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Aliens Watching Reality TV

Erika Heidewald
Love Is Blind
Perfect Match
The Circle
Reality TV
Perfect Match Season 2
Netflix
The Trust
Love On the Spectrum
Matthew's Deceit
Nick Lachey
Ableism
Interracial Relationships
Relationship Dynamics
Vanessa Lachey
Dominique
Tolu
North Carolina
Toxic Masculinity
Emotional Manipulation
Jealousy

Aliens Watching Reality TV is hosted by Erika Heidewald and Josh Shahryar, two reality show newbies who grew up feeling like aliens (turns out we're just autistic and ADHD) and love analyzing human behavior by watching reality TV dating shows on Netflix. We're recapping every episode of Love Is Blind Season 5 right now and it's better (worse) than ever. Subscribe to our Patreon for just $5 a month... more

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Now that Love Is Blind Season 9 is over, we're doing a deep dive into each couple's trajectory from the pods to the reunion. In this episode we covered the two central couples of the season - KB and Edmond and finally Sparkle Megan and Jordan.

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Now that Love Is Blind Season 9 is over, we're doing a deep dive into each couple's trajectory from the pods to the reunion. In this episode we covered Kacie and Patrick, Nick and Annie, Joe and Madison, & Anton and Allie. Next episode we'll cover th... more

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We watched the final three episodes of the ultimatum queer love season 2 so we could talk about the finale and reunion as soon as possible because I know we are not the only ones feeling some type of way right now.

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Join us and catch up with the trial wives in The Ultimatum: Queer Love Season 2 episodes 4-7! How does everyone feel about Magan and Haley vs. Dayna and Mel? I think our allegiances are clear.

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Erika Heidewald
Co-host known for insightful analysis of reality TV and engaging commentary on social behaviors and relationships, particularly from a neurodivergent perspective.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 95 ratings
  • Not for me

    I agree with the other reviewers who said they found the hosts judgmental. They make a lot of sweeping generalizations about ND and NT people. Also they love to complain about how shallow NT people are, yet they make rude comments about peoples’ appearances.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Spicyfoxglove
    United Statesa month ago
  • Judgmental

    As an Autistic person I’m very disappointed in how strongly judgmental this show is. You do not speak for me or 100% of us. I’m listening to your episode about Love on the Spectrum and, for myself, I would have loved to have the social guidance so that it would have potentially been easier to meet people and make connections. Any show is not going to be “realistic” unless it’s a documentary.

    It might have been more tolerable if you could have acknowledged that for SOME Autistic people this coul... more

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    1
    Travelbit
    United States6 months ago
  • Not for me

    I’m autistic and find their judgment of autistic people and educators narrow minded and offensive

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Quandi
    United States8 months ago
  • Feels elitist and snobby

    Elitist that puts down Midwest people. These are coastal elites. Sorry. Snobs.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    OIF
    United States9 months ago
  • All of them

    Ya’ll should watch LIB from every country because honestly - it’s a global experiment and getting out of the “USA” gives a healthier perspective-

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BB1luv
    United Statesa year ago

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Critical reviews indicate that some find the hosts' commentary judgmental and narrow-minded, particularly in discussions of contestants' behaviors.
Listeners appreciate the hosts' humor and relatable perspectives, especially regarding neurodivergence in the context of relationships.
Positive feedback highlights the insightful analysis of emotional dynamics and underrepresented perspectives in reality TV.

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Exploring the intersections of reality television and neurodiversity, this podcast presents a unique perspective as hosts analyze popular dating shows like "Love Is Blind" and "The Ultimatum: Queer Love." Grown from their own experiences of feeling out of place, the hosts delve into the complexities of human behavior, relationships, and the societal expectations embedded in these shows. Each episode dissects the emotional dynamics and manipulative behaviors displayed by contestants, often revealing deeper discussions surrounding love, trauma, and self-identity, particularly from a neurodivergent viewpoint.

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