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A Reality TV recap podcast that probes the notion of the Australian ‘culture cringe’ hosted by Sam Cremean.

Sam Cremean


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    Below Deck Down Under - Season 3 Part 4 (w/ Fatima Sabdia)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 70:11


    Finally - this dismal season of Below Deck Down Under is over! To trauma bond with Sam in the stu this week is Fatima Sabdia who is sad these crewmates didn't understand the assignment. Where was the sex? Where eas the drama? Well, at least we had Captain Jason's kimonos. Harry and Bri kiiinda ended things well and Tzarina and Lara take gold in the pettiness olympics. That and some Vanderpump Villa, Bring Her Back, and The Valley.  Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky. 

    Love Triangle - Season 3 Part 3 (w/ Annabel Fidler)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 85:03


    ‘Babe on the Brink' Annabel Fidler joins Sam on the cringe couch to wrap up a fabulously unhinged season of Love Triangle. Not everyone can be as hot as Nuri, but we are trying, and so is Bernie for clout. But don't fear, bombshell Christelle Stause joins the thirsty cast for a reunion to remember.. And hey, Mike might not even be the most toxic man on the show after all! That plus some 90 Day Fiance, I Kissed A Boy, and of course.. The Traitors.Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky. 

    Eurovision 2025 - Grand Final (w/ George Mladenov)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 61:15


    The King of Australian Survivor (and Bankstown) is back to talk Eurovision with Sam. We give our post grand final wash up going through the Basel 2025 results and talking about the highs and lows of the night (or morning down in Australia). Who were our faves? Who was upset? And where the fuck was Celine Dion!? We also chat Australian Survivor and Survivor Season 48.   Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky. 

    Eurovision 2025 - Semi Finals (w/ Cem Sahin)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 69:16


    It's Eurovision Week! And to celebrate the 69th edition in Basel, Eurofan Cem joins Sam on the couch to talk about their top five entries in the Semi Finals (including Australia's Milkshake Man, Go-Jo). Who will make the cut? Who do we think will win? And what the fuck is a Lumo?! Join us, with some chat about the Lord of The Rings Musical and Black Mirror to start. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky. 

    Love Triangle - Season 3 Part 2 (w/ Christian Gillett)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 72:09


    Love may be dead.. but Love Triangle is thriving! And to talk about it (episodes 4-6) with Sam on the cringe couch is deep voiced diva Christian Gillett. Mike is having a come to Jesus moment - he is in fact a bad person, the lesbian love triangle grows and poor Payton may not have a man.. But she might have a Didi sponsorship..? That and some Real Housewives of Sydney (and Melbourne) and Masterchef chats to wet your whistle.Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky. 

    The Real Housewives of Sydney - S03E11 (w/ Scott Love & Shane Nicklos)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 57:20


    SHINE SHINE BLOODY SHINE! Fresh from the deepest darkest pages of The Daily Mail, Sam is joined by fangirls Scott and Shane to recap The Reunion of season three of our Sydney Housewives and a deep dive into our night out with the dolls! Hat-gate continues as Victoria Montano comes through on her promise and Caroline's hot mic cubicle coaching causes chaos. Osher replaces Joel and is not giving camp, but he sufficiently trolled the ladies regardless. Oh and a surprise visit from Jackie Gilles sets the record straight.Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky. 

    Love Triangle - Season 3 Part 1 (w/ Damask Leary)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 94:54


    Damask and Sam snuggle up on the cringe couch to take aim at a new show for the cringe, Love Triangle. This suitably unhinged TV program contains a bisexual diva, watermelon thigh crushing, and of course some toxic men. We recap the first 3 episodes and check in on JoJo Siwa's chaos. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky. 

    The Real Housewives of Sydney - S03E10 (w/ Teddy Nott)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 79:24


    It's the finale baby. Teddy and Sam go in hard on the whole season and its fiery(?) conclusion. Feuds continue, some which seem to make no sense at all, and at a glitterati party the divas get it all out on the table.. Well, some of it. That and some takes on Jojo Siwa's continued chaos.  Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky. 

