Andy Dehnart's Reality Blurred
Step behind the scenes with Andy Dehnart, a writer, TV critic, and creator of reality blurred, one of the internet's most enduring blogs. Andy—"the pioneer of reality TV criticism," according to the YouTuber Barfbag—pulls back the curtain for candid conversations. He offers insight on reality show producing, blogging and writing, and offers recommendations for great TV and pop culture. Join Andy for an insider's perspective you won't find anywhere else.
Episodes
In today's episode: Life Below Zero’s cancellation and the effect on its behind-the-scenes community, and my recent experience in writing community at the Kenyon Review Writers Workshop. Plus: three podcast recommendations, including the great Rebel Spirit, and life advice from the Golden Girls.
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In this episode: Behind-the-scenes details about American Ninja Warrior, including why season 17 has changed so dramatically. Plus: two recommendations and reality TV life advice from Double Dare host Marc Summers.
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In today's episode: The great Showtime series Couples Therapy, and how its set makes its intimate conversations possible. Plus: recommendations for three gossipy podcasts, and life advice from Dr. Orna Guralnik.
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In today's episode: Survivor's premiere was 25 years ago this Saturday. Do you remember where you watched? I share my memories—and my plans for special coverage of the show this summer. Plus: recommendations for two shows and two reads, and life advice from Survivor Borneo's Rudy, RIP.
Recommendations
- Survivor Borneo (Paramount+)
- The Dish with Kish (Peacock, NBC.com, BravoTV.com)
- Southwest Air...
In today's episode: Why The Amazing Race 37 was such a great season, in part because it had a team that led with joy and fun—and why I sometimes missed that in my recaps. Plus: great news about Sesame Street, and a recommendation for a video in which fiction comes to life.
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In this episode, I discuss the challenges of completing the next draft of my memoir, specifically what to include about my on-location reporting about Survivor, and why it's important for writers to share our solitary struggles. Plus: recommendations and life/writing/creativity advice from Mister Rogers' famous crayon-making episode!
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- Awesome Etiquette episodes 555 and 556
- What would you...
On 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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In 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.
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Recommendations
- Got to Get Out, Hulu
- Mary Beth Ellis's review of Net...
This 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
- The podcast The Dream
- The Vicks Sinus Inhaler
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In 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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