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 122 episodes available.

Reality Roots episodes:

May 27, 2026 Sally Jessy Raphael: I Was A Loser But LOOK AT ME NOW!
Sally invites several guests on to unpack some very, very old Carrie-style traumas and confront some of their former classmates with their extremely mid glow-ups.

Special Guest Appearances by Marty "Cham Pain" Gartner, Chris Rock x Donkey (of Shrek), Bob Saget x David Wallace (of The Office) and several loaves of plain, white bread.
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53min
May 20, 2026 Jerry Springer: Samantha the Teenage Goth Prostitute
I checked with my lucky star and found this fascinating episode of Samantha, the original Dr Phil Family Problem Child! Except, y'know, it's Jerry Springer, who actually accomplishes much more than Dr Phil ever could.
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1h 3min
May 13, 2026 Montel: Sylvia Browne Exposes the Mysterious
Sylvia Browne, world's least empathetic empath, graces Montel's stage yet again with her visions of dead loved ones and medical advice.
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44min
May 06, 2026 Jenny Jones: Mom & Daughter Too Fat To Wear That!
Well, you can't say Jenny Jones doesn't deliver on her episode titles.

Special Guests including William Smith Jr & The Beatnuts
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1h 2min
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

FAQs about Reality Roots:

How many episodes does Reality Roots have?

The podcast currently has 122 episodes available.