    The Real Housewives of Sydney - S03E09 Part 2 (w/ Guncle Diaries)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 68:11


    It's a double down week girls - To join us for the second part of reading episode 9 for filth is the gorgeous Guncle Diaries! Terry's jewellery may be flying thanks to Jillian's dark magic but so are we. Kate's not convinced motherhood is the best idea and doll, same. It's all heating up as we edge towards the final. That and some Drag Race and Housewives Universe chats.Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky. 

    The Real Housewives of Sydney - S03E09 (w/ Scott Love)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 61:24


    Everybody say LOVE! Scott Love joins Sam on the cringe couch to talk the penultimate episode of our Sydney gals. Grief, bangs, ball pits and product placements plague our girlians this week. And a lot of whirlwind trips to Europe (who keeps signing off on this?!). That and some Melbourne Housewives chat and some Pope drama. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky. 

    Below Deck Down Under - Season 3 Part 3 (w/ Astrid Ruban)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 80:47


    Ahoy! Astrid Ruban joins Sam on the cringe couch for the next epic installment of our Below Deck Down Under coverage.. and boy, these episodes are wild. We have foam parties, paper places for faces, cuddle gate, cabinet punching, two dismissals and Tzarina's chaotic kitchen capers. That and some Eurovision, Australian Survivor, and Alone Australia chats. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky. 

    Drag Race, MAFS & Australian Survivor LIVE (w/ Zelda Moon, Jean Lizza & Ash Flanders)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 82:16 Transcription Available


    Live form The Railway Hotel North Fitzroy, Sam hosts a fun night of Reality TV silliness. First up, Jean Lizza and Zelda Moon discuss 'Is Drag Race Dead?', then Ash Flanders rounds out the Married At First Sight Season 12 and Australian Survivor Brains v Brawn II seasons. The divas aslo discuss Celebrity Big Brother UK, The Real Housewives of Bevertly Hills and more..Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok& Bluesky. 

    The Real Housewives of Sydney - S03E08 (w/ Minnie Cooper)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 59:48 Transcription Available


    The DIVA of Drag Race Down Under Minnie Cooper joins Sam to bat back at these Sydney Housewives.. And the balls are in our court. We are finally back in Sydney and the girls have ACTIVATED. Caroline and Terry get dirty in the Westfield Tower, and Nicole's excuses were all over the place. The dolls also discuss Katy Perry's floptana mission to space and some Beverly Hills and Salt Lake City. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok& Bluesky. 

    Australian Survivor - Brains Vs Brawn II Week 8 (w/ Rachel Echols)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 75:10 Transcription Available


    Rach is back to chat Aussie Survivor's penultimate week with Sam. Kaelan's dreamboat edit has us wet as the golden boy breaks a record this week. Naww. AJ continues to be unlikable and Myles get naughty in trying to take him out (if only!). And of course Morgan and DJ Kate say farewell with a slut drop and a walk off under mysterious circumstances. That and some White Lotus and Handmaid's Tale.Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok& Bluesky. 

    The Real Housewives of Sydney - S03E07 (w/ Ruby Teys)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 69:55 Transcription Available


    Comedy legend Ruby Teys joins Sam on the couch to talk about these silly women in New Zealand. It's all Martine this week as our robot girl steals the spotlight once more (proud of you doll) and when she's not snatching airtime or wasting margaritas she's getting a new villa with Montano to have a good bitch in. Heaven. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok& Bluesky. 

    Australian Survivor - Brains Vs Brawn II Week 7 (w/ Brendan Kacev)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 69:09


    *Live show tickets available now* ‘Meme Daddy' Brendan joins Sam on the cringe couch this week to chat Aussie Survivor and all the juicy goss from the Jury Villa. AJ's playing 3D poker, while Kristin doesn't know what rocks are. The girls in Jury Villa are giving looks and sass and we are living and the jungle rat continues to cause chaos. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky. 

