Fan or Fanatic

Fan or Fanatic is where reality TV obsession meets real talk.From Bravo chaos to pop-culture confessionals, we sit down with reality stars, insiders, and unapologetic superfans to ask the questions fans are screaming at their TVs- but no one dares ask out loud.Raw, funny, occasionally unhinged, and always honest, Fan or Fanatic pulls back the curtain on fame, fandom, and what really happens when the cameras stop rolling.🎥 New video episodes weekly on Spotify.

Fan or Fanatic is a comedy podcast hosted by Lori Altermann, with 48 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Lori Altermann hosts Fan or Fanatic, a comedy show with 48 episodes published.

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  David Yontef: RHOSLC Season 7 Premiere, Bravo Insider Tea & Host of Behind the Velvet Rope

  Sep 17, 202644 min

  Lori Altermann is joined by her new BFF David Yontef , host of the award-winning podcast Behind the Velvet Rope , to recap the Season 7 premiere of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City . David is a self-made millionaire, reality TV insider, and host of the award-winning podcast Behind the Velvet Rope . He’s interviewed some of reality TV’s biggest names and has appeared alongside the casts of The Real Housewives of New York and The Real Housewives of New Jersey in more than 20 episodes. With years of connections to the Bravo world, David joins Lori to break down the RHOSLC premiere, the cast, the drama, and everything Bravo fans are talking about.

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  Margaret Josephs: Life After RHONJ, Teresa & Louie, The Golden Life and What’s Next

  Aug 3, 202655 min

  Lori Altermann catches up with one of her favorite reality TV stars, the hilarious and inspirational Margaret Josephs . Marge talks about life after The Real Housewives of New Jersey , why she left the show, and her honest thoughts on Teresa Giudice and Louie Ruelas . She also shares what it was like filming The Golden Life alongside some of reality TV’s biggest icons and discusses her latest project for Amazon Prime. It’s a fun and fascinating conversation covering everything fabulous happening in Marge’s life and what’s coming next.

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  Pat & Dylan of Bad TV: The Valley Finale, In the City Reunion & Bravo’s Biggest Train Wrecks

  Aug 1, 202655 min

  Reality TV’s group therapy session… without the therapy. Lori Altermann is joined by Bad TV podcast hosts Pat and Dylan to break down The Valley Season 3 finale and the In the City reunion. The trio discusses the crumbling friendships, chaotic reunion moments, questionable decisions, production clues, and cast members attempting to rewrite history. With sharp analysis, brutal honesty, and plenty of laughs, they examine the feuds, storylines, and spectacular train wrecks that keep Bravo fans watching. Three microphones. Three reality TV fanatics. Zero bad takes.

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  Lacy Nicole: The Valley, Jesse Lally, Michelle Saniei & Her First Reunion

  Jul 26, 202643 min

  The Valley fan favorite Lacy Nicole joins Lori Altermann to talk about joining the Bravo series and suddenly finding herself at the center of the conversation. Lacy discusses her relationship with Jesse Lally , where things stand with Michelle Saniei , and her thoughts on Nia and Danny Booko . She also shares what filming was really like, her thoughts on filming her first reunion, and how she handles social media criticism and the attention that comes with reality television. It’s a candid conversation filled with behind-the-scenes stories, cast dynamics, and plenty of The Valley tea.

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  The Real Andy of Beverly Hills: Bravo’s Biggest Headlines, Rumors & Reality TV Tea

  Jul 24, 202655 min

  Lori sits down with The Real Andy of Beverly Hills to decode the biggest Bravo headlines of the week and figure out what’s really happening behind the cameras. They break down Amanda Batula’s noticeably happy appearance at the In the City reunion, West Wilson’s Instagram posts, the latest Next Gen NYC buzz involving Ariana Biermann and Charlie Zakkour, and the rumors surrounding Angie K and Shawn, as well as Whitney Rose and Justin. Lori and Andy also examine the filming updates, cast dynamics, and production chatter behind the stories, separating what’s confirmed from the rumors, strategy, and speculation driving the Bravo conversation.

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