TV RELOAD

On today’s pod I have ‘Amanda Reynierse’ Executive Producer’ of ‘The Voice Australia’ taking about the current series on ‘Channel Seven’ that has been a huge hit with audiences. 

‘Amanda’ has been producing television for 20 years and has worked on a lot of the biggest Reality-Shows we have seen in this country. From ‘Big Brother,’ ‘MKR,’ ‘House Rules’ to now a big player at ‘ITV Studio’s Australia.’ ‘Amanda’ has an impressive resume that proves her love of storytelling and world class content creation.

On the ‘Voice Australia’ ‘Amanda’ has stepped into this series with the extraordinary ‘Chloe Baker’ at the helm. Overseeing casting, mentoring and works along side the chart topping coaches in a fast paced environment. Amongst many other things. 

We are luck to peal back the layers today with a fun look at the 2023 series

• I will talk about working with ‘Guy Sebastian,’ ‘Rita Ora,’ ‘Jessica Mauboy’ and new coach ‘Jason Derulo.’
• ‘Amanda’ will share how her role evolves throughout the series and why she is already working on the 2024 which is confirmed for next year.
• Along the way I will find out what the producers changed this year and how ‘Channel Seven’ is keeping the show fresh for audiences.

Plus we will get plenty of exclusives from behind the scenes of ‘The Voice Australia.’ Which will will finish it’s blind auditions this week and move into the call backs. 

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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 ‘Ashley Madison!’

The ‘Melbourne’ based drag queen started her drag career over 8 years ago and is now a staple amongst the ever increasing queer entertainers we have in Australia - even staring her own talent agency 'Book a Queen.' Which I am sure is going to boom over the next few years. 

This season some viewers found ‘Ashley Madison' quite savage at the start but after a hit 'Snatch-Game' performances as Jesus - she quickly developed a cult following around the world. 

'Down Under' will not be the same without her but today we will unpack the third season like never before.

• I will find out how ‘Ashley Madison’s Jesus character was received by RuPaul and if producers tried to censor her.
• We will talk 'Bumpa Love' and what the truth is behind their past relationship and how that has effected this season. 
• 'Ashley Madison' will share why they didn’t think they should commit to series 3 and what she thinks of an AllStars season for next year! 

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 Aussie actor ‘Ash Pollard’ here to talk about her time on ‘The Traitors.’ Which has its second series in full swing on ‘Network Ten.’

Ash is known for her cooking, she featured on 'MKR', her Dancing on 'Dancing With The Stars' and for her time in the African Jungle on 'I’m A Celeb.' There isn’t a reality show she hasn’t been asked to do and whether you love her or hate her - she makes good TV.  

Ash has been on TV and radio for nearly ten years and adding her to 'The Traitors AU' has been a fantastic watch for viewers - regardless of her early ejection from the competition. 

‘The Traitors’ features group of 24 contestants who move into a grand heritage hotel. Who work as a team to uncover who is a ‘traitor’ and who is a ‘faithful.’ 

The show picked up a cult following last year with many incarnations all over the world falling in love with this exciting new format. 

• I will find out if Ash was a fan of ‘The Traitors’ and why she has returned to Television!
• We will unpack the first weeks twists and turns. I’ll find out what 'Ash' really thinks of fellow Traitor 'Sam' and if she has spoken to him since the show!
• Ash will talk about her current feeling toward the show, if she will keep watching,  is 'Hannah' still her mate and whether the producers were frustrated that she left so early.

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 House 4, NSW contestants ‘Steph and Gian’ the most talked about couple on ‘The Block’ for 2023.

This series of ’The Block’ has made headlines for the early conflict between 'Steph,' 'Kristy' and 'Leah.' So far we have seen one cheating accusation, tears and one giant bust up - 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.