    The Real Housewives of Sydney - S03E06 (w/ Christian Gillett)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 64:14


    *Live show tickets available now* Just the one margarita? Not on this girls trip. Join Sam and Christian to recap all the frozen cocks and helicopter swoops of the week. Martine is SPIRALING and Krissy can't stop the deck jokes. Tensions rise as Sally prompts the divas to recount the healing session. That and some White Lotus and RuPaul's Drag Race.Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky. 

    Below Deck Down Under - Season 3 Part 2 (w/ Curtis Hatton)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 66:18


    *Live show tickets available now* It's time for another installment of Below Deck Down Under - and we have much to discuss. Curtis joins Sam on the couch for a lovely Severance and The Monkey chit chat followed by a recap of episodes 5-8 of Below Deck Down Under Season 4. Wihan is being a sooky baby, Tzarina continues to make curries and Johnny is making moves WAY too fast with new sous Alesia.. If only Harry would speed things up with Bri before she bails.Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky. 

    Australian Survivor - Brains Vs Brawn II Week 6 (w/ Dan Morrison)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 67:02


    *Live show tickets available now* Sam and Dan reunite to recap this week's episodes of Australian Survivor and the CHAOS that continues this season. It's a barren week for our girl Paulie, who is gay and unhappy with his pickle. Karin crashes and burns in a risky Russian Roulette move and Logan gets beaten by a spider. Baby boy Kaelan asks JLP to keep his cool puzzle skills on the DL and we sadly say goodbye to some faves while AJ still terrorises the camp. That and some Real Housewives and The Traitors chat.Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky. 

    The Real Housewives of Sydney - S03E05 (w/ Spankie Jackzon)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 38:27


    *Live show tickets available now* SPANKIE MUTHATUCKIN' JACKZON joins Sam to roast these Sydney Housewives this week, and gerrrrl, hold my drink. It may be balmy in Palmy, but a storm is brewing across Queenstown, ready to ravage our ladies on their ultimately sad girls trip. Montano is in more hats, with more horses and reversing more Bentleys and Caroline is sick of Kate's refusal to find the love.  Sam and Spankie also get stuck into the cast of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17.Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky. 

    Australian Survivor - Brains Vs Brawn II Week 5 (w/ Michael McDermott)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 69:49


    *Live show tickets available now* PhD McDermott is back on the cringe couch to join Sam for a tasty queer content filled week of Australian Survivor Brains v Brain II. This week our homophobic castaways shun a “snake oil salesman” and a bisexual pole dancing diva. Logan is SICK of not running the show, and not afraid to voice it. Oh and PD is in a sling, and Kaelan finds some speedos. Finally! That and some Traitors US.Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky. 

    The Real Housewives of Sydney - S03E04 (w/ Shane Nicklos)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 55:19


    *Live show tickets available now* Shane and Sam are shine shine shining it up this week with our Sydney girlies. We are talking fashion pilates, Chihuahua Reiki and Martine's kids menu. What a time to be alive. Nicole is MIA from the healing workshop and Caroline is over hearing about the drama, she's got her own beef with Dr Kate to sort out. All that and some Kylie, Eurovision and Drag race chat.Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky. 

    The Traitors US - S03E11&12 (w/ Dan Morrison)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 67:01


    *Live show tickets available now* We finally did it. Dan and Sam have murdered the third season of The Traitors US. Dead, gone, zero, zilch. The gerls reminisce about the good, the bad and the Danielle of the season including the explosive(?) finale and reunion. It's Bob v Dorinda, Britney v Danielle and Tom Sandoval v Andy Cohen. There's also time for a catch up on all the drama from Southern Hospitality and The Real Housewives of Sydney.Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky. 

    Australian Survivor - Brains Vs Brawn II Week 4 (w/ Monique Chiari)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 60:55


    *Live show tickets available now* Abracadabra! Monique Chiari and her stunnalina aura join Sam in the Survivor hotseat this week to talk medical emergencies, tin foil hat theories and Aussies ruining Italian cuisine. Will the Jungle Rat be spared, will Zara become the President of the PTA? Who knows. These two sure don't. The gals also chat Mayhem by Lady Gaga and The White Lotus.Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky. 

