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“In 1993 I took part in The Living Soap which was the first reality TV show (as we know the format) We had the first diary room with pieces to camera. Admittedly it wasn’t the best show but a lot was learnt about how not to do a reality TV show and it had a cult following. I was surprised that it...”Read full review »
LEAHBLISH via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/06/23
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“I worried this would just be a walk through the history of reality TV but it was so much more than this. Forensic, challenging and not afraid to face into the issues we have seen from this genre. Presented by two outstanding journalists. Excellent listen. Highly recommended.”
KENNYPV via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/04/23
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“Absolutely loved this podcast series! Great hosts, well researched content!”
Memmett08 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/16/23
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“Their guests are retarded which brings the hosts down to retardation levels. Not for anyone with an IQ over 30. Perhaps you should have studied medicine?”
AR3942 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/04/23
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“Really good show but would love to listen to the last episode too”
Just a brit via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
05/07/23
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“I'm liking this, and it's impressive the number of contributors they were able to interview. But there are a few factual errors that are just sloppy. I'm on Ep5, and they've so far referred to the magazine "U.S. Weekly" (it's "Us Weekly," as in you and me, not...”Read full review »
SpunkFit via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/15/23
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“I got all the feels listening to this, great overview of mostly British reality tv.”
Tartanpurse via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
10/25/22
“This is a really good listen, however I am very upset at the lack of representation for African-American reality TV shows. Love and hip-hop and will housewives of Atlanta as some of the highest rating reality shows in existence, The fact that they were not even mentioned is quite disgusting....”Read full review »
cy-fly via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/04/22
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“Really well researched, structured and endlessly entertaining and funny too!!! Really loved this podcast, learnt a lot and appreciated the balance of praise and criticism of this genre”
NicaulayCulkin via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/28/22
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“Really enjoyed this. Found it insightful and intelligent while also revelling in nostalgia for some do they shows. Definitely a worthwhile listen.”
Impartial1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/11/22
“Feels like a clip show of reality TV best bits that’s been exec’d by some stuffy BBC Radio 4 producer. Might have worked better with an ex-reality TV star reaching the conclusions offered in the show in a more authentic way.”
Ste B via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/08/22
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“Outright brilliant, and a true must-hear for people within the TV and entertainment industry, and fans (and harsh critics) of „Reality TV“. Congrats to the entire team involved in this podcast‘s production!”
Track Duck via Apple Podcasts ·
Austria ·
08/01/22
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“Enjoyed every episode so well put together and presented! Each episode was so interesting to listen to and didn’t want it to end”
sophiesas89 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/29/22
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“So we’ll researched and presented! The episodes were laid out really well and even if you hadn’t watched a specific show the presenters are so good at giving an insight of what is going on that you never feel lost! Absolutely brilliant!!”
rosmcc99 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/27/22
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“So often, reality TV shows attract lazy journalism that just says how terrible the format is. This is different and so brilliant for it.
Nostalgic, sympathetic and though provoking. I really enjoyed and look forward to what the presenters choose to do next.”
DaisyDupree via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/22/22
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“Absolutely loved this docuseries! Along with it being a bit like a trip down memory lane (for reality show addicts like me) there are very important conversations about the affects reality tv has on our lives. Also very interesting analysing the way that reality tv has changed in the last 20 years”
Ennaann via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/06/22
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“I absolutely loved this, it’s so well researched and entertaining. I don’t watch reality tv but I got a lot out of this intelligent, thoughtful podcast.”
Margot29 via Apple Podcasts ·
Switzerland ·
07/04/22
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“What a fantastic docuseries! Very well researched and presented, with carefully chosen audio clips from the shows discussed. Fun yet challenging - well worth a listen. I was hooked for the 10 episodes.”
ellen95j via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/21/22
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“This is a fantastic series. Interesting analysis, well researched and presented. It was shocking and bizarre to hear the various producers excuse their decisions. The cognitive dissonance is intense. I just wish the series was longer! Some of the themes could’ve had multiple episodes.”
megsrmegs via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/19/22
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“So smart and fun at the same time. I’m not a massive reality TV fan but enjoyed this immensely and found it really easy to understand/catch up with all the shows discussed.”
Rosie🌹🌹🌹🌹 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/19/22
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“This is brilliant. So well researched. Interesting. Great presenters! 5*s!”
sash1579 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/18/22
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“I’ve been looking for a new podcast to sink my teeth into and this was it! It hits the right tone between nostalgic (going back to the 2000s with Big Brother), while also raising important questions about how reality TV mirrors our society. It was an uncomfortable listen at times - so many things...”Read full review »
Mimberley18 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/14/22
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“If you love reality tv, then this series is a MUST!”
hollyhabibi via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/13/22
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“Really really good considering the topic could have been trivialised. Tone is just right”
Rhj501 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/12/22
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“You don’t need to be a big fan of reality tv to find this interesting and enjoyable. Excellent podcast.”
MartinJ UK via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/12/22
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“This is a fairly interesting podcast and certainly revelatory of a baffling slice of culture. However, it opens every episode with the hosts telling us how much they love reality TV and denied it against “snobs” and yet in the next breath acknowledge it’s predatory and exploitative nature. It...”Read full review »
HaHaBhog via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/11/22
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“An excellent podcast from people who really understand and enjoy the genre. Brilliant guest speakers and references but also thought provoking and informative. I have recommended to all my friends x”
EmilyFK 27 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/09/22
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“I wish there had been more variety. The selection of shows covered were very similar, they could have been placed into 2 or 3 categories max. However it was very well produced and presented.”
OluulO via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/08/22
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“Brilliant, loved every episode. As someone who watched the hills and bb years ago, I loved the chronological order of it all. Haven’t watched quite a few but still found it fascinating. Very well balanced and researched. Would’ve loved to hear a dissection of married at first sight aus though!”
Hjharv via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/06/22
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“This podcast is great, really interesting and entertaining.”
niamhp ireland via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
06/04/22
“An incredibly well researched and balanced retrospective of the development of reality TV, drawing out fascinating themes such as the increasing obsession with self image spinning off Kardashians and TOWIE, the role of the producer and level of intervention that should be expected when on camera...”Read full review »
Fellow blondey lady via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/03/22
“Another absolute cracker from Pandora Sykes (see also ‘Pieces of Britney’). The level of research involved is so good you are able to follow the stories even if you haven’t watched some of the programmed discussed.
Well done - a fascinating glimpse into recent television history as well as the...”Read full review »
Listening_Ears via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/01/22
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“A fascinating deep dive into the history of reality TV, as addictive as many of the shows scrutinised. Pandora and Sirin challenge the roles of the producers, viewers and participants in some of the more controversial production decisions. They review the shows, which they clearly love, with a...”Read full review »
P Hoo via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/01/22
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“A reminder of some of reality tv’s most fascinating and often uncomfortable (occasionally horrifying!) moments. Pandora and Sirin do a great job and don’t gloss over the questionable morality/tough questions, particularly challenging the creators of The Swan and There’s Something about Miriam....”Read full review »
C_L_C_2020 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/01/22
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“It took me right back - the episode about big Brother and Jade had me weeping. Reminded me leaving my uni library during finals to watch it with dinner, and then returning after to revise in to the night. Pandora and Srin have nailed this - the level of detail is mad!! I thoroughly recommend...”Read full review »
Brenda 1982 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/01/22
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“Haven’t watched all of the reality tv shows mentioned but I am familiar with most of them. Regardless of whether you enjoy reality tv or not, this podcast is one to add to your list!”
Aisling2703 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/01/22
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“As a self confessed reality junkie, this podcast was delicious and I LOVED it. Very insightful and interesting. Well rounded. Perfect podcast for a millennial looking for nostalgia”
Scaratash via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/01/22
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“This series is so good, really interesting and well researched, I couldn’t help but listen to all the episodes in one go.”
lc98 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/01/22
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“Loved this so much, a slice of noughties nostalgia with great guests and even better research!”
podddcat via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/01/22
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“Just brilliant. Well researched, brilliant guests and so insightful. As with everything Pandora does, binge-worthy podcasting at its best”
SGlistener via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/01/22
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“This is great! So well researched and put together as well as being very entertaining!”
bhalaich via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/01/22
“I couldn’t stop listening to this, the perfect balance of entertainment, education and critical analysis. Incredibly thought provoking and heavily researched, this series made me reflect a lot over my reactions and relationships to reality TV in all its forms. I loved the chronology of it and how...”Read full review »
MaeveNelli via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/31/22
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“So so good … a really interesting look at the history of reality tv and how it shaped our social landscape and culture.”
B. Groom via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/31/22
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“Both an epic nostalgia trip and a really insightful conversation that’s really made me reflect on my reality tv love”
mikkinartin via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/31/22
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“Well researched, balanced podcast series about a topic many of us will be all-too-familiar with. Pandora and Sirin take us through the past 20 years of reality television posing pertinent questions. Makes for great listening.”
laurenproctor89 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/31/22
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“I’ve been looking for a new podcast for so long, testing a few out but never getting sucked in until this one came along. So many gorgeous nostalgic memories mixed with realisation of what reality tv was and how I was complicit in so many confronting actions. Pandora and Sirin are amazing...”Read full review »
Donald Stockport via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/31/22
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“Only 1 episode in and I already want to dive straight back in. So thoroughly researched and instantly drags you back to 'reality' TV in its infancy. Essential listening for anyone who lived through this phenomenon (er, ie everyone) and is wondering where it's heading.”Read full review »
Editingon via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/31/22
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“Absolutely love this podcast! Really well researched, full of nostalgia & so interesting. It’s made me think of things I’ve never previously considered. Also a breath of fresh air to deep dive on a subject without the judgement or snobbishness that normally surrounds reality TV!”
Ibizagal via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/31/22
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