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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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  • Apr 14, 2020 · 55 min

    ‘The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart’ Is Here, and We Are Ready to Sing Along | Bachelor Party

    The Bachelor’s newest spinoff ‘Listen to Your Heart’ is here, along with several wannabe country stars from Nashville and many ‘A Star Is Born’ references. To break down the first episode, we award superlatives including Most Talented (1:38), Most Likely to Be Friends With Jed Wyatt (27:56), and Couple Most Likely to Succeed (50:02). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Rodger Sherman

  • Apr 6, 2020 · 44 min

    Finding Your TV Safe Space: ‘Top Chef,’ ‘Survivor,’ and 'Real Housewives of New York City’ | Bachelor Party

    Juliet is joined by Chris Ryan to chat about why ‘Top Chef’ stands above all other reality TV shows, their favorite contestants, and the show's normalizing of high-quality cuisine (0:45). Then we check in on this season of ‘Survivor,’ and finally discuss Juliet’s return to the ‘Real Housewives of New York City’ (24:15). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Chris Ryan

  • Mar 26, 2020 · 1 hr 3 min

    A Check-in With Ben Higgins and 'Top Chef: All-Stars L.A.,' With Mallory Rubin | Bachelor Party

    Juliet gets on the line with former Bachelor Ben Higgins to talk about what he learned from hosting 'The Bachelor Live on Stage' (2:47) and how he's occupying himself while social distancing (18:05). Then, Juliet is joined by Mallory Rubin to break down the first episode of 'Top Chef: All-Stars L.A.' (27:39). Host: Juliet Litman Guests: Ben Higgins and Mallory Rubin

  • Mar 23, 2020 · 44 min

    Top Reality Rewatches, Tyler C. and the Quarantine Crew, and Bach Nation on TikTok | Bachelor Party

    We chat about what reality TV we’re watching in the stay-at-home era, including which seasons of ‘The Bachelor’ to rewatch. Then we discuss 'Love Is Blind,' 90 Day Fiancé,' 'Married at First Sight,' and other dating shows to binge (0:50) before getting to a Bachelor news roundup on Madison and Connor, Tyler C. and the Quarantine Crew, and Bachelor Nation on TikTok (27:40). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Lauren Zima

  • Mar 17, 2020 · 37 min

    Rob Mills on Suspending Production and Bachelor Nation in the Time of Social Distancing | Bachelor Party

    We speak to ABC executive Rob Mills on ABC’s decision to suspend filming of ‘The Bachelorette’ and what that means for ‘Bachelor Summer Games,’ ‘Bachelor in Paradise,’ and more (1:00). Then we chat about how Bachelor Nation refuses to self-quarantine, Hannah B. and Tyler C. quarantining together, Madison hanging out with Selena Gomez, and more. Host: Juliet Litman Guests: Amelia Wedemeyer and Rob Mills

  • Mar 11, 2020 · 51 min

    The Finale Part 2, Barb vs. Madison, and Peter’s Second Chance | Bachelor Party

    Juliet is joined by Kristina Schulman to break down the dramatic part 2 of the two night ‘Bachelor’ season finale. We obviously lead the show with the live showdown between Barb and Madison (1:15), before getting into Peter and Hannah Ann’s engagement breakup, Hannah Ann’s takedown of Peter on live television, predict Peter and Madison’s future, and answer listener questions! (22:00) Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Kristina Schulman

  • Mar 10, 2020 · 1 hr 1 min

    ‘The Bachelor’ Season Finale: Six Big Questions From Night One | Bachelor Party

    Juliet Litman is joined by Mallory Rubin to break down Part 1 of the two-night ‘Bachelor’ season finale. They talk about the star appearance from Peter’s family (1:51), whether Peter and Madison are really done (17:09), and where “bring her home” ranks in iconic 'Bachelor' moments (45:23) before making some predictions for night two (49:43). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Mallory Rubin

  • Mar 5, 2020 · 1 hr 1 min

    ‘Bachelor’ Finale Conspiracy Theories and Breaking Down ‘Vanderpump Rules’ S8E9 | Bachelor Party B-Side

