lol, hey you'll get there. It's not all glamour. It's very much a desk job, all things considered. But I'm happy with it. I get to work with computers and video footage - two things with which I'm very savvy. I feel in totally the right place. And there's still plenty for me to learn, too, which will keep things interesting as life in this career field goes on.
Most people I talk to haven't heard of it and it's probably for the same reasons as you. And even if they do watch TV, they don't watch the Discovery channel, which is where VRR airs. But, if you like artisan/hobbyist/DIY stuff you might like this series. Some of the cars they put together are really astounding. And funding keeps going up from season to season, so now they're just creating these badass trucks with so much personality to them. The main welder/whatever-you-call-him (and sole owner of the shop) is so good at reading people's personalities and visually applying it to their vehicle. He's a bit full of himself, but he's earned it.
I've been a part of a couple voice chat parties. They're definitely fun. But I don't have much time to get on voice during the week. I'm active on text chat all throughout the day, though. I like having the Discord server to check up on when I'm bored, see what people are chatting about.