<![CDATA[Grounded in Reality]]>6175ff62-93de-5e8c-a64b-40fab46c5f85Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:29:43 +0000Captivate.fmVida & Alanahttps://artwork.captivate.fm/c01cae83-6546-402b-aa1d-080950b8cdfc/1.pngGrounded in RealityVida & AlanaVida & AlanaAlana and Vida take to their social media feeds to discuss the pressing topics across sports, reality tv and pop culture to bring a bit of levity to the social media crashouts..https://grounded-in-reality.captivate.fmfalseserial55a8308a-e450-4646-84e6-4d398212b59fnopodcastEpisode 17 - He is Basically a JanitorEpisode 17 - He is Basically a JanitorTake a dive into another week of chat, grounded in the real facts. This week, Alana and Vida take to their social media feeds to discuss the pressing topics across sports, reality tv and plain old reality:

Reality TV:

  1. RHORI Reunion
  2. In The City

Social Media Crashout Stories:

  1. World Cup Takeover!

]]>Take a dive into another week of chat, grounded in the real facts. This week, Alana and Vida take to their social media feeds to discuss the pressing topics across sports, reality tv and plain old reality:

Reality TV:

  1. RHORI Reunion
  2. In The City

Social Media Crashout Stories:

  1. World Cup Takeover!

]]>29e2cc94-05ec-4a41-811d-7e42247954b7Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:25:00 -040001:23:03falsefull117171Episode 16 - Gentle Podcasting...Episode 16 - Gentle Podcasting...Take a dive into another week of chat, grounded in the real facts. This week, Alana and Vida take to their social media feeds to discuss the pressing topics across sports, reality tv and plain old reality:

Reality TV:

  1. RHORI
  2. RHOA

Social Media Crashout Stories:

  1. Phillies Historic Game (Alana's Crashout)

]]>Take a dive into another week of chat, grounded in the real facts. This week, Alana and Vida take to their social media feeds to discuss the pressing topics across sports, reality tv and plain old reality:

Reality TV:

  1. RHORI
  2. RHOA

Social Media Crashout Stories:

  1. Phillies Historic Game (Alana's Crashout)

]]>2dd43217-611b-48e4-b2f1-c432947479e1Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:15:00 -040001:11:48falsefull116161Episode 15 - RHOA &, the Knicks in FiveEpisode 15 - RHOA &, the Knicks in FiveTake a dive into another week of chat, grounded in the real facts. This week, Alana and Vida take to their social media feeds to discuss the pressing topics across sports, reality tv and plain old reality:

Reality TV:

  1. RHOA Recap

Social Media Crashout Stories:

  1. The Knicks in Five!

]]>Take a dive into another week of chat, grounded in the real facts. This week, Alana and Vida take to their social media feeds to discuss the pressing topics across sports, reality tv and plain old reality:

Reality TV:

  1. RHOA Recap

Social Media Crashout Stories:

  1. The Knicks in Five!

]]>493f07b2-9582-46f6-82a1-2626991e3d7bThu, 25 Jun 2026 12:15:00 -040001:05:46falsefull115151Ep 14 - Summer House | Aftermath | ITCEp 14 - Summer House | Aftermath | ITCTake a dive into another week of chat, grounded in the real facts. This week, Alana and Vida take to their social media feeds to discuss the pressing topics across sports, reality tv and plain old reality:

Reality TV:

  1. Summer House Reunion Ep. 3
  2. Summer House Aftermath
  3. In The City

]]>Take a dive into another week of chat, grounded in the real facts. This week, Alana and Vida take to their social media feeds to discuss the pressing topics across sports, reality tv and plain old reality:

Reality TV:

  1. Summer House Reunion Ep. 3
  2. Summer House Aftermath
  3. In The City

]]>b159a4d8-3239-4b6e-a4d6-50e820326eebMon, 22 Jun 2026 12:10:00 -040001:21:44falsefull114141Episode 13 - The Crash... Outs on Netflix & RHOAEpisode 13 - The Crash... Outs on Netflix & RHOATake a dive into another week of chat, grounded in the real facts. This week, Alana and Vida take to their social media feeds to discuss the pressing topics across sports, reality tv and plain old reality:

Reality TV:

  1. RHOA

Social Media Crashout Stories:

  1. The Latest Netflix Documentary

]]>Take a dive into another week of chat, grounded in the real facts. This week, Alana and Vida take to their social media feeds to discuss the pressing topics across sports, reality tv and plain old reality:

Reality TV:

  1. RHOA

Social Media Crashout Stories:

  1. The Latest Netflix Documentary

]]>3cab2fe4-debb-4516-a2c1-2cbc61ea6b13Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:40:00 -040001:18:47falsefull113131Grounded in Reality - Summer House Reunion Recap!Grounded in Reality - Summer House Reunion Recap!Take a dive into another week of chat, grounded in the real facts. This week, Alana and Vida take to their social media feeds to discuss the pressing topics across sports, reality tv and plain old reality.

