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Andy Dehnart's Reality BlurredWhen shows and articles are deletedOn today's episode, I share news about a streaming service deleting hundreds of shows, and why that happens. Then, I discuss why media outlets don’t delete articles, and why that might be changing. Plus: recommendations for a returning competition and a cancelled competition, and life advice from Top Chef host Kristen Kish.
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Max purged 150+ Food Network, Discovery, TLC shows and seasons
Real World Homecoming has been deleted by Paramount+
HBO Max is deleting these 6 reality shows, and fired...
When Online Content Disappears
Student Media Alert [PDF]
Turkish student at Tufts University detained, video shows ma...2025-05-0721 min
Andy Dehnart's Reality BlurredA good surprise and a bad surpriseIn this episode: When reality TV surprises me in good and bad ways, and how a good show can go wrong. Plus, recommendations for two shows, and life advice from one of the best humans—and also Martha Stewart.
Mentioned
Yes, Chef!
Top Chef Canada
Recommendations
Got to Get Out, Hulu
My review
Mary Beth Ellis's review of Netflix's Race for the Crown
World Central Kitchen
Credits
Andy Dehnart’s Reality Blurred is copyright 2025 by Reality Blurred LLC.
Find me at realityblurred.com or andydehnart.com
Our theme song is “Cheery Monday” by Kevin Mac...2025-04-3015 min
Andy Dehnart's Reality BlurredThree recommendations, a two-week breakThis week: A super-brief episode with three fast recommendations because I cannot actually talk, so apologies for having to listen to 50 seconds of this. (Congrats to the virus I caught; you win this one!) I'll be back with a new episode in a week or two.
Recommendations
Got to Get Out, Hulu
My review
The podcast The Dream
The Vicks Sinus Inhaler
Credits
Andy Dehnart’s Reality Blurred is copyright 2025 by Reality Blurred LLC.
Find me at realityblurred.com or andydehnart.com
2025-04-1600 min
Andy Dehnart's Reality BlurredWhy I'll miss being in a hotel for weeks this summerIn this episode: I talk about the transformative experiences I had at TCA press tours—and what they are, and why one is not happening this summer. Plus: three reality TV recommendations, including two returning shows and one two-season show.
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The Television Critics Association
Why the Big Brother twist BB Takeover disappeared
Bachelor producers blindsided by obvious questions
Survivor producer Mark Burnett to me: "You ask such stupid questions"
Tyra Banks allowed me to ask her two whole questions, and I asked the wrong ones
Recommendations
America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston, PBS Passport, Ho...2025-04-0916 min
Andy Dehnart's Reality BlurredThe history of April Fool's Day on reality blurredWhy I started publishing satirical stories on April Fool's Day, why I stopped for a few years, and why I continue to miss the early 2000s internet. Plus: two Netflix recommendations and a story about "how to survive anything."
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reality blurred April 1, 2001 and 2008
Satire: ABC fires Ty Pennington, producer from Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
In Touch corrects the record about reality blurred’s April Fool’s Day Ty Pennington story
My 2025 April Fool's Day stories: Don’t take this personal, but you will never be casted on reality TV and The Survivor 50 cast’s new big twis...2025-04-0221 min
Andy Dehnart's Reality BlurredWhat’s the Deal or No Deal Island with spoilers?In this episode, Project Runway dumps Tim Gunn, and what I forgot he told me years ago; the never-ending struggle with spoilers and how it relates to NBC repeatedly spoiling Deal or No Deal Island’s finale. Also, recommendations for Below Deck Down Under and actions you might want to take to protect your privacy, and life advice from Tim Gunn.
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Project Runway 21 made three great hires, and screwed Tim Gunn again
My interview with Tim Gunn about his solo Bravo show
Deal or No Deal Island 2’s losers pick the winner—we already know they w...2025-03-2617 min
Andy Dehnart's Reality BlurredFollowing The Amazing Race 38 in real timeWe can track production of The Amazing Race season 38 in real time, which just kicked off filming in the Netherlands, thanks to dedicated fans who work together to scour the internet.
Besides appreciating TAR's incredible logistics, I also talk about two interviews with Survivor winner Parvati Shallow, exploring her now-timeless strategy, before sharing recommendations for a new TV show, a web browser, and a useful website.
