Love to See It with Emma and Claire
A snarky but affectionate dissection of the love we see on-screen – and what it says about all of us. Hosted by culture critics Emma Gray and Claire Fallon, Love To See It is a weekly podcast that recaps reality dating shows like “The Bachelor” and revisits the romantic movies that shape the way we date and love today. We laugh, we cry, we break down every juicy detail and unpack all the weird messages that pop culture sends us about love, sex, and dating.
Episodes
‘The Traitors: New Blood’ E5: The Cursed Cursed Apple Toss
This week, “The Traitors: New Blood” is back on the air – but we’re down to one new episode. And it’s a relatively uneventful one, with barely a round table or murder to speak of. Instead, most of the episode is spent on the antics of the three Traitors as they try to commit a murder in plain sight. The mechanism: throwing a “cursed” apple to a Faithful on the murder shortlist, and having them suc
News & Gossip: ‘SLOMW’ Crumbles, Taylor v. Clarke, ‘The Vow’ Trailer & ‘Love Is Blind’ 11 Cast Bios
Buckle up, we’re catching up on news & gossip! With Mikayla and TFP out the door, ‘SLOMW’ is down to a skeleton cast. Was there ever any other outcome? And what’s next for the franchise? Then, the breakup between Taylor and Clarke of “Love Island” S7 has gone from amicable to messy, after she claimed on a podcast that Taylor stranded her at a gas station in Oklahoma and he countered with equal
‘The Traitors: New Blood’ E3-4: Teeny Traitor Breadcrumbs
With bodies and banishments piling up, the game is really underway now – and while Joe Vanella is playing his own secret angle, casting doubt on the athletes of the castle, the three Traitors are leaving a breadcrumb trail straight to their teeniest member. The Faithfuls are casting about wildly for clues, and Jay has decided to just cast about wildly in every sense. He drops knowing hints about h
‘The Traitors: New Blood’ E1-2: Hogwarts For Sweaty Boys
A cast of non-celebrity American players feature on this season of “The Traitors: New Blood” – an unusually “Harry Potter”-inflected season, especially considering how radioactive J.K. Rowling’s brand has become. (Why, exactly, are the Weasley twins here?) The cast is packed with standout personalities – a funeral director, a dog trainer, a mulleted executive, a 23-year-old, a baseball scout, a la
‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ S5 E4-5: What Are We Doing Here?
Season 5 of “SLOMW” ends abruptly, after an on-camera revelation that Dakota’s friend has called CPS to report Taylor. But it’s not entirely out of the blue. The last two episodes contain ample signs that Taylor and Dakota’s toxic pattern is escalating dangerously. Meanwhile, Jen is trying to get her “pink back” by becoming a musician and returning to the Mormon fold, Jessi and Jordan throw a hous
‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ S5 E1-3: ‘Bachelorette’ Brand Disaster
Back in March, when Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of “The Bachelorette” was yanked just days before premiering, cameras were rolling for season five of her original reality show: “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” Production was ultimately paused, but season five wasn’t canceled – and all five episodes of the abbreviated season dropped last week. Annemarie Navar-Gill (the cohost of Bachelor in Retrosp
‘Love Is Blind’ UK S3 E7-11: Find My Fiancé
By the second half of “Love Is Blind” UK, all is not well! Our crop of six robust couples has begun to dwindle, thanks to motivational speaker Ryan’s energetic hangovers and Jordan’s failure to find the spark. Ciara pushes Ajay’s boundaries just a bit too far, in the midst of her self-admitted quest to find the outer limits of his patience. And Jack pushes the limits of his ability to trek across
‘Love Is Blind’ UK S3 E1-6: Love You, Bye!
