TV RELOAD

This week on the podcast I have Yvie Jones!

Yvie joins TV Reload to promote her latest TV project 'Snackmasters,' which launches on Channel Nine at 7:30 Monday the 29th of November.

The series is absolutely mind blowing, as famous chefs try to recreate some of Australia's most iconic snacks.

From classic candies to fast-food faves, viewers will get a sneak peek into confectionery production to see how their scrumptious treats are meticulously made. Yvie's role as Food Detective and committed sweet tooth, journeys deep within the factories to discover what goes into the creation of Australia’s favourite snacks and see where our chefs are getting it wrong – and right.

We discuss body image in Australia, her bestie Angie Kent and all the behind the scenes gossip from the production of Snackmasters.

I hope you enjoy my return to the podcast with one of my good friends Yvie Jones.

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Today on the podcast I have internationally acclaimed TV producer Sally Woodgate. Sally is here to promote her latest project Ragdoll which will premiere on Binge in Australia today. 

Ragdoll is an upcoming internationally co-produced thriller series based upon the novel of the same name by Daniel Cole. The series follows the murder of six people who have been dismembered and sewn into the shape of a grotesque body, "The Ragdoll". As leading characters begin to investigate, the killer begins to taunt them.

I have seen the first two episodes and it is really is something to see to be believed. 

The series has a unique ability to make you laugh and be terrified at the same time. At times you feel like you are watching Silence of the lambs but then there is a comedic undertone that contrasts that whole feel and makes the series almost classified as a comedy.

Sally and I will unpack the new series with some exclusive behind the scenes stories that will leave you reaching for a binge subscription 

Sally has teamed up again with Freddy Syborn and you would know their work on Killing Eve… which became an internationally celebrated hit series which the world fell in love with.

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Kirsty and Jesse have proven to be a strong competitor on this years massively successful season of The Block: Fans vs Favourites.

Channel Nine has served up a showdown of epic proportions in 2021, as Australia’s most successful renovation reality program. The Block grew in ratings to epic proportions and no one will be forgetting todays's guests in a hurry. 

Together since they were 16 and married now for seven years. Kirsty and Jesse are a rock-solid couple. Whatever they do they give 100 per cent and being on The Block was no different. Coming from humble beginnings, they saw the competition as a huge opportunity to get ahead in life and very soon we see them go to auction.

On this episode we will talk about their time on the show, their relationships with the other houses and if in fact Jesse is a gay porn star…. From a McDonalds diets to their thoughts on the negative comments online… we will get a front seat to the final full house reveal this Sunday. 

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Featuring Kevin Carlin who has an amazing career in television. He is a well respected director of Australia’s most iconic scripted drama and comedy…. but also recently he has finished up on the final series of Foxtel’s Wentworth. Directing the last two episodes.

Find out how he got started, go behind the scenes for the last time on Wentworth which has its series finale this Tuesday at 8:30. Only on Foxtel.

Fans of the show will delight in all the exclusive stories with some of the actors and characters who we bid farewell to this week. Including some of the actors who have come and gone like Bea Smith on the Prisoner re-imagining. (Who in my world is the most iconic character of the series played by Danielle Cormack.)

Kevin Carlin might not be as well know to the viewers as some of the actors he has directed but with a resume as long as his. I guarantee you have seen more of his work than even James Cameron and possibly Steven Spielberg. LOL

Think Blue Heelers, Grass is Greener, Packed to the Rafters, Winners and Losers, Sea-Change, but more exciting for me, his world with Big Girls Blouse, Fast Forward and even a few telly movies like Molly!

I love Kevins ideas on storytelling and his passion for Australian content being made in this country and if you like a good story told well than today you will love this chat.

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Beth Hart joins TV Reload as a special guest. As the Head of content at ITV Studios Australia and we discuss her amazing career in television plus her latest 'TV baby' Love Island Australia.

Channel Nine has just launched Series 3 and with more false starts and changes to location that a Mission Impossible film. You would be forgiven for calling the show 'Where is the World is Love Island Australia!'

Beth has worked across the world on some of the most iconic shows in history. From UK X factor (incising the series that had Little Mix won) to I’m.A Celebrity UK, US and Australia… Beth has done it all.

Everyone who works with her says she is a phenomenal talent and those who work under her a-test to Beth being a boss that everyone wants. Which in the TV Biz is a pretty amazing reputation.

If you haven’t been watching Love Island Australia - then I suggest you put your togs on and pretend you have a body to die for and catch up on Nine Now. 

However, there is something in this chat for everyone as we go behind scenes on Love Island Australia.

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Jackie has been on The Real; Housewives of Melbourne since day one. She has weathered the storms, 'shined it up' and shared her story with the world.

