Reality Remix

Mike Feliciano
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Reality Remix is your all-access pass to the strategy, chaos, and culture of reality TV — REMIXED to change how you watch, think, and play the games that you love. Listen up as host Mike Feliciano from Queens, NY dives into his favorite show SURVIVOR to find out what really happens before, during, and after the cameras roll. From social media to storytelling, Reality Remix breaks down how reality TV works and how it is evolving. This isn’t just for superfans — it’s for curious minds, future players, and anyone obsessed with how people turn moments into legacies. Remix your reality today!

Episodes

  1. Reality Remix | Episode 5 "Surviving Ain't Enough Anymore!" Survivor Meets The Challenge 41

    07/16/2025

    Reality Remix | Episode 5 "Surviving Ain't Enough Anymore!" Survivor Meets The Challenge 41

    When did reality stars become athletes? This episode dives into the evolution of Survivor and The Challenge, tracing how these shows shifted from social strategy games to hyper-physical competitions. Host Mike Feliciano breaks down what this transformation means — spotlighting players like Michaela Bradshaw (Survivor, The Challenge: USA) and Dee Valladares (Survivor 45), who embody this new hybrid era of gameplay. We also explore the rise of crossover champions — including Survivor: Edge of Extinction winner Chris Underwood, who joined The Challenge: USA and walked away with a win there too. These aren’t just castaways anymore — they’re endurance athletes, strategic hybrids, and production darlings. With insights from Emily Nussbaum’s Cue the Sun!, we unpack how editing, casting, and viewer expectations have rewritten the rules of reality TV. It’s no longer just about surviving tribal — now, it’s about surviving the edit, the arena, and the algorithm. Because in 2025? Surviving isn’t enough anymore.

    12 min
  2. Reality Remix | Episode 4 “SURVIVOR: Bride or Die" Puerto Rico Edition

    06/25/2025

    Reality Remix | Episode 4 “SURVIVOR: Bride or Die" Puerto Rico Edition

    Weddings are about love on the surface — but underneath, its loyalty, status, and maybe even a little shade behind a smile. 😎 In this episode of Reality Remix, I break down the real social dynamics inside wedding parties — inspired by a recent trip to Puerto Rico that had me seeing everything through a full-on Survivor lens that will leave you saying "Yo, I never saw it like that"! From unspoken alliances to group chat politics, bridal parties move like tribes — and not everyone makes it to the final tribal. If you have ever felt like this, listen closely.  The dress code’s formal. The gameplay’s ruthless. This is "SURVIVOR: Bride or Die". Tap in LIKE/COMMENT/FOLLOW/SHARE Spotify | Apple | YouTube | @RealityRemixPod

    14 min
  3. Reality Remix | Episode 3 “Curating a Lane”

    06/04/2025

    Reality Remix | Episode 3 “Curating a Lane”

    This one’s short and personal. Mike breaks down what it means to curate your own lane — in life, in reality TV, and in the hustle to build something from scratch. It’s raw. It’s real. It’s unapologetically him — talking identity, ambition, and how to stand out by staying true in a world that’s always scrolling. 🔗 Tap in, hit subscribe, and follow the journey: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | @RealityRemixPod

    7 min
  4. Reality Remix | SURVIVOR 50 Live Cast Reveal & Reaction

    05/28/2025

    Reality Remix | SURVIVOR 50 Live Cast Reveal & Reaction

    In this one, I react with my family live to the Survivor 50 Cast Reveal this morning 5/28 at 8:30AM! Listen NOW for the Full reveal and reactions on Reality Remix! Breakdown and commentary coming soon! Spotify / Apple / YouTube @RealityRemixPod FOLLOW/LIKE/SHARE/SUBSCRIBE More to come! I would love to work with YOU in the future! #RealityRemix #SurvivorStrategy #RealityTVTalk #CastingCulture #GameTheoryInRealityTV #QueensCollege #BlueCollarPerspective#Sociology#RealityTV#Survivor

    5 min
  5. Reality Remix | Episode 2 “Secret Sauce”

    05/27/2025

    Reality Remix | Episode 2 “Secret Sauce”

    In this spicy episode of Reality Remix, I bring my unique sociological lens to storytelling in the age of reality TV’s social media game. I break down the bigger cultural and identity dynamics at work when contestants control their narratives online. Drawing from C. Wright Mills and my own experience, I reveal the “secret sauce” that's shaped by storytelling, emotion, and strategy to determine who wins attention and influence beyond the show. If you want insider insight from a host who sees the game differently, this episode’s for you. 💬 Ready to rethinkyour social game? Tap in, reflect, and REMIX. AUDIO CREDITS: 1. Scratch FX (Run DMC-style Beat 2 & 3) – royalty-free DJ scratchsound effects used for transitions and audio texture. Both samples licensed via SampleFocus.   Sample 1: https://samplefocus.com/samples/scratch-fx-run-dmc-type-beat-2 Sample 2: https://samplefocus.com/samples/scratch-fx-run-dmc-type-beat-3 Theme Music Featured in This Episode: “Tribal Tensions” by Free To Use Music – courtesy of ZapSplat. Licensed under the ZapSplat Standard License. Direct link: https://www.zapsplat.com/music/tribal-tensions-lively-ethnic-feeling-music-with-driving-percussion-strings-and-flute/

    6 min
  6. Reality Remix | Episode 1 “Method to the Madness”

    05/14/2025

    Reality Remix | Episode 1 “Method to the Madness”

    Welcome to the debut episode of Reality Remix — and we’re kicking it off with heat. In “Method to the Madness,” we sit down with the brilliant and unfiltered @TEGWYTH — reality TV thinker, cultural commentator, and social media standout — to break down the evolving strategy and spectacle of modern reality TV, and uncover exclusive first reactions to her next big gig. From Survivor’s shifting casting priorities to the rise of influencer-era storytelling, we get into: ​How social media is reshaping who gets cast — and why​What “authenticity” even means in the age of curation​Survivor casting tapes of Mike Turner and Sandra Diaz​Why being a good player isn’t always enough​Behind-the-scenes vibes on what’s next for TEGWYTH​And her take on the messy, magical transformation of reality TV today This episode is full of laughs, insights, and sharp takes that’ll have you rethinking how you watch the game — and how the game watches you. Because in reality TV, there’s always a method… even when it looks like madness. Hit play. You’re not just watching anymore — you’re inside the remix. #RealityRemixPodcast #MethodToTheMadness #Survivor #RealityTVTalk #QueensCollege #Sociology #NYC #RealityRemixPod Subscribe & Listen to Reality Remix: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0GI4MrRTY8k0TNHb5PhzSL Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reality-remix-podcast/id1814295172 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@RealityRemixPod RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/104df9c4c/podcast/rss Instagram.com/realityremixpod Mike Feliciano | Creator • Host • Producer @RealityRemixPod | @youknowdamnright_mike This is my first-ever podcast. I’m not a professional podcaster or audio engineer—just someone chasing a big idea and figuring it out one episode at a time. Thanks for being part of the journey. Special thanks to @TEGWYTH — follow and subscribe to her feed on IG/TikTok, as well as her podcast @SurvivorSpecialists. AUDIO CREDITS – Reality Remix, Episode 1 Theme Music: “Tribal Tensions” by Free To Use Music – courtesy of ZapSplat. Licensed under the ZapSplat Standard License. Link: https://www.zapsplat.com/music/tribal-tensions-lively-ethnic-feeling-music-with-driving-percussion-strings-and-flute/ Additional Audio: “Survivor Tribal Council Chant” – composed by Russ Landau, sourced from the CBS series Survivor. Used under fair use for transformative commentary. All rights belong to CBS Studios and the composer. Clip sourced from @HobokenMikeT on Twitter/X: https://x.com/HobokenMikeT/status/1534655418416365569 Sandra Diaz-Twine Audition Tape – archival footage from Sandra’s original Survivor audition, sourced via a public YouTube compilation (All Winner Survivor). Used under fair use for sociological commentary and historical context. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcyFrm7rALY “Hope You Enjoy the Season” – Jeff Probst – voice clip from Survivor, aired on CBS. Used under fair use for commentary. Sourced via Soundboard.com: https://www.soundboard.com/sb/sound/288615 Scratch FX (Run DMC-style Beats 2 & 3) – royalty-free DJ scratch effects licensed via SampleFocus. Sample 1: https://samplefocus.com/samples/scratch-fx-run-dmc-type-beat-2 Sample 2: https://samplefocus.com/samples/scratch-fx-run-dmc-type-beat-3

    32 min
  • 6 Episodes

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About

Reality Remix is your all-access pass to the strategy, chaos, and culture of reality TV — REMIXED to change how you watch, think, and play the games that you love. Listen up as host Mike Feliciano from Queens, NY dives into his favorite show SURVIVOR to find out what really happens before, during, and after the cameras roll. From social media to storytelling, Reality Remix breaks down how reality TV works and how it is evolving. This isn’t just for superfans — it’s for curious minds, future players, and anyone obsessed with how people turn moments into legacies. Remix your reality today!

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  • Creator
    Mike Feliciano
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  • Episodes
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  • Rating
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