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Pure Cringe: Classic Reality Show Recaps & Book Reviews
Maria McQuaid
33 episodes
1 month ago
Welcome to Pure Cringe! Join your host, Maria McQuaid as she (and some special guests!) have fun rewatching classic Bravo TV shows and reviewing books penned by everyone’s favorite Bravo TV divas! Come along and dissect every romance, every jaw-dropping scandal, & every hilarious moment of your favorite bravo shows at their peak--the early seasons! In between, we explore what happens when messy Bravo TV reality stars become published authors--buckle up for candid book reviews and breakdowns of some of the most infamous moments on television! Meet your host where iconic reality TV drama collides with the bookshelf, and let the binge-watching begin!
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Welcome to Pure Cringe! Join your host, Maria McQuaid as she (and some special guests!) have fun rewatching classic Bravo TV shows and reviewing books penned by everyone’s favorite Bravo TV divas! Come along and dissect every romance, every jaw-dropping scandal, & every hilarious moment of your favorite bravo shows at their peak--the early seasons! In between, we explore what happens when messy Bravo TV reality stars become published authors--buckle up for candid book reviews and breakdowns of some of the most infamous moments on television! Meet your host where iconic reality TV drama collides with the bookshelf, and let the binge-watching begin!
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Society & Culture,
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Episodes (20/33)
Pure Cringe: Classic Reality Show Recaps & Book Reviews
Southern Charm Season 1, Episode 1: 'Peter Pan Sin-drome'
Season 3 of Pure Cringe is here!   Welcome to Charleston, South Carolina — where the bowties are tight, the mint juleps are strong, and emotional maturity is strictly optional. In this debut episode, we meet a gang of Southern socialites who are allergic to responsibility and mysteriously employed in vibes only careers. Thomas Ravenel, a former politician with more scandals than shirts, decides he's ready for love... or at least a girlfriend young enough to Google him. Meanwhile, Shep, the human frat party, continues his quest to never grow up, and Craig is here to remind us that you can go to law school and still somehow never practice law. Cameran plays the role of the charming narrator/fake voice of reason while trying to make real estate seem like the show’s actual plot. And Whitney lurks in the background like a hipster Bond villain with a camera crew. Old money, new drama, and plenty of seersucker — welcome to Charleston, where the tea is sweet, but the shade is sweeter. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear our new categories!
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1 month ago
1 hour 55 minutes

Pure Cringe: Classic Reality Show Recaps & Book Reviews
Pure Cringe Season 3 Trailer
Welcome back for another season of Pure Cringe! Join Maria & Heather for another trip back in time--this season we head to 2014, and the first season of Southern Charm. Everyone is young (except Thomas), intelligent (except Craig), and funny (except Whitney). We can't stop rolling our eyes!  Stick around until the end of each episode to hear the new categories and a profile of a character for each episode. Bless Your Hearts!
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2 months ago
1 minute 12 seconds

Pure Cringe: Classic Reality Show Recaps & Book Reviews
Project Runway Season 1, Episode 11: Finale Part Two
The fashion may not be universally great, but the petty fights and drama make up for it all. Some highlights: Shoegate, Wendy's random costume change Kara Saun's unmasking The joy of Jay Stick around for the categories and an announcement about Season 3 of Pure Cringe!
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5 months ago
2 hours 3 minutes 7 seconds

Pure Cringe: Classic Reality Show Recaps & Book Reviews
Project Runway Season 1, Episode 11: Finale Part One
In this penultimate episode of the season, we see Tim Gunn use his chin to navigate all over America to visit the 3 finalists in their natural habitats. Things get petty quickly, once sleeping arrangements are on the table. Kara Saun and Wendy do a soft audition for the Zeus Network, and Jay tries hard not to be anyone's whipping boy. Fashion everywhere we look, but no shoes?   Stick around until the end to hear the categories!
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5 months ago
1 hour 16 minutes 9 seconds

Pure Cringe: Classic Reality Show Recaps & Book Reviews
Project Runway, Season 1, Episode 10: Reunion
We skid into the final episodes in typical Project Runway fashion: pretty and petty.  This episode finds the designers reunited in NYC a few days before Fashion Week.  Some highlights: Everyone still hates Wendy Vanessa is full of sour grapes Even Tim Gunn has a petty side, and we love him for it! Enjoy--stick around until the end to hear the categories!
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6 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes 42 seconds

Pure Cringe: Classic Reality Show Recaps & Book Reviews
Project Runway Season 1, Episode 9: Design for the Red Carpet
Join your hosts as they cringe at the work from our final four contestants.  Everyone's work is ugly, and yet someone has to win, and someone is out! Some highlights: Tim Gunn gives tough feedback Austin creates the same dress again Even Kara Saun's design is weird AF It's a horror show this week, and only Heather's presence as co-host can save us! Stick around until the end to hear the categories!      
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6 months ago
1 hour 31 minutes 28 seconds

Pure Cringe: Classic Reality Show Recaps & Book Reviews
Bravo Book Club-Tim Gunn: The Natty Professor
Welcome back to another meeting of the Bravo Book Club!  I hope you all have a lovely beverage and snack. This book gives us a lot to think about and put into action. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did! Let's dive right into Tim Gunn's fabulous memoir/advice column!   Make it work!  
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7 months ago
21 minutes 36 seconds

Pure Cringe: Classic Reality Show Recaps & Book Reviews
Project Runway Season 1, Episode 8: Postal Uniform Challenge
Join Maria and Heather on a fun filled trip back to Hoboken, NJ. as they watch the final 5 designers create updated looks for the U.S. Postal Service letter carriers.  The fashion is mostly good, but the vibes are beyond cringe. Some highlights: Wendy's performance as Best Villian AND Best Victim! Jay's creative sweat patterns. Austin's modeling Debut & funniest one-liners! Kara Saun's brilliant designs (once again!!). Rob's naked butt! Join us on the runway! Stay tuned until the end to hear the categories! Connect with us on Instagram If you love the content and want to support the show, please consider becoming a member of the Pure Cringe Patreon community! By joining, you'll gain access to exclusive merch, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Head over to our Patreon page to learn more and become a patron today!    
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7 months ago
1 hour 48 minutes 52 seconds

Pure Cringe: Classic Reality Show Recaps & Book Reviews
Project Runway Season 1, Episode 7: Design A Collection
Join Maria for a fun solo episode as she cringes long and hard as these designers try to create a cohesive collection out of thrifted clothing.  Its awkward moments are only eclipsed by the shit fashion.   Some highlights: Rob's utter confusion at every stage of the design process Wendy's evil side coming out in full force as her own personal grooming gets worse and worse We say goodbye to the most annoying model, and the sign of relief still resonates almost 20 years later.  Rewatch the show and join Maria for this episode!
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8 months ago
27 minutes 4 seconds

Pure Cringe: Classic Reality Show Recaps & Book Reviews
Project Runway Season 1, Episode 6: Making A Splash
Welcome back to our rewatch of Project Runway Season One!  This week finds the designers unsure of which ass to kiss as they create a swimsuit look!   Highlights from the episode: We wax nostalgic over a yellow Sony Discman Jay's swearing fit while sewing "You fat fucker!" Tim Gunn's package check Tricky Dick's every word and look! Join us on the runway! Stay tuned until the end to hear the categories! Connect with us on Instagram If you love the content and want to support the show, please consider becoming a member of the Pure Cringe Patreon community! By joining, you'll gain access to exclusive merch, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Head over to our Patreon page to learn more and become a patron today!    
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9 months ago
1 hour 46 minutes 5 seconds

