America’s Next Top Model Was Unhinged. Why Did We Love It So Much?
About this episode
The episode discusses the problematic elements of America's Next Top Model and why it was so popular despite its issues.
It was the biggest show of its time. Ten thousand girls lined up to be cast by Tyra Banks in America's Next Top Model. It was the days of early Reality TV before we knew the tricks of the content-making machine. But watching it back in 2026 feels like....... oh God, we really let this happen? The sex on camera. The fat shaming. The “fix your gap.” The race-swapping shoot. It was unhinged and problematic in all the worst ways; and we ate it up And now we have to unpack why. Got opinions? The show phone is 0489 214 653 The Fine Print: We record at Clearshot Digital in Brisbane Want to support the show and become a Goldie? Subscribe to Lise and Sarah GOLD here For Android user, you don't need the Apple Podcasts app - you can subscribe via your web browser. How does it work? Here's a step-by-step • Click here: http://apple.co/LiseandSarah • The link will open in a web browser • From there, click on sign in, log in/create an Apple Account - it's free to do this • You can now proceed to sign up for The Lise & Sarah Show subscription (it may look like a TRY FREE button) • We…
People in this episode
Hosts: Lise, Sarah
Topics covered
- Reality TV
- America's Next Top Model
- cultural critique
- fat shaming
- race issues
- media analysis
Keywords
- America's Next Top Model
- Tyra Banks
- reality TV
- fat shaming
- race-swapping
- cultural critique
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Clearshot Digital
Places: Brisbane
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