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The Reality Machine

The Reality Machine

Introducing: The Reality Machine

Oct 1, 2026 · 2 min · 4 segments

Television insider Dylan Reeve dives into the history of Reality TV in Aotearoa. From Popstars to The Block, The Traitors and NZ’s Got Talent to Dream Home and Treasure Island, Dylan is pulling back…

Television insider Dylan Reeve dives into the history of Reality TV in Aotearoa. From Popstars to The Block, The Traitors and NZ’s Got Talent to Dream Home and Treasure Island, Dylan is pulling back the curtain on what makes Reality TV what it is. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Television insider Dylan Reeve dives into the history of Reality TV in Aotearoa. From Popstars to The Block, The Traitors and NZ’s Got Talent to Dream Home and Treasure Island, Dylan is pulling back…

Speakers: Dylan ReeveHost

Show signals: SuitabilitySafeBiasNot political

Top entities: RNZ×4 Reality television New Zealand×4 The Traitors Apple Podcasts×2

Reality TV: The Good, Bad, and Unforgettable0:18 – 0:56

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Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

0:18

You don't know who you can trust, and the food's shit.

Dylan ReeveHost

0:22

Unforgettable moments from Celebrity Treasure Island.

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0:25

I'm having trouble when I stand up.

Dylan ReeveHost

0:27

That moment from X Factor.

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0:29

[cheering]

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0:29

I can't stand it.

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0:31

I'm ashamed to be here.

Dylan ReeveHost

0:32

The fans.

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0:33

Rising out of my couch, being like, "What is going on?"

Dylan ReeveHost

0:38

And not so fans.

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0:39

Uh, I think it's a appalling waste of time and an assault on the intellect.

Dylan ReeveHost

0:43

The critics.

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0:44

This hot, lurid mess of a show.

Dylan ReeveHost

0:47

And those who take part.

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0:49

I just, like, lit up.

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Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

0:52

I wanted them to manipulate me as much as possible.

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Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

0:55

[laughs]

RNZCompany
93%4 mentions
Reality televisionEntityTelevision genre
79%1 mention
New ZealandCountryCountry in Oceania
64%4 mentions
The TraitorsEntity
50%1 mention
Apple PodcastsSoftware Application
36%2 mentions
SpotifyCompanyCompany
21%2 mentions
Treasure IslandTV SeriesTelevision programme
7%2 mentions

Talent Competition ShowsTelevision > Reality Television
Celebrity Treasure IslandTelevision > Reality Television > Reality Competition Shows
Memorable Contestant MomentsTelevision > Reality Television > Reality Competition Shows > Celebrity Treasure Island
X FactorTelevision > Reality Television > Talent Competition Shows
Audience and Contestant ReactionsTelevision > Reality Television > Talent Competition Shows > X Factor
Television ViewershipMedia > Audience Reception
Reality TV Fans and Non-FansMedia > Audience Reception > Television Viewership
Viewer Shock and DisapprovalMedia > Audience Reception > Television Viewership > Reality TV Fans and Non-Fans
Reality TV CriticismEntertainment > Television Criticism
Perceived Low-Quality ProgrammingEntertainment > Television Criticism > Reality TV Criticism
Intellectual and Cultural CritiquesEntertainment > Television Criticism > Reality TV Criticism > Perceived Low-Quality Programming
Reality Television ParticipationPsychology > Media Psychology
Contestant Manipulation and PerformancePsychology > Media Psychology > Reality Television Participation
Emotional Experiences During FilmingPsychology > Media Psychology > Reality Television Participation > Contestant Manipulation and Performance
Reality TelevisionTelevision
Audience ReceptionMedia
Media PsychologyPsychology
Television CriticismEntertainment
Reality Competition ShowsTelevision > Reality Television
Entertainment
Psychology
Television
Media

Reality TV: The Good, Bad, and Unforgettable0:18 – 0:56

S

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

0:18

You don't know who you can trust, and the food's shit.

Dylan ReeveHost

0:22

Unforgettable moments from Celebrity Treasure Island.

S

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

0:25

I'm having trouble when I stand up.

Dylan ReeveHost

0:27

That moment from X Factor.

S

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

0:29

[cheering]

S

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

0:29

I can't stand it.

S

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

0:31

I'm ashamed to be here.

Dylan ReeveHost

0:32

The fans.

S

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

0:33

Rising out of my couch, being like, "What is going on?"

Dylan ReeveHost

0:38

And not so fans.

S

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

0:39

Uh, I think it's a appalling waste of time and an assault on the intellect.

Dylan ReeveHost

0:43

The critics.

S

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

0:44

This hot, lurid mess of a show.

Dylan ReeveHost

0:47

And those who take part.

S

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

0:49

I just, like, lit up.

S

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

0:52

I wanted them to manipulate me as much as possible.

S

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

0:55

[laughs]

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