Pure Cringe: Classic Reality Show Recaps & Book Reviews
Project Runway Season 1, Episode 5: Model Clients
Today's episode finds our intrepid designers ready to implode as they take on their most annoying clients yet: their models! Fire up your Peacock subscriptions, watch the episode, then enjoy our commentary on some of the most boring fashion we have seen this season! Some highlights: Morganza the Monster Flip Phone Nostalgia Plastic Bag Chic Kids in the Hall Baby Bridezillas from hell! Join us on the runway! Stay tuned until the end to hear the categories! Connect with us on Instagram If you love our content and want to support the show, please consider becoming a member of our Patreon community! By joining, you'll gain access to exclusive merch, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Head over to our Patreon page to learn more and become a patron today!    
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10 months ago
1 hour 23 minutes 41 seconds

Pure Cringe: Classic Reality Show Recaps & Book Reviews
Project Runway Season 1, Episode 4: Collaboration
In this episode of Pure Cringe, we unpack 'Edgy Edwardian Chic', Vanessa is impaled by a needle, and Austin is reduced to a blubbering mess. Join us as we revel in an episode full of paranoia, hurt feelings, and outlandish fashion! Stay tuned until the end to hear the categories! Connect with us on Instagram If you love our content and want to support the show, please consider becoming a member of our Patreon community! By joining, you'll gain access to exclusive merch, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Head over to our Patreon page to learn more and become a patron today!    
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1 year ago
1 hour 11 minutes 27 seconds

Pure Cringe: Classic Reality Show Recaps & Book Reviews
Project Runway Season 1, Episode 3: Commercial Appeal
Today's episode is brought to you by the letter 'A' for anxiety.  We see our cast of designers panic as they try to create a look for a major retailer.   Some Highlights: Our brief and sweaty soccer careers Robert coins the term, 'Banana Republican' Snatch Patrol Kevin is a pill Human Origami Tim Gunn as the Human Zamboni Stick around until the end to hear the categories and our predictions for the next episode! Connect with us on Instagram If you love our content and want to support the show, please consider becoming a member of our Patreon community! By joining, you'll gain access to exclusive merch, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Head over to our Patreon page to learn more and become a patron today!  
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1 year ago
1 hour 20 minutes 16 seconds

Pure Cringe: Classic Reality Show Recaps & Book Reviews
Bravo Book Club: Pretty Messed Up (Pretty Mess by Erika Jayne)
We start our second season of the Bravo Book Club off with the prettiest mess on Bravo, Ms. Erika Jayne!  Her book Pretty Mess is everything you were expecting and more! Highlights from our review: We see the origin of Erika's independent/icy personality How hard is it to get fired from a strip club? Who is Lobotomy John? Enjoy as we chip away at Erika's ice princess veneer to find a lukewarm, semi-interesting person underneath. Stick around to hear our hilarious recap of Erika's drunken meltdown in Aspen in Season 12 of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills!
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1 year ago
1 hour 7 minutes 26 seconds

Pure Cringe: Classic Reality Show Recaps & Book Reviews
Project Runway Season 1, Episode 2: Vision
On today's episode, the remaining 11 designers try to create a garment that embodies 'Envy'. The highlights: Michelle and Maria gush over Robert, Austin, and Jay We meet Baby Cries-a-Lot Kevin is compared to both Gollum and Captain Queeg from the Caine Mutiny It's death by a thousand bolts of cotton jersey! Stick around until the end to hear the categories!  
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1 year ago
1 hour 12 minutes 54 seconds

Pure Cringe: Classic Reality Show Recaps & Book Reviews
Project Runway Season 1, Episode 1: Innovation
Hello Bravo TV Fashion Friends. Welcome to our rewatch of the first Season of Project Runway! We hope you will join us for our unique brand of 'stitch & bitch' recap! Let's make it work, people! In this premiere episode of the series, we: Roll out new categories--stick around until the end to hear the winners this week! Fight nausea during quick-cut cinematography of NYC. Meet the contestants & models only to discover there are too many to care about. Meet the judges, fan favorite fashion guru Tim Gunn, and our host, Heidi Klum! Wax incredulous over early 2000's fashion and the cost of everything! Obviously already have our favorites.... Names dropped: Jojo Siwa, Terri Nunn, Black Veil Brides, & Chris Farley. Stay tuned until the end to hear the categories! Connect with us on Instagram If you love our content and want to support the show, please consider becoming a member of our Patreon community! By joining, you'll gain access to exclusive merch, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Head over to our Patreon page to learn more and become a patron today!
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1 year ago
1 hour 37 minutes 16 seconds

