Show Notes
Episode 173. This week, Kristen opens the episode with an emotional update on everything going on with Luke’s dog, Jill, and why she was rushed into emergency surgery.
She’s then joined by Brittany Cartwright for a fun and festive conversation. The two dive into:
• What it really takes to make a TikTok
• Holiday season chaos and decoration styles
• The big question: when do you tell your kids Santa isn’t real—and when did they figure it out?
• Brittany’s Christmas traditions with Cruz
• How to juggle holiday travel with family—do you switch off years or split the time?
They wrap up with a candid Q&A, answering:
• What was harder to film: Vanderpump Rules or The Valley?
• What’s the most unhinged thought Brittany has ever had?
• And a myth-busting moment: one thing people always assume about Kristen and Brittany’s relationship that’s totally wrong.
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Episode 174. This week on the pod, Kristen is joined by none other than Lindsay Hubbard from Summer House!