Reality Ballers

RB SQUAD! The NBA season is fast approaching, so the RB Collective is doing a wins draft!  First, they discuss the Pitchfork Best Albums/Songs of the Decade list (0:00) before commenting on a pretty disappointing Survivor season so far (18:00) Then, they do the wins draft, talking high ceilings and low floors, additions by subtractions. So yeah. (23:40) TAP IN! 

THE SURVIVOR TRAIN ROLLS RIGHT ALONG! Back at it again to discuss boss girl vibes, ticking time clocks, and burying your own grave! We do a check in on each tribe: Tuku (8:00) Lavo (32:00) Gata (47:00) As usual, other things come up. TAP IN!!!!

SURVIVOR IS BACK!!!! They're pivoting back to Reality T.V to discuss all things Survivor 47, from Jon Lovett's political past to Andy's psychological problems. They also talk about David Schwimmer, aliens, and the Emmys. Peak form. TAP IN

RB HIVE WE ARE BACK!!!! And they are continuing their amazing, perfect, genius 21st Century Oscars concept! First, they catch up after a long time apart by discussing their favorite pieces of media they've consumed over the past month (0:00). Then, they assign nominees for: Production Design (33:00) Costume Design (01:11:30) Makeup and Hairstyling (01:41:00) HAVE FUN AND WE WILL BE BACK SOONER

RB Hive, we are discussing M. Night Shyamalan’s newest masterpiece, TRAP. We get into all of it, including our favorite scenes, performances, and sick Cooper escapes.  As the preeminent M. Night Respecters, this is the only pod you need to listen to about this awesome movie. 

RB HIVE… We have our longest episode yet lmao. They continue their first ever RB’s: We Have the Movies 21st Century Oscars and get deep, passionate, and completely delirious.  First, they finish creating their Best Picture long list, making brutal cuts and pitting movies like A Star Is Born and Everybody Wants Some!! against each other. It’s BRUTAL, but tons of fun (9:00). Then, they go over long...

RB GANG! We have a very special NBA offseason/reality T.V drought CONCEPT. WE’RE GOING MOVIE MODE!!!! The 21st Century Academy Awards AKA the RB’s: We Have the Movies AKA That’s That Me, Academy AKA Lebron James and JJ Redick present the Ballfuckers Awards.  Over the next few months, we will have 25 years worth of movies (2000-2024) to compile a list of nominees for every Oscars category. The BEST...

IT’S BEEN A WHILE! After basking in the afterglow of the Celtics championship, the RB Collective makes their TRIUMPHANT RETURN to do a mega NBA free agency pod!  They go through the most impactful moves of the offseason so far, including: Paul George to the Sixers (11:40), The new look Good Vibes Knicks (26:00)  Klay Thompson to the Mavs (39:00)  Dejounte Murray to the Pelicans (1:00:40) The Bucks...

The Celtics won the NBA Finals. The RB squad talks about it. Much love to all. Tap in!!!!

RB GANG... the Boston Celtics are one win away from winning the NBA championship, and they talk ALL ABOUT IT: Luka’s defense, Al Horford’s brilliance, Jaylen Brown’s renaissance, Jayson Tatum’s uniqueness, and much more.  ' There are also the usual diversions, including the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, St. Peter, and, once again, Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso.”  TAP IN! 

BUCKLE UP RB HEADS. The gang is talking NBA Finals and Traitors season 3 casting, so you know it got crazy up in here.  First, they have extended conversations about Harmony Korine’s 2013 opus, Spring Breakers, as well as Britney Spears conspiracy theories (0:00).  Then, they dive into the officially announced cast of Traitors season 3, talking potential traitors and who they’re most excited to wa...

The end of an era... VPR Season 11 is in the can, and the RB squad sticks a fork in it! They do a final referendum on Lala, discuss the show's uncertain future and propose a Lala/Kristen VPR/The Valley swap (8:50). Then, they talk the juicy NBA Finals matchup between the Celtics and Mavs, getting the biggest narratives and matchup challenges (1:05:40), before proposing some Karl Anthony Towns...

BUSY TIME IN REALITY BALLERS LAND! We’re here to cover it all.  First, the gang does an insta-react to the Celtics taking a commanding two game lead over the Pacers. They discuss Jaylen Brown’s dominance, Pascal Siakam’s futile efforts, and Hunter's "Hater Blessing". (5:00) Then, they recap the silly yet satisfying Survivor finale, filled with a vindictive jury, a sobbing Ben, and a...

IT’S PART 2!  The RB trio continue their catch-up by analyzing the final moves leading to the finale of Survivor 46 (0:00)  Then, they revisit the Kendrick/Drake drama to transition into some NBA playoffs talk (42:00).  YAY! 

It’s BEEN A WHILEEEE!  RB heads, we’re sorry for taking such a big break. But to make it up to you, we’re doing TWO JAM PACKED EPISODES!!!! On this first episode, they kick things off by discussing Disney conspiracies, weird TikTok trends, and the Kendrick/Drake beef (0:00).  Then, they get into the VPR finale and first reunion episode, talking for a very long time about Lala, but also having a ph...

IT’S OUR FIRST “PART 2” EPISODE! ALL REALITY T.V!  First the RB freak shows discuss the penultimate episode of VPR season 11 (0:00). Things get a little spicy as Hunter and Noah find themselves at odds regarding some of Lala’s actions.  Then… they discuss one of the all time craziest Survivor moments in recent history: Liz losing her fucking mind about Applebees (38:00). 

IT’S OUR FIRST “PART 1” EPISODE! There’s just too much going on between the playoffs and Survivor/VPR insanity, so we’ve finally decided to not have a 2 and a half hour long episode and split up the reality and the balls. On this all-NBA episode, the RB gang play a fun little game inspired by the hot takes coming out of the first round called “Recency Bias? Or Probably True.”  Some of the takes in...

Would you look at that! They're back already?! It's true. RB sickos, it's time for more NBA playoffs, VPR, and Survivor talk. First, Hunter gives an update on his evolving Celtics fandom before discussing each of the first round series, but mostly they say a bunch of insane shit about JJ Redick (10:00). Then, they delve into a very boy-centric VPR episode (58:00). Finally, they try to...

THE RB COLLECTIVE IS BACK! After too much time off, they had a LOT TO COVER this episode, and it’s as ridiculous as you might expect.  After beginning the episode with some conspiracy theory and M. Night Shyamalan talk for the real heads (0:00), they dive into the first 8 games of the NBA playoffs! (9:30) There’s agenda-pushing, fair analysis, and rooting interests.  Then, they get into Lala’s sem...

RB SQUAD RISE UP! WE'RE LIVING GOOD! VPR and Survivor are in full swing, and the NBA season is wrapping up, and we cover it all! First, we get into VPR episode 11 and talk Schwartz/Katie/Tori and lament Jo and Schwartz's relationship (7:00) Then, they dissect the complex betrayals, alliances, and schemes of the first post-merge episode of Survivor 46 (1:02:00). Finally, they do some real N...

MERGE WEEK! ARIANA AND TOM IN THE SAME ROOM! Things are heating up in the reality T.V space, and who better to guide you through the chaos than those crazy Reality Ballers. After talking a bit about baseball and Cowboy Carter (0:00) they get into the harrowing new episode of Vanderpump Rules (12:00). Then, they sift through the chaos that is Merge Week on Survivor (1:20:00) As usual, it gets insan...

The Reality Ballers SQUAD promises that one day, they will make an episode that is less than 90 minutes long… but that is NOT. THIS. DAY!!!! Not when VPR is kicking into high gear, Survivor is approaching merge, and the NBA is popping off. Too much to discuss!  First, they get into the lively newest episode of Vanderpump Rules season 11 (7:00). Then, they discuss the first post-Bhanu episode of Su...

The Reality Ballers go full sicko mode once again on an absolutely insane episode. Topics include Paul Schrader writing a movie for Tom Sandoval, Pixar’s “Luca”, and electrical roses created by Jeff Probst. And more John Oliver impressions.   First, they unpack what might be the best episode of the new Vanderpump Rules season (3:00) Then, they get into Survivor and do a proper send-off of all time...

The RB collective go mega-Reality Ballers Mode on this one! Survivor! The NBA! The two of them MIXED TOGETHER!  First, they cover all of episode 3 of Survivor 47 and continue excavating all that is Bhanu (6:00). Then, they do an NBA Survivor tribe draft, where each of them drafts 6 of any NBA players, coaches, and executives to create the strongest tribe (48:40).  It’s a GOOD ONE. Tap in.

The Reality Ballers go crazy mode in their most unhinged episode yet. This episode has everything: John Oliver impressions, Magnolia references, and a character called Penis Man, among other things. First, they instant react to VPR season 11 episode 7 and talk about the Lala/Ariana feud, non-binary Katie, and how they're all annoyed by Jo. (3:00) Then, they recap the ridiculous Traitors finale...