    Juliet is joined by Amelia Wedemeyer to break down some theories about the 'Bachelor’ finale (1:29) and talk about the "Women Tell All" (11:32). Then, she and David Jacoby talk about this week’s ‘Vanderpump Rules’ episode, including Jax reinviting Sandoval to his wedding (16:29) and James and Raquel’s fight (49:41). Host: Juliet Litman Guests: Amelia Wedemeyer and David Jacoby

  • Mar 3, 2020 · 54 min

    Can Love Conquer All? Plus, New Bachelorette Clare Crawley and the "Women Tell All" | Bachelor Party

    After a tepid response to getting a fantasy suite rose, Madison has Peter eating out of the palm of her hand. Then we discuss Victoria's cold send-off and subsequent redemption narrative, our usual ambivalence about the "Women Tell All" episode, as well as Rachel Lindsay’s anti-harassment statements at the end of the show (1:15). Finally, we chat about the announcement of Clare Crawley as the Bachelorette (27:20). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Alyssa Bereznek

  • Feb 27, 2020 · 1 hr

    The ‘Love Is Blind’ Frenzy and ‘Vanderpump Rules’ S8E8 | Bachelor Party B-Side

    ‘Love Is Blind’, a three-week Netflix event, has swept the nation, or maybe just us. Either way, Juliet is joined by Liz Kelly to break down the compelling ride of Season 1 (0:50). Then, David Jacoby joins the show to talk S8E8 of ‘Vanderpump Rules,’ including Randall Emmett’s arrival on the show (!!), Jax and Sandoval’s feud, Brett and Charli’s “date,” and more (18:50). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: David Jacoby

  • Feb 26, 2020 · 1 hr 4 min

    ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Fantasy Draft With Bill Simmons and Mallory Rubin | Bachelor Party

    Just because they didn’t capture Peter’s heart doesn’t mean they’re done in the Bachelorverse. Juliet is joined by Mallory Rubin and Bill Simmons to do a ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ fantasy draft. Using a snake format, they each choose five girls from Peter’s season who they think will shine in Mexico this summer. Host: Juliet Litman Guests: Bill Simmons and Mallory Rubin

  • Feb 25, 2020 · 1 hr 2 min

    Fantasy Suites Get Real | Bachelor Party

    Juliet is joined by ESPN’s Mina Kimes to discuss each of Peter’s three fantasy suite dates, including Madison’s “ultimatum” (2:50), who Peter’s mom is pleading “Bring her home!” about, the order of the dates, Victoria F’s remarkable ability to manipulate Peter (30:15), and whether or not Hannah Ann and Peter could actually work. (47:50) Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Mina Kimes

  • Feb 20, 2020 · 53 min

    Bachelor Breakups and Marriages, Plus: Breaking Down Vanderpump Rules S8E7 | Bachelor Party B-Side

    Juliet Litman gets into a few Bachelor news stories from this week, including Dean and Caelynn’s supposed nuptials, Chris and Krystal’s “conscious separation,” and Pilot Pete’s ex Merissa Pence, who made a cameo in this week's episode (1:15). Then, Juliet and David Jacoby break down S8E7 of ‘Vanderpump Rules,’ including Lance Bass the pastor, Brittany the bridezilla, Stassi and Chef Beau-Yardee, and more (9:25). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Craig Horlbeck and David Jacoby

  • Feb 18, 2020 · 1 hr 28 min

    Peter Heads to Hometowns | Bachelor Party

    Believe it or not, it’s already time for Peter’s hometown dates. Juliet is first joined by Rodger Sherman to talk about Madison’s date at Auburn University (2:22) and Victoria F. finally apologizing for her involvement in a White Lives Matter modeling shoot (18:23). Then, Juliet sits down with the SVP of alternative programming at ABC, Rob Mills, to talk about Victoria F.’s mess of a hometown date (29:20) and audience reactions to the season so far (1:10:48). Host: Juliet Litman Guests: Rod