Society & Culture
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.