Beyond Reality
Join TV Producer Hayley Ferguson (Nee Dunn) as she chats with the people behind the TV shows you love. Each episode features interviews with talented TV professionals about their experiences of working in television, from how they got their start in the industry to the pivotal moments that got them to where they are now. If you're interested in a career in TV, already work in the television industry or, just want to know more about what goes on behind the scenes of your favourite shows, then this podcast is for you!
Episodes
33 episodes
Podcast Host, Founder of Rob Has A Podcast 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 - Australian Survivor - George Mladenov
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
Supervising Post Producer and Writer - Bri La Rance
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,...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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58:11
TV Presenter - Liz Cantor
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 winni...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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52:55
Executive Producer - Leroux Botha
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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1:00:38
Series Producer - Natasha Pizzica
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 t...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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1:00:17
Editor - Karen Crespo
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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45:14
Executive Producer - David Forster
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 wri...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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1:04:28
Television Industry Mentoring Initiatives - Panel Discussion hosted by The Production Portal
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 i...
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1:02:43
Executive Producer of Floor is Lava / President of A. Smith & Co. Productions - Frank Sinton
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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34:07
Art Director and Challenge Producer - Courtney Watts
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 territori...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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56:40
Post Producer & Story Producer - Amelia Wasserman
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:02:13
Supervising Producer - Katie Horbury
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:06:59
Producer - Andrea Rehrig
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 passi...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:12:18
Publicity Manager - Kate Whitby
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:04:45
Supervising Control Room Producer and Story Producer - Alex Spurway
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 ca...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:12:22