The Reality Is

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  • LenoChall
    I couldn’t get through the episode!
    I was so looking forward to your episode on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. However, the amount of times your guest host said the N-word entirely turned me off. As a matter of fact, her general conversation was profanity laced. Labeling your episode explicit didn’t help the situation. It was clear she had been told to watch her use of the N-word—So I give you credit for that. Disappointed!😔
  • Kayslay 7777
    Great Episode
    I really enjoyed the episode with Noor and Raesanni…So funny!!!
  • daneahru
    Unsure
    I absolutely adore this podcast and have been a long time listener and recommendor to friends I can’t quite put my finger on why- because Raheel is so great always but recently I’ve been becoming turned off and frankly irritated by some of his takes. Example: being devils advocate to the idea that America is actually utterly disgusting for what we do to anyone outside of our cute little USA bubble. Pushing back at Noor on it triggered me hard and I hate that.
  • NeneLuLu23
    Yikes - Racist and Antisemitic
    Completely caught me off guard ! Thought I was listening to a reality recap - turned into a “We hate everything,” whites, blacks, Jews, the military, the USA, democrats, republicans….you name it, they hate it. Victimhood at its finest
  • KD Ex
    Love it
    Hilarity & hot husbands, what more could you want? A+++
  • bravolistener
    From one shade of brown person to another
    Love your takes. You literally say what I’m thinking. Love that you have your episodes with your brother. Need more Aarti. I love hearing about your culture& how it’s so similar to mine. Thanks for being confident & abandoning your family for a few hours to give us your voice. P.S. your husband is hot. P.S.S. Never get rid of raheel
  • PeytonSingh
    one of my faves!
    Love you Noor!
  • Mvcghjb
    Trash podcast
    They just disparage people without any facts to base it on. It’s disgusting how they slander people. They should know the facts before they speak on them…
  • anna fisch
    Y’all are the best!
    I wish my brother and I could chat this way… he’s tragically straight and slightly republican (thankfully not a trumper).😘
  • rande717
    Best pop culture and bravo pod!
    Pure excellence! Feels like gabbing with not just friends, but the type of friends who make you a better person. And Noor’s cackle is one of the best in the biz and always makes me smile! 😆
  • ColleenBMiles
    Love it!
    I love Noor’s voice and perspective on all things Bravo. But I really listen for the thoughtful discussion she has every week with her brother Raheel. Their discussions challenge my perspective on current events, and for that I thankful for the show.
  • Elizabeth's Health
    Refreshingly raw
    I love this podcast and look forward to every episode! I came for the Bravo hot topics and I stay for the thoughtful commentary on real issues that effect our lives ♥️ also I am forever grateful to Noor for introducing me to other great podcasts when they are guests on her show!
  • NYCShortie
    Culturally Competent - She’s A Queen, She’s An Icon, She’s A Legend.
    As a BIPOC person, this podcast is a breath of fresh air. It's tough finding ongoing podcasts led by people of color that dive into Bravo-related topics, while artfully splashing in other contemporary issues, particularly since we don't always get equal spotlight or promotion. I love how this podcast nails it with kind, genuine and thoughtful conversations, blending pop culture and community musings with human rights issues in a way that truly resonates with communities of color. Keep it up—I eagerly await every new episode!
  • banana38514
    Love this pod!
    Every single episode of this podcast makes me laugh. I am such a fan of Noor and her guests. She brings a perspective to Bravo and pop culture that is hard to find and I appreciate it. Thank you for keeping me laughing during some dark days I’ve had this year.
  • bgood05
    One of my favorite bravo pods
    Funny, thoughtful, serious, and unserious.
  • coryOasneki
    Your politics lost me
    As a bipoc person I was excited when I found this podcast but I think she has gone so far left she is now far right. The democrat bashing at this point in time when our civil rights are on the line just needs to stop. I will not be listening again. The sports talk and your brother being out of touch was something I could just skip but you are a terrible person and mom if you’re ok raising your kids in an authoritarian state. Please vote.
