Island of Reality

03/16/2024

Episode 96
We are BACK and talking all about the most-drama filled season of Love is Blind.

We also discuss the future of the series and look at how much deeper Netflix is getting into the reality TV genre.

We are BACK! Having just watched the Reunion together, we're talking all about the 6th season of Love is Blind on Netflix, quite possibly the most drama-filled season in the shows history. We're discussing the couples, the drama, the DMs, and who from the the season is heading to Perfect Match seaso...

11/28/2022

Episode 95
We share our thoughts on the 3rd season of Love is Blind. We discuss all of the couples who came out of the pods and some of the rumors surrounding them. We also discuss what Netflix can do to improve the show going forward.



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We're talking all about the entire 3rd season of Love is Blind on Netflix. We're discussing the pod interactions and focus on the engaged couples themselves. What went right and wrong for each couple? Plus, we have some news on the future of the series. And how can Netflix improve the show going for...

03/07/2022

Happy Birthday to Island of Reality podcaster, JC!

03/04/2022

Episode 88
Karen Larrea & Breana Symone from join us on this episode! They give us a behind the scenes look and share their experiences of life in the Second Chance Retreat and the Kids' House. We also discuss the scenes and dates that didn't make it on air and find out what Breana wishes she could un-see and un-hear.

We also get an update from Karen on her relationship with Troy and what the future holds for them.

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The mother-daughter duo of Karen Larrea and Breana Symone from "My Mom, Your Dad" join us and share their experiences from the show. They give us some behind the scenes insight into the Second Chance Retreat and the Kids' House, including more stories of scenes and dates that didn't make it on air.....

02/28/2022

Episode 87
The great Netflix dating experiment that took the world by storm when the pandemic started is back! We're talking all about Season 2 of Love is Blind. Everything from the pods, the couples, the "I do" s and the "I don't" s, and the fights.

We also discuss what can be done to make future seasons better, especially when a potential marriage is involved, and what we expect to see on the upcoming reunion episode.

Plus, a new season of Temptation Island is right around the corner, and Paramount makes announcements on future seasons of The Challenge and Real World Homecoming.

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The experiment in the pods has returned! We're talking all about Season 2 of the Netflix Reality Series, Love is Blind. We're talking about the pods, the couples (including the ones that didn't get shown), the potential homewrecker, and the path each took to the altar. But was love really blind for....

02/21/2022

Episode 86
We are so excited to have Trish & DeNeia from join us for an episode! They give us a behind the scenes look at how the show was filmed and discuss some of the things that didn't make it to air. We also discuss how the experience impacted their families and get updates on what has happened since filming ended.

Plus, Trish gives us her Dating Profile Introduction as the quest continues.

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Trish and DeNeia from "My Mom, Your Dad" join us to share their experiences on the show and take us behind the scenes on so many things that didn't make it to air. We discuss their casting stories, what filming was really like, how the experience has changed the lives of themselves and their familie...

01/21/2022

Episode 83
We're back after a busier than normal holiday season. We're talking about the finales of Spies Lies and Allies and Marriage Boot Camp.
HBO Max has also surprised us with a new reality show call My Mom, Your Dad. We preview what this new show is all about... and will it be worth the watch?
We also discuss how we spend our holiday season

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Yeah, we know. It's been a while. December was quite the busy month for us between the holidays, quarantining, and trips out of town... including a surprise trip to Disneyland. We spend some time later in this episode talking about what we have been doing for the last month and a half. We start this...

12/15/2021

Happy Birthday to our podcaster, Angela!

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11/30/2021

Episode 82
We're catching up on all the latest drama and controversy on and

And with so much reality TV hitting at once, we layout our viewing plan over the next few weeks for

There is so much reality TV to cover as 2021 hits the home stretch. For us, it's been quite a busy month. So we spend this episode talking about the last few episodes of The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and Allies, and discuss all the recent controversy surrounding the show... from Ashley's mysterious ex...

11/01/2021

Episode 81
The Challenge has hit the 500 episode mark. We share our favorite moments in the show's history and discuss the latest on Spies Lies and Allies.

It's Jealousy day on Hip Hop Edition. How does the cast of handle a day that has historically turned violent? We talk about it all.

