TV RELOAD

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Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Julian Cress one of the Executive Producers of The Block. Which has been on television for 20 seasons. Celebrating a huge milestone. 

I am a big fan of Jules work. He knows how to make a show about renovating exciting for everyone. You might be there for the renovations. Who doesn’t mind a peel and reveal! You might be there for the drama and who doesn’t like being a fly on the wall. You have to ask yourself !

This is Julians third time on the podcast and there is nothing off limits…. With the most polarising cast to date.

• I will ask about the shows future and if Julian has an exit plan after 20 seasons of this madness.
• You will get to hear us unpack the 'elephants' in the room with open discussions about why a couple leaves and if a couple gets a divorce.
• This season there are some familiar faces and we will go behind the scenes of the casting process and find out why certain people were picked over others.
• We will even get an interesting insight into the production of the show and if there are different levels of help the contestants get. Which might answer the question on why so many people tried to quit this year.

There is so much to unpack with some fantastic secrets along the way. So sit back and relax as we unpack The Block’s biggest season to date

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Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Sarah Walker one of the creators, Executive Producers and writers on The Twelve Series 2. Which is mid season on Foxtel and Binge

I am a big fan of Sarah’s work over the years and in a past podcast contract I featured LGBTI guests - I had featured Sarah's story and in some ways it was my enjoyment talking TV with her that made me want to start work on this TV Reload podcast. So there you go. A little bit of trivia for those who have been listening since the start. 

Sarah Walker is a highly experienced Australian author, screenwriter and script producer. She was the lead writer on Lingo/BBC1 ratings hit thriller The Secrets She Keeps and Foxtel’s The Twelve; she co created Network 10’s Wonderland and was script executive on the prison drama Wentworth.

• I will ask about the shows future and if there will be more crimes for a new Twelve moving forward and how important Sam Neil is in the continuation of this story?
• I will ask about the nature of Foxtel’s productions and how Brian Walsh legacy has played a part in making scripted drama. 
• This season feels a little easier to follow and its rare the second series is better than the first. So I will ask about the notes that were created before going into the writers rooms. 
• We will even get an update on the work Sarah has been doing with Charliese Theron and where those projects are currently at.

There is so much to unpack with some fantastic secrets along the way. So sit back and relax as we unpack The Twelve Series 2.

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Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Kate Miller Heike who has joined the Voice Australia alongside Guy Sebastian, Adam Lambert and LeAne Rimes this year. I have her her today to unpack the new series that launches on Monday night on Channel Seven at 7:30pm. 

Kate is known for her music and her longstanding abilities to make a name for herself amongst an industry that no longer produces Aussie artists the way it use to. Rcord labels are behaving differently and people are finding music differently but Kate has managed to navigate some amazing career highlights in mainstream media. Like Eurovision, Cochlea and even TV shows like The Masked Singer Australia. Oh and not to mention the recognition amongst the Aria’s.

• I will talk about how she got along with the judges and what she has been left thinking about her time on the show. (As the show was recorded early this year)
• You will find out about the way she was cast including the revelation she had to auction for the job. Which I think is fascinating. 
• There is an opportunity to talk the conscious decisions Kate made about joining this show. If she believes she could turn a reality TV star into a successful recording artist and ever her insecurity about being on the show up against the other coaches altered deliveries. 
• We also discuss the theories there could be a competitive edge amongst the the two countries or if the judges are in it for themselves

There is so much to talk about with Kate. So sit back and relax as we unpack the wonderful world of The Voice Australia!

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Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Chief Reece Dewar the man in charge of the Hunted control room! Yes, Hunted is back on Network Ten. Actually, it has already started and you can catch up on 10Play right now if you missed the launch episodes.

My guest today has a new Chief at the helm. With over 20 years of experience in the Australian Defence Force and having been awarded the Order of Australia for services to the special operations community, he has really earned his stripes and is up to the task of capturing this seasons contestants / I mean criminals!

• I will ask about his promotion and what he brings to the top job that may set him apart from his predecessor.
• I will explore the nature of the contestants this year and if he is worried they will have picked up too many ideas from season 1 and 2.
• The HQ Chief will also share his thoughts on the new heist concept and how he reacted to the shows evolution from series 1!
• I will even ask him if he leans into the drama and if he acts up to the cameras or if he treats this show the same way he would in the real world?

There is so much to unpack with some fantastic secrets along the way. So sit back and relax as we unpack Hunted Series 3

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Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Samantha Jade who was amazing on Channel Seven’s Dancing with the stars this year…

My guest today is a fantastic singer. With so many amazing hits since her time on X Factor Australia. We have seen her in quite a few of these 'Reality Shows' but this one would have to be my favourite.

• I will talk about how they film two endings and find out when she was told that she came second to Lisa McCune. Plus what her reaction was!
• You will find out about how the idea to actually sing that Christina Aguilera’s song for her dance came about and how she approached the microphone.  
• There is an opportunity to talk the chemistry between the cast.. why they connected…. Who surprised her and what she really thought of Sonia Krugers jokes!
• Oh and I will ask about those judges and if the contestants actually take their critics one board.. quite fascinating. 

There is so much to talk about with Samantha Jade. So sit back and relax as we unpack the wonderful world of Dancing with the Stars for 2024!

