Watch What Crappens
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Watch What Crappens | |
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Presentation | |
Hosted by | Ronnie Karam & Ben Mandelker |
Created by | Ronnie Karam & Ben Mandelker |
Language | English |
Length | 40-120 minutes |
Country of origin | United States |
Production | |
No. of episodes | 2,814 |
Publication | |
Original release | January 26, 2012 |
Provider | Wondery |
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Website | www |
Watch What Crappens is a podcast dedicated to all things Bravo, hosted by Ronnie Karam and Ben Mandelker.[1] The two met as coworkers,[2] and began the podcast after discovering their shared interest of the Bravo TV Network.[3] The podcast primarily consists of the hosts narrating their annotated recaps of recently aired episodes of select Bravo shows[4] (along with shows from other networks being recapped occasionally due to the host's interest).[5] Both Ben & Ronnie have worked various jobs in the entertainment industry; Ben being the creator and editor of B-SideBlogs.com, The Banter Blender podcast, and the Game Brain podcast, while Ronnie was the Senior editor & writer at TrashTalkTv.com, and was previously a host on the Rose Pricks podcast.[6][7][8] They also each had experience hosting the web series "Housewife Hoedown".[citation needed]
The start of the podcast also originally featured a third host, Matt Whitfield, who later left the show.[9] In January 2023, it was announced that Watch What Crappens had signed a distribution deal with Wondery.[10]
When the podcast began, episodes provided a more summary-based format of the shows aired by Bravo that week.[11] As the show has evolved over time, new podcast episodes rarely cover more than one episode of a show at a time, with the hosts often going through the episode scene-by-scene[12] with added comedic commentary, and voice impressions of the cast.[13]
Podcast episodes are recorded and uploaded five days a week,[14] along with exclusive weekly Bonus Episodes released via Patreon subscription,[15] and biweekly "Crappy Hours" (once held on "Spotify Greenroom[16]") in which Ben & Ronnie cover the most recent news pertaining to "Bravolebrities" or other pop culture news.[17] Crappy Hour episodes stream live via the Watch What Crappens Youtube Channel on Monday evenings.[18]
The Golden Crappies
[edit]The podcast has hosted its own awards show titled "The Golden Crappies"[19] annually, giving away awards such as "Best Bravolebrity", "Best Newbie", and "Best Bravo Show". The first annual Crappy Awards was held on January 3, 2013, which covered the shows aired by Bravo in the past year (2012). The following awards shows follow the same structure.
More recent additions of the annual Crappy Awards have also been held via telecast, and have opened the voting to the public, garnering over 18,000+ votes past years.[20] In January 2022, the 10th Annual Golden Crappies also served as the kickoff to the Watch What Crappens 10th Anniversary "Hunky Dory" National Tour.[21]
Awards
[edit]Winners are listed first and in bold.
