After Reality
394 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★ - 46 ratingsSpencer Kitley, Will Semons and Kate Gunderson cover the latest in reality television, breaking down the fights, antics and most dramatic moments from your favorite reality series, including The Bachelor franchise, The Challenge, Survivor, Big Brother, Bravo TV and many more.
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Ep. 226 - The Mixed Bag: Celebrity Big Brother, Vanderpump Rules, Below Deck and Top Chef
January 31, 2019 05:09Spencer Kitley and Will Semons have a full bag of reality content, including Celebrity Big Brother’s first evictions, confrontations and Tom Green genius. They also go deep on Tom Sandoval’s birthday on Vanderpump Rules (20:00) and the season finale of Below Deck (39:30). If that was not enough, they dig into the most recent episode of Top Chef (50:00) as well.
Ep. 225 - Bachelor Nation: Singapore Sharing
January 31, 2019 05:07Spencer Kitley and Will Semons are joined by Fantasy4Reality’s Matt Gray to break down all of the big revelations from week four of The Bachelor, including a divorce, a prison release and a sexual assault. They also dig into the Demi and Courtney feud, frontrunners and a whole lot more.
Ep. 224 - The Mixed Bag: Celebrity Big Brother and Vanderpump Rules
January 23, 2019 04:22Spencer Kitley and Will Semons are fired up for The Mixed Bag and they are diving head first into the hilarious season premiere of Celebrity Big Brother and talking about their favorite cast members and picks to win. They also dissect the latest in sexy unique drama from Vanderpump Rules (28:08) and Billie Lee’s tirade, Girls Night In and International OOTD Day.
Ep. 223 - Bachelor Nation: Colton Plays A Pirate
January 23, 2019 04:19Spencer Kitley and Will Semons analyze every moment of this week’s episode of The Bachelor, including the beauty queen feud, Elyse vaulting up the leaderboard, Colton playing pirate and even a few surprises.
Ep. 222 - The Mixed Bag: Pump Rules, Below Deck, 90-Day Fiance Recap and Reality TV News
January 18, 2019 05:22Spencer Kitley and Will Semons open the bag and dig into James and the crazy moms on Vanderpump Rules and discuss the latest in Below Deck hook-ups and Josiah’s big moment (29:33). Will also does a season wrap up of 90-Day Fiance (39:35), while Spencer delivers some news from the reality TV world (49:56).
Ep. 221 - Bachelor Nation: Colton Goes to Camp
January 18, 2019 05:21Spencer Kitley and Will Semons analyze all of the latest antics from this week’s episode of The Bachelor, including theater theatrics, Hannah B’s awkwardness, going camping and the non-cougar cougars.
Ep. 220 - Bachelor Nation: Colton’s Big Premiere
January 10, 2019 15:19Spencer Kitley and Will Semons dissect every moment of The Bachelor’s marathon season premiere (14:10), discussing intro videos, limo entrances, cocktail party antics and of course who got roses. Also, they chat about Will’s recent trip to Bachelor in Paradise’s home, Playa Escondida (4:07).
Ep. 219 - The Mixed Bag: Survivor Finale, Pump Rules and Below Deck
December 21, 2018 06:11Spencer Kitley and Will Semons are joined by friend of the pod and former Survivor segment producer Kenneth Browder to discuss the three-hour finale to one of the franchise’s best seasons ever. Then Spencer and Will dissect this week’s episodes of Vanderpump Rules (1:16.15) and podcast hot topic Below Deck (1:31.32).
Ep. 218 - The Mixed Bag: Interview with Below Deck's hero cameraman Brent Freeburg
December 15, 2018 01:08Will Semons hosts an exclusive interview with the hero of the week on Below Deck, Brent Freeburg. Brent the Cameraman played a huge role in the most pivotal episode of the season and he is here to talk about the scary experience, as well as his experience working on the franchise.
Ep. 217 - The Mixed Bag: Survivor, Pump Rules, Below Deck, Unanchored and more
December 14, 2018 04:46Spencer Kitley and Will Semons a have a full bag this week as they dive into yet another blindside on the penultimate episode of Survivor, explore the building drama on Vanderpump Rules (33:13) and analyze the most dramatic episode to-date of Below Deck (56:27). They also discuss the nuances of the characters on Unanchored (1:10.03) and even share a few thoughts on Top Chef (1:17.23) and Jersey Shore (1:19.30).
Ep. 216 - The Mixed Bag: Vanderpump Rules, Below Deck and Unanchored
December 06, 2018 05:20Spencer Kitley and Will Semons take the week off from Survivor to focus on some of their favorites from Bravo. They highlight all of the key moments from the season premiere of Vanderpump Rules, discuss the latest drama on the high seas on Below Deck (25:00) and they bring back Random Reviews and discuss Bravo’s Unanchored (38:27).
Ep. 215 - The Challenge Final Reckoning Reunion
December 06, 2018 05:12Spencer Kitley and Will Semons dig into all of the plot lines from the two-episode reunion, including Hunter vs. Ashley and Johnny vs Devin. They also hand out their Most Valuable Player and Least Valuable Player awards for the season.
Ep. 214 - The Mixed Bag: Survivor
November 30, 2018 05:03Spencer Kitley is joined by friend of the pod and former Reality TV producer Kenneth Browder to dig into every juicy moment of this week’s two-hour episode of Survivor. They discuss Alec and Christian’s marathon immunity, Carl’s godfatherly ways, the lack of physical threats, reward feasting and more.
Ep. 213 - The Challenge Final Reckoning Finale
November 22, 2018 02:08Spencer Kitley and Will Semons are fired up to dig into the final of The Challenge Final Reckoning. They break down all five legs, the big moves, the bad moves and of course the explosive finish. And they debut new theme music for the podcast.
Ep. 212 - The Mixed Bag: Survivor, Jersey Shore, Below Deck, Shahs and 90-Day Fiance
November 16, 2018 05:02Spencer Kitley and Will Semons deliver a wall-to-wall episode of The Mixed Bag, breaking down the #BrochachoBlindside on Survivor, Angelina getting handsy on Jersey Shore (29:55), the trainwreck deck crew on Below Deck (35:44), MJ’s wild wedding on Shahs of Sunset (40:33) and the long awaited analysis of the new season of 90-Day Fiance (43:23).
Ep. 211 - The Challenge Final Reckoning: The Walking Dead
November 16, 2018 05:01Spencer Kitley and Will Semons dissect the electrifying trivia performances, game strategy, projectile vomiting and epic endurance competition from this week’s episode of The Challenge Final Reckoning.
Ep. 210 - The Mixed Bag: Survivor's Merge
November 09, 2018 05:02Spencer Kitley is joined by friend of the podcast and former Survivor producer Kenneth Browder to dissect this week’s juicy merge episode of Survivor. They dive into the season to-date, the newly minted six-person counter insurgency alliance and some nuggets from Kenneth’s time working on the venerable reality franchise.
Ep. 209 - The Mixed Bag: Survivor, Jersey Shore, Below Deck and 90-Day Fiance
October 26, 2018 03:44Spencer Kitley and Will Semons dig into yet another blindside on Survivor, chat about the dual birthday on Jersey Shore and the treatment of the red headed step child on Below Deck. All of that, plus Will educates Spencer on the world of 90-Day Fiance.
Ep. 208 - The Challenge Final Reckoning: Wheel of Fortune
October 26, 2018 03:41Spencer Kitley and Will Semons discuss the pasta, the sidewalk slam, the goodbye and the fan favorite, trivia, from this week’s dramatic episode of The Challenge Final Reckoning.
Ep. 207 - The Mixed Bag: Survivor, Jersey Shore, Below Deck and Shahs of Sunset
October 18, 2018 04:32Spencer Kitley and Will Semons have a very full Mixed Bag this week and they kick things off with a #DropYourBuffs episode of Survivor. They also dig into the future of the Jersey Shore, discuss the excellent start to the Below Deck season and chat about Mike and Reza's relationship on Shahs of Sunset.
Ep. 206 - The Challenge Final Reckoning
October 18, 2018 04:28Spencer Kitley and Will Semons review every delicious moment from this week’s episode of The Challenge, including Armageddon, the Double Cross, key decisions, hamster wheel rag-dolling and a whole lot more.
Ep. 205 - Survivor, Jersey Shore, Below Deck and more
October 04, 2018 04:27Spencer Kitley and Will Semons break down the second episode of Survivor, evaluating the early game play , dissecting the tribes and sharing their thoughts on the cast. They also discuss the most recent news from Jersey Shore Family Reunion, the premiere of Below Deck and more from around the reality world.
Ep. 204 - The Challenge Final Reckoning (The People vs. Johnny Bananas)
October 04, 2018 04:20Spencer Kitley and Will Semons go all in on the high drama at Armageddon on this week’s The Challenge Final Reckoning. They dig into Zach’s boss move, Amanda’s melt down and of course the three-team elimination challenge.