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The Amazing Race Hub on Discord
My Amazing Race season one oral history
Parvati interviews:
2010: Parvati Shallow: “I can put on this really great, happy-go-lucky, girly facade”
2025: Parv...2025-03-1915 min
Andy Dehnart's Reality BlurredFilthy Temptation interview burnoutIn this episode, I dive into the challenges of preventing burnout as a solopreneur, talk about interviews with Temptation Island’s Mark L. Walberg and Filthy Fortunes and Hoarders’ Matt Paxton, and share recommendations for getting your information off the Internet and keeping the sun off your skin.
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Below Deck recaps
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives recaps
Why I'm boycotting Target
Matt Paxton interview: On Filthy Fortunes, Matt Paxton is clearing clutter—and helping families cash out
Mark L. Walberg interview: As Temptation Island moves to Netflix, its host reveals what’s changed and what has not
...2025-03-1224 min
Andy Dehnart's Reality BlurredSecrets of Food Network's Tournament of ChampionsLet's go behind the scenes of Food Network's Tournament of Champions, the March Madness-style cooking competition, as I share insight into the how the show's blind judging, the randomizer, and parts of the production work.
I also reflect on the evolution of a nearly 25-year-old reality blurred feature: my premiere calendars. Plus: recommendations for three shows and one newsletter/website.
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The Wayback Machine on archive.org
realityblurred.com in fall 2000
Spring 2025 reality TV schedule and guide
Spring 2025 documentary and specials premieres
Tournament of Champions questions, answered
The Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land
the...2025-03-0524 min
Andy Dehnart's Reality BlurredHow court shows pay, and how I found journalism in high schoolIn this episode, I discuss how court reality TV show verdicts are not paid by litigants, and then tell the story of my first experience in journalism, which was thanks to two high school teachers. Plus: recommendations for an old Bravo show and some journalism-related resources.
Mentioned:
My interview with Hot Bench judge Rachel Juarez
Recommended:
The Student Press Law Center
The Newseum
Tabloid Wars
my review
bookmark on Amazon Prime Video, in case it returns
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Andy Dehnart’s Reality Blurred is copyright 2025 by Reality Blurred LLC.
Find me at realityblurred.com ...2025-02-2616 min
The PublishPress PodcastRunning a Successful TV Review Website With WordPress, With Andy DehnartAndy Dehnart has run the Reality Blurred website for 25 years now. He writes about reality TV and now also about true crime TV shows. Andy talks about his career as an independent reviewer, and how small publishers can still thrive in 2025.This episode features Steve Burge from PublishPress and Dan Knauss from Multidots.Here are some topics we covered:It has been fascinating to hear Andy talk about Reality TV as a reflection of society. Why is reality TV so endlessly fascinating?What is the business model for Reality Blurred? Advertising and affiliate links...2025-01-1340 min
Extra Hot Great: This Week In TV2024 Guest Thought ExperimentsOnce again, we made some of our Valued Guests stick around after their tapings and muse about TV in our version of a What If? Find out where their imaginations took them in this very special yearly EHG tradition!
GUESTS
👤 Alan Sepinwall
👤 Brandi Brown
👤 Caroline Lefloch
👤 Sarah Baker
👤 Alison Herman
👤 Adam Grosswirth
👤 Taylor Cole
👤 Omar Gallaga
👤 Krystal Farmer
👤 Dan Cassino
👤 David Wiebe
👤 Eve Batey
👤 Monty Ashley
👤 Andy Dehnart
👤 Alex Collins
👤 Daniel MacEachern
👤 Kari Race
👤 Nick Rheinwald-Jones
👤 Jessica Morgan
👤 Devindra Hardawar
👤 Stephanie Green
TOPICS
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Extra Hot Great: This Week In TVShould You Click On Buy It Now?Prime Video's new unscripted show invites product creators to pitch supposed experts from the business world for the chance to get their wares featured in the Buy It Now store; reality TV expert Andy Dehnart returns to discuss what is essentially "Shark Tank, But Crappier." Around The Dial takes us through Somebody Somewhere's final season, The Summit, Four In A Bed, and Raiders Of The Lost Art. Andy pitches the Dating Around episode "Guru" for induction into The Canon. Then, after naming the week's Winner and Loser, it's on to a Game Time with a lot of love to give...2024-10-301h 14
The Colin McEnroe Show'The Golden Bachelor' and reality TV's real-life drawDon't turn your nose up at it! This hour, we'll hear a defense of reality TV from some of its most fiery fans. Plus: an exploration into the show taking TV screens by storm, The Golden Bachelor. GUESTS: Danielle Lindemann: Sociologist and author of the book "True Story: What Reality TV Says About Us" Kay Brown is the host of The Betchelor podcast Mireille Silcoff: Regular essayist with the New York Times Magazine Andy Dehnart: Founder and editor of realityblurred.com Cat Pastor: Assistant radio operations manager at Connecticut Public Join the conversation onFacebook andTwitter. The C...2023-11-1049 min
Keep Digging: A Survivor Comedy Rewatch PodcastPearl Islands: Boozin' in BeantownMarlena and Meaghan introduce themselves and the pod, and break down the cast of Survivor Season 7: Pearl Islands
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"IMPORTANT SEA TURTLE BREEDING AND FORAGING GROUNDS THROUGHOUT THE PEARL ISLANDS ARCHIPELAGO IN PANAMA...2023-07-141h 31
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsStarter PackWe welcome back Reality Blurred's Andy Dehnart to chat about the first chunk of Eurovision 2023's second semi-final, which has almost too much variety in what the Contest has to offer.
