When Reality Hits with Brittany Cartwright

This week on When Reality Hits , Brittany is joined by Luke Broderick for a fun and heartfelt chat about all things baby, Bravo, and behind-the-scenes life. With their daughter just weeks away, Luke opens up about what he's most excited — and nervous — about when it comes to becoming a dad, and how Kristen is handling the final stretch of pregnancy. He also shares what it was like going on Watch W...

This week on When Reality Hits , Brittany is joined by longtime friend and former glam squad member Jared Lipscomb, aka Jared Lips. The two take a trip down memory lane—from Vanderpump to iconic Cosmopolitan shoots, horror movies, and life behind the scenes of red carpet glam. Jared opens up about his leukemia diagnosis, the life-saving stem cell transplant that followed, and navigating life post-...

Michelle returns with a new name! She and Brittany compare notes on their personal lives, including co-parenting and working together with their partners, wanting more kids, and advice to women in unhealthy relationships! PLUS, Michelle talks about her current love life, growing up in a multicultural home, her mom's cancer battle, being the Word of the Day on WWHL, THE DIRECTOR, and her interactio...

This week on When Reality Hits , Brittany is joined by her longtime friend Stephen McGee—an original cast member of Summer House ! They dive into Stephen’s wild journey from small-town Alabama to the hustle of New York City, how heartbreak set him on a whole new path, and the unexpected way he landed on Bravo. He shares hilarious stories from his Hollister days, wild nights with the Wirkus twins,...

This week on When Reality Hits , Brittany is joined by her bestie Zack Wickham for a candid and fun-filled catch-up. Brittany opens up about her decision to share Cruz’s autism diagnosis, weighs in on RFK’s controversial comments, and gives the inside scoop on Cruz’s epic 4th birthday bash. Plus, the two dive into their thoughts on ChatGPT, favorite emojis, and which celeb Brittany had her eye on...

Brittany Cartwright grew up in a haunted house in Winchester, Kentucky, and mom Sherri returns to share some of the scary, ghostly experiences from their time there! She also has plenty of true tales about Brittany’s wild childhood like all the parties and driving Sherri’s brand new car into the house! Plus, they throw in a little fan Q+A too! Brittany says “ball of fun.” Sherri says “troublemaker...

This week, Brittany sits down with her adorable niece Presley for a conversation filled with family adventures and real-life mishaps. From magical moments at Disneyland and the zoo to the chaos of viral snake escapes and unexpected home repairs. Plus, she tackles listener questions on self-esteem, single mom dating, and even spills the tea on recent business surprises. Please support the show by c...

This week, Brittany is joined by Janet Caperna to relive their unforgettable girls' trip to Miami! They dish on the wild adventures, the unique characters they met, and the reality stars they partied with. Plus, they open up about why moms deserve a getaway, how they handle Instagram trolls, and answer burning fan questions. Please support the show by checking our our sponsors! Tempo: Tempo is off...

Brittany is flying solo this week on When Reality Hits! She recaps her whirlwind week, from the iHeartRadio Awards to a much-needed moms’ night out. Then, she answers listener questions about life post-divorce, co-parenting, dating, self-confidence, and staying positive through big life changes. Please support the show by checking out our sponsors! Hungryroot: For a limited time get 40% off your f...

Brittany takes the reins of her newly rebranded podcast with special guest Lala Kent. Together, they dive into life after toxic relationships, exploring the struggles and joys of motherhood and the empowering journey to independence. They reflect on happier times when their friend group was whole and open up about navigating life as single women, embracing growth, and finding strength in new begin...

Brittany reunites with Kristen Doute to candidly respond to Jax's revelations on Bravo's Hot Mic podcast, sharing her truth and offering an inside look at her side of the story. Please support the show by checking out our sponsors! Hiya: Go to hiyahealth.com/REALITYHITS to receive 50% off your first order JLo Beauty: Head to JLOBeauty. COM/REALITYHITS for 20% off and THREE FREE LIMITED TIME OFFER...

Brittany welcomes back The Valley star Jasmine Goode. They dive into Jasmine's apartment hunt, spontaneous trampoline-building adventures, and hilarious pool parties in LA. The duo spills behind-the-scenes tea on filming The Valley, from awkward boat trips to surprise baby news. Plus, they play a wild game of 'Would You Rather' that sparks some Hooters nostalgia and reveals their choices in hilari...

Jax is joined by his publicist, Lori, as she puts him in the hot seat with 20 fan questions. They discuss the recent plane crash headlines that have them rethinking air travel, and no topic is off-limits as they dive into everything from Jax’s quirks and insecurities to his thoughts on marriage, parenting, and dealing with public scrutiny. Please support the show by checking out our sponsors! Hung...

