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Spencer Kitley, Will Semons and Kate Gunderson cover the latest in reality television, breaking down the fights, antics and most dramatic moments from your favorite reality series, including The Bachelor franchise, The Challenge, Survivor, Big Brother, Bravo TV and many more.

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Ep. 387 - The Challenge: Bertha (Plus: Big Brother 23 Bonus)

Spencer Kitley and Will Semons are pumped for their first podcast for the new season of The Challenge and even more excited that they got to sprinkle in some bonus content from another pod favorite, Big Brother. The guys dig into The Challenge theme, unexpected deactivations, constant partner swaps, epic helicopter challenge and the unlikely ousting in The Lair. Then they switch gears to break down Derek X’s big HoH reign on Big Brother and how it has played into this week’s perfect plays by Kyl...

Aug 20, 2021•56 min

Ep. 386 - Bachelor Nation: Bachelor in Paradise is Back!

Spencer Kitley and Will Semons are back in the saddle for the best episode of Bachelor programming in more than two years and they could not be more excited. They dive into Wells and Spade as the hosts and then round robin through some of their cast favorites and episode one standouts. And of course they break down the record-breaking number of makouts on night one at Playa Escondida.

Aug 20, 2021•42 min

Ep. 385 - The Mixed Bag: Big Brother, Below Deck, RHOBH and RHONY

Spencer Kitley and Will Semons have a Mixed Bag this week that overfloweth with awesome summer reality. They kick things off with summer favorite Big Brother 23 (7:35) and discussing the house dynamics to-date. Then they transition to Below Deck Med’s (15:05) wild birthday celebration, the upcoming chef meltdown and of course Roy Orbison Jr.. Additionally, they do a full breakdown of Sutton vs. Crystal and Erika vs. the Man on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (22:47), as well as a dissection...

Jul 22, 2021•44 min

Ep. 384 - Bachelor Nation: Katie Tears Fly with Goodbyes

Spencer Kitley and Will Semons are back to analyze all of the good, the bad and the inexplicable from this week’s episode of The Bachelorette. They dig into Brendan’s abrupt exit, the sad 1-on-1 date with Mike, Andrew’s befuddling ousting and Greg’s spot as the frontrunner.

Jul 22, 2021•40 min

Ep. 382 - Bachelor Nation: Katie Cleans House

Spencer Kitley and Will Semons are back after an unexpected hiatus, but they are fired up to get caught up on The Bachelorette. This week they dive into Katie’s guys, the oddball dates for the week, Katie cutting five guys including a fan favorite and they even give their picks for the remainder of the season.

Jul 16, 2021•48 min

Ep. 383 - The Mixed Bag: Big Brother, Below Deck and Shahs of Sunset

Spencer Kitley and Will Semons return with the Mixed Bag and that bag is quite full as the summer or reality rolls on with the first full week of Big Brother 23 (7:35) and the new season of Below Deck Med (26:05) rounding into form. Additionally, they get things going with an impromptu conversation about the season that has been on Shahs of Sunset (4:05).

Jul 16, 2021•43 min

Ep. 381 - Bachelor Nation: Bachelorette Heats Things Up

Spencer Kitley is joined by friend of the podcast and former Reality TV producer Kenneth Browder to dive into episode two of Katie’s season of The Bachelorette. They kick things off with a conversation about the season to-date before reviewing the two group dates, Greg’s emotional 1-on-1, Karl making a fool of himself and of course the bad-blood showdown between Aaron and Cody.

Jun 17, 2021•1 hr 7 min

Ep. 380 - Bachelor Nation: Bachelorette Katie’s Premiere

Spencer Kitley and Will Semons are back for the season premiere of The Bachelorette and they break down every moment of the first episode. Before diving into The Bachelorette, they discuss the state of the state with the franchise, the impact of Chris being ousted and a lot more. Check it all out for their top four in the clubhouse, winners out of the limo and all the other night one goodness. And they wrap up with a quick Reality TV roundup (55:00).

Jun 10, 2021•59 min

Ep. 379 - The Challenge All-Stars Finale Part 1&2

Spencer Kitley and Will Semons could not wait to crank out this week’s episode of the pod, as they dive into parts 1 and 2 of The Challenge All-Stars finale. They visit every checkpoint, review every pairing, break down the shining moments and projectile vomits for the full two-parter. Buckle up, it’s going to be fun!

May 28, 2021•51 min

Ep. 378 - Catching Up on The Challenge All-Stars & Reality TV Round Up

Spencer Kitley and Will Semons have a fully-loaded show, discussing the greatness of The Challenge All-Stars and a thing or two that the regular Challenge could learn from the OG spinoff. They dive into recent eliminations before dissecting this week’s semi-truck challenge, the inner-house turmoil, the upset win in The Arena and a whole lot more. Then they shift gears for a Reality TV Round Up (36:53) with a mini Mixed Bag that includes Top Chef, The Real Housewives franchise, Below Deck, Drive ...

May 21, 2021•48 min

Ep. 377 - The Challenge Double Agents Finale Pt. 2 & The Challenge All-Stars

Spencer Kitley and Will Semons have a fully-loaded show, discussing The Challenge Double Agents’ second phase of the finale, as well as the third episode of The Challenge All-Stars. They dive head first into Double Agents to start and review what was one of the best finales in a few years. They chat about CT and Amber’s great teamwork, Fessy’s faltering and every phase of the final Then they shift gears to dig into all of the greatness from All Stars (46:18), including the classic Melt Away chal...

Apr 23, 2021•1 hr 13 min

Ep. 376 - The Challenge Double Agents Finale Pt. 1 & The Challenge All-Stars

Spencer Kitley and Will Semons have a jammed-packed podcast discussing The Challenge Double Agents’ first leg of the finale, as well as the second episode of The Challenge All-Stars. They dig into Double Agents first in what delivered one of the best part one’s of the finale in recent memory and included some memorable twists with CT and Amber dominating, Kaycee and Fessy’s demise and some witty commentary by Leroy. Then they shift gears to break down all of the goodness from All Stars (47:56), ...

Apr 16, 2021•1 hr 18 min

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