2104 - Pop and Bravo with Doug Budin

2104 - Pop and Bravo with Doug Budin

Author: Pink Shade August 13, 2026 Duration: 1:07:48
Mary Payne talks with her buddy Doug Budin about a bunch of nonsense (mattress covers, medicine cabinets, fun facts and trivia) and we also chat in depth about Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip / RHUGT! Be sure to follow Doug @dougbudin on Instagram

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MOio9NC2gm0

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