Ben and Lauren are in that magical liminal space between the Real Housewives of Rhode Island finale and the reunion, so we’ve called in some reality TV experts to evaluate the first season in the Ocean State. 

Chad and Lizzy from the “Game of Roses” podcast and authors of “How to Win The Bachelor” share their analysis of Ashley’s entrance to the Bravo-verse, and along the way we get a new business plan for Audrey’s.