Island of Reality

We're discussing an eventful third episode of The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and Allies. Such a close daily challenge led to some interesting decisions, but did Tori once again mess everything up for herself with the decision she made for the Elimination Round? And why do we think Berna has a chance to win the season? Plus, we discuss some news on Season 3 of The Circle, the next season of Temptation...

You're kidding me right?  All those red flags and that still happened? Those were just some of the questions we have after watching the Final Four episodes of FBoy Island on HBO Max.  We share our thoughts on it all and what expect for the future of the series after the announcement of Season 2. We also discuss the first two episodes of The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and Allies. We make some predicti...

So much happens so quickly on Love Island that it's hard to keep track of it all. JC and Tina are here to discuss all the drama of the last week or so in the Villa. We discuss everything from Cashay's elimination, the Will and Kyra situation, and what was edited out of the arguments Shannon had with Genevieve and Will. We also reveal who we voted for to win this season and which couples we think w...

Let's face it, HBO Max has really stepped up it's Reality TV Game. We're talking all about the 1st six episodes of FBoy Island which has not disappointed. We're talking all about the drama, callouts, red flags, and try to figure out why so many FBoys are STILL being given a chance, especially Garrett, who has an apparent tie-in to The Challenge. Plus, we react to the Super Trailer for The Challeng...

The cast of season one of Love is Blind returned (mostly) for a three-episode After the Altar special. We discuss where the "pod squad" is two years after the show wrapped and try to figure out all the drama at the anniversary party. Who is still together? Who has moved on? Who needs to go on Marriage Boot Camp? And why is Too Hot to Handle involved in all of this? Plus, we react to the trailers T...

After a little family vacation, JC and Tina discuss the current season of Love Island US (or is it Love Island USA) on CBS. We're sharing our thoughts on the season so far and why we're enjoying the weekly Paramount Plus Exclusive episodes. We talk about the most recent big elimination, which had some crazy surprises, and why we thing the new men and women of Casa Amor may be sticking around for a...

We are wrapping up our discussion of Season 2 of Too Hot to Handle as we discuss the final four episodes. We're talking about all the hook ups and drama between the cast. And just how low did the prize pool get?  We share our thoughts on the couples coming out of the show...and are they all still together? Plus, JC and Tina discuss the new season of CBS's Love Island as a new cast of good looking...

The cast of Season 2 of Too Hot to Handle must not like money. We're talking about episodes 3-6 of the Netflix series and try to figure out why they have not been able to go 24 hours without some sort of rule break. Will they have any money left? And do any of these couples have a chance outside of the show?   Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and feel free to leave us a review! You can als...

Too Hot to Handle is back! We're talking all about the first two episodes of the new season as ten singles are blindsided with the news that they are not gonna be able to Party in Paradise. How much money will the cast finish with? And will any cast members develop a meaningful relationship? We're making our predictions! We also react to the trailer for the upcoming Netflix dating reality show, Se...

We're so excited to be able to record in person once again! So we took a little break from the Reality TV talk to have some drinks and play Red Flags. Join us as we try to find each other some hot dates... and sabotage everyone else's. We also react to the trailer for the new season of Too Hot to Handle. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and feel free to leave us a review! You can also foll...

The Challenge All Stars has crowned a champion. We're talking about the last stages of the Final Challenge, the Reunion, and what the fallout of this season means for future All Stars seasons. Could any of the All Stars compete in a future mainline season? The cast of VH1's Couples Retreat says good-bye to their week long getaway, but not without some sex and drama. We discuss who came out better,...

The Finale of The Challenge All Stars has begun. And is there really any surprise that this would be a two day marathon? We're talking about why we like this game's setup, what we think would work well in future Challenge seasons, and why the soundtrack of this season has been amazing. We're also talking about episodes 3 and 4 of VH1's Couples Retreat as the cast gets more one-on-one coaching, tri...

We're back and there's so much to discuss! The Circle has crowned it's 2nd champion to the surprise and happiness of most fans. We talk about the final in-person Circle Chat, the Final Ratings, and the celebration. We also talk about some updates from the cast and take a look at what goes on behind the scenes. We also talk about Part 2 of The Challenge Double Agents Reunion as Fessy continues to p...

