Reality TV And Me With Jamie Laing

Today’s guest Jamie Laing is the oldest running member of reality tv show MIC, one of the hosts of podcast ‘private parts’ and founder of Candy Kittens a premium sweet brand. In it we look at the pseudo realistic world of reality tv, we will explore the mirage of perception and mental health, the ideas of the authentic / true self , the rise of popular culture shows like MIC and Love island , Jeremy Kyle, and the real life of Jamie Laing filter free and away from the reality tv lens Reading List -Article in Guardian Reality TV and Victorian freak shows have an uncomfortable amount in common. -Article in NY times: Why Are Young People Pretending to Love Work? Greatest minds of the last generation would log 18-hour days — and then boast about #hustle on Instagram. -Book : Selfie by Will Storr; He looks at modern media, and how perfection of image is unstablising us as humans mentally. if you don’t want to read the book… Russell Brand Podcast with Will Storr - they talk about the book. -Private Parts podcast: its a light touch of humour and entertainment when you need a laugh. -Movie : Vice 2018 American biographical comedy-drama film written and directed by Adam McKay.