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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Nov 27, 2019 · 32 min
A Sneak Peek Into Peter’s Season, Our Year of Hannah, and Tyler Cameron’s New Flame | Bachelor Party
It’s been a long 'Bachelor' hiatus, but the promo for Peter’s season means we’re officially back. We break down the juicy trailer for the next ‘Bachelor’ season (1:54), Hannah’s win on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ (11:31), and what it means when Bachelor Nation starts mingling with the Kardashian-Jenner clan (19:09). Host: Juliet Litman Guests: Lauren Zima and Amelia Wedemeyer
Oct 21, 2019 · 47 min
The Inside Scoop on Paradise With Sydney Lotuaco | Bachelor Party
Juliet Litman talks with Sydney Lotuaco about Bachelor Nation moving to Los Angeles, reading your DMs, the “boom-boom room” in 'Bachelor in Paradise,' characters from this season including Caelynn, Demi, Hannah, Dylan, Mike, and Jordan (1:35). Then they discuss Stagecoach, a day in Paradise, 'The Bachelor' group text, and more (24:45)! Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Sydney Lotuaco
Sep 30, 2019 · 37 min
Tyler Cameron on Dealing With Fame, Lessons He’s Learned From Football, and What’s Next After ‘The Bachelorette’ | Bachelor Party
Former Bachelorette contestant Tyler Cameron joins the show for a second time to talk about how he deals with the fame that has come from the show (1:09), hiding an erection on national television (11:12), and life lessons that he has learned from playing football (23:25). Host: Juliet Litman Guests: Tyler Cameron and Mallory Rubin
Sep 23, 2019 · 33 min
Hannah Brown on Life After 'The Bachelorette' | Bachelor Party
Former Bachelorette Hannah Brown joins the show to talk about preparing for 'Dancing With the Stars' (2:20), being a self-proclaimed "weirdo" (13:57), and moving from Alabama to Los Angeles (23:18). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Hannah Brown
Sep 18, 2019 · 43 min
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Superlatives and Peter Weber as Bachelor | Bachelor Party
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ is done, and it’s time to hand out some awards. We talk about which 'Paradise' couple is least likely to last (9:47), the best character arc of the season (25:25), and who had the biggest fall from grace (32:48). Plus: how we think Peter will do as Bachelor (40:08). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Amelia Wedemeyer
Sep 12, 2019 · 33 min
Paradise Recap and a Bachelor Mailbag! | Bachelor Party B-Side
We discuss the latest episodes of 'Bachelor in Paradise' (1:15) before Juliet opens the mailbag to answer listener questions about Dean and Caelynn’s relationship, the best cast member to hang out with, how to fix 'Paradise,' the show without Chris Harrison, spon-con at Bachelor weddings, combining 'Bachelor Winter Games' with 'Paradise,' and more (10:00)! Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Craig Horlbeck
Sep 10, 2019 · 31 min
Part 1 of ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Season Finale With Ben Higgins | Bachelor Party
Ben Higgins joins the show to talk about Part 1 of the season finale of ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ including Dean and Caelynn’s relationship, Demi and Kristian, the show’s self-awareness, dating in big cities (1:20), Blake’s time on the show, who should be the next Bachelor, and Ben’s Bachelor-filled fantasy football league (18:40) Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Ben Higgins
Sep 4, 2019 · 42 min
The MVPs and LVPs of ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ | Bachelor Party
As this season of ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ winds down, we celebrate our MVPs (1:32) and LVPs (0:00) on the beach, talk about some of our favorite moments from the season (21:19), and make some predictions for next week (36:13). Host: Juliet Litman Guests: Liz Kelly and Amelia Wedemeyer
Aug 28, 2019 · 51 min
A One-on-One With Tyler Cameron | Bachelor Party B-Side
We are joined by Tyler Cameron of 'The Bachelorette’ to talk about moving to New York City, his favorite bachelor destinations, life after Hannah (0:53), his modeling career, his rapid rise to fame, other bachelor contestants, his NBA starting five, and why his clothes were so tight on 'The Bachelorette’ (28:25). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Tyler Cameron
Aug 27, 2019 · 37 min
Entering the Homestretch on 'Bachelor in Paradise' With Nick Viall | Bachelor Party
Nick Viall joins the show to talk about John Paul Jones's date with Tahzjuan (4:10) and what happened when he chose to go on a date with another girl the next day (18:51). Tayshia makes her move for Derek (24:20) and Kristina continues to have a strange relationship with Dean (28:22). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Nick Viall
