The Reality Of Reality

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.

Currently serving as chief stew on Below Deck Down Under, Daisy Kelliher breaks down her journey on the Below Deck franchise — and this is far from her first time on deck. We talk about her life before the show, the chaos of Below Deck Sailing Yacht, the differences between Captain Glenn and Captain Jason, what it’s really like working with Chef Ben and João, and how she spent her time in between seasons.And yes — we get into the Housewives. Daisy shares behind-the-scenes stories from The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City charter, including the fights, the fun, and how she managed to sneak a stew off the boat without anyone noticing.So grab your epaulettes and climb aboard The Reality Of Reality for The Reality Of: Below Deck.

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.

I fully thought this was a scam… and I boarded the flight anyway. So how did I — a reality TV TikToker — end up in North Carolina meeting Mr. Beast? I’m honestly still not sure, but let me take you along for the ride.From convincing myself I was about to a part of his next video, to becoming friends with a group of YouTubers, this trip was a whirlwind. We walked through sets, toured the offices, watched never-before-seen episodes of Beast Games Season 2, hung out with Mr. Beast himself — and I’m telling you everything.And don’t worry, I’m not ignoring the elephant in the Bravoverse… Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula from Summer House announced their split — and we NEED to talk about it…

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.

JOSHTHERHONYSTAN is in LA! And one of his first stops on his Hollywood tour was The Reality Of Reality studio. Josh is a New York–based reality TV content creator with a background in politics, and in this episode, we’re covering it all.We start by talking about life before content creation, living in Los Angeles, and swapping stories about how we became friends!Then, Josh spills on Bravolebrities sliding into his DMs, which Bravolebs he’s not a fan of, and we share our [hot] takes on the current season of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. We also make The Traitors predictions, unpack Josh’s obsession with baseball, review the new movie Primate (ew), and — obviously — talk about Heated Rivalry (duh).So tune in to hear Josh and I’s very first fight, which was a clear millennial vs. Gen Z divide ❤️

.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.

My parents have officially entered the chat! On this week’s very special holiday episode, I’m back home in Pennsylvania for Christmas and sitting down with my parents to talk all things reality TV.First up, my dad Angelo weighs in on the Survivor 49 finale and the Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans trailer. Then my mom Andrea joins the conversation as we dive into Southern Charm, Vanderpump Rules, our favorite (and least favorite) Housewives, and plenty more.I also break down some of the latest reality TV theories making the rounds — from Katie Maloney potentially becoming a main cast member on Stassi Says, to Jacqueline Laurita allegedly joining The Real Housewives of Orange County, to MrBeast possibly doubling the Survivor 50 prize pot. Hear it all on The Reality Of Reality.

Have you ever wondered what it’s actually like to be a contestant on a game show? This week, Bridgett Greenberg and Johno Faherty are holding nothing back about their experiences — and trust me, it’s not as glamorous as it looks on TV.Johno has appeared on multiple game shows, most notably 25 Words or Less (and he has some words for Meredith Vieira). Bridgett, meanwhile, competed on a show she still won’t name — but if you’re as good at trivia as she is, you can probably figure it out from the clues she drops. And here’s the kicker: both Johno and Bridgett are convinced they should have walked away with $10,000… but didn’t.This episode is especially fun because Johno, Bridgett, and I have been close friends for over a decade, ever since we met in college in Philadelphia. Johno and I even competed on a game show together called The Squad — which never actually aired, but gave us plenty of hilarious behind-the-scenes stories.So tune in to this week’s episode to hear all about The Reality Of: Being on a Game Show. 

We need to talk about the Vanderpump Rules reboot — and this new era is already… chaotic. We’ve got Marcus and Kim’s roller-coaster relationship, Natalie’s singing career, the “kissing cousins” (sorry, boys), Peter vanishing, juicy security footage and a whole new group of SURvers ready to bring the drama.And in this episode, we will be hearing from YOU! I asked for your takes on episode 1, and you all delivered! I’m diving into the unfiltered opinions you sent in across Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook (and you held NOTHING back).So let’s break down the episode, the cast, the drama and try to figure out if we actually like this show (so far) or not. 

Ryan Bailey and I are back for Part 2 of our BravoCon recap — and things only get crazier from here. We’re talking iconic Housewives moments, panel drama, fan questions that went completely off the rails, the creator carpet, and randomly running into the Salt Lake City women at both a gay club and Chili’s. (Those ladies have range!)So tune in for the second half of our BravoCon 2025 breakdown — because we saved some of the best stories for last 👀

This week, I am joined by the host of So Bad It's Good with Ryan Bailey — Mr. Ryan Bailey himself! Together, we are sharing our BravoCon war stories. From debilitating hangovers to getting “man-handled” by security guards and partying with Real Housewives in between, we’re giving you an inside look at what really goes down during Bravo’s biggest weekend. And obviously, since Ryan and I are both Bravo TV lovers and commentators, our conversation was flowing almost as much as the white wine in Planet Hollywood on Thursday night. That said, this episode is going to be TWO PARTS — so sit back, relax, and join us as we spill allllll the tea during Part 1 of The Reality Of: BravoCon.