    The Real Housewives of Sydney - S03E03 (w/ Stephen Wakefield)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 61:13


    *Live show tickets available now* Choo Choo! All aboard the “woke wank train” as Stephen joins Sam to celebrate 100 episodes of The Cringe in beautiful Bali. Your girl works hard and deserves a little poolside R&R with all the stunning content she's been feeding you. These housewives have turned it up a notch this season and so have we. Get ready for Caroline in every Vouge, Kate's make-up free collar, Martine feeling assessed and the return of The Biv! Queen alert. Stephen and Sam also recount last nights boganic debauchery at Finns Beach Club and talk The Traitors US finale briefly.     Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky. 

    Australian Survivor - Brains Vs Brawn II Week 3 (w/ Annabel Fidler)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 76:33


    Annabel and Sam are so horny for Australian Survivor it hurts. Week 3 was HUGE, we had HOSTAGES, poles, and tribe shuffles. Bi-sexual, bi-racial and bi-tribal icon Myles is being too chatty for these vanilla players, and the hot dads are hot dadding. Hats off to production this week for some carefully curated challenge moments also. The dolls also discuss The Traitors US and 90 Day Fiance.Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky. 

    The Real Housewives of Sydney - S03E02 (w/ Maria Angelico)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 62:23


    Maria is back to join Sam for an explosive Noosa episode of The Real Housewives of Sydney. Krissy's back in fine form, hosting the ladies to a buffet of prawn cocktails, pantsless waiters, and vagina painting. Oh and Montano is ON ONE. Strap yourselves in for a jetski ride you won't forget. Sally also finally arrives and we are HERE for it. The dolls also discuss the winners and losers at The Oscars, The Newsreader and Apple Cider Vinegar. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky. 

    Married At First Sight Australia - Season 12 Part 2 (w/ Brigid Gallacher & Ash Flanders)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 76:43


    Australia's premiere Helen Dallimore impersonator, Brigid Gallacher joins Sam (and Ash) to catch you up on MAFS. The girls pour out some rosé and some opinions on the remaining couple in “the experiment” and they don't hold back.. Not even Clint's golf trophy collection isn't safe. The ladies chat Lauren's right wing hair, Paul's punchy tendencies and Eliot's racist wardrobe. With a side of The Oscars, The White Lotus and The Real Housewives of Beverley Hills.Follow:@ashflanders@samcremean@thecringeisrealpod@brigid.gallacher

    The Traitors US - S03E10 (w/ Dan Morrison)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 71:25


    With Mardi Gras in full swing Sam and Dan are getting gay(er than usual) in honour of our lord and savior Kylie. After a quick kiki on Karen Huger's sentence and The Real Housewives Sydney season 3 premiere the gals get back into The Traitors US as it reaches the finish line. On the penultimate episode we sadly say goodbye to Sandoval and with him, most of the entertainment form the show. Gabby isnt dumb, Dolores is at the buffet and Dylan is in the shower (to Dan's delight and Sam's sadness). Who is gonna take this thing? And is this game broken? And do we care? Find out on today's second last crossover extravaganza. Follow:@thecringeisrealpod@samcremean@gasbagging@dantmorrison

    Below Deck Down Under - Season 3 Part 1 (w/ Rula Paterson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 71:06


    The Cringe embarks on a new recap journey - with Below Deck Down Under season 3! Chief Stew Rula Paterson is on deck to talk the yachties, the guests and.. the drama. Chaotic Chef Tzarina is back to dish up insanity in spades, as well as a sexy cast of crew members under Captain Jason's firm but fair dinkum rule. Oh and he's got kimonos now. Why does Johnny punch the wall? Did those Brisbane guests use the anal beads? These questions and more are discussed along with a check-on on The White Lotus, Australian Survivor and Apple Cider Vinegar.Theme song by Dane YuleFollow:@thecringisrealpod@samcremean@r_a_paterson

