Reality Hangover

Juliet is joined by Rachel Lindsay to address ‘The Bachelor’ franchise’s problems with race and what must be done to build a more diverse and inclusive cast, staff, show, and audience.  Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Rachel Lindsay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Jacoby break down this week’s episode of ‘The Challenge: Total Madness’ (2:31), before getting into the Zoom reunion episode of ‘Vanderpump Rules’ and some of the gossip about the show (21:16). Plus, ‘Real Housewives of New York’ (40:57) and ‘Selling Sunset’ (52:08). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet and Jacoby break down the season finale of ‘Vanderpump Rules’ by playing a game of Real or Fake, in which they try to guess which moments from the episode were staged and which actually happened (0:00). Plus they make some predictions for next season (0:00). Then, they break down this week’s episode of ‘The Challenge: Total Madness’ (0:00). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: David Jacoby Learn more...

Juliet is joined by singer-songwriter Rachel Platten to ask their 10 lingering questions after the finale of ‘Listen to Your Heart.’ They discuss whether or not they agree with Chris and Bri winning, who the best singer is, whether Jamie and Trevor will make it, which songs are best for a duet, and whether the show was a success. Finally, they do a quick update on ‘The Challenge.' Host: Juliet Lit...

Juliet and Jacoby celebrate Nany’s amazing performance on this week’s episode of ‘The Challenge’ (2:44) before asking four big questions about the episode (9:58). Then, they rank ‘Vanderpump Rules’ cast members by how much they’d like them at their pool party (29:23) and try to figure out what’s going on with Jax (41:33). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Juliet and Jacoby break down what was maybe the best ‘Vanderpump Rules’ episode of the season so far, including Scheana’s music video in Palm Springs (1:05) and Jax’s special performance (12:15). Then, they play a game of “Right or Wrong” to break down this week’s episode of ‘The Challenge’ (28:10). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

‘Listen To Your Heart’ continues to be a delightful distraction from quarantine, and today Juliet is joined by former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay, who made a guest appearance on tonight's episode. Rachel talks about her experience from the set, her read on the chemistry between the couples, and Julia’s strange earmuffs fiasco (1:30) before getting into Peter and Kelley officially announcing their...

In celebration of making it to the final two of The Ringer’s Best Reality TV Character Bracket, ‘Challenge’ legend Johnny Bananas joins the show to talk about some of his favorite moments from the show, his best friends from ‘The Challenge’ world, and more. Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Johnny Bananas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Bear and Kailah Casillas from ‘The Challenge’ were seen making out in the bunker bathroom despite the fact that she had a boyfriend at home at the time of filming. We discuss this, Jenna and Zach’s relationship, and the elimination from tonight's episode (7:15) before we review the latest episode of 'Vanderpump Rules,' including Beau’s proposal, Stassi’s ring, and more (35:40). Host: Julie...

Juliet is joined by Amelia to talk about some of the upsets from Day 2 of The Ringer’s Best Reality TV Character Bracket, including Johnny Bananas beating Tyler Cameron, and Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino beating Heidi Pratt (1:05). Then Juliet gets on the line with Wes Bergmann of ‘The Challenge’ to talk about his long career on the show (14:14) and who he thinks are the best ‘Challenge’ athlete...

To kick off the Ringer’s best reality TV character bracket, Juliet talks about some of her all-time favorite reality TV characters from shows like ‘Real World,’ ‘Jersey Shore,’ and ‘Real Housewives’ (1:06). Then, her and Andrew break down Episode 3 of ‘Listen to Your Heart,’ a show that gets better with more producer intervention (23:09). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Andrew Gruttadaro Learn more abo...

This week on ‘Vanderpump Rules,’ Tom lost his marriage certificate, officially proving he’s the worst husband ever (1:05). And why did Scheana try to get Dayna a medium for her birthday (9:51)? Then Juliet gives some backstory to Jay and Johnny Bananas’s relationship on ‘The Challenge’ (27:17) and talks about the very strange challenge on this week’s episode (32:03). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Dav...

