Divorce Drama Unsealed: Drew Sidora & Ralph Pittman’s Legal Battle Gets Real
28 May - 1 hour 12 minsLegal Team, this week Cesie’s flying solo while Angela’s in trial, and we’re diving deep into the highly requested divorce drama between Drew Sidora and Ralph Pittman from Real Housewives of Atlanta. We break down the sealed (then unsealed, then sealed again?!) court records, go through their petitions which include Drew’s claims of infidelity, and Ralph’s motion for sanctions against Drew for allegedly violating Court orders. Plus, why Ralph’s plea for privacy has us side-eyeing him and why Cesie thinks he might just slide into the Bravo Docket DMs after this one drops.
What’s on the docket?
A look at Drew and Ralph’s relationship timeline and how their split unfolded publicly.
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The Trial of Tommy Manzo: Part 1
Trigger Warning: Discussion of violence and domestic violence. Legal Team, we're kicking off our multi-part deep dive into the federal trial of Tommy Manzo—and yes, we have the full trial transcripts. This episode covers the opening statements from both sides, a refresher on the Manzo family's tangled history, and chilling testimony from the trial’s first witness, Dina Manzo. From mob ties and wedding trades at the Brownstone to shocking allegations of violence, there’s a lot to unpack. Stay tuned for parts 2 and 3! What’s on the docket? A refresher on the Manzo family’s tangled history The Brownstone’s Sopranos cameo and how life imitated art when the feds used it to build their case Key takeaways from the prosecution’s opening statement The Brownstone “wedding trade” and how it factors into the allegations The charges Tommy Manzo faced The defense’s bold opening argument Dina Manzo’s emotional testimony and cross-examination Access additional content and our Patreon here: https://zez.am/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri. Thank you to our incredible sponsors! Quince: Go to Quince.com/docket for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns. Rula: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/[bravodocket] #rulapod Wayfair: Head to Wayfair.com right now to explore a HUGE outdoor selection. Function Health: Learn more and join using our/my link. Visit www.functionhealth.com/BRAVODOCKET Alloy: Join the 95% of women who tried Alloy and saw relief in the first 2 weeks. Head to Myalloy.com and enter code DOCKET to get $20 off your first order. Monarch Money: Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com/DOCKET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour 28 mins
30 July Finished
The Manzos: A Family Affair (Rewind)
Legal Team, before we dive into the Tommy Manzo federal trial transcript (we’ve already recorded two episodes and only made it through opening statements and the testimony of Dina and David Cantin), we wanted to refresh your memory on the Manzo family’s complicated legal history. We re-listened to our own episode and were shocked all over again by the sequence of events and the nature of the crimes. From alleged mob connections, including the still unsolved murder of Albert Manzo Sr., to intertwined families, violent attacks, and deep family rifts, this rerun covers the chaos that’s followed the Real Housewives of New Jersey adjacent family for decades. Buckle up. Access additional content and our Patreon here: https://zez.am/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri. Thank you to our incredible sponsors! Quince: Go to Quince.com/docket for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns. Rula: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/[bravodocket] #rulapod Wayfair: Head to Wayfair.com right now to explore a HUGE outdoor selection. Function Health: Learn more and join using our/my link. Visit www.functionhealth.com/BRAVODOCKET Alloy: Join the 95% of women who tried Alloy and saw relief in the first 2 weeks. Head to Myalloy.com and enter code DOCKET to get $20 off your first order. Monarch Money: Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com/DOCKET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
55 mins
23 July Finished
Whoop It Up... in Court?
