Hi, it’s Benjamin Norris and welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking play on my podcast, where I go behind the scenes with the biggest players in Australian television.

This week, I’m joined by the one and only Rodger Corser — a name you’ll definitely recognise from Doctor Doctor, Underbelly, and pretty much every major Aussie drama of the last two decades. He’s a powerhouse in scripted television, but more recently, we’ve seen him take a leap into the world of TV hosting.

You might remember his turn as the mysterious frontman of The Traitors — where, let’s be honest, he was playing more of a character than just being Rodger Corser. But in Channel Nine’s new prime-time game show The Floor, we’re finally seeing the real Rodger — and it turns out that was a bit of a challenge for him.

Now, if you’re wondering how The Floor works, here’s the gist: 81 contestants stand on a massive LED grid, each occupying a square representing their area of trivia expertise. In each round, a contestant is randomly selected to challenge a neighbouring player in that neighbour's specialty. They face off in a rapid-fire, 45-second duel, answering visual-based questions. The winner claims the loser's square and category, expanding their territory. The ultimate goal? To conquer the entire floor and take home the grand prize of $200,000.

In our chat, Rodger opens up about the shift from actor to presenter, and the very different way audiences perceive you in each role. We’ll also get the scoop on filming The Floor in Amsterdam — why they took 100 Aussie contestants across the globe and how the hell that even worked logistically.

Plus, we’ll hear Rodger’s thoughts on Rob Lowe — who hosted the U.S. version — and whether he felt the pressure of stepping into those very polished shoes.

So sit back and enjoy as we dive into the wild, wonderful and slightly chaotic world of The Floor — with Rodger Corser.

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