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Supervising Producer & Co-Convenor Women In Media, NSW - Dominique Spanos

Beyond Reality - April 22, 2024 17:00 - 30 minutes
In this episode I chat to Supervising Producer Dominique Spanos, whose impressive list of credits includes Stars on Mars, Travel Guides and My Kitchen Rules. Dom shares her story of starting out in the industry, building her career across field and post production, as well as shining a light on...

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Casting Director - Kirsty de Vallance

Beyond Reality - April 08, 2024 18:00 - 40 minutes
In this episode, I sit down with Casting Director and Co-owner of A Cast Of Thousands, Kirsty De Vallance. With close to three decades in the industry, Kirsty is one of the most experienced casting professionals in Australia and when it comes to finding TV talent for reality, factual and enterta...

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Film and TV Director - Hayley MacFarlane

Beyond Reality - March 25, 2024 16:00 - 46 minutes
In this episode, I’m joined by Film and TV Director, Hayley MacFarlane.  Hayley has spent the last 10 years directing some of the UK and Australia’s biggest reality hits such as Love Island, Big Brother and I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. I find out how Hayley’s fierce determination to make ...

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Head of Global Formats, Eureka Productions - Wes Dening

Beyond Reality - March 11, 2024 16:00 - 46 minutes
In this episode, I sit down with TV executive Wes Dening, a powerhouse of the television industry who has made his mark in developing, selling and producing original content in Australia, the US and beyond. In his current role as Head of Global Formats for Eureka Productions, Wes oversees the ma...

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TV Personality - Australian Survivor - George Mladenov

Beyond Reality - February 26, 2024 17:00 - 48 minutes
Just like a great reality TV twist, this episode is a little bit different. I chat with TV personality George Mladenov or as he’s more commonly known by Survivor fans, King George. I find out how George went from a bold and sometimes brash political operative to a two-time Australian Survivor p...

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Supervising Post Producer and Writer - Bri La Rance

Beyond Reality - February 12, 2024 17:00 - 58 minutes
In this episode, I’m joined by Supervising Post Producer and Writer, Bri La Rance. Bri’s drive and determination to learn new skills led her to explore a diverse range of film and TV roles before more recently forging a path in post production, but as I find out, it’s her passion for storytellin...

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TV Presenter - Liz Cantor

Beyond Reality - December 17, 2023 18:00 - 52 minutes
In this episode, I’m joined by TV presenter and two time reality tv show winner (The Mole and Livingstone Botswana), Liz Cantor as she shares her unique insights from an enduring career in front of the camera. Whether she’s delivering the winning lotto numbers, fronting stories on the best trave...

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Executive Producer - Leroux Botha

Beyond Reality - July 23, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour
In this episode, I’m joined by Leroux Botha, the Creative Producer for Cape Town based production company AfrOkaans and Executive Producer for Survivor South Africa.  Leroux shares his incredible journey in television from his early years working on soap operas, to becoming the instrumental for...

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Series Producer - Natasha Pizzica

Beyond Reality - July 09, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour
In this episode, I catch up with Natasha Pizzica, a series producer who’s worked across a range of genres from primetime entertainment shows like Big Brother and Gogglebox to iconic kids television such as Playschool and Teletubbies, and even though-provoking docuseries like Limitless with Chris...

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Karen Crespo - Editor

Beyond Reality - May 21, 2023 19:00 - 44 minutes
In this episode, I chat with award-winning editor, Karen Crespo, who has been responsible crafting some of the most memorable moments on our favourite shows such as Masterchef, Australian Survivor and Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds.  I find out about Karen’s early beginnings in TV and how he...

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Editor - Karen Crespo

Beyond Reality - May 21, 2023 19:00 - 45 minutes
In this episode, I chat with award-winning editor, Karen Crespo, who has been responsible crafting some of the most memorable moments on our favourite shows such as Masterchef, Australian Survivor and Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds.  I find out about Karen’s early beginnings in TV and how he...

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Executive Producer - David Forster

Beyond Reality - May 07, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour
In this episode, I sit down with Executive Producer, David Forster. David’s first taste of reality TV is not what you’d expect, he tells me all about his unconventional introduction to the industry, how he later honed his skills on set as a writer and the key moments along the way that ultimatel...

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Television Industry Mentoring Initiatives - Panel Discussion hosted by The Production Portal

Beyond Reality - April 27, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour
In this bonus episode, I share a recent collaboration with The Production Portal where I joined Emma Ritchie along with Bloomtime Media’s, Yana Groves and Laura Young from Coordimate for a panel discussion about Industry Mentoring Initiatives in television. I hope you enjoy this special edition ...

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Executive Producer of Floor is Lava / President of A. Smith & Co. Productions - Frank Sinton

Beyond Reality - July 17, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes
In this episode, I sit down with Frank Sinton, President of A. Smith & Co. Productions and Executive Producer of Floor Is Lava to talk about the launch of series 2 of the hit show on Netflix. Frank shares his insights from an impressive 40 year career in television that now sees him at the helm ...

