Meghann Turner Married at First Sight Interview – What Really Happened After MAFS Season 19 | After Reality
On this week’s episode of After Reality, I’m sitting down with Meghann Turner from Season 19 of Married at First Sight—my personal standout of the season. Meghann is funny, strong, real, and a fellow true-crime lover, so we hit it off right away. Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of pregnancy loss.In our conversation, Meghann walks me through her MAFS journey—from filming and navigating a marriage on camera to the emotional highs and lows that came with it. She opens up about her relationship with Derrek Wiedeman, the frustration on how hard it was when serious conversations only seemed to happen once the cameras were rolling.Meghann also bravely shares what happened after Decision Day, including the heartbreaking miscarriage she experienced and the sudden end of her marriage when Derrek moved on soon after. She talks honestly about confronting him at the reunion and the pain of that moment. Today, Meghann is focused on therapy, healing, and stepping into new chapters—both personally and professionally. She’s rebuilding her life with a strong community of support around her, and even exploring online dating as she rediscovers what love and connection look like after MAFS. Her strength, honesty, and resilience shine through, and I’m so grateful she chose to share her story with us.@meghannturner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Reality TV, Trader Joe's, and the Anti-Meatball Campaign
On this week’s episode of After Reality, I’m joined by Daniel, the mayor of Huntington Beach, and we’re diving headfirst into all things reality TV. Daniel shares his 15-week self-imposed fitness “boot camp” journey, and we talk about why actual human interaction at the grocery store beats self-checkout any day. It’s a little reality TV, a little Trader Joe’s, a little fitness — and a whole lot of fun. We break down the latest season of Married at First Sight — what went down, which couples made it, and all the relationship dynamics we can’t stop analyzing. We also wander into a few of our other obsessions, including The Summer I Turned Pretty, some true crime recommendations, and even the unhinged hype around those limited-edition Trader Joe’s tote bags. We also get into our thoughts on season 3 of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and Taylor Frankie Paul as the next Bachelorette. Zig and zag with us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From the Golden Finale to Golden 4 Ever: Papa Robertson Weighs In
This week on After Reality, I’m diving into the Mel Owens finale of The Golden Bachelor and sharing all my unfiltered thoughts — plus a cameo from Papa Robertson, who I called mid-episode for his take (and trust me, he had opinions).Between Bachelor commentary, I’m catching you up on real life behind the scenes: juggling back-to-back kids’ birthdays, navigating school volunteer hours, and organizing a full K-Pop–themed “Paloma Golden 4 Ever” birthday celebration.I’m also chatting about what I’m currently watching, reading, and listening to, a few unexpected thoughts on driving safety, and even a moment under the Beaver Moon. It’s a little pop culture, a little mom life, and a whole lot of real talk — just how we like it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mom Mode Activated: When Real Life Outshines The Bachelor
This week on After Reality, I’m giving you a real-life update — from the chaos of holiday prep to the very scary moment I found a razor blade in my child’s Halloween candy (yes, really). Between that and fighting off a bug, I decided it might be time for a little digital detox and holiday breather.Of course, I couldn’t stay away from Bachelor Nation drama — I’m breaking down Gerry Turner’s tell-all (and the tea on his divorce from Theresa Nist), plus my honest take on the low-energy Golden Bachelor season featuring Mel Owens.I’m also sharing a few TV recs to cozy up with and a quick family check-in — Humberto caught the Dodgers’ World Series win from Vegas, and let’s just say… he’s still celebrating.Grab your mom hat and join me — because sometimes the reality off-screen is even wilder than what’s on TV. 💫 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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After Reality: Halloween, Dodgers & Papa Robertson
This week on After Reality, Papa Robertson joins me as I catch up on life, motherhood, and the beautiful chaos of the holiday season with our three little ones. Between meltdowns, planning holiday cards, and trying to give our home a little refresh, there’s never a dull moment. I even share a recent pregnancy scare (because, of course, why not add that to the mix?). We also chat about the Dodgers’ historic game, and I dish a bit of reality TV news—including when you can expect to see Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of The Bachelorette. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Courtney Robertson is the most notorious villain in Bachelor History. She won Season 16 of The Bachelor and went on to write the New York Times Bestseller "I Didn't Come Here to Make Friends: Confessions of a Reality TV Show Villain"Now Courtney weighs in on current episodes of the Bachelor Franchise, pop culture news, and every week she talks to other reality stars about how being on reality TV changed their lives for better or for worse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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