The pods are open, to be fair! Claire and Leigh are finally catching up on “Love Is Blind” UK season 3, and it is a rollicking good time. We have a resident jovial love-bombing lad and a resident soft-life pink-pill girlie, plus an English MAHA type who only eats eggs produced by chickens who listen to “frequency music.” Despite this, and some classic love triangles, it feels like love really is b
The ‘Love Island’ S8 & ‘Let’s Marry Harry’ Reunions: Please, We’re Exhausted
The “Love Island” USA and “Let’s Marry Harry” reunions finally dropped this week, after we’d finally allowed our brains to move on. The two-hour “Love Island” reunion was shapeless, often boring, and felt as though it would never end. The cast re-litigated endless minor beefs, and rarely introduced new information or found any resolution – though we did finally establish how many times Sol was pie
‘MAFS’ S20 Finale & Reunion: A Vibe And A Half
Season 20 of “Married at First Sight” is safely in the can, and, as we hoped, six of the seven couples are safely separated from each other! In this recap, Claire and Leigh talk about Decision Day, from the reveal of Felipe’s vile off-camera comments to Tori to the oddly timed gifting of a Ninja Creami, before diving into the action-packed reunion. Relationship experts Paul and Dr. Lisa have taken
‘MAFS’ S20 E16-18: Couples Retreat From Hell
This batch of “Married at First Sight” episodes leaves us at the brink of decision day – and teasing a scandalous off-camera conversation between Felipe and Tori. But first, the remaining six couples head off on a couples retreat that is more fratty than therapeutic. Felipe leans into his womanizing reputation, and expects Tori to be as tolerant of his foibles as his mother is. Mecca and Caitlin g
‘MAFS’ S20 E13-15: All In… For Now
As “Married at First Sight” season 20 draws closer to decision day, the pressure on the seven couples is growing – and one has, blessedly, buckled underneath it. After Nick and Courteney wisely remove themselves from the experiment, we’re left with six couples who, in Adam’s parlance, are trying to just vibe and full send it, but are mostly cooked. Adam has imperceptibly tweaked his intensity leve
‘Let’s Marry Harry’ Puts Sprinkles On Toxic Masculinity
Harry Jowsey has had a long and winding road through the world of reality dating TV, most notably “Too Hot to Handle” and “Perfect Match.” He rode his success from these Netflix hits to a podcast deal with Alex Cooper’s Unwell network – and now, his own reality dating show, “Let’s Marry Harry.” In this bonus, Leigh and Claire discuss a show that promises to marry the inveterate womanizer off for g
‘MAFS’ S20 E10-12: Strong Hobbies And Weak Connections
Welcome back to another week of a show we’d like to call “Six Future Divorces And A Marriage,” starring Cam and Michelle as the one couple we would be shocked to see announcing the end of their marriage during the next drop of episodes. Nikki has been continuing to foster her tiny spark with Shawn, while he keeps trying to douse it by suggesting that she should “show up as a wife” by giving him a
‘MAFS’ S20 E7-9: Live, Vibe, Jetski
Three weeks into “Married At First Sight,” the couples really start to settle into their marriages. Some of them take the plunge into sexual intimacy, while others are still tinkering with basic communication. Nikki and Shawn practice using “I” statements and relinquishing power. Caitlin finally dims Devin’s light to an acceptable soft glow, while he lovingly compares her to a frozen lake. Courten
'Married At First Sight' S20 E4-6: Attraction At 60%
The second week of “Married at First Sight” S20 is exposing more profound incompatibilities between these couples. An atheist married to a devout Christian? Two “bright suns” forced to orbit each other? A black cat wife eternally chased by a sad golden retriever husband? It’s enough to make you question why the experts paired these seven couples up to begin with! Episodes 4-6 take these newlyweds
‘Married At First Sight’ S20 E1-3: Seven Weddings And A Jetski
For the first time ever, we’re covering “Married at First Sight”! The franchise’s 20th season, set in Seattle, kicked off last week with three episodes. The first batch of episodes introduced us to seven couples – including one semi-professional reality star (hey there, Nick from “The Circle”), a man who only travels via jet ski, and a woman who claims not to remember January 6th – as well as a ha
A Former ‘Bachelor’ Producer’s Controversial Memoir & Post-‘Love Island’ Drama
After an epic season of “Love Island,” we have a lot of catching up to do! This episode, we get into some Bachelor Nation news, as well as the post-villa drama and gossip that has already begun to percolate from our new “Love Island” alums. Then, it’s time for book club! We read the new memoir from former “Bachelor” producer Julie LaPlaca, “The Love Producer” – and took in some of the discourse ab
‘Love Island’ S8 E32-35: To Brinfinity And Beyond
