Reality Rabbit Hole

Steph Deakins
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Hosted from the perpetually grey UK, we take you through the deep dives into what really shouldn't matter - but it does - in reality TV & pop culture. Escapism, warm takes and quiet disapproval covering our guiltiest pleasures. Dissecting the egos, power dynamics and the complex human interactions that make reality TV so addictive, while navigating the mess of being a millennial in the UK. Follow @downtherealityrabbithole on instagram!

Episodes

  1. Doom and gloom in The Valley: Season 3 Episode 6 - All Aboard! 🚂

    3 DAYS AGO

    Doom and gloom in The Valley: Season 3 Episode 6 - All Aboard! 🚂

    Hey everyone today we are covering an episode recap of The Valley S3E6: 🫣 Darkside Danny is well and truly in his villain era 😎 We finally meet Tom's crush Kiana! 🥪 Was there a dig at Katie Maloney with the Mayo phobia? Not going to lie, this was a hard one and there is sad and shocking news for one of our fave Ladies of London cast members, a pregnancy announcement for ex-VPR DJ, Garcelle Beauvais is releasing a memoir and Happy Birthday to the legend Sir David Attenborough 🎂 Follow our instagram @downtherealityrabbithole Credit for our into/outro song to: Toffee by Lukas Got Lucky from Epidemic Sound

    33 min
  2. Summer House - S10E14 Episode Recap, Met Gala magic and West's latest podcast appearance prematurely painting his redemption arc 😱

    5 DAYS AGO

    Summer House - S10E14 Episode Recap, Met Gala magic and West's latest podcast appearance prematurely painting his redemption arc 😱

    Hey everyone! We are halfway through the week with an episode recap of Summer House S10E14, The Tumbleweeds Have Turned: 🍴Freedom Dinner pt 2 📚 Amanda's narrative is finally being unpicked and her grumpy cat personality 💥 Kyle's crash out We also cover off Ciara's Met Gala appearance, what actually goes on at the Met Gala and West jumping the gun in trying to paint his redemption arc way too prematurely on his latest podcast. Follow our instagram @downtherealityrabbithole Credit for our into/outro song to: Toffee by Lukas Got Lucky from Epidemic Sound

    34 min
  3. Monday Revival Club: RHORI recap, the pod has gone global and UK Celebrity Traitors Lineup announced!

    3 MAY

    Monday Revival Club: RHORI recap, the pod has gone global and UK Celebrity Traitors Lineup announced!

    Hey everyone, we are kickstarting your week with our Monday Revival Club covering: 🌎 Hello to our listeners across the pond! 🔪 UK Celebrity Traitors lineup announced and my predictions 📺 Bravo Chairman's latest article on the success of Bravo and streaming 🚩Will Jax Taylor be bought back to The Valley? ⚓️ Real Housewives of Rhode Island recap: Kelsey's relationship break up, Troll Doll confessions and the mid-season trailer Follow our instagram @downtherealityrabbithole Credit for our into/outro song to: Toffee by Lukas Got Lucky from Epidemic Sound

    21 min
  4. Ladies of London - Series 4 Episode 10: Summer Showdown 🇬🇧💂‍♂️ hopefully it's not a goodbye, but see these ladies soon!

    1 MAY

    Ladies of London - Series 4 Episode 10: Summer Showdown 🇬🇧💂‍♂️ hopefully it's not a goodbye, but see these ladies soon!

    Goodbyes are never easy especially with a group as fabulous as the Ladies of London! 📸 Lottie and Joshua's fashion steal the show 🚩 Why Margot is really telling on herself and her behaviour towards Mark ✈️ How this show is first class compared to RHOBH and The Valley 🔮 My predictions for who will and won't return Please Bravo, don't keep us hanging on for the next season! Follow our instagram @downtherealityrabbithole Credit for our into/outro song to: Toffee by Lukas Got Lucky from Epidemic Sound