Starter Pack Summary
Denmark - Reiley - "Breaking My Heart" (1:55)
Armenia - Brunette - "Future Lover" (10:40)
Romania - Theodor Andrei - "D.G.T. (Off And On)" (19:41)
Estonia - ALIKA - "Bridge" (26:35)
Belgium - Gustaph - "Because of You" (31:32)
Cyprus - Andrew Lambrou - "Break a Broken Heart" (38:33)
Final Thoughts (43:21)
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The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsJust ASCing QuestionsWe check in with the Eurovision jury shenanigans and then offer a sample of what we've been doing over on Patreon. Andy Dehnart from Reality Blurred joins us to look back on NBC’s American Song Contest experiment.
Just ASCing Questions Summary
News: Jury Doody (1:42)
Just ACing Questions: Is it you? Is it me? (Originally published May 9, 2022) (8:10)
Could the American Song Contest have worked? (12:31)
How could the American Song Contest have generated buzz? (19:09)
Could the voting and jury have made more sense? (23:17)
What would season 2 need to look like for this to succeed? (27:28)
Is the ASC le...2022-05-3149 min
Mediavine On AirHow to Stay Passionate When Your Hobby Becomes Your Job with Andy Dehnart | Mediavine On Air Episode 49One of the best things about being a content creator is doing what you love. But at a certain point, we all hit a wall and have to ask ourselves:How do you stay passionate when your hobby becomes your job? Digital content creation offers the opportunity to share our passions with the world, which is deeply rewarding, but just like any job it has its pitfalls. Clients don't pay on time; internet trolls leave mean comments; and sometimes, the content you work so hard on barely catches an audience.Over time it can start to feel like, well, work...2022-04-2843 min
Reality Steve PodcastEp 257 - Interview with Reality Blurred's Andy Dehnart(SPOILERS) I begin by talking about the unrealistic expectation being put on Clayton as the “Bachelor,” the Ryan situation from Michelle’s premiere that’s being miscontstrued, then some spoilers regarding Clayton’s season currently filming. Then Andy joins me (16:14) to talk about the recent IATSE possible strike and what it means going forward, the Cookout alliance on Big Brother this season and how important it was, and are the changes on “Survivor” too much this season.
