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Reality Bites ®

Reality TV podcast from the people who make it.realitybites.buzzsprout.com

Smart, sharp, and unfiltered entertainment commentary—straight from the producers who helped shape reality TV as we know it.


Hosted by Lauren and Morgan, veteran producers and longtime creative partners (in work and life), Reality Bites blends industry-backed investigative deep dives with weekly breakdowns


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DISCLAIMER: The opinions and views expressed by Lauren, Morgan, or their guests on Reality Bites are their own and do not reflect the views of any networks, companies, or platforms affiliated with the shows discussed. These opinions are based on personal experience and are intended for entertainment purposes only. Any speculations regarding behavior or mental health should not be interpreted as professional diagnoses. Statements made on any platform are not factual representations. Reality Bites and its hosts are not liable for any actions taken based on the content consumed. All commentary provided is subjective.

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Episodes

Fowl Play - It's Southern Charm Recap Time, Y'All!

It's been a few weeks, but we're back with a Southern Charm recap, y'all! It's been hard to keep up with every show each week with this crazy time difference and our schedules, but don't worry, in this episode, we're talking Friendsgiving alongside a generous side of our takes on that whole Auldbrass mess. And because we just can't seem to help ourselves, there's a dash of Housewives in there, too! Don't forget to check us out on our ig @reality.bites.podcast and DM us with any burning questions...

Sep 07, 20221 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Beverly Hills Bitch Session (We're Back!)

We're finally back!! And, seriously... thank you guys for bearing with us!! JJ here - with having just traveled and starting a new show all the way out in Hawaii, it took Betsy and me a couple of weeks to figure out not only our new (five-hour time difference) schedules, but also contending with technology hating us and trying to make it near impossible to record and release a podcast episode for y'all! But after many hours spent fighting to urge to bang our heads against a wall, we've finally f...

Aug 31, 20221 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Hap-paw-ly Furever After - Southern Charm Wedding Edition!

"We were married for better or worse. I couldn't have done better, and she couldn't have done worse." — Henny Youngman ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mrs. Patricia Madelyn Dey Altschul & Mr. William Shepard Rose III Request the honor of your presence at the wedding of their (only marriageable) children, Peaches & Little (Better) Craig This will be a Southern Affair for the ages, with emotional landmines aplenty, So PLEASE dress and (mis)behave accordingly, and remember... "Half of all marriages end in...

Aug 16, 20221 hr 25 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Got Teeth? - RHOBH Recap!

Homeless Not Toothless... Need we say more?? We're diving into this week's RHOBH, which truly is a mockumentary for the ages! Let the lunacy begin! Check us out on our ig @reality.bites.podcast and DM us with any burning questions you want answered or if you just want to shoot the shit... And on TikTok @realitybitespodcast. And, as always, please Like, Comment, Rate and Review wherever you listen to your podcasts! Support the show SUBSCRIBE TO PREMIUM ON PATREON HERE OR APPLE PODCASTS HERE - FOR...

Aug 12, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Bitch, I'm Worldwide! - RHOA Recap (w/ a Sprinkle of RHNJ)

We've been dying to cover RHOA more because, let's be honest, it's the most enjoyable show of the franchise right now (BH ladies, take note!!), and this week we're back at it! And what better episode to pick back up on than the one that gave us the gift of Kandi and Marlo's epic Jamaican throw down and arguably the best comeback of the season - "Did she just say I'm only known in Atlanta?? Bitch, I'm worldwide!!" Check us out on our ig @reality.bites.podcast and DM us with any burning questions ...

Aug 11, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Pour Decisions - We're Back With a RHOBH Solo Recap!!

Back by popular demand! We took a break from recapping Beverly Hills, but this week we're back with a vengeance!! It's no secret that RHOBH has been grinding our gears this season... and *spoiler alert* it still is!! Grab a glass of the better Lisa's Rose (Vanderpump that is, since we can't bring ourselves to support the atrocity that is Lisa Rinna any longer!) and we hope you have more laughs listening, than we did watching! Link to Enty Hayden Panettiere Podcast Episode (for a little more deep...

Aug 05, 20221 hr 35 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Three Men and No Baby - It’s Southern Charm Solo Recap Time, Y’all!

Don’t be alarmed, but there's a lack of charm in this stud farm (jk jk!), leaving us more than a little confused, scratching our heads and wondering… “What were they thinking???” (Don’t hate on the rhyming, I’m stoned. Let me live, please!! I hate my life as a reality TV producer lol. Kiddinggg! Please keep watching so Betsy can also keep watching, and I can keep working!) So for the men out there… *trigger warning* …. this episode might not be for you. And without further adieu - we invite you ...

