Strange Country Ep. 294: The Real World
Mar 13, 2025
This is a true story. Of two strange podcasters picked to podcast in an attic about a strange country. Find out what happens when Beth and Kelly stop being polite and start getting real about The Real World, the reality show that created the blueprint for all other reality shows.
Theme music: Big White Lie by A Cast of Thousands
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