12 hopeful singles, thrown into a villa in Spain, hooking up, breaking up and making up. When Sophie Mackintosh was experiencing one of the darkest periods of her life, the reality TV show became her obsession. There was something about it that was deeply validating — and kept her coming back.
Today: Sophie’s reflections on "Love Island." Plus, Lindsey Und ... Show More
Nov 11
Turns Out My Supermodel Boyfriend Was in a Cult
Donna Flagg didn’t expect to fall in love with a supermodel, but her connection with Hoyt Richards was undeniable. The two would talk to each other for hours, effortlessly, over dinner or lying in front of Donna’s fireplace, building a level of intimacy they describe as “a precio ... Show More
48m 23s
Nov 4
Being a Sex Worker Made Me Trust Men More
When Paloma Karr took a job at Sheri’s Ranch, a legal brothel in Nevada, she thought of men as paychecks. Back home in New York City, Karr had just gone through an intense breakup and was stuck with a rent payment she couldn’t afford. She explored “sugar baby” work and, almost on ... Show More
56m 20s
Oct 28
How Unthinkable Loss Led Me to the Top of Mount Everest
After tremendous loss and heartbreak, Jim Morrison didn’t feel he had anything left to lose. Then he went for a walk. Next, a hike. Soon, he was running. He found challenging himself in nature helped him work through his grief, and before long he was seeking out increasingly diff ... Show More
42m 11s
Jul 2025
Our love lives have gone full Love Island.
This season of Love Island USA has the timeline on fire...but maybe not for the reasons y'all hoped. Is it mirroring our dating lives a little too close?To get into the season, Brittany chats with co-owner of Defector Media, Kelsey McKinney and co-host of Scamfluencers, Sarah Hag ... Show More
20m 5s
Aug 2024
Love Island ft. Serena and Kordell
Cut the cameras, eggs, and avocado toast. We’re love about REAL life and love…island that is. Today Sofia welcomes the winners of Love Island season 6, Serena and Kordell! Of course, the couple won over America’s hearts but today they’re giving us the real insight on how they won ... Show More
32m 3s
Jul 2021
Pack Your Bags, We're Going to Love Island
Love Island has been a TV staple in the UK since 2015, but we're just getting warmed up here in the US with the third season of the show. In this week's episode, we're debating whether the reality dating series lives up to the hype (and the time investment). Learn more about your ... Show More
35m 34s