Part 3 of our 3-part series breaking down the Reality Check documentary.

In this final episode, we move beyond critique and into accountability.

Dr. B and Wilson examine the ethical violations, exploitation, and systemic abuse highlighted throughout the documentary about America's Next Top Model — and ask the question many viewers are still wrestling with:

Who is responsible?

We discuss:
• The role of production in perpetuating harm
• The accountability of figures in power, including Tyra Banks
• Victim-blaming and harassment within the modeling industry
• Cultural appropriation and race-swapping narratives
• The psychological impact of systemic abuse on contestants
• And whether the documentary itself goes far enough

We explore empathy, apology, power, and what meaningful repair actually looks like.

Because acknowledgment without accountability isn’t justice.

This episode closes our trilogy by asking what systemic change would require — and whether we, as audiences, are willing to demand it.

#AmericasNextTopModel #ANTM #RealityCheck #Accountability #MediaEthics #SystemicAbuse #PopCultureAnalysis #VictimRights #BoredAndOvereducated

Part 2 of our 3-part series breaking down ANTM Reality Check.

In this episode, we dive into Episode 2 of the documentary and zoom out to explore something bigger: How did we become so desensitized to mistreatment on reality TV?

From America's Next Top Model to The Jerry Springer Show, we examine how the media has historically normalized emotional abuse, psychological harm, humiliation, and spectacle — and how repeated exposure conditions us to see dysfunction as entertainment.

We break down:
• The abusive dynamics highlighted in Episode 2
• The role of judges like Janice and the culture that enabled harm
• How generational trauma + media exposure create desensitization
• Why familiarity does not equal health
• And how conditioning works both ways

Because here’s the truth:
If media can normalize dysfunction, it can also model health.

We highlight shows that depict healthier relationships, healthier conflict, and healthier humanity — from Love on the Spectrum to A Different World — and explore how representation shapes what we believe is possible.

We close with a teaser for Part 3, where we ask: What was the deeper purpose behind all of this?

Come think with us and be our 3rd bestie!

#AmericasNextTopModel #ANTM #RealityCheck #RealityTV #MediaPsychology #PopCultureAnalysis #GenerationalTrauma #Desensitization #BoredAndOvereducated

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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#AmericasNextTopModel
#RealityCheck
#RealityTV
#MediaCritique
#TraumaAndCulture
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#HumanBehavior
#BestieCommunity

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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#SocialCommentary
#ModernSociety
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#HumanBehavior

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

Hey New Bestie! It's Dr. B & Wilson! WE ' RE BACK and better than ever! We are so excited to bring you The Bored & OverEducated Podcast, live and in color, so you can SEE our silliness and hilarious bestie banter!

Now you know that although we love to joke, we are also intellectuals and professionals, so we will still be discussing important topics. Its the best of both worlds: stimulating your mind with the perfect balance of cracking you up!

This first episode of the 2nd season is a brief reintroduction of us and our friendship, as well as an important discussion on building community and maintaining connections.

Become our 3rd bestie while you laugh, learn & get OverEducated! We are so grateful you are here!

Discussion of the amazing FX series "Snowfall." If you have seen the series you will for sure enjoy the discussion and if you havent, you will want to watch it after hearing this! Guest Cohost Javon Berry of The Large Picture With Javon Berry (Podcast)!

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The full episode discussion on the Eboni Williams interviews, including The Breakfast Club & DJ Envy! Guest Cohost Javon Berry of The Large Picture With Javon Berry (Podcast)! All episodes and clips can also be found on Spotify, YouTube, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, & RadioPublic. Thank you for listening & supporting the Bored & OverEducated Podcast! Also, subscribe and follow The Large Picture With Javon Berry https://www.youtube.com/@largepicturepod Podcast Description: Two college besties, now adult professionals, using (a lot) of humor & relatability to discuss serious topics that we all need to know. Learn about life, culture, & relationships while feeling like the 3rd bestie! Come laugh & get OverEducated! Spotify: spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/pXphCBsu7yb Instagram: @Bored_OverEducated Follow Our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/BoredOverEducated/ Like/Share/ Subscribe to our YouTube: /@boredovereducated Search Bored & OverEducated on all other platforms including Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, & RadioPublic. Thank you so much for following and supporting the Bored & OverEducated Podcast!