Ever wish you could watch reality TV at a bar the same way people watch sports? Maddy Biebel had the same thought — so she created her own! On this episode of The Reality of Reality, Maddy shares how Reality Bar went from a simple idea to a growing community, drawing appearances from reality stars like Parvati Shallow, Joey Graziadei, and the Love Island USA season 7 cast; screening shows at bars all across Los Angeles. But she hasn’t built this alone — and she’s walking us through all the behind-the-scenes teamwork, the process of convincing bars to partner with her, and what it truly takes to launch something like this. Tune in to learn all about The Reality Of: Reality Bar.

Being on a competition show is hard enough — but try doing it anonymously. In this weeks episode, Dillian The Celebrity explains what really went down behind-the-scenes on USA’s "The Anonymous”. He reveals all the things that the cameras didn’t catch — from the house not having any showers to everyone speaking to a different “Dani”, to deleted scenes and the intense casting process. Dillian is definitely not on "silent mode" during this episode! So tune in to learn more about the reality of: The Anonymous.

So… I realized I launched this show without ever explaining the story behind it. In this episode, I’m sharing a little about me — my background in TV, how I started making reality tv content, and what inspired this whole thing!Then, I’m unpacking why the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and Below Deck crossover is a big deal, the story behind Lisa Barlow’s current feud with a TikToker, and a breakdown of the Love Is Blind: Denver filming timeline that’s left fans a little… confused.

Big Brother is always watching… and no one knows that better than this week’s guest, Taylor Hale. Taylor made Big Brother history as the first Black woman to ever win the game — and the first player to take home both the grand prize and America’s Favorite Houseguest.But her journey to the top was anything but easy. Taylor’s holding nothing back about her not-so-fun time in the house, what it was really like being filmed 24/7, why the live feeds became her best friend, and yes — how she got “kidnapped” before the season even started.She also spills on life beyond the Big Brother walls: from winning Miss Michigan and Miss Congeniality (yes, that’s a real thing - not just a movie!) to hosting Big Brother Unlocked, running The Amazing Race with fellow Big Brother alum Kyland Young, and the many reality TV shows she’s been asked to do but hasn’t done… yet 👀Want to know what really goes on in that Big Brother house? Then listen up as Taylor Hale dives into The Reality Of: Big Brother.

Working for Lisa Vanderpump isn’t exactly a walk through the Vanderpump Cocktail Garden! And on this weeks episode of The Reality of Reality, chef Anthony Bar and Dominic DeAngelis talk about what was cooking behind the scenes in LVP’s European villas. From hanging with Mormon Wives to living with Stassi and Beau - they even reveal that they’ve BOTH been on reality tv before! (Anyone remember Dom on “Reality House” with Trisha Paytas? 👀). If you can’t stand the heat, then get out of the kitchen because this Vanderpump Villa tea is HOT!

It’s the show that got us through quarantine… about people literally being quarantined! Netflix’s “The Circle” became our pandemic obsession, and at the center of it all was this weeks guest, Courtney Revolution! He’s spilling the tea about what it was really like living in isolation, how production prioritized their mental health, interacting with producers everyday but never knowing what they looked like, and SO much more. Courtney also reveals which other reality shows wanted him, and why he hasn’t been on them (yet). Hey Circle - start Courtney’s episode so we can learn all about the reality of: The Circle.

We’re taking a time machine back to the Truth Booth that started it all with Shanley from Are You The One? Season 1. She’s spilling everything about the crash outs, the fights, the crying, the hookups, and yes… the unlimited alcohol courtesy of “the bat phone.” And find out why after appearing on multiple reality shows, Shanley swears she’ll never do an MTV show again. We're getting into the nitty gritty of it all, because according to Shanley, she doesn’t think she’s under any contracts anymore… So join us as we talk about what really went down and dig into the reality of Are You The One?

I’ve been obsessed with reality TV ever since Snooki first fist-pumped her way onto my screen in 2009. After spending 10 years working behind the camera in Hollywood, I decided to turn my passion into a full-time gig and start talking about reality TV online (do what you love, right?).My background in TV production mixed with my reality TV obsession is what inspired me to create this show. On this podcast, I chat with your favorite reality stars as they spill the tea on what REALLY goes down behind the camera.I’ll be interviewing everyone—from household names to the forgotten icons you didn’t know you missed. So, calling all reality TV lovers: come join me as we uncover The Reality of Reality.