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Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Adam Dovile who was one of this weeks stars booted from Channel Seven’s Dancing with the stars just before the finale!

I honestly think this has been the toughest competition yet. With it all coming down to Lisa and Samantha if you asked me. 

However, my guest today Adam is known from House Rules and Better homes and Garden’s. He is a builder by trade but above all his accomplishments he is such a nice guy and I have loved watching him this season. 

1. I will talk about how everyone has been saying his name differently to how he really connected to his partner Jess.
2. We will find out about his relationship with Dr Chris and what about the hosts freaked him out when he stood next to him
3. There is an opportunity to talk about if they get to keep the costumes, if being channel Seven talent gives you a fast pass and who he thinks will win.

There is so much to talk about with Adam. So sit back and relax as we unpack the wonderful world of Dancing with the stars!

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Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode the ladies from F BOY Island Series 2. Which started this week on Binge and Foxtel.

After a very successful first series where along with Abbie Chatfield, the content creators turned the whole dating reality format on its head and two out of the three girls walked away with relationships that are still going . I found the new approach of adopting the sexual side of dating and calling modern daters out on their bad behaviour really entertaining. However, I am sure this format isn’t for everyone. 

In this chat I learnt from last year and instead off talking to all the girls together - I asked the publicity teams to give me a quick 10 minute pow wow with the girls - just because there was a lot of listeners complaining about the screaming… Which was probably just mainly me.  

• I will ask Krystal how this show is different to her time on the Bachelor and if ‘the mids’ her team for the average looking bloke is a safer option to dating the more confident better looking guys. 
• I think returning viewers would like to know how Ally was cast and if it was a stunt off the back of her dating experience with last years F Boy Vern. Plus I will ask her about her interpretation of F Boy is?
• Nicole will unpack why she is single and why she thinks boys don’t try to get to know her…. 
• We will get some insights into their clothing decisions, what Abbie Chatfield is really like and if some of the girls would like to see F Girl Island. 

There is so much to unpack with Krystal, Ally and Nicole. So sit back and relax as we unpack F Boy Island Series 2!

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Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode Sarah Bassiuoni the content creator and writer of Critical incident. Which is set to be released on Stan Australia on August 12th!

Sarah Bassiuoni is a Sydney-based writer and director. Since graduating from the Australian Film Television Radio School in 2016, her short films Little Secret and Dunes have premiered at academy accredited film festivals. Her work ranges from comedy to drama and is often informed by her previous career as a human rights lawyer.

The series is set in the suburbia of Sydney. Where a police officer pursues a teenage suspect on to a busy train platform, a bystander is critically injured, and the lives of the pursued and pursuer are thrown into turmoil. The series is gripping from episode 1 and I think audiences will really get invested in this crime thriller series fresh from Matchbox. 

• We will unpack how this show was made. From where the ideas came from to some of the inspiration.
• I will find out what the locals reactions was to a story being filmed that is set in their home town.
• We will talk about how they created the authentic voices for the young people and what she thinks of Jai Waeford acting. Who some of us would know from his time on X factor back in the day.
• We will dive into if this show lends itself to a series 2 and what Sarah hopes to do with some of the characters moving forward.

There is so much to talk about with Sarah. So sit back and relax as we unpack the world of Critical Incident. 

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Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Nova Peris who was one of this weeks stars booted from Channel Seven’s Dancing with the Stars. 

Which I am still loving… I really love Shane Crawford on this show and boy can Lisa McCune dance. 

My guest Nova is an Australia legend. Nova is an Aboriginal Australian athlete and former politician. As part of the Australian women's field hockey team at the 1996 Olympic Games, she was the first Aboriginal Australian to win an Olympic gold medal. We have seen her on Survivor and at the moment she is doing sports commentary for the Olympic Games… what an honour it is to talk with her today.

• I will discuss how hard the rehearsals are and what she really thought of Craig - her dance partner!
• We will find out exactly what she thought of each judge. With some home truths for two of the line up. 
• There is an opportunity to talk about where she is commentating the Paris Olympics and what it means to still be included in the coverage all these years later.
• We will discuss the advantages each contestant has and which friend group she found herself in with an unlikely friendship with Ant Middleton!

There is so much to talk about with Nova. So sit back and relax as we unpack the wonderful world of Dancing with the stars!

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Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Nadia Bartle who is the first eliminated 'celebrity' from Channel Seven’s Dancing with the Stars. 

My guest Nadia Bartel is an Australian model and clothes designer. She is the former wife of retired AFL footballer Jimmy Bartel. You could call totally say Nadia is one of Australia’s most influential influencer with over half a million followers on Instagram but I like to think of her as hard working mum with completing story. 

• I will talk about how hard it is to learn those dances and just how many routines Nadia had to learn during rehearsals.   
• We will find out the truth if she was a diva behind the scenes and if she clashed with the creative team. 
• There is an opportunity to talk about what her children thought of their mum on Dancing with the Stars and how Nadia chose to watch the show.
• We will discuss the other stars and get an exciting behind the scenes view of Nadia’s thoughts on Chris Brown and Sonia Krugers vibe during filming. 

There is so much to talk about with Nadia. So sit back and relax as we unpack the wonderful world of Dancing with the Stars!

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