Episode

Is Spencer Pratt a Villain in Reality? (with Rachel Brodsky)

Podcast: Pop Mystery Pod
Published: Apr 2, 2026
Duration seconds: 4414
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Summary

Spencer Pratt is one of reality television’s iconic bad guys…but is he really a bad guy? What is it about this former “Hills,” cast member that has led to his surprising endurance as a public figure? The truth about who Spencer Pratt really is is more complex than may seem at first glance. Joining Tess to talk about her recent LA Times profile of Spencer Pratt is journalist Rachel Brodsky (@rebrods), writer for LA Times, Rolling Stone, and Time magazine.