Beyond Reality: Conversations with the People Behind Reality TV and Unscripted Entertainment
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.
Beyond Reality: Conversations with the People Behind Reality TV and Unscripted Entertainment
Beyond Tribal | Episode 1 Exit Interview - Rob Bentele | Australian Survivor: Australia v The World
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 game - unpacking their strategy, their downfall and their story beyond the vote.
In this episode of Beyond Tribal, Hayley sits down with Rob Bentele, the first player eliminated from Australian Survivor: Australia v The World.
Rob, the winner of Survivor South Africa: Island of Secrets - came into the game swinging, but his bold gameplay and early moves made him a massive target. In this candid exit interview, Rob opens up about:
✨ How it felt watching his short but explosive Survivor journey back on TV.
✨ Why he underestimated Parvati — and how it cost him.
✨ The moment he knew he had to reveal Parvati’s secret
✨ Why he’s determined to return to Survivor and reclaim his crown.
Plus, Hayley puts Rob through some quick-fire Survivor questions:
If you were sad to see Rob go so early, this chat is your chance to hear the strategy he never got to play out, and why he’s not finished with Survivor just yet.
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Host & Producer: Hayley Ferguson
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