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In the tradition of Neil Postman's masterpiece Amusing Ourselves to Death, Audience of One shows how American media have shaped American society and politics, by interweaving two crucial stories. The first story follows the evolution of television from the three-network era of the 20th century, which joined millions of Americans in a shared monoculture, into today's zillion-channel, internet-atomized universe, which sliced and diced them into fractious, alienated subcultures. The second story is a cultural critique of Donald Trump.

Making films about club kids, royalty, hustlers, and televangelists, and working with icons such as such as Britney Spears, Tammy Faye Bakker, and RuPaul, the book is packed with glorious insider gossip and amazing celebrity stories. These are the riotous tales behind the shows that would make screen-agers of us all.

The pitch went like this: Chris Butler, a retired cop, ran a private investigator firm in Concord, California. His business had a fascinating angle - his firm was staffed entirely by soccer moms. In fact, Butler employed PI Super Moms: attractive, organized, smart, and trained in investigative techniques, self-defense, and weaponry. This American Life host Ira Glass described them as "MILF: Charlie's Angels." When this story came across Pete Crooks's desk when he was working at Diablo magazine in 2010, he was instantly hooked.

Could Steve Wright navigate the uneasy intersection between aggression and empathy without losing himself? The answer to this question determined the course of his NFL career and his life. Steve spent over a decade taping his knuckles and preparing for battle with the Cowboys, Colts, and Raiders. It was all part of a day at the office, along with blocking for some of the best in the game, including Tony Dorsett, Bo Jackson, Eric Dickerson, and Marcus Allen. But his journey didn’t begin or end there.

In Decoding Reality, amazing co-hosts from around the internet analyze the latest and greatest reality TV shows.Decoding Reality is a Decoding TV podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Lucas Mann's trademark vein—fiercely intelligent, self-deprecating, brilliantly observed, idiosyncratic, personal, funny, and infuriating—Captive Audience is an appreciation of reality television wrapped inside a love letter to his wife, with whom he shares the guilty pleasure of watching "real" people bare their souls in search of celebrity.

When former government staffer Alisha Aitken-Radburn was given a 'villain edit' on her first season of The Bachelor, she wasn't entirely surprised – there are only a handful of character tropes producers can manipulate into storylines. But the backlash on social media was unexpectedly intense, and Alisha found her sense of identity completely rocked by a single comment: 'You are a bad person'. Determined to shake the 'villain' label, she returned to reality TV screens, and this time, she got a different edit.

Tyra Banks’s America’s Next Top Model was a cultural phenomenon with over six million weekly viewers at its peak. Over its fifteen-year run, the show captured the glitz of the early aughts as well as its most toxic attitudes—from the glamorous but often questionable photo shoots to the cutting feedback from its highly respected if out-of-touch judges. Watching ANTM now, it feels impossible to imagine a show like this airing today, and as its fans have grown up, they’ve also begun to reckon with the enduring ways that the show has affected their body image and self-esteem.

As a reality TV stalwart and one of the original stars of what's become a massive franchise, Amber Portwood has been the subject of media curiosity and public scrutiny for almost thirteen years of her life—since the age of seventeen. Throughout the years, Amber has struggled with up to five severe mental disorders that, especially when grouped together, would bring even the heartiest among us to their knees. Now, she is finally ready to share the painful and emotional journey that has brought her to the more stable and productive life she's leading today.

In 2006, after the end of her marriage to the first man she ever loved, Jessica Simpson wonders who she really is. Exploring what she truly wants in a relationship, Jessica begins dating again. This time her only vow is not to leap for the fairy tale. Don’t overthink. Just enjoy the moment. But when an A-list childhood crush invites her on a romantic getaway, it’s impossible for Jessica not to swoon.

Reality Poets TV is a podcast from OPEN DOORS, a collective of disabled artists, nursing home residents, advocates and allies led by the experiences and voices of the Reality Poets. Hosted by Vince Pierce and Var Viggz. Available in audio format on all podcast platforms and in video format on YouTube. New episodes drop on the last Friday of every month! Learn more about OPEN DOORS, the Reality Poets, and #NursingHomeLivesMatter at OpenDoorsNYC.org Watch the award-winning documentary Fire Through Dry Grass at FireThroughDryGrass.com Follow OPEN DOORS on social media @OpenDoorsNYC and Fire ...

Oliver Sanne - "Mister Germany" und "RTL-Bachelor", so wurde aus dem studierten Fitnessökonom und Unternehmer der (wie es heißt) "schönste Mann und begehrteste Junggeselle Deutschlands" in der Scheinwelt der Medien, irgendwo zwischen sichtlichem Erfolg und lauernden Abgründen.

The world was not the least bit surprised when Branden James became a finalist on season eight of America's Got Talent, receiving high praise from the judges for his emotional, operatic vocals. Coming out and sharing intimate details of his broken ties with his religious family on the show, he received countless messages from fans who could relate to his personal struggles.

Part-memoir, part girl's guide, Now Accepting Roses is full of never-before-told stories from behind the scenes of one of America's most popular television shows - but this book isn't just for fans of The Bachelor. This book is for anyone navigating the crazy and exciting world of finding real love.

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Intriger, pakter och maktspel. Kärlek, gråt och dramatik. Om du är en av dem som äter och andas reality, så kan den här podcasten vara för dig. Här får du ta del av deltagarnas historier, produktionernas baksidor och analyser av smaskiga intriger. Dina guider är det gifta paret Anna Pankova och Kristian Täljeblad som själva träffades i en realityshow. Nytt avsnitt varje torsdag! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Truth is stranger than fiction...and reality tv stars know this better than anyone. They are personally intertwined with the world’s most extraordinary happenings, mysterious people and bizarre crimes than anyone else. The truth is, while being a reality star and putting their lives out there does have its perks, it also makes them an easy target and more susceptible to criminal behavior. That’s why so many reality stars have a story…it happened to them, their friend, their family…a house break-in, a hostage situation, adultery, kidnapping, armed robbery, financial scams, paternity ...

I 2007 deltager Julie Østbjerg i Paradise Hotel på TV3. Det kommer til at ændre hendes liv for altid. Men kun til det værre. Kom med under overfladen på et af de mest grænseoverskridende realityprogrammer på TV og tag med Julie en tur i kendiskarrusellen, når hun fortæller om snyd, sex, intriger og taktik. Indblik giver dig lydbilleder fra nær og fjern. I en række små og koncentrerede udsendelser, forsøger vi at optage og fortælle dig om andre folks hverdage, udfordringer og oplevelser. Hvordan ser verden ud hvis man har en fobi for knapper eller drikker ayahuasca i Peru? Lyt med og få indblik.

Fucking Reality Queens is a podcast where two lifelong friends (Amelia Merlot and Sarah Rhodes) discuss anything and everything including a weekly recap of their favorite reality T.V. shows. The recap show typically airs on Wednesdays, but may roll over into other days when there is a lot of craziness to talk about. Discussions include shows such as TLC's - MILF Manor, I am Jazz, Darcey & Stacey, and Extreme Sisters, to name a few. Additionally, they cover Lifetime's - Married at First Sight. Bling Empire & Bling Empire New York, Fabulous Live of Bollywood Wives, Dubai Bling, The Circle and My...

Hard-working, dedicated, inventive, and ready to tackle any genre - that was Academy Award-winning director Robert Wise. Despite all the praise and awards, Wise could easily be called one of Hollywood's always working blue-collar directors. He helmed everything from B movies to Academy Award-winning blockbusters, all while managing to live a quiet life amid the glitz, glamour, and scandal of Tinsel Town. How this soft-spoken man managed to tame mega-stars' egos while directing film classics remains a mystery.