Reunions are always fun for Reality TV. So this week was a lot of fun! The cast of The Challenge Double Agents reunites for Part 1 of the Reunion. We discuss the glory that was the Make Fun of Fessy Show and some of the other secrets revealed.  And what do we expect from Part 2? The Challenge All Stars has hit the half-way mark, but was just hit with a crazy new twist. We also go in depth on the n...

Let's face it, CT and Amber just dominated the final of The Challenge Double Agents. We discuss how they got it done, the crazy race for 2nd place, and karma catching up to Fessy, who delivers a very predictable "excuse." And what do we think the theme of the next season will be? We also go in depth on the next four episodes of The Circle as JC and Tina can hardly contain their excitement over the...

The Final Challenge has begun on The Challenge Double Agents. But how did a hurricane change what the original plans were? We're discussing that, CT & Amber's early dominance, and Leroy calling Fessy what everyone was thinking. And rumor has it that the cast of the next season of The Challenge has begun their quarantine. The OGs take on a classic challenge on The Challenge All Stars as the politic...

We're catching up on two weeks worth of Reality TV! The Challenge Double Agents is down to the Final Four teams and we're gonna break down how they got there.  What dark horse team will take home the championship after the upcoming two-day final? We're making our predictions. The OGs have returned! We're also talking about the first two episodes of the The Challenge All Stars on Paramount Plus. An...

Sky diving without a parachute is a once in a lifetime experience.  Luckily, the cast of The Challenge: Double Agents all had parachutes as they jumped out of a plane from 15,000 feet in the air. We're talking all about the heartache moments, the 80s dance party, and try to figure out why Fessy would try to pick a fight with CT. And there was no "Adult Cuddling" on Temptation Island this week... a...

This week's episode of The Challenge: Double Agents was full of surprises. An underdog team pulls a surprise win in a swimming challenge in freezing cold water. And Cory takes down a Challenge Legend to claim a Gold Skull. We're talking all about the events of the week, what's to come, and why the Final is farther away than we think The Temptation Island episode this week featured loads of drama a...

It was a shorter than usual episode of The Challenge: Double Agents, but there was still a lot to talk about. We're discussing the escape room style challenge that this week presented as well as Fessy's decision to throw in the hopes of dropping Aneesa. But is Nany the partner he really wants as the final draws near? We also predict what potential twist may hit the game with only two players witho...

The security breach turned into a double elimination on The Challenge: Double Agents that shakes things up in headquarters. We break down Devin's call out of Darrell and CT's domination of the Goof. But his post-elimination excitement might have messed things up for him even more. We're then left with another cliffhanger as a night time escape room style challenge begins. We also talk about the fa...

The Challenge: Double Agents and Temptation Island left us with some cliffhangers this week. We're talking all about the insane challenge, an interesting round of deliberation and voting, and what will the security breach be? Does this mean CT gets to take on The Goof? Plus, we discuss LoLo's decision to leave The Challenge and the amount of controversy her recent tweets have stirred up about the...

It's been over a year, but Temptation Island is finally back! We share our first impressions of the cast, who all seem to be pretty open to the process this time around. Who will be the first to cheat and will any couple stay together? We're making some predictions. And despite everything that has happened on The Challenge Double Agents so far, people are STILL passing on a chance at a Gold Skull....

A trivia challenge and an intense elimination wrap up the 1st half of The Challenge: Double Agents. We're discussing why we liked this version of a trivia challenge and why everyone is not trying to get into an elimination if it means a chance at a million dollars. We also discuss Theresa's Challenge retirement and, with this being the halfway point, who we think will make it to the final challeng...

The daily challenge on The Challenge: Double Agents was all about Brains & Brawn. The elimination, on the other hand, lacked both. We're talking all about the latest episode where the last Men's Gold Skull is claimed and theorize how the Gold Skulls could be stolen. Meanwhile, the next season of The Challenge has begun filming with an all OGs cast. We're talking about who is rumored to be on this...