In the spirit of Halloween, Leo and Nesu are back for another episode, in which they recap the Halloween weekend, as well as Nesu’s birthday! They also discuss what costumes they’ve been wowed by on social media, as well as the reaction to the statue of Dwayne Wade that was unveiled recently. Next on the agenda is the announcement that the Real Housewives is finally getting a London-based franchise, and the two make their thoughts known on the concept, as well as speculating on who they think wo...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 50 min
It’s another week and Leo and Nesu are back! The duo kicks off with a little catch-up on life, how they’ve been doing; and get into the duality of life which is the good & bad existing concurrently and that not being a bad thing. The pair go on to discuss what shows they’ve been watching and Nesu goes on to dissect the erasure of black women/black female leads in Hollywood, as well as the realities that 'black shows' face, and how without support from black audiences; it makes it tenfolds ha...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 52 min•Season 2Ep. 15
The gworls are back! A little bit of a delayed one, but Leo and Nesu start off by discussing how summer has been and the art of striking the balance between enjoying outside and not overdoing it and getting some rest. The duo discuss the art of the rewatch and unpack some shows they’ve tapped into during the Bravo ‘off season’, and touch on how the dying concept of teenagehood has resulted in a loss of a great genre of TV shows catered to teenagers and young adults. They close off with a recap o...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 14
You asked, and they delivered! Leo and Nesu dive right back in, as they reminisce on how they were first introduced to Afrobeats, and the drawbacks that have come with recent linkups between Southern and West African artists on some remixes of already popular songs. Jumping over to how they’re doing, they open up about recent experiences with getting older, and how friendship dynamics just seem to change without cause. The topic of friendships continue, as they discuss the cracks beginning to sh...
Aug 11, 2024•1 hr 52 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Leo and Nesu have a special guest this week, Martina, who they have dubbed the original RHOP Historian! In this week’s episode, the trio delved into the recent Bravo updates, a recap of RHOP S8 and discuss what they think the future of reality tv looks like. Enjoy!
May 07, 2024•2 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In this week’s episode, Leo and Nesu discuss an altercation at a place you’d least expect it, before getting into how sometimes your life can feel like a TV show, especially living in London. They dive into the Real Housewives of Potomac (26:18), discussing Mia & Gordon’s acrimonious separation, review the looks for the upcoming reunion as well as the aftermath of the previous episode’s events at the GnA fashion show. To conclude, they discuss the tenth season of Married to Medicine (01:25:3...
Mar 27, 2024•2 hr 57 min
Hello loves! Leo and Nesu kick off this week’s episode by discussing their weekend’s and quickly get into how Uche Natori has recently had the gworls over on TikTok and Twitter (X) in a tizzy over her ICONIC makeup routine, tips and tricks (06:44). The duo also delves into the recent controversial situation with allegations against Alonuko (17:51), influencers and people of popularity being treated better by wedding vendors and just how expensive it currently is to hold the bride baton. Leo and ...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Season 2Ep. 10
We’re back for yet another jam-packed episode from our dynamic duo, as Leo gets into their Iyanla bag, and helps Nesu as they chat about community, changing their mindsets and what it’s like starting a life away from your family and friends. They then talk about Queen Bey’s upcoming second act (16:37), and people who seem a bit jaded by her due to recent global events. Next up is the announcement that Porsha will be returning for the 16th season of Real Housewives of Atlanta (45:50), as well as ...
Feb 21, 2024•2 hr 16 min
Leo and Nesu have a special guest this week, Tammy from the BTS Pod - a self confessed Bravoholic! They open with their views on the infamous Monique vs Candice (Real Housewives of Potomac) altercation, before getting into how they’re doing as well as how their weekend was. The Grammy’s (24:02) are on the brain and they discuss their views on some of the award wins and they also discuss Kandi’s announcement on leaving the Real Housewives of Atlanta. Next, trio discuss the current season of the R...
Feb 08, 2024•2 hr 35 min•Season 2Ep. 8
The dolls are back! As usual Leo and Nesu start off by catching up and discussing how they are and how Leo is currently the busiest person on the planet. Next up, the pair discuss the Balmain Paris and Tongoro scandal that took place online following Balmain’s #FW24 Men’s Collection show (30:20) and question whether any ideas are ever really original anymore; as well as a quick chat on the rise of Cishet women proposing to men (43:03). The duo goes on to touch on #Married2Med and talk about Toya...
Feb 01, 2024•2 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Is this thing on? Hi loves! In trying to keep consistent with their new recording schedule, Leo and Nesu are back for another episode. They get to thinking about how their baby cousins aren’t so baby-like anymore, and responsibilities are beginning to stack up before updating on what they’ve been up to. In this week’s Pass/Drop the Mic (20:48), Nesu describes how Jada baited Steff London into a beef she couldn’t handle, and Leo makes their thoughts known on the upcoming Mr and Mrs Smith reboot. ...
Jan 17, 2024•2 hr 19 min
Hello loves! We hope the new year is treating you well. Leo and Nesu are back to chop it up and start off by catching up and discussing London nightlife, and how all hope may not be lost for finding other good vibes babes in London. Next up, the pair discuss Halle Bailey’s baby announcement (29:17) and how the Bailey sisters technically gaslit us all! The duo switch gears and discuss Oscar Pistorius’ release (38:21) and how disappointing it has been to see some news outlets try to position him a...
Jan 10, 2024•2 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 5
For their last/holiday episode of 2023, Big IK joins Leo and Nesu, and Christmas is on the brain as they start with how they’re doing, as well as trying to get into the Christmas spirit a few days before the big day. They do the usual Pass/Drop the Mic (15:00), sharing their thoughts on what’s stood out for them, for good reasons or bad. In recapping what they’ve been watching recently (42:22), they also point out anything that’s stood out to them on tv at the moment. The Real Housewives of Lago...
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Your favourite duo is back and kick- off with a check-in, followed by what their New Year’s resolutions for the podcast are. Next on the agenda is BravoCon 2024 (39:28) and the two talk about their ultimate ‘CHOPS’ from the convention. The conversation switches to the new seasons of RHOP and the Married to Medicine (58:44), where the two discuss their views of the season premieres.
Nov 23, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Leo and Nesu kick off with the usual check-in, and jump right back in like they never left. The recent spate of high profile breakups (22:01) is on Nesu's mind, followed by this week's 'Pass the Mic' (34:55), which gets the two digging into all things Kerry Washington as well as Beyoncé, and the impact of the Renaissance World Tour as it comes to an end. The conversation switches to the new season of RHOSLC (01:03:16) and the RHONY reboot, and both have noticed a similar theme that seems to emer...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 2Ep. 2
It’s been a long time and we shouldn’t have left you without a dope beat to step to, but the gworls are back! Leo and Nesu start off by doing a check-in and sharing an update on where they’ve been, how they’re doing and what’s been going on. The pair go straight into discussing some pop culture topics including cancel culture, the viral Carlos King interviews with Nene Leakes and Kenya Moore (00:36:00). They then segue into giving a recap of what they believe has been the worst season of the Rea...
Sep 05, 2023•2 hr 43 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Today marks the season 1 finale of the Reality Check Pod and Leo and Nesu are so excited to get into let week's episodes. After their usual weekend round up, they head straight into their thoughts on S1E9 of the Real Housewives of Dubai, ‘Dancehall It Out’ (00:17:15), where Sara vs Brooks continues. They also end off with a rating of the cast and the season [thus far]. Next on the agenda is S14E13 of the Real Housewives of Atlanta, ‘A Rum Punch To The Gut’ (00:51:22). The cast sets off for Jamai...
Aug 14, 2022•1 hr 50 min•Season 1Ep. 35
In this week’s episode of the Reality Check Podcast, your hosts are still basking in the glow of Queen Bey’s latest album, Renaissance and cannot stop talking about it! After describing what felt like a “pod day out” over the weekend, they jump into discussing Diana’s Christmas party and the ensuing chaos on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (23:20), S12E12 “Beverly Hills Blackout”. Caroline Stanbury is the topic of conversation on S1E8 “Drama in the Sandbox” of the Real Housewives of Dubai (...
Aug 06, 2022•1 hr 46 min
It’s another week and Leo and Nesu have actually managed to keep the ball rolling; dare we say, they’re back? The pair start you off with a weekend roundup and head straight into their thoughts on S14E11 of the Real Housewives of Atlanta, ‘Cabin Fever’ (00:18:46). What seems to be a redemption arc for Kenya is discussed by the pair, as well as their mutual shock at how poorly Marlo and Sanya are coming off as new leach holders. They head on to the heated S1E8 of the Real Housewives of Dubai, ‘Dr...
Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 56 min
Leo and Nesu give a brief recap of what’s been going on with them of late, and why you haven’t heard from them, as well as a timely conversation about the heatwave and the UK’s (as always) unpreparedness for this. Since the last time they got behind the mic, both parts of the Real Housewives of Lagos reunion (15:52) aired, and the two find themselves yet again appreciating Andy Cohen’s ability to hold housewives to task at reunions even though he does come with him own biases. The topic of how a...
Jul 22, 2022•2 hr 39 min
After a long unintentional hiatus, your fav reality pod duo is back with episode 31! After a much needed catch-up, they got straight into S1E2-4 of the Real Housewives of Dubai, (00:23:00). Leo and Nesu share their thoughts on the Carolines as well as which housewives they’re currently feeling a little disappointed by. Next on their radar is S12E5-8 (00:46:10) of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. The pair shared a mutual shock for how reasonable Kyle seemed to be following the ongoing ‘Dark’...