Legal Team, with Real Housewives of Orange County back on air, we’re turning our attention to the OG from the OC, Vicki Gunvalson, and the financial elder abuse lawsuit she’s now facing. The case, which Vicki now says she wants to take to trial, involves claims of financial elder abuse tied to annuity and life insurance sales, raising serious questions about what was promised, what was delivered, and what the law says about protecting vulnerable adults. We break down Vicki’s background in insurance, what the plaintiff alleges, how annuities work, and why this case has Reddit and Us Weekly buzzing. What’s on the docket? A refresher on Vicki Gunvalson’s background and career in insurance How you can take a life insurance policy out on someone The key claims in Diane Field’s financial elder abuse lawsuit against Vicki Annuities 101: what they are, the different types, and why they matter here Alleged misrepresentations in the sale of the insurance The California laws that govern elder financial abuse and insurance sales Access additional content and our Patreon here: https://zez.am/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri. Thank you to our incredible sponsors! Quince: Go to Quince.com/docket for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns. Rula: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/[bravodocket] Wayfair: Head to Wayfair.com right now to explore a HUGE outdoor selection. Dupe: Go to Dupe.com today and find similar products for less. It’s 100% free to use. Stop wasting money on brand names and start saving with Dupe.com today. Function Health: Learn more and join using our/my link. The first 1000 get a $100 credit toward their membership. Visit www.functionhealth.com/BRAVODOCKET or use gift code BRAVODOCKET at sign-up. Graza: Head to Graza.co and use DOCKET to get 10% off of the TRIO Monarch Money: Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com/DOCKET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour 3 mins
16 July Finished
The Chrisley Trial Files: What the Headlines Missed (Part 2)
Legal Team, we’re back with part two of our Chrisley trial coverage. This week, we’re focusing on the witness testimonies that helped seal Todd and Julie’s fate. From Nanny Faye’s “I don’t know” strategy to the producers behind Chrisley Knows Best, and the bombshells dropped by Todd’s former business partner Mark Braddock, it’s a lineup of drama, deception, and damning receipts. Plus, what Lindsay Chrisley had to say on the stand and the family sex tape scandal that came with it. What’s on the docket? Annie Kate Ponds’ role in launching Chrisley Knows Best and her ties to Chrisley Asset Management Behind-the-scenes insights into Chrisley Knows Best, including how the cast got paid Mark Braddock’s explosive testimony about fraud, secret emails, and his personal relationship with Todd Elizabeth “Nanny Faye” Chrisley’s testimony and her memorable strategy on the stand Lindsay Chrisley takes the stand and addresses the alleged sex tape extortion scandal Access additional content and our Patreon here: https://zez.am/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri. Thank you to our incredible sponsors! Quince: Go to Quince.com/docket for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns. Rula: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/[bravodocket] Wayfair: Head to Wayfair.com right now to explore a HUGE outdoor selection. Function Health: Function is offering 160+ Lab Tests for $365 to anyone who signs up between July 7th and July 11th. To learn more and get started, visit www.functionhealth.com/BRAVODOCKET Ollie - Head to ollie.com/docket tell them all about your dog, and use code DOCKET to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour 24 mins
9 July Finished
The Chrisley Trial Files: What the Headlines Missed
The Chrisleys are officially free—and there’s still so much to unpack. Legal Team, we’re diving back into the case with brand-new insight now that we finally have the full trial transcripts. We break down what Todd and Julie were convicted of, the prosecution’s case themes, and the defense’s arguments for their innocence. Plus, what Trump’s pardon really means, the timeline of events from conviction to release, and who else was pardoned alongside them. Stay tuned for part two, where we’ll get into the most dramatic moments and and testimony from the trial. What’s on the docket? What Todd and Julie Chrisley were convicted of Timeline from conviction to appeal Trump’s pardon and what it actually means, plus their release timeline Who else was pardoned alongside the Chrisleys Restitution: what they owed and why they no longer have to pay it What a “case theme” is and how it shaped the trial The alleged relationship between Todd Chrisley and Mark Braddock Key takeaways from the prosecution and defense opening statements Access additional content and our Patreon here: https://zez.am/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri. Thank you to our incredible sponsors! OneSkin: For a limited time, you can try OneSkin with 15% off using code BRAVODOCKET at oneskin.co Quince: Go to Quince.com/DOCKET for free shipping on your order and three hundred and 365 day returns. Rula: Head on over to Rula.com/bravodocket to get started today. Wayfair: Head to Wayfair.com right now to explore a HUGE outdoor selection. Dupe - Go to Dupe.com today and find similar products for less. It’s 100% free to use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
49 mins
2 July Finished
Brittany Eady vs. Bravo: Country Clubs, Credit Cards & Court Docs
Legal Team, this week we’re breaking down Real Housewives of Atlanta star Brittany Eady’s lawsuit against Bravo. From her past in the insurance world to her time as a video vixen and reality star, Brittany’s background is as layered as her legal claims. We get into the details of the lawsuit, why the filing location in New York raises eyebrows, and how this case draws striking parallels to Leah McSweeney’s. Plus, a look at Brittany’s off-screen controversies, including unpaid vendors, credit card lawsuits, and more. What’s on the docket? Brittany Eady’s background, from insurance entrepreneur to reality TV and video vixen The fallout from her infamous country club party, including unpaid vendors Her husband Mike’s legal trouble with AMEX and what a garnishment order actually means A full breakdown of Brittany’s lawsuit against Bravo and the claims she’s making The legal difference between false light and defamation Why this case isn’t heading straight to arbitration like others we've seen Access additional content and our Patreon here: https://zez.am/thebravodocket The Bravo Docket podcast, the statements we make whether in our own media or elsewhere, and any content we post are for entertainment purposes only and do not provide legal advice. Any party consuming our information should consult a lawyer for legal advice. The podcast, our opinions, and our posts, are our own and are not associated with our employers, Bravo TV, or any other television network. Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri. Thank you to our incredible sponsors! Quince: Visit Quince.com/docket for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns. Rula: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/bravodocket Wayfair: Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop a huge outdoor selection. Dupe: Stop wasting money on brand names and start saving with Dupe.com today. Indacloud: If you’re 21 or older, get 25% OFF your first order + free shipping with code BRAVODOCKET at inda.shop/BRAVODOCKET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour 10 mins
25 June Finished