PODCAST · comedy
Reality Check, Please
by Matt Laughery, Jenn Marsala
Comedians and besties Matt Laughery & Jenn Marsala are here to give reality TV, pop culture and themselves the check we need (and deserve). From the latest Real Housewives meltdowns to Drag Race lip syncs, there's nothing that Matt & Jenn won't skewer. Expect hilarious reality TV recaps, unhinged conversations, and the occasional self-reflection.
-
65
Rulla's Rules & K Michelle's Star Spangled Shenanigans
In Atlanta, K Michelle continues to play a game of Clue and Drew isn't having it anymore! Over in Rhode Island, Rulla thinks everything is AI except for Brian's gym membership. Plus, in our self checkouts we're discussing the etiquette when somebody doesn't remember meeting you and the power of woo-woo stuff. 11:58 - RHOA Recap33:33 - RHORI Recap
-
64
The Shafting of Salina (RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars S11 E6 Recap)
Bracket 2 wraps up and we're left wondering... was there anything Salina could have done to take it over Silky and Crystal?
-
63
A Barnyard Grassy Knoll (RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars S11 E5)
You know what "How To" we want to see? How to win a season of drag race without some rigga morris! Do you think Silky was the winner of this episode? Listen and debate along with us.
-
62
Liz, Liz, Lizard Toes (RHOA & RHORI Recaps)
Hey Bimbos! (That's are fan name, we mean it with all the love)On RHOA, K Michelle keeps telling on herself, doesn't she? And why does Kelli think we want to watch her with her kids so badly. Over on RHORI, Liz rages at Jo-Ellen and we think Rosie was enjoying that more than her husband's performance. Plus, Rulla continues to be a remote housewife. RHOA Recap: 9:03RHORI Recap: 36:43
-
61
Alicia Was Homeless, Not Crackerless (RHORI Recap)
The only RHORI trivia we need answers to? What's going on with the ice machine, Ashley!?Plus, Kelsey leaves out important information when retelling Slam Pig Gate, Liz loves to play semantics, and Alicia just wants to enjoy her crackahs! But before we get into the Real Housewives of Rhode Island recap, Jenn wants to know: is it divorce-worthy if your spouse watches a TV show without you?!
-
60
The K Michelle Conspiracy Hour (RHOA Recap)
K Michelle never met a conspiracy she didn’t want to engage! Plus, where does Phaedra find the time, did Cynthia really have a flight to catch, and when will Kelli realize that Porsha is not the one to come for!
-
59
I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! (RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars S11 E4 Recap)
It's the second bracket and we're causing a podcast racket! Whose buttery lewk went down smooth? And which two do we think are the obvious choice to go through?
-
58
Jeff Probst Missed a Prompt (Survivor 50 Finale Recap)
The Survivor 50 live finale was one for the books: Jeff spoils fire making! Cirie gets a questionable trophy! Joe gets zero votes! Are we happy with the winner? Listen and decide!
-
57
Ring Around the Kelsey (RHOA & RHORI Recaps)
On RHOA, K Michelle is playing a game of Clue that nobody asked for.And on RHORI, Kelsey played with the wrong one in Rosie. Two great Housewives eps made a little better with our recaps.
-
56
The Dawn of the First Bracket (Rupaul's Drag Race All Stars S11 E1-3 Recap)
At any point while watching the first Drag Race All Stars bracket, did it dawn on you that this is RuPaul's world and we're just living in it? Our recap of the first Season 11 bracket episodes is here! So find a grassy knoll and listen up.
-
55
The Heart Doesn't Want What Jeff Probst Wants (Survivor 50 E12 Recap)
Another double elimination and we're left wondering who to root for.
-
54
Dear Internet, We Love Ashley Iaconetti! (RHOBH, RHOA, & RHORI Recaps)
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is finished but we have some final thoughts. Matt's overt love for Angela Oakley gives Jenn pause, while Pinky's overly enthusiastic energy makes us go hmmm. And Jenn's take on Ashley quickly has her doing a double take!
-
53
You Can't Spell Ozzy Without Cirie (Survivor 50 E11 Recap)
Cirie continues her masterful ability to work everybody and everything (except challenges, but who cares!). Joe continues to suck the life out of the game. And Ozzy... well, he pulled an Ozzy!
-
52
Anointing Angela Oakley & Repping Rosie (RHOA & RHORI Recaps)
Pinky came for Angela Oakley on RHOA and the result was a very satisfying beef! And in Rhode Island, Kelsey continued come for Rosie but for all the wrong reasons. Plus, Jenn channels her inner Shamea and comes for Airbnb after a less than stellar stay.
-
51
Whose Lives are Actually Up: Dorit's or Sutton's? (RHOBH & Ladies of London Recaps)
The main takeaway of the RHOBH Reunion Part 2? Should we start a book club for Dorit's book? How many pages is it exactly? And is Rachel portraying herself in a more positivity light than she lets on? Plus, our farewell recap to this season of Ladies on London and our petition to bring it back ASAP! But should Margo come with it?
-
50
Unleash the MrBeast (Survivor 50 E10 Recap)
Who knew that a MrBeast appearance would give us the best episode of the season and possible one of the greatest Tribals ever?!Plus, Jenn is THRILLED by the outcome and Matt reveals what his letter from home would say. And Cirie continues to just run everyone on that island!
-
49
The Joy of Jo-Ellen (RHOA & RHORI Recaps)
On RHOA, the lesson is even vegans need to let the beef play out! And on RHORI, the lesson is you cannot outsmart Jo-Ellen or the editors! Plus, Jenn's wondering if a friend should ever tell another friend that they don't like who they're dating.
-
48
Rethinking Rachel Zoe & Loving Lottie (RHOBH & Ladies of London Recaps)
We are turning so many corners this episode, folks! From Rachel Zoe's reunion attitude shift, to Amanda's inability to listen to advice but remember exact words, to appreciating Lottie's perspective on the Mark/Margo feud, to Margo's show-stopping performance... these RHOBH and Ladies of London recaps are the most fun your ears will have this week!
-
47
Cannibalism, Cialis, & K Michelle's Silly Cone (RHOA & RHORI Recaps)
For the first time in Housewives history we have... a cannibalism storyline in Atlanta!? Does Phaedra really eat dead people? Plus, Matt has an amazing business venture for K Michelle! Over in Rhode Island, Alicia is giving us killer line after killer line (Matt also has a business venture for her) and Jenn is definitely not leaving her husband with Jo-Ellen's sister (nor should anybody!). Plus, find out who had the nerve to call us bimbos. 2:45 RHOA Recap 25:10 RHORI Recap
-
46
Myki Meek'd It Out (RuPaul's Drag Race S18 Finale Recap)
The winner of Season 18 wasn't the biggest shocker, although Nini's performance really got us stimulated! The real question is: did the queens really vote Jane Don't as Miss Congeniality?
-
45
Diagnosing Dorit & Who's Mean: Margo or Mark-Francis (RHOBH & Ladies of London Recaps)
We aren't psychiatrists but that doesn't stop us from pretending to be one! In our RHOBH recap we saying goodbye to the $40K Gucci Bear, using matcha is ways God probably didn't intend, and wondering exactly what is up with Dorit this season!?And then, our Ladies of London recap devolves into our most contentious discussion ever as we debate who is right, who is wrong, and who's actually mean between Mark-Francis and Margo! 5:30 RHOBH Recap 33:30 Ladies of London Recap
-
44
The Power of Cirie (Survivor 50 E8 Recap)
Forget player... is Cirie the most magnetic, charismatic person ever?! This was the best episode of the season, and not just because Coach's torch was snuffed!
-
43
Sober Sutton & Sausage Scrubs (RHOBH, RHOA, RHORI, & Ladies of London Recaps)
Sutton can't seem to find her way on Beverly Hills... and she, Kyle, and Erika can't seem to find their way to Dorit's book cover launch party! Ladies of London leads to a Jenn & Matt standoff about Mark-Francis' behavior! Is calling him a bully too far?In Atlanta, Porsha comes for Kelli and Kelli can't come out of it smelling like roses. And Rhode Island is all about the affairs... especially Jared's with the ice machine. 7:00 RHOBH Recap27:19 Ladies of London Recap 42:47 RHOA Recap 57:55 RHORI Recap
-
42
Honesty, Integrity, Misogyny (Survivor 50 E7 Recap)
Can you ZOOM in on the misogyny? Coach is finally coaching like only Coach can... and it's bananas. Will RizGod give into the misogynistic allure of the Four Horsemen or will he stick with the (poorly named) Cirie and the Rizard of Oz? Will the DragonSlayer ever be slain?!But one thing is for sure: there's no such thing as too much Tiffany!
