how real is reality tv?

how much of reality tv is scripted & why is it so enticing? the hp girls break down reality tv's draw, what's missing in the reality tv landscape, and discuss the bigger implications of how reality tv is a snapshot of where society stands culturally - good or bad. emily shares an experience auditioning for a reality tv show, and how it fundamentally shifted her impression of this form of entertainment! 0:00 reality tv rapid fire: watch or not? 16:35 what makes reality tv appealing? 21:22 what goes into making good reality tv? 26:14 would you ever be part of a reality tv show? 31:38 what is missing in the reality tv landscape? 39:26 em’s experience auditioning for reality tv 49:20 reality tv is reflective of society CONNECT WITH US Connect with us @thehotpursuitpod on Instagram/TikTok/Youtube. Email us at ⁠[e-mail]⁠. Learn more at ⁠thehotpursuitpod.com⁠. THE HOT PURSUIT PODCAST: Hosted and written by: Jennifer Han, Emily Lin, and Madelyn Ong Produced by: Hot Pursuit Media and AsianBossGirl Edited by: Josh Jang Theme song composed by: Shawn Halim Art by: Kelsey Cordutsky Motion Graphics by: Matt Ebling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices