What's the Reality? — Episode Summary

Podcast: What's the Reality?
Host: Amber Desiree (AD)
Episode: Love Is Blind’s Sparkle Megan Is a Mom! Plus Freddie Returns with a Halloween Ghost Story
Date: October 30, 2025

Overview

This episode features a candid and heartfelt conversation between host Amber Desiree (“AD”) and Megan (a.k.a. Sparkle Megan) of Love Is Blind fame. Fresh off the reunion, Megan opens up about her journey—sharing the joy (and challenges) of new motherhood, details about her relationship with Paul, and reflections on her Love Is Blind experience. The episode also includes a spooky Halloween-themed ghost story from returning guest Freddie (Freda), a funeral director and former reality star.

Episode Highlights

1. Post-Reunion Reflections and Motherhood

[01:53–04:50]

• Reunion Fallout: Megan describes the whirlwind post-filming and the relief of having the season air so her story can move forward.
• Motherhood Reveal: At the reunion, Megan announced she’s the mom of a two-and-a-half-month-old son, Brooks.
  • “It’s amazing! … it’s far exceeded my expectations. And he’s just the best thing ever.”
    – Megan [02:51]
• Life Changes: Megan discusses how the transition into motherhood has been transformative and describes the bond with her baby.

2. Megan’s Relationship with Paul

[04:10–06:40]

• How They Met: Introduced by a mutual friend from a wellness retreat (Hoffman Process). The connection happened months after her previous relationship ended with Jordan.
• Paul’s Profile: He’s 11 years older (35 vs. 46), originally from St. Louis, emotionally available, and supportive.
  • “He’s definitely very emotionally available and vulnerable, and wears his heart on his sleeve.”
    – Megan [05:29]
• Ups and Downs: Megan reflects on how the relationship deepened and matured after her pregnancy, crediting Paul’s steadfast support during tough times.
• Living Arrangements: After Brooks’ birth, Megan and Paul moved in together in Denver.

3. Home Life and Balancing Cities

[04:21–05:09]

• Megan completed a home renovation in Denver while pregnant and used to have a place in LA but sold it; she hints at returning to LA someday.

4. Navigating Age Gaps and Blending Families

[05:13–06:40]

• Paul’s Reaction to the Show: He’s taken her reality TV fame in stride, though there were awkward moments—mainly when watching scenes about her past relationships.
  • “He’s been nothing but supportive and he, you know, it’s… cool for him to see all this play out and learn a little bit more about me and how I operate.”
    – Megan [06:29]
• Show-Watching Strategy: Megan watched the show alone first, to “prepare” Paul for anything sensitive.

5. The Aftermath with Jordan and Friendship Dynamics

[07:18–13:00]

• Coming Clean: Megan recounts how she eventually told Paul about her Love Is Blind experience, after realizing their relationship was becoming serious.
• Reunion Dynamics: Paul attended the reunion, supportive but preferred to stay private, and ducked out early for “baby duty.”
• Jordan’s Reaction to Pregnancy: Jordan heard about Megan’s pregnancy via a burner account DM but called her with a “wellness check.”
  • “Half of that’s true.”
    – Megan, on the rumor she had a secret baby (with Mike), [10:57]
• Friendships from the Show: Megan confides she didn’t maintain close ties with many cast members except for Casey and Ali.

6. Personal Growth & Self-Reflection

[13:06–19:25]

• Changes Since Motherhood: Megan stresses how being a mom shifted her focus from self to her child, emphasizing selflessness.
  • “When this little being comes into your world, it’s just like… he’s number one.”
    – Megan [13:41]
• Joining the Show: She applied to Love Is Blind, post-breakup, looking for a genuine partnership rather than friendship or fame.
• “Sparkle Megan” Nickname: A nickname bestowed for her bedazzled style and personality; meant as a filter to weed out those who couldn’t handle her sparkle.
  • “If these guys can’t take a friggin’ joke like Sparkle Megan, then fuck off.”
    – Megan [16:03]

7. Hot Topics from the Season

[17:23–24:09]

• Controversy about Diabetes Comment: Megan clarifies her reaction to Mike's remark about Luca, stating she was caught off guard and, in hindsight, wishes she’d corrected the misconception.
• Her Bond with Jordan: Megan remains grateful for meeting Jordan, feeling her late father may have played a role in bringing them together, and speaks warmly about him.

