Decoding TV Presents: Decoding Reality

It’s the final batch of episodes for The Ultimatum: Queer Love and Justin and Daejah are here to recap it all! In this podcast, they discuss:Ep. 9 - Ultimatum DayEp. 10 - The ReunionThey start the episode by reading some fan mail and then have discussion on the best ways to propose. They also have a frank discussion on domestic violence and the ethics of reality television. Will we ever get the true story of what happened to Rae and Lexi? Why did Netflix have only the masc presenting partners propose? What happened with Xander and Yoly at Coachella? We talk about all of this and more on this episode of Decoding Reality!Links:Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealityFollow Justin on TiktokFollow Daejah on TiktokFollow Justin on TwitterFollow Daejah on Twitter

Don't run away just yet! Daejah and Justin are returning to cover the next batch of The Ultimatum: Queer Love episodes:Episode 5: In and Out of LoveEpisode 6: The ChangeoverEpisode 7: Cocktails and ConfrontationEpisode 8 Is Love EnoughIn this jam-packed podcast they cover the state of all of the relationships on the show and what technically counts as cheating on this show. They also discuss the problem of diagnosing real people on a television show. Will Yoly say yes to Mal's proposal? What was really in Xander's messages to Yoly? Is Vanessa a supervillain or just annoying? Will Aussie ever stop running away? Listen to hear us discuss all this and more!Links:Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealityFollow Justin on TiktokFollow Daejah on TiktokFollow Justin on TwitterFollow Daejah on Twitter

[DChen’s note: I’m so glad to be able to welcome Justin and Daejah back to the Decoding Reality podcast to cover The Ultimatum: Queer Love. They’ll be having a total of three chats — one for every time a new batch of episodes drops on Netflix. Here’s the first.]Daejah and Justin are back! In this podcast, they discuss the first four episodes of The Ultimatum: Queer Love:Ep 1 - The Break UpEp 2 - The ChoiceEp 3 - NewlywedsEp 4 - Group Nights OutThey delve deep into what makes this queer show different than any other show on television. They also talk about how heteronormative traditions still show up in queer relationships. Will Vanessa steal Rae from Lexi? Will Yoly choose Xander or Mal? Will Sam let Tiff's dog sleep in the bed?! We discuss all this and more, on this episode of decoding reality!Links:Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealityFollow Justin on TiktokFollow Daejah on TiktokFollow Justin on TwitterFollow Daejah on Twitter

In this episode of Decoding Reality, David and @joyonapping discuss the disaster that was Netflix’s Love Is Blind: The Live Reunion.Why couldn’t Netflix figure out how to stream the live reunion successfully? What was up with Vanessa Lachey’s terrible moderating? Why would people think Bartise is a good spokesperson for the show? Listen to us to discuss all these questions and more!Thanks to everyone that’s joined us to cover Love Is Blind this season. Feel free to let us know what you think we should cover next at decodingtv(AT)gmail.com!

In this episode of Decoding Reality, David Chen and @joyonapping discuss the Love Is Blind season 4 finale.Which couples ended up making it at the altar? How successful was the edit in showing us the true nature of these people’s relationships? How beautiful does Washington state look in this episode? Whose relationship will last? Is ‘I Hope You Dance’ really an obscure song? Like really? Listen to hear us discuss all this and more!Have any thoughts/reactions/questions/comments? Email us at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com. You can also watch this conversation on the Decoding TV YouTube channel, where we will be broadcasting all our recordings. Give it a subscribe and get notified when we go live!

In this episode of Decoding Reality, David Chen and @joyonapping discuss Love Is Blind season 4 episodes 9-11.How do we feel about the show’s continuing depiction of Seattle? How well do we think Zach handled meeting Bliss’s parents? What do we make of Micah and Irina’s apologies? Is Jackie really the show’s biggest villain? Listen to us discuss all this and more!Have any thoughts/reactions/questions/comments? Email us at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com. You can also watch this conversation on the Decoding TV YouTube channel, where we will be broadcasting all our recordings. Give it a subscribe and get notified when we go live!

In this episode of Decoding Reality, David Chen and @joyonapping discuss Love Is Blind episodes 6-8.Are Brett and Tiffany the perfect couple? Does Zach deserve another chance with Bliss? Can Kwame bury his resentments long enough to make it to the end of the season? Will Jackie gets the help she needs? Can we all agree to just stay away from Josh under all circumstances? Listen to hear us discuss all this and more!Have any thoughts/reactions/questions/comments? Email us at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com. You can also watch this conversation on the Decoding TV YouTube channel, where we will be broadcasting all our recordings. Give it a subscribe and get notified when we go live!

In this mega-sized episode, Deajah and Justin talk about Zach Shallcross' Bachelor finale. They ask the question of whether or not the format of the show is helpful or dangerous. They also discuss whether or not the producers played a part in the solemn end of this season. Should Gabi have self-eliminated? Was Zach ever telling the truth? Why didn't Zach tell Ariel about the sex week drama? And why couldn't they find a better wig for Charity's brother?! We discuss all of this and more on this episode of Decoding Reality.Thanks for tuning in this season! Stay tuned to Decoding Reality for our Love Is Blind coverage.Links:Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealityFollow Justin on TiktokFollow Daejah on TiktokFollow Justin on TwitterFollow Daejah on Twitter

Love Is Blind is back on Netflix and this time it’s set in Seattle, where David Chen and @joyonapping actually live! We’ll be covering each batch of episodes shortly after they are released right here on Decoding Reality (a Decoding TV network podcast).Do these contestants actually feel like they are from the Seattle area? Should singing be forbidden in the pods? What does Apocalypse Now have in common with this show? Are Irina and Micah the worst contestants ever? Also: the sad state of Asian-American representation on the show. Listen to hear us discuss all these topics and much more!Have any thoughts/reactions/questions/comments? Email us at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)com. You can also watch this conversation on the Decoding TV YouTube channel, where we will be broadcasting all our recordings. Give it a subscribe and get notified when we go live!