Join us for a hilarious and insightful chat with Adam Mansfield, the man behind some of reality TV's most iconic moments. From Bachelor Pad antics to Kris Jenner's camel rides, Adam spills the tea on what really goes down when the cameras aren't rolling.

Highlights:

Discover the wild world of Bachelor Pad and why it didn't last. Adam's breakfast burrito obsession and his secret brisket recipe. The art of producing reality TV: tears, drama, and...diarrhea? Kris Jenner's short-lived talk show and her knack for viral moments. A deep dive into the world of barbecue and Adam's DJ side hustle.

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Call to Action: Tune in for a laugh and a peek behind the curtain of reality TV magic!

In this lively and revealing episode, Ashley Arpel Steinback and Kristen Moss pull back the curtain on the ever-evolving world of reality TV—from the chaos of casting calls to the magic of meme-worthy moments. They dish on how social media has turned every viewer into a real-time critic, how vulnerability now beats vanity, and why humor is the secret sauce that keeps us all hooked. With behind-the-scenes insight from the Reality TV Awards and stories of just how deeply the genre can impact personal lives, this episode serves up all the drama—minus the confessional cam. Plus, a look into the future of reality TV, where audience engagement is the next big plot twist.

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Jodi Thomas joins Ashley on this week's episode and she is the unsung Cupid of Love Island USA, and she spends up to eight months scouring bars, festivals, and the darkest corners of Instagram to find that perfect mix of charm, abs, and emotional availability. Her job? To separate the genuinely interesting from the “here for the brand deal” crowd. Contrary to popular belief, she’s not out to cast villains — unless, of course, that villain cries on camera and shows personal growth by week six. With reality TV evolving into a bizarrely empathetic space where aftercare is real and mental health check-ins are more common than hot tub hookups, Jodi’s casting philosophy boils down to one thing: give viewers real people who make real mistakes, preferably in swimwear.

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