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Beyond Reality: Conversations with the People Behind Reality TV and Unscripted EntertainmentSenior Story Producer and Former Nickelodeon Star - Mounya Wise | Masterchef Australia, Gordon Ramsay’s Food StarsIn this episode, I chat to Senior Story Producer and former Nickelodeon star Mounya Wise. Mounya spent a decade lighting up UK screens as a kids TV presenter but since moving to Australia, she’s made her mark behind the scenes, producing shows like Masterchef, Dessert Masters, Australian Survivor and The Block. From interviewing Hollywood A-listers and test-driving the world’s best theme parks, to leading and nurturing teams of field producers on reality sets, Mounya’s passion for the TV industry has never waivered. LISTEN MOREIf you enjoyed this episode, you might like t...2024-06-1741 minBeyond Reality: Conversations with the People Behind Reality TV and Unscripted EntertainmentSeries Producer - Danielle Vos | Gogglebox Australia, One Born Every Minute, Struggle StreetIn this episode I’m joined by Series Producer Danielle Vos. Dani spent the early years of her career in production before turning her talents to producing, where she has gone from strength to strength working in the factual and observational documentary space. Dani’s credits include Struggle Street, Air Rescue, One Born Every Minute and more recently Gogglebox Australia. I find out how Dani’s passion for connecting with contributors and delving deeper into storytelling are the keys to what drive her in the TV industry.CONNECT To get in touch with Da...2024-06-0342 minBeyond Reality: Conversations with the People Behind Reality TV and Unscripted EntertainmentSenior Producer and Wellness Supervisor - Emma Ritchie | The Amazing Race, Alone Australia, The VoiceIn this episode, I chat to Emma Ritchie, a Senior Producer and Wellness Supervisor, who has worked on shows including The Amazing Race, Alone and The Voice. Emma reveals how she's been able to combine her passion for health and wellness with her career in TV as well as the strategies she uses to maintain work-life balance in such fast-paced industry. Plus, the story of one serendipitous gumtree purchase that changed everything. LISTEN MOREIf you enjoyed this chat, you might like to listen to the following episodes:Head of Unscripted, I...2024-05-2051 minBeyond Reality: Conversations with the People Behind Reality TV and Unscripted EntertainmentSupervising Producer & Co-Convenor Women In Media, NSW - Dominique Spanos | Stars On MarsIn 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 her important work with not-for profit organisation Women In Media.CONNECT:To get in touch with Dominique about her MC work, head to www.dominiquespanos.com or find her on Instagram @dominiquespanosmc.To find out more and get...2024-04-2230 minBeyond Reality: Conversations with the People Behind Reality TV and Unscripted EntertainmentCasting Director - Kirsty de Vallance | Masterchef Australia, SAS, The Biggest LoserIn 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 entertainment formats, you name it - she’s cast it.Kirsty reveals her top tips for getting cast on TV, the high profile names she’s discovered over the years and, the extraordinary lengths she goes to in search of next big reality stars.CONNE...2024-04-0840 minBeyond Reality: Conversations with the People Behind Reality TV and Unscripted EntertainmentFilm and TV Director - Hayley MacFarlane | Love Island Australia, Big Brother & Netflix’ Dive ClubIn 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 it as a director has propelled her success and how her work in reality TV has positively influenced her work in other genres. To explore more of Hayley's directing work, head to https://www.hayleymacfarlane.com/If you enjoyed this conv...2024-03-2546 minBeyond Reality: Conversations with the People Behind Reality TV and Unscripted EntertainmentTV Personality - George Mladenov | Australian Survivor, The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity EditionJust 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 player who cemented themselves as one of the most strategic players the game has ever seen.LISTEN MORE:If you enjoyed this chat, you might like to listen to a recent episode recorded with David Forster. Dave is an executive pr...2024-02-2648 min