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Reality Ballers

by Hunter Milano

Welcome to Reality Ballers, where we used to talk about reality T.V and the NBA, but are now going to talk about MOVIES. We'll have games, drafts, lists, recommendations, and overall amazing genius discussions about the medium we love most. We'll still get into those other topics should something catch our interest, but movies are the GOAT.

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Episodes

  1. The Great Masterpieces Bracket Part 2!

    We did it. Through a 64-film tournament bracket, we determined the greatest film of all time. TAP IN!!!!

  2. The Great Masterpieces Bracket Part 1!

    RB SQUAD!!!! WE HAVE RETURNED!!!! We are doing a new, fun, convoluted exercise that's just an excuse to keep talking about movies! A 32-film bracket of some of the GOAT directors' masterpieces to determine... who made da best movie of the bunch?! TAP IN!!!!

  3. The Great PTAthon of the Life: The Master

    RB SQUAD! In honor of the release of One Battle After Another we are doing a PTA ****LIFE!!!! We will (attempt) to rewatch each Paul Thomas Anderson movie in order of release date, then have super long conversations about them, going through categories such as Best Emotional Outburst, Objective...

  4. The Great PTAthon of 2025: There Will Be Blood!

    RB SQUAD! In honor of the release of One Battle After Another on 9/26 we are doing a PTA ****YEAR!!!! We will (attempt) to rewatch each Paul Thomas Anderson movie in order of release date, then have super long conversations about them, going through categories such as Best Emotional Outburst,...

  5. The Great PTAthon of 2025: Punch-Drunk Love!

    RB SQUAD! In honor of the release of One Battle After Another on 9/26 we are doing a PTA ****YEAR!!!! We will (attempt) to rewatch each Paul Thomas Anderson movie in order of release date, then have super long conversations about them, going through categories such as Best Emotional Outburst,...

  6. One Pod After Another

    RB HIVE!!!! Special day. Special movie. We talk at great length about Paul Thomas Anderson's latest masterpiece, One Battle After Another. Let's go.

  7. The Great PTAthon of 2025: Magnolia!

    RB SQUAD! In honor of the release of One Battle After Another on 9/26 we are doing a PTA ****YEAR!!!! We will (attempt) to rewatch each Paul Thomas Anderson movie in order of release date, then have super long conversations about them, going through categories such as Best Emotional Outburst,...

  8. The Great PTAthon of 2025: Boogie Nights!

    RB SQUAD! In honor of the release of One Battle After Another on 9/26 we are doing a PTA ****YEAR!!!! We will (attempt) to rewatch each Paul Thomas Anderson movie in order of release date, then have super long conversations about them, going through categories such as Best Emotional Outburst,...

  9. The Great PTAthon of 2025: Hard Eight!

    RB SQUAD! In honor of the release of One Battle After Another on 9/26 we are doing a PTA MONTH!!!! We will (attempt) to rewatch each Paul Thomas Anderson movie in order of release date, then have super long conversations about them, going through categories such as Best Emotional Outburst,...

  10. The Movie Director Draft!

    RB HIVE!!!! You know what RB also stands for???? Re-Brand!!!! We are officially making the big change to being a podcast about movies, and we figured we might as well kick things off with an epic game... the Movie Director Draft! Hunter, Hope, and Noah each draft 10 directors under specified...

  11. The Rebirth of Reality Ballers

    WELCOME BACK AFTER A 2 MONTH HIATUS!!!! We are saying hello and GOODBYE to Reality Ballers as we know it (we’re still doing the pod). After talking about Addison Rae for 10 minutes, we discuss our identity crisis (10:00) before going long on the NBA, from Celtics pain to Thunder vs. Pacers…

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  12. One Battle After Another Trailer Reaction and The Movie Trailer Draft!

    THE REALITY BALLERS ARE BACK AND THEY ARE NOT TALKING ABOUT REALITY T.V OR THE NBA. THEY’RE TALKING ABOUT… PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON! MOVIE TRAILERS! LET’S GOOOO. After a prolonged discussion about the MLB and sexualized bunnies (0:00), they break down every detail of the trailer for Paul Thomas...

  13. The RB's: We Have the Movies 21st Century Oscars!

    The biggest night in movies (from the last 25 years) is finally here! Who will take home the big prize? How many times will Mike Myers be a presenter? Who's gonna win the Mark Ruffalo Lifetime Achievement award? TAP IN TO FIND OUT!!!!

