Island of Reality

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 streaming service. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and feel free to leave us a review! You can also follow us on Twitter @IsleOfReality and "Like" us on Facebook Facebook.com/IslandofReality Theme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIss Episode Recorded on Wednesday, March 13, 2024

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 you get your podcasts and feel free to leave us a review! You can also follow us on Twitter @IsleOfReality and "Like" us on Facebook Facebook.com/IslandofReality Theme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIss Episode Recorded on Saturday, November 26, 2022

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 episodes of The Challenge: Ride or Dies (and who else is expected to show up). To our surprise, Netflix decided to launch the 3rd season of Love is Blind early and we can't wait to watch! Plus, we have some news on a possible air date for the next season of Temptation Island. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and feel free to leave us a review! You can also follow us on Twitter @IsleOfReality and "Like" us on Facebook Facebook.com/IslandofReality Theme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIss Episode Recorded on Saturday, October 22, 2022

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 of FBoy Island on HBO Max. And is this the best reality TV show running today? Plus, JC and Tina share some quick thoughts on the new season of Love Island USA and we get some news regarding Temptation Island. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and feel free to leave us a review! You can also follow us on Twitter @IsleOfReality and "Like" us on Facebook Facebook.com/IslandofReality Theme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIss Episode Recorded on Saturday, July 30, 2022

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 over the next few months. We'll be discussing The One That Got Away on Amazon Prime Video, The Challenge USA on CBS, Love Island on Peacock, and season 2 of FBoy Island on HBO Max. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and feel free to leave us a review! You can also follow us on Twitter @IsleOfReality and "Like" us on Facebook Facebook.com/IslandofReality Theme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIss Episode Recorded on Sunday, July 3, 2022

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 of the The Circle. Who are we rooting for this early in the season? And who has already annoyed us. Plus, a popular reality show is switching networks! We discuss which one it is, and why the marketing for this switch is rather... interesting. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and feel free to leave us a review! You can also follow us on Twitter @IsleOfReality and "Like" us on Facebook Facebook.com/IslandofReality Theme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIss Episode Recorded on Saturday, May 14, 2022

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 potential changes could be made for a 2nd season. We also preview Season 4 of The Circle, which just recently debuted. Plus, Angela tells us all about the cruise she and Ryan took a few weeks ago. We'll be discussing Temptation Island on our next episode so stay tuned for that! Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and feel free to leave us a review! You can also follow us on Twitter @IsleOfReality and "Like" us on Facebook Facebook.com/IslandofReality Theme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIss Episode Recorded on Sunday, May 8, 2022

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 season. We breakdown the couples that are testing their relationships and the singles that head to the villas looking for love. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and feel free to leave us a review! You can also follow us on Twitter @IsleOfReality and "Like" us on Facebook Facebook.com/IslandofReality Theme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIss Episode Recorded on Thursday, March 10, 2022

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-hear). We also discuss how life has been since filming wrapped, get an update on Karen & Troy's relationship, and what they hope would have been done differently (and what could be better in a potential 2nd season). And find out what reality TV show(s) they'd be open to being on in the future. Follow Karen on Twitter @KarenMLarrea on Instagram @kmlm21 and on TikTok @karenlarrea_1 Follow Breana on Twitter @BreSymone on Instagram @breanasymonee and on TikTok @breanasymonee Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and feel free to leave us a review! You can also follow us on Twitter @IsleOfReality and "Like" us on Facebook Facebook.com/IslandofReality Theme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIss Episode Recorded on Sunday, February 27, 2022

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 to the series in the future, especially if the couples are seriously considering marriage? And what did Love is Blind Japan get right, that the US version did not? We also predict what may happen on the upcoming reunion episode. Plus, we have some updates on future seasons of The Challenge, a new Real World Homecoming is announced, and Temptation Island will be back very soon! Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and feel free to leave us a review! You can also follow us on Twitter @IsleOfReality and "Like" us on Facebook Facebook.com/IslandofReality Theme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIss Episode Recorded on Friday, February 25, 2022

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? And exactly how many pairs of shoes does her son, MJ, have? Plus, we have some fun as Trish records a Dating Profile Introduction as the #FindTrishAMan quest continues. Follow Trish on Twitter @Patriciaduncan_ and on Instagram @patriciamarie_1 Follow DeNeia on Twitter @_DeNeia and on Instagram @deneia Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and feel free to leave us a review! You can also follow us on Twitter @IsleOfReality and "Like" us on Facebook Facebook.com/IslandofReality Theme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIss Episode Recorded on Friday, February 18, 2022

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 seasons. And which cast member is a great candidate for "The Bachelor"? Plus, we are finally getting a new season of Love is Blind. With absolutely no preview at all of who the new "pod squad" is, we make some predictions on how many engaged couples will leave the pods and how many will make it to the altar. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and feel free to leave us a review! You can also follow us on Twitter @IsleOfReality and "Like" us on Facebook Facebook.com/IslandofReality Theme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIss Episode Recorded on Tuesday, February 8, 2022