    Australian Survivor - Brains Vs Brawn II Week 2 (w/ Jayden Masciulli)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 74:31


    Jayden is back on the Cringe this week to talk week 2 of Australian Survivor Brains Vs Brawn II, and what a doozy of a week it was! Sausage sizzles, speedos and silly moves plague our players this week. Paulie claims the crown as star of the show, Ally reveals her true personality as.. kinda annoying.. and Max flames out the bomb squad. Sam and Jayden also chat The Traitors, Neighbours and The White Lotus.Theme music by Dane Yule.Follow:@thecringeisrealpod@samcremean@jaymasciulli

    The Real Housewives of Sydney - S03E01 (w/ Lorelei Camboni)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 66:10


    Our Sydney girlies are back and so is Lorelei Camboni to chat about it with Sam this week. Is Martine a robot? Will Kate and Caroline bury the hatchet, and is the Just For Fun a seaworthy vessel? These questions and more answered. Oh and Lorelei gets stalked and hunted by a Jackie Gillies bot. The girlies also talk The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and The Milkshake Man by Go-Jo, Australia's Eurovision entry for 2025. Theme music by Dane Yule.Follow:@thecringeisrealpod@samcremean@lilboni

    The Traitors US - S03E09 (w/ Dan Morrison)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 62:20


    Carolyn NOOOO! All her chess pieces topple to the floor this week and our chaos queen finally gets busted. The santa showdown betrayal storyline annoyingly lives on though, and Britney is in the mix to be our newest girlie Traitor. Oh and Dolores and Tom are still voting for each other. Kate and Parvati also pop by to have a fashion face off with Alan who's look team are working overtime this week. All that and Drag Race, Drag House Rules, and a check in on Australian Survivor.  Follow:@thecringeisrealpod@samcremean@gasbagging@dantmorrison

    Australian Survivor - Brains Vs Brawn II Week 1 (w/ Max Arion)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 77:13


    Sam and Max are HORNY for Week 1 of Australian Survivor Brains Vs Brawn II and have a LOT to say about it. The gals chat all things “Praying Mantis”, Kaelans dump truck, Paulie's loaded fries idol, The Coven, and Rich's MAFS audition tape. This cast is truly unhinged already and we love it. Also discussed on this episode is The White Lotus and Kylie's tour kick off.Follow:@thecringeisrealpod@samcremean@maxarion_thepony

    The Traitors US - S03E08 (w/ Dan Morrison)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 57:57


    *sings nursery rhymes backwards* This week on The Traitors its the Sandoval show, and Dan and Sam are delighted to discuss it. Ivar continues to fumble his way through the game, Sam is trolling Tom, and Ciara was raised to be a “bad ass bitch”. But sadly for her, she played too hard. Danielle and Carolyn cant seem to work it out on the remix.. Will more traitor-on-traitor violence follow? And most importantly, will Sam make it to yoga? Find out on this week's episode with a side of Apple Cider Vinegar, Summer House and more.   Follow:@thecringeisrealpod@samcremean@gasbagging@dantmorrison

    Married At First Sight Australia - Season 12 Part 1 (w/ Ash Flanders)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 74:48


    Happy V day girlies! As a special treat, Ash convinced Sam to finally cave in and  watch MAFS AU. And boy are we excited to talk shit about it. On this episode.. Sam's disgusting crush on toxic groom Ryan is EXPOSED. Will Morena undo Demi Moore's femisist activism by speaking too much? And will this podcast finally overtake So Dramatic on the charts now that we are stooping this low? Listen to find out.. it's all an experiment. These fags also discuss The Real Housewives of Salt Lake, New York and beverly Hills as well as Apple Cider Vinegar and more..Follow:@ashflanders@samcremean@thecringeisrealpod

    The Traitors US - S03E07 (w/ Dan Morrison)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 64:37


    Abracadabra! Just like that, Tom Sandoval's hat is full of nonconsensual mealworms. Just another day in The Traitors castle, and Dan and Sam have a lot to say about it. The girls are also excited for new Gaga, and chat about Southern Hospitality. Oh! Boston Rob is finally gone, gays rejoice. Poor baby girl Dylan Efron will need a new bromance, will it be Tom?Follow:@thecringeisrealpod@samcremean@gasbagging@dantmorrison

