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We really were dazed and confused this season of The Boyfriend, and to wrap it up, Stephen joins Sam on the couch to go thought all the tears and trinkets of episodes 13-15. Who will leave the Green Room as a happy couple and who will walk away alone into the snow? We get an update from the reunion which tells us where our fave boys are now. Exclusive to Patreon and Apple Subscriptions members.

Welcome back to heterosexual HELL divas! MAFS correspondent Ash Flanders is back on the couch with Sam to dissect the first week of MAFS mayhem as well as a housewives chat AND we hear about Ash’s TV debut in ABC’s Dog Park. It's a loaded episode not for the faint of heart. These brides and grooms are meddling already with pranks and stunts galore this week as we kick off yet another round of TV torture. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & Bluesky.  Support the show

WHAT A WEEK! Total イケメン Michael McDermott joins Sam on the couch for a full penetration rundown of Netflix Japan’s The Boyfriend (ボーイフレンド) week 3. We say BAIIIEE to toxic couple William and Izaya, a tearful farewell to memoir author Kazuyuki and hello to horny Taehon? Wowzer. The drama is alive as Tomoaki and Hiroya have a disagreement that sends the house into awkward overdrive. Exclusive to Patreon and Apple Subscriptions members.

Eva Seymour joins Sam on the cringe couch to round up the most recent Traitors US and housewives goss. She also tells us about her new show THE UNDERSTUDY and where to see it soon. Rinna and Stanbury be feuding, Candiace be conga-lining and the rest of the cast be random. We take a dive into Salt Lake City’s reunion, Karen Huger’s release from prison and Beverly Hills takes a break from being entertaining. The off season is going great! Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & Bluesky.  Support the show

Dan is back to on the mic to chat Traitors US and UK and this week’s episodes of The Boyfriend (ボーイフレンド). TORNADO TAEHON hots the villa this week and we have a lot to say about his new vibe. Jobu and Hiroya and gluttons for punishment and newbie Tomoaki and queer elder Kazuyuki are being shafted by these gays! Send help! Oh and of course William and Izaya continue their chaotic future planning standoff. Exclusive to Patreon and Apple Subscriptions.

Bloody G’day Cringe kiddies! The off season continues with a candid check-in with Fatima Sabdia to recap Hallmark’s latest atrocity, ‘A Melbourne Match’. This down under romcom is a hate crime against Narrm and its people so we just HAD to talk about it. Georgie, our girl, is a burnt out travel writer who needs to slow down on the coast and what better way to see Melbs than with an ex-footy plying tradie in a ute. The two tear this film apart and also check in on The Traitors and all the Beckham feud goss. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & Bluesky.  Support the show

The Boyfriend (ボーイフレンド) is back on Netflix and so is Paul and Sam to talk about it. Week 1 is a deep six episode drop with snowflakes, saunas and scandal! Emoji’s are once again breaking hearts and William and Izaya are stealing the spotlight. Sam’s crushing on our 3D printer king Hiroya and Paul is simping for Jobu. Who are your crush picks? That and some Traitors US, Drag Race and more. Exclusive to Patreon and Apple Subscriptions members.

Australian Survivor alum Karin joins Sam to wade our way through the torrent of Traitors content we are currently drowning in. RIP Momma Kelce and the biggest flop twist ever, gamers be gaming, Colton is running around in sweatpants and Candiace is doing THE MOST. Thank god for our girl. With that, Karin and Sam recap the first three episodes of The Traitors US Season 4. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & Bluesky.  Support the show

Sam and Jacob are thriving in the 42 degree heat and not at all melting. The dolls chat Pluribus, Ryan Murphy’s chaotic new series The Beauty and deep dive on who the secret traitor on The Traitors UK could be! Then the gerls chat Drag Race Season 18 which is off to a refreshingly good start! Welcome to 2026. New year, same cringe.  Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & Bluesky.  Support the show

Stephen Wakefield welcomes Sam into the year of the shelf (butt) with a delightful discussion of all things Heated Rivalry, Canada’s Drag Race, The Traitors UK and US and much more. Mary Cosby’s TLC documentary is also fanning fan flames and there is much to catch up on. We are starting 2026 right and so should you. Exclusive to Patreon and Apple Subscriptions members.

Happy Holigays! Paul and Sam are talking Heated Rivalry, Finding Mr Christmas Season 2 AND the winner’s film A Make or Break Holiday. It’s a stacked stocking stuffer of an episode just for you. Who will Melissa Peterman crown the hunkiest hunk? Will Angel cry? And why tf did our boy Davey eat those damn grapes?! These questions answered and more.. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & Bluesky.  Support the show

Former Behind Big Brother contributor and fabulous friend David Geoffrey Hall joins Sam on the couch this week to end the year reflecting on 2000s Australian Big Brother. The good, the bad and the turkey slap. The two discuss scandals, fandom, representation and of course Queen Gretel. Join us on a trip down memory lane won't you? This is an episode not to miss for any OG BBAU fans. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & Bluesky.  Support the show

Bye 2025! It’s been real cute. Fatima and Sam count down the top 5 pop culture moments from The Cringe is real this year and celebrate the end of a great year for the pod. But first a discussion of simmer gigs, Shirley Manson’s beach ball gate, Eurovision boycott and more. Exclusive to Patreon and Apple Subscriptions members.

What a long four weeks.. But team, we did it. BBAU is finally over. The handsome and talented Michael McDermott joins Sam on the couch to critique the reboot and provide some useful feedback to the producers for season 2, which it sounds like IS in the works. We talk tourettes, twists and tension (or lack there of) on the finale of the season! Exclusive to Patreon and Apple Subscriptions members.

Should we film a TikTok? Lauren and Sam swig on Season 3 of Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and boooy is there MUCH to discuss. Allegations are flowing like sugar free sodas and the girls are fighting! And with DadTok in the mix, no one is safe. These gay husbands are activated this season and coming for a slice of the screen time pie. Oh and Dancing With The Stars, Lana Del Rey and Khloe K are also present. Insane. That and some Gaga’s Australian tour chat. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & Bluesky.  Support the show