Welcome to Reality Check: where the tea is hot, the takes are savage, and absolutely no one is safe. Join Australia’s favourite brutally honest reality TV recapper, Tom B Rich, twice a week as he serves up unfiltered commentary, scorching hot recaps, and all the spicy scandals currently lighting up your feed. From the chaos of the Real Housewives to the madness of MAFS and all the mess in between, Tom will keep your appetite for drama fed whilst saying everything you’re thinking but too afraid to say (outside of your group chat, anyway)! Tom’s here to drag the drama, expose the cringe, and call out the cooked - one savage Reality Check at a time. If it's petty, problematic, or just plain unhinged, Tom's talking about it.
New eps drop every Thursday.
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Welcome to Reality Check: where the tea is hot, the takes are savage, and absolutely no one is safe. Join Australia’s favourite brutally honest reality TV recapper, Tom B Rich, twice a week as he serves up unfiltered commentary, scorching hot recaps, and all the spicy scandals currently lighting up your feed. From the chaos of the Real Housewives to the madness of MAFS and all the mess in between, Tom will keep your appetite for drama fed whilst saying everything you’re thinking but too afraid to say (outside of your group chat, anyway)! Tom’s here to drag the drama, expose the cringe, and call out the cooked - one savage Reality Check at a time. If it's petty, problematic, or just plain unhinged, Tom's talking about it.
New eps drop every Thursday.
This podcast is part of the Kind Regards Network.
Interested in collaborating? Drop us a line at partnerships@kindregardsnetwork.com - we’d love to hear from you.
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On this special Reality Rewind episode of Reality Check, Tom crowns The Real Housewives who truly shaped the franchise; from Danielle Staub’s table-flip legacy and Lisa Vanderpump’s glam power era to Candace’s Potomac-defining reads. He also defends his controversial faves, including Erika Jayne, Dorit Kemsley, Melissa Gorga and Beverly Hills OG Kim Richards. All that and more!
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On this special Reality Rewind episode of Reality Check, Tom counts down the biggest The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills blow-ups ever; from “Goodbye Kyle” and Taylor’s Malibu meltdown, to Dorit’s alleged coke-den moment in Hong Kong. He revisits “you stole my goddamn house,” the dinner party from hell, and of course the all-time number one: the explosive Amsterdam glass-smashing showdown. All that and more!
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On this special Reality Rewind episode of Reality Check, Tom spills every chaotic, iconic detail from his real-life trips to SUR, TomTom, Pump and even Schwartz & Sandy’s. From meeting Raquel pre-Scandoval and James DJing See You Next Tuesday, to unexpected tea from waiters, cast run-ins, LA locals, and behind-the-scenes Vanderpump lore. He also shares his wildest gossip, his best and worst celeb encounters, and his pilgrimage to the Amsterdam restaurant where Lisa Rinna smashed the glass at Kim Richards. All that and more!
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On this episode of Reality Check, Tom wraps up the year with chaos across reality TV. He dives deep into the Love Island Australia finale, from Gabby’s dramatic self exit and Tamara/Mateo mess, to the Truth Bike exposing gameplay schemes. Plus, Dylan shocks the entire villa by taking the money and blowing up the prize pool, before Tom breaks down the final result and why some couples were never going to last. He speaks on the rumours swirlingl around The Golden Bachelor as Sunny and Bear’s post-finale behaviour sparks breakup speculation. Over in Bravo land, Teresa Giudice’s possible Miami move raises eyebrows, while The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills delivers fresh delusion, mocktail drama, and Kyle Richards finally confirming what everyone already knew. All that and more!
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On this episode of Reality Check, Tom dives into another unhinged week in reality TV; starting with Love Island Australia’s explosive movie night, where receipts are aired, couples crumble, and the villa’s mean-girl alliance finally gets exposed. Over in the Big Brother house, it’s the chaotic final week: shifting alliances, budget meltdowns, and the last-minute gameplay nobody saw coming. Finally, Bravo fans, rejoice - The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is back, bringing icy standoffs, shady reunions, and a premiere that’s already dividing the fandom. All that and more!
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On this episode of Reality Check, Tom unpacks a meltdown week in reality TV; from Big Brother’s White Lotus-style hotel disaster to Jen Shah’s shock early prison release. Then it’s peak chaos on Love Island Australia: Isabelle’s dramatic exit, Connor’s loyalty, OG mean-girl energy, and Hotel Amor blowing up Kai and Janna. Plus Jotham’s new connection sends Gabby into meltdown. All that and more!
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On this episode of Reality Check, Tom tackles the most chaotic week in reality TV. Big Brother melts down over fart-gate, Selling the OC returns with sugar-baby accusations and zero houses sold, and Bravocon 2025 delivers new trailers, wild panels, and a suspicious string of Hilton/Strack burglaries. Then it’s off to Love Island Australia, where the OG girls go full mean girl on Mia and Boston, Gabby hits new hypocrisy highs, and Isabelle spirals over the heart-rate challenge. All that and more!
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On this episode of Reality Check, Tom recaps Big Brother’s messy return; KitKat fights, instant alliances, and early chaos. He breaks down Garcelle’s The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills ultimatum, Sutton drama, and the unlikely Teresa/Joe/Melissa truce in The Real Housewives of New Jersey. Plus, a wild week on Love Island Australia: Lacey’s dumping, Kye and Janna’s reunion, the Tamara/Mick/Mateo triangle, and the villa tensions pushing everyone over the edge. All that and more!
