Decoding TV Presents: Decoding Reality

Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Love is Blind, this time taking place in Ohio. In this episode of the Decoding Reality podcast, David and Joy discuss the reunion of Love Is Blind Season 10. Was this reunion…actually good? Listen to hear us discuss.Links:Follow Joy on ThreadsEmail us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Love is Blind, this time taking place in Ohio. In this episode of the Decoding Reality podcast, David and Joy discuss the finale of Love Is Blind Season 10.Who made it to the end of the show? Are we going to have to stop doing the podcast? Is this show actually a service to America in some way? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Follow Joy on ThreadsEmail us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Love is Blind, this time taking place in Ohio. In this episode of the Decoding Reality podcast, David and Joy discuss episodes 10-11 of Love Is Blind Season 10:Episode 10 - Vanishing ModeEpisode 11 - See Where the Chips FallWhy did we ever say nice things about Brittany? Or Bri, for that matter? Is it okay to be a hobosexual? Is Emma just trolling the audience at this point? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Follow Joy on ThreadsEmail us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Love is Blind, this time taking place in Ohio. In this episode of the Decoding Reality podcast, David and Joy discuss episodes 7-9 of Love Is Blind Season 10:Episode 7 - Moving in and Unpacking BaggageEpisode 8 - A Snake in the GrassEpisode 9 - I’m Just Being HonestIs Chris the worst person to ever appear on the show? Which couple best models the type of mature discussions we’d love to see more of? What couples do we think will actually make it to the altar? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Follow Joy on ThreadsEmail us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Love is Blind, this time taking place in Ohio. In this episode of the Decoding Reality podcast, David and Joy discuss episodes 1-6 of Love Is Blind Season 10:Episode 1: Honey, I’m HomeEpisode 2: A Sticky SituationEpisode 3: Um, Redo!Episode 4: Stage Five ClingerEpisode 5: Where the Hell is My HusbandEpisode 6: Never Have I EverWhat do we think of this batch of couples? What is the one couple we think might make it to the end of this process? Is it ever okay to bring a child into the Love Is Blind madness? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Follow Joy on ThreadsEmail us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Love is Blind, this time taking place in Colorado. In this episode of the Decoding Reality podcast, David and Joy discuss episodes 10-11 of Love Is Blind Season 9:Episode 12 - Vow or NeverNot much more to say here. The show has run aground. This is clearly the worst season ever. May the Lord have mercy on all of us.Links:Follow Joy on ThreadsEmail us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Love is Blind, this time taking place in Colorado. In this episode of the Decoding Reality podcast, David and Joy discuss episodes 10-11 of Love Is Blind Season 9:Episode 10: Runaway GroomEpisode 11: Don’t Go Breaking My HeartWhy are these breakups thrilling us? What was Jordan actually doing, really? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Follow Joy on ThreadsEmail us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Love is Blind, this time taking place in Colorado. In this episode of the Decoding Reality podcast, David and Joy discuss episodes 1-6 of Love Is Blind Season 9:Episode 7: Unknown FactorsEpisode 8: Stripping the VeilEpisode 9: Ghost of Pods PastWill any of these couples actually make it to the altar? Is Kacie the worst character to ever appear on the show? Is Patrick the Job of Love Is Blind? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Follow Joy on ThreadsEmail us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Love is Blind, this time taking place in Colorado. In this episode of the Decoding Reality podcast, David and Joy discuss episodes 1-6 of Love Is Blind Season 9:Episode 1: A Love That SparklesEpisode 2: Love Me When I’m Blind?Episode 3: Ghost TownEpisode 4: The Dangerous Games We PlayEpisode 5: I Want You to Want MeEpisode 6: Coming in HotCould this be the worst Love Is Blind season ever? What exactly are the travesties layered upon travesties? And what do we make of the Asian-American male representation this season? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Follow Joy on ThreadsEmail us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Decoding Reality, David and Joy discuss the season 2 finale and reunion of Love Is Blind UK.Why were these episodes an emotional rollercoaster? Do these episodes make men look like The Worst? And are there any takeaways or lessons from this enterprise? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Links:Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow Joy on Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Decoding Reality, David and Joy discuss episodes 1-8 of Love Is Blind UK Season 2:Episode 1 - Eat, Sleep, Date, RepeatEpisode 2 - This Is How Triangles Are FormedEpisode 3 - Trust My SpleenEpisode 4 - She Changed Her Mind OvernightEpisode 5 - I Don’t Want to Be a VillainEpisode 6 - Good Guys Finish LastEpisode 7 - You’re Trying to Get Me in TroubleEpisode 8 - Walking AwayWhat do we think overall of the season? What are some of the most compelling scenes? How was Akira Kurosawa such a huge inspiration? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Links:Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow Joy on Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Love is Blind, this time taking place in Minneapolis. In this episode of Decoding Reality, David and Joy the finale and reunion for season 8.Well, it was an incredibly boring season of television. But what are we grateful for having learned? Why did these episodes make us feel alive? And how was the reunion so shockingly solid this year? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Links:Follow Joy on ThreadsEmail us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Love is Blind, this time taking place in Minneapolis. In this episode of Decoding Reality, David and Joy discuss episodes 10-12 of Love Is Blind Season 8:Episode 10 - Oh Spare MeEpisode 11 - Sliding Down Slopes and Into DMsEpisode 12 - Brides’ Last RideAre all the men in Minneapolis psychopaths? Can Christians and non-Christians ever get married happily? And how many couples do we expect will make it to the final episode? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Links:Follow Joy on ThreadsEmail us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Love is Blind, this time taking place in Minneapolis. In this episode of Decoding Reality, David and Joy discuss episodes 7-9 of Love Is Blind Season 8:Episode 7 - Bueller?Episode 8 - A Family AffairEpisode 9 - The EX-FilesWould you choose to know the truth about Daniel’s Instagram activities, or would you rather live in ignorance? Is Virginia right to ask for a prenup? Can Dave get over his hang-ups about Lauren’s past before it destroys their relationship? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Links:Follow Joy on ThreadsEmail us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Love is Blind, this time taking place in Minneapolis. In this episode of Decoding Reality, David and Joy discuss episodes 1-6 of Love Is Blind Season 8:Episode 1: I Have a HusbandEpisode 2: Open Hearts, Open Minds, Can’t LoseEpisode 3: Hunger Games of LoveEpisode 4: So Your Girlfriend Has a BoyfriendEpisode 5: Breaking Up Is Hard To DoEpisode 6: Do I Know You?This season finally gives us a bunch of boring, probably-non-toxic people. But why is it so boring? What is the role of religion in this season? Did Daniel try to pull a Groundhog Day (and what exactly does that mean anyway?). Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Links:Follow Joy on ThreadsEmail us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Love is Blind, this time taking place in Washington, D.C. In this episode of Decoding Reality, David and Joy discuss the season 7 finale and reunion of Love Is Blind.Why are Vanessa and Nick Lachey so bad at their jobs? Were some of these relationships even real? Was the Reunion satisfying on any level? And do we really need to hear from past contestants? Is every man on this show a sociopath? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Follow Joy on ThreadsEmail us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Love is Blind, this time taking place in Washington, D.C. In this episode of Decoding Reality, David and Joy discuss episodes 10-11 of Love Is Blind Season 7:Episode 10: Is Love EnoughEpisode 11: The Text from an ExIs this one of the worst shows of the season ever? Will any of these couples make it to the altar? Are the producers giving us absolutely nothing whatsoever? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Follow Joy on ThreadsEmail us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Love is Blind, this time taking place in Washington, D.C. In this episode of Decoding Reality, David and Joy discuss episodes 7-9 of Love Is Blind Season 7:Episode 7: Truth BombsEpisode 8: Dirty LaundryEpisode 9: Is Love Enough?This season has quickly devolved into one of the worst seasons of the show. How much are the producers responsible for this travesty? Why are the men so horrible? Why are the women so toxic? Will any of these couples survive? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Follow Joy on ThreadsEmail us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Love is Blind, this time taking place in Washington, D.C. In this episode of Decoding Reality, David and Joy discuss episodes 1-6 of Love Is Blind Season 7:Episode 1: No More SituationshipsEpisode 2: Perfect Hubs, but…Episode 3: Is It Too Late?Episode 4: The Tables Have TurnedEpisode 5: What the Fuck?Episode 6: 6 Things I Hate About YouWhich couples are we rooting for? How does this season compare with previous seasons? Are some of the couples too intense in their initial meetings? What do we think of the introduction of politics and religion into this season? Is Leo the worst person to ever appear on the show? Even worse than Sam? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Follow Joy on ThreadsEmail us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Decoding Reality, David and Joy discuss the Love Is Blind UK Reunion episode.Can Matt and Emma step over the low bar of Vanessa and Nick Lachey’s hosting abilities? Can we figure out WTF actually happened between Demi and Ollie? Did Sam do himself any favors by showing up? And what development(s) surprised us the most? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow Joy on Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Decoding Reality, David and Joy discuss episodes 10-11 of Love Is Blind UK:Episode 10 - See You at the AltarEpisode 11 - We’re Not ReadyIs this the best batch of weddings we’ve seen so far? Conversely, are Jasmine’s bridesmaid dresses the worst we’ve ever seen? Why are the stag do and hen do parties so sad? And what did we ultimately think of the couples that ended up making it? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow Joy on Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Decoding Reality, David and Joy discuss episodes 5-9 of Love Is Blind UK:Episode 5 - I Made a MistakeEpisode 6 - Once a Cheat, Always a CheatEpisode 7 - Is She Good Enough for You?Episode 8 - Guess Who’s BackEpisode 9 - He Wants a PrenupThis batch of episodes really made us re-evaluate who we’re rooting for this season! Which couples went from “doomed” to “possibly the most wholesome couple ever”? What did we make of the return of Sam? And is Catherine literally the worst? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow Joy on Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Decoding Reality, David and Joy discuss episodes 1-4 of Love Is Blind UK:Episode 1 - The Pods Are OpenEpisode 2 - Two’s a Couple, Three’s a Love TriangleEpisode 3 - He’s Here for FameEpisode 4 - We Had Sex… Twice!What are the biggest differences, if any, between the US and UK versions of the show? Is it really that hard to get a date if you’re a funeral director? Should someone have handed Tom a napkin during his big reveal? Why is Sam such a walking red flag? Will Nicole and Benaiah find each other this season? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow Joy on Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support this podcast by becoming a paid member at decodingtv.com.In this episode of Decoding Reality, David and Joy discuss the reunion episode of Love Is Blind: Season 6.This reunion was one of the most packed ones ever. What were some of the biggest revelations? Have Nick and Vanessa finally leveled up their moderating skills? Who ended up being the biggest villain of the season? Why are we defending Jimmy all of a sudden? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Decoding Reality, David and Joy discuss the finale of Love Is Blind: Season 6, Episode 12, “Meet Me at the Altar.”The finale delivered one of the most unexpected emotional gut punches of the show. What did we think of how it played out? What exactly was Clay thinking during this whole season? Will Johnny ever learn about the vagaries of the male and female reproductive systems? Did we think this season was an overall success? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Decoding Reality, David and Joy discuss episodes 10-11 of Love Is Blind: Season 6:Episode 10 - What Could Have BeenEpisode 11 - Roller Coaster of LoveWhich cast member do we think is emotionally abusing the other? Is there any hope for AD and Clay? Is this show really the end result of MAGA self-centeredness? Is a vasectomy really that difficult to reverse? Did Jeremay really go onto Love Is Blind just for the jet skis? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Love is Blind, this time taking place in Charlotte, North Carolina! In this episode of Decoding Reality, David and Joy discuss episodes 7-9 of Love Is Blind: Season 6:Episode 7 - Silence Speaks VolumesEpisode 8 - Clinging To LoveEpisode 9 - Secret RendezvousWhat exactly happened between Brittany and Kenneth? What was Jeramey’s plan at the end, exactly? How are the producers evolving the storytelling this season? And should you take your fiancee to meet your best friends of the opposite gender who you may or may not have previously slept with? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Love is Blind, this time taking place in Charlotte, North Carolina! In this episode of Decoding Reality, David and Joy discuss episodes 1-6 of Love Is Blind: Season 6:Episode 1 - Higher LoveEpisode 2 - The Hunger Games of LoveEpisode 3 - Operation Get My Girl BackEpisode 4 - The Hardest Decision of My LifeEpisode 5 - She Lied to MeEpisode 6 - Feeling UncomfyIs the show any less of a massive dumpster fire this time around? What makes this season so heavily Christian-coded? Which couples do we think will make it to the end of this season? Is there any hope for Jimmy and Chelsea? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is it! The Golden Bachelor is ready to pick his partner so Daejah and Justin are here to cover it. They even discuss the bombshell Hollywood Reporter article claiming that Gerry Turner isn't as golden as we'd like to think. Did Gerry lie to Leslie about his feelings? Did Gerry have a romantic entanglement after his wife died? Why didn't Theresa tell her sisters she won the show? Did Lesie actually date Prince? We discuss this and more on Decoding Reality.Links:Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealityFollow Justin on TiktokFollow Justin on InstagramFollow Daejah on TiktokFollow Daejah on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first rule of fantasy suites on The Bachelor is to not talk about it! Which is why Justin and Daejah decided to record a whole podcast episode about the first ever fantasy suite week of the Golden Bachelor.They discuss the very exciting dates in Costa Rica and make their final predictions on who will win the season. Will Leslie move in with Gerry? Will Theresa quit her job to be with Gerry? Where did Gerry get his Lion tattoo? Listen to us discuss all this and more on this episode of Deocding Reality!Links:Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealityFollow Justin on TiktokFollow Justin on InstagramFollow Daejah on TiktokFollow Daejah on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's The Golden Bachelor’s first-ever women tell-all! So Justin and Daejah are here to break down if the contestants really have anything to talk about.They discuss the hot-seat interviews of Ellen, Joan, and Faith. They also predict who will win the season, and who may become the Golden Bachelorette. Will Thereasa actually win? Did Gerry lie about his feelings to Faith? Why did all the contestants fart so much? We discuss all this and more on this episode of Decoding Reality!Links:Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealityFollow Justin on TiktokFollow Justin on InstagramFollow Daejah on TiktokFollow Daejah on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guess who's coming to dinner? It’s the Golden Bachelor! And Justin and Daejah are here to break down another episode of the most sentimental show on television.In this podcast episode, they talk about how different it is for the lead to be meeting grandchildren instead of parents. They also discuss why you shouldn't say you love more than one person on the show. Who does Gerry actually love? Did the producers edit around Gerry's words? Which family will get to call Gerry pop pop!? We break down all of this and more on Decoding Reality.Links:Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealityFollow Justin on TiktokFollow Justin on InstagramFollow Daejah on TiktokFollow Daejah on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, Justin and Daejah talk about the fifth episode of The Golden Bachelor.Let the games begin! Gerry takes his relationships to new heights on this episode of The Golden Bachelor. Justin and Daejah discuss if the Bachelor franchise is actually polyamory in action? Or is it just dating with an elaborate roster? Why did Gerry send Ellen home? Will Gerry and Faith break the first impression rose curse? Did Gerry's bruises actually come from his date? We discuss all of this and more on Decoding Reality!Links:Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealityFollow Justin on TiktokFollow Justin on InstagramFollow Daejah on TiktokFollow Daejah on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, Justin and Daejah talk about the fourth episode of The Golden Bachelor.Get your paddles ready! Because this week Daejah and Justin talk all about the great game of pickleball. As they talk about their favorite plays and players, they also talk about why Sandra missed her daughter's wedding. Does Gerry have his winner picked out? Why is Kathy so mean to Theresa? Does anyone actually care about pickleball this much? We discuss all this and more on Decoding Reality!Links:Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealityFollow Justin on TiktokFollow Justin on InstagramFollow Daejah on TiktokFollow Daejah on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Decoding Reality, David, Justin, and Joy discuss the final two episodes of Love Is Blind season 5:The season 5 finale - Big, Big LoveThe season 5 reunion episodeWhat did we think of how this season’s couples turned out? Who came out of this show looking the best? Why was editing so valuable this season? What did we think of the Revenge Dresses worn? And how well did the Lacheys do as moderators this time around? Listen to hear us discuss all this and more!Links:Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealityFollow Justin Jordan on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, Justin and Daejah talk about the third episode of The Golden Bachelor.On this weeks episode, Daejah and Justin judge a talent show! They discuss all the good jokes, terrible push ups and slam poetry performed to impress Gerry. But they also take a hard look at the mean girl behavior of certain contestants. Why did Joan self-eliminate from the show? Was Thereasa talking too much about her date with Gerry? Will Sandra start a career in stand up comedy? We discuss all this and more on Decoding Reality!Links:Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealityFollow Justin on TiktokFollow Justin on InstagramFollow Daejah on TiktokFollow Daejah on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Decoding Reality, David and Joy discuss episodes 8-9 of Love Is Blind: Season 5:Episode 8 - Love Is a BattlefieldEpisode 9 - Love on the RocksWhy does the company that runs Love Is Blind seem to be a magnet for lawsuits? Can Stacy cope with Izzy’s money troubles? Is there any hope whatsoever for Milton and Lydia? Are all of these couples doomed? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Links:Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, Justin and Daejah talk about the second episode of The Golden Bachelor — the most earnest reality show they have ever seen.They discuss everything including how the franchise still makes contestants sleep in bunk beds, but yet somehow has money for a flash mob? They also solidify their predictions for the final four contestants and possibly who will be the Golden Bachelorette. Will Gerry's headlights in his car work? Will the franchise ever get better living conditions? Will Susie ever release her meatball recipe? Find out on this episode of Decoding Reality!Links:Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealityFollow Justin on TiktokFollow Justin on InstagramFollow Daejah on TiktokFollow Daejah on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Decoding Reality, David and Justin Jordan discuss episodes 5-7 of Love Is Blind: Season 5:Episode 5 - Don’t Give Up On MeEpisode 6 - Going HomeEpisode 7 - First Class LoveAre Izzy and Milton living through a crusty phase? Did Taylor and JP really have a chance? What happened to the mysterious fourth couple that was filmed and didn’t make it onto the show? Who are we rooting for in the battle between Uche, Lydia, and Milton? And does love really enjoy flying first class? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Links:Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealityFollow Justin Jordan on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daejah and Justin are back to cover another show in the Bachelor universe! In this podcast episode, they discuss the season premiere of The Golden Bachelor.Justin and Daejah talk about their favorite contestants, their love of the very short runtime, as well as their predictions on who the golden bachelorette will be. Will Gerry actually find love? Is age just a number? Will Jimmy Kimmel's aunt ever wake up? Find out on this episode of Decoding Reality!Links:Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealityFollow Justin on TiktokFollow Daejah on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We tried to escape the pull of Love Is Blind but ultimately we could not. In this podcast episode, David, Joy, and Justin Jordan discuss the first four episodes of Love Is Blind: Season 5:Episode 1 - So You’re a Recent Cheater?Episode 2 - Can I Talk To You For Real?Episode 3 - BlindsidedEpisode 4 - She’s Gone…?Does JP have any distinguishable personality characteristics? Was Uche way too harsh on Aaliyah after her confession? Why is everyone into Izzy? Is Lydia’s behavior completely unhinged or is she just playing the game? Are we part of the Milton or Lydia fan club? Listen to hear us discuss all this and more!We’ll try to cover each episode drop this season on Decoding Reality. Thanks for listening!Links:Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealityFollow Justin on TiktokSubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ultimatum: Queer Love is over but Justin and Daejah still have so many questions. Which is why they invited Yoly Rojas from the show to discuss all of them! In this special interview episode, Decoding Reality debriefs with Yoly about everything that happened in The Ultimatum: Queer Love.How did Yoly feel about edit on the show? What were the things we DIDNT see on the show? What happened in the closet between Xander and Yoly!? Find out all about this and more on this episode of Decoding Reality.Links:Follow Yoly on InstagramEmail us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealityFollow Justin on TiktokFollow Daejah on TiktokFollow Justin on TwitterFollow Daejah on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the final batch of episodes for The Ultimatum: Queer Love and Justin and Daejah are here to recap it all! In this podcast, they discuss:Ep. 9 - Ultimatum DayEp. 10 - The ReunionThey start the episode by reading some fan mail and then have discussion on the best ways to propose. They also have a frank discussion on domestic violence and the ethics of reality television. Will we ever get the true story of what happened to Rae and Lexi? Why did Netflix have only the masc presenting partners propose? What happened with Xander and Yoly at Coachella? We talk about all of this and more on this episode of Decoding Reality!Links:Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealityFollow Justin on TiktokFollow Daejah on TiktokFollow Justin on TwitterFollow Daejah on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don't run away just yet! Daejah and Justin are returning to cover the next batch of The Ultimatum: Queer Love episodes:Episode 5: In and Out of LoveEpisode 6: The ChangeoverEpisode 7: Cocktails and ConfrontationEpisode 8 Is Love EnoughIn this jam-packed podcast they cover the state of all of the relationships on the show and what technically counts as cheating on this show. They also discuss the problem of diagnosing real people on a television show. Will Yoly say yes to Mal's proposal? What was really in Xander's messages to Yoly? Is Vanessa a supervillain or just annoying? Will Aussie ever stop running away? Listen to hear us discuss all this and more!Links:Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealityFollow Justin on TiktokFollow Daejah on TiktokFollow Justin on TwitterFollow Daejah on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[DChen’s note: I’m so glad to be able to welcome Justin and Daejah back to the Decoding Reality podcast to cover The Ultimatum: Queer Love. They’ll be having a total of three chats — one for every time a new batch of episodes drops on Netflix. Here’s the first.]Daejah and Justin are back! In this podcast, they discuss the first four episodes of The Ultimatum: Queer Love:Ep 1 - The Break UpEp 2 - The ChoiceEp 3 - NewlywedsEp 4 - Group Nights OutThey delve deep into what makes this queer show different than any other show on television. They also talk about how heteronormative traditions still show up in queer relationships. Will Vanessa steal Rae from Lexi? Will Yoly choose Xander or Mal? Will Sam let Tiff's dog sleep in the bed?! We discuss all this and more, on this episode of decoding reality!Links:Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealityFollow Justin on TiktokFollow Daejah on TiktokFollow Justin on TwitterFollow Daejah on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Decoding Reality, David and @joyonapping discuss the disaster that was Netflix’s Love Is Blind: The Live Reunion.Why couldn’t Netflix figure out how to stream the live reunion successfully? What was up with Vanessa Lachey’s terrible moderating? Why would people think Bartise is a good spokesperson for the show? Listen to us to discuss all these questions and more!Thanks to everyone that’s joined us to cover Love Is Blind this season. Feel free to let us know what you think we should cover next at decodingtv(AT)gmail.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Decoding Reality, David Chen and @joyonapping discuss the Love Is Blind season 4 finale.Which couples ended up making it at the altar? How successful was the edit in showing us the true nature of these people’s relationships? How beautiful does Washington state look in this episode? Whose relationship will last? Is ‘I Hope You Dance’ really an obscure song? Like really? Listen to hear us discuss all this and more!Have any thoughts/reactions/questions/comments? Email us at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com. You can also watch this conversation on the Decoding TV YouTube channel, where we will be broadcasting all our recordings. Give it a subscribe and get notified when we go live! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Decoding Reality, David Chen and @joyonapping discuss Love Is Blind season 4 episodes 9-11.How do we feel about the show’s continuing depiction of Seattle? How well do we think Zach handled meeting Bliss’s parents? What do we make of Micah and Irina’s apologies? Is Jackie really the show’s biggest villain? Listen to us discuss all this and more!Have any thoughts/reactions/questions/comments? Email us at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com. You can also watch this conversation on the Decoding TV YouTube channel, where we will be broadcasting all our recordings. Give it a subscribe and get notified when we go live! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Decoding Reality, David Chen and @joyonapping discuss Love Is Blind episodes 6-8.Are Brett and Tiffany the perfect couple? Does Zach deserve another chance with Bliss? Can Kwame bury his resentments long enough to make it to the end of the season? Will Jackie gets the help she needs? Can we all agree to just stay away from Josh under all circumstances? Listen to hear us discuss all this and more!Have any thoughts/reactions/questions/comments? Email us at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com. You can also watch this conversation on the Decoding TV YouTube channel, where we will be broadcasting all our recordings. Give it a subscribe and get notified when we go live! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.