Ep. 203 - Big Brother Finale and Big Brother Mount Rushmore
September 28, 2018 04:03Spencer Kitley and Will Semons are fired up to talk about the finale of Big Brother and they dig in on the strong season that was, Level Six’s dominance, Tyler and Kaycee’s road to the finale and more. They also deliver their all-time Mount Rushmore’s of Big Brother, including some of the all-time franchise favorites.
Ep. 202 - The Challenge Final Reckoning
September 28, 2018 03:48Spencer Kitley and Will Semons break down the most complete episode of The Challenge this season. They dig into Shane and Nelson’s big decisions, the nuances of the caged competition and the lack of reaction in the redemption house.
Ep. 201 - The Mixed Bag: Big Brother, Jersey Shore, Floribama Shore and Below Deck Med
September 20, 2018 04:15Spencer Kitley and Will Semons breathe new life into The Mixed Bag and go deep on the latest wins, decisions and strategery in the Big Brother house. They also dive into the recent drama on Jersey Shore and Floribama Shore, before spending a little bit of time on the season that was on Below Deck Med.
Ep. 200 - The Challenge Final Reckoning
September 20, 2018 03:57Spencer Kitley and Will Semons dissect the juicy fights in the main and redemption houses, Bananas and Tony’s win, voting strategies and reveal their picks to win the season
Ep. 199 - The Challenge Final Reckoning
September 13, 2018 04:06Spencer Kitley and Will Semons review all of the latest from the four horsemen of the apocalypse elimination, the eating purge challenge and analyze the tough decisions that are brewing in The Challenge house.
Ep. 198 - Bachelor in Paradise Finale
September 13, 2018 04:05Spencer Kitley and Will Semons dissect every juicy moment of the two-night finale of Bachelor in Paradise and dive into the drama that ensued around Jordan and Jenna’s relationship. They also discuss all of the other couples, where they stand and the revelations on the reunion.
Ep. 197 - The Mixed Bag: Big Brother, Jersey Shore Family Reunion and Misc. Bravo TV
September 07, 2018 04:23Spencer Kitley and Will Semons dive into the most recent drama in the Big Brother house, including Scottie’s return and Level 6’s season of dominance. They also discuss the spiraling of Ron and Jen on Jersey shore Family Reunion and chat about some of their other favorites on Bravo right now.
Ep. 196 - The Challenge Final Reckoning
September 07, 2018 04:22Spencer Kitley and Wills Semons discuss all of the latest from The Challenge, including the frigid Armageddon showdown, house politics and unique flow of this season.
Ep. 195 - Bachelor in Paradise
September 07, 2018 04:21Spencer Kitley and Will Semos are back together and they are breaking down Colton and Tia’s split, Annaliese and Shushanna’s meltdowns, Eric’s confusion and a whole lot more from this week’s five-hours of Bachelor in Paradise.
Ep. 194 - The Challenge Final Reckoning
August 24, 2018 03:58Spencer Kitley and guest co-host Allan Aguirre dive into the season to-date on The Challenge Final Reckoning, as well as this week’s Armageddon, challenge and Kam’s big move with the latest votes.
Ep. 193 - Bachelor in Paradise (Episodes 4 & 5)
August 24, 2018 03:52Spencer Kitley is solo for the second week in a row, breaking down the couples carousel, love triangles and doggie drama on Bachelor in Paradise.
Ep. 192 - Bachelor in Paradise (Episodes 2 & 3)
August 17, 2018 02:58Spencer Kitley is without Will Semons, but he is here with something brand new. This week’s show features 10 topics, including a brief recap of The Bachelorette finale and Bachelor possibilities and the top nine moments from the first full week of Bachelor in Paradise.
Ep. 191 - The Mixed Bag: Big Brother and Below Deck Med
August 03, 2018 04:18Spencer Kitley and Will Semons dig into the Mixed Bag and review Bayleigh’s HOH stint on Big Brother, the struggles of Level 6, as well as the latest drama with the Below Deck Mediterranean crew.
Ep. 190 - The Challenge Final Reckoning: Redemption Reckoning
August 03, 2018 04:16Spencer Kitley and Will Semons dive into the latest episode of The Challenge Final Reckoning, including the redemption reckoning, Paulie losing his mind and the effect of his lies to Brad.
