Step behind the scenes with Andy Dehnart, a writer, TV critic, and creator of reality blurred, one of the internet's most enduring blogs. Andy—"the pioneer of reality TV criticism," according to the YouTuber Barfbag—pulls back the curtain for candid conversations. He offers insight on reality show producing, blogging and writing, and offers recommendations for great TV and pop culture. Join Andy for an insider's perspective you won't find anywhere else.
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Step behind the scenes with Andy Dehnart, a writer, TV critic, and creator of reality blurred, one of the internet's most enduring blogs. Andy—"the pioneer of reality TV criticism," according to the YouTuber Barfbag—pulls back the curtain for candid conversations. He offers insight on reality show producing, blogging and writing, and offers recommendations for great TV and pop culture. Join Andy for an insider's perspective you won't find anywhere else.
A fresh start can work for writers and reality TV shows
Andy Dehnart's Reality Blurred
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1 month ago
A fresh start can work for writers and reality TV shows
On today’s show: It’s time for a new season of Survivor—the 49th, holy shit! And in honor of that, a behind-the-scenes look at what Survivor players wear. Plus: recommendations for two new competition reality TV shows, and life advice from reality TV, this time from a chef at the Culinary Institute of America.
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Why is Survivor 41 such a fiasco? Here are 5 reasons
Survivor 41 finale: a streak is broken, and so was Survivor
Survivor 49 E1: What a refreshing spit in the face from these wacky players!
Project Runway has entered its villain era
Why are Project Runway’s judges being such assholes?
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Andy Dehnart's Reality Blurred
Step behind the scenes with Andy Dehnart, a writer, TV critic, and creator of reality blurred, one of the internet's most enduring blogs. Andy—"the pioneer of reality TV criticism," according to the YouTuber Barfbag—pulls back the curtain for candid conversations. He offers insight on reality show producing, blogging and writing, and offers recommendations for great TV and pop culture. Join Andy for an insider's perspective you won't find anywhere else.
