The Reality Of Reality

Charleston’s own Bradley Carter is here, and he’s spilling all the Southern Hospitality tea! In this episode, we dive into the evolution of the show’s friendships, what really happened to some of the “one-and-done” cast members, the ongoing (and seemingly one-sided) feud between Lake and Mia, the infamous hotel hallway recording, and the arrival of newcomers Justin, Bella and Julia. We also discuss Bradley’s thoughts on Julia potentially joining the cast full-time and how she fits into the group dynamic.Bradley also reflects on his longtime friendship with Emmy before the show, how he feels she has changed over the years, and the impact he believes her current relationship has had on her. And when it comes to Emmy and Will? Let’s just say Bradley doesn’t hold back, explaining why he now says he “wishes nothing but the worst” for both of them.If you're a Southern Hospitality fan, consider this your one-stop shop for behind-the-scenes tea, fan questions, Charleston recommendations, and very unfiltered opinions. Tune in for The Reality Of: Southern Hospitality.

Will Summer House survive this?! That’s the question reality TV star and Bravo superfan Courtney Revolution and I are tackling this week!We’re diving headfirst into all the current Summer House drama and asking the questions everyone wants answered: Who’s returning to the house next season? Are Amanda and West end game? Where does this leave Ciara Miller? What’s going on with KJ and Dara? And where does the show go from here?!We also break down the explosive Southern Hospitality finale, discuss how The Valley is shaping up to have a promising season, share our thoughts on the women of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, and recap our experience attending the Las Culturistas Culture Awards!Bravo fans, rise up! This one’s for you!

This week, entertainment journalist Sydney Bucksbaum takes us inside her world — from red carpets, A-list interviews and insane press trips! Sydney opens up about her 15+ years working in entertainment, her time working at Entertainment Weekly, the debate between influencers and traditional journalists interviewing on red carpets, and how people do and don’t follow journalism’s code of ethics.Sydney has interviewed nearly the entire Harry Potter cast, traveled to Paris for The Summer I Turned Pretty finale coverage, gotten slimed on Nickelodeon’s Double Dare, and SO much more.And of course, we also get into reality TV. Sydney shares behind-the-scenes stories from covering shows like The Challenge, Love Is Blind, and House of Villains. Plus, she shares what it was like writing her book “How to Win at The Challenge and Life: A Champion's Guide to Eliminating Obstacles, Winning Friends, and Making That Money”, revealing her favorite interviews, which winners didn’t want to participate, and her thoughts on the current state of The Challenge as a Challenge superfan.

So much has been happening in the world of The Real Housewives lately, they needed their own episode! And no one follows these women more closely than my mom. My mother, Andrea Riccio, joins me in the studio to break down everything currently happening across the franchises — from Miami reportedly being “on pause,” to our obsession with Rhode Island, to why we think Beverly Hills may be in desperate need of a reboot.We ‘re diving into the latest Bravo discourse, revisiting some of our favorite Housewives moments, and telling a story about The Real Housewives of New York that we’re still not entirely sure we’re allowed to share… but we did anyway!So tune in now for Bravo hot takes, Housewives gossip, unfiltered opinions — straight from this mother-daughter duo!

West and Amanda kissing at the Yankees game? Kyle Cooke going on his tiptoes for Meghan King?? And Ciara is finally speaking out??? So much has happened over the past few days, it felt only right to dedicate an entire episode to a WestManda update.I’m recapping everything these two lovebirds (?) have been up to — from a night out at one of New York City’s busiest bars to being caught kissing on camera at the Yankees game. And speaking of unexpected moments… we also have to talk about Kyle Cooke’s cozy evening with former Real Housewife Meghan King.Plus, Ciara Miller did an interview with Glamour magazine that we NEED to talk about. And you guys wrote in with your West/Amanda thoughts and I'm reading them all during this episode (some of which caught me a bit off guard) 👀

From living in the Bachelor Mansion to renovating it, Tammy Kay Ly is here to tell her story. She first joined Bachelor Nation on The Bachelor during Pilot Pete’s season, where she was labeled a “villain” and “drama starter” before being sent home in week six. She later returned for Bachelor in Paradise — and while Tammy says Paradise was definitely more fun, it still came with plenty of drama.Since her time on reality TV, Tammy has focused on being a real estate agent and entrepreneur — a path that unexpectedly brought her right back into the Bachelor world, and she was cast on HGTV’s Bachelor Mansion Takeover. Tammy shares what it was really like working on the mansion, the challenges she faced with some of her cast mates, and the dramatic season finale that no one saw coming.Will you accept this rose? Because this is The Reality Of: Bachelor Nation.

