Island of Reality

Island of Reality

Two couples talking about whatever reality TV show we are watching. Featuring Ryan & Angela from Alamo City Movie Talk and JC & Tina from Countdown City Geekcast

Episodes

March 18, 2025 67 mins

Temptation Island has hit Netflix with a bang... literally. We're discussing the episodes 2 thru 5 of the show's first season on a streaming service. We try to make sense of all the cheating, crying, bonfire reactions, and try to figure out who, if any, will stay together in the end. And did Temptation Island just take over as the best reality show on Netflix?

Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and feel free to leave us a rev...

Mark as Played

We are discussing the weddings and reunion episodes of Love is Blind Season 8 and excitedly get into the long awaited 6th season of Temptation Island, which is the first season on Netflix. We're discussing the first two episodes of the new season and talk all about the cast, the potential connections, who we think will cheat first, and all the changes with the show's move to a streaming service.

Subscribe wherever you get your podc...

Mark as Played

We are discussing episodes 7-11 (and part of episode 12) of Love is Blind Season 8. We discuss the situation with David and Lauren, the drama (FINALLY!) when the pod squad meets up, pre-nups, and the importance of a discussion about religion and politics before getting married. We also make our predictions on which couples tie the knot in the finale.

Plus, we have more information on the upcoming new season of Temptation Island and...

Mark as Played
February 25, 2025 80 mins

We are BACK... again! We are six episodes into the 8th season of Love is Blind and they're still in the pods! We discuss some of the more intriguing conversations that took place and whether or not it's normal for potential Love is Blind singles to do some research on social media.

Plus, Temptation Island is set to make it's long-awaited return to the US airwaves, but this time on Netflix! We discuss the show's move to the streamin...

Mark as Played

We are BACK! Having just watched the Reunion together, we're talking all about the 6th season of Love is Blind on Netflix, quite possibly the most drama-filled season in the shows history. We're discussing the couples, the drama, the DMs, and who from the the season is heading to Perfect Match season 2.

Plus, we discuss how much deeper Netflix is diving into the reality TV show genre as a making franchise is making the move to the...

Mark as Played
November 28, 2022 105 mins

We're talking all about the entire 3rd season of Love is Blind on Netflix.  We're discussing the pod interactions and focus on the engaged couples themselves. What went right and wrong for each couple?

Plus, we have some news on the future of the series. And how can Netflix improve the show going forward?

And despite what Vanessa Lachay said after the Reunion, there are some Love is Blind babies on the way!

Subscribe wherever yo...

Mark as Played
October 25, 2022 110 mins

We're back after a busy couple of months in our personal lives. So naturally, we went off topic as it felt like we had to catch up our lives.

After that weird conversation (our apologies) we get back into the world of Reality TV. We're sharing our thoughts on Season 2 of FBoy Island (and where production made mistakes), the three Love is Blind: After the Altar episodes for Season 2 (and who is still together), and the first two ep...

Mark as Played
August 8, 2022 76 mins

It's been a busy month for reality television and we're catching up on it all.

We discuss The Challenge USA as it moves from MTV to CBS and features an entire cast of Challenge Rookies. We talk about the game format and the cast members... including one who also appeared on a season of Marriage Boot Camp

We also discuss the 1st three episodes of "The One That Got Away" on Amazon Prime and the 1st three episodes of the 2nd season ...

Mark as Played

After a busy month or so, we finally got together to discuss the Temptation Island finale and reunion. Are we happy with the results? And what did the producers and editors get wrong on their end? We also discuss what could happen in a future season.

We also discuss Season 4 of the The Circle, which arguably had the best/most competitive cast yet.

We then react to the trailers for FOUR reality shows that we will be discussing ove...

Mark as Played
May 18, 2022 94 mins

We're catching up on season 4 of Temptation Island as the Final Bonfires loom. We're discussing each of the couples and share our thoughts on their experiences, and whether any will be leaving Hawaii with the person they arrived with.  We'll also discuss what we've enjoyed about the new season, and what they should do on the Peacock TV side of things to add more content.

We also share our first impressions of the cast of Season 4 ...

Mark as Played
May 12, 2022 76 mins

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 po...

Mark as Played
March 22, 2022 77 mins

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 seas...

Mark as Played

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-hea...

Mark as Played

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...

Mark as Played

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? ...

Mark as Played
February 11, 2022 35 mins

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 seaso...

Mark as Played
January 31, 2022 50 mins

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 f...

Mark as Played
January 19, 2022 125 mins

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...

Mark as Played
November 30, 2021 82 mins

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 t...

Mark as Played

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 H...

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.

    On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

    Dateline NBC

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

    The Breakfast Club

    The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy And Charlamagne Tha God!

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.