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Decoding TV Presents: Decoding Reality

Personal Journals, Society & Culture, TV & Film, TV Reviews

In Decoding Reality, amazing co-hosts from around the internet analyze the latest and greatest reality TV shows.Decoding Reality is a Decoding TV podcast.

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#68
Episodes
70
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
53 min
On air since
2022
Latest episode
4 days ago

Episodes

70 episodes, newest first

  1. Love Is Blind S11 Eps 9-11 - This Is a Boat Nerd

    Show notes

    Dave and @joyofnapping are back for another season of Love is Blind, this time taking place in Boston. In this episode of the Decoding Reality podcast, David and Joy discuss episodes 9-11 of Love Is Blind Season 10:

    • Episode 9 - Buzz Kill
    • Episode 10 - Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way
    • Episode 11 - If Not Now, When?

    Why will this batch of episodes go down in TV history? How has the show transformed our loyalties? Is this show still a human rights violation? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

    Links:

    • Follow Joy on Threads
    • Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com
    • Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything

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    1 hr 28 min
  2. Love Is Blind S11 Eps 6-8 - Extremely Intellectually Lazy

    Show notes

    Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Love is Blind, this time taking place in Boston. In this episode of the Decoding Reality podcast, David and Joy discuss episodes 6-8 of Love Is Blind Season 10:

    • Episode 6 - When You Know You Know
    • Episode 7 - Happy Wife, Happy Life
    • Episode 8 - Under Pressure

    What was it like to see these couples go back home to Boston? What are some of the most Bostonian elements this season? Are the women as bad as the men this season? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

    Links:

    • Follow Joy on Threads
    • Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com
    • Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything

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    54 min
  3. Love Is Blind S11 Eps 1-5 - Hoboatsexual

    Show notes

    Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Love is Blind, this time taking place in Boston. In this episode of the Decoding Reality podcast, David and Joy discuss episodes 1-5 of Love Is Blind Season 10:

    • Episode 1: Enchanted To Meet You
    • Episode 2: What a Woman!
    • Episode 3: Together at Last
    • Episode 4: Sink or Swim
    • Episode 5: Here Comes the Dud

    What do we think of this batch of couples? What couples might make it to the end? Is anyone on this season redeemable redeemable? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

    Links:

    • Follow Joy on Threads
    • Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com
    • Follow us on Tiktok at http://tiktok.com/@decodingreality
    • Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything

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    54 min
  4. Love Is Blind S10 Reunion - From Ohio Boy to Ohio Boy

    Show notes

    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 Threads
    • Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com
    • Follow us on Tiktok at http://tiktok.com/@decodingreality
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    54 min
  5. Love Is Blind S10 Ep 12 - We'll Be In Touch

    Show notes

    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 Threads
    • Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com
    • Follow us on Tiktok at http://tiktok.com/@decodingreality
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    41 min
  6. Love Is Blind S10 Eps 10-11 - We Can't Not Talk About This Show

    Show notes

    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 Mode
    • Episode 11 - See Where the Chips Fall

    Why 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 Threads
    • Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com
    • Follow us on Tiktok at http://tiktok.com/@decodingreality
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    47 min
  7. Love Is Blind S10 Eps 7-9 - A Net Negative to Society

    Show notes

    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 Baggage
    • Episode 8 - A Snake in the Grass
    • Episode 9 - I’m Just Being Honest

    Is 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 Threads
    • Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com
    • Follow us on Tiktok at http://tiktok.com/@decodingreality
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    55 min
  8. Love Is Blind S10 Eps 1-6 - Widening the Spouse Acquisition Funnel

    Show notes

    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 Home
    • Episode 2: A Sticky Situation
    • Episode 3: Um, Redo!
    • Episode 4: Stage Five Clinger
    • Episode 5: Where the Hell is My Husband
    • Episode 6: Never Have I Ever

    What 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 Threads
    • Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com
    • Follow us on Tiktok at http://tiktok.com/@decodingreality
    • Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything

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    53 min
  9. Love Is Blind S9 Reunion - The End of a Long Journey

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    47 min
  10. Love Is Blind S9 Ep 12 - The Indecency of the Show vs. the Decency of the Humans

    Show notes

    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 Never

    Not 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 Threads
    • Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com
    • Follow us on Tiktok at http://tiktok.com/@decodingreality
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    19 min
  11. Love Is Blind S9 Eps 10-11 - Should the Dumper Comfort the Dumpee

    Show notes

    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 Groom
    • Episode 11: Don’t Go Breaking My Heart

    Why 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 Threads
    • Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com
    • Follow us on Tiktok at http://tiktok.com/@decodingreality
    • Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything

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    50 min
  12. Love Is Blind S9 Eps 7-9 - A Real Sliding Doors Moment

    Show notes

    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 Factors
    • Episode 8: Stripping the Veil
    • Episode 9: Ghost of Pods Past

    Will 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 Threads
    • Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com
    • Follow us on Tiktok at http://tiktok.com/@decodingreality
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    1 hr 33 min
  13. Love Is Blind S9 Eps 1-6 - A Season of Overcompensation

    Show notes

    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 Sparkles
    • Episode 2: Love Me When I’m Blind?
    • Episode 3: Ghost Town
    • Episode 4: The Dangerous Games We Play
    • Episode 5: I Want You to Want Me
    • Episode 6: Coming in Hot

    Could 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 Threads
    • Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com
    • Follow us on Tiktok at http://tiktok.com/@decodingreality
    • Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything

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    1 hr 37 min
  14. Love Is Blind UK S2 Finale and Reunion - The Male Loneliness Crisis Isn't Bad Enough

    Show notes

    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)com
    • Follow us on Tiktok at http://tiktok.com/@decodingreality
    • Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything
    • Follow Joy on Threads

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    53 min
  15. Love Is Blind UK S2 Eps 1-8 - The Rashomon Effect

    Show notes

    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, Repeat
    • Episode 2 - This Is How Triangles Are Formed
    • Episode 3 - Trust My Spleen
    • Episode 4 - She Changed Her Mind Overnight
    • Episode 5 - I Don’t Want to Be a Villain
    • Episode 6 - Good Guys Finish Last
    • Episode 7 - You’re Trying to Get Me in Trouble
    • Episode 8 - Walking Away

    What 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)com
    • Follow us on Tiktok at http://tiktok.com/@decodingreality
    • Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything
    • Follow Joy on Threads

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    1 hr
  16. Love Is Blind S8 Finale & Reunion - The Limits of Midwestern Nice

    Show notes

    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 Threads
    • Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com
    • Follow us on Tiktok at http://tiktok.com/@decodingreality
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    38 min
  17. Love Is Blind S8 Eps 10-12 - Minneapolis Should Ask for a Refund

    Show notes

    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 Me
    • Episode 11 - Sliding Down Slopes and Into DMs
    • Episode 12 - Brides’ Last Ride

    Are 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 Threads
    • Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com
    • Follow us on Tiktok at http://tiktok.com/@decodingreality
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    59 min
  18. Love Is Blind S8 Eps 7-9 - Fam Jam

    Show notes

    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 Affair
    • Episode 9 - The EX-Files

    Would 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 Threads
    • Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com
    • Follow us on Tiktok at http://tiktok.com/@decodingreality
    • Subscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding Everything

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    50 min
  19. Love Is Blind S8 Eps 1-6 - The Monkey's Paw Season

    Show notes

    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 Husband
    • Episode 2: Open Hearts, Open Minds, Can’t Lose
    • Episode 3: Hunger Games of Love
    • Episode 4: So Your Girlfriend Has a Boyfriend
    • Episode 5: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
    • Episode 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 Threads
    • Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com
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    49 min
  20. Love Is Blind S7 Finale and Reunion - A Sad Spectacle

    Show notes

    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 Threads
    • Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com
    • Follow us on Tiktok at http://tiktok.com/@decodingreality
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    40 min