Jul 30, 20221 hr 28 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Garden Party Blues and Break-Up News: A Shepard Doesn't Change It's Spots - Southern Charm Solo Recap

Guys, this is a tough topic to discuss, and bear with us, because we really try to deep dive into last week's episode of Southern Charm in an especially mindful manner. We also use some moments from the episode to lean into some behind-the-scenes producer POV, hence the lengthier runtime (!!)... so think of it as a hybrid of a Charm recap with some Producer’s Corner peppered in. As always, DM us @reality.bites.podcast if you have any questions! And check out our TikTok @realitybitespodcast. And,...

Jul 26, 20221 hr 40 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Birds of a Flock of F*ckery - Southern Charm Solo Recap!

Hey y'all! JJ here - if you haven't already heard, I had a severe allergic reaction last week to Claritin of all things (!!) which put a slight delay in our podcast schedule... BUT, we're super excited to finally release last week's episode for Southern Charm. And rest assured, we'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming this week! Check us out on our ig @reality.bites.podcast and DM us with any burning questions you want answered or if you just want to shoot the shit... Also - we're fi...

Jul 20, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 18

There's Sutton About Kyle That's a Little Vile - RHOBH Solo Recap

It's another Beverly Hills hate-watch, y'all! Kyle's insufferable, Erika's Pretty Mess(y) indeed, and we're holding no punches in this week's episode recap. So buckle up, because it's gonna be a bumpy rideeeee.... Check us out on our ig @reality.bites.podcast and DM us with any burning questions you want answered or if you just want to shoot the shit... Also - we're finally on TikTok @realitybitespodcast. And don't forget to look out for our RH Ultimate Girls Trip: Ex-Wives and RH Atlanta episod...

Jul 11, 202255 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Pregnancy Scares, Friendship Repairs and Relationship Flares - Southern Charm Solo Recap!

This week we're diving into episode 3 of Southern Charm, where we were served a Backyard Bro-B-Q, with a side of 5-day-old tuna??? And while Kathryn's relationship bit the dust, the award for worst relationship offender this week is actually a tie - between Shep "Pull Out and Pray" Rose and Madison "Check Out My Ring on Amazon Live" Lecroy! Hereeeee we go, y'all! Check us out on our ig @reality.bites.podcast and DM us with any burning questions you want answered or if you just want to shoot the ...

Jul 08, 20221 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Back To The Bezerkshires - Ultimate Girl's Trip Ex Wives Solo Recap!

The wait is finally over!! And while it may be a new season with new Housewives, good ol' Bluestone Manor is still wreaking havoc on all who stay within its walls! After being graced with four episodes of the gem that is Ultimate Girls Trip: Ex-Wives, we're pouring some wine and digging on into the latest and greatest Housewives installment. Check us out on our ig @reality.bites.podcast and DM us with any burning questions you want answered or if you just want to shoot the shit... And don't forg...

Jul 05, 202255 minSeason 1Ep. 14

The Ex Files: A Tale of Two Cities - It's the Southern Charm Solo Recap, Y'all!

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas; unless it happens again back in Charleston that is! This week we tackle Southern Charm's second episode, where the question on all of our minds is - does anyone really believe Craig isn't still harboring feelings for Naomie?? Check us out on our ig @reality.bites.podcast and DM us with any burning questions you want answered or if you just want to shoot the shit... And don't forget to look out for our RH Ultimate Girls Trip: Ex-Wives episode, and Part 2 of P...

Jul 02, 20221 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Splits, Party Skips and an Ex-Mrs. Smith... It's RHOBH Solo Recap Time!

As hard as we tried, we simply couldn't steer clear of this week's RHOBH! And while Betsy's still devastated over the glaring absence of Denise "I Never Had Sexual Relations with That Woman" Richards, it didn't deter us from grabbing a couple of bottles of wine and unpacking what may have been the most enjoyable BH episode of the season to date. Check us out on our ig @reality.bites.podcast and DM us with any burning questions you want answered or if you just want to shoot the shit... And don't ...

Jul 01, 202255 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Droppin' It With Drew - RH ATL Solo Recap!

Thie week we're tackling our first ever solo recap for one of our favorite shows on the air right now, The Real Housewives of Atlanta!! And while we may never really get to the bottom of if Drew is actually involved with Drop It With Drew, we'll do our darndest to try!! Check us out on our ig @reality.bites.podcast and DM us with any burning questions you want answered or if you just want to shoot the shit... And don't forget to look out for our Southern Charm and RH Ultimate Girls Trip: Ex-Wive...