The show is back Sunday nights on Foxtel at 8:30 and then out on Binge. If you have missed the first episode of season 5 then you need to catch up on that as soon as possible.

Jackie has been very open with her IVF struggles. She has really stepped it up in the eyes of the producers to prove she is the heart and soul behind the latest series. Today we unpack the drama that is before us, her thoughts on Gina and Lydia exiting the show, which of the new housewives she gets along with and we talk about her loyal friendship with Janet. One of the biggest pot stirrers of all time.

This series promises to be the most unforgettable yet with shocking twists and turns in store for the ladies but with a pregnant sober Jackie don’t expect her to be quiet, as she is louder and brighter than ever.

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Executive Producers Lisa Potasz and Pip Rubira have worked on all 5 seasons of the The Real Housewives of Melbourne and that is not to forget their roles on other Housewife series' like Sydney and New Zealand. If you want the tea spilt on the real behind the scenes drama and the real magic that goes down while making a real housewives franchise - then this podcast will have you glued.

Lisa is a well respected and sort after producer, who has worked across many productions like Project Runway and has come back to the Housewives franchise to consult. Which has allowed for Pip to step up and take on the Executive Producer role on this series. The two have been working their magic for 7 years and have been instrumental in finding the right balance of humour and drama on one of Foxtel’s most celebrated TV series. 

The fifth series launches on Binge and Foxtel this Sunday night at 8:30 and if you you can’t wait for that, feel free to re-watch classic episodes of series 1 to 4 on demand now. 

This series promises to be the most unforgettable yet with shocking twists and turns in store for the ladies but in what is an exclusive chat with TV Reload we will go behind the casting secrets, the on set and off set fights. Plus if there will be actually be a "Vanderpump walk off" and if the girls have ever considered a real househusband for Melbourne.

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Mitch and Mark make up a large percentage of The Block's 'favourites 'part of the 2021 competition. Very quickly into this chat I worked out why. The the boys are so much fun to work with. They are both generous, thoughtful and wickedly funny. Both can tell a story better than most and while we could get bogged down in the stereotypical parts of their same sex relationship they are just normal every day Australians living their lives like anyone else. Maybe with a better relationship manual than most people.

The boys really do pop on the show this year, the fashion, the one liners and the no bullshit mentality has really worked. We will unpack their return to the show, their current relationship with the other contestants and stick around for a jaw dropping or should I say pants dropping story that will leave you speechless. 

The Block is dominating the ratings and after 17 seasons - it is a phenomenal show with a fan base and audience as loyal as any sporting team. Weekly, we learn how to build houses, or at least get inspiration to do so, we laugh and cry along with the contestants. Not to forget all that drama this year has made national headlines. 

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This episode is pretty cool, Amazon Prime Video set up this amazing chat with Michael Ratner in L.A. He is promoting his latest documentary Justin Bieber: Our World. Which premiers Worldwide on Amazon Prime Video and that release date is October 8th. So pop that in your diary.

However, Michael is the founded of OBB Pictures and under his leadership that company has grown into OBB Media, a leading media company with divisions in film, TV, digital, podcasts, branded content, and has amassed over 1.6 billion views.

His relationship with artists is beyond compare, gaining access to some of the most recognisable names in the business. In this chat we will focus on his relationship and collaboration with Justin Bieber and I have to tell you that during this conversation I was able to ascertain that Michael is kind, thoughtful and a genius at unlocking storytelling that immediately made me realise I was talking to one of the best 'Doco' filmmakers in this space of our time.

Justin is at the top of his game, FYI Justin Bieber’s new single Ghost is available to stream now on his #1 album Justice. Which if you have Bieber fever - you’re going to want to download.. also in preparation for this upcoming doc Our World, I suggest you go back and watch 'Seasons' which was a previous collaboration between Michael and Justin. Michael really knows how to capture the story behind the story and I hope you check out all his work, not just with Justin.

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Belinda Chayko is early awaiting her new TV series 'Fires' to debate on ABC Sunday 27th of September at 8:40pm - which is another highly anticipated Tony Ayres collaboration. The series does follow the 2019-2020 fires that devastated Australia and you won’t want to miss a moment of this highly emotive piece that will leave you thinking about our duty to the planet for days. 

The actors are first class, with Miranda Otto, Richard Roxbourogh, Sam Worthington and Noni Hazelhurst - just to name a few.

There are some outstanding performances by the younger cast Eliza Scandalin and Hunter Page Lochard… which makes you realise we have a new generation of talent brewing in our country.

Belinda will talk about the urgency of the story, the creation of the characters, amongst a lot of additional behind the scenes stories we will also address, if in fact this story is too close to home and why it might not be for everyone.

Belinda is smart intelligent woman and by the end of this chat I am sure you will be compelled to check out her back cater loge of television credits. 

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