TV RELOAD

This episode of the podcast I am joined by ‘Malissa’ last weeks eliminated cook from ‘MasterChef Australia’ who has faced her last pressure test and just missed out on getting close to finals week.

'Malissa Fedele,' is a 28-year-old clinical nutritionist from South Australia. With a Bachelor of Health Science, 'Malissa' understands the crucial link between good food and good health and proved to Australia and herself that she is pretty good under pressure. 

Growing up in Adelaide in her Italian family, she learned early on that food brings people together and creates memories that last a lifetime.

You will hear Malissa open up about their time on the show and you get plenty of insights into what really went down during production. 

• I will find out how she leant to perform under pressure and what went went wrong in that last cook.
• 'Malissa' will talk immunity pins and if she felt like she might have played her pin too early
• I will discuss if contestants can see who is getting the elimination edit and if you can pick up on who is going home?

Plus we will ALSO get plenty of exclusives from behind the scenes of ’MasterChef Australia’ which is currently on ‘Network 10’ and you can catch up on ‘Ten Play’ if you have fallen behind.. 

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This episode I am joined by Australian actress 'Claire Lovering.' Who is excited to talk about her role in the 'ABC' Australian comedy series, 'Gold Diggers.'

You may have seen her work recently in 'Class of 07,' 'Wellmainia' or 'North Shore' and coming 'Claire' also features in ‘The PM’s Daughter.’ Also on the 'ABC.'

However, we are here to talk 'Gold Diggers.' Which starts tonight, Wednesday the 5th of July on 'ABC' and 'ABC iView.' 

Set in 1853 this outrageously funny series follows the widely optimistic 'Brewer' sisters - who set out to get lucky but first they must conquer the lads, lice, lechery of the Australian 'Gold Rush.' 

'Gold Diggers' is a fast paced Australian comedy series. It is rude, silly, packed full of joy and is politically savage. 'Claire' plays one of the two 'Brewer' sisters and I genuinely laughed a lot watching this. 

• I will ask 'Claire,' how this role came about and which comedy shows had inspired her. 
• 'Claire' will talk about why she nearly quit acting during the pandemic and why throwing out the blonde hair dye was a turning point in her career.
• We will hear about 'Claire’s' time on set from intimacy coached sex scenes to crying competitions between takes. 

Plus we will ALSO get plenty of exclusives from behind the scenes of ’Gold Diggers’ which by the time you probably listen to this episode will be available on 'ABC iview.'

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On today’s pod I have ‘Joel Creasey.’ Comedian, radio host amongst many other things, he is now the host of 'ABC Australia’s' latest lifestyle program ‘New Leash on Life!’ Which starts this week.

Across 6 very different episodes, ‘Joel Creasey’ and leading dog behaviourist 'Laura V' work towards a mutual rescue of dogs that have been left at a western Australian Pond.

Audiences will sees a dog paired with a new owner each episode.. But these matches can be complex, and ‘Laura V’ must ensure the dog will work well in the prospective new home, and just as importantly, that the owner is the right fit for the dog. 

‘Joel’ is there as the voice of the people. He has his sharp wit and humour intact but we also see a very different side to him. I know ‘Joel’ personally and I have never seen him like this before. He is warm, caring and gets involved to make sure these dogs find a home. 

• I will talk about the decision to show a different side to the larger than life comedian that is Joel Creasey and why this show was the right fit for him.
• We will find out if all people should have dogs and why now more than ever the pounds around Australia are been inundated with dogs needing a home.
• ‘Joel’ will share with us which famous friend helped him name his dog Girlfriend and how she has changed his life for the better 

Plus we will get plenty of exclusives from behind the scenes of ‘New Leash on life.’ Which will premiere on Tuesday 4 July at 8pm on ‘ABC TV’ and ‘ABC iview.’ 

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This chat I am joined by 'Molly' and 'Nick' from 'F Boy Island' and we are going unpack one of the most explosive reality series ever made in this country.

'Molly' joined two other single women tasked with the impossible job of sorting out who was an 'F Boy' and who was a nice guy and over 10 episodes Australia fell in love with 'Nick' who wasn’t a prick but picked up the nick name 'Big Dick Nick.' 

