Reality with the King goes behind the scenes of some of your favorite reality TV shows' most iconic moments. In each episode, we rehash shocking betrayals, hilarious interactions and dramatic scenes from The Real Housewives Franchise, Love & Marriage: Huntsville, The Bachelor, and much more. Join one of the most sought-after executive producers and king of reality television, Carlos King, as he dishes and spills the tea with reality TV stars we all know, love, and love to hate. Have a question you need answered? Hit up the Reality with the King Hotline at 310-593-8188. New episodes are released Wednesdays and Fridays.
The Reality with The King podcast is a breath of fresh air in the world of reality TV podcasts. Hosted by Carlos, a self-proclaimed reality TV junkie, this podcast provides an insightful and entertaining look into the behind-the-scenes world of some of the most popular reality franchises. As a black woman and avid viewer of all things Housewives, I have often felt overlooked in the discussions surrounding these shows. However, The Reality with The King acknowledges and values the perspectives of viewers like myself, making it truly refreshing.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is Carlos' ability to bring out intriguing insights from his guests. Whether it's former cast members or producers, he dives deep into their experiences and uncovers behind-the-scenes details that fans crave. His interview with a former cast member from The Real Housewives of New York City provided much-needed closure for fans who were left wanting more from Bravo after the show's abrupt ending. Carlos has a talent for asking thought-provoking questions and getting honest responses, making each episode engaging and informative.
Another standout aspect of The Reality with The King is Carlos' passion for reality TV. It's clear that he truly loves what he does, and his enthusiasm is contagious. As someone who also considers themselves a reality TV enthusiast, listening to Carlos talk about his favorite moments and share his insights feeds my soul as well. He has an extensive knowledge of various franchises and isn't afraid to express his opinions or engage in lively discussions with his guests. This level of enthusiasm creates an enjoyable listening experience for fans like myself.
While there are many positives about this podcast, one area that could be improved upon is diversifying the guest lineup. While Carlos himself brings a unique perspective as a black man in the industry, it would be great to hear from more diverse voices within the reality TV world. Including guests from different ethnicities, backgrounds, and experiences would provide an even broader range of insights and discussions. This would not only enhance the podcast but also promote inclusivity and representation within the reality TV community.
In conclusion, The Reality with The King podcast is a must-listen for any reality TV fanatic. Carlos' passion, knowledge, and ability to connect with his guests make each episode an entertaining and enlightening experience. While there are areas for improvement, such as diversifying the guest lineup, the overall quality of this podcast is exceptional. I highly recommend tuning in to The Reality with The King for a fun and informative deep dive into the world of reality television.
Reigndrops, the title says it all! Carlos, Dustin, Claudia, and Blue are here breaking down the hottest topics from the weekend. Tune in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BayBEE, Carlos and Dustin are back with special guest and Traitors star Tiffany Mitchell as they recap the EPIC episode of Candiace vs. Rob. Plus, Tiffany shares MAJOR insight into how it really goes down at the roundtable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RHOBH is back in action, and we are on a roll. What an episode! Carlos and Alexis share whose side they’re on in the Amanda vs. Dorit fight. What needs to happen for Kyle and Dorit to become friends again? And who is behind the hazing attack? Tune in, Reigndrops.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reigndrops, it was sad news this week when we learned of the cancellation of such an iconic show as Basketball Wives. Joining Carlos to spill the inside tea and recap her experience on the show is Royce Reed. We also get an update on where Royce is now and what really happened when it came to her departure from the series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Whew, Reigndrops, do we have a show for you. Carlos is joined by the OGs, Dustin Ross and Claudia Jordan, to talk about Married to Medicine’s Quad and her split from boyfriend King, and of course the hot topic of the night, Karen Huger’s sit-down with Andy Cohen. What a way to end the season!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode was a 10 out of 10. From the fashions to the traitor-ing (um, Candiace, you in danger girl), it was everything. And spoiler alert, we already miss you, Lisa. As always, to get the MOST out of this episode, head to Carlos’ Patreon for the full visual. We promise it is worth it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s Friday, and that means it’s The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills recap day. And Reigndrops, Carlos and Alexis clock the most awkward moment of the season. Alexis stands by her original thoughts on the Kyle and Mauricio separation. And is Carlos an Amanda apologist yet?