A warning, this episode contains explicit language.

For more than a decade, Vanderbilt Pump Rules has been a hit reality show on the Bravo Network.

The latest series has become infamous due to a much discussed affair between two members of its

cast.

The whole thing has been nicknamed Skandoval, and has led to record-breaking ratings, countless memes, even a joke at the White House

Correspondence Dinner. I'm Stephen Thompson. Today we are talking about Fender Pump rules on Pop Culture

Happy Hour from NPR.

Joining me today is Emil Niazzi, freelance writer and columnist at The Cut.

Hi Emil.

Hi Emil.

Hi, I'm so excited to be doing this right now.

Excited to have you.

Also with this is Cultural Writer and Critic Shimira Ibrahim.

Hey Shimira.

Hey, Stephen, glad to be back.

Yeah, it's great to have you both.

So I know the two of you follow this show closely

and have many thoughts, but before we get started,

I do want to give a quick bit of background

for those who might be new to the Bravo Cinematic

Universe.

Vanderbilt Rules began as the first ever spinoff of Bravo's real housewives.

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