The royalty of competition shows and seven-time 'Challenge' winner, Johnny Bananas joins Jax in the studio. Find out some behind the scenes tea from their time on House of Villains together, what Johnny really thought of his first encounter meeting Jax, their dating life and their perspective on marriage, relationships and more!  Please support the show by checking out our sponsors! JLo Beauty: He...

In this solo episode of When Reality Hits, Brittany opens up about the whirlwind of recent events in her life, from The Valley Season 2 trailer dropping to her personal journey through co-parenting, single life, and newfound independence. She shares how she celebrated her 36th birthday and reflects on her life journey so far. Answering fan questions, she offers raw and honest insights on dating, m...

What do men want in a relationship but rarely ask for? You’ll be surprised! What do they like in the bedroom? Jax answers some juicy questions and explores serval topics in this Rated R episode that you may want to know but are too scared to ask!  Please support the show by checking out our sponsors! Hiya: Go to hiyahealth.com/REALITYHITS to receive 50% off your first order G-DEFY - Go to Gdefy.co...

On today’s episode of “In the Mind of a Man”, Jax delves into the rampant hook up culture we are seeing today and the effects it’s having on monogamous relationships. Jax reveals the first time he lost his virginity, his one and only “boujie behavior,” he also explores whether or not men and women can have platonic relationships and he finally explains that “JetBlue fiasco.” A special pop in by Ja...

Southern Charm / Southern Hospitality's Leva Bonaparte joins Brittany to talk how she got her start with the Southern Charm cast and was approached about her own spin off, bouncing back from pregnancy, the CRAIG CONOVER / PAIGE DESORBO breakup, the challenge of balancing your marriage and your business, advice to women starting their own business AND the rumors about JOE BRADLEY and LUANN DE LESSE...

Brittany goes to Cabo San Lucas to hang with Love is Blind's Giannina Milady Gibelli, The Bachelor's Hannah Godwin, and superstar publicist and talent agent Lori Krebs! Original Airdate: 07/05/2023 When Reality Hits is sponsored by Hungryroot! Get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life at Hungryroot.com/realityhits and use code "realityhits " See Privacy Policy at https:...

How do you outplay the player? Jax is going to tell you because he really does know! He shares the “dos & don’ts,” and the big red flags to look out for including text responses, social media posts, and committing to making plans! Thank you for supporting our sponsors! Nutrafol: Go to https://nutrafol.com and use promo code REALITYHITS to get $10 off your first month’s subscription plus FREE shipp...

VPR Legend and friend of the pod TOM SCHWARTZ joins Jax to talk all things ICK!! Check out our holiday deals!! G-Defy : Need comfy shoes for parent life? Head to GDEFY.com and use code REALITYHITS for 50% off your entire order! Wayfair : Set the scene for new holiday memories! Head to Wayfair.com RIGHT NOW to get your home holiday ready! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

This week, we continue with Brit & Zack LIVE FROM NYC with Not Skinny Not Fat podcast host Amanda Hirsch, The Valley star Jasmine Goode, and Jasmine's fiancée Melissa Marie!! Check out our holiday sponsors!! Quince : Gift luxury this holiday season! Go to Quince.com/jb for 365-day returns, PLUS free shipping on your order! G-Defy : Need comfy shoes for parent life? Head to GDEFY.com and use co...

Live from New York, it's the first ever When Reality Hits LIVE SHOW with your favorite Kentucky Besties, Brittany Cartwright & Zack Wickham! Check out our holiday sponsors!! JLO Beauty : Head to JLOBeauty.com/realityhits for 20% off plus THREE FREE GIFTS, including two quality Face Masks and one hydrating Beso Balm!! G-Defy : Need comfy shoes for parent life? Head to GDEFY.com and use code REA...

Author, matchmaker, and dating expert KIMBERLY Rae joins Jax to call him out on all his bad habits! Check out our holiday sponsors!! Nutrafol : Got thinning hair? Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping at Nutrafol.com and use code REALITYHITS RoBody : Curious about GLP-1s? Go to Ro.co/realityhits to find out if you’re covered for free. Progressive : Quote your car insurance...

Brittany and Zack set the record straight about Jax Taylor’s recent appearance on Bravo’s Hot Mic podcast with former Bravo EP, Alex Baskins. Brittany shares her truth on rage texts, therapy, hooking up, and protecting the #1 priority in her life, her son Cruz. Plus, Britt and Zack share stories from Palm Springs, their Thanksgiving plans, and answer some your questions! Thanks for supporting our...