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Help keep Reality Blows episodes available on streaming platforms by buying us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/realitybloH Reality Blows is an honest, informed, and really fucking funny look at everything reality TV. Covering topics from DMs to Diem, hosts Ashley Brooke Roberts and Nick Maritato dive into cult deep cut moments and current social media feuds. Each week the Reality Blows podcast features one broad episode, dropped on Mondays, and one show-specific recap episode, released on Wednesday.

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Help keep Reality Blows episodes available on streaming platforms by buying us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/realitybloH Reality Blows is an honest, informed, and really fucking funny look at everything reality TV. Covering topics from DMs to Diem, hosts Ashley Brooke Roberts and Nick Maritato dive into cult deep cut moments and current social media feuds. Each week the Reality Blows podcast features one broad episode, dropped on Mondays, and one show-specific recap episode, released on Wednesday.

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English

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Episodes

EP223: FAREWELL FRIENDS...

5/3/2022
The end is upon us. We’re closing the podcast and this episode is a walk down memory lane. We talk about the beginning, the middle, and where it went wrong. Lol not really, but sorta? All great things must come to an end and this is an analysis of that very conclusion. THANK YOU for listening. We’ve had a wonderful time sharing our lives with you. Love, Nick and Ash Where to find us: Ashley: twitter: @AshleyBRoberts ig: Ashley_Brooke_Roberts Nick: ig: NickMaritato Youtube.com/NickMaritato

Duration:01:00:11

**BLOWNUS EP UNLOCKED** SPACE JAM: A NEW LEGACY

4/26/2022
We'll be back with a new ep next week. Enjoy a CLASSIC Patreon ep that's new to 99% of y'all!: We went into Space Jam: A New Legacy with such high hopes, folks. After all, how could you go wrong when your two main ingredients are basketball and the Looney Tunes? Well, it turns out, where there’s a will, there’s a way because this movie SUCKED. And we’re going to tell you why. Enjoy!

Duration:00:57:45

EP222: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS + THE BATMAN

4/19/2022
College radio daze, Universal Studios, and listener questions, this is a new episode of Reality Blows! This is Nick and Ash’s first, “After Hours,” episode, aka an ep. recorded in the evening when their energy was very chill. They talk about their first LA comedy show together, the new Netflix show, “Old Enough,” and the movie The Batman (Ash loves it). Plus! Lots of Lily content.

Duration:01:04:48

EP221: RENAISSANCE FAIR + EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE

4/12/2022
A Renaissance Fair, an abandoned zoo, and two movies, this is a new episode of Reality Blows! We talk about the documentary Jasper Mall and the feature film Everything Everywhere All At Once. Plus, Ash has coffee for the first time and Nick breaks some shocking news about the dog(s) in the tv show Lassie. Watch Nick's Vlog: youtube.com/nickmaritato

Duration:00:59:24

**BLOWNUS EP UNLOCKED** EP35 THE TERMINATOR

4/5/2022
AHOY, FOLKS! Here's a very fun Patreon ep about the time Ashley saw Terminator for the first time. We'll be back next week! Enjoy! watch Nick's vlog: youtube.com/NickMaritato

Duration:00:59:42

EP: OSCARS RECAP + SURVIVOR S42E3 CHAT

3/29/2022
The Oscars, Twilight, Lily has leveled up, and we’re still talking about March Madness, this is a new episode of Reality Blows! Nick and Ash discuss the third episode of Survivor 42 and Nick gets a shopping alert. Plus! Nick might/should?? split his bracket winnings?? with Ash because she introduced him to college basketball and the North Carolina Tar Heels?? Just a thought. Thanks for listening! Rate us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts Watch Nick's Vlog: youtube.com/NickMAritato

Duration:00:57:34

EP219: POISON CLOUD + BEYOND THE EDGE

3/21/2022
A comedy show, a poison cloud, and CBS’s Beyond the Edge, this is a new episode of reality blows! Ash and Nick bicker about Disneyland, Nick went to an unusual bar, and Ashley thinks she has allergies. Plus! Thoughts on the second episode of Survivor 42. Enjoy!

