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.
In today's episode: Life Below Zero’s cancellation and the effect on its behind-the-scenes community, and my recent experience in writing community at the Kenyon Review Writers Workshop. Plus: three podcast recommendations, including the great Rebel Spirit, and life advice from the Golden Girls.
Mentioned
Life Below Zero cancelled, ending after 23 seasons
Life Below Zero is back, after NatGeo cancelled all the other LBZ shows
Dear Top Chef: an open letter to a show adrift
Recommendations
Akilah Hughes' Rebel Spirit
Lisa Cooper Ellison's Writing Your Resilience
It's My Screen Time Too: A Conversation About Children's Media
Credits
Andy Dehnart’s Reality Blurred is copyright 2025 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.
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.
