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Reunited in the Studio! ‘Big Brother’ Season 28, Post-Villa ‘Love Island USA,’ and ‘Special Forces’ Cast Updates Jul 16, 2026

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Today, Callie joins Juliet in the studio, and they start off the podcast by addressing the hate that the ‘Love Island USA’ contestants are getting now that they are out of the villa. They go through the ‘Special Forces’ Season 5 cast, and they share updates on Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Bachelorette’ season. Finally, they recap the beginning of Season 28 of ‘Big Brother’!

(00:00) Intro

(07:42) ‘Love Island USA’ post-finale updates

(17:31) ‘Special Forces’ cast breakdown

(30:59) Taylor Frankie Paul check-in

(36:30) ‘Big Brother’ Season 28 recap

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Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie Curry

Producer: Olivia Crerie

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Falling Asleep During the ‘Love Island USA’ Finale Jul 13, 2026

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Today, Juliet and Callie break down the lackluster ‘Love Island USA’ finale. They compare each of the final four dates and discuss family night, starting with Sincere and Melanie’s dramatic family advice. Finally, they choose their top five moments from the season, top three most influential people in the villa, and the top three things they wish they got from this season.

(00:00) Intro

(02:55) ‘Love Island USA’ recap

(36:31) Top moments and people from this season

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Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie Curry

Producer: Olivia Crerie

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Final Days in the Villa Jul 09, 2026

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Juliet and Callie begin today’s episode by discussing some reality TV news, including what's happening in the worlds of 'Big Brother' and 'SLOMW.' Then they move to ‘Love Island’ to discuss who will win the competition, Zach and Kayda’s situationship, and why Melanie and Sincere have so much momentum in the villa.

00:00) Intro
(05:45) Rick Devens and 'Big Brother'
(11:33) Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen
(20:18) 'Love Island'
(34:20) 'Love Island' U.K.
(40:18) 'Worst Neighbor Ever'
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Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie Curry
Producer: Olivia Crerie and Michael Szokoli

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Callie Mourns Her Favorite Islander | ‘Love Island USA’ Recap Jul 06, 2026

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Today, Juliet and Callie discuss the loss of their favorite and most entertaining islander from the villa. They discuss how this season is slowly devolving, and they try to understand how Sincere got to sleep in a bed while Melanie slept with owls. Callie explains why ‘Love Island U.K.’ is so much better than the U.S. version this season before they make their winner predictions and address the hate that Aftersun is getting.

(00:00) Intro

(03:14) ‘Love Island USA’ Recap

(16:00) Sincere and Melanie

(27:50) Why is U.K. better than U.S. version?

(43:23) Winner predictions

(47:57) Aftersun discussion

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Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie Curry

Producer: Olivia Crerie

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Pure Cinema on 'Love Island USA' Movie Night! Jul 02, 2026

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Today, Juliet and Callie immediately know they are going to disagree about movie night on ‘Love Island USA.’ Before they get into it, they talk about reality TV news, starting with Lindsay Hubbard and Matt James being seen on a date in New York (02:54), Taylor Frankie Paul entering rehab and what this means for her ‘Bachelorette’ season, and ‘Bachelor’ producer Julie LaPlaca publishing a book about her affair with Pilot Pete. Then, at last, they get into the revealing movie night on ‘Love Island USA,’ starting with Kayda’s realization that Zach has been lying to her. They argue who is in the right between KC and Aniya, applaud Corbin’s performance throughout the night, and fear for what is to come for Sincere.

(00:00) Intro

(00:00) Lindsay Hubbard and Matt James Date

(05:38) Taylor Frankie Paul Rehab

(07:24) Julie LaPlaca’s Book

(13:39) ‘Love Island USA’ Movie Night Recap

(13:39) Kayda Realization

(18:32 KC and Aniya

(33:18) Sincere’s Movie

(39:46) Updated Thoughts on Titi

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Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie Curry

Producer: Olivia Crerie

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Let’s Get Aniya Home | ‘Love Island USA’ Casa Recoupling Recap Jun 29, 2026

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On today’s episode, Juliet and Callie dive right into Aniya’s reaction to KC bringing back Titi from Casa Amor. They debate who is in the wrong before moving on to the happy couples, starting with Bryce and Zach. They discuss the hate Tefi and Ciara have been getting on Aftersun, and they continue to appreciate Corbin’s robotic reactions. Finally, they catch up on Season 3 of ‘America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders,’ sharing their thoughts on the coaches, Dayton’s audition, and Reece’s fame outside the show.

(00:00) Intro

(01:59) Aniya and KC’s Recoupling

(25:33) Happy recouplings

(34:35) Heart Rate Challenge reveal

(39:00) Corbin GPT

(49:44) ‘America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’

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Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie Curry

Producer: Olivia Crerie

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‘Love Island USA’ Casa Men and Taylor Tangents! Jun 25, 2026

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Today, Juliet and Callie start off the podcast by discussing the potential airing of Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Bachelorette’ next month. Callie asks Juliet to explain the excitement behind Taylor Swift’s rumored Madison Square Garden wedding before they dive into the Casa men on ‘Love Island USA’ this season. They talk about whether or not the women invited the right men to stay, and they agree that Trinity is a generational talent. Finally, they make their predictions on who will bring someone back from Casa Amor.

(00:00) Intro

(03:21) Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Bachelorette’ Season

(08:21) Taylor Swift’s Wedding

(19:44) ‘Love Island USA’ Recap

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Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie Curry

Producer: Olivia Crerie

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Welcome to Reality Hangover! Casa Amor x Movie Night x Heart Rate Challenge on ‘Love Island USA’ Jun 22, 2026

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Today, Juliet and Callie finally announce the new podcast name! Fittingly, they also break down the best episode of ‘Love Island USA’ yet and the producers' idea to combine Movie Night, the Heart Rate Challenge, and Casa Amor! They rank the men’s Heart Rate Challenge performances, predict who will end up in a new couple, and discuss the word of the week in the villa.

(00:00) New name announcement!

(03:29) ‘Love Island USA’ Casa Amor changes

(11:09) KC in Casa

(15:35) Men’s Heart Rate Challenge ranking

(24:48) Kayda, Trinity, Bryce, and Zach

(28:30) Word of the Week

(44:50) Gabe on 'Aftersun'

(50:20) Callie and Juliet life updates

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Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie Curry

Producer: Olivia Crerie

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Somebody Save Sol! ‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Updates Jun 18, 2026

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Today, Juliet and Callie start off the podcast by addressing the tragic passing of James Barker, ‘Love Island USA’ executive producer. They extend their sincere condolences to his family and the crew. Then they move on to the latest on the show: needing to get Sol out of the villa after she keeps getting treated poorly, KC and Aniya’s slowly declining relationship, Kenzie and Melanie’s category of crazy, Trinity as carrying the show, and Corbin as MIP.

(00:00) Intro

(01:43) James Barker’s passing

(11:29) Sol’s treatment on the island

(25:58) KC and Aniya’s relationship and their love for trinity

(35:50) Kenzie and Melanie

(43:00) CorbinGPT

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie Curry

Producer: Olivia Crerie

Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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‘Love Island USA’ Is Getting Good! Jun 15, 2026

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Today, Juliet and Callie immediately jump into ‘Love Island USA,’ starting with Sean and Bea’s appearance on Aftersun. They discuss the recoupling, including Sincere’s inability to live up to his own name. They applaud Bryce’s new hairdo, try to make sense of Corbin’s kissing obsession, and predict whether KC and Aniya will last. Finally, Callie shares her recent obsession with Mahjong, and they give their final thoughts on the NBA championship.

(00:00) Intro

(06:06) Ariana vs. Maya and Aftersun Conversation

(21:45) Corbin’s Kissing

(24:42) Recoupling and Sincere’s Actions

(40:59) Bryce’s Hair Wash

(43:45) KC and Aniya

(52:57) Mahjong

(58:48) NBA Championship

This episode is brought to you by Colgate Optic White. The Science of WOW.

Hosts: Juliet Litman and Callie Curry

Producer: Olivia Crerie

Theme Song: Devon Renaldo