Escaping Reality

The penultimate episode of Survivor Season 41 has come and gone & we're giving you ALL of our thoughts as usual! This episode is particularly exciting, as we get to share our final thoughts and predictions before knowing how it all wraps up! 

We're discussing the multiple ways in which we could see the finale playing out, our increased love for Erika's game & how the editors owe her a serious apology, and our confusion and speculation regarding Danny & Deshawn's curious lack of strategizing. 

Plus MAJOR vibe check of Jeff today...much deserved. We ruminate on possible final 3 match-ups with some Fans Have Spoken replies and discuss the ever-present and looming weight of the jury. 

If you're looking for a specific segment, here's a break down:

• One Minute Thoughts (1:34 - 8:40)

Be sure to give us a follow as well on Instagram @EscapingRealityPod and on Twitter @EscRealityPod --  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe & leave us a rating/review on Apple Podcasts and/or follow us on Spotify! Make sure to tell your friends about the pod and have them join you (and us) on our journey through reality competition shows. And tune in next week (and each week after) as we recap Survivor 41. 

As always, thanks for listening & thanks for Escaping Reality with us!

This season just keeps delivering! Episode 11 of Survivor Season 41 was a powerful one & we had a great time discussing all of its aspects this week. 

From a new & 'dangerous' twist (Jeff's words, not ours) to a emotional & impactful tribal council, this episode had us on the edges of our seats the whole way through. With the added context and perspective from our recent interview with Wendell Holland (go listen if you haven't already!) it's even more amazing to see the work of many Black Survivor alumni who spoke up to initiate change from CBS coming to fruition on our screens. We loved watching + we hope to see more in the future! We're talking all about our thoughts on the above + our feelings on where Erika & Xander stand in the current game and the latest content coming out of Ponderosa. 

Of course, we have all our usual segments: Fans have Spoken, Jeff Needs a Vibe Check, Rapid Fire, and Castaways of the Week! 

If you're looking for a specific segment, here's a break down:

• One Minute Thoughts (0:38 - 5:44)

Be sure to give us a follow as well on Instagram @EscapingRealityPod and on Twitter @EscRealityPod --  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe & leave us a rating/review on Apple Podcasts and/or follow us on Spotify! Make sure to tell your friends about the pod and have them join you (and us) on our journey through reality competition shows. And tune in next week (and each week after) as we recap Survivor 41. 

As always, thanks for listening & thanks for Escaping Reality with us!

Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from RuPaul Charles and the entire DragRace UK Season 3 cast! And, wow, what a fun episode theme we had this week. It's finally finale time and we're going to crown our winner of UK Season 3. Agie and Nick may not have originally agreed with Ru's pick, but we had a lot of fun trying to sort through our feelings on the air. And, you get to try and figure out what happened along with us.

We're discussing our aggressive feels about who we thought should have won as well as the season in general. We are breaking down each aspect of the finale and giving you all our normal segments, plus an extra toot/boot the looks for all the eliminated queens looks! It was such a joy to cover DragRace UK Season 3 on the pod these past 10 weeks and thanks for coming on this journey with us!

As always, just a reminder that these opinions are solely ours as fans of RuPaul's DragRace. We are not drag professionals and are incredibly grateful to watch and share our of this show with y'all!

If you're looking for a specific segment, here's a break down:

• Intro (0:00-1:31)

Be sure to give us a follow as well on Instagram @EscapingRealityPod and on Twitter @EscRealityPod --  If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating/review on Apple Podcasts and/or follow us on Spotify! Make sure to tell your friends about the pod and have them join you (and us) on our journey through reality television competition series.

As always, thanks for listening & thanks for Escaping Reality with us! 

We're beyond excited to share this episode with you all! We had the absolute delight of welcoming Wendell Holland to this special episode of Escaping Reality! Wendell (winner of Survivor S36 Ghost Island + returning player on S40 Winners at War) is the first winner we've had on the pod & we could not be more grateful for the stories & perspective he shared with us. 

In addition to being a prominent member within the Survivor community, Wendell can also be seen on HGTV shows including Home Town Takeover, Beach Cabana Royale, and hosting Hot Mess House. He also designs furniture with his company Beve Unlimited

Of course, we're talking all about Survivor -- Wendell's audition process, what it was like to experience the game's first tie, the highs and lows of returning in season 40, and his thoughts on season 41 so far! 

Plus, we're chatting The Challenge, journaling, watch parties, gratitude, the power of manifestation, and, our favorite topic, what Jeff Probst smells like. This episode is a perfect combo of pure joy and behind the scenes intel! 

Major thanks to Wendell for coming on the pod! If you found this episode because of Wendell be sure to let us know. You can subscribe on Apple or follow on Spotify + don't forget to give us a rating & review. You can always follow for more content @escapingrealitypod on Instagram & @escrealitypod on Twitter. 

If you're looking for more Wendell, you can find him on social media in all of the below places! 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/wendellholland

Instagram:

@WendellHolland

@briceandwenpresent

@beveunlimited

With the finale of Survivor Season 41 just weeks away, we're getting some beautiful ends to the storylines that won't make it to the final episode. This episode was full of emotional moments and big moves -- and we LOVE to see it. 

We're talking all things narrative arc, representation, and the importance of the edit painting a well-rounded picture of the castaways. Plus, who is playing a solid game and who is still getting the subtle edit treatment, despite only 3 episodes being left. 

We're Vibe checking Jeff as always + sharing our castaways of the week AND our thoughts on who the final 3 might be. Plus, much love for Shan + Ricard, and some continued discussion of friendships vs alliances in the context of Survivor and real life. 