Jul 03, 2022•1 hr 55 min•Season 1Ep. 31
This week’s fashionably late episode starts off with an update on how Leo and Nesu are doing and a bit of chat about Love Island. To start off this week’s reviews, the two dive into Bravo’s first international instalment of the franchise, the Real Housewives of Dubai (11:47), with S1E1 titled ‘Sand Dunes and Don’ts’ as they give their first impressions of this group of women, the way the show portrays wealth as well as their excitement for what’s to come this season. On S12E4 of the Real Housewi...
Jun 10, 2022•2 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Anchor bio: Your fav duo start off with their usual weekend catch-up and jokingly discuss some lighthearted office dynamics post-pandemic. With not much on their agenda this week, they got deep into S12E3 of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, ‘There’s Sutton About Crystal’ (00:22:52). Kyle has her store opening and takes the ladies on a road trip for it. Sutton vs everyone else continues, and unfortunately Crystal ends up triggered; and the hosts dissect this. Episode 8 of the Real Housewives of ...
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 29
The events of the weekend are fresh on Leo and Anesu’s minds in this episode of the Reality Check Podcast. The Real Housewives of New Jersey (11:50) concludes its S12 reunion, in what the duo agree has got to have been a lacklustre season, even as it is their first full watch of the show. Andy’s frustrations with the women come up, in addition to Traci being cut out of the final footage and Louie finally getting the chance to address the rumours that have swirled about him recently. Shifting gea...
May 25, 2022•2 hr 9 min
This week Leo and Nesu started off with their usual weekend catch-up and without wasting any time they got into part, ‘Reunion: Part 2’ of Real Housewives of New Jersey S12E15 (00:09:05). The Gorgas were still the topic of conversation and they also touched on their views on biases present in this part of the reunion. Episode 6 of the Real Housewives of Lagos (00:43:46) is next on the agenda, and the issue of true friendship is still a burning topic amongst the ladies. Leo and Nesu share their t...
May 18, 2022•1 hr 59 min•Season 1Ep. 27
The Reality Check Podcast continues with another episode, as Leo and Nesu chat about the hotly anticipated Selling Sunset reunion (09:29). Tan’s hosting skills are brought up, as well as how he seemed to be coming out guns blazing for Chelsea. After wrapping up their discussion on the Netflix reality show, the duo dive into the first part of Bravo’s Real Housewives of New Jersey (40:10) S12 reunion, talking about Jen’s performance, Jackie’s rumoured demotion as well as Joe G’s continued involvem...
May 11, 2022•2 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 25
This week Leo and Nesu are celebrating their 25th episode but after a boozy weekend, their energy was a little low (so they apologise for that) but still started off with their bank holiday recap as always. Without wasting any time they got into Episodes 6-10 of, Netflix’s Selling Sunset S05 (00:08:49). They cover how the rest of season went and what they feel is a much needed rebrand for the show. The duo then discuss the season finale of S12 of Real Housewives of New Jersey (00:48:00), ‘Showdo...
May 04, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In this week’s episode of the Reality Check Podcast, Leo and Nesu review the first half of Netflix’s Selling Sunset (12:01) Season 5. They undoubtedly touch on the couple on everyone’s lips, affectionately dubbed “J-Shell” by the girls, Christine’s antics thus far and newcomer Chelsea’s introduction to the realtors at the Oppenheim Group. Real Housewives of Potomac’s Karen Huger had her spin-off, Karen’s Grande Dame Reunion (01:05:44) conclude, and the duo are unable to hide how much they enjoye...
Apr 27, 2022•2 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 24
This week Leo and Nesu started off with a good ol’ weekend catch-up and get right into what Nesu considers her least fav show at the moment, Real Housewives of New Jersey (00:15:06). The duo discuss S12E11 ‘Nightmare in Nashvegas’, the ongoing feud between Marge and Tre; and exchange opinions on how this season has been. They then slide onto S01E02 of Real Housewives of Lagos (00:58:49) and dissect what appears to be a slow-burn when it comes to this show. They end off on a lighthearted note by ...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 23
After a brief hiatus, Leo and Nesu are back in your ear, and provide a bit of a recap on what’s been going on in their lives and give their take on some of the timeline’s “cancellable” takes. The Real Housewives of Lagos (30:32) premiered on Showmax last week, and the duo let us know their initial thoughts on this new franchise, its cast and how much this means to them as die hard Real Housewives fans. After this, they continue with their analysis of The Real Housewives of New Jersey (01:02:36),...
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 22
