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Reality Tonight!

Reality Tonight!

By Rit Saraswat

REALITY TONIGHT! (Formerly HOUSEWIVES TONIGHT!) takes the shame out of loving reality TV, with recaps and interviews by a producer who has been in the game for over 10 years. Join Rit (whose work includes BAD GIRLS CLUB, KEEPING UP WITH THE KARDASHIANS, LINDSAY LOHAN'S BEACH CLUB, and VANDERPUMP RULES) as he navigates these amazing shows and personalities that are too often misunderstood by mainstream media, in a podcast styled after the great late night talk shows of old Hollywood!
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118. Love is Buying Beverly Hills

Reality Tonight! Nov 10, 2022

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118. Love is Buying Beverly Hills

118. Love is Buying Beverly Hills

Rit takes on the latest season of Love Is Blind and that killer reunion, and the first 6 episodes of Buying Beverly Hills!

Nov 10, 202230:42
117. Love is in the Hair: A Brief Recap of Teresa's Wedding

117. Love is in the Hair: A Brief Recap of Teresa's Wedding

NOTE: After recording I learned that Ramona did NOT in fact attend the wedding! 

This episode is sponsored by Teresa's hair extensions, strobe light strips, and the hardest working fog machine ever made. 

Aug 07, 202217:01
116. Bad Manors (w/ Kristen Morelli!)

116. Bad Manors (w/ Kristen Morelli!)

Rit is joined by co-host supreme Kristen Morelli and boyyy is there much to discuss. Tamra's back! Jeff Lewis's fans are odd! Dorinda's XM show sucks! Southern Charm, Dubai, Beverly Hills, and finally Ultimate Girls Trip! 

Jul 18, 202201:40:31
115. The Real Housewives Experience

115. The Real Housewives Experience

Rit returns from an 11 month absence after working on the latest season of RHOC, and he lived to tell the tale! ....sort of. 

Apr 26, 202233:54
114. News Roundup, Clubhouse Misadventures, and RHONY!

114. News Roundup, Clubhouse Misadventures, and RHONY!

Rit finally deep dives into the world of Clubhouse and lives to tell the tale. He then rounds up the latest news (the Manzos are terrifying) and talks the latest episode of RHONY featuring the very divisive Heather T.
May 26, 202136:16
113. Am I Doing This Right?

113. Am I Doing This Right?

Rit opens up about a family loss, the confusion in the aftermath, and the nasty COVID vaccine side effects that struck at the same time. But because you can't get through tough times without laughter, he also touches on Porsha's bombshell news, the RHOA reunion, and THE CIRCLE on Netflix. Once again, TV is that warm hug that makes everything feel ok. That warm, screaming, shady hug...
May 11, 202131:03
112. Reach for that Peach

112. Reach for that Peach

Rit breaks down this week's RHOD and that insane RHOA finale, where Drew goes above and beyond to try to secure next season's peach. But how far is too far? 

Apr 21, 202131:40
111. Joey Sasso! (+ RHONJ)

111. Joey Sasso! (+ RHONJ)

Rit is joined by actor, writer, producer -- and oh yeah, winner of Netflix's THE CIRCLE -- Joey Sasso! Joey has built a career defying expectations and pushing himself to the limit to accomplish his goals. His labor of love, feature film YOUNG LION OF THE WEST, is nearing completion and will no doubt release before long. Joey gives 100% to everything, even going so far as to watch RHONJ for this episode, and he reveals which Jersey housewife has captured his heart. This is a great chat about following your dreams and getting far in life by just being yourself! 

Apr 05, 202101:01:53
110. NEWS ROUNDUP: Shahdenfreude (w/@facesbybravo)

110. NEWS ROUNDUP: Shahdenfreude (w/@facesbybravo)

That's right, Rit is just another person posting an episode with a Jen Shah pun. Covering this explosive Jen Shah story required the expertise of Steve (aka @facesbybravo) who has been collecting bits and pieces of facts and presenting them to us lazy Bravo fans. Exhausted after a 24 hour stint on the frontlines, Steve breaks everything down for us, shares info from his conversation with an attorney, and also explains the drama surrounding his tank top. Indeed, no stone is left unturned in this very special episode. 