  • Podnerd1985
    Tone deAF
    This pod has been problematic since artii was a part of it. They are so anti Black and so pro Sourh Asian/desi privilege meanwhile they deny it. You realize south Asians are the most privileged brown ppl to emigrate here?? You all are the oppressor- why is your bro acting like a victim 🤣ure no better than Trump
  • Aaaapppppppaaa
    Disappointed
    I like this podcast but it is discouraging to listen to them excuse homophobia because they like a certain reality star. The main host makes it clear she doesn’t stand for a lot of hate speech and thought, but when it comes to a particular person, it’s fine to let the hate speech fly.
  • xkatbeex
    How dare you
    As a white woman, I can’t believe you don’t insult us more. We deserve it. But seriously, this podcast is one of my favorites. I love hearing your perspectives and the Raheel episodes are so fun. Keep it up Noor!
  • mmpd_04
    Top 5 podcast
    Noor could sit there and just read her grocery list and I’d still enjoy!
  • mochmom
    Love love love
    Love this podcast and agree with nearly all of your thoughtful insights!! Except in regards to scheana 🙈 and as always free Palestine ♥️
  • emilyfromloganstreet
    The Reality Is IS:
    Brilliant. It is also: funny, clever, and surprising. Come for the Housewives. Stay for the brother!
  • Donny, I Am The Cute One Pod
    A LOLapalooza
    Noor never fails to make me laugh!
  • Krafty2002
    Missing Aarti
    Aarti balanced out Noor and was funnier.
  • Elgannej
    Love your podcast
    Love your podcast, not a big fan of many. I love you and your brothers banter! Makes me laugh out loud! So good I literally look at my phone every day to see if another one is released! By the way this is my first review of anyone’s podcast. Please keep it up, it matters to people who need a laugh.
  • LA.Mariana
    Hilarious and thoughtful
    Noor is such a freaking hilarious person. I love her guests too, especially Aarti. She presents her opinions in a funny yet thoughtful way. She’s sensitive when need be and funny at all times. Love this show!
  • CAA2022
    Blessing cup
    With Noor my cup is always full, she’s amazing…with Kaya, Aaron AND Noor my cup runeth over. Loved the listen!!!
  • Dedramc
    Raheel is the GOAT!
    I been trying to figure out the rap beef-professor Raheel broke it all the way down! Amazing!
  • anotherpotmom
    It’s getting weird
    I used to love this pod but it’s gotten really weird. Are you a Trumper now? Sure sounds like it. Just being honest.
  • amber_sawyer
    Review for Raheel (even though Noor is great too)
    People do love and tune in for your sports commentary. My husband absolutely agrees with your stance that MJ and Lebron may have done more to advance basketball, but AI did more to advance the culture. He said “that guy gets it Teresa’s nickname has always been Tre. Joe Gorga and Juice Joe used to yell “TRE!” at her all the time 🤣 You guys are my favorite and I’m a newer listener, so I’ve been going back to the start of the pod and it’s been great to hear your progress. You guys always make me laugh and brighten my day. 10/10!
  • Zabstaff
    needs an ED warning.
    So I stumbled on this podcast maybe a month ago. And I do enjoy it. But I happened there during Ramadan and the conversation unexpectedly veered into ED issues. I just wish there had been a warning. Much love to y’all.
  • alexandrajeanne
    Raheel
    Love you guys and your banter! You deserve all five of the stars. My only request is for less sports talk overall, and more bravo recaps with Raheel. The sports has been so much lately and seems to now be a permanent segment and it hurts my pop culture loving heart. Raheel discussing bravo is pure fish out of water comedy. Thank you so much for your awesome content!
  • rdajl
    I love Heather MacDonald!
    I love you and Kara too
  • 123Suecoop
    Aarti is comic genius!
    Please have Aarti on more often! Her story telling is priceless! She had me in stitches listening to her “late for her meeting” debacle. Enjoy all the recaps but the episodes with Aarti are just to die for!
