Reality Hangover

Reality Hangover

byThe Ringer

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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.

Episodes(40 episodes)

Is Alix Earle the Star of ‘Earle Meets World’?
Today, Juliet and Callie start the pod by catching up on Phaedra and CT’s new relationship, their personal style and the U.S. Open. Then they dive into ‘Earle Meets World’, where they are shocked by Ashley Dupré’s prevalence on the show and Alix’s odd relationship with her dad. They discuss how Alix’s getting-ready videos reminded them of being in their 20s before finally getting into some other TV shows they are watching, including ‘Sterling Point’. Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie Curry Producer: Olivia Crerie Lear...
Published: Sep 9, 2026Duration: 57m 32s
‘Love Island USA’ Reunion Winners and Losers!
Today, Juliet and Callie break down the long-awaited ‘Love Island USA’ reunion! First, they share their thoughts about Andy and Ariana as co-hosts, and they agree on how much Ariana has grown since her ‘Vanderpump Rules’ days. They then choose their winners and losers from the season, discussing the discourse around Kayda online, Melanie and Kenzie’s drama, Trinity and Bryce’s relationship and much more. Finally, we go to Callie’s Corner where they catch up on ‘Gilded Age’ and exchange stories about their families. Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie Curry Producer: Olivia C...
Published: Sep 3, 2026Duration: 58m 0s
Is ‘Love Is Blind UK’ the Most Successful Season Yet? Plus, Callie’s Finally Hooked on ‘The Gilded Age.’
Today, Juliet and Callie are both back home, and Callie starts the podcast by announcing that she is now hooked on ‘The Gilded Age.’ Next, they discuss ‘Love Is Blind UK,’ which had an uneventful reunion due to most of the couples being steadily in love. They discuss Jake’s brief disappearance on the show before doing a final recap of ‘Married at First Sight.’ (00:00) Intro (12:08) ‘Love Is Blind UK’ (44:03) ‘Married at First Sight’ This episode is brought to you by Colgate Optic White. The Science of WOW. <p...
Published: Aug 31, 2026Duration: 58m 4s
The Confusing (but Exciting) ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Cast! Plus, ‘The Traitors’ Casting Rumors and ‘Married at First Sight’ Updates
Today, Juliet and Callie start off the pod by discussing the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ cast announcement. They get into some ‘Traitors’ casting rumors and who they would like to see on the show before they dive into ‘Married at First Sight’ as they near the end of the season. Finally, they talk about getting their British TV fix in with ‘Love Is Blind UK,’ which has a surprisingly attractive cast. (00:00) Intro (02:00) ‘Dancing With the Stars’ cast (28:49) ‘The Traitors’ casting rumors (33:03) ‘Married at First Sight’ (51:32) ‘Love Is Blind UK’ <...
Published: Aug 24, 2026Duration: 1h 2m 19s
‘Big Brother’ Breakdown With Taylor Hale!
Once again, Callie is joined by ‘Big Brother’ champion Taylor Hale! They catch up on ‘Big Brother’ Season 28 now that the power has switched within the house. They discuss everything from their favorite live feeds to what happens when you get bored in the house! Finally, they pick their top three players left in the house. This episode is brought to you by Colgate Optic White. The Science of WOW. Host: Callie Curry Guest: Taylor Hale Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn...
Published: Aug 20, 2026Duration: 54m 56s
Lance Bass and Joey Fatone Invite You to ‘Cocktail Wars.’ Plus, ‘Married at First Sight’ Updates and ‘Love Island USA’ Star Sightings!
Juliet and Callie catch up on the surprisingly entertaining ‘Married at First Sight.’ First, they discuss Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods’s star-studded wedding that many ‘Love Island USA’ alums attended. Callie then shares her final thoughts on ‘Let’s Marry Harry’ before the two discuss Episodes 13, 14, and 15 of ‘Married at First Sight.’ Finally, Juliet is joined by Lance Bass and Joey Fatone of the NSYNC to discuss their new show on E!, 'Cocktail Wars.' They talk about their favorite cocktails and places to drink, and get into some reality TV gossip with Juliet! (00:00) Intro ...
Published: Aug 17, 2026Duration: 1h 12m 15s
‘Let’s Marry Harry’ Is Very Unoriginal | Plus, ‘The Traitors: New Blood’ Cast and ‘Married at First Sight’ Wrap-Up