Juliet is joined by Lauren Zima to chat about all of the quarantine couples in Bachelor nation, including Victoria F. and former Bachelor Chris Soules (9:00), before getting into the bizarre news of Reality Steve getting catfished about the Jenna Cooper and Jordan Kimball cheating scandal from years back (16:00). Finally, we break down the second episode of 'The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your H...

This week’s episode of ‘Vanderpump Rules’ brought us round two of Katie and Schwartz getting married (6:43) and a heat-check performance from Lisa’s husband Ken (25:59). Plus, breaking down this week’s episode of ‘The Challenge: Total Madness’ (41:32) and a theory from Juliet on who wins this season (56:53). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

The Bachelor’s newest spinoff ‘Listen to Your Heart’ is here, along with several wannabe country stars from Nashville and many ‘A Star Is Born’ references. To break down the first episode, we award superlatives including Most Talented (1:38), Most Likely to Be Friends With Jed Wyatt (27:56), and Couple Most Likely to Succeed (50:02). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Rodger Sherman Learn more about your...

Juliet gets on the line with David Jacoby to talk about this week’s ‘Vanderpump Rules,’ including Katie and Schwartz’s fight (1:21) and Dayna’s new showmance with Brett (13:02). Then they talk about everything that happened this week on ‘The Challenge: Total Madness’ (21:18). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet is joined by Chris Ryan to chat about why ‘Top Chef’ stands above all other reality TV shows, their favorite contestants, and the show's normalizing of high-quality cuisine (0:45). Then we check in on this season of ‘Survivor,’ and finally discuss Juliet’s return to the ‘Real Housewives of New York City’ (24:15). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Chris Ryan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Juliet is joined by David Jacoby to talk about why it’s such a great moment for reality TV (1:17), the season premiere of ‘The Challenge: Total Madness’ (11:56), and the latest episode of ‘Vanderpump Rules’ (30:16). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay calls in to chat with Juliet about Peter and Kelley getting spotted together in Chicago (5:20), Joe Exotic and the wild ride that is ‘Tiger King’ (11:00), and how 'Vanderpump Rules' has changed (30:20). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Rachel Lindsay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet gets on the line with former Bachelor Ben Higgins to talk about what he learned from hosting 'The Bachelor Live on Stage' (2:47) and how he's occupying himself while social distancing (18:05). Then, Juliet is joined by Mallory Rubin to break down the first episode of 'Top Chef: All-Stars L.A.' (27:39). Host: Juliet Litman Guests: Ben Higgins and Mallory Rubin Learn more about your ad choice...

We chat about what reality TV we’re watching in the stay-at-home era, including which seasons of ‘The Bachelor’ to rewatch. Then we discuss 'Love Is Blind,' 90 Day Fiancé,' 'Married at First Sight,' and other dating shows to binge (0:50) before getting to a Bachelor news roundup on Madison and Connor, Tyler C. and the Quarantine Crew, and Bachelor Nation on TikTok (27:40). Host: Juliet Litman Gues...

Rachel Lindsay gives her thoughts on Peter's season finale, which she attended (6:56), and how she felt about doing an anti-bullying segment during the finale (16:05). Then, Kevin Clark joins the show to talk about Juliet's new reality TV obsession, 'Formula 1: Drive to Survive' (33:20). Host: Juliet Litman Guests: Rachel Lindsay and Kevin Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

We speak to ABC executive Rob Mills on ABC’s decision to suspend filming of ‘The Bachelorette’ and what that means for ‘Bachelor Summer Games,’ ‘Bachelor in Paradise,’ and more (1:00). Then we chat about how Bachelor Nation refuses to self-quarantine, Hannah B. and Tyler C. quarantining together, Madison hanging out with Selena Gomez, and more. Host: Juliet Litman Guests: Amelia Wedemeyer and Rob...

With a day to process, Juliet and Nick litigate Barb vs. Madison, speculate (irresponsibly) on rumors, and get excited about Matt James on Clare's season. Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Nick Viall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet is joined by Kristina Schulman to break down the dramatic part 2 of the two night ‘Bachelor’ season finale. We obviously lead the show with the live showdown between Barb and Madison (1:15), before getting into Peter and Hannah Ann’s engagement breakup, Hannah Ann’s takedown of Peter on live television, predict Peter and Madison’s future, and answer listener questions! (22:00) Host: Juliet...