. Um, I think I'll text her. Well, she's going to say Kyle.

16:51 Stop., Shaking, up, BHcast. Who should we Who should we part? I'm saying excellent with

17:05 Look, at, the, smirk, on, your, [ __ ], face. Okay. You're, like,, you, little, [ __ ]

17:10 Okay. Does, that, matter, how, much, money, you make? I think that's easy. That's easy. That's easy. Who? So, you think she's gonna say Kyle?

17:16 Oh,, yeah. Okay., Um,, okay., Next., What, public relationship if, it's, if, and, she, you, know, she's, so cheeky she'll probably say goodbye Kyle.

17:25 Um, okay, what, public, relationship, do, you think is purely PR? Oh, wow., Okay.

17:31 Or, has, been, PR? Um I suspected that Amaya Papaya and her guy I was like I don't know

17:43 what, because, you, got, the, vibes, from, the reunion. No, even before the reunion, I was like I I went into that feeling a little like is this are they on or off?

17:53 And, did, you, think, it, was, both, of, them playing or do you think it was Brian using Amaya? Cuz that's I think a huge

17:59 have, an, opinion, about, who, was, working the other. You, just, thought, it, was, fake.

18:02 I, just, thought, I, don't, know, if, I, would say it was fake, but I was wondering if it either had legs or it was still going.

18:10 You, may, have, been, right, cuz, they're done. Um, okay. What really went down between Brandy Glennville and Caroline Manzo?

18:17 You, know what?, If, it, were, up, to, me,, you would be seeing the entire thing. I would I would like nothing more than for everyone to see that.

18:29 Wouldn't, it, just, legal? It's, not, my, You, know what?, Some, things happen at Bravo that go or on Bravo or on the shows where people are like, "Why did you do this? Why did you do that?" or why didn't you keep this person or whatever. And I will say there are situations where it's in the network's hands and not me. I'm a free agent and I am a executive producer of all of the housewives shows, but certainly not the last word. I'm a loud voice in the room, but not the only voice.

19:04 Okay,, good, to, know., Um,, what, work, have you had done? I've, had, no, work, done., I, have, had, I, lost uh 25 pounds this year. I um started just I think this year to get a teeny bit of Botox in my forehead. I've had it done twice. It's I'm Yeah. I mean it's like it's a teeny bit. I am thinking of having a smidge more. I don't want to look crazy. But that is it. I've had nothing done.

19:37 Not, a, thing., You're, so, [ __ ], real, for that. I love that. Yeah., I, also, feel, like, if, I, do, have something done, I'm going to have to immediately talk about it because I ask every housewife, "What have you had done?" And I feel like it would be so hypocritical. This summer I micro dosed a GLP1 and I immediately talked about it when I came back from break after Labor Day because I was like I will be the hypocrite of the universe for not saying this because of every question I've asked. I will be such an [ __ ] So I just knew that I had to do it.

20:11 What, is, a, GLP1? It's, like, a, munjaro, wagi, whatever., Yeah. No,, I, saw, a, clip, this, morning, of, you talking to I think it was Larsa and you were like she was like I had my boobs done. And I had this and you were like "Your butt." She was like, "Um, my boobs." You're like "And your butt." You had your butt. I was like "Honestly, Andy, love. [ __ ] love it." Um, okay. Which housewife's firing caused the most behindthe-scenes chaos? Huh. Behind the scenes chaos? I would say, look, I would say when we totally revamped Rooney and I would also say when we let go of at the end of season four Rooney, when we let go of Jill Alex, Kelly, Cindy Barshop, I think that was kind of a big thing. But I have to say, I mean, the chaos behind the scenes, it wasn't, you know, it was just, wow we're doing something very bold.

21:08 Okay., Um,, okay., Have, you, ever, slept, with a member of the Bravo universe?

21:12 No. Never. Never., Never. And, that's, just, been, an, intentional, or it hasn't presented itself.

21:19 I, think, that, even, I, understand, the, rules of the game there as far as that goes. There have been a couple that I would that that in my mind I've thought like well, no, that would be interesting. Uh but yeah, I think that would probably especially at this point, be unwise don't you?

21:42 I, completely, agree., You, should, keep where you're at and don't [ __ ] it up.

21:46 All, good. Um,, do, you, think, Wendy, from, PTOAC, faked her home invasion? You, know, what?, I, love, Wendy, from, PTOAC and I I am really very strongly hoping that this doesn't pan out to be anything. Uh, I think she's been a great role model and she's really led with her education and her family uh, values and so, you know I don't know anything about the case but except that I was caught totally offguard by that.

22:22 Dude,, um,, okay,, text, two, more, people because you answered all the [ __ ] questions. I knew you pick one. Yeah, take a look. Take a look. I know. Holy [ __ ] I need to ask you a harder question.

22:32 Anderson,, I've, gotten, myself, in, a, bad financial situation. This is awkward. Can you help me out? He would be like "You're high. What if instead of shots this year, New Year's Eve, we do shrooms? I think the ratings would be crazy." You don't think I've suggested that already?

22:46 Okay. [ __ ] John, Mayer,, I'm, going, on, Caller, Daddy with Alex. Any advice? We've already had that conversation. We facetimed yesterday. What did he say?

22:55 He's, like,, "You're, going, to, be, great." He goes, "Go." Um, he was like "Deliver." He was like "You know what you're doing."

23:02 Fair., Love, you,, John., Um,, I, think, I'm ready for my music debut. Will you help me? He'd be like, "Absolutely, baby." Oh.

23:10 Um,, SJ, just, realized, I, never, asked. You're leaving shoes in your will for Lucy, right? She would be like, "There will be something special." Hypothetically speaking, if I wanted to buy Car's iconic pink dress from you how much would it cost? She would be like "Who's Who's on your

23:25 Okay,, good., So,, I, got, the, right, one, with Lisa." Yeah., [ __ ] Okay., Um,, when, I, was, prepping, for, this interview, I realized we have something in common, which is we both went to Boston University. Wow.

23:34 And, so, did, Howard. Yes. It's, like, a, breeding, ground, for, SiriusXM people. Look at us. Serious.

23:40 Um,, like, how, would, you, describe, yourself as a freshman at that point in your life?

