Reality Punks

Reality Punks

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Reality Punks is for lovers (of anarchtea ᵕ̈𖤐). Every week - reality TV junkies and sad song enthusiasts Monique & Eric Reavey explore what it looks like to consciously consume trash. If you ever Wikipedia while watching, or rage against the screen - your ears have found a home. 

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Reality Punks

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Society

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Latest episode

Jan 30, 2026

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Episodes

How Greek Theater Begat Bravo & Below Deck Spawns The Munchies 30.01.2026

On this episode, we explore the world of Greek Tragedy - and find it’s formula more interlinked to the Bravoverse than we ever imagined - Angie K was on to something...We ask ourselves: why does Below Deck and Top Chef give us the munchies - and how can we put an end to the torture?  Plus - For some reason - we also decide which Twin Peaks character best personifies our RHOSLC girlies.  And, for v...

Craig GPT, WanderLAME & Undeserved Dylan Efron Edits 24.01.2026

1/2 OF US ARE STILL WINTERLY DEPRESSED, BUT WE'RE BACK ᵕ̈𖤐 On this episode, we explore the literal insanity that is Craig Conover using ChatGPT as a therapist (like, it’s scary y’all). We are saddened to report on Wanderlame’s introduction to the Real Housewives of Potomac in a flop of a century excursion. And we’re and we’re calling out The Traitors (US) platforming a certain someone - and n...

4 Shows in 40 Mins + Will Yip's bout that Business 19.12.2025

This week on The Breakdown , we’re discussing the Mother’s Day phone call heard around Greece on the latest RHOSLC , talking about the music excitement that is Grammy Nominated Producer Will Yip and wondering what the hell happened in Craig’s hot tub . Plus: TBH, we're actually a little obsessed with the newest season of Vanderpump Rules , sorry, not sorry.  Your friends and family might thin...

A Shift Change at Sur & Craig Conover Causes a Stir 11.12.2025

This week on The Breakdown , we’re starting with A New Shift at Sur and giving our a TLDRs about Southern Charm, RHOP and RHOSLC after a two week break. Plus: Monique caught a DJ Meredith Marks set here in Philly and has…thoughts. And tons of tour announcements occurred while we were OOO. Your friends and family might think this is trash TV, your mom might have called your love for emo music a pha...

Stacey's Iconic Finger & Planegate Lingers 27.11.2025

This week on The Breakdown , we’re devolving in a mercurial nature as we wrap up RHOSLC's Planegate  and watch Kei take more Ls.  Plus: Pissgate has caused Eric to finally watch SLOMW, yay! Your friends and family might think this is trash TV, your mom might have called your love for emo music a phase - but here we know pop culture moments and alternative music scenes shaped us—and still do....

Southern Charm Premiere & High Body Count Hair 21.11.2025

This week on The Breakdown , we’re so sick, infected with what we caught at Warped Tour. But still we rise. We’re talking, Warped Tour Orlando, BravoCon announcements, Real Housewives and Southern Charm . Your friends and family might think this is trash TV, your mom might have called your love for emo music a phase - but here we know pop culture moments and alternative music scenes shaped us—and...

RHOP's Two Dark Clouds & in RHOSLC Three’s NOT a Crowd? 13.11.2025

This week on The Breakdown , we’re still feeling confused about Angel Massie , we’re split on Meredith Marks , and excited about Vampire weekend’s Chris Baio ’s debut into the Bravoverse.  Plus: we hear a special east coaster will come out of hiding for BravoCon this year!  Your friends and family might think this is trash TV, your mom might have called your love for emo music a phase - but here w...

Salt Lake Rifts & Weatherbox Riffs 05.11.2025

This week on The Breakdown , we’re pumped to chat about the newest cast of WeHo hotties , of course we have our thoughts on the latest SLC and Potomac EPs , and we’re feeling anything but bad weather about the new release and re-release from Weatherbox .  Your friends and family might think this is trash TV, your mom might have called your love for emo music a phase - but here we know pop culture...

Yachts 'N WAGs 30.10.2025

Today we’re feeling wet, wild and thirsty like Britani Bateman , and petty like Haley Williams (against DJT and Morgan Wallen, NOT Taylor York y’all).  Plus: we chat about the Queen of Halloween in the Berkshires , along with some exciting premieres headed our way next month  Your friends and family might think this is trash TV, your mom might have called your love for emo music a phase - but here...

RHOP's Beef Seeking Missile & A Fart You Can't Sweat Out 23.10.2025

This week on The Breakdown , we’re  talking about the beef seeking missile in Potomac (Keiarna Stewart) , the downfall of a beloved Barlow , and the music excitement we can’t sweat out - that is Panic! at the Disco making a comeback.  Your friends and family might think this is trash TV, your mom might have called your love for emo music a phase - but here we know pop culture moments and alternati...

Potomac Plunders, Balmy Miami "Bombshells" and Youth Eternal 16.10.2025

This week on The Breakdown , we’re wondering what’s in the (allegedly) felonious Potomac waters, what’s REALLY the most expensive zip code in Utah , and why it took so long for a certain someone in jail to meet their end.  Plus: We discuss Monique’s AOTY - The Starting Line’s “Eternal Youth” , a long awaited masterpiece.  Your friends and family might think this is trash TV, your mom might have ca...

Fresh Wolf, Sour Breath & Heaven Boycotts - Oh My! 09.10.2025

This week on The Breakdown , we’re not feeling dismissed from the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City drama, we’re drowning in fun that is Below Deck Med and the lies of housewives from the coasts of Miami to Potomac . Plus: We’re talking about the music excitement that is The Format.  Your friends and family might think this is trash TV, your mom might have called your love for emo music a phase -...

Big Brother 27: The Finale That Gagged a Nation 29.09.2025

This week on The Breakdown , we’re sorry that we’re not sorry to be excited about the winner of Big Brother 27, it’s a finale recap episode! Plus: on a recent episode of WWHL, we learn a certain Vanderpump girlie is in the midst of drama all across the American (and possible Aussie?) coasts.  Your friends and family might think this is trash TV, your mom might have called your love for emo music a...

The Epic Bronwyn Beatdown ⛵️🪭 25.09.2025

This week on The Breakdown , we’re ranking one of our least fave’s worst moves in BB27 (Vinny The Lip) , talking about the Music Excitement that is collabs and fawning over Bronwyn Newport’s epic reads on the latest RHOSLC .  Plus: we apologize for drinking & podcasting - and send our apologies & adoration to Whitney Rose’s gorgeous wavy red locks that mimic the beauty of the sun setting o...

In RHOSLC We Trust 🫡 19.09.2025

This week on The Breakdown , it’s Mormon’s Gone Wild! We chat the RHOSLC premiere and WHO TF is the newest Bachelorette ? Plus…Monique made the most grave mistake of her life in last week’s episode, vows to make up for it and may have ruined the marriage vows instead.  Your friends and family might think this is trash TV, your mom might have called your love for emo music a phase - but here we kno...

Rachel Reilly's Departure was no Dan's Funeral 10.09.2025

This week on The Breakdown , we’re beating hearts baby over the White Locust Twist on Big Brother (more like White...No..Sis!) - and letting the rage fuel us into the music excitement that is La Dispute's new NOWDTC masterpiece .  Your friends and family might think this is trash TV, your mom might have called your love for emo music a phase - but here we know pop culture moments and alternat...

Big Brother’s Cheatmance of the Century? 05.09.2025

This week on The Breakdown , we’re chatting about Big Brother Season 27 & the oddities within 🫂, got into an argument about music excitement that is T he Click Five 🕴🕴🕴, and TBH feeling like a desperate housewife attempting to make Eric start watching the Real Housewives of London 🇬🇧. Plus: We have an unplanned chat about The Karen Huger formerly known as the Grande Dame’s release from prison...

