Raya Hensler

Reality with Raya

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Raya Hensler is the host of Reality with Raya, a pop culture podcast breaking down reality TV,  Bravo, celebrity headlines, and the internet’s most chaotic moments. Known for her witty commentary and storytelling style, Raya brings a relatable, unfiltered perspective to the entertainment world. A Houston native and pop culture commentator, she was recently featured on the Today Show to discuss the resurgence of reality TV watch parties. Stay connected with us on social media @realitywithraya  and subscribe everywhere you get podcasts.

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Raya Hensler

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Latest episode

Sep 1, 2026

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Episodes

EP 91: The Valley Season 3 Reunion with Lacy Nicole 01.09.2026

Send us Fan Mail Reality with Raya welcomes Lacy from The Valley Season 3 for an exclusive conversation following the explosive reunion. Raya and Lacy go beyond the episode to unpack the season’s biggest storylines, the reunion moments that had viewers talking, and what it’s really like navigating reality television when the cameras are rolling and when they aren’t. Beyond the drama, Lacy opens up...

EP 90: Taylor Swift Wedding, McBee Prison, and Housewife Divorces 22.08.2026

Send us Fan Mail This episode is a full-on reality TV spiral, and we’re spending A LOT of time in The Valley, McBee Dynasty, and House of Stassi. First up, The Valley — Jax may have cameras following him again after being spotted canoodling with his former publicist in Mexico, Danny is officially entering his demon era, Brittany gets a mommy makeover, Zack has an emotional breakdown, and somehow t...

EP 89: Breaking Down Million Dollar Nannies | The Bravoholics Anonymous 14.08.2026

Send us Fan Mail This week, Raya is joined by Bravoholics Anonymous for a deep dive into Million Dollar Nannies , breaking down the cast, drama, relationships, biggest moments, and everything you need to know about the new reality series. Then, we’re getting into West Wilson’s viral whiteboard breakdown by Soho Brody , plus the latest from Love Island , the FIFA World Cup , and all the other reali...

EP 88: Breaking Down the Summer House Aftermath with Jazmine Henley-Brown 19.06.2026

Send us Fan Mail This has been a long journey to deal with the Summer House scandal. I for one, am glad it's finally over! We got all we are going to get out of West and Amanda via Kyle and Lindsay on the bonus episode of Summer House Aftermath.  Jazmine Henley-Brown graced the studio and gives her hot takes as we breakdown and discuss the episode. Listen to that and more, now! Follow: Jazmin...

EP 87: Summer House Reunion Part 3 Recap and In The City | Watch What Lisa Says 11.06.2026

Send us Fan Mail Much like Lindsay Hubbard, I too am unclear after the 3 part Summer House reunion. Still so many unanswered questions from West Wilson and Amanda Batula. I break it down with Watch What Lisa Says Follow Watch What Lisa Says Connect With Me: Instagram TikTok LinkTr.ee Website Email: realitywithraya@gmail.com Host: Raya Hensler Instagram TikTok

EP 86: Summer House Reunion Part 2, The Valley, and Alex Cooper's Pregnancy 04.06.2026

Send us Fan Mail This episode is packed with major headlines. We're discussing Alex Cooper's pregnancy announcement and what this next chapter could mean for the Call Her Daddy host and media mogul. Then we're diving into the internet frenzy surrounding Alix Earle after her mysterious Malibu Starbucks date was finally revealed. Over in the Bravo universe, we're recapping Summer...

EP 85: Summer House Watch Party, Snake In The Grass, and HEB Gunman | Alyssa Polinsky 29.05.2026

Send us Fan Mail You might have seen my cycling around the news, which is crazy its happened 3 time this year......but yes, that was me on KPRC and Inside Edition for being held in the stockroom of my local HEB while there was a gunman in the parking lot on Cinco De Mayo. All ended up being good and everyone was safe due to the fast action of HEB! PS. I'm still waiting for a call for my partn...

EP 84: EMERGENCY EPISODE: SUMMER HOUSE REUNION LEAKED AUDIO 24.04.2026

Send us Fan Mail I've done something crazy and it's rebranding! I hope you love the new name, but don't worry, it's the same show.  🚨EMERGENCY🚨 LEAKED AUDIO OF SUMMER HOUSE SEASON 10 REUNION DROPPED...it's bad. I discuss word for word on the alleged audio with no remorse in sight.  Catch up on the latest Summer House drama as well as RHORI, Lisa Hochstein mug shot, Alix...

