A podcast about our problematic love for reality TV
The Reality Is podcast has quickly become one of my favorite Bravo podcasts. Aarti and Noor offer thought-provoking deep dive discussions around current episodes, allowing listeners to see situations through a different lens. Their commentary is smart, hilarious, and witty, making it an entertaining and fun listen. They also have brilliant guests who add even more insight to the conversations. I appreciate that they can acknowledge when they don't agree with each other or the views being presented on the shows they discuss. It's refreshing to hear different perspectives and engage in critical thinking while still enjoying the Bravo content.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the chemistry between Aarti and Noor. They have a great dynamic that makes it feel like you're listening to friends chat about your favorite shows. Their easy-going and calm style creates a comfortable listening experience. They also have a way of making you laugh while delving into serious topics, which adds an extra layer of enjoyment.
However, there are times when I don't agree with their views, which can be a downside for some listeners. It's important to note that while they offer insightful commentary, their opinions may not align with everyone's perspectives. There have been moments when I've turned off an episode because I couldn't fully connect with their viewpoints.
In conclusion, The Reality Is podcast is a must-listen for Bravo fans who enjoy smart analysis and witty banter. Aarti and Noor bring their unique perspectives to the table, creating engaging discussions that go beyond surface-level recaps. While there may be times when you don't agree with their views, it's still worth tuning in for their entertaining commentary and thought-provoking conversations.
A beat by beat breakdown of the absolutely mind blowing Bad Bunny Superbowl Halftime performance!
Chelsea sent a text saying "Ahem Mother May I come on for Traitors?" and who could deny such a sickly Victorian child ask! Chelsea @ohnochels & 1/2 of I Am The Cute One came on so Raheel could hear two Housewives Fans squawk about toxic Fandoms for this week's Traitors episode!
Kelli Williams, host of Beyond The Blinds and Nostalgia and Now, is back to talk about the crazy kids of Vanderpump Rules and the new season of Summer House!
A full 2 hour mega chat about Season 1 of Heated Rivalry!
Alan hosts a BLACK DINNER where someone dramatically dies but nothing is more dramatic than Raheel's defense of Rob R.
Two virgos watching another virgo bug out while their coworker tries to plan a trip!!! Listen to us cackle like Toya Harris over this incredible week of Bravo: RHOP, Vanderpump Rules, and Married to medicine!
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Ron and Rob stole our hearts!
Summer House Divorce & SO/FT Launch!Real Housewives of Potomac Silliness Is Back!Married to Medicine Toya Needs To COOL it!Vanderpump Rules Oh god They're so poor!
HEATED RIVALRY (again!)Another Vance Baby!The Beckhams are fighting!Greenland!?!FMK!
Michael Rapaport and Colton Underwood go at it and while that is exciting and so deep to discuss, we also must address THOSE FUGGIN DENIM OVERALLS ON ROB R!
The Hockey Smut Books and Show! Golden Globes!Leonaissance!UFC at the globes wtf!I don't think so honey: Las Culturistas!NFL Playoffs!
The greatest television show on earth is back!!! TRAITORS!! Listen to us discuss a SPOILER FILLED 3 episodes!!!
Tom Hamlett, host of Dumpster Dive & Good Judys, is back to talk a week of Bravo!
IT'S THE NEW YEAR and we've started a war with Venezuela! People are not being chill about Zohran!They're being even more not chill about Rama Duwaji! Niners and Eagles face off next week!Corporate job FML!
A year end wrap up to share our most memorable moments of 2025!
Back in the early days of our Patreon, I convinced Raheel to watch classic Housewives episodes - On this episode, we revisit RHONY CLASSIC SCARY ISLAND - where we are perhaps too woke and aware of mental health issues to fully enjoy this full KKB meltdown! Alas we tried!
Back in the early days of our Patreon, I convinced Raheel to watch classic Housewives episodes - On this episode, we put on bathing suits, sunglasses, and an open robe like countess the coolest cat ever as we dive in, no contacts, to the hilarious RHONY Episode 15 of Season 7.Â
Back in the early days of our Patreon, we recapped classic Housewives episodes - On this episode...The year was 2018, Karen Huger has financial woes, Candiace and Monique had just met, and the only thing funnier than Gizelle's silly hashtag shirt was Matt, the non-accountant, non-attorney, close dear friend of Karen's, printing out tweets and highlighting them.Â
Back in the early days of our Patreon, I convinced Raheel to watch classic Housewives episodes - On this episode from 2022, Aarti, Raheel, and Noor take a trip to Blue Stone Manor where Dorinda made it nice but everyone should be ashamed of themselves for not knowing how to spell pedophile.Â
Back in the early days of our Patreon, I convinced Raheel to watch classic Housewives episode - On this episode from 2022, Raheel is dove into the greatest franchise of Housewives history: Potomac.Â
America is turning 250 and Trump has quite the party planned!Am-Fest revealed the newest alt-right celeb - Nicki Minaj!Epstein files were finally revealed to tell us all once and for all [REDACTED]Jasmine Crockett and America's problem with misogynoir!Dave Chappell has a new Netflix special!
Riding solo to talk about the most irritatingly boring women on bravo - The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills!
A FULL-ISH WEEK OF BRAVO!RHOP - Eviction!M2M - Birthdays! VPR - A sexy unique photoshoot!RHOSLC - Martyr Meredith Mother's Day!
