Welcome to a brand new episode of Switch to Channel 2, Season 2! This week, host Donny McGuire welcomes TV producer and showrunner Rob Gomes for a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation about breaking into the entertainment industry and thriving in tough times.

Listen in as Rob Gomes shares his fascinating journey from aspiring stand-up comic in LA to a nine-year grind as a set PA, and his ultimate breakthrough into producing some of unscripted television’s biggest hits—like Love & Hip Hop and Farmer Wants a Wife. Hear real industry insights about how content creation has changed, the move towards YouTube and vertical formats, and why Atlanta’s once-booming TV industry is facing challenges.

Donny McGuire and Rob Gomes dig into topics that every entertainment pro or pop culture fan will want to hear:

• The evolution of reality TV, and crafting real connections on-screen
• Adapting to YouTube, TikTok, and the short-form content revolution
• Hilarious on-set stories, survival tips, and production mishaps
• Why being great at your craft beats “networking” and the truth about loyalty in Hollywood

Plus, enjoy quick-fire questions about wild production moments and discover more about Rob Gomes’s exciting new project, Real Love Rob, where reality TV wisdom meets real-life relationship advice.

Perfect for reality TV lovers, creators, and anyone keeping tabs on the entertainment world’s next chapter!

Don’t miss out: Tune in to Season 2 of Switch to Channel 2, and subscribe so you never miss an episode of in-depth industry talk, personal journeys, and actionable advice from the people making TV happen.

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