What happens when we stop being polite and start getting real?
About this episode
Welcome to the You Can Call Me Karen Podcast! In this episode, we dive into our collective obsession with celebrity gossip and reality TV. From iconic moments like Justin and Britney’s breakup to the drama-filled world of The Bachelor and Vanderpump Rules, we explore why we can’t seem to look away from breaking celebrity news and scandalous reality TV drama. Many call it a "guilty pleasure," but should we really feel guilty about being so invested? We uncover our fascination with the lives of the rich and famous and why reality TV has such a magnetic pull. Tune in to understand the deeper reasons behind our celebrity obsession and whether it's truly something we should feel guilty about or simply embrace.
As always - a big thank you to Steve Olszewski for the art and images, Calid B and SJ Fadeaway for the musical mixings, and huge credit to Malvina Reynolds (writer) and Schroder Music Co. (ASCAP) (publisher) of the song “Little Boxes”.
Lastly, please follow us on Instagram (@youcancallmekaren), TikTok (@YCCMKPod), and like/subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
Lastly, please follow us on Instagram (@youcancallmekaren), TikTok (@YCCMKPod), and like/subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
As always - a big thank you to Steve Olszewski for the art and images, Calid B and SJ Fadeaway for the musical mixings, and huge credit to Malvina Reynolds (writer) and Schroder Music Co. (ASCAP) (publisher) of the song “Little Boxes”.
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