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Come listen to Emily diagnose our favorite Bravo and MTV reality shows, with bonus episodes on fascinating people sharing their lives on documentaries!

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    • Mar 17, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Does Jennifer Aydin's nanny take her break in the pool house for three hours??? Recap RHONJ S13 E6

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 46:58


    Listen to this episode of Diagnosing Reality to hear how long I think Jen and Bill's marriage will last and why I might not be all team Marge. Make sure to listen to the end to hear about Vanderpump Rules and why Lauren is just jealous

    Jennifer Aydin needs a better manager for her smear campaign!!! Recap RHONJ S13 E5

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2023 43:13


    Listen to this episode of Diagnosing Reality to hear all the tea of why Jen is truly upset and can't move on. Plus hear my thoughts on the scamdoval drama and why this is the beginning of the end

    Is Paulie just jealous of the Frank??!?!? Recap RHONJ S13 E3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023 54:03


    Listen to this episode of Diagnosing Reality to hear why Frank is the real man in this show and how Jen better have fired that nanny before Bill moves her in the pool house

    Teresa, do NOT sign any business documents with Louie!!!! Recap RHONJ S13 E2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2023 60:04


    Listen to this episode of Diagnosing Reality to hear all about Marge calling Jen an inauthentic b**ch and why Teresa should never go into business or sign any business documents with Louie

    Is Dolores an old handbag or is Jen a monkey's a**hole??!?! RHONJ S13 Premiere

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2023 59:29


    Listen to this episode of Diagnosing Reality to hear all the tea on the RHONJ season 13 premiere! Find out why I am even more worried about Louie and why Frank deserves our loyalty! 

    Is Heather Gay the new John Belushi??? RHOSLC S3 Reunion Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 96:54


    Listen to this episode of Diagnosing Reality to hear my thoughts on why Jen should have been on speaker the whole time and why I might have turned a corner with Lia Barlow

    You're such a f***ing liar, Jax! VPR Flashback Recap s4e12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2023 66:28


    Come back in time with me to when Vanderpump Rules was still in its peak and the gang goes to Hawaii! Listen to my thoughts on Lala taking her top off and how all the ladies stopped caring once they got to ride in her PJ

    Angie K coming hard for a second season- Recap RHOSLC S3 E14 Season Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2023 52:11


    Listen to this episode of Diagnosing Reality to hear all about season 14's finale and how the ladies respond to Jen's guilty plea. Plus hear about Angie K's desperate attempt at a second season. 

    Isn't it Shahmazing that Jen is going to prison????? RHOSLC Recap s3 e13 and News Update!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2023 64:39


    Listen to this episode of Diagnosing Reality to hear all about Jen's sentencing trial and how the ladies finally get out of San Diego! 

    She made it nice!!!! Recap RHONYC S8E9

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2022 62:27


    Listen to this episode of Diagnosing Reality to recap the time when Dorinda made it nice in the Berkshires for her unbirthday birthday celebration and Bethenny copies Luann's haircut

    How am I on Lisa's side?!?! Meredith, drop that bone-- Recap RHOSLC S3 E12

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 42:58


    Listen to this episode of Diagnosing Reality to hear why Heather got a black eye and why Lisa might have a point

    Is Heather Gay more like Jen Shah than we want to admit???? Recap RHOSLC S3 E11

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 51:01


    Listen to this episode of Diagnosing Reality to hear about how Heather Gay is actually just a Jen Shah 4.0 and whether Jen's manipulation tactics worked 

    At least it wasn't victims paying for Coach Shah's birthday party! Recap RHOSLC S3E9

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2022 41:49


    Listen to this episode of Diagnosing Reality to hear about why Angie K. is in the right and why I keep turning more and more on Ms. Gay

    Malibu Beach Party From Hell- Recap RHOBH S2 E14 in honor of Franklin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2022 49:13


    Listen to this Frankie dedicated episode of Diagnosing Reality to go back in time where the pointing finger lady cat meme all started. Hear my thoughts on why Camille is a soulless devil and why Adrienne hated Paul all along. If you can, please consider donating to help pay for Frankie's ER vet bill. https://gofund.me/a127e473

    Who isn't a little girl anymore?!?! Recap RHOSLC S3 E8

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 61:56


    Listen to this episode of Diagnosing Reality to hear my thoughts on whether Heather can truly be loyal to everyone and how Lisa's kids have never read a scripture in their lives.