Where were you when The Bachelorette got cancelled? My good friend and comedian Sarah Griffith is in the studio to break down exactly what happened with Taylor Frankie Paul, The Bachelorette, the premiere party we were supposed to attend, and everything that has unfolded since. (Trigger Warning: discussion of domestic violence)We also get into Sarah's connection to Ru Paul's Drag Race (shout out Irene the Alien!), whats happening across the Hulu reality TV universe, and that one time Sarah was on a game show with Jay Leno! We then take a trip to Fiji breaking down everything thats happened in Survivor 50 so far - from Christian’s winner edit to Ozzy's haircut, Cirie’s mastermind gameplay, and Zac Brown's annoying amount of air time. Oh, and did you know Tom Sandoval was at Sarah's birthday party? Yeah, this episode has a little bit of everything!

Southern Hospitality’s fourth season has already started with a bang — and now Tj Dinch is here to spill even more tea about one of Bravo’s messiest shows. In this episode, Tj opens up about the beef between Southern Hospitality and Southern Charm (cough cough Austen Kroll), where he stands with his fellow SoHo castmates, his uncomfortable run-ins with Ally Lewber, and of course, we’re talking about Emmy and Will. Tj shares his side of what really happened at last year’s reunion, reveals what Emmy said to her mom during that phone call at the hotel and the aftermath, discusses where she stands within the friend group today, and gives his honest take on whether or not he believes Will actually cheated.The tea in this episode is almost as hot as Tj’s dogs (shoutout Sir Wieners!), so tune in as we dive into The Reality Of: Southern Hospitality.

“You want to be on top?” Hannah Kat Jones was — and now she’s here to share her story. Hannah competed on Cycle 16 of America’s Next Top Model, making it all the way to the Top 3. During her time on the show, she modeled in trash, wore bees on her head, and was even set on fire — all in the name of reality television. In this episode, Hannah reflects on what it was truly like competing on America’s Next Top Model — the highs, the lows, and the moments that still feel unbelievable. She shares her thoughts on the new Netflix documentary, Tyra Banks, the Jays, and how she views the show today. This is The Reality Of: America’s Next Top Model.

Being on three major reality shows isn’t easy — but if anyone can do it, it’s Kyland Young. In this episode, Kyland looks back on his time on Big Brother, including what it was like being part of one of the most iconic alliances in reality TV history: The Cookout.Then we dive deep into his experience on The Challenge — from living in the house and navigating the social politics, to competing in grueling finals, managing alcohol limits, and surviving the, rather boring, filming schedule. And of course, we get into the tea! Kyland shares his thoughts on overrated challengers, aspects of the show he’d change, his dream competitors to face off against, and so much more.If you’re a Challenge fan, you won’t want to miss Kyland breaking down The Reality Of: The Challenge.

Did you really think I’d let Josh leave Los Angeles without bringing him back on the podcast? We had wayyyy too much left to cover. In this episode, we’re recapping his time in LA and reminiscing about some of our favorite (and drunkest) moments.And while this is a reality TV podcast, we couldn’t skip Tell Me Lies. We dive into the wild fan theories, the Pippa hate / Wrigley love, Lucy’s horrible decisions, and I educate Josh on who Stephen DeMarco’s mom is — both in real life and on the show.We also wrap up the current season of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, breaking down the reunion and finally getting to the bottom of what really happened on that damn plane! Plus, we touch on Vanderpump Rules, Southern Charm, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kyle and Amanda’s breakup, The Traitors, and more.Tune in to hear Josh somehow correctly predict who would end up touching Lisa Rinna’s amulet — and judge me for all of my unpopular Bravo opinions.

She was once Tom Sandoval’s assistant — and now she’s here to tell the tale. Ann Maddox found herself right in the middle of Scandoval… literally. Not only was she left to pick up the pieces in the aftermath, she also became the only middleman between Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix. And because of it all, Ann ultimately landed a guest appearance on Season 11 of Vanderpump Rules.In this episode, Ann opens up about working for Tom both before and after Scandoval, what her role as his assistant actually entailed, and how she navigated choosing sides between him and Ariana. She shares stories from hanging out with the cast, what it was like filming for Vanderpump Rules, and what may be her biggest regret — interviewing for a job with Ariana while Tom was home and listening. Ann also explains why that moment wasn’t originally meant to happen when it did, and the messy aftermath that followed.She may have signed an N.D.A., but that doesn’t mean she’s not still spilling the T.E.A. Tune in for behind-the-scenes stories from one of Bravo’s most iconic assistants on this week’s episode of The Reality Of Reality: The Reality Of Vanderpump Rules.

.If you love The Traitors, this episode is for you. Not only was Christian de la Torre part of the very first season of The Traitors US, he was a Traitor! (and the only non-celebrity US Traitor, so far). Alongside Cirie Fields and Cody Calafiore, the three of them ran the turret… until Cody was ultimately taken out and Arie Luyendyk Jr. was recruited to join them. Now, Christian is spilling everything about what it was really like behind the scenes. He breaks down what actually happens inside the turret, how long the roundtables truly last, what life was like living in the hotel, how cast members were transported to and from the castle, and how celebrity players were treated differently than the civilians. He also opens up about the grueling filming schedule, off-camera freak-outs we never saw on TV, Alan Cumming and so much more. So gather around the roundtable and get comfortable — because today, we’re getting into The Reality Of: The Traitors.