The Reality Of Reality

Kate Riccio
  • 5.0 (21)
  • TV & FILM
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Candid conversations about the reality of being on reality TV — straight from the people who lived it. Each week, your favorite reality stars spill the tea on what really goes down on and off camera (and what didn’t make the edit 👀). And when we’re not hearing it straight from the source, I’m bringing you full coverage of everything happening in the world of reality TV and pop culture — recapping the biggest episodes, breaking down headlines, and covering the drama in real time. This is The Reality of Reality. 👋 Hosted by Kate Riccio. (@ricciorecaps) Follow us at @TheRealityOfReality

  1. The Reality Of: The Challenge w/ Kyland Young

    15H AGO

    The Reality Of: The Challenge w/ Kyland Young

    Being on three major reality shows isn’t easy — but if anyone can do it, it’s Kyland Young. In this episode, Kyland looks back on his time on Big Brother, including what it was like being part of one of the most iconic alliances in reality TV history: The Cookout. Then we dive deep into his experience on The Challenge — from living in the house and navigating the social politics, to competing in grueling finals, managing alcohol limits, and surviving the, rather boring, filming schedule.  And of course, we get into the tea! Kyland shares his thoughts on overrated challengers, aspects of the show he’d change, his dream competitors to face off against, and so much more. If you’re a Challenge fan, you won’t want to miss Kyland breaking down The Reality Of: The Challenge.

    1h 14m
  2. The Reality Of: Below Deck w/ Daisy Kelliher

    FEB 10

    The Reality Of: Below Deck w/ Daisy Kelliher

    Currently serving as chief stew on Below Deck Down Under, Daisy Kelliher breaks down her journey on the Below Deck franchise — and this is far from her first time on deck. We talk about her life before the show, the chaos of Below Deck Sailing Yacht, the differences between Captain Glenn and Captain Jason, what it’s really like working with Chef Ben and João, and how she spent her time in between seasons. And yes — we get into the Housewives. Daisy shares behind-the-scenes stories from The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City charter, including the fights, the fun, and how she managed to sneak a stew off the boat without anyone noticing. So grab your epaulettes and climb aboard The Reality Of Reality for The Reality Of: Below Deck.

    40 min
  3. The Return of JoshtheRHONYstan! Leaving Los Angeles, Tell Me Lies, Bravo Breakdowns, Traitors Predictions & more…

    FEB 3

    The Return of JoshtheRHONYstan! Leaving Los Angeles, Tell Me Lies, Bravo Breakdowns, Traitors Predictions & more…

    Did you really think I’d let Josh leave Los Angeles without bringing him back on the podcast? We had wayyyy too much left to cover. In this episode, we’re recapping his time in LA and reminiscing about some of our favorite (and drunkest) moments. And while this is a reality TV podcast, we couldn’t skip Tell Me Lies. We dive into the wild fan theories, the Pippa hate / Wrigley love, Lucy’s horrible decisions, and I educate Josh on who Stephen DeMarco’s mom is — both in real life and on the show. We also wrap up the current season of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, breaking down the reunion and finally getting to the bottom of what really happened on that damn plane! Plus, we touch on Vanderpump Rules, Southern Charm, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kyle and Amanda’s breakup, The Traitors, and more. Tune in to hear Josh somehow correctly predict who would end up touching Lisa Rinna’s amulet — and judge me for all of my unpopular Bravo opinions.

    50 min
  4. Riccio Recap: My Time With Mr. Beast

    JAN 27

    Riccio Recap: My Time With Mr. Beast

    I fully thought this was a scam… and I boarded the flight anyway. So how did I — a reality TV TikToker — end up in North Carolina meeting Mr. Beast? I’m honestly still not sure, but let me take you along for the ride. From convincing myself I was about to a part of his next video, to becoming friends with a group of YouTubers, this trip was a whirlwind. We walked through sets, toured the offices, watched never-before-seen episodes of Beast Games Season 2, hung out with Mr. Beast himself — and I’m telling you everything. And don’t worry, I’m not ignoring the elephant in the Bravoverse… Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula from Summer House announced their split — and we NEED to talk about it…