    Bravo, we never want to see Seth in a bathtub again!!!!! Recap RHOSLC S3 E7

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 55:20


    Listen to this episode of Diagnosing Reality to hear who is the only housewife and husband we want in a bathtub and why Lisa Barlow is the most self-centered human being ever 

    Who has the thirstiest account of them all?!? Recap RHOSLC S3 E6

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2022 40:43


    Listen to this episode of Diagnosing Reality to hear my thoughts on the finsta account and how the Mormons need to stop lying to women that they have a good singing voice, especially Lisa Barlow

    Does Erika have any creditability left? Mastercard say no- Recap RHOBH S12 Reunion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 143:08


    Welcome back to our reunion pal, Jen, for this deep dive into Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 12 reunion, as we discuss all of the Aspen drama, online bots, and who needs to come back and who needs to be fired for next season

    How in the world is Coach Shah married to Jen????? Recap RHOSLC S3 E5

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2022 33:30


    Listen to this episode of Diagnosing Reality to hear all my thoughts on who started the Lisa on knees rumor and why Coach Shah is hanging with the devil

    Is this the season we turn on our BFF Heather Gay??!?!? Recap RHOSLC S3 E4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2022 44:09


    Listen to hear the diagnosis of Whitney and Heather's fight, and who is reflecting and who's projecting. Also, hear my thoughts on Jen Shah getting ready for the orange jumpsuit

    How many d**ks did Lisa have to s**k to get those courtside tickets? Recap RHOSLC S3E3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 56:40


    Listen to this week's Diagnosing Reality episode to hear about Lisa's hinges on her heels and why Whitney is trying her hardest to look innocent. Plus, hear my thoughts on the drama happening at Bravocon! 

    Erika and Rinna need to learn how to lie better: RHOBH S12 E21 Finale Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2022 72:28


    Listen to this episode of Diagnosing Reality to hear my thoughts on this season's finale. Hear about how Kyle was in on the take Kathy down plan and why Erika can't be smart and stupid at the same time. Also hear my thoughts on RHOSLC and how I think we saw a glimpse of the real Lisa Barlow. 

    You're such a f***ing liar, Rinna: Recap RHOBH12 E20

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 70:42


    Listen to this episode of Diagnosing Reality to hear about how much of a liar Rinna is and why Kathy is allowed to have any meltdown she wants. Also, hear my thoughts on the RHOSLC premiere and how I need to contact Whitney for her help to get out of the Mormon cult

    Who is the worst sister of them all? Kyle, that's who: Recap RHOBH S12 E19

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2022 57:40


    Listen to this week's episode of Diagnosing Reality to hear about Erika and Rinna's plan to make themselves not the villains of the season is not working at all and why Kyle is the worst sister ever. 

    Is it illegal to have compassion or does Erika need a new lawyer?- Recap RHOBH S12E1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2022 60:34


    Listen to this week's episode of Diagnosing Reality to hear my theory of who Erika's lawyer is really working for and why it is not a crime to have empathy 

    Does Erika not even care about her son?!?!?! Recap RHOBH S12 E17

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2022 55:22


    Listen to this episode of Diagnosing Reality to hear about how Erika only cares about herself, and how someone needs to explain to her the difference between laws and ethics,

    Even the Evil Spirits Don't Want to Play with Rinna and Erika- RHOBH Recap S12E16

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 76:17


    Listen to this episode of Diagnosing Reality to hear the recap of this week's episode of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills to find out why the ouija board was a total set up and how Erika is hurt Garcelle doesn't like her. 

    Please Don't Let it be About Tom- RHONY Flashback Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 49:00


    Don't miss this second part of a flashback to RHONY from season 8 where Bethenny makes it all about Tom and does her best acting afterwards. 

    Please don't let it be about Tom- Flashback RHONY S8 E18-20- Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2022 68:51


    Join me on this part one episode of Diagnosing Reality where I go back to season 8 when Bethenny shows Luann proof that Tom is a drunken cheater, but she still marries him anyway. Lots to diagnose here! 

    Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who's the dumbest housewife of them all? Recap RHOBH S12 E15

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 65:06


    Listen to this episode of Diagnosing Reality to hear who the dumbest housewife of them all is and whether we want more Diana next season. Also, hear my thoughts on the word liability and why Garcelle should develop the next curriculum for DARE.

    Why did Mauricio have to break my heart even more?? Recap RHOBH S12 E14

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 80:33


    Listen to this episode of Diagnosing Reality to hear my thoughts on Mauricio taking home Rinna and why we might need to rethink all of the Richard family. 

    Why can't Rinna be in quarantine for the whole season? Recap RHOBH S12 E13

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 76:14


    Listen to this episode of Diagnosing Reality to hear why Rinna should be removed from the show or what we need from her to move on. Plus, hear my thoughts on chicken salad and who the liability really is

    And now we know why Diana is a Housewife... now we said it: RHOBH recap S12E12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 77:32


    Listen to this episode of Diagnosing Reality to hear my thoughts on the real reason Diana joined the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and why Mickey has been hanging around. Plus don't miss where I play a clip of the new Michael Bolton wannabe 

    Is Diana 95% what's wrong with this world? Recap RHOBH S12 E11

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2022 90:37


    Listen to this episode to hear my thought on the ladies of Beverly Hills and whether why Diana is such a bad person and how I might have some empathy for Erika, maybe.

    Did Mauricio ever emotionally fulfill Kyle? Flashback to Dinner Party From Hell recap RHOBH S1E9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 61:32


    Travel back in time with me to the Dinner Party from Hell during the first season of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and hear my thoughts on the first season ladies

    At what point do we refuse to watch evil Diana? RHOBH S12 E10 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 57:15


    Listen to this episode to hear my thoughts on whether Diana is truly soulless and what I am going to need from Dorit from now on.

    Why is Kyle such a bad person? Recap RHOBH S12E9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2022 48:30


    Listen to this episode of Diagnosing Reality to hear my thoughts on the evil housewives of Beverly Hills and who really is the queen of muck

    Well, money ain't buying Diana any class- RHOBH recap S12 E8

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 33:46


    Listen to me diagnose the behaviors of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills housewives and who earns the prize of doing the most damage to people

    Did you know Erika was a urophile?!?! Recap RHOBH S12 E7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 37:41


    Listen to this episode of Diagnosing Reality to hear my thoughts on Erika liking to pee on people and what we all think of Diana

    Conversation about Mass Shootings (ft. Liz Bentley)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 88:09


    Please join me and Liz Bentley for a tough but important conversation about the issue of mass shootings in this nation to hear our thoughts on what risk factors might be involved and how we can work to prevent these traumatic events from occurring 

    Oh no Bravo, did you make another bad choice in casting Real Housewives?- Recap RHOBH S12E6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 38:01


    Listen to this episode of Diagnosing Reality to hear my thoughts on Bravo's casting choice of Diana, how Kyle just doesn't want us talking about all of Mauricio's side pieces, and how this better be the free version of Mickey for Erika's looks

    Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey- Bonus episode to discuss Netflix Docuseries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 120:34


    Listen to my thoughts as an ex-Mormon on the Netflix docuseries, Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey, and listen to how this compares to mainstream Mormons. This docuseries follows the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS Church) and what happened what Warren Jeffs became their "prophet"

    What is the definition of dark? Recap RHOBH S12 E5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 58:06


    Listen to this episode of Diagnosing Reality to hear my thoughts on Crystal's use of the word "dark" and who the Queen B of the group really is

    Are Crystal's feelings valid? Recap of RHOBH S12 E4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 70:06


    Listen to me diagnose this weeks episode of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills to hear my thoughts on Crystal's word choices and whether Lisa needs to stop exploiting her family members. 

    Why is Kyle coming for Sutton? Recap RHOBH S12E3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 58:16


    Listen to this episode of Diagnosing Reality to hear my thoughts on why Kyle has it out for Sutton and why Crystal is right

    Why is Erika so nasty and so rude? Recap RHOBH S12E2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 79:04


    Listen to my thoughts on this week's RHOBH to hear what I am most afraid of this season and why I am glad Crystal came to the right side of herstory

    Don't getting fooled by Louie's con!!! Recap o RHONJ Season 12 Reunions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 101:38


    Listen to this episode of Diagnosing Reality where I share my thoughts on the season 12 reunion of Real Housewives (and husbands) of New Jersey. And please don't let Louie scam you! 

    Team Yes or Team Wes? Recap of the Challenge: All Stars Season 3 Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 29:12


    Find out who goes home on the second episode of the Challenge All Stars Season 3 and listen to my thoughts on who we should all strive to be

    Does even Erika believe her own bullshit?!?- Recap RHOBH S12 E1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 70:18


    Listen to my thoughts on the season 12 premiere of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Find out whether I believe that it's all been disproven and my reactions to the horrific break-in of Dorit's house. 

    Challenge: All-Stars is BACK!!!- Recap Season3Episode1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 62:30


    Listen to my thoughts on the season premiere of Challenge: All-Stars Season 3 and all hear all about what I think Wes has been doing all along to win these challenges! 

    Is everything all Shannon's fault?- Recap of Season 16 RHOC reunion with special guest, Jen!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 129:54


    Listen to our thoughts on the RHOC Season 16 reunion, and decide with us whether it's all Shannon's fault and whether Heather coming back brought anything to the show

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