<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;In the extension of POPSUGAR’s pilot season of POPCAST, host Tim Dormer interviews the masterminds that work behind the scenes on some of the biggest reality TV shows in Australia.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;In episode fourteen, Tim is joined by Bachelor In Paradise contestant, Jake Ellis. Ellis first appeared on our screens after appearing on The Bachlorette Australia during Georgia Love's season; and then returned to reality TV to find love on Bachelor In Paradise.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;After hearing from the masterminds of reality TV throughout season one of POPCAST, Ellis speaks up about being part of the production of one of the biggest TV franchises and and how the producer’s tricks of the trade have impacted his life post-reality TV.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode we hear about:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jake's initial reason for applying for The Bachlorette (01:28)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The opportunities that came for Jake after appearing on reality TV (02:35)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The truth behind making a real connection on reality TV (03:25)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The hesitation for Jake to appear on Bachelor In Paradise (04:22)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The lessons Jake learnt after appearing for the first time on reality TV (05:18)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jake's thoughts on how Producers portrayed him on Bachelor In Paradise (06:20)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The power of editing and how it played into the famous love triangle on Bachelor In Paradise (08:05)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The relationships Jake had with the cast and crew (09:51)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The characters who were on the show to play up for the cameras (11:01)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The importance of making friends with the Producers (13:00)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jake's thoughts on contestant's actions and whose responsibility it is (13:44)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jake's on-screen persona affected him in the real world (15:22)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jake's thoughts on the manipulation of story lines by editors in post-production (19:23)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Storylines centered around drama vs. actual love stories (22:01)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What it's like for Jake to be public figure (23:01)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The navigation of Jake's relationship with Megan post Bachelor In Paradise (24:11)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jake's thoughts on whether reality TV is a good platform to find love (27:16)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The pressures of having a relationship on TV vs. the real world (29:18)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How Instagram has played a role in Jake's life after reality TV (31:07)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Whether Jake would ever return to Bachelor In Paradise (36:11)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In the extension of POPSUGAR’s pilot season of POPCAST, host Tim Dormer interviews the masterminds that work behind the scenes on some of the biggest reality TV shows in Australia.&nbsp;In episode fourteen, Tim is joined by Bachelor In Paradise ...

In the extension of POPSUGAR’s pilot season of POPCAST, host Tim Dormer interviews the masterminds that work behind the scenes on some of the biggest reality TV shows in Australia.&nbsp; In episode fourteen, Tim is joined by Bachelor In Paradise contestant, Jake Ellis. Ellis first appeared on our screens after appearing on The Bachlorette Australia during Georgia Love's season; and then returned to reality TV to find love on Bachelor In Paradise. After hearing from the masterminds of reality TV throughout season one of POPCAST, Ellis speaks up about being part of the production of one of the biggest TV franchises and and how the producer’s tricks of the trade have impacted his life post-reality TV. In this episode we hear about: <ul><li>Jake's initial reason for applying for The Bachlorette (01:28)</li><li>The opportunities that came for Jake after appearing on reality TV (02:35)</li><li>The truth behind making a real connection on reality TV (03:25)</li><li>The hesitation for Jake to appear on Bachelor In Paradise (04:22)</li><li>The lessons Jake learnt after appearing for the first time on reality TV (05:18)</li><li>Jake's thoughts on how Producers portrayed him on Bachelor In Paradise (06:20)</li><li>The power of editing and how it played into the famous love triangle on Bachelor In Paradise (08:05)</li><li>The relationships Jake had with the cast and crew (09:51)</li><li>The characters who were on the show to play up for the cameras (11:01)</li><li>The importance of making friends with the Producers (13:00)</li><li>Jake's thoughts on contestant's actions and whose responsibility it is (13:44)</li><li>Jake's on-screen persona affected him in the real world (15:22)</li><li>Jake's thoughts on the manipulation of story lines by editors in post-production (19:23)</li><li>Storylines centered around drama vs. actual love stories (22:01)</li><li>What it's like for Jake to be public figure (23:01)</li><li>The navigation of Jake's relationship with Megan post Bachelor In Paradise (24:11)</li><li>Jake's thoughts on whether reality TV is a good platform to find love (27:16)</li><li>The pressures of having a relationship on TV vs. the real world (29:18)</li><li>How Instagram has played a role in Jake's life after reality TV (31:07)</li><li>Whether Jake would ever return to Bachelor In Paradise (36:11)</li></ul><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

