Decoding TV Presents: Decoding Reality

In this mega-sized episode, Deajah and Justin talk about Zach Shallcross'  Bachelor  finale. They ask the question of whether or not the format of the show is helpful or dangerous. They also discuss whether or not the producers played a part in the solemn end of this season. Should Gabi have self-eliminated? Was Zach ever telling the truth? Why didn't Zach tell Ariel about the sex week d...

Love Is Blind is back on Netflix and this time it’s set in Seattle, where David Chen and @joyonapping actually live! We’ll be covering each batch of episodes shortly after they are released right here on Decoding Reality (a Decoding TV network podcast). Do these contestants actually feel like they are from the Seattle area? Should singing be forbidden in the pods? What does Apocalypse Now have in...

It's Sex Week on The Bachelor so Justin and Daejah are here to discuss the juicy details. They chat about if there is any good time to kiss and tell as Zach lets all of America know about who he slept with. They also really dive deep into if Zach wants to be a good Bachelor or a good partner. Does Zach regret sleeping with Gabi? Did Zach ever tell Ariel about his rendevous with Gabi? Does the orde...

In this weeks episode, Justin is joined by a guest Neebz from his podcast Salaamnerds ! Together they cover episodes 8 and 9 of season 27 of the Bachelor. They discuss the accuracy of Ariel's date in New York as well as if maple syrup is a good indicator of compatibility. They also get really excited about the reveal of the new bachelorette! Will Zach convert to judiasm? Will Kaity get to use the...

In this week's episode, Daejah and Justin judge bad Hungarian magic tricks. It’s the week before hometowns and the contestants wonder if Zach is ready to meet their families (even though Justin doesn't think Zach is ready). They also discuss if it's really worth it to wait for a rose ceremony to get eliminated or if it is better to self-eliminate. Plus: some huge gossip in the Bachelor community a...

On this weeks episode, Daejah and Justin talk about the more important things in life. One-on-one dates and forest witches! They also delve into the show's deep history of prioritizing white women over people of color and talk about the importance of dates and validation. Does Kat see Charity as an actual competitor? Did Brooklyn lose her chance at winning by defending charity? Will Jess ever get...

On this week's episode, Daejah and Justin delve into the worst episode of the Bachelor of all time. Daejah judges the international escapades of the contestants and they also discuss if this episode could have just been an email. Is the Bachelor an equal partner in a relationship? How much do the producers interfere with the show? Does anybody remember that Greer's favorite drink is tea?! We discu...

In this week's episode, Justin and Daejah talk about Drama in the Bahamas! As the engagement closes in, the contestants are starting to get worried because some contestants are getting lots of time and others aren't. Kylee and Anastasia have wildly different takeaways from the same conversation, and Justin and Daejah have another conversation about microaggressions. Did Kylee actually want to figh...

In this week's episode, Justin and Daejah examine The Mandrell Effect. Justin learns he may have to eat his hat because Zach seems like he is really into dating women of color. They also have a long conversation about how hard it is to be a contestant of color on this show and we ask ourselves if Christina is really to blame or is it society? Do people care about football on a dating show? Does Ch...

In this week’s episode, the contestants face a whole “LATTO” problems. Justin and Daejah discuss how famous artist Latto teaches the women how to have proper “bad bitch energy” with some help of some familiar faces from the franchise. They also discuss some serious topics such as micro aggressions, and becoming a step parent. Did Christina scare off Zach when she told him about her kid? Did Briann...

It’s Bachelor time! In this episode, Justin Jordan is joined by David Chen (filling in for Daejah, who couldn’t make it this time around). Justin and David discuss everything from terrible dance moves to societal standards of dating. Who had the most memorable limo entrances? Will Madisyn ever recover from this episode? What's going on with Kaity's media package? We discuss all this and more. Plus...

In this special preview episode, David Chen is joined by Daejah Woolery and Justin Jordan to discuss  The Bachelor’s  enduring appeal. What makes it such a unique and useful pop culture artifact? What have been the pleasures and the mistakes of recent seasons? Plus, what are we looking forward to (or not looking forward to) in season 27? Subscribers will receive weekly recaps in their po...

In this Decoding Reality bonus episode, David and @joyonapping discuss all the stuff that’s gone down with the Love Is Blind Season 3 contestants since our last episode . Email us and let us know what you think of the podcast at decodingtv@gmail.com. Also, are you enjoying the podcast? You can find the official website and share the show with your friends at decodingreality.tv . Hosted on Acast. S...

In this episode of Decoding TV, David and @joyonapping discuss the Love Is Blind season 3 finale and the reunion special. Truly the most chaotic way to end what was already an incredibly messy season of reality television.  Thanks to everyone who’s joined us for this experiment! We’ll have more to say about what shows we might cover next in the coming weeks.  Email us and let us know what you thin...

In this episode of Decoding Reality, David Chen and @joyonapping discuss Love Is Blind episodes 8-10. One wedding gets a resolution, but we have to wait till next week to learn the fate of everyone else. So which pairings do we think are doomed? And which ones will make it beyond the confines of the show?  Email us and let us know what you think at decodingtv@gmail.com. Also, are you enjoying the...

The next batch of episodes of Love is Blind Season 3 reconfigure our understandings of some of these couples. But most of them still seem so ill-suited for each other in profound and damaging ways. Listen to David Chen and @joyonapping break down which pairings are the most vexing.  Email us and let us know what you think at decodingtv@gmail.com. Also, are you enjoying the podcast? You can find th...

Love Is Blind is back! In this inaugural episode of "Decoding Reality," David Chen and @joyonapping tackle season 3, episodes 1-4. We'll be back with more recaps of the next batch of Love Is Blind Season 3 episodes. Find more episodes of this podcast at decodingreality.tv Support this podcast at by becoming a member of decodingtv.com Email us at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com Follow Decoding TV on Tw...