Deep Dive: Millions of us watch TV shows like Australian Idol and The Voice, cheering on ordinary people with music talent as they chase their dream for stardom.

But a new LiSTNR podcast documentary The Moment It Changed: Touchdown lifts the lid on the truth behind how music competition TV is made, from stories of shocking exploitation and humiliation to the euphoria of overnight success.

Among those who speak out in the series are former Australian Idol judges Mark Holden and Ian "Dicko" Dickson and past winners Dami Im and Casey Donovan. In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou chats with Touchdown host Nic Kelly to unpack what goes on behind the curtains.

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