Apr 01, 202131:44
109. RHOA//RHONJ with Kate Casey!
Mar 29, 202158:60
108. Cara Maria & Paulie!

108. Cara Maria & Paulie!

Rit is joined by Cara Maria and Paulie from MTV's The Challenge! They talk about the circumstances surrounding their (temporary?) exit from the show, their first romantic night together during production, and the effects of horseback riding on the human anatomy. See? There's something for everyone! 

Follow: 

Cara Maria: IG: @misscaramaria

Paulie: IG: @paulcalafiore_

Mar 26, 202143:35
107. Armie Hammer: A Century of Dysfunction

107. Armie Hammer: A Century of Dysfunction

Rit takes a deep dive into Vanity Fair's lengthy piece on Armie Hammer, which sprawls across five generations of bizarre behavior, obscene wealth, and carefully guarded family secrets. 

Mar 24, 202136:10
106. NEWS ROUNDUP: Tinsley & Scott Were Still Together...?

106. NEWS ROUNDUP: Tinsley & Scott Were Still Together...?

Rit is surprised to learn that Tinsley and Scott broke their engagement, mostly because he didn't realize they were still together. He also touches on eight of the unconfirmed castmembers of whatever this all-stars Housewives show is, as well as the unfortunate news item about Brandi. No, not that one... the other one... no, the OTHER one. Plus, Craig's law firm. 

Mar 22, 202130:53
105. A Wedding & A Hammer

105. A Wedding & A Hammer

Welcome to REALITY TONIGHT! New name, same Rit. On this episode, Rit recaps RHOA and celebrates the end of Cynthia's drawn out wedding storyline, discusses LaToya's uncomfortable straddling of both sides of the group, and touches on his new obsession with Armie Hammer's family, which boasts of five generations of deranged behavior. 

Mar 16, 202124:41
104. NEWS ROUNDUP: The High Life ( & A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!)

104. NEWS ROUNDUP: The High Life ( & A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!)

Rit announces a change coming to HOUSEWIVES TONIGHT! (Don't worry, it's a good change.) He also gets into The Interview (yes, the Meghan Markle one), talks a little bit of news out of RHONJ and RHOBH, and reads excerpts from the recent LA Times investigation about what naughty Tom Giradi was up to with those stolen funds. (Hint: Jay Leno and some pricey chicken.) 

Mar 09, 202127:22
103. Dames At Sea (w/ @dameswhodish)

103. Dames At Sea (w/ @dameswhodish)

Rit is joined by Anne and Gina, hosts of the DAMES WHO DISH podcast, to talk Below Deck: Sailing Yacht, RHONJ, RHOD, and Summer House! This is a conversation full of hilarious detours and backstories about the three of them, from nightmare jobs, to hottest Househusbands, and whether or not lake swimming is the ideal. This episode will get you prepped for the week ahead on Bravo! Be sure to subscribe to DAMES WHO DISH for more content from this episode, including an RHOA recap and an RHOBH tangent! 


Mar 07, 202101:04:23
102. Hannah Ferrier!

102. Hannah Ferrier!

Rit welcomes Queen of the Seven Seas HANNAH FERRIER (Below Deck: Med, the DEAR DIARY.... podcast) to Housewives Tonight, and the topics range from motherhood and Hannah's final season, to her appreciation of BLING EMPIRE, RHOP, RHOA, and all things Bravo. (During which Hannah weighs in on whether or not Michael Darby playing grab ass "is an Australian thing.") The questions get tossed aside before long, and the conversation zigs and zags in the best of ways. This was a damn good time!

Follow Hannah's adventures at @hannahferrier234

Check out Ocean International Training Academy (.com) to see the courses Hannah has developed for aspiring yachties!

Listen to Hannah on the DEAR DIARY... podcast available everywhere!

Mar 05, 202145:37
101. RHONJ/RHOD/RHOSLC: The Lies, the Lies!

101. RHONJ/RHOD/RHOSLC: The Lies, the Lies!

Rit feels hoodwinked by the false lead on a Melissa cheating Joe storyline, so he has some RHONJ thoughts to air! (Also, is Evan really angry, or does Jackie want to be the first person to ever get Teresa to apologize?) Then Rit touches down on the RHOSLC reunion, the uncomfortable buzz surrounding Jen Shah, and the biggest takeaway from RHOD after Brandi recycles the past and puts Tiffany in a terrible position. 

INSTAGRAM/TWITTER: @wivestonight


Mar 04, 202125:23
100. D'Andra Simmons!

100. D'Andra Simmons!

Rit celebrates 100 episodes by welcoming Real Housewife of Dallas D'Andra Simmons! D'Andra is the first Real Housewife to grace the podcast with her wonderful presence, and in this conversation, she reveals so many difference facets of her personality that we don't get to see on the show. Real Housewives of Dallas airs Tuesdays on Bravo, and catch D'Andra's podcast I Don't Give a Rip! 

Feb 26, 202147:32
99. RHOSLC/RHOD/SH: Spin the Truth, Destroy! (w/ Kristen Morelli)

99. RHOSLC/RHOD/SH: Spin the Truth, Destroy! (w/ Kristen Morelli)

Kristen is back for more to help Rit tackle pt. 2 of the RHOSLC reunion, an RHOD where Kary is congratulated for doing something decent, and SUMMER HOUSE where Lindsay makes a request of her boyfriend on camera that she just might regret. 

Feb 25, 202145:25
98. The Legend of BOLO (w/ Kristen Morelli!)

98. The Legend of BOLO (w/ Kristen Morelli!)

Rit is joined by favorite guest co-host Kristen, and after they play a game to determine their dungeon names, it's off to the races to recap a racy RHOA, and a mudslinging RHONJ. Oh yeah, and they also chat Winter House and Brandi's departure because the Bravo Gods don't understand the concept of a weekend. 

Feb 22, 202147:02
97. Brittany Picolo-Ramos (HGTV's Selling the Big Easy)

97. Brittany Picolo-Ramos (HGTV's Selling the Big Easy)

Rit welcomes Brittany Picolo-Ramos, star of HGTV's Selling the Big Easy! Brittany talks about confidence, staying authentic while being a television personality, and what she really thinks of Zilllow! It's a conversation full of laughs and a ton of heart that is guaranteed to leave you smiling. 

Follow Brittany on Instagram: @brittanypicoloramos/ YouTube: Brittany Picolo-Ramos


Feb 19, 202152:52
95: Summer Charm

95: Summer Charm

Rit breaks down part 2 of the Southern Charm reunion and the premiere of Summer House! 

Feb 05, 202136:02
94: RHOD: Lone Star Moon (+ NEWS ROUNDUP!)

94: RHOD: Lone Star Moon (+ NEWS ROUNDUP!)

In his first episode of 2021, Rit rounds up news from RHOD, RHOP, RHOBH, RHOSLC, and RHOA (phew) and gets into the beef between Kary and D'Andra, and Tiffany's relatable Asian parent pressure. He also tells his a story about the time he met Reese Witherspoon. It does not have a happy ending. 

Feb 03, 202148:58
93: NEWS ROUNDUP: The Exile of Noel DeLesseps (+ RHOP & RHOA!)

93: NEWS ROUNDUP: The Exile of Noel DeLesseps (+ RHOP & RHOA!)

Rit breaks down the latest in Bravo news, and touches on RHOP and RHOC!
Dec 09, 202041:12
92: RHOSLC: Heatwave Death Grapes (w/ Kristen Morelli!)

92: RHOSLC: Heatwave Death Grapes (w/ Kristen Morelli!)

It's not that Rit and Kristen aren't obsessed with RHOSLC, it's just that they can't make heads or tails of it. But it sure is fun to try!
Dec 04, 202001:14:51
91: RHOSLC: Salty on the Slopes & HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY!

91: RHOSLC: Salty on the Slopes & HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY!

Rit recaps RHOSLC's second episode, where the pettiness is a refreshing break from the usual Housewives fare! Also, listen for details on how to win some Housewives merch from Real Housepins of OC's Etsy shp!
Nov 23, 202031:43
90: NEWS ROUNDUP: An American Scandal

90: NEWS ROUNDUP: An American Scandal

Election Day! Erika Jayne's Divorce! Holidate! Southern Charm! RHOP! The year inches towards a dramatic finish, and Rit is here to cover it all on one of the most consequential days of our lifetime!
Nov 03, 202025:37
87: NEWS ROUNDUP: Two Weddings and a Tagline Funeral

87: NEWS ROUNDUP: Two Weddings and a Tagline Funeral

Rit goes line by line breaking down the unfortunate RHOC taglines, touches on Cynthia's wedding and that big rumor, plus weighs in on RHOP. Don't forget to enter the HOUSEWIVES TONIGHT OCTOBER GIVEAWAY on Instagram by THURSDAY OCT 15!
Oct 14, 202027:02
83: RHONY Reunion Pt. 3: The Ramonavirus

83: RHONY Reunion Pt. 3: The Ramonavirus

Rit tries to understand why the women always forgive Ramona, discusses the Southern Charm trailer, RHOBH casting, and why everyone needs to have eyes on Potomac.
Sep 25, 202033:54
75: RHONY 309: "I Have a Message From Bethenny"

75: RHONY 309: "I Have a Message From Bethenny"

Bethenny tells Alex to deliver Jill a message; Perez Hilton leaks Bethenny's pregnancy; Sonja considers plastic surgery.
Mar 29, 202037:28
73: Drama, Line 1! (w/ Anisha Ramakrishna from FAMILY KARMA)

73: Drama, Line 1! (w/ Anisha Ramakrishna from FAMILY KARMA)

Anisha and Rit weather technical difficulties to break down Sunday's FAMILY KARMA, play THE DATING GAME, and discuss Taco Bell and Pizza Hut!
Mar 23, 202053:52
71: About Last Night (w/ Shaan Patel from FAMILY KARMA!)

71: About Last Night (w/ Shaan Patel from FAMILY KARMA!)

It's a scary world out there right now, but Shaan Patel from FAMILY KARMA is here to cheer us up! Rit and Shaan discuss all things Family Karma, Indian culture, and the emotional black hole that was Shahs of Sunset!
Mar 16, 202048:23
70: Family Carma: A Recap From My Car

70: Family Carma: A Recap From My Car

This had to be done, even if it was on my morning commute... FAMILY KARMA is here and it is pure joy!
Mar 09, 202005:48
69: Karma Countdown w/ Kristen Morelli!

69: Karma Countdown w/ Kristen Morelli!

It's Family Karma Eve, and Rit is welcoming Kristen Morelli back to the podcast! They're talking Shahs, RHONJ, RHOA, Pump Rules... and a whole lot more!
Mar 08, 202001:39:25
68: RHONJ: Backstaubbed!

68: RHONJ: Backstaubbed!

Rit breaks down the latest episode of RHONJ (2/19) and discusses Tamra and Eddie's awkward appearance on Jeff Lewis Live.
Feb 20, 202022:12
66: Fridays Are For Bombshells

66: Fridays Are For Bombshells

Rit breaks down another crazy week in the Bravo universe, including that insane PK and Dorit divorce bombshell!
Feb 15, 202029:22
65: RHOA & SHAHS: Did You Play Strip Jenga?

65: RHOA & SHAHS: Did You Play Strip Jenga?