8. The Jordan Breakup & Parenting Perspectives

[21:00–27:42]

• Post-Breakup: They had a period of no contact, but eventually mended fences, now cordial and supportive of each other.
• Differences Exposed: Megan recognizes their lifestyles were too different, which became evident during unfilmed, private days together.
• Introducing Children to Relationships: With perspective as a new mom, Megan says she wouldn’t have introduced a child as quickly as Jordan did.
  • “Maybe just lead with, like, hey, this is my friend Megan. She’s really important to me.”
    – Megan [27:09]

9. Reflections, Regrets, and Taking Accountability

[27:54–36:36]

• No Regrets: Megan “trusts her gut” and feels everything happened as it should, though she jokes about the cast’s party habits.
• Reunion Drama: Megan is surprised by lingering tensions among castmates, especially the flak Casey is receiving, and admires others' willingness to take accountability.
• Editing & Authenticity: Megan feels her story was accurately represented and credits her truthful approach for the honest edit.
  • “I showed up for this very authentically, and I think that shows.”
    – Megan [35:28]

10. Life After the Show & Advice for New Moms

[36:37–40:22]

• Learning Takeaways: Communication skills, identifying non-negotiables in relationships, and trusting intuition top Megan’s list.
• Happiness & Healing: Megan is happy, loving mom life, and acknowledges motherhood has helped her grow and let go of old habits.
• Mom Advice: Hire a night nanny if possible, “let go” of rigid plans, and lean on your support system. She details her own recovery after an emergency C-section.
  • “Don’t be afraid to ask for help… you’ll need it.”
    – Megan [39:26]

Spooky Story: Freddie’s Halloween Ghost Tale

[41:20–46:06]

• Freddie (Freda), a funeral director and former reality cast member, returns to share a chilling cemetery ghost story about an encounter with the spirit of a gravedigger named Burt Henshaw.
  • “His accent sounded local, but old fashioned. Almost forgotten… my name’s Bert. I’ve been here longer than most.”
    – Freddie [41:59–42:41]
• The tale blends personal experience with atmospheric storytelling, culminating in the discovery that “Burt” died in 1978 and likely haunts the cemetery.
• The segment is delivered with suspense and classic ghost story pacing, perfect for a Halloween episode.

Notable Quotes

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |--------------|-----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 02:51 | Megan | “It’s amazing! … it’s far exceeded my expectations. And he’s just the best thing ever.” | | 05:29 | Megan | “He’s definitely very emotionally available and vulnerable, and wears his heart on his sleeve.” | | 13:41 | Megan | “When this little being comes into your world, it’s just like… he’s number one.” | | 16:03 | Megan | “If these guys can’t take a friggin’ joke like Sparkle Megan, then fuck off.” | | 27:09 | Megan | “Maybe just lead with, like, hey, this is my friend Megan. She’s really important to me.” | | 35:28 | Megan | “I showed up for this very authentically, and I think that shows.” | | 39:26 | Megan | “Don’t be afraid to ask for help… you’ll need it.” | | 42:41 | Freddie | “My name’s Bert. I’ve been here longer than most.” |

Key Episode Timestamps

• [01:53] Reunion and motherhood updates
• [04:10] Meeting Paul and relationship details
• [05:13] Paul’s background/personality
• [06:43] Watching the show with Paul
• [07:18] Telling Paul about her TV past
• [10:16] Pregnancy rumors and Jordan’s reaction
• [11:48] Real friendships vs. show relationships
• [13:06] How motherhood has changed Megan
• [14:11] Applying to Love Is Blind
• [16:03] The origin of “Sparkle Megan”
• [17:23] Mike’s comment about diabetes
• [19:25] Megan’s gratitude for Jordan
• [21:00] Post-breakup boundaries
• [23:40] Real-life lifestyle incompatibilities
• [26:44] Parenting and introducing kids
• [27:54] Regrets and self-doubt after the breakup
• [29:32] Reunion closure
• [31:24] Seeing Jordan again
• [31:44] Brief mention of post-Jordan dating
• [33:33] Surprising moments from the reunion
• [35:28] Reflections on authenticity
• [36:41] Biggest takeaways from the show
• [38:32] Mommy advice and support systems
• [41:20] Freddie’s ghost story
• [46:06] Episode wrap-up

Tone and Flow

The episode maintains a warm, open, and witty tone—balancing real talk about relationships, personal transformation, and life after reality TV with lighter banter (“sparkle” jokes, mom wins and woes). The closing Halloween ghost story by Freddie adds a perfectly timed spooky twist for the October air date.

Perfect for fans of Love Is Blind, reality TV enthusiasts, and anyone navigating life transitions or enjoying a side of the supernatural with their reality recaps.