Reality Roots

By Hilary Fleming

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

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How many episodes does Reality Roots have?

The podcast currently has 108 episodes available.

Reality Roots episodes:

April 29, 2026 Ricki Lake: Watch Me! Today I'm Going To Break Up My Ex And His New Chick!
Ricki Lake finds all the drama this week with her newly formed trenchbag Mafia and quite frankly, it's probably slightly more than she can handle.

ACTUAL FACTUAL special guest appearance by THE Candis Cayne!
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48min
April 22, 2026 Sally Jessy Raphael: My 14 Year Old Wants To Be A Mother
As the saying goes... a Teen Mom by any other name would be just as entertaining, and Sally does not disappoint with this pilot episode for MTV's 16 & Pregnant/Teen Mom/Teen Mom 2 product line. She's so ahead of her time!
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1h 2min
April 15, 2026 Dr Phil: Love Scams: A Mother Hooked By A Catfish?
The original Dr Phil catfish episode... Nev's not here, but we've got Dr Phil, DHS, the FBI and a surprise appearance by Fergie Ferg's favorite piece of architecture!
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54min
April 08, 2026 100th Episode Celebration! [in review]
This week, on a very special episode of Reality Roots... I celebrate Episode 100! Bit of a look back, bit of a chit chat, reflections and gratitude...
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26min
April 01, 2026 Jerry Springer: Outrageous Wedding Confessions!
Jerry Springer helpfully guides us through some stories that vaguely center around the sacred institution of marriage. Includes one (1) surprise stripper!
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47min
March 25, 2026 Jenny Jones: You Say Your Chest Is The Best? I Say Show A Little Less!
This week... Boobs and Bitches grace the Jenny Jones stage! Rude Jude wasn't available, but the pants are pleather and the ladies have come ready for a fight.
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52min
March 18, 2026 Ricki Lake: Players Get Played!
Players Get Played, just like I got played by YouTube! But it's all for the best :)
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44min
March 04, 2026 Sally Jessy Rafael: He Cheated... Now I Can't Trust Him
The year is 1996 and the manosphere is only just getting started... but Sally's got a feminist army ready to fight the first battles!

Special Guests including Spenny (of Kenny vs Spenny), Nomi Malone (of Showgirls with Commentary), and some loser who wrote a book, I guess.
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1h 27min
February 18, 2026 Jerry Springer: Steamy Romances Shattered
The year is 1999 and antics abound on the Jerry Springer stage! Featuring all the best and brightest of pre-millenium hair show styles and hair show models, and a lost boy band member who found his way to a random couples hotel room.
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1h 4min
February 04, 2026 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...
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1h 16min

FAQs about Reality Roots:

How many episodes does Reality Roots have?

The podcast currently has 108 episodes available.