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Join television producers Amanda Szot, Paul Roysdon and Matt Paisley as they discuss all things reality television and sit down with special guests from the producing world for a true behind the scenes look into what really happens to make your favorite s


    • Jul 10, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
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    • 23 EPISODES


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    S1 Ep26: RHONY Icon, Kelly Killoren Bensimon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2018 34:16


    On this episode of The Reality Rundown, we chat with reality television legend and jelly bean enthusiast, Kelly Killoren Bensimon! Kelly shares memories and some behind-the-scenes information from her time on RHONY, and gives us an update on what she's been up to since she left the show. Make sure to tune into episode 26 for the complete Rundown!

    S1 EP 25: Housewives superfan and producer Maddie Chopskie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2018 64:05


    On the latest episode of the Reality Rundown, we sit down with producer and Erika Jayne stan, Maddie Chopskie, to chat about all the latest happenings with our favorite (and not-so-favorite) Bravolebrities. This week's topics include the demise of Jesus Jugs's marriage, the possible reconciliation of Nene & Wig's friendship, and the latest breakdown from Southern Charm's Trashley. Make sure to tune into episode 25 for the complete rundown!

    S1 Ep24: RHONY Expert and TV Producer, Kalyn Huntley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2018 62:54


    On episode 24 of The Reality Rundown, we sit down with ravenous redhead, RHONY fanatic, and The Rundown Associate Producer, Kalyn Huntley, to discuss all the latest happenings in reality television!

    S1 Ep23: Weekly Roundup with Friend of the Podcast, Christian Snow

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2018 68:56


    On the latest episode of The Reality Rundown, we catch up with friend of the podcast, Christian Snow! Christian fills us in on his experience attending the WWHL shows in LA, and the four of us dish on all the latest happenings with our favorite shows. Plus, we play a new game called Icon VS. Legend. Make sure to tune into episode 23 for the complete rundown!

    S1 Ep22: RHONY's Aviva Drescher

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2018 35:54


    On the newest episode of The Reality Rundown, we speak with devoted wife and mother, hotdog antagonist, and RHONY legend, Aviva Drescher! From her infamous leg throw, to BTS pressure/problems with producers, to her off-camera relationships with the women, the Leggy Blonde doesn't hold back when recapping her time on the show. Aviva also touches on her feud with Carole Radziwill, including sharing for the first time ever the actual catalyst for Bookgate, detailing how Carole is BTS, and divulging the REAL reason she was let go from the show. Make sure to tune into episode 22 for the complete Rundown! 

    S1 Ep21: Super Producer and H/MU Artist Lisa Lopez-Cronin from Below Deck, Flavor of Love and I Love New York

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2018 59:00


    On episode 21 of The Reality Rundown, we sit down with a true pioneer in the reality television genre, Lisa Lopez-Cronin! Lisa an accomplished makeup artist and creator of the talent producer/wrangler position that is now synonymous with Reality TV production. During our chat, Lisa walks us through her experiences working on some of the greatest television shows of all time; from Flavor of Love and I Love New York, to Rock of Love and I Love Money, as well as the current Below Deck franchise. As the go-to person on set for all cast members, Lisa shares some of her favorite (and not-so-favorite) behind-the-scenes memories and secrets working along side TV legends like Flavor Flav, Tiffany "New York" Pollard, and Heather Chadwell. Make sure to tune into this episode for the complete Rundown! 

    S1 Ep20 BONUS: WWHL LA Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2018 24:44


    On this special Watch What Happens Live bonus episode of The Reality Rundown, we break down everything from WWHL's week in LA! From the guests, to the behind-the-scenes happenings, to which glass actually does go best with coke (just kidding); make sure to tune in for the complete Rundown! 

    S1 Ep19: Weekly Roundup; What Would The Reality Rundown Do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2018 59:03


    On this special Easter and Passover week episode of the Reality Rundown, we dish on all the latest news, gossip, and happenings in the worlds of Housewives and Vanderpump Rules; from our take on recent drama, to confirmations regarding certain Housewives' pregnancies, make sure to tune into episode 19 for the complete rundown!

    S1 Ep18 - Reality Roundup with our friend and Reality Newbie, Kenae Mickens

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2018 42:45


    On episode 18 of the Reality Rundown, Matt, Amanda, and Paul break down all the latest in Housewives news and gossip; from casting rumors and shake-ups, to Twitter meltdowns and feuds. Plus, the hosts are joined by Housewives virgin, Kenae Mickens, to give an outsider's take on some of the latest drama on RHOA & RHOBH!

    S1 Ep17: VP of Production Marni Shapiro Colon talks about her days on Watch What Happens, MTV and Chelsea Lately

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2018 86:35


    In the 17th episode of The Reality Rundown, we take a unique peek behind the scenes from a logistics perspective with VP of Production, Marni Shapiro-Colon. Listen as Marni reveals details about her time at MTV News working with some of our favorite singers like Madonna, Courtney Love, Mariah Carey, Eminem and seeing the ICONIC, Ms. Britney Spears' “Hit Me Baby One More Time” music video before it was released. She also tells us all the details behind putting together Bravo's “Watch What Happens Live!” and her experience working with Andy “Jesus Christ” Cohen, as well as Chelsea Handler. Listen now!

    S1 Ep16: Weekly Reality Roundup with Matt, Amanda and Paul

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2018 51:20


    On episode sixteen of The Reality Rundown, hosts Matt, Amanda, and Paul return to the show's roots with an intimate (and messy) roundup of this week's Housewives and Vanderpump Rules news and gossip. Make sure to tune into the new episode for the complete rundown!

    S1 Ep15: Grants Rants Hollywood Talk chats news, updates and rumors

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2018 57:16


    On the newest episode of The Reality Rundown, we catch up with friend of the show, Grant Rutter, of Grants Rants Hollywood Talk! Grant gives us his take on everything Housewives; from casting rumors & confirmations, to drama with current wives from every city, and his experience recently interviewing Margaret Josephs and Danielle Staub from the Real Housewives of New Jersey. Make sure to tune into episode 15 for all of this and more!

    The Reality Rundown S1 Ep14 - Writer/Producer Brian Strickland Talks Housewives

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2018 58:02


    On the newest episode of The Reality Rundown, we speak with writer, producer, and Real Housewives connoisseur, Brian Strickland! Brian shares his un-filtered take on meeting/working with all of our favorite Housewives characters, from Vicki Gunvalson, to Kenya Moore, and proclaimed "national treasure," Faye Resnick. Which Housewife harassed Brian to write jokes for her on the show? Who is the one Housewife that Brian says doesn't have a tinge of crazy in her eyes? Which Vanderpump Rules boyfriend is actually a door-man (despite pretending to be wealthy on the show)? Tune into episode 14 for all of this and more!

    S1 Ep13 - Real Housewives of New Jersey star Margaret Josephs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2017 49:45


    This week on The Reality Rundown, Margaret Josephs is bringing the power, the pigtails, and the party! As the only (natural) blonde on The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Margaret clearly isn't afraid to stand out from the crowd, which is something that has served her well as the new girl coming into a friend group of such strong personalities. On our new episode, this Powerhouse in Pigtails details her experiences during her first season on RHONJ, including her infamous feud with Siggy Flicker (hey Soggy!), the shakedown at the Posche Fashion Show, and the explosive cast trip to Milan. Plus, Margaret shares her views on the allegations being made about her by certain cast members and clears up any misconceptions about both herself and the show. Make sure to tune into episode thirteen to hear about all of this and more!

