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Your Reality CheckChecking Off: The Valley Ep 4 - I’d Probably Cheat On You TooIn this episode, Jessica’s breaking down everything that went down in episode 4 of The Valley—starting with Jax rage-texting Brittany from inside a mental health facility. How is he even allowed to have a phone?! And why is Brittany still responding? Then, Jessica discusses new revelations she’s seeing in this episode from Michelle and Jesse—because let’s be real, something is still there. This episode made it clear that the love-hate tension hasn’t gone anywhere. They're divorced, but it’s not giving closure.From Janet and Zach’s fallout...2025-05-1031 minYour Reality CheckChecking Off: The Valley Ep 3 - No Crying Allowed at Dave & BustersJessica breaks down episode of The Valley – With Jax in rehab, the rest of the cast finally gets some airtime, and they waste no time delivering the drama at Janet’s Dave & Buster’s birthday bash.Things spiral when the infamous guys group chat (yes, the one founded by Jax) turns into a landmine of betrayal. Danny spills that Jesse’s been claiming Michelle is secretly seeing a billionaire—and Luke takes that info straight to Kristin and Brittany. Michelle finds out at the party, and the tears start flowing somewhere between Skee-Ball and the claw m...2025-05-0427 minYour Reality CheckChecking Off: S1 of Got To Get Out w/ TayneTayne from Altar Call: A Married At First Sight Podcast joins Jessica to recap Season 1 of Got to Get Out – The new reality competition show where 20 contestants (half reality stars, half regular folks) are trapped in a house for 10 days with a shot at winning $1 million. The twist? They can either wait it out and split the money… or attempt a high-stakes escape through one of 10 locked exits—without getting caught.We’re breaking down the concept, the cast (Spencer Pratt! Omarosa! Cynthia Bailey!), and the biggest question of all: where is everyones strategy? From sho...2025-05-031h 08Your Reality CheckChecking Off: The Valley Ep 1-2 - Rage, Rehab & RegretIn this episode, Jessica dives headfirst into the first two jaw-dropping episodes of The Valley — and yes, it’s already messier than Season 1. In this episode, Jessica breaks down the first two episodes of Season 2, which are darker, heavier, and more explosive than anyone expected. Separations, apologies, mystery new partners, and crossovers from the Pump universe? They've got it all.From friendships on the mend to full-on emotional spirals, no one’s playing it safe — and the cameras are catching every second. Jessica shares her thoughts on the biggest moments, the tension brewing between castmates, and why...2025-04-2652 minYour Reality CheckChecking Off: Million Dollar Secret Ep 7-8 - If She Has Two Sisters, I’m Gonna Throw UpIt’s the finale! And Jessica is back to unpack every last twist—from secret missions and wildly underwhelming challenges to the moment the millionaire finally comes under fire… or do they? Cara pulls off one of the slickest lies of the season, Sam gets the most powerful clue yet, and Sydney’s secret agenda... falls flat. Literally. Trust is tested, boxes are swapped, and one player walks away with the money. Spoiler alert: they played the perfect game.Stay up to date with Jessica on social:Instagram - www.instagram.com/yourealitycheck.podTikTok...2025-04-1854 minYour Reality CheckChecking Off: Million Dollar Secret Ep 5-6 - What’s That Ringing You Hear? It’s Sam Running the GameJessica is back to recap The Secret Millionaire, and Sam just became the most dangerous player in the game. This episode, Jessica breaks down the “kill shot” twist that gave Sam all the power, her suspiciously smooth secret mission, and the elimination vote that left everyone scrambling.Why did she target Lydia? And why does Chris seem to be the only one who sees through her act?From hidden clues in the trophy room to a rapid-fire job interrogation, this episode had strategy, deception, and a whole lot of deflecting. Stay up to date...2025-04-131h 01Your Reality CheckChecking Off: Million Dollar Secret Ep 1-4 - Is Anyone Capable of Lying?In this episode, Jessica breaks down the first four episodes of a new Netflix reality competition show - Secret Millionaire, where one guest secretly holds $1 million—and must complete daily missions without getting caught. There are animal aliases, awkward hugs, suspicious breakfasts, and some truly unhinged gameplay. Lauren cracks under pressure, Phil crumbles (literally breaks a tooth), and Sam might be the only one who knows what she’s doing. Plus, Jessica discuss the questionable casting, dinner drama, and why these clues are way too obvious.Stay up to date with Jessica on social:Instagram - ww...2025-04-121h 01Your Reality CheckChecking Off: Temptation Island Final Bonfire & 'Reunion' Podcast - It's Complete Chaos Out HereJessica is back to recap the final bonfire of Temptation Island as well as break down the 'Reunion' podcast with the cast on the Viall Files.Stay up to date with Jessica on social:Instagram - www.instagram.com/yourealitycheck.podTikTok - www.tiktok.com/@yourealitycheck.pod2025-04-041h 21Your Reality CheckChecking Off: Temptation Island Ep 6-8 - Haven, Showers & BonfiresJessica is back to recap episodes 6-8 of Temptation Island.Stay up to date with Jessica on social:Instagram - www.instagram.com/yourealitycheck.podTikTok - www.tiktok.com/@yourealitycheck.pod2025-03-3059 minYour Reality CheckChecking Off: The Bachelor Finale - Grant Deserves an OscarJessica breaks down last night's episode of The Bachelor finale, including Litia calling out Grant for being blindsided, Grant's incredible acting skills during the women tell all, and the happily engaged couple - Grant and Juliana.Stay up to date with Jessica on social:Instagram - www.instagram.com/yourealitycheck.podTikTok - www.tiktok.com/@yourealitycheck.pod2025-03-2559 minYour Reality CheckChecking Off: Temptation Island Ep 3-5 - Sparks Fly & Lines are CrossedJessica is back to recap episodes 3-5 of Temptation Island.Stay up to date with Jessica on social:Instagram - www.instagram.com/yourealitycheck.podTikTok - www.tiktok.com/@yourealitycheck.pod2025-03-231h 01Your Reality CheckChecking Off: The Bachelor Fantasy Suites - The Calm Before the StormJessica recaps the Fantasy Suite episode for this season of The Bachelor, and why she thinks the finale is going to be oh so messy.Stay up to date with Jessica on social:Instagram - www.instagram.com/yourealitycheck.podTikTok - www.tiktok.com/@yourealitycheck.pod2025-03-1951 minYour Reality CheckChecking Off: LIB Reunion & Temptation Island Episodes 1-2In this episode, Jessica recaps the Love is Blind reunion and introduces a brand new show to the podcast – Temptation Island!She kicks things off with a deep dive into the Love is Blind reunion, breaking down the drama between Sara and Ben after their wedding, Monica and Joey revealing they were never truly in love, and Dave doing exactly what he needed to do at the reunion. Plus, Jessica gives the lowdown on all the social media tea—which new couple has formed after the show?!Next, Jessica covers episode 1 & 2 of Temptation Island, where it’s...2025-03-161h 39Your Reality CheckChecking Off: The Bachelor Women Tell All - Carolina vs. EveryoneJessica recaps the Women Tell All episode for this season of The Bachelor - covering the drama between Carolina and Dina, where Carolina went wrong, and why she's still refusing to take accountability. Plus, Grant makes us question if he’s ending the season unengaged—Jessica shares her take on his suspicious behaviour from the episode.Stay up to date with Jessica on social:Instagram - www.instagram.com/yourealitycheck.podTikTok - www.tiktok.com/@yourealitycheck.pod2025-03-1243 minYour Reality CheckChecking Off: Traitors & Love Is Blind Finales - All Good Things Must Come To An EndIt's the episode of the Finales! Jessica discusses both The Traitors & Love Is Blind finales, and breaks down the not so shocking 'I dos' (and the painful I don'ts), and all the emotional chaos that comes with a reality TV finale.First, Jessica unpacks The Traitors – Did Brittney write Danielle's name down? What happened at the last round table and who won it all? Plus, Jessica also discusses the not-so-thrilling reunion episode.Next, Jessica switches gears to talk about Love Is Blind, where the weddings are in full swing, bu...2025-03-091h 06Your Reality CheckChecking Off: The Bachelor Hometowns - Why Is Everyone Here?Jessica is back to recap episode 6 of Grants season of The Bachelor, breaking down everything that happened during hometown dates. Find out how Juliana, Zoe, Litia and Dina's dates went, including why Jessica is so confused why so many people showed up for these hometown dates, and who was sent home.Stay up to date with Jessica on social:Instagram - www.instagram.com/yourealitycheck.podTikTok - www.tiktok.com/@yourealitycheck.pod2025-03-0444 minYour Reality CheckChecking Off: Traitors & Love Is Blind - Messy People Making Messy MovesThis week, Jessica breaks down The Traitors and Love Is Blind, with both finales just around the corner. She shares her predictions on the cliffhangers and who she thinks will say no at the altar.Jessica discusses how epic it would be if Brittany votes out her bestie Danielle, and why is she riding for Dylan and Gabbie to win it all in the end. She also breaks down the breakup we all saw coming with Dave and Lauren, her surprising thoughts on Joey and Monica, and the mixer...2025-03-021h 46Your Reality CheckChecking Off: The Bachelor Episode 5 - I Must Be Crazy & EvilJessica is back to recap episode 5 of Grants season of The Bachelor including, the top 4 that no one saw coming, the Carolina and Dina drama, Juliana's 1:1 date, and more.Stay up to date with Jessica on social:Instagram - www.instagram.com/yourealitycheck.podTikTok - www.tiktok.com/@yourealitycheck.pod2025-02-2645 minYour Reality CheckChecking Off: Traitors & Love Is Blind - Battle of The SistersThis week, Jessica breaks down The Traitors and why she's so frustrated with how the show is panning out, why Danielle needs to be caught, and who's making the smartest plays and deserves to win.She also dives into episodes 7-9 of Love Is Blind, as the couples head to Honduras and live with each other in the outside world. She also shares her frustration with the shows continuous support for casting problematic men every season, the toxic gaslighting from Dave, and his manipulation tactics he uses on Lauren. Plus she also dives