-
41
A Moment or a Meh-Ment (RuPaul's Drag Race S18 E14 Recap)
Jenn's still reeling from Jane Don't's elimination but that doesn't stop her from making up multiple words! Oh, and launching Matt Bomer's political campaign. Plus, do we have egg on our faces for ever doubting Darlene's abilities?!
-
40
The Resurgence of Erika Jayne (RHOBH, RHOA, RHORI, & Ladies of London Recaps)
We are back and so is our girl Erika who has finally put Dorit in her place... the ashtray. Plus, Porsha is back on our screens, Rhode Island is amazing (needs more Dolores), and the Ladies of London really needs to be on 52 weeks a years! 9:36 RHOBH Recap23:40 RHOA Recap 39:22 RHORI Recap 55:09 Ladies of London Recap
-
39
Zoom Alliance Gone Wild! (Survivor 50 Ep 6 Recap)
Ozzy and Rizo sitting in an... exile island tree! We'll spare you the Jeff monologue and just say one of our favorites went home and one lived to see another day. This episode not brought to you by Applebees although maybe it should be so maybe reach out, AppBee.
-
38
Jane Don't Make the Finale (RuPaul's Drag Race S18 E13 Recap)
Jenn is Karen-ing out over the shocking elimination of Jane Don't but Matt has his tinfoil hat back out that this is all preset and the competition really doesn't matter! But we can both agree that they should never bring the puppets out again.
-
37
Puppets, Pregnancies, and Polly Pocket Rosé (RHOBH & Ladies of London Recaps)
On Ladies of London, Lottie has the world's smallest baby bump and Margo has the world's smallest bottle of rosé! And over in Beverly Hills, there's a lone gelato man wandering around a town with a population of zero hoping another reality show comes to film. Plus, before the recaps we talk AI, Claude, and Personal Colorings. 8:13 RHOBH Recap32:23 Ladies of London Recap
-
36
Swiftie Justice (Survivor 50 Episode 5 Recap)
One of us turned a corner with RizGOD and one of us is an undercover Swiftie, apparently. Plus, we discuss the "Zoom alliance" rumors, Jeff's "impressions", and the lack of female representation this season. And we give ourselves nicknames just like Coach would do. Oh, and how exactly did Angelina manage to keep that lashes so erect?! The most fun you'll have listening to a Survivor 50 recap is right here. Don't miss out!
-
35
The Family Resemblance of Discord & Chappell Roan (RuPaul's Drag Race S18 E12 Recap)
Has Discord's delusion finally found a bottom? Should Darlene have won the Family Resemblance challenge? Can Danielle Pinnock become a permanent judge? We answer these questions and more, as well as discuss the latest turmoil swirling around Chappell Roan and how exactly that relates to Discord's disposition.
-
34
The Many Layers of Mark-Francis (RHOBH & Ladies of London Recaps)
Sometimes the world of Reality TV gives us too much to discuss! From the Taylor Frankie Paul Bachelorette drama, to The Real Housewives of Miami being put on pause AGAIN, to Amanda feeling emotionally unsafe at dinner, we are breaking it all down like only two lunatics like us can. Plus, how short do you like a man's shorts to be? Have you rated Jenn's feet on her WikiFeet? How good is Harry Hamlin's sauce? And of course, our latest recap on THEE BEST show on Bravo, Ladies of London. Please watch it so it doesn't go extinct like Kimi's birds. 1:44 Wearing Shorts and Showing Off Your Feet6:34 Housewives Hustle (Harry Hamlin's Sauce)12:00 The Bachelorette Drama20:12 RHOM is Paused! 24:25 RHOBH Recap48:33 Ladies of London Recap
-
33
A White Lotus Blindside & A Zac Brown Ban (Survivor 50 Ep 4 Recap)
One of us fast-forwarded through the Zac Brown concert while one of us cried?! That's the kind of varied opinions you're gonna get in this Survivor recap! But if there's one thing we can agree on it's that Emily is out of her mind.