RHOP - Leave Stacey alone!Married to Medicine - A dog funeral!RHOSLC - GREECE!VPR - A lap dance AND tears?! Yes Please!RHOBH - Trash more exes please!
BROWN PEOPLE ARE EMBARRASSING US! Zarna Garg & Daughter come out as Trumpers!Akaash Singh is surprised his misogynist racist fans are being mean to his wife!Nikki Haley's son has an insane take!Also...pull ups at the fucking airport?!!?!?
VAN FROM @BESTWEEKEVERPODCAST JOINS! RHOP - QVC Queen still rises!RHOSLC - Patriotic and Petty!New Vanderpump Rules - Poor! RHOBH - Keep Garcelle's name out your mouths!Married to Medicine - Back on their bullshit!
PRANKS!Sabrina Carpenter fights against the MAGA White House!BD Wong does a racism!Kash Patel can't find his jacket!Debunking Transphobia in sports!
Jake Gyllenhaal's Nose!Zohran visits Trump and someone's got a cruuuusshh!MTG calls it quits (after her pension goes through!)Sean Duffy tells us the Road Rules!The back of JD Vance's ass.Jen Shah is out!Â
More 2006 problematic reality tv!
Raven James is back to discuss all of the most insane gossip we heard from home while not at BravoCon, the latest episode of Real Housewives of Potomac and Real Housewives of Salt Lake City!
THERE'S NOT MUCH TO DISCUSS EXCEPT FOR THESE DAMN REPUBLICANS AND THE DAMN EPSTEIN FILES
Friend of the pod and always hilarious Brett of @BravoByBrett hopped on pod to discuss the friends-of antics on Real Housewives of Potomac and the Airplane antics on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. We were also bitter betties chatting about how no one invited us to BravoCon but also some tips on how to survive this year's convention from someone who has been a few times!
IN US: Election night got us jazzed! Establishment Democrats got us not so jazzed! No more fatties in America, per the President. Also, intentional and accidental islamophobia!IN SPORTS: Trump infitrated the NFL and the fans said no thanks. All roads lead to bravo.Â
Getting stressed out watching a television show from 2006!!!!!
Aarti is back to celebrate M-A-M-D-A-N-I and we discuss how the RHONY women possibly voted during the NYC mayoral elections. We chat briefly about RHOC before jumping deep into the Real Housewives of Potomac where Aarti shares the QVC-HSN beef, followed by the real friend-of on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, FARTS.
https://findhelp.org/IN POLITICS: It's election night and we all have PTSD! Dick Chaney has left us! Desi GOP are shocked about racism! Usha, you in danger girl! The worst person you know (Ham hocks!) makes a great point!IN POP CULTURE: People's sexiest man is announced!IN SPORTS: Justice for WNBAIN TV: Who would your favorite NYC fictional characters vote for?
https://findhelp.org/Between the altitude and the boats we're not sure what's got all these people drinking and acting up!
IN US: Election season is the spookiest season. Zohran explains cousins. Establishment Democrats. Jack Ciattarelli scaring New Jersey. IN SILLY: Woman leaves man over cake.
Kaysar reigns supreme on this next batch of episodes of Big Brother 6!
A solo ride with a special little segment through Real Housewives of Potomac and Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. On RHOP: There's a preak-off! On RHOSLC: there's a fart fight!
IN US: Protests in the land and sea. NYC mayoral debate gets more racist. Republican group chat leaks.IN WORLD: The Louvre heist! IN POP CULTURE: Malala makes us proud.IN SPORTS: 49ers what make us h-word.
Donny Hadfield is back to walk us down racism, misogyny, homophobia, and ableism lane to the Big Brother 6 house Episodes 4 through 6 where so many insane things were said (BY THE HOUSEGUESTS) that we almost kept this episode behind a paywall!
Friend of the Pod, Amanda Hunt, is back to talk about Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and Real Housewives of Potomac and other tangents!
IN POP CULTURE: Diving into Life of A Show Girl. Riyadh Comedy Festival. Raheel's pursuit of Nicole Kidman. IN US NEWS: Attack on American cities. Ham Hock surprises us. ICE man can't run. Circumcisions! IN WORLD NEWS: Trump ends war in Gaza. Nobel Peace Prize winner dedicates award to Trump??
As promised, this is a fully functioning BIG BROTHER podcast now and Donny Hadfield, the Big Brother Historian, is walking us down memory lane of the problematic 2006's where the R-word was casually said on TV and production played Indian Snake Charmer flutes behind an Iraqi man praying - It's the first 3 episodes of Big Brother 6!
BREAKING NEWS: WENDY & EDDIE OSEFO ARRESTED ON FRAUD CHARGERS - Aarti hops on to chat about this and we briefly touch on RHOM reunion!
A solo ride through two of the best shows on bravo - the Real Housewives of Potomac premiered where we dabbled in Karen's arrest but really dove into Stacey's oral hygiene and on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City amends are made only briefly when shots are fired over talk to text.
IN POP CULTURE: Taylor Swift's new album drops. Cardi v. Nikki Feud. Nicole Kidman is single again. Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl Half Time Show.IN HOUSEWIVES: RHOC continues to be lol who cares. RHOM makes us LOL. and RHOSLC makes us cry laughing.
WHAT A FINALE!!! Big Brother 27 really showed us to expect to the unexpected! More finales like this and less Mastermind nonsense please thank you!
Kendrick is back on to chat about the nonsense on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City after briefly chatting about who cares lol on RHOC and Brazilian Ramona Singer on RHO
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