Featured guest Samatha Gash from Network Ten's Australian Survivor ! Samatha re entered the competition with her now husband Mark Wales and played a game of Blood vs Water with gusto, passion and determination. Outside of the game, Samantha is a social entrepreneur with heart, grit and intelligence. Affectionately nicknamed Sammy. Her authentic storytelling bleeds a mission statement that has inspired millions and has won friendships with her philosophies on life. You spend a minute with Sammy a...
Mar 22, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Synopsis: Featured guest Jordan Schmidt from Australian Survivor on Channel Ten! Jordan as been playing the competition of blood vs Water with his cousin Josh and between the two, you’d be forgiven for thinking they were unstoppable . Although they are cousins, Jordan and Josh boasted their relationship is closer than most brothers. However, as we are now at the pointing end of the competition a slight twist of fate saw Jordan exit the show lat night. We will talk about what is fair in the compe...
Mar 21, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Featured Guest: TV presenter Andrew Winter. Who is currently celebrating 20 years in Television. As we eagerly await the launch of his latest series of Selling Houses Australia on Foxtel - it is hard to imagine this show has been on our screens for 14 seasons. Andrew is often described by the Media as ‘straight talking’ and he is known for cutting to the chase and actually saying what everyone else is avoiding when it comes to real estate. Owning his domain regarding the multiple facets of renov...
Mar 18, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Synopsis: Featured guest Michelle who is the latest castaway to be eliminated from Channel Ten’s Australian Survivor. Joining the popular reality TV companion themed 'Blood vs Water 'with her twin sister was not something Michele had foreseen in her future but with a slight twist of the arm - both twins took part in the 2022 competition and made it all the way to a rightful spot on the jury. I thought I wouldn’t get a chance to have such an open and honest conversation with Michelle because ther...
Mar 15, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 13
SYNOPSIS: Featured guest Alexander Reid who is the latest "Reality TV sensation" from the Netflix Australia series 'Byron Baes!' This show has been given more flack than any Australian made series on record. From the announcement to the launch, everyone can’t stop talking about the polarising nature of this Doco-Reality-Series set in Byron and centring around 'Influencers.' To say that you like this show publicly is almost "social suicide" but for me I am just going to wave my freak flag and say...
Mar 12, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Synopsis: Featured guest Jessie Hansen. Who is the latest eliminated castaway from Australian Survivor on Channel Ten. This season has seen the competition tackling an age old debate - 'Blood vs Water' and when Jessie’s brother asked him to join him on the 2022 series - it was a no brainer for the Survivor enthusiast. However, in one of the biggest moves of the game, Jessie’s closest alliance Sam not only blindsiding him, which saw Jessie leave the competition but the knife certainly twisted whe...
Mar 07, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Featured guest Simone Holtznagle who is the latest recruit to leave SAS Australia on Channel Seven. Over the last few episode’s of TV reload - you would have heard me reference my personal relationships with Angie Kent and Khan Ong and now with this episode it might seems like I must be pretending that I know everyone… I honestly don’t know everyone but a bizarre anomaly was that three of my friends left reality shows this week. And I got the privilege of talking to them about their experiences....
Mar 06, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Featured guest Khanh Ong who is the eleventh person to be eliminated from Australian Survivor 2022. Channel Ten didn’t have to look far with this reality TV superstar, having competed in two seasons of Australian Masterchef and I don’t even think the producers at Endemol Shine Australia had any idea how great a player Kahn would prove to be. While he won 60,000 dollars before being eliminated last night - Khan walked away with his head held high and a nick name commonly used to a super players, ...
Feb 28, 2022•20 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Featured guest Angie Kent who you might now as a darling reality TV. From Gogglebox to the jungle - from The bachelorette to the dance floor - there isn’t a network or production company that hasn’t hit her up for a job in the last few years. Angie wears her heart on her sleeve and is one of the most relatable personalities on the TV circuit. I feel like we have only just seen the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what Angie is capable of. If you can’t get enough of the pint sized Queenslander...
Feb 26, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Featured guest Ben Watson from Australian Survivor. Who is the 10th person to be eliminated from the Network Ten series It may appear that I have become the Australian Survivor Podcast but I promise you - I have a great Married At First Sight coming up. Thanks to the team at Channel Nine and also a chat with one of the fallen SAS competitors competitors from Channel Seven but I have been lucky enough to get some time with Ben to discuss all the mess and mayhem from his time on Australian Survivo...