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Article - Big Brother Cookout Alliance of Black Players Has Succeeded. Th...2021-10-211h 27
Media Path PodcastReality TV Blogging & Promoting Inclusivity featuring Andy Dehnart & Cameshia ReviewsBig Brother cast members made history this summer as The Cookout alliance insured that a black player will win the game for the first time in the show’s 21 year run. We are talking about the significance, the fan reaction and reality TV’s reflection of societal energy with Reality Blurred’s Andy Dehnart and reality show YouTuber and podcaster Cameshia Reviews. Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending Ken Burns’ Muhammad Ali doc, Prime’s doc series LulaRich and NBC’s podcast, Southlake.Path Points of Interest:Reality Blurred WebsiteCameshia Revi...2021-09-231h 05
Extra Hot Great: This Week In TVTestifying About Impeachment: American Crime StorySince the third season of American Crime Story revolves around Bill Clinton's late-'90s impeachment scandal, we could think of no better guest to join us in discussing it than Dan Rogge, noted co-writer of the mid-'00s theatrical production Monica! The Musical. And we got him! Around The Dial takes us through A.P. Bio, Money Heist, Black Monday, and Only Murders In The Building. Katherine asks us to suggest better monikers for mis-named TV characters. Then Dan makes his case for inducting NewsRadio's Season 3 episode "Kids" into The Canon. Then we name the week's Winner and Loser...2021-09-081h 50
Extra Hot Great: This Week In TVDid Pooch Perfect Made Us Want To Flea?Reality-television expert Andy is back to talk about Pooch Perfect, and why you shouldn't sit, stay in front of the show, including awkward hosting by Rebel Wilson, consent issues with dyeing dogs, and a total lack of narrative tension. Matters improved with Around The Dial, as we discussed Genius: Aretha, Superstore, Race To The Center Of The Earth, Tough As Nails, The Bridge, and Housewives in the age of COVID before generating a suite of new Survivor themes for Josh's Extra Credit. After Andy tried to find Starz's The Chair a seat in The Canon, true crime won, CBS...2021-03-311h 50
Extra Hot Great: This Week In TVMoving Back Into The Loft For The Real World Homecoming: New YorkAs part of the relaunch of CBS All Access as Paramount Plus, the original Season 1 cast of The Real World has reunited in their old Soho loft for a limited series, so we got back together with our former Real World recapper Kim Reed to discuss the series premiere! Also on the Paramount Plus tip, Tara also has to stress that she is not a crackpot for being irate that Oprah's interview with Harry and Meghan is somehow not on it. Around The Dial takes us through Good Girls, an update on Married At First Sight, the WandaVision finale...2021-03-101h 43
Spectacle: True CrimeReality TV | 3. How Survivor revealed America’s tribalismWhen Survivor premiered in 2000, there was nothing like it. It was like Lord of Flies meets Castaway. That first season enthralled audiences as contestants backstabbed all for a chance to win $1 million dollars. Ultimately, the show also became a microcosm of greater society. With some seasons segregating by race or class, it emulated the divisions we see on the mainland. What does Survivor tell us about ourselves? In this episode, we talk to Survivor cast member Max Dawson and aficionados Andy Dehnart, Mike Bloom and Racquel Gates.
A Neon Hum Media and Sony Music...2021-02-1736 min
Extra Hot Great: This Week In TVZooming In On Home-Shot Reality TVReality-TV vet Andy Dehnart has seen a LOT of unscripted crap in his decades in the field, so we're glad he brought his expertise to our discussion of this unprecedented time in the genre's history: the home-shot, socially-distanced versions/spin-offs of some of our old "favorites," plus some new DIY unscripted stuff tailored to pandemic "set" safety. We talked about the challenges facing reality competitions in the Zoom-show era, then drilled down on a few specific shows like Dr. Pimple Popper: Before The Pop, Ghosted: Love Gone Missing, Design At Your Door, and Amy Schumer Learns To Cook. What...2020-09-162h 15
#AmWritingEpisode 224 From Mr. Rogers to #RealityTVJournalism with Andy DehnartWe’ve got a great interview for you today with a freelance journalist who does a different kind of work than any of us ever have—out in the field reporting on his favorite subject: reality adventure TV on trips rife with travel and danger and expense reports. I think you’ll love it. We talk about finding your topic and making that topic, well, topical by looking for what’s happening within the world you’re covering that reflects what’s happening outside of it. We also discuss MFAs (he’s a fan), email (not so much) and how...2020-08-1449 min
#AmWritingFrom Mr. Rogers to #RealityTVJournalism with Andy DehnartWe’ve got a great interview for you today with a freelance journalist who does a different kind of work than any of us ever have—out in the field reporting on his favorite subject: reality adventure TV on trips rife with travel and danger and expense reports. I think you’ll love it.
We talk about finding your topic and making that topic, well, topical by looking for what’s happening within the world you’re covering that reflects what’s happening outside of it. We also discuss MFAs (he’s a fan), email (not so much) and how to keep...2020-08-1449 min
Reality Steve PodcastEp 189 - Interview with "Reality Blurred's" Andy DehnartAndy joins me to talk about Reality Blurred’s 20 year anniversary approaching next week, the diversity problem on the “Bachelor,” does he think it can change, what did the show say when he contacted them, how reality TV exists in a COVID world, and much, much more.
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REALITY OF REALITYAndy Dehnart – 20 years of Reality Blurred
Andy Dehnart is making his second appearance on the show! Today we’re celebrating 20 years of his blog REALITY BLURRED. We talk about shows that have been around since the beginning and of course the reboots, some of recent controversy with shows like Live PD and Vanderpump Rules, what new shows he’s loving right now and how unscripted looks now and going forward.
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Our original chat: https://tasteofreality.com/andy-dehnart/
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Extra Hot Great: This Week In TVCelebrating The Holidays Amid The Mistletoe & MenorahsIt's the most wonderful time of the year...if your very favourite thing is oppressively jolly holiday programming! We asked you, our listeners, to help us choose which piece of brand-new 2019 holiday content we would cover this year, and you delivered unto us the Lifetime original movie Mistletoe & Menorahs. Joining us to discuss it in a wild departure from their usual gig discussing the films of the Hallmark network are David J. Roth and Jeb Lund! Around The Dial clicks through FX's new adaptation of A Christmas Carol, Back To Life, the new season of CNBC's The Profit, The...2019-12-181h 45
Podcast Episodes – On The IslandState of ‘Survivor’ Season 39 w/Andy Dehnart
Taylor Gaines is joined by reality blurred's Andy Dehnart for their bi-annual State of the Union in advance of a new season of "Survivor." They discuss what the show has in common with pizza, their hopes and dreams for "Island of the Idols," and the point at which change becomes stasis.
Andy's Column: "Survivor" is pizza: perfect, malleable, resilient. Will we ever just get pizza again?
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2019-09-2532 minOn The Island - A Podcast Mostly About 'Survivor'State of ‘Survivor’ Season 39 w/Andy Dehnart
Taylor Gaines is joined by reality blurred's Andy Dehnart for their bi-annual State of the Union in advance of a new season of "Survivor." They discuss what the show has in common with pizza, their hopes and dreams for "Island of the Idols," and the point at which change becomes stasis.
Andy's Column: "Survivor" is pizza: perfect, malleable, resilient. Will we ever just get pizza again?
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2019-09-2532 minPodcast Episodes – On The IslandState of ‘Survivor’ Season 38 w/Andy Dehnart
Taylor Gaines is joined by Reality Blurred's fearless leader, Andy Dehnart, to take stock of the television show 'Survivor' prior to its upcoming season. They talk about the surprising success of 'David vs. Goliath,' their fears surrounding 'Edge of Extinction,' and just how long they think the show can go.
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"Survivor: Edge of Extinction" debuts Feb. 20.
2019-02-0827 minOn The Island - A Podcast Mostly About 'Survivor'State of ‘Survivor’ Season 38 w/Andy Dehnart
Taylor Gaines is joined by Reality Blurred's fearless leader, Andy Dehnart, to take stock of the television show 'Survivor' prior to its upcoming season. They talk about the surprising success of 'David vs. Goliath,' their fears surrounding 'Edge of Extinction,' and just how long they think the show can go.
Rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts.
Follow @OnTheIslandPod for all the latest updates.
"Survivor: Edge of Extinction" debuts Feb. 20.
2019-02-0827 min
The EuroWhat? Podcast: Eurovision News & ReviewsThe AftermarketEurovision provides an aftermarket for winners of singing competitions. Why don't we have that in America? Andy Dehnart from Reality Blurred joins us to discuss.
First up, we check in with the soon-to-be-final tally of countries participating in Eurovision 2019. We were at 40 once Armenia confirmed, but Bulgaria announced their withdrawal due to budget concerns. Speaking of budget concerns: Ukraine is still in the mix and will have a national final in February. Also having a national final: Australia! Fingers crossed for Aboriginal trip hop making its debut in Tel Aviv?
For our main topic, we...2018-10-2433 minPodcast Episodes – On The IslandState of ‘Survivor’ w/ Andy DehnartTaylor Gaines is joined by Reality Blurred's Andy Dehnart to take stock of the status of TV's greatest game as it enters its 37th season. They discuss Jeff Probst's game-changing mindset shifts, the hope for a traditional 'Survivor' season and how many years the show has left in preparation for Wednesday night's season premiere.
Links to Andy's articles discussed in the episode:
Jeff Probst no longer makes Survivor for fans. Instead, he makes it for these people.
How Survivor is produced: Jeff Probst reveals many behind-the-scenes details
Rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts.
Follow @OnTheIslandPod for all the l...2018-09-2541 minOn The Island - A Podcast Mostly About 'Survivor'State of ‘Survivor’ w/ Andy DehnartTaylor Gaines is joined by Reality Blurred's Andy Dehnart to take stock of the status of TV's greatest game as it enters its 37th season. They discuss Jeff Probst's game-changing mindset shifts, the hope for a traditional 'Survivor' season and how many years the show has left in preparation for Wednesday night's season premiere.
Links to Andy's articles discussed in the episode:
Jeff Probst no longer makes Survivor for fans. Instead, he makes it for these people.
How Survivor is produced: Jeff Probst reveals many behind-the-scenes details
Rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts.
Follow @OnTheIslandPod for all the l...2018-09-2541 min
Paul Harris ShowAndy Dehnart on Reality Stars' Fake FollowersAndy Dehnart, publisher of RealityBlurred.com, returned to my radio show to discuss Omarosa's return to reality television, the future of "The Amazing Race," and Ann Curry's new PBS show. We also delved into the New York Times story about a company that sells millions of fake followers on Twitter and Facebook, the reality stars who have inflated their fan numbers that way, and an analogy to radio ratings.Listen, then click here to subscribe to these podcasts via iTunes!
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Paul Harris ShowAndy Dehnart on Reality Stars' Fake Followers<center><img src="http://www.harrisonline.com/GRAPHICS/realityblurred.jpg" /></center><br />Andy Dehnart, publisher of <a href="http://realityblurred.com/">RealityBlurred.com</a>, returned to my radio show to discuss Omarosa's return to reality television, the future of "The Amazing Race," and Ann Curry's new PBS show. We also delved into the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/01/27/technology/social-media-bots.html" target="_blank">New York Times story</a> about a company that sells millions of fake followers on Twitter and Facebook, the...2018-01-3049 min
tbs eFM A Little Of A Lot0604 Audition programs (오디션 프로그램)Today’s theme: Audition programs Every Friday night at 11pm, thousands of Koreans gather round their televisions, smartphones, and laptops to see the latest episode of Produce 101. Here, they watch a group of 101 hopeful pop contestants battle it out in an attempt to reach the final group of 11 and earn themselves a place in the newly constructed idol group. The show has earned a bevy of fans. However, it’s not without its criticisms as contracts have revealed bad working conditions, a focus on lookism among the public, and editing being used to manipulate general opinion. Despite the prevalence of smar...2017-06-051h 24
REALITY OF REALITYAndy DehnartHe's someone who spends every day of his life immersed in reality television: Andy Denhart. Andy created the blog REALITY BLURRED, a great place to get news on the industry, Andy’s take on specific shows, trends in the industry and interviews with some of the creators behind the shows. Andy and I talk about the state of reality TV and go in depth on his favorite shows of the year. Enjoy!2017-02-0751 min
The Faroe Islands PodcastEP 142: Viking Shores WrapThis week we take one last look at Whale Wars: Viking Shores. The program has finished its run in the United States and now playing in the UK and Ireland. We ask critic Andy Dehnart if the program was actually any good, and who "won" the faceoff between th Sea Shephard and the Faroese people.
Then we stand outside a big church and act glum. 2012-06-1432 min
Strange Stories – MisfitsAudio ProductionsStrange Stories: Episode 2 “Takeover at the Toymart”A police sergeant deals with a very unusual hostage situation when stuffed animals take over a local toy store during the holidays. Written by Mike Murphy Directed by Capt. John Tadrzak Mixed by Mike Hennessy Editor Arlene Osborne Featuring the Voice talents of: Mike Murphy as Sgt. Curran Capt. John Tadrzak as Rex Julian Munds as Boscoe Julie Hoverson as Narrator Katie Dehnart as Andy Compton Eleiece Krawiec as Christina Compton Mike Murphy as Speck(s) James Smagata as Captain Adler Andrew Soutter as Mr. Walsh Capt. John Tadrzak as Officer Stefania Lintonbon as Jenny Parks Creative Commons 20082008-11-2527 min