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This week, we discuss every miserable boat ride and shouting match from the (perfect) season finale of Vanderpump Rules. We also break down why this season was so underrated and our theories of what's next for Raquel, James, and Lala.  We want to hear from you! Send us your questions or hot takes on Twitter @takeoffmymic or to [email protected]

Join us as we continue to spiral out over how good this season of Vanderpump Rules is! Plus, Dillon names his picks for who will return from last season's Survivor cast and Kate explains why Cheer is low key republican.  We want to hear from you! Send us your questions or hot takes on Twitter @takeoffmymic or to [email protected]

We're back for Season 3! In this episode, we give our hottest takes on the latest season of Selling Sunset and the first season of Selling Tampa (spoiler alert: we loved it). We also check in on Vanderpump Rules and our hopes for the rest of the season.  We want to hear from you! Send us your questions or hot takes on Twitter @takeoffmymic or to [email protected]

We recap week 13 of Married at First Sight in an attempt to answer the question: should any of these couples actually stay together? Plus, Kate details her failed attempt to get cast in a reality show and Dillon breaks down the pan-African food challenge on Top Chef.  We want to hear from you! Send us your questions or hot takes on Twitter @takeoffmymic or to [email protected] 

It's another week of Married at First Sight and our Chris apology tour continues. After debating whether Dr. Pepper Schwartz is the only sane expert on this show, we talk about the couples' sit downs with the experts in preparation for decision day. Plus, Dillon makes a case for why Master Chef is better than Top Chef. 

We have been SWAMPED with reality TV news this week. First, we break down Jen Shah's arrest and legal charges. Then we recap this week's nightmare episode of Married at First Sight and talk through the season premier of Top Chef. Diversions include Project Runway, Dress to Impress, and Dillon's upcoming book release.  We want to hear from you! Send your hot takes and spoilers to [email protected] or DM us on twitter @takeoffmymic. You can also pre-order Dillon's book at https://www.wordwest.co/online-store/a-study-of-frustration-poems-p294371629 

We discuss the latest episode of Married at First Sight, including a revision of our opinion of Ryan and updates on Paige and Chris. Then, as part of our bigger project of figuring out what the hell LifeTime TV is, we break down about our reactions to the announcement of the Meghan and Harry royal exit movie. Diversions include axe throwing and HGTV.  We want to hear from you! Send your spoilers or hot takes to [email protected] or DM us on Twitter @takeoffmymic. 

We've got a new name and a new logo, but the same grudge against Dr. Viviana. This episode, we break down all of Dr. Viv's crimes against women in week 10 of Married at First Sight. Dillon also helps Kate pinpoint the exact moment when she turned on Paige and takes a dangerous step towards becoming a Chris apologist.  We want to hear from you! Send your spoilers and hot takes to [email protected] or DM us on twitter @takeoffmymic. 

After a quick detour to dunk on everyone still watching the Bachelor, we get into week 9 of Married at First Sight and all of the obvious existential issues in these miserable relationships. Digressions include the prison of American masculinity and a defense of Stassi Schroeder that nobody asked for. 

It's our first week skipping the Bachelor and the vibes are immaculate! In this episode, we start our big picture analysis of Married at First Sight by talking through the possible motives of the producers, contestants, and the experts. Plus, Dillon reveals why he hates Pastor Cal and Kate starts beef with Dr. Viv.  If you have juicy spoilers or ideas for renaming this podcast, we want to hear from you! We're at [email protected] or on twitter @bachsignal. 

It's our first week of Married at First Sight coverage! We talk through our feelings about the couples, how the show is handling COVID, and our hopes and dreams and dreams for this season. Plus, Dillon accurately picks which couples would have hooked up if they'd met in real life before the show (because this podcast never misses)  As always, we want to hear from you! Send your hot takes to [email protected] or DM us on twitter @bachsignal 

We skipped our usual episode recap this week to discuss Chris Harrison's interview with Rachel Lindsay and how its been received by Bachelor Nation. The conversation turned to how it changed our understanding of the discourse around the show, this podcast, and our friendship.  Spoiler alert: we're going to be devoting much less energy and time to the Bachelor going forward and will instead be recapping our longtime obsession, Married at First Sight. Look out on Monday for our first episode covering the MAFS season!  As always, we want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or on twitter @bachsignal.