into...2025-02-241h 27Your Reality CheckChecking Off: The Bachelor Episode 4 Recap - I'm Not Here to Make FriendsJessica breaks down episode 4 of Grant’s season of The Bachelor, diving into the drama between Carolina and Juliana, Rose's self-elimination & more.Stay up to date with Jessica on social:Instagram - www.instagram.com/yourealitycheck.podTikTok - www.tiktok.com/@yourealitycheck.pod2025-02-2052 minYour Reality CheckChecking Off: Love is Blind S8 Eps 1-6 | The Pods - Unhinged Love TrianglesJessica tuned in to the first 6 episodes of Love Is Blind season 8, so you don't have to!Netflix dropped 6 pod episodes, but Jessica’s got the highlight reel to save you over 6 hours of watching, so you can avoid the snooze fest.Jessica talks about all of the problematic men this season (surprise, surprise), the lack of diversity, the men that all look the exact same as each other, the insane amount of screen time 4 people in particular got that didn't even get engaged in the end!2025-02-181h 33Your Reality CheckChecking Off: The Traitors - Creepy Dolls & Tom SandovolJessica dives into her growing frustration with Deal or No Deal Island (3:20), explaining why this week's episode completely missed the mark and left her disappointed. She breaks down what went wrong and why it just didn’t deliver.Then, she shifts gears to recap The Traitors (12:25), also known as The Tom Sandoval Show, where she shares the moments that had her laughing so hard she cried, and wonders if Tom Sandoval is really starting to take a victory lap. Could he be owning this season in a way no one expected? ...2025-02-1549 minYour Reality CheckChecking Off: The Bachelor Episode 3 Recap - The Receipts Have SpokenJessica breaks down episode 3 of Grant’s season of The Bachelor, diving into the drama between Carolina and Rose, more low-budget dates, why everyone is crying and Beverly's surprising low-key exit.Stay up to date with Jessica on social:Instagram - www.instagram.com/yourealitycheck.podTikTok - www.tiktok.com/@yourealitycheck.pod2025-02-1145 minYour Reality CheckChecking Off: Breaking Bachelorette News, DONDI, Special Forces Finale, TraitorsJessica reacts to the Breaking Bachelorette news that recently came out that ABC will be pausing next season of the Bachelorette. What does this mean for the franchise? And why is this happening?She gives her thoughts on Matt James return to social media after the bombshell split with Rachel Kirkonnel a few weeks ago.She also breaks down:Deal or No Deal Island (DONDI): 14:27Special Forces Season Finale: 30:58The Traitors: 43:32Stay up to date with Jessica on...2025-02-091h 07Your Reality CheckChecking Off: The Bachelor Episode 2 Recap - Low Budget Dates & Ick Bachelor BehaviourJessica breaks down episode 2 of Grant’s season of The Bachelor, diving into the awkward one-on-one date in an empty mall, cringe-worthy dance moves, Grant’s relentless pursuit of a music career, and so much more.
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She also breaks down:
Episode 4 of Deal or No Deal Island: 15:35
Episode 7 & 8 of Special Forces: 25:17
Episode 5 of the Traitors: 42:24
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She also breaks down:
Episode 3 of Deal or No Deal Island: 15:13
Episode 5 & 6 of Special Forces: 37:50
Episode 5 of the Traitors: 1:08:17
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TikTok...2025-01-271h 42Your Reality CheckChecking Off: Matt & Rachel, DONDI, Special Forces & TraitorsJessica breaks down the most recent break-up in Bachelor Nation - Rachel Kirkonnel & Matt James. Matt took to his instagram and posted the most bizarre post and caption we've ever seen, and we're all wondering.. what happened?! Jessica gives her thoughts and breaks down everything we currently have learned in the past 48 hours.
She also breaks down the following shows:
Episode 2 of Deal or No Deal Island: 16:51
Episode 3 & 4 of Special Forces: 32:27
Episode 4 of the Traitors: 57:30
Stay up to date with Jessica on social:2025-01-191h 35Your Reality CheckChecking Off: The Traitors Season 3 Premiere: Episodes 1-3Jessica breaks down the season premiere of The Traitors Season 3: Episodes 1-3.
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2025-01-1250 minYour Reality CheckChecking Off: The Season Premiere of Deal or No Deal Island & Special ForcesJessica breaks down the 2 hour season premiere of Deal or No Deal Island season 2 Special Forces season 3.
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I’ll take you on a trip down memory lane, sharing my first-ever reality TV obsession and the moments that hooked me for life. Plus, I’ll answer some fun rapid-fire questions, from my favourite guilty pleasure show to the one I'd love to be on most.
Whether yo...2025-01-0531 minYour Reality CheckYour Reality Check - TrailerWelcome to Your Reality Check!
Your Reality Check is a Toronto-based podcast created by Jessica Porretta, who has so much to say - and now, finally, a mic to to spill it all. Each week, Jessica will break down the latest reality tv shows, pop culture, and the headlines that have us all talking. Tune in each week to get your reality list checked - because nothings too real (or fake) for us to talk about!
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