Raised on Reality

Raised on Reality

by Emily and Tay

Documentary TV Reviews

Season 2

RECAP: 17 Kids and Counting - When Big Families Collide

Load up the church van, we're going to Branson! Season Two starts out the gate with another Duggar episode. We're heading back to our roots and snarking along to one of 17 Kids and Counting's earliest episodes, "When Big Families Collide." The Bates come over from Tennessee to get some good "fellowship" in with the Duggars. Enjoy!

Season 1

Counting the Cost - Discussion

This week's episode is a little different than our usual tv or documentary recap. We're discussing "Counting the Cost" by Jill Dillard (and Derick, and their ghost writer). TW: Child abuse, CSAM, and general trauma mentions. Enjoy!

RECAP: Jill on the Rampage with Tay's Sister!

Yeehaw! Load up the truck, we're going to Texas! This week, we sat down with Tay's older sister, a dance professional who grew up in a dance studio to discuss Season 2 Episode 6 of Dance Moms. Enjoy!

RECAP: Toddlers and Tiaras with Emily's sister, Sarah!

Put your flippers in and practice your best look to the judges. It's time to talk Toddlers and Tiaras. This week, we're not actually snarking as much, because we're covering probably the tamest episode of the series, Season 3, Episode 15 "Groovy Girls!" Enjoy!

RECAP: 17 Kids and Counting - Once a Bride, Always a Duggar

Ready to enjoy some i-talian food and tantric dancing? Well, you've come to the right place! This week, we got back to our roots and snarked our tushes through 17 Kids and Counting Season 2, Episode 1, "Once a Bride, Always a Duggar." A.K.A, the incredible appearance of Jeff the Eccentric Waiter. Enjoy!

RECAP: Dance Moms with @realdonnywood!

Put on your jazz shoes, because it's time to tear up the dance floor. That's right - our long-awaited (by us) Dance Moms recap is here! We were joined by the FABULOUS @RealDonnyWood to snark our way through season one, episode seven (s01e07) a.k.a "She's a Fighter." Enjoy! Recap starts at 20:46.

RECAP: Jon and Kate Plus 8 - Ten Little Pumpkins

The year was 2007. The month was April, and we were introduced to TLC's bottle rocket of a show - Jon and Kate Plus 8! This week, we are joined by our FIRST GUEST, Taylor. Enjoy!

Summer Weddings: Josiah and Lauren

Alas, we have come to our final (for now) episode from our Summer Weddings series. This week is all about the wedding of Josiah Duggar and Lauren Swanson. Don't tell anyone, because she's not supposed to have favorites, but this was Jessa's favorite wedding. Enjoy!

Summer Weddings: John and Abbie

What a blessing it is to watch two mature individuals join together in marriage. This episode is all about Abbie (the apparent old maid) and John David (former bachelor 'til the rapture). We get into the ins and outs of the last televised Duggar nuptials and snark all about it. Enjoy!

Summer Weddings: Joe and Kendra

Get ready for the teen wedding to end all teen weddings. Yes, we've reached the wedding of Joe and Kendra. You'll never hear the word "daddy" the same again. Enjoy!

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