On this episode I have Holly Bryar! A casting specialist who you might meet in the casting process when applying for a role on Television. Chances are if you have applied for reality TV you’ve probably had a initial zoom chat with Holly as she casts people right across all major television networks. She has successfully cast on shows like Amazing Race, MAFS, House Rules just to name a few. Holly has a degree TV Production and understands being both in front and behind the camera. This gives her ...
Mar 06, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 23
On this episode I have Brett Bowman who is a Story Producer on Reality TV shows made here in Australia and in the USA. He has worked across some of the biggest shows we have ever seen on Australian screens. Including The Block, Big Brother, Love Island and I am a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. Just to name a few. His job is to collaborate with Executive producers and Editors and find the stories that are the most interesting that will end up on your TV screen He has some of the best storytelling ...
Mar 06, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Matt Shirvington’s athletic career made him a household name when he competed for the first time at the Kuala Lumpur Olympics in 1998. Shirvington is the second fastest Australian Sprinter of all-time and just as quickly he has established himself as a TV Presenter. This year he has found himself as the man of the moment at Channel Seven. Hosting Holey Moley and now Ultimate Tag! There is something authentic and natural about his presenting style and it is no wonder Australia loves seeing him on...
Mar 04, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 21
I was lucky enough to be able to bring you a special guest in Andy Lee this episode. You would normally find him alongside Hamish Blake, however today we are talking to Andy flying solo. Why? Because he is out on his own hosting the newest game show, The Cube. Wednesday at 7:30pm On Channel Ten. Andy Lee has been a household name as long as I have been an adult, He has hosted radio shows, been on countless television programs and in this new venture you will see a new side to the popular comedia...
Mar 03, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 20
On this episode I have Jamie Wiggins. Who is a Television Editor at the top of their game. Specialises in Reality TV. He has worked across some of the biggest shows we have ever seen on Australian screens He job is to collaborate with Executive producers and story producers to make us, as the audience fall in love with heroes, secretly like the villains but overall to entertain. I am so excited to talk about Reality TV editing because it is such a complicated job which often is thankless or unde...
Feb 19, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Ian 'Dicko' Dickson, as we came to know him, landed in Australia with long hair, an English accent and more than a few opinions. However, with a fabulous sense of humour and oodles of charisma his positives outweighed any negatives. He was the so-called 'nasty judge' on Australian Idol but very quickly resonated so deeply with his audience and he quickly became one of the most sort after television personalities over the last 20 years. It is probably a good point to mention my admiration for thi...
Feb 16, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode, Tim Clucas unpacks the last 40 years of Australian television. He discusses where we've been, whats happening now and where we are going! Some of Tim Clucas' career highlights include his role as the creator of the 90’s TV series Sex. In this series he challenged Aussie audiences with taboo topics and gave us the answers to questions we felt too embarrassed to ask. Feeling confident about 'Sex' led to his show called Money ... Another hugely successful series, which gave million...
Feb 15, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Australia fell in love with Beau Ryan throughout his sporting career. However, there was always more to this Aussie legend than being just a professional rugby league footballer. His personality and likability led him to a fantastic run with The footy Show proving his worth in front of the camera and making him one of the countries most likeable TV personalities. He is somewhat of a blokes bloke and he certainly has a fan base with the ladies but with two adoring kids and gorgeous wife - its fai...
Feb 12, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 16
CEO and MD at ITV Studios David Mott shares his wisdom and knowledge Today on the podcast, I have a pretty big deal. That's my words and not his. A man man who has well and truely made his mark on Australian Television with an eye for detail, partnerships and true friendships. He has worked at Channel Seven, Channel Nine and Network Ten. Famously stopping along the way as Head of Programming, then as Chief Programming Officer at Network 10… he has danced between Networks and Productions Studios ...
Feb 06, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 15
We first met this young woman less than two years ago when she turned up on The Bachelor - Vying for the heart of scientist Matthew Agnew but then famously coming second….and while she now is the most famous 'Bachie' girls in history - her journey on television wasn’t always rosey. Polarising the audiences during her time on the popular dating show for Channel 10 - it would seem the tides are certainly changing for this young women, as she takes on the haters and proved to her followers that spe...
Feb 01, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Today’s guest is basically TV royalty! Australian audiences have either grown-up watching him or grown to love him clocking more hours on television than skippy the kangaroo He has brought so much joy to us all…. From Sunrise to Family Feud - this Gold Logie winner is simply TV magic. Viewers of Im a celebrity saw a raw and honest side to the TV HOST in the jungle - a rare insight into a family man who has had more ups and downs…. than a roller coast ride at Luna Park…. We have read the headline...
Feb 01, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 13
When we first met this young man, he was introduced to us as an original Googlebox Australia cast member, quickly become a household favourite. It was his quick wit and friendship with best mate Symon Lovett that made him one of the most relatable television stars over the last 6 years. You can’t help but really listen to him when he talks and you're always waiting to hear what he will say next. The boys certainly have a love of sport and hopefully we will see him and Symon bringing their talent...
