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Reality Hangover
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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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Pure Cinema on 'Love Island USA' Movie Night!
1w ago01:00:52Tap to summarizeToday, Juliet and Callie immediately know they are going to disagree about movie night on ‘Love Island USA.’ Before they get into it, they talk about reality TV news, starting with Lindsay Hubbard and Matt James being seen on a date in New York (02:54), Taylor Frankie Paul entering rehab and what this means for her ‘Bachelorette’ season, and ‘Bachelor’ producer Julie LaPlaca publishing a book about her affair with Pilot Pete. Then, at last, they get into the revealing movie night on ‘Love Island USA,’ starting with Kayda’s realization that Zach has been lying to her. They argue who is in the right between KC and Aniya, applaud Corbin’s performance throughout the night, and fear for what is to come for Sincere. (00:00) Intro (00:00) Lindsay Hubbard and Matt James Date (05:38) Taylor Frankie Paul Rehab (07:24) Julie LaPlaca’s Book (13:39) ‘Love Island USA’ Movie Night Recap (13:39) Kayda Realization (18:32 KC and Aniya (33:18) Sincere’s Movie (39:46) Updated Thoughts on Titi This episode is brought to you by Colgate Optic White. The Science of WOW. Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie Curry Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Let’s Get Aniya Home | ‘Love Island USA’ Casa Recoupling Recap
1w ago01:06:06Tap to summarizeOn today’s episode, Juliet and Callie dive right into Aniya’s reaction to KC bringing back Titi from Casa Amor. They debate who is in the wrong before moving on to the happy couples, starting with Bryce and Zach. They discuss the hate Tefi and Ciara have been getting on Aftersun, and they continue to appreciate Corbin’s robotic reactions. Finally, they catch up on Season 3 of ‘America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders,’ sharing their thoughts on the coaches, Dayton’s audition, and Reece’s fame outside the show. (00:00) Intro (01:59) Aniya and KC’s Recoupling (25:33) Happy recouplings (34:35) Heart Rate Challenge reveal (39:00) Corbin GPT (49:44) ‘America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ This episode is brought to you by Colgate Optic White. The Science of WOW. Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie Curry Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →‘Love Island USA’ Casa Men and Taylor Tangents!
2w ago01:02:52Tap to summarizeToday, Juliet and Callie start off the podcast by discussing the potential airing of Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Bachelorette’ next month. Callie asks Juliet to explain the excitement behind Taylor Swift’s rumored Madison Square Garden wedding before they dive into the Casa men on ‘Love Island USA’ this season. They talk about whether or not the women invited the right men to stay, and they agree that Trinity is a generational talent. Finally, they make their predictions on who will bring someone back from Casa Amor. (00:00) Intro (03:21) Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Bachelorette’ Season (08:21) Taylor Swift’s Wedding (19:44) ‘Love Island USA’ Recap This episode is brought to you by Colgate Optic White. The Science of WOW. Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie Curry Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Welcome to Reality Hangover! Casa Amor x Movie Night x Heart Rate Challenge on ‘Love Island USA’
2w ago00:57:37Tap to summarizeToday, Juliet and Callie finally announce the new podcast name! Fittingly, they also break down the best episode of ‘Love Island USA’ yet and the producers' idea to combine Movie Night, the Heart Rate Challenge, and Casa Amor! They rank the men’s Heart Rate Challenge performances, predict who will end up in a new couple, and discuss the word of the week in the villa. (00:00) New name announcement! (03:29) ‘Love Island USA’ Casa Amor changes (11:09) KC in Casa (15:35) Men’s Heart Rate Challenge ranking (24:48) Kayda, Trinity, Bryce, and Zach (28:30) Word of the Week (44:50) Gabe on 'Aftersun' (50:20) Callie and Juliet life updates This episode is brought to you by Colgate Optic White. The Science of WOW. Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie Curry Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Somebody Save Sol! ‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Updates
3w ago00:56:40Tap to summarizeToday, Juliet and Callie start off the podcast by addressing the tragic passing of James Barker, ‘Love Island USA’ executive producer. They extend their sincere condolences to his family and the crew. Then they move on to the latest on the show: needing to get Sol out of the villa after she keeps getting treated poorly, KC and Aniya’s slowly declining relationship, Kenzie and Melanie’s category of crazy, Trinity as carrying the show, and Corbin as MIP. (00:00) Intro (01:43) James Barker’s passing (11:29) Sol’s treatment on the island (25:58) KC and Aniya’s relationship and their love for trinity (35:50) Kenzie and Melanie (43:00) CorbinGPT Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie Curry Producer: Olivia Crerie Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →‘Love Island USA’ Is Getting Good!