Feb 23, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Synopsis: Featured guest Michael 'Croc' Crocker from Australian Survivor who is the 9th person to be eliminated from the Network Ten series This year the global phenomenon produced by Endemol Shine Australia has had me hooked from day one and I have been lucky enough to get some time with Mick, appropriately nick named 'Croc' to discuss all the mess and mayhem from his time on the show. The ex NRL Queenslander joined the competition with his sister in law Chrissy who has proven while she might n...
Feb 22, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Synopsis: Featured guest Amy Ong from Australian Survivor, who is the 8th person to be eliminated. From the Network Ten series This year the global phenomenon produced by Endemol Shine Australia follows the theme Blood vs Water which sees competitors playing alongside their loved ones. Amy joined the 2022 castaways with her brother Kahn Ong and while we never got to see them both reunite - it was clear to audiences they have an unshakable bond.. With plenty of wheeling and dealing I actually rea...
Feb 16, 2022•14 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Synopsis: Featured Guest Erin Vincent who is the Executive Producer on Q&A. I have been a fan of the ABC show for many years and what Erin brings to Q&A is her natural love of good journalism. From working behind the scenes on some of the best news broadcast jobs - it has been this program that has allowed Australian audiences to hear much needed conversation from which she orchestrates behind the scenes. Networking her panel, preparing audiences with their questions and rotating hosts. ...
Feb 11, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 4
SPECIAL GUEST ADRIAN SWIFT: CHANNEL NINE'S HEAD OF CONTENT PRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT I have kept in touch with Adrian Swift over the years and what I have always loved about this man is his storytelling ability. Not only does he understand the fabric of engaging an audience - with the shows he makes - he is one of those characters that comes into your life who draws you in with his infectious warmth, generosity and intelligence. I could honestly talk to this man all day. So who better to unpack...
Feb 04, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Dylan Lewis has been in our lives, though radio and television for as long as I can remember. He is a genuine soul who connects with his audience by being his authentic self. It is absolutely hilarious that he has just won another reality show but it is also really heart warming to know that he is just as loved now as he has always been. I feel like this is going to remind studio bosses and executives that we need more Dylan Lewis in our lives. We discuss the rumours about his casting on the sho...
Feb 02, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Today on the podcast I return to talk television for 2022 with Alex Mavroidakis from ITV Studios. Mav is not only an Executive Producer I have worked with but someone who is currently at the top of his game. He has started the year for his 7th time with an Australian TV staple, 'I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here.' Which has again won the hearts of its audience with his mantra "Humour, Heart and Heroes.' Alex is smart, funny and is very generous with his insights into television - I honestly lov...
Jan 28, 2022•48 min•Season 3Ep. 1
I have two of the lead actors, both Elodie Yung and Aiden Canto from Binge’s latest big budget series The Cleaning Lady on this episode of the pod. Their series revolves around a highly intelligent Cambodian doctor living in the U.S.A as a cleaner, while waiting for a medical treatment to save her son. The female lead played by Yung witnesses a brutal murder that places her in a situation that is almost unimaginable. As an audience we see her negotiating with a high level criminal played by Cant...
Dec 29, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Today on the podcast I have one of my favourite housewives from the latest series of The Real Housewives of Melbourne - It Is Simone Elliott. We have come to the end of another RHOM series and with only the finale left, we as an audience have well and truely picked our sides over the most explosive divide ever seen on the franchise. Simone has laughed, cried, stood up for herself and won over the fashion world of Australian audiences. The blonde bombshell has walked away with legions of fans and...
Dec 10, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Today on the podcast I have one of ABC Australia's most prized TV content makers Kalita Corrigan. Kalita has just launched my favourite new program 'Books that Made Us.' .An insightful look into Australian Authors who have made an impact on the world with best selling novels that reflect our Australian culture. As an Executive Producer for ABC Arts, Kalita oversees a vibrant slate of series and feature documentaries. Kalita is passionate about making the arts accessible to a broader audience, he...
Nov 26, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 14
This week on the podcast I have Yvie Jones! Yvie joins TV Reload to promote her latest TV project 'Snackmasters,' which launches on Channel Nine at 7:30 Monday the 29th of November. The series is absolutely mind blowing, as famous chefs try to recreate some of Australia's most iconic snacks. From classic candies to fast-food faves, viewers will get a sneak peek into confectionery production to see how their scrumptious treats are meticulously made. Yvie's role as Food Detective and committed swe...
