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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Jul 19, 2025 · 54 min
‘Big Brother 27’ Episodes 1-4 (Episode 5 Spoiler)
Callie is back with cohost Taylor Hale for ‘Big Brother’ Fridays! The two discuss the first four episodes of the season and get right into the drama. They talk early alliances, Vince being named first HOH, Rachel Reilly’s appearance in the game, the “Blockbuster”, the drama between Jimmy and Keanu, the first houseguest evicted, and much more! Please be aware there is a SPOILER at 40:59-41:16 , regarding next weeks episodes. Host: Callie Curry Guest: Taylor Hale Producer: Jade Whaley Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 16, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Season 10, Episodes 2 and 3
Callie and Juliet are back to recap the feature-length film that is ‘Bachelor in Paradise’! They try to figure out why the episodes are so long before getting into the Lexi, Susie, and Justin love triangle (08:35). They talk about their love for Alexe (14:35) and try to pick sides in the Zoe and Brian drama (17:54). They choose which islanders have had the biggest glow-up and praise Bailey for hers (23:15), and they discuss why Jonathon can’t seem to stay in a relationship (26:11). They break down the hotel situation this season and whether all of the changes made to the show format are good (40:15), and they have a very serious conversation about mediocre men (52:33). Finally, they address the golden contestants joining the show (56:33) and the abundance of men in capris this season (61:34). Hosts: Callie Curry and Juliet Litman Producer: Olivia Crerie Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 16, 2025 · 38 min
'Love Island USA' Season 7, Episodes 33-36: FINALE COVERAGE!
This week, Callie brings back Chelsea Stark-Jones to cover the last episodes of Season 7 of ‘Love Island USA.’ The two discuss family day, the final solo dates, and, of course, the winners of ‘Love Island’! Host: Callie Curry Guest: Chelsea Stark-Jones Producer: Jade Whaley Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 11, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
‘Love Island USA’ Season 7, Episodes 31-32. Plus, 'Big Brother 27' Pre-Premiere Coverage With Taylor Hale!
To finish off this week we have a very special Bachelor Party episode. Callie and Chelsea continue their discussion of 'Love Island USA', episodes 31 and 32 discussing the "baby challenge", the current couples in the villa and who they think has the potential to win it all as we get closer to finale night. Then, Callie is joined by Taylor Hale, winner of 'Big Brother 24', who will be joining us this season to cover 'Big Brother 27'! The ladies discuss Taylor’s experience on the show, gameplay, strategy, and their predictions on this year's cast! Host: Callie Curry Guests: Chelsea Stark-Jones and Taylor Hale Producer: Jade Whaley Theme Song: Devon Renald Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 8, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Season 10, Episode 1
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ is back and so is Juliet! Callie and Juliet will recap each week of 'BIP,' but before that, they catch up on ‘Love Island USA’ (03:15). They share their opinions on Huda and who their favorite islanders are, and they try to understand the new audience of 'LIUSA.' After, they break down ‘The Traitors’ cast (14:30), and they talk about Juliet’s favorite reality TV star, Chris Hughes, and his relationship with JoJo Siwa (26:30). Finally, they get into ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ (31:30). They talk about the new format of the show, who they like best, and much more! Hosts: Callie Curry and Juliet Litman Producer: Olivia Crerie Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 7, 2025 · 52 min
'Love Island USA' Season 7, Episodes 27-30
With the finale about a week away, Callie and Chelsea start today’s episode by re-addressing Cierra’s departure, the internet’s reaction, and the new dynamic in the villa. Then, they get into the episodes, including the big dumping, the announcement of America’s Sweetheart, and their issues with this season, and then they make their prediction for America’s top four couples. Host: Callie Curry Guest: Chelsea Stark-Jones Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 3, 2025 · 59 min
‘Love Island USA’ Season 7, Episodes 25-26
Callie returns with Chelsea Stark-Jones to discuss the aftermath of the heart rate challenge and the mail challenge that heats up the drama in the villa. From discussing who is a real girl’s girl to who the strongest couples are and all the dynamics in the villa, the ladies discuss it all. Hosts: Callie Curry Guest: Chelsea Stark-Jones Producer: Jade Whaley Theme Song: Devon Renald Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 30, 2025 · 51 min
‘Love Island USA’ Season 7, Episodes 21-24
Callie and Chelsea are back to recap ‘Love Island USA’! First, they address Cierra’s reaction to finding out about the Nicolandria kiss and her change of heart after she spoke to Iris. They discuss Taylor’s decision to recouple with Clarke and share their theories on why it wasn’t Olandria. Next, they give their notes to the producers on all of the changes that they have made to the show this season, including the Casa Amor recoupling and the heart rate challenge (23:48). They debate whether Huda was in the wrong when she pulled Ace for the heart rate challenge, and they go over who has gained the most followers since going on the island (28:00). Finally, they talk about Amaya Papaya, and they predict what Nic’s reaction will be to Cierra’s heart rate challenge (41:47). Host: Callie Curry Guest: Chelsea Stark-Jones Producer: Olivia Crerie Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 26, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
‘Love Island USA’ Season 7, Episodes 19-20
Callie is joined by Sydel Curry to discuss the latest episodes of ‘Love Island USA’! The ladies discuss Casa Amor, the new islanders and the new couplings, the dramatic exit of two of the OG islanders, and Jeremiah and Hannah’s podcast debuts post-elimination. Host: Callie Curry Guest: Sydel Curry Producer: Jade Whaley Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 24, 2025 · 1 hr
‘America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ Season 2, Episodes 5-7