It’s “Love Island” graduation week! Emma pops back in from maternity leave this episode to offer her hot takes on this final batch of episodes. The families come through to offer their blessings or curses on the couples (for Melanie and Sincere, it’s a quadruple hex that still isn’t strong enough to destroy their connection). The couples partake in one final grotesque challenge, romantically trans
Introducing: Money Moves with Jill Schlesinger
There’s a lot of dopey financial advice out there. Jill Schlesinger is here to call it out, answer your questions, break down the financial news that actually matters, and help you manage your money without losing your mind. No jargon. No judgment. Just clear, actionable financial guidance about saving, investing, buying a home, managing your career, and deciding how to spend your hard-earned doll
‘Love Island’ S8 E26-31: Situationship Spin-Out
Movie Night, the cataclysmic climax of “Love Island,” has come to an end, and the islanders have spent the week sweeping up and sorting through the emotional wreckage. Apologies are made and accepted, old grievances aired out. Dylan finally lets go of his resentment that Kenzie didn’t commit to the boys she met before him, and Melanie, under pressure from her castmates, lets go of her no-kisses-fo
‘Love Island’ S8 E20-25: Movie Night Mayhem
Grab your popcorn, our favorite film is on: “Love Island” production exposing the manipulations of red-pilled creeps! Our temporary co-host Leigh Blickley joins for her first episode of Emma’s maternity leave, and we look back on the entire bleak week of male misbehavior, callousness, and gaslighting. We consider the lack of true boy-girl friendships this season, the boys-will-be-boys mindsets of
‘Love Island’ S8 E14-19: Too Many Lap Dances w/ Game of Roses
It’s time for Casa Amor, babyyyyy!! Claire is joined by Lizzy and Chad, cohosts of Game of Roses, for some deep analysis of this week’s episodes. The first half of the season has dragged a bit – stagnant, uninspiring couples; underwhelming bombshell arrivals; no dates to speak of – and just as the energy was about to fully dissipate, the boys get the fateful text to head to Casa Amor. This time, t
‘Love Island’ S8 E8-13: From CorbinGPT To ChatGPT
This week on “Love Island,” the love triangles started percolating – and those who aren’t in love triangles clearly got a firm nudge to start making some more villa geometry happen. Bryce randomly decided to pull his best friend’s girl, which gave everyone a hearty laugh. Zach keeps feebly insisting that he wants to stay open for a hypothetical bombshell he likes better than Kayda, while Kayda is
‘Farmer Wants A Wife’ S4 Finale: The Last Tradwives Standing
Three farmers, six women, and one enormous tractor: In the last two episodes of “Farmer Wants a Wife,” it’s time to find out who is destined for a future together. We get into the final two episodes of season 4, where our three farmers meet their final two contenders’ families and/or besties, and then ask one of them to… continue figuring out if they maybe want to move across the country and join
‘Love Island’ S8 E2-7: The Importance Of Being Sincere
We’re officially into week 2 of “Love Island USA,” which means that we have six full episodes to discuss! We get to know six bombshells, learn about the nuances of Gen Z “loverboy” culture, define “attributes,” and explore one of the greatest romance tropes of all time: Only One Bed. In this week’s recap we get into everything from the toxic dynamic that has bubbled up between Sincere and Melanie,
‘Love Island’ S8 E1: Astrology Is For Sex Idiots
Season 8 of “Love Island USA” is here at last. And as Ariana Madix put it: “We’re so back.” She’s right. Summer is back, we’re back, and the beauty of watching sex idiots find love in a villa in Fiji is also back. Life is good. We’re watching hotties in bikinis swap spit, explain astrology (badly), and cut up apples (even more badly). And before episode 1 has even ended… the bombshells have entere
‘Love Island’ Casting, ‘Perfect Match’ Updates & FWAW S4 E5-6
Before we dive headfirst into the new season of Love Island USA, we knew we needed to catch up on some reality news and gossip. First, we go through all of the updates on the “Perfect Match” season 4 couples, and consider who might be doing couple-baiting purely for PR purposes. Then we get into some “Love Island USA” casting news – including one Islander who has already been kicked out of the vil
‘Perfect Match’ S4 E8: Shorties, Bro Code & One Final Plot Twist
Netflix has “Perfect Match” on a shorter and shorter leash, from 12 episodes in season 1 all the way down to just 8 this season – and boy, can you tell. In this rushed finale, we squeeze in one last challenge and boardroom, the shakiest couples patch it back up enough to limp to the final vote, and some mild tea about sneaky Spotify chats is spilled. The wildest part of the season doesn’t even hap
‘Perfect Match’ S4 E6-7: Sexy Blueberries And Dark Energy
