Jamie's spirit animal is actually a racoon because she loves trash -- TV, that is. The Marvel Cinematic Universe and Star Wars isn't really her thing, but start talking about "90 Day Fiancé" with all its spin-offs and, oh, baby, she's on it! Now, she and Noreen are trash TV-talking, mulling over how TLC (literally called "The Learning Channel") went from pure learning to absolute garbage. Is this bad for America's entertainment diets? Or is it the evasion from reality that keeps us sane? Take a listen, and see what you think.
Articles Referenced:
"How Reality TV Works" - HowStuffWorks.com
"What is reality TV's influence on culture?" - HowStuffWorks.com
"10 YEARS OF PRIMETIME THE RISE OF REALITY AND SPORTS PROGRAMMING" - Nielsen
"Netflix is Now Bigger than Cable TV" - Forbes
"My Reality TV Habit Isn’t Trashy — It’s Complicated" - Refinery29
"Is Honesty Important In Marketing Today?" - SocialMediaWeek.org and YouGov
"Viewer Beware: Watching Reality TV Can Impact Real-Life Behavior" - NPR