POPCAST: Life Behind Reality TV, With Jake Ellis

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;In the extension of POPSUGAR’s pilot season of POPCAST, host Tim Dormer interviews the masterminds that work behind the scenes on some of the biggest reality TV shows in Australia.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;In episode thirteen, Tim is joined by award-winning Australian television editor, Luke Huggett. Huggett has spent the last eight years editing popular and award-winning TV programs such as The Block, I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, Australian Survivor and MasterChef Australia. As an editor, Huggett sees just about everything captured on camera and plays a pivotal role in what you see on some of your favourite reality shows.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode we hear about:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;What life is like as a reality TV editor and what do they do(01:02)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How much influence Luke has on a reality TV storyline (01:59)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How Luke can change a story by adding layers to footage (04:14)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The difference between enhancing vs. manipulating (05:39)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;An editor's ability to manipulate scripts (08:30)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Approval processes once an episode has been edited (09:24)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The tell-tale signs if something has been taken out of context (10:59)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Luke's confrontation with a reality TV contestant (12:12)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How Luke started his career in reality TV (13:49)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Luke's experience in Africa working on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here (15:21)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Luke's opinion on which reality TV shows are well-produced and edited (17:41)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The different reality TV show formats and how to plant a story hook (18:45)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Luke's perspective on the real portrayal of reality TV contestants (22:21)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The editing process when portraying stressful scenes or challenging moments (23:33)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Editors working with producers to get a certain reaction or outcome (25:39)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The character profiles and what editors expect from certain personality types (29:04)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The differences between working with unknown talent vs. celebrity talent (30:13)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What shows Luke would join as a contestant after working behind-the-scenes (32:52)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Luke's perspective on how reality has changed through the years (36:06)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In the extension of POPSUGAR’s pilot season of POPCAST, host Tim Dormer interviews the masterminds that work behind the scenes on some of the biggest reality TV shows in Australia.&nbsp;In episode thirteen, Tim is joined by award-winning Austral...

In the extension of POPSUGAR’s pilot season of POPCAST, host Tim Dormer interviews the masterminds that work behind the scenes on some of the biggest reality TV shows in Australia.&nbsp; In episode thirteen, Tim is joined by award-winning Australian television editor, Luke Huggett. Huggett has spent the last eight years editing popular and award-winning TV programs such as The Block, I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, Australian Survivor and MasterChef Australia. As an editor, Huggett sees just about everything captured on camera and plays a pivotal role in what you see on some of your favourite reality shows. In this episode we hear about: <ul><li>What life is like as a reality TV editor and what do they do(01:02)</li><li>How much influence Luke has on a reality TV storyline (01:59)</li><li>How Luke can change a story by adding layers to footage (04:14)</li><li>The difference between enhancing vs. manipulating (05:39)</li><li>An editor's ability to manipulate scripts (08:30)</li><li>Approval processes once an episode has been edited (09:24)</li><li>The tell-tale signs if something has been taken out of context (10:59)</li><li>Luke's confrontation with a reality TV contestant (12:12)</li><li>How Luke started his career in reality TV (13:49)</li><li>Luke's experience in Africa working on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here (15:21)</li><li>Luke's opinion on which reality TV shows are well-produced and edited (17:41)</li><li>The different reality TV show formats and how to plant a story hook (18:45)</li><li>Luke's perspective on the real portrayal of reality TV contestants (22:21)</li><li>The editing process when portraying stressful scenes or challenging moments (23:33)</li><li>Editors working with producers to get a certain reaction or outcome (25:39)</li><li>The character profiles and what editors expect from certain personality types (29:04)</li><li>The differences between working with unknown talent vs. celebrity talent (30:13)</li><li>What shows Luke would join as a contestant after working behind-the-scenes (32:52)</li><li>Luke's perspective on how reality has changed through the years (36:06)</li></ul><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

POPCAST: Life Behind Reality TV, With Luke Huggett

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;In the extension of POPSUGAR’s pilot season of POPCAST, host Tim Dormer interviews the masterminds that work behind the scenes on some of the biggest reality TV shows in Australia.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;In episode twelve, Tim is joined by Logie award-winning producer, Laura Waters. In the past decade she has produced all five of Chris Lilley’s ABC/HBO/BBC comedy series,&amp;nbsp;We Can Be Heroes,&amp;nbsp;Summer Heights High,&amp;nbsp;Angry Boys&lt;em&gt;,&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;Ja’mie: Private School Girl&lt;em&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;and&amp;nbsp;Jonah From Tonga,&lt;em&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;as well as overseeing the production of a range of comedy and documentary series.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode we hear about:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Laura's point of view of storytelling within reality TV (01:29)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The commonalities between scripted television and reality TV (01:58)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why Laura got into making television and into entertainment (03:17)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Laura's motive to to create her documentaries &lt;em&gt;Year 12 Life&lt;/em&gt; and&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;My Year 7&amp;nbsp;Life &lt;/em&gt;(05:24)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Laura's experience casting young talent (08:33)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Laura's duty of care during production of cast members (12:07)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Laura's experience working on The Graceland Happiness Project and what made it her scariest project (18:51)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How Laura developed the series and how production rolled out (20:23)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How Laura addressed the raw topic of mental health and her responsibility as a producer (22:19)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The distinction between over-produced and under-produced storytelling (22:50)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Laura's favourite reality TV shows (28:15)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The reality TV shows that are well-produced (29:42)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How you can identify when a story isn't being authentically told (31:25)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What Laura needs to do to get a certain reaction or outcome on camera (35:48)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Laura's first appearance on reality TV in America (39:58)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Whether Laura would ever want to be followed around by cameras (42:58)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How would Laura be portrayed on a reality TV show (43:33)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Laura's perspective on the enduring appeal of reality TV (45:56)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In the extension of POPSUGAR’s pilot season of POPCAST, host Tim Dormer interviews the masterminds that work behind the scenes on some of the biggest reality TV shows in Australia.&nbsp;In episode twelve, Tim is joined by Logie award-winning pro...

In the extension of POPSUGAR’s pilot season of POPCAST, host Tim Dormer interviews the masterminds that work behind the scenes on some of the biggest reality TV shows in Australia.&nbsp; In episode twelve, Tim is joined by Logie award-winning producer, Laura Waters. In the past decade she has produced all five of Chris Lilley’s ABC/HBO/BBC comedy series,&nbsp;We Can Be Heroes,&nbsp;Summer Heights High,&nbsp;Angry Boys,&nbsp;Ja’mie: Private School Girl&nbsp;and&nbsp;Jonah From Tonga,&nbsp;as well as overseeing the production of a range of comedy and documentary series. In this episode we hear about: <ul><li>Laura's point of view of storytelling within reality TV (01:29)</li><li>The commonalities between scripted television and reality TV (01:58)</li><li>Why Laura got into making television and into entertainment (03:17)</li><li>Laura's motive to to create her documentaries Year 12 Life and&nbsp;My Year 7&nbsp;Life (05:24)</li><li>Laura's experience casting young talent (08:33)</li><li>Laura's duty of care during production of cast members (12:07)</li><li>Laura's experience working on The Graceland Happiness Project and what made it her scariest project (18:51)</li><li>How Laura developed the series and how production rolled out (20:23)</li><li>How Laura addressed the raw topic of mental health and her responsibility as a producer (22:19)</li><li>The distinction between over-produced and under-produced storytelling (22:50)</li><li>Laura's favourite reality TV shows (28:15)</li><li>The reality TV shows that are well-produced (29:42)</li><li>How you can identify when a story isn't being authentically told (31:25)</li><li>What Laura needs to do to get a certain reaction or outcome on camera (35:48)</li><li>Laura's first appearance on reality TV in America (39:58)</li><li>Whether Laura would ever want to be followed around by cameras (42:58)</li><li>How would Laura be portrayed on a reality TV show (43:33)</li><li>Laura's perspective on the enduring appeal of reality TV (45:56)</li></ul><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

POPCAST: Life Behind Reality TV, With Laura Waters

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;In the extension of POPSUGAR’s pilot season of POPCAST, host Tim Dormer interviews the masterminds that work behind the scenes on some of the biggest reality TV shows in Australia.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;In episode eleven, Tim is joined by Australian TV and radio host, Mike Goldman - best known for his various roles on Big Brother Australia. With over 15 years experience working in reality TV, Mike was privy to just about everything that went on behind-the-scenes and shares his experiences working on one of Australia's favourite reality TV shows.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode we hear about:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;How Mike first started on Big Brother (00:51)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How Mike worked with producers to create a story(02:13)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The footage we didn't see on camera but Mike was privy to (03:30)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The duty of care when creating reality TV (04:27)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The production differences between overseas reality TV vs. Australian reality TV (05:14)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How producers get a certain reaction or an outcome (06:27)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The business of reality TV for contestant (09:10)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mike's experience working with live reality TV crowds (11:30)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How Mike's script to camera needed to influence audiences at home (13:29)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Whether Mike would ever participate as a reality TV contestant (14:30)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mike's perspective on the portrayal of reality TV contestants (15:47)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How far can you push the boundaries of reality TV before crossing the duty of care line (18:06)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The effect reality TV has on Australian culture (19:25)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mike's thoughts on how contestants should treat their reality TV journey (21:00)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mike's perspective on the enduring appeal of reality TV (22:26)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mike's favourite and real moments while working on Big Brother (24:25)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In the extension of POPSUGAR’s pilot season of POPCAST, host Tim Dormer interviews the masterminds that work behind the scenes on some of the biggest reality TV shows in Australia.&nbsp;In episode eleven, Tim is joined by Australian TV and radio...

In the extension of POPSUGAR’s pilot season of POPCAST, host Tim Dormer interviews the masterminds that work behind the scenes on some of the biggest reality TV shows in Australia.&nbsp; In episode eleven, Tim is joined by Australian TV and radio host, Mike Goldman - best known for his various roles on Big Brother Australia. With over 15 years experience working in reality TV, Mike was privy to just about everything that went on behind-the-scenes and shares his experiences working on one of Australia's favourite reality TV shows. In this episode we hear about: <ul><li>How Mike first started on Big Brother (00:51)</li><li>How Mike worked with producers to create a story(02:13)</li><li>The footage we didn't see on camera but Mike was privy to (03:30)</li><li>The duty of care when creating reality TV (04:27)</li><li>The production differences between overseas reality TV vs. Australian reality TV (05:14)</li><li>How producers get a certain reaction or an outcome (06:27)</li><li>The business of reality TV for contestant (09:10)</li><li>Mike's experience working with live reality TV crowds (11:30)</li><li>How Mike's script to camera needed to influence audiences at home (13:29)</li><li>Whether Mike would ever participate as a reality TV contestant (14:30)</li><li>Mike's perspective on the portrayal of reality TV contestants (15:47)</li><li>How far can you push the boundaries of reality TV before crossing the duty of care line (18:06)</li><li>The effect reality TV has on Australian culture (19:25)</li><li>Mike's thoughts on how contestants should treat their reality TV journey (21:00)</li><li>Mike's perspective on the enduring appeal of reality TV (22:26)</li><li>Mike's favourite and real moments while working on Big Brother (24:25)</li></ul><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