-
32
The Darlene Discord (RuPaul's Drag Race S18 E11 Recap)
The Drag Race Roast, a wonderful time to be a prop queen, apparently! Jenn and Matt have very different takes on this week's winner. Listen in and let us know who you agree with!
-
31
Kid Cuisines, Cults, & Kimi's Feelings (RHOBH & Ladies of London Recaps)
On a scale of 1 to Cardboard how does a Kid Cuisine hold up in 2026? We discuss in our latest Nostalgia Check. Plus it's all about Amanda, Amanda, Amanda in a Very Brady Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap. And over on Ladies of London, Dara makes a villainous return to gaslight us all... and we love it! Plus, do British people actually hate feelings?
-
30
That's a (W)rap, Jeff! (Survivor 50 Ep 3 Recap)
Despite Jeff's musical interlude, we're loving this season of Survivor! This recap episode is brought to you by Christian's "acting" and the most expensive Scrabble letter. It's almost as chaotic as Emily's gameplay!
-
29
From Safety Pins to Safe! (RuPaul’s Drag Race S18 E10 Recap)
It’s all about the safety pins! Should Discord have gotten the boot? Will Jane fly away with the win? Who is actually a top?!
-
28
Bird Poop, British Teeth, & The Best Show on Bravo (Hint: It's Ladies of London)
After a little break, we're back with our main episode and let us tell you... Ladies of London: The New Reign is AMAZING TV. But before we dig into that, we're debating sleeping on a sofa and just how bad is the thumbs up in 2026? Plus, we wrap up The Traitors win (Jenn's ovaries could barely take it) and talk RHOBH. But if you're not watching those Ladies of London, start right now and follow along on the ride with us!
-
27
Jeff Wants to Drop Whose Buff?! (Survivor 50 Eps 1 & 2 Recap)
Come on in! It’s Billie Eilish’s favorite podcast recapping Billie Eilish’s favorite competition reality show, Survivor!*How do we feel about the Billie Eilish Boomerang Idol? What birds of a feather do we think will stick together? Does this early buff drop make us happier than ever? Find out our answers to all of that and more in what’s sure to be your #1 new Survivor 50 recap podcast that will have you saying it’s, “everything i wanted.” *only one of these things is true
-
26
LizOhNo (RuPaul's Drag Race S18 E8 Recap)
This Drag Race recap starts with an apology to the three people who were very upset with us online! Then it's time to discuss the Snatch Game of Love Island. Was it better than OG Snatch? Did the right queen win? And what exactly was that lip sync?
-
25
Putting the BAM in Alabama (Traitors & RHOP Recaps)
Jenn loves Rob. Matt loves Stacey. Both of the recaps in this episode reflect that. Plus we dig into how dirty Tara did Natalie on The Traitors and how Keiarna needs to, ahem, reFRAME her approach to the show. The most fun you’ll have listening to a recap pod, we swear!
-
24
Leah Rudick Checks In!
She hilarious, she's spunky, she's ready to recap the Real Housewives! Viral sensation Leah Rudick joins us to discuss her career, characters, and Beverly Hills Housewives like only she can!What's Joannie's tagline? We got it.What's Leah's fave childhood snack? We got it? What's Wealthy Woman doing tonight? We don't got it. But we do got who she'd be hanging out with from the RHOBH crew! This pod is too hilarious to miss!**We had audio issues and did our best to being you the quality you deserve.
-
23
Wigged Out! (RuPaul's Drag Race S18 E7 Recap)
Drag Race did political ads and we're being very liberal with our thoughts!Who do we think actually should have won? Does Juicy get away without wearing wigs? And which one of us has uncovered a possible bias against redheads?!
