Finding Reality

What really goes into building a tiny home on television? In Episode 3 of Finding Reality, host Brenton Metzler sits down with Zack Giffin, master carpenter and tiny home expert, and John Weisbarth, longtime host of Tiny House Nation, for an inside look at one of the most beloved home renovation and lifestyle shows on television.
From designing and building incredible tiny homes to filming emotional transformations, Zack and John share behind-the-scenes stories from Tiny House Nation, discuss what viewers don't see on camera, and reveal what it takes to create compelling reality television. We explore the challenges of production, the tiny house movement, and how television can inspire people to rethink the way they live.

What does it take to produce some of television's biggest reality shows? In Episode 2 of Finding Reality, we sit down with veteran television producer Nadim Amiry to explore the world behind the camera and uncover what really goes into making hit unscripted television.From producing Extreme Makeover: Home Edition to serving as Vice President of Unscripted at Paramount Global / MTV Entertainment Studios, Nadim has spent years helping shape some of the most recognizable reality television and documentary programming on the air. In this conversation, he shares firsthand stories from his career, discusses how reality TV is developed and produced, and explains the creative and business decisions that audiences rarely get to see.

For our premiere episode, we sit down with longtime Big Brother Producer Chris Culhane to pull back the curtain on one of television’s most enduring reality franchises. With the series now entering its 28th season, Chris shares what it really takes to produce the show—from the nonstop logistics and creative decisions to the unpredictable moments that make Big Brother unlike anything else on TV. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, production insights, and the secrets behind a format that has captivated audiences for more than two decades.