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Made from Humans: How Reality Becomes TV

Made from Humans: How Reality Becomes TV

By: reality blurred's Andy Dehnart
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Step behind reality TV's scenes with me, Andy Dehnart, a TV critic, creator of reality blurred, and "the pioneer of reality TV criticism," according to the very discerning YouTuber Barfbag. I pull back the curtain on reality shows—Survivor, The Traitors, Big Brother, Couples Therapy, 24 in 24, American Ninja Warrior, and so many more—for candid conversations about how people are turned into entertainment, and what it means. Join me for reporting, recommendations, ridiculousness, Real World references, and alliteration you won't find anywhere else.Copyright © 2024-2026 Reality Blurred LLC Art Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Real World Hawaii episode that started it all

    The Real World Hawaii episode that started it all
    Jul 8 2026

    This week: A dramatic reading of my very first reality TV recap—to celebrate reality blurred’s 26th birthday today!

    Also: recommendations, and, at the very end, life advice from a Survivor 50 player who’s on Big Brother 28!

    Intro:

    • Join me July 8 at 8 p.m. ET for a special AMA on Bluesky and/or Surf!
    • BB28’s cast: Salina EsTitties, Rick Devens, Dee Valladares
    • Big Brother Watchtower on Surf Social

    Why and How I Wrote That: The Real World Hawaii

    • My Real World Hawaii premiere recap
    • All my Student.com recaps and writing

    Recommendations

    • RuPaul's Drag Race season 11 episode 9
    • Guess the World

    Tip Tips: real recommendations + affiliate links!

    • Open an Ally bank account
    • Hilton Honors
    • Marriott Bonvoy

    Credits

    • Made from Humans: How Reality Becomes TV is copyright 2026 by Reality Blurred LLC.
    • Find me at realityblurred.com or andydehnart.com
    • Our theme song is “Cheery Monday” by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under the Creative Commons by Attribution 4.0 License.
    • Oʻahu and Diamond Head photo by Cosmin Serban/Unsplash
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    27 mins
  • How Love Island and Big Brother find their casts

    How Love Island and Big Brother find their casts
    Jul 1 2026

    Love Island and Big Brother have a history of casting hot dummies who sometimes turn out to be people who behave badly and maybe shouldn’t be on TV. How do they find them? How does casting work? We'll dive into two parts of the process.

    Also: recommendations, including for some podcasts, and stick around to the end for life advice from reality TV, this time from The Real Housewives of Rhode Island.

    Unscripted Updates

    • In the Shadow of Eight: Surviving the Reality of My Childhood by Collin Gosselin
      • Kate Gosselin speaks out on estranged son Collin after scathing post
    • Another Love Islander disappears for using racial slurs
      • Alannah's bad apology
    • Comcast spinning off NBCUniversal and Comcast
      • Versant cable networks

    Behind the Scenes

    • Love Island USA application
    • Big Brother finals casting process: how it works, rules finalists must follow
    • Ian and Dan discuss Sucks, Jokers strategy, how Big Brother finals casting hasn’t changed in years
    • Big Brother contract: the legal agreement houseguests sign

    Recommendations

    • Nick and I on Emily Post Wedding Stories with Lizzie Post. Listen here!
    • 15 great podcasts from the other AIR New Voices AMPLIFY podcasters and creators
    • The Real Housewives of Rhode Island (Peacock)

    Credits

    • Made from Humans: How Reality Becomes TV is copyright 2026 by Reality Blurred LLC.
    • Find me at realityblurred.com or andydehnart.com
    • Our theme song is “Cheery Monday” by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under the Creative Commons by Attribution 4.0 License.
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    38 mins
  • Queering Love Island USA—or queerbaiting?

    Queering Love Island USA—or queerbaiting?
    Jun 24 2026
    On this week’s episode: Before Casa Amor, Love Island USA’s hottest couple were two guys! Is this finally queering up a hetero show, or just queerbaiting? And how can we tell? Plus: reality TV news you have missed and recommendations for some great social media videos you shouldn't. And stick around to the end for life advice from reality TV, this time from drag queen Delta Work. Unscripted updates Top Chef 24 is delayed; 3 Top Chef Carolinas scheduling mysteries, solvedProject Runway’s new judge: Tyra Banks 💀The Traitors fired FergusJames Wallington on The Floor's finaleGet my newsletter! Analyzing the analysis Why Bryce and Zach, and their girth check, are giving Love Island USA fans a semiPeacock's "The bromance is real"Gerald's comments Recommendations Boman Martinez-Reid’s Love Island parodies: one, two, threeThe hidden mics of The Price Is RightWidow's Bay (Parks & Recreation Opening Titles) Credits Made from Humans: How Reality Becomes TV is copyright 2026 by Reality Blurred LLC.Find me at realityblurred.com or andydehnart.comOur theme song is “Cheery Monday” by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under the Creative Commons by Attribution 4.0 License. Life advice from reality TV $150 to appear on Network Television?! | GO OFF DELTA! #193"Very Delta" Episode #193 (w/ Charles Galin King)
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    28 mins
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