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TV BingeboxTHE TEST S02, THE LAST OF US, YOUR HONOR S02, INSIDE MAN | 2023.E03Monsters in their various forms fill out this week's new episode.
Oh wow. OH WOW! A blinder of a week of shows to talk about, including Molk's favourite international drama for 2022 and what might be his favourite international drama for 2023.
Shows covered in this episode:
The Test S02 (4 eps), featuring Pat Cummins, Usman Khawaja, Nathan Lyon, and more - all eps available right now (all of S01 available now) on Prime Video.
The Last Of Us (9 eps), starring Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsay, Anna Torv, Nick Offerman, Murray Bartlett...2023-01-1330 min
TV BingeboxS01E26 | PLATE OF ORIGINLook, we'll be frank - when we picked this we thought it might be doing better than it has been.
Yet, true to our word, we've lined up and watched at least an episode so that we can speak with some authority on this televised car crash. Whose cuisine will reign supreme... or something?!
Join Jo, Dan, Brooky, and Molk as we give you some great tips, hints on shows to watch and those to give a wide berth to as we land squarely in the TV Bingebox!
In this episode we cover off:
•Our Clap or Slap shows (ones we...2020-09-0849 min
TV BingeboxS01E25 | HALIFAX: RETRIBUTIONNothing like a good Aussie drama to set cat amongst the Bingeboxers.
Rebecca Gibney reprises her role as Jane Halifax FP in a continuation of the nostalgic series that helped Nine through the late 90's(!) and pops back up again 20 years later. Winner or sinner: we'll be the judge of that.
Join Jo, Dan, Brooky, and Molk as we give you some great tips, hints on shows to watch and those to give a wide berth to as we land squarely in the TV Bingebox!
In this episode we cover off:
•HALIFAX: RETRIBUTION (Nine) is our #GroupBinge for the week, st...2020-09-0149 min
TV Blackbox & McKnight TonightS04E26 | Seven steals Nine's voice, Seven wants everything, Seven DOESN'T want cricketThe team are all together to break down another big week in television.The financial results are in... and it's not good news - but is there light at the end of the tunnel? Channel 7 is dominating headlines as it gains THE VOICE from Nine and looks set to buy more of Nine's programs.Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.1.18 - 7 Steals 9's voice7.59 - 7 wants everything13.03 - 7...2020-08-3156 min
TV BingeboxS01E24 | DIRTY JOHN season two: THE BETTY BRODERICK STORYThis one left the Bingeboxers well and truly divided.
Amanda Peet and Christian Slater (remember him?) step up into another tale of cheating husbands, scorned wives, and psychopathy writ large. Hello there Betts.
Join Jo, Dan, Brooky, and Molk as we give you some great tips, hints on shows to watch and those to give a wide berth to as we land squarely in the TV Bingebox!
In this episode we cover off:
•The second season of the scorned-lover anthology series DIRTY JOHN: THE BETTY BRODERICK STORY (Netflix) as this week's #GroupBinge left some enraptured and some cold;
•This week Jo t...2020-08-2558 min
TV Blackbox & McKnight TonightS04E25 | COVID-19 shutdowns, Ellen dumped, and 7 goes to courtThe more things change in TV, the weirder they get.We're a man down but that won't stop the team delivering unique insights into the television industry!Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.In this episode:1.41 - COVID-19 shuts down multiple TV productions8.18 - Studio 10 holds secret auditions for a new host13.30 - Melissa Doyle leaves 716.21 - Simon Reeve sues 718.14 - The BBC drops terms...2020-08-2445 min
TV BingeboxS01E23 | WHY WOMEN KILLYou never really know what's going on behind the front door of your neighbour's house. Until you do.
This deliciously funny and devilishly clever drama season leaks from the mind of Marc Cherry, the creator of Desperate Housewives... so you have some idea what to expect. Don't forget to let us all know what you thought after you've seen it too!
Join Jo, Dan, Brooky, and Molk as we give you some great tips, hints on shows to watch and those to give a wide berth to as we land squarely in the TV Bingebox!
In this episode we cover...2020-08-181h 05
TV Blackbox & McKnight TonightS04E24 | Carnage at 10, Corby at 7, and Chatting with DenyerIt's amazing what can happen in just one week!Who'd have thought since our last recording a raft of channel 10 starts would be out of work, Schapelle Corby would be making her reality TV debut and THE CHASE would be moving to Sydney!Whatever is happening you know the team at TV Blackbox have got you covered.Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.In this episode:2020-08-171h 03
TV BingeboxS01E22 | LITTLE BIRDSLife will never be the same again in Tangier.
We dive headlong into 1950's Morocco, where love, lust, and intrigue were served as appetisers. You won't be surprised when you hear the conversation and that the series wasn't quite to everyone's tastes.
Join Jo, Brooky, and Molk as we give you some great tips, hints on shows to watch and those to give a wide berth to as we land squarely in the TV Bingebox!
In this episode we cover off:
•The six-part ITV series LITTLE BIRDS (Stan) is this week's #GroupBinge and is it the sexy antidote to lockdown or...2020-08-1140 min
TV Blackbox & McKnight TonightS04E23 | Payouts, Parties & PoliticsWe're baaaaaack... and fired up!You can tell the team have been missing our weekly catch-up to talk all things TV because things get a little rowdy. No surprises, it's Rob v everyone on the big issue of the day - journalists sharing their politics views.Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.In this episode:3.55 - A new twist in the worker's compensation case against Channel 711.37 - The...2020-08-1052 min
TV BingeboxS01E21 | WENTWORTH season eightNobody likes a lagger.
Australia's favourite prison drama is back and HOO BABY is it good. There are a bunch of surprises however as we stretch beyond this into our claps and slaps and Jo's rewind is sublime. Also we're missing Brooky because he's far too important or something - there is no truth to the rumour Molk had him knocked off for making the quiz too hard last week).
Join Dan, Jo, and Molk as we give you some great tips, hints on shows to watch and those to give a wide berth to as we land squarely in...2020-08-021h 06
TV Blackbox & McKnight TonightS04E22 | New contracts, Missing Data & Unfair advantagesOh we're back, baby!You'll be glad the hiatus is over as the Blackbox crew return to discuss the issues of interest from just this week in the Australian TV industry. A most excellent welcome also to Yvie and Robbo, filling in for Ben and a conspicuously absent Molk (what a slacker that guys is!).Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.2.58 - Ransomware attackers bring down the OzTam...2020-07-2754 min
TV BingeboxS01E20 | BETWEEN TWO WORLDSIt's our 20th episode spectacular, and you know what that means? TV to binge, and Brooky's bloodsport of a quiz.
Also this time - WE ARE IN THE SAME ROOM TOGETHER! Eagle-eyed members of our Facebook group will have seen one of the photos we took to prove it happened, and you'll see more of that shoot soon. Meanwhile the biggest thing to happen to Australian drama since the last Bevan Lee drama dropped is happening - we're group bingeing the new Bevan Lee drama coming to Seven!
Join Dan, Jo, Brooky and Molk as we give you some great...2020-07-2659 min
TV BingeboxS01E19 | BACHELOR IN PARADISE AUSTRALIA season threeDo the names Abbie, Ciarran, Jamie and Britney mean anything to you? Well, they will shortly because this week's focus will enliven and excite you in a way previously unknown to your loins. Or sicken you to the pits of your stomach. Or both. We're not your real mum.
Join Dan, Jo, Brooky and Molk as we give you some great tips, hints on shows to watch and those to give a wide berth to as we land squarely in the TV Bingebox!
In this episode we cover off:
•Our Clap or Slap shows (ones we've been loving and others we...2020-07-191h 02
TV BingeboxS01E18 | WHO GETS TO STAY IN AUSTRALIAAnother cracking episode coming down the pipe for you this week! We launch into a whole bunch of great TV suggestions, a fabulous REWIND from Molk, and our GROUP BINGE looks at a new SBS ob-doc that looks at the contentious issue of immigration and how trying to become an Aussie is fraught with hurdles and challenges.
Join Dan, Jo, Brooky and Molk as we give you some great tips, hints on shows to watch and those to give a wide berth to as we land squarely in the TV Bingebox!
In this episode we cover off:
•Our Clap or Sl...2020-07-121h 05
TV BingeboxS01E17 | ATHLETE AHello fellow binge-nerds. We start this week with a content warning, as our #GroupBinge covers some super hard and difficult topics around sexual abuse. If that's something that might upset you, feel free to bounce up to the 30 minute mark. We won't mind. There's still lots we talk about after that anyway. Thanks for listening!
Join Dan, Jo, Brooky and Molk as we give you some great tips, hints on shows to watch and those to give a wide berth to as we land squarely in the TV Bingebox!
In this episode we cover off:
•Our Clap or Slap shows (on...2020-07-051h 10
TV BingeboxS01E16 | QUIZQuizzers rejoice! We cast a critical eye over the coughing scandal of the UK TV quiz show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire and see if the translation from real life to the stage to the screen serves it as well as we'd hoped.
Join Dan, Jo, Brooky and Molk as we give you some great tips, hints on shows to watch and those to give a wide berth to as we land squarely in the TV Bingebox!
In this episode we cover off:
•Our Clap or Slap shows (ones we've been loving and others we've had the misfortune to wa...2020-06-2955 min
TV BingeboxS01E15 | LOL: LAST ONE LAUGHING AustraliaWe dip into original Australian content on an international streaming service this week as your Bingeboxers find out who has the best and worst funny bone as we size up LOL on Amazon Prime Video. Yes, it's a thing.
Join Dan, Jo, Brooky and Molk as we give you some great tips, hints on shows to watch and those to give a wide berth to as we land squarely in the TV Bingebox!
In this episode we cover off:
•Our Clap or Slap shows (ones we've been loving and others we've had the misfortune to watch) including: Big Brother (Seven), Je...2020-06-2253 min
TV Blackbox & McKnight TonightS04E19 | Threats, Turmoil & RacismYvie Jones is our special guest while Brooky takes a well earned holiday.There's lots to discuss as the industry deals with the issues raised from the Black Lives Matter movement... and we have some juicy goss as well.In this episode:4.22 - DARYL SOMERS facing legal threats from his former business manager;9.55 - BAUER MEDIA sells up;16.13 - JOSH THOMAS raises a question about racism, only for his own perceived racist comments to come back to haunt him;25.13 - JOHN CLEESE lets rips UK streamer pulls an episode...2020-06-1854 min
TV BingeboxS01E14 | CELEBRITY GOGGLEBOX USAHow do you take a great format and make it... worse? Apparently it's just add American celebrities! Your fave Bingeboxers take a long, hard look at CELEBRITY GOGGLEBOX USA and find it fails when measured by almost every metric. Prepare yourselves. (Also Jo talks about /that/ sexy show on Netflix, so be ready!)
Join Dan, Jo, Brooky and Molk as we give you some great tips, hints on shows to watch and those to give a wide berth to as we land squarely in the TV Bingebox!
In this episode we cover off:
•Our Clap or Slap shows (ones we've be...2020-06-1553 min
TV BingeboxS01E13 | BIG BROTHER AUSTRALIAIt's the show on the tips of everyone's lips this week - the highly anticipated return to our screens of BIG BROTHER AUSTRALIA. Will our Bingeboxers love it or loathe it now that it's on Seven and delivering a new take on the format?
Join Dan, Jo, Brooky and Molk as we give you some great tips, hints on shows to watch and those to give a wide berth to as we land squarely in the TV Bingebox!
In this episode we cover off:
•Our Clap or Slap shows (ones we've been loving and others we've had the misfortune to wa...2020-06-091h 00
TV Blackbox & McKnight TonightS04E18 | Accusations, conspiracies and celebrationsThere's a bit of business at the top of the show to discuss the negative feedback to last week's episode. Once the air is clear it's down to business as usual as we discuss all things happening in the world of television.Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.In this episode:3.52 - The website violating female journalists8:14 - New Zealand helps Nine meet its local drama content quota14.31...2020-06-071h 07
TV BingeboxS01E12 | THE BEACHSit back, friends. Relax. We're taking in a simpler look at life as we chillax in North-Western Australia with Warwick Thornton as he detoxes and cooks up a storm on THE BEACH.
Join Dan, Jo, Brooky and Molk as we give you some great tips, hints on shows to watch and those to give a wide berth to as we land squarely in the TV Bingebox!
In this episode we cover off:
•Our Clap or Slap shows (ones we've been loving and others we've had the misfortune to watch) including: History 101 (Netflix), Dynasty S03 (Netflix), Love Life (Stan), Jeffrey Epstein: Fi...2020-06-0354 min
TV Blackbox & McKnight TonightS04E17 | Journos in danger, Olympic bombshell, & the chequebook closesAs riots continue across the US we look into how the media are being treated. In unprecedented scenes journalists and their crews are being shot at by police with rubber bullets, arrested and detained.And this issue does cause some division within the team.Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.Also in this episode of TV Blackbox4.36 - How TV News is covering the riots.21.03 - Media companies...2020-06-011h 06
TV BingeboxS01E11 | HANNAH GADSBY: DOUGLASWe've covered drama. We've covered serious documentary. We've even covered reality. This week we needed to balance the ledger and landed squarely in the world of stand up comedy. (All this on the week Dan takes a break!)
Join Dan, Jo, Brooky and Molk as we give you some great tips, hints on shows to watch and those to give a wide berth to as we land squarely in the TV Bingebox!
In this episode we cover off:
•Our Clap or Slap shows (ones we've been loving and others we've had the misfortune to watch) including: Rick & Morty (Netflix), Bad Ed...2020-05-2758 min
TV Blackbox & McKnight TonightS04E16 | Fake News, Scandals & A FREE Streaming ServiceThere are twists and turns aplenty as we dissect the latest news from the TV industry. Big launches are happening on various networks and the battle in breakfast has taken a complete turn. But most of all did you know just as Foxtel launch BINGE, Australia has a free streaming service? Yep... seriously!Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.In this episode:3.42 - 60 Minutes delivers fake news... and viewers aren't happy13.08...2020-05-2554 min
TV BingeboxS01E10 | A very special tenth episode spectacular!WE MADE IT! Ten episodes of TV Bingebox and we're here to celebrate the only way we know how - talk a lot about the TV we've been watching and then put our knowledge to the test.
Join Dan, Jo, Brooky and Molk as we give you some great tips, hints on shows to watch and those to give a wide berth to as we land squarely in the TV BingeBox!
In this episode we cover off:
•Our Clap or Slap shows (ones we've been loving and others we've had the misfortune to watch) including: Masterchef (10), 7News Presents: Framed (Seven), Mi...2020-05-2045 minTV Blackbox & McKnight TonightS04E15 | Lay-offs at 10, an executive jailed, and Foxtel's BINGEOn a day where the industry was shocked by news of lay-offs at Channel 10, journalist David Robinson joins us to talk through with us the biggest TV story of the week.Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.In this episode:2.41 - Lay-offs at 10. What happened and why now15.42 - Channel 7 executive jailed for stealing $8 million21.50 - Everything we know about FOXTEL's new streaming service BINGE24.55 - The first...2020-05-1853 min
TV BingeboxS01E09 | NORMAL PEOPLESex, sex, sex. For some that's all they think NORMAL PEOPLE is about, though it's far more nuanced than simple bonking. Or is it? Join us this week in a special group exploration of this buzzy series now on Stan.
Join Dan, Jo, Brooky and Molk as we give you some great tips, hints on shows to watch and those to give a wide berth to as we land squarely in the TV BingeBox!
In this episode we cover off:
•Our Clap or Slap show (ones we've been loving and others we've had the misfortune to watch) including: Run (Fox Sh...2020-05-1352 min
TV Blackbox & McKnight TonightS04E13 | Seven stirs the pot, Nine's leadership rumours & 10's big sellIt's a weird week in the television world with lay-offs, leadership rumours and the such... but there is some good news for the industry too!People are going back to work! The Block is filming, Neighbours is back, MasterChef Australia is pushing on, and production companies around the world are looking again at Australia as an opportunity to get filming again... but should they?Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.2020-05-1145 min
TV Blackbox & McKnight TonightS04E13 | Goodbye Pete Evans, Hello Big Brother, and A chat with Peter HelliarWe're a day late but not a dollar short!There is so much to talk about in this edition of the podcast we almost have to race through the topics to fit everything in!Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.In this episode:5.13 - Seven refuses to stand by Pete Evans8.45 - Is TV WEEK set for the chopping block?12.49 - The 4 four contestants of...2020-05-0556 min
TV Blackbox & McKnight TonightS04E12 | Big Exclusives, big launches, & big troubleThe gang's all here for another rip-roaring edition of the TV Blackbox podcast.And while things might seem quiet it turns out there's more going on in the world of television than you might expect!Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.In this episode:3.43 - EXCLUSIVE | Celebrity Gogglebox6.11 - Pete Evans cops a huge fine11.13 - The excitement is building for the new series of BIG BROTHER as...2020-04-2747 minTV Blackbox & McKnight TonightS04E11 | Foxtel in trouble, Quotas out the window, and our NEIGHBOURS go back to workRob's away so the mice kick it it into a whole other gear and land somewhere in the middle of a debacle. Oh well.This week Molk's in charge, and he's joined by the usual list of rogues in Sarah Monahan, Benjamin Norris and Stephen Brook, with Jo Casamento added for good measure.Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.In this episode:05:33 - Foxtel slashes staff numbers13:10 - Stan...2020-04-221h 05
TV Blackbox & McKnight TonightS04E10 | Hamish Blake, Tony v Eddie, & Big Brother gossSelf isolation is starting to make some members of the TV Blackbox team a little stir crazy, especially Molk who's up for a fight!WARNING: DON'T MENTION THE ABC TO HIM LOL!Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.In this episode:2.27 - Should content quotas be scrapped during the COVID-19 crisis?9.57 - EXCLUSIVE info on the Big Brother shoot, which has now wrapped17:48 - What...2020-04-071h 17
TV Blackbox & McKnight TonightS04E09 | TV's COVID-19 crisis**Warning: This episode contains drug references and plenty of censored names**This episode takes an in-depth look at the affect COVID-19 is having on the TV industry, but there's still plenty of time for a few laughs along the way and the usual exclusives.And just wait until you meet our newest, unexpected member of the team!Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.In this episode:2020-03-311h 05TV Blackbox & McKnight TonightS04E08 | Big Brother Eviction #Fail, Sam Armytage goes to war, & Nine's news bossLike a lot of industries, the TV industry is in real trouble as COVID-19 changes our way of life. To discuss this important issue we have an extended panel who each offer unique insights.Interestingly, you'll hear why people who work in the industry and are affected by the shutdowns want all productions put on hold. It's a controversial idea but could be necessary.Don't forget our new spin-off show TV BingeBox is here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tv-bingebox/id1502393371Each week...2020-03-2400 minTV Blackbox & McKnight TonightSPECIAL FIRST EP - TV BINGEBOX S01E01 | REVELATION with Sarah FergusonMolk here - we've dropped this into your feed as a sampler of our newest podcast baby. If you like it, please SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tv-bingebox/id1502393371From next week that's where you'll find Dan, Jo, Brooky and myself, every Thursday, talking about the best and worst of TV.----So good we created our own spin-off: The BingeBox segment from the TV Blackbox pod gets its own series! Join Dan, Jo, Brooky and Molk as we give you some great tips, hints on shows to watch and those to...2020-03-1800 minTV Blackbox & McKnight TonightS04E07 | Inside Big Brother, Survivor host eliminated, & Michael Rowland talks ratings (and celebrations)Welcome to an all-new TV Blackbox podcast where opposing views are more than welcome!While you're here, subscribe to our new spin-off show TV BingeBox here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tv-bingebox/id1502393371Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.In this episode:3.54 - The real reason Paul Anderson quit as 10's CEO11.21 - Exclusive info on why Jonathan LaPaglia will be missing from the Survivor: All Stars2020-03-1600 minTV Blackbox & McKnight TonightS04E06 | Meet 10's new Bachelorette, 7's Big Bash Bombshell & Can Ding Dong save Studio 10?It's all fun and games until Ben Norris makes a startling announcement! And if that isn't enough he asks Rob a question that provides new insight and gets very emotional.This is one episode with it all folks!Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.In this episode:2.30 - 7's Big Bash Bombshell5.22 - Channel 7 admits paying Ben Cousins for his big new interview9.50 - Why Quadan Bayles turned down Ellen...2020-03-1000 minTV Blackbox & McKnight TonightS04E05 | MAFS stars in revolt, Daryl Somers calls in the lawyers & A rising star at 7You can tell it's game on at the moment because there's so much to talk about! From reality TV stars turning the tables on highly paid executives to a lot of movement behind the scenes at Seven, there's something for everyone in this episode of TV Blackbox!Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.In this episode:4.34 - Serious allegations levelled at the production team of MAFS12.45 - Daryl Somers calls in the lawyers - but there's...2020-03-0300 minTV Blackbox & McKnight TonightS04E04 | Channel 7 drop POO, Illegal downloads, & Brooky causes controversy on social mediaThe team have had a bex and a good lie down after last week's explosive discussions and are ready for round 2!While it doesn't get as heated there's still plenty of action, drama... but sadly no romance!Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.In this episode:2.46 - EXCLUSIVE | Channel 7 slashes episodes from Plate of Origin7.38 - EXCLUSIVE | Kids TV axed at Channel 7 as the network goes on a $20 million cost cutting drive12.17...2020-02-2500 minTV Blackbox & McKnight TonightS04E03 | New LOGIES Boss, Seven tells porkie pies, and Nine's HOT SEAT gambleAll is not well in the TV Blackbox house.The team are ready to rumble as they go through the hot button TV topics of the week... and it's fair to say there are a few disagreements!Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.In this episode:5.02 - The ABC has its court case against the AFP dismissed14.14 - EXCLUSIVE | We reveal the big new boss of the TV Week Logie Awards25.12 - Controversy for...2020-02-1800 minTV Blackbox & McKnight TonightS04E02 | Kruger is in play, AOK *is* OK, and Logies nominating gets crayThe ratings year has begun and who better to discuss TV with than your favourite people on the TV Blackbox podcast?! While Rob's away, the mice will play, and El Presidente is AWOL so Molk takes charge again (deal with it). The amazing Jo Casamento joins us Stephen Brook and Benjamin Norris, with Sarah Monahan returning for 2020. It's like a slightly more functional family reunion than the Roy family.Importantly we've some big items to deal with like the announcement of the host of Big Brother, the announcement of the host of Holey Moley, and the...2020-02-1000 minTV Blackbox & McKnight TonightS04E01 | Jungle secrets, AOK not ok & the 'official' verdict on TODAYA whole new year means a whole new season of TV Blackbox podcasts! We’ve all had a break and recharged, and some of us watched too much TV (Molk, we’re looking at you!), and we are fresher than ever to discuss everything that’s happening in, on and around Australian TV this year.With some of the team are still on holidays and missing in action! No matter, the delightful Jo Casamento and TV Blackbox contributor Aaron Ryan join us for a big episode where we sink our teeth into the st...2020-02-0400 min
MolksTVTalk the podcastPre-season Welcome To The Real Housewives Of Sydney (S08E11 - Ep173)A sneak peek at what Nic & Molk have planned for this season of the Real Housewives of Sydney...2017-02-2102 minMolksTVTalk the podcastReal Housewives Of Auckland S01E10 REACTION POD Finale With Steve Molk & Nic McLachlan (S08E10 - Ep172)We made it. The season finale of THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF AUCKLAND is here and Nic McLachlan & Steve Molk simultaneously amazed and devastated... AND FEEL TOTALLY RIPPED OFF that there's no reunion.
What we do get to experience is one of the most confusing, blood-curdling and frustrating arguments in franchise history. Be ready to set the cat among the pigeons with absolutely no intention of causing a problem(!).
Also: WHY IS THERE NO REUNION EPISODE?! WHAT EVEN IS THIS?!
MolksTVTalk the podcast has (again) been hijacked for this season of RHOAKL as Nic & I record a reaction pod f...2016-10-301h 24MolksTVTalk the podcastReal Housewives Of Auckland S01E09 REACTION POD With Steve Molk & Nic McLachlan (S08E09 - Ep171)This is an extra special penultimate episode of THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF AUCKLAND. Just be cool and let Nic McLachlan & Steve Molk guide you through it because there's just so much to deal with. But first - where's Angela?
Look, this is what we live for. One launch is usually amazing for any part of the Real Housewives franchise but TWO LAUNCHES?! It's everything we've wanted all season.
There's lots to prepare for when there's two launches, not least of which is proving Lea the intern is still alive. Obviously there's still time for Michelle and Anne to attend a...2016-10-231h 16MolksTVTalk the podcastReal Housewives Of Auckland S01E08 REACTION POD With Steve Molk & Nic McLachlan (S08E08 - Ep170)Start your engines and prepare to be dazzled by the true competitive nature of THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF AUCKLAND. Nic McLachlan & Steve Molk pull up their comfy chairs and get to wondering if we've met the real Angela in this episode.
After all we did see her daughter deliver her some home truths about her self-obsession at least.
There's book proofs & boobs to see, bad blind dates to witness (SO AWKWARD IT HURTS), Anne staring at Ben's genitals, and the big race day organised by Gilda - but nothing compares to the class 1 douchiness of Kirk. What a j...2016-10-161h 01MolksTVTalk the podcastReal Housewives Of Auckland S01E07 REACTION POD With Steve Molk & Nic McLachlan (S08E07 - Ep169)It's a bitsa ep this week on THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF AUCKLAND and the thing you can trust is that Nic McLachlan & Steve Molk are here to guide you through it and help make it bearable.
At least until Angela gets the girls out.
Poor Doggy-style Dan is subjected to Michelle's lusting; Louise is subjected to Angela as they have tea together while Lou sweats out the outcome of her rehearsal; Anne is subjected to Anne and Julia as they go feed the Parnell Pussies (ooh-er!); then someone gives the ladies GUNS, which naturally Gilda is awesome at and...2016-10-091h 10MolksTVTalk the podcastReal Housewives Of Auckland S01E06 REACTION POD With Steve Molk & Nic McLachlan (S08E06 - Ep168)We're still in Port Douglas on this week's THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF AUCKLAND but all of that is put aside as Nic McLachlan & Steve Molk set you straight on one of the biggest controversies to ever hit the franchise.
This is super serious, you guys.
Luckily it's all pretty much mostly able to be sorted out but not before some damage was done and (luckily) Gilda and Michelle had to miss Angela's forced trek to undertake the "laughing yoga and general bullying" session. Also Angela should never be allowed near fake tan ever again.
PROOF OF LIFE: Lea is...2016-10-021h 11MolksTVTalk the podcastReal Housewives Of Auckland S01E05 REACTION POD With Steve Molk & Nic McLachlan (S08E05 - Ep167)You know what THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF AUCKLAND need after a solid four episodes? A holiday in Port Douglas. Join them, Nic McLachlan & Steve Molk as we wind you through this week's episode for make benefit glorious nation of North Queensland.
There's certainly a lot of business to take care of before we get to the mainland too. There's packing, bitching, a high tea, a spray tan, a fashion parade and some more bitching.
Once we get to the resort the problems only ramp up trying to work out WHO IS STAYING IN WHICH ROOM! And Poor Lea gets...2016-09-251h 08MolksTVTalk the podcast2016 #Emmys Special Featuring @markhumphries (S06E03 - Ep166)2016 PRIMETIME EMMYS SPECIAL!
The one where Mark Humphries and Steve Molk cast a longing glance at the winners, losers and hosting performance of Jimmy Kimmel at the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards.
It was a night of diversity. Thanks to THE PEOPLE V OJ SIMPSON being nominated a billion times and winning most of those there was lots of African-American people onstage (which is a great thing), and Jeffrey Tambor's win again for TRANSPARENT along with the most outstanding direction win for the same also meant we got some pretty wide equality all up in our collective g...2016-09-191h 05MolksTVTalk the podcastReal Housewives Of Auckland S01E04 REACTION POD With Steve Molk & Nic McLachlan (S08E04 - Ep165)It was the perfect example of too much information, and this week's episode of THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF AUCKLAND delivers far too much for Nic McLachlan & Steve Molk to talk about.
Our theory that Lea needs to be removed for her safety only gains momentum as Anne attempts to steal her away and Angela massively over-reacts to her car being in a little prang. There's also blood on the drama floor at Louise's workshop, and Angela's attempts to bury the hatchet with Gilda end up with said hatchet in Angela's over-smiling face.
Later on there's the party at Julia's, w...2016-09-181h 36MolksTVTalk the podcastReal Housewives Of Auckland S01E03 REACTION POD With Steve Molk & Nic McLachlan (S08E03 - Ep164)Warm your pussies, fill your glass with some moist, sparkling liquid and settle back and enjoy this great new episode of THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF AUCKLAND with Nic McLachlan & Steve Molk.
If it's not Julia off to see a woman about a vampire, or Michelle feeding Anne's pussies, it's the annual Pussy Galore fundraiser party that sees Gilda take Louise to task and Angela v everyone continue.
Also: SURPRISE! We meet Angela's French "P.A." Lea who it appears she has a crush on and is in a position where we might need to call in the Department of Fami...2016-09-111h 04MolksTVTalk the podcastReal Housewives Of Auckland S01E02 REACTION POD With Steve Molk & Nic McLachlan (S08E02 - Ep163)Hello friends. Nic McLachlan & Steve Molk are back to guide you through the jungle that is THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF AUCKLAND.
If you thought we had a mark on the housewives from E01, you're dead wrong. I mean, the episodes starts with Molk apologising for goodness sake.
There's so much to see and do this episode from: visiting Karen the Healing Practitioner (not a thing); to Michelle taking her daughter to fashion week; to Julia being horny; to Anne the Sparkling Wine Lady(tm) getting a consult; to Louise trying to beat the aging racket; to Gilda and Angela...2016-09-041h 19MolksTVTalk the podcastReal Housewives Of Auckland S01E01 REACTION POD With Steve Molk & Nic McLachlan (S08E01 - Ep162)Hello friends. It's a whole new series in the franchise and it DOES. NOT. DISAPPOINT. Welcome to Nic McLachlan & Steve Molk's journey through the premiere (S01E01) of THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF AUCKLAND.
We've six new Housewives to meet - Louise, Gilda, Julia, Angela, Michelle & Anne - and all sorts of new geography to work out. Honestly, as we guide you through you'll agree that once we meet the ladies it's on for young faces and old faces as the ladies attempt to our pass-ag and bitch on each other.
OMG SO DELIGHTFUL.
MolksTVTalk the podcast has (again) be...2016-08-281h 06MolksTVTalk the podcastReal Housewives Of Melbourne REUNION Reaction Podcast With Nic McLachlan & Daniel Backhaus (S07E12 - Ep161)WELCOME TO THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MELBOURE S03 REUNION PODCAST!
What a journey. We owned it. We didn't create any gossip, we just passed on what we'd heard.
Joining me for your auditory pleasure this final incredible ep for the season is NIC MCLACHLAN and DANIEL BACKHAUS. Both of them so, so great and not at all limited by legal warnings or direction.
It's two massive hours of shock, love, horror, hate, pillow throwing, tears, controversy, subterfuge, lies, revelations, #FreeJohanna, fucking Chessie and so much more. Yet we all still come away feeling like nothing was really resolved.
PLUS there's...2016-05-152h 04MolksTVTalk the podcast2016 #Logies Wrap With @markhumphries (S06E02 - Ep160)MARK HUMPHRIES and I settle in and reflect on the 58th TV WEEK LOGIE AWARDS.
The fun, the shocks, the banter, the controversy, and the fact that it's still technically running.
We chat about the overall impact of what was a pretty good Logies, all in all. There's talk of CRAIG MCLACHLAN and MIRANDA TAPSELL; THE LIVING ROOM; the length of the show; JULIA MORRIS; DAVE HUGHES; PETER HELLIAR and KITTY FLANAGAN; WENTWORTH; JIMMY BARNES; THE PROJECT; WALEED ALY and more.
It was a hell of a night, and one where for the most part the Australian TV viewing and...2016-05-091h 04MolksTVTalk the podcastReal Housewives Of Melbourne S03E11 REACTION POD With Nic McLachlan (S07E11 - Ep159)IT'S THE SEASON FINAL!
We made it. Short of an explosive reunion (and you know it will be) we're all the way through and S03E11 of THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MELBOURNE delivers and delivers and delivers. Don't worry - Nic McLachlan and I will guide you.
There's lots of loose ends to be tied up this week, including another family reunion, a fragrance launch, the angels, a reconciliation and one hell of a f#ckin' dinner!
Everything gets rounded out nicely to leave just the right amount of incredible conflict for the reunion in two week's time.
JUST SO MU...2016-05-011h 28MolksTVTalk the podcastReal Housewives Of Melbourne S03E10 REACTION POD With Nic McLachlan (S07E10 - Ep158)NIC MCLACHLAN and I are back to look at a whole new target - she of the arse and a half - reacting to S03E10 of THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MELBOURNE.
Enjoy the mindsplosions of Lydia as she lives in her self-indulgent, self-deluded world imprisoning a dog and a housekeeper. Shudder at her ongoing feud with Chyka (all of Lydia's own doing). Laugh at Gina by Gina Liano's "wholistic whateverthefucksheis". Be horrified at the talk of Ben's swimmers and getting some work done at Wristy Central. Delight in Creepy Bruce finally getting the short shrift.
IT'S AN EP...2016-04-241h 15MolksTVTalk the podcastReal Housewives Of Melbourne S03E09 REACTION POD With Nic McLachlan (S07E09 - Ep157)There's a lot to mop up after last week's Disastrous Desert Dinner, so please allow NIC MCLACHLAN and I the opportunity to talk you through S03E09 of this week's ep of THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MELBOURNE. Get the f#ck out!
Not only do we get more dinner shenanigans but we get some UAE culture learnings for greater understanding, Janet gets all hot and bothered, Jackie admits to being a woggy chick and is very hungry, Lydia & Pettifleur's attempt at reconciliation, the revelation of the real cost of royal weddings in Dubai(!) and MY PRECIOUS CHYKA LO...2016-04-1755 minMolksTVTalk the podcastReal Housewives Of Melbourne S03E08 REACTION POD With Nic McLachlan (S07E08 - Ep156)Shopping anyone? Well, while we're in DUBAI WE MAY AS WELL!
It's another REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MELBOURNE reaction podcast with NIC MCLACHLAN and the joy of S03E08 isn't just the locale but the attitudes. Get f#cked.
Lydia again puzzles us all with her attitudes to animal love, we get a family reunion, there's a major Pettifleur breakdown, and you know they all lose their cool when they swear like the Aussies they are. Bull f#cking shit.
By the end of the season if Jackie hasn't bitchslapped the switch out of Piff then the angels need bo...2016-04-101h 10MolksTVTalk the podcastReal Housewives Of Melbourne S03E07 REACTION POD With Nic McLachlan (S07E07 - Ep155)SURPRISE! WE'RE ALL GOING TO DUBAI! But first there's a bloody painting of Figaro and so much more for NIC MCLACHLAN and I to get you through for S03E07 of THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MELBOURNE!
Look, we'll pretty much all agree that an etiquette class with Chyka, Chessie & Jackie is pretty much the funniest thing ever, so we're at least guaranteed that. This is despite protestations of love by others AND WHO MAKES THEIR DOG TAKE A SHOWER WITH THEM, LYDIA?!
Don't forget Gina by Gina Liano by Chemist Warehouse and the BEST BRUSH OF THE CEN...2016-04-0357 minMolksTVTalk the podcastReal Housewives Of Melbourne S03E06 REACTION POD With Nic McLachlan (S07E06 - Ep154)Every good wedding deserves a great party, and when it comes to a reception let's see what Alin managed to pull together...
Also NIC MCLACHLAN is back to help guide you and I through S03E06 of THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MELBOURNE!
Of course first on the menu is the possible cake destruction and Gina's perceived Celebrity Apprentice launch party and all the shitstorm that surrounds it. There is, however, still time for double dates, bitchy lunches a visit to Gina's Dad(!), Myles' birthday (somehow replete with Charles Billich) and BLOODY CHESSIE.
MolksTVTalk the podcast has been hijacked fo...2016-03-2748 minMolksTVTalk the podcastReal Housewives Of Melbourne S03E05 REACTION POD With Aleisha McCormack (S07E05 - Ep153)Dear listener, you are cordially invited to the wedding of Wolf Pup & Gamble in this, the S03E05 reaction pod ep for the REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MELBOURNE, featuring the delightful ALEISHA McCORMACK.
No RHOM wedding ever goes smoothly. There's always controversy and this time it's Gamble's "bestie" Gina that brings the pain - while all the others create their own special and unique brands of chaos. The Byron on Byron is the locale for the controversy and you won't want to miss a minute of: missing & stylish husbands; Celebrity Apprentice-gate; even more slack-jawed Ruprecht; Lydia & Jackie...2016-03-201h 03MolksTVTalk the podcastReal Housewives Of Melbourne S03E04 REACTION POD With Nic McLachlan (S07E04 - Ep152)It has begun... THE PRETENDENING (aka S03E04 of THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MELBOURNE), and NIC MCLACHLAN and I will guide you all through it.
There's a number of let downs we have to work through, like: the wash up of the fight at Gamble's (herefortowith known as #InviteGate); far too much of Creepy Brian; Gamble & Hair Gina going lingerie shopping; even more Lydia v Susie; the Pitchka Queen permanently having her head done in by Pif; and that afternoon tea organised by Chyka (there's always a silver lining). We're building for next week is what we're doi...2016-03-1350 minMolksTVTalk the podcastReal Housewives Of Melbourne S03E03 REACTION POD With Nic McLachlan (S07E03 - Ep151)The one where S03E03 of THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MELBOURNE consumes NIC MCLACHLAN and I, and we will never be the same again.
Look, it's all about the last seven minutes of the show, but in the process there's more #FreeJohanna, Lydia's evil plans, a new Porsche, a blubbering lunch, effing Brian getting creepier than ever, and the much-awaited self-reflection regarding BABY TALK (please God no). Then there's the fight, the wedding invitations, and then A WHOLE NEW FIGHT.
MolksTVTalk the podcast has been hijacked for this season of RHOM as Nic & I record a reaction po...2016-03-0652 minMolksTVTalk the podcastReal Housewives Of Melbourne S03E02 REACTION POD With Nic McLachlan (S07E02 - Ep150)The one where NIC MCLACHLAN and I dive into S03E02 of THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MELBOURNE and come out feeling a whole lot better about ourselves.
Warnie Watch continues, as does #DrivingMissLydia (or #FreeJohanna - take your pick), and while there's talk of horses, cheating exes, gossip, Turkish wristies, baby-making sex, Pottery Barn champers, masturbation, flirting with the Porsche salesman, blogging and more - it's all really quite innocent.
MolksTVTalk the podcast has been hijacked for this season of RHOM as Nic & I record a reaction pod for every ep, available just after the episode has ai...2016-02-2854 minMolksTVTalk the podcastReal Housewives Of Melbourne S03 Preview With Nic McLachlan (S07E01 - Ep149)The one where NIC MCLACHLAN and I draw a line in the sand and prepare you for the new season of REAL HOUSEWIVES OF MELBOURNE.
Basically, it's crazy.
In this ep we fill you in on where RHOM is, who's who in the zoo (& which animal they most resemble), and then we preview the first ep and with as few spoilers as possible explain just how gob-smackingly amazing the first ep of season three is. You basically won't believe it - so prepare yourselves. #Lydiot
MolksTVTalk the podcast has been hijacked for this season of RHOM as...2016-02-1551 minMolksTVTalk the podcast2016 Ratings Preview With Mark Humphries (S06E01 - Ep148)The one where MARK HUMPHRIES and I talk about what we did over summer (spoilers: summer camp) and what the 2016 TV ratings year looks like it's shaping up to be.
In short - TONS.
We cast a critical eye across MY KITCHEN RULES, I'M A CELEBRITY GET ME OUT OF HERE, AUSTRALIA'S GOT TALENT, THE FAMILY LAW, HOUSE OF CARDS, BILLIONS, FIRST DATES, MOLLY, WOLF CREEK, JACK IRISH and so much more. That doesn't mean we know anything about the shows... so, you know, tread carefully.
GET MORE MARK!
Mark Humphries - @humphriesmark
Mo...2016-02-021h 04MolksTVTalk the podcast@LukeWMcGregor (S05E30 - Ep147)The one where I resurrect the only chat I was able to get at the ABC's 2016 UpFronts ("Catch the Wonderful") with the very excellent LUKE MCGREGOR.
In this sneaky short chat we talk about his new series LUKE WARM SEX and his new comedy he's writing and starring in with CELIA PACQUOLA!
LOVE A LOTTA LUKE!TwitterFacebook
2015-12-0303 minMolksTVTalk the podcast2015 #YearInReview (S05E29 - Ep146)The one where NIKOLE GUNN, DAN HALL, KEVIN PERRY and I have a chat about the righteous year in television we've had in Australia for 2015.
From the searing highs to the sickening lows and the smooth, creamery middles we found enough to talk about that we can treat you to this epic podcast (grab a cool drink and settle in!).
We cover off all the genres and big ticket items of the year: NEWS, TV TECH, FACTUAL, REALITY, COMEDY, DRAMA and squeeze in even more as we discuss our own IN MEMORIAM as well as delivering not only our HIGHLIGHTS...2015-11-301h 49MolksTVTalk the podcast@Shelley_Craft (S05E28 - Ep145)The one where SHELLEY CRAFT sheds light on the latest series of THE BLOCK (in all it's octagonal glory), speaks about the launch of 9LIFE and getting her TV break on SATURDAY DISNEY.
It's a fun but all too brief chat with Shelley and there's insight on this season's Block contestants as well as a revelation about Shelley's past you'd never have guessed.
Thanks to Shelley & Nine for the chance to speak with her at the Qld edition of the Nine UpFronts Roadshow.2015-11-2513 minMolksTVTalk the podcast@StanAustralia's Mike Sneesby (S05E27 - Ep144)The one where STAN AUSTRALIA'S CEO MIKE SNEESBY is first in this three-part Australian SVOD special series.
We discuss the process behind securing deals to launch on Australia Day 2015 with the entire series of BREAKING BAD, TRANSPARENT and more, along with the additions that have come since in BETTER CALL SAUL, MOZART IN THE JUNGLE and much more.
There's talk of commercial FTA live-streaming and the Stan original series NO ACTIVITY and WOLF CREEK (coming in 2016).
This is the first of three in this series speaking with the people that run the SVOD services Stan, Netflix and Presto in Australia...2015-10-2636 minMolksTVTalk the podcast@charliepick (S05E26 - Ep143)The one where Charlie Pickering and I start talking about politics at great length on a TV podcast.
You were warned.
There is much discussion about THE WEEKLY WITH CHARLIE PICKERING and the process behind it, including the writers and the things the ABC allowed them the creative freedom to do. We even leveraged in some HARD CHAT in the middle to appease Tom Gleeson.
There's also talk of THE WALKING DEAD, OFFSPRING, GAME OF THRONES, THE PROJECT and lots more. A thoroughly engaging chat.
I'm so pleased to bring you this MolksTVTalk the podcast for DeciderTV.com. Massive thanks...2015-09-291h 01MolksTVTalk the podcast2015 @TheEmmys Special Featuring @humphriesmark2015 PRIMETIME EMMYS SPECIAL!
The one where Mark Humphries and Molk look at the winners, losers and hosting performance of Andy Samberg at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards.