This episode is for the fans of the 'Binge' series and if you are easily offended - you probably have already turned off but if you are sticking around prepare to be more offended. 

Please check this show out on 'Binge' Australia it isn’t for the faint hearted but along with host 'Abbie Chatfield' this show was a breath of fresh air in the dating reality space.

• I will ask 'Molly' why she picked 'Nick' over 'Vernon' and if those nick names lived up to expectation?
• 'Nick' will talk about the excruciating pain of watching 'Molly’s' unscreened but heard hook up with 'Vernon.'
• We will hear if there is a season two on the way and what advice they have for producers.

Plus we will ALSO get plenty of exclusives from behind the scenes of ’F Boy Island’ which you can already watch the whole series of on 'Binge' and 'Foxtel.'

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This episode of the podcast I am joined by ‘Adi’ and ‘Rue’ both eliminated from ‘MasterChef Australia’ this week after two very high pressure tests sending them home.

‘Adi Nevgi’ is a 31-year-old doctor from Melbourne Victoria. ‘Adi’ has always been a passionate cook, but a few years back she was forced to put her dream to be on ‘MasterChef Australia’ on hold to work on the front lines during the pandemic. This season we saw ‘Adi’ hang up her doctors coat and give this experience a real shot and I have to say I was very sad to see her go.

Meet ‘Rue Mupedzi,’ a 29-year-old oral health therapist based in Western Australia also set her sights on culinary greatness. Rue has already laded a deal with ‘Coles' Supermarkets and after talking with other contestants has won Miss Congeniality of the season. We did see her in that pressure test be only slightly beaten by ‘KAK ‘but something tells me we haven’t seen the last of ‘Rue.’

You will hear both contestants open up about their time on the show and get more insights into what really went down during production. 

• I will ask them about their highs and lows and if their careers in the health industry have ended to make room for the cooking ambitions?
• ‘Adi’ will talk about cooking herbs and while she might not confuse Thyme and Rosemary again she probably will always kick herself when she tastes them.  
• ‘Rue’ will talk about those sauces that sent her home and also talk about her sauces that landed the lucrative spot in ‘Coles’ supermarkets.  

Plus we will ALSO get plenty of exclusives from behind the scenes of ’MasterChef Australia’ which is currently on ‘Network 10’ and you can catch up on ‘Ten Play’ if you have fallen behind.. 

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This chat I am joined by Reality TV super stars ‘Mitch and Mark who you would know from two seasons of ‘The Block’ but now are here to talk about a new life-style series which they are hosting for ‘Network Ten,’ called ‘Location Location Location. 

The charismatic duo will help Aussie find their dream homes whether they are first-time buyers, downsizing for retirement or whatever walk of life these people are from.

‘Location, Location, Location’ is based on a British reality property programme that has been on UK screens since 2000. The show follows a similar sorry with Mitch and mark as they try to find the perfect home for a different set of buyers each week.

This is really fabulous opportunity for the boys as they are the first gay couple to host a life-style program in Australia and I think its also great to see men of their age proving it is never too late to be exactly who they want to be!

• I will ask ‘Mitch’ about the fashion he will bring to this season and how many clothes he made and sourced for the season.
• ‘Mark’ will talk about why the show was a big surprise for him and why he hopes audiences will tune in.
• The boys will also talk about the how they approached this reboot, why they didn’t want to copy previous hosts and what ‘Endemol Shine’ wanted from them!
• Plus we will ALSO get plenty of exclusives from behind the scenes of ’Location, Location, Location’ which starts this Friday at 7:30 on ‘Network Ten’ and will be available on ‘Ten Play’ shortly after.

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On today’s pod I have special guest ‘Alex Williams,’ the actor tasked with the intimidating honour of playing ‘Shane Warne’ in ‘Warnie.’ 

The two-part drama series ‘Warnie’ will air over two nights on Sunday, June 25 at 7pm and Monday, June 26 at 7:30pm on ‘Channel 9’ and ‘9Now.’ 

Warnie looks back on the life and times of cricketing legend ‘Shane Warne’ and I will say it is not just for cricket fans.

Williams is no stranger to portraying real-life personalities, with his credits including the role of ‘Julian Assange’ in ‘Underground’ and ‘Kirk Pengilly’ in ‘Never Tear Us Apart: The Untold Story of INXS.’

