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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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1:12:30

Montel: Forbidden Love

Reality Roots ·

2023/02/22

Better late than never! Also sorry for the delay. In this episode, Montel earns my nomination for father/mediator of the century by helping some teenage girls navigate the tricky waters of romance and life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:32:06

Sally Jessy Rafael: He Dumped Me When I Got Pregnant

Reality Roots ·

2023/02/14

*TRIGGER WARNING for discussion centering on abortion AND death by suicide**It's time for an SJR double-wide episode where we meet moms and moms-to-be and the jack-wagons who impregnated them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:13:57

Ricki Lake: Girlfriend you may hate this - today I'm...

Reality Roots ·

2023/02/07

Let the love wash over you this week as you listen to people revealing their secret (or not so secret) crushes on their BFF's brother. [IDK, my BFF JILL] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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56:47

Jerry Springer - Dear Santa

Reality Roots ·

2023/01/31

A very un-timely Christmas Jerry Springer throwback to break your heart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:42:00

Jenny Jones: Mom & I Play More Than One Guy

Reality Roots ·

2023/01/24

Another double-wide episode for a doubly WTF 90's af episode of the Jenny Jones show. Mother-daughter teams exploit themselves men for material gain using the best and brightest fashions of the time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:11:31

Montel: Secrets & Mysteries Revealed

Reality Roots ·

2023/01/17

This week with special (?) guest, Sylvia Brown! She surely is some kind of expert, but what kind of expert is TBD.Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:33:33

SJR - Troubling Behaviour

Reality Roots ·

2023/01/10

On this double-wide episode we watch a half-way productive conversation with families in crisis on the Sally Jessy Rafael show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:52

Jerry Springer: Cheating Secrets Revealed

Reality Roots ·

2023/01/03

Blast from the past - 25 years ago Jerry was as respectful as possible. Wishing his guests were the same; instead we get to see racism, homophobia and transphobia all in one place! But somehow Jerry makes it all feel safe for us at home. *bleep* *bleep* *bleep* you *bleep* *bleeeeeeep* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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54:24

Ricki Lake: Let Me Warn You About My Ex

Reality Roots ·

2022/12/28

Let's watch some women insert themselves into their ex's new relationships for no discernible reason other than to [not] get into a physical altercation on TV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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57:20

Jenny Jones - Please Makeover My Wild Teen Daughter

Reality Roots ·

2022/12/23

Well we sure have come a long way as a society since 1995. In this episode we get into victim blaming, gender expression issues, and attempted purposeful arrested development of some very nice young ladies. Thanks Jenny! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:01:11

Maury Povich - Women Birthing Babies on 911

Reality Roots ·

2022/12/22

Maury jams 6 birth stories into just one episode. Yes I cried at each one. We listen to some clueless dads try to help their wives through the miracle of life and then we briefly meet the actual heroes for a 3-5 second meet and greet while they hold a screaming infant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:15

SJR - Mothers and Daughters who Party Together

Reality Roots ·

2022/12/20

Join me as I walk through 1995's finest of fashions and dysfunctional mother-daughter relationships. Includes appearances by both figurative and literal Karens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:56

Trailer

Reality Roots ·

2022/12/19

Welcome everyone! Come on in, water's warm! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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