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On this episode of Reality Check, Tom celebrates a blessed week in reality TV: the Gen-Z reboot of Vanderpump Rules, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 15 trailer, and the bullying, backlash and flower-gate chaos of Selling Sunset. He also dives into Love Island Australia’s Lacey/Kai/Janna mess, Jotham’s love web, and the new bombshells stirring the villa. All that and more!
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On this episode of Reality Check, Tom blitzes The Block’s auction chaos (Brit & Taaz’s win, cooked reserves, sore-loser spin), The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' royalty in Australia, and The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City's boat-day blowups with Captain Jason. Tom also dives into Love Island Australia’s Jotham triangle, Cooper’s walking-red-flag energy, a spicy ex twist for Janna, and crowns The Kardashians his Reality Rec of the Week. All that and more!
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On this special episode of Reality Check, Tom takes a trip down memory lane to celebrate his all-time favourite Blockcontestants - from Alyssa and LaSandra’s luxe twin designs and Ronnie & Georgia’s unapologetic drama, to Steph and Gian’s record-breaking Japandi perfection. He relives the biggest wins, fiercest rivalries and dream All-Stars line-up he’s manifesting for The Block’s ultimate comeback season. It’s pure nostalgia, power couples, and plenty of renovation royalty!
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On this episode of Reality Check, Tom unpacks The Real Housewives of Miami reunion finale; from Lisa’s emotional grief and Julia’s family drama to Larsa’s messy apology and Marisol’s manipulation. He rips into The Block’s pity win, predicts who’ll crush auction night, and reacts to Kylie Jenner’s pop-star debut and Teresa Giudice’s desperate family truce. All that and more!
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On this episode of Reality Check, Tom dives into The Block’s chaotic final week - from tradie disputes and pity-win rumours to Han and Can’s relationship meltdown. He unpacks Denise Richards’ heartbreaking court testimony against ex-husband Aaron Phypers, and the wild The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City feud over shampoo, sidekicks, and Black Amex cards. Plus, The Traitors Australia returns with a cast full of botox, bluffing, and reality TV chaos. All that and more!
** Content Warning: This episode discusses domestic violence. If you or anyone you know needs help, please contact 1800RESPECT or call 000 in an emergency.
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On this episode of Reality Check, Tom breaks down all the chaos from The Real Housewives of Miami reunion; from Julia’s wild affair confession and Adriana’s savage clapbacks, to Larsa’s delusional divorce double standards. Plus, he dives into The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’s icy feud between Lisa and Angie, where lawsuits meet shampoo shade, and the jaw-dropping The Real Housewives of Potomac arrest that’s shaken Bravo. And with Love Island Australia just around the corner, Tom’s already bracing for fake tans, fake tears, and zero genuine connections. All that and more!
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On this episode of Reality Check, Tom unpacks all the chaos from The Block; from Brit and Taz’s 'illegal' wine cellar drama to Han and Can’s relationship breakdown. Plus, he dives into The Real Housewives of Potomac’s wild season 10 premiere, Meghan Markle’s Kris Jenner rebrand attempt, and the Kardashians’ latest cameo-filled season. All that and more!
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On this episode of Reality Check, Tom breaks down all the chaos from The Real Housewives of Miami reunion; from Julia’s wild affair confession to Bravo’s buried footage and shady apologies. Plus, he dishes on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Dorit Kemsley’s new memoir, The Block’s cancelled Open Day, and a Married at First Sight star joining Travel Guides. All that and more!
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On this episode of Reality Check, Tom dishes on Kyle Richards hyping up the wildest The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast trip since Amsterdam, recaps white witch scandal and Amanda’s vintage-level shade, and calls out Sheena Shea for delusionally thinking her memoir would land her back on The Valley. Plus, he breaks down all the petty chaos on The Block, from Sunny and Alicia’s vow renewal cringe to Brit and Taz being unfairly dragged over alfresco drama. All that and more!
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On this episode of Reality Check, Tom reacts to Catfish officially getting the axe after 13 years, calls out Lisa Rinna for bragging about skipping BravoCon while peddling her Housewives memoir, and weighs in on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City's Jen Shah’s zero-chance Bravo comeback. Plus, he recaps all the chaos from The Real Housewives of Miami finale; from Julia’s disastrous opera night to Adriana being ambushed over shady birthday cake math and ratchet-gate. All that and more!
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On this episode of Reality Check, Tom dives into The Block’s Han and Can builder drama, the wild new Kanye West documentary 'In Whose Name?', and a Married at First Sight couple already chasing clout after being booted from the show. Plus, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’s Lisa Barlow melts down over bankruptcy whispers. All that and more!
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On this episode of Reality Check, Tom calls out The Real Housewives of Sydney’s Krissy Marsh for her suspicious “I quit” announcement, and spills on A24’s buzzy Paris Hilton memoir TV adaptation starring the Fanning sisters. He breaks down Bravo’s wild Housewives Wife Swap reboot, plus recaps all The Real Housewives of Miami chaos - from Lisa and Jody’s engagement ring ultimatum to Adriana and Julia’s messy friendship feud and Kiki’s shady birthday cake stunt. All that and more!
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