“You Don’t Know What Scandoval Is?!” | Appreciating Reality TV

“You Don’t Know What Scandoval Is?!” | Appreciating Reality TV

Author: My Cultura and iHeartPodcasts March 27, 2025 Duration: 58:26

Is reality TV rotting our minds or providing community? Are you more of a Scheana or an Ariana? Do you remember where you were when New York made her TV debut on Flavor of Love? What’s your Real Housewives tagline? Today, Stephanie, a self-proclaimed reality TV superfan and Melissa, definitely not that, discuss the genre’s history, impact and most iconic moments. In the end, Melissa learns what Scandoval is, Stephanie considers watching Alone for the survival skills and we learn to look at reality TV stars through the lens of Les Mis.

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