All these years later, The Challenge has hit the 500 episode mark. We share our favorite moments from the previous seasons before discussing the latest on The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and Allies. The teams have shuffled, but Emerald stays in tact... for now. And will Amanda sabotage Ruby after she wa...

10/25/2021

Episode 80
The cast of Spies Lies and Allies faces a scary heights above water challenge. But was it scarier for Kyle than the idea of his girlfriend giving birth? And did Kyle make the right decision after his Elimination win?

And the many issues the couples of are facing surface during Days 2 and 3. Which of the couples is making progress? And which is worse than before?

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There were some questionable decisions on The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and... Mucus Plugs? We try to figure out why Ed felt Kyle was the best option for pole wrestle. But did Kyle miss a golden opportunity by not joining the Emerald team? We break it all down. The four couples of Marriage Boot Camp:....

10/18/2021

Episode 79
The game just gets more and more twisted on
We're discussing the shift in format and what this could mean for the 2nd half of the season.
We also share our first impressions of the cast of who had to endure a two week quarantine before entering the house.
Plus, a new season of All Stars is right around the corner!

Just when we thought The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and Allies couldn't get any more twisted, TJ completely changes the format. We discuss what we think of the new setup, the strategy that needs to go into deliberation, and which previous Challenge season compares best to the new setup. The new season....

10/02/2021

Happy Birthday to our podcaster, Ryan!

Special thanks to Champion, Rogan O’Connor, for sending Ryan this message!

10/01/2021

Episode 78
We discuss the fallout from the "Messy" Fessy fight on Spies, Lies, and Allies and whether or not someone else should have been eliminated. But the ending of the latest episode has changed the game. What should we expect going forward?

has a new champion! We look back at the final five episodes of the season and discuss some potential changes for future seasons to make the show more interesting.

Plus, a new season of starts next week and when can we expect to see the next season of ?

We're talking all about the fallout from the "Messy" Fessy fight on The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and Allies. We discuss if anyone else should have been eliminated from the night. The whole game changed on the latest episode. But are Tori and Ashley to blame for the way the teams have been set up now?...

09/21/2021

Episode 77
The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and Allies & The Circle left us on the edge of our seats this week. Who will be kicked off the Challenge? Who will be blocked from the Circle? And did one of the shows spoil what happens in their trailer for this week?

Plus, a Challenge cast member and a Challenge alum will be squaring off in boxing ring this December. We reveal who will put the gloves on, and who we think may win that fight.

The latest episode of The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and Allies was only an hour long, but did it ever leave us wanting more. There was a very nice date, a surprise musical performance, and a long overdue argument that may have some major consequences. Will anyone be sent home as a result? We also disc...

09/13/2021

Episode 76
We're talking about episodes 4 and 5 of The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and Allies. We discuss why Fessy is really mad at Amber and two Challenge cast members make up "Team Meltdown"... who are they?

The Circle is back for a 3rd season! We share our first impressions of the starting cast and whether or not the Clone Twist was strategically well used.

Plus, we celebrate Ryan & Angela's 3rd Wedding Anniversary and send birthday wishes to Challenge cast member (and Real World alum), Aneesa.

We're talking all about episodes 4 and 5 of The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and Allies. Is Fessy justified in going after Amber or is he just being a sore loser... or is he just the weak link in the Big Brother Alliance? And what two Challenge cast members make up "Team Meltdown". The Circle is back for...

08/30/2021

Episode 75
There's a lot to digest from the 3rd episode of : Spies, Lies, and Allies. We're talking all about it and try to figure out why Tori keeps screwing up politically.

Plus, we talk about some updates regarding Season 3 of , the next season of , and another season of The Challenge: All Stars.

We're discussing an eventful third episode of The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and Allies. Such a close daily challenge led to some interesting decisions, but did Tori once again mess everything up for herself with the decision she made for the Elimination Round? And why do we think Berna has a chance to...

08/23/2021

Episode 74
We're discussing the final four episodes of FBoy Island and trying to figure out why so many bad decisions were made despite all the obvious red flags. We also get into all the fun of the new season of The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and Allies.

Plus, The Circle will be back in a few weeks for a 3rd season and we react to the trailer for the upcoming season of Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition.

You're kidding me right? All those red flags and that still happened? Those were just some of the questions we have after watching the Final Four episodes of FBoy Island on HBO Max. We share our thoughts on it all and what expect for the future of the series after the announcement of Season 2. We al...