Raised by Reality

Raised by Reality is a reality TV recap podcast hosted by two reality-obsessed divas with a lot of opinions! Join hosts Christy and Amelia for weekly recaps of your favorite reality shows.

Raised by Reality Episode 24: Triggered by Muzzy

In this episode of Raised by Reality, we cover this week's episodes of RHOC, RHOM, and RHOSLC. In OC, Tamra's Spring Fling party didn't go so great. The Miami reunion brings some shocking allegations that we predicted last week. And in Salt Lake City, Angie and Lisa try to out-petty each other and Bronwyn's mom AKA Muzzy leaves a bitter taste in our mouths. Get comfy and settle in with hosts Christy and Amelia as we explore this week in Housewives.

10-09
01:09:13

Raised by Reality Episode 23: RHOC, RHOM, & RHOSLC

This week we talk about Gretchen's sneaky but trying to be squeaky clean act, Miami's finale and upcoming reunion bombshell (we have a theory about what it is...), and Lisa is losing her grip at the lodge luncheon. Let's dive into this week in Housewives with hosts Christy and Amelia!

10-02
01:08:48

Raised by Reality Episode 22: RHOC, RHOM, & Gout D*** Sucker RHOSLC

What a week in Housewives! Gretchen and Slade are starting nasty rumors about Tamra, Adriana shoots herself in the foot, Heather is so far up Lisa's @$$ she could give her a colonoscopy, and Lisa loses her sh** while Bronwyn calmly reads her to absolute filth. Get cozy for a super-sized episode of Raised by Reality with hosts Christy and Amelia!

09-27
01:29:54

Raised by Reality Episode 21: RHOC, RHOM, & RHOSLC

We're back from a short break last week recapping the last two episodes of RHOC and RHOM. We also dive into the premiere of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Don't forget to follow us on Bluesky, you can find Christy at christypunt.bsky.social and Amelia at realityTVtakes.bsky.social. We'd love to hear from you!

09-21
01:05:32

Raised by Reality Episode 20: RHOC & RHOM

The lies, the lies! The OC ladies take lie detector tests, the Grande Dame is free, and Alexia and Marysol refuse to go to Marbella because they know Richard Branson. Join hosts Christy (christypunt.bsky.social) and Amelia (realityTVtakes.bsky.social) as we dig into last week's Housewives.

09-04
50:23

Raised by Reality Episode 19: RHOC & RHOM

The OC cast is still reeling from Tamra's fake quitting the show for attention, but the focus shifts to Gretchen, Katie, and Kiki Monique. Will we get to the bottom of this "she said, she said" debacle? The ladies of Miami are in Seville and everyone is mad at Lisa (except Guerdy, who helps her with her legal stuff). Larsa won't let the social media stuff with Marcus go, and Adriana gets way out of line with Kiki at dinner. Get a snack, get some water, settle in, and let's get into it!

08-28
01:14:49

Raised by Reality Episode 18: RHOC & RHOM

Tamra fake quits the show for attention, Larsa uses any excuse to come for Lisa, and Kiki opens up about some awful family drama. Get a snack, get comfortable, and dive into this week's episode of Raised by Reality with your hosts Christy and Amelia!

08-21
01:04:01

Raised by Reality Episode 17: Real Housewives of Orange County & The Valley Reunion part 3

On this episode of Raised by Reality, we talk about the latest happenings on RHOC, including Tamra's despicable body shaming of Jenn. We also discuss the final part of The Valley reunion. Did it leave you hungry for more, too? Let's get into this week in reality TV with your hosts Christy and Amelia!

08-14
01:07:46

Raised by Reality Episode 16: Real Housewives of Orange County & The Valley

Hosts Christy and Amelia are back from vacation last week and are ready to dive into all things OC and The Valley Reunion. Get cozy, get a snack, and let's get into it!

08-07
01:30:53

Raised by Reality Episode 15: All Stars 10 Finale, bye bye Next Gen NYC, and The Valley

This week on Raised by Reality we cover an entire episode of finales! We recap the All Stars 10 finale and all the lipsyncs, we say good riddance to Next Gen NYC, and we celebrate the news that Jax will NOT be returning for season 3 of The Valley! We're going to start recapping RHOC and possibly King of Drag, so let us know on Bluesky what you think we should be watching now that some of our recap shows are ending! Tag Christy at christypunt.bsky.social and tag Amelia at realityTVtakes.bsky.social.

07-24
01:22:19

Raised by Reality Episode 14: RPDR All Stars Semifinals, NextGen NYC, and The Valley

This week we dive into some juicy reality TV gossip at the top of the episode. We tear Mistress a new one for disrespecting Aja and lament how short the semifinals are. We are trying to stay awake for the latest episode of NextGen NYC. And we're cheering Brittany on for standing firm against Jax. Join hosts Christy and Amelia as we dive into this week of reality TV, and don't forget to follow us on Bluesky to keep the conversation going! Follow Christy at christypunt.bsky.social and follow Amelia at realityTVtakes.bsky.social. We also want to know which shows you think should replace the ones that end next week. Let us know!

07-17
01:09:53

Raised by Reality Episode 13: RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, NextGen NYC, & The Valley

The semifinals of Drag Race are finally here and we start with the much anticipated Snatch Game! NextGen NYC continues to get on our nerves, The Valley is full of assholes, and we dive into some reality TV news and gossip from this past week. Join the conversation with us on Bluesky! Follow Chirsty at christypunt.bsky.social and follow Amelia at realityTVtakes.bsky.social. We'd love to hear from you!

07-10
01:20:04

Raised by Reality Episode 12: RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, NextGen NYC, and The Valley

Have you heard all the Bravolebrity gossip this week? We open our episode with some salacious rumors we've heard before diving into this week in our favorite (well, at least some of them) shows of the week. The bracket section of RPDR comes to a close and we couldn't be more ready for the semifinals next week! We get to see Kristen and Luke get engaged on The Valley and it was wonderful to see. We're getting bored of NextGen NYC, should we continue it? Vote in our poll and let us know!

07-03
01:13:17

Raised by Reality Episode 11: RPDR All Stars 10, NextGen NYC, & The Valley

Join hosts Christy and Amelia this week as we catch up on what happened on some of your favorite reality shows this week. Are you as sick of the blatant favoritism going on this season on All Stars as we are? Denali was robbed! NextGen NYC cast is getting spicy, and The Valley finally takes us to Maui. Get cozy and let's get into it!

06-26
01:09:37

Raised By Reality Episode 10: RPDR All Stars 10, Bravo's Love Hotel, Next Gen NYC, and The Valley

As we finally say hello to the final bracket of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 10, we sadly say goodbye to the Housewives and their suitors from Bravo's Love Hotel. We dive into a new show, Next Gen NYC, and get heated over Riley having to deal with racist BS from Charlie. On The Valley, Jax continues to be a walking human dumpster fire. Grab a snack, get comfy, and let's dive into this week of reality TV, shall we? Connect with us on BlueSky! Christy: https://bsky.app/profile/christypunt.bsky.social Amelia: https://bsky.app/profile/realityTVtakes.bsky.social

06-19
01:37:23

Raised by Reality Episode 9: RPDR All Stars 10, Summer House Reunion, Love Hotel & The Valley

We send three new queens off to the semifinals and make our predictions for how things will end up with bracket 3 of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. The Summer House reunion is a Snooze Fest and we question what's next for this show?! The Love Hotel is flopping in the love department, and The Valley remains the darkest reality TV show on television. Let's get into it babes! Follow Christy and Amelia on BlueSky - we'd love to hear your thoughts on the episode! Find us at christypunt.bsky.social and realityTVtakes.bsky.social <3

06-12
01:28:59

Raised by Reality Episode 8: RPDR All Stars 10, Summer House Finale Part 1, Bravo's Love Hotel & The Valley

One thing is for certain: this is a Jax Taylor hater podcast. We dive into the absolute mess that was this week's episode of The Valley, see how the Housewives are doing on their quest for love, and can we speed up the brackets for All Stars a bit? Plus Summer House is winding down with a SnoozeFest themed reunion. We get into all the juicy details, so grab a cup of your favorite beverage, kick up your heels and let's get gabbing!

06-05
01:15:58

Raised by Reality Episode 7: RPDR All Stars 10, Summer House Finale, Bravo's Love Hotel & The Valley

Dive into this week in reality TV with your hosts Christy and Amelia! We meet bracket 2 of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 10, which includes Kerri Colby, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, Nicole Paige Brooks, Tina Burner, Jorgeous, and Lydia B. Kollins. We continue to roll our eyes at Jesse and Lexi throughout the Summer House finale, and we can barely keep track of the men flying in and out of the Love Hotel. The Valley continues to be the darkest reality show on Bravo. Let's get into it! Share your thoughts with us on BlueSky, you can find Christy at christypunt.bsky.social and Amelia at realityTVtakes.bsky.social.

05-29
01:17:42

Raised by Reality Episode 6: RPDR All Stars 10, Summer House, Love Hotel & The Valley

We're at the penultimate episode of Summer House before the reunion arrives, and we have MANY unanswered questions and potential conspiracies to get into. Some BTS about Imrul, perhaps? We congratulate the three queens moving onto the semifinals from the first bracket of All Stars, Love Hotel got spicy, and The Valley remains the darkest show currently airing on Bravo. Dig into all the juicy details with your hosts Christy and Amelia, and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode!

05-22
01:10:54

Raised by Reality Episode 5: RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 10, Summer House, Love Hotel, & The Valley

Let's get into all the great reality TV this week! Ciara gives Jesse a piece of her mind, the All Stars tier 1 queens debut with a double episode and an INCREDIBLE lipsync from Aja, Jesse and Michelle continue to be The Worstâ„¢, and Luann loves being surrounded by men. Share your thoughts with us! Follow Christy on Bluesky at christypunt.bsky.social and follow Amelia at realityTVtakes.bsky.social. Thanks for listening!

05-15
01:22:11

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