How Have You Changed Reality TV As We Know It...

We’re unpacking the mindset of money with Mrs. Dow Jones (Haley Sacks)! What money mindsets will set you up for the most success? Why is "girl math" low-key not great? What is treat culture and a "money date?" What role does money play as a proxy for security, status, and self-wo ...  Show more

This week, we’re talking: JVN’s UK tour, Sally Field lore, crossed wires over wifi, scarf game, Swedish Death Cleaning, Edie Beale, South Korea & Japan travel, a financial-themed Spelling Bee, “How My Mom Tried To Kill Me Pt. 4”, more True Crime, Hantavirus, HIV funding, Irish cu ...  Show more

Reality TV shapes and reflects how we see ourselves, and what we regard as normal. Professor Danielle J. Lindemann watched thousands of hours of reality tv to decode its influence on society. She joins us to discuss her book True Story: What Reality TV Says About Us (FSG, 2022). ...  Show more

Hello from NYC! Former Real Housewife of New York, Carole Radziwill jumps on to discuss the possibility of a union for reality show talent, how the talks got started, and the pros and cons of unionizing. Carole sheds light on the monumental decision to have her life filmed and wh ...  Show more

Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap Edition! Today, we are joined by The LA Times' Amy Kaufman to chat about all things reality television. First, we talk about where Kate Middleton is - and if we believe that people saw her out and about but no one got ph ...

Christy opens up about recording the iconic Kim Possible and spills the tea on her steamy romance audio book adventures, while Anneliese shares her passion for Vanderpump Rules and offers insights on navigating the realm of gossip. From dissecting the dynamics of "sh*t talk" to c ...  Show more