Welcome back to TV Reload. My name is Benjamin Norris and on today’s episode I’m joined by three incredibly talented actors: Ben Lawson, Teresa Palmer, and Jim Sturgess. The stars of the moving new series Mixtape. Now available on Binge and Foxtel. Now, if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably seen these three in stacks of different films and tv shows.. Jim Sturgess, of course, stole hearts in One Day and has gone on to make a name for himself with roles full of depth and charm. Teresa Palmer...
Jun 17, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 542
Welcome back to TV Reload, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of your favourite TV shows. I’m your host, Benjamin Norris, and on today’s episode, we’re diving into the sun-soaked, crime-solving world of Beyond Paradise. You’ll know Beyond Paradise as the charming spin-off from Death in Paradise, and it’s back with a fresh season that’s got fans buzzing. It’s a series that balances small-town charm with gripping mysteries and at the heart of it all is fan-favourite DI Humphrey Goodman. ...
Jun 06, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 544
This week on TV Reload, I’m joined by beloved actor and activist Samuel Johnson, whose incredible life story is being featured on Australian Story (ABC, 8pm Monday 19th May) From his breakout role in The Secret Life of Us to winning a Gold Logie and raising over $20 million through his charity Love Your Sister, Sam has become one of Australia’s most inspiring public figures. But behind the accolades is a man who has faced immense personal grief and hardship and come through it with unshakable vu...
May 19, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 543
Hi, it’s Benjamin Norris and welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking play on my podcast, where I go behind the scenes with the biggest players in Australian television. This week, I’m joined by the one and only Rodger Corser — a name you’ll definitely recognise from Doctor Doctor, Underbelly, and pretty much every major Aussie drama of the last two decades. He’s a powerhouse in scripted television, but more recently, we’ve seen him take a leap into the world of TV hosting. You might re...
Apr 26, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 542
Hi guys, and welcome back to TV Reload! Thanks for clicking or downloading today’s episode with Alana McLean. Who has been our ride-or-die all season long, serving up hot takes and wild speculation on Season 14 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. We’ve been teasing the idea of bringing in our partners and for this final reunion recap… one of them actually signed on. Let’s just say, we have one partner, one dog and a whole lot of opinions. As we wrap up the season. We’re diving into Part 3 o...
Apr 18, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 540
Hey guys, welcome back to TV Reload! Thanks for clicking play or downloading today’s episode with the fabulous Alana McLean—fresh from whitening her teeth and filling in on breakfast radio over in Perth. Now, Alana and I’s longest-running joke is all about those ‘90s McLean’s toothpaste commercials—I think it was Colgate? Which is related to her phenomenal and unmissable smile. Funny story: we once did a photoshoot together for a breakfast show that legit looked like a Colgate commercial because...
Apr 11, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 531
Hey guys, welcome back to TV Reload! Thanks so much for clicking play or downloading today’s episode—especially because it’s a special one. I’m joined by none other than the winner of Australian Idol 2025… Marshall Hamburger. This season was stacked with talent, and it showed—the show grew its ratings by 14% compared to last year. That’s huge, especially considering the stiff competition from MAFS and Australian Survivor . I was lucky enough to grab Marshall for a quick debrief just days after h...
Apr 11, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 540
Hi guys, and welcome back to TV Reload! Thanks for clicking or downloading today’s episode with the fabulous Alana McLean—who, let’s be real, is basically our halftime show “at the Super Bowl.” As we wait for more reunion episodes to drop. As you all know, Housewives reunions are the Super Bowl of reality TV, and Alana is my personal Beyoncé. We’re diving deep into Part 1 of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 14 reunion. Now, full disclosure: I’ve been battling a little flu this week an...
Apr 04, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 539
Hi everyone, and welcome back to TV Reload! Thank you for clicking or downloading today’s episode, featuring Logan, who absolutely deserves the chance to unpack her experience on Australian Survivor: Brains vs. Brawn 2. Making it all the way to week 7 in one of the least predictable seasons I can remember. Myles threw it out there, that Logan was an emotional player during the season but we are going to dissect if there is a difference between being an emotional person and an emotional Survivor ...