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reigndrops, let’s get right into it. Brittish Williams sits down with Carlos for an EXCLUSIVE post prison interview, opening up about life behind bars and what’s next. Grab your popcorn and start listening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MoniCarlo is back for their FINAL recap of season six of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. For over three months, these two have had the best time recapping and reading the ladies for the Reigndrops. The biggest spoiler alert of the season comes from... Monica?! We are so grateful for the time everyone has given us throughout the season, and we promise we are going out with a BANG on this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reigndrops, do we have a show for you. We take a quick dive into The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip featuring all of our favorite OGs. And of course, we have to give flowers to our girl Nene Leakes, who is BACK on Bravo. And now onto the main dish - The Real Housewives of Potomac. Whew, the end of the Colorado trip continued to go downhill. Angel’s trip was completely snatched from her, but did she deserve it? Carlos, Dustin, Claudia, and Blue break down this bizarre finale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Monday Reigndrops! Here today for you are Carlos King and Dustin Ross to recap The Traitors just for YOU. Of course you can catch the full experience of costumes, yes we said costumes on Carlos’ Patreon. WARNING: Spoiler Alert, as the two share their thoughts on episode six!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reigndrops, all we can say is FINALLY. We’re finally getting into the good stories on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Joining us to recap it all is Alexis Bellino, and we are very excited about this episode. At what point would Alexis have shut down production? Is Dorit playing the long game when it comes to this show? PLUS, a special reading of an excerpt from Amanda’s book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our favorite Traitor is here, Candiace Dillard Bassett. Candiace sits down with Carlos to spill Traitors tea, discuss unfollowing Porsha, and open up about a possible RHOP return. Let’s just say the conversation takes an emotional turn. If you want the full visual experience, head over to Carlos King’s YouTube page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Moni-Carlo here, and we’re calling déjà vu and NOT like the Beyoncé song. We break down part two of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City reunion and this one… well, proof, timelines, and receipts. They tried for another iconic moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reigndrops, it’s Real Housewives of Potomac recap day and we have A LOT to say. Carlos, Dustin, Claudia, and Blue break down the WWHL Quad vs Gizelle call out before getting into the real headline of the episode, Angel. The rules of the group are pretty clear and baby, someone clearly can’t read. And why are they calling Angela a “Karen”? You’ll have to listen to find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carlos and Dustin are back with another recap of The Traitors. If you’re not caught up, consider this your spoiler warning. And if you want the full video recap complete with the costumes, head over to Carlos’ Patreon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Real Housewives of Beverly Hills recap day! As always, we’re thrilled to be joined by Alexis Bellino Jansen. Carlos and Alexis clash on several topics, but what they do agree on is spilling some insider production tea. And AVI-ously, we have to address the elephant in the room… Sutton’s ex-assistant, Avi!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carlos is joined by his good friend Kate Casey for a full series recap of Members Only: Palm Beach. This over-the-top Netflix series was impossible to look away from, and of course we had to talk about it. Together, they break down the cast and discuss what makes the series so endlessly fascinating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brrrr, it’s cold in here… there must be a RHOSLC reunion recap in the atmosphere! Reunion time is here, and Moni-Carlos are back to break it all down. Monica’s take? Pure chaos on that stage. Carlos’ take? It was the Lisa Barlow show. Eight women, one stage, all fighting with each other and for their jobs. And Reigndrops, thank you for always supporting Monica and Carlos throughout this season’s recaps. We’ve had an absolute blast with you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reigndrops, we’ve got Carlos, Dustin, Claudia, AND Blue. It’s a full house on this RHOP recap episode. First, we get into updates on Kandi and Todd’s divorce. Come on, did anyone really think this was going to be a clean breakup? And holy Airbnb, what a bizarre RHOP episode this was. From no water in the cast house, to rude men smoking cigars, to everyone going to bed at 7:30pm, this trip truly exposed one cast member’s lifestyle. Plus, Carlos breaks the fourth wall on how production really handles cast trips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BayBEE! Carlos King hops on The Traitors train with Dustin Ross for a recap that does not miss. They get into Candiace stealing the spotlight, Michael Rapaport doing the most, and poor Porsha (however they spelled it). Plus, Dustin has smoke…and he’s letting it fly. Watch the full episode and see the looks on Carlos King’s Patreon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s 2026 and Beverly Hills is back, and so are Carlos and Alexis! Surprisingly, the King of Reality TV and Mrs. Jansen have very different takes on this episode, and Alexis