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.
Beyond Reality: Reality TV Interviews with Producers, Crew & Talent
Australian Survivor: Redemption - Exit Interview | Episode 9 | Beyond Tribal
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In this episode of Beyond Reality: Beyond Tribal, long-time Australian Survivor producer Hayley Ferguson sits down with the ninth player eliminated from Australian Survivor: Redemption.
Tez opens up about the panic mode that set in at that two-tribe tribal council. He discusses the struggle of playing from the bottom after a devastating tribe swap and why his strategy of playing low-key may have cost him the social agency he needed to make a big move.
In this episode, we discuss:
• Vote Out: Tez reflects on being part of a historic Tribal Council and why he takes his exit as a badge of honour.
• The "Double Agent" Pitch: Why he tried to throw Caleb’s name under the bus and why he believes Caleb was actually the one working closest with Mark.
• Pre-Swap Dynamics: Tez reveals the secret alliances we didn’t see, including "The Traders" with Cat and "The Rack Pack" with Blanch
• The Law Master’s Secret: Why Tez chose to hide his Master of Law degree and how he used his profession as an events coordinator to appear non-threatening.
• Quickfire Round: Tez reveals the most annoying habit in camp, his proudest moment, and the surprising A-list celebrity he wants to see on the island.
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If you enjoyed this episode check out my interview with Host David Genat in a pre-season chat.
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