The Reality Recap

Welcome to The Reality Recap, the podcast where reality TV gets the royal treatment! Join Queen E for sharp, unfiltered takes on the wild world of reality television. Whether it's love, drama, strategy, or sheer chaos, no moment goes unnoticed. With humor, passion, and a no-nonsense approach, The Reality Recap breaks down the biggest moments, the messiest cast members, and the most addictive reality TV storylines. If you love reality TV and aren’t afraid to keep it real, this is the podcast for you. Buckle up—because in this world, the drama never ends! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Reality Recap ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

Are You My First Drama Goes Down

This week Queen E unpacks the drama between the couples in Are You My First. What's going on between Godwin & Daya? Are all the men master manipulators and how do they feel about meeting their partner's parents? Also did someone say proposal? Be sure to follow @realityrecappod on Instagram and TikTok and check back here every Tuesday for Queen E’s latest takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09-16
44:56

Love Island Games Cast Leaks & Are You My First? Review

This week Queen E unpacks the supposed upcoming Love Island Games lineup, *fingers crossed it’s real* from fan favorites to controversial returns, and why this group could deliver peak chaos. Plus: she reviews Hulu’s Are You My First?, where virgins from all walks of life navigate dating, awkward first kisses, cherry popping, and more. Be sure to follow @realityrecappod on Instagram and TikTok and check back here every Tuesday for Queen E’s latest takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09-09
55:03

Beyond the Villa Finale + Ace’s Explosive Love Island Interview

This week, Queen E unpacks Ace’s headline-making Speedy Morman interview, the Love Island reunion drama (breakups, cheating rumors, and Andy Cohen shade), plus the finale of Beyond the Villa…from Jana & Kenny’s breakup receipts to Kaylor’s victim vibes, it’s messy to the end. Be sure to follow @realityrecappod on Instagram and TikTok and check back here every Tuesday for Queen E’s latest takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09-02
55:38

JaNa Speaks Out & Beyond the Villa Miami Trip Chaos

This week the Beyond the Villa crew heads to Miami, and Queen E is here to break it all down. Liv and Kaylor fight *again*, Kordell’s birthday dinner goes south almost immediately, the boys can’t keep it together at Megan Thee Stallion’s swimwear show, and more! Plus, JaNa’s People interview, and why the Love Island reunion could be the hottest yet. Be sure to follow @realityrecappod on Instagram and TikTok and check back here every Tuesday for Queen E’s latest takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

08-26
46:01

Perfect Match Finale + Beyond the Villa Recap: Toxic Wins & Shady Exits

This week on Reality Recap…From residual feelings and shady unfollows on Beyond the Villa to toxic wins, failed couples, and surprise engagements on Perfect Match, Queen E sorts through the drama, fallout, and chaos, and wonders if these shows even work! Be sure to follow @realityrecappod on Instagram and TikTok and check back here every Tuesday for Queen E’s latest takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

08-19
45:48

These Men Are Insecure: Perfect Match + Beyond the Villa Recap

This week Queen E recaps Beyond the Villa’s foster dog fiasco, awkward anniversaries, and Kaylor’s messy love triangle. Then, over on Perfect Match, Ollie is in a jealousy spiral, AD eats crickets, and Queen E has strong words for the producers and Netflix’s “golden couple” edit. Be sure to follow @realityrecappod on Instagram and TikTok and check back here every Tuesday for Queen E’s latest takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

08-12
54:21

JaNa & Kenny Implode + Perfect Match Turns Savage

The Beyond The Villa streets are on fire: racist receipts, health scares, and a breakup that’s nastier than we thought. Queen E gets into it all before recapping Perfect Match’s most chaotic episodes yet — bad breath callouts, surprise hookups, and a Clayton breakup déjà vu. Be sure to follow @realityrecappod on Instagram and TikTok and check back here every Tuesday for Queen E’s latest takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

08-05
01:11:04

Beyond the Villa Chaos + Perfect Match Season 3 Cast Reveal

Queen E dives into the mess of Beyond the Villa Episode 3: Kendall’s sabotage arc, Aaron and Kaylor’s strange chemistry, and Connor beefing with everyone. Then she gives a full rundown of the chaotic, cringe-filled cast of Perfect Match Season 3, calling out the red flags, the charmers, and the repeat offenders. Spoiler: the bios are wild, the dating strategies are worse, and someone described himself as “classy but nasty.” Be sure to follow @realityrecappod on Instagram and TikTok and check back here every Tuesday for Queen E’s latest takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

07-29
55:24

Beyond the Villa: The Nic and Olandria Rebrand, Kaylor Is DONE, and Huda Keeps Talking

Queen E is in her muumuu with some breaking news—she’s a full Nicolandrian now! She’s breaking down Huda’s post-show comments on Call Her Daddy, Kendall giving hot boy hesitation, and Kaylor and Liv’s friendship burning to the ground. Also: a Love Island matchmaking update from this very podcast 👀. Be sure to follow @realityrecappod on Instagram and TikTok and check back here every Tuesday for Queen E’s latest takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

07-22
46:20

Love Island USA Finale Week!: Amaya, Bryan, and a Tiny Bit of Hope

This week’s theme: revisionist history. Queen E dives into the final plays leading into the finale, from Huda’s PR tour to Nic’s shock rebrand as a guy who cares. Meanwhile, Amaya and Bryan keep being adorable, and the producers clearly have a favorite couple. But, are any of these feelings real?  Will any of these couples actually make it to the end? Stick with Queen E to get into it *all*. Be sure to follow @realityrecappod on Instagram and TikTok and check back here every Tuesday for Queen E’s latest takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

07-15
50:05

Love Island USA Week 5: Huda’s Heart Rate Chaos, Olandria’s Meltdown & Amaya’s Moment

This week on Love Island USA, the villa implodes after Huda’s steamy heart rate challenge performance shakes up alliances and sparks a full-blown girl code crisis. Olandria finally hits her breaking point, Ace somehow still thinks he’s the main character, and the Amaya Papaya moment that saved us all. Plus: A listener shoots his shot on-air! Be sure to follow @realityrecappod on Instagram and TikTok and check back here every Tuesday for Queen E’s latest takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

07-08
50:29

Love Island USA Week 4: Schemes, Soul Ties & the Rise of Daddy Ace

Queen E is back and running on two brain cells—but that’s all she needs to break down the chaos of Casa Amor. Jeremiah’s exit, Olandria’s delusions, Ace’s chokehold on the villa, and the Nic + Olandria twist that fooled absolutely no one. Plus: Why strategy is killing the romance, who’s being puppeteered, and what the fans really think of this week’s messy moves. Be sure to follow @realityrecappod on Instagram and TikTok and check back here every Tuesday for Queen E’s latest takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

07-01
49:50

Love Island USA Week 3: Gaslighting, Group Chats, and the Fall of Jeremiah

This week in the villa things are unraveling fast. Queen E unpacks Huda’s emotional gymnastics, Nic’s disappearing act, and the rise and fall (and fall again) of Jeremiah. Taylor’s on the up, vibes are off, and the group dynamic has never been weirder. Also: the girls are over it, and so are we. Be sure to follow @realityrecappod on Instagram and TikTok and check back here every Tuesday for Queen E’s latest takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

06-24
51:40

Love Island USA Week 2: Who’s Winning, Who’s Crying, and Who’s Gotta Go

Queen E is back with her week 2 recap of Love Island USA, and let’s just say: delusion is THRIVING in the villa. Huda’s running a triangle she can’t control, Nick is “exploring connections”, and Jeremiah might be unraveling. Meanwhile, Taylor the cowboy model is suddenly stepping it up, and Cierra has no idea she’s in danger. Queen E recaps all the drama, strategy, and softboy behavior in this week’s Love Island USA breakdown. Be sure to follow @realityrecappod on Instagram and TikTok and check back here every Tuesday for Queen E’s latest takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