Rit recaps SHAHS OF SUNSET's exciting return, and is confused by the strange happenings on RHOA.
Feb 10, 202038:06
64: NEWS ROUNDUP: Indians & Opinions!

64: NEWS ROUNDUP: Indians & Opinions!

Rit breaks down the long-awaited FAMILY KARMA trailer, and gives updates on Brandi vs. Denise, Vicki vs. Emily, and Kenya vs. Marc!
Feb 03, 202029:51
63: NEWS ROUNDUP: The Goodbye Girls

63: NEWS ROUNDUP: The Goodbye Girls

Rit gives you the lowdown on that INSANE O.C. casting shakeup, including the latest news on Nene's RHOA fate post-cryptic Wendy Williams text message!
Jan 27, 202026:12
62: RHOA & RHONJ: It's My Wig In a Box

62: RHOA & RHONJ: It's My Wig In a Box

Rit breaks down all of that bizarre cast drama out of Vanderpump Rules, tries to understand the twists and turns of Kenya vs Tanya, and wishes the fake Melissa baby storyline would disappear.
Jan 20, 202044:59
61: NEWS ROUNDUP: What Porsha Did

61: NEWS ROUNDUP: What Porsha Did

Rit breaks down the Shahs of Sunset trailer, discusses what Porsha did when she saw the diner video, and digs up an old (and hilarious) police report involving Kelly Dodd.
Jan 16, 202023:31
60: RHONY 308: A Very Awkward Engagement

60: RHONY 308: A Very Awkward Engagement

We're at Season 3 Episode 8! In this episode, Bethenny reveals to the group that she is engaged, Ramona strong arms her kid into being her maid of honor, and Luann meets a disturbing eligible bachelor.
Jan 14, 202024:12
59: RHOA: Cookies & Tea with Snakes in the Shade

59: RHOA: Cookies & Tea with Snakes in the Shade

Who is the snake, and where the hell did this Cookie Lady come from?! It was an episode of twists and turns, and Rit is breaking it down for you!
Jan 13, 202030:47
57: RHONJ & RHOD: Whiplash & Backlash

57: RHONJ & RHOD: Whiplash & Backlash

We're post-fight in RHONJ, and Teresa and Danielle are on an island. Meanwhile on RHOD, LeeAnne is taken to task for her insensitive comments, and Brandi's behavior feels more bizarre than ever.
Jan 09, 202038:37
55: RHOA: The Deviled Egg Is In The Details

55: RHOA: The Deviled Egg Is In The Details

Mysteries everywhere! Who is the snake? Who sent Nene's letter to B. Scott? Was Tanya Canadian last season? All this more explored in this RHOA recap!
Jan 06, 202026:28
54: RHONY 307: Introducing Lady Morgan

54: RHONY 307: Introducing Lady Morgan

Ramona walks the runway! We meet Sonja! Bethenny is pregnant! It's a universe of iconic Housewife moments in ONE EPISODE. You don't want to miss this recap.
Jan 05, 202040:36
53: NEWS ROUNDUP: Even Housewives Make Mistakes

53: NEWS ROUNDUP: Even Housewives Make Mistakes

Rit does a rundown of this week's Bravo news! Our housewives are making some poor decisions all around... so much for a new year!
Jan 02, 202017:53
52: RHONJ & RHOD: Wednesday Night Smackdown

52: RHONJ & RHOD: Wednesday Night Smackdown

Bravo kicks of 2020 with a jam-packed night, where Margaret and Danielle finally come to blows, and Andy takes LeeAnne to task for a solid hour about her horrendous wedding!
Jan 02, 202043:51
51: RHONY 306: Build a (Brooklyn) Bridge & Get Over It!

51: RHONY 306: Build a (Brooklyn) Bridge & Get Over It!

In this heartwarming episode, Ramona obliterates Bethenny on the Brooklyn bridge, feels guilty, and then engineers an ambush on Jill, while Kelly roams the streets of Manhattan like a mental patient asking questions about underwear.
Jan 01, 202031:39