If you're looking for a specific segment, here's a break down:

• One Minute Thoughts (1:24 - 5:46)

Be sure to give us a follow as well on Instagram @EscapingRealityPod and on Twitter @EscRealityPod --  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe & leave us a rating/review on Apple Podcasts and/or follow us on Spotify! Make sure to tell your friends about the pod and have them join you (and us) on our journey through reality competition shows. And tune in next week (and each week after) as we recap Survivor 41. 

As always, thanks for listening & thanks for Escaping Reality with us!

Happy Thanksgiving Escaping Reality Fam! 🦃🍽 From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much for coming on this journey with us, and letting us take you on a reality competition show roller coaster for over 1 year! What an exciting thought for us! So, genuinely, thank you for coming along with us and supporting us. 

• Intro (0:00-1:39)

Be sure to give us a follow as well on Instagram @EscapingRealityPod and on Twitter @EscRealityPod --  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe & leave us a rating/review on Apple Podcasts and/or follow us on Spotify! Make sure to tell your friends about the pod and have them join you (and us) on our journey through reality competition shows. And tune in next week (and each week after) as we recap Survivor 41. 

As always, thanks for listening & thanks for Escaping Reality with us!

We're back (1 day early!) with our recap of the second-to-last episode of RuPaul's DragRace UK, Season 3. With Episode 9, we have an in-depth discussion of the roast and a full conversation about how this has maybe become a two-person competition. We also are discussing the rest of the roast prep, or lack thereof, before the most exciting "Oh My Goddess" Runway. 

We also touch on the idea of mini challenges (and how iconic they are) and why we are not getting them this season. Between no mini challenge and no consultation with Ru (or anyone else for that matter), we actually get to see a lot of the roast so we have a lot to discuss. Dive on in with us and let us know what you're thinking about the upcoming finale next week.  

As always, just a reminder that these opinions are solely ours as fans of RuPaul's DragRace. We are not drag professionals and are incredibly grateful to watch and share our of this show with y'all!

If you're looking for a specific segment, here's a break down:

• Intro (0:00-1:44)

Be sure to give us a follow as well on Instagram @EscapingRealityPod and on Twitter @EscRealityPod --  If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating/review on Apple Podcasts and/or follow us on Spotify! Make sure to tell your friends about the pod and have them join you (and us) on our journey through reality television competition series.

As always, thanks for listening & thanks for Escaping Reality with us! 

We're slowly but surely inching toward the end of the season, and with this latest episode things are getting...questionable. This week, we've got a double elimination that has us wondering: where do we go from here? 

We're breaking down the events of episode 9 and chatting through where we stand: What's going on within the Black players alliance, how are the editors shaping certain players narratives, and who we feel is gearing up to take the win.

Plus, we're having a grand ole time talking about how we would replace this week's Stew reward, our favorite new Taylor Swift & Adele tracks, and all of the things we'll miss about King Naseer. Plus plus -- stay tuned for a sneak at the end of this episode for a very special guest on the pod coming soon. 

If you're looking for a specific segment, here's a break down:

• One Minute Thoughts (0:53 - 5:12)

Be sure to give us a follow as well on Instagram @EscapingRealityPod and on Twitter @EscRealityPod --  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe & leave us a rating/review on Apple Podcasts and/or follow us on Spotify! Make sure to tell your friends about the pod and have them join you (and us) on our journey through reality competition shows. And tune in next week (and each week after) as we recap Survivor 41. 

As always, thanks for listening & thanks for Escaping Reality with us!

We've got a quick recap for you this week because with only 4 contestants left and everyone absolutely CRUSHING IT, Nick and Agie didn't have that much to argue about! What an exciting development for our RuPaul's DragRace UK Season 3. Don't worry, we're still basically a combination Ella Vaday/Kitty Scott-Claus stan podcast, but we promise to share all our thoughts.

We're breaking down the entire episode for you - from the over-acting in Bra Wars to the very confusing edit that the producers foisted upon us all as we started Untucked. Overall, this episode was a FABULOUS showing for our final 4 and we were excited celebrate all their accomplishments this episode! Enjoy!

As always, just a reminder that these opinions are solely ours as fans of RuPaul's DragRace. We are not drag professionals and are incredibly grateful to watch and share our of this show with y'all!

If you're looking for a specific segment, here's a break down:

• Intro (0:00-1:49)

Be sure to give us a follow as well on Instagram @EscapingRealityPod and on Twitter @EscRealityPod --  If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating/review on Apple Podcasts and/or follow us on Spotify! Make sure to tell your friends about the pod and have them join you (and us) on our journey through reality television competition series.

As always, thanks for listening & thanks for Escaping Reality with us! 

Welcome back, Besties! We're coming at you with a speed-round recap of Survivor Season 41 episode 8. We jump right in discussing the pace of the episode within the season, the shifting relationships, & the absolutely unacceptable vibes Jeff is exuding. 

As this episode transitions us fully from pre-merge to post-merge game, we're pointing out who we're appreciating more and what we think the story is being set up for. We're talking repeated challenges, papaya-gate, Ponderosa content, and more! 

Plus, all of our usual segments, including what could possibly be our only officially RAPID rapid fire segment! 

If you're looking for a specific segment, here's a break down:

• One Minute Thoughts (1:23 - 4:50)

Be sure to give us a follow as well on Instagram @EscapingRealityPod and on Twitter @EscRealityPod --  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe & leave us a rating/review on Apple Podcasts and/or follow us on Spotify! Make sure to tell your friends about the pod and have them join you (and us) on our journey through reality competition shows. And tune in next week (and each week after) as we recap Survivor 41. 

As always, thanks for listening & thanks for Escaping Reality with us!