2025 | |||
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Best Bravo Show of the Year | Bravolebrity of the Year | Best Supporting Character
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Best Moment
Mary Can't Figure Out How To Enter Meredith's Bat Mitzvah (RHOSLC) |
Best Fight
Mondrian Hallway Fight with Doute and The Lallys (The Valley)
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Best Villain
John Janssen & Alexis Bellino (RHOC)
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Most Cringe
Karen Huger's DUI Footage |
Best Group Scene
Meredith's Bat Mitzvah (RHOSLC)
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Biggest Fail
Any Announcement by Britani Bateman (RHOSLC)
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The Worst | Best Non-Housewives Show | Best Newbie
Bronwyn Newport (RHOSLC)
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Most Chaotic
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Biggest Scandal
Karen Huger's DUI
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Best Quote
"High Body Count Hair" - Angie Katsanevas (RHOSLC)
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Non Tele-Cast Awards
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2024 | |||
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Best Bravo Show of the Year | Bravolebrity of the Year
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Best Supporting Character
Kiki Barth (RHOM)
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Best Moment
Season Finale Dinner (RHOSLC)
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Best Fight
Heather Confronts Monica about Reality Von Tease (RHOSLC)
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Best Villain
Tom Sandoval (Vanderpump Rules)
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Most Cringe
Danielle Olivera (Winter House & Summer House)
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Biggest Fail
The Reality Reckoning |
Best Newbie
Jessel Taank (RHONY)
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Biggest Fuck Boy
Austin Kroll (Southern Charm)
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Best Musical Scoring
Whitney Sets a Table While Bobby Does Her Homework at the Counter (RHOSLC)
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Best Quote
"The Rumors & The Nastiness, You Can Leave!" - Meredith Marks (RHOSLC)
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Biggest Scandal
Scandoval (Vanderpump Rules)
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Most Memorable Scandoval Moment Scheana Explains That She Couldn't Have Hit Raquel Because it's Scientifically Impossible For Her to Form a Fist With Her Nails | ||
Non Tele-Cast Awards
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2023 | |||
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Best Bravo Show of the Year | Bravolebrity of the Year
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Best Friend-Of or Family Member
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Biggest Villain
Lenny Hochstein (RHOM)
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Best New Show | Best Fight
Kathy vs. Rinna at the Reunion (RHOBH)
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Most Cringe
Erika curses out Garcelle's son (RHOBH)
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Biggest Fail
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Best Moment
Homeless Not Toothless Dinner Party (RHOBH)
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Best Captain
Captain Lee (Below Deck) |
Best Yachtie
Aesha Scott (Below Deck Down Under) |
Best Musical Performance
"Away in a Manger" - Lisa Barlow (RHOSLC)
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Best Newbie
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Best Quote
"Not today Satan. Not today neck. Not today ankles!" - Candiace Dillard-Basset (RHOP)
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Outstanding Achievement in Business
Homeless Not Toothless (RHOBH)
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Non Tele-Cast Awards
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2022 | |||
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Best Bravo Show | Bravolebrity of the Year
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Best Friend-Of or Family Member | Best Supporting RoleSutton's Face Roller (RHOBH) |
Best Moment
Jen Shah Arrested Outside of Beauty Lab & Laser (RHOSLC)
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Most Cringe
Black Shabbat(RHONY)
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Best Villain
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Best Non-Housewives Show | Biggest Mess
RHONY Non-Reunion
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Best Newbie
Dr. Tiffany Moon(Married to Medicine) |
Biggest Mess
RHONY Non-Reunion
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Outstanding Achievement in Business
Beauty Lab & Laser (RHOSLC) | |
Best Quote
"Who is Honky Dory?" - Kathy Hilton (RHOBH)
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Non Tele-Cast Awards
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2021 | ||
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Best Bravo Show | Best Friend-Of | |
Most Uncomfortable Romance
Mary & Her Husband/Grandfather (RHOSLC)
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Best Scandal
Dorinda Yelling at John, Unseen Footage (RHONY)
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Best Family Member
Patricia Altschul (Southern Charm)
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Thirstiest Bravolebrity of the Year
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Best Fight
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Best Moment
Monique Reads Giselle From Her Binder (RHOP)
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Best Quote
"Bravo, Bravo, Fucking Bravo" - Denise Richards (RHOBH)
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Best RHONY Moment
Leah Hurls a Ravioli at Ramona While a Gay Sips a Martini in the Corner
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Best Newbie
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Outstanding Musical Achievement
"Viva La Diva" - Luann De Lesseps (RHONY)
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Best Non-Bravo Show |
2020 | |||
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Best Bravo Show | Best Bravolebrity
