The dumbest genre in entertainment, or the one that tells us the most about ourselves? Since its conception, reality TV has divided its viewers.
Unreal: A Critical History of Reality TV is a 10-part audio documentary written and presented by journalists Pandora Sykes and Sirin Kale. They’ve been fans of reality TV since they first watched Big Brother as pre-teens and they’ve spent a fair amount of time defending reality TV when people are snobby about it, or dismiss its importance in our wider culture. But they’ve also been troubled by what they’ve seen in the genre: the exploitation; the lack of aftercare; the impacts of sudden fame.
Using interviews with the creators, producers and stars of some of the most iconic reality shows of the last two decades, and leading cultural critics of today, Unreal explores how reality TV has shaped entertainment, fashion, beauty, celebrity and even politics – and some of the ethical issues raised by the format.
Producer: Hannah Hufford
Executive Producer: Pandora Sykes
Executive Editor: James Cook
Content Producer: Hannah Robins
Technical Producer: Giles Aspen
The Blaire White Project hosted by Blaire White is a place for real conversations pertaining to politics, gender, sexuality, world events, and comedy. Guests will include politicians, social media influencers, artists, scientists, and media personalities. Everyone who stops by the show will have one thing in common- the ability to be unfiltered.
White, a Youtuber deemed “The Queen of Controversy” by Penthouse Magazine, makes the leap into podcasting after appearing on other top podcasts such as The Joe Rogan Experience, Timcast IRL, and countless others. Her videos, having amassed hundreds of millions of clicks, have never shied away from any topic. Her life as a trans woman, LGBT issues, and her personal life will be consistent themes on The Blaire White Project.
If you’re a fan of longform conversations without corporate media soundbite quotas, this is the show for you!
Longtime Car and Driver editor Eddie Alterman thinks all cars are great, even the awful ones. But some cars, he says, transcend their “car-ness” and have a story to tell. On Car Show!, Alterman tells those stories. Stories of the vital cars — the ones that have changed how we drive and live, whose significance lies outside the scope of horsepower or miles per gallon. Because some cars are more than just a pile of metal, glass, and rubber. Some cars are rolling anthropology. Launches May 18, with new episodes on Wednesdays.
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In 1986, Keith Warren, a young Black man, was found hanging in the woods of Silver Spring, Maryland. Police ruled it a suicide, but Keith’s family believed it was a lynching. Six years after his death, a package appeared on Keith’s mother’s porch, containing evidence that cemented the family’s suspicions: was this a cover up? Hosted by Alicia Garza, organizer and co-founder of Black Lives Matter, “Uprooted” follows Keith Warren’s case, uncovering the systemic failures that prevented Keith and his family from getting justice, as well as the future of social justice reform and the journey forward. The “Uprooted” podcast is the companion to the new discovery+ series “Uprooted,” streaming exclusively on discovery+.
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What creative work are you called to do but are too afraid to try? No Time to be Timid is a podcast for people looking to awaken boldness and creativity in their lives. A former corporate executive turned artist and storyteller, host Tricia Rose Burt talks to guests who’ve taken unexpected leaps to answer their creative calls, so they can inspire you to answer yours. Her guests also show us how creativity and courage can change not only ourselves, but also our world, and lead us to do bigger things than we ever imagined we could. Don’t regret the creative work you might have done; instead find the courage you need to make your mark now.
An award-winning artist, performer, and storyteller and instructor for The Moth, Tricia helps her listeners unlock their creativity, stories, and passion. To guide people along their creative path, she created the No Time to be Timid manifesto. Download yours at triciaroseburt.com/manifesto.
Stage Chats is the place where we discuss what really happens on and off stage. Claudia & Ailysh take you behind the scenes of a dancer and share advice on toxic teachers, body image, motivation, full time training & life of a professional dancer. We’re here to chat about topics that need awareness in the dance world. Welcome to Stage Chats!
حوارات عميقة مع قادة الفكر والشخصيات المهنية المؤثرة في المجتمع، نكشف فيها عن قصصهم وتحدياتهم والدروس التي شكلت مسيرتهم العملية.
Welcome to the Stronger Minds Podcast where I bring you everything you need to know to build a healthier brain and a stronger mind, including food and nutrition, psychology, lifestyle, mental habits and debating big ideas. From Chartered Psychologist Kimberley Wilson. Support this show at foodandpsych.substack.com
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This is Wine is a wine show for people who weren’t born rich.
Comedy writer and wine-novice Travis Helwig invites a wine expert to teach him and his comedian friends how to drink wine. And the bottle will be posted weeks in advance, so you can drink along at home!
Erinn and Oliver Hudson have been unconsciously coupled for over twenty years. This show is an honest and unfiltered look into their relationship… from infidelity, to anxiety, raising three kids, and sexual Yahtzee, they cover it all.
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