Chapter
The Dark Side of Kids on Reality TV
07:47 - 13:17 (05:30)
Looking back at old diet books, the author reflects on the unhealthy, heteronormative depiction of children on reality TV and the pressure they faced to conform to certain societal expectations.
Clips
The experience of rejection or approval on national television is too much for children.
07:47 - 08:46 (00:59)
Summary
The experience of rejection or approval on national television is too much for children. A push-up or rope-climbing contest in front of peers based on physical abilities would be a better alternative according to the hosts.
ChapterThe Dark Side of Kids on Reality TV
EpisodeDiet Book Deep Dive: Ed McMahon’s “Slimming Down”
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The podcast discusses the issue of adults asking children about their dating life, particularly in the context of compulsory heterosexuality, and the negative impact it can have on children.
08:46 - 09:29 (00:42)
Summary
The podcast discusses the issue of adults asking children about their dating life, particularly in the context of compulsory heterosexuality, and the negative impact it can have on children.
ChapterThe Dark Side of Kids on Reality TV
EpisodeDiet Book Deep Dive: Ed McMahon’s “Slimming Down”
PodcastMaintenance Phase
In this episode, the hosts discuss their interest in collecting and mocking old diet books.
09:29 - 10:37 (01:07)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss their interest in collecting and mocking old diet books. They focus on a book from 1973 by Ed McMahon and how it encapsulates the era's dieting obsession.
ChapterThe Dark Side of Kids on Reality TV
EpisodeDiet Book Deep Dive: Ed McMahon’s “Slimming Down”
PodcastMaintenance Phase
This podcast discusses how the book "Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution" popularized low-carb diets, and how recent versions of low-carb diets differ from the original principles outlined in the book.
10:37 - 13:17 (02:39)
Summary
This podcast discusses how the book "Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution" popularized low-carb diets, and how recent versions of low-carb diets differ from the original principles outlined in the book. The speaker appreciates the old-school middle-aged masculinity tone of the book.