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Reality Roots

Reality Roots

By: Hilary Fleming
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 Join me on my journey back in time through episode recaps of classic daytime talk shows, the true roots of reality TV as we know it

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Episodes
  • Sally Jessy Raphael: He Got Me Pregnant Then Dumped Me

    Sally Jessy Raphael: He Got Me Pregnant Then Dumped Me
    Dec 24 2025

    Sally speaks with some (very) young men and women who have made some ill-considered choices regarding parenthood, many of whom would have been excellent on MTV's 16 & Pregnant.


    Special Guest Appearances including Jim Halpert, my own hair goals from 1995, and Hollywood's missing Chris!

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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • Jerry Springer: Battle Of The Angry Lovers!

    Jerry Springer: Battle Of The Angry Lovers!
    Dec 10 2025

    Jerry talks (?) to some very angry people with some very messy romantic lives. Steve earns his full paycheck and someone throws a shoe!


    Special Guest Appearances including: Young Brett Michaels, Peter Ghallagher's eyebrows, Kurt Cobain's shirt, and Temu Chris Rock

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Maury: Weird Phobias! (Part One)

    Maury: Weird Phobias! (Part One)
    Nov 26 2025
    Join me this week as I wade through some of the wildest "Phobia" episodes of Maury. Flowers? Cotton? BIRDS! Because when you really think about it, anything can be a fear - if you're (not) brave enough!

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    1 hr and 22 mins
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