Aug 23, 2019 · 28 min
Tyler C. Transcends Bachelor Nation and What Demi’s Relationship Means for the Franchise | Bachelor Party
After being spotted out to dinner with Gigi Hadid and Serena Williams, Tyler C. has officially transcended Bachelor Nation in terms of celebrity (1:36). For the first time in the history of the franchise, ‘The Bachelor’ finally features an LGBTQ couple (7:24); we break down how the producers chose to represent Demi and Kristian's relationship on 'Bachelor in Paradise' (13:47). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Amelia Wedemeyer
Aug 20, 2019 · 1 hr
The Top Five Bachelor Nation Stories of the Summer and Love Triangles in ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ | Bachelor Party
We break down the five major stories that came out of Bachelor Nation this summer: Colton Underwood's appearance on ‘This American Life’ (2:58), Chad Johnson’s return as a 'Bachelor' villain (9:22), Jared and Ashley’s wedding (14:56), the drama between Blake Horstmann and Caelynn Miller-Keyes (18:26), and Tyler Cameron dating Gigi Hadid (28:54). Plus: all of the drama that’s happened on ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ so far (44:34). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Andrew Gruttadaro
Jul 31, 2019 · 54 min
‘The Bachelorette’ Finale Part 2 With Bill Simmons and Mallory Rubin | Bachelor Party B-Side
We break down Part 2 of the dramatic finale of ‘The Bachelorette,’ including spoiler culture, Hannah’s choices, Jed’s past and lack of future, Hannah and Tyler’s relationship after the show (1:30), why Tyler can’t be the Bachelor, why Hannah may be the Bachelorette again, and more (38:40). Hosts: Bill Simmons, Mallory Rubin
Jul 30, 2019 · 1 hr 24 min
Breaking Down Part 1 of ‘The Bachelorette’ Finale With Mallory Rubin and Rodger Sherman | Bachelor Party
We break down the first part of ‘The Bachelorette’ season finale, including Hannah’s reveal that she and Peter had sex in the windmill not two, but four times (1:21), her parents being just in love with Tyler as the rest of us (27:45), and Jed’s reveal that the highlight of his music career is a dog food jingle (61:29). Plus: predictions for Part 2 of the finale (76:31). Host: Mallory Rubin Guest: Rodger Sherman
Jul 25, 2019 · 34 min
The Next Bachelor and ‘Paradise’ Anticipation With Chris Harrison and Lauren Zima | Bachelor Party B-Side
Chris Harrison is back for the second part of his and Lauren Zima’s conversation. They talk about what will happen in the two-part finale next week (1:00), who’s in the running to be the next Bachelor (17:57), and that bombshell ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ trailer (23:01). Host: Lauren Zima Guest: Chris Harrison
Jul 23, 2019 · 49 min
Chris Harrison Tells All About the ‘Men Tell All’ | Bachelor Party
Chris Harrison joins the show to talk about the decision behind letting Luke return to Greece (3:57), his contentious conversation with Luke at the ‘Men Tell All’ (15:14), how Hannah did as the Bachelorette (38:04), and his favorite contestants from this season (44:39). Host: Lauren Zima Guest: Chris Harrison
Jul 18, 2019 · 47 min
Our Love for ‘Love Island’ | Bachelor Party B-Side
We dive into both the U.S. and U.K. versions of the beloved summer reality show, compare it with ‘The Bachelor,’ break down the premise (1:10), and appreciate the show’s sense of humor. We discuss the U.S. version’s adaptations from the U.K. version, the audience-voting aspect, the lack of censorship in the U.K., and more (19:23). Hosts: Rodger Sherman, Andrew Gruttadaro
Jul 16, 2019 · 49 min
We're As Excited About Fantasy Suites As Hannah Was | Bachelor Party
Nick Viall joins the show to break down Hannah's Fantasy Suites dates, including her confrontation with Jed (1:34), her time with Peter in a windmill (13:46), her showdown with Luke (26:00), and abstaining from sex with Tyler (34:33). Plus, predictions for the rest of the season (42:24). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Nick Viall
Jul 11, 2019 · 37 min
Vanderpump Still Rules | Bachelor Party B-Side
A deep dive on Jax and Brittany’s wedding, speculations on Rand’s personal life (1:15), yacht food, a Vanderpump in Vegas rumor, and a revitalization of Bravo’s 'Below Deck' (22:05). Host: Juliet Litman Guest David Jacoby
Jul 9, 2019 · 1 hr
Breaking Down Hannah's Hometown Dates With David Jacoby | Bachelor Party
Hannah heads into hometown dates with four guys ... and leaves with four guys, too. We talk about Peter showing off his pilot skills (4:03), Tyler's family maybe revealing that he is a player (12:06), Jed's nonexistent music career (34:34), and Luke playing up the religion angle (48:13). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: David Jacoby