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Surviving Reality

Surviving Pod 180 Episodes Aug 21, 2026

Surviving Reality is a weekly recap podcast hosted by Corey and Carly that covers reality TV, true crime, documentaries, and everything in between. With a neurodivergent lens, the hosts analyze relationship dynamics, communication breakdowns, and overlooked moments from popular shows. They roast storylines, red flags, and producer plot twists, making it part recap, part roast, and part therapy session. New episodes are released every Friday, with a backlog covering shows like Welcome to Plathville, Love is Blind, and Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.

Episodes

Ep 182: Married At First Sight S20:E16-18 (Part 2)
Ep 182: Married At First Sight S20:E16-18 (Part 2) Aug 21, 2026 1:18:31 Part 2: "One More Chance" & "Breakthroughs And Betrayals" & "The Final Countdown" A couples' retreat brings everyone together, but a friendly game threatens to tear marriages apart; The couples' retreat brings breakthroughs, betrayals and a bond that raises questions; Five couples prepare for the biggest decision of their lives as love hangs in the balance. This episode is sponsored by:Qui
Ep 181: Married At First Sight S20:E16-18 (Part 1)
Ep 181: Married At First Sight S20:E16-18 (Part 1) Aug 21, 2026 1:27:59 Part 1: "One More Chance" & "Breakthroughs And Betrayals" & "The Final Countdown" A couples' retreat brings everyone together, but a friendly game threatens to tear marriages apart; The couples' retreat brings breakthroughs, betrayals and a bond that raises questions; Five couples prepare for the biggest decision of their lives as love hangs in the balance. This episode is sponsored by:Qui
Ep 180: Married At First Sight S20:E13-15 (Part 2)
Ep 180: Married At First Sight S20:E13-15 (Part 2) Aug 14, 2026 59:32 Part 2: "The Breaking Point" & "Stay or Say Goodbye" & "The Tables Have Turned" The newlyweds question if their marriages will last; the group session pushes a couple to the brink. As decision day nears, the final group session forces couples to either fight for love or let go. At the final group dinner, explosive truths divide the group and one couple shares intimate details. This episode
Ep 179: Married At First Sight S20:E13-15 (Part 1)
Ep 179: Married At First Sight S20:E13-15 (Part 1) Aug 14, 2026 1:20:37 Part 1: "The Breaking Point" & "Stay or Say Goodbye" & "The Tables Have Turned" The newlyweds question if their marriages will last; the group session pushes a couple to the brink. As decision day nears, the final group session forces couples to either fight for love or let go. At the final group dinner, explosive truths divide the group and one couple shares intimate details. This episode
Ep 178: Married At First Sight S20:E10-12 (Part 2)
Ep 178: Married At First Sight S20:E10-12 (Part 2) Aug 7, 2026 1:10:50 Part 2: “Game On or Game Over" & "Fighting for Love" & "Nothing Left on the Table" One wife starts birthday party drama, while another’s fantasies become her worst nightmare; love grows for some, while others have their first fights; and the second group dinner turns up the heat when a wife defends her partner while a husband’s confession stuns the group. This episode is sponsored by:Quinc
Ep 177: Married At First Sight S20:E10-12 (Part 1)
Ep 177: Married At First Sight S20:E10-12 (Part 1) Aug 7, 2026 1:33:25 Part 1: “Game On or Game Over" & "Fighting for Love" & "Nothing Left on the Table" One wife starts birthday party drama, while another’s fantasies become her worst nightmare; love grows for some, while others have their first fights; and the second group dinner turns up the heat when a wife defends her partner while a husband’s confession stuns the group. This episode is sponsored by:Quinc
Ep 176: Married At First Sight S20:E7-9 (Part 2)
Ep 176: Married At First Sight S20:E7-9 (Part 2) Jul 31, 2026 1:09:31 Part 2: “Drama On the Menu" & "Romantic Sparks & Question Marks" & "Time to Confess" In a series first, shocking discoveries are made as the couples reunite for a group dinner. The couples confront hot topics like intimacy and finances, and for some - romantic sparks fly. Truths emerge in the first group session as the experts help the couples confront their struggles. This episode is
Ep 175: Married At First Sight S20:E7-9 (Part 1)
Ep 175: Married At First Sight S20:E7-9 (Part 1) Jul 31, 2026 1:30:58 Part 1: “Drama On the Menu" & "Romantic Sparks & Question Marks" & "Time to Confess" In a series first, shocking discoveries are made as the couples reunite for a group dinner. The couples confront hot topics like intimacy and finances, and for some - romantic sparks fly. Truths emerge in the first group session as the experts help the couples confront their struggles. This episode is
Ep 174: Married At First Sight S20:E4-6
Ep 174: Married At First Sight S20:E4-6 Jul 29, 2026 2:08:05 “From 'I Do' to Island Views" & "Swim Socks & Love on the Rocks” & "New Home Keys & Jet Skis" Fourteen newlyweds head to Mexico to explore their intimacy on their honeymoon. At a group mixer, the couples spill tea; hard truths leave some in need of expert help as the sun sets in paradise; and as the couples move in, they navigate everything from basic hygiene to intimacy and vulner
Ep 173: Married At First Sight S20:E2-3
Ep 173: Married At First Sight S20:E2-3 Jul 22, 2026 1:26:02 “Where is My Groom?" & "The Final ‘I Do’”As wedding bells keep ringing, three more couples meet for the first time at the altar. One inexperienced groom raises red flags, while another leaves his bride questioning his intentions. One bride finds herself looking for her groom at the altar. Then, as the final couple meets at the altar, a father questions if he can give his daughter away to a str
Ep 172: This is Poly S1:E8
Ep 172: This is Poly S1:E8 Jul 19, 2026 59:54 “Love Bombs” Yahweh Madi’s decision shocks the queens. Trent gets cold feet at throuple commitment ceremony. Nita unleashes on Trent & Kami. Tehmeena stuns BQ. Bri packs her bags. Marley gets a big surprise. This episode is sponsored by:Quince offers luxury essentials at an affordable price. Quince only works with factories that use safe, ethical, and responsible manufacturing practices and pr
Ep 171: Married At First Sight S20:E1
Ep 171: Married At First Sight S20:E1 Jul 15, 2026 1:06:27 “Forever Starts in Seattle” In Seattle, 14 singles start their journey to marry complete strangers. One bride fears a runaway groom while another leaves her groom questioning their connection. One couple shocks their guests when they see each other, but it’s not the first time. This episode is sponsored by:Quince offers luxury essentials at an affordable price. Quince only works with factories tha

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