    S1 Ep12: Housewives expert, Christian Snow chats with the gang

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2017 70:07


    On episode 12 of The Reality Rundown, we welcome Real Housewives historian & connoisseur, Christian Snow, to talk all things Housewives! From detailing his run-ins with our favorite (& not so favorite) wives, to dishing his opinion on the current seasons, Christian holds nothing back when it comes to chatting about his favorite reality franchise!

    S1 Ep10: Grants Rants Hollywood Talk Podcaster & AfterBuzz TV Personality, Grant Rutter

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2017 62:21


    Grant Rutter, host of Grants Rants Hollywood Talk & AfterBuzz chats with The Reality Rundown about all things Housewives! From the latest divorce drama surrounding Shannon Beador, as well as RHOC's season 12 reunion. What he thinks of Danielle Staub's return to RHONJ and of course his stance on the rest of the ladies. Of course, we dive into the explosive season of RHOD when it comes to LeeAnne's setup hot mic moment, which Housewife is bringing it this season, and what we believe will happen for season 3!

    S1 Ep9: Former Bachelor Producer and TV Host Naz Perez

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2017 47:24


    On our newest episode, we speak with LA Dodgers, Clevver TV, & IDGI Podcast host/former The Bachelor producer (& all around babe), @nazperez! Since Naz is so multi-talented & involved in so many different projects, we chat with her about everything from Siggy Flicker (who recently appeared on the IDGI Podcast) & The Real Housewives of New Jersey, to her time working on The Bachelor (including the best tips for getting casted), & how she made the jump from television producer to on-air host. Make sure to tune into episode nine to hear about this & so much more!

    S1 Ep8: Shahs of Sunset Development Creator/Producer Jesse Leed

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2017 69:45


    Jesse Leed, who created & filmed the original casting tape of Bravo's very own Shahs of Sunset, takes us down memory lane to the very beginning of the iconic show. Jesse fills us in on what it was like working with Ryan Seacrest Productions, why GG & Mike weren't initially a part of the original cast, why he knew Reza was going to be the breakout star, who he thinks might not come back after this season, why Lilly Ghalici was too "fake" for the show, and so much more Shahs tea!

    S1 Ep5: Former Vanderpump Rules producer Robin Humbert

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2017 52:03


    Robin Humbert has worked with some of the most iconic reality television casts of all time, from the Girls Next Door playmates to the Vanderpump Rules kids, and in our landmark fifth episode, is dishing all about it! Did Kendra and the other Bunnies actually have feelings for Hef? Are Katie & Schwartz destined for marital bliss? Is crazy Kristen actually that crazy? Find out all of these answers and more in episode five.

    S1 Ep4: Former Perez Hilton reporter Danielle Sacco

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2017 72:08


    Danielle Sacco, Senior Producer at ClevverTV and former Content Producer/Reporter at Perez Hilton, stops by The Reality Rundown to talk all things Housewives! Which Housewife tried to set Danielle up with her son? Which Housewife does Danielle feel personally victimized by? Which Housewife's lawyer banned Danielle's segment from airing? Find out all this and more during episode four!

    S1 Ep3: "The Real" Senior Producer Dave Block

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2017 49:01


    Dave Block, Senior Producer of "The Real" stops by The Reality Rundown to chat with Matt, Amanda, and Paul about the show's upcoming season, what he loves most about the co-hosts, and his favorite guests (AKA our favorite reality stars). Then, we all play our own version of Girl Chat!

    S1 Ep2: Basketball Wives Reunion Scoop With Special Guest Michael Gorczynski

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2017 60:31


    Camera operator (and Amanda's beloved), Michael Gorczynski chats with Matt, Amanda and Paul about his experience taping the upcoming Basketball Wives LA reunion. 

    S1 EP1: The Bachelorette and Bachelor Pad star Juan Barbieri

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2017 73:09


    Former Bachelorette and Bachelor Pad star Juan Barbieri (like Barbie) sits down with The Reality Rundown for an in depth interview on what really happens behind the scenes on shows like The Bachelorette, Bachelor Pad and Bachelor in Paradise.

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