Nov 25, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Today on the podcast I have internationally acclaimed TV producer Sally Woodgate. Sally is here to promote her latest project Ragdoll which will premiere on Binge in Australia today. Ragdoll is an upcoming internationally co-produced thriller series based upon the novel of the same name by Daniel Cole. The series follows the murder of six people who have been dismembered and sewn into the shape of a grotesque body, "The Ragdoll". As leading characters begin to investigate, the killer begins to t...
Nov 12, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Kirsty and Jesse have proven to be a strong competitor on this years massively successful season of The Block: Fans vs Favourites. Channel Nine has served up a showdown of epic proportions in 2021, as Australia’s most successful renovation reality program. The Block grew in ratings to epic proportions and no one will be forgetting todays's guests in a hurry. Together since they were 16 and married now for seven years. Kirsty and Jesse are a rock-solid couple. Whatever they do they give 100 per c...
Oct 28, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Featuring Kevin Carlin who has an amazing career in television. He is a well respected director of Australia’s most iconic scripted drama and comedy…. but also recently he has finished up on the final series of Foxtel’s Wentworth. Directing the last two episodes. Find out how he got started, go behind the scenes for the last time on Wentworth which has its series finale this Tuesday at 8:30. Only on Foxtel. Fans of the show will delight in all the exclusive stories with some of the actors and ch...
Oct 23, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Beth Hart joins TV Reload as a special guest. As the Head of content at ITV Studios Australia and we discuss her amazing career in television plus her latest 'TV baby' Love Island Australia. Channel Nine has just launched Series 3 and with more false starts and changes to location that a Mission Impossible film. You would be forgiven for calling the show 'Where is the World is Love Island Australia!' Beth has worked across the world on some of the most iconic shows in history. From UK X factor (...
Oct 15, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Jackie has been on The Real; Housewives of Melbourne since day one. She has weathered the storms, 'shined it up' and shared her story with the world. The show is back Sunday nights on Foxtel at 8:30 and then out on Binge. If you have missed the first episode of season 5 then you need to catch up on that as soon as possible. Jackie has been very open with her IVF struggles. She has really stepped it up in the eyes of the producers to prove she is the heart and soul behind the latest series. Today...
Oct 13, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Executive Producers Lisa Potasz and Pip Rubira have worked on all 5 seasons of the The Real Housewives of Melbourne and that is not to forget their roles on other Housewife series' like Sydney and New Zealand. If you want the tea spilt on the real behind the scenes drama and the real magic that goes down while making a real housewives franchise - then this podcast will have you glued. Lisa is a well respected and sort after producer, who has worked across many productions like Project Runway and...
Oct 08, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Mitch and Mark make up a large percentage of The Block's 'favourites 'part of the 2021 competition. Very quickly into this chat I worked out why. The the boys are so much fun to work with. They are both generous, thoughtful and wickedly funny. Both can tell a story better than most and while we could get bogged down in the stereotypical parts of their same sex relationship they are just normal every day Australians living their lives like anyone else. Maybe with a better relationship manual than...
Oct 06, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This episode is pretty cool, Amazon Prime Video set up this amazing chat with Michael Ratner in L.A. He is promoting his latest documentary Justin Bieber: Our World. Which premiers Worldwide on Amazon Prime Video and that release date is October 8th. So pop that in your diary. However, Michael is the founded of OBB Pictures and under his leadership that company has grown into OBB Media, a leading media company with divisions in film, TV, digital, podcasts, branded content, and has amassed over 1...
Oct 01, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Belinda Chayko is early awaiting her new TV series 'Fires' to debate on ABC Sunday 27th of September at 8:40pm - which is another highly anticipated Tony Ayres collaboration. The series does follow the 2019-2020 fires that devastated Australia and you won’t want to miss a moment of this highly emotive piece that will leave you thinking about our duty to the planet for days. The actors are first class, with Miranda Otto, Richard Roxbourogh, Sam Worthington and Noni Hazelhurst - just to name a few...
Sep 24, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Emma Hamilton is currently staring in the reboot of Royal Flying Doctor Service: RFDS! Which this week concludes on Channel Seven. If you have missed the exciting new series? You are free to watch it now on Channel Seven's catch up service SEVEN PLUS. Which I highly recommend! We are yet to know the fate of the new scripted drama and I for one hope we can all band-together to get the next series in production. It is well written, well acted and the stories are endless for the Broken Hill setting...
Sep 22, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 54
