The Circle season 7 may be over, but there is still plenty to talk about! And who better to break it all down and provide all the behind-the-scenes insight we may have missed than the HBIC herself, Deb Levy a/k/a Rachel! Deb shares what it was like catfishing as a 26-year-old, how she handled switching profiles with Madelyn, her reaction to all of those shocking finale reveals, and so much more. Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

Jankie's World may have permanently closed down, but BB26 is still moving along at full steam! MJ sent shock waves through the house with her final nominees this past week and a surprise double eviction left the house spinning. Plus, we have our friend and Big Brother super-fan Patrick Bell here to break it all down with us! Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

We are so excited to be joined this week by Ben Mandelker & Ronnie Karam from 'Watch What Crappens'! We discuss how they started their podcast, favorite moments from throughout the past 12 years, and of course some Bravo hot topics. Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality, follow Ben & Ronnie @watchwhatcrappens, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

The milestone 40th season of The Challenge is coming up on August 14th, and we could not be more excited! So we knew we had to get the expert on all things Challenge-related to break down this epic cast with us - Brian Scally from The Free Agents Podcast! We go through all four teams and give our thoughts on who we think has the best shot of making it to TJ's final and who we're afraid might be in trouble of getting purged out of the game during the "era invitational." Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

Big Brother 26 is continuing to fire on all cylinders! We're less than 2 weeks into the season, but we already have a ton to discuss. So much in fact that we brought in our friends Jeff Eidelman and Mia Reingold to help us break it all down. Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

Previously on Biiiiiig Brother! We are SO excited that BB26 has begun, and it's been a whirlwind of a first few days. We are breaking it all down and giving our predictions of how these new houseguests will fare this season. And we also can't forget Love Island USA season 6 sadly coming to an end. But at least we have a reunion to look forward to! Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

When one season comes to an end, 2 more begin! This week, we say goodbye to season 7 of The Mole with a shocking ending and say hello to new seasons of Claim to Fame and RHOC. And of course, we couldn't miss movie night on Love Island USA! Get your popcorn ready.

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We are so excited to chat with 'The Circle' season 4 finalist Rachel Evans! We get behind-the-scenes tea from her time on the show and dissect all the big moments from Spice Girls to cyber attacks. Thanks for joining us, Rachel! Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

Casa Amor has wrecked havoc on yet another season of Love Island! Some of the strongest relationships have been shattered, but will any of them be able to recover? We also have 3 more episodes of The Mole to dissect. Who are we suspecting now as we approach the finale? Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

The Mole is BACK! We are so excited to finally be able to cover a season of Netflix's The Mole, and the first 5 episodes did not disappoint. There's a lot of suspicious behavior going on, but who do we think is really working to sabotage the group?? And of course, we can't forget about all the craziness going on in Fiji over on Love Island USA. This season is wild so far and we haven't even gotten to Casa Amor yet! Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

It's always a fun time when we get to record together in person! And it's made even better by the fact that we had two great shows to discuss week: the jaw-dropping finale of Perfect Match season 2 and another chaotic week in the Love Island USA season 6 villa. Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality on Instagram and Tiktok and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

We've got a double dose of dating shows to break down this week! We start by recapping the WILD second batch of episodes we got for Perfect Match this past week. Then, we're jetting off to Fiji to recap all the couplings and re-couplings that went down during the first week of Love Island USA season 6. Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality on Instagram and TikTok and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

Survivor is back for season Forty Several! The cast is full of podcasters, but who are these podcasters rooting for? Plus, we catch up on a big long-awaited fight on The Challenge 40 and a dramatic second batch of episodes on The Circle. Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

Everyone's favorite Netflix crossover dating show, Perfect Match, is finally BACK! And we are here to cover alllll the messiness of these single reality stars. But that's not all the messiness we have to discuss, because we also had to breakdown both of the breakups we witnessed on The Valley season 1 finale and the new revelations that came out of part one of the Summer House reunion. Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality on Instagram & Tiktok, check out full video episodes on Youtube and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

Lots of big episodes to discuss this week! From part 3 of the Vanderpump Rules reunion to the highly-anticipated Summer House finale to Reza vs. Jill Zarin on The GOAT, we are breaking down all the craziness from this past week.

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0:35 - RHONJ Reunion News

4:13 - MDLLA Trailer

5:50 - Vanderpump Rules Reunion Pt. 3 Recap

20:50 - Summer House Finale Recap

34:57 - Speculated Cast for The Traitors Season 3

40:12 - The GOAT episode 6 recap

43:06 - Upcoming Netflix Show Announcements

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We have officially crowned our 46th sole Survivor! But not without some controversial moments, of course. This week, we're delving into that epic Survivor finale, as well as checking in on The GOAT and the penultimate episode of Summer House. Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality on Instagram and Tiktok and check out full video episodes & subscribe on YouTube. Thanks for listening!

We had a lot to catch up on this week! From the first two parts of the Vanderpump Rules reunion to rumors swirling on The Valley to the upcoming finale on Survivor, it's a busy and exciting time in the world of reality TV. And we are here to break it all down for you! Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality on Instagram & Tiktok, watch full episodes on YouTube and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

Circle, message: We are so excited to be joined this week by the artist formerly known as "Big J", Jordan Staff! His time on this past season of "The Circle" was quite eventful, and he has a LOT of tea to spill about it all. This is an interview Circle fans will not want to miss! Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality on Instagram & Tiktok, watch full episodes on YouTube, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

When one show ends, another begins! This week saw season 11 of Vanderpump Rules finally come to a close (until the reunion next week), as well as a winner reveal on season 6 of The Circle. While we said goodbye to both of those shows, we said hello to season 3 of Selling the OC and the series premiere of The GOAT! And we can't forget about yet another big blindside on Survivor 46. Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality on Instagram and Tiktok, watch full episodes on YouTube, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

We've got a lot to cover this week! From another big blindside on Survivor to an interesting proposition on Vanderpump Rules to a former member of Bachelor Nation becoming a Bravoleb and so much more, we are breaking it all down. Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality on Instagram and Tiktok, watch full episodes on. YouTube, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

We have some crazy episodes to chat about this week! From Kristen revealing her secret about Michelle on 'The Valley' to that wild and unpredictable vote on Survivor, there was no shortage of drama and excitement. Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality on Instagram & TikTok and subscribe on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts!

We're back for season two! In today's episode, we're covering all the hottest reality TV topics spanning Bachelor Nation, Bravo, Netflix & more. From a Golden Divorce to a new season of 'The Circle', there's plenty for us to discuss and dissect. Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and now you can even watch us on YouTube! Thanks for listening!

It's out 50th episode! And to celebrate, we are covering three different shows this week. We start with catching up on this season of Vanderpump Rules (01:10) and all the surprise reveals we've seen over the past couple of episodes. Then, we give our first impressions of The Valley (40:54) and end with discussing the demise of Carl and Lindsay's relationship we're witnessing on this season of Summer House (01:04:49). Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

Surprise! We're back for a bonus minisode to cover all the craziness that "Jankie" has unleashed on the BB26 house this week. From sleeping outside all week to double vetoes to random dance parties, things are a bit wonky but that hasn't stopped the unpredictable gameplay we've been seeing all summer long. Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

We got the listing! Season 2 of Buying Beverly Hills just dropped and we are chatting all about it for this week's episode. What's really going on in Kyle and Mauricio's marriage? And who will take over for Mauricio when he retires?! We try to get to the bottom of those questions and so much more. Plus, lots of news from this week! Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

It's been a busy week in the reality TV world, so we decided to dedicate our entire episode this week to covering it all! From Mr.Beast's new $5 million(!) competition show announcement to the shocking Bachelor finale to a series of Housewives exits, we have a lot to get through and a lot of opinions about it all. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @letschatreality and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

Another season of Love is Blind has come to an end, and we are here to dish on all the messy drama it gave us! Which couples will go the distance and who were the real villains of the season? Plus, we're catching up on news of the week! Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

Another season of The Traitors has come to an end, and boy was it an explosive one! Did CT & Trishelle make the right move at the end? And does MJ have a right to be bitter about it?? We delve deep into that shocking moment and so much more. Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

The tribe is speaking once again! Survivor is back for its 46th season and we couldn't be happier. This week, we are joined by our friend Rachel Towe to break it all down! What were our highlights from the premiere and who do we think has the potential to be the sole Survivor?? Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

Deal...or no deal? That is the question that has been heard around the world for over 15 years, and is now back in a brand new format! After this week's big premiere, is it a success?? And how has Survivor legend Boston Rob's addition to the cast shaken things up? Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

Get out your 'Love is Wine' because Love is Blind is back for season 6! And the cast this season is, shall we say, stacked? Well, at least according to Jimmy. We have thoughts on that moment and so much more! Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

We are over halfway through the newest cultural phenomenon known as The Traitors US season 2, so this week we are heading back into that Scottish castle to catch up on all the lying, deceit, and betrayal! Who has surprised us the most? What do we think of all the twists so far? And who is going to make it all the way to the end?! Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

