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Shaded Reality

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Two sisters recap and review the latest reality TV shows with unfiltered commentary and hot takes. This weekly reality TV podcast covers Bravo and Hulu series, including The Valley, Next Gen NYC, and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. From Bravo spinoffs to Hulu originals, we break down the drama, the chaos, and the moments you can’t stop talking about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

  1. S5 E1-2 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives | The Book of We Lost our Audio and we had to record again

    We recorded a full 41-minute recap of E1 and a full 38-minute recap of E2, and then discovered the sound never existed. So here we are, live from the eyeliner incident, doing two episodes of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 5 in 24 minutes flat because Anne has an appointment. We're covering…

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  2. S4 E9 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives [REWIND]| Shania Twain-ed Everyone's Trust

    🎉 SEASON 5 OF SECRET LIVES OF MORMON WIVES IS OUT TODAY! 🎉 We're finishing up our Season 4 rewind with Episode 9 — and we'll be back Friday with a brand new Season 5 recap. This episode is chaos from start to finish. We open with real talk: Taylor was granted a restraining order against Dakota...

  3. S4 E8 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives [REWIND]| Unearthing Bio daddy baggage

    🚨 SEASON 5 OF SECRET LIVES OF MORMON WIVES DROPS TOMORROW! 🚨 We're bringing back our Season 4 rewind one last time before the new season hits — this is Episode 8, "The Book of Unearthing," and it's a heavy one. Taylor and Leanne are still in Colorado meeting with Steve, her biological father's...

  4. S4 E7 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives [REWIND] | Bio Dad Tok

    Throwback to Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 4, Episode 7 — and with Season 5 premiering September 10th, this is a great one to catch up on as we count down to the new season. Before we get into it, Marie gives Anne (and you) a full primer on Summer House drama, because apparently reality TV...

  5. S4 E6 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives [REWIND]| Did you Sleep with Him

    🚨 SEASON 5 OF SECRET LIVES OF MORMON WIVES DROPS THIS THURSDAY! 🚨 Get fully caught up with our Season 4 rewind before the new season hits — this week we're covering Episode 6, "The Book of Conceit." This episode is loaded: Taylor's breakdown with Dakota continues and escalates into a real...

  6. S4 E5 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives |REWIND| Trauma Bonded and Toxic: Taylor & Dakota Round 100

    Throwback to Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 4, Episode 5, "The Book of Power and Pain" — and with Season 5 premiering September 10th, this is the perfect one to revisit as we build up to the new season. We open with breaking news since this one's been a lot: Jesse's Call Her Daddy interview...

  7. S4 E4 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives |REWIND| Toxic Spray tan Man

    Throwback to Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 4, Episode 4, "The Book of Exodus" — and with Season 5 premiering September 10th, this is a great one to catch up on before the new season drops. We open by addressing some of the backlash from our bonus headlines episode (for the record: we never...

  8. S4 E3 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives| REWIND| Swinging Invites and Dadtok hats

    Throwback to Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 4, Episode 3, "The Book of True Colors" — and with Season 5 premiering September 10th, this is a perfect one to revisit before the new season drops. This episode is a lot: Taylor finds out Dakota slept with someone and has a full breakdown (cue an...

  9. S4 E2 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives|REWIND| Self-Sabotage Szn: Taylor Edition

    Throwback to Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 4, Episode 2 — and with Season 5 dropping September 10th, now's the perfect time to catch up before the new season hits. This episode is a lot: Taylor brings Ben home from the airport for their first in-person meeting (and it is AWKWARD), breaking...

  10. Secret Lives of Mormon Wives| S4 E1 REWIND| The Chase Obsession Continues

    Throwback to the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 4 premiere — and now it's in VIDEO. We're kicking off our "Rewind" series where we're bringing back our older episodes with the video versions of previously audio-only recaps. This premiere gave us a LOT to work with. Marie comes in fresh off...

  11. Staycation or Paycation| House of Stassi S1 E4 Recap

    Double Lives of Suburban Wives (yes, the OnlyFans-teacher-secretly-supporting-her-family-on-camera show, and we have THOUGHTS), Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 5 news plus Jesse's social media meltdown, and Ultimate Girls Trip drama with Vicky being, well, Vicky. But the main event is House…

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  12. Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 4 Episode 10 Rewind

    Its a Shady Rewind!!! Episode Description 🚨 NOW IN VIDEO — EXCLUSIVELY ON APPLE PODCASTS! 🚨 One of our most downloaded episodes EVER is back — and this time you can actually see our reactions live. We're re-releasing our recap of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 4, Episode 10 in full video,...

