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90 Day React: Babas & Banter

Join Amir and Laila, a witty Iranian American father-daughter duo from Long Island, as they hilariously dissect the world of 90 Day Fiancé. With Amir’s boomer wisdom and Laila’s millennial sass, they serve up sharp commentary and cultural insights as they navigate the cringe-worthy moments of reality TV’s most addictive show. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual viewer, Amir and Laila bring a fresh, cross-generational take that’s as diverse as the couples on screen.

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46:54

We Survived Sarper’s Fitness Class: 90 Day S11 E20

90 Day React: Babas & Banter ·

2025/07/03

It’s the season finale, and Amir and Laila are going out with a bang—and a burn. That’s right: we met Sarper and Shekinah in real life and lived to tell the tale (even after surviving Sarper’s intense fitness class at 8 months pregnant!). In this final episode of Season 2, we’re spilling all the behind-the-scenes tea, from their real-life energy to the unexpected sweetness of a couple known for chaos.Back at the tell-all, Amini accuses Ani of owing her $60K in rent, Danielle throws around

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36:36

Amini’s Got Receipts, But No Chill: 90 Day S11 E18 + 19

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2025/06/28

In this explosive tell-all kickoff, Amir and Laila break down the end of the season and the beginning of the reunion fireworks. Amini shows up locked, loaded, and ready to expose everyone with screenshots, rent receipts, and enough side-eye to power the entire stage. But while she’s bringing the facts, she’s also bringing chaos, turning every segment into a personal takedown.Meanwhile, Shekinah and Sarper try to play united, but the GPS-tag meltdown, mid-stage crying, and “bedding” flashbacks say

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41:09

Pick Me...or Else: 90 Day S11 E17

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2025/06/11

This week, Amir and Laila break down the long-awaited thruple decision—and Amani’s unhinged descent into “Pick me, or I will destroy you” territory. Any is forced to choose between Matt and Amani, and while she says she’ll be “fine” either way, her death glare says otherwise. Meanwhile, Stevi and Mahdi inch toward a wedding, but Saeed continues to hover questioning Stevi’s queerness on her literal wedding day. Over in Sarper and Shekinah land, a “bedding planner” rearranges an ugly Airbnb just in

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44:16

The Wedding, the Wait, and the GPS Tag: 90 Day S11 E16

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2025/06/05

This week, Amir and Laila unpack the chaos of Alliyah and Sean’s big day—from a painfully delayed bride to a groom who straight-up disappears. With Alliyah still doing her makeup hours after showtime, and Jackie failing her one job to get her to the venue, guests are left sweating in the heat while Sean storms off. Meanwhile, Shekinah tracks Sarper down with a GPS tag (yes, really), and we finally get some insight into Sarper’s past marriage—and his bizarre logic on commitment.In Guadalajara, Any

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40:46

No Wedding, Just Bedding: 90 Day S11 E15

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2025/05/29

This week, Amir and Laila wade through a mess of late-stage prenups, emotional regression, and deeply unserious wedding plans. Shekinah and Sarper get matching neck tattoos and announce they’re skipping the wedding for a “bedding” instead (yes, it’s as awkward as it sounds). But the night ends in chaos when her friend dares to bring up a prenup—prompting Sarper to storm out after proposing his terms: a fine for every pound Shekinah gains. We. Were. Screaming.Elsewhere, Stevi and Mahdi continue to

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41:38

Drive-By Dress Fitting: 90 Day S11 E14

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2025/05/21

This week, Amir and Laila unpack an episode full of passive-aggressive power moves, burlesque backlash, and one very awkward dress fitting. Joan shocks us all with how cold she is toward Lucille—shutting her out of the wedding dress moment, even though Lucille’s footing the bill. Laila’s done defending her. Meanwhile, Sarper gets dragged to Dan’s Mario-castle rental (??) to squash the beef, and it nearly turns into a slap fight—until Sarper begrudgingly chooses peace.Stevi takes Mahdi to a burlesque

