But I’ll Take a Pinot Grigio

A pop culture professor, a restaurant industry veteran, and a former socialite turned psychologist  walk into a podcast. They're rewatching Vanderpump Rules but also dissecting some of the most popular shows.  Reality TV taken seriously and with wine. Find us on Instagram,Tik Tok and YouTube @takeapinotpod or email Jeff@pinotpod.com

Episodes

Jul 5, 2026

1 hr 14 min

Better late than never. Jax and Stassi are finally settling the bet about who is the biggest sociopath, a sober Scheana has to defend her self against the "unmuzzled witches," and the "married boyfriend" rumors come to an explosive head for Lala.
Watch, listen, and find visual aids and poor decisions at @takeapinotpod on Instagram and on YouTube. Questions, complaints, and hot takes go to jeff@pinotpod.com. And please leave a review so more people can suffer through this with us.
 

Jul 5, 2026

1 hr 14 min

Jul 2, 2026

1 hr 1 min

This episode is a mega crossover deep-dive through the Bravo universe, tracing how Vanderpump Rules and Summer House intersect—centered on Stassi as the pivot and the early appearances of the Wirkus twins.  We even have two folkks watvhing these shows for the very first time!
The hosts recap season-one scenes, call out memorable moments (Kyle’s hot-tub meltdown, Katie’s mean-girl energy, Carl’s early antics, and Lindsay’s evolution), and reflect on how the shows and cast have changed over time.
They also announce programming updates, share quick recommendations (Not Safe For Work, Next Gen NYC, Five Star Weekend), and dish on viral pop-culture moments and Bravo gossip.  So, please find us on the socials for our updated schedule.
 
Watch, listen, and find visual aids and poor decisions at @takeapinotpod on Instagram and on YouTube. Questions, complaints, and hot takes go to sundi@pinotpod.com. And please leave a review so more people can suffer through this with us.
 
As always, please email Jeff at jeff@pinotpod.com.  Please

Jul 2, 2026

1 hr 1 min

Jul 1, 2026

59 min

Season 5 Pride is dampened by a national tragedy and not all the dummies rise to the occasion.
Watch, listen, and find visual aids and poor decisions at @takeapinotpod on Instagram and on YouTube. Questions, complaints, and hot takes go to jeff@pinotpod.com. And please leave a review so more people can suffer through this with us.
 

Jul 1, 2026

59 min

Jul 1, 2026

1 hr 11 min

Hosts, Emilie and Sundi, are just chatting about all things etiquette, friendships and who the hell wears white to a wedding (Sundi, apparently).
New city. Same bad instincts. The Pinot Pod is in Manhattan.
Watch, listen, and find visual aids and questionable life choices at @takeapinotpod on Instagram, Tik Tok and on YouTube. Hot takes, complaints, and confessions go to jeff@pinotpod.com. And PLEASE leave a review so more people can suffer through this with us.
 

Jul 1, 2026

1 hr 11 min

Jun 29, 2026

1 hr 10 min

We get to know the McBee family and... whew... it's messy. Come along with us in this "dy-nasty" adventure as we  marvel at the depths of their dysfunction and their wildly irresponsible spending habits.
 
Sundi is a pop culture professor who will watch anything and Nolin is always down to dish. Find us at @takeapinotpod on Instagram, Tik Tok and  YouTube, and questions, complaints, and hot takes go to jeff@pinotpod.com. Make sure to leave a review so more people can find us and commiserate.
 

Jun 29, 2026

1 hr 10 min

Jun 26, 2026

1 hr 6 min

Schwartz and Katie go see their wedding venue and Schwartz is a bitch about it. Rumors are flying about who James has or has not hooked up and Lala's "married" boyfriend is the hot topic for everyone. 
Join us as the Pinot Pod is officially in the city. Emilie will now be applying her expertise to these young, beautiful NYC dwellers as we discuss “in The City” the spin off of the much debated Summer House. 
Watch, listen, and find visual aids and poor decisions at @takeapinotpod on Instagram and on YouTube. Questions, complaints, and hot takes go to jeff@pinotpod.com. And please leave a review so more people can suffer through this with us.
 

Jun 26, 2026

1 hr 6 min

Jun 24, 2026

1 hr 3 min

This freshmen season of In the City feels underwhelming, and without the built in Summer House lead-in its disappointing.  Amanda and Kyle's moving drama tries but Kenny's missing dad stuff and Yvonne and Nick’s courthouse wedding isn't all that entertaining. 
New city. Same bad instincts. We're covering every Wednesday, so  check your feed.
Watch, listen, and find visual aids and questionable life choices at @takeapinotpod on Instagram and on YouTube. Hot takes, complaints, and confessions go to sundi@pinotpod.com. Leave a review so more people can suffer through this with us.
 

Jun 24, 2026

1 hr 3 min

Jun 23, 2026

1 hr 14 min

Lala has a Range Rover and an (allegedly) married boyfriend and the SUR ladies are up to their old tricks when Scheana doesn't fall in line. 
Join us in the big city as Emilie will now be applying her expertise to these young, beautiful NYC dwellers as we discuss “in The City” the spin off of the much debated Summer House. 
Watch, listen, and find visual aids and poor decisions at @takeapinotpod on Instagram and on YouTube. Questions, complaints, and hot takes go to jeff@pinotpod.com. And please leave a review so more people can suffer through this with us.
 

Jun 23, 2026

1 hr 14 min

Jun 22, 2026

36 min

We recap and react to the 2026 Las Culturistas Culture Awards, covering standout moments, guest performances, and the show's funniest and most controversial bits.
We chat about what we're loving right now, including Widow's Bay and McBee Dynasty.
The Pinot Pod to the city. We're watching these young, beautiful NYC dwellers as we discuss “in The City” the spin off of the much debated Summer House. 
Find us for vintage VPR on Tuesdays  and Fridays.
Watch, listen, and find visual aids and poor decisions at @takeapinotpod on Instagram and on YouTube. Questions, complaints, and hot takes go to sundi@pinotpod.com. And please leave a review so more people can suffer through this with us.

Jun 22, 2026

36 min

Jun 19, 2026

1 hr 7 min

Y'all thought it couldn't get grosser than "summer bodies" and "skank whores," well VPR said, "hold my beer." These women are not doing any of us any favors as Katie leans into her hypocrisy, Lala is victim to a lot of nasty accusations and Stassi is "single and lives alone."
The Pinot Pod is officially in the city. Emilie will now be applying her expertise to these young, beautiful NYC dwellers as we discuss “in The City” the spin off of the much debated Summer House. 
Watch, listen, and find visual aids and poor decisions at @takeapinotpod on Instagram and on YouTube. Questions, complaints, and hot takes go to jeff@pinotpod.com. And please leave a review so more people can suffer through this with us.
 

Jun 19, 2026

1 hr 7 min

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