Juliet and Callie get excited for ‘The Traitors: New Blood’ following the release of the cast list. They then share their thoughts on ‘Let’s Marry Harry,’ the new Alex Cooper Netflix dating show with Harry Jowsey. Next, they recap ‘Married at First Sight,’ where the men continue to shock them. Finally, they discuss how difficult it has been to watch ‘House of Stassi,’ and talk about the casting of the 30th season of ‘The Bachelor.’ (00:00) Intro (02:34) ‘The Traitors: New Blood’ (08:07) ‘Let’s Marry Harry’ (18:54) ‘Married at First Sight’ (45:49) ‘House of St...
Published: Aug 13, 2026Duration: 53m 22s
Lala Saves ‘Big Brother’! Plus, 'SLOMW' and ‘Love Island USA’ News, and ‘Married at First Sight’ Updates
Callie starts off the pod by updating Juliet on the turn of events on ‘Big Brother’ after Lala won the platform challenge. They then talk about the ‘Love Island USA' reunion being filmed in L.A. and share updates on Dakota Mortensen’s new relationship to Taylor Frankie Paul’s friend, Shinia Powell. Next, they discuss their opinions of Stassi on her new show, ‘House of Stassi,’ before diving into their love for ‘Married at First Sight,’ calling it their favorite love-based reality TV show of the year. (00:00) Intro (02:40) ‘Big Brother’ Season 28 updates (15:09...
Published: Aug 10, 2026Duration: 54m 2s
‘Big Brother’ Needs a Big Save
Juliet confesses to Callie that she is not loving ‘Big Brother.’ They discuss the power never changing within the house, the ‘Survivor’ characters carrying the game, and their love of the showmances this season. Next, they catch up on ‘Married at First Sight,’ which has both of them hooked. Finally, they share their thoughts on Stassi’s relationships with her friends in ‘House of Stassi,’ and Callie tells Juliet about her current trip. (00:00) Intro (01:43) ‘Big Brother’  (18:07) ‘Married at First Sight’  (43:24) ‘House of Stassi’ This episode is brought to you by Colgate Opt...
Published: Aug 6, 2026Duration: 1h 6m 22s
‘House of Stassi’ Has Us Hooked
Today, Juliet and Callie separate their love of the art from the artist while discussing ‘House of Stassi’ on Hulu. They talk about some of the main story lines from the first half of the season, like Stassi’s relationship with her husband and Katie agreeing to be part of the show. They then share their favorite moments from ‘Vanderpump Rules’ before discussing the makeover that ‘Married at First Sight’ has received since they’ve last tuned in. (00:00) Intro (06:21) ‘House of Stassi’ Recap (28:00) Favorite ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Moments (39:36) ‘Married at First Sight’ Recap ...
Published: Aug 3, 2026Duration: 1h 0m 0s
‘Love Is Blind’ NYC Is Casting! Plus, ‘Big Brother’ Season 28 Updates
On today’s episode, Callie tries to convince Juliet to apply to ‘Love Is Blind,’ which is currently casting in New York. Callie explains that there are some great catches on ‘Married at First Sight,' and they talk about the difficulty of getting into workout routines as working moms. Finally, they catch up on ‘Big Brother,’ discussing how Jason is growing on them and how much fun Devens seems to be having on the show. This episode is brought to you by Colgate Optic White. The Science of WOW. Hosts: Jul...
Published: Jul 30, 2026Duration: 47m 57s
Taylor Hale Returns to Talk ‘Big Brother’!
Today, Callie is joined by 'Big Brother' champion and expert Taylor Hale! Together, they dissect the two very different shows between the livestream and the episodes airing on TV. They get into the gameplay of specific players like Jason and Kamu, and Taylor chooses her top three players this season. This episode is brought to you by Colgate Optic White. The Science of WOW. Host: Callie Curry Guest: Taylor Hale Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published: Jul 27, 2026Duration: 1h 4m 14s
We’re All In on ‘Big Brother’!
Today, Juliet and Callie start the podcast by discussing news from the Bravo world, including ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ star Angie Katsanevas’s separation announcement. They discuss more unfortunate updates from Taylor Frankie Paul before getting into ‘Big Brother’ now that Juliet is all caught up! Finally, they check in on ‘The Ultimatum’ and briefly discuss what the ‘Love Island USA’ cast members are up to now. (00:00) Intro (04:34) Angie Katsanevas’s separation announcement (08:00) Taylor Frankie Paul updates (11:42) ‘Big Brother’ recap (33:47) ‘The Ultimatum’ check-in This episode i...
Published: Jul 20, 2026Duration: 50m 47s
Reunited in the Studio! ‘Big Brother’ Season 28, Post-Villa ‘Love Island USA,’ and ‘Special Forces’ Cast Updates
Today, Callie joins Juliet in the studio, and they start off the podcast by addressing the hate that the ‘Love Island USA’ contestants are getting now that they are out of the villa. They go through the ‘Special Forces’ Season 5 cast, and they share updates on Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Bachelorette’ season. Finally, they recap the beginning of Season 28 of ‘Big Brother’! (00:00) Intro (07:42) ‘Love Island USA’ post-finale updates (17:31) ‘Special Forces’ cast breakdown (30:59) Taylor Frankie Paul check-in (36:30) ‘Big Brother’ Season 28 recap This episode is brought to you by C...
Published: Jul 16, 2026Duration: 59m 19s
Falling Asleep During the ‘Love Island USA’ Finale
Today, Juliet and Callie break down the lackluster ‘Love Island USA’ finale. They compare each of the final four dates and discuss family night, starting with Sincere and Melanie’s dramatic family advice. Finally, they choose their top five moments from the season, top three most influential people in the villa, and the top three things they wish they got from this season. (00:00) Intro (02:55) ‘Love Island USA’ recap (36:31) Top moments and people from this season This episode is brought to you by Colgate Optic White. The Scienc...
Published: Jul 13, 2026Duration: 1h 6m 17s
Final Days in the Villa
Juliet and Callie begin today’s episode by discussing some reality TV news, including what's happening in the worlds of 'Big Brother' and 'SLOMW.' Then they move to ‘Love Island’ to discuss who will win the competition, Zach and Kayda’s situationship, and why Melanie and Sincere have so much momentum in the villa. 00:00) Intro(05:45) Rick Devens and 'Big Brother'(11:33) Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen(20:18) 'Love Island'(34:20) 'Love Island' U.K.(40:18) 'Worst Neighbor Ever'This episode is brought to you by Colgate Optic White. The Science of WOW.<...
Published: Jul 9, 2026Duration: 44m 13s
Callie Mourns Her Favorite Islander | ‘Love Island USA’ Recap
Today, Juliet and Callie discuss the loss of their favorite and most entertaining islander from the villa. They discuss how this season is slowly devolving, and they try to understand how Sincere got to sleep in a bed while Melanie slept with owls. Callie explains why ‘Love Island U.K.’ is so much better than the U.S. version this season before they make their winner predictions and address the hate that Aftersun is getting. (00:00) Intro (03:14) ‘Love Island USA’ Recap (16:00) Sincere and Melanie (27:50) Why is U.K. better than U.S...
Published: Jul 6, 2026Duration: 1h 3m 0s
Pure Cinema on 'Love Island USA' Movie Night!
Today, Juliet and Callie immediately know they are going to disagree about movie night on ‘Love Island USA.’ Before they get into it, they talk about reality TV news, starting with Lindsay Hubbard and Matt James being seen on a date in New York (02:54), Taylor Frankie Paul entering rehab and what this means for her ‘Bachelorette’ season, and ‘Bachelor’ producer Julie LaPlaca publishing a book about her affair with Pilot Pete. Then, at last, they get into the revealing movie night on ‘Love Island USA,’ starting with Kayda’s realization that Zach has been lying to her. They argue who is in the righ...
Published: Jul 2, 2026Duration: 1h 0m 52s
Let’s Get Aniya Home | ‘Love Island USA’ Casa Recoupling Recap
On today’s episode, Juliet and Callie dive right into Aniya’s reaction to KC bringing back Titi from Casa Amor. They debate who is in the wrong before moving on to the happy couples, starting with Bryce and Zach. They discuss the hate Tefi and Ciara have been getting on Aftersun, and they continue to appreciate Corbin’s robotic reactions. Finally, they catch up on Season 3 of ‘America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders,’ sharing their thoughts on the coaches, Dayton’s audition, and Reece’s fame outside the show. (00:00) Intro (01:59) Aniya and KC’s Recoupl...
Published: Jun 29, 2026Duration: 1h 6m 6s
‘Love Island USA’ Casa Men and Taylor Tangents!
Today, Juliet and Callie start off the podcast by discussing the potential airing of Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Bachelorette’ next month. Callie asks Juliet to explain the excitement behind Taylor Swift’s rumored Madison Square Garden wedding before they dive into the Casa men on ‘Love Island USA’ this season. They talk about whether or not the women invited the right men to stay, and they agree that Trinity is a generational talent. Finally, they make their predictions on who will bring someone back from Casa Amor. (00:00) Intro (03:21) Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Bachelorette’ Se...
Published: Jun 25, 2026Duration: 1h 2m 52s