Kate Chastain (Below Deck)
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Best Friend-Of
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Best Show Bravo Should Keep Alive |
Most Touching Moment
Dorinda Sending a Tyler Perry Quote to Luann (RHONY)
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Best Cameo Appearance
Cathy the MC from OC Fashion Week (RHOC)
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Best Fight
Everyone Attacks Luann in Miami (RHONY)
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Best Newbie
Aesha Scott (Below Deck Med)
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Best Mom
Collie's Mom (Below Deck Mediterranean)
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Best Villain
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The Worst
Ashton (Below Deck)
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Worst Storyline
Tamra's Son Ryan is Sad (RHOC)
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Least Successful 2.0 or 3.0 Version of Someone
Jason Cauchi (Vanderpump Rules)
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Most Memorable Reunion Performance
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Best Show Bravo Should Keep Alive |
Best Gift from Bravo
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Best RHONY Moment
"You Don't Touch the Morgan Letters!" | ||
Non Tele-Cast Awards
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2019 | |||
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Best Bravo Show | Bravo Star of the Year
Catherine Dennis (Southern Charm)
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Best Non-Regular Cast Member
Patricia Altschul (Southern Charm)
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Most Perfectly Bravo Moment
Craig Maims His Hand Trying it Stab His Wall with a Butter Knife (Summer House)
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Most Deeply Satisfying Moment
Chandler Gets Fired (Below Deck)
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Most Shocking Moment
Ashley Tells Katherine She's Not a Good Mother (Southern Charm)
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Best Non-Housewives Show | Best Housewives Show of the Year | Best Dumb Fight
Conrad Asks Hannah to Pay for Her Cigarettes (Below Deck Mediterranean) |
The Worst
Ashley Jacobs (Southern Charm)
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Best Bad Style
Gina's Bleach Blonde Hair (RHOC)
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Best Screaming Match
Catherine vs. Ashley at the Finale Party (Southern Charm)
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Biggest Douchebag
Thomas Ravenal (Southern Charm)
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Biggest Douchebag
Thomas Ravenal (Southern Charm)
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Most instantly Iconic Line
"It's Not About the Pasta!" - James Kennedy (Vanderpump Rules)
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Outstanding Achievement in Business & Self Promotion
Countess & Friends
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Lifetime Achievement Award for Shade & Disdain
Kate Chastain (Below Deck) |
Non Tele-cast Awards
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2018 | |||
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Best Bravo Show | Best Bravolebrity
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Biggest Twist of 2017
Lisa Rinna Sheds a Single Tear When Kim Returns Her Bunny (RHOBH)
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Worst Bravo Show
RelationShep
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Best Storyline
It's About Tom (RHONY)
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Worst Storyline
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Outstanding Achievement in the Towel Arts Ramona Wearing a Towel on Her Face in Mexico (RHONY)
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Hottest Bar of 2017
The Regency
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Best Fight
Shannon Beador vs. Kelly Dodd at The Quiet Woman (RHOC)
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The Worst
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Best Old Lady
Dee Simmons (RHOD)
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Bethenny Frankel Entrepreneurial Award Honoring New & Exciting Businesses
"Sparkle Dog" Pink Dog Food (RHOD)
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Most Vexxing Question
"Are You Kidding Me?" - Ramona Singer (RHONY)
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Legacy Award for Being One of the Founding Members of Watch What Crappens
Matt Whitfield |
Best Crappens Listener
Meana Coochy | |
Non Tele-Cast Awards
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2017 | ||
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Best Bravo Show | Best Bravo Star
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Best Supporting Bravo Star
Ray (RHONY)
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Worst Show | The Manipulation Award
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The Worst
Charise (RHOP)
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Best Comeback from a Reputation Disaster
Sonja Morgan Not Drinking for a Few Weeks (RHONY) |
Best Fight
The Nose Flick Heard Round the World (RHOC)
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Most Deserving of a Spin-Off
Ramona & Any Random Guy in a Bar (RHONY)
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Biggest Disaster
Catherine Dennis (Southern Charm)
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Biggest Sleaze
Ryan (Below Deck Med)
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Best Newbie
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Storyline That Most Deserves to Die
Geriatric Pregnancies
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Best Entrepreneurial Endeavor
Kill All Cancer by Vicki Gunvalson (RHOC)
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Best Interview Outfit
Karen Huger's Muppet Dress (RHOP) |
Best Friend-ployeeChristian Coach Mia (RHOC) |
2016 | |||
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Best Bravo Show | Best Bravo Star
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Best Supporting Character
Wedding Planner from My Fab 40th
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Best Caroline Fleming-ism
"How Lucky Are You?"
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Best Feud
Kim Richards vs. Kyle Richards (RHOBH)
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The Worst
Trainers on Work Out New York
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Outstanding Achievement in Being a Husband or Boyfriend
David Beador (RHOC)
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Simon Van Kempen "Best Husband Who Wants to be a Housewife" Award
Johnathan (Secrets & Wives)
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Kim Zolciak Most Convincing But Possibly Not Real Disease Award
Brooks' Cancer (RHOC)
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Worst Show of the Year | Worst Wedding Drama
Scheana & Shay (Vanderpump Rules)
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Martin Lawrence Billard Award for Outstanding Achievement in Table Drama
Vicki Telling the Sushi Table Lady to Get a Real Job (RHOC)
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Best Newcomer
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Best Voice
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Meghan King Edmonds Award for Outstanding Achievement in #Justice, #Truth & #Knowledge (RHOC)
Sussing Out Shannon's Judgey Eyes
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Biggest Disaster
Rocky (Below Deck)
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"Scary Island" Best Vacation Award
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Outstanding Achievement in Entrepreneurialism
Peter's Brew (RHOA)
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Best Fight
Lisa Rinna vs. Kim Richards Amsterdam (RHOBH)
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2015 | ||
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Best Bravo Show | Bravolebrity of the Year | Most Shocking Moment
Aviva Throwing Her Prosthetic Leg on the Table (RHONY)
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Most Overdone Plot Lines on Bravo
Weddings,Vow Renewals, Etc. |
Best Friend-Of
Rosie (RHONJ) | |
Biggest Cut Fitness
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Best Vacation
Puerto Rico for Making LVP Cry (RHOBH)
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Best Fight
Mama Joyce vs Ms. Sharon (RHOA) & Stassi Punching Kristen in the Face (VPR) |
Worst Plastic Surgery on Bravo
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Worst Bravolebrity That We Overlooked Earlier in the Show
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Bravo Personality That Tries Too Hard
Kristina Kelly (Vanderpump Rules)
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Most Difficult to F*ck Husband
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Bravo Celebs Who Should Be Fired
Lizzie (RHOC)
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Worst Show |
Most Overlooked Show on Bravo | Best New Housewife
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Best Shitty Show |
Lifetime Achievement in Asshole-ry | Best Song |
2014 | |||
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Best Bravo Show | Best Bravo Star
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Best Awful New Show | Worst Bravo Show
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Best Crazy Bit*h
Mama Joyce (RHOA)
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Person Who Deserves to Go to Jail the Most
Joe, all included (RHONJ)
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Worst Bravo Star
Ashley (Princesses: Long Island)
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Best Fight
Reza vs. Sasha (Shahs of Sunset)
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Best Average Person Who Thinks They're Super Hot
Kristen Doute (Vanderpump Rules)
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Best Cry
Kandi Crying About Her Mom (RHOA) & Reza Therapy Crying (Shahs of Sunset)
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Most Believable "Businesswoman" | Best Display of Intelligence
Porsha Thinking the Underground Railroad was an actual Train Track Beneath the Ground (RHOA)
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Hottest Husband/ Partner
Reza's Boyfriend (Shahs of Sunset)
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Best Bravo Show to Make People Hate Minoroties & or Women
Shahs of Sunset (Persians, Gays, Women)
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Most Likely to Return to the Pole/ Internet Porn
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Best Alcoholic
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Best Entrepreneurial Failure
Diamond Water (Shahs of Sunset)
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2013 | |||
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Best Bravo Show | Best Bravolebrity
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Best Bravo Gay
Rosie (RHONJ)
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Best Help
Frida (RHOM)
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Best Moment
Sonja Morgan Freaking Out Over The Impending Death of Her Beloved Bichon Frise Millou, Who Craps the Bed (RHONY)
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Best Entrepreneurial Endeavor | Worst Bravolebrity | |
Housewife We Miss Most
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Most Desperate Wannabe
Slade Smiley (RHOC) |
Worst Show | Go to Shut Up Mountain Award |
Worst Real Housewives Child
Lauren Manzo (RHONJ) |
Best Newbie
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Best Old Person
Mama Elsa (RHOM)
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Worst Old Person
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Worst Husband
Joe Giudice (RHONJ)
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Most Memorable Fashion Statement
Teresa Giudice's Mad Max Dress (RHONJ)
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Best Dinner Party | Best Fight
Aviva Drescher vs. Sonja & Ramona in St. Barts (RHONY)
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Recapped Shows
[edit]The podcast frequently uses acronyms when titling recap episodes in order to distinguish between which shows are being recapped in a specific episode.
