Binge Yap Repeat

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New episodes every Monday! Hello fellow yappers! Join hosts Ruchi and Shalini, two deeply unserious best friends who spend an embarrassing amount of time binge-watching TV and, honestly just need to talk about it. If you're here, we’re guessing you do too. Follow us on socials @bingeyaprepeat!

  1. Reality Check - Inside America's Next Top Model (Netflix): Tyra the Narcissist

    3 GG FA

    Reality Check - Inside America's Next Top Model (Netflix): Tyra the Narcissist

    In this episode of Binge Yap Repeat, Ruchi and her guest unpack Netflix’s Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, diving deep into the rise, reign, and reckoning of ANTM. They explore the show’s massive cultural impact, the complicated legacy of Tyra Banks, and the psychological toll competition reality TV can take on young contestants chasing a dream. From controversial photo shoots and chaotic editing choices to questions of accountability, diversity, and representation, the hosts examine how the series both shaped — and distorted — the modeling industry. They break down where ANTM winners and fan favorites ended up, the gap between promised superstardom and reality, and the darker behind-the-scenes stories that have surfaced, including allegations of harassment on set. The conversation also tackles body image, the decision to publicly display contestants’ heights and weights, and the show’s complicated relationship with “embracing your flaws.” Along the way, Ruchi and her guest relive iconic judging moments, unforgettable meltdowns, and the judges who defined an era of reality television. Was ANTM empowering, exploitative, or both? And how should we feel about it now? It's a little nostalgia, a little Miss J side-eye, and a whole lot of cringing from a 2026 lens. BYR average rating: 7/10 Number of episodes: 3 (~3h runtime) Binge In Progress: How To Get To Heaven From Belfast, Pluribus, Love Is Blind Season 10

    1 h 9 min
  2. Love Is Blind Season 10 (Netflix): The CPAP Stays On.

    16 FEB

    Love Is Blind Season 10 (Netflix): The CPAP Stays On.

    In this week’s Binge Yap Repeat, we’re diving headfirst into the latest season of Love Is Blind — and yes, we have THOUGHTS. We break down the couples, unpack this season’s casting choices, and ask the question we revisit every year: is love actually blind… or just heavily produced? From pod chemistry to post-reveal energy shifts, we analyze how physical appearance, family expectations, and societal pressure shape these relationships once the walls come down. We also spiral (in the best way) into a broader convo about modern dating: Should there be a dating boot camp? Can you really be friends with your ex? Is geography the ultimate dealbreaker? Plus: cultural representation this season, parenting curveballs, social media’s grip on relationships, and our bold predictions for who makes it — and who absolutely does not. It’s romance, it’s delusion, it’s sociology, it’s chaos.Binge. Yap. Repeat. BYR Average Rating: 6/10 Number of episodes out so far: 6 (~6h runtime) Binge in progress: Single's Inferno, 2026 Olympics

    1 h 18 min
  3. Heated Rivalry (HBO Max): We're coming to the cottage.

    9 FEB

    Heated Rivalry (HBO Max): We're coming to the cottage.

    🎧 Binge Yap Repeat is back, baby. In this return episode, the hosts dive headfirst into the Canadian sports romance Heated Rivalry—and yes, feelings are very much involved. They unpack the show’s central relationships, breaking down what works, what doesn’t, and why those infamous time cards might be doing a little too much heavy lifting. From the emotional highs and frustrating lows of the main couple to the unexpectedly refreshing (and low-key superior?) Scott and Kip storyline, nothing is off-limits. The conversation zooms in on the iconic cottage episode, exploring how intimacy, sacrifice, and rivalry collide—and what it all says about love when the stakes are high. Along the way, the hosts reflect on representation in media, the power of storytelling to shape identity, and why certain narratives hit harder than others. Bottom line: Heated Rivalry has its flaws, but it also has heart—and BYR is here to yap about all of it, plus hopes for what future seasons could do better. BYR average rating: 8/10 Number of episodes: 6 (~6h runtime) Binge In Progress: Shrinking, The Traitors, The Pitt

    1 h 16 min
  4. Emily In Paris Season 5 (Netflix): Sleek Bob, Rainbow-washing, and Kill Gabriel

    22/12/2025

    Emily In Paris Season 5 (Netflix): Sleek Bob, Rainbow-washing, and Kill Gabriel

    This week on Binge Yap Repeat, we’re breaking down the latest season of Emily in Paris—from its increasingly familiar plotlines to the evolution of its characters. We dig into relationship drama, workplace chaos, and whether the show is saying anything new about ambition, culture, or female power—or just repackaging the same fantasy? Of course, we talk fashion: Emily, Sylvie, Mindy, and even Julien, what their wardrobes reveal about status and selfhood, and why clothes might be doing storytelling along with the script. BYR average rating: 6/10 Number of episodes: 10 (~5h runtime) Binge In Progress: Pluribus, Stranger Things, Little Disasters