-
22
Manifesting, Mugshots, and Wendy's Baby Voice Moment
We may not be Olympians, but we sure can curl up and do a podcast! This week we're talking food expiration dates (they're just suggestions, right?), how astrology affects your life (or does it?), and whether or not we'd make good curlers (hint: we wouldn't). We're bursting at the seams to give you this week's Nostalgia Check... Gushers! Our Real Housewives of Potomac recap discusses how baby talk can get you out of fraud charges, and our RHOBH recap has us manifesting to never have to manifest at a dinner party. Oh, and of course it wouldn't be a Traitors recap without the obligatory Rob has the whole castle d*ckmatized conversation!
-
21
We'll Hardly Myst Ya (RuPaul's Drag Race S18 E6 Recap)
It's Week 2 of the Drag Race talent show and... can we just go back and rewatch Week 1? But our recap definitely brings the fun to the episode! Plus, Jenn's knowledge of Britney Spears is something else!
-
20
No Mo Mo-Mentum!
It's a Super Bowl hangover and we are tired of certain ex-Housewives (ahem Jill Zarin & Taylor Armstrong) sharing their problematic views. In our Self Checkouts ,Matt's wondering could he actually wipe his husband's butt while Jenn ponders why anybody bothers to leave a voicemail. Our Nostalgia Check has us pitting Fruit Roll-Ups against Fruit by the Foot... which leather candy takes us back to better days? In our RHOBH recap we have had hashtag enough of Mauricio "Mo-Mentum" showing up on all of our Bravo shows! And our The Traitors recap has Jenn d*ckmatized to the max (and yes, she would absolutely wipe Rob's butt). You really don't want to skip this one!
-
19
Rate-A-Queen Rigga Morris (RuPaul's Drag Race S18 E5 Recap)
Is throwing Rate-A-Queen in midseason a good or bad idea? Did the right queen end up in the bottom? Would you rather go to Seattle or Miami for the drag? We answer all these questions and more in our latest Drag Race recap!
-
18
Amir Talai Checks In!
Uber talented and very funny film, TV, stage, and voice actor Amir Talai joins us to chat his reality, his Hazbin Hotel character Alastor's reality, and reality TV. Guys, we even got Amir watching The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills for the very first time! Plus, in our Nostalgia Check, Amir explains how a Happy Meal relates to his upbringing (and how much he dislikes a certain French fry!). Whether you're a fan of Hazbin Hotel, a fan of Amir's, or just a fan of fun... this podcast is a must-listen! 1:02 Nostalgia Check (McDonalds Happy Meal & Changeables Toys)11:42 Amir’s Self Checkout (CD Binders)16:11 Amir the Human Q&A35:41 Reality Check-In (RHOBH & The Traitors Recaps)1:04:29 Alastor Q&A1:12:55 The Real Deal or No Deal (Did This Happen on Housewives, Amir?)
-
17
Poppers, The Loco-Motion & Briar's Breakdown (RuPaul's Drag Race S18 E4 Recap)
Jenn and Matt's latest recap of RuPaul's Drag Race and Briar Blush's takedown devolves into shocking conversations on poppers, Kylie Minogue, and broken bones. Even if you're not watching the show, this episode is too hilarious to miss!
-
16
Candy Cigs & The Colton Conundrum
The only thing more exciting than The Traitors this week? The release of Taylor Swift's texts! Matt & Jenn dig into them to discuss just how loyal a friend should be. Another question we answer in our self-checkout: would you want to know if a friend was talking sh*t to another friend? In our Nostalgia Check, we're taking hits of some candy cigarettes to decide if they're still a smokin' good time. And in our Traitors recap, we continue to be surprised by Rob's gameplay, feel terrible for how Ron is treated, and are confused as to why Colton is still there. Plus, our RHOP, RHOBH, and RHOSLC recaps and your fave weekly quizzes, Jenn's Culture, Popped! A Quiz and The Real Deal or No Deal.
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Comedians and besties Matt Laughery & Jenn Marsala are here to give reality TV, pop culture and themselves the check we need (and deserve). From the latest Real Housewives meltdowns to Drag Race lip syncs, there's nothing that Matt & Jenn won't skewer. Expect hilarious reality TV recaps, unhinged conversations, and the occasional self-reflection.
HOSTED BY
Matt Laughery, Jenn Marsala
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...