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Surviving Reality

Surviving Reality is the snarky, weekly recap podcast hosted by Corey and Carly that covers unhinged reality TV, true crime, documentaries, and all the chaos in between.

Part recap, part roast, and part therapy session – we bring a neurodivergent lens to the internet’s favorite reality shows, digging into relationship dynamics, communication breakdowns, and the moments everyone else missed. No storyline, red flag, or producer plot twist is left un-snarked! Whether you’re a reality TV superfan or just here for the breakups, betrayals, and reunion show meltdowns, we’re breaking down the biggest moments each week.

New Episodes every Monday and Friday!

Plus a full backlog of recaps covering Welcome to Plathville, Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup, Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Love is Blind, The Traitors, Polyfamily, Seeking Sister Wife, Suddenly Amish, 7 Little Johnstons, This is Poly, Married at First Sight, and more!

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Latest Episodes:

Ep 181: Married At First Sight S20:E16-18 (Part 1) Aug 21, 2026

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Part 1: "One More Chance" & "Breakthroughs And Betrayals" & "The Final Countdown"

A couples' retreat brings everyone together, but a friendly game threatens to tear marriages apart; The couples' retreat brings breakthroughs, betrayals and a bond that raises questions; Five couples prepare for the biggest decision of their lives as love hangs in the balance.

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Ep 180: Married At First Sight S20:E13-15 (Part 2) Aug 14, 2026

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Part 2: "The Breaking Point" & "Stay or Say Goodbye" & "The Tables Have Turned"

The newlyweds question if their marriages will last; the group session pushes a couple to the brink. As decision day nears, the final group session forces couples to either fight for love or let go. At the final group dinner, explosive truths divide the group and one couple shares intimate details.

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Ep 179: Married At First Sight S20:E13-15 (Part 1) Aug 14, 2026

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Part 1: "The Breaking Point" & "Stay or Say Goodbye" & "The Tables Have Turned"

The newlyweds question if their marriages will last; the group session pushes a couple to the brink. As decision day nears, the final group session forces couples to either fight for love or let go. At the final group dinner, explosive truths divide the group and one couple shares intimate details.

This episode is sponsored by:

Quince offers luxury essentials at an affordable price. Quince only works with factories that use safe, ethical, and responsible manufacturing practices and premium fabrics and finishes. Get FREE shipping and 365-day returns using our link:

quince.com/survivingreality

Find All Our Links in One Place:

beacons.ai/survivingpod

Love the Show?

Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the laughs with your fellow reality TV junkies! It helps more listeners find our show.

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Ep 178: Married At First Sight S20:E10-12 (Part 2) Aug 07, 2026

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Part 2: “Game On or Game Over" & "Fighting for Love" & "Nothing Left on the Table"

One wife starts birthday party drama, while another’s fantasies become her worst nightmare; love grows for some, while others have their first fights; and the second group dinner turns up the heat when a wife defends her partner while a husband’s confession stuns the group.

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Quince offers luxury essentials at an affordable price. Quince only works with factories that use safe, ethical, and responsible manufacturing practices and premium fabrics and finishes. Get FREE shipping and 365-day returns using our link:

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Ep 177: Married At First Sight S20:E10-12 (Part 1) Aug 07, 2026

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Part 1: “Game On or Game Over" & "Fighting for Love" & "Nothing Left on the Table"

One wife starts birthday party drama, while another’s fantasies become her worst nightmare; love grows for some, while others have their first fights; and the second group dinner turns up the heat when a wife defends her partner while a husband’s confession stuns the group.

This episode is sponsored by:

Quince offers luxury essentials at an affordable price. Quince only works with factories that use safe, ethical, and responsible manufacturing practices and premium fabrics and finishes. Get FREE shipping and 365-day returns using our link:

quince.com/survivingreality

Find All Our Links in One Place:

beacons.ai/survivingpod

Love the Show?

Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the laughs with your fellow reality TV junkies! It helps more listeners find our show.

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Ep 176: Married At First Sight S20:E7-9 (Part 2) Jul 31, 2026

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Part 2: “Drama On the Menu" & "Romantic Sparks & Question Marks" & "Time to Confess"

In a series first, shocking discoveries are made as the couples reunite for a group dinner. The couples confront hot topics like intimacy and finances, and for some - romantic sparks fly. Truths emerge in the first group session as the experts help the couples confront their struggles.

This episode is sponsored by:

Quince offers luxury essentials at an affordable price. Quince only works with factories that use safe, ethical, and responsible manufacturing practices and premium fabrics and finishes. Get FREE shipping and 365-day returns using our link:

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Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the laughs with your fellow reality TV junkies! It helps more listeners find our show.

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Ep 175: Married At First Sight S20:E7-9 (Part 1) Jul 31, 2026

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Part 1: “Drama On the Menu" & "Romantic Sparks & Question Marks" & "Time to Confess"

In a series first, shocking discoveries are made as the couples reunite for a group dinner. The couples confront hot topics like intimacy and finances, and for some - romantic sparks fly. Truths emerge in the first group session as the experts help the couples confront their struggles.

This episode is sponsored by:

Quince offers luxury essentials at an affordable price. Quince only works with factories that use safe, ethical, and responsible manufacturing practices and premium fabrics and finishes. Get FREE shipping and 365-day returns using our link:

quince.com/survivingreality

Find All Our Links in One Place:

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Love the Show?

Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the laughs with your fellow reality TV junkies! It helps more listeners find our show.

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Ep 174: Married At First Sight S20:E4-6 Jul 29, 2026

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“From 'I Do' to Island Views" & "Swim Socks & Love on the Rocks” & "New Home Keys & Jet Skis"

Fourteen newlyweds head to Mexico to explore their intimacy on their honeymoon. At a group mixer, the couples spill tea; hard truths leave some in need of expert help as the sun sets in paradise; and as the couples move in, they navigate everything from basic hygiene to intimacy and vulnerability.

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Ep 173: Married At First Sight S20:E2-3 Jul 22, 2026

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“Where is My Groom?" & "The Final ‘I Do’”

As wedding bells keep ringing, three more couples meet for the first time at the altar. One inexperienced groom raises red flags, while another leaves his bride questioning his intentions. One bride finds herself looking for her groom at the altar.

Then, as the final couple meets at the altar, a father questions if he can give his daughter away to a stranger. Later, fourteen newlyweds face their first night together as a married couple but not everyone is on the same page.

This episode is sponsored by:

Quince offers luxury essentials at an affordable price. Quince only works with factories that use safe, ethical, and responsible manufacturing practices and premium fabrics and finishes. Get FREE shipping and 365-day returns using our link:

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Ep 172: This is Poly S1:E8 Jul 19, 2026

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“Love Bombs”

Yahweh Madi’s decision shocks the queens. Trent gets cold feet at throuple commitment ceremony. Nita unleashes on Trent & Kami. Tehmeena stuns BQ. Bri packs her bags. Marley gets a big surprise.

This episode is sponsored by:

Quince offers luxury essentials at an affordable price. Quince only works with factories that use safe, ethical, and responsible manufacturing practices and premium fabrics and finishes. Get FREE shipping and 365-day returns using our link:

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Love the Show?

Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share the laughs with your fellow reality TV junkies! It helps more listeners find our show.

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Join the fun for memes, updates, and more reality TV drama.

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