Reality Hangover

The Ringer

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 28, 2020 · 53 min
Clare Tears, Camera Cuts, and Comedy Roasts With Mina Kimes
Juliet is joined by ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes to break down Week 3 of 'The Bachelorette.' They talk about Yosef's blowup (2:54), whether Clare is a bad Bachelorette or if she's just getting a bad edit (16:02), Clare's uncomfortable one-on-one date with Zach (30:47), and the teaser that comes at the end of the episode (37:29). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Mina Kimes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 23, 2020 · 42 min
Thoughts on Clare and Looking Ahead to Tayshia With Nick Viall
Nick Viall joins Juliet to discuss their thoughts on Clare as the Bachelorette so far, the emphasis on her age, and how many more episodes there will be before Tayshia enters the picture. Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Nick Viall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 21, 2020 · 1 hr 1 min
Dale, Deserts, and Dodgeball: Breaking Down 'The Bachelorette' E2 With Nora Princiotti
Juliet is joined by Ringer writer Nora Princiotti to break down the second episode of 'The Bachelorette.' They talk about getting to know Clare and her love languages (2:59), the very awkward dodgeball group date (26:12), Clare's desert therapy session with Jason (37:37), and how the show is handling Clare's age so far (54:09). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Nora Princiotti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 15, 2020 · 47 min
Recapping Night 1 of ‘The Bachelorette’ With Natasha Parker and Sydney Hightower
Former ‘Bachelor’ contestants Natasha Parker and Sydney Hightower join Juliet to discuss the premiere of ‘The Bachelorette’ (4:50), getting used to the producers on the first night (18:54), and some of their favorite and least favorite costumes and props (23:50). Host: Juliet Litman Guests: Natasha Parker and Sydney Hightower Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 14, 2020 · 52 min
'The Bachelorette' Is Back, With Rachel Lindsay
Juliet is joined by Rachel Lindsay to break down the season premiere of 'The Bachelorette.' They talk about how the show handled the pandemic (1:00), Clare's instant attraction to Dale (6:49), and some of their favorite and least favorite guys from the first night (27:03). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Rachel Lindsay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 8, 2020 · 59 min
'Bachelor' Flashbacks and Predictions With Sharleen Joynt
Juliet is joined by former 'Bachelor' contestant Sharleen Joynt. They break down her past on Juan Pablo's season (4:25) and her relationship with Clare (15:58), then make production predictions for Clayshia's season (37:45). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Sharleen Joynt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 7, 2020 · 52 min
Excitement for the Clayshia Season One Week Out and Parsing the Colton and Cassie Situation With Amy Kaufman
Juliet is joined by L.A. Times reporter Amy Kaufman to make some predictions about Clare’s season (8:07) and what it will be like to have Matt James’s season filming while Clare’s is airing (16:34). Then, they talk about Cassie Randolph filing a restraining order against Colton Underwood and reckoning with his season (22:31). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Amy Kaufman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 1, 2020 · 1 hr
Meeting the Men From Clare’s Season (Part 2)
Juliet is joined by Amelia Wedemeyer to break down the second half of the contestants on Clare's season and talk about some of their favorite and not-so-favorite guys. Plus, a Nemacolin preview. Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Amelia Wedemeyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 30, 2020 · 1 hr 8 min
Meeting the Men From Clare’s Season (Part 1)
It’s the official start of ‘The Bachelorette’ season: The bios for Clare’s men are here. Juliet is joined by Amelia Wedemeyer to break down the first half of the contestants on Clare’s season and talk about some of their favorite and not-so-favorite guys. Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Amelia Wedemeyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 25, 2020 · 52 min
A ‘Bachelor’ Mailbag
'Ringer Dish' cohost Liz Kelly joins Juliet for a 'Bachelor Party' mailbag. They open up the mailbag and answer questions such as how they think production will handle the Clare and Tayshia situation (7:48); who is the most underrated and overrated 'Bachelor' contestant (14:55); and if they could add anyone to the Bachelor universe, who it would it be (45:25)? Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Liz Kelly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 23, 2020 · 43 min
The Return to Bachelor Nation With Brett Vergara
In preparation for the upcoming season, Brett Vergara joins Juliet to discuss all that is Clayshia. They weigh in on the Bachelor franchise and what to expect from the upcoming season (2:24). Then they discuss the Bachelor Diversity Campaign: who's onboard, what it could look like, and its potential impact on the franchise (16:50). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Brett Vergara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 17, 2020 · 34 min
Justin Curto on the Bummer That Is 'Below Deck Mediterranean' Season 5
Vulture news writer and 'Below Deck Mediterranean' recapper Justin Curto joins Juliet to discuss the bummer that is Season 5 (1:53) and the firing of Hannah Ferrier (12:54). Read his recap of the latest episode here: https://www.vulture.com/article/below-deck-mediterranean-recap-season-5-episode-16-cool-as-a-cucumber.html#_ga=2.38125995.904793679.1600368837-830853343.1600368837 Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Justin Curto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 10, 2020 · 38 min
Chatting With Noel and Mike From ‘Million Dollar Beach House’
We are joined by Noel and Mike from Netflix’s 'Million Dollar Beach House' to chat about real estate in the Hamptons during COVID-19, adjusting to fame, Noel vs. Peggy and cast dynamics, the Nest Seekers yacht, Mike and Noel’s friendship, and more! Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Noel Roberts and Mike Fulfree Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 1, 2020 · 38 min
Rewatching Nick’s Season and Clayshia Insights With Nick Viall
Nick Viall joins to revisit his season on tonight's episode of The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons—Ever! He discusses what it was like to relive all of the drama, how he felt when the show originally aired, and his relationships with his exes (8:00) before previewing Clayshia’s season and discussing rumblings of how it is going so far (27:33). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Nick Viall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 26, 2020 · 36 min
The Real Bachelor Winners of the Summer With Rachel Lindsay
Juliet is joined by Rachel Lindsay to unpack the real Bachelor winners of the summer. They discuss the season of Clayshia, Bachelorettes Clare and maybe Tayshia (0:55), JoJo Fletcher filling in as host (8:02), next season’s Bachelor Matt James (11:20), and perhaps the overall winner, Reality Steve (24:40). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Rachel Lindsay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 21, 2020 · 33 min
‘Selling Sunset’ Creator Adam Divello
We discuss the reality TV experience on Netflix, why the Oppenheim Group was chosen for the show, the popularity of the show, celebrities buying homes on the show, filming the aftermath of Chrishell’s divorce, the future of the show, rumors, and more. Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Adam Divello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 19, 2020 · 59 min
L.A. Teams Represent in ‘Hard Knocks’
Juliet Litman is joined by Mallory Rubin to discuss the new season of 'Hard Knocks,' featuring both of the Los Angeles NFL teams, the Rams and Chargers. They discuss the coaching styles of head coaches Sean McVay and Anthony Lynn (14:30), their favorite featured players (26:30), and the challenges these two teams are facing amid the pandemic (34:20). Plus, a Jalen Ramsey–inspired 'Selling Sunset' breakdown. Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Mallory Rubin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 13, 2020 · 42 min
‘Selling Sunset’ Season 3 Recap
Juliet is joined by Kari Simmons to unpack Season 3 of 'Selling Sunset.' They discuss their favorite and not-so-favorite cast members, how The Oppenheim Group is run, and the biggest controversy yet—Chrishell Stause's surprising divorce from Justin Hartley. Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Kari Simmons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 11, 2020 · 1 hr
Rewatching (and Actually Enjoying?) Jason Mesnick’s Season With Justine and Natasha of ‘2 Black Girls, 1 Rose’
Juliet is joined by Justine and Natasha from the podcast ‘2 Black Girls, 1 Rose’ to talk about the recent Bachelor rumors surrounding Clare and Tayshia’s season (0:32). Next, they recap the surprisingly enjoyable rewatch of Jason Mesnick’s season of ‘The Bachelor’ (15:16). Then, Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay from ‘Higher Learning’ discuss Tayshia as the new Bachelorette (44:40). Host: Juliet Litman Guests: Justine and Natasha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 5, 2020 · 43 min
Breaking Down ‘Indian Matchmaking’ With Shruti Rajagopalan
Shruti Rajagopalan joins Juliet Litman to break down the Netflix show 'Indian Matchmaking.' They discuss the realities of Indian arranged marriage, how the show is perceived by American audiences vs. Indian audiences, and the problems of the caste system and colorism as it relates to the show. Read Shruti's Bloomberg editorial here: https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2020-08-02/netflix-s-indian-matchmaking-is-only-too-accurate?sref=ZvSOnK04 Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Shruti Rajagopalan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices