Out of the Pods
No edits, no filters, just reality. Hosted by Love is Blind’s Deepti Vempati and Natalie Lee, Out of the Pods is a weekly deep-dive into the reality TV world of Love is Blind. Each week, Deepti and Natalie share their unfiltered thoughts, hot takes, and insider tea on the latest episodes, along with never-been-told stories from across the seasons. For weekly updates, follow their instagram @outofthepods.
Our Editor's Take
Out of the Pods is a discussion podcast centered on Netflix's reality show Love is Blind. The hosts recap and discuss episodes and seasons, offering their thoughts and insights. Love is Blind is one of Netflix's top shows, ranking high since its 2020 debut. The podcast brings the essence of the show to listeners.
On the Out of the Pods podcast, the two hosts dissect the relationships and drama on the reality show. They have a strong connection to Love is Blind, since they know about the show's "pods" firsthand. After all, cohosts Deepti Vempati and Natalie Lee both appeared in the show's second season. The TV show's premise consists of going on "dates" with people without seeing them. Cast members sit in pods, communicating with people they've never met. They talk through speakers. The podcast hosts say they got asked many questions about the show and heard so many untruths. So they decided to provide a discussion platform.
The women offer entertaining insights about their time on the show and the later seasons. Aside from their Love is Blind thoughts, Deepti and Natalie share details about their lives before and after the show. Both had corporate careers while appearing on the show. Listeners can expect intimate stories and exciting anecdotes on Out of the Pods. Past and current cast members sometimes join the cohosts. The conversations are intimate and funny, making an enjoyable listen.
Tyler Cameron of The Bachelorette chats with the cohosts in one crossover episode. Tyler reveals how his participation on The Bachelorette started as a joke. He also talks about when he had to sleep on a friend's futon for an extended time. His conversation is outstanding. Other guests on the show include Colleen Reed and Giannina Gibelli from Love is Blind.
Natalie and Deepti also recap other dating reality shows, like The Ultimatum. In addition, they interview cast members from these other shows. Their talk with Kariselle Snow from Perfect Match is a standout.
New episodes of Out of the Pods air two or three times per month and are up to an hour long.
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