  13. S1 E3 House of Stassi | I Allow you to Live

    Marie and Anne are back with a vengeance (and a slightly cranky WiFi connection) to break down House of Stassi Season 1, Episode 3: "The Ungrateful Wench." But first, TikTok comment section chat. Was Beau a victim of financial abuse for not wanting to go back to work, or is this just shade for...

  14. S1 E2 House of Stassi | Lucille Beau

    We are BACK on our porch, dehydrated, unhinged, and going completely off the rails for this one 😂 Ann had zero notes this episode, we jumped all over the place instead of recapping step by step, and honestly? It kind of ruled. The big topic this week: is Beau actually the sweetest stay-at-home...

  15. S1 E1 House of Stassi |Like Lightning in a Bottle

    We're BACK, baby! After a much-needed hiatus (RIP to our two-live-shows-a-week era, we will not be doing that again), Marie and Ann return to recap the series premiere of House of Stassi, and reader, it did NOT disappoint. (Any other Jane Eyre fans out there??) We're breaking down Stassi's whole...

  16. In the City S1 E4| Kenny out of Context

    Kenny said "no spark.". And tonight, I am breaking down exactly how he tries, and fails, to walk that back on In the City Season 1 Episode 4, "Sparks Fly." We're covering Kenny's birthday dinner damage control with Whitney, his very convenient "dead mom" pivot the second things get uncomfortable,...

  17. The Valley S3 E7| I'm just aggressive

    Marie is flying solo again, but this time she's keeping it tight. Welcome to Just a Little Shady — the new Shaded Reality bonus format for when there's too much Bravo and not enough hours in the day. First up: The Valley Season 3 Episode 7, "Triggers and Tiarras." Kristen clocks Luke performing...

  18. Summer House Reunion Pt. 3 | Beta Block Head Full Recap

    Summer House Season 10 Reunion Part 3 recap is here and Marie is flying solo to cover every bombshell moment from the finale of the most dramatic reunion in Bravo history. In this episode of Shaded Reality, we break down the West Wilson and Amanda Batula emotional affair timeline, Ciara's...

  19. In the City S1 E3| Jesus, This Guy! Full Recap

    Kenny Martin called all of Lindsay Hubbard's friends her "minions" — and then had to sit at a table with all of them while it came out. Welcome to In the City, Episode 3. Things just got a lot more chaotic. In this episode of Shaded Reality, we're recapping In the City Season 1, Episode 3…

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  20. Summer House S10 Reunion Pt.2| West's Side Chick

    West Wilson sat there while Amanda Batula walked off that reunion stage in tears — and didn't move. That moment says everything, and your girls at Shaded Reality are breaking ALL of it down. In this episode, we're recapping the Summer House Season 10 Reunion Part 2. Amanda hits her breaking point...

  21. In the City S1 E2 | Hubhouse K*lled Kenny

    Amanda Batula packs her bags, Lindsay Hubbard gets set up with a milkman, and Kenny Martin comes for the queen of questions herself. In this episode of Shaded Reality, we're recapping In the City Season 1, Episode 2 — "Mothers and Milkmen" — the new Summer House spinoff on Bravo. Amanda…

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  22. Summer House S10 Reunion E1 | You two are perfect for each other Full Recap

    The Summer House Season 10 reunion is HERE — and Part 1 didn't waste a single second. Before Andy Cohen could even say hello, Kyle Cooke and Lindsay Hubbard's phones were lighting up with one bombshell confirmation: Amanda Batula and West Wilson are officially together. We're breaking down every...

  23. In the City S1 E1 |It's not a raincoat! Full Recap

    Bravo's new Summer House spinoff In the City is here, and Shaded Reality is recapping every second. In the season premiere, Kyle and Amanda are already separated and meeting in their old apartment like two people who definitely still have things to say and Kyle is asking questions about West that...

  24. S10 E16 Summer House| Snow blow we got to go

    Season 10 of Summer House ends with a Labor Day ski party that's equal parts absurd and devastating, and your girls at Shaded Reality are breaking down every messy moment. Kyle and Amanda hit a wall they can't party their way through as Amanda finally tells him she needs time apart ten seasons…

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  25. S10 E15 Summer House| Not a Vagasil! Full Recap

    We're recapping Summer House Season 10 Episode 15, "Full House" Kyle and Carl's tension finally boiled over into an all-out blowup, with both men feeling like the other had been unsupportive all summer. The fight escalated, the guys had to physically hold them back, and Amanda ended up with her...

