In this podcast episode, Brad and Heidi sit down with Robert "Bam" Nieves from "The Traitors" to dive into various topics ranging from reality TV to self-confidence, childhood experiences, and representation in the media.
They start by discussing their binge-watching experience of "The Traitors" and the lack of marketing for its first season. Bam shares his journey of getting cast on the show and navigating the challenges of being a new face among celebrities. The conversation delves into gameplay strategies, emphasizing the importance of alliances in reality TV competitions.
Moving on to broader themes, they touch upon other reality TV shows like 'Love is Blind' and 'Married at First Sight', which leads to discussions on self-confidence and childhood experiences. Bam shares his perspective on contestants' lack of confidence on the show, while Heidi relates her own experiences growing up in a predominantly white neighborhood.
Bam opens up about his childhood, highlighting his mother's journey as a teenage parent and correction officer, and his own experiences with education and athletics. Transitioning to Bam's current endeavors, they discuss his work in the tech industry and plans to start a sports agency, underscoring the importance of representation and the evolving landscape of college athletics.
The conversation wraps up with Bam advocating for college athletes to be treated as employees and receive salaries. They also discuss Bam's interest in participating in "The Challenge" and share their favorite reality shows. The episode concludes with Bam encouraging listeners to follow him on Instagram and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Spotify.
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