Beyond Reality: Reality TV Interviews with Producers, Crew & Talent
Love reality TV? Go behind the scenes with Beyond Reality: the podcast that dives into the world of unscripted television through conversations with the people who make your favourite shows.
Hosted by Australian TV producer Hayley Ferguson, each episode features candid interviews with industry professionals, from producers and directors to editors, crew, and on-screen personalities.
Whether you’re dreaming of a career in television, already working in the industry, or just obsessed with what happens behind the camera, this podcast offers real insights into how TV gets made. Discover the career paths of industry insiders with stories you won’t hear anywhere else - and find out what it really takes to work in TV.
Episodes
47 episodes
Kass Bastarache Exit Interview | Survivor: Australia Vs The World - Episode 7 | Beyond Tribal
In this episode of Beyond Reality: Beyond Tribal, long-time Australian Survivor producer Hayley Ferguson sits down with Kass after her dramatic elimination from Survivor: Australia vs The World.Kass opens up about one of the most chaotic...
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Season 5
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Episode 46
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18:13
Janine Allis Exit Interview | Survivor: Australia Vs The World - Episode 10 | Beyond Tribal
In this episode of Beyond Reality: Beyond Tribal, host Hayley Ferguson - longtime producer on Australian Survivor - sits down with powerhouse business woman and Survivor: Australia Vs The World finalist Janine Allis. Janine opens up...
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Season 5
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Episode 45
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15:59
Parvati Shallow Exit Interview | Survivor: Australia Vs The World: Episode 10 | Beyond Tribal
In this episode of Beyond Reality: Beyond Tribal, host Hayley Ferguson - longtime producer on Australian Survivor - sits down with Survivor legend and now world champion Parvati Shallow off the back of her historic win on Survivor: Australia V....
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Season 5
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Episode 44
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19:35
Lisa Holmes Exit Interview | Survivor: Australia Vs The World | Episode 8 | Beyond Tribal
In this episode of Beyond Reality: Beyond Tribal, host Hayley Ferguson - longtime producer on Australian Survivor - sits down with Lisa Holmes, the latest player eliminated from Survivor: Australia vs The World.Lisa went into the game as...
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Season 5
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Episode 43
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11:41
Tommi Manninen Exit Interview | Survivor: Australia Vs The World | Episode 7 | Beyond Tribal
In this episode of Beyond Reality: Beyond Tribal, host Hayley Ferguson sits down with Tommy from Finland after his unforgettable exit from Australian Survivor: Australia vs The World.Tommy’s game came to a dramatic end in one of the most...
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Season 5
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Episode 42
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16:47
Kirby Bentley Exit Interview | Australian Survivor: Australia Vs The World - Episode 6 | Beyond Tribal
Beyond Reality host Hayley Ferguson has spent the past decade producing Australian Survivor, and now in this special series, she’s taking you Beyond Tribal. She’ll be chatting with players from Survivor: Australia vs The World as they leave the...
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Season 5
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Episode 41
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12:12
Tony Vlachos Exit Interview | Episode 4 Australian Survivor: Australia vs The World | Beyond Tribal
Beyond Reality host Hayley Ferguson has spent the past decade producing Australian Survivor, and now in this special series, she’s taking you Beyond Tribal. She’ll be chatting with players from Survivor: Australia vs The World as they leave the...
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Season 5
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Episode 40
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14:26
George Mladenov Exit Interview | Episode 3 Australian Survivor: Australia Vs The World | Beyond Tribal
Beyond Reality host Hayley Ferguson has spent the past decade producing Australian Survivor, and now in this special series, she’s taking you Beyond Tribal. She’ll be chatting with players from Survivor: Australia vs The World as they leave the...
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Season 5
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Episode 39
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14:25
Rob Bentele Exit Interview | Episode 1 Australian Survivor: Australia vs The World | Beyond Tribal
Beyond Reality host Hayley Ferguson has spent the past decade producing Australian Survivor, and now in this special series, she’s taking you Beyond Tribal. She’ll be chatting with players from Survivor: Australia vs The World as they leave the...
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Season 5
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Episode 38
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18:13
Executive Producer - Laura Cassidy | Farmer Wants A Wife, Fboy Island
In this episode, I’m chatting to executive producer Laura Cassidy. Laura has been at the helm of Farmer Wants A Wife for several years now, steering the creative vision on one of Australia’s most loved formats. She’s also worked on shows includ...
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Season 5
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Episode 37
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57:00
Television Director - Richard 'Butch' Franc | Australian Survivor, Masterchef Australia, Deal or No Deal Island
In this episode, I’m joined by TV director Richard Franc - better known as Butch -his credits include Aussie staples like MasterChef and Australian Survivor, as well as international hits such as Amazon Prime Video’s Beast...
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Season 5
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Episode 36
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45:29
Post Executive Producer - Sophie Johnston | The Real Housewives of London, Made In Bondi & Byron Baes
This is Beyond Reality, the podcast that explores the world of television production by chatting to the people behind the tv shows you love. In this episode, I sit down with Post Executive Producer Sophie Johnston. Sophie’s career b...
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Season 5
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Episode 35
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58:52
Reality TV Personality - Luke Toki | Australian Survivor, Big Brother VIP, The Traitors
Beyond Reality is the podcast that explores the world of television production by chatting to the people behind the TV shows you love. In this episode, I’m joined by reality TV fan favourite, Luke Toki. Luke first appeared on on Australian Surv...
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Season 5
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Episode 34
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50:37
Creative Director, ITV Studios Australia - Alex Mavroidakis | Love Island Australia, I'm A Celebrity, Big Brother & More
In this episode of Beyond Reality, Hayley Ferguson is joined by TV executive and ITV’s Creative Director, Alex Mavroidakis. Alex has played a pivotal role in shaping the Australian versions of some of the most popular global reality formats, in...
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Season 5
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Episode 33
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1:01:39
Podcast Host, Founder of Rob Has A Podcast (RHAP) and Survivor Legend - Rob Cesternino
In this episode I’m joined by the king of reality TV podcasting and founder behind Rob Has A Podcast - Rob Cesternino. Rob may have first drawn attention for his memorable appearance on Survivor Amazon as a wisecracking self-deprecating 24 year...
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Season 4
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Episode 32
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1:19:15
Head of Unscripted Production, BBC Studios Australia - Arianna Gusi | Dancing With The Stars, Top Gear & More
In this episode I sit down with Arianna Gusi, Head of Unscripted Production at BBC Studios Australia. We unpack her impressive career journey, from her early years learning the ropes and climbing the ranks of the industry in the UK, to leading ...
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Season 4
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Episode 31
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45:57
Senior Story Producer and Former Nickelodeon Star - Mounya Wise | Masterchef Australia, Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars
In 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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 30
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41:57
Series Producer - Danielle Vos | Gogglebox Australia, One Born Every Minute, Struggle Street
In 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 do...
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Season 4
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Episode 29
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42:47
Senior Producer and Wellness Supervisor - Emma Ritchie | The Amazing Race, Alone Australia, The Voice
In 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 well...
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Season 4
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Episode 28
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51:43
Head of Unscripted Television, ITV Studios Australia - Keely Sonntag | The Voice, Alone Australia, Australian Survivor
In this episode, I sit down with TV executive and ITV Studios Australia's Head of Unscripted, Keely Sonntag. Keely is a formidable force of the television industry, over the course of her career she’s been at the helm of countless iconic format...
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Season 4
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Episode 27
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50:58
Supervising Producer & Co-Convenor Women In Media, NSW - Dominique Spanos | Stars On Mars
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 caree...
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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30:52
Casting Director - Kirsty de Vallance | Masterchef Australia, SAS, The Biggest Loser
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 t...
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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40:05
Film and TV Director - Hayley MacFarlane | Love Island Australia, Big Brother & Netflix’ Dive Club
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 He...
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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46:29
Head of Global Formats, Eureka Productions - Wes Dening | The Floor, The Mole, Stars on Mars & More
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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46:26
TV Personality - George Mladenov | Australian Survivor, The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition
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 bras...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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48:56