Most wins were expected or at least pleasant surprises (Jeffrey Tambor for TRANSPARENT, Jon Hamm for MAD MEN, & Peter Dinklage for GAME OF THRONES for example). No real WTF moments other than the big Outstanding Drama win by GAME OF THRONES - against MAD MEN, BETTER CALL SAUL and more.
There was that moment where they ran an In Memoriam segment for shows that left u...2015-09-2152 minMolksTVTalk the podcast@davewlawson (S05E24 - Ep141)The one where Dave plays the role of the nice guy a little too naturally. But that's just the kind of guy he is.
A gentle wander through his time at NICKELODEON among other shows, appearing in the movie ODDBALL and of course his time on Working Dog's UTOPIA (Wed 9pm ABC). How much Dave loved the first couple of seasons of BIG BROTHER featured also, along with his endorsement of Celia Pacquola's eyebrow acting game.
We also stop by his Toyota MEMORABLE MOMENTS ads with Stephen Curry and mention (though I think it got deleted accidentally) his YouTube Show...2015-09-1455 minMolksTVTalk the podcast@AngusSampson (S05E23 - Ep140)The one where Angus and I have an epic conversation ranging from his experience in film (MAD MAX FURY ROAD, THE MULE and more) to TV (FARGO, GREEKS ON THE ROOF and more) and the state of political and social commentary in Australia today. Prepare yourselves - this is a wild ride.
We meander through all recesses of the film and TV landscape, pausing for some time (understandably) on working with George Miller & Noah Hawley. It's a long way for this one guy known for fecal follies.
Prospective actors wanting to make it big in the US would do...2015-09-071h 10MolksTVTalk the podcast@sammyj_comedian #RickettsLane (S05E22 - Ep139)The one where Sammy J lurches from one controversy to the next, be it dealing with airport security in Dubai, to hating on Twitter, to the secret revelation of his long-held pastime as a gardener of sorts.
Can't say I didn't warn you.
Naturally there's lots of talk about his new show SAMMY J AND RANDY IN RICKETT'S LANE (appearing on ABC iview in September and then on ABC TV in October), including the Tim Ferguson connection, the Brough-mance and the great list of Australian comedians with cameos (also the new spin-off show Comedians in Costume having Cameos).
Prepare yourselves...2015-08-1847 minMolksTVTalk the podcastBrooke Satchwell @dirtylaundrylive (S05E21 - Ep138)The one where Brooke Satchwell springs forth and delivers missives on the cult of celebrity. Much like her life on DIRTY LAUNDRY LIVE.
This all too fleeting encounter with the star of shows like WONDERLAND, PACKED TO THE RAFTERS and NEIGHBOURS covers many, many bases including the new cast of CELEBRITY APPRENTICE AUSTRALIA, her fascination with specific numbers and times, and why BIG BROTHER was possibly one of the best shows going around.
There's even some talk of sausages, naturally.
After nearly 20 years in the business Brooke has more than proven she has what it takes to morph into almost...2015-08-1036 minMolksTVTalk the podcastSummer/Fall US TV With @KeeneTV (S05E20 - Ep137)The one where Allison Keene sidles in and delivers all the warnings we need to know about what TV to look out for (& avoid) from the current US Summer and upcoming Fall schedules.
There's some great chat about reality TV from the Collider.com TV Editor, including revelations about BACHELOR PAD and BACHELOR IN PARADISE, along with some great shows to keep an eye out for in UNREAL, HANNIBAL and MR ROBOT.
We dive through the shows that America can thank Australia for making better and there's even talk of surprising sources for appointment television.
My list of shows...2015-07-271h 17MolksTVTalk the podcastUS TV With @MerrillBarr (S05E19 - Ep136)The one where Merrill Barr gives us the 101 on the US TV landscape - who owns what, just what is syndication and how to navigate the Broadcast/Basic/Premium Cable/Streaming environment.
Basically - it's messy.
Merrill does well to help us wind through some of the history as to how we get to the spot modern US TV is in, speed bumps and all along the way. Sure there's about 300 million more Americans than Australians but they've still got it pretty good when you accept just about everything is in HD, there are a billion choices and it's only...2015-07-201h 29MolksTVTalk the podcast@DanMacPherson (S05E18 - Ep135)The one where Dan MacPherson discuss is already very full career across Australian TV and dive headlong in the process of making INFINI and then popping up as horse-riding elven-warrior-prince on the soon to be released THE SHANNARA CHRONICLES.
If you want to check out what the big new thing from MTV looks like here's the teaser from Comic-Con 2015: https://youtu.be/crjkQHnDYu0 - AMAZING!
There's lots of talk of hair (NEIGHBOURS) and no hair (THE BILL), clowns (DANCING WITH THE STARS) and no clowns (WILDBOYS) and everything in between. What is obvious is Dan's passion for his craft, how...2015-07-131h 22MolksTVTalk the podcast@pattybrammall (S05E17 - Ep134)The one where Patrick Brammall get straight into it and talk about his work on TV - ALL OF IT. ALL AT ONCE.
We meander through working on UPPER MIDDLE BOGAN (acknowledging the new Gristmill show LITTLE LUNCH that's about to drop), OFFSPRING (*BIG* news for fans on season 6!), CANAL ROAD and much, much more. Given Patrick's time was limited we got into the meat of it, chewing the fat about GLITCH (premiering this Thursday 8:30pm on ABC).
A new twist for Pick A Box Of Pot Luck as this week Patrick is faced with three Who Am I? questions...2015-07-0640 minMolksTVTalk the podcast@justinhamilton_ (S05E16 - Ep133)The one where Justin Hamilton & I talk about TV so much we don't actually get to talk about his relationship with TV (though from this episode you'll have a good indication of how it works). The real challenge we put to you is this: Can you make it through the 15 minutes of Star Wars Episode VII plot discussion BEFORE we get to the other stuff? The only correct answer is yes.
EVEN THEN WE RAN OUT OF TIME!
There's talk about the Australian comedy 'mafia' and Hammo's preference of reality TV shows, along with a smudge of politics to...2015-06-291h 15MolksTVTalk the podcast@reynoldsgareth (S05E15 - Ep132)The one where Gareth Reynolds regales us his story of suckling at the teet of MTV while delivering a show without one core ingredient. The very funny co-host of The Dollop podcast Gareth joins me live from his couch in LA while I sat in an office chair in Brisbane, Australia. Thanks technology.
There's discussion of Trump as a legitimate US Presidential Candidate, the leaving of Chris Bath and Gareth shows his skill in Pick A Box Of Pot Luck with his special topic being Mr Show. There's also lots of bad singing of 80's TV sitcom themes. Whatever happened...2015-06-2257 minMolksTVTalk the podcast@CXClausen (S05E14 - Ep131)The one where Charlie Clausen REVEALS ALL about the rigors of auditioning and casting, what it's like to survive between gigs, and what it was like to hear the first Guest Charlie on TOFOP. He's also very sharp on when quizzed about Buffy the Vampire Slayer and reveals exactly what vegetable Jules Lund is most like.
Naturally we talk about his new podcast That's Aweson, Kirk Cameron, Mr Bad on E Street, Twin Peaks and talk about his first time to LA Podfest last year. We also dive into why you should attend this amazingly cool podcasting event!
More love...2015-06-011h 15MolksTVTalk the podcast@DanielJohnHall (S05E13 - Ep130)The one where Dan Hall and I passionately analyse the final episode of Mad Men before we got distracted with other shiny things. There's talk of Boris the Black Knight, Agro's Cartoon Connection and even more 'Round the Twist (what a child of the late 80's this man is). Also Mark Humphries drops by to start off our discussion on everything Eurovision 2015.
