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: Survivor's premiere was 25 years ago this Saturday. Do you remember where you watched? I share my memories—and my plans for special coverage of the show this summer. Plus: recommendations for two shows and two reads, and life advice from Survivor Borneo's Rudy, RIP.
Recommendations
Survivor Borneo (Paramount+)
The Dish with Kish (Peacock, NBC.com, BravoTV.com)
Southwest Airlines was fine just the way it was. Then private equity came along. by Gwen Howerton
Where Did Our LUV Go? by Joseph Guinto
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.
Correction: Survivor's anniversary is May 31, not May 30. It's like a birthday: I wanted it to be here so soon!
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.