23:44 I, was, in, the, closet., Hard, to, believe. Uh, I was like I was a hippie. I was a dead head. I still am a dead head, but I was like a straightish version. So, I was a little more like "Hey, you know, I was like, I talk different. There's video of me at the time. I'm like putting it on." I'm like "Yeah." Uh, and

24:09 but, you, knew, you, were, gay, at, that, point. Oh,, did, I?, Part, of, the, reason, I, went, to BEu, frankly, was because not only they had a great college of communication

24:19 but, they, Is, that, where, you, went?, Yeah. they um they it was a city school with no campus and I didn't want to get sucked into an environment where I would be found out and I wanted to be able to disappear in a world and I also was super scared of the fraternal system which I now am understanding is where all of the gay sex happens. So I'm like "What the hell? I should have gone to like Indiana or whatever and these idiot confused straight guys would be blowing me every night and I actually would be you know, so that was dumb because all my friends are like, "Oh, I was I mean Sigma Kai at Cornell, not to blow anyone up, but like the stories I have heard like there are so many gay friends that I have and I'm like, wait, you were on the swim team where and what happened?"

25:12 So, holy, [ __ ], But, I, get, it, cuz, it's, it feels like it would be like a homophobic situation. Meanwhile, they're like [ __ ] doing you in the bathroom and then they're going to reunite with their girlfriend.

25:23 They're, like, creeping, into, your, They're all creepers at night drunk and then they're like, "What? This didn't happen."

25:29 Oh,, wait., And, where, did, you, grow, up? St., Louis. Okay., And, And where, did, you, grow, up?

25:34 Pennsylvania., Okay. So,, I, was, excited, about, BEu, too,, but, did you were was your family supportive when you came out?

25:40 Yeah,, they, were, great., And, you, were, just socially nervous to come out. Well,, look,, it, was, a, different, time, and everybody was dying of AIDS. I came out in 1988. I mean, this was a totally different time. There were not many gay people on TV at the time. Willing Grace wasn't on. Um, so it was the real world was starting at that time. And I think The Real World started in like 90 and that was like the first gay guy, you know, my age was on TV. So it was a very different time. Totally.

26:11 And, it, was, scary., It, was, it, was, a, way scarier. I even as liberal as my parents were, we got the New York Times delivered to our doorstep when I was growing up. But uh I didn't have a sense that me being gay was going to be that amazing news for anyone. And also it the idea of having a family if you were coming out of the closet was not I remember the conversation I had with my mom and one of the first things she said was I probably would have hated your wife anyway which is a great [ __ ] line. Um but and she probably would have by the way. It would have been a nightmare for me. So, but I I said to her, she was like she said during that time that I came out with her, she to her, she said, "I'm I'm really mourning the loss of the life that I wanted for you." And I said, "Well, what was that like life?" And she was like "Well like you having a family or you being a dad?" And I was like "Well, I could

27:08 still be a dad." And she and I didn't believe it when I said it. And she didn't believe what I was selling because it really was not. How was I going to be a dad? That would never happen.

27:19 And, now, two, children., No,, but, that, Did she text back? No,, Anderson, did., He's

27:24 You, didn't, even, text, him. Oh,, wow., It's, good, news, for, him. Oh,, that's, good., Anderson,, he, got, a piece of good news.

27:31 Um,, no,, I, I, can, I, cannot, imagine, what, it would have been like back then. And I also though get what your headsp space was of like if I go to a city, I can kind of go all around. And BU is like that. You can go to the West End, you can go to the Southeast, like you can go anywhere and kind of disappear, which is not normal for college experiences.

27:52 During, this, time, though,, weren't, you really kind of clear career-wise, like you were in journalism? Did you know what you wanted to do?

27:59 I, wanted, to, be, my, total, dream, was, to, be on be myself on television, but there were not many places where you could do that. again like maybe being a VJ which I auditioned for to be an MTV VJ. I was I think good at that.

28:17 I, I, I, did, not, have, my, [ __ ], together., I didn't have my look together. I look so much better now than I did as a kid. I just was like I had this kind of Jewro and it was just bad. It was bad. Bad fashion bad. And so, uh, I wanted to do that. And then my last internship was at CBS News and my kind of mentor there was like, you know, your eyes are so crossed, you'll never be on TV. And I was like, oh my god, okay. And then I went behind the camera. And so I kind of gave up my dream of being on TV. I thought maybe I could be a reporter somewhere, but I didn't want to go to a small market and work my way up. I wanted to go straight to NYC, man, which is what I did. And I just started working behind the scenes.

29:04 Wait,, someone, saying, that, to, you, is, kind of [ __ ] shitty. I'm saying you, know, what,, by, the, way,, I, came, up, at a time where it was totally legal to say shitty things to everybody to their face, and it was like another day at work. So, I mean, I will say it toughened us all up. It was another It was another universe of time. I've had pencils thrown at me in meetings. I mean like I've had people say so many tears so much stuff, but like you know I feel tougher as a result of it.

29:33 I, was, going, to, ask, you, like, early, days of your career obviously you have to start somewhere like what was the most humbling [ __ ] work that you had to do?

29:41 Oh, I, mean, I, was, working, on, the, morning show at CBS ripping scripts at 3 in the morning. I mean I was I was but I was like whoa I made it. I thought I was like this is so cool cuz my check came from CBS and I worked at the CBS broadcast center and I was like I was 23 or 22. I was I was the youngest I kept being the youngest I was the youngest like associate producer. I was the youngest producer and so I was like a success story at that time but I was doing all sorts of [ __ ] work. So but you moved to New York City after college, which is amazing. And when you're living this life of CBS, are you partying? Are you exploring your sexuality?

30:28 I, got, no, Oh,, I, was, [ __ ], ever, Oh,, it was awesome. I got no sleep ever. I worked and I was telling, you know there was no Grinder. There was no um So, if you wanted to meet people, you would go out and there were so many more gay bars in New York City. And there were gay bars in every neighborhood. It was like random neighborhoods. In the East30s, there were five gay I mean, it was crazy. So, you'd be home and then at 11 at night, you'd be like, "Screw this. I'm going to go to, you know, I'm going to go to the Works." There was a bar called The Works on Columbus Avenue and 81st Street. It was so great. and all these video bars and they just showed videos and you would meet you would go alone and you would meet people and and you would run into people that you knew from the neighborhood and whatever and it was just a different universe and I think that people are so [ __ ] by social media and everything and it was

31:26 it was so cool. I met so many people and I'm not saying I slept with so many people. I'm not saying I didn't, but um but it was awesome. And I just feel like when you move to New York, you choose life and you are choosing to live. And that goes today as it went yesterday. But I was like I was truly living my dream then and I was like this is the only place I want to be and I don't care if I get 3 hours of sleep for the whole time that I live here cuz this is so amazing. And I did.