I unload on the critics of Married at First Sight (somewhat controversially) and Dan digs deep into his knowledge of reality TV to work out who got eliminated from what (hint: it's always the most annoying ones). All...2015-05-251h 05MolksTVTalk the podcast@_JulieGoodwin (S05E12 - Ep129)The one where Julie Goodwin lifts the lid and dishes the (non-existent) dirt on which of the MasterChef Australia judges gives the best hugs, who is the hardest marker and who has the best poker face. THEN we start on her time in the jungle as a part of Ten's big start to the year with I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.
It's not all reality though... what shows impacted Julie as a youngster (and as a young mum)? What secrets does she know about Fast Ed Halmyagi? Why does the audio sound so appalling?! We're through the...2015-05-181h 00MolksTVTalk the podcast@RobMillsyMills (S05E11 - Ep128)The one where Rob Mills talks about life as a part of the first class of Australian Idol (and his realisation he was never gonna win in a year that had Shannon Noll and Guy Sebastian). He's far more than a one-note wonder though, and we wander through his career on TV including Celebrity Apprentice Australia, Dancing with the Stars and more. There's some talk of his theatre career and his upcoming cabaret show Rob Mills Is Surprisingly Good.
How much does Rob know about reality television (more than you or he would think!), he shares with us his favourite...2015-05-111h 16MolksTVTalk the podcast#Logies Wrap With @humphriesmark (S05E10 - Ep127)HAPPY LOGIES AFTERMATH!
What a night it was. Tears, desperation, disappointment - all that just from the radio people on the red carpet trying to get the attention of our stars for interviews. The Logies have once again been run and won and in this 57th year going live to air (for the east coast) made it all the more engaging and energetic. That doesn't mean there wasn't the pre-requisite awkwardness of say a Chris Brown and Jennifer Hawkins into, but nonetheless it was fun.
Fellow Logies tragic Mark Humphries is back to discuss the televised delights that were the 2015...2015-05-041h 20MolksTVTalk the podcast@MrSamMac & @JulesSchiller (S05E09 - Ep126)The one where Mr Sam Mac & Jules Schiller take us behind the curtain of working near TV. For Sam that includes life on Wake Up! and all that entailed, and for Jules that's The White Room and seeing your great new panel show become a network casualty. There's revelations on Scott Cam, Carrie Bickmore and Steve Peacocke; The ARIAs; and some hot Logies gossip (what exactly is it like to get thrown out of the Media Room?). Given it's Logies week we seek wisdom from our guests as to who will win the big awards at this year's ceremony.
...2015-04-271h 08MolksTVTalk the podcast@ladyjmo (S05E08 - Ep125)The one where Julia Morris talks about all things I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, her lust for Chris Brown, life on House Husbands, how gossip columnists just make stuff up and all sorts of other things. There's some great conversation about getting her start on TV in Australia, life on TV in the UK, coming back and then going to the US where... nothing. Celebrity Apprentice gets a guernsey along too. Also her ladyness has one of the best laughs in the biz. Warning: Mutual admiration society ahead.
If you like the episode do tell Julia via...2015-04-201h 28MolksTVTalk the podcast@humphriesmark (S05E07 - Ep124)The one where Mark Humphries barely scratches the surface when it comes to life on A Rational Fear, The Roast and becoming the ire of politicians across Australia. This first of what will be hopefully many conversations with Mark picks at the surface of what it means to have to watch The Bolt Report and Insiders every week and life in auditions for advertisements. Lots of great distracting discussion about television in the 80's and a mandatory discussion about Eurovision, and the reveal of THE BIG LIE.
It'd be super great to tell Mark how much you enjoyed hearing him...2015-04-131h 04MolksTVTalk the podcast@shaynnablaze (S05E06 - Ep123)The one where Shaynna Blaze reveals what and how she watches TV, and what she really thinks of Neale Whitaker, Darren Palmer, Andrew Winter and Charlie Albone (it's all good, don't panic). It's a great if a little noisy chat about how HRH Blaze came to be on TV later in her career and how moments can mean big things. There's also lots of talk of The Block and Selling Houses Australia (and I reveal just how little I understand about colours and basic design principles - no surprises there).
Make sure you tell Shaynna you heard her on the...2015-04-0635 minMolksTVTalk the podcast@kevinperry (2015 Q1 Wrap Up) (S05E05 - Ep122)The one where Kevin Perry (Nelbie.com) and I look back at the start to the 2015 TV year and recount its glories, its failures and all the bits in between. We cover Ten's latest strategy to get us all to watch (and determine if it's working) along with the concern that so much reality TV is pushing audiences away from the scripted dramas that inevitably follow. There's also lots of conversation about Presto v Stan v Netflix ANZ and where we think it'll fit into the landscape over the coming months.
Keep up the great work sharing the podcast...2015-03-301h 19MolksTVTalk the podcast@grahamelwood (S05E04 - Ep121)The one where Graham Elwood shares his most favourite movie ever, while reminiscing about the TV of his youth. There's controversy over Jeremy Clarkson, I go wild about Wentworth and Graham gets all tingly about the Twilight Zone. For those that haven't yet seen it there's some MASSIVE House of Cards Season 3 spoilers towards the end - you have been warned (watch it now - TODAY! - on Netflix ANZ).
It's a great chat with one half of our Comedy Film Nerds, one quarter of the LA Podcast Festival management team, and one hundred percent funny. Drop Graham a line...2015-03-2357 minMolksTVTalk the podcast@danilic (S05E03 - Ep120)The one where Dan Ilic reveals more than he should possibly have about his time with Andrew Bolt.
This is a super fun chat with Dan who is now kicking goals in the US with Al Jazeera Plus, though most may recognise him from Hungry Beast, Can of Worms, or that guy who did that Get Up! ad. It's a great chat with a fellow comedy nerd and TV geek that I hope you really enjoy it.
Please continue to spread the word about the return of the new MolksTVTalk podcast. Share it on Twitter and Facebook and even talk...2015-03-161h 03MolksTVTalk the podcast@steelesaunders (S05E02 - Ep119)The one where Steele Saunders settles in for a chat about Star Wars, Seinfeld and so very much more. LISTEN to the time that Steele revealed he actually knows more about reality television than he lets on; HEAR Steele doing "the voice" when playing Carol the Waitress from the first episode of Seinfeld in "Scenetastic"; AUDIBLY GASP at the recollection of Steele's televisual history and his recounting of how passion for his favourite TV show lead him down a path of destruction (not really, but it's great sizzle none the less). It's week 2 of the new podcast format and all...2015-03-091h 25MolksTVTalk the podcast@CeliaPacquola & @ChrisWainhouse (S05E01 - Ep118)The one where Celia Pacquola and Chris Wainhouse share their about their earliest TV memories, wonder what ever happened to the Tannum Sands Rydges Pizza Oven, and reveal all sorts of secrets about their careers (who wrote for Big Brother and who is writing a new sitcom?!). There's lots of fun to be had and, as always, your feedback is welcomed (particularly with the new format so don't be shy! Hit me up on Twitter (@MolksTVTalk) or leave a comment on the post on MolksTVTalk.com - and encourage other TV tragics to subscribe on iTunes! WARNING: There's also talk...2015-03-021h 37