  26. The Valley S3 E6| Unamused and a male ego bruise

    Unamused & A Male Ego Is Bruised | The Valley Season 3 Episode 6 Recap The Valley packed its bags for San Diego and somehow managed to bring even more drama than luggage. We're recapping Season 3 Episode 6, "All Aboard!" and, girl, the train ride was the least chaotic part of this episode. First...

  27. Fessler Up: West, Jenn & The Rumor That Broke Bravo

    The Shade Report | West & Jenn's Alleged Hookup, Mauricio's DMs Exposed, & Women Who Snapped The Shade Report is back and we are not letting anything slide. This week we're breaking down the Bravo crossover drama nobody asked for but everybody needed: the alleged West Wilson and Jennifer Fessler...

  28. The Turntables Have Turned... And So Has Amanda's Face | Summer House S10 E14 Full Recap

    Shaded Reality is back with a full breakdown of Summer House Season 10, Episode 14 — "The Turntables Have Turned" — and honey, the turntables were not the only things spinning. We're serving up everything you need from this chaotic final weekend in the Hamptons, starting with a complete rundown…

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  29. Wax on, Show up, and Zack goes off| S3 E5 The Valley Bravo Recap

    The Valley Season 3 Episode 5 Recap: Wax On, Show Up, and Zack Goes Off We're back with our Shaded Reality recap of The Valley Season 3 Episode 5, "The Hive Mentality," and honey — this episode had Brazilian waxes, spray tans, a game night that half the cast ghosted, and a pool party where the...

  30. Bachelorette Rumors, Golden Life Teasers and Women be Wildin| The Shade Report

    The Shade Report: Ciara's Revenge Era, The Golden Girls Go South, Whitney Exits Stage Left & Women Who Said "Enough" Welcome to The Shade Report — your weekly reality TV news roundup, and this week? We had receipts. First up, Summer House is in full chaos mode. Reunion audio leaks are still…

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  31. You Are Who You Are| S10 E13 Summer House Full Recap

    Shaded Reality | Summer House Season 10, Episode 13 Recap: "Ship Happens" Welcome back to Shaded Reality, the podcast where we watch reality TV so you don't have to, but let's be honest, you already did. This week we're diving deep into Summer House Season 10, Episode 13, "Ship Happens," and…

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  32. Polished, Postpartum and Petty |S3 E4 The Valley Full Recap

    Your favorite reality TV podcast is back with a full Shaded Reality recap of The Valley Season 3 Episode 4 — titled "Mariposa Momma" — and we made it entertaining, which honestly wasn't guaranteed. We break down Tom Schwartz's man manicure and his very bold attempts at flirting, Kristin Doute...

  33. Messy Jessi, Decoy Husbands and Beats by Dre| The Shade Report E5

    The Shade Report is BACK and this week we have receipts, leaks, and one very unexpected Nobu sighting. We're breaking down everything happening off-screen in the world of reality TV Starting with the messiest week in Mormon Wives history. Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen finally faced…

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  34. West Had One Job| S10 E12 Summer House Full Breakdown

    If you've been living under a rock (or just got sucked into the Scamanda spiral and need to catch up fast), this is the episode recap you need. We're breaking down Summer House Season 10, Episode 12 "Boys of Summer" and oh honey, the irony is THICK. We open with Ciara sobbing into Amanda Batula's...

  35. Cheers to Snakes and Condoms| S3 E3 The Valley Full Recap

    Shaded Reality | The Valley Season 3 Episode 3 Recap: "The Santa Clarita Trail" Saddle up, because this week on Shaded Reality, Ann and Marie are recapping The Valley Season 3 Episode 3 and honey, the drama rode in on horseback and did NOT dismount. We're breaking down everything that went down…

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  36. Hulu drops, SLOMW back, Summer House Leaks| The Shade Report E4

    The Shade Report is back and we are NOT holding back! In this bonus episode, your girl Marie is breaking down ALL the latest reality TV tea you need to know because the drama never sleeps and neither do we. First up, Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is officially back in action Season 5 is filming…

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  37. That's Ballsy| S3 E2 The Valley Full Recap

    That's Ballsy: The Valley Season 3, Episode 2 Recap – Birthday Blowups, Awkward Apologies & Major Tension Welcome back to Shaded Reality, your trusted spot for all things The Valley, Bravo recaps, and reality TV drama! In this episode, we’re diving into Season 3, Episode 2 of The Valley, where a...

  38. Sip and see yourself out, Janet| S3 E1 The Valley Full Recap

    Sip and See Yourself Out Janet!: The Valley Season 3, Episode 1 (You Can't Sip with Us) Recap – New (old) Faces, Breakups & Baby Sip and See Drama Welcome back to Shaded Reality, your go-to source for all things reality TV, Bravo drama, and The Valley recaps! In this episode, we break down Season...

  39. Dad Tok at the Villa| The Shade Report E3

    Get ready for another can’t-miss Shade Report, where we break down all the messy, jaw-dropping, and wildly entertaining moments from Vanderpump Villa Season 3, Episodes 7 & 8. This bonus episode dives deep into the arrival of Dad Tok at the Villa—and trust us, the drama does not disappoint.…

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  40. Save a rose for me| S4 E10 SLOMW Full Breakdown

    Shaded Reality is recapping Season 4 Episode 10 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. We're diving deep into episode 10 THE BOOK OF THORNS AND ROSES In this episode: Whitney and Jen have a fight about being friends Taylor sleeps with Dakota and skips her scheduled flight Liann is responsible to…

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  41. Two Girls, One Dakota| S4 E9 SLOMW Full Breakdown

    Shaded Reality is recapping Season 4 Episode 9 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. We're diving deep into episode 9 THE BOOK OF COVETING In this episode: The girls try to decide how or if they should tell Taylor about Shinia and Dakota. We also find out that Jenna and him hooked up Mayci has a...

  42. We might like Liann| S4 E8 SLOMW Full Breakdown

    Shaded Reality is recapping Season 4 Episode 8 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. We're diving deep into episode 8 THE BOOK OF UNEARTHING In this episode: Liann and Taylor meet with her bio dads best friend Layla meets with Ford modeling and has to decide if she wants to pursue a modelling…

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  43. Zac's mask is slipping| S4 E7 SLOMW Full Breakdown

    Shaded Reality is recapping Season 4 Episode 7 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. We're diving deep into episode 7 THE BOOK OF FRAGILE EGOS TIMESTAMP- Shade Report is over at 14:53- Recap starts In this episode: Taylor unceremoniously lets everyone know that she actually has two other siblings...

  44. Chaotic Summer House explainer| Shade Report Ep. 3

    Ann has never watched Summer House, yea, I'm not joking Here I give her as much history as is needed and catch her up on all the drama, or at least what I could remember off the top of my head. I mean, I almost forgot the dual instagram posts in my excitement. I also soft launch my idea for a...

  45. The Wild Pineapple Girl| S4 E6 SLOMW Full Breakdown

    Shaded Reality is recapping Season 4 Episode 6 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. We're diving deep into episode 6 THE BOOK OF CONCEIT In this episode: Taylor has a sit down with Lianne and Ann understands Lianne's side more than she ever thought she could Whitney gets a part in a Christmas…

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  46. I have a pull-out baby| S4 E5 SLOMW Full Breakdown

    Shaded Reality is recapping Season 4 Episode 5 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. We're diving deep into episode 5 THE BOOK OF POWER AND PAIN In this episode: Harry is almost brought to tear by how cringe Dakota and Taylor are acting Jessi is winning boss babe awards Everyone is really…

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  47. Divorce, Escorts, a Spinoff??| The Shade Report- BONUS CONTENT

    We discussed all of the latest instagram and Tik Tok news from the reality shows that we are currently watching We talk about Jessi's Call Her Daddy Interview The Divorce Escorts Possible Secret Lives of Mormon Wives spinoff in the O.C Chase and Jessi - barf And so much more New episodes every...

  48. Botox Brows and the Mystery Date| SLOMW S4 E4 Full Breakdown

    Shaded Reality is recapping Season 4 Episode 3 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. We're diving deep into episode3 THE BOOK OF TRUE COLORS, or my title, "Did you enjoy it?" In this episode: Jessi and Miranda take Taylor speed dating, because reality TV hasn't run that into the ground enough…

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  49. Did you enjoy it| SLOMW S4 E3 Full Breakdown

    Shaded Reality is recapping Season 4 Episode 3 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. We're diving deep into episode3 THE BOOK OF TRUE COLORS, or my title, "Did you enjoy it?" In this episode: Taylor finds out Dakota slept with someone at the Villa and needs to know if he enjoyed it Mayci and…

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  50. Bonus Ep. Breaking News Edition| Will Mom Tok Survive this??

    Bonus episode where we discuss all of the latest news that is coming out of the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Everything discussed is our opinion and allegedly. We are not experts in anything and are just talking out of our asses. Mikayla and Jace taking a break Jessi and Jordan divorcing, and he...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Two sisters recap and review the latest reality TV shows with unfiltered commentary and hot takes. This weekly reality TV podcast covers Bravo and Hulu series, including The Valley, Next Gen NYC, and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. From Bravo spinoffs to Hulu originals, we break down the drama, the chaos, and the moments you can’t stop talking about.

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