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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Oct 13, 2022 · 32 min
Jill Chin Talks Romeo and Kira Drama, the Biggest Surprise Castmate of 'BIP,' and the Rhode Island Contingency
Juliet is joined by ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ contestant Jill Chin to dive into her journey on the show. They begin by discussing her relationship with Romeo and Kira and where they now stand, touch on her biggest 'BIP' surprise castmate as well as the reunion with former castmate Shanae, and then weigh in on the Rhode Island contingency of 'The Bachelor,' including couple Ashley and Jared. Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Jill Chin Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 12, 2022 · 57 min
Tragic Breakups, Odd Couples, and an All-Around Strange Season in 'Paradise'
Juliet Litman and Callie Curry sit down to recap Episodes 4 and 5, comparing who was cast in the first half and second half of the season (8:14), rumors regarding why Teddy really left the show so abruptly (11:45), Romeo’s very interesting exit off of 'Paradise' (16:39), Jacob and Jill’s interesting and wacky connection and naked date (19:25), Michael A and Sierra’s heartbreaking end (28:33), Salley’s three minutes of fame (40:25), and more! Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie Curry Producer: Jade Whaley Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 6, 2022 · 33 min
Wells Adams on Teddi’s Departure, Favorite Narrators, and Bartending in Paradise
Juliet is joined by favorite ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ bartender and alum Wells Adams. They discuss his responsibilities on the beach, touch on what makes a great narrator, and provide some insight into the drama surrounding Romeo’s cryfest, Salley’s background, and Teddi’s departure from paradise. Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Wells Adams Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 5, 2022 · 55 min
Desperate Tears, 48-Hour Relationships, and More Dating Drama
This week Juliet and Callie are back to break down episodes 2 and 3 of 'Bachelor in Paradise' Season 8. They discuss Romeo’s tragic fallout with Jill and the other ladies of paradise (8:09), who gets sent home, paradise fits (14:27), emerging relationship drama, and more. Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie Curry Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 28, 2022 · 50 min
Back on the Beach With the Season Premiere of ‘Bachelor in Paradise’
Back on the Beach With the Season Premiere of ‘Bachelor in Paradise’‘Bachelor in Paradise’ is back! Juliet is joined by Callie Curry to break down the season premiere. Topics include: this season’s who’s who, glow-ups (9:26), most surprising day one couples (12:39), most surprising appearance (19:50), and who is the most desirable (31:14). Hosts: Juliet Litman, Callie Curry Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 22, 2022 · 43 min
The Morning After With Spencer Pratt
Now that the dust has settled, Juliet is joined by reality royalty Spencer Pratt to discuss post-finale feelings and lingering thoughts about Gabby and Rachel’s season of ‘The Bachelorette.’ They debate why exactly Erich sucks (14:30), theorize about Tino’s notebook (21:35), and more! Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Spencer Pratt Producer: Devon Manze Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 21, 2022 · 52 min
Breaking Down the 'Bachelorette' Finale
Juliet and Callie discuss Tino's inexplicable behavior, how Rachel reacted, and what they would have done if they were in her shoes (5:20). Then, they cover unexpected and telling moments from the finale, Gabby and Erich's relationship, how Erich explained his questionable texts (34:12), and briefly go on a tangent to discuss Adam Levine. And, for the record, they are NOT happy about the next Bachelor. Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie Curry Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Production Assistant: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 16, 2022 · 56 min
The One Guy We Do Not Want for Bachelor
Juliet and Callie respond to the rumored next Bachelor (if you don't want to know about the rumor, skip ahead!). They are not happy about it (1:30). Then, Juliet talks to Traci Thomas (host of 'The Stacks' podcast) about Tino's confusing edit, Erich's Jimi Hendrix blackface photo, Erich's texts to his former flame, and more (14:00). Host: Juliet Litman Guests: Callie Curry and Traci Thomas Producer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 14, 2022 · 1 hr
Proposal Hesitancy, Tearful Goodbyes, and Meeting the Family
It’s ‘The Bachelorette’ finale (Part 1)! To commemorate, Juliet Litman and Callie Curry join forces to break down the live episode. They discuss Rachel’s teary time with Aven (9:25), Gabby’s extremely lovable family (45:21), and much more! Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Callie Curry Producer: Devon Manze Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 8, 2022 · 45 min
Morning-After Theories, Sex Euphemisms, and Finale Predictions
Juliet is joined by Jodi to break down this season of ‘The Bachelorette’ ahead of the two-part season finale. They begin by dissecting another WTF moment surrounding Zach and Rachel (1:30), weigh in on Gabby’s relationship with Erich (19:50), and then offer predictions for what could be “the most shocking moment of Bachelor history” (27:54). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Jodi Walker Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 7, 2022 · 57 min
Terrible Tennis, Awkward Mornings, and a Black-Boxed Leap of Faith