    The Traitors US - S03E06 (w/ Dan Morrison)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 66:34


    Dan and Sam are back on the case of The Straightors this week in our episode six recap. Boston Rob continues to MAGA the castle ensuring an end to the gays once and for all. What is Britney doing? Why is Sandoval so sweaty? These questions answered and much more, including discussion of all the current Housewives Reunions.Follow:@thecringeisrealpod@samcremean@gasbagging@dantmorrison

    Australian Survivor - Brains Vs Brawn II Trailer (w/ Shane Nicklos)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 63:08


    Thirsty gerl Shane Nicklos is back to tease the upcoming season of Australian Survivor - Brains Vs Brawn II. The epic rematch kicks off February 17 on Tenplay, but in the meantime Sam and Shane assess the cast's pics and bios as well as the teaser trailers Ten have blessed us with. The pair also discuss I'm A Celebrity, Drag Race and more gayness.Follow:@thecringeisrealpod@samcremean@stepmeister

    The Traitors US - S03E05 (w/ Dan Morrison)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 65:26


    RIP Dan and Sam this week - the girls simply cannot with the chaos and utter stupidity of this cast. Join our hosts for another healthy serving of Boston Rob and Danielle bashing along with a side of the Traitors UK and RHONY finales.Oh and Tom Sandoval's fashions have not improved.  Follow:@thecringeisrealpod@samcremean@gasbagging@dantmorrison

    The Traitors US - S03E04 (w/ Dan Morrison)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 72:38


    Dan and Sam return from their turret to murder this week's episode of The Traitors US. 'Bob TDQ' gets his wig snatched by toxic masculinity this week and Sam is not ok about it. The bambi's are so close but so far to making a big move and Bob Harper gets emotional about weight loss. The divas also discuss The Real Housewives of Sydney Season 3 Trailer and Salt Lake City finale.Follow:@thecringeisrealpod@samcremean@gasbagging@dantmorrison

    The Traitors US - S03E01-03 (w/ Dan Morrison)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 74:56


    Traitor hunters Dan and Sam return to discuss the first week of Season 3 of The Traitors US. We are off to a chaotic start as the housewives are targeted, the Big Brother girlies are beefing and Tom Sandoval is a sweaty mess. Your stunning hosts also touch on this week's SLC and much more.Follow:@thecringeisrealpod@samcremean@gasbagging@dantmorrison

    The Traitors US - Season 3 Trailer (w/ Dan Morrison)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 64:47


    Dan Morrison (Gasbagging) and Sam Cremean (The Cringe is Real) are teaming up to conspire against Season 3 of The Traitors (US). This week the girls are analysing this star-studded cast of unemployed reality TV flotsam in a stunning cast assessment. Dan and Sam also catch up on Drag Race, Housewives, The Traitors UK and more.Follow:@thecringeisrealpod@samcremean@gasbagging@dantmorrison

    Finding Mr. Christmas - Season 1 Part 2 (w/ Paul Mizzi)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 68:21


    Ho ho ho listeners - The Cringe has got you covered for the silly season with a very special two-part Christmas special recapping essential holiday viewing - Finding Mr. Christmas (episodes 5 to 8).Sam and Paul also destroy the winners film, Happy Howlidays, a true cringe classic. Finding Mr. Christmas is a Hallmark original prodiction avialbale to stream on Prime and Hallmark+. Go watch this noooow!Part one is also in the feed.Follow:@thecringeisrealpod@samcremean@theswapcastpodcast

    Finding Mr. Christmas - Season 1 Part 1 (w/ Paul Mizzi)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 106:03