Episodes 6 and 7 of “Perfect Match” dropped this week, leaving us with just the finale for next week – just as the show is finally starting to pick up steam. Putting the abysmal pacing aside, the drama is heating up as Demari and Marissa’s diametrically opposed communication styles threaten to tear apart their increasingly miserable relationship, one Jimmy does a better job locking it down than th
‘Mormon Wives’ Discord, ‘LIB’ Divorce, & ‘FWAW’ E3-4
This week, we dive into the utterly depressing drama that has unfolded publicly between Mikayla Matthews, Taylor Frankie Paul, Jessi Draper and Mayci Neeley. We also get into some other news and gossip, including some rumors about “The Bachelor,” a “Love Is Blind” breakup, a “Summer House” pregnancy, and the absolutely wild description of Jenn Tran and Kaitlyn Bristowe’s new crossover reality show
Introducing Family Lore
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‘Perfect Match’ S4e1-5: An Abundance of Jimmys
Netflix’s reality dating super-show is back for a fourth season, after a near-perfect third season featuring AD and Ollie’s transatlantic LIB love story. The concept, for those who aren’t familiar: sexy singles, mostly from Netflix reality shows, but also from “MAFS Australia,” “Vanderpump Rules,” and just… social media influencing, converge on a luxurious villa. This season features some reality
Why We (Still) Watch ‘The Bachelor’ w/ Ilana Masad & Stevie K. Seibert Desjarlais
In this bonus episode, we go deep with Ilana Masad and Stevie K. Seibert Desjarlais on their new anthology: “Here For All The Reasons: Why We Watch The Bachelor.” It’s a book of essays about our first – and truest – love, “The Bachelor” franchise, and (surprise!) we even wrote an essay in it. We had such a fun time chatting with Ilana and Stevie about how this book came to be, where their relation
TFP & Dakota Back In Court, ‘Summer House’ Leaks & ‘Farmer Wants A Wife’ E2
Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen received mutual 3-year protective orders, and some interesting comments from the judge, in court last week. We discuss the updates in the ongoing legal battle, including an old voice memo from Jessi Draper being leaked to TMZ and some recent comments from execs behind “The Bachelorette” and “SLOMW” about the futures of the franchises. Whitney Leavitt is lea
The Great Bachelor Nation x Bravo Convergence w/Gibson Johns
Three makes a trend, and suddenly there are not just three, but FOUR former “Bachelor” USA franchise cast members appearing on Bravo casts. With Jasmine Goode on “The Valley,” Salley Carson on “Southern Charm,” Ashley Iaconetti on “Real Housewive of Rhode Island,” and Whitney Fransway on “In the City,” the great Bachelor x Bravo convergence is undeniably happening. Guest Gibson Johns (host of “Gab
‘Farmer Wants A Wife’ S4, ‘Summer House’ Audio Leak, The ‘SLOMW’ Spin-Off
The reality TV space has been humming with action this week, and we’ve got a bevy of topics to discuss. First, three new square-jawed farmers are seeking wives – and one candidate is Bachelor Nation’s own Heather Martin! Next, we discuss the wild reunion leak from the “Summer House” taping last week and pick apart just about every line, then check in on “Temptation Island” updates from the two-par
‘Temptation Island’ S2 E5-9: Dump Him!
It’s time to round out our recap of the latest season of “Temptation Island,” and all the accompanying drama. The back half of the season is action-packed. We’ve got dates! We’ve got men doing self-victimization like it’s their god damn job! We’ve got tempters trying to get people into the Temptation Haven and the couples snooping around in each others’ villas! And by the final bonfire, there’s ju
‘Temptation Island’ S2 E1-4, More TFP & Dakota Mortensen News
“The Bachelorette” may have been put on ice, but related news and gossip is still flowing. We briefly discuss one of Taylor Frankie Paul’s men shooting his shot with another “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star, as well as updates on the allegations and legal proceedings between Taylor and her ex, Dakota Mortensen. Then, we dive into the first four episodes of “Temptation Island.” We meet four new
The Scamanda ‘Summer House’ Scandal For Dummies
Season 10 of “Summer House” was going great – until the next great reality TV betrayal scandal broke. Last week, Amanda Batula and West Wilson finally confirmed growing rumors that they were romantically involved, despite the fact that Amanda is close friends with “Summer House” costar Ciara Miller, West’s recent ex – oh, and Amanda only recently separated from another costar, Kyle Cooke. The fand
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A Quick Dip Into ‘Love Overboard’ & ‘Bachelor Mansion Takeover'
This week, we’re taking a little break from “Bachelorette” chaos to dip our toes into some other reality shows. We sampled Hulu’s recent yacht-based, class-war-themed dating show “Love Overboard,” as well as HGTV’s Bachelor mansion renovation show, “Bachelor Mansion Takeover.”
Jessi Draper On CHD & More Taylor and Dakota News
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Jessi Draper and Jordan Ngatikaura’s rocky marriage has been one of the most upsetting storylines on “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” for the past two seasons – especially the public re
Unpacking ‘The Bachelorette’ Cancellation
(Trigger Warning: Domestic violence) If you or someone you know has been impacted by domestic violence, you can call 800-799-7233, or text BEGIN to 88788. Please listen to this episode with care. On Thursday afternoon, in the wake of some pretty horrifying video footage of a 2023 domestic incident between Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen, Disney announced that it would not be moving forwar
‘Bachelorette’ S22 Cast Bios: Mama’s Boys & Cowboy Cosplayers
It’s almost time for Taylor Frankie Paul’s journey on “The Bachelorette” to officially begin, which means that it’s time for us to dive into the cast bios. Twenty-two strapping men who fall broadly into the categories of Former Athlete, Surf Guy, Cowboy and self-proclaimed Mama’s Boy (with a side of Dakota Mortensen lookalikes), will be wooing TFP. And turns out, we had a lot to say about them, de
‘Love Is Blind’ S10 Reunion: Bad Bad Ohio Boys
The latest ‘Love Is Blind’ reunion brought together pod squads past and present, so Vanessa could celebrate “our marrieds” and the growing “LIB” baby boom. But the focus was on this season’s drama – and there was plenty of it. A very red-faced, bob-haired Chris tried to repair, or at least not do further damage to, his image. A polo-shirt-wearing Alex tried to out-lawyer Ashley and the hosts. Ambe
‘Love Is Blind’ S10 E12: Four Weddings And An Evisceration
It’s wedding time on “Love Is Blind”! Five couples are marriage-bound when the day dawns, but by reception hour, just two to four (depending on how you read it) are still standing. We finally get Mike’s answer to Emma’s “I do,” and head into two deeply ominous weddings – including the franchise’s first ceremony fueled purely by mutual hatred – as well as a pre-altar, one-sided break-up. Finally, w
Jess & Emma From ‘Love Is Blind’ Open Up & ‘The Traitors’ Reunion Highlights
In this grab bag bonus episode, we dip into some thoughts on the “Traitors” reunion, including Candiace’s dubious insinuation that Rob cheated and Colton’s moment in the hot seat. Then we turn to “Love Is Blind,” catching up with two of our favorite ladies from this season, Emma Betsinger and Jessica Barrett, who each have a lot to say about some of the most controversial and shocking moments from
‘The Traitors’ S4 Finale: You Reap What You Sow
This week, the finale of “The Traitors” season 4 came to its most inevitable conclusion. Johnny and Tara, TWO OLYMPIANS, IN CASE YOU FORGOT, gave it their level best to mount a counter-defense and peel Maura away from Rob and Eric. Maura flirted with critical thinking, but ultimately put her faith in the one man who would surely never ever ever let her down. (Note: Our recap of the reunion will be
‘Love Is Blind’ S10 E10-11: Four Seasons Total Crashout
It’s been an eventful week for ‘Love Is Blind’ Ohio! First, we get into some off-screen news and gossip, like the shocking phone call released by Chris’s ex and a very telling interview with Jess, as well as some discussion of the audience reactions to Emma’s sister Hannah. Then we dive into the latest two episodes, which feature the grand conclusion of Chris’s mixer crashout, the dress and suit f
‘The Traitors’ S4 E10: The Faithfuls Fall Apart
This penultimate episode of “The Traitors” season 4 was absolutely maddening. Tara wakes up and has a singular great instinct. But, unfortunately, it’s hard to make a ruthless play when you trust yourself less than you trust everyone else. Can anyone stop Rob now? With Maura by his side, probably not.
‘Love Is Blind’ S10 E7-9: No Flying F**ks Given (PART 2)
*This is Part 2 of a two-part recap! If you missed Part 1, scroll back in your feed.* The second drop “Love Is Blind” vibe shift has arrived, and now that the couples are back in Ohio, the masks are coming off. Some of the couples – or at least Vic and Christine – are still gliding smoothly toward the altar. Others have become embroiled in passive-aggressive disagreements about housekeeping standa
‘Love Is Blind’ S10 E7-9: No Flying F**ks Given (PART 1)
*This is Part 1 of a two-part recap!* The second drop “Love Is Blind” vibe shift has arrived, and now that the couples are back in Ohio, the masks are coming off. Some of the couples – or at least Vic and Christine – are still gliding smoothly toward the altar. Others have become embroiled in passive-aggressive disagreements about housekeeping standards. Alex and Ashley come out as MAGA, and Chris
‘The Traitors’ S4 E9: Old BFFs & Baby Traitors
This week on “The Traitors,” after Candiace’s banishment last week, her Faithful security blanket Johnny is under scrutiny. Time for his secret friendship with Tara to bear fruit – or for the two winsome Olympians to blow their cover in the most adorably unstrategic way. Meanwhile, Rob is continuing to bro out with his dude alliance, especially his new Traitor pal, Eric. Mr. Magic Ears is trying t
‘Love Is Blind’ S10 E4-6: Eye Contact Is Dangerous
In the second half of the first drop of “LIB” season 10, it’s time to get serious. One feckless suitor is so indecisive he manages to fumble both of his lovely ladies. But the rest of our ebullient Ohioans sort out their love triangles, pop the question, respond with a hearty “let’s go!”, and jet off to the group honeymoon in Cabo (or, in the case of one fortunate couple, a solo retreat in Malibu)
‘Love Is Blind’ S10 E1-3: Welcome To O-H! I-O!
“Love Is Blind” is heading to the great state of Ohio, and no one is more excited than hometown hero himself, Nick Lachey. And honestly, there’s a lot to dig into in the beginning of this season – especially because we are following SO MANY different characters. We do our best to keep all of the various bearded white men from completely blending together, discuss who we think is this season’s Gold
Chris Harrison’s Creepy New Dating Show & ‘The Traitors’ S4 E8 w/Peter Shamshiri
This week, a very special guest joins our “Traitors” recap to discuss a big episode for The Housewife Slayer: Peter Shamshiri, co-host of the If Books Could Kill and 5-4 podcasts! We get into the episode’s big Candiace vs. Rob stand-off, the recruitment at the end, and discuss what the future might hold for this season. But first, we spend a little time close-reading the new casting announcement f
‘The Traitors’ S4 E7: A Bloody Banquet
This week’s episode of “The Traitors” is rife with Traitor-On-Traitor violence. Seven weeks in, the fragile alliance within the turret has been severed, all because Rob went for his bros over his hoes. As the snake in the turret gobbles eggs and throws shade at icon and legend Lisa Rinna, Candiace is ready to turn the tables. Meanwhile, Colton can’t wait to be the big dude in charge again.
Colton Underwood Backlash, Reality Stars Speak Out About MN, & 2 Big Divorces
It’s been awhile since we did a news & gossip episode, so we had a lot to catch up on! We start by talking about the deeply heartening wave of reality TV stars who have spoken up about ICE operations in Minneapolis. Then we got into some off-screen drama from “The Traitors,” “The Golden Bachelor,” “Summer House” and “Love Is Blind” – the ongoing backlash against Colton Underwood and the show’s
‘The Traitors’ S4 E6: She’s Lisa F***kin Rinna!
It’s episode 6 of “The Traitors,” and things are really starting to cook. Colton is instigating a full-on war with Lisa Rinna and being extra dickish in the process. Johnny Weir tries to rally a group of Faithful Faithfuls to take control of the game, with mixed success. And Rob Rausch starts to get his game in trouble because he doesn’t want to vote for his sweet bros! Basically…it’s a whole lot
What ‘Heated Rivalry’ Can Teach Us (And Reality Shows) About Romance
Get in, losers, we’re going to the cottage! Like most women you know, we haven’t been able to stop thinking, dreaming, talking, and texting about the gay hockey romance juggernaut “Heated Rivalry.” And we couldn’t help but wonder: what does the massive success of this show tell us about what women want in relationships, or what healthy masculinity looks like to us? What does it say about the ways
‘The Traitors’ S4 E4-5: Conniving, Colluding, Commiserating
This season of “The Traitors” continues to be action-packed and full of loudmouths getting in their own way! A new Bachelor Nation Traitor hunter has emerged to take command of the Faithful troops, but not everyone is convinced he’s fit to lead. An unexpected laugh piques one player’s suspicion. The unhinged challenges continue, this time with more effigies and spears, and the ravenous players are
‘The Traitors’ S4 E1-3: The Last Great American Dynasty
The latest season of “The Traitors US” kicked off with three banger episodes, packed with scheming and twists. There’s a new Traitor in the castle – a mystery Traitor, whose identity is unknown to even the other Traitors and the audience – and a fascinating group of contestants are chosen as this season’s Traitors. But there is some genuine darkness in the castle: Michael Rapaport’s continued, off
2026 Housekeeping & ‘The Traitors’ Cast Preview
It’s officially a new year, which means that we’re hitting the ground running with new reality TV to cover. It also means that we’ll be changing up our release schedule a bit for the next two months in order to cover “The Traitors.” In this episode, we discuss those scheduling changes, our excitement about the forthcoming season of “Love Is Blind” – which takes place in Boston? maybe? – and get in
Mailbag: Top Reality Scandals Of 2025, ‘Bachelor’ Mysteries, ‘Mormon Wives’ Takeover & That ‘Summer House’ Trailer
You asked and we answered! In this episode, we take a journey through the wild world of YOUR questions. And boy, did our listeners deliver. We talk about our dream ‘Bachelor’ casting, dive into some Bravo topics (like ‘Vanderpump Rules’ and ‘Summer House’), talk about the ‘Mormon Wives’ TV domination, and think about the standout reality TV moments of the year.
‘Notting Hill’ Brings The Coziest End-Of-Year Vibes w/Zach Stafford (Encore)
We’re just podcast hosts, standing in front of our listeners, asking them to rewatch Notting Hill. Again! Today we’re revisiting our episode breaking down the classic rom-com, Notting Hill – an ideal movie to spend a cozy holiday afternoon with. When a bookstore owner (Hugh Grant) and a famous actress (Julia Roberts) fall in love, we get a charming tale that explores the many pitfalls of fame. Joi
‘When Harry Met Sally’ Is A Perfect Rom-Com Thanks To Rob And Michele Reiner (Encore)
In today’s re-release, we’re revisiting the friends-to-lovers film that kicked off the rom-com renaissance of the 90’s: When Harry Met Sally. We wanted to release this episode again with a new segment up top, reflecting on the unbelievable legacy of the late Rob Reiner, and his wife, photographer Michele Singer Reiner. Their love story, which started during the making of “When Harry Met Sally,” fo
Cindy Cullers Of ‘Golden Bachelor’ Is Taking The High Road
We got the chance to sit down with Cindy Cullers, the runner-up of season 2 of “The Golden Bachelor”! Besides being absolutely luminous, Cindy thoughtfully reflected on her “Bachelor” journey. We discussed what initially drew her to Mel, her thoughts on that infamous podcast, how he handled conversations with her daughters, the truth about the lemon bars, what made her finally walk away, and how s
‘Sense and Sensibility’ (1995) Is A Perfect Picture Postcard w/Erin Darke
It’s been 30 years since Emma Thompson, Ang Lee, and producer Lindsay Doran came together to make one of the greatest Jane Austen adaptations of all time. BFF of the pod Erin Darke joins us to get into the incredible way this film came together, a deeply satisfying behind-the-scenes love story, and all of the details that make this movie practically perfect. Hugh Grant? Alan Rickman? Kate Winslet?
‘The Danish Deception,’ A ‘Love Is Blind’ Divorce, And 2 ‘Bachelor’ Breakups
This week, we’re diving into some reality TV-related news and gossip! And it’s breakup-themed. First, we discuss former “Bachelor” contestant Onyeka Ehie’s viral TikTok series, “The Danish Deception,” and the story’s fallout. Then, we talk about Kat Izzo and Dale Moss’ very expected breakup, some new details about Juliana Pasquarosa and Grant Ellis’ breakup, and Alexa and Brennon Lemieux from “Lov
‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ Works Better Than It Should w/Arden Myrin
Friend of the pod Arden Myrin joined us for our first rom-com rewatch of the holiday season! We dove into 1994 classic “Four Weddings and a Funeral,” starring Hugh Grant and his slutty little glasses alongside Andie MacDowell, Kristin Scott Thomas, John Hannah and Simon Callow. Somehow the movie manages to work, despite the fact that the central love story is thinly-rendered and unremarkable, and
‘The Bachelorette’ Casting Sneak Peek
Since we have to wait a few months before we watch Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of “The Bachelorette,” we decided to take matters into our own hands and google the 26 potential men who will compete for her heart! What we found are a bunch of scruffy-faced, cowboy-adjacent men of faith. But a few of them had some shockingly fascinating backstories – including one who has deep ties to former Republi
News & Gossip: Mel’s Petty Press Tour and Taylor Frankie Paul Filming Leaks
Now that season 2 of “Golden Bachelor” is safely in the books, Mel and his final choice Peg have been making the rounds. We get into their magazine interviews and Bachelor Happy Hour episodes, all of which are drenched in his trademark defensiveness and disdain for quitters. Plus, we discuss some Bachelor Nation news and gossip, including leaked tidbits and photos about Taylor Frankie Paul’s seaso
‘Golden Bachelor’ S2 Finale: Love Is Not A Football Game
The two-hour “Golden Bachelor” finale actually did bring Mel’s soporific journey to a relatively dramatic conclusion. In large part, this was thanks to Cindy, whose refusal to stay on the field like a good little football player and continue to compete for Mel’s (begrudgingly offered) companionship finally unleashed some real emotion in Mel. And that emotion? Anger and disdain. But this leaves Peg
‘Golden Bachelor’ S2 Fantasy Suites: Two Good, Great Women
It’s the penultimate episode of Mel’s Golden Bachelor journey, and the final two women are finally ready to ask him the hard questions. Like… “Are you even into me?” and “Are you really afraid of stingrays?” and “What’s wrong with you?” Mel, for his part, is gearing up to finally express his deepest emotions. He’s ready to finally reveal to Peg and Cindy that he thinks they are pretty great. And a
Gerry Turner’s New ‘Golden’ Memoir Is Laced With Bitterness
OG Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner’s new memoir is here! “Golden Years: What I’ve Learned from Love, Loss, and Reality TV,” dives into Gerry’s early life and career, as well as his marriage to his beloved Toni. But the lion’s share of the memoir is focused on “The Golden Bachelor”: his casting, the experience of filming, the women he met along the journey, the cursed Golden Wedding, and, of course, a
‘Love Is Blind’ S9 Reunion: Let Them Eat Shake(s)
Season 9 of “Love Is Blind” has finally come to a close, complete with an outdoor concert and some warmed-over revelations about post-filming shenanigans. This reunion featured a not-so-surprising surprise baby, new partner reveals, and a lot of half-hearted rehashing of heartbreaks the cast has long moved on from. We discuss it all, and offer our final Friends and Enemies rankings.
‘Golden Bachelor’ S2 WTA: Give Us The Lemon Bar Timeline w/Leslie Fhima
It’s Women Tell All time! Or at least… women tell… some? OG Golden Gal Leslie Fhima joined us to break down the incredibly tepid drama between the “Golden” season 2 crew. We saw Nicolle get called out in a very direct and measured way, some real audience love for Cheryl and Debbie, an extended Jared Freid cameo, Mel wearing greige, and yet no real accountability or explanation for The Lemon Bars I
‘Golden Bachelor’ S2 Hometowns: 3 Women, 0 Reassurances w/Lisa Belkin
Mel has three “great” women left, and it’s time to jet off to their hometowns: Las Vegas with Peg, Denver with Debbie, and Austin with Cindy. This tour of the metropolises of the American West may be exciting, but Mel remains stolidly underwhelmed. He meets the women’s families, and offers their daughters and siblings lukewarm reassurances about how he “likes” their loved one, specifically her “pe
‘Love Is Blind’ S9 Finale: Runaway Bride(s)
Season 9 of “Love Is Blind” has been full of twists and turns – and those continue right up to the final minutes of the season finale. This stone cold bunch of Denver weirdos loved… and ultimately lost. This episode, we catch a glimpse of the bachelor and bachelorette parties, finally see Ali and Anton’s engraved sweatshirts, and learn the fates of our remaining three couples. Plus, we caught up o