It’s Fantasy Suite week, and Juliet is joined by Callie Curry to talk Season 19, episodes 9 and 10 of ‘The Bachelorette.' They break down each Fantasy Suite date from most baffling to most straightforward in order to discover what the f*** happened with Gabby, Rachel, and their men. They debate about Jason and whether he led Gabby on (2:24), examine the cringe of Zach’s morning after with Rachel (15:00), give their feelings about Erich and his feelings (24:49), and much more! Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Callie Curry Producer: Devon Manze Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 1, 2022 · 54 min
Jared Freid on How He’d Fix 'The Bachelorette'
Juliet is joined by comedian Jared Freid, who came prepared with a list of changes he’d make to 'The Bachelor' franchise in order to improve their shows. He proposes a short king season (15:08), cohabitating and cooking challenges (35:55), and much more! Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Jared Freid Producer: Devon Manze Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 30, 2022 · 49 min
Hot-Seat Apologies, Crashing Spells, and Life-Changing Free Cruises
Juliet Litman and Callie Curry return to break down Season 19, Episode 8 of 'The Bachelorette’, a.k.a. "The Men Tell All". They begin by discussing Nate’s moment in the hot seat (4:20), then they recap Rachel’s witch-themed hometown date with Aven (17:50), before moving on to chat about our new 'Bachelor in Paradise' cast (27:45). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Callie Curry Producer: Devon Manze Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 23, 2022 · 50 min
Skeptical Parents, Cringey Hometown Dates, and Declarations of Love
It’s Hometowns week! Juliet Litman and Callie Curry get together to talk about all the drama from the six Hometown dates we saw on this episode, including Rachel getting grilled by Tino’s parents (1:00), Jason admitting he’s not ready to propose to Gabby (23:58), and Rachel awkwardly sending Tyler home as he confessed his love for her (34:29). Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie Curry Producer: Kaya McMullen Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 16, 2022 · 48 min
Safe Words, Heavy Cheese, and the Fate of Nate
Juliet is joined by Callie Curry to break down Season 19, Episode 6 of ‘The Bachelorette’. They chat about Gabby's one-on-one with Nate in light of the recent drama surrounding him (8:00), discuss the weirdness of a dominatrix-themed group date (30:00), and examine the results of Rachel’s cheese-lifting competition (38:00). Finally - SPOILER ALERT - they briefly discuss the end of 'Love Island' Season 8 (44:30). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Callie Curry Producers: Mike Wargon & Devon Manze Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 11, 2022 · 40 min
Unpacking the Allegations of Nate Mitchell’s Cheating
Juliet is joined by Emma Gray, cohost of the ‘Love to See It’ podcast, to weigh in on infidelity allegations about ‘Bachelorette’ contestant Nate Mitchell. They discuss Reality Steve’s role in the situation, examine all cheating allegations from Nate’s past girlfriends, touch on the position Nate is in while the show is airing, and review the best response the show can provide toward topics involving sex, dating, and scandals. Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Emma Gray Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 9, 2022 · 52 min
Switcheroos, Fish Slaps, and Pep Talks From Jesse
Juliet Litman and Callie Curry return to break down Season 19, Episode 5 of 'The Bachelorette.’ They give their thoughts on Logan’s switcheroo (02:30), discuss the high and lows from Gabby’s group date in Belgium (26:15), and recap the bachelorettes' one-on-one dates with Aven and Johnny (33:25). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Callie Curry Producer: Devon Manze Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 4, 2022 · 33 min
Jesse Palmer Can Speak French, Madi Is Engaged, and Other Bachelor Nation News
Juliet is joined by Amelia Wedemeyer to go over some notes and news from Bachelor Nation this week. They discuss Jesse Palmer’s mastery of the French language (1:20), Nick Viall’s slightly shady profile from The New York Times (18:27), Madi Prewett’s quick engagement to billionaire boyfriend Grant Troutt (26:12), and more! Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Amelia Wedemeyer Producer: Devon Manze Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 2, 2022 · 57 min
Cruise Ships, Unrequited Eye Contact, and Using Your Dying Dog for Attention
Juliet Litman and Callie Curry return to break down Season 19, Episode 4 of 'The Bachelorette.’ They discuss Rachel’s date with Tino and her subsequent downward spiral (10:11), then examine the best options still available for each bachelorette (31:42) and chat about their new obsession with Jason (39:08). Plus, they pick Gabby's funniest line of the week (45:10). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Callie Curry Producer: Devon Manze Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 28, 2022 · 34 min
Power Struggles, Lawlessness, and Not Enough Men
Juliet is joined by Jodi Walker to break down this week’s bombshell episode of ‘The Bachelorette.’ They discuss the emotions felt while watching the episode (2:36), touch on the lawlessness exhibited by production (6:15), and speculate how the show will continue with less than 10 men for each bachelorette (18:32). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Jodi Walker Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes Additional Production Assistance: Jade Whaley Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices