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The Cringe is Real

Sam Cremean

Australian pop culture is not safe with Sam Cremean. https://linktr.ee/thecringeisrealpod

tv & film tv reviews

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62:14

And Just Like Poop Criuse... (w/ Stephen Wakefield)

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2025/06/29

MAYDAY! It's a poopmergemcy episode with total “Samantha”, Stephen Wakefield. The divas take a mid-winter check in on Netflix docuseries, Survivor 48, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Next Gen NYC and more. Then the girlies go deep on everything wrong with And Just Like That Season 3 so far. Ms Bradshaw is not safe. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & Bluesky.

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65:36

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives - Season 2 Part 1...

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2025/06/22

BRAND DEALS PLEASE! Michael and Sam can't stop moving the needle on this unhinged show and are in need of some Ketamine therapy after watching the first half of the season. Whitney is a villain for a reason we can’t remember and the Afflecks are coming for Taylor Frankie Paul’s wig and the honey pot of Hulu is sticky. That and some Traitors US and UK celebrity cast assessments. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & Bluesky.

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68:39

Australian Survivor - Brains Vs Brawn II (w/ Karin...

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2025/06/15

Coven leader and QUEEN of Australian Survivor Brains v Brawn II Karin Gunatilake finally joins Sam on the cringe couch to relive the season that was and chit chat about whats been goin' on. Sam get’s the T on Jury Villa, Karin’s final tribal and the casting process. The dolls also chat upcoming US Survivor Season 50 and Australia Vs The World casts as well as some Real Housewives and The Handmaid's Tale. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & Bluesky.

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71:34

MasterChef Australia - Season 17 Part 1 (w/ Christian...

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2025/06/09

Christian returns to the cringe couch in a GAY EMERGENCY to discuss The Tony Awards, And Just Like That and the first half of this season of MasterChef Australia. Who’s cuisine will reign supreme? And will Darrsh get his own share house spin-off? The pair also touch on the death of The Project and Bravo’s new show Next Gen NYC. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky.

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70:54

Below Deck Down Under - Season 3 Part 4 (w/ Fatima...

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2025/06/01

Finally - this dismal season of Below Deck Down Under is over! To trauma bond with Sam in the stu this week is Fatima Sabdia who is sad these crewmates didn't understand the assignment. Where was the sex? Where eas the drama? Well, at least we had Captain Jason’s kimonos. Harry and Bri kiiinda ended things well and Tzarina and Lara take gold in the pettiness olympics. That and some Vanderpump Villa, Bring Her Back, and The Valley. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bl...

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85:03

Love Triangle - Season 3 Part 3 (w/ Annabel Fidler)

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2025/05/25

‘Babe on the Brink’ Annabel Fidler joins Sam on the cringe couch to wrap up a fabulously unhinged season of Love Triangle. Not everyone can be as hot as Nuri, but we are trying, and so is Bernie for clout. But don’t fear, bombshell Christelle Stause joins the thirsty cast for a reunion to remember.. And hey, Mike might not even be the most toxic man on the show after all! That plus some 90 Day Fiance, I Kissed A Boy, and of course.. The Traitors. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok...

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61:15

Eurovision 2025 - Grand Final (w/ George Mladenov)

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2025/05/19

The King of Australian Survivor (and Bankstown) is back to talk Eurovision with Sam. We give our post grand final wash up going through the Basel 2025 results and talking about the highs and lows of the night (or morning down in Australia). Who were our faves? Who was upset? And where the fuck was Celine Dion!? We also chat Australian Survivor and Survivor Season 48. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky.

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69:16

Eurovision 2025 - Semi Finals (w/ Cem Sahin)

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2025/05/16

It’s Eurovision Week! And to celebrate the 69th edition in Basel, Eurofan Cem joins Sam on the couch to talk about their top five entries in the Semi Finals (including Australia’s Milkshake Man, Go-Jo). Who will make the cut? Who do we think will win? And what the fuck is a Lumo?! Join us, with some chat about the Lord of The Rings Musical and Black Mirror to start. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky.

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72:09

Love Triangle - Season 3 Part 2 (w/ Christian Gillett)

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2025/05/12

Love may be dead.. but Love Triangle is thriving! And to talk about it (episodes 4-6) with Sam on the cringe couch is deep voiced diva Christian Gillett. Mike is having a come to Jesus moment - he is in fact a bad person, the lesbian love triangle grows and poor Payton may not have a man.. But she might have a Didi sponsorship..? That and some Real Housewives of Sydney (and Melbourne) and Masterchef chats to wet your whistle. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky.

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57:20

The Real Housewives of Sydney - S03E11 (w/ Scott Love...

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2025/05/08

SHINE SHINE BLOODY SHINE! Fresh from the deepest darkest pages of The Daily Mail, Sam is joined by fangirls Scott and Shane to recap The Reunion of season three of our Sydney Housewives and a deep dive into our night out with the dolls! Hat-gate continues as Victoria Montano comes through on her promise and Caroline's hot mic cubicle coaching causes chaos. Osher replaces Joel and is not giving camp, but he sufficiently trolled the ladies regardless. Oh and a surprise visit from Jackie Gilles ...

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94:54

Love Triangle - Season 3 Part 1 (w/ Damask Leary)

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2025/05/04

Damask and Sam snuggle up on the cringe couch to take aim at a new show for the cringe, Love Triangle. This suitably unhinged TV program contains a bisexual diva, watermelon thigh crushing, and of course some toxic men. We recap the first 3 episodes and check in on JoJo Siwa’s chaos. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky.

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79:24

The Real Housewives of Sydney - S03E10 (w/ Teddy Nott)

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2025/05/01

It’s the finale baby. Teddy and Sam go in hard on the whole season and its fiery(?) conclusion. Feuds continue, some which seem to make no sense at all, and at a glitterati party the divas get it all out on the table.. Well, some of it. That and some takes on Jojo Siwa's continued chaos. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky.

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68:11

The Real Housewives of Sydney - S03E09 Part 2 (w/...

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2025/04/25

It’s a double down week girls - To join us for the second part of reading episode 9 for filth is the gorgeous Guncle Diaries! Terry’s jewellery may be flying thanks to Jillian’s dark magic but so are we. Kate’s not convinced motherhood is the best idea and doll, same. It’s all heating up as we edge towards the final. That and some Drag Race and Housewives Universe chats. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky.

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61:24

The Real Housewives of Sydney - S03E09 (w/ Scott Love)

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2025/04/24

Everybody say LOVE! Scott Love joins Sam on the cringe couch to talk the penultimate episode of our Sydney gals. Grief, bangs, ball pits and product placements plague our girlians this week. And a lot of whirlwind trips to Europe (who keeps signing off on this?!). That and some Melbourne Housewives chat and some Pope drama. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky.

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80:47

Below Deck Down Under - Season 3 Part 3 (w/ Astrid...

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2025/04/23

Ahoy! Astrid Ruban joins Sam on the cringe couch for the next epic installment of our Below Deck Down Under coverage.. and boy, these episodes are wild. We have foam parties, paper places for faces, cuddle gate, cabinet punching, two dismissals and Tzarina’s chaotic kitchen capers. That and some Eurovision, Australian Survivor, and Alone Australia chats. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky.

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82:16

Drag Race, MAFS & Australian Survivor LIVE (w/ Zelda...

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2025/04/18

Live form The Railway Hotel North Fitzroy, Sam hosts a fun night of Reality TV silliness. First up, Jean Lizza and Zelda Moon discuss 'Is Drag Race Dead?', then Ash Flanders rounds out the Married At First Sight Season 12 and Australian Survivor Brains v Brawn II seasons. The divas aslo discuss Celebrity Big Brother UK, The Real Housewives of Bevertly Hills and more.. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok& Bluesky.

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59:48

The Real Housewives of Sydney - S03E08 (w/ Minnie...

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2025/04/16

*Live show tickets available now* The DIVA of Drag Race Down Under Minnie Cooper joins Sam to bat back at these Sydney Housewives.. And the balls are in our court. We are finally back in Sydney and the girls have ACTIVATED. Caroline and Terry get dirty in the Westfield Tower, and Nicole’s excuses were all over the place. The dolls also discuss Katy Perry's floptana mission to space and some Beverly Hills and Salt Lake City. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok& Blues...

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75:10

Australian Survivor - Brains Vs Brawn II Week 8 (w/...

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2025/04/10

*Live show tickets available now* Rach is back to chat Aussie Survivor’s penultimate week with Sam. Kaelan’s dreamboat edit has us wet as the golden boy breaks a record this week. Naww. AJ continues to be unlikable and Myles get naughty in trying to take him out (if only!). And of course Morgan and DJ Kate say farewell with a slut drop and a walk off under mysterious circumstances. That and some White Lotus and Handmaid’s Tale. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok& Bluesky...

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69:55

The Real Housewives of Sydney - S03E07 (w/ Ruby Teys)

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2025/04/09

*Live show tickets available now* Comedy legend Ruby Teys joins Sam on the couch to talk about these silly women in New Zealand. It’s all Martine this week as our robot girl steals the spotlight once more (proud of you doll) and when she’s not snatching airtime or wasting margaritas she’s getting a new villa with Montano to have a good bitch in. Heaven. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok& Bluesky.

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69:09

Australian Survivor - Brains Vs Brawn II Week 7 (w/...

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2025/04/02

*Live show tickets available now* ‘Meme Daddy’ Brendan joins Sam on the cringe couch this week to chat Aussie Survivor and all the juicy goss from the Jury Villa. AJ’s playing 3D poker, while Kristin doesn't know what rocks are. The girls in Jury Villa are giving looks and sass and we are living and the jungle rat continues to cause chaos. Follow The Cringe is Real on Instagram, TikTok & Bluesky.

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