Snap Back to Reality

This week Rylee is once again joined by her friend Kelsea, this time to discuss Catfish (the tv show).  Kelsea recounts the story of her own catfishing adventures and the two discuss the eponymous documentary before recapping one of the more wholesome episodes from season 1.  They follow the story of Kya and "Alyx", which, although there are certainly some problematic moments throughout the episode, at least ends happily, which is what we all need in times like these.

This week we get away from what's happening and go back to a much simpler time - New York City, 2012, home of the Gallery Girls.  Rylee is joined by Kara Berry of Everyone's Business But Mine to recap the first episode of Bravo's one season wonder.  In this episode, we're introduced not only to the girls themselves but also the rivalry between Brooklyn and Manhattan, we attend gallery openings, and start two internships - all while graced by vocal fry and uptalk from horrible people.  What better distraction while the world ends?

This week we're going back in time as Rylee revisits a fun little one-off show from MTV - The 70s House.  In this episode, the remaining housemates must compete against each other in a 70s style beauty pageant - but it's the astrology themed elimination challenge that's truly out of this world.

In honor of an episode as big as the big Five-Oh, we're finally discussing a reality tv show that wasn't a show so much as a Moment - Britney and Kevin: Chaotic.  Widely regarded as career suicide, this 2005 show introduced the world to Britney Spears and Kevin Federline as a couple.  In this episode, Britney is young and carefree as she gallivants her way through Europe with her new camera and new beau, and Rylee reflects on the nature of her relationship to Britney Spears as it was back then and as it is now.  Some moments are lighthearted and some are chillingly prophetic, but either way it's a fascinating trip back to a time before Britney's "After."

You better redneckognize!  Rylee is joined this week by Shay of Pardon My Snark (another southern lady like herself) as they delve into the gnat-infested fever dream that was TLC's Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.  They breakdown the wholesome, the dark, and the just plain weird details of not only the show itself, but what came to be of the family after it ended.  Hold on to those happy family moments, because this one gets dark, folks!

Just in time for primary season, a new nation rises - Kid Nation.  In this episode, Rylee delves into the controversial reality show where a bunch of kids are shipped out to the middle of the desert to build a new society.  This week, the kids are starved for entertainment (literally) and have resorted to putting on a talent show in order to alleviate their boredom; some of the older boys threaten to throw a showdown in order to force their lazier team members to work; and a showdown challenge that leaves the district team leaders in a sticky situation.  Also in this week's episode - a very special interview with a former Kid Nation participant!