  14. In-Person Pod Part II: Anachronistic Shoes and They/Them Aliens

    PART TWO of the first ever in-person pod! The longest, most important episode yet, handing out nominations for the two biggest categories in the RB’s: We Have the Movies 21st Century Oscars: Best Director (0:00) and Best Picture (1:54:00) TAP IN!!!!

  15. In-Person Pod Part I: Margaret: The Ultimate Teenager

    RB SQUAD!!! The first of the two-part, first ever IN PERSON POD!!! They cover a loooot of ground, talking Mac McClung’s dunk contest show out, Traitors, and patois accents (0:00) before handing out RB’s: We Have the Movies 21st Century Oscars nominations for Best Actress (42:00) TAP IN!!!!

  16. If Luka Doncic Started Killing People, There'd Be Nobody Left

    RB SQUAD! An absolutely insane, jam-packed episode awaits you. After Hunter and Hope have a long and winding discussion about Skibidi Toilet and Lana Del Rey, the gang busts out the Brain Meter to rattle off some post-NBA trade deadline takes (20:00). Then, they recap the last two SPICY Traitors...

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    RB SQUAD!!!! The craziest trade in NBA history happened. We talk about it.

  18. Part II: Christopher Rabbit from Winnie the Pooh (RB's Best Actor Noms)

    RB SQUAD IT’S PART 2! They hand out RB’s: We Have the Movies 21st Century Oscars nominations, covering performances from DDL to Mike Myers. TAP IN!!!!

  19. Part I: AlibaBoston Rob (SLC Finale and Traitors)

    RB SQUAD! We’ve got a two parter episode because Traitors is popping off so hard and Hunter and Noah needed to get off some Real Housewives of Salt Lake City takes. First, they discuss the amazing climactic text reading scene of the SLC finale (4:00). Then, they talk Boston Rob’s big move against...

  20. Joker, Gollum, Regina George: Dream Blunt Rotation

    RB SQUAD! TRAITORS IS BACK!!!! MOVIES ARE ALWAYS BACK! We deep dive the first 3 episodes of season 3 (5:00) before handing out RB’s: We Have the Movies 21st Century Oscars nominations for Best Supporting Actress (55:00). TAP IN!!!!

  21. Gollum Deserves What Joker Has

    RB HIVE!!!! We are back and going full QUADRANTS mode. First, we throw out some fake Jimmy Butler trades after the news of his trade request. We also live react to the Golden Globes (10:00) Then, they give out RB’s: We Have the Movies nominations for an extremely crowded Best Supporting Actor…

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  22. 2007 Ethan Coen Be Like "Andie MacDowell Daughter Youtube"

    RB SQUAD! We’re in the freakin MEAT of the RB’s: We Have the Movies 21st Century Oscars, and on this episode we hand out nominations for Best Original Screenplay (12:00) and Best Adapted Screenplay (1:11:00) TAP IN!!!!

  23. The Assassination of the Coward Mufasa by the Chad Scar

    RB HIVE! IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME and our gift to you is a pod that both covers the Survivor finale (12:00) and gives out RB’s nominations for Best Cinematography (32:00) TAP IN!!!!

  24. Could I Be Any More Whipping Your Balls Right Now?

    RB SQUAD! The homies are back, quadrants and all, to get into REALITY TV and MOVIES!!!! After catching up on all things cats and NBA (0:00), they discuss the juicy last few episodes of Survivor (13:00) and then give out the RB 21st Century Oscar nominations for Best Editing (52:00) TAP IN!!!!

  25. Why Is Shrek Green?

    RB SQUAD! The gang is continuing dolling out their RB’s: We Have the Movies 21st Century Oscars nominations, banging out FOUR CATEGORIES: Best Documentary: 10:00 Best Animated Feature: 16:45 Best Film Not in the English Language: 54:00 Best Original Score: 1:22 TAP IN!!!!

  26. The 4 Quadrants of the Brain Meter (NBA takes and an RB's Awards return!)

    THE RB SQUAD IS BACK!!!! And they’re going SICKO mode. On this episode, they bring back… THE BRAIN METER! They toss all kinds of NBA takes in there, ranging from the Cavs best historical comp, Dame’s free throw grifting, and a bold prediction about the Warriors (0:00). Then, they return to their...

  27. Hunter and Hope List Baseball Players from 2007 (Survivor 47 Episode 4)

    RB HEADS! The squad discusses episode 4 of Survivor 47, getting into Sue’s mystery blood, their seething hatred of Rome, and challenge conspiracy theories. TAP IN!

