Reality television
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Reality television has been mentioned in one podcast episode on SmartLess (Nov 2025).
Reality television is a genre of television programming that documents purportedly unscripted real-life situations, often starring ordinary people instead of professional actors. Reality television emerged as a distinct genre in the early 1990s with shows such as The Real World, then achieved prominence in the early 2000s with the success of the series Survivor, Idol, and Big Brother, all of which became global franchises. Reality television shows tend to be interspersed with "confessionals", s
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on SmartLess |
| Field | Media, Television |
Who talks about Reality television on podcasts?
Reality television came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on SmartLess.
- Tom Freston | SmartLess on SmartLess (Nov 2025)
What is Reality television mentioned alongside?
Reality television is most often mentioned alongside American Express, Taylor Swift and Comedy Central.
Mentioned together: American Express, Taylor Swift, Comedy Central, John Stewart, HBO, Al Qaeda, Paramount, U.S.C., Viacom, YouTube