Reality with The King

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Reality with the King goes behind the scenes of some of your favorite reality TV shows' most iconic moments from celebrity interviews with NeNe Leakes, Teresa Guidice, Kenya Moore ,etc. and recap episodes of The Real Housewives Franchise, Vanderpump Rules, Love & Marriage Franchise and much more. Join one of the most sought-after executive producers and King of Reality Television, Carlos King, as he dishes and spills the tea with reality TV stars we all know, love, and love to hate.

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January 23 · 54 min
Don’t Judge a Book (or a Housewife) by Its Cover | RHOBH Recap with Alexis Bellino
Reigndrops, all we can say is FINALLY. We’re finally getting into the good stories on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Joining us to recap it all is Alexis Bellino, and we are very excited about this episode. At what point would Alexis have shut down production? Is Dorit playing the long game when it comes to this show? PLUS, a special reading of an excerpt from Amanda’s book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 22 · 1 hr 21 min
CANDIACE DILLARD BASSETT: Traitors, Unfollowing Porsha, and a #RHOP Return?
Our favorite Traitor is here, Candiace Dillard Bassett. Candiace sits down with Carlos to spill Traitors tea, discuss unfollowing Porsha, and open up about a possible RHOP return. Let’s just say the conversation takes an emotional turn. If you want the full visual experience, head over to Carlos King’s YouTube page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 21 · 31 min
Déjà Vu in Reunion Part 2: RHOSLC with Monica Garcia
Moni-Carlo here, and we’re calling déjà vu and NOT like the Beyoncé song. We break down part two of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City reunion and this one… well, proof, timelines, and receipts. They tried for another iconic moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 20 · 1 hr 37 min
Fallen Angel | RHOP Recap with Dustin, Claudia, and Blue
Reigndrops, it’s Real Housewives of Potomac recap day and we have A LOT to say. Carlos, Dustin, Claudia, and Blue break down the WWHL Quad vs Gizelle call out before getting into the real headline of the episode, Angel. The rules of the group are pretty clear and baby, someone clearly can’t read. And why are they calling Angela a “Karen”? You’ll have to listen to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 19 · 58 min
Wrap It Up, Rapaport: The Traitors Recap Episodes 4–5
Carlos and Dustin are back with another recap of The Traitors. If you’re not caught up, consider this your spoiler warning. And if you want the full video recap complete with the costumes, head over to Carlos’ Patreon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 16 · 52 min
AVI-ously, She Struck a Nerve: RHOBH Recap with Alexis Bellino
Happy Real Housewives of Beverly Hills recap day! As always, we’re thrilled to be joined by Alexis Bellino Jansen. Carlos and Alexis clash on several topics, but what they do agree on is spilling some insider production tea. And AVI-ously, we have to address the elephant in the room… Sutton’s ex-assistant, Avi! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 15 · 56 min
A Recap to Re-Members Only: Members Only Palm Beach with Kate Casey
Carlos is joined by his good friend Kate Casey for a full series recap of Members Only: Palm Beach. This over-the-top Netflix series was impossible to look away from, and of course we had to talk about it. Together, they break down the cast and discuss what makes the series so endlessly fascinating. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 14 · 47 min
Cold-Blooded Behavior: Snakey Links | RHOSLC Reunion Recap with Monica Garcia
Brrrr, it’s cold in here… there must be a RHOSLC reunion recap in the atmosphere! Reunion time is here, and Moni-Carlos are back to break it all down. Monica’s take? Pure chaos on that stage. Carlos’ take? It was the Lisa Barlow show. Eight women, one stage, all fighting with each other and for their jobs. And Reigndrops, thank you for always supporting Monica and Carlos throughout this season’s recaps. We’ve had an absolute blast with you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 13 · 1 hr 6 min
Kandi’s SHOCKING Divorce Claim + RHOP Recap
Reigndrops, we’ve got Carlos, Dustin, Claudia, AND Blue. It’s a full house on this RHOP recap episode. First, we get into updates on Kandi and Todd’s divorce. Come on, did anyone really think this was going to be a clean breakup? And holy Airbnb, what a bizarre RHOP episode this was. From no water in the cast house, to rude men smoking cigars, to everyone going to bed at 7:30pm, this trip truly exposed one cast member’s lifestyle. Plus, Carlos breaks the fourth wall on how production really handles cast trips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 12 · 1 hr 1 min
Candiace Is Stealing The Traitors | S4 Episodes 1–3 Recap with Dustin Ross
BayBEE! Carlos King hops on The Traitors train with Dustin Ross for a recap that does not miss. They get into Candiace stealing the spotlight, Michael Rapaport doing the most, and poor Porsha (however they spelled it). Plus, Dustin has smoke…and he’s letting it fly. Watch the full episode and see the looks on Carlos King’s Patreon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 9 · 53 min
A Snooze With No Booze? RHOBH Recap with Alexis Bellino
It’s 2026 and Beverly Hills is back, and so are Carlos and Alexis! Surprisingly, the King of Reality TV and Mrs. Jansen have very different takes on this episode, and Alexis helps turn it from an “ehh” into a full-on “YAAAS!” Plus, Dear Mrs. Kathy Hilton… we have an invitation for you. Tune in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 7 · 57 min
A Greek Tragedy: RHOSLC Finale with Monica Garcia
Moni-Carlo are back to recap The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City FINALE! From two-faced to no-faced, falling straight down the black-eye rabbit hole, and the big question of the night - who did Monica think owned their sh** in this final episode? We’re locked, loaded, and more than ready for the reunion next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 6 · 40 min
Colorad-Check-A-H**, Please: RHOP Recap with Dustin & Claudia
Welcome to 2026, Reigndrops! We are back with a Real Housewives of Potomac recap and are joined by none other than Dustin Ross and Claudia Jordan. The trio clash over their differing viewpoints on this episode and what the cast is bringing. The ladies are in Colorado, and Angel is standing strong in her element. Did we finally see the real Angel this episode, or was it business as usual? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 5 · 1 hr 5 min
Rusch Hour on Reality With the King: An Exclusive with RHOP’s Stacey Rusch
Carlos has crowned Stacey Rusch as his 2025 Reality Star of the Year, and this sit-down interview does not disappoint. The King and the reality queen dive into everything from RHOP and her love life to pretty-and-petty castmates, and they even get down to her breath. This is the interview you’ve been waiting for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 31, 2025 · 50 min
Holy Hypocrisy: RHOSLC Recap with Monica Garcia
Reigndrops, we are back with Monica Garcia for your Real Housewives of Salt Lake City recap, and we are astounded by the instant hypocrisy. What happened to families and husbands being off limits? Of course, Carlos and Monica also break down the reunion seating chart and share their thoughts on what we can expect heading into next week’s finale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 30, 2025 · 55 min
RHOP Exclusive: Charrisse Calls FAKE on Ashley & Gizelle
Charrisse Jackson Jordan joins Carlos, and you already know she has a LOT to say. From addressing the recent drama involving Ashley and her son to calling out what she believes are fake storylines from Ashley and Gizelle, Charrisse is not holding back. She also reveals who turned Stacey against her, where she stands today with Ashley, and whether they were ever truly friends. Plus, does Charrisse have any real friendships left within the Real Housewives of Potomac cast? And who tried to erase her from the Potomac group altogether? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 24, 2025 · 46 min
The Toya vs Eugene Debate w/ Dr. Heavenly: Married to Medicine Recap
Reigndrops, Merry Christmas EVE! BayBEE there's no days off as Dr. Heavenly and Carlos recap the latest episode of Married to Medicine that found Toya and her husband, Dr. Eugene at odds. But who was in the wrong? Dr. Heavenly was there and tells ALL! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 23, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
Osef-NO She Didn’t! RHOP Recap
Happy holidays, Reigndrops! Carlos, Dustin, Claudia, and Blue are serving you holiday cheer today with the latest recap of The Real Housewives of Potomac. From Ashley locking lips with Charrisse’s son to the explosive moment involving the Osefo family, we are excited to spill the tea with you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 19, 2025 · 58 min
Dorit’s in DANGER, Girl! RHOBH Recap with Alexis Bellino
We have all types of breaking news today. Alexis’ son is engaged, and is Heather Dubrow leaving RHOC? For the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills recap, we lean into the ladies’ speed dating, Kyle’s love life remains a hot topic, and if Dorit is teaching us anything, it is to know how your mortgage is being paid. Happy holidays, Reigndrops. We will be back in 2026 for more RHOBH recaps! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 18, 2025 · 50 min
Reali-TEA Crime Stories: sMOTHERly Love | The Cosby Broken Covenant
Reali-TEA Crime Stories lovers, we are serving you our final episode of the year and it is a good one. Robert Cosby Jr., the son of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’s Mary Cosby, is now in the spotlight for reasons he did not choose. And while the internet may want a spectacle, this story deserves something deeper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.