<p>A new season of Married at First Sight is delivering huge ratings for Nine — but with success comes renewed scrutiny. In this episode of Media McKnight, Rob McKnight examines the reality behind reality TV, drawing on a detailed conversation with former MAFS post-producer Alex Fennell. Also in this edition: - Nine pays to interview the Bondi hero - but will they get value for money? - Why podcasts need to evolve with new trends - The Nightly under fire over sexist headline - A reporter and camo have a bust-up caught on tape - We look at the Future of Television as the medium turns 100 - AM radio under the spotlight in a new podcast - Stop the whining - a weather presenter misses out on a gig and it makes news #MediaMcKnight #MAFS #MarriedAtFirstSight #AustralianTV #RealityTV #TVRatings #VillainEdit #NineNetwork #AusMedia</p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox">http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> 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.</p>