Big Brother expert Taran Armstrong defends live streaming in new book
big brotherFavorite live updater Taran Armstrong The importance of 24-hour video recording of the program was emphasized.
“big brother Born out of controversy, that controversy has only evolved over time as the show has grown. From racist comments and actions to threats of violence, deportations, attempts at censorship and more,” Armstrong writes in his new book, behind the mirrorwhich hits shelves on Tuesday, November 25. “Livestreaming at least serves to protect against the worst effects of the genre.”
Over the years, Armstrong has become a popular figure among the Big Brother fan base as he provides daily updates on what’s going on in the house as a member of the “Rob Has a Podcast” (RHAP) team. (“RHAP” is the survivor alum Rob Sestenino is a popular reality TV podcast that covers countless shows including survivor, big brother, traitor etc. )
Armstrong added that although big brother Live streaming is a protective agent for contestants and viewers alike, and “there is still a lot of room for improvement” as the show has been running continuously for nearly three decades.
fans big brother It’s no secret that there have been numerous controversies surrounding the show over the years. exist behind the mirror, Armstrong looks back on history big brotherthe show started out as an adaptation of the original Dutch show and later became the Americanized version that fans know today. Armstrong also looked back at the show’s numerous controversial moments, from ones fans recognized in certain episodes to others that never made it into the final cut.
“You can learn a lot from this show. One thing you can learn is that other reality shows can lie to you in ways that you don’t even realize,” Armstrong said exclusively US Weekly About why live broadcast is so big brother Especially when discussing his book. “Because if you’re at least aware of live events, you don’t need to watch them yourself. That’s the main thing that a lot of people feel like, ‘Well, I’m not interested in live streaming at all because that’s too much, or it might be boring.'” Most people don’t watch live streaming. 24/7, most people watch it live via social media or podcasts like mine, where they receive daily updates, just like sports leagues. “
Armstrong also spoke about how the sport has grown thanks to iconic players such as Dr. Will Kirby, Dan Quisling, Taylor Hale etc.
While Armstrong realizes that not all reality TV fans will be interested in his coverage of history big brotherhe hopes “people will find something of value in what he writes.”
“[I’m] Trying to find a point of acceptance that isn’t for everyone. Some people are going to come to it looking for something that’s not there, especially since it’s about a reality show,” Armstrong said of his hopes big brother Fans will get a lot out of his debut feature. “If you’re reading this book looking for juicy secrets or details or whatever, or gossip, you know that’s not really what the book is about. So I hope people will get something out of it.”
Controversy is nothing new for Big Brother. The show has been criticized for racism and discrimination over the years, and an incident in season 15 caused a huge stir. During the 2013 season, Aaryn Gries called Asians “squinty eyes,” called her black roommate Candace Stewart “Aunt Jemima,” and asked about her Korean roommate Helen […]
Armstrong began writing behind the mirror After Season 24 ends in September 2022. The podcaster spent a lot of time researching the history behind the show, while also talking to other players about their experiences with the game, including Tiffany Mitchellwinner Steve Moses etc. Although Armstrong was used to reporting big brother Going back to the archives in real time was an interesting experience.
“When a season is live, it’s very up and down, you know? Like I mentioned, the way I do a season is, I’m live every day, so every day, I’m telling the story of what happened the day before, but also telling this story,” he told us. “I’m reevaluating the story of this season every day so far, and when you look back, especially when you look back at a big chunk of history, it’s easier to see the bottom line of a story that could be told, or at least a story that I care about and really enjoy.”
behind the mirror The audiobook is now available and is narrated by Armstrong.