06-17
46:48

Love Island USA Week 1: Secret Kids, Thousands of Nudes, and Zero Self-Awareness

It’s week 1 of Love Island USA and the drama’s already at a 10: secret kids, a thousand nudes, a cowboy model caught in a love triangle, and so much more. Queen E breaks down who's giving villain energy, who’s gotta go, and why Jeremiah is not okay. There’s drama, sabotage, softboys, and a listener voicemail that absolutely nails the assignment. Be sure to follow @realityrecappod on Instagram and TikTok and check back here every Tuesday for Queen E’s latest takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

06-10
46:24

Love Island USA Season 7 Cast + Top 5 Iconic Crash Outs *MESSY*

Queen E is locked in for another season of Love Island USA! She’s breaking down her first impressions of the new cast—from short kings to cowboy models—and calling out who's giving f-boy energy. Plus, she counts down her Top 5 most iconic Love Island crash outs (with some UK honorable mentions that changed the game). Oh, and did someone say pre-season drama? Because the TikTok tea is already piping hot. Be sure to follow @realityrecappod on Instagram and TikTok and check back here every Tuesday for Queen E’s latest takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

06-03
52:07

Love Is Blind, Sesame Street, & RHOA: Smith Sisters Tell All

This week is a special one! Queen E sits down with Lauren, Rachel, and Mariah Smith (of Smith Sisters Live) for an unfiltered conversation about sisterhood, working in entertainment, and their wildest celebrity encounters, and more. From coordinating A-listers on Sesame Street to accidentally stepping into Kelsey Grammer marriage drama, the stories are iconic. Plus: reality TV breakdowns, why the Love Is Blind cast owes us more, Housewives hot takes, and advice for making it in media without losing your mind. Enjoy! Be sure to follow @realityrecappod on Instagram and TikTok and check back here every Tuesday for Queen E’s latest takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

05-27
01:07:31

Love Island: Where Are They Now?

Love Island is returning soon, so Queen E is here with a full catch-up—who’s still together, who flamed out fast, and who’s making brand deals while dodging cheating rumors. From Gabby and Casey’s “titles don’t matter” breakup to Kordell and Serena’s post-show glow-up, Queen E breaks down every couple she cared about (and a few she didn’t). Plus: unexpected reunions, baddie burnout, and the upcoming Beyond the Villa spin-off that could bring even more chaos to your summer! Be sure to follow @realityrecappod on Instagram and TikTok and check back here every Tuesday for Queen E’s latest takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

05-20
44:26

Once a cheater…? (CHEAT on Netflix Review)

Queen E finally gives in to the DMs and covers Cheat: Unfinished Business, and it’s messier than she ever imagined. She breaks down every cheating couple, every reckless apology, and every unhinged twist, from side chicks hiding in an attic to men who cheat and then demand forgiveness. Plus, Queen E shares some of her own cautionary tales (hi Cupcakes!) and asks: can you ever really trust a reformed cheater? This one’s got delusion, denial, and way too many excuses, and Queen E is *not* letting it slide. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

05-13
01:07:50

Flowers, Shade, and a Full Meltdown (RHOA Recap)

Queen E is back and diving into a wild stretch of Real Housewives of Atlanta—and the drama is way past petty. Britt brings flowers, Kenya brings receipts and revenge, and a salon grand opening turns into a public humiliation that threatens someone’s entire career. Then there’s Angela, two-facing her way into conflict with everyone, Drew still filming with Dennis, and Porsha quietly plotting from the sidelines. Plus: weaponized apologies, secret birthday trip invites, and a Cowboy Carter–themed party that’s not nearly as fun as it sounds. Be sure to follow @realityrecappod on Instagram and TikTok and check back here every Tuesday for Queen E’s latest takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

05-06
43:10

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