3w ago01:14:07Tap to summarizeToday, Juliet and Callie immediately jump into ‘Love Island USA,’ starting with Sean and Bea’s appearance on Aftersun. They discuss the recoupling, including Sincere’s inability to live up to his own name. They applaud Bryce’s new hairdo, try to make sense of Corbin’s kissing obsession, and predict whether KC and Aniya will last. Finally, Callie shares her recent obsession with Mahjong, and they give their final thoughts on the NBA championship. (00:00) Intro (06:06) Ariana vs. Maya and Aftersun Conversation (21:45) Corbin’s Kissing (24:42) Recoupling and Sincere’s Actions (40:59) Bryce’s Hair Wash (43:45) KC and Aniya (52:57) Mahjong (58:48) NBA Championship This episode is brought to you by Colgate Optic White. The Science of WOW. Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie Curry Producer: Olivia Crerie Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →'Love Island USA': Trouble for Melanie and Sincere and the Islanders Surprising Us.
4w ago01:01:08Tap to summarizeToday, Juliet and Callie continue to brainstorm name ideas for the podcast FKA Bachelor Party. DM them any of your ideas! Then, they get into the latest on Love Island USA: Sean’s post-‘Love Island USA’ social media growth, the drama between Melanie and Sincere after bombshell Sol entered the villa, and Bryce’s former Tumblr life. They make their predictions for who will couple up with the three new bombshells and who that will leave vulnerable to dump, and they disagree with the online chatter that Huda and Melanie are similar. Finally, they discuss the NBA Finals and the politics of fandom as Knicks courtside seats get more and more packed with celebrities who may or may not be Knicks fans. (00:00) Intro (04:01) ‘Love Island USA’ talk (08:34) Sincere, Melanie, and Sol drama (12:12) Bryce’s former Tumblr life (26:41) Ariana’s performance so far (31:50) Recoupling predictions (35:20) Melanie vs. Huda comparison (37:35) Knicks-Spurs Game 4 This episode is brought to you by Colgate Optic White. The Science of WOW. Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie Curry Producers: Olivia Crerie and Kate Ahearn Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Initial Reactions!
Jun 801:01:17Tap to summarizeJuliet and Callie are back to kick off summer with ‘Love Island USA’! They talk about which couples they think have real chemistry, try to make sense of Trinity’s confession, and choose their favorite islanders so far. Callie tells Juliet about her vacation feeling like a ‘Below Deck’ episode, and they update each other on what else they are currently watching on TV! This episode is brought to you by Colgate Optic White. The Science of WOW. Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie Curry Producer: Olivia Crerie Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Cast Reactions!
Jun 100:29:55Tap to summarizeToday, Juliet brings us one last ‘What’s Up Monday!’ with a breakdown of the highly anticipated ‘Love Island USA’ cast reveal. She talks about their video introductions and gives each cast member a superlative predicting their time in the villa. At the end, she gives some other reality TV recommendations while we wait for ‘Love Island’ to start up! This episode is brought to you by Colgate Optic White. The Science of WOW. Host: Juliet Litman Producer: Olivia Crerie Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →The Name Retirement Tour Begins With Jared Freid!
May 2800:53:42Tap to summarizeToday, Juliet is joined by comedian and friend of the pod Jared Freid to discuss the upcoming rebrand of the podcast, take a trip down Bachelor Nation memory lane, and debate the behaviors of the ‘Summer House’ cast members at the reunion. He talks more about his upcoming book 'Walking Red Flag,' but not before sharing his updated thoughts on PopUp Bagels after trying it in Florida. (00:00) Intro (17:21) Most Iconic ‘Bachelor’ Lead (26:43) ‘Summer House’ Reunion Thoughts (46:50) PopUp Bagel Updated Review This episode is brought to you by Colgate Optic White. The Science of WOW. Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Jared Freid Producer: Olivia Crerie Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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