Duration:00:50:00

EP218: DAY 14 OF A CLEANSE + A HAIRCUT

3/14/2022
Basketball, Ash’s sad news, and books, this is a new episode of Reality Blows! Ash gives us an update on her detox and Nick goes to get a haircut in the middle of the pod. Plus, a possible Pope blessing and the (maybe) cast list of CBS’s version of The Challenge. Stay tuned to the very end to find out if we like our coffee cups from Nick’s last vlog. Enjoy! watch Nick's Vlog: youtube.com/NickMaritato

Duration:01:02:18

EP217: THE CLEANSE + THOUGHTS ON LOVE IS BLIND REUNION

3/7/2022
Monster Inc., quitting coffee, and the Love is Blond season 2 reunion, this is a new episode of Reality Blows! Nick and Ash have a heated discussion about Pepsi vs Coke, they spent one hour in Disneyland, and can’t agree on Sal. Plus! Congratulations to the UNC Tarheels for Saturday’s win over Duke at the Cameron Indoor Stadium. Enjoy! rate us 5 stars on apple podcasts! Watch Nick's VLOG: youtube.com/nickmaritato

Duration:01:04:30

EP216: LOVE IS BLIND SEASON 2 FINALE DISCUSSION

2/28/2022
Comedy shows, Lily’s co-dependency, and Love Is Blind season 2, this is a new episode of Reality Blows! Nick and Ash talk about their comedy-packed weekend, the anxieties of performing, and their opinions about each couple who made it to the end of Netflix’s hit dating show. Who do they think stayed together? Predictions for the reunion? Listen and find out! watch Nick's VLOG: youtube.com/NickMaritato

Duration:01:13:52

EP215: FIRST TRIP TO UNIVERSAL + LOVE IS BLIND SEASON 2

2/21/2022
Universal Studios, Celebrity Big Brother, and Love is Blind season 2, this is a new episode of Reality Blows! We had a very screen-filled Valentines, have thoughts on the Back to the Future franchise, quit a show, and started a show. We’re absolutely loving Love is Blind season 2 and Ash explains why Big Brother always breaks her heart. Thanks for listening! rate us 5 Stars on Apple Podcasts watch Nick's Vlog: youtube.com/NickMaritato

Duration:01:06:47

**BLOWNUS EP UNLOCKED** EP03 OUR FAVORITE THINGS FEB2020 EDITION

2/15/2022
Life got a bit busy for us this week so here's a special UNLOCKED BLOWNUS EP PATREON SHOW from Valentines Day 2020! Back with a new ep next Monday! ************************************************* Happy Valentines Day! Welcome to our third Blownus episode! This episode is all about “Our Favorite Things in February 2020,” also known as “Things We’re Into Right Now,” also known as “Stuff We Like,” also known as, “You Get The Picture.” Plus, we talked about our recent Instagram antics with off-the-griders and the joys of trying to connect with an audience online. Enjoy! RealityBlowsPodcast@gmail.com @RealityBlowsPod @AshleyBRoberts IG:NickMaritato

Duration:01:15:50

EP214: THE THICCENING + CELEB BB THOUGHTS

2/7/2022
LOTS of different topics on today's ep!: GOOD TIME, JACKASS FOREVER, CELEB BB, FOOD/DIETS, ROLLER SKATING, SUCCESSION and (prbly) so much more! Rate us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts! Watch Nick's Vlog: Youtube.com/NickMaritato

Duration:00:57:53

EP213: LOS ANGELES ARBORETUM + SURVIVOR SEASON 16 CHAT

1/31/2022
The Los Angeles County Arboretum, a broken iPhone, and the pitfalls of watching the series finale of LOST, this is another episode of Reality Blows! Ashley ate in on roller skates in front of a bunch of strangers, Nick went to an indy wrestling event, and they both watched the entire season of Survivor: Fans vs Favorites. Plus! Some LA thrifting, Nick ran from a peacock, and a discussion of weather, enjoy! Nice us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts! Watch Nick's Vlog: Youtube.com/NickMaritato

