The Housewives Archives: A Real Housewives Podcast

#59: The OC Cancer Scam

The Housewives Archives: A Real Housewives Podcast

Show Notes

Before Scandoval, there was Brooks Ayers and his grift to fake cancer. This week, we take a deep dive into the original Bravo scandal and the downfall of the OG of the OC, Vicki Gunvalson. We talk Brooks, Briana, The Evil Eye Argument, Meghan King Edmonds and her detective skills, Tamra's producing, Vicki and her religion, and men.

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