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It's Called Reality

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Reality TV
Love Island USA
Reality Television
Survivor (TV Show)
Bravo (bravoverse)
Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives
Taylor Frankie Paul
Reality TV Production
Real Housewives Franchise
Stassi Schroeder
Religious Deconstruction
Mormonism
Mormon Wives
America's Next Top Model
Couples Therapy
Menopause / Women's Health
Casa Amor
Dallas Cowboys
DCC
Patriarchy

Reality TV. You already watch it. You already have opinions. It's Called Reality gives you somewhere to take them seriously. Hosts Willow and Briana have been texting each other about their reality TV obsessions for years. Now they're yapping about it on a podcast. Every episode covers a different franchise, going deeper than the drama to explore the beauty standards, the bias, the power dynamics,... more

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Season 5 of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives just dropped, and with it comes a massive cast shakeup.

This week, Willow and Briana do a quick rundown of what went down in S5, but this episode is less about the tea and more about the whole pot: a full... more

Stassi Schroeder, star of Vanderpump Rules, is back on TV, and this time she's the one in charge.

House of Stassi is a reality show about making a reality show, and we love the meta-ness of it all. We're digging into what happens when a woman wh... more

For our tenth episode, we're zooming out and reflecting on how making this show has changed how we watch reality TV, and then get into the current state of reality TV. There's a massive drop of shows coming out this fall, and we're doing everything w... more

This week, we get into all three seasons of America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, from the audition process that breaks your heart, the five-year ceiling, the pay fight, and the slow transformation from Season 1 to Season 3 of women who... more

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Hosts

Willow Beck
Host of It's Called Reality; co-host with a focus on culture-focused insights into reality TV
Briana Brown
Co-host with a focus on discourse-driven analysis of reality TV

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Per usual

    Was excited to listen, love the premise. But, within first 15 seconds, you got politically judgmental. If I was looking for political commentary, I certainly wouldn’t be tuning in to a podcast named “It’s Called Reality”. You lost me immediately.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Madden Mobile Junkie
    United States21 days ago
  • A New Perspective on Reality TV

    Such an interesting listen! Examining the cultural impact of reality TV but also coming from a place of love for the genre. I’m so excited to hear what they talk about every episode and to hear the fun banter!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kennethkent
    Canada4 months ago
  • 10s, 10s, 10s across the board.

    i love how willow and briana are exploring reality discourse with such nuance & humour. it’s validating my love for reality tv, while also making me feel like i’m taking a psychology (+ sociology) class.

    this podcast feels like entertainment with substance, and we’re all part of their group chat now!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spiderdog123
    Canada4 months ago
  • Must listen!

    It’s Called Reality is funny with a touch of intellectualism on the complex topic of reality TV. You don’t have to watch reality TV to like the banter the hosts have. Relatable and engaging. I can’t wait for the next episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    j00000000000blia
    Canada4 months ago
  • Absolutely, yes

    Living for the hot takes, the opinions and the yaps. You have my full support and loyalty 🫡

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    therealkevinsmother
    Australia5 months ago

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Thoughtful take on why reality TV resonates and how editing shapes perception.
Strong banter and accessible psychology/sociology vibes for listeners.
Broad, insightful discussions that mix critique with humor.

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What is It's Called Reality about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two hosts offer culture-focused takes on reality television, probing how shows shape beauty standards, power dynamics, bias, and audience discourse. Across episodes they dissect framing, ethics, and narrative control in various franchises, blending sharp critique with relatable banter. The show stands out for treating reality TV as a lens on society, not just entertainment, and for inviting listener participation through thoughtful analysis and candid perspectives.

Noteworthy angles include meta-commentary on therapy, fame, and entrepreneurship within reality ecosystems, plus cross-franchise comparisons that reveal recurring patterns in casting, editing, and audience engagement. It's likely to appeal to listeners who crave thoughtful, witt... more

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It's Called Reality launched 5 months ago and published 13 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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