The Ringer

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Juliet Litman and Callie Curry discuss the most pressing topics in reality TV, from 'Love Island' to 'The Traitors,' 'The Bachelor' to 'Love Is Blind,' 'Mormon Wives' to 'Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders,' and much more. They are the cultural anthropologists you need to understand what you're watching on TV. And there won't be an episode of Reality Hangover without digressions into the world of sports, parenting, and anything else on their minds.

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The Finale With Ben Higgins, Nick Viall, and Rachel Lindsay | Bachelor Party (Ep.36) 07.08.2018 55:49

The Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by former Bachelor Ben Higgins to talk about Becca’s decision, the final two suitors meeting her parents, and how Ben relates to Blake (1:25). Then Juliet sits down with former Bachelor Nick Viall to discuss what it’s like to be the runner-up and why Blake should be the next Bachelor (17:20). Finally, former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay calls in to share her exp...

What We Learned From "The Men Tell All," With Mallory Rubin | Bachelor Party B-Side (Ep.35) 03.08.2018 29:18

The Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by Mallory Rubin to discuss Jason’s campaign to become the next bachelor (1:20), Colton opening up at "The Men Tell All" (6:30), the most disappointing contestants from this season of ‘The Bachelorette’ (18:20), and recent Instagram drama between former 'Bachelor' stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The History of ‘Jersey Shore,’ With SallyAnn Salsano | Bachelor Party (Ep.34) 01.08.2018 43:33

The Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by ‘Jersey Shore’ creator SallyAnn Salsano to discuss casting for the show's premiere episode (2:30), behind-the-scenes footage that never made the show (24:45), what it was like to bring everyone back for ‘Jersey Shore: Family Vacation’ (37:00), and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reactions to the Final Two With Liz Kelly, Plus Who Will Be the Next Bachelor | Bachelor Party B-Side (Ep. 33) 27.07.2018 25:18

The Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by Liz Kelly to discuss 'The Bachelorette' final two (1:03), how Instagram has influenced the aesthetic of Bachelorette contestants (7:28), and the way this season’s editing has helped or hurt certain contestants (21:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Becca’s Fantasy-Suite Dates and Predicting Who Will Be the Next Bachelor With Lauren Zima | Bachelor Party (Ep. 32) 24.07.2018 48:13

The Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by Lauren Zima of ‘Entertainment Tonight’ to talk about Becca’s fantasy-suite dates in Thailand (1:53), predictions for who will be the next Bachelor (16:56), and other news from Bachelor Nation (35:23). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Quarterback Jay Cutler Shines in ‘Very Cavallari,’ Kristin Cavallari's New Reality TV Show | Bachelor Party B-Side (Ep. 31) 19.07.2018 32:17

The Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by Andrew Gruttadaro to talk about Kristin Cavallari’s new reality TV show, ‘Very Cavallari,’ and the breakout star of the show, Jay Cutler, Cavallari’s husband and a former quarterback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rachel Lindsay on Becca’s Hometowns, Tia’s Bombshell, and Her Life After ‘The Bachelorette’ | Bachelor Party (Ep.30) 17.07.2018 53:32

The Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay to talk about Colton and Tia’s relationship (6:19), what hometowns revealed (11:55), her own experience with hometown dates (26:40), and much more. Warning: major spoiler for this season of 'The Bachelorette' at (38:01). Read Rodger Sherman's 'The Bachelorette' recap here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

Ashley Spivey on Her Role in Bringing the Lincoln and Garrett Scandals to Light | Bachelor Party B-Side (Ep. 29) 12.07.2018 27:14

The Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by former ‘Bachelor’ contestant Ashley Spivey to talk about who she wants to be the next Bachelor (5:09), her role in breaking the Lincoln Adim scandal (13:42), and more. Warning: major spoiler alert for this season of 'The Bachelorette' at 19:57. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ABC’s Rob Mills on his Mount Rushmore of Bachelorettes, Colton’s Virginity Reveal, How to Fix Casting for the Show, and More | Bachelor Party (Ep. 28) 10.07.2018 1:04:21

The Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by ABC’s Rob Mills to talk about their favorite moments from past seasons of ‘The Bachelorette’ (6:50), Colton’s virginity reveal (13:17), and the difficulties of casting for ‘The Bachelorette’ in the age of the internet (30:27). Read Alyssa Bereznak’s piece about casting for ‘The Bachelorette’ here. Read Rodger Sherman’s ‘Bachelorette’ recap here. Learn more a...

What’s Missing From This Season? With the Sports Gal | Bachelor Party B-Side (Ep. 27) 07.07.2018 20:03

The Ringer’s Juliet Litman brings on The Sports Gal to debate why Becca’s season of ‘The Bachelorette’ has been largely uninteresting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Lincoln’s Feud, Leo’s One-on-One, and More ‘Bachelorette’ Spoilers With Reality Steve | Bachelor Party (Ep. 26) 03.07.2018 40:50

The Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by ‘Bachelor’ blogger Reality Steve to break down Episode 6 of ‘The Bachelorette.’ They talk about Chris and Lincoln’s feud during the Becca-election (3:45), Leo’s lack of chemistry with Becca (20:06), and the differences between 'The Bachelor' and 'The Bachelorette' (32:58). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ranking the Remaining Guys on ‘The Bachelorette’ With Andrew Gruttadaro | Bachelor Party B-Side (Ep. 25) 28.06.2018 33:10

The Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by Andrew Gruttadaro to rank the remaining nine guys on Becca’s season. They talk about the clear front-runners, Garrett and Blake, (2:37) and their love for Jason (19:57). They also review the cast for Season 5 of ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ (27:47). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Viall on Awkward Two-on-One Dates, ‘Bachelorette’ Villains, and Hot Tub Dates in the Middle of Nowhere | Bachelor Party (Ep. 24) 26.06.2018 55:52

The Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by former Bachelor Nick Viall to talk about Jordan and David’s awkward two-on-one date (7:41), Chris’s reveal as the newest villain of the season (30:04), and who Nick thinks will make it to the final four (49:30). Check out Nick Viall’s ‘Bad Chiller’ Recaps here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In or Out on Becca, Bachelor Nation Feuds, and Ashley I. and Jared’s Engagement, With Bill Simmons and Liz Kelly | Bachelor Party B-Side (Ep. 23) 22.06.2018 40:00

The Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by Bill Simmons and Liz Kelly to talk about how Becca is doing as the Bachelorette (0:30), the drama going on between Bekah and Raven (17:13), and Ashley Iaconetti’s engagement to Jared Haibon (24:57). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lesley Murphy on Dating Dean, Bachelor Nation, and Becca's Guys (Ep. 22) 19.06.2018 44:25

The Ringer's Juliet Litman is joined by former 'Bachelor' and 'Bachelor Winter Games' contestant Lesley Murphy to talk about her relationship with Dean Unglert (11:56), how social media affects 'Bachelor' casting (8:09), and her favorites from this season of 'The Bachelorette' (20:48). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Clay’s Injury and the News About Lincoln Adim, ‘The Bachelorette’ Faces Reality | Bachelor Party B-Side (Ep. 21) 14.06.2018 24:11

The Ringer’s Juliet Litman addresses the recent news about Lincoln’s conviction of indecent assault and battery and what it means for the show (0:30). Then she is joined by ‘Bachelorette’ recapper and football writer Rodger Sherman to break down pro football player Clay sustaining an injury during the Becca Bowl (5:27). Read Rodger Sherman’s ‘Bachelorette’ Recap Learn more about your ad choices. V...

The Guys Get Physical, Colton and Tia’s Awkward Encounter, and 4,000 Tinder Matches | Bachelor Party (Ep. 20) 12.06.2018 49:39

The Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by ‘Entertainment Tonight’ host Lauren Zima to talk about Clay’s underwhelming performance in the football game (2:06), Colton and Tia’s past relationship (10:42), and Jordan’s claim that he got 4,000 Tinder matches in just one year (33:44). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lil Jon’s Cameo and Leo’s Side Job: Diving Deeper Into Episode 2 of ‘The Bachelorette’ | Bachelor Party B-Side (Ep. 19) 07.06.2018 24:55

The Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by Liz Kelly to talk about Lil Jon’s appearance in Episode 2 of ‘The Bachelorette’ (1:35) and the revelation that stuntman Leo appeared in a soft-porn flick (12:34), before checking up on the greater Bachelor Nation (17:34). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Lincoln to Garrett: ‘The Bachelorette' Drama Is Officially Here (Ep. 18) 05.06.2018 52:14

The Ringer's Juliet Litman and Alyssa Bereznak discuss this week's villains and beefs (1:00), Colton revealing he once dated Tia Booth (10:43), and Garrett's social media problem (35:33). More from The Ringer: Let the Bachelorette Check Social Media The Ringer Guide to Streaming in June Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Celebrating 'Vanderpump Rules' and Fist Pumping for 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation' with David Jacoby | Bachelor Party B-Side (Ep. 17) 31.05.2018 31:17

The Ringer's Juliet Litman is joined by ESPN's David Jacoby to discuss the antics of the 'Vanderpump Rules' cast (0:40), before talking about their other favorite reality TV show of the moment, 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation' (16:52). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Best and Worst From 'The Bachelorette' Premiere With David Jacoby (Ep. 16) 29.05.2018 1:09:24

The Ringer's Juliet Litman and ESPN's David Jacoby discuss how they feel about Becca as the 'Bachelorette' lead (1:50), the best and worst of this season's cast so far (24:19), and all the drama to come (54:32). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's Do the Damn Thing! Breaking Down the 2018 'Bachelorette' Contestant Bios | Bachelor Party (Ep. 15) 18.05.2018 56:19

The Ringer's Juliet Litman is joined by Andrew Gruttadaro to review the 28 men competing for Becca's love on the next season of 'The Bachelorette.' The guys include an entrepreneur who wants to retire by the time he's 40 (15:15), two pro football players (21:15), and a colognoisseur (36:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Viall’s Predictions for Becca’s Season and How Kanye Got Him Kicked Off of Family Feud | Bachelor Party (Ep. 14) 27.04.2018 44:33

The Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by former Bachelor Nick Viall to talk about what he’s been up to since the show (0:48), his thoughts on other Bachelor Nation relationships (29:49), his thoughts on Kanye and the time he was almost on ‘Family Feud’ with the Kardashians (37:18). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reflecting on 'Laguna Beach' and 'The Hills' With Creator Adam DiVello Plus His New Show 'Music City' (Ep. 13) 09.04.2018 57:40

The Ringer's Juliet Litman is joined by reality show producer Adam DiVello to discuss his new show 'Music City' (0:54), his involvement in creating 'Laguna Beach' and 'The Hills' (28:04), and whether or not we'll see a reboot of those classic shows (53:02). More from The Ringer: Everything from Giant Week ahead of HBO's 'Andre the Giant' documentary premiere SallyAnn Salsano on the Changing Realit...

Rachel Platten on "Fight Song" and Being the Voice of a Movement That Never Came to Be | Bachelor Party B-Side (Ep. 12B) 29.03.2018 45:10

The Ringer's Juliet Litman sits down with singer-songwriter Rachel Platten to talk about the backlash she received from "Fight Song" being aligned with Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign (7:31), TV's role in giving artists a spotlight (9:17), and a day in the life of a songwriter (17:30). * You can find the official Ringer web store here: http://bit.ly/ringershop * More from The Ringer: Subs...