    42 min
  5. The Reality Of: Vanderpump Rules w/ Ann Maddox

    JAN 20

    The Reality Of: Vanderpump Rules w/ Ann Maddox

    She was once Tom Sandoval’s assistant — and now she’s here to tell the tale. Ann Maddox found herself right in the middle of Scandoval… literally. Not only was she left to pick up the pieces in the aftermath, she also became the only middleman between Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix. And because of it all, Ann ultimately landed a guest appearance on Season 11 of Vanderpump Rules. In this episode, Ann opens up about working for Tom both before and after Scandoval, what her role as his assistant actually entailed, and how she navigated choosing sides between him and Ariana. She shares stories from hanging out with the cast, what it was like filming for Vanderpump Rules, and what may be her biggest regret — interviewing for a job with Ariana while Tom was home and listening. Ann also explains why that moment wasn’t originally meant to happen when it did, and the messy aftermath that followed. She may have signed an N.D.A., but that doesn’t mean she’s not still spilling the T.E.A. Tune in for behind-the-scenes stories from one of Bravo’s most iconic assistants on this week’s episode of The Reality Of Reality: The Reality Of Vanderpump Rules.

    47 min
  6. JoshtheRHONYstan Interview! Housewives, Traitors, Hockey Players & more!

    JAN 13

    JoshtheRHONYstan Interview! Housewives, Traitors, Hockey Players & more!

    JOSHTHERHONYSTAN is in LA! And one of his first stops on his Hollywood tour was The Reality Of Reality studio. Josh is a New York–based reality TV content creator with a background in politics, and in this episode, we’re covering it all. We start by talking about life before content creation, living in Los Angeles, and swapping stories about how we became friends! Then, Josh spills on Bravolebrities sliding into his DMs, which Bravolebs he’s not a fan of, and we share our [hot] takes on the current season of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. We also make The Traitors predictions, unpack Josh’s obsession with baseball, review the new movie Primate (ew), and — obviously — talk about Heated Rivalry (duh). So tune in to hear Josh and I’s very first fight, which was a clear millennial vs. Gen Z divide ❤️

    47 min
  7. The Reality Of: The Traitors w/ Christian de la Torre

    JAN 6

    The Reality Of: The Traitors w/ Christian de la Torre

    .If you love The Traitors, this episode is for you. Not only was Christian de la Torre part of the very first season of The Traitors US, he was a Traitor! (and the only non-celebrity US Traitor, so far). Alongside Cirie Fields and Cody Calafiore, the three of them ran the turret… until Cody was ultimately taken out and Arie Luyendyk Jr. was recruited to join them. 
Now, Christian is spilling everything about what it was really like behind the scenes. He breaks down what actually happens inside the turret, how long the roundtables truly last, what life was like living in the hotel, how cast members were transported to and from the castle, and how celebrity players were treated differently than the civilians. He also opens up about the grueling filming schedule, off-camera freak-outs we never saw on TV, Alan Cumming and so much more.
 So gather around the roundtable and get comfortable — because today, we’re getting into The Reality Of: The Traitors.

    1h 1m
  8. Riccio Recap: Survivor & Bravo recaps featuring my parents!

    12/23/2025

    Riccio Recap: Survivor & Bravo recaps featuring my parents!

    My parents have officially entered the chat! On this week’s very special holiday episode, I’m back home in Pennsylvania for Christmas and sitting down with my parents to talk all things reality TV. First up, my dad Angelo weighs in on the Survivor 49 finale and the Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans trailer. Then my mom Andrea joins the conversation as we dive into Southern Charm, Vanderpump Rules, our favorite (and least favorite) Housewives, and plenty more. I also break down some of the latest reality TV theories making the rounds — from Katie Maloney potentially becoming a main cast member on Stassi Says, to Jacqueline Laurita allegedly joining The Real Housewives of Orange County, to MrBeast possibly doubling the Survivor 50 prize pot. Hear it all on The Reality Of Reality.

    44 min
See All (20)

Trailer

5
out of 5
21 Ratings

About

Candid conversations about the reality of being on reality TV — straight from the people who lived it. Each week, your favorite reality stars spill the tea on what really goes down on and off camera (and what didn’t make the edit 👀). And when we’re not hearing it straight from the source, I’m bringing you full coverage of everything happening in the world of reality TV and pop culture — recapping the biggest episodes, breaking down headlines, and covering the drama in real time. This is The Reality of Reality. 👋 Hosted by Kate Riccio. (@ricciorecaps) Follow us at @TheRealityOfReality

Information

  • Creator
    Kate Riccio
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kate Riccio
  • Show Website
    The Reality Of Reality

You Might Also Like