POPCAST: Life Behind Reality TV, With Mike Goldman

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;In the extension of POPSUGAR’s pilot season of POPCAST, host Tim Dormer interviews the masterminds that work behind the scenes on some of the biggest reality TV shows in Australia.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;In episode ten, Tim is joined by Marion “Maz” Farrelly. From Big Brother and Dancing With the Stars to The X-Factor and Farmer Wants a Wife, Maz has worked in just about every genre of reality TV. The only thing that’s consistent is Maz’s three golden rules to creating compelling and successful reality TV.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode we hear about:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Maz's view on creating a story for reality TV vs. a documentary (01:04)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The golden rules Maz's team follow in order to produce in every reality TV show (02:08)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Maz's approach to casting characters (04:39)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The importance of set design and its role within reality TV (06:09)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The best advice Maz received while working in reality TV (09:23)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Maz's insight into making things happen on camera (11:41)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How transparent Maz is with her audience (14:45)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What happens during a contestant's psychology test before a show is filmed (17:01)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What resonates best with a reality TV audience (27:45)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The strategy Maz would play if she were a reality TV contestant (28:24)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How drama is created between contestants and/or TV judges (35:46)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The differences between producing a reality TV show in Australia v. the UK (39:12)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The evolution of reality TV and how its changed in the last 10 years (40:36)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In the extension of POPSUGAR’s pilot season of POPCAST, host Tim Dormer interviews the masterminds that work behind the scenes on some of the biggest reality TV shows in Australia.&nbsp;In episode ten, Tim is joined by Marion “Maz” Farrelly. Fro...

In the extension of POPSUGAR’s pilot season of POPCAST, host Tim Dormer interviews the masterminds that work behind the scenes on some of the biggest reality TV shows in Australia.&nbsp; In episode ten, Tim is joined by Marion “Maz” Farrelly. From Big Brother and Dancing With the Stars to The X-Factor and Farmer Wants a Wife, Maz has worked in just about every genre of reality TV. The only thing that’s consistent is Maz’s three golden rules to creating compelling and successful reality TV.&nbsp; In this episode we hear about: <ul><li>Maz's view on creating a story for reality TV vs. a documentary (01:04)</li><li>The golden rules Maz's team follow in order to produce in every reality TV show (02:08)</li><li>Maz's approach to casting characters (04:39)</li><li>The importance of set design and its role within reality TV (06:09)</li><li>The best advice Maz received while working in reality TV (09:23)</li><li>Maz's insight into making things happen on camera (11:41)</li><li>How transparent Maz is with her audience (14:45)</li><li>What happens during a contestant's psychology test before a show is filmed (17:01)</li><li>What resonates best with a reality TV audience (27:45)</li><li>The strategy Maz would play if she were a reality TV contestant (28:24)</li><li>How drama is created between contestants and/or TV judges (35:46)</li><li>The differences between producing a reality TV show in Australia v. the UK (39:12)</li><li>The evolution of reality TV and how its changed in the last 10 years (40:36)</li></ul><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

POPCAST: Life Behind Reality TV, With Marion “Maz” Farrelly

Hosted by Big Brother 2013 winner Tim Dormer, the pilot season of POPSUGAR Australia's podcast, POPCAST, explores life after reality TV. Some of Australia's most talked about contestants from shows including Big Brother, The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, open up about what really went on when the cameras weren't rolling, and the impact sudden fame has had on their lives. When the limelight dims, what, and who, is left behind? Tim finds out.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Hosted by Big Brother 2013 winner Tim Dormer, the pilot season of POPSUGAR Australia&apos;s podcast, POPCAST, explores life after reality TV. Some of Australia&apos;s most talked about contestants from shows including Big Brother, The Bachelor and The ...

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