Reality Roots

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Maury: Weird Phobias! (Part Two)

    FEB 4

    Maury: Weird Phobias! (Part Two)

    More weird phobias, courtesy of Maury and his team of very sadistic PA's, one of whom got paid to make a fun sculpture once. It pretty much evens out. A very special episode including the birth of Cotton Man himself! You won't believe this guy's origin story... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 16m
  2. Jenny Jones: My Teen's Career Dream is Becoming My Nightmare

    JAN 21

    Jenny Jones: My Teen's Career Dream is Becoming My Nightmare

    Jenny Jones talks to some teens and their parents about some BIG size dreams and their impending collisions with reality! Special Guests Including: Menudo MDO, Scott Goodyear, and Green Bay Packers Free Safety Darren Sharper! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 11m
  3. Ricki Lake: Yeah I Have an Attitude Problem; So What Are You Gonna Do About It!

    JAN 7

    Ricki Lake: Yeah I Have an Attitude Problem; So What Are You Gonna Do About It!

    Ricki Lake has found some bad bitches and they are here to let it be known that they DGAF about you or your baby's feelings! Special Guest Appearances including: The Miss Rachel Fan Club for Adults, Marge Simpson, Xena (the Warrior Princess), and half the cast of Friends (but not really the good half) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 25m

  4. 12/26/2025

    Boxing Day Bonus! 2025

    Happy Holidays Everyone :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min
  5. Sally Jessy Raphael: He Got Me Pregnant Then Dumped Me

    12/24/2025

    Sally Jessy Raphael: He Got Me Pregnant Then Dumped Me

    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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 45m
  6. Jerry Springer: Battle Of The Angry Lovers!

    12/10/2025

    Jerry Springer: Battle Of The Angry Lovers!

    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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 15m
  7. Maury: Weird Phobias! (Part One)

    11/26/2025

    Maury: Weird Phobias! (Part One)

    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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 22m
  8. Jenny Jones: He Won't Let Me Quit My Sexy Job

    11/12/2025

    Jenny Jones: He Won't Let Me Quit My Sexy Job

    Reality Roots: AS FEATURED on Acast and Amazon Music's Indie Podcast Amplifier http://www.amazon.ca/indieamplifier2025 (Thank you @ acast @amazonmusiccan #CanadianIndyPods ) Gossip Girl/Prosecutor Barbie Jenny Jones interrogates women and the men that are forcing them into sex work. The general audience tone is "feminist warrior" and the general feeling on stage is "defensive". SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCES including Phyllis Vance, the grown-up leader of the Babysitter's club, Miss Rachel, and a green pleather jacket that you really need to see to believe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 20m
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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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Hilary Fleming
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Hilary Fleming
  • Show Website
    Reality Roots