After attending both the Foxtel and SBS Upfront events on his lonesome, Molk reflects on the announcements - corporate and content - and the general vibe of both events (which were very different - one at night, one in the middle of the day). There's lots to unpack, from Foxtel's launch of Project Magneto--now Hubbl--and their move away from OzTAM ratings, to SBS's opt-out feature for sports betting/alcohol/fast food advertising on SBS On Demand and their Net Zero challenge to the rest of the Au...
Nov 02, 2023•54 min
In this episode: 3:11 - 10's Upfronts recap 10:30 - New Masterchef judging lineup 16:31 - Netflix rids subscription tier 23:22 - Mark Coles Smith interview 32:30 - Andrew Probyn joins 9 36:11 - Kyle Sandilands reveal Australian Idol pay packet 40:40 - TV Bingebox Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 24, 2023•52 min•Season 8Ep. 36
Molk and Rob join the team from UnMade to discuss our first reactions to Seven's MASSIVE Upfronts presentation. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 18, 2023•24 min
It was over before it began, but we pass our verdict on how Australian TV News covered the VOICE TO PARLIAMENT result. In this episode: 3.14 - Referendum result coverage 12.03 - Top Gear Australia returns 17.28 - Daryl Somers out of Dancing With The Stars 22.07 - Celebrity Gogglebox reveals its line-up of stars 26.07 - The 35 most powerful women in international television 29.28 - The ABC's of making money 31.24 - TV Bingebox Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox . Hosted on A...
Oct 17, 2023•43 min•Season 8Ep. 34
Comedian David Walliams has made headlines this week as he sues the producers of Britain's Got Talent . But his court case raises big questions when it comes to the use of microphones in studios. In this episode: 2.41 - A debrief of the live Spotlight referendum special 17.23 - Channel 7 claims the ratings year, but Nine has something to say about that 24.52 - David Walliams sues over the 'unauthorised' microphone recordings 29.49 - Channel 10 brings back the Late News 35.38 - TV Bingebox Suppor...
Oct 11, 2023•46 min•Season 8Ep. 33
In this episode: 2.18 - Rumours of a Nine newsroom battle 6.43 - Could Carrie Bickmore be the host of Deal or No Deal? 11.56 - NRL and AFL fail to live up to Matilda's ratings 24.14 - Your look into the making of 7NEWS Spotlight's Voice Referendum special 35.43 - Foxtel and Warner Bros Discovery deal coming to an end? 42.17 - TV Bingebox Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 03, 2023•51 min•Season 8Ep. 32
This week we take you inside one of the biggest stories of the year and cut through ratings spin In this episode: 1.44 - Robert Irwin heading into the jungle... as a co-host! 9.05 - Amazon holding Australian free-to-air networks to ransom 15.55 - More proposed changes to the anti-siphoning list 29.05 - Sunrise claims its 20th consecutive year winning the ratings 40.29 - Can Molk & Rob agree on the ratings wrap? 47.07 - TV Bingebox Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox . Ho...
Sep 19, 2023•57 min•Season 8Ep. 31
As TV Networks look to the past to save their future, some current brands are facing long-term damage. In this episode: 2.49 - Late news to return to 10 7.21 - Jimmy Fallon faces accusations of creating a 'toxic workplace' 15.31 - Ratings wrap 22.44 - Drew Barrymore angers the WGA 28.40 - Channel 10's plans for 2024 revealed 39.20 - Just exactly what Tracy Grimshaw will be doing for Channel 9 next year 42.15 - TV Bingebox Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox . Hosted on Acast...
Sep 14, 2023•52 min•Season 8Ep. 30
In this episode, Molk and Rob bring you their first reactions to the 9 Upfront event held on Wednesday at the Hordern Pavillion. Molk has his annual chat with Hamish Turner and we uncover exclusive information about the new shows (yes, shows) Tracy Grimshaw is working on. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 06, 2023•34 min•Season 8Ep. 29
As Australia gets ready to go vote on THE VOICE TO PARLIAMENT referendum, some famous faces are feeling the heat after declaring their politics publicly. In this episode: 3.02 - Channel 7 shocked after criminal charges are laid against an on-air face 7.22 - Celebrities in the firing line for supporting the YES campaign 12.42 - Ratings Wrap 19.24 - INTERVIEW: Sarah Stinson - Director of Morning TV at Channel 7 33.57 - 7 Spotlight criticised for a story on detransitioning 1.00.55.00 - TV Bingebox ...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 8Ep. 28
In this episode: 3.19 Deal or No Deal returns 9.17 Our Tipping Point exclusive confirmed! 12.34 Is Married at First Sight all going to change? 17.18 Do producers have a responsibility for contestant's mental health? 24.28 Mike Goldstein interview 33.33 Netflix loses subscribers 38.34 TV Bingebox Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 29, 2023•51 min•Season 8Ep. 27
Will the success of the FIFA Women’s World Cup see changes to Australia’s anti-syphoning list? In this episode: 3.00 - The mammoth month of the mighty Matildas 10.09 - The Summit returns for a second season 12.58 - Netflix reveals four new Aussie commissions 20.26 - Optus takes on the streamers 25.09 - Ita Buttrose will not seek another term as ABC Chair 30.41 - We open the TV Bingebox Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
Aug 22, 2023•43 min•Season 8Ep. 26
The Matildas have changed the TV landscape and Channel 9 will be hoping a new gameshow with a new host will change its fortunes. In this episode: 2.40 - The Matildas rule our screens and other networks are running for cover 10.15 - EXCLUSIVE - Todd Woodbridge to host Tipping Point 17.47 - Denise Scott reveals her serious health battle 21.09 - The ABC dumps Twitter (X) 28.44 - The Block called out for bad editing... from a star of The Block 33.39 - TV Bingebox Support this show http://supporter.a...
Aug 15, 2023•46 min•Season 8Ep. 25
HOT SEAT axed, GLADIATORS returns and the ABC backflips Please note Rob's daughter has given him permission to tell the story about a show they watched together and the embarrassing moment! In this episode: 2.58 - Hot seat axed 7.33 - Channel 10 brings back Gladiators 13.40 - PLUTO TV launches 50 new channels... but there's a catch 19.54 - Interview: Andy Lee 31.14 - Truth in current affairs advertising 40.02 - ABC backflips on the decision to air a national Sunday night bulletin 42.11 - TV Bing...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 8Ep. 24
There were highs, there were lows and there was the downright bizarre. Here's our take on the 2023 Logies broadcast on Channel 7 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 8Ep. 23
Sometimes a conversation goes where you least expect... and no one expected Robbo to take this stance about the Logies! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 8Ep. 22
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Jul 19, 2023•46 min•Season 8Ep. 21
The panel is in a jovial mood but there are some big issues to discuss. In this episode: 3.03 - BBC Star presenter taken off air 10.13 - ABC Board changes 16.29 - Ratings wrap 29.09 - INTERVIEW: John Safran 44.18 - Amanda Keller not invited to the Logies 50.52 - Has MasterChef become too professional? 53.25 - TV Bingebox Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 8Ep. 20
Reports this week suggest Kyle and Jackie O could be moving from ARN to SCA... but are they about to use their power to disrupt TV viewing? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 05, 2023•54 min•Season 8Ep. 19
Could 2024 be the year a certain race doesn't stop the nation? In this episode: 1.26 - Why the Melbourne Cup broadcast rights could go begging 8.31 - Calls to ban betting and junk food ads from television 17.06 - The state of the TV industry according to the latest ABC survey 21.43 - A new free-to-air TV channel heading our way 25.23 - Seven reveals details on Dr Chris Brown's new show - a month after we did! 29.28 - Are we over reality TV? 36.05 - TV Bingebox And here's the link to the Dame Edn...