Pure Cringe: Classic Reality Show Recaps & Book Reviews
Welcome to Pure Cringe!
Welcome to Pure Cringe, where two old friends have a blast recapping classic Bravo TV shows & books penned by their favorite Bravo TV stars! Together, they’ll dissect every romance, every jaw-dropping scandal, & every hilarious moment of your favorite Bravo shows at their peak--the early seasons! In between, they explore what happens when messy Bravo TV reality stars become published authors--buckle up for candid book reviews and breakdowns of some of the most infamous moments on reality television! Meet your hosts, Michelle & Maria, where iconic reality TV drama collides with the bookshelf, and let the binge-watching begin!  Connect with Pure Cringe on Instagram  
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1 year ago
1 minute 3 seconds

Pure Cringe: Classic Reality Show Recaps & Book Reviews
Bravo Book Club: I Mustache You to Stop Sleeping With My Friends (Fancy AF Cocktails by Ariana Madix & Tom Sandoval)
Welcome friends to our boozy review of Fancy AF Cocktails by Ariana Madix & Tom Sandoval.  For this fabulous experiential episode, Michelle outdid herself with drink prep (see our IG for proof!), and we both thoroughly enjoy ourselves/get buzzed.   Cheers Everyone!   Stick around until the end to hear about our new rewatch series for next season!   Connect with us on Instagram If you're loving our content and want to support the show, consider becoming a member of our Patreon community! By joining, you'll gain access to exclusive merch, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Head over to our Patreon page at patreon.com/PureCringePodcast to learn more and become a patron today!
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1 year ago
51 minutes 58 seconds

Pure Cringe: Classic Reality Show Recaps & Book Reviews
Bravo Book Club: Truth Is Trashier Than Fiction (The Naked Truth by Danielle Staub)
Welcome back to another book review--for this episode we invite you to join our discussion in progress on Danielle Staub's book, The Naked Truth. From her meager beginnings as Beverly Merrill to fucking her way to the middle of reality TV, we talk about it all! This slice of New Jersey heaven was a blast to record We hope you enjoy it too! Check out Sweety Treaty Co. for some of the best candy we've ever had! Cringe along with us during the recap of one of Danielle's most iconic scenes... RHONJ Season 10 Hair Pull Heard Around Jersey (Margaret vs. Danielle) Stay tuned until the end to hear the categories! Connect with us on Instagram If you love our content and want to support the show, please consider becoming a member of our Patreon community! By joining, you'll gain access to exclusive merch, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Head over to our Patreon page to learn more and become a patron today!
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1 year ago
1 hour 6 minutes 4 seconds

Pure Cringe: Classic Reality Show Recaps & Book Reviews
Bravo Book Club: If You’re Shallow & You Know It, Clap Your Hands! (The Andy Cohen Diaries by Andy Cohen)
Welcome back to another book review!  In this episode we discuss 'The Andy Cohen Diaries', by the Zeus daddy of the Bravoverse, Andy Cohen himself. We'll meet you in the mythical land of ninjas and two-hour massages. Stick around to hear us break down Andy's starring(ish) role in Lady Gaga's epic G.U.Y music video. 
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1 year ago
46 minutes 21 seconds

Pure Cringe: Classic Reality Show Recaps & Book Reviews
Welcome to Pure Cringe! Join your host, Maria McQuaid as she (and some special guests!) have fun rewatching classic Bravo TV shows and reviewing books penned by everyone’s favorite Bravo TV divas! Come along and dissect every romance, every jaw-dropping scandal, & every hilarious moment of your favorite bravo shows at their peak--the early seasons! In between, we explore what happens when messy Bravo TV reality stars become published authors--buckle up for candid book reviews and breakdowns of some of the most infamous moments on television! Meet your host where iconic reality TV drama collides with the bookshelf, and let the binge-watching begin!