32:01 I, relate, a, lot, to, that., When, I, graduated from BEu, I went right to New York City. I had like no [ __ ] job. I moved in with a boyfriend that I hated. And I was like, "Let's [ __ ] go." And I was out every [ __ ] night. I was at the clubs. I was sucking dick and I was having a great [ __ ] time. And I was like "Let's go." And you lean in and you have fun cuz you know it's not forever forever that you can like be in that moment. Okay. Wait.

32:23 But, also,, I, was, like,, "I, will, show, up, at 5:00 a.m. to work. Great. Perfect., and, I'll, be, excited, about, it.

32:29 So,, when, do, you, get, on, camera? Oh,, I, didn't, get, on, camera, for, many years later. I got on camera when I I um in the year 2000, Barry Diller offered me a job running programming at this startup cable channel. And I knew Barry socially. Still know Vanderpump.

32:48 Turn, your, [ __ ], phone, off., We're, done. So,, I'll, check, it, at, the, end., Um, Barry offered me a job. I left CBS News after 10 years. Okay. I was running programming at this teeny cable channel called Trio that nobody ever saw or heard of. But I learned the ropes of kind of cable programming from this team that Bar from Barry Diller and this team he created which is amazing. Highly recommend his his book which came out uh this year. It's incredible. It's amazing. So worked there. The channel got the plug was pulled and Barry this company merged with NBC Universal which owned Bravo. I was being offered the job of head of current programming on Bravo.

33:36 Okay. But, Viacom, was, starting, a, gay, channel called Logo. And I was like, wait, I'm the gayest guy in TV. I should be running this channel called Logo. So, I went and interviewed for that job, which I didn't get. And I was like, "Are you [ __ ] kidding me? You're not giving me this job?" I couldn't believe it. So, I went and worked for Bravo. Not getting that job saved my life. I wouldn't be calling you daddy if I got that job. So like honestly, I wouldn't I wouldn't be you know. So anyway, a few years into it now, we've launched Project Runway and Top Chef and Workout and Flipping Out and here come the housewives. And uh I would say I started I started emailing my bosses dishy behind the scenes stuff from the set of a show that I was on and they were and my boss Lawrence Elasnik said "Wow, you're a really good writer. you should be the first network executive to have a blog on Bravo TV on the website.

34:45 So I started blogging as a network executive every day and I started also talking about what I did the night before and I went to Sanrope last week and all this stuff and then as a result of the blog I started getting interviewed by CNN and stuff like talking head stuff. We need a TV executive to talk about Sex in the City ending or this happening or that happening. And so I started doing that and my boss was like and I was like and she knew that I wanted to be on TV that that was my goal.

35:14 She, said,, "What, if, we, turn, your, blog into like a a a show on bravotv.com and you can after show after Top Chef?" And that's how Watch What Happens started. And that's how the reunion started all because of this show online. and my boss believed in me and gave me the chance.

35:38 That, is, an, incredible, story, also, for anyone listening because I feel like I have a lot of people at that point where they're maybe at the precipice of feeling like they're they thought they were, going to, get, something, in, their career and they didn't. And you are literally breathing proof to be like if you got denied from a job it could be actually the best [ __ ] thing that's ever happened to you cuz look at you. you wouldn't be probably exactly where I'm sure you would have made it in a different capacity.

36:02 Different,, but, I, don't, know, that, I, would have made it on air because it's highly unconventional that someone would believe in you behind the scenes to the point. The other two things I will say as life lessons were that even though I had to pivot from being on the air, I was so excited to be a producer and I was very grateful for all these opportunities that that was presenting me and I felt like wow this is awesome. So I still was happy to be working in television. The second thing is when I was getting these opportunities in front of the camera, I was not so full of myself to believe I wasn't getting high on my own fumes. So, I wasn't saying to Bravo, "Well, now you need to pay me like a [ __ ] ton of money because I'm on the air and I'm a star." I waited until I knew that I was worth something to them. And I knew that I had to be even better at my day job in charge of programming because

37:02 this on-air stuff was the chance they were giving me and it was not the thing. What I was hired for was to be in charge of programming. And I was like, now is not the time to keep your eye take your eye off this wheel because they could take this away at any minute

37:17 right?, It's, like, really, making, sure you're good at your [ __ ] day job so that if your boss does give you like okay, you can do the side project essentially. Don't make that your whole [ __ ] MO because you need to still have your core core core and you did that. Wait, so when did you though get over this guy tells you, you know, oh your eyes or whatever, you're not going to make it on T. How did you find the confidence in front of camera?

37:40 Well,, I've, never, been, short, of confidence, so I knew I could do it. And when my boss had confidence in me to do it and also I was doing these interviews and I was like you know I they're like okay he can talk and be on TV and also being a producer I was producing myself. I understand how to be on TV because I'm a good producer.

38:01 That's, a, great, point, that, makes, you, you have a different leg up because a lot of talent comes in and they're like where do I look and oh that's a camera and they don't even know what the [ __ ] a camera is. That's why the first night I went live on Watch What Happens Live, I wasn't nervous because I understand TV time and I understand how much I can fit in 3 minutes and when my EP in my ear is saying, you know, you have a minute left, I know what I can do with that minute and I know how I want to end the act and I know what I want to tease to and I'm producing myself. I if I was not a TV producer, I would not be as successful as I am. I think

38:33 yes, it's, interesting, to, note, that, when, I, did go on camera with this after show, all the comments were, "Oh my god, that guy has such crossed eyes." So, it did come into play and I had to get over it. And my mom was like, "You don't have crossed eyes." I'm like, "Apparently, I really do." So, I would joke about it on the air or whatever. But then when Watch What Happens Live started, I did have a couple years of imposttor syndrome where I was like, "Who do you think you are? you're not a late night comic, you're not a standup, you don't deserve this. I did have for the first time really feelings and I had to overcome that. And also people online were saying that I gave myself my own talk show which wasn't possible. Everyone has a boss. I work for a big company so I wasn't able to kind of circumvent an entire universe and give myself a show. Like that's

39:29 But, it, makes, sense, though,, Andy,, because I think you are essentially talking about infiltrating a space that didn't exist. Like you're saying like I couldn't I didn't relate to anyone that was on air because I yes, I wasn't a comedian or I wasn't a Oprah host or whatever it be. So you're kind of coming into this lane that you're forging for yourself. And then when people are talking [ __ ] on you, that imposter syndrome is natural cuz you have no one to compare yourself to but like no, I'm doing it kind of like this person.

