Reality Tonight!
136 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsREALITY TONIGHT! (Formerly HOUSEWIVES TONIGHT!) takes the shame out of loving reality TV, with recaps and interviews by a producer who has been in the game for over 10 years. Join Rit (whose work includes BAD GIRLS CLUB, KEEPING UP WITH THE KARDASHIANS, LINDSAY LOHAN'S BEACH CLUB, and VANDERPUMP RULES) as he navigates these amazing shows and personalities that are too often misunderstood by mainstream media, in a podcast styled after the great late night talk shows of old Hollywood!
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Episodes
118. Love is Buying Beverly Hills
November 10, 2022 23:13 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBRit takes on the latest season of Love Is Blind and that killer reunion, and the first 6 episodes of Buying Beverly Hills!
117. Love is in the Hair: A Brief Recap of Teresa's Wedding
August 07, 2022 20:06 - 17 minutes - 23.4 MBNOTE: After recording I learned that Ramona did NOT in fact attend the wedding! This episode is sponsored by Teresa's hair extensions, strobe light strips, and the hardest working fog machine ever made.
116. Bad Manors (w/ Kristen Morelli!)
July 18, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 93 MBRit is joined by co-host supreme Kristen Morelli and boyyy is there much to discuss. Tamra's back! Jeff Lewis's fans are odd! Dorinda's XM show sucks! Southern Charm, Dubai, Beverly Hills, and finally Ultimate Girls Trip!
115. The Real Housewives Experience
April 26, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBRit returns from an 11 month absence after working on the latest season of RHOC, and he lived to tell the tale! ....sort of.
114. News Roundup, Clubhouse Misadventures, and RHONY!
May 26, 2021 15:10 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBRit finally deep dives into the world of Clubhouse and lives to tell the tale. He then rounds up the latest news (the Manzos are terrifying) and talks the latest episode of RHONY featuring the very divisive Heather T.
Am I Doing This Right?
May 11, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBRit opens up about a family loss, the confusion in the aftermath, and the nasty COVID vaccine side effects that struck at the same time. But because you can't get through tough times without laughter, he also touches on Porsha's bombshell news, the RHOA reunion, and THE CIRCLE on Netflix. Once again, TV is that warm hug that makes everything feel ok. That warm, screaming, shady hug...
113. Am I Doing This Right?
May 11, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBRit opens up about a family loss, the confusion in the aftermath, and the nasty COVID vaccine side effects that struck at the same time. But because you can't get through tough times without laughter, he also touches on Porsha's bombshell news, the RHOA reunion, and THE CIRCLE on Netflix. Once again, TV is that warm hug that makes everything feel ok. That warm, screaming, shady hug...
112. Reach for that Peach
April 21, 2021 22:26 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBRit breaks down this week's RHOD and that insane RHOA finale, where Drew goes above and beyond to try to secure next season's peach. But how far is too far?
111. Joey Sasso! (+ RHONJ)
April 05, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBRit is joined by actor, writer, producer -- and oh yeah, winner of Netflix's THE CIRCLE -- Joey Sasso! Joey has built a career defying expectations and pushing himself to the limit to accomplish his goals. His labor of love, feature film YOUNG LION OF THE WEST, is nearing completion and will no doubt release before long. Joey gives 100% to everything, even going so far as to watch RHONJ for this episode, and he reveals which Jersey housewife has captured his heart. This is a great chat about...
110. NEWS ROUNDUP: Shahdenfreude (w/@facesbybravo)
April 01, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBThat's right, Rit is just another person posting an episode with a Jen Shah pun. Covering this explosive Jen Shah story required the expertise of Steve (aka @facesbybravo) who has been collecting bits and pieces of facts and presenting them to us lazy Bravo fans. Exhausted after a 24 hour stint on the frontlines, Steve breaks everything down for us, shares info from his conversation with an attorney, and also explains the drama surrounding his tank top. Indeed, no stone is left unturned in t...
109. RHOA//RHONJ with Kate Casey!
March 29, 2021 18:21 - 58 minutes - 54.6 MBRit is joined by the brilliant host of REALITY LIFE Kate Casey, who elevates the conversation around our favorite shows to academic heights. Kate also touches down on the aftermath of that now famous interview with Danni Baird from Southern Charm, which revealed A-Rod to be "the ex-MLB player." They also touch down on a couple of bizarre news items, and then recap RHOA and RHONJ. It's a packed show, and you will feel smarter just by listening to Kate! Check out Kate's TV recommendations: ...