I will say that there is a lot of controversial opinions in the media and I chose not to mention ‘Simone’ or their children - as I didn’t think it was fair on them or of ‘Alex.’

• I will talk about the decision to take on such an iconic role and if this mini series is too soon. 
• We will hear how ‘Alex’ created the essence of ‘Shane Warne’ and how he would get into character.
• ‘Alex’ will talk about his relationship with the sportsman and what he learnt playing the role!

Plus we will get plenty of exclusives from behind the scenes of ‘Warnie.’ Including why audiences should give this series a go.

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This episode of the podcast I am joined by 'Antonio Cruz Vaamonde' and 'Ralph Kahango' both eliminated from 'MasterChef Australia' 2023 this week and as the competition really heated up.

'Antonio Cruz Vaamonde' is a 34-year-old software developer from New South Wales. Originally from Venezuela, 'Antonio' moved to Australia in 2015 in was in search of a better life. He said he wanted to attribute his love of food to his family and that really did come across. So that is a big win for him.

'Ralph Kahango' is a 32-year-old auditor from Western Australia. Born in Zimbabwe and raised in South Africa, 'Ralph' moved to Australia at a young age. At university, he achieved a Master of Accounting degree, but after five years as a government auditor, he has decided to pursue his passion for cooking.

You will hear both contestants open up about their time on the show and get more insights into what really went down during production. 

• I will ask about their highs and lows and how their families influenced their time in the 'Masterchef' Kitchen.
• 'Antonio' will unpack his final cook and will talk about 'Maggie Beer' appearance on the show. 
• 'Ralph' will discuss why it is anyones game at this point and what he really thought going up against some very tough competition this week.

Plus we will ALSO get plenty of exclusives from behind the scenes of ’MasterChef Australia’ which is currently on Network 10 and you can catch up on 'Ten Play' if you have fallen behind.. 

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This chat I am joined by Olympic Swimmer ‘James Magnussen’ from the new season of ‘Dancing With The Stars’ on ‘Channel Seven’.’

Partnered with ‘Natalie Lowe’ and Dancing for ‘Bear Cottage.’

This two-time 100 metre Freestyle-World-Champion and Olympic-medallist nicknamed ‘The Missile,’ is considered one of the most recognised swimming athletes in the world and he is joining the impressive line up on the 20th season of ‘Dancing With The Stars!’

• I will find out if James has been asked to do 'Dancing With The Stars' before and if he found it tougher than 'SAS.'
• 'James' will talk about his outfits and which outfit he never wants to see again!
• We will also unpack the new line up of judges and find out who was the meanest towards him this season. 

Plus we will get plenty of exclusives from behind the scenes of ‘Dancing’ which starts on this Sunday night on 'Channel Seven.' Which will be available for catch up on ‘Seven Plus.’

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This episode of the podcast I am joined by 'Phil' and 'Grace' both eliminated from 'MasterChef Australia' this week and how could you not love them both?

Phil is passionate about food, fitness, and wine. Although he was born in Ireland, he moved to Melbourne 12 years ago, which first sparked his love for food. If you love him as much I do and your not ready to say goodbye you can follow him on instagram @PhilConway_

Born in Victoria and raised in Queensland, 'Grace’s' passion for cooking was ignited by her family’s rich Croation heritage. 'Grace' showcased more than her Croatian flavours with her modern spin on traditional dishes and you can also keep following her story on @GraceJupp on her instagram. 

You will hear about how 'Phil' applied twice to get on the show and never gave up on his 'Masterchef' Journey and I hope you stick around for 'Grace' who also has some amazing things to say.

• I will ask their about their highs and lows and how they ended up on 'MasterChef Australia.' 'Grace’s' chance meeting is a fun story. 
• 'Grace' will talk about that Pho, I should say Furrr and what she thinks now could have saved that dish.  
• 'Phil' will talk about where he wants to take his story with food next and which former 'Masterchef' contestants he would like to follow in their footsteps.

Plus we will ALSO get plenty of exclusives from behind the scenes of ’MasterChef Australia’ which is currently on 'Network 10' and you can catch up on 'Ten Play' if you have fallen behind.. 

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