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29:14

Jessica’s Drunk, But Still Right: 90 Day S11 E12 + 13

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2025/05/15

This week, Amir and Laila dive into a surprisingly revealing episode—emotionally and otherwise. Juan enjoys himself a little too much at his bachelor party and tries to tell Jessica he misses cruise life. Jessica's not having any of it. And yeah, she might be tipsy—but she’s not wrong. Meanwhile, Mahdi continues spiraling over Stevi’s nude art, her wedding dress, and her entire identity, giving major "I'm not ready for this" energy.Sarper gets jealous of a handyman’s looks, and Mark fumbles again by

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32:52

Mahdi’s Not Into Nudes (Still): 90 Day S11 E10 + 11

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2025/05/01

This week, Amir and Laila return after a quick hiatus to catch up on the last two episodes of 90 Day Fiancé, and the awkward tension between Stevi and Mahdi is hitting new heights. Mahdi re-proposes to Stevi with the same ring she previously gave him (??), but the real issue? He still can’t deal with her nude art—or her potential bisexuality. Meanwhile, Juan’s had it officially with Jessica’s meddling best friend Megin, and Amir and Laila are ready to start a GoFundMe to get him back on the cruise

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40:30

Where’s My BMW?: 90 Day S11 E9

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2025/04/18

Things go from messy to luxuriously petty this week when Mark’s friend Diana casually reveals that he bought BMWs for his daughter and an ex—while Mina’s still over here trying to secure a basic conversation about their future. Amir and Laila break down the moment Mina’s face says it all, and Mark fumbles every opportunity to show up like a real partner. Meanwhile, Sarper decides it’s a great time to try stand-up comedy (??) before projectile vomiting on a whale-watching date with Sophie.Elsewhere,

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36:35

Whining at the Winery: 90 Day S11 E8

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2025/04/10

This week, Amir and Laila dig into the emotionally chaotic lives of 90 Day Fiancé’s most stressed-out couples. From Amani’s wine-fueled meltdown to Jordan’s passive-aggressive demand for an apology, this episode is full of secondhand embarrassment and barely veiled manipulation. Amani reaches peak “main character” energy at the winery, demanding public declarations of love while calling her partner a "whore" mid-sob. Over in Mark’s family, Mina continues to get steamrolled—cornered into apologizing

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36:39

Baguette About It: 90 Day S11 E7

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2025/04/03

This week, we dive into the drama as Sarper delivers the insult of the season, dubbing Dan “the French baguette” that just won’t shut up. Was it mean? Yes. Was it accurate? Also yes. Was this guy paid by the word? Production definitely thought so.Meanwhile, Sarper is out here living the part-time homeless life, getting kicked out of the apartment like a wayward house cat while Shekinah runs her business. If you thought moving to a new country was tough, try moving to a new country and being forced

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29:13

Control Freaks and Clueless Fiancés: 90 Day S11 E6

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2025/03/26

This week, Amir and Laila break down the ongoing theme of control in 90 Day Fiancé, from Sarper’s new life under Shekinah's strict rules to Stevi’s over-the-top reaction to Mahdi's honesty. Sarper’s excitement about life in LA comes to a screeching halt when Shekinah reminds him that his independence is officially canceled. Meanwhile, Stevi flips out after Mahdi admits he once thought about staying in the U.S. even if things didn’t work out—because how dare he have a thought?Elsewhere, Jordan’s

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38:35

Mark’s Parenting is on Airplane Mode: 90 Day S11 E5

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2025/03/22

This week, Amir and Laila break down Mark’s latest parenting failure as he completely checks out while Mina and his daughter, Jordan, go head-to-head. Instead of stepping in, Mark puts his conflict resolution skills on airplane mode, letting the tension grow while Mina struggles to find her place in their already messy family dynamic. Meanwhile, Juan’s Wyoming adventure continues, but the biggest challenge isn’t the culture shock—it’s Jessica’s overly invested best friend, who acts more like a

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33:50

Mahdi's Art Attack: 90 Day S11 E4

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2025/03/12

This week, Amir and Laila dive into the latest 90 Day Fiancé drama, and Mahdi is getting more than he bargained for. His first in-person meeting with Stevi comes with a shocking home tour—turns out, Stevi’s walls are covered in nude paintings, and Mahdi’s reaction is priceless. Meanwhile, Juan is still struggling to adjust to Wyoming life, and Jessica’s overprotective friend seems more invested in their relationship than she is.Elsewhere, Mina’s vision of her perfect American future clashes with

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42:53

Gregory’s Mom Needs a Hobby: 90 Day S11 E3

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2025/03/06

This week, Amir and Laila dive into the latest 90 Day Fiancé drama, and Gregory’s mom is doing the most. From setting passive-aggressive house rules to inserting herself into every conversation, she’s making sure Joan knows exactly who’s in charge. Meanwhile, Gregory’s grand gesture of gifting Joan a loaf of airport bread sets the tone for what might be the least romantic welcome in 90 Day history.Elsewhere, Mark’s lack of preparation for fatherhood continues to baffle. Mina’s growing tension with

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47:00

No Doors, No Boundaries, No Problem: 90 Day S11 E2

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2025/02/27

This week, Amir and Laila break down another round of 90 Day Fiancé chaos, from awkward home setups to questionable life choices. Juan arrives in Wyoming and immediately regrets it, realizing the air smells like cow poop and there’s absolutely nothing to do. Meanwhile, Jessica’s home layout (no doors?!) leaves Juan questioning what kind of frontier nightmare he just signed up for.Stevi and Mahdi navigate their first moments together, with Mahdi keeping his cool while Stevi spirals over bridges,

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37:10

New Couples, New Chaos, Same Judgey Iranians: 90 Day...

90 Day React: Babas & Banter ·

2025/02/22

We’re back for Season 2! If you're new here, we’re Laila and Amir, a father-daughter duo from Long Island with a lot of opinions and no filter. Laila has been reality TV-obsessed since the early 2000s, and she dragged Amir into the 90 Day Fiancé universe a decade ago—now, there's no turning back.This season kicks off with fresh couples, messy relationships, and one very special addition...an Iranian cast member! Amir and Laila break down the first batch of cast members, from Jessica and Juan’s Love

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33:36

Love, Lies, and 90 Day Goodbyes: Before the 90 Days...

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2025/02/08

In this episode, Amir and Laila break down the final moments of the 90 Day Fiancé tell-all. Joe’s past hookups resurface in the worst way possible, leaving Magda searching for the nearest vodka bar. Meanwhile, Brian tries (and fails) to justify his serial dating lifestyle, with Laila officially crowning him the worst man on stage. Adnan takes a victory lap as Brian contradicts himself about women’s clothing choices, proving yet again that hypocrisy runs deep in the 90 Day universe.As the tell-all

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34:22

Loren 2.0: Before the 90 Days Tell All Part 3

90 Day React: Babas & Banter ·

2025/02/01

In a shocking turn of events, Loren steps out of the villain role and into a more vulnerable light. Amir and Laila break down his unexpected emotional reveal at the 90 Day Fiancé tell-all, debating whether this is real growth or not.Vanja and Joşko's failed relationship sparks debate: was she ever truly prepared for his life as a single dad? And Rory’s sudden reappearance raises eyebrows, especially when Veah insists their friendship is totally normal. Content Warning: This episode includes

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30:21

Brian’s Low Blows and Ingrid’s High Road: Before the...

90 Day React: Babas & Banter ·

2025/01/25

In this episode of 90 Day React: Babas and Banter, Amir and Laila break down the most insane moments from the 90 Day Fiancé tell-all. Brian’s offensive comments take center stage as Laila applauds Ingrid’s grace and composure in the face of his relentless disrespect. Meanwhile, Niles’ dramatic walkout after Adnan’s petty jabs leaves Amir wondering how much more he can take.Magda and Joe’s long-distance drama continues to entertain, especially with Magda’s hilariously outdated video setup, which Amir

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