Reality Test

Dr.s Kay & Ray cover episode 3 of Jenn Tran’s Bachelorette season (21), and the final episodes (34-36) of season 6 of the US version of Love Island (although Love Island is discussed more in the award episode tomorrow). In terms of the Bachelorette, they discuss the dramas associated with Sam M(ean) & Sam N(ice), one of whom referred to himself as having a “Chaddish moment”, and the other...

One Love Island castmate’s brother said the castmate “made a bit of a dick of [him]self”, while another’s sister spoke to the sisterhood & feminist support this season. Both moments are amplified as Dr.s Kay & Ray dispense their 8 awards (all with “test” in their labels) to moments & castmates from the realiTV shows they watched this past week. And the TESTosterboned (most patriarchal)...

Dr.s Kay & Ray cover the latest episodes (29-33) from season 6 of the US version of Love Island. In terms of The Bachelorette, they discuss the second episode of Jenn Tran’s season, including the Devin & Thomas of it all, as well as the positives associated with Jenn’s organic feminism, and her time with Marcus, Dylan and Grant. Last, they discuss the sociopolitical influences of misogyny,...

Dr.s Kay & Ray dispense their 8 awards (all with “test” in their labels) to moments & castmates from all of the realiTV shows they watched this past week. And the TESTosterboned (most patriarchal) award gooooes to… whom? Hint: Dr. Kay’s TESTosterboned award went to an entire segment of Love Island…What about the opposite award, the Bechdel TEST (most feminist)? Or the TESTimonial award (be...

Dr.s Kay & Ray discuss the rest of the fallout from Casa Amor, the new bombshell, & white lady tears, while covering the latest episodes from season 6 of the US version of Love Island. In terms of The Bachelorette, they discuss the first impression rose winner and the sports car fiasco. Psychology concepts include psychosomatic symptoms, dominance, rupture & repair, and family dynamics...

Drs. Kay & Ray review the Jenn Menn--the 25 men vying for Bachelorette Jenn Tran's heart & hand! Learn more about the men you noticed at the premiere for some more background info... Check out the PPT they're following, here, which includes the menn's Bachelor Nation bios & photos, their Instagram links, top bios, & top 6 photos! ----------------------------------------------------...

Dr.s Kay & Ray discuss Casa Amor in Love Island USA’s latest episodes, including how Kordell didn’t understand the assignment and ultimately missed with Serena & how Aaron’s past experiences likely informed his reaction to Kaylor’s questions. They also discuss Serena’s past relational traumas and the utility of Relational Cultural Therapy. In addition to discussing episodes 16-23 of season...

Dr.s Kay & Ray dispense their 8 awards (all with “test” in their labels) to moments & castmates from all of the realiTV shows they watched this past week. And the TESTosterboned (most patriarchal) award gooooes to… whom? Hint: Dr. Kay’s TESTosterboned award went to someone from Real Housewives of New Jersey (where Jackie & Margaret play), with an honorable mention to someone from Love...

Check out our new pod! Psychologists talk RealiTV on Reality Test! Next Monday, we're dropping multiple episodes to jumpstart our brand new pod--we have Vanderpump Rules, we have Bach, and we have fun! Join us for a conversation between licensed psychologists as we unpack some of the societal oppression, marginalization, and privilege that show up in our fave reality television shows. In the futur...