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 finally has a release date. And when will we see a new season of The Challenge? Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and feel free to leave us a review! You can also follow us on Twitter @IsleOfReality and "Like" us on Facebook Facebook.com/IslandofReality Theme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIss Episode Recorded on Friday, January 28, 2022

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 a healthy and mature CT even be stopped? And how much did the double quarantine impact how the season played out? We also talk about the recently wrapped up season of Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition which featured a series first when it came to lie detectors. And what surprised us (and Dr. Ish) when the couples had to make their final decisions. Plus, HBO Max debuts a new reality show called My Mom Your Dad, and a new season of Marriage Boot Camp is set to start in March. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and feel free to leave us a review! You can also follow us on Twitter @IsleOfReality and "Like" us on Facebook Facebook.com/IslandofReality Theme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIss Episode Recorded on Friday, January 14, 2022

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 the couples take on communication, sex, and respect. However, one "couple" doesn't even make it. Plus, we react to the trailer for Roaring Twenties on Netflix (which follows a very familiar concept) and lay out our plan to watch and discuss 12 Dates of Christmas in the coming weeks. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and feel free to leave us a review! You can also follow us on Twitter @IsleOfReality and "Like" us on Facebook Facebook.com/IslandofReality Theme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIss Episode Recorded on Sunday, November 28, 2021

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 Hop Edition, here comes the Jealousy episode. Did the "practice" sessions go too far? What are the worst things you could call a woman? And who do you hate the most on the show... and why is it Mally Mall? Plus, another Real World: Homecoming season has been announced for Paramount Plus. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and feel free to leave us a review! You can also follow us on Twitter @IsleOfReality and "Like" us on Facebook Facebook.com/IslandofReality Theme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIss Episode Recorded on Saturday, October 30, 2021

There were some questionable decisions on The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and... Mucus Plugs? We try to figure out why Ed felt Kyle was the best option for pole wrestle. But did Kyle miss a golden opportunity by not joining the Emerald team? We break it all down. The four couples of Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition get right into some of their major issues on Days 2 and 3 in the boot camp house. Most of them come to light early on, but how will a side homophobic comment by Mally Mall affect the remaining days of camp? Plus, we discuss watching sports with Spanish commentary, the difficulties of being LGBTQ+ in the hip hop community, and a second season of 12 Dates of Christmas may be closer than you think. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and feel free to leave us a review! You can also follow us on Twitter @IsleOfReality and "Like" us on Facebook Facebook.com/IslandofReality Theme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIss Episode Recorded on Friday, October 22, 2021

Just when we thought The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and Allies couldn't get any more twisted, TJ completely changes the format. We discuss what we think of the new setup, the strategy that needs to go into deliberation, and which previous Challenge season compares best to the new setup. The new season of Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition has begun. But before the four couples can even get into the house, they have to spend two weeks in a hotel room together before they can even meet Dr. Ish and Judge Toler. We share our first impressions of the four couples and predict which relationship will survive the camp. Plus, we discuss decades being used as dress up themes (and which one makes us feel old), the worst way to get cheated on, and the release date for the 2nd season of The Challenge: All Stars on Paramount Plus. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and feel free to leave us a review! You can also follow us on Twitter @IsleOfReality and "Like" us on Facebook Facebook.com/IslandofReality Theme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIss Episode Recorded on Sunday, October 17, 2021

We're talking all about the fallout from the "Messy" Fessy fight on The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and Allies. We discuss if anyone else should have been eliminated from the night. The whole game changed on the latest episode. But are Tori and Ashley to blame for the way the teams have been set up now? And what cast member will not attend the Reunion? Also, we now have a new champion of The Circle. We look back at the final five episodes of the season. Did we just see the best "catfish" player of all-time? We also discuss some potential changes for future seasons to make the show more interesting. Plus, the new season of Marriage Boot Camp starts next week and when can we expect to see the next season of Temptation Island? Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and feel free to leave us a review! You can also follow us on Twitter @IsleOfReality and "Like" us on Facebook Facebook.com/IslandofReality Theme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIss Episode Recorded on Thursday, September 30, 2021

The latest episode of The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and Allies was only an hour long, but did it ever leave us wanting more. There was a very nice date, a surprise musical performance, and a long overdue argument that may have some major consequences. Will anyone be sent home as a result? We also discuss thru episode 8 of the 3rd season of The Circle. We share our first impressions of the new cast members, the alliances that have been formed, and why this season has just seemed to drag along. Netflix left us with a cliffhanger after the 8th episode, but did they spoil who got eliminated in the trailer for the next 4 episodes? Plus, a Challenge cast member and a Challenge alum are set to go head-to-head in a boxing ring. And is the back-to-back filming strategy hurting the quality of Netflix's Reality TV shows? Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and feel free to leave us a review! You can also follow us on Twitter @IsleOfReality and "Like" us on Facebook Facebook.com/IslandofReality Theme song: "Tropical Summer" by ArtIss Episode Recorded on Monday, September 20, 2021