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Reality Gays with Mattie and Poodle

Audacy, Matt Marr and Jake Anthony
90 Day Fiancé
Love Is Blind
Reality Gays
Reality TV
Reality Gays With Mattie and Poodle
Love Island
Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives
Relationships
Taylor Frankie Paul
Minnesota
90 Day Fiancé: the Other Way
Reality Television
Love Island USA
90 Day: Hunt For Love
Dating
Andi and Nigel
90 Day Fiancé: the Last Resort
Marriage
90 Day Fiancé: the Single Life
Love After Lockup

Jake Anthony and Matt Marr are two Southern Queens who absolutely love reality shows about lonely hearts looking for love. They recap it all including: TLC's 90 Day Fiancé, Love is Blind on Netflix, Love After Lockup, and some other shows where the people are just hot messes looking for love. If you've been looking for your gay BFFs to dish this show, you're home Queen!Matt is a clinical psycholog... more

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Niles learns his marriage to Matilda may be annulled. Vittorio humiliates Jessy in front of his friends. Michelle pushes Felix to put her before his family. Andi braces herself to meet Nigel's lover, while Jon and Ally question their future together.... more

Niles learns his marriage to Matilda may be annulled. Vittorio humiliates Jessy in front of his friends. Michelle pushes Felix to put her before his family. Andi braces herself to meet Nigel's lover, while Jon and Ally question their future together.... more

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Recent Guests

James Q. Simmons
Nurse practitioner, keynote speaker, and health educator
Episode: Life in Parallel Podcast SNEAK PEEK: "Boys Aren't Nurses" (in 1980s Nebraska) with Dr. James Q. Simmons
Kara Leona
Reality television personality, musician and performer.
Episode: Reality Gays Exposé: Kara Leona of Hunt for Love
Dolly Parton
Legendary singer-songwriter
Dolly Parton
Episode: Welcome to Dumb Blonde with Bunnie XO
Ross Matthews
TV personality, hosted interview segment
Reality Gays interview
Episode: 90 Day: The Last Resort 0317 Tell All Part 1
Ross Mathews
Friend of the pod, guest interviewee
Reality TV host/comedian
Episode: Reality Gays Masterclass: Ross Mathews
Amye Archer
Host of Little Miss Recap and Murder She Watched, special guest on this episode
Little Miss Recap; Murder, She Watched
Episode: 90 Day: The Last Resort 0308 “The Last Leap of Faith” with Amye Archer
Jessica Jarding
Guest from LisforLosersPod, comedian and pop-culture commentator
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Episode: Love Island USA S8 Eps 20-25 RECAP
Jerry the Goose
Goose interview guest used for humorous bit
Episode: 90 Day Fiancé 1204 “Forsaking All Others” Part 1
Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Actor
Dinners on Me (podcast)
Episode: The Gayly Dose #68: “Don Flamenco? She’s Family!”

Hosts

Mattie
Host of Reality Gays, co-host of the show; long-running, witty, and academically informed, with a clinical psychology background referenced in analysis.
Poodle
Host of Reality Gays, known for sharp banter, music/tv taste, and co-hosting duties across episodes; frequently drives quick, humorous takes.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 8.3k ratings
  • KGQ!

    I just adore Mattie and Poodle! Their joy and jokes have gotten me through some tough times and long car rides. I am always impressed with their social commentary on (sometimes trashy/classless) reality tv and how it applies to our daily lives. This is the first podcast I’ve ever gotten really invested in, and it has EVERYTHING - musical references (and full-on singing), Oklahoma stories, Southern craziness, grammar, therapy talk, opera, psychology, history, pop culture, feminism, NEW SEGMENTS, ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WHAT OTHER PODCAST?!?
    United States6 days ago
  • Come for the trash TV, stay for the emotional growth

    Who knew watching 90 Day Fiancé could lead to actual personal growth?

    Mattie and Poodle are hilarious, sharp, unapologetically feminist, and surprisingly insightful. They understand that beneath the spectacular dysfunction of reality TV are very real relationship dynamics, learned behaviors, and cultural expectations that deserve examining.

    The beauty of 90 Day Fiancé is that it magnifies the patterns we all recognize in our own relationships—just with worse decisions, questionable immigration... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bec Kay
    United States14 days ago
  • RG Thank You!

    We just love you!!! So many laughs and best part of my day, My boyfriend is such a man bro and he giggles so hard too- love the live show, love the interviews, I listen to recaps for the shows I don’t even watch.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scrablerrry
    Canada18 days ago
  • More Mattie

    I am a longtime listener and am OBSESSED. Have gone to live shows and have merch! But…for the love! Let Mattie speak! Poodle interrupts approx 80% of Mattie’s sentences. Especially on information involving psychology and therapy. Mattie has had an actual professional career and education in this area, which makes his input about the shows so interesting . Poodle’s takes in this area are usually so awful and he interrupts Mattie’s informative and interesting takes to give his own “life coach” one... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Clb3434
    United States19 days ago
  • Hilarious

    I love listening to Reality Gays! They always make my day and have the best takes. I appreciate them holding men accountable as well ;) KEEP GOING QUEENS

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ytfgyfnhfvdsy
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

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Consistency and chemistry that make episodes addictive for fans and newcomers alike.
Engaging hosts who feel like old friends with sharp pop-culture takes.
Hilarious banter and candid honesty, even on heavy topics.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#28
United States/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#42
Canada/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#248
United Kingdom/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#111
Australia/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#75
Norway/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#95
Belgium/TV & Film

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Life in Parallel Podcast SNEAK PEEK: "Boys Aren't Nurses" (in 1980s Nebraska) with Dr. James Q. Simmons
Q: If there was one thing that you can do that will absolutely improve your health above everything else, what is it?
Simmons recommends prioritizing sleep: keeping a consistent bedtime, removing electronics from the bedroom, and aiming for eight hours in a cool, dark, quiet space.
Life in Parallel Podcast SNEAK PEEK: "Boys Aren't Nurses" (in 1980s Nebraska) with Dr. James Q. Simmons
Q: What made you listen to that voice in the back of your head and act on it?
Simmons credits his optimism, the resilience shaped by traumatic experiences, and a supportive community that encouraged him to take risks.
Reality Gays Exposé: Kara Leona of Hunt for Love
Q: What inspired you to take another chance on love with this show?
Kara says she is not jaded and does not want to rule out love or people. She was willing to try an unconventional dating experience rather than rely only on dating apps, because she felt she had little to lose by taking a risk.
Reality Gays Exposé: Kara Leona of Hunt for Love
Q: Did you think in a million years that Guillermo would not show up?
Kara says she was shocked because Guillermo's absence had never crossed her mind. She describes him as someone who claims strong morals but does not show up when situations become difficult.
Welcome to Dumb Blonde with Bunnie XO
Q: Did he say anything to you that stuck with you throughout your career?
He simply greeted her with a friendly 'hello,' but the moment, combined with his magnetism and the surrounding atmosphere, became a formative memory that influenced her self-perception and artistry.

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Two Southern LGBTQ hosts deliver sharp, humorous recaps of popular reality dating and lifestyle shows, blending candid commentary with pop culture tangents, personal anecdotes, and therapy-informed takes. Episodes orbit around relationship dynamics, family and cultural tensions, and the entertainment machine behind long-running franchises, all delivered with quick banter, affectionate ribbing, and unapologetic authenticity. The show stands out for its dynamic host chemistry, inclusive humor, and willingness to tackle heavier topics like trauma, therapy, and ethics in reality TV without losing the fun or fan engagement.

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7. Jessica Jarding
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