Season 2 is officially here — and we’re kicking things off with a very special, long-awaited episode.

This chat with Janine Allis and Pia Miranda was recorded back in 2021 as part of a never-released second season of Back From Reality. At the time, both women had recently appeared on Australian Survivor: Champions vs Contenders, where they formed one of the most memorable alliances in the show’s history — and the experience was still incredibly fresh.

Now, fast-forward to 2025 — and Janine is hot off the beach, having just made it to the Final Three in the epic Survivor: Australia vs The World. So it felt like the perfect moment to finally release this episode.

Janine is the powerhouse entrepreneur behind Boost Juice, and Pia is one of Australia’s most beloved actors, best known for Looking for Alibrandi. Together, they reflect on the psychological intensity of the game, the unexpected bonds, and what happens when you mix business, fame, and survival strategy on national TV.

🎭 This podcast was originally created as part of a research project into the mental health impacts of reality television — and out of that project, a new play was born.

🎟 Gabrielle Scawthorn’s new play The Edit — inspired by this podcast — premieres at
Belvoir Street Theatre, Sydney | 7–26 October 2025
BOOK NOW → belvoir.com.au/productions/the-edit

📸 Follow Gabrielle: @gjosca on Instagram
🌐 Learn more about The Edit: unlikelyproductions.co.uk/projects/theedit

This podcast was made with the support of Arts Council England National Lottery Projects Grants.

Got a question or feedback? Email us at [email protected] or drop Gabrielle a DM on Instagram.