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Aug 2017
49m 37s

147: Reality TV Casting, Fidget Spinners...

Susie Meister & Sarah Rice - Wave Podcast Network
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This episode has us talking about the casting of reality shows, how they decide which people to put on the show, and what is in a "casting Bible." We then discuss fads and trends, and why Beanie Babies were such a huge cultural phenomenon. We compare that type of trend to more short-lived viral hits like fidget spinners. We discuss a recent online post by a ... Show More
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