Reality Blows

Ashley may be in Virginia, and Nick may still be in New York, but that doesn't mean these two can't be united by their one true love... reality TV. Ashley is spending the week with her grandparents and navigating the risky waters of watching television in "real time." So far, she's been intrigued (and then disgusted) by Swamp People and has fallen head over floorboards for Fixer Upper. Joanna Gaines had a cold sore on national television, for Christ's sake! What's not to love? Meanwhile, Nick is taking advantage of Ashley's absence to catch up with his girls: Vanderpump Rules and The Real Housewives of New York. Listen up as they debate the merits of bugs and why watching a family fall apart can be so entertaining. REALITYBLOWSPODCAST@GMAIL.COM @REALITYBLOWSPOD @ASHLEYBROBERTS IG:NICKMARITATO

Oh boy, it’s time for another Vendettas recap! Mercenaries baby! They came, they saw, they kicked butt. We get maybe the greatest elimination in Challenge history. How tight is the alliance between Marie and Kam? Are Marie and Jemmye tight?? A lot of these questions are answered...kind of! Long story short, this episode is so dang good. realityblowspodcast@gmail.com @realityblowspod @ashleybroberts ig:nickmaritato

With the help of comedian Robert Dean, Ashley and Nick wander the dark forest of reality TV: older man reality shows. From Survivor Man to American Pickers, they talk about the evolution of the “survival theme” genre, reality shows that teach you about stuff, and the difference between an “information show” and a reality show according to Nick. Will they make it out of the woods in time to watch Goldrush or Survivor? Tune in to find out. @robertdean @ashleybroberts @realityblowspod

Hell yes, it’s time to recap the seventh episode of The Challenge: Vendettas. And what did we learn? Who wrote the note, the fact that Kyle needs to stop calling women bitches and Ashley’s wish to have Aneesa on the show is a real life dream come true. Also, #RIP Veronica’s finger, #RIP Natalie’s game strategy, and #RIP Johnny Bananas’ integrity! Enjoy! realityblowspodcast@gamil.com @realityblowspod @ashleybroberts ig:nickmaritato

Oh snap! Julia Solomon is on the show dropping serious reality tv knowledge! Julia talks about what she learned from Little Women Atlanta. She also tells us how she identifies with Siggy Flicker and we reminisce about Flava of Love. Plus, Ashley ordered fries. (special cameos by Jacqueline Novak and Charles Gould) realityblowspodcast@gmail.com @realityblowspod @AshleyBRoberts IG:NickMaritato

It’s all about the note. Who wrote it? What do they want? Why do they only have pink paper??? And can the Reality Blows Podcast settle this once and for all: is it oiled down or oiled up? PS Nick thinks Shane is shitty and Ashley thinks the blur is a man. Also, where is Aneesa? REALITYBLOWSPODCAST@GMAIL.COM @REALITYBLOWSPOD @ASHLEYBROBERTS IG: NICKMARITATO

Ashley and Nick had two very different Super Bowl Sundays. This episode is mostly about the Jersey Shore and then Nick says something really horrible right at the end. Enjoy! REALITYBLOWSPODCAST@GMAIL.COM @REALITYBLOWSPOD @ASHLEYBROBERTS IG:NICKMARITATO

If you’re the company you keep, then Reality Blows is a bottle of wine. This recap of The Challenge: Vendettas is all about who you know and who you’re wiki g to protect. Will season favorites stay top dawgs in Reality Blow’s eyes? Will social media feuds matter at all? And IS Aneesa on this show or what? Where the hell is Aneesa? @realityblowspod @ashleybrookeroberts ig:nickmaritato realityblowspodcast@gmail.com

Top Chef drama, a Reddit feud, and the time a producer for Man Vs. Food was at a bar show in deep Brooklyn. There's no special guest this episode, just Ashley and Nick touching base with each other and revealing some personal info about Bobby Flay. Tune in!

It’s recap time!! Episode 4 of The Challenge: Vendettas has been lovingly recapped for you by Ashley and Nick. Did #pizzagate live up to its hype? Is Tony a sympathetic character again? And where the hell is Veronica? This and more on this episode of Reality Blows.

Man of many talents, Damian Bellino, joins Ashley and Nick to chat about Are You The One, Love and Hip Hop, and of course, The Real Housewives. He shares an extra special insight as an employee of the juggernaut Viacom, which is responsible for all your fave reality tv shows. realityblowspodcast@gmail.com @realityblowspod @AshleyBRoberts ig:DamianBollino ig:NickMaritato

Recap of episode 3 of The Challenge: Vendettas!! We explain the first male elimination and analyze the second troika. Big questions are answered like: Will Cory and Nelson find a way out of their unfortunate predicament? Will the “Grenades” be a game changing twist? Will Nick remember that Veronica is on the show and will Ashley bring up Aneesa again? Tune in to find out!

Hilarious standup and reality TV expert, Rae Sanni joins Ashley and Nick to talk about everything from the Bad Girls Club to Vanderpump Rules. They get into some deep thoughts about The Challenge, Big Brother, Geordie Shore, Ex On The Beach, Real Chance of Love, Love and Hip Hop, I Love New York, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and so much more.

Time for a recap of The Challenge!! Ashley and Nick go though episode 2 of The Challenge: Vendettas scene by scene on this edition of Reality Blows. From the pool, to the house, to The Ring they’re talking, hook-ups, eliminations, and a classic TJ twist. Does Ashley still dislike the Big Brother guy for no reason? Will Nick remember that Veronica is on the show? And will we ever find out if Aneesa is a cast member this season? Tune in to find out!

Episode three, baby!! Ashley and Nick welcome all-star comedian, and reality TV watcher, Sarah Tollemache to the Reality Blows house. They discuss the Kardashian and Real Housewives franchise and answer the important questions like: why are the Kardashian’s ratings dropping? Is Kylie the most boring member of the family? And finally, if Ashley doesn’t watch any of The Real Housewives, then how does she know so much about it? Tune in to find out! how to fund us: IG: ashley_brooke_roberts IG: nickmaritato IG: stollemache twitter: @AshleyBRoberts twitter: @stollemache twitter: @realityblowspod facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reality-Blows-103032419791525/ email: RealitBlowsPodcast@gmail.com

IT'S OUR FIRST RECAP! Episode 2 of Reality Blows kicks off the season recap of The Challenge: Vendettas with a review of episode one (airdate January 2nd, 2018). Each week Ashley and Nick will go over the most recent episode with a fine tooth comb in order to discuss alliances, power moves, and pageant girls vs Hooter’s waitresses. Starting with the cast of Vendettas, the Reality Blows podcast discusses each hopeful competitor, first impressions, and over-all show structure of season 31’s first episode. Can they remember which U.K. star belongs to which franchise? No. Are they pumped about new blood from AYTO season 5? Hell yes. Does Ashley still think Bananas is annoying and Cory’s a hot-dud? Stay tuned for answers and subscribe for weekly reviews and insights of MTV’s The Challenge: Vendettas!

Welcome to the Reality Blows house! Get to know your new roommates (Ashley Brooke Roberts and Nick Maritato) and find out why they decided to start a podcast about reality TV. Our introduction episode attempts to answer life’s biggest questions: Who are we? What do we watch? And why, dear lord, did we decide to star a podcast? Join us as we wade through the dark and murky waters of reality television equipped only with the ever-burning light of Bunim and Murray to guide us on our journey. Will we get lost? Yes. Will we turn against each other in our deepest moments of despair? Occasionally. Will we talk about complete strangers as if they are close personal friends? Of course. Because this is reality TV, baby, and we’re all friends and enemies in the Reality Blows house.