Taste of Reality Articles

My time writing comedic reality show recaps.

Vanderpump Rules Recap: Wishful Sinking

The vacation continues at the cabin. Rob is still God, Jax continues to be mortal, and the Tom’s plan their business trip to Vegas with Lisa, who happened to be Stassi’s guest on her podcast.

Vanderpump Rules Recap: Watch Your Back

We learn that nobody is safe from Stassi, learn more about James’ lineage. I find myself taking Scheana’s side and wondering: if I get enough people to join me in screaming some sense into Brittany, will she hear us through the TV?

Vanderpump Rules Recap: Nothing Here For Me

Jax is offered a job in Tampa. Jason continues to do Reike. Jax’s never-ending birthday continues with a trip to Mexico with the entire gang and tequila shots. And the problem with that is?…

Vanderpump Rules Recap: SUR Going South

Kristen’s crazy translates in Mexico. Stassi ends up sharing a room with her very own Stassi. Jax gets Jaxed by Scheana. James and Peter have fun!

Vanderpump Rules Recap: The Smoking Gun

We’re forced to decide: are you #teamkristendoute or are you #teamjameskennedy? Schwartz makes us relive our first hangover, and do you think Scheana REALLY hates gifts?

Vanderpump Rules Recap: Karma’s a B*h**

Kristen’s meltdown continues. Scheana shares more plans she’s been making with Rob, without providing any proof. And Jax may have just proven that Reike is really just the new Serenity Now.

Vanderpump Rules Recap: Reiki Breaky Heart

The world collectively screams at Brittany to get over Jax. The Toms make their partnership official… and more!

Vanderpump Rules Recap: Welcome to TomTom

Brittany gets her groove back. Rob ignoring Scheana is all of us. And the final touch on the season finale of Vanderpump Rules: James Kennedy – 1, Jax Taylor – 0.

Vanderpump Rules Recap: The Reunion – Part 1

What happened with Scheana and Mr. Anything You Can Do Rob Can Do Better? Are Jax and Brittany still together? And let’s be honest, that’s really all you want to know.

Vanderpump Rules Recap: The Reunion Part 2

It’s the reunion part 2 and so far Katie has turned awesome, Scheana somehow managed to make me like her even less, and Brittany, we love you!

Vanderpump Rules Recap: The Reunion Part 3

They remind Jax he’s awful. Lala has it out with James. If you’re not Scheana, Scheana isn’t interested in you. And will someone quit drinking long enough to have a baby next season?

Vanderpump Rules Recap: A Decent Proposal

We’re back! And also in an alternate universe because, so far, Jax has done the most growing up out of everyone.

Vanderpump Rules Recap: Either Him or Me

James is the new Jax. Jax is SUR’s new bartender. Ariana and Stassi are new best friends.

Vanderpump Rules Recap: Lisa’s Dilemma

We finally find out how Lisa responds to Katie’s ultimatum! I’ll give you a hint – ask Schwartz about her ultimatums.

Vanderpump Rules Recap: Ice Queens

Scheana may have found a new Rob. Stassi proves that 30 is just a number. And did you know that butt facials are a thing?

Vanderpump Rules Recap: Love Thy Mother

Stassi’s meltdown reminds of episodes past, while Dayna’s meltdown gives us a glimpse into Stassi’s meltdown future.

Vanderpump Rules Recap: Girls Night In

Stassi gets her own day. Katie gets her own night. And it’s looking like this is the type of year Brittany is going to get.

Vanderpump Rules Recap: Tom and Tommer

Tom and Tom pull off TomTom. Scheana’s having a rough go at being Scheana. James is having a rough go at being a grown-up.

Real House Wives of Dallas Recap: Bubbles and Brooding

D’Andra and Dee go at it like in the 80s show Dallas, Stephanie hosts a party for Brandi, Kameron is literally The Devil Wears Prada, and more!

Real Housewives of Dallas Recap: The Badger of Beaver Creek

Kameron won’t get over the baby thing. D’Andra won’t admit to the drug addict comment. Both won’t make out with Brandi.

Real Housewives of Dallas: God Save the Queen, B…

D’Andra becomes a queen, but LeeAnne’s eyelash steals the show!

Real Housewives of Dallas Recap: Rodeo Barbie

Brandi and D’Andra become besties. LeeAnne’s meditation wears off. And we all get schooled on being high society.

Real Housewives of Dallas Recap: Smashing Friendships

D’Andra goes from Real Housewife to Real World while LeeAnne exposes herself as the real fake of the group.

Real Housewives of Dallas Recap: Babes in Brandiland

Brandi cries over Stressticles, Cary cries about protecting Kameron from them. And D’Andra reaffirms she has more than $200 in her bank account.

Real Housewives of Dallas Recap: Off The Leash

Brandi gets a nanny. D’Andra gets a business. LeeAnne gets paranoid. And Cary might be fixing to get served.

Real Housewives of Dallas Recap: 80’s Ladies

Cary quits stirring the pot so LeeAnne stirs it for her – in two different decades. Has she finally managed to divide the whole group?

Real Housewives of Dallas Recap: Are you calling me an alcoholic?

Brandi and LeeAnne are STILL fighting. D’Andra and LeeAnne are STILL fighting. Is Mama Dee going to have to set these women straight?

Real Housewives of Dallas Recap: A Recipe For Disaster

The never-ending D’Andra and LeeAnne saga continues and there’s no sign of it stopping any time soon. Bright side: we get to see more of Mama Dee!

Real Housewives of Dallas Recap: Where’s Copenhagen?

Stephanie renews her vows. Cary plans to reconnect with family. And we discover that Dallas “society” is the new Fight Club.

Real Housewives of Dallas Recap: Something is Rotten in Denmark

It’s the first part of the women’s Denmark trip and think of the worst overnight trip you’ve ever participated in – so far the trip is like that.

Real Housewives of Dallas Recap: Growers and Show-ers

D’Andra rekindles her friendship with Kameron. Cary rekindles her relationship with her family. Brandi rekindles her hate for LeeAnne.

Real Housewives of Dallas Recap: Game of Phones

This week, Kameron meets the real world. D’Andra meets the real LeeAnne. And LeeAnne might need to meet with a psychiatrist.

Real Housewives of Dallas Recap: Party Fouls

We’ve reached the end & what better way to go out than a frat party with a lot of alcohol and fighting real housewives?

Real Housewives of Dallas Recap: Reunion Part 1

It’s part 1 of the reunion and, so far, there’s no shortage of fighting, screaming, or lie-exposing.

Southern Charm NOLA Recap: Big Easy, Baby!

Tonight we meet the cast: Tamica is the boss, Reagan is Legally Blonde, and Tamica is the boss. Nicelle has a butler named Benny Poppins. Also, it’s Mardi Gras and there’s a parade.

Southern Charm NOLA Recap: Art House Party

Tamica may have a stalker in the form of a woman. Reagan may have a stalker in the form of her husband. And Jon has new female stalkers, in the form of hater wives!

Southern Charm NOLA Recap: 50 Shades of Cray

Last week’s fight continues, and when it ends Tamica starts another one. Reagan is mad at Jeff. And more things need to start happening, quick!

Southern Charm NOLA Recap: Alligator Tears

On this week’s Southern Charm: New Orleans, the exact same things keep happening. And Tamica Lee almost combusts after having to semi-apologize.

Southern Charm NOLA Recap: Booze and Boos

A voodoo priestess with bad news and a haunted plantation and plenty more spookiness!

Southern Charm NOLA Recap: Etoufee-Faced

Tonight we discovered that ghosts can actually be put off by people. Tamica is too busy for everything but a TV show. And necklaces don’t make up for engagement rings.

Southern Charm NOLA Recap: All About The Bunny Hunnie

Jeff and Reagan host an adult easter party. Justin doesn’t ask Kelsey to marry him. Gian still won’t work with Barry. Jon Moody goes shirtless… and more!

Southern Charm NOLA Recap: Better Late Than Pregnant

Reagan jukes out Jeff. Tamica finally focuses on someone else. Justin continues to focus on himself. And Jon Moody paints with a shirt on.

Southern Charm Savannah Recap: Communication Breakdown

Lyle survives the proposal from hell. Daniel becomes an adult. Catherine does not. Louis is trying. Hannah doesn’t agree. AND OMG WHO ELSE LOVES BRANDON?!

Southern Charm Savannah Recap: Pearls, Pajamas, and Lies

We find out why Catherine isn’t with Lyle. Daniel doesn’t know how to ask for a loan. Louis and Lyle do their own version of Sex and the City.

Southern Charm Savannah Recap: Duck, Duck, Goosed

Catherine woo’s Lyle. Louis woo’s Hannah. Daniel tries to woo his future business partner. And then someone gets in a fight.. naturally.

Southern Charm Savannah Recap: Duck, Duck, Boom

Louis tries to start a fight club with Lyle where the first rule is you don’t talk about Catherine. Hannah hosts the world’s saddest X-mas party, & more!

Southern Charm Savannah Recap: Paintballs of Fire

Hagood is a tomboy. Hannah decides to give Louis an ultimatum. Lyle and Catherine are still fighting. Hagood is good at paintballing because she’s a tomboy.