Tayne Talks: A Reality TV Podcast

Brian and I wrap up this season as the couples reunite a year later and we marvel at how they all still had strong emotions, the questions that were asked by the hosts and how much was left off from the show.

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Had to do it in two parts. In Part 2, we talk about the reveals, the little they showed of the getaway in Tulum and we discuss a little about the preview in upcoming episodes.

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We are back in the USA and this time we are in Boston. In this first part, Brian and I break down all the couples, the non stop dad jokes and the lack of chemistry between the couples.

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They are done filming now but before the premiere in 2027, Rupert Thee Baxter joins me to talk about the cast of the recently announced Traitors S6 season. We share what we know about them, how we think they will do and who we would pick as Traitors.

Who would you pick as traitors from this cast?

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This week's ramble I talk about - Great British Baking Show, Special Forces: Worlds Toughest Test, Ready to Love, Below Deck Med, Love after Lockup: Relationship Rehab.

As always, I also share my scripted watches (War, Youth) and what I am reading (The Revelation of Daphne Dionne and The Nightingale).

Let me know what you are watching!

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Oh boy! It's not looking good for the Dutch as we watch couples crumble. Brian and I try to figure out what is missing with this franchise, why we keep watching fights that we have no idea what is happening and Justice for Roel!

Still paging the Dutch delegation!

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Kelli aka Laguna_Biotch from the Beyond the Blinds Pod joins me to talk about the latest episode of The Challenge. We talk about some of Kelli's hot takes, our respect for Tori, Anna Leigh's chances of return and predictions for the final.

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We are back in a new country for a new franchise and Brian from MAFS Virgin and I discuss how we feel about the first few episodes. We talk about the couples and their triangles, the much talked about scene and the differences when watching with translated captions vs. dubbed.

Also calling out the Netherlands delegation to answer some of the questions we had!

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On this week's ramble, I talk about the Big Brother Finale, Survivor, The Amazing Race and the season finale of Double Lives of Suburban Wives. I also get into what I am reading and watching these days and wonder if anyone is looking forward to OC SLOMW.

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Amanda Bella from Bella Talks TV joins me to talk about TLC's knock off version of SLOMW. We discuss the first season struggle and Bella shares her theory of how they are obligated to come out on TV, I wonder why this show wasn't on HBO and if it will get a second season.

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Clara joins me to talk about this season of The Challenge so far, including the controversy surrounding the last episode and we also talk about the first two episodes of the civilian iteration.

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We wrap up the season with the reunion where all the couples come back and we wonder why they didn't bring back all the engaged couples. We think Ciara got off easy, we had some unanswered questions and we wonder if as a producer you would consider this season a success.

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On this week's ramble, I talk about - Earle Meets World, Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, 1000lb Roomies, Project Runway and Love and Marriage Huntsville.

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The weddings are here and the couples are making their decisions at the altar. We see their stag and hen do and meet the friends and family members we haven't met yet as we close out the season.

We also talk about the latest LIB franchises coming soon.

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Ibiza is over and the couples move in together in London. We discuss the cracks, the breakups and Ciara's meddling ways.

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Ade is back to share her thoughts on the season now that it's over. She talks about what she liked and what she didn't like and also her thoughts on each couple. We also discuss the first episode of Paz and Paul's new podcast with their first guests - Nick and Marissa.

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The S8 Islanders reunite again to kinda rehash the events of the summer. Toma from Mostly Unserious Business joins me again to talk about this 2hr reunion that did not deliver. We talk about how the cast don't seem to like each other, the lack of star power and what was up with Kayda?

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S3 is back and Brian is back to talk about the new batch of hopeful singles and their time in the pods. We recap the first 4 episodes that were a delight to watch with love triangles, mess and meet cutes.

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Camille and I continue the discussion of the reunion where the experts take us by surprise with their reaction to Courtney's behavior, Marissa drops all the tea as we meet Adam's new girlfriend and Nikki and Shawn do what they do best one final time.

And that's a wrap on S20! Thank you all for joining me on this journey this season!

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Camille is back to finish out the season with me as the cast reunites almost a year later to rehash the season and everything that has happened since Decision Day.

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I am joined by author and book critic, Priscilla Gillman to discuss the Decision Day episode where we get some yes-es and some no-s. Priscilla shares how she fell into MAFS and her connection to Dr. Pepper. We also discuss the new changes and adjusting to decision day without the experts.

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We leave the Couples Retreat and we end with the beginning of Decision Day. Michelle joins me to recap and talk about the aftermath of the retreat, what she thinks Felipe said and her predictions for Decision Day.

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Clara is back on the pod to share her thoughts on this episode as the disaster that is the Couples Retreat continues. With her insights from being on the show, Clara shares a theory she has about Mecca, her thoughts on Devin and I am not pleased about how Michelle and Cam choose to support their friends.

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Anthony from the original Chicago season joins me to recap the episode as the couples head to the retreat. Mecca and Felipe continue to put their feet in their mouth and I have a surprising pick for my bouquet.

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Jason joins me to recap the episode where Devin and Caitlin take a turn as they hang out with her dad, Adam and Marissa continue to be stuck on cruise control and everything takes a turn at the group dinner when Shawn decides to choose violence, Mecca and his big mouth strike again and Coach Cam declares who shouldn't get married.

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Jason joins me to recap the episode where Devin and Caitlin take a turn as they hang out with her dad, Adam and Marissa continue to be stuck on cruise control and everything takes a turn at the group dinner when Shawn decides to choose violence, Mecca and his big mouth strike again and Coach Cam declares who shouldn't get married.

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Aysha from A Perfect Match Pod and Life Bi Us pod joins me to recap this episode where the couples gather for another group therapy session. We bid good riddance farewell to one couple, Paul came ready to gather Felipe, another couple turns the corner and we express disappointment at how some couples were handled.

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Henry from the New Orleans season joins me to discuss the couples on this episode. He shares what he likes and doesn't like about the season, casting a reality star and why he still has hope for Devin and Caitlin.

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Krysten from S15 San Diego joins me to recap this week's dinner party. She shares some tea on the season, her thoughts on the couples and I ask her which groom she would match herself with.

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Dana from The Bravo Investigator Podcast joins me to recap the group dinner episode where everyone speaks their truth with Coach Cam leading the charge. Marissa finally speaks up and Felipe is overly honest with the group. We also differ in whether Caitlin is trying or just pushing through to the end.

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Toma from Mostly Unserious Business joins me to recap this episode where we realize that no one seems to be threatening to leave and wonder if they have been told to stick it out. We honestly cannot believe Shawn's request to Nikki and we share which groom we think is the most attractive.

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Friend of the pod, Dani joins me to discuss the first group therapy session that felt necessary but at the same time felt like something we shouldn't be watching. We discuss if this is just who Adam is, Nick's competitiveness and Michelle's comments about Mecca.

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Host of The Queue, Jazmine joins me to recap this episode that follows the aftermath of the dinner party. Never one to hold back on her opinions we share our similar and differing opinions when it comes to Nikki and Shawn, Felipe's sudden fears and if Marissa and Adam's lightness is sustainable. You can find Jazmine on IG here.

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Camille from MAFS S18 joins me to recap this episode where the couples have their first dinner party and all the cracks come out to play. Marissa and Adam continue to keep things light, Nikki and Shawn have a terrible night and Courteney remains the worst the entire episode. You can find Camille's IG here

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Raven from Bitch is Better Podcast joins me to discuss the latest episode of this drop where the couples are back in Seattle and we are introduced to the experts sessions. Listen to find out why this didn't help me in warming up to Dr. Paz. Can you guess who got our bouquets and ashes?

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On this episode, I try to make sense of some people who seem to have missed what show they signed up for. One couple rises up in my estimation of them and Shawn and Nikki have me at my wit's end.

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It's a solo episode! The couples have made it to Mexico for their honeymoons and the big cracks are beginning to show. Caitlin talks nonstop about being a black cat and the switch up is crazy. The couples face hiccups and handle them differently. They also all meet for the first time at a cocktail party.

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We have come to the end of the season! Orna wraps up all her sessions with the couples and we still see some surprising endings.

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The party continues as we wrap up all the weddings and the couples head on over to spend their first night together. The Dads are not okay as Mecca's dad, Logic says some highly inappropriate things and Caitlin's dad steals the spotlight more than once. Not looking good for Nikki and Shawn but Shawn keeps the jokes coming.

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Ade joins me to recap the episode as the weddings continue and we meet more couples. Adam is still practicing his values with the piano and we have a rant session about Nick and Courtney and the values they seem to know nothing about and Paul spewing out statistics to Nikki when she states her preference.

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