Reality Punks

Reality Punks

Reality Punks is for lovers (of anarchtea ᵕ̈𖤐). Every week - reality TV junkies and sad song enthusiasts Monique & Eric Reavey explore what it looks like to consciously consume trash. If you ever Wikipedia while watching, or rage against the screen - your ears have found a home. 

  1. How Greek Theater Begat Bravo & Below Deck Spawns The Munchies

    30 ENE

    How Greek Theater Begat Bravo & Below Deck Spawns The Munchies

    On this episode, we explore the world of Greek Tragedy - and find it’s formula more interlinked to the Bravoverse than we ever imagined - Angie K was on to something...We ask ourselves: why does Below Deck and Top Chef give us the munchies - and how can we put an end to the torture?  Plus - For some reason - we also decide which Twin Peaks character best personifies our RHOSLC girlies.  And, for very good reason, we name Erika Jayne and her new man as Not Very Punk Rock.   The world is a capitalist hellscape, but still we rise.  Reality Punks is for lovers of anarchtea ᵕ̈𖤐 Watch this with your eyeholes on our YoutTube Channel. Live. Lurk. Like. Follow Us on Socials (almost) everywhere @Reality_PunksCheck out the site for a consolidation of our mess.Join the Discord if u feel like John McPhee's nicknames are dumb AF__________________________ Sources: Valhalla VFT. “The DARK Truth of John “Shrek” McPhee.” YouTube, 24 Aug. 2025, www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytXeQ3diuV4. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025. https://www.reddit.com/r/JSOCarchive/comments/1io8gqs/john_shrek_mcphee_and_his_loose_grip_on_the_truth/ Harvard Health Publishing. “Why Stress Causes People to Overeat.” Harvard Health, Harvard Health Publishing, 15 Feb. 2021, www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/why-stress-causes-people-to-overeat.Anderson, Esteban. “The Gastronomic Gaze: Is Watching Cooking Shows Making You Hungry? - Starters Kitchen.” Starters Kitchen, 13 Sept. 2025, starterskitchen.com/is-watching-cooking-shows-making-you-hungry/. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.Cleveland Clinic. “Ghrelin Hormone: Function and Definition.” Cleveland Clinic, 21 Apr. 2022, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22804-ghrelin.Robinson, Eric, et al. “Eating Attentively: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Food Intake Memory and Awareness on Eating.” The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, vol. 97, no. 4, 27 Feb. 2013, pp. 728–742, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3607652/, https://doi.org/10.3945/ajcn.112.045245.Cleveland Clnic. “Here’s Why We Overeat in Front of the TV (and How to Stop).” Cleveland Clinic, 26 Dec. 2019, health.clevelandclinic.org/put-down-that-remote-heres-why-we-overeat-in-front-of-the-tv-and-how-to-stop.Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology & the Ancient World Brown University. “The Greek Mask.” Brown.edu, 2025, webhelper.brown.edu/joukowsky/courses/13things/7420.html. “Stock Character - the Art and Popular Culture Encyclopedia.” Artandpopularculture.com, 2021, www.artandpopularculture.com/Stock_character.Send Us a Text - it can be an anonymous confession, tea you want us to cover next week, or just purely asking us to stop this madness 💀 whatever it is, we'd love to hear from you! Check out our Blog for Hot Takes & Heartbreaks & Follow us on Socials YouTube Instagram TikTok

    55 min
  2. Craig GPT, WanderLAME & Undeserved Dylan Efron Edits

    24 ENE

    Craig GPT, WanderLAME & Undeserved Dylan Efron Edits

    1/2 OF US ARE STILL WINTERLY DEPRESSED, BUT WE'RE BACK ᵕ̈𖤐 On this episode, we explore the literal insanity that is Craig Conover using ChatGPT as a therapist (like, it’s scary y’all). We are saddened to report on Wanderlame’s introduction to the Real Housewives of Potomac in a flop of a century excursion. And we’re and we’re calling out The Traitors (US) platforming a certain someone - and naming their latest stint as Not Very Punk Rock. The world is a capitalist hellscape, but still we rise.  Reality Punks is for lovers of anarchtea ᵕ̈𖤐 Watch this episode with your eyeholes on our YouTube Channel __________________________ Live. Lurk. Like. Follow Us on Socials (almost) everywhere @Reality_PunksCheck out RealityPunks.net for a consolidation of our mess.Join the Discord if ur feelin lonely and want someone to talk to about Amanda and Kyle's break up.__________________________ Sources:  Minich, Judy. “Black History in Our National Parks - IDEA Health & Fitness Association.” IDEA Health & Fitness Association, 8 Feb. 2023.Wikipedia Contributors. “East Potomac Park Golf Course.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 1 Jan. 2026Kahrl, Andrew W, et al. African American Outdoor Recreation Theme Study. National Park Service and the Organization of American Historians, 2022.“The Hidden History of National Parks.” The Earthling Co., 2019. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026Nolan, Beatrice. “An Ex-OpenAI Researcher’s Study of a Million-Word ChatGPT Conversation Shows How Quickly “AI Psychosis” Can Take Hold—and How Chatbots Can Sidestep Safety Guardrails.” Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025.Bhuiyan, Johana. “ChatGPT Encouraged Adam Raine’s Suicidal Thoughts. His Family’s Lawyer Says OpenAI Knew It Was Broken.” The Guardian, The Guardian, 29 Aug. 2025Southern, Keiran. “Man Killed His Mother after Consulting an AI Chatbot.” 11 Dec. 2025Black, Lester,Send Us a Text - it can be an anonymous confession, tea you want us to cover next week, or just purely asking us to stop this madness 💀 whatever it is, we'd love to hear from you! Check out our Blog for Hot Takes & Heartbreaks & Follow us on Socials YouTube Instagram TikTok

    39 min
  3. 19/12/2025

    4 Shows in 40 Mins + Will Yip's bout that Business

    This week on The Breakdown, we’re discussing the Mother’s Day phone call heard around Greece on the latest RHOSLC, talking about the music excitement that is Grammy Nominated Producer Will Yip and wondering what the hell happened in Craig’s hot tub. Plus: TBH, we're actually a little obsessed with the newest season of Vanderpump Rules, sorry, not sorry.  Your friends and family might think this is trash TV, your mom might have called your love for emo music a phase - but here we know pop culture moments and alternative music scenes shaped us—and still do. Let’s laugh together, cry together, scream at the Tv together. Welcome to RealityEmos.  __________________________ 👶📺 Watch Vanderpump Rules: New Shift 📺👶 __________________________ 🥂📺 Watch Real Housewives of Potomac 📺🥂 See Angel and her sister's unhinged Xcrements __________________________ ❄️📺 Watch Real Housewives of Salt Lake City 📺❄️ __________________________ 🥃📺 Watch Southern Charm 📺🥃 __________________________ 🪩 Will Yip Excite Factory! 🪩 Grammy nominee and Philly Icon has opened Memory Music Studio after co-owning Studio 4 for years!  __________________________ 📰 Special Report 📰 No shows airing next weekDecember 29th: Members Only: Palm Beach debuts on Netflix, watch the Trailer hereBritani Bateman’s 2nd ex Husband arrested for violating a protective order she had against him for leaking her phone # on TikTokThe Valley, Persian Style premieres January 8th, 2026March 3rd - Boulder, CO will celebrate 3OH!3 Day Stream their new single “Hit Me Harder” Send Us a Text - it can be an anonymous confession, tea you want us to cover next week, or just purely asking us to stop this madness 💀 whatever it is, we'd love to hear from you! Check out our Blog for Hot Takes & Heartbreaks & Follow us on Socials YouTube Instagram TikTok

    40 min
  4. A Shift Change at Sur & Craig Conover Causes a Stir

    11/12/2025

    A Shift Change at Sur & Craig Conover Causes a Stir

    This week on The Breakdown, we’re starting with A New Shift at Sur and giving our a TLDRs about Southern Charm, RHOP and RHOSLC after a two week break. Plus: Monique caught a DJ Meredith Marks set here in Philly and has…thoughts. And tons of tour announcements occurred while we were OOO. Your friends and family might think this is trash TV, your mom might have called your love for emo music a phase - but here we know pop culture moments and alternative music scenes shaped us—and still do. Let’s laugh together, cry together, scream at the Tv together. Welcome to RealityEmos.  __________________________ 👶📺 Watch Vanderpump Rules A New Shift 📺👶 __________________________ 🥂📺 Watch Real Housewives of Potomac 📺🥂 __________________________ ❄️📺 Watch Real Housewives of Salt Lake City 📺❄️ Check out Deziner222’s deep dive on Reddit about the journey of Wild Rose __________________________ 🥃📺 Watch Southern Charm 📺🥃 __________________________ 🪩 DJ Meredith Marks Excite Factory! 🪩 New dates added to her tour - we recommend checking it out! https://www.outloudmusicfestival.com/meredith-marks  __________________________ 📰 Special Report 📰 Spiritbox, Evanescence, Poppy, and NovaTwins announced a Tour!Up Up Down Down TourBen Quad Headlining TourWhitney SLOMW announced she’ll be playing Roxie Hart on Chicago BroadwayJen Shah the Menace released from prison on Dec 10thThe Maine 2026 Headline TourBoston Ice Tea Party December 16th Send Us a Text - it can be an anonymous confession, tea you want us to cover next week, or just purely asking us to stop this madness 💀 whatever it is, we'd love to hear from you! Check out our Blog for Hot Takes & Heartbreaks & Follow us on Socials YouTube Instagram TikTok

