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The Reality Is is a reality TV commentary podcast covering Bravo franchises such as The Real Housewives and related shows, recurring guests included. It has 718 episodes, releasing roughly every two days, with a median length of about 65 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate range of about $90 to $630 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Reality Is

Reality TV fans returning every few days for long-running Bravo commentary

  • 718 episodes with a semiweekly cadence give a sponsor repeated placements over a long run.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 787 ratings averaging 4.5 stars, a sign of an engaged listener base.
  • Episodes run about an hour, leaving room for a host-read mid-roll with full context.
Best forstreaming and subscription servicesbeauty and lifestyle brandsentertainment merchandise
Watch forThe explicit flag and mature humor suit adult-oriented brands better than family campaigns.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Television80%
Celebrity News15%
Humor5%
Formats
co-hosted banter, recap and commentary, guest interview
Tone
irreverent, conversational
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
40 to 75 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 787 Apple ratings (the 200 to 1,000 band) on a show with 718 episodes, a semiweekly cadence, hosted on Anchor, and no named sponsors, with the wider 2020 start noted.
Audience asks aboutWhich reality TV episodes or drama are being recappedWhich guests appear in upcoming episodesWhat happened in the latest season of a Bravo franchise
Age
25%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
15%45+
Gender
60%women
40%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
Yes

A Patreon link appears in the website field and the feed links, but no sponsor mentions were found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanityhigh
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

The feed carries an explicit flag, and episode titles such as 'Nipples w/ Tom Hamlett (RHOSLC)' and 'Clown College w/ Raheel' indicate suggestive humor.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 58 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence12 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.

A podcast about our problematic love for reality TV
The Reality Is's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Reality Is

The Reality Is is a podcast about reality television, centred on Bravo franchises such as The Real Housewives. The feed lists 718 episodes released roughly every two days, with a typical episode running about 65 minutes. Recent episode titles show recaps and guest conversations with a playful tone, and the feed marks the show as explicit.

The show is published on Anchor and linked to a Patreon page, and the feed names no individual hosts. Apple Podcasts shows 787 ratings averaging 4.5 stars, and the show is listed in the TV & Film and Podcasts categories. Listener figures are estimates: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, mainly adults interested in reality TV.

No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show suits a brand that wants a host-read mid-roll, priced at about $90 to $630 per episode. Streaming services, beauty brands and entertainment merchandise are the most likely fits.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Reality Is can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The Reality Is

How much does The Reality Is charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated at about $90 to $630 per host-read mid-roll episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.

What is The Reality Is about?

The Reality Is is a podcast about reality television, mainly Bravo franchises such as The Real Housewives. Episodes mix recaps, commentary and guest conversations.

How do I contact The Reality Is about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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