The Reality Flash

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The Reality Flash episodes

January 16 NeNe Leakes is Coming Back to Bravo
NeNe Leakes is Coming Back to Bravo
Welcome to The Reality Flash, your one-stop podcast for all the breaking news in the world of reality TV! Hosted by Mike Bloom, this podcast brings you the freshest headlines from your favorite shows and reality stars. From shocking cast announcements to behind-the-scenes gossip to the latest social media drama, Mike gives you everything you need to stay in the loop. If it’s happening in reality TV, we'll bring the news to you in a flash!
This episode, Mike is joined by Matt Liguori to talk through the recently-announced cast of 'The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip,' including the long-awaited return of NeNe Leakes to Bravo.
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42 min
December 31, 2025 The Biggest Reality TV Stories of 2025
The Biggest Reality TV Stories of 2025
Welcome to The Reality Flash, your one-stop podcast for all the breaking news in the world of reality TV! Hosted by Mike Bloom, this podcast brings you the freshest headlines from your favorite shows and reality stars. From shocking cast announcements to behind-the-scenes gossip to the latest social media drama, Mike gives you everything you need to stay in the loop. If it’s happening in reality TV, we'll bring the news to you in a flash!
This episode, Mike talks through the biggest stories to come out of reality TV in 2025.
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Thank you for your support all season long for The Reality Flash! Have a safe and RHAPpy new year, and we'll see you in 2026 for much more reality TV news to come.
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1 hr 4 min
November 19, 2025 What's Coming to Reality TV in 2026?
What's Coming to Reality TV in 2026?
Welcome to The Reality Flash, your one-stop podcast for all the breaking news in the world of reality TV! Hosted by Mike Bloom, this podcast brings you the freshest headlines from your favorite shows and reality stars. From shocking cast announcements to behind-the-scenes gossip to the latest social media drama, Mike gives you everything you need to stay in the loop. If it’s happening in reality TV, we'll bring the news to you in a flash!
This episode, Mike reviews the recently-announced reality shows coming to CBS, FOX, NBC, and ABC in the winter and spring 2026. He talks the premiere of Survivor 50 (and the special programming leading into it), the Fear Factor revival, all the changes being made to The Voice, and more.
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51 min
November 13, 2025 Tom Bergeron and Bobby Bones Are Going At It — And I'm in the Middle!
Tom Bergeron and Bobby Bones Are Going At It — And I'm in the Middle!
Welcome to The Reality Flash, your one-stop podcast for all the breaking news in the world of reality TV! Hosted by Mike Bloom, this podcast brings you the freshest headlines from your favorite shows and reality stars. From shocking cast announcements to behind-the-scenes gossip to the latest social media drama, Mike gives you everything you need to stay in the loop. If it’s happening in reality TV, we'll bring the news to you in a flash!
This episode tackles the recent comments by former Dancing with the Stars host Tom Bergeron about former winner Bobby Bones (to Mike himself!), as well as Bobby's response to his comments.
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40 min
November 01, 2025 MTV Cancels Ridiculousness — What's Next?
MTV Cancels Ridiculousness — What's Next?
Welcome to The Reality Flash, your one-stop podcast for all the breaking news in the world of reality TV! Hosted by Mike Bloom, this podcast brings you the freshest headlines from your favorite shows and reality stars. From shocking cast announcements to behind-the-scenes gossip to the latest social media drama, Mike gives you everything you need to stay in the loop. If it’s happening in reality TV, we'll bring the news to you in a flash!
This episode tackles a shocking October announcement: MTV has officially canceled Ridiculousness. Described as one of the cornerstones of the network's current programming, the cancellation of this series has been called, in a word, ridiculousness.
The show, hosted by Rob Dyrdek, premiered in 2011 and is essentially a communal version of America's Funniest Home Videos. Dyrdek and a panel comment on funny internet videos, often featuring amateur stunts. The impact of this cancellation is significant: over 14 years, Ridiculousness produced more than 1,700 episodes across 46 seasons. This volume of content—850 hours of television—means Ridiculousness put out more content than Survivor, despite Survivor having been on the air a decade longer. Up until its cancellation, it was a major constant that MTV relied upon to fill a "profuse amount" of its daily programming.
The news suggests MTV is undergoing a massive shift, as the company stated it is working to "reimagine MTV for the future with a more curated slate featuring fresh formats, different creative voices, and refresh programming".
Mike Bloom explores whether this is a sign of a "full-on makeover" at the network, specifically looking at how this might affect other long-running programming, like The Challenge. Rumors suggest executives are considering moving The Challenge permanently to Paramount Plus. Is the end of the "Ness franchise" (which includes four spin-offs: Amazingness, Deliciousness, Adorableness, and Messiness) a canary in the coal mine for other tenured shows?
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32 min
October 03, 2025 Tiffany "New York" Pollard's New Reality Show is Absolutely Ridiculous
Every Reality TV Moment from the 2025 Emmys
Welcome to The Reality Flash, your one-stop podcast for all the breaking news in the world of reality TV! Hosted by Mike Bloom, this podcast brings you the freshest headlines from your favorite shows and reality stars. From shocking cast announcements to behind-the-scenes gossip to the latest social media drama, Mike gives you everything you need to stay in the loop. If it’s happening in reality TV, we'll bring the news to you in a flash!
In this episode, Mike is joined by Chappell to discuss Tiffany "New York" Pollard's newest reality show, 'Slayers: Wheel of Fate,' coming to OutTV on October 8.
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40 min
September 15, 2025 Every Reality TV Moment from the 2025 Emmys
Every Reality TV Moment from the 2025 Emmys
Welcome to The Reality Flash, your one-stop podcast for all the breaking news in the world of reality TV! Hosted by Mike Bloom, this podcast brings you the freshest headlines from your favorite shows and reality stars. From shocking cast announcements to behind-the-scenes gossip to the latest social media drama, Mike gives you everything you need to stay in the loop. If it’s happening in reality TV, we'll bring the news to you in a flash!
In this episode, Mike reviews the big events in reality TV from the 2025 Emmy Awards, including the winning shows and Jeff Probst's memorable appearance as presenter.

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34 min
September 11, 2025 A Mormon Wife is Taking Over The Bachelorette | The Reality Flash
A Mormon Wife is Taking Over The Bachelorette | The Reality Flash
Welcome to The Reality Flash, your one-stop podcast for all the breaking news in the world of reality TV! Hosted by Mike Bloom, this podcast brings you the freshest headlines from your favorite shows and reality stars. From shocking cast announcements to behind-the-scenes gossip to the latest social media drama, Mike gives you everything you need to stay in the loop. If it’s happening in reality TV, we'll bring the news to you in a flash!

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32 min
September 03, 2025 The Dancing With The Stars 34 Cast is STACKED | The Reality Flash
The Dancing With The Stars 34 Cast is STACKED | The Reality Flash
Welcome to The Reality Flash, your one-stop podcast for all the breaking news in the world of reality TV! Hosted by Mike Bloom, this podcast brings you the freshest headlines from your favorite shows and reality stars. From shocking cast announcements to behind-the-scenes gossip to the latest social media drama, Mike gives you everything you need to stay in the loop. If it’s happening in reality TV, we'll bring the news to you in a flash!
In today's podcast, Mike is joined by Matt Liguori and Sasha Joseph to break down the newly released cast of Dancing with the Stars Season 34!
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1 hr 9 min
August 18, 2025 Australian Survivor Reveals Its Next Host
Australian Survivor Reveals Its Next Host
Welcome to The Reality Flash, your one-stop podcast for all the breaking news in the world of reality TV! Hosted by Mike Bloom, this podcast brings you the freshest headlines from your favorite shows and reality stars. From shocking cast announcements to behind-the-scenes gossip to the latest social media drama, Mike gives you everything you need to stay in the loop. If it’s happening in reality TV, we'll bring the news to you in a flash!
In today's podcast, Mike is joined by Shannon Guss to talk through the recent announcement of the new host of Australian Survivor following Jonathan LaPaglia's departure from the series.
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37 min

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Welcome to The Reality Flash, your one-stop podcast for all the breaking news, hot gossip, and latest updates in the world of reality TV! Hosted by the Mike Bloom, this podcast brings you the freshest headlines from your favorite shows and reality stars!