39:56 Meanwhile, it's the most brilliant thing to try to create your own path, but it's not [ __ ] easy. And you kind of have to force people and train them to be like, I'm just going to stay consistent and being consistent. Eventually, people are like, yeah, we kind of like this guy,

40:09 right? Who, car, who, gives, a, [ __ ], about, how, he looks? Yeah. Okay, love. We have to go back.

40:14 So,, all, this, is, starting, first, season, of Real Housewives. Can you describe that era? And can you kind of tell the story to anyone that doesn't know of like how did this franchise come to be? Okay, I will give it to you in a nutshell that um great guy named Scott Dunlop um lives in Orange County, I believe, lived in Cotto Dasa and lived near Vicki and the gang. Brought us a tape of the women and it was kind of a more of a curb your enthusiasm style thing, but they weren't actors, so it was kind of confusing. At the same time, we saw something in these women. I mean, it was interesting. I mean, Vicki had a grotto in her backyard, but she was an insurance agent, but she talked about, they are all talking about their breast implants and I don't want to be a creepy guy to talk about how big their boobs were, but they were talking about how big their boobs were, and their boobs were big.

41:09 So, um, but they were moms and their kids were very attractive and they spoke to their kids in a way that we hadn't seen before. And Desperate Housewives was the number one show on TV. So, we were like, "What if we do this and we call it Real Housewives?" Now, I'm a huge soap opera fan. In my mind, the greatest thing about this was they lived in the same community. Major, all my children, Day One, me, Pine Valley, they all go to the same restaurants, they go to the same club, whatever. So in my mind, that would be the greatest thing. There were, it was a team of people. Sher Lavine, Francis Beric Lawrence Alasnic, Amy Andaso Davis, this whole great group at Bravo. We looked at this and made these rules of the show.

41:57 The rules of the show, we would only hear from the women. The men were in the background. Um, we would, uh, you know we would put a banner in front of everyone's scene, giving one of the women ownership of whatever the scene was. Now, these are still the rules of the show. When a scene starts on PTOAC it says Jazelle in the bottom and you see Jazelle. I mean, this is the format that we all kind of figured out. Um, and season 1 was really a challenge to produce. We all I remember the meeting in my boss's office because we weren't it the edit was troubled. We weren't, we didn't have the footage we thought we had. I remember the meeting where we brought to my boss, it's going to cost us $400 and I think $50,000 we're going to lose if we flush the toilet on this show because it wasn't going well. And I lazy whatever was like, "Yeah, I mean, if this goes away I won't be so upset, you know whatever." Cuz I was like, it seemed

43:08 like it wasn't going to She was like "Let's do it. Let's stay with it." Okay we're staying with that. Can you imagine? My whole life has been made on this show. Like I owe these women everything in this show. Like

43:21 it, is, so, crazy, because, I, I, think, in, um terms almost of my age group watching it is a different version but reminds me of when Lagouna Beach came onto the scene and then the OC also was happening. I think the OC came first and then Laguna Beach and it was like wait we're watching the OC aka Desperate Housewives and then it's like how are we not going to now get the reality version because California and the rich and the famous and the whole thing. It's like voyerism people just when you're you're a kid from [ __ ] Pennsylvania or first St.

43:52 Louis, right? I would have died to just have a glimpse into Paris Hilton's life or, Lauren, Conrads, or, you, know what, I mean these women. And so the fact that you guys got to capture it, but the mom aspect is something that was so [ __ ] new and I remember you went on to debate essentially Gloria Steinham of whether

44:11 I, lost, the, debate. Okay., Okay., Well,, I, think, anyone, would lose any when, she, was, on, my, show, and, I, stupidly and we're live. I was like, you say this show is a minstrel show for women and whatever, but by the way, I know more feminists who love this show. Camille Palia being kind of a leading feminist. But I look and Roxan Gay by the way. Uh but but also I look at a lot of famous very strong women like Julia Roberts Jennifer Lawrence, Sarah Pollson, you know, just on and on on and on

44:48 who, view, this, show, as, a, platform, for women in their 50s who are, you know owning their sexuality and making their own decisions and all this stuff. So yes, but that that that debate with Gloria Steinum, maybe not my smartest moment, but you know, I tried.

45:06 I, bet. And, she, had, never, seen, the, show., If, you look at the show and you look at um you know, clips of someone throwing wine or flipping a table, you're going to think the worst. I mean, I get it. Absolutely.

45:19 And, I, think, that's, anything, because, I even do it with my show. It's like the promos and the trailers, it's meant to have you a little angry, a little concerned, a little I need to click on this. And then once you settle in you're like, "Oh, this [ __ ] is actually really lovely and fun." And of course there's the chaotic moments, but it's not chaotic after chaotic after chaotic. But yeah, no. Um, going up against Gloria Signum for a feminist battle sweetie. Nope. Love that for you.

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47:03 So, even up in the air, T-Mobile has my back. You've heard before that you won't believe what you get with Magenta Status, but now you won't believe where you are with it either. Check it out at t-Mobile.com/magenta status. I think everyone's obsessed obviously with like who does he like, who does he not like. Top three favorite women of all time in the franchise. It's really I can't do it only because first of all it's kind of an HR issue and it's an ensemble show but I will say if you think about I I will think that for me I'm a very nostalgic person so like the length of time that I've known you always comes into play you know

47:44 um, reunions yes okay, let's, talk, about, it first, of, all, what, type, of, headsp, space are you getting into days leading up the day of talk to me

47:55 used, to, be, a, really, big, deal, for, me leading up to the reunion, hours long prep calls with the producers, speaking to the women in advance. Um, the morning of I would take a run. I mean, like I was

48:11 jazzed, up in, the, thing., I, mean,, to, be, honest,, what do I do now? I drop my kids off at school. I go I'm like, "What color suit do you want me to wear? What is this set?" I bring three ties. I go I'm like come on let's do it. I mean I am like so ready because also

48:31 um, we, you, know, look, I, have, one, call, with the production team and the network

48:36 and, I, say, and, we, talk, about, the, seating for the reunion. We I ask them where are we shooting? What suit am I wearing? Um and then we talk about where the women are and you know we I will have notes on the order of the day. Sometimes I'll say I I don't think it makes sense to do it this way. X and Y is the elephant in the room. Can we please do it at the top of the day? Sometimes we save the biggest mess till the end. You know when are the husbands coming out? Why does that make sense? Why is this person coming? You know, so those are all the conversations we have in advance. And then day of it's game day. I'm ready to play the game. I have done hundreds of reunions at this point.