    1 h y 21 min
  5. Stacey's Iconic Finger & Planegate Lingers

    27/11/2025

    Stacey's Iconic Finger & Planegate Lingers

    This week on The Breakdown, we’re devolving in a mercurial nature as we wrap up RHOSLC's Planegate and watch Kei take more Ls.  Plus: Pissgate has caused Eric to finally watch SLOMW, yay! Your friends and family might think this is trash TV, your mom might have called your love for emo music a phase - but here we know pop culture moments and alternative music scenes shaped us—and still do. Let’s laugh together, cry together, scream at the Tv together. Welcome to RealityEmos.  __________________________ 🥂📺 Watch Real Housewives of Potomac 📺🥂 & Reasonably Shady’s  legal dispute between Eminem v Gizelle & Robyn  __________________________ ❄️📺 Watch Real Housewives of Salt Lake City 📺❄️ Mary breaks from Badweather on Planegate __________________________ 🥃📺 Watch Southern Charm 📺🥃 __________________________ 🪩 The Academy Is…Excite Factory! 🪩 Grab Ticket to The ‘Almost Here’ 20th Anniversary Tour if you can __________________________ 📰 Special Report 📰 Ms Pat New memoir “Eat, Drink, and Remarry”  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/eat-drink-and-remarry-patricia-altschul/1147179800 We're OOO next week, but there's a ton premiering:Married to Medicine - November 30thVanderpump Rules - December 2ndRHOBH - December 4th Send Us a Text - it can be an anonymous confession, tea you want us to cover next week, or just purely asking us to stop this madness 💀 whatever it is, we'd love to hear from you! Check out our Blog for Hot Takes & Heartbreaks & Follow us on Socials YouTube Instagram TikTok

    47 min
  6. RHOP's Two Dark Clouds & in RHOSLC Three’s NOT a Crowd?

    13/11/2025

    RHOP's Two Dark Clouds & in RHOSLC Three’s NOT a Crowd?

    This week on The Breakdown, we’re still feeling confused about Angel Massie, we’re split on Meredith Marks, and excited about Vampire weekend’s Chris Baio’s debut into the Bravoverse.  Plus: we hear a special east coaster will come out of hiding for BravoCon this year!  Your friends and family might think this is trash TV, your mom might have called your love for emo music a phase - but here we know pop culture moments and alternative music scenes shaped us—and still do. Let’s laugh together, cry together, scream at the Tv together. Welcome to RealityEmos.  __________________________ 🥂📺 Watch Real Housewives of Potomac 📺🥂 __________________________ ❄️📺 Watch Real Housewives of Salt Lake City 📺❄️ __________________________ 🪩 Vampire Weekend/Chris Baio Excite Factory! 🪩 Chris’ post celebrating his WWHL appearance Vampire Weekend brings out Heather Gay @  Kilby Block party in 2024  The Vamps talking about RHOSLC around a fire Check out his new music - with C.Y.M, their self-titled dropped October 17th __________________________ 📰 Special Report 📰 Alyssa Edwards, Frankie Grande, and Kori King unite in OUTLOUD’s ‘Slay Ride’ HoliGay SpectacularOlandria and Chrstian Siriano collab #harpersbazaarvietnam: Grande Dame will be at BravoCon!!The Devil Wears Prada’s Flowers drops November 14th New season of the Traitors January 8 on Peacock  Send Us a Text - it can be an anonymous confession, tea you want us to cover next week, or just purely asking us to stop this madness 💀 whatever it is, we'd love to hear from you! Check out our Blog for Hot Takes & Heartbreaks & Follow us on Socials YouTube Instagram TikTok

    45 min
  7. Salt Lake Rifts & Weatherbox Riffs

    05/11/2025

    Salt Lake Rifts & Weatherbox Riffs

    This week on The Breakdown, we’re pumped to chat about the newest cast of WeHo hotties, of course we have our thoughts on the latest SLC and Potomac EPs, and we’re feeling anything but bad weather about the new release and re-release from Weatherbox.  Your friends and family might think this is trash TV, your mom might have called your love for emo music a phase - but here we know pop culture moments and alternative music scenes shaped us—and still do. Let’s laugh together, cry together, scream at the TV together. Welcome to The Breakdown.  👀 Watch this EP with your eyeholes on YouTube ___________________________ Vanderpump S12 Cast and Trailer revealed  Check our sleuthing where we uncovered most of this cast 1 year ago! __________________________ 🥂📺 Watch Real Housewives of Potomac 📺🥂 __________________________ ❄️📺 Watch Real Housewives of Salt Lake City 📺❄️ ___________________________________________________ 🪩 Weatherbox Excite Factory! 🪩 Stream or purchase digital version of The Compass - EP and Follow The Rattle of the Afghan GuitarCheck out their lyrics video for “A Band Astride Clouds”Tix for the NYC ShowTix for the LA ShowTix for the San Diego Show___________________________________________________ 📰 Special Report 📰 Boys Like Girls - THE SOUNDTRACK OF YOUR LIFE TOURRHOBH S15 Premieres December 4th, watch the trailer hereHuda Mustafa, finally getting her comeuppanceSend Us a Text - it can be an anonymous confession, tea you want us to cover next week, or just purely asking us to stop this madness 💀 whatever it is, we'd love to hear from you! Check out our Blog for Hot Takes & Heartbreaks & Follow us on Socials YouTube Instagram TikTok

    44 min

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Reality Punks is for lovers (of anarchtea ᵕ̈𖤐). Every week - reality TV junkies and sad song enthusiasts Monique & Eric Reavey explore what it looks like to consciously consume trash. If you ever Wikipedia while watching, or rage against the screen - your ears have found a home.