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Art Director and Challenge Producer - Courtney Watts

Beyond Reality - June 27, 2021 02:00 - 56 minutes
In this episode, I chat with South African Art Director and Challenge Producer Courtney Watts. Courtney has worked on some of the most popular reality formats such as Big Brother, Survivor and I’m a Celebrity across a number of global territories. I find out how Courtney’s passion and creativity...

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Post Producer & Story Producer - Amelia Wasserman

Beyond Reality - January 11, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour
In this episode, I sit down with post producer and story producer Amelia Wasserman who spent years working in the field on shows such as The Bachelorette , Four Weddings and Storage Wars in Canada before more recently moving to Australia where she now works as a post producer. Amelia shares her ...

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Post Producer & Story Producer - Amelia Wasserman

Beyond Reality - January 11, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour
In this episode, I sit down with post producer and story producer Amelia Wasserman who spent years working in the field on shows such as The Bachelorette , Four Weddings and Storage Wars in Canada before more recently moving to Australia where she now works as a post producer. Amelia shares her ...

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Supervising Producer - Katie Horbury

Beyond Reality - November 10, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour
In this episode, I catch up with supervising producer Katie Horbury, originally hailing from the UK she now calls LA home and her career in television has seen her work on huge formats such as Big Brother, Love Island  and I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here across multiple international markets....

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Producer - Andrea Rehrig

Beyond Reality - October 19, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour
In this episode, LA-based producer Andrea Rehrig joins me to chat about her career in television, from her early days at E! Entertainment and Laguna Beach to producing on both US and Australian Survivor. She shares her story about how her passion for people led her to a life in TV.  Support th...

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Publicity Manager - Kate Whitby

Beyond Reality - August 03, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour
In this episode, I’m joined by publicity manager Kate Whitby whose slate of shows has included, The X Factor, Australian Survivor and Lego Masters. I chat to Kate about her early career as an entertainment reporter for Dolly Magazine, what it’s like to work with radio royalty Kyle and Jackie O a...

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Supervising Control Room Producer and Story Producer - Alex Spurway

Beyond Reality - July 06, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour
In this episode, I catch up with Alex Spurway, a supervising control room producer and story producer whose reality TV experience includes, Married At First Sight, Love Island and Australian Survivor. I chat to Alex about how she started her career on the Today Show, what it’s like to be an exec...

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Line Producer - Michelle Gauntlett

Beyond Reality - June 29, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour
In this episode, I’m joined by Michelle Gauntlett, a line producer whose career in production has seen her work shows such as Australian Survivor, The Bachelor and Australian Ninja Warrior. I find out how Michelle got her start working on specialist factual TV in the UK, before successfully maki...

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Home Economist - Brendan Garlick

Beyond Reality - June 22, 2020 11:00 - 18 minutes
In this episode, I chat with Brendan Garlick a home economist who has worked on shows including; Masterchef, MKR and The Great Australian Bake Off. I find out how Brendan went from reality TV contestant to working on Australia’s favourite food reality formats. Support the show To stay up to d...

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Post Producer and Story Producer - Kaite Milicich

Beyond Reality - June 09, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutes
In this episode, I chat to Kaite Milicich, a Story Producer and Post Producer who has worked on some of Australia’s biggest reality TV shows such as Married At First Sight, Australian Survivor and Lego Masters. I talk to Kaite about how she balances the unpredictable world of field producing wit...

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Sound Recordist - Nick Peterson

Beyond Reality - June 01, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes
In this episode, I’m joined by Nick Peterson - a sound recordist who has worked on shows such as Travel Guides, Australian Survivor and Australia’s Next Top Model. I chat to Nick about growing up in a TV family, the toughest gigs in sound and an 8 hour surgery he will never forget.  Support th...

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Shooter Producer and Story Producer - Matt Hindson

Beyond Reality - May 25, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes
In this episode, I chat to Matt Hindson, a shooter producer and story producer who has worked on shows such as Dancing With the Stars and Australian Survivor. I find out how Matt went from working in a TV network call centre to producing on some of Australia’s biggest reality formats. Support ...

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Camera Operator - Paul Webb

Beyond Reality - May 18, 2020 11:00 - 42 minutes
In this episode, I talk to Paul Webb, an Australian camera operator, whose passion has taken him all around the world from covering the OJ Simpson trial, to shooting countless seasons to US Survivor. I find out how Paul cut his teeth in the industry in news before taking on the world of reality ...

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Senior Story Producer - Erica Foley

Beyond Reality - May 11, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes
In this episode, I catch up with Erica Foley, a senior story producer who has worked on some of Australia’s biggest reality formats including Australian Survivor, Big Brother and Australian Ninja Warrior, as well as human interest campaigns for R U OK? Day and the 'Yes' vote for marriage equalit...

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Story Producer and Challenge Producer - Grant Phillips

Beyond Reality - May 03, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes
In this episode, I’m joined by Grant Phillips, a story producer and challenge producer who has worked on shows including Australian Survivor, Big Brother and The Bachelor. I talk to Grant about how he turned his reality TV obsession into a successful career in television.  Support the show To...

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