Duration:00:52:41

EP212: THRIFTING + HOW TO WITH JOHN WILSON

1/24/2022
A disagreement over a hat, LA thrifting, and a horror museum, this is a new episode of Reality Blows! Nick and Ash discuss the rise of thrifted clothes in street fashion and the ethical dilemma of odd people being documented in comedies. Plus! Used clothes from television productions and How To with John Wilson. Enjoy! GIVE US 5 STARS ON APPLE PODCASTS! Watch Our Vlog: YouTube.com/NickMaritato

Duration:00:56:17

EP211: THRIFTING + CHALLENGE ALL-STARS II FINALE

1/17/2022
Ashley's epic haircut, the joys of thrifting, and the The Challenge: All Stars season 2 finale, this is a new episode of Reality Blows! Ashley explored Koreatown and talks about The Santee Alley and the Southern California Flower Market, Ash and Nick are both very into cassette tapes now, and the Rose Bowl flea market was quite an experience. Plus! The shock of someone being 41 and fake Disney pins. Enjoy! Rate us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts! Watch Nick's Vlog: Youtube.com/NickMaritato

Duration:01:03:36

EP210: KITCHEN TABLE + PEANUT SOUP

1/10/2022
Kitchen tables, peanuts in soup, and line timer cards, this is a new episode of Reality Blows! Ash and Nick finallllly found a table for their new apartment, had friends over to play cards, and went to Disneyland again. Lily adds a surprise scent to the podcast recording that has to be dealt with and Nick can't find Disneyland merch. Plus! Reflections on Roanoke biscuits and Disneyland's It's A Small World holiday overlay. Want to make sweet potato / peanut soup? Here's a very rough recipe: 1/2 white onion, chopped 2-3 cloves of garlic, chopped 1 medium jalapeno, deseeded and chopped ^^ put in large pot with olive oil, slow cook until it smells great then add: 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped stir and let cook with mixture for a minute or two then add: 2 cans of fire roasted organic peeled and diced tomatoes (regular size cans, like Campbell's soup size lol) 1 can of light coconut milk (regular size) dash or two of water if needed (you'll know) salt, pepper, 1/2 or 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (your choice) ^^ bring to a boil, put on lid, and turn heat to low check in like 25 minutes, if sweet potatoes are cooked (they should be), add: 1 cup of chopped kale 2 spoonfuls of CHUNKY organic peanut butter stir for a bit to really mix in peanut butter, add more peanut butter if necessary serve with chopped cilantro on top Enjoy!

Duration:00:59:09

EP209: IT'S 2022 + TWENTY-SOMETHINGS

1/3/2022
Happy New Year! We talk plane rides, grandparents, and a whole hell of a lot of TV. We watched the entire season of Twentysomethings: Austin on Netflix, are about to finish season 17 of the Real World (Key West), and are all caught up with The Challenge: All Stars. Plus! Thoughts on the movies: Don’t Look Up and The French Dispatch. Enjoy! Rate Us 5 Stars on APPLE PODCASTS! Watch Nick's Vlog: YouTube.com/NickMaritato

Duration:01:00:44

EP208: PREPPING FOR TRAVEL + CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

12/27/2021
Happy Holidays, pals! We hope you survived! This ep we talk about prepping for travel in crazy times and our experience at Holiday Road in Calabasas! Enjoy our show? Rate us 5 stars on APPLE PODCASTS! watch Nick's vlog: youtube.com/NickMaritato

Duration:00:41:46

EP207: DISNEYLAND 3 RECAP + THOUGHTS ON SURVIVOR & CHALLENGE FINALES

12/20/2021
Hey there, Blowhards! We're back with another jam packed ep of REALITY BLOWS!! This week we recap our 3rd trip to Disneyland, talk about how we are very busy/tired, discuss TV we wish we could watch, and round out the show with our thoughts on the Survivor 41 & The Challenge 37 finales. WATCH NICK'S VLOG: youtube.com/NickMaritato RATE US 5 STARS ON APPLE PODCASTS thanxxx

Duration:01:06:24