Some call it “guilty pleasure,” some call it trash, but whatever description you use, you can’t deny that reality television is now firmly baked into the firmament of American reality. The relationship between the genre and podcasting is also increasingly felt, as more reality stars are starting their own shows — and more podcasts are affecting what’s happening on the screen. This week, Nick speaks with Mariah Smith, a reality TV expert and the host of Spectacle, a new series about the history of reality television and what it all means.

This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

Some call it &ldquo;guilty pleasure,&rdquo; some call it trash, but whatever description you use, you can&rsquo;t deny that reality television is now firmly baked into the firmament of American reality. The relationship between the genre and podcasting is also increasingly felt, as more reality stars are starting their own shows &mdash; and more podcasts are affecting what&rsquo;s happening on the screen. This week, Nick speaks with Mariah Smith, a reality TV expert and the host of <a href="https://www.neonhum.com/show-pages/spectacle.html">Spectacle</a>, a new series about the history of reality television and what it all means.
This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

In the world of podcasts, anyone can tell their story. From major media institutions to mom and pop shops starting from scratch. Let Nick Quah guide you through this ever-changing world, as he speaks with the producers, hosts, and executives that are shaping the culture of podcasting.

In the world of podcasts, anyone can tell their story. From major media institutions to mom and pop shops starting from scratch. Let Nick Quah guide you through this ever-changing world, as he speaks with the producers, hosts, and executives that are shaping the culture of podcasting.

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