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Reality Roots

Join me on my journey back in time through episode recaps of classic daytime talk shows, the true roots of reality TV as we know it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:23:57

Ricki Lake: You're Too FAT To Be My Friend!

Reality Roots ·

2023/07/11

Four "skinny" guests bring their "fat" friends to Ricki Lake to issue weight-loss ultimatums "for their own good" in this very special Intervention crossover episode. Includes several friendship themed #motivationalquotes and some actress you've never heard of. Special guest appearances by Juliette Lewis, the Barbie Dream Car, and TaMEEka! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:18:04

Sally Jessy Rafael: Help! My Teen Needs a Makeover

Reality Roots ·

2023/07/04

One unfortunate teen is blessed with a badly needed makeover after half her family writes in to relay all her bully's worst insults. Several other teens are forcibly given make overs at the behest of parents who can't cut the umbilical cord. Makeover makeover, makeover makeover, makeover makeover... MAKEOVER! *clap*clap*clap* Special guest appearances by Melissa McCarthy, the John Doe of child actors, and your grandma's best oversized crocheted doiley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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1:22:17

Phil Donahue: Women Leave Their Husbands For Other Women

Reality Roots ·

2023/06/27

On this VERY SPECIAL Pride / Dirty 30 anniversary episode I go way WAY back in the way back time machine to 1991's Phil Donahue, who is getting the deets from these (mostly) out and fabulous lesbians on how their previous/current heterosexual relationships are faring, as well as a sneak peek at what it's like to be gay in 1991. Special guest appearances by Cillian Murphy, Killian Murphy, Emma Watson, and a map of the Midwest United States. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:27:16

Jenny Jones: Lie Detector That Playa!

Reality Roots ·

2023/06/20

Jenny Jones showcases the top 10 douchebags of 1997 in all their misogynistic glory! Special guest appearances by Rude Jude, hot girl Val, pudgy Conan O'Brien, and self-described Wish-version Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:00:08

Sally Jessy Rafael: I'm Pregnant and He Dumped Me!

Reality Roots ·

2023/06/13

Sally Jessy Rafael acts like the school principal she so resembles by explaining to some young couples that they have ruined their own lives and the lives of their born/unborn children by not thinking through their actions ahead of time. Almost like they're teenagers. Which they are. Special guest appearances by Gilda, half my the people I went to school with, and almost-maybe Eminem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:01:02

Ricki Lake: You May Be Family... But Pack Your Bags...

Reality Roots ·

2023/06/06

I'm coming back to hang with my best gal pal Ricki Lake, who is dealing in some family type drama this week and takes 100 nearly identical comments/questions from the audience. Special guest appearances by Julia Roberts, Fat Albert and Mayim Bialik (their resident fact checker) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:02:35

Jerry Springer Special: What's Up, Chuck?

Reality Roots ·

2023/05/30

Join me for this very special episode of Reality Roots wherein I recap an episode that became one of my core childhood memories and/or traumas, as well as some other segments featuring a similarly ridiculous and pathetic guest. Includes special guest appearances by the Uh Oh! slime and out-of-fucks-to-give Jerry Springer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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53:44

Jerry Springer: Wives Battle Mistresses!

Reality Roots ·

2023/05/23

Jerry might be exhausted but his audience is fired up, his guests are here to fight, and I personally am here for it! Do you want some more? And there IS more! Special guest appearances by Brooke Shields, Yvie Oddly, and Wilbur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:04:41

Jerry Springer: Homewreckers Confronted!

Reality Roots ·

2023/05/16

Jerry Jerry Jerry! Everyone is all hyped up this week - the audience, me, and the guests! Is it a talk show stage, or a wrestling ring? Are audience members audience members, or fully involved? If you call out the bad thing that you've been doing for years, is it still a bad thing? Tune in and find out with me! Special guest appearances by the Wish version Jennifer Coolidge and Ernie Hudson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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54:53

Jerry Springer: I Need To Tell You This!

Reality Roots ·

2023/05/09

RIP Jerry Springer - this one's for you! Jerry battles his spring break audience to try to get to the bottom of a ridiculous situation. Special guest appearances by Prince and Steve Wilkos' hair! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:07:05

Sally Jessy Rafael: He's Not My Grandson, He's My Lover!

Reality Roots ·

2023/05/02

Sally hosts couples with sizeable age gaps. Way less pedophilia than you'd think, and way MORE making out!(Seriously, there's more making out in these 40 minutes than in a full season of Riverdale!)Special guest appearances by hunky Robin Williams and Toni Colette Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:04:23

Ricki Lake: You Call Yourself My Friend, But You're A...

Reality Roots ·

2023/04/25

Friends confront "friends" on being two face-ed backstabbing betches, drama and near-physical altercations are the result. The outfits showcase every insane 90's trend (except butterfly clips) and the hand-gesturing gets wild. Also includes an appearances by audience Voldemort and a giant red gramophone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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50:09

Montel: Could You Forgive?

Reality Roots ·

2023/04/18

The heart wants what it wants and what it's always wanted is Montel, man of a thousand faces, each more handsome and noble than the last. Three very serious and unfunny but fascinating circumstances are discussed involving forgiveness. All the trigger warnings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:02:50

Jerry Springer: No More 9-5, I Want a Sexy Job!

Reality Roots ·

2023/04/11

A well-structured episode of Jerry Springer with a jazzy upbeat theme song to bring you right back to 1994. The outfits are terrible, the men are terrible, but one woman is amazing. Find out why God started with Adam (spoiler alert - it's so he could strip for Eve!) by ignoring the spoiler alert I just gave you and listening to this week's recapt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:27:35

Jenny Jones: My Mate's Crazy About The Sex Of Our...

Reality Roots ·

2023/04/04

Self-described male chauvinists visit Jenny Jones in a flurry of sexism, homophobia, and straight-up denial. These men are so straight that they hate women. Case study for toxic masculinity, if you're too young to have lived through it the first (hundred) times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:17:02

Sally Jessy Rafael: He Hates My Body Since I Had His...

Reality Roots ·

2023/03/28

Meet 4 garbage human beings who call themselves men and the women they delight in abusing. TRIGGER WARNING for domestic abuse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:23:04

Sally Jessy Rafael: I Have the Mother-In-Law from Hell!

Reality Roots ·

2023/03/21

Catherine O'Hara breaks up a fight, we get every Teen Mom story line rolled into one very empathetic girl with a bangin romper, and some of the ugliest clothing that the 90's had to offer, all in one sweet sweet episode of SJR. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:16:02

Ricki Lake: Stop Saying My Man Is Gay

Reality Roots ·

2023/03/14

Dip into Ricki Lake's "Let's Talk About Sex" week circa 1998 from some discussion regarding the gender identities and sexualities of different guests, because apparently expressing these things clearly and directly to their loved ones isn't enough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:05:26

Jerry Springer: Shameless Love Affairs

Reality Roots ·

2023/03/07

This episode includes Jerry Springer's dad jokes, Steve Wilkos being amazing (as usual) and very special surprise guest appearance by a filthy little creature (other than the guests appearing on Jerry's stage). Also a cheeseball... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:30:44

Jenny Jones: You're Going to be a Star - Or Else!

Reality Roots ·

2023/02/28

Another double-wide episode for Jenny Jones, who can't even be right when she's right. Forget leaving bad parents enough rope to hang themselves with - Jenny is holding tight to that 2" of rope and won't give them another millimeter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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