Reality Check, Please

Matt Laughery, Jenn Marsala
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Comedians and besties Matt Laughery & Jenn Marsala are here to give pop culture (and themselves) the reality check we deserve. From Housewives meltdowns and Drag Race lip syncs to Tamagotchis, Dunkaroos, and red flags — no topic is too delulu. Expect 80s & 90s nostalgia rants, unhinged conversations, and the occasional self-reflection.

  1. 2D AGO

    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&A 35:41 Reality Check-In (RHOBH & The Traitors Recaps) 1:04:29 Alastor Q&A 1:12:55 The Real Deal or No Deal (Did This Happen on Housewives, Amir?)

    1h 20m

  2. 6D AGO

    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!

    40 min

  3. JAN 26

    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.

    1h 6m

  4. JAN 21

    The Hooves Have It (RuPaul’s Drag Race S18 E3 Recap)

    Our first Drag Race recap spirals into a chat about… animal feet?! Plus the heated debate you’ve been asking for: buy tickets to Rupaul “Live” or Michelle Visage tap dancing? And should Jane Don’t really be upset about doing well?

    49 min

  5. JAN 17

    Pop Rocks & Rapaport’s Off His Rocker

    We are so back! And Jenn & Matt have so much to say, especially about The Traitors. Was Michael Rapaport’s comment to Colton way out of line?! Jenn hasn’t watched Heated Rivalry yet (we know, crazy!) but Matt is still asking, “Does an actor need to be gay to play a gay character?” We’re getting our 2026 Nostalgia Check crackling with a revisit of Pop Rocks. Plus, all the Real Housewives recaps you need: RHOP, RHOSLC, & RHOBH. Gonna be a banner year for us, so make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss an episode!

    1h 4m

  6. 12/23/2025

    Santa Tell Me, Who Enjoys Eggnog?

    It's a Reality Check, Please Christmas Extravaganza! Matt makes a SHOCKING Mariah revelation, Jenn brings us an extra cheesy Nostalgia Check, and the great holiday movie debate has us ruining Love Actually forever. Plus, a holiday gift exchange you don't want to miss! We promise this podcast is much more fun than listening to your family discuss the weather over ham and green bean casserole!

    28 min

  7. 12/15/2025

    D*ck Drawings & Fart Fumes

    Matt and Jenn are talking tipping culture in this week’s Self Checkout! Plus, should a sob story actually matter on a competition reality show?  Our Nostalgia Check has us asking the Magic 8 Ball for advice on foot fetishes and weight loss. What is “Decidedly so” and what’s a definite “No”?  Then, our RHOSLC recap turns into a talk about farts (AGAIN!) while debating Heather Gay’s main character energy. And our RHOBH recap is all about the d*cks (OF COURSE!).  1:23 Self Checkouts (Snobby Jenn, Tipping Culture, & Sob Stories) 10:45 Housewife Hustle (Rinna Beauty Lip Gloss)  14:34 Nostalgia Check (Magic 8 Ball) 21:24 Reality Check-In (RHOP, RHOSLC, & RHOBH Recaps)  1:01:59 Jenn’s Culture, Popped! A Quiz 1:06:06 The Real Deal or No Deal

    1h 11m

  8. 12/07/2025

    Salmon Sperm & Rachel Zoe's Return

    It's post-Thanksgiving and we're all about beauty hacks, from our Nostalgia Check on Lip Smackers to the current trend Jenn's jumped on in Ad Nauseam (hint: it's salmon sperm). In this week's Self Checkout, we discuss accidentally saying to somebody "Love you!" and calling your teacher "Mom"?! Plus our Reality Check-In covers Rachel Zoe's Bravo return to RHOBH, the Boston Spill the Tea ep of RHOSLC, and Gizelle reentering her villain era on RHOP. AND Matt & Jenn are choosing their early picks on who they think will take the Rupaul's Drag Race Season 18 Crown based off of first looks! And finally, Matt's quizzing Jenn on Oxford's Word of the Year while Jenn puts Matt's Housewives knowledge to the test with a tagline special version of The Real Deal or No Deal. 10:16 Jenn's Self Checkout Confession! 14:32 Ad Nauseam (Salmon Sperm) 18:51 Nostalgia Check (Lip Smackers) 23:15 Reality Check-In (Drag Race 18 Early Picks, RHOBH S15 Premiere, RHOSLC, & RHOP) 57:29 Jenn's Culture, Popped! A Quiz (Oxford's Word of the Year is WHAT?!?) 1:00:56 The Real Deal or No Deal (Housewives Taglines Edition)

    1h 6m
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Comedians and besties Matt Laughery & Jenn Marsala are here to give pop culture (and themselves) the reality check we deserve. From Housewives meltdowns and Drag Race lip syncs to Tamagotchis, Dunkaroos, and red flags — no topic is too delulu. Expect 80s & 90s nostalgia rants, unhinged conversations, and the occasional self-reflection.

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  • Creator
    Matt Laughery, Jenn Marsala
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Matt Laughery, Jenn Marsala
  • Show Website
    Reality Check, Please

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