Jun 27, 2023•47 min•Season 8Ep. 18
WARNING: In this episode Rob will say the words "Abbey is right". Has he lost his mind or have they finally found some common ground? In this episode: 3.57 - ABC axes approx 120 jobs 14.11 - Lisa Wilkinson sets her lawyers onto outlets reporting about her meeting with Brittney Higgins 28.51 - Our reactions to the Logie nominations 38.03 - A quick ratings snapshot 54.23 - TV Bingebox Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 8Ep. 17
The day before Kochie finishes up on Sunrise after an extraordinary two decades he shares some never-before-heard tales on his time at Sunrise, including why he felt betrayed by one of his closest allies. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 08, 2023•25 min
We're back (if you can believe it) and ready for round 2! After putting aside the bizarre podcast of last week we're back to normal talking about TV topics. And despite a big difference of opinion over the airing of the Bruce Lehrmann interview on Channel 7, things go pretty smoothly... right until the very end when the subject of spoilers comes up! In this episode: 3.25 - Bruce Lehrmann is interviewed on 7 Spotlight 15.56 - Prime Video announces an Australian version of The Office 21.49 - Chann...
Jun 06, 2023•53 min•Season 8Ep. 16
This episode goes off the rails as passion escalates to the point the episode was almost abandoned. But there is an interesting discussion happening here, one that is happening around our country right now. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 29, 2023•52 min•Season 8Ep. 15
This week has shown it's hard to launch a new show with Seven's answer to Lego Masters failing to find an audience. In this episode: 1.50 - RATINGS: Blow Up struggles 6.15 - EXCLUSIVE: Seven commissions DREAM HOME 16.35 - TODAY hits out at News Corp 25.09 - ABC makes some structural changes 29.49 - US adopts Aussie reality TV format 32.14 - Actor doesn't like fans taking his picture 39.06 - TV star salaries revealed 48.53 - TV Bingebox Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox . H...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 8Ep. 14
Rob McKnight chats with Channel 9 programming boss Hamish Turner about THE SUMMIT and a range of topics Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 14, 2023•13 min
Molk might be away but Abbey is ready to take up the fight for woke people everywhere while Rob causes arguments as usual. Who'd have thought Robbo would be the voice of reason? Thank goodness Tim Burrowes from UNMADE is here to play adult. In this episode: 1.57 - A tip of the hat to Channel 10 4.02 - TV financials update 11.23 - The ABC's anti-coronation coverage 22.02 - Channel 9 at war with the stars of MAFS 25.22 - Bluey censored 31.35 - Is Amazon Prime Video worth a massive price hike? 35.0...
May 09, 2023•47 min•Season 8Ep. 13
The tragic death of a TV star has left executives at 10 with some very big decisions to make. In this episode: 1.18 - Will MASTERCHEF ever be played after the death of Jock Zonfrillo ? 10.07 - Hollywood writers go on strike 16.24 - The way we subscribe to streaming services is changing 22.43 - Grant Blackley to leave SCA 24.19 - FaceBook swings the axe on original content 27.35 - Just why is 10 bringing back The Bachelor ? 31.23 - Disney v DeSantis 36.43 - TV Bingebox Support this show http://su...
May 02, 2023•47 min•Season 8Ep. 12
*This is an updated version of this episode. The original was missing some of Robbo's audio Rob's article about HOT SEAT has generated a lot of chatter this week with even Eddie McGuire leaping to his show's defence. Now it's time to set the record straight. In this episode: 2.27 - Three big names in US TV get the axe 7.58 - The Melbourne International Comedy Festival tried to rewrite history regarding its treatment of Barry Humphries . 20.45 - HOT SEAT is still on the hot seat 25.04 - Special G...
Apr 25, 2023•59 min•Season 8Ep. 11
A new ratings system is about to launch, but not everyone is convinced it will be the silver bullet the industry wants it to be. In this episode: 1.33 - VOZ to launch May 1 8.46 - Bluey causing ratings chaos, beating big prime time shows 10.13 - Members of the Writers Guild of America vote to strike, which could cause chaos in Hollywood 14.11 - FOX NEWS v Dominion (NOTE: This case has now been settled, much to the surprise of Rob) 20.51 - Did Seven really plan to have Dr Chris Brown host Dancing...
Apr 18, 2023•54 min•Season 8Ep. 10