49:22 How, crazy, is, that? It's, crazy., It's, crazy. Okay., Wait., Has, anyone, during, a, reunion ever really really like pushed your patience and you've been like, I'm so [ __ ] over you. Yeah. Like, give me an example.

49:34 Well,, I, mean,, the, last, couple, Jersey reunions I had a really hard time with. And by the way, it is I don't like screaming at women. It is a bad look but there are moments and they left them in the show where I'm like, "Shut the [ __ ] up or whatever or be quiet." So yeah. And there, by the way, sometimes the only way that I can get people to be quiet is to literally be like, "Shut like go crazy." And there are sometimes where I'll say I will say to the producers, "Can you mark that? You're not using that because like you know and you know there are enough that are in the show but like some are just they're not it's just me talking over a cacophony.

50:23 No,, it, actually, looks, like, they're, your children and you're like you're actually at a little like school event and you're trying to keep these kids in [ __ ] line. I do think people love when you get nasty though because it does get you it takes a second to get you to that level but when you get to that [ __ ] level

50:39 takes, more, than, a, second. Yeah., Yeah., you, go, [ __ ], feral., Who, do you think is the worst person when it comes to speaking over people at reunions?

50:47 Uh,, I, think that um Lisa Barlo I I think that there are some people who it's just harder for them and it's no disrespect. It's harder for them to have the intake of what someone's saying and then speak back and then, you know, figure it out. I think Lisa Barlo might be one. I think Teresa historically has um that's been a growth area for her.

51:17 Um, I, think, that I feel like maybe Toya on Married to Medicine could be in there. Love you Toya. No disrespect. Um I think that Dr. Simone also now that I'm in the Married to Medicine uh universe. Um who else? I mean, there are some kind of feel like Jacqueline Lorita on Jersey may have been there.

51:41 Uh, yeah, that's, good., Yeah, we, need, to, talk, about, Love, Island reunion.

51:46 Okay, cuz, you, are, like, I, agree., You've, done, so many Real Housewives reunions. You're in that Bravo universe and then all of a sudden it's announced that you're doing the Love Island reunion. And just a little okay I was I wanted to hear because

52:00 for, context, I, started, doing, Love, Island interviews about 2 years ago pretty new. It was really mostly once

52:09 US, got, big., I, had, done, an, interview, with Olivia Atwood who was from season 3 of UK. I was like in it but you know US cares more about the US stuff I guess.

52:19 So, I, did, Leah, and, Rob, from, I, don't, even know if you know who those are. Okay. It was the biggest [ __ ] season until this past season. Okay? And I'm telling you, it was more intense the feedback than when I interviewed the [ __ ] vice president of the United States. I had to be so on my [ __ ] game. These fans, I wish they took it as seriously as like voting for a president than they do [ __ ] voting for Love Island.

52:42 Yeah. So,, I, couldn't, help, but, be, like,, talk, to me about your experience cuz I love it too, but damn, it's [ __ ] intense. No I think that the fans are super passionate. Um, and you know, they reminded Listen

52:59 I, am, used, to, this, because, Housewives fans are really passionate. Okay. And, so,, and, there, have, and, like, Jersey fans for years there were um Teresa's fan base are called Tree Huggers.

53:14 Oh., And, like, there, was, a, uh, there, was, a narrative going on around the tree huggers that I was super unfair to Teresa and that I hated her. And Teresa and I have always had a really good relationship. But I think that there was a period of time where she was getting confused by what the tree huggers were saying online because also if you look at certain clips in isolation, you may think, what does this guy think of me or why is he being like this with me on the show or whatever. So she would come and think and and before she went away, she and I had a very serious lunch together where we kind of really I was like, you know, like this is kind of a narrative that's happening outside of the show and whatever. We really and she's like well, I've left feeling this way or whatever, but we really talked it out and it was great. But um so I've been there with passionate fans. Okay.

54:06 Um, this, one, was, I, was, like,, whoa. because I think a lot of the folks who watch Love Island weren't clued in on you a Andy Cohen reunion which is I go there I don't break a sweat I'm going to ask you I'm going to come back at you and the thing about the housewives is I am also one of their bosses in theory so I do when I'm wearing my housewives reunion hat I am trying to be as the most neutral version of myself while also representing what the fans are saying because I know what the fans are saying

54:48 on, Vanderbump, Rules, or, Southern, Charm, or whatever Summerhouse. I do get in the weeds a little bit with them a little more and it's kind of fun for me. It's one of the reasons I love those shows and why I think people enjoy watching me doing those shows. But guys, look, I love giving men with um men with Peter Pan syndrome [ __ ] who make bad decisions. Like, I love it. It's like a Watch What Happens Live classic. Jax come on in. Let's talk. So, with Love Island, it just seemed like the perfect I was like, "Oh, this is going to be so fun." Whatever. People were upset that I was asking Huta about her dating life outside the show. And I'm like, you were just on a reality show about your dating life. If anything in the universe has ever been more full fair game, it is me asking you who you are dating now and who you, by the way, have been on red carpets with. So that there should be any backlash or commentary on that. I

55:56 was like, "Oh, this is special. This is kooky." And by the way, the people, the Huta fans, and I'm sure they have a Hutahhive or something like that, they were really brutal. And what you need to know is I thought she made the show. Like she was amazing. She was on your show. Like so I was really she was my person that I was most excited about talking to because there was so much to talk to her about. But also you can't give me the answer of oh that was so long ago and I've changed when it was 3 weeks ago. So like I'm going to say I get it that you're a whole different person in four weeks.

