TV RELOAD

On today’s podcast, I have ‘Sandra Sully,’ who has just had her massive reveal on ‘The Masked Singer’ this week. 

If you missed the performance you can check it out on 'Ten Play' because it was fantastic to see Australia’s most recognisable female newsreader dressed as a singing fawn.

As an Australian news presenter and journalist, Sandra Sully is mostly known for her work on Network 10 where she presents Australia's top stories nationally.

'Sandra' stepped out of her comfort zone and showed a heart warming new side to her personality on 'The masked Singer' which would have been a breath of fresh air for a serious journalist known for being the first Australian television journalist to cover the 9/11 terrorist attacks. 

‘Sandra’ is a bright personality, with a vast knowledge and a quick thinker. 

It is a joy to chat with her today.

• I will ask ‘Sandra’ what she thinks of the rumours the masks have actors in the suits and are simply miming.
• ‘Sandra’ will reveal the person who convinced her to take on the popular reality show and what she really thinks of her singing voice.
• We will talk about the songs ‘Sandra’ was learning which we didn’t get to see and how she covered up her absence from the news desk to take part in the singing competition.

Plus we will get plenty of exclusives from behind the scenes of ‘The Masked.’ Which returns next Monday night on Network Ten and if you have fallen behind you can catch up on - on ‘Ten Play.’ 

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On today’s podcast I have House 1, WA contestants: ‘Kyle and Leslie’ the viewers fan favourites on ‘The Block’ for 2023.

This series of ’The Block’ has been making headlines for the tension between Houses 2, 3 and 4. Which is where we have seen more of that drama but audiences haven’t forgotten 'Kyle and Leslie' especially after Kyle shut down a one sided narrative at the first body corporate meeting.

The Block is has always divided fans over the shows format. As some people are their for the renovations and others are there for the drama - I think this year has been super juicy because both are quite phenomenal to watch.

As we know this season is set in the family-friendly Melbourne suburb of ‘Hampton East,’ the new series features five houses designed and built in the 1950s but all getting the Block treatment in true 'Channel Nine' style.’ 

• I will talk to 'Kyle and Leslie' about this years conflict and if they were worried they would come across boring.
• We will find out how the show has changed their lives and what their kids think of Mum and Dad when they don’t get the best results.
• We will talk about validation and if some contestants need more positive reinforcement than others?

Plus we will get plenty of exclusives from behind the scenes of ‘The Block.’ Which has its next room reveal this Sunday on ‘Channel Nine’ and you can catch up on ‘Nine Now.’

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On today’s podcast, I have 2023’s  TV Villain ‘Sam McGlone’ here to talk about his time on ‘The Traitors.’ Season 2. Which had its dramatic season finale this week on Network Ten. 

Not since the honey badger have we been left so empty handed in a television series. By the time 'Rodger Corser' explained what could happen in a three traitor finalists - I am pretty sure we all saw it coming. However, I think if anyone is talking where it all went wrong or who was to blame it is todays guest.  

'Sam' played a brilliant game. I think he did polarise his audiences and his fellow players but it did make for pretty entertaining viewing and you have to hand it to him - he did get away with murder.

'Sam' is a sales-marketing-wiz who has transformed a small time country boy into a extraordinarily determined young man. I think we will get to learn more about our 'Sherif-Sam' today but I will grill him on some of the twists and turns he managed to manipulate.

• I will ask 'Sam' why he chose the traitors and find out which dating shows he has turned down over the years which includes 'Love island Australia.'  
• We will unpack the finale and find out why he thought 'Camille' needed to leave 'Blake' and himself the money. Which may have you asking why not leave the money to 'Blake' and 'Camille' yourself. 
• 'Sam' will talk about the impact his TV-Villain status has had on his life and if this will affect any further job prospects. 

Plus we will get plenty of exclusives from behind the scenes of ‘The Traitors.’ Which finished last Sunday night but you can catch up on - on ‘Ten Play.’ 

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On today’s podcast I have 'Michael Lucas' a multi-award-winning content creator, screenwriter and producer. He made his debut with the indie feature comedy, 'Not Suitable For Children,' back in 2012.

Audiences would know a lot of his TV credits over the years with 'Offspring,' 'Wentworth,' 'Party Tricks' and last years critically acclaimed 'The Newsreader.' Which has the second series launching this week on the 'ABC!'

This is 'Michael' second time on the podcast and while it is a little longer than most of my chats, I honestly felt like I spoke to him for 20 minutes not close to an hour. 

The first season of 'The Newsreader' won the 'AACTA' for 'Best Drama Series,' with two episodes written and co-written by Michael nominated for 'AACTAs' for Best Screenplay in Television. 

Clear to say this second series has been eagerly anticipated and we get a lot of really fun insights into the production of the new series.

• I will talk about 'The Newsreader’s' popularity and how Michael has translated his love of the newsroom into a TV series. Which features real life events amongst the fictions characters deliciously set in the 80’s. 
• 'Michael' will share his ambition to bring back all the central characters to the Australian series. Which would have been a huge challenge with 'Sam Reid' and 'Anna Torv' both picking up juicy roles in 'Interview With The Vampire' for 'Sam' and 'The Last of Us' for 'Anna.' 
• Along the way we will unpack the shows ability to address homophobia, racism and feminism in the 80’s and how that now looks in 2023.  

Plus we will get plenty of exclusives from behind the scenes of ‘The Newsreader.’ Which as I mentioned returns this Sunday night  on the ABC and you can catch up on - on 'ABC' iView shortly after.

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Today’s episode I am joined by this weeks eliminated queen from ‘RuPaul’s Drag: Race Down Under’ Series 3. It’s the fabulous ‘’Hollywood Star!’

The Sydney based drag queen has been in Australia now for nine years and has brought a lot of her musical theatre experience to her drag. I think as an audience  we saw her empathy and warmth in her final episode and you do feel like this is just a jumping off point to where 'Hollywood' can take this whole 'Rupaul' experience.

We are at the pointy end of the competition so there is a lot to unpack today and I am excited to get some insights on how the experience went down during the filming of season 3.

• I will find out how 'Hollywood Star' got her name and we will get to hear more of their backstory that we didn’t get to see on the show.
• 'Hollywood' will talk about her bond with 'Flor' and which queen she feels deserves the crown next week.
• You will get an exclusive look at what happens to the queen as they leave the show and 'Hollywood' will talk about her missed opportunity with 'Snatch-Game.' 

Plus we will get plenty of exclusives from behind the scenes of ‘RuPual’s: Down Under ’Which is now available to watch on ‘Stan Australia.’ 

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On today’s podcast, I have ‘Keith Hall’ here to talk about his time on ‘The Traitors.’ Which has been been a brilliant second season on ‘Network Ten’ and has the finale on Sunday night.

'Keith Banks' is one of Queensland's most decorated police officers. He was in the Queensland Police Force for twenty years (1975-95),  he was undercover during the most notoriously corrupt period in Queensland history and has gone on to write two very successful books about his career of that time.

As a best selling author 'Keith' has made a huge impact as a public speaker and life coach discussing mental health and like myself many people might now even know they've come across his work over the years.

We will mainly talk about 'The Traitors' but I want you guys to know that there is so much more to Keith and I suggest searching for his guest appearances on other podcasts because he so much to offer which would have been hard to include in an exit interview like the ones I have been doing for 'The Traitors.' 

• I will ask 'Keith' about his casting on the show and if he applied or if the producers sought him out due to his backstory.
• We will unpack the first few weeks twists and turns. What he thought of most of the competitors and he will even reveal who he would like to win.
• 'Keith' will share what he learnt about himself during this show and we will unpack the difficult nature of Reality-TV and how using his skillset didn’t always translate to the type of people he was cast up against.

Plus we will get plenty of exclusives from behind the scenes of ‘The Traitors.’ Which finishes this Sunday night at 7:30 on ‘Network Ten’ and you can now catch up on - on ‘Ten Play.’ 

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On today’s podcast I have Celebrity Chef ‘Colin Fassnidge,’ who returns to one of Australia’s favourite cooking shows, 'My Kitchen Rules' this Monday night at 7:30.

'Colin' will travel across the country to meet Australia’s most passionate home cooks with fellow co-host and judge 'Manu' – they meet real people, cooking real food, in their own homes, all competing for the chance to be crowned the 2023 'MKR' Champion and take home a $100,000.. 

Joining 'Manu' and 'Colin' this season is international food superstar 'Nigella Lawson.' 'Nigella' returns to judge finals week at Kitchen-HQ where the qualifying teams will compete in a high pressure cook-off. 

• I will talk about 'Colin’s' personal relationship with Manu, former host 'Pete Evans' and his old Jungle BFF 'Abbie Chatfield.' 
• 'Colin' will explain why the conflict and the fights gives him the shits and share why this year he and 'Manu'' gave out the most amount of 10’s.
• Along the way we will unpack the psychology of the show and you will find out who he would prefer a dinner date with.. 'Manu' or 'Nigella Lawson.'

Plus we will get plenty of exclusives from behind the scenes of ‘MKR.’ Which as I mentioned returns this week on 'Channel Seven' and 'Seven Plus.'

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Today’s episode I am joined by this weeks eliminated queen from ‘RuPaul’s Drag: Race Down Under’ Series 3. It’s the fabulous ‘’Bumpa love!’

The  now ‘Melbourne’ based 'New Zealand' drag queen is known amongst the entertainment world as a trailblazer for the drag scene. You would be hard pressed to find a 'Down Under' queen who has clock as many wigs, dresses and nightclub appearances as 'Bumpa' and it has been exciting to see her take on the 'RuPaul’s' competition.

'Bumpa' was pretty direct at times and gave this competition her all. Representing the older queens of our industry in a fabulous way. However, it was her return to the bottom two for the second time that saw her sashaying away.  

• I will find out how 'Bumpa Love' got along with the other queens and if any existing rifts carried into the filming of the the third season. 
• We will unpack the 'RuPaul’s' experience and get some great insights into the drag world and how this show has changed it for the better.
• 'Bumpa' will share her thought on the early favourites and how this show will effect her career. 

Plus we will get plenty of exclusives from behind the scenes of ‘RuPual’s: Down Under ’Which is now available to watch on ‘Stan Australia.’  

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On today’s podcast, I have reality Australian TV royalty  ‘Luke Toki’ here to talk about his time on ‘The Traitors.’ Which has been been a brilliant second season on ‘Network Ten.’

'Luke' first appeared on 'Australian Survivor' in 2017 and won over the general public like no other contestants before him. An impressive fact about his first appearance coming third on that season was a ‘Go Fund’ me page, set up for him by the general public, which raised the $500,000 prize money that he narrowly missed out on. (Something I don’t think has ever happened around the world on a reality show.) 

He reappeared on 'Australian Survivor' in 2019 champions vs contenders but was cut short of the win by 'Pia Mirranda' who was smart enough to realise 'Luke' was going to be too hard to beat in the final tribal council.

He won 'Big Brother VIP' in 2021 something that has been completely omitted from his resume on 'The Traitors' this year and you better believe I will ask him about that today.

‘The Traitors’ season two has levelled up and watching these contestants work as a team to uncover who is a ‘traitor’ and who is a ‘faithful’ is delicious television. 

• I will ask 'Luke' about his ability to read a room and we will talk about a possible career with police investigation - which I think he would be really good at..
• We will unpack the first few weeks twists and turns. Where you will find out how he came to the conclusion 'Ash,' 'Sam' and 'Blake' were ‘traitors.’ 
• 'Luke' will talk about his relationship with 'Annabel' and 'Sam' and we will get a few names of previous contestants that are no longer on his Christmas-Card list.

Plus we will get plenty of exclusives from behind the scenes of ‘The Traitors.’ Which continues next Monday night at 7:30 on ‘Network Ten’ and you can now catch up on - on ‘Ten Play.’ 

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On today’s podcast, I have my latest favourite reality TV Contestant ‘Annabel Fidler’ here to talk about her time on ‘The Traitors.’ Which is completely addictive and currently on ‘Network Ten.’

'Annabel' is a producers dream, she is a super fan, ready to play a hard, brings entertaining game and never take herself too seriously. 

From the moment she entered the mansion we knew she was going to make this game her bitch and while she has exited earlier than I thought - I do believe people will remember her and  future players will learnt from her.

I loved that she saddled up with the familiar faces, actors, reality TV stars.  Wasn’t afraid of the big personalities and made the show entertaining. 

‘The Traitors’ season two has levelled up and watching these contestants work as a team to uncover who is a ‘traitor’ and who is a ‘faithful’ is delicious television. 

• I will ask 'Annabel' if ‘The Traitors’ lived up to her expectations and what producers could do next with the format.
• We will unpack the first weeks twists and turns. I’ll find out what 'Annabel' thinks of 'Sam' and if the dumb dumbs will ever catch him?
• 'Annabel' will talk alliances with 'Luke' and if she had secretly hoped to be picked as a traitor or even recruited as a traitor before being eliminated

Plus we will get plenty of exclusives from behind the scenes of ‘The Traitors.’ Which continues next Monday night at 7:30 on ‘Network Ten’ and you can now catch up on - on ‘Ten Play.’ 

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