    1 h 8 min
  5. Wake Up Dead Man - A Knives Out Mystery (Netflix): PENTOBARBATOL

    15/12/2025

    Wake Up Dead Man - A Knives Out Mystery (Netflix): PENTOBARBATOL

    In this episode of Binge Yap Repeat, Ruchi and Shalini dive into Wake Up, Dead Man, the latest installment in the Knives Out universe. They unpack the film’s intricate mystery, breaking down key characters, standout performances, and the layered plot twists that make the franchise so addictive. The conversation goes beyond whodunit territory, exploring deeper themes of faith, politics, race, and the role of bystanders in society, as well as how family dynamics shape both motive and meaning. Along the way, the hosts share theories, debate cinematic choices, uncover hidden messages, and rank Wake Up, Dead Man against the rest of the Knives Out films. A must-listen for mystery lovers and anyone who enjoys films that sneak big questions in between the clues. BYR average rating: 8/10 Runtime: 2.5h Binge In Progress: Homeland, She's The Man, John Tucker Must Die, Pluribus, Southside

    1 h 3 min
  6. The Beast In Me (Netflix): Was Nile the therapist Aggie needed all along? w/ Jing Xu

    08/12/2025

    The Beast In Me (Netflix): Was Nile the therapist Aggie needed all along? w/ Jing Xu

    TW: discussion on suicide This week on Binge Yap Repeat, Shalini and guest host Jing Xu get deep into Netflix’s mini-series The Beast in Me — a moody psychological thriller packed with tension, complicated characters, and more questions than answers. They break down Claire Danes’ powerhouse performance, the shaky-but-fascinating relationships driving the story, and the big themes of guilt, responsibility, and political pressure lurking underneath it all. Tune in for their takes on Nile, Nina, Aggie, Shelley, and more. BYR average rating: 9.5/10 Number of episodes: 8 (~6h runtime) Binge in Progress: Go (game), Homeland, All Her Fault

    49 min
  7. Stranger Things 5 Vol 1, Eps 1-4 (Netflix): Is Will Stronger Than Eleven? w/ Anjali Majumdar

    01/12/2025

    Stranger Things 5 Vol 1, Eps 1-4 (Netflix): Is Will Stronger Than Eleven? w/ Anjali Majumdar

    This week on Binge Yap Repeat, Shalini and guest host Anjali jump headfirst into the first half of Stranger Things Season 5—and yes, we have a lot of feelings. We unpack our overall reactions, break down each episode, and dig into the emotional weight of the season so far, from the kids’ growth (literal and otherwise) to the shifting dynamics driven by Will’s increasingly powerful abilities. We talk about how seamlessly the show picks up after the long gap since Season 4, revisit why Season 1 will always be a perfect 10/10, and explore the character arcs that hit hardest—including Dustin still reeling from Eddie’s death and Max’s devastating, season-defining storyline. We draw connections between Holly Wheeler’s disappearance and Will’s in Season 1, debate whether Will might now surpass Eleven in power, and spiral deep into theories about the mysterious importance of the number 12. And because we can’t help ourselves, we also compare the show’s character complexity and world-building to Game of Thrones, pulling out the parallels that make this season feel bigger—and darker—than ever. Predictions, emotions, and plenty of chaotic theorizing included. BYR average rating: 10/10 Number of episodes (so far): 4 (~5h runtime) Binge In Progress: Survivor, The Amazing Race, Spongebob, The Beast In Me

    1 h 4 min
  8. A Man On The Inside Season 2 (Netflix): Lasagna Batteries, Caltech, and a Cursed Mac & Cheese

    24/11/2025

    A Man On The Inside Season 2 (Netflix): Lasagna Batteries, Caltech, and a Cursed Mac & Cheese

    This week on Binge Yap Repeat, we dive into Season 2 of A Man on the Inside and all the chaos, charm, and emotional spirals it brings. We get into everything from the season’s biggest plot points to its new and messy romantic dynamics, the hilarious Thanksgiving episode, and even the show’s filming locations around Caltech. Somewhere along the way, we also find ourselves discussing lasagna batteries. We compare how Season 2 stacks up emotionally against Season 1 and sprinkle in a few personal Caltech stories that inevitably shape how we see the show. BYR average rating: 8/10 Number of episodes: 8 (~4h runtime) Binge In Progress: Wicked, Stranger Things

    56 min
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New episodes every Monday! Hello fellow yappers! Join hosts Ruchi and Shalini, two deeply unserious best friends who spend an embarrassing amount of time binge-watching TV and, honestly just need to talk about it. If you're here, we’re guessing you do too. Follow us on socials @bingeyaprepeat!

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    Binge Yap Repeat
  • Anni di attività
    2025 - 2026
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