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In this episode of Sababoosh, I sit down with Assaf Gil, the creative force behind some of Israel’s most iconic reality shows, including Chatunami and Baby Boom. These programs have become part of the fabric of Israeli life, sparking conversation, laughter, and tears around the country.
Assaf takes us behind the scenes of how these shows capture the intensity of human emotions - from the highs and lows of relationships to the drama and joy of welcoming new life. He explains why Israeli audiences connect so deeply with these stories and how reality TV has become more than entertainment: it’s a mirror reflecting love, family, and society itself.
Through insider knowledge, Asaf reveals how reality television in Israel isn’t just watched - it’s felt, discussed, and remembered, shaping cultural moments and collective experiences along the way.
By Jake Gillis5
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In this episode of Sababoosh, I sit down with Assaf Gil, the creative force behind some of Israel’s most iconic reality shows, including Chatunami and Baby Boom. These programs have become part of the fabric of Israeli life, sparking conversation, laughter, and tears around the country.
Assaf takes us behind the scenes of how these shows capture the intensity of human emotions - from the highs and lows of relationships to the drama and joy of welcoming new life. He explains why Israeli audiences connect so deeply with these stories and how reality TV has become more than entertainment: it’s a mirror reflecting love, family, and society itself.
Through insider knowledge, Asaf reveals how reality television in Israel isn’t just watched - it’s felt, discussed, and remembered, shaping cultural moments and collective experiences along the way.

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