  28. NBA Wins Draft: Addition by Subtraction to the Floors and Ceilings, So Yeah

    RB SQUAD! The NBA season is fast approaching, so the RB Collective is doing a wins draft! First, they discuss the Pitchfork Best Albums/Songs of the Decade list (0:00) before commenting on a pretty disappointing Survivor season so far (18:00) Then, they do the wins draft, talking high ceilings…

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  29. Bug on Sue!!!! (Survivor 47 Episode 2)

    THE SURVIVOR TRAIN ROLLS RIGHT ALONG! Back at it again to discuss boss girl vibes, ticking time clocks, and burying your own grave! We do a check in on each tribe: Tuku (8:00) Lavo (32:00) Gata (47:00) As usual, other things come up. TAP IN!!!!

  30. Pod Save America with Jon Lovitz and Jon Favreau (Iron Man)

    SURVIVOR IS BACK!!!! They're pivoting back to Reality T.V to discuss all things Survivor 47, from Jon Lovett's political past to Andy's psychological problems. They also talk about David Schwimmer, aliens, and the Emmys. Peak form. TAP IN

  31. What Do Baby Annette, Frank the Rabbit, and the Gem from Uncut Gems Have In Common?

    RB HIVE WE ARE BACK!!!! And they are continuing their amazing, perfect, genius 21st Century Oscars concept! First, they catch up after a long time apart by discussing their favorite pieces of media they've consumed over the past month (0:00). Then, they assign nominees for: Production Design...

  32. This Whole Pod... It's a TRAP

    RB Hive, we are discussing M. Night Shyamalan’s newest masterpiece, TRAP. We get into all of it, including our favorite scenes, performances, and sick Cooper escapes. As the preeminent M. Night Respecters, this is the only pod you need to listen to about this awesome movie.

  33. The RB's Episode 2: Best Picture Long List and Best VFX/Best Sound Nominations

    RB HIVE… We have our longest episode yet lmao. They continue their first ever RB’s: We Have the Movies 21st Century Oscars and get deep, passionate, and completely delirious. First, they finish creating their Best Picture long list, making brutal cuts and pitting movies like A Star Is Born and...

  34. The RB's: We Have the Movies

    RB GANG! We have a very special NBA offseason/reality T.V drought CONCEPT. WE’RE GOING MOVIE MODE!!!! The 21st Century Academy Awards AKA the RB’s: We Have the Movies AKA That’s That Me, Academy AKA Lebron James and JJ Redick present the Ballfuckers Awards. Over the next few months, we will have…

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  35. That's That Me, Pat Riley 2024

    IT’S BEEN A WHILE! After basking in the afterglow of the Celtics championship, the RB Collective makes their TRIUMPHANT RETURN to do a mega NBA free agency pod! They go through the most impactful moves of the offseason so far, including: Paul George to the Sixers (11:40), The new look Good Vibes...

  36. We Did It

    The Celtics won the NBA Finals. The RB squad talks about it. Much love to all. Tap in!!!!

  37. That's That Me Up 3-0

    RB GANG... the Boston Celtics are one win away from winning the NBA championship, and they talk ALL ABOUT IT: Luka’s defense, Al Horford’s brilliance, Jaylen Brown’s renaissance, Jayson Tatum’s uniqueness, and much more. ' There are also the usual diversions, including the Teenage Mutant Ninja...

  38. And That Kid Turned Out to Be Sam Asghari (NBA Finals and Traitors S3 Casting)

    BUCKLE UP RB HEADS. The gang is talking NBA Finals and Traitors season 3 casting, so you know it got crazy up in here. First, they have extended conversations about Harmony Korine’s 2013 opus, Spring Breakers, as well as Britney Spears conspiracy theories (0:00). Then, they dive into the…

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  39. Moneyball: Chapter One - Find Out How Our Money Got Balled

    The end of an era... VPR Season 11 is in the can, and the RB squad sticks a fork in it! They do a final referendum on Lala, discuss the show's uncertain future and propose a Lala/Kristen VPR/The Valley swap (8:50). Then, they talk the juicy NBA Finals matchup between the Celtics and Mavs, getting...

  40. Victor Wembanayama is an Ectomorph (Celtics/Pacers, Survivor Finale, and VPR)

    BUSY TIME IN REALITY BALLERS LAND! We’re here to cover it all. First, the gang does an insta-react to the Celtics taking a commanding two game lead over the Pacers. They discuss Jaylen Brown’s dominance, Pascal Siakam’s futile efforts, and Hunter's "Hater Blessing". (5:00) Then, they recap the...