Love Island Reunion's Wildest Moments 26.08.2025

This week on The Breakdown , we’re obviously talking about the wildest moments of the Love Island U.S.A. Reunion   - the good, the bad, and the ugly (Austin’s outfit).  Your friends and family might think this is trash TV, your mom might have called your love for emo music a phase - but here at RealityEmos we know pop culture moments and alternative music scenes shaped us—and still do. Let’s laugh...

Jax Finally Leaves Us Alone & Hayley (Uses Free Will)iams 21.08.2025

This week on The Breakdown , we’re chatting about the music excitement that is Hayley Nicole Williams we’re discussing Jax Taylor’ s much needed departure from Bravo and sharing our undying and neverending love for the undying never ending love of NicOlandria love.  Plus: we kinda sorta think the Tyson Ritter beef with MGK throwing free concerts is more than meets the eye.  Your friends and family...

Emo Bands Standing Up to the Man 14.08.2025

This week on The Breakdown , we’re seriously crashing out because we live in America 🇺🇸😩, but are grateful for the bands that are using their voice ✊🏾and we’re taking a walk down memory lane to get excite about the albums being released in 2026/26. 🤘🏾 Plus: we’re our Liar Liar of the Week went from box braids to a boxy face, and we prove there’s a lil’ emo in Big Brother badass. Your friends...

The Bermuda Triangle’s Got Nothing on the Below Deck Love Triangles 07.08.2025

This week on The Breakdown , we’re going low - we need a life raft to stay afloat of the love triangles happening on the latest season of Below Deck (S12) 🛳️ we’re feeling low about the passing of our beloved prince of darkness Ozzy Osbourne ♱ and we’re lowering our expectations of men after revisiting some hot takes about Kenny Rodriguez that stood the test of time ⏳.  Plus: we’re not sure how o...

JaNa & Kenny Split, TBS & Fred Un-split, Drag Race Finale Flops, BB27 Creates Icons 30.07.2025

This week on The Breakdown , we’re taking back some Big Brother S27 hot takes 🔎, talking about the music excitement factory that is Taking Back Sunday 🎸and going back to Love Island Season 6’ s cast to chat about the JaNa and Kenny split … 💔 Plus: we hope not to get dragged about our Liar of the Week , and a certain Big Brother alum gets the full emo treatment in this week’s “ There’s a Lil Emo...

Love Island Family Feels & Finale, The Format Reunion, Big Brother S27 Premiere & Bravo Fame Games 14.07.2025

This week on The Breakdown , we’re spiraling into our post-villa depression as Love Island USA Season 7 wraps with family visits, questionable chemistry, and one final twist of delusion. 🏝️💔 We also break down The Format reunion (yes, that Format), and the Big Brother Season 27 premiere , which kicked off with new twists and a whole lotta paranoia right out the gate. CBS, you’ve still got it. Ove...

Love Island’s Heart Rate Fallout, Bravo Blame Games & the Simple Plan Glow-Up 06.07.2025

This week on The Breakdown , the Love Island USA Heart Rate Challenge is giving us more than just sexy dances, it’s exposing some serious double standards, and yes guys, we’re dragging Huda on this one. 🏝️💋 We also unpack Simple Plan’s new documentary and their pop-punk legacy. This band basically raised a generation of emo teens, and their comeback is hitting hard 😮‍💨 Then it’s back to BravoLa...

Love Island List of Demands, The Return of MCS & Bravo’s Pettiest Feud Yet 30.06.2025

This week on The Breakdown, we’re petitioning for improvements in the Love Island USA villa. 🏝️✍️ We also celebrate the surprise return of Motion City Soundtrack (Emo revival energy activated), and dive into the rising tension between Guerdy and Julia on Real Housewives of Miami, because Bravo feuds just hit different in the 305. Plus: we’re sharing some massive tour announcements, AND calling out...

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