    Ho ho ho listeners - The Cringe has got you covered for the silly season with a very special two-part Christmas special recapping essential holiday viewing - Finding Mr. Christmas (episodes 1 to 4).Sam and Paul also discuss a healthy holiday dose of Aussie Shore Season 1 - avialable to stream now on Paramount+. Finding Mr. Christmas is a Hallmark original prodiction avialbale to stream on Prime and Hallmark+. Go watch this noooow!Stay tuned for part two.Follow:@thecringeisrealpod@samcremean@theswapcastpodcast

    Drag Race Down Under - S04E08 (w/ Valerie Hex)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 89:17


    Why don't you come on over.. Valerie Hex joins Sam to celebrate the momentus occasion of the crowing of a new queen. That's right, Drag Race Down Under season 4 is donezo, and we have much to discuss.Before that, Sam and Val recap thier top five cringe moments of the year. Who will make the list?Drag Race Down Under Season 4 is finished! But you can watch it all now on Stan in Australia and WOWPresents Plus everywhere else.@thecringeisrealpod@samcremean@valerie_hex

    Drag Race Down Under - S04E07 (w/ Paul Mizzi)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 87:52


    Stunning diva Paul Mizzi returns to roast episode 7 of Drag Race Down Under Season 4 with Sam this week. The Moobs are out and all bets are off as Kita and Michelle coach the girlies to roast slender them, Rhys Nicolson. Oh and Maxi Shield drops in for a quick cig with the dolls. What a lovely time.Paul and Sam also discuss Love is Blind Habibi, Queer Eye, For The Love of DILFs Season 3 and more.Follow:@thecringeisrealpod@samcremean@theswapcastpodcast

    Drag Race Down Under - S04E06 (w/ Maria Angelico)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 88:01


    Maria Angelico is back to chat shit with Sam in the Drag Race Down Under hot seat this week!On Down Under, the dolls are asked to audition for the role of 'Tutu Much' in a confusing and frustraiting challenge leaving us all with blue balls. Lazy Susan stuns in genius wet reveal look and Max cartwheels off stage right.The Wicked hate train continues and the girlies also catch up on Housewives, as well as a discussion of Spotify wrapped's annoying AI generated genres. Follow:@thecringeisrealpod@samcremean@mariacreatesdrama

    Drag Race Down Under - S04E05 (w/ Ash Flanders)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 89:20


    Get your ADHD diagnosies ready - hilarious writer and actor Ash Flanders joins Sam for what can only be described as a podcast journey more chaotic than Lazy Susan's edit this episode. It's halfway through the season and Nikita is Nikita-ing and Vybe is Vybing in a fa-fa-fabulous display of storytelling and culture. Oh and Peach PRC is also there.These two flaming homosexuals also discuss The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, among other bits.Drag Race Down Under Season 4 airs Fridays on Stan in Australia and WOWPresents Plus everywhere else.Follow:@ashflanders@samcremean@thecringeisrealpod

    Drag Race Down Under - S04E04 (w/ Phil Ferguson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 89:23


    This week crochet-master and total babe Phil Ferguson (aka Chilli Philly) joins Sam to kiki about Drag Race Down Under Season 4. What an iconic episode as the divas sew fierce fashions for the mainstage.. and all of of the kill it.Michelle is proud of our girls this week, and Sam and Phil cannot help themselves, also discussing Canada's Drag Race, The Traitors Canada, Australian Survivor and more.Drag Race Down Under Season 4 airs Fridays on Stan in Australia and WOWPresents Plus everywhere else.Follow:@chilliphilly@samcremean@thecringeisrealpod

    Drag Race Down Under - S04E03 (w/ Lemon Chiffon)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 75:32


    NYC diva Lemon Chiffon joins Sam in the hotseat today to take down this Snatch Game - oh sorry this I'm A Celebrity Impersonator, Snatch Me Out Of Here!This week on Down Unda - Lazy ends her winning streak, Brenda serves Bubble O' Bill and Max shows us the true duality of Drag Race.The girlies catch up and discuss the gays migration to Blue Sky as well as RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 6.Drag Race Down Under Season 4 airs Fridays on Stan in Australia and WOWPresents Plus everywhere else.Follow:@lemon_chiffon_@samcremean@thecringeisrealpod

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