Ep. 194- Pop Culture Episode with Andy Dehnart

Ep. 194- Pop Culture Episode with Andy Dehnart

Lauren and Michele are joined by one of the great minds of reality TV analysis, Andy Dehnart, whose website www.realityblurred.com [https://www.realityblurred.com] has delivered 26 years of excellence in reality TV reporting, interviews, behind the scenes breakdowns, and recaps! You can follow him on IG, Tiktok and Threads @andydehnart Listen to his podcast, "Made for Humans: How Reality Becomes TV" wherever you get your podcasts, and subscribe to the weekly Reality Blurred newsletter for updates on everything you should know and be watching in the Reality TV-sphere! Please like, rate 5 stars, and review us! * 0:01 — Intro * 0:27 — Andy introduced as Reality Blurred creator * 1:15 — Threads discussion and reality TV media literacy * 3:53 — Why Andy keeps writing about reality TV * 4:19 — “Reality TV is fake” is too reductive * 6:29 — Big Brother live feeds and production craft * 7:21 — Reality TV production as freelance labor * 8:29 — Reality TV labor, unions, and cast protections * 10:09 — Love Is Blind employment and treatment concerns * 12:19 — How edits can distort reality TV cast members * 13:37 — Social media’s impact on reality TV * 15:45 — Tyra Banks / America’s Next Top Model lawsuit discussion * 18:23 — Contract protections in documentary interviews * 21:33 — Leah McSweeney / Bravo lawsuit mention * 23:24 — Luke Parker and non-disparagement clauses * 25:24 — Bachelorette / Taylor Frankie Paul season discussion * 29:54 — Reality stars as talent and “star” development * 31:35 — NBC/Bravo casting talent pipeline * 37:53 — The Traitors civilian version discussion * 41:44 — Housewives on The Traitors debate * 45:40 — RuPaul’s Drag Race queens on other shows * 46:23 — Big Brother and homophobia discussion * 49:13 — Plane Jane / Project Runway criticism * 52:30 — Reality TV Mount Rushmore question * 54:02 — Andy’s picks: Lance Loud and Pedro Zamora * 58:13 — Where to find Andy online Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep. 193–RHOC S20 Ep. 4 Recap

Rate Us 5 Stars on Apple & Spotify Podcasts Follow Us: IG/TikTok/threads : @bravo_breakdowns Contact Us: bravobreakdowns@gmail.com Michele & Lauren recap latest RHOC and things finally start happening in the OC. Things also happen with the cartel in Mexico and Vicki gets trapped, but we get very little info on that. Take a listen! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep. 192– In The City Ep. 11 Reunion Part 2

Rate Us 5 Stars on Apple & Spotify Podcasts! Follow Us: IG/TikTok/Threads: @bravo_breakdowns Michele and Lauren discuss last part of reunion of our new favorite show on Bravo "In The City". Andy gives Amanda and Kyle the business, Mother isn't having it with Eoin and Danielle, and don't get enough Kenny and Gavin. Take a Listen to the conclusion of this fabulous first season!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep. 191–RHOC S20 Ep. 3 Recap

Rate Us 5 Stars on Apple & Spotify Podcasts Follow Us: IG/TikTok/threads : @bravo_breakdowns Contact Us: bravobreakdowns@gmail.com Timestamps: 06:02 Emily's Weight Loss 11:57 Jen & Ryan's Parenting 22:25 Airport Security Chaos 28:01 Vicki, Prenups & Power 41:07 Tamra Visits Teddi 48:59 Gina & Travis Drama 56:09 Quiet Woman Reunion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep. 190 - The Valley, RHOC & RHONY Trailer with Ryan Bailey

Follow Ryan @sobaditsgoodwithryanbailey on IG, Tiktok, & Threads! Check out the video episode with full RHONY trailer live react avail Saturday 7/25 on our YT- www.youtube.com/bravobreakdowns Like, subscribe and rate 5 stars! Timestamps: * 00:00 — Ryan Bailey joins the show * 01:05 — Jax’s Reiki healer and Jason * 02:08 — New RONY trailer first impressions * 03:09 — Salt Lake separation news * 04:40 — Meredith, Brooks, and Next Gen * 05:44 — Summer House crossover speculation * 06:45 — Trailer playback and screen-share hiccups * 08:36 — RONY trailer live reaction * 09:09 — Orange County’s familiar storylines * 11:43 — Vicki’s unseen reality-TV gold * 13:26 — Carmela and Tamra’s season * 14:44 — Producer relationships and protected casts * 16:55 — Reality-TV expectations and repetition * 19:34 — OC legacy versus fresh content * 22:21 — Bethenny’s evolution and celebrity sadness * 24:56 — Judy Garland, fame, and Bethenny * 27:05 — Martha Stewart and The Apprentice * 28:20 — Martha’s trailer cameo and prison * 30:36 — RONY reboot cast and connections * 32:50 — OG RONY’s possible network move * 34:27 — Luann’s enduring star power * 37:05 — Why reality stars need charisma * 39:49 — The Valley’s dark second season * 42:00 — Jax, sobriety, and mental health * 44:13 — The Valley’s chaotic first season * 46:16 — Reality TV and children * 48:01 — Postpartum depression on The Valley * 49:46 — Parenthood’s joy versus reality television * 52:24 — Trailer finale and Epstein questions * 54:11 — Carol Radziwill and conspiracy culture * 56:37 — Carol’s public-image dilemma * 59:24 — Why Carol returned to RONY * 62:06 — Reality TV’s addictive attention * 63:40 — Bravo reconciliations and parasocial hope * 66:48 — Time-traveling through iconic Bravo moments * 69:27 — Shark Tank jokes and Gwyneth * 71:01 — Gwyneth Paltrow’s private mystique * 72:05 — Ryan’s new-parent creative exhaustion * 73:39 — Actors, auteurs, and privacy * 76:16 — Zendaya and Tom Holland admiration Follow us on IG, Tiktok and Threads @bravo_breakdowns For inquiries, contact bravobreakdowns@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.