56:42 But like real talk like that was four weeks ago. I am going to be the guy that says that. So

56:49 and, I, think, and, I, think, for, Bravo, fans, if anything, they were like, "Oh, he's going light."

56:53 That, was, the, other, thing., People, were like, "Y'all don't realize that was Andy Light kind of

57:00 Well,, because, I, was, going, to, ask,, did you watch the season?" I, watched, the, entirety, of, the, season.

57:07 You, did? You, don't, think, I, watched, the, season?, I wouldn't do a reunion show without watching.

57:11 You, watched, every, [ __ ], episode, Daddy? What, the, [ __ ], daddy?, I, watched, the whole thing. I'm not going to host something as important as the Love Island reunion and not watch the season.

57:22 I, was, wondering, why, is, there, a, conjecture, that, I, didn't watch it? Everyone's, like,, "Yeah,, he, had, his [ __ ] assistants watch it and then send him."

57:30 That, is, insulting., I, take, my, job seriously. Okay,, so, what, are, you, When, did, you, have time to watch? Like at night, you would just watch it every night.

57:36 I, make, time,, Daddy. Okay,, I, love, that., No,, no,, no., I, was very very It, was, my, job., I, took, it, seriously.

57:43 And, I, love, that, you, took, it, seriously., I don't love that there's [ __ ] 18 episodes a week cuz like I have two kids, 10 Housewives series, you know? I have I have a big life, but I watched it all. It consumes your life. Like I was doing the same. I was ready to go for next year. I have the schedule. I know when I'm

58:04 You, think, you're, going to, do, it? Oh,, am, I, going, to, host, a, reunion?, Oh,, I hope so. They'll have me back.

58:09 I, agree, with, you., I, think, I, like, it, cuz it's during summerish. So, it's during summertime. I plan my stuff. I get ready. I usually want to have like the top two talked about people on and I'm ready to [ __ ] go. Yes. And Huda was amazing. Amaya was amazing. Like they're they come out and they're ready to go.

58:25 And, they're, superstars. They, are., And, they, pop, off., Okay,, we're going to do some Bravo Fire. Rapid Fire.

58:30 Who, is, the, hottest, husband, on Housewives? Oh,, that's, a, good, question., You, know what? Angel, the new PTOIC housewife her husband, former NFL player, he's he's kind of he's bringing it right now but I I mean, there have been many.

58:46 Okay., Um,, if, you, could, throw, a, drink, in any housewives husband's face, who would it be?

58:51 Oh,, wow., Um,, there, was, I, Well,, first, of all, I don't condone violence. Oh,, yeah., Yeah., like, theoretically, for um there was a one season housewife um uh uh from Jersey called Amber. It would be her husband.

59:06 Yes. I'm, dead., We, don't, condone, it., We're just kidding. It's a hypothetical. Um who is a cast member you wanted so bad but couldn't get to sign on?

59:15 Oh,, there, was, a, woman, in, well, on, Rooney. You know, people complained about the lack of diversity on Rooney for years and there were a few very high-profile women of color in New York that we were that I was sitting with, I was meeting with that that that didn't happen. So that one was Erica Reed, LA Reed's wife and we were and LA didn't want to be on the show. I mean, it was like a whole thing. And I know Erica and she's amazing, and, she, was, kind, of the, one, that got away for Rooney for years.

59:51 Good, answer. There, have, been, a, few. Okay., Which, petty, feud, lasted, way, too long in your opinion?

59:57 Well,, um, Oh, gosh., I, mean,, there, have been so many. I, know., Name, one. I, mean,, Gretchen, and, Tamara, right, now are arguing about things that happened 15 years ago, but they haven't had the space to do it

1:00:12 so, it's, kind, of, fair. So,, like,, it, is, fair., Okay. But, I'm, trying, to, think, of

1:00:16 No,, that's, a, good, one., I, think, a, lot, of people are clued into that right now.

1:00:18 Yeah. Okay., Who's, the, biggest, douchebag, in Bravo Universe? Um, me. Perfect., Should, should, Karen, rejoin PTOIC now that she's out of prison?

1:00:32 I, I, love, Karen., I, hope, so. Okay., Would, you, rather, have, Karen, or, Jen Shaw as your prison cellmate?

1:00:38 Karen. Okay., Um,, what's, been, the, most, iconic Bravo moment that immediately just pops your head over the years? Go.

1:00:46 We, got, the, yacht., We, got, the, yacht., I don't know. Okay., Um,, which, housewife, has, made, the best song in their attempted singing career?

1:00:52 Oh,, okay., Um,, I, love, Candace, Dillard Bassid's song Drive Back. Oh,, never, heard, it.

1:00:59 Absolutely, love, it. Go, stream, it,, everyone., Um,, do, you, think it's better than Sheena Sha's Good as Gold?

1:01:04 I, love, Good, as, Gold., I, am, a, good, as gold. Don't come for good as gold.

1:01:11 It's, good. Yes., As, gold. Um,, okay., Was, Katie, lying, about, what Gretchen told her about Naked Wasted?

1:01:19 Unclear., Lots, of, stories., Watch, the reunion. Okay., Who, is, the, best, housewife, casting edition of the past year?

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1:03:55 Connected., Like,, I, stay, in, touch. Okay., As, busy, as, I, am,, like, I'm, always in touch with my friends.

1:04:02 Love., What, does, a, typical, night, out, with John Mayer look like? It, is, us, going, to, dinner., We, always, sit on the same side of the booth. We sit next to each other always. That is our spot. No, but I do, as the night goes on, find myself sinking into him because he'll have his arm around me. And I do. And as a matter of fact, we were at the Sunset Tower last week.

1:04:28 And, I, was, getting, so, physical, with, him by the end that he was like, "Andy," but I was kind of using his body to tell a story about a guy. And but then I was like, I was in my cups a little bit. We were in a puddle of laughter. It ends and we we love each other deeply. Oh, we actually do.

1:04:55 I, can, tell., Do, you, think, you're, like secretly in love with him? I'm, not, secretly, in, love, with, him., No, we love each other. If I could find a gay guy that was him, it would be magic. But you know what? I don't

1:05:10 I, am, so, grateful, for, the, love, that, we have. You're, going, to, keep, it, like, that?, Yeah.

1:05:14 Okay., If, you, could, set, John, up, with anyone in Hollywood, who would it be? It would be someone

1:05:20 It, would, be, someone, who, has, their, own thing going, who is their own success who is just smart and funny and just someone strong and independent.

1:05:33 I, know, we're, going, to, have, to, call, him after. I saw some uh, news, that, he, was, seen, with, a, certain woman, so I got to confirm or deny with him. John, we'll call you after this. Um, okay. Talk to me about Anderson Cooper. You met him through a failed blind date. Is that correct? Can you tell quickly what happened?

1:05:50 Yeah,, our, friend, uh, a, friend, of, ours,, it was the '9s. It was probably like 94. I remember where I was in my then apartment when I spoke to him on the phone

1:06:02 and, we, were, talking, and, I, made, the, fatal mistake of couple minutes in I was like "So, Gloria Vanderbilt is your mom?"

1:06:11 I, had, no or coolness. And he says that that was the moment where he was like, I'm not going to go on a date with this queen.

1:06:20 I, mean,, to, be, fair,, that, last, name, is but, let, it, come, up, in, conversation., But we wound up becoming really good friend. We we wound up we both were friends with Barry Deler

1:06:33 and, we, would, go, on, these, trips, with Barry and Anderson and I and I was like I love this guy and I loved from the beginning making him laugh. Did you ever want to hook up with him?

1:06:45 No. No,, it, was, immediately, just, friends. Yeah. Okay,, that's, fair., That's, cute., You, guys are Do you think you'll be allowed to drink for

1:06:51 Yeah,, we've, drank, the, last, couple, years. Okay,, you're, fine., Yeah,, we're, good.

1:06:54 And, And, have, they, told, you, like, keep, it at a minimum or they're like "Let loose?"

1:06:57 Yeah, I, think, we, know, what, we're, doing. Okay., I, like, when, you, guys, drink, more.

1:07:00 Who, doesn't? Um, Okay., Which, of, your, friends, would, you trust the most to set you up with someone?

1:07:06 Oh,, uh, I, would, trust, Anderson. Mhm. Seems, like, he's, got, a, good, network.

1:07:12 Yeah. Yeah., Yeah. Are, you, on, the, apps? I'm, on, every, app. Grinder,, Scruff,, Rya,, Hinge.

1:07:19 I've, never, heard, of, Scruff. Uh,, Tinder. Yeah. Okay., And, are, you, putting, pictures, of yourself like this on your profile or are they selfies? Like, are you doing work pictures? You're trying to avoid everything.

1:07:30 Like,, do, you, have, some, of, you, like, on set at Watch What Happens? Like um,, I, think, on, my, Rya, there, may, be, one.

1:07:37 Yeah., Just, to, confirm, like, it, is, really me. Let's, be, clear. Okay., And, do, you, think, on, Grinder, they think you're going to like it's not actually you?

1:07:43 I've, gotten, kicked, off, Grinder, for, for being right, impersonating, yourself, but, you, are actually

1:07:49 People, have, reported, me. Oh, my, god., So, does, most, of, the conversations start where they're like is this actually you send proof?

1:07:56 You, know, it's, interesting., Some, people are too cool for school and they'll say they nothing.

1:08:04 Some, people, are, like, you, look, like, him. Some people are, "Why are you sending his picture?" Some people are like "Ew." I mean, like, I get it all.

1:08:15 It's, actually, really, [ __ ], annoying though that you're like "Okay, I know I have to go through this first phase where they either have to like hate me pretend they hate me, love me, ask for [ __ ] proof, and then we can start actually flirting

1:08:24 right?", A, picture, that, I've, sent, for years on Grindr is this picture that is it's black and white and it's kind of blurry. So there's some doubt. It looks like me. It is me, but some people could say I feel like it's a perfect first picture because it introduces the idea of me without being like me with my cards on Watch what happens. You know what I mean? So, like

1:08:54 I, love, that, for, you. It's, it's, it's, a, little, bit, of, a, chaos agent this picture.

1:08:59 I, would, love, to, look, at, your, dating apps. Um, okay. Are you going on dates?

1:09:03 Yes, you, are. I'm, I, go, on, some, dates., It's,, you, know, I have kids obviously and so dating is really changed and I meet two kind of people. People that I want to sleep with and people that I want to date and we all do. So, and people that I want to date and sleep with obviously.

1:09:21 That's, the, dream., That's, That's, the dream. the goal. Uh but so um you know Yeah.

1:09:30 If, you, are, trying, to, impress, a, man,, what are you doing on a first date?

1:09:34 I, don't, try, to, impress, guys., You, don't? No., I, mean,, what, do, you, mean, try, to impress?

1:09:38 Like,, are, you, taking, them, to, a, certain spot? Are you No. No. And, are, you, doing, coffee, dates, cuz you're like working?

1:09:44 I, don't I wouldn't try to impress someone. I would they, would, want, to, be, with, me, or, not., I I don't want to be with some, you know slurpee twink who's trying to like, you know, be impressed. I mean

1:10:00 is, it, true, that, you, did, though,, hook, up with a guy that you met on Craigslist?

1:10:04 Oh,, I, Craigslist, used, to, be, the, place where we hooked up. Oh,, yes., That, used, to, be, Craigslist, was Grinder before there was Grinder.

1:10:12 You're, like,, babe,, that's, another, dating app. Okay. Yes, it was. And, were, you, you, had, some, successes there?

1:10:18 Oh,, yeah., That, was, before, I, was, famous, also. Okay. Would you ever go back on Craigslist?

1:10:23 I, think, that, they, um, they, that, I, think that they uh unplugged the meeting up feature on Craigslist years ago.

1:10:32 Well,, if, they, ever, revamp, it,, you, should be the face of No, thanks. I, know., Okay., You, get, a, fat, check, for that one. Yeah. Um Okay. How would you describe your typical type?

1:10:42 Um, well,, again,, I'm, like, the, UN., It's all over the map. I mean, you know, come one, come all. I it's really about a vibe. I mean it to date I I like to date I like strong, independent smart, has their own thing going. Uh handsome. You know, I I really like So, it's so funny. The people the few people that I've hooked up with on Rya that I've actually hooked up in person with have

1:11:17 mainly, not, known, not, watch, What, Happens Live and don't watch The Housewives. And they're like, "No, I you know, I'm an architect and I do this or I'm a finance guy and I like that.

