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This week, Kyle is joined by “Real World: New Orleans” groundbreaker Danny Roberts. They reflect on Danny’s time on the show 25 years ago, the intense scrutiny in the aftermath, and his experience reuniting with castmates in 2022 for “The Real World Homecoming.” Danny also reflects on his journey growing up in rural Georgia, the challenges he faced coming out to his family, becoming a prominent figure in the LGBTQ community, and the impact of reality TV on representation He also shares the complex emotions attached to filming the show during “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” as well as his advocacy work for HIV awareness and becoming a father.
Chapters
- Rural Georgia upbringing
- Coming out and family dynamics
- “The Real World” reflections and regrets
- Reality TV overwhelm
- Complex PTSD and life after the cameras
- The impact of reality TV on LGBTQ representation
- The reunion and healing process
- Living with HIV and advocating for others
- History Unerased
- Fatherhood and escape to the woods
- Maintaining hope
- Current tangles
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