  • FrankFooter1
    Love
    I love all your takes and listening brightens every day
  • SunnyMarieP
    Love love love
    I love your podcast and your takes! That is all ♥️
  • jazzyjen98735
    Racist
    Hard core racism happening it’s disgusting they saying these disgusting things while laughing so it seems like a joke or not a big deal. When it is if someone else was on a podcast talking about other races and religions the way you guys do guarantee you would be dragging them on your podcast. Also take a look in the mirror you saying Candice is your favorite on Potomac should say it all. Candice has literally threatened at least three housewives with a weapon may it be a butter knife, broken wine glass or even this last episode picking up a full champagne bottle to beat Deborah with??? Calling people vermin, rats and the help is also ok to do to another woman of color.
  • don’t blame me blame heather
    ❤️❤️❤️
    Noor’s laugh is contagious! And pop culture with Raheel is a pod I didn’t know I needed. Happy Aarti is back! I also love being exposed to Desi culture and POV
  • Ghat7286
    Love the crucial perspectives but…
    I’ve been listening for a few years and absolutely love the crucial insights that Noor and Arti bring to the show. It was so refreshing and enlightening to hear a Desi perspective when listening to the new RHONY recaps. I only wish that level of cultural sensitivity and thoughtfulness would’ve been extended to their analysis of the Wendy/Nneka situation on RHOP. It was disheartening to hear such a xenophobic and anti-Black attack on Wendy’s family dismissed as being “stupid” or “silly”. What was/is being done to Wendy is just as harmful (if not moreso) than the microaggressions launched at Jessel and I’m not sure why the hosts are so quick to dismiss it as no big deal when they were moved to tears by what Jessel was being subjected to as the “other” in the group. I think your Black/African listeners deserve a bit more care.
  • mbfsc
    Love
    You are killing it!! I first heard you when I looked up Ronnie Karam to see where else he may be on the pod and I found you!!! So grateful for the crappens duo for bringing me to you!! You are gold!! So, stay gold!! 💛. Looking forward to the crappies. Will be streaming so enjoy!! 😊
  • jknagie
    Sandra knows
    Sandra is playing the game. She figured out at least one traitor by the second day.
  • It’s Me Chelsie!
    Donny and you….ALL DAY EVERYDAY
    I love this podcast, but the joy I get when Donny is on is unmatched. KEEP IT COMING!!
  • Assimilated Negro
    Used to be refreshing
    Now it’s just mean. Lots of black and white fallacies. Lots of speaking ab your gay friends tell you this or your black friends tell you this. Without any actual connection to the community outside of learned trends on social media. And lots and lots of whining ab people who happen to characters on reality tv. But still whole people with humanity… that you seem to ignore and disregard pretty consistently. Disappointing overall.
  • clausfawn
    Thanks
    ruined the SLC finale several weeks early. Doesn’t give functional spoiler alerts :( and is super negative
  • Ebee84
    Easy Listening
    I love listening. Not just the bravo ones either, I love that Noor hits on a variety of things. Looking forward to the 2024 content.
  • DeniseDesigns
    I enjoyed this !!!
    Almost every man I’ve dated was seduced by an older woman when they were young. Sometimes the babysitter, sometimes an older sister of a friend. I am a 67 yo. African American women. 😌
  • cin3122
    Great job!
    You and raheel and Aarti are quite informative and entertaining! Please keep standing in your truth, whether you are discussing something silly or something soul shattering, your authenticity comes through.
  • Sprgrnolives
    Thank you for speaking up!
    Thank you for having an opinion and speaking up on Gaza! Another podcast covered the CAA agent and they said they wouldn’t speak on if they agree or disagree on what the agent posted. People are more worried about keeping their bank rolls than speaking up for justice and kindness in this world. Keep the podcasts coming! Like others have said, they are very relaxing and calming. Love the banter between you and your brother. lol
  • PROSECCO007
    RE: Noor/Raheel
    LOVE listening to you both. So relaxing!!! Relevant. I appreciate your take on world views as I agree! I just love listening to you both. Raheel thank you for adding your sports take! GO CHIEFS!
  • butfirstcafecubano
    Politics with Raheem
    TBH I don’t watch Bravo shows. I use the the Bravo recap episodes to help me fall asleep (ASMR for me, ad money for you). But I love the episodes with Raheel and am thankful that you also discuss current events! I listen to these intently! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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