helps turn it from an “ehh” into a full-on “YAAAS!” Plus, Dear Mrs. Kathy Hilton… we have an invitation for you. Tune in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Moni-Carlo are back to recap The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City FINALE! From two-faced to no-faced, falling straight down the black-eye rabbit hole, and the big question of the night - who did Monica think owned their sh** in this final episode? We’re locked, loaded, and more than ready for the reunion next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to 2026, Reigndrops! We are back with a Real Housewives of Potomac recap and are joined by none other than Dustin Ross and Claudia Jordan. The trio clash over their differing viewpoints on this episode and what the cast is bringing. The ladies are in Colorado, and Angel is standing strong in her element. Did we finally see the real Angel this episode, or was it business as usual?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carlos has crowned Stacey Rusch as his 2025 Reality Star of the Year, and this sit-down interview does not disappoint. The King and the reality queen dive into everything from RHOP and her love life to pretty-and-petty castmates, and they even get down to her breath. This is the interview you’ve been waiting for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reigndrops, we are back with Monica Garcia for your Real Housewives of Salt Lake City recap, and we are astounded by the instant hypocrisy. What happened to families and husbands being off limits? Of course, Carlos and Monica also break down the reunion seating chart and share their thoughts on what we can expect heading into next week’s finale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Charrisse Jackson Jordan joins Carlos, and you already know she has a LOT to say. From addressing the recent drama involving Ashley and her son to calling out what she believes are fake storylines from Ashley and Gizelle, Charrisse is not holding back. She also reveals who turned Stacey against her, where she stands today with Ashley, and whether they were ever truly friends. Plus, does Charrisse have any real friendships left within the Real Housewives of Potomac cast? And who tried to erase her from the Potomac group altogether?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reigndrops, Merry Christmas EVE! BayBEE there's no days off as Dr. Heavenly and Carlos recap the latest episode of Married to Medicine that found Toya and her husband, Dr. Eugene at odds. But who was in the wrong? Dr. Heavenly was there and tells ALL! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy holidays, Reigndrops! Carlos, Dustin, Claudia, and Blue are serving you holiday cheer today with the latest recap of The Real Housewives of Potomac. From Ashley locking lips with Charrisse’s son to the explosive moment involving the Osefo family, we are excited to spill the tea with you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We have all types of breaking news today. Alexis’ son is engaged, and is Heather Dubrow leaving RHOC? For the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills recap, we lean into the ladies’ speed dating, Kyle’s love life remains a hot topic, and if Dorit is teaching us anything, it is to know how your mortgage is being paid. Happy holidays, Reigndrops. We will be back in 2026 for more RHOBH recaps!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reali-TEA Crime Stories lovers, we are serving you our final episode of the year and it is a good one. Robert Cosby Jr., the son of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’s Mary Cosby, is now in the spotlight for reasons he did not choose. And while the internet may want a spectacle, this story deserves something deeper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Moni-Carlo (Monica + Carlos) are back with a Real Housewives of Salt Lake City recap, and Monica is already over it. WHO did she almost text last night?! We are GAGGED. The two dissect the episode, break down the ins and outs of being a friend of versus a full time cast member, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Your original recap trio is back together. Heyyy Carlos, Dustin, and Claudia! First, we break down the Married to Medicine scene that has the internet rolling. THEN, Claudia joins the conversation and of course it turns into a Real Housewives of Potomac recap you do not want to miss. Angel is in the hot seat this episode. Does she need to buck up or pack up?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reigndrops, get in here chile! Carlos called it weeks ago that Bronwyn was going to leave Todd's behind and BayBEE she announced that they are separated. Soooo what does this mean for her future on RHOSLC? Monica Garcia joins Carlos to break it all down! Oh, and Jen Shah is suing the warden! LOL you can't make this ish up! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reigndrops… when are y’all going to start listening to the KING of Reality TV? Not once, but twice has Carlos been proven right about this franchise (first with Garcelle and Sutton - cough, cough), and now here we go again with Kyle. As always, we’re joined by the beautiful Alexis Bellino to dive into it all!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Married to Medicine Season 12, Episode 2 Recap with Dr. Heavenly — and baybee, she is NOT holding back. She sounds off on Toya and speaks directly about her son’s arrest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s reigning, Jen! Jen Shah has officially been released from prison, and joining Carlos to talk all about it is Monica Garcia. Along with this breaking news, we’ve got a full recap of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. We’re creeping up on the end of the season, and Monica is very vocal about her thoughts on this episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode is a FOUR-FECTA! Carlos is joined by Dustin, Claudia, and Blue to recap the latest episode of The Real Housewives of Potomac. PLUS, even more divorce drama as they dig into the split between Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker. Carlos and the crew understood the assignment and are bringing their all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WHAT?! The one and only Alexis Bellino is in Beverly Hills?! Well… at least for the next hour she is! Alexis is back with Carlos to break down this season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and they waste no time diving in. They kick things off with Carlos’ real life run-in with Mauricio this week (Kyle, don’t be mad!), Rachel Zoe’s fabulous premiere on RHOBH, Reba’s cameo, and so much MORE. Beverly Hills is back, baby, and we couldn’t be happier!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reigndrops, it’s exactly what the title says… a full-on dyNASTY divorce is brewing for the Burruss-Tuckers, and breaking down all the latest news and documents is none other than Eboni K. Williams. From Instagram posts to People exclusives, we cover it ALL. And OLG is about to take on a whole new meaning… OLG: Outrageous Legal Grudge-Match.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reigndrops… we are starting with a BANG! Carlos and Monica dive right into the breaking news: Andy Cohen has announced that Jen Shah will NOT be returning to The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. It’s going to be a cold day when she hears this one! And THEN… it’s time for your weekly #RHOSLC recap!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reigndrops, we’re back from Thanksgiving break, and we hope you aren’t too full to sip this tea, because we have a jam-packed show for you! On the menu today: Potomac, Porsha, and prenups. Joining Carlos to dig into all of it are Dustin and Blue. Get ready!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carlos is back with Dustin and Blue for an explosive recap of The Braxtons’ two-part season finale. Safe to say, we thoroughly enjoyed this season! The trio dives into whether this is truly the end of the road—for the show… and for the sisters themselves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Thursday! Carlos and the Reali-TEA Crime Stories team have a wild one for you…Before a billion-dollar brand existed, there was a relationship. Before a reality dynasty, there was a “homemade” sextape. The Ray J and Kim Kardashian saga didn’t just make headlines—it changed pop culture forever. Carlos, Courtney, and Judge Terrinee are here to unpack it all!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy pre–Turkey Day, Reigndrops - Carlos and Monica are serving up a full-on FEAST! Our RHOSLC recap is in full effect, and bay-beee… it’s a good one ;) PLUS, Carlos spills the beans on a tip he got straight from a passenger on Porsha Williams’ post-BravoCon flight. Trust us, you’ll want to hear this tea!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reigndrops, we’re thankful for YOU — and for the trio of Carlos, Dustin, and Claudia… and of course, for this season of The Real Housewives of Potomac! We touch on the latest shocking Bravo news, Todd and Kandi’s divorce announcement, before diving straight into RHOP. PLUS, Carlos shares the tea on the (reasonably) shady moment Gizelle once gave him. Tune in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reigndrops, we made it! For our final RHOC recap of the season, we start with a little BravoCon tea and then head straight into Part 3 of the reunion, where they feel strongly about the takedown of Tamra. Carlos reveals his bold Season 20 cast predictions — and Alexis is… Shocked Alexis, thank you for joining us all season long, bring on Season 20!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reigndrops, Carlos & Dustin are coming at you with an EMERGENCY episode! The Atlanta airport is popping off with reality stars and police activity. Mia Thornton was arrested for stealing, and Porsha Williams had to be escorted off a plane — what in the Hartsfield-Jackson is going on?! You know we’re always here for the breaking news. Tune in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carlos and Monica Garcia are not only serving up a gag-worthy Real Housewives of Salt Lake City recap, but Monica is also addressing the comments Jeff Lewis made about her at BravoCon. Why wasn’t his apology enough, AND who should it really be directed to? Tune in, Reigndrops!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reigndrops, get ready — Carlos is chatting with his friend and true ICON, NeNe Leakes. From her unfiltered thoughts on BravoCon to what it really means to be a #Day1, NeNe opens up about her legacy, her journey, and those much-discussed conversations with Andy. Tune in for a candid, classic NeNe catch-up you don’t want to miss!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The trio is BACK, Reigndrops - and we’re diving into all things BravoCon and Potomac! Claudia had her (very shady) boots on the ground in Vegas all weekend, and trust us… she brought back PLENTY of tea. And of course, we’ve got a #RHOP recap you absolutely cannot miss!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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