  41. Part 2: Survivor: The Purge (plus NBA Playoffs Talk)

    IT’S PART 2! The RB trio continue their catch-up by analyzing the final moves leading to the finale of Survivor 46 (0:00) Then, they revisit the Kendrick/Drake drama to transition into some NBA playoffs talk (42:00). YAY!

  42. Part 1: Fellowship of the Ring on a String (VPR Finale + Reunion!)

    It’s BEEN A WHILEEEE! RB heads, we’re sorry for taking such a big break. But to make it up to you, we’re doing TWO JAM PACKED EPISODES!!!! On this first episode, they kick things off by discussing Disney conspiracies, weird TikTok trends, and the Kendrick/Drake beef (0:00). Then, they get into…

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  43. Reality is Balling Part 2: Liz Builds a Terrence Malick Movie in her Brain about Applebees

    IT’S OUR FIRST “PART 2” EPISODE! ALL REALITY T.V! First the RB freak shows discuss the penultimate episode of VPR season 11 (0:00). Things get a little spicy as Hunter and Noah find themselves at odds regarding some of Lala’s actions. Then… they discuss one of the all time craziest Survivor…

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  44. Reality is Balling Part 1: Maxi Kleber is the Most Valuable 76er

    IT’S OUR FIRST “PART 1” EPISODE! There’s just too much going on between the playoffs and Survivor/VPR insanity, so we’ve finally decided to not have a 2 and a half hour long episode and split up the reality and the balls. On this all-NBA episode, the RB gang play a fun little game inspired by the...

  45. "Ballf***ers" with JJ Redick and LeBron James

    Would you look at that! They're back already?! It's true. RB sickos, it's time for more NBA playoffs, VPR, and Survivor talk. First, Hunter gives an update on his evolving Celtics fandom before discussing each of the first round series, but mostly they say a bunch of insane shit about JJ Redick...

  46. Garfield's at the C*m Party Wearing a Potty Suit and a Q Skirt

    THE RB COLLECTIVE IS BACK! After too much time off, they had a LOT TO COVER this episode, and it’s as ridiculous as you might expect. After beginning the episode with some conspiracy theory and M. Night Shyamalan talk for the real heads (0:00), they dive into the first 8 games of the NBA…

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  47. Arnold Schwarzenegger at the RandomXD Convention (VPR, Survivor, and fake NBA awards)

    RB SQUAD RISE UP! WE'RE LIVING GOOD! VPR and Survivor are in full swing, and the NBA season is wrapping up, and we cover it all! First, we get into VPR episode 11 and talk Schwartz/Katie/Tori and lament Jo and Schwartz's relationship (7:00) Then, they dissect the complex betrayals, alliances, and...

  48. The Harry Potter's of Podcasting Cancel Christmas (VPR and Survivor)

    MERGE WEEK! ARIANA AND TOM IN THE SAME ROOM! Things are heating up in the reality T.V space, and who better to guide you through the chaos than those crazy Reality Ballers. After talking a bit about baseball and Cowboy Carter (0:00) they get into the harrowing new episode of Vanderpump Rules...

  49. Survivor 50: Oops! All Bhanu! (VPR, Survivor, and Top 10 NBA Players)

    The Reality Ballers SQUAD promises that one day, they will make an episode that is less than 90 minutes long… but that is NOT. THIS. DAY!!!! Not when VPR is kicking into high gear, Survivor is approaching merge, and the NBA is popping off. Too much to discuss! First, they get into the lively…

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  50. John Oliver in Paul Schrader's "Luca: The Cruz Taylor Story" (VPR and Survivor)

    The Reality Ballers go full sicko mode once again on an absolutely insane episode. Topics include Paul Schrader writing a movie for Tom Sandoval, Pixar’s “Luca”, and electrical roses created by Jeff Probst. And more John Oliver impressions. First, they unpack what might be the best episode of the...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Reality Ballers, where we used to talk about reality T.V and the NBA, but are now going to talk about MOVIES. We'll have games, drafts, lists, recommendations, and overall amazing genius discussions about the medium we love most. We'll still get into those other topics should something catch our interest, but movies are the GOAT.

HOSTED BY

Hunter Milano

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Welcome to Reality Ballers, where we used to talk about reality T.V and the NBA, but are now going to talk about MOVIES. We'll have games, drafts, lists, recommendations, and overall amazing genius discussions about the medium we love most. We'll still get into those other topics should something...

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