Liv on Air: Your Behind the Scenes Bestie

Liv on Air: Your Behind the Scenes Bestie

By ItsLivonAir

Have you ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes of your favorite reality shows?GREAT - you're ready to join the Broken Brain Club.
Your host and former reality TV producer Liv is here t... more
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  1. Number 1: REWATCH: Is UnReal Actually Real? Ep 1 Part 2

    In this second part of our UnREAL breakdown, Liv dives deeper into the show's most shocking and controversial scenes to reveal what's fact and what's fiction. She's tackling your biggest questions head-on, from producer ethics to how far they'll go for a good story. We answer some spicy questions on this one!The doctor on set - do we really have them?! Do they tell production everything?Is a cast member's edit decided before the cameras even roll? Do we secretly keep filming even after a cast member thinks the cameras are down? Are there code words ?! Want to ask Liv a question for a future listener episode? Find her on TikTok and Instagram at @ItsLivOnAir, or email your questions to [email protected].

    37min
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  2. Number 2: LISTENER Q's: Morals of Producing Reality TV? Fake Breakups? Least Favorite Show?

    This week, Liv is opening up the mailbag and answering the most frequently asked, burning questions from listeners! From a producer's ethical line to the real story behind an iconic TV breakup, nothing is off limits.Am I a bad person? Does a producer ever feel guilty about how they portray someone? Liv shares her honest take on a producer's true power in the editing room.The Southern Charm Breakup: Was that famous, emotional breakup scene between Thomas and Kathryn on Southern Charm real or scripted? Liv weighs in with her professional opinion.The Best & Worst Job: Liv reveals the most grueling show she's ever worked on and the one that made her feel the proudest.Want to ask Liv a question for a future listener episode? Find her on TikTok and Instagram at @ItsLivOnAir, or email your questions to [email protected].

    25min
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  3. Number 3: DEEP DIVE: Reality TV Interviews & Confessionals

    Interview bites make or break whole episodes, and well, series! Let’s deep dive into the all important power of the confessional. In this episode, Liv is taking you into the interview chair to reveal the secrets behind how we get those tearful testimonials. In this episode, we go over some of the basics:OTF vs. Sit-Down: What's the difference between an on-the-fly interview and the polished confessionals you see on shows like The Valley? The Power of the Question: The secret to getting a great "bite" from a cast member—and how producers get them to talk in the present tense about a past event. Wardrobe, Hair, and Timing, Oh My!: We dive into who pays for their wardrobe and glam, and how often they are filming these interviews (and are they repeating looks?!)Want to ask Liv a question for a future listener episode? Email your questions to [email protected]. Follow along on TikTok and Instagram at @ItsLivOnAir. Please remember to rate, view, and subscribe if you like the pod!

    17min
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  4. Number 4: REWATCH - Is UnREAL Actually Real? Ep 1

    Ever wondered if the dark, behind-the-scenes world of UnREAL is anything like the reality of making a show like The Bachelor? As a former producer on shows from Dancing With the Stars to Married at First Sight, Liv breaks down the first episode of the iconic Lifetime series to separate fact from fiction. In this deep-dive re-watch, you'll learn:Walkie-Talkies vs. Headsets: Why a showrunner would never use an open walkie on a high-stakes shoot.Life on the Floor: You may have heard of producers being ‘on the floor’, but do they really LIE on the floor to get the shot?!The Art of the Note: How producers soften a harsh note like "be more charming" to get the best performance from a cast member.The Unbreakable Rules of Production: Why losing the main star or lacking a signed contract is a logistical nightmare that would (spoiler alert) never happen on a major show.Want to ask Liv a question for a future listener episode? Email your questions to [email protected]. Follow along on TikTok and Instagram at @ItsLivOnAir. Please remember to rate, view, and subscribe if you like the pod!

    30min
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  5. Number 5: DEEP DIVE: Is Reality TV Scripted?

    It’s the number one question Liv gets asked, and in this episode, she’s giving you the definitive answer. We're going behind the curtain of shows like The Real Housewives to uncover the truth about what's planned, what's real, and everything in between. In this episode, we cover:The Anatomy of a Scene: How producers determine what they’re shooting in a scene and the kooky names for the documents they use to do soLocation, Location, Location: Why a restaurant might regret allowing a film crew in—and the rare instance it paid off.The One Thing That Is Always Fake: I bet you can guess it if you think about it!Talent Prep: The delicate art of guiding a cast member to say what's needed for the show without a script, and when you might feed cast a line directly Edit Mindset: Why the edit is always on a good producer’s mind and why “I got a bad edit” can be the exact oppositeWant to ask Liv a question for a future listener episode? Email your questions to [email protected]. Follow along on TikTok and Instagram at @ItsLivOnAir. Please remember to rate, view, and subscribe if you like the pod!

    23min
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