Apr 04, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 539
Hey guys, welcome back to TV Reload! Thanks so much for clicking on today’s episode—you’re in for a good one. I’m chatting with William, Jake, and Jaymon, the latest three contestants to be eliminated from Australian Idol, which means… yep, the grand finale is happening this Sunday night! I’m so pumped. The competition is seriously fierce this year. Jake has been one of the best country singers I can remember, and Jaymon? Just the sweetest soul with a heart of gold. Honestly, I’m still processin...
Apr 03, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 538
Hi everyone, and welcome back to TV Reload! Thank you for clicking or downloading today’s episode, featuring Australian Idol host Scott Tweedie. This Sunday night, we’ll see our Top 6 take the stage in what I’d call a very tight six-horse race to the Idol crown! Scott has joined me each year to chat about Australia’s longest-running singing competition, and today, he’s bringing some exclusive backstage insights. What better time to have him on the podcast than right before the Top 6 finalists ba...
Mar 29, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 536
Hey everyone! Welcome back to TV Reload! Thanks for clicking or downloading today’s episode, where I’m joined by Alana McClean—the ultimate gossip queen, our very own Real Housewife of Western Australia and the friend who delivers measured opinions… even after unmeasured amounts of alcohol (always drink responsibly!). This week, we’re diving deep into Episode 17 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 14—the season finale! And let’s be real, the title “Caribbean Send-Off” couldn’t be more...
Mar 29, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 637
Hi everyone, and welcome back to TV Reload! Thank you for clicking or downloading today’s episode, featuring Karin, who absolutely deserves the chance to unpack her 'Final Tribal Council experience' on Australian Survivor: Brains vs. Brawn 2. Love her moves or not, Karin’s decisions at Tribal Council gave us an unforgettable TV moment. I was surprised to hear how much trolling she’s received for what some say, was a self-sabotaging play at the end. But let’s not forget—this is a TV show, and the...
Mar 28, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 535
Hi everyone, and welcome back to TV Reload! Thank you for clicking or downloading today’s episode, featuring Paulie, who was recently eliminated from Australian Survivor: Brains vs. Brawn 2. Paulie was a fantastic addition to the Brawn tribe and I loved seeing a queer man representing, with just as much strength as the 'straighty one-eighties' brawn boys.' This sixth week of the competition brought a major twist, forcing some players back to basics. It also delivered one of the most chaotic trib...
Mar 27, 2025•24 min•Season 1Ep. 534
Hi everyone, welcome back to TV Reload! Thank you for tuning in to today’s episode, where we’re joined by the latest contestants eliminated from Australian Idol’s Top 8—John and Emma. With the competition heating up, their departures prove that Australian Idol is truly anyone’s game. If Emma and John can be sent home, no one is safe! That’s why the judges keep urging viewers to vote—every single vote matters when it comes to keeping your favourites in the competition. Emma’s elimination is a rea...
Mar 25, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 533
Hi everyone, welcome back to TV Reload! I truly appreciate you tuning in for today’s episode, featuring two powerhouse content creators at the top of their game in scripted drama—John Polson and Bruna Papandrea. They join me to discuss their latest project, The Last Anniversary. Bruna Papandrea is an acclaimed Australian film and television producer and the founder of Made Up Stories. Before that, she co-founded Pacific Standard with Reese Witherspoon. Her impressive resume speaks for itself, wi...
Mar 25, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 532
Hey everyone, welcome back to TV Reload! Thanks for tuning in to today’s episode, where I’m joined by the incredible Alana McClean—truly one of my favourite people—to break down the most outrageous moments from The Real Housewives. I’m absolutely obsessed with Alana's takes on the housewives and today, we are diving deep into Episode 16 of Beverly Hills Season 14, titled 'Sutton on Trial at Sea.' With the reunion just around the corner, I can practically smell the boot polish on Andy Cohen’s sho...
Mar 21, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 531
Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Laura. The latest eliminated Australian Survivor player. (Who I have to say I had been really enjoying this season.) This fifth week of the competition we saw another original 'brains' player being booted and we are going to get some hot takes on Laura’s blindside and also unpack this weeks tribal councils. Laura will talk about that her relationship with Zara and Logan and what she thinks of their ...
Mar 20, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 530
Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. I would like to thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Bony and Hannah the next two contestants booted from Australian Idol’s top 10. The competition is really heating up and honestly I think week after week fans are going to be pulling their hair out after seeing their favourites go home. I am going to say that I am not shocked at this weeks eliminations… I think these two are both fantastic but I truly don’t know if this show would hav...
Mar 19, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 529
Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Alana McClean… the gossip queen of the airwaves, the hostess with the mostest and soon to be Ricki Lee and Natalie Bassingthwaites best friend. I will explain that in the pod! We go deep on the 15th episodes of Beverely Hills season 14 which is titled Trouble in Paradise. We are back kind of agreeing on the pacING OF TIS EP and I have to say that while Dorit and PK look set to go to war… Kyle and Mo...
Mar 14, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 528
Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Noonan. This weeks only eliminated Australian Survivor player. After a week go unpredictable twists. This fourth week we saw another original brawn player 'booted' and we are going to get some hot takes on Noonan eliminated and what she thinks of this weeks game play from the surviving survivors.. Noonan will talk about that her relationship with Ursula and what she really thinks of their friendship...
Mar 13, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 527
Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. I would like to thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Mzuki, Aaliyah the first two contestants booted from Australian Idol’s top 12. The competition is really heating up and after a nail biting first week of performances - it was anyone’s guess on who would be sent home. I genuinely think both these girls have something really special and I know you will hear that in my chat today. Mzuki will talk about the online trolling and how that ...
Mar 12, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 526
Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Alana McClean… who is basically now a Real Housewife of Beverely Hills herself after receiving a like on social media from Dorit this week. We go deep on the 14th episodes of Beverely Hills season 14 which are called Hemlines and headlines and this could be the most different reaction Alana and I have had of the season and we will get into that. Plus guys if you want to score the eps too? Please hit...
Mar 07, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 525
Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Ursula one of this weeks eliminated Australian Survivor players. This third week we saw another brawn player booted and we are going to get some hot takes on why Ursula was eliminated and what she thinks of this weeks game play. Ursula will talk about that her relationship with Nash and how that affected her game. Ursula will share what she thinks about Noonan and will shock the average viewers by r...
Mar 07, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 524
Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. I would like to thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Reggie from the latest I’m A Celebrity Out of Here which was on Network Ten. I didn’t even need to say her last name as people often get that wrong but I think she kind of like Madonna at this point. No last required. Reggie and I met years before I did Big Brother and in a chance meeting I got some advice on applying for show. After I did come out of my experience Reggie and I met f...
Feb 28, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 523
Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Alana McClean… who is one of my favourite humans. We met through a work opportunity and now she can not get rid of me. We go deep on the 12th and 13th episodes of Beverely Hills season 14. Which are called 'Land of The Free and Home of the Shade' PLUS 'Caviar Catastrophe' which were both a little underwhelming… if you ask me. We will discuss the way in which these two episodes divided fans over who ...
Feb 28, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 522
Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Nash one of this weeks eliminated Australian Survivor players. The second week saw another very noisy player booted and we are going to get some hot takes on why Nash was eliminated and what he thinks of the days that followed. Nash will talk about that 'ido'l being found so early and I will ask if that turned out to be a negative in his eyes. Nash will share what he thinks about fake crying and he ...
Feb 27, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 521
Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Kent one of this weeks eliminated Australian Survivor players. The popular reality show is back on Network Ten and there has already been a few decent twists and turns which has been interesting to watch unfold Braisn vs Brawn II is a return to this popular 'survivor theme' and what a first week we had served up by the team at Endemol Shine Australia. I think there has been some really cool set ups ...
Feb 22, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 520
Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Tim and Leane from Gogglebox Australia. Which returned this week - now exclusively on Network Ten. I have a love for this show which many Australian’s do. It is such an unusual concept and the magic behind why this show is so good is still quite a mystery to many. I mean it shouldn’t work, the idea of watching people watch television but somewhere in between everyday Australia voices sharing their o...
Feb 22, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 519
Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Alana McClean… who has more opinions on housewives than Sutton and her mothers opinions on cutely and glassware…combined. We go deep on the 11th episode of Beverely Hills season 14 which is called Mind Your business which is ironic for Alana and I who have never minded our own business and will tell you an opinion even when you haven’t asked for it. We will discuss, the way in which this episode is ...
Feb 14, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 518