Acronyms/Abbreviations:
[edit]- Apres Ski
- Around the World in 80 Plates
- Below Deck
- Below Deck Down Under
- Below Deck Med - Below Deck Mediterranean
- Below Deck Sailing Yacht
- Blood, Sweat and Heels
- Chimp Crazy
- Courtney Loves Dallas
- Denise Richards & Her Wild Things
- Eat, Drink, Love
- Euros of Hollywood
- Family Karma
- Fashion Queens
- Flipping Out
- Game of Crowns
- Gallery Girls
- Gen NYC - Next Gen NYC
- HOTD - House of the Dragon
- House Hunters
- Kandi & The Gang
- Ladies of London
- L.A. Shrinks
- Love Island USA
- Manzo'd With Children
- Married to Medicine
- Million Dollar Decorators
- Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles
- Mother Funders
- My Fab 40th
- Newlyweds: The First Year
- Princesses: Long Island
- RGIP - Real Girlfriends in Paris
- RHOA - Real Housewives of Atlanta
- RHOBH - Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
- Real Housewives of Cheshire
- RHOD - Real Housewives of Dallas
- RHODub - Real Housewives of Dubai
- RHOM - Real Housewives of Miami
- Real Housewives of Melbourne
- RHONJ - Real Housewives of New Jersey
- RHONY - Real Housewives of New York
- RHOC - Real Housewives of Orange County
- RHOSLC - Real Housewives of Salt Lake City
- RHUGT - Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip
- Shahs of Sunset
- SLOMW - The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
- Sold on SLC
- Southern Charm
- Southern Hospitality
- Summer House
- Summer House MV - Summer House: Martha's Vineyard
- Tiger King
- Toned Up
- Top Chef
- The New Atlanta
- The Traitors (U.S.)
- The Valley
- Untying the Knot
- VPR - Vanderpump Rules
- Vanderpump Villa
- The White Lotus
- Winter House
- Work Out New York
Episodes
[edit]The style of episode may vary between a recap, Live Show,[23] Crappy Hour event, Trailer Trash, Airport Snaps, and more. A recap episode is typically posted within one week of the air date, in time for them to record their recap for the next week's episode.
Live Shows
[edit]Watch What Crappens has taken their podcast live on tour[24] both nationally & globally,[25] with their most recent being the "Mounting Hysteria Tour".[26] Their 2022 Tour was titled "The Hunky Dory Tour".[27]
Live Shows will occasionally feature guests, which in the past have included Dorinda Medley,[28] Lukas Gulbranson, and Jackie Goldschneider.[29]
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- ^ Miller, Brandon (2021-12-17). "25 Best Movie And TV Podcasts In 2021". Looper. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
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- ^ "Watch What Crappens Live Shows". watchwhatcrappens.com. Retrieved March 31, 2025.
- ^ Garibaldi, Christina (2021-11-19). "'Housewives' Recap with Watch What Crappens' Ben and Ronnie". Us Weekly. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ Blair, Caroline (2022-01-28). "Exclusive | Dorinda Medley teases 'Real Housewives' mashup is 's--t show'". Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ Ragusa, Gina (2022-01-30). "'RHOBH' and 'RHOSLC' Swept Star-Studded Golden Crappies – 'RHOSLC Was Really the Underdog'". Showbiz Cheat Sheet. Retrieved 2025-04-29.