Island of Reality

Do Marriage Ultimatums Really Work?

Our small break turned into a long one, so much was going on but we still found time to watch reality TV.  So much in fact that we couldn't get it all in one episode!

We spent this episode talking all about The Ulimatum, Netflix's newest reality show that has been a hit! We share our honest thoughts on the concept, the couples, and all the drama of the show itself. We also discuss which relationships we think will last and what potential changes could be made for a 2nd season.

We also preview Season 4 of The Circle, which just recently debuted. Plus, Angela tells us all about the cruise she and Ryan took a few weeks ago.

We'll be discussing Temptation Island on our next episode so stay tuned for that!

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Theme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIss

Episode Recorded on Sunday, May 8, 2022

Seriously, Shake, Just Shut Up!

There comes a point when you learn when to speak and when not to speak. Shake is not at that point yet and we don't think he'll ever get there. But his emergence as another Reality TV Villain is just one of things we'll talk about as we discuss the Love Is Blind Season 2 Reunion episode. Where are the couples now? And did any new sparks emerge?

From there, we move on to Maui as the rebooted Temptation Island returns for a 4th season.  We breakdown the couples that are testing their relationships and the singles that head to the villas looking for love.

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Theme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIss

Episode Recorded on Thursday, March 10, 2022

Talking with Karen & Breana from My Mom, Your Dad

The mother-daughter duo of Karen Larrea and Breana Symone from "My Mom, Your Dad" join us and share their experiences from the show. They give us some behind the scenes insight into the Second Chance Retreat and the Kids' House, including more stories of scenes and dates that didn't make it on air. Breana also talks about life on the kids' side of things, and what she saw on surveillance that she wishes she could un-see (and un-hear).

We also discuss how life has been since filming wrapped, get an update on Karen & Troy's relationship, and what they hope would have been done differently (and what could be better in a potential 2nd season). And find out what reality TV show(s) they'd be open to being on in the future.

Follow Karen on Twitter @KarenMLarrea on Instagram @kmlm21 and on TikTok @karenlarrea_1

Follow Breana on Twitter @BreSymone on Instagram @breanasymonee and on TikTok @breanasymonee

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Episode Recorded on Sunday, February 27, 2022

The Grand Tradition of the Love is Blind Super Villain

The experiment in the pods has returned! We're talking all about Season 2 of the Netflix Reality Series, Love is Blind.  We're talking about the pods, the couples (including the ones that didn't get shown), the potential homewrecker, and the path each took to the altar. But was love really blind for any of them?

We also discuss how some of their relationships issues relate to our own personal experiences. And what should they add to the series in the future, especially if the couples are seriously considering marriage? And what did Love is Blind Japan get right, that the US version did not? We also predict what may happen on the upcoming reunion episode.

Plus, we have some updates on future seasons of The Challenge, a new Real World Homecoming is announced, and Temptation Island will be back very soon!

 

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Theme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIss

Episode Recorded on Friday, February 25, 2022

Talking with Trish & DeNeia from My Mom, Your Dad

Trish and DeNeia from "My Mom, Your Dad" join us to share their experiences on the show and take us behind the scenes on so many things that didn't make it to air. We discuss their casting stories, what filming was really like, how the experience has changed the lives of themselves and their families, and whether or not they would go on another reality show.

Does DeNeia have an update on the status of her relationship with Scott? And exactly how many pairs of shoes does her son, MJ, have?

Plus, we have some fun as Trish records a Dating Profile Introduction as the #FindTrishAMan quest continues.

Follow Trish on Twitter @Patriciaduncan_ and on Instagram @patriciamarie_1

Follow DeNeia on Twitter @_DeNeia and on Instagram @deneia

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Theme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIss

Episode Recorded on Friday, February 18, 2022

My Mom, Your Dad Needs a Reunion Episode

We gotta say... "My Mom, Your Dad" really impressed. We're sharing our thoughts on the final four episodes of the 1st season and try to look for any clues online to see if any of the couples are still together. And while the show is great, with the secret out, will ITV and HBO Max be able to find a good cast to replicate its success? We also discuss some tweaks we would make to the show format to help it with potential future seasons. And which cast member is a great candidate for "The Bachelor"?

Plus, we are finally getting a new season of Love is Blind. With absolutely no preview at all of who the new "pod squad" is, we make some predictions on how many engaged couples will leave the pods and how many will make it to the altar.

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Episode Recorded on Tuesday, February 8, 2022

All the Ladies Want Some ”Holy Water”

We're diving into HBO Max's newest reality show, "My Mom, Your Dad"  We're discussing the first four (or so) episodes of the new series and share our first impressions of the concept, the format, and the cast. We talk about who we are rooting for in the series and discuss why the kids aren't the most qualified "dating consultants."

Plus, a new season of Too Hot to Handle has landed on Netflix, while a new season of Love is Blind finally has a release date. And when will we see a new season of The Challenge?

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Episode Recorded on Friday, January 28, 2022

Back After a Busy Holiday Season

Yeah, we know. It's been a while. December was quite the busy month for us between the holidays, quarantining, and trips out of town... including a surprise trip to Disneyland. We spend some time later in this episode talking about what we have been doing for the last month and a half.

We start this episode by discussing the finale and reunion of The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and Allies as CT and Kaycee claimed the championship. Can a healthy and mature CT even be stopped? And how much did the double quarantine impact how the season played out?

We also talk about the recently wrapped up season of Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition which featured a series first when it came to lie detectors. And what surprised us (and Dr. Ish) when the couples had to make their final decisions.

Plus, HBO Max debuts a new reality show called My Mom Your Dad, and a new season of Marriage Boot Camp is set to start in March.

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Theme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIss

Episode Recorded on Friday, January 14, 2022

Here Comes the Reality TV Stampede

There is so much reality TV to cover as 2021 hits the home stretch.

For us, it's been quite a busy month. So we spend this episode talking about the last few episodes of The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and Allies, and discuss all the recent controversy surrounding the show... from Ashley's mysterious exit (and why MTV is covering up) to Leroy's instagram live.

But even more drama hits the Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition house as the couples take on communication, sex, and respect. However, one "couple" doesn't even make it.

Plus, we react to the trailer for Roaring Twenties on Netflix (which follows a very familiar concept) and lay out our plan to watch and discuss 12 Dates of Christmas in the coming weeks.

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Theme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIss

Episode Recorded on Sunday, November 28, 2021

Challenge 500 & The Worst Thing You Could Call a Woman

All these years later, The Challenge has hit the 500 episode mark. We share our favorite moments from the previous seasons before discussing the latest on The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and Allies. The teams have shuffled, but Emerald stays in tact... for now. And will Amanda sabotage Ruby after she was forced there following Emy's decision to infiltrate Sapphire?

Just when you think things are going well on Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition, here comes the Jealousy episode. Did the "practice" sessions go too far? What are the worst things you could call a woman? And who do you hate the most on the show... and why is it Mally Mall?

Plus, another Real World: Homecoming season has been announced for Paramount Plus.

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Theme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIss

Episode Recorded on Saturday, October 30, 2021