<p>In this episode, Deadra discusses her return to podcasting after a hiatus, inspired by other successful podcasts. She dives into the world of reality dating shows, particularly focusing on 'Perfect Match' and 'Love Island', comparing the USA and UK versions. The conversation explores the challenges of authenticity and diversity in casting for these shows, questioning whether reality dating is still relevant. Deadra concludes with a music recommendation from Bryson Tiller's new album.</p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction and Podcast Comeback</p><p>03:52 Reality Dating Shows Overview</p><p>08:24 Perfect Match: A Fresh Concept</p><p>13:16 Love Island vs. Love is Blind</p><p>18:20 Casting and Authenticity Issues</p><p>25:09 The Future of Reality Dating Shows</p><p>31:34 Song of the Week and Closing Remarks</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: istm.podcast</p><p>Deadra's Instagram, & TikTok: deadraaaa</p><p><br></p><p>Music track: Back To Promise by UnheardSource: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVQzREtiMGtnNmRrWm1QWnhyeUNlX3lsNDJpZ3xBQ3Jtc0trX3dlUldsM1dHT2szZVV3clNGb1JSMmk0eGtiM1VydHNzVkF4OHpxSWwxWm9JR29ZRTMzR2RGU19WV3pzVHBLbUE3ejJvOEhhNEJUMDd4RE1RdEJQeVFZdnpRUkNZNHljWkFjM09YN2thVzFEeWxFTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Ffreetouse.com%2Fmusic&v=LeukQglrHw4" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://freetouse.com/music</a></p>