Raise your glasses high! The highly-anticipated 11th season of Vanderpump Rules has officially begun, and we have a LOT of thoughts. What does the show look like in a post-Sandoval world? We give our takes on that and so much more! Don't forget to follow @letschatreality and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

When Netflix drops a brand new reality series, you know we're going to talk about it! This week, we got the finale for season 1 of The Trust: A Game of Greed, and we have lots of opinions about it. Plus, it's a heavy week of news in the Bravo-verse and Bachelor Nation! Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

Circle, message: The Circle is finally back! And who better to delve into this new season with than someone who made it all the way to the finals last season- Jordan Staff! Jordan is back to help us break down this new cast and all the twists and turns we witnessed in this first batch of episodes. Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

There's such a wide variety of talent competition shows, from singing and dancing to cooking and fashion. And on this week's episode, we're covering them all! Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

We've been waiting patiently (or maybe not so patiently) for months and The Traitors is FINALLY back! We just finished watching the first 3 episodes and are giving our first thoughts and predictions for every player in the game.

We have a few weeks' worth of news to catch up on, so we decided to dedicate a full episode to cover it all! From last week's shocking RHOSLC finale to an engagement during the Golden Wedding, there's a LOT to get through. Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

Happy New Year! We're kicking off 2024 discussing one of our favorite shows - Survivor! Joined by our friends Jillian and Dylan, we break down this epic 45th season and share all our thoughts on the finale and season as a whole. Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

We hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season! This week, to celebrate, we are delving into the very festive Big Brother Reindeer Games! This new BB spinoff show has gotten rave reviews and we can absolutely see why. Is it potentially even better than the flagship show?! Tune in to hear our thoughts. Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening, and happy holidays!

We're giving you the green light to come listen to this episode! This week, we're delving deep into Netflix's newest reality show, Squid Game: The Challenge. It was a huge undertaking to put this together with a 456 (!) person cast, but was it successful? And should it have even existed in the first place?! All of that and more, plus news of the week! Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

As 2023 comes to a close, we are looking back at some of our favorite (and least favorite) reality shows of the year! Plus, we also look ahead to what 2024 has in store for us. Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

Will you accept this GOLDEN rose?! This week, we are talking all about this new Bachelor Nation spin-off and sharing our thoughts about the cast, our favorite moments, and how we think it might even be better than the flagship show! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and follow us @letschatreality. Thanks for listening!

Two new bombshells have entered the villa...us!! Because this week, we're delving into the very first season of Love Island Games! What are our thoughts on this new spin-off show? Who are our favorite couples? And what did we think of that drama-filled finale?! All that, plus much much more. Don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and follow @letschatreality. Thanks for listening!

Happy Thanksgiving week! To celebrate, we are covering all the news from this past week, from a new Big Brother winter spin-off to RHOSLC lawsuits, to Blake and Giannina's pregnancy announcement + so much more. Don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Instagram @letschatreality. Thanks for listening!

#Momtok has taken over the world of reality TV with The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives! And we can't get enough of it. We're covering the whole epic first season and breaking down all the unforgettable moments. Plus, we had another wild live eviction on BB26 and a controversial elimination on The Challenge 40. Don't forget to follow us @letschatreality and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!

We may be nearing winter now, but the drama is heating up on season 7 of Selling Sunset! We give all our thoughts on the explosive new season, from Chrishell and Amanza's falling out to Bre's feud with the new girl Cassandra. There was no shortage of drama and we have no shortage of opinions on it all! Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Instagram @letschatreality. Thanks for listening!

This season of Survivor has been WILD so far, and we're only at the merge! This week, we are delving into it all: from the multiple quits, to the 90-minute episodes to last week's CRAZY tribal council. Plus, we have a ton of news to cover, including many announcements coming out of BravoCon, Chris Harrison's wedding, and a big casting update for The Traitors season 2! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and follow us @letschatreality. Thanks for listening!

When one Challenge season ends, another begins! On this week's episode, Michael and guest co-host Kenzi Guy are covering both the finale of The Challenge USA season 2 and the brand new season of The Challenge: Battle for a New Champion. What were our thoughts on USA 2's controversial final? Were the winners deserving? And what do we hope to see for a potential USA 3? Plus, will the veteran presence be missed on season 39 or is this a good chance for a fresh new era of the show? And who will be able to use this opportunity make a name for themselves?? All that and much more, including some news of the week! Don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and follow us @letschatreality on Instagram. Thanks for listening!