Ep. 81 A Conversation About The Reality of Being on Reality TV with Nick Thompson from Love Is Blind

Nick Thompson was a main cast member on Love is Blind Season 2. After his experience on the show, he co-founded the UCAN Foundation, providing mental health and legal services to Reality TV cast members before, during, and after production. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Nick Thompson to talk about his experience being a Reality TV cast member, how real Reality TV is, and how it could be more relatable. We also talk about how the shows must follow a specific narrative, the mistreatment of cast members, and UCAN’s work towards making Reality TV production more ethical. Let’s delve in!   In this Episode You’ll Learn: [02:20] A bit about Nick. [04:51] Why Nick got on Reality TV. [08:55] What is sold vs what is real. [12:19] The production of the experiment. [16:41] Making a show more relatable. [20:01] Maintaining a story arc. [26:57] Mistreatment of cast members. [30:13] Nick’s advice to prospective cast members. [33:18] Nick’s words of wisdom.   Quotes: “It’s the same level of experiment as the Squid Games.” [12:47] “Everyone is going to have a different experience.” [26:07] “Until you actually go through it, you don’t know.” [31:14]   Connect with Nick Thompson Website:            www.ucanfoundation.org. Instagram:          @nthompson513.   Connect with Rachel Wright Website:            https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:          @thewright_rachel Twitter:              @thewrightrachel   Resources MoveOn.org. Evvy Vaginal Health Test! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION. Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK! Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.