Jun 30, 202254 minSeason 1Ep. 11

All Aboard the Hot Mess Ex-press! Southern Charm Solo Recap w/ VERY Special Guest, @bestofbravo

As excited as we are for the show's much-anticipated return, we're even more excited to be joined by a VERY special guest, the one and only Maggie of @bestofbravo!! We're breaking down the premiere and all things Charming Charleston... so sit back, relax and grab a Patricia-approved cocktail... It's Southern Charm time, y'all!! Don't forget to check us out on our ig @reality.bites.podcast and DM us with any burning questions you want answered. We'll be releasing a special edition of "Producer's ...

Jun 24, 20221 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Dubai Had a Solid Sophmore Showing & Atlanta's A'Buzzing! PLUS a Dash of Kardash(ians)

With this week being Thanksgiving in Dubai, we're giving thanks for what's shaping up to be a very solid new addition to the Housewives franchise! And while we're a little tardy for this week's Atlanta party (though not as tardy as Tyrone...), we couldn't help but dive into what is by far the superior veteran show right now (I'm looking at you Beverly Hills!); PLUS JJ peels back some layers on what might be really going on behind the scenes... And is TV's best reality satire... The Kardashians?!...

Jun 12, 202251 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Beverly Kill(s)ing Me Softly

In today’s episode, we tackle the tall task of talking the latest, and not so greatest, installment of the highly “problematic” RHOBH… And guys, while the episode may be dismal (or dare I say, “dark”…?) our commentary is anything but…. Check us out on our ig @reality.bites.podcast and DM us with any burning questions you want answered or if you just want to shoot the shit! We're going to start doing our "Producer's Corner" episodes every other week and have already gotten some great questions fr...

Jun 10, 20221 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Might Sound Crazy But It Ain't No Lie, Here's Dubai Bye Bye... Dubai!

It's finally here! In a special episode this week, we dig into the long-anticipated series premiere of Real Housewives of Dubai!! PLUS, JJ addresses the often rumored "secret" Bravo contract, and join us for our complete failure to avoid RHOBH this week. "They don't hate me because I'm beautiful, they hate me because they are basic." - Yes, Chanel... we know.... Check us out on our ig @reality.bites.podcast and DM us with any burning questions you want answered or if you just want to shoot the s...

Jun 04, 202244 minSeason 1Ep. 5

RealityBites Producer's Corner Inside(r) Edition; PLUS Ramona's Invitation-Gate with a side of Jibber Jabber

We have a very special episode in store for you guys today... the FIRST Producer's Corner Edition where JJ goes deep into her industry experience and answers Betsy's burning questions, including deep dives into cast salaries, secret recordings, a look back into her Bachelor Nation history and much more... And let's not forget about the BEST Hot Topic of Week - Ramona's Invitation-Gate Flub that definitely has Tre white-knuckling another table to flip all the way in Jersey!! Check us out on our i...

Jun 04, 202251 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Palm *Mood* Springs - RHOBH Solo Recap; PLUS teasing... THE WRATH OF KATH!!

In this week's Solo Recap Episode of RHOBH, we tackle a very frustrating trip to Kyle's Palm Springs house, aka the place where no good can ever come (and not just because we had to once again endure the travesty of Teddy...); PLUS we start to dive into what will be the season-long saga to be known as... The Wrath of Kath!! "When You're Real, You Don't Have to Pretend"... unless you're Kyle Richards, that is! And please don't forget to rate and review, wherever you listen to your podcasts! Suppo...

May 27, 20221 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Ep. 2 - This is NOT A Judgement Free Zone! RHOBH Solo Recap; Plus Trailers for RH Dubai and Southern Charm

Today we're serving the snark on a very special Solo Recap Episode for this week's episode of RHOBH. *TRIGGER WARNING* - This is NOT a Judgement Free Zone! We're going to deep dive into the latest episode; plus we'll tackle the brand new trailer drops for RH Dubai and Southern Charm! "You can take all my things, but you won't have taken a thing that matters..." ...And don't forget to please rate and review wherever you listen! Support the show SUBSCRIBE TO PREMIUM ON PATREON HERE OR APPLE PODCAS...

May 21, 20221 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Ep. 1 - Sipping Some RealiTEA W/ BITE - RHOBH Premiere, RH Atlanta, and Reunions of RHNJ and Summer House

Welcome to the first episode of RealityBites! We've got a LOT of tea to sip and shade to throw on this very special first episode... It. Is. Finally. Here... RHOBH Premiere Week!! With a very special Fact or Fiction - The Great Dorit Robbery of Encino (Part Deux)!? Plus, we take an inside look into RH Atlanta, Summer House, and RHONJ Reunions. So, pay attention PUH-LEASE because we're going to mention it allll and if you don't agree.... well... that's my opinion! And it just may be so nasty... s...

May 15, 20221 hr 20 min
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