Bachelor Party

In celebration of making it to the final two of The Ringer’s Best Reality TV Character Bracket, ‘Challenge’ legend Johnny Bananas joins the show to talk about some of his favorite moments from the show, his best friends from ‘The Challenge’ world, and more. Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Johnny Bananas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Bear and Kailah Casillas from ‘The Challenge’ were seen making out in the bunker bathroom despite the fact that she had a boyfriend at home at the time of filming. We discuss this, Jenna and Zach’s relationship, and the elimination from tonight's episode (7:15) before we review the latest episode of 'Vanderpump Rules,' including Beau’s proposal, Stassi’s ring, and more (35:40). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet is joined by Amelia to talk about some of the upsets from Day 2 of The Ringer’s Best Reality TV Character Bracket, including Johnny Bananas beating Tyler Cameron, and Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino beating Heidi Pratt (1:05). Then Juliet gets on the line with Wes Bergmann of ‘The Challenge’ to talk about his long career on the show (14:14) and who he thinks are the best ‘Challenge’ athletes of all time (40:18). Host: Juliet Litman Guests: Amelia Wedemeyer and Wes Bergmann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To kick off the Ringer’s best reality TV character bracket, Juliet talks about some of her all-time favorite reality TV characters from shows like ‘Real World,’ ‘Jersey Shore,’ and ‘Real Housewives’ (1:06). Then, her and Andrew break down Episode 3 of ‘Listen to Your Heart,’ a show that gets better with more producer intervention (23:09). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Andrew Gruttadaro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on ‘Vanderpump Rules,’ Tom lost his marriage certificate, officially proving he’s the worst husband ever (1:05). And why did Scheana try to get Dayna a medium for her birthday (9:51)? Then Juliet gives some backstory to Jay and Johnny Bananas’s relationship on ‘The Challenge’ (27:17) and talks about the very strange challenge on this week’s episode (32:03). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet is joined by Lauren Zima to chat about all of the quarantine couples in Bachelor nation, including Victoria F. and former Bachelor Chris Soules (9:00), before getting into the bizarre news of Reality Steve getting catfished about the Jenna Cooper and Jordan Kimball cheating scandal from years back (16:00). Finally, we break down the second episode of 'The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart’ and why this show works (19:50). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Lauren Zima Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week’s episode of ‘Vanderpump Rules’ brought us round two of Katie and Schwartz getting married (6:43) and a heat-check performance from Lisa’s husband Ken (25:59). Plus, breaking down this week’s episode of ‘The Challenge: Total Madness’ (41:32) and a theory from Juliet on who wins this season (56:53). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bachelor’s newest spinoff ‘Listen to Your Heart’ is here, along with several wannabe country stars from Nashville and many ‘A Star Is Born’ references. To break down the first episode, we award superlatives including Most Talented (1:38), Most Likely to Be Friends With Jed Wyatt (27:56), and Couple Most Likely to Succeed (50:02). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Rodger Sherman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet gets on the line with David Jacoby to talk about this week’s ‘Vanderpump Rules,’ including Katie and Schwartz’s fight (1:21) and Dayna’s new showmance with Brett (13:02). Then they talk about everything that happened this week on ‘The Challenge: Total Madness’ (21:18). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet is joined by Chris Ryan to chat about why ‘Top Chef’ stands above all other reality TV shows, their favorite contestants, and the show's normalizing of high-quality cuisine (0:45). Then we check in on this season of ‘Survivor,’ and finally discuss Juliet’s return to the ‘Real Housewives of New York City’ (24:15). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Chris Ryan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet is joined by David Jacoby to talk about why it’s such a great moment for reality TV (1:17), the season premiere of ‘The Challenge: Total Madness’ (11:56), and the latest episode of ‘Vanderpump Rules’ (30:16). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay calls in to chat with Juliet about Peter and Kelley getting spotted together in Chicago (5:20), Joe Exotic and the wild ride that is ‘Tiger King’ (11:00), and how 'Vanderpump Rules' has changed (30:20). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Rachel Lindsay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet gets on the line with former Bachelor Ben Higgins to talk about what he learned from hosting 'The Bachelor Live on Stage' (2:47) and how he's occupying himself while social distancing (18:05). Then, Juliet is joined by Mallory Rubin to break down the first episode of 'Top Chef: All-Stars L.A.' (27:39). Host: Juliet Litman Guests: Ben Higgins and Mallory Rubin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We chat about what reality TV we’re watching in the stay-at-home era, including which seasons of ‘The Bachelor’ to rewatch. Then we discuss 'Love Is Blind,' 90 Day Fiancé,' 'Married at First Sight,' and other dating shows to binge (0:50) before getting to a Bachelor news roundup on Madison and Connor, Tyler C. and the Quarantine Crew, and Bachelor Nation on TikTok (27:40). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Lauren Zima Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rachel Lindsay gives her thoughts on Peter's season finale, which she attended (6:56), and how she felt about doing an anti-bullying segment during the finale (16:05). Then, Kevin Clark joins the show to talk about Juliet's new reality TV obsession, 'Formula 1: Drive to Survive' (33:20). Host: Juliet Litman Guests: Rachel Lindsay and Kevin Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We speak to ABC executive Rob Mills on ABC’s decision to suspend filming of ‘The Bachelorette’ and what that means for ‘Bachelor Summer Games,’ ‘Bachelor in Paradise,’ and more (1:00). Then we chat about how Bachelor Nation refuses to self-quarantine, Hannah B. and Tyler C. quarantining together, Madison hanging out with Selena Gomez, and more. Host: Juliet Litman Guests: Amelia Wedemeyer and Rob Mills Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With a day to process, Juliet and Nick litigate Barb vs. Madison, speculate (irresponsibly) on rumors, and get excited about Matt James on Clare's season. Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Nick Viall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet is joined by Kristina Schulman to break down the dramatic part 2 of the two night ‘Bachelor’ season finale. We obviously lead the show with the live showdown between Barb and Madison (1:15), before getting into Peter and Hannah Ann’s engagement breakup, Hannah Ann’s takedown of Peter on live television, predict Peter and Madison’s future, and answer listener questions! (22:00) Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Kristina Schulman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet Litman is joined by Mallory Rubin to break down Part 1 of the two-night ‘Bachelor’ season finale. They talk about the star appearance from Peter’s family (1:51), whether Peter and Madison are really done (17:09), and where “bring her home” ranks in iconic 'Bachelor' moments (45:23) before making some predictions for night two (49:43). Host: Juliet Litman Guest: Mallory Rubin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juliet is joined by Amelia Wedemeyer to break down some theories about the 'Bachelor’ finale (1:29) and talk about the "Women Tell All" (11:32). Then, she and David Jacoby talk about this week’s ‘Vanderpump Rules’ episode, including Jax reinviting Sandoval to his wedding (16:29) and James and Raquel’s fight (49:41). Host: Juliet Litman Guests: Amelia Wedemeyer and David Jacoby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices