Island of Reality

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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Theme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIss

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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Theme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIss

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

Save Kyle‘s Favorite Pub From Burning Down

There were some questionable decisions on The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and... Mucus Plugs? We try to figure out why Ed felt Kyle was the best option for pole wrestle. But did Kyle miss a golden opportunity by not joining the Emerald team? We break it all down.

The four couples of Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition get right into some of their major issues on Days 2 and 3 in the boot camp house. Most of them come to light early on, but how will a side homophobic comment by Mally Mall affect the remaining days of camp?

Plus, we discuss watching sports with Spanish commentary, the difficulties of being LGBTQ+ in the hip hop community, and a second season of 12 Dates of Christmas may be closer than you think.

 

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Theme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIss

Episode Recorded on Friday, October 22, 2021

Return of Cutthroat & Quarantine Boot Camp

Just when we thought The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and Allies couldn't get any more twisted, TJ completely changes the format. We discuss what we think of the new setup, the strategy that needs to go into deliberation, and which previous Challenge season compares best to the new setup.

The new season of Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition has begun. But before the four couples can even get into the house, they have to spend two weeks in a hotel room together before they can even meet Dr. Ish and Judge Toler. We share our first impressions of the four couples and predict which relationship will survive the camp.

Plus, we discuss decades being used as dress up themes (and which one makes us feel old), the worst way to get cheated on, and the release date for the 2nd season of The Challenge: All Stars on Paramount Plus.

 

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Theme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIss

Episode Recorded on Sunday, October 17, 2021

The ”Messy” Fessy Fallout & a New Circle Champion

We're talking all about the fallout from the "Messy" Fessy fight on The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and Allies. We discuss if anyone else should have been eliminated from the night. The whole game changed on the latest episode. But are Tori and Ashley to blame for the way the teams have been set up now? And what cast member will not attend the Reunion?

Also, we now have a new champion of The Circle. We look back at the final five episodes of the season. Did we just see the best "catfish" player of all-time? We also discuss some potential changes for future seasons to make the show more interesting.

Plus, the new season of Marriage Boot Camp starts next week and when can we expect to see the next season of Temptation Island?

 

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Theme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIss

Episode Recorded on Thursday, September 30, 2021

Cliffhanger Week on The Challenge & The Circle

The latest episode of The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and Allies was only an hour long, but did it ever leave us wanting more. There was a very nice date, a surprise musical performance, and a long overdue argument that may have some major consequences. Will anyone be sent home as a result?

We also discuss thru episode 8 of the 3rd season of The Circle. We share our first impressions of the new cast members, the alliances that have been formed, and why this season has just seemed to drag along. Netflix left us with a cliffhanger after the 8th episode, but did they spoil who got eliminated in the trailer for the next 4 episodes?

Plus, a Challenge cast member and a Challenge alum are set to go head-to-head in a boxing ring. And is the back-to-back filming strategy hurting the quality of Netflix's Reality TV shows?

 

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Theme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIss

Episode Recorded on Monday, September 20, 2021