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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Jan 8, 2019 · 1 hr 5 min
Snorkels, Sloths, and Handcuffs: Colton’s First Night As Bachelor | Bachelor Party (Ep. 47)
As Colton begins his journey as the Bachelor, Juliet talks to old friend David Jacoby about Colton’s football career (3:50), the many virgin jokes made on the episode (8:51), the early front-runners of the season (22:20), and why you should never cross an aspiring DJ on reality TV (33:00). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: David Jacoby Meet the contestants on Colton’s season here.
Dec 4, 2018 · 1 hr 4 min
Blake Horstmann’s Journey, Before and After Becca | Bachelor Party (Ep. 46)
Blake Horstman talks about how he ended up as a contestant on ‘The Bachelorette’ (12:05), falling for Becca Kufrin (16:15), what his life has been like since the show (30:03), and his L.A. glow-up (50:14). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Blake Horstmann
Nov 20, 2018 · 34 min
A Deluge of Offseason News | Bachelor Party (Ep. 45)
Colton’s promo photo and his tagline for his season was released (0:36), Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Lauren Burnham are pregnant (9:46), Shawn Booth and Kaitlyn Bristowe are splitting up (15:01), Blake Horstmann and Jason Tartick are keeping themselves busy post-'Bachelorette' (21:03), and Ben Higgins has a new business venture in wedding planning (29:25). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Alyssa Bereznak
Oct 27, 2018 · 36 min
Post-’Bachelorette’ Life With Jason Tartick | Bachelor Party (Ep. 44)
The Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by former ‘Bachelorette’ contestant Jason Tartick to talk about what he has been up to since the show wrapped (1:47), why he didn’t go on ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ (21:51), and how he thinks Colton will do as Bachelor (25:33).
Oct 12, 2018 · 20 min
Catching Up on Bachelor News with Ben Higgins | Bachelor Party (Ep. 43)
The Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by former Bachelor Ben Higgins to talk about how he thinks Colton will do as Bachelor (1:04), how Blake and Jason are doing post-Bachelorette (6:18), and what he thinks of JoJo & Jordan’s new web show (13:28).
Sep 27, 2018 · 25 min
Bachelor Nation Offseason Begins! | Bachelor Party (Ep. 42)
The Ringer’s Juliet Litman talks with Liz Kelly about all of the news that’s happened in Bachelor Nation since the season finale of ‘Bachelor in Paradise,’ including a pregnancy update from Bekah Martinez (2:16), JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers’s new show on Kin (8:13), and Jenna Cooper and Reality Steve’s legal battle (15:37).
Sep 12, 2018 · 34 min
Baby Bekah’s Pregnancy Announcement, Jordan and Jenna’s Split, and Reactions to the ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Finale | Bachelor Party (Ep. 41)
The Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by Andrew Gruttadaro and Alyssa Bereznak to break down all of the news from Bachelor Nation this week including; Bekah Martinez’s pregnancy announcement (2:12), accusations that Jenna Cooper was cheating on Jordan Kimble while on ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ (14:36), and the ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ finale (29:43). Watch Bekah's pregnancy announcement video here.
Sep 5, 2018 · 50 min
Colton Underwood As the Bachelor and Recapping ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ With David Shoemaker and Lauren Zima | Bachelor Party (Ep. 40)
The Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by ‘The Masked Man Show’ host David Shoemaker to explain from a wrestling standpoint why Colton is a bad choice for the Bachelor (1:00). Then Entertainment Tonight’s Lauren Zima stops by to talk about the selection process for picking the Bachelor (13:06) and recap this week’s ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ (25:39).
Aug 29, 2018 · 58 min
Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon on Their Relationship Journey and Their Favorite Moments From This Season of ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ | Bachelor Party (Ep. 39)
The Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by Bachelor Nation couple Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon to talk about their recent engagement and wedding plans (3:37), meeting Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis (22:02), and this season of ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ (37:46).
Aug 24, 2018 · 54 min
'Bachelor in Paradise,’ ‘Real of Housewives New York City’ Reunion, and ‘The Hills’ Revival: A Reality TV Binge With Sarni Rogers | Bachelor Party (Ep. 38)
The Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by fellow reality television fanatic Sarni Rogers to talk about ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ (2:23), all the drama that went down on the ‘Real Housewives of New York City’ reunion (27:53), and the news that ‘The Hills’ is returning (43:00).
Aug 10, 2018 · 20 min
Which Contestant Is the Perfect Fit for Blake? Plus, Other Mailbag Questions | Bachelor Party B-Side (Ep.37)
The Ringer’s Juliet Litman answers a slew of 'Bachelor'-related questions from listeners, including which former contestant would be the right fit for Blake (3:30), how much money a former contestant can make after the show (6:20), whether or not Grocery Joe is actually attractive (17:30), and much more.
Aug 7, 2018 · 55 min
The Finale With Ben Higgins, Nick Viall, and Rachel Lindsay | Bachelor Party (Ep.36)
The Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by former Bachelor Ben Higgins to talk about Becca’s decision, the final two suitors meeting her parents, and how Ben relates to Blake (1:25). Then Juliet sits down with former Bachelor Nick Viall to discuss what it’s like to be the runner-up and why Blake should be the next Bachelor (17:20). Finally, former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay calls in to share her experience on the 'Bachelorette' finale (42:00).
Aug 3, 2018 · 29 min
What We Learned From "The Men Tell All," With Mallory Rubin | Bachelor Party B-Side (Ep.35)
The Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by Mallory Rubin to discuss Jason’s campaign to become the next bachelor (1:20), Colton opening up at "The Men Tell All" (6:30), the most disappointing contestants from this season of ‘The Bachelorette’ (18:20), and recent Instagram drama between former 'Bachelor' stars.
Aug 1, 2018 · 43 min
The History of ‘Jersey Shore,’ With SallyAnn Salsano | Bachelor Party (Ep.34)
The Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by ‘Jersey Shore’ creator SallyAnn Salsano to discuss casting for the show's premiere episode (2:30), behind-the-scenes footage that never made the show (24:45), what it was like to bring everyone back for ‘Jersey Shore: Family Vacation’ (37:00), and more.
Jul 27, 2018 · 25 min
Reactions to the Final Two With Liz Kelly, Plus Who Will Be the Next Bachelor | Bachelor Party B-Side (Ep. 33)
The Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by Liz Kelly to discuss 'The Bachelorette' final two (1:03), how Instagram has influenced the aesthetic of Bachelorette contestants (7:28), and the way this season’s editing has helped or hurt certain contestants (21:30).
Jul 24, 2018 · 48 min
Becca’s Fantasy-Suite Dates and Predicting Who Will Be the Next Bachelor With Lauren Zima | Bachelor Party (Ep. 32)
The Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by Lauren Zima of ‘Entertainment Tonight’ to talk about Becca’s fantasy-suite dates in Thailand (1:53), predictions for who will be the next Bachelor (16:56), and other news from Bachelor Nation (35:23).
Jul 19, 2018 · 32 min
Former Quarterback Jay Cutler Shines in ‘Very Cavallari,’ Kristin Cavallari's New Reality TV Show | Bachelor Party B-Side (Ep. 31)
The Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by Andrew Gruttadaro to talk about Kristin Cavallari’s new reality TV show, ‘Very Cavallari,’ and the breakout star of the show, Jay Cutler, Cavallari’s husband and a former quarterback.
Jul 17, 2018 · 53 min
Rachel Lindsay on Becca’s Hometowns, Tia’s Bombshell, and Her Life After ‘The Bachelorette’ | Bachelor Party (Ep.30)
The Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay to talk about Colton and Tia’s relationship (6:19), what hometowns revealed (11:55), her own experience with hometown dates (26:40), and much more. Warning: major spoiler for this season of 'The Bachelorette' at (38:01). Read Rodger Sherman's 'The Bachelorette' recap here.
Jul 12, 2018 · 27 min
Ashley Spivey on Her Role in Bringing the Lincoln and Garrett Scandals to Light | Bachelor Party B-Side (Ep. 29)
The Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by former ‘Bachelor’ contestant Ashley Spivey to talk about who she wants to be the next Bachelor (5:09), her role in breaking the Lincoln Adim scandal (13:42), and more. Warning: major spoiler alert for this season of 'The Bachelorette' at 19:57.
Jul 10, 2018 · 1 hr 4 min
ABC’s Rob Mills on his Mount Rushmore of Bachelorettes, Colton’s Virginity Reveal, How to Fix Casting for the Show, and More | Bachelor Party (Ep. 28)
The Ringer’s Juliet Litman is joined by ABC’s Rob Mills to talk about their favorite moments from past seasons of ‘The Bachelorette’ (6:50), Colton’s virginity reveal (13:17), and the difficulties of casting for ‘The Bachelorette’ in the age of the internet (30:27). Read Alyssa Bereznak’s piece about casting for ‘The Bachelorette’ here. Read Rodger Sherman’s ‘Bachelorette’ recap here.