Callie and Nora are back to finish recapping ‘America’s Sweethearts’! First, they discuss the final reveal of who will be returning for the next season. They talk about the pay raise for each game and how it wouldn’t be applied to many of the women who fought for it (06:10). They share their love for Jada and discuss which of the women have large social media followings (18:24) before getting into the drama that surrounded Chandi (28:08). Finally, they share their random thoughts from the season and who we should expect to see more of in Season 3! Host: Callie Curry Guest: Nora Princiotti Producer: Olivia Crerie Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 24, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
‘Love Island USA’ Season 7, Episodes 15-18
Today, Callie is joined by Sydel Curry to discuss the newest episodes of ‘Love Island USA’! They talk about last night’s dramatic dumping, and Callie’s new hatred for Ace. They talk about who they think should have gone home, their opinions on Huda now that she is out of “retirement,” and which islanders they like best after the vote. Finally, they make their predictions for Casa Amor. Host: Callie Curry Guest: Sydel Curry Producer: Olivia Crerie Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 20, 2025 · 46 min
‘America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ Season 2, Episodes 1-4
Today, Callie is joined by Nora Princiotti for a bonus episode on ‘America’s Sweethearts’! They discuss the audition process, the movement among some of the cheerleaders to increase their pay, some of their favorite rookies and veterans, and more! Host: Callie Curry Guest: Nora Princiotti Producer: Olivia Crerie Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 19, 2025 · 59 min
‘Love Island USA’ Season 7, Episodes 13-14
Callie and Chelsea are back to recap ‘Love Island USA’ and the recoupling from the last episode. First, Callie shares an important Bachelor Nation update about Grant and Juliana’s relationship. After, they go through each couple, starting with Hannah, Charlie, and Pepe, and ending with the Huda and Jeremiah of it all. Host: Callie Curry Guest: Chelsea Stark-Jones Producer: Olivia Crerie Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 16, 2025 · 53 min
‘Love Island USA’ Season 7, Episodes 9-12
Callie and Chelsea are back to recap the first public vote in the villa! They applaud Ace’s faces and Amaya’s crying during the recoupling, decide whether they like “Nicolandria,” and break down Hannah’s multiple crash-outs over Charlie. They share their thoughts on Huda and Jeremiah’s relationship, Huda’s reveal to Nic that she’s a mom, and much more! Next episode, join Callie as she breaks down ‘America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ with Nora Princiotti in addition to Callie and Chelsea’s ‘Love Island USA’ coverage! Host: Callie Curry Guest: Chelsea Stark-Jones Producer: Olivia Crerie Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 13, 2025 · 49 min
'Love Island USA' Season 7, Episodes 6-8
Callie and Chelsea are back to talk about the new episodes of ‘Love Island USA’ and give the latest on ‘Bachelor in Paradise.’ They give their thoughts on Chelley and Ace, Callie’s unpopular opinion about single mothers on 'Love Island,' predictions on the new boys coming, and the moment that made Chelsea cry. Then they give their overall impressions of all the Islanders before giving a quick update on the starting cast of the latest season of ‘Bachelor in Paradise.’ Host: Callie Curry Guest: Chelsea Stark-Jones Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 10, 2025 · 47 min
‘Love Island USA’ Season 7, Episodes 2-5
Callie and Chelsea are back to talk about the new episodes of ‘Love Island USA’ and the first ‘Aftersun’ episode! They talk about which islanders they like the best and how Belle-A has grown on them. They discuss how the producers handled Yulissa’s exit and share their thoughts on the new bombshells, the suitcase game answers, and much more! Host: Callie Curry Guest: Chelsea Stark-Jones Producer: Olivia Crerie Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 5, 2025 · 46 min
‘Love Island USA’ Season 7 Premiere!
We are back for our ‘Love Island USA’ Season 7 premiere recap! Ringer colleague Chelsea Stark-Jones joins Callie to discuss everything that happened in the first episode, the first round of couples, which couples they like and don’t like, the blind kissing game, and more! Host: Callie Curry Guest: Chelsea Stark-Jones Producer: Jade Whaley Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 2, 2025 · 44 min
‘Love Island USA’ Season 7 Cast Preview!
Today, Callie is joined by The Ringer’s Chelsea Stark-Jones to discuss the cast of ‘Love Island USA’ Season 7! They catch up on ‘Love Island’ news, including Chris Hughes now dating JoJo Siwa and what PPG is up to. After, they talk about some of the controversy about some of the islanders and who they are excited to see (16:48). Join Callie and Chelsea every week as they break down Season 7 of ‘Love Island’! Host: Callie Curry Guest: Chelsea Stark-Jones Producer: Olivia Crerie Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 26, 2025 · 45 min
‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ and ‘Survivor’ Finales!
Today, Callie is joined by Brittany to discuss the finale and reunion of ‘Farmer Wants a Wife,’ starting with the family visits for the final two women (01:11). They talk about which couples are still together, how they would change the show if they were producers, and if they will watch it again. After, Callie breaks down Brittany’s first ‘Survivor’ finale, and they share their thoughts on Kyle’s victory (29:48). Host: Callie Curry Guest: Brittany O’Loughlin Producer: Olivia Crerie Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 22, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
’The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Season 2, Episodes 8-10
Callie returns with Jodi Walker to discuss the last three episodes of ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Season 2! The ladies talk the Demi and Taylor drama, post-show news, interviews and gossip, and how the dynamic of all the wives ends up in the finale. Host: Callie Curry Guest: Jodi Walker Producer: Jade Whaley Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices