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Beyond Reality: Reality TV Interviews with Producers, Crew & TalentAuthor: Hayley Ferguson
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 youre 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 wont hear anywhere else - and find out what it really takes to work in TV. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Careers, Film Interviews, TV & Film Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Director of Comedy, Endemol Shine Australia - David McDonald | Gogglebox Australia, Lego Masters
Episode 52
Sunday, 21 December, 2025
In this episode I’m joined by Endemol Shine Australia’s Director of Comedy - David McDonald. David has a career spanning more than 30 years in comedy and entertainment - overseeing hit shows like Lego masters, Gogglebox and Shaun Micallef's Origin Oddesey. We discuss his career journey from the early years working in scripted comedy, how he injects humour into prime time entertainment shows and the navigating creative risks in the age of social media.⭐️ CREDITS:Host and Producer: Hayley Ferguson Audio Editor: Andrew SooLISTEN MORE:If you enjoyed this episode check out my interviews with:In Conversation with Top Reality TV Executives Live at SXSW Sydney: Behind TV's Most Addictive ShowsCreative Director, ITV Studios Australia - Alex MavroidakisHead of Unscripted Production, BBC Studios Australia - Arianna GusiHead of Global Formats, Eureka Productions - Wes Dening Support the show🔔 FIND US Never miss an episode — hit follow on your favourite podcast app. You can also connect with us here: 📸 Instagram: @beyondrealityau 📘 Facebook: @beyondrealityaus 🐦 X (Twitter): @beyondrealityau 📝 Blog: beyondrealityau.com ☕ SUPPORT THE SHOW Beyond Reality is an independent podcast. If you’d like to support us, you can make a one-off contribution [HERE] (for the price of a coffee!). There’s absolutely no obligation — but every little bit helps keep the show going. Thank you for being part of the Beyond Reality community. ⭐ SPREAD THE WORD Enjoyed this episode?Share it on social media or leave a rating & review in your podcast app — it’s the best way to help others discover Beyond Reality. 🎙 START YOUR OWN PODCAST Thinking about launching your own show? Beyond Reality is hosted on Buzzsprout, our favourite platform for podcast hosting, promotion and tracking. Sign up using this link here and get a $20 credit towards your podcast.