• I will talk to 'Steph' and 'Gian' about this years conflict and how their first impression kick started rift between the houses.
• We will find out how they have taken some criticism and what they think of the cheating accusation at the body corporate meeting.
• 'Gian' will share his thoughts on the way in which 'Steph' has struggled with certain contestants and 'Steph' will open up about the pressure of being an architect.  

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

The ‘New Zealand’ born drag queen was serving spicy looks and curves for days, she loved to sing, dance, and split and self confessed she’s a full course meal, entree, main, dessert!”

‘Rita’ found herself in the bottom two three weeks in a row and sadly for her it was three strikes and you are out!  

• I will find out more about her planned ‘Snatch Game’ Character and what ‘Mr Bean’ might have looked  like.
• We will talk Pitt crew challenges and if it fair to have luck based outcomes over queens creative ability!
• Rita will discuss  future seasons, who she think would be a good addition and if a season of old queens would work?

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 episode of the podcast, I have Aussie actor ‘Gyton Grantley’ here to talk about his time on ‘The Traitors.’ Which launched season 2 on ‘Network Ten’ this week.

'Gyton' is best known for his portrayal of convicted murderer and drug trafficker ‘Carl Williams’ on the hit Australian television show ‘Underbelly,’ for which he was nominated for Most Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series and Most Popular Actor - winning the 2009 ‘Logie’ Award for Most Outstanding Actor.

Audiences were delighted to hear that ‘Gyton’ joined ‘The Traitors’ which see’s everyday Aussies joined by some familiar faces taking on the popular Reality series.

‘The Traitors’ features group of 24 contestants who move into a grand heritage hotel. Who work as a team to uncover who is a ‘traitor’ and who is a ‘faithful.’ 

The show picked up a cult following last year with many incarnations all over the world falling in love with this exciting new format. 

• I will find out how ‘Gyton’ was asked to join the show and if ‘Rodger Corser’ had anything to do with it?
• We will unpack the first weeks twists and turns. Finding out what might have gone wrong for ‘Gyton’ and how he might have been better to play the game.  
• ‘Gyton’ will share what the contestants really think of ‘Ash Pollard,’ if ‘Ellias’ was the main reason for his demise and what happened to ‘Sam’s’ blindside. 

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 comedian / writer / actor… and well, jack of all trades ‘Matt Okine’ here to talk about his biggest challenge yet - rebooting ‘Mother and Son.’

The reboot of the great Australian sitcom, starts on the 23rd of August at 8:30pm with comedians ‘Denise Scott’ and ‘Matt Okine’ as ‘Maggie’ and ‘Arthur.’ Previously played by ‘Ruth Cracknell’ and ‘Garry McDonald.’ 

Almost three decades after the original show ended its successful 10-year run on the ‘ABC,’ ‘Okine’ has collaborated with the original writer, ‘Geoffrey Atherden,’ to create a new program which explores ageing and changing family dynamics, with the added twist of the migrant experience brought by ‘Okine. ‘

Some people will love the reboot and I guess some people won’t be able to see passed the original but I hope you watch at least the first three episodes before making a decision.

• I will find out how the show was pitched and why ‘Matt’ always wanted ‘Denise Scott’ for the roll of ‘Maggie.’
• We will unpack why this show had to evolve in some ways from the original and how the creators worked with ‘Dementia Australia’ getting the authenticity of the ‘Maggie’s’ mental state right.  
• ‘Matt’ will reveal why the theme music was dropped and how much of his performance was  influenced by ‘Garry McDonald’s’ original take on the role. 

Plus we will get plenty of exclusives from behind the scenes of ‘Mother and Son.’ Which as I mentioned starts next week this week on ‘ABC’ and ‘ABC iview.’ 

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This chat I am joined by two queens from ‘RuPaul’s Drag: Race Down Under’ Series 3. 

We have this weeks eliminated contestants, ‘Ivanna Drink’ and the most talked about queen from this series due to that scary moment where she fainted in front of ‘RuPaul.’ We have ‘Ivory Glaze!’

‘Ivory Glaze’ brings beauty and glamour to the stage. With a love for fashion, her looks are always polished, while always pushing boundaries. By day, she works in a bank, but that doesn’t hold her back. 

‘Ivanna Drink’ had an iconic IMDB credit, that the role of “Hooker #2” on ‘Netflix’s’ “Cowboy Bebop” but now is ready to update her IMDB to include the credit as an infamous Ru girl. ‘Ivanna’ is often found in ‘Caluzzi Cabaret’ as the resident emcee and showgirl. Also a widely known fact Ivanna is one half of the ultimate drag power couple, she’s married to ‘Anita Wigl’it’ from Season 1.

• I will find out what really happened after ‘Ivory’ fainted and what the drag community of the world has been saying to her online.
• ‘Ivanna Drink’ will talk about that latex. How she prepared and which ‘Catwoman’ was her true inspiration.
• We will discuss everything from the pressure of the competition, the highs and lows plus who nearly took on ‘Jackie Gillies’ from this seasons ‘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 episode I have actor / presenter ‘Rodger Corser’ here to talk about his hosting duties on ‘Network Ten’s’ second series of ‘The Traitors!’

Rodger Corser is an Australian actor. Best known for his portrayals of characters in ‘Underbelly,’ ‘Doctor, Doctor,’ ‘Five Bedrooms’ amongst many other scripted drama series.

We have seen him in some iconic roles here in Australia but... if I am honest it was shock to see him as the host of ‘The Traitors’ but as he has found who he is in this franchise I have come to really love and appreciate him takings some chances with this role.

‘The Traitors’ features a group of contestants participating in a game similar to the party game ‘Cluedo’ as they all stay in a historic luxury hotel. 

During their stay, three contestants are selected by ‘Rodger’ as the "Traitors," and must work together to eliminate the other contestants order to win, while the remaining contestants become "Faithful" and are tasked to discover and banish the "Traitors" by voting them out, in order to win the grand prize.

• I will find out what conversations ‘Rodger’ had with producers and if he used any influences like ‘Rocky Horror’ or the movie ‘Clue’ to build a heightened role of his personality. 
• We will unpack the latest series and find out how adding familiar faces from other Reality-Shows and actors has changed the game in a lot of ways for all the players.
• ‘Rodger’ will also talk what makes a good 'Traitor.' What he would do if the game was flipped and he was in the game.

Plus we will get plenty of exclusives from behind the scenes of ‘The Traitors.’ Which starts this week on ‘Network Ten’ at 7:30 this Sunday night. Plus you can catch up on ‘Ten Plus’ if you miss the launch. 

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On today’s pod I have ‘Marty Fox’ the new judge of ‘The Block 2023. ‘

Audiences will see long standing judge ‘Neal Whitaker’ take a break in parts of the 19th series and for those weeks Marty Fox will be filling in.‘Marty,’ is a real estate agent and CEO of ‘White Fox’ and will join ‘Shaynna Blaze’ and ‘Darren Palmer’ as they critic and score this years houses. 

'The Block' is a huge show for ‘Channel Nine’ and this series is one of the best series in terms of contestants - so how will ‘Marty’ go and what sort of judge will he will be?

Audiences will get a taste of that in our chat today. 

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 and located on the aptly named ‘Charming Street.’ 

• I will talk about to ‘Marty’ about his addiction to the show and what preparation he put into joining the series. 
• We will find out what ‘Scotty Cam’ said to ‘Marty’ as he joined the show and how that affected his time on camera.
• Marty will share his thoughts on ‘Shaynna Blaze’ and ‘Darren Palmer.’ As he sizes up his new colleagues.   

Plus we will get plenty of exclusives from behind the scenes of ‘The Block.’ Which will premiere on Sunday the 6th of July at 7:30pm on ‘Channel Nine’ and ‘Nine Now.’ 

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