Jan 30, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 12
This Aussie legend is one of the most famous names in Aussie Sport. While he has been off the field for nearly 30 years, he made such a big impact playing for Hawthorn that he is still household name all these years later From retiring in 1991 Dipper has commented on sport and is still massively sort after to join footy shows and to share his life story. There is way more to this man than just his footy - he a family man and probably with a passion for life and is is now a grandfather! In this e...
Jan 30, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Ben Ulm. Ben is the Head of Factual & Reality at ITV Studios! There aren't many people who have worked in the Australian TV industry who have never been out of work…. He has gone from strength to strength and worked with some of the industry greats on programs we have been watching for as long as I can remember. He grew up with journalist parents who commented on television and from there, his passion and knowledge of the box is Exponentially profound. Ben not only has a cool name, but he ha...
Jan 30, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Australia fell in love with Paulini during her time on Australian Idol and over the years we have never let her forget some of those iconic hits and certainly not that gold dress,…. From there, this talented Aussie took on the Australian music charts and had huge success collaborating with a mix of her former Australian Idol alums, with the band Young Divas! Not stopping there, Paulini wowed the country as Rachel Marron in the stage production of The Bodyguard. And I tell you what, there is a a ...
Jan 28, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Australia fell in love with Symon during his time on Gogglebox, proving that Bert and Ernie had found new life in Adam & Symon. Their undeniable 'mateship' and ability to call it like it is has won over Australian audiences for up to 5 years - shocking us all when they finished their time on the Logie award winning program Gogglebox Australia. The boys certainly have a thirst for life and shared love of footy, which for most blokes in this country is like peas and carrots or should I say a f...
Jan 27, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 8
You might recognise this talented girl from her famous last name, Simpson, as in the sister of Cody Simpson! You may have bought her music, possibly heard her Disney podcast or even remembered Justin Bieber once had a crush on her ! It's her time in the Jungle that has us all saying what a bloody Aussie legend! Alli certainly had her work cut out for her during this seasons challenges, navigating insects and snakes but also avoiding difficult love triangles - I simply enjoyed every moment we saw...
Jan 27, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 7
You might know this outspoken and fearless lady from her time on The Real Housewives of Melbourne. You probably saw her on Hell's Kitchen! However, you and her campmates will never forget Pettifleur’s thirst for life, competitive nature and ability to give you her opinion - weather you asked for it or not! I was lucky enough to have this chat with Pettifleur today as she faced the Australian media. Hopefully you will walk away with some tea spilt on The Real Housewives, some insights into the ju...
Jan 25, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 6
GEORGINA HARROP THE CURRENT IT GIRL IN CASTING! Today on the podcast I have a television genius. Georgina has just collaborated with ITV studio’s and Channel Ten with placing the current batch of celebs in the jungle. 'For I'm a celeb.' We will find out why her quirky humour and nack for casting has everyone in the business clambering for her services. Georgina has kicked more goals in television than you’ve had hot dinners working as a talent agent - formerly the head of casting for channel sev...
Jan 23, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Jack Vidgen's mum cried when she heard Jacks acknowledgement of her over the years. Australia first fell in love with Jack in 2011, when he won Australia's Got Talent at just 14 years of age. After the chart topping hits that followed, the pressure of his new found fame saw Jack escape to Los Angeles, before returning to Australia to live life as a normal teenager, away from the entertainment industry. In 2019 Jack found the courage to return to the stage as a part of the 2019 season of The Voic...
Jan 18, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 4
What the Executive Producer is really planning? Today on the podcast I have Yana Groves who is an executive producer and is the the founder of Bloomtime Media. Yana’s credits include My Kitchen Rules, Big Brother, Masterchef AND Bachelor in Paradise. ....and the rest of her resume reads like the creme del a creme of reality shows made here in Australia…. but most impressively, Yana now runs a training and mentorship program for people wanting to enter, up skill or even take a sidestep in the TV ...
Jan 15, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3
HOW TO GET CAST ON REALITY TV IN 1 MINUTE! Today on the podcast I have Marion Farrelly who’s credits include Executive editor of format entertainment at BBC London, Creative Strategist for BBC Worldwide Australia, and director of format Entertainment for Fremantle media Australia. So what does all that mean to you? Well Maz has made a career putting people on television screens that will make YOU want to watch. Chances are you have watched some or most of the shows she has produced. Everything f...
Jan 08, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 2
THE MAKING OF I'M A CELEBRITY AUSTRALIA EXPOSED Alex Mavroidakis joins TV Reload! This Executive Producer has been making some of the biggest & best reality shows in Australia. He successfully rebooted BIG BROTHER for Channel Nine in 2012. In 2016 He took over as the EP of on Channel Ten's I’M A CELEB. He brought LOVE ISLAND to Australia in 2018 for Channel Nine. Up next he will take on THE CUBE with Andy Lee to be seen on Network Ten in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
Jan 01, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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