In this episode of the Bored & Overeducated Podcast, Dr. B (Dr. Abena Berry) and W (Wilson) unpack how America’s Next Top Model may have failed the very women it claimed to elevate.

As we break down the new Reality Check documentary, we explore the problematic behaviors, power dynamics, and trauma that played out on screen — and what it meant for the contestants and for the culture watching at home. We also hold space for the complexity: the opportunities created, the visibility gained, and the uncomfortable truth that both harm and progress can exist at the same time.

Through a psychological and cultural lens, we ask: What responsibility does reality TV have to the people it platforms? And what does it say about us that we normalized so much?

As always, we bring insight, laughter, and real conversation — because you’re not just listening. You’re the third-best friend in the room.

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In this episode of the Bored & Overeducated Podcast, hosts Dr. B (Dr. Abena Berry) and W (Wilson) dive into the growing frustrations surrounding the current state of society, rising costs of living, and the uncomfortable reality that money — while treated as essential — is ultimately a social construct.

From skyrocketing subscription services to the commercialization of basic human necessities like bottled water, Dr. B and W unpack how modern systems often prioritize profit and power over accessibility and fairness. They explore the widening gap between the cost of living and wages, question who truly benefits from these economic structures, and challenge listeners to think critically about what they are being charged for and why.

As always, the conversation blends insight, humor, and honest reflection while inviting listeners into the dialogue. Because at Bored & Overeducated, the audience isn’t just listening — they’re the third bestie in the room and part of a growing community focused on awareness, growth, and collective understanding.

Grab your favorite drink, get comfortable, and join the conversation.

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In this episode of the Bored & Overeducated Podcast, hosts Dr. B and W break down the psychological and social dynamics of The Traitors—and why some “faithful” behavior feels anything but innocent.Using key moments from the show, we examine how race and gender shape perceptions in competitive reality TV, with a particular focus on the treatment of Black women in high-pressure environments. From coded language to unchecked misogyny, we unpack how biases show up on screen in ways that mirror real-world power dynamics.This episode challenges listeners to think critically about accountability, self-reflection, and how unconscious bias impacts decision-making—both in reality TV and beyond.Topics include: The Traitors recap, reality TV psychology, racism in reality TV, misogyny, Black women in competition, and implicit bias.Become our 3rd bestie while you laugh, learn & get OverEducated! We are so grateful you are here!Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, & Facebook @boredovereducatedSubscribe To @DrAbenaBerry and visit https://www.drabenaberry.com/#thetraitors #realitytvrecap #BoredAndOvereducated #RealityTVAnalysis #BlackWomenOnTV #RaceAndGender #mediacriticism #popculturecommentary #realitytvrecap #socialdynamics