EP 83: Breaking Down a Timeline of Mid-West: Amanda, West, Ciara of Summer House 03.04.2026

Send us Fan Mail I am joined by the ever so funny and talented internet personality, Farai Bennett!  We break down all that we know so far about the Summer House drama involving West Wilson, Amanda Batula, and Ciara Miller. This saga leaves us with more questions than answers, but one thing we do know is that Bravo cameras need to be picked up stat! Summer House season 10 reunion films April 15th,...

EP 82: ICYMI: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Timeline 27.03.2026

Send us Fan Mail In case you feel behind and like you cant keep up with all of the drama coming out of Utah, this is the episode for you! I do my best to update you with a timeline of everything that has happened with Secret Lives of Mormon Wives since March 19, 2026. And trust me, its A LOT.  More drama is swirling in the bravosphere with a potential Scandoval part 2 featuring West, Amanda, and C...

EP 81: SHOT- SLOMW and The Bachelorette S22 CANCELLED! 20.03.2026

Send us Fan Mail Emergency episode!!!! Raya breaks down what's going on in Utah between the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, The Bachelorette, and Vanderpump Villa. Buckle up! It's a bumpy ride! THE WATCH PARTY FOR SUNDAY 3/22 IS STILL ON! RSVP HERE Missed me on the TODAY show? Watch here!  Connect With Me: Instagram TikTok LinkTr.ee Website Email: realitywithraya@gmail.com Host: Raya Hensl...

EP 80: Watch Parties, Messy Exes, and My Today Show Era! 12.03.2026

Send us Fan Mail After being featured on the Today Show , I'm spilling the behind-the-scenes tea on how watch parties are officially back—and SURPRISE! I'm throwing another one for the most chaotic reality TV crossover of the year: The Bachelorette starring Taylor Frankie Paul , fresh off the drama of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. But the episode quickly spirals (in the best way) int...

EP 79: RHOSLC Death, ANTM, and Lisa Rinna Roofied? 26.02.2026

Send us Fan Mail This week on Coffee Meets Vodka , we’re serving up the wildest pop culture tea you need to know. From Sofia Franklyn’s revealing Daddy Issues memoir to the mysterious disappearance of Nancy Guntrie, we’re breaking down the headlines everyone is whispering about. In pop culture and TV deep dives, we unpack: • The Beauty FX  • The ANTM documentary and the Dirty Rotten Scandal rival...

EP 78: Karen Huger Post Jail Interview, Amanda and Kyle's Divorce and More! | Worm With A Mustache 26.02.2026

Send us Fan Mail Happy 2026! Did you miss me?! I missed you!  I sat down with your favorite worm to recap all thats happening in the bravosphere!  Follow worm_with_a_mustache ______________ Connect With Us: Instagram TikTok LinkTr.ee Shop Newsletter Email: coffeemeetsvodkapod@gmail.com Host: Raya Hensler Instagram TikTok Connect With Me: Instagram TikTok LinkTr.ee Website Email: realitywithraya@gm...

EP 77: COFFEE MEETS VODKA LIVE SHOW 11.10.25 29.12.2025

Send us Fan Mail IT'S HERE!!!!! We had a SOLD OUT show in November and I'm so excited to share with you. This was the first time I hosted a live show (and definitely won't be the last!!!!). We are already planning a 2026 show and working to make it even better! Thank you to our sponsors: Rock Mortgage Goosehead insurance   https://www.instagram.com/goosehead_heightshtx/ Bone On The...

EP 76: BravoCon 2025 Recap | Bella Talks TV 21.11.2025

Send us Fan Mail I'm recapping our BravoCon weekend with Bella Talks TV! It was truly unforgettable and I wish I could relive it over and over again! Follow: Bella Talks TV Connect With Me: Instagram TikTok LinkTr.ee Website Email: realitywithraya@gmail.com Host: Raya Hensler Instagram TikTok

EP 75: RHOC & the Bravo Breakdown Before BravoCon | Worm with a Mustache 06.11.2025

Send us Fan Mail We’re kicking things off with all things BravoCon 2025 — who we’re dying to see, what to expect from the panels, and which after-parties are shaping up to be the most chaotic (in the best way) 🍸 Then, we dive into the Real Housewives of Orange County where Gretchen and Heather’s LGBTQ+ dinner scene stirs up new drama — plus, the alleged rumor that Slade is secretly running Gretch...

EP 74: Sugar Mama's, Hot Takes, and Blind Dates | Her Opinion Show 03.11.2025

Send us Fan Mail this week’s episode of Coffee Meets Vodka is serving pop culture, purpose, and a pinch of chaos. With BravoCon just two weeks away , Raya’s spilling her predictions and what she’s most excited to see. Plus, she’s giving a sneak peek into her live show happening November 10th at 7 PM at Wicklow Heights , where community, connection, and cocktails collide. She also sits down to chat...

EP 73: SHOT- Real Housewives of Prison 17.10.2025

Send us Fan Mail Breaking Bravo News!!!!! Wendy and (Happy) Eddie Osefo were arrested for fraud charges and later were out on bail. Catching up on all things housewives: RHOP, RHOM, RHOSLC! You Have A Purpose Foundation Luncheon Connect With Me: Instagram TikTok LinkTr.ee Website Email: realitywithraya@gmail.com Host: Raya Hensler Instagram TikTok

EP 72: Taylor Swift The Life Of A Showgirl Album Review & Pivoting Your Business | The Chauncey Show 10.10.2025

Send us Fan Mail Places everyone! The Life Of A Showgirl is finally here!!!! It's gotten a lot of criticism and I can't say I helped the cause....what are your thoughts on Taylor Swift's new album? I'm joined this week by an amazing content creator and business woman, Chauncey Pham! She's a former full-time REALTOR®, turned TV Show Host, 7-figure house-flipping investor, c...

EP 71: Relationship Icks, Catfish Doc, and Taylor Swift Engaged! | Adultish Whines 02.10.2025

Send us Fan Mail This week I’m joined by Paige of Adultish Whines Podcast  for a full-bodied pour of relationship icks, pop culture chaos, and a little wine bar date recap. We’re catching up on the latest Try Guys update, Cardi B’s courtroom testimony, and the engagement news that shook the internet— Tayvis is officially engaged !  We also get into the wild world of unknown catfish schemes, Carl R...

EP 70: Amanda Knox, TSITP, and The Biggest Loser 19.09.2025

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re hopping from true crime to reality TV. Hulu is diving into Amanda Knox while ABC preps its own doc, the AJLT finale has us talking, and The Biggest Loser faces a messy new doc. Plus—K-Fed’s dropping a book, the Menendez brothers are denied parole, and The Summer I Turned Pretty  continues to break hearts. We’ve also got RHOL (!!) drama, the latest on Taylor Swift’s...

EP 69: Gilded Age, AJLT Cancelation, and Virgins 19.09.2025

Send us Fan Mail From the grandeur of The Gilded Age to the sudden cancellation of AJLT this week’s episode is a rollercoaster through TV drama, celebrity chaos, and some out-of-this-world predictions. We’re unpacking My Oxford Year and Are You My First , plus the bizarre “Philly Finger” story you didn’t know you needed. And hold onto your seats—aliens are allegedly landing in November, Matt Rife...

EP 68: Tech CEOs, Tea Apps & Flying Pop Stars | Alana Strong 21.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail From tech CEOs getting caught in scandal at a Coldplay concert to Justin Timberlake forgetting how to sing, this week’s episode is serving chaos on a silver platter. We’re talking Harry Styles’ surprising new business venture (yes, it involves sex toys), Beyoncé’s choreographer getting jumped in Atlanta over unreleased tracks, and the chilling disappearance of Amy Bradley. Plus, i...

EP 67: McBee Dynasty, JoJo Siwa, Bieber Fever 21.08.2025

Send us Fan Mail We do a deep dive on season 1 and part of season 2 of McBee Dynasty, Bieber's new album, and Jo Jo Siwa covers Bette Davis Eyes. Connect With Me: Instagram TikTok LinkTr.ee Website Email: realitywithraya@gmail.com Host: Raya Hensler Instagram TikTok

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