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The Bachelor S27E03 - The Mandrell Effect
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In this week's episode, Justin and Daejah examine The Mandrell Effect.
Justin learns he may have to eat his hat because Zach seems like he is really into dating women of color. They also have a long conversation about how hard it is to be a contestant of color on this show and we ask ourselves if Christina is really to blame or is it society? Do people care about football on a dating show? Does Christina make black people uncomfortable or is it just insecurity? Did Greer actually pee her pants?! We discuss this and more this week on Decoding Reality.
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Love Is Blind S8 Finale & Reunion - The Limits of Midwestern Nice
38:20|Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Love is Blind, this time taking place in Minneapolis. In this episode of Decoding Reality, David and Joy the finale and reunion for season 8.Well, it was an incredibly boring season of television. But what are we grateful for having learned? Why did these episodes make us feel alive? And how was the reunion so shockingly solid this year? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Links:Follow Joy on ThreadsEmail us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingLove Is Blind S8 Eps 10-12 - Minneapolis Should Ask for a Refund
59:23|Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Love is Blind, this time taking place in Minneapolis. In this episode of Decoding Reality, David and Joy discuss episodes 10-12 of Love Is Blind Season 8:Episode 10 - Oh Spare MeEpisode 11 - Sliding Down Slopes and Into DMsEpisode 12 - Brides’ Last RideAre all the men in Minneapolis psychopaths? Can Christians and non-Christians ever get married happily? And how many couples do we expect will make it to the final episode? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Links:Follow Joy on ThreadsEmail us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingLove Is Blind S8 Eps 7-9 - Fam Jam
50:14|Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Love is Blind, this time taking place in Minneapolis. In this episode of Decoding Reality, David and Joy discuss episodes 7-9 of Love Is Blind Season 8:Episode 7 - Bueller?Episode 8 - A Family AffairEpisode 9 - The EX-FilesWould you choose to know the truth about Daniel’s Instagram activities, or would you rather live in ignorance? Is Virginia right to ask for a prenup? Can Dave get over his hang-ups about Lauren’s past before it destroys their relationship? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Links:Follow Joy on ThreadsEmail us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingLove Is Blind S8 Eps 1-6 - The Monkey's Paw Season
48:56|Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Love is Blind, this time taking place in Minneapolis. In this episode of Decoding Reality, David and Joy discuss episodes 1-6 of Love Is Blind Season 8:Episode 1: I Have a HusbandEpisode 2: Open Hearts, Open Minds, Can’t LoseEpisode 3: Hunger Games of LoveEpisode 4: So Your Girlfriend Has a BoyfriendEpisode 5: Breaking Up Is Hard To DoEpisode 6: Do I Know You?This season finally gives us a bunch of boring, probably-non-toxic people. But why is it so boring? What is the role of religion in this season? Did Daniel try to pull a Groundhog Day (and what exactly does that mean anyway?). Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Links:Follow Joy on ThreadsEmail us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingLove Is Blind S7 Finale and Reunion - A Sad Spectacle
39:38|Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Love is Blind, this time taking place in Washington, D.C. In this episode of Decoding Reality, David and Joy discuss the season 7 finale and reunion of Love Is Blind.Why are Vanessa and Nick Lachey so bad at their jobs? Were some of these relationships even real? Was the Reunion satisfying on any level? And do we really need to hear from past contestants? Is every man on this show a sociopath? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Follow Joy on ThreadsEmail us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingLove Is Blind S7 Eps 10-11 - I Award This Season No Points and May God Have Mercy on Their Souls
01:02:17|Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Love is Blind, this time taking place in Washington, D.C. In this episode of Decoding Reality, David and Joy discuss episodes 10-11 of Love Is Blind Season 7:Episode 10: Is Love EnoughEpisode 11: The Text from an ExIs this one of the worst shows of the season ever? Will any of these couples make it to the altar? Are the producers giving us absolutely nothing whatsoever? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Follow Joy on ThreadsEmail us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingLove Is Blind S7 Eps 7-9 - At Least The Other Guy Had a $10,000 Watch
49:46|Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Love is Blind, this time taking place in Washington, D.C. In this episode of Decoding Reality, David and Joy discuss episodes 7-9 of Love Is Blind Season 7:Episode 7: Truth BombsEpisode 8: Dirty LaundryEpisode 9: Is Love Enough?This season has quickly devolved into one of the worst seasons of the show. How much are the producers responsible for this travesty? Why are the men so horrible? Why are the women so toxic? Will any of these couples survive? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Follow Joy on ThreadsEmail us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingLove Is Blind S7 Eps 1-6 - Like The Guy Wearing the $4,000 Watch Is Going to Not Get Engaged, C'MON
39:38|Dave and @joyonapping are back for another season of Love is Blind, this time taking place in Washington, D.C. In this episode of Decoding Reality, David and Joy discuss episodes 1-6 of Love Is Blind Season 7:Episode 1: No More SituationshipsEpisode 2: Perfect Hubs, but…Episode 3: Is It Too Late?Episode 4: The Tables Have TurnedEpisode 5: What the Fuck?Episode 6: 6 Things I Hate About YouWhich couples are we rooting for? How does this season compare with previous seasons? Are some of the couples too intense in their initial meetings? What do we think of the introduction of politics and religion into this season? Is Leo the worst person to ever appear on the show? Even worse than Sam? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Follow Joy on ThreadsEmail us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingLove Is Blind UK Reunion - Very Low on the Human Wreckage Scale
51:35|In this episode of Decoding Reality, David and Joy discuss the Love Is Blind UK Reunion episode.Can Matt and Emma step over the low bar of Vanessa and Nick Lachey’s hosting abilities? Can we figure out WTF actually happened between Demi and Ollie? Did Sam do himself any favors by showing up? And what development(s) surprised us the most? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Email us at Decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow us on Tiktok at tiktok.com/@decodingrealitySubscribe to David’s free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow Joy on Threads