]]>Take a dive into another week of chat, grounded in the real facts. This week, Alana and Vida take to their social media feeds to discuss the pressing topics across sports, reality tv and plain old reality.

]]>e3f342e9-837a-483d-8462-6541198967b7Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:30:00 -040001:06:20falsefull112121Grounded in Reality - Episode 11 - I'm So Confused by ATLGrounded in Reality - Episode 11 - I'm So Confused by ATLTake a dive into another week of chat, grounded in the real facts. This week, Alana and Vida take to their social media feeds to discuss the pressing topics across sports, reality tv and plain old reality:

Reality TV:

  1. KJ and Dara Update
  2. RHORI
  3. RHOA

]]>Take a dive into another week of chat, grounded in the real facts. This week, Alana and Vida take to their social media feeds to discuss the pressing topics across sports, reality tv and plain old reality:

Reality TV:

  1. KJ and Dara Update
  2. RHORI
  3. RHOA

]]>0a3fb46e-1b49-408d-b94d-3e37b9bff262Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -040058:44falsefull111111Grounded in Reality - Episode 10 - "It's Not About the Pasta (Timeline)!"Grounded in Reality - Episode 10 - "It's Not About the Pasta (Timeline)!"Take a dive into another week of chat, grounded in the real facts. This week, Alana and Vida take to their social media feeds to discuss the pressing topics across sports, reality tv and plain old reality:

Reality TV: Summer House Reunion

  1. Ciara & Kyle Juxtaposition to Amanda & West
  2. The Timeline & Plot Holes
  3. Mia's Breakup
  4. KJ's Struggles
  5. Carl's Gentle Curve
  6. Bailey & Ben (+Levi)
  7. Mutha Hubbard & Ciara's Reads

And More!

]]>Take a dive into another week of chat, grounded in the real facts. This week, Alana and Vida take to their social media feeds to discuss the pressing topics across sports, reality tv and plain old reality:

Reality TV: Summer House Reunion

  1. Ciara & Kyle Juxtaposition to Amanda & West
  2. The Timeline & Plot Holes
  3. Mia's Breakup
  4. KJ's Struggles
  5. Carl's Gentle Curve
  6. Bailey & Ben (+Levi)
  7. Mutha Hubbard & Ciara's Reads

And More!

]]>3d9563a3-27c0-496e-bc63-25a85cfecd0dTue, 02 Jun 2026 11:50:00 -040001:08:49falsefull110101Grounded in Reality - Ep 9 (The Valley / Summer House / In the City)Grounded in Reality - Ep 9 (The Valley / Summer House / In the City)Take a dive into another week of chat, grounded in the real facts. This week, Alana and Vida take to their social media feeds to discuss the pressing topics across sports, reality tv and plain old reality:

Reality TV:

  1. The Valley
  2. Summer House
  3. In the City

*All commentary is for entertainment purposes only.

]]>Take a dive into another week of chat, grounded in the real facts. This week, Alana and Vida take to their social media feeds to discuss the pressing topics across sports, reality tv and plain old reality:

Reality TV:

  1. The Valley
  2. Summer House
  3. In the City

*All commentary is for entertainment purposes only.

]]>d41b9a35-fcce-40eb-8afe-3dc4bf3934e7Fri, 29 May 2026 07:00:00 -040054:00falsefull1991Grounded in Reality - Ep 8 - Money is the Best MoisturizerGrounded in Reality - Ep 8 - Money is the Best MoisturizerTake a dive into another week of chat, grounded in the real facts. This week, Alana and Vida take to their social media feeds to discuss the pressing topics across sports, reality tv and plain old reality:

Reality TV:

  1. Real House of Rhode Island

Social Media Crashout Stories:

  1. Thoughts on Drake's New Album

]]>Take a dive into another week of chat, grounded in the real facts. This week, Alana and Vida take to their social media feeds to discuss the pressing topics across sports, reality tv and plain old reality:

Reality TV:

  1. Real House of Rhode Island

Social Media Crashout Stories:

  1. Thoughts on Drake's New Album

]]>90d16b8d-f87f-41e0-a388-b79d6ff8f828Mon, 25 May 2026 10:00:00 -040053:30falsefull1881Grounded in Reality - Ep 7 - Where Is The Dissertation?Grounded in Reality - Ep 7 - Where Is The Dissertation?Take a dive into another week of chat, grounded in the real facts. This week, Alana and Vida take to their social media feeds to discuss the pressing topics across sports, reality tv and plain old reality:

Reality TV:

Summer House Fallout: Wes and Ciara Dynamics, Amanda and Kyle Reframed & RHONJ Fessler Rumor

RHOA - Pinky's "Aggressive" Label

Social Media Crashout Stories:

Cheyenne Bryant Credentials

Nature Boy Cult

]]>Take a dive into another week of chat, grounded in the real facts. This week, Alana and Vida take to their social media feeds to discuss the pressing topics across sports, reality tv and plain old reality:

Reality TV:

Summer House Fallout: Wes and Ciara Dynamics, Amanda and Kyle Reframed & RHONJ Fessler Rumor

RHOA - Pinky's "Aggressive" Label

Social Media Crashout Stories:

Cheyenne Bryant Credentials

Nature Boy Cult

]]>c3dca5c6-578f-4c4c-a17c-3cff77ca8455Mon, 18 May 2026 18:00:00 -040001:21:34falsefull1771Grounded in Reality - Ep. 6 - We Finally Cover RHOA!Grounded in Reality - Ep. 6 - We Finally Cover RHOA!Take a dive into another week of chat, grounded in the real facts. This week, Alana and Vida take to their social media feeds to discuss the pressing topics across sports, reality tv and plain old reality:

Reality TV

  • Summer House drama continues!
  • Real Housewives of Atlanta

Have a wonderful week, fam!

xoxo,

Alana and Vida

]]>Take a dive into another week of chat, grounded in the real facts. This week, Alana and Vida take to their social media feeds to discuss the pressing topics across sports, reality tv and plain old reality:

Reality TV

  • Summer House drama continues!
  • Real Housewives of Atlanta

Have a wonderful week, fam!

xoxo,

Alana and Vida

]]>fff75f2f-011e-4606-9cc3-7b5ab6055091Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:00 -040001:18:57falsefull1661Grounded in Reality - Ep. 5 - Bravo, Legos & IVF Embryo Mix Up?Grounded in Reality - Ep. 5 - Bravo, Legos & IVF Embryo Mix Up?Take a dive into another week of chat, grounded in the real facts. This week, Alana and Vida take to their social media feeds to discuss the pressing topics across sports, reality tv and plain old reality:

Reality TV

  • Andy Cohen Sassy Energy
  • Summer House Reunion Predictions
  • Summer House - The "Ciara and West Talk" - Resentment and Accountability, Clout Chasing and Press
  • Bravo Hot Takes Miami
  • The Valley Fallout
  • RIP Big Papa

Popular News Stories

  • IVF Embryo Mix Up
  • AI Lego Rap Propaganda
  • Free MIT AI Courses

Have a wonderful week, fam!

xoxo,

Alana and Vida

]]>Take a dive into another week of chat, grounded in the real facts. This week, Alana and Vida take to their social media feeds to discuss the pressing topics across sports, reality tv and plain old reality:

Reality TV

  • Andy Cohen Sassy Energy
  • Summer House Reunion Predictions
  • Summer House - The "Ciara and West Talk" - Resentment and Accountability, Clout Chasing and Press
  • Bravo Hot Takes Miami
  • The Valley Fallout
  • RIP Big Papa

Popular News Stories

  • IVF Embryo Mix Up
  • AI Lego Rap Propaganda
  • Free MIT AI Courses

Have a wonderful week, fam!

xoxo,

Alana and Vida

]]>53f831ce-3ac2-441c-919c-ef7da8f06894Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 -040001:12:38falsefull1551Grounded in Reality - Ep 4 - Summer House RomanceGrounded in Reality - Ep 4 - Summer House RomanceTake a dive into another week of chat, grounded in the real facts. This week, Alana and Vida take to their social media feeds to discuss the pressing topics across sports, reality tv and plain old reality:

  • Summer House: Amanda Batula and West Wilson Romance
  • Will Summer House survive this??

Have a wonderful week, fam!

xoxo,

Alana and Vida

]]>Take a dive into another week of chat, grounded in the real facts. This week, Alana and Vida take to their social media feeds to discuss the pressing topics across sports, reality tv and plain old reality:

  • Summer House: Amanda Batula and West Wilson Romance
  • Will Summer House survive this??

Have a wonderful week, fam!

xoxo,

Alana and Vida

]]>4f2cbdf7-4aa0-4604-9d1f-aeab4cb9c161Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 -040001:30:18falsefull1441Grounded in Reality - Ep 3 - Before the 90 Days RecapGrounded in Reality - Ep 3 - Before the 90 Days RecapTake a dive into another week of chat, grounded in the real facts. This week, Alana and Vida take to their social media feeds to discuss the pressing topics across sports, reality tv and plain old reality:

Reality TV

  • Before the 90 Days
  • Cheating and Therapy Flags
  • Sports Break and TV Pivot
  • Ladies of London

Have a wonderful week, fam!

xoxo,

Alana and Vida

]]>Take a dive into another week of chat, grounded in the real facts. This week, Alana and Vida take to their social media feeds to discuss the pressing topics across sports, reality tv and plain old reality:

Reality TV

  • Before the 90 Days
  • Cheating and Therapy Flags
  • Sports Break and TV Pivot
  • Ladies of London

Have a wonderful week, fam!

xoxo,

Alana and Vida

]]>fa68f81e-0596-48f4-9fb1-42428f2fe40cMon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 -040030:46falsefull1331Grounded In Reality - Ep. 2 - An Offshoot of the Reality PlaybookGrounded In Reality - Ep. 2 - An Offshoot of the Reality PlaybookWelcome to a special offshoot of the Reality Playbook: Grounded in Reality. Here, my finance bestie, Vida A., and I take headlines, viral stories, and social media crash-outs and break down the verifiable facts. Our goal is to impact the world by centering reality over conflated and creative narratives that perpetuate chaos on the internet.

SPORTS

  1. Venezuela wins the World Baseball Classic against the American team
  2. Cade Cunningham Injury
  3. March Madness
  4. WNBA season

REALITY TV

  1. RHOA Trailer
  2. Real Housewives Moment of Pause
  3. Summer House

]]>Welcome to a special offshoot of the Reality Playbook: Grounded in Reality. Here, my finance bestie, Vida A., and I take headlines, viral stories, and social media crash-outs and break down the verifiable facts. Our goal is to impact the world by centering reality over conflated and creative narratives that perpetuate chaos on the internet.

SPORTS

  1. Venezuela wins the World Baseball Classic against the American team
  2. Cade Cunningham Injury
  3. March Madness
  4. WNBA season

REALITY TV

  1. RHOA Trailer
  2. Real Housewives Moment of Pause
  3. Summer House

]]>e0635813-5734-4d7e-92a0-76903c47a821Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 -040001:21:04falsefull1221Grounded in Reality - Ep 1 - An Offshoot of the Reality PlaybookGrounded in Reality - Ep 1 - An Offshoot of the Reality PlaybookWelcome to a special offshoot of the Reality Playbook: Grounded in Reality. Here, my finance bestie, Vida A., and I take headlines, viral stories, and social media crash-outs and break down the verifiable facts. Our goal is to impact the world by centering reality over conflated and creative narratives that perpetuate chaos on the internet.

  1. Dak Prescott & fiance Sara Jane call it quits
  2. Dwight Howard & His Estranged Wife
  3. Lakers' Luka Dončić reveals he's separated from fiancée, in a custody battle for daughters
  4. Magic City Night Cancelled

REALITY TV

  1. RHOP Reunion Recap
  2. Summer House Updates

]]>Welcome to a special offshoot of the Reality Playbook: Grounded in Reality. Here, my finance bestie, Vida A., and I take headlines, viral stories, and social media crash-outs and break down the verifiable facts. Our goal is to impact the world by centering reality over conflated and creative narratives that perpetuate chaos on the internet.

  1. Dak Prescott & fiance Sara Jane call it quits
  2. Dwight Howard & His Estranged Wife
  3. Lakers' Luka Dončić reveals he's separated from fiancée, in a custody battle for daughters
  4. Magic City Night Cancelled

REALITY TV

  1. RHOP Reunion Recap
  2. Summer House Updates

]]>35bdbafa-e8df-4a4f-965b-bdece070abddMon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 -040001:23:25falsefull1111