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Kelli aka Laguna_Biotch from the Beyond the Blinds Pod joins me for a recap of Season 42. We talk about the show's inconsistencies over the years, the very obvious bias for the Orange team and we share our dream partners for an exes season - if the show comes back. Get bonus episodes on Patreon on documentaries, MAFS content and reality shows like Sister Wives and 90 Day Fiance. Different levels are available - a tier to listen to episodes ad-free ($3), a tier for bonus episodes ($5) and another to listen ad-free, bonus episodes and get regular episodes early ($10) Join the conversation in the Patreon Community Chat and on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky and Threads - @taynetalks Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/TAYNE for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We discuss the rest of the couples and we still don't have a read on Wilnie and Wilson. I am begging the men of the season to have or share a plan for married life. Don't get us started on Blake's "sisters" and their awful behavior and John's disgusting apartment. Get bonus episodes on Patreon on documentaries, MAFS content and reality shows like Sister Wives and 90 Day Fiance. Different levels are available - a tier to listen to episodes ad-free ($3), a tier for bonus episodes ($5) and another to listen ad-free, bonus episodes and get regular episodes early ($10) Join the conversation in the Patreon Community Chat and on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky and Threads - @taynetalks Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/TAYNE for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

These batch of episodes had our jaws on the floor as we watched Rob spiral real hard. We spend the first part of this recap talking about what led to this including the awful dinner with Rob's friends and if we missed anything at the Pod Squad party. Also, are Jax and Stew together? Get bonus episodes on Patreon on documentaries, MAFS content and reality shows like Sister Wives and 90 Day Fiance. Different levels are available - a tier to listen to episodes ad-free ($3), a tier for bonus episodes ($5) and another to listen ad-free, bonus episodes and get regular episodes early ($10) Join the conversation in the Patreon Community Chat and on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky and Threads - @taynetalks Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/TAYNE for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Solo episode today. Decided to check out Hulu's latest competitive reality show featuring a bunch of reality shows you would never think you would see together. I talk about the players, format, game play and whether it's worth checking out. Get bonus episodes on Patreon on documentaries, MAFS content and reality shows like Sister Wives and 90 Day Fiance. Different levels are available - a tier to listen to episodes ad-free ($3), a tier for bonus episodes ($5) and another to listen ad-free, bonus episodes and get regular episodes early ($10) Join the conversation in the Patreon Community Chat and on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky and Threads - @taynetalks Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/TAYNE for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are back in Boston and the couples are moving in together. Are Rob and Michaela too bro-ey? Is Wilnie ever going to let the other connection Wilson had go? What is going on with Aneha? Why does noone seem to have a plan? Get bonus episodes on Patreon on documentaries, MAFS content and reality shows like Sister Wives and 90 Day Fiance. Different levels are available - a tier to listen to episodes ad-free ($3), a tier for bonus episodes ($5) and another to listen ad-free, bonus episodes and get regular episodes early ($10) Join the conversation in the Patreon Community Chat and on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky and Threads - @taynetalks Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/TAYNE for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this first part, Brian and I are back to recap the Boston kids getaway. We talk about the weird Jax and Stew meetup that had no payoff, the couples meeting each other in person and how bad was Rob in the pods and men's quarters? You can find Brian's podcast here. Get bonus episodes on Patreon on documentaries, MAFS content and reality shows like Sister Wives and 90 Day Fiance. Different levels are available - a tier to listen to episodes ad-free ($3), a tier for bonus episodes ($5) and another to listen ad-free, bonus episodes and get regular episodes early ($10) Join the conversation in the Patreon Community Chat and on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky and Threads - @taynetalks Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/TAYNE for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Melgotserved joins me to talk about the season so far. We talk about it all including the cast chemistry, being on broadcast TV and what is up with the cliffhangers? We also talk about Victor's game play and did Katie make the right choice at the roundtable? Get bonus episodes on Patreon on documentaries, MAFS content and reality shows like Sister Wives and 90 Day Fiance. Different levels are available - a tier to listen to episodes ad-free ($3), a tier for bonus episodes ($5) and another to listen ad-free, bonus episodes and get regular episodes early ($10) Join the conversation in the Patreon Community Chat and on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky and Threads - @taynetalks Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/TAYNE for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brian and I wrap up this season as the couples reunite a year later and we marvel at how they all still had strong emotions, the questions that were asked by the hosts and how much was left off from the show. Get bonus episodes on Patreon on documentaries, MAFS content and reality shows like Sister Wives and 90 Day Fiance. Different levels are available - a tier to listen to episodes ad-free ($3), a tier for bonus episodes ($5) and another to listen ad-free, bonus episodes and get regular episodes early ($10) Join the conversation in the Patreon Community Chat and on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky and Threads - @taynetalks Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/TAYNE for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Had to do it in two parts. In Part 2, we talk about the reveals, the little they showed of the getaway in Tulum and we discuss a little about the preview in upcoming episodes. Get bonus episodes on Patreon on documentaries, MAFS content and reality shows like Sister Wives and 90 Day Fiance. Different levels are available - a tier to listen to episodes ad-free ($3), a tier for bonus episodes ($5) and another to listen ad-free, bonus episodes and get regular episodes early ($10) Join the conversation in the Patreon Community Chat and on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky and Threads - @taynetalks Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/TAYNE for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are back in the USA and this time we are in Boston. In this first part, Brian and I break down all the couples, the non stop dad jokes and the lack of chemistry between the couples. Get bonus episodes on Patreon on documentaries, MAFS content and reality shows like Sister Wives and 90 Day Fiance. Different levels are available - a tier to listen to episodes ad-free ($3), a tier for bonus episodes ($5) and another to listen ad-free, bonus episodes and get regular episodes early ($10) Join the conversation in the Patreon Community Chat and on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky and Threads - @taynetalks Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/TAYNE for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

They are done filming now but before the premiere in 2027, Rupert Thee Baxter joins me to talk about the cast of the recently announced Traitors S6 season. We share what we know about them, how we think they will do and who we would pick as Traitors. Who would you pick as traitors from this cast? Get bonus episodes on Patreon on documentaries, MAFS content and reality shows like Sister Wives and 90 Day Fiance. Different levels are available - a tier to listen to episodes ad-free ($3), a tier for bonus episodes ($5) and another to listen ad-free, bonus episodes and get regular episodes early ($10) Join the conversation in the Patreon Community Chat and on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky and Threads - @taynetalks Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/TAYNE for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week's ramble I talk about - Great British Baking Show, Special Forces: Worlds Toughest Test, Ready to Love, Below Deck Med, Love after Lockup: Relationship Rehab. As always, I also share my scripted watches (War, Youth) and what I am reading (The Revelation of Daphne Dionne and The Nightingale). Let me know what you are watching! Get bonus episodes on Patreon on documentaries, MAFS content and reality shows like Sister Wives and 90 Day Fiance. Different levels are available - a tier to listen to episodes ad-free ($3), a tier for bonus episodes ($5) and another to listen ad-free, bonus episodes and get regular episodes early ($10) Join the conversation in the Patreon Community Chat and on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky and Threads - @taynetalks Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/TAYNE for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oh boy! It's not looking good for the Dutch as we watch couples crumble. Brian and I try to figure out what is missing with this franchise, why we keep watching fights that we have no idea what is happening and Justice for Roel! Still paging the Dutch delegation! Get bonus episodes on Patreon on documentaries, MAFS content and reality shows like Sister Wives and 90 Day Fiance. Different levels are available - a tier to listen to episodes ad-free ($3), a tier for bonus episodes ($5) and another to listen ad-free, bonus episodes and get regular episodes early ($10) Join the conversation in the Patreon Community Chat and on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky and Threads - @taynetalks Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/TAYNE for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kelli aka Laguna_Biotch from the Beyond the Blinds Pod joins me to talk about the latest episode of The Challenge. We talk about some of Kelli's hot takes, our respect for Tori, Anna Leigh's chances of return and predictions for the final. Get bonus episodes on Patreon on documentaries, MAFS content and reality shows like Sister Wives and 90 Day Fiance. Different levels are available - a tier to listen to episodes ad-free ($3), a tier for bonus episodes ($5) and another to listen ad-free, bonus episodes and get regular episodes early ($10) Join the conversation in the Patreon Community Chat and on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky and Threads - @taynetalks Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/TAYNE for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are back in a new country for a new franchise and Brian from MAFS Virgin and I discuss how we feel about the first few episodes. We talk about the couples and their triangles, the much talked about scene and the differences when watching with translated captions vs. dubbed. Also calling out the Netherlands delegation to answer some of the questions we had! Get bonus episodes on Patreon on documentaries, MAFS content and reality shows like Sister Wives and 90 Day Fiance. Different levels are available - a tier to listen to episodes ad-free ($3), a tier for bonus episodes ($5) and another to listen ad-free, bonus episodes and get regular episodes early ($10) Join the conversation in the Patreon Community Chat and on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky and Threads - @taynetalks Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/TAYNE for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy