Welcome to another episode of the TV Central: One on One podcast!

Today, we’re celebrating a true Australian television icon—Better Homes and Gardens, a show that’s been a beloved staple on our screens for an incredible 30 years.

At the heart of this amazing program is the incomparable Johanna Griggs, who’s been leading the team since 2005.

Johanna is a national treasure, admired and respected by audiences across the country.

In today’s episode, Johanna sits down with me to share:

• What a typical week looks like for her—or if such a thing even exists
• Why Better Homes and Gardens has endured the test of time
• The daunting challenge of taking over the show from Noni Hazlehurst
• The behind-the-scenes decisions on what makes it to air—and what doesn’t
• Her unique conversational approach to presenting the Olympics
• The challenges she faced as a young professional athlete
• And what the future might hold in a world without Better Homes and Gardens

For all your latest TV news, streaming updates, ratings, movie reviews, and more, head over to TV Central at www.tvcentral.com.au.

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Welcome to another exciting episode of the TV Central: One on One podcast!

Today, we’re diving deep into the drama and fun of FBoy Island, which is back with a brand new season. Our three leading ladies—Krystal, Ally, and Nicole—are on a mission to uncover who the true “Nice Guys” looking for love are and who the self-proclaimed “FBoys” are just playing the game for that $50,000 cash prize.

And guess who’s back? The ever-cheeky Abbie Chatfield returns as the host, bringing her signature flair to the chaos.

On today’s episode, Krystal, Ally, and Nicole sit down with us to dish on:

• Krystal’s surprising revelation about her father
• Why it’s so much easier to play along from the couch than it is to be on the show
• If Mitch is really as perfect as he seems, or too good to be true
• What really happened with TikTok star Jake
• Paddy’s unexpected aging journey
• What initially attracted the girls to Joe, and why Ally ended up so frustrated with him
• How Krystal knows Aaron outside the show
• The best ways to handle the most deceptive FBoys
• Frank’s game plan
• And whether it’s actually possible to find true love on FBoy Island

For all your latest TV news, streaming updates, ratings, movie reviews, and more, be sure to check out TV Central at www.tvcentral.com.au. Now, let’s get into the show!

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Welcome to TV Central: One on One!

Today, we have a very special guest – Julie Goodwin. Julie first captured our hearts as Australia’s first-ever MasterChef winner, quickly becoming a household name.

Since then, she’s flourished as one of Australia’s best-selling authors with her beloved cookbook, Our Family Table.

Julie’s journey didn’t stop there. She bravely stepped onto the dance floor on Dancing with the Stars, overcoming an early injury to deliver a stunning Viennese Waltz that earned her an impressive score of 27. And who could forget her final, sassy dance that, while memorable, led to her elimination from the show?

In this episode, Julie opens up about:

• Being sexy and sassy on Dancing with the Stars (DWTS)
• Pushing herself to try new experiences
• Whether she ever had an "in it to win it" attitude on DWTS
• The injury and her comeback with the Viennese Waltz
• Being an open book and sharing her journey
• Her thoughts on moving forward differently
• Her favorite part of the DWTS experience
• Shane Crawford channeling Ricky Martin
• Her website – juliegoodwin.com.au
• Returning to MasterChef not once, but twice
• What’s on her bucket list

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Welcome to today's episode! We have a very special guest who first captured our hearts back in 2011 on MasterChef, where he earned the nickname of the culinary lifeguard with an adventurous spirit.

Since then, he has become a beloved figure in Australia, seamlessly juggling surfing, writing, marine biology, and hosting the cooking series "Taste of Australia."

On this podcast, Hayden Quinn chats about his journey on Dancing with the Stars, including:

• The rumba
• The challenge of being sexy with a dance partner you've just met
• Speculation about his elimination despite not being in the bottom 2
• His niece Harlem popping into rehearsal
• Whether his fitness regime helped with dancing
• The almost shirtless dance and public perception of his looks
• The excitement and struggles of the Dancing with the Stars experience
• Juggling multiple projects
• Married life
• The run club he is involved in
• Why he decided to participate in Dancing with the Stars
• The judges
• Cooking naughty indulgences while staying fit and healthy

For all the latest television news, streaming info, ratings, cinema movie reviews, TV guides, and podcasts, head to TV Central at www.tvcentral.com.au.

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Welcome to another episode of the TV Central: One on One podcast!

Today, we have a very special guest, Nadia Bartel, an Australian fashion entrepreneur and designer whose name is synonymous with style. Nadia is the co-founder of the fashion label Henne and a just eliminated contestant on Dancing with the Stars, where she brought her unique flair to the dance floor.

In this episode, Nadia opens up about:

• The joy of being involved in costume designs on Dancing with the Stars
• Igniting passion with a new dance partner
• The physical demands of dancing
• Reflections on being the first eliminated from DWTS
• The enjoyment and struggles of the different elements of being on the show
• Making friends beyond the competition
• Her double-jointed abilities in both arms and legs
• Staying calm under pressure
• Her exciting new fashion label, Henne
• Balancing the business and creative sides of her work
• Future goals for Henne

Check out all of Nadia's designs at henne.com.au. For the latest television news, streaming info, ratings, TV guides, cinema movie reviews, and more podcasts, visit TV Central.

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Welcome to another TV Central podcast! Today, we have a special guest: Australian actor Tristan Gorey. You might know him from his breakout role as 'Texas' in "Mystery Road: Origin" (2022), and you’ve probably heard his voice narrating the Disney+ series "Shipwreck Hunters" (2022).

Tristan is set to feature as boxer Hammer in the upcoming film "Kid Snow." In 2023, he moved to Sydney to take on the role of Dr. Levi Fowler, a cardiothoracic surgeon in Seven’s hit drama "Home and Away."

Now, in 2024, he’s been nominated for the TV Week Logie Award as Most Popular New Talent.

In this episode, Tristan chats about:

• His TV Week Logie Award nomination
• Other nominees in the new talent category
• The legacy of the award for "Home and Away"
• Growing up in Perth
• Where acting started for him
• His dream acting role
• WAAPA
• His first credited role in "The Heights"
• "Mystery Road: Origins"
• The chemistry test on "Home and Away"
• Changing his look prior to "Home and Away"
• Talking to writers about upcoming storylines
• Meeting Ada, Lynn, Ray, and Emily
• Making friends with the cast
• "Kid Snow"
• His passions outside of acting
• Who he is as a person
• Comparing the beaches of WA and NSW

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Welcome to another TV Central One on One podcast! Today, we're diving into the world of renovation reality TV with the winners of Dream Home, Rhys and Liam.

Dream Home took the renovation genre to new heights, as six pairs of everyday Aussies battled it out room by room, transforming tired suburban family homes into astonishing dream homes.

In this episode, Rhys and Liam share:

• The enjoyment of their new home
• Whether there are any plans to sell
• What didn't make the final edit
• Issues with fellow contestants Taelar and Elle
• Liam's health scare
• Rhys's decision to leave his 7-day-old newborn to join the series
• Whether they still keep in contact with the other couples
• Advice for potential applicants for season 2
• The WOW factor
• Odd design choices
• Positive experiences taken away from the show
• Possible TV presenting in the future

For all the latest television news, streaming info, guides, ratings, cinema movie reviews, and more podcasts, head to TV Central at tvcentral.com.au. Let's get started!

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Welcome to TV Central, your hub for the latest television news, streaming info, ratings, guides, cinema movie reviews, and podcasts. Visit us at www.tvcentral.com.au. Today, we have a very special guest, the iconic Maggie Beer, joining us to discuss her new series, "Maggie Beer's Big Mission," airing on ABC and ABC iview.

In this episode, Maggie opens up about:

• Keeping the series raw and authentic, even when the footage wasn't always favorable to the premise.
• The barriers to change she encountered.
• Whether the work turned out to be more than she had anticipated.
• Appropriate activities for older Australians.
• The challenge of delivering individual care in facilities designed for broader care.
• Why simple ideas often go unadopted.
• The impact of legalities and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) regulations on outcomes.
• Her vision for the legacy she hopes to leave in the aged care system in Australia.

Stay tuned for an insightful conversation with Maggie Beer, only on TV Central.

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I have Better Homes and Gardens' DIY guru, Adam Dovile, who is currently lighting up the stage on Dancing with the Stars. Adam chats with TV Central about:

• Why he decided to join the show
• What he finds most daunting—the dancing, the judges, or the hosts' quips
• How the experience goes far beyond just dancing
• The bonds he's made with some of the cast
• The challenge of dancing intimately with a stranger
• His initial predictions about who might struggle on day one
• Better Homes and Gardens celebrating 30 years
• Whether his BHAG team will support him on Dancing with the Stars
• If he plans to take up dancing in the future for leisure or social purposes

For all the latest television news, streaming info, ratings, cinema release reviews, TV guides, and podcasts, head to TV Central at www.tvcentral.com.au.

Note: there are some small audio glitches due to the line. Apologies

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Welcome to the I Was Actually There podcast, where series creator Kirk Docker delves into significant events with fresh perspectives. In this episode, Kirk discusses:

• His aim to retell impactful events meaningfully
• Securing participants to talk about Port Arthur and understanding its tragedy without naming the gunman
• Exploring the Boxing Day Tsunami 2004 and the Beatles' Adelaide tour in 1964
• The broader impact of the Beatles' visit on Adelaide
• Interviewing Brant and Todd about the Beaconsfield mine rescue and its community ripple effects
• Differences between I Was Actually There and You Can't Ask That
• His personal background and its influence on his storytelling
• Addressing if there were questions deemed unaskable on You Can't Ask That
• The importance of multiple perspectives in recounting events for I Was Actually There

For the latest in television news, streaming info, ratings, movie reviews, TV guides, and podcasts, visit TV Central at www.tvcentral.com.au.

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