1:11:28 I, do, like, it." Kind, of, hot., Yeah,, it's, good. Yeah,, it's, like, you've, got, a, little, like anonymity. Yeah.

1:11:33 Um,, what, has, been, your, longest relationship? Three, years., I'm, embarrassed, to, say.

1:11:38 No,, 3, years, is, long. Really?, I'm, an, old, guy. Yeah,, but, three, years. I've, been, single, far, longer, than, I've been with people. But I like being single and I like I have a really good life. So, I haven't been like, "Oh, I'm so lonely." And then my kids wound up saving my life. Having kids later in life was like the greatest thing I've ever done.

1:12:02 It's, beautiful., And, I, think, that's You've got a full house. I, have, a, family., It's, great.

1:12:07 We, are, going, to, play, one, of, the, games that you play on your show, Word Association. Just say the first thing that comes to mind. Single Nicole Kidman.

1:12:14 Um,, living. Oh, my, god. I, don't, know. Oh, my, god. That, just, took, everything, to, come, out, of you. Okay. The Golden Bachelor.

1:12:25 Handsome. We're, for, it., Um,, okay., Bad, Bunny, Super Bowl halftime show. Yes.

1:12:29 Yes. He's, an, American., You, [ __ ], idiots. God,, Puerto, Rico, is, in, America.

1:12:40 God, I, hate, that, you, have, to, clarify. Swimming, in, a, sea, of, [ __ ], idiots. Idiots. It's so hard. It's so hard to be an American. Okay. Um, Sydney, Sweetie and Scooter Braun relationship.

1:12:54 Into, it., She's, so, hot., Oh,, Scooter Braum. Why, not? Okay., Um,, Terresa, Judice.

1:13:02 Yes., Og. Ketamine. Ketamine., Never, done, it. Really? I, am, the, only, gay, man, on, the, planet, that has never done Oh, no. Amy Sedaris and I did nasal ketamine once before we went to the polo bar. But it was just like it lasted like a half an hour. We didn't go in a khole or anything. So, we did do that

1:13:22 before, the, [ __ ], polo. So, weird., Someone, gave, it, to, us., It, was not the time or the place, but it happened.

1:13:29 I'm, [ __ ], done., Okay., Mauricio Yumansky. Handsome. Handsome., Okay., The, next, season, of, the Rooney reboot.

1:13:38 Going, to, be, great. Love., Okay., Last, before, we, go., Plead, the fifth. Three. Ready.

1:13:44 Ple, the, fifth. Plead, the, fifth. Okay., Great. In, your, opinion,, who, is, the, thirstiest celebrity?

1:13:49 Wow., Um,, well,, I'm, gonna, say,, and, I, mean this with total love, and I love her um, Britney on Salt Lake City.

1:14:03 I, love, you., Okay., Which, housewives couple is headed for divorce? Oh,, wow., Well,, I, mean,, I, have, no, idea. I'm stunned by um I was stunned by I'm still getting over Kyle and Mauricio. I mean, yeah, I'm still getting over Rachel and and Raj.

1:14:22 Okay,, so, you, don't, have, a, new, one, Zo., I, don't, have, a, new, one. Okay,, so, you're, pleading, the, fifth., Who do you think should replace you when you retire?

1:14:29 Oh,, wow., Um, you know, no, I'm not pleading the fifth. Now I wish I did about the thirstiest celebrity. Um, I Who do I think should replace me? Well I don't really love talking about my retirement. Thank you very much. should replace you, daddy. Um

1:14:51 I, know, you're, like,, I've, never, been hotter. [ __ ] off. I, think, Yeah,, I, mean,, I'm, like, on, fire if you haven't noticed. Uh, I uh

1:14:59 then, you, don't, have, to, answer. No,, no,, no., It's, fine., I, used, to, say there's two people that I always kind of thought, which were Jerry Oonnell, who I love,

1:15:07 and, Jeff, Lewis,, who, I, think, is, great. Okay,, but, you're, not, going, anywhere.

1:15:10 But, I'm, not, going, anywhere. You, lost, the, weight., You, got, your, long hair. You're looking sexy. Yes.

1:15:17 Like, you're, here, to, stay. You're, just, getting, started. Andy,, this, was, everything, I, could, have imagined and more. This was so fun. So easy. Didn't even feel like an interview, right? We were just hanging out.

1:15:29 I, love, you, and, this, was, truly, so, much fun and I I'm so happy you came on.

1:15:34 Congratulations, on, all, of, your, success. How exciting. You're going to be the best mom and I am so excited.

1:15:41 This, is, my, pregnancy, announcement for, this, next, F., She's, wearing, a sweatuit and I know why. Um, you can't tell at all. Start the rumors.

1:15:48 Um,, you, totally, can't, tell, at, all., Uh, but uh, your producer told me I know I'm not supposed to say

1:15:55 people, are, going, to, literally, believe this. I love it. No,, but, you, are., When, you, do, this, you're going to it's going to be the next phase, the evolution of you, and it's going to be so fascinating then to be in the call her mommy phase of this all. and I can't wait and have me back and then we'll talk about like parenting and stuff like that, but also we could just come back and and [ __ ] whatever. But uh but seriously, like I can't I'm excited to see what happens next cuz I know this is like a whole show in progress.

1:16:27 Oh, my, god,, you're, the, best., Congratul you,, Andy. Okay,, I, have, a, response, from, Lisa Vanderpump. I said, "Shaking up BHcast, who should we part ways with?" She said, "All of them.

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Who speaks in "Andy Cohen: The King of Bravo"?

Alex Cooper (Host), Andy Cohen (Guest).

What is "Andy Cohen: The King of Bravo" about?

The discussion delves into the cultural significance of the terms "daddy" and "mommy" in sexual contexts, exploring perceptions around their connotations, the complexities of gender roles, and personal preferences during intimate moments. The conversation also highlights the societal implications of these terms and their varied acceptance among different sexual orientations.

What is mentioned in this Call Her Daddy episode?

8 people, works and ideas are mentioned, including Real Housewives, Bravo, Love Island, Top Chef, Project Runway, It's on Us. Each one on this page links to its own page with every episode that mentions it.

How long is "Andy Cohen: The King of Bravo"?

The episode runs 1 h 17 min; the transcript is about 14,471 words in 282 timestamped sections.

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