Bravo Breakdowns

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Michele & Lauren discuss episode 1 of RHUGT (Is Vicki annoying!?) and recap episode 5 of RHOC where Gina is fighting for her life to stay on the show. Listen!

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Lauren and Michele are joined by one of the great minds of reality TV analysis, Andy Dehnart, whose website www.realityblurred.com has delivered 26 years of excellence in reality TV reporting, interviews, behind the scenes breakdowns, and recaps!

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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

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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!

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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!

 

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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

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