    20 min
  5. The Valley Recap: Season 3 Episode 5 The Hive Mentality 🐝

    30 APR

    The Valley Recap: Season 3 Episode 5 The Hive Mentality 🐝

    Hey everyone! In our episode today we cover: 🏆 Ciara getting nominated for Female Star of the Year at the Critics Choice Awards 🗞️ West's shocking family news 💂‍♂️No reunion for our Ladies of London?? The Valley recap: 🌎 Lacey's brilliant handling of Jesse and her doomsday bunker bag ❤️ Zach as always being an amazing friend 🏊‍♂️ The gang reuniting at the pool party Follow our instagram @downtherealityrabbithole for fun and silliness Credit for our into/outro song to: Toffee by Lukas Got Lucky from Epidemic Sound

    32 min
  6. Summer House Recap: Season 10 Episode 13 - Ship Happens 🛳️

    28 APR

    Summer House Recap: Season 10 Episode 13 - Ship Happens 🛳️

    Hi everyone! Today's recap is covering the latest episode of Summer House: 💔 Digging further into Kyle and Amanda's psychological thriller of a relationship 🧸 Carl's soft digs at Kyle and Soft Bar launching 🤠 Sharon and Lindsay's showdown We'll also discuss the latest WWHL episode, West spotted on Raya and the twist that no one saw coming - Michelle Saniei dating Dr Dre?? Follow our instagram @downtherealityrabbithole

    34 min
  7. Monday Revival Club: RHORI recap & the latest brainrot news

    26 APR

    Monday Revival Club: RHORI recap & the latest brainrot news

    Hi everyone! Welcome to our Monday Revival Club episode, let us ease you gently into the worst day of the week with: 🕵️‍♀️ Breaking News: Who solved the Summer House reunion audio leak? 🥴 Brandi Glanville wants to squash the beef with Lisa Vanderpump 💔 Lala's not so suprising reveal about her non-heartbreak with Randell 💅 The Valley's Summer speaks out! 🤑 Teasers online for a PK interview coming soon with Paul Carrick Brunson ⚓️ Real Housewives of Rhode Island - the mistress mysteries continue Follow our insta @downtherealityrabbithole 🤳

    18 min
  8. Ladies of London: Whey Out of Line Episode recap and why Mark Vandelli makes me proud to be British 🇬🇧

    25 APR

    Ladies of London: Whey Out of Line Episode recap and why Mark Vandelli makes me proud to be British 🇬🇧

    Hi everyone! We are covering Ladies of London Series 4 Episode 9 and this episode was so much fun to watch and discuss. - Summer House updates: A 2nd reunion audio leak? Nudes and phone number leak theories? Carl proved he is not a mess and flew to the UK straight after filming the reunion to take part in the London Marathon - Go Carl! - Ladies of London recap: Giraffes, Wallace and Gromit and British banter Follow our instagram @downtherealityrabbithole and subscribe to the pod to hear the next drop 🎧

    25 min
  9. The Valley Mariposa Mommas Episode Recap, Summer House Reunion Audio Leak and BREAKING NEWS - RHOLDN Amanda Cronin's new single release!

    24 APR

    The Valley Mariposa Mommas Episode Recap, Summer House Reunion Audio Leak and BREAKING NEWS - RHOLDN Amanda Cronin's new single release!

    Covering The Valley Season 3 Episode 4: - The important postpartum conversation - Lala, why? - Tom Schwartz never ending pretence to be interested in ladies onscreen - Red flags with Brandon (Brendan?) We also discuss the audio leak from the Summer House Reunion - this is scary stuff! Ready for the anthem of the summer? BACK TO PADDINGTON!

    1hr 3min
  10. Welcome to The Reality Rabbit Hole

    23 APR

    Welcome to The Reality Rabbit Hole

    Hi and welcome to the pod! This episode is really to introduce me as your host and give some insight into why I decided to begin recording my opinions and love of Reality TV shows. We'll be going into how I got into Reality TV, the score with Real Housewives, Summer House and Vanderpump Rules and why watching Reality TV does not make you a bad person. This is my first every recording - it can only go up from here :) Follow @downtherealityrabbithole on Instagram and let me know what you'd love for me to cover..

    25 min
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About

Hosted from the perpetually grey UK, we take you through the deep dives into what really shouldn't matter - but it does - in reality TV & pop culture. Escapism, warm takes and quiet disapproval covering our guiltiest pleasures. Dissecting the egos, power dynamics and the complex human interactions that make reality TV so addictive, while navigating the mess of being a millennial in the UK. Follow @downtherealityrabbithole on instagram!

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    Steph Deakins
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