Ep. 189 - The Bachelorette Men Tell All
August 03, 2018 04:15Spencer Kitley and Will Semons discuss Jordan’s antics, Colton’s tearful hotseat conversation, Jason’s Bachelor plea and more from The Bachelorette’s Men Tell All.
Ep. 188 - The Mixed Bag: Big Brother, Floribama Shore and Below Deck Med
July 31, 2018 16:50Spencer Kitley and Will Semons dive into all of their favorites, including high stakes decisions in the Big Brother house and polarizing decisions by Sam. They also chat about the absolute train wreck that was Gus’ birthday on Floribama Shore and the mounting tensions with the Below Deck Med crew.
Ep. 187 - The Challenge Final Reckoning
July 27, 2018 04:02Spencer Kitley and Will Semons review the season’s third drama-filled episode and gab on house drama, the Armageddon format and the controversial one-sided elimination challenge.
Ep. 186 - The Bachelorette Fantasy Suites and more
July 27, 2018 04:01Spencer Kitley and Will Semons dissect every moment of the final three dates on The Bachelorette, make their picks to win, picks for The Bachelor and discuss their Top 10 moments of the season.
Ep. 185 - Big Brother 20 and Floribama Shore’s Premiere
July 13, 2018 04:02Spencer Kitley and Will Semons are super excited for the Mixed Bag because they are diving into all of the latest from season 20 of Big Brother and they are discussing every outrageous moment of the Floribama Shore premiere.
Ep. 184 - The Challenge Final Reckoning Premiere
July 13, 2018 04:01Spencer Kitley and Will Semons dive into the season premiere of part three of The Challenge trilogy that is The Final Reckoning. The review the hookups, the quotables, the format and of course the Kailah and Melissa confrontation.
Ep. 183 - The Bachelorette (Final Six)
July 13, 2018 04:00Spencer Kitley and Will Semons dissect all of the best moments from The Bachelorette’s final six, including Blake’s family reveal and Colton’s secret revelation. They also discuss their picks to win the season, favorites for The Bachelor and more.
Ep. 182 - The Bachelorette 2-on-1 and more
June 29, 2018 04:12Spencer Kitley and Will Semons dissect every juicy moment of The Bachelorette, including the Jordan vs. David showdown in the desert, the sheer awkwardness of Chris, Blake cementing his lead and more.
Ep. 181 - The Challenge Champs vs. Stars Finale & Bravo’s Southern Charm and Below Deck Med
June 22, 2018 03:59Spencer Kitley and Will Semons are fired up about the finale of The Challenge Champs vs. Stars and they dive into all four stages of the final and the season that was on the best version of the spinoff to-date. They also host a quick grab bag on Bravo favorites Southern Charm and Below Deck Mediterranean.
Ep. 180 - The Bachelorette
June 22, 2018 03:58Spencer Kitley and Wil Semons dissect every juicy piece of The Bachelorette this week, including Jordan’s quotables, Jean Blanc’s backpedaling, two rose ceremonies, a pair of 1-on-1’s and more. They also spill on the early cast preview of the forthcoming season of Bachelor in Paradise.
Ep. 179 - The Challenge Champs vs. Stars, Southern Charm and Below Deck Med
June 15, 2018 03:35Spencer Kitley and Will Semons discuss all of the latest from The Challenge Champs vs. Stars, including Wes’ gamesmanship and the positioning of the champs for the final. They also dig into Kathryn’s rising, Ashley’s fall and Thomas’ frustration on Southern Charm, as well as the best episode of the season with Captain Sandy on Below Deck Med.
Ep. 178 - The Bachelorette: Jordan and David’s feud, two ambulances and a lot of kisses
June 15, 2018 03:33Spencer Kitley and Will Semons dive into the best episode of the season that featured one of the all-time great scenes. Jordan and David’s confrontation will live on in Bachelor Nation lore and After Reality breaks down every juicy moment and even does a reenactment. They also evaluate the injuries to David and Clay, as well as Becca’s loose lips.
Ep. 177 - The Bachelorette and Rapid Fire with The Challenge CvS, Southern Charm, Below Deck Med & Jersey Shore
June 09, 2018 02:17Spencer Kitley and Will Semons enjoyed the second week of The Bachelorette and they are diving into the brilliance of the caricature that is Jordan, Lincoln’s tearful breakdown and Colton’s Tia confession. They also do a quick round table (56:18), talking The Challenge Champs vs. Stars, Southern Charm, Below Deck Med and Jersey Shore.