108. Cara Maria & Paulie!
March 26, 2021 16:34 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBRit is joined by Cara Maria and Paulie from MTV's The Challenge! They talk about the circumstances surrounding their (temporary?) exit from the show, their first romantic night together during production, and the effects of horseback riding on the human anatomy. See? There's something for everyone! Follow: Cara Maria: IG: @misscaramaria Paulie: IG: @paulcalafiore_
107. Armie Hammer: A Century of Dysfunction
March 24, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBRit takes a deep dive into Vanity Fair's lengthy piece on Armie Hammer, which sprawls across five generations of bizarre behavior, obscene wealth, and carefully guarded family secrets.
106. NEWS ROUNDUP: Tinsley & Scott Were Still Together...?
March 22, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MBRit is surprised to learn that Tinsley and Scott broke their engagement, mostly because he didn't realize they were still together. He also touches on eight of the unconfirmed castmembers of whatever this all-stars Housewives show is, as well as the unfortunate news item about Brandi. No, not that one... the other one... no, the OTHER one. Plus, Craig's law firm.
105. A Wedding & A Hammer
March 16, 2021 16:25 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBWelcome to REALITY TONIGHT! New name, same Rit. On this episode, Rit recaps RHOA and celebrates the end of Cynthia's drawn out wedding storyline, discusses LaToya's uncomfortable straddling of both sides of the group, and touches on his new obsession with Armie Hammer's family, which boasts of five generations of deranged behavior.
104. NEWS ROUNDUP: The High Life ( & A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!)
March 09, 2021 17:22 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBRit announces a change coming to HOUSEWIVES TONIGHT! (Don't worry, it's a good change.) He also gets into The Interview (yes, the Meghan Markle one), talks a little bit of news out of RHONJ and RHOBH, and reads excerpts from the recent LA Times investigation about what naughty Tom Giradi was up to with those stolen funds. (Hint: Jay Leno and some pricey chicken.)
103. Dames At Sea (w/ @dameswhodish)
March 07, 2021 17:40 - 1 hour - 59 MBRit is joined by Anne and Gina, hosts of the DAMES WHO DISH podcast, to talk Below Deck: Sailing Yacht, RHONJ, RHOD, and Summer House! This is a conversation full of hilarious detours and backstories about the three of them, from nightmare jobs, to hottest Househusbands, and whether or not lake swimming is the ideal. This episode will get you prepped for the week ahead on Bravo! Be sure to subscribe to DAMES WHO DISH for more content from this episode, including an RHOA recap and an RHOBH ta...
102. Hannah Ferrier!
March 05, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MBRit welcomes Queen of the Seven Seas HANNAH FERRIER (Below Deck: Med, the DEAR DIARY.... podcast) to Housewives Tonight, and the topics range from motherhood and Hannah's final season, to her appreciation of BLING EMPIRE, RHOP, RHOA, and all things Bravo. (During which Hannah weighs in on whether or not Michael Darby playing grab ass "is an Australian thing.") The questions get tossed aside before long, and the conversation zigs and zags in the best of ways. This was a damn good time! Follo...
101. RHONJ/RHOD/RHOSLC: The Lies, the Lies!
March 04, 2021 17:34 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBRit feels hoodwinked by the false lead on a Melissa cheating Joe storyline, so he has some RHONJ thoughts to air! (Also, is Evan really angry, or does Jackie want to be the first person to ever get Teresa to apologize?) Then Rit touches down on the RHOSLC reunion, the uncomfortable buzz surrounding Jen Shah, and the biggest takeaway from RHOD after Brandi recycles the past and puts Tiffany in a terrible position. INSTAGRAM/TWITTER: @wivestonight
100. D'Andra Simmons!
February 26, 2021 14:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBRit celebrates 100 episodes by welcoming Real Housewife of Dallas D'Andra Simmons! D'Andra is the first Real Housewife to grace the podcast with her wonderful presence, and in this conversation, she reveals so many difference facets of her personality that we don't get to see on the show. Real Housewives of Dallas airs Tuesdays on Bravo, and catch D'Andra's podcast I Don't Give a Rip!
99. RHOSLC/RHOD/SH: Spin the Truth, Destroy! (w/ Kristen Morelli)
February 25, 2021 04:50 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBKristen is back for more to help Rit tackle pt. 2 of the RHOSLC reunion, an RHOD where Kary is congratulated for doing something decent, and SUMMER HOUSE where Lindsay makes a request of her boyfriend on camera that she just might regret.
98. The Legend of BOLO (w/ Kristen Morelli!)
February 22, 2021 07:01 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBRit is joined by favorite guest co-host Kristen, and after they play a game to determine their dungeon names, it's off to the races to recap a racy RHOA, and a mudslinging RHONJ. Oh yeah, and they also chat Winter House and Brandi's departure because the Bravo Gods don't understand the concept of a weekend.
97. Brittany Picolo-Ramos (HGTV's Selling the Big Easy)
February 19, 2021 19:14 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBRit welcomes Brittany Picolo-Ramos, star of HGTV's Selling the Big Easy! Brittany talks about confidence, staying authentic while being a television personality, and what she really thinks of Zilllow! It's a conversation full of laughs and a ton of heart that is guaranteed to leave you smiling. Follow Brittany on Instagram: @brittanypicoloramos/ YouTube: Brittany Picolo-Ramos
96: RHOD: Eat, Drink, & Leave by 10:30 (w/ Steve of @facesbybravo!)
February 11, 2021 05:28 - 48 minutes - 44 MBMuch like the brilliant Dr. Tiffany Moon, Rit and Steve (@facesbybravo) take time out of their busy schedules to reunite and talk RHOD, because they just want to find a balance. Rit requested that Steve stay no longer than one hour.
95: Summer Charm
February 05, 2021 18:41 - 36 minutes - 33 MBRit breaks down part 2 of the Southern Charm reunion and the premiere of Summer House!
94: RHOD: Lone Star Moon (+ NEWS ROUNDUP!)
February 03, 2021 18:22 - 48 minutes - 45.3 MBIn his first episode of 2021, Rit rounds up news from RHOD, RHOP, RHOBH, RHOSLC, and RHOA (phew) and gets into the beef between Kary and D'Andra, and Tiffany's relatable Asian parent pressure. He also tells his a story about the time he met Reese Witherspoon. It does not have a happy ending.
93: NEWS ROUNDUP: The Exile of Noel DeLesseps (+ RHOP & RHOA!)
December 09, 2020 20:20 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBRit breaks down the latest in Bravo news, and touches on RHOP and RHOC!
92: RHOSLC: Heatwave Death Grapes (w/ Kristen Morelli!)
December 04, 2020 03:58 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBIt's not that Rit and Kristen aren't obsessed with RHOSLC, it's just that they can't make heads or tails of it. But it sure is fun to try!
92: RHOSLC: Heatwave Death Grapes (w/ Kristen Morelli!)
December 04, 2020 03:58 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBJoin Rit and Kristen as they struggle to make sense of the women of RHOSLC, discuss what the hell Brooks and his sister could have done at Best Buy last week, and award the women with superlatives. HOUSEWIVES TONIGHT HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY Take a screenshot of your phone as you listen to this or any episode, tag @wivestonight and @realhousepinsoc, put it in your story, and you will be automatically entered to win some Bravo swag from Real Housepins OC's shop! Contest ends THURSDAY DECEMBER 10 at 1...
91: RHOSLC: Salty on the Slopes & HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY!
November 23, 2020 04:04 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBRit recaps RHOSLC's second episode, where the pettiness is a refreshing break from the usual Housewives fare! Also, listen for details on how to win some Housewives merch from Real Housepins of OC's Etsy shp!
91: RHOSLC: Salty on the Slopes & NOVEMBER GIVEAWAY!
November 23, 2020 04:04 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBRit recaps episode 2 of RHOSLC where rumors of swinging are held over Whitney's confused head, Jen drags out a small issue, Meredith's marriage circles the drain, and Lisa comes from a place of kindness but is DONE WITH THIS CONVERSATION. Also, it's time for the HOUSEWIVES TONIGHT NOVEMBER GIVEAWAY! Just take a screenshot of your phone while you listen to the podcast, post it to your story, and tag @wivestonight and @realhousepinsoc and you could win some Bravo merch from Real Housepins of O...
90: NEWS ROUNDUP: An American Scandal
November 03, 2020 20:30 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBElection Day! Erika Jayne's Divorce! Holidate! Southern Charm! RHOP! The year inches towards a dramatic finish, and Rit is here to cover it all on one of the most consequential days of our lifetime!
90: NEWS ROUNDUP: An American Scandal
November 03, 2020 20:30 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBWhat at time to be alive! Rit discusses the bombshell about Erika's divorce, a disturbing scene in the movie HOLIDATE, SOUTHERN CHARM, RHOP, and much more on the one of the most important days of our lifetime!
89: NEWS ROUNDUP: Housewines Tonight (w/ Taria Faison!)
October 22, 2020 03:31 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBRit and Taria recount the drama that led up to her appearance on the pod, and then they break down the Erika Jayne meme scandal, Tyra's beef with the Real Housewives, that bizarro new line of Housewives wine, and even touch on some Kardashian talk! This one has it all!
88: The Everything Episode (w/ Mani from @mixingwithmani!)
October 19, 2020 04:24 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBIt's the crossover event of the season when Mani swings by HOUSEWIVES TONIGHT to discuss all things housewives, and recap RHOP. No stone is left unturned, and yet, there is so much left to discuss!
87: NEWS ROUNDUP: Two Weddings and a Tagline Funeral
October 14, 2020 03:37 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBRit goes line by line breaking down the unfortunate RHOC taglines, touches on Cynthia's wedding and that big rumor, plus weighs in on RHOP. Don't forget to enter the HOUSEWIVES TONIGHT OCTOBER GIVEAWAY on Instagram by THURSDAY OCT 15!
86: RHOP: Gizelle's Image & Other Halloween Horrors
October 07, 2020 01:04 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBIt's GIVEAWAY TIME!! Listen to find out how you can win a Housewives prayer candle from THE ENTERNAL FLAME CANDLES. Rit also recaps this week's RHOP, plays an excerpt of Dorinda's reaction to being let go from RHONY, and has a special message regarding RHOC.
85: The End of Erika Jayne? + 90 Day Fiance
September 30, 2020 23:41 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBRit talks about those rumors about Erika Jayne, the brilliance of the RHOSLC trailer (and the lameness of the RHOC Fairytale promos) and give a full recap of the 90 Day Fiance characters in a way even non-watchers will enjoy.
84: RHOP: Get a Grip & Let Go
September 28, 2020 21:51 - 38 minutes - 35 MBRit gets into THE episode we've been waiting for, and breaks down Monique's IG live from a few weeks ago that gives a little more context to her headspace.
83: RHONY Reunion Pt. 3: The Ramonavirus
September 25, 2020 19:42 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBRit tries to understand why the women always forgive Ramona, discusses the Southern Charm trailer, RHOBH casting, and why everyone needs to have eyes on Potomac.
82: NEWS ROUNDUP: Gone Teddi Gone
September 23, 2020 19:21 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBRit looks back at the RHOBH and RHONY reunions, Teddi's week from hell, and Bethenny and LVP's strange ventures into podcasting that nobody asked for.
82: NEWS ROUNDUP: Gone Teddi Gone
September 23, 2020 19:21 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBIt took Teddi's departure to get Rit to return from semi-retirement... but here we are, and there she isn't.
81: The Beginning of Learning
June 04, 2020 19:50 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBRit shares some new things he's learned about inequality in this country, and then does a quick touch down on RHOBH because how could he not?
80: What We Can Do
June 03, 2020 00:54 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBRit reads out the amazing words of Raven from @mainlybravo and Mani from Mixing with Mani (IG: @mixingwithmani) as well as excerpts from a New York Times article, and an amazing encouraging thought from Toni Adeyemi (IG: @toni_adeyemi) about making mistakes at a time like this. Roll up those hideous Lynne Curtin cuffs and lets get to work!
79: RHOBH & RHONY: Table Your Troubles
May 30, 2020 18:34 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBRit breaks down RHOBH and RHONY, struggles with Garcelle and Denise, and wonders who invited Elyse the guidance counselor to Rhode Island??
78: Bravo di Beppo (w/ Steve from @facesbybravo!)
May 23, 2020 00:01 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBRit welcomes Bravo IG Legend @facesbybravo (aka Steve!) and no stone is left unturned as they discuss RHONY, RHOBH, RHOA, and Vanderpump Rules! It's a wild ride full of hot takes!
78: Bravo di Beppo (w/ Steve from @facesbybravo!)
May 23, 2020 00:01 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBRit welcomes Steve of @facesbybravo fame for a roller coaster ride through all things bravo; RHONY, RHOBH, RHOA, and Vanderpump Rules!
77: RHOBH: Sob For Your Supper!
April 30, 2020 22:48 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBRit is recapping RHOBH's dinner from hell, where Teddi desperately wants to play it cool, and Aaron and Denise are beamed down from outer space to chat about nuclear fission.
76: RHONY & RHOBH: Women of Mass Destruction
April 24, 2020 23:45 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBRit and Kristen break down that wild RHONY Hamptons party, and a promising episode 2 of RHOBH.
75: RHONY 309: "I Have a Message From Bethenny"
March 29, 2020 19:26 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBBethenny tells Alex to deliver Jill a message; Perez Hilton leaks Bethenny's pregnancy; Sonja considers plastic surgery.