McKnight Tonight & Media McKnight

Is Robin Bailey a bully? | MEDIA McKNIGHT

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:38:51 GMT

ARN's big winner revealed | Robin Bailey's media ambush | Gambling ads & your TV | Media McKnight

Rob McKnight analyses the week's biggest media stories, starting with the Kyle and Jackie O fallout — and the one person laughing all the way to the bank. As the pair head to court, new details emerge about the role of their fiercest critics in bringing down the $200 million deal, and ARN's radical new direction is taking shape, with Karl Stefanovic reportedly signed and talkback heavyweights including Ray Hadley, Ben Fordham and Samantha Armitage being courted.

Also this week — Kiss FM Brisbane's Robin Bailey lured a Courier Mail journalist onto her show to ambush him over a reader poll that didn't go her way. Rob asks the question: is that empowerment, or just bullying? Plus, the federal government's sweeping gambling ad reforms and what they really mean for free-to-air TV, the NRL's record rights deal ambitions, and local content budgets already under pressure.

Ita Buttrose joins Rob fresh from the McKnight Tonight 100th episode to share her thoughts on the ABC strike and the future of Australian media. And in Shit I Just Don't Care About — Fox Footy's Gary Lyon apologises for a hot mic moment. Rob is unmoved.

ARN's big winner: former CEO Ciaran Davis's payout revealed
Kyle & Jackie O's fiercest critics claim credit — and say there's more to come
ARN's future: Karl Stefanovic signed, talkback heavyweights courted
Robin Bailey ambushes Courier Mail journalist over reader poll
Gambling ad reforms: what they mean for free TV, NRL rights and local content
Channel 7 shakeup — who leaked the Usher/Ferguson story?
Ita Buttrose on the ABC, the media industry and the future
Shit I Just Don't Care About: Gary Lyon's hot mic apology

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NEW: Will Jackie O testify against Kyle Sandilands | MEDIA McKNIGHT

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:58:41 GMT

Jackie O sues ARN for $82 million | Will she testify against Kyle? | Kyle's court date set | 7 News Spotlight gets new EP | BBC Scotland's live TV blunder Rob McKnight examines the latest legal escalation in the Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O dispute — including Jackie's formal Federal Court action against ARN alleging breach of the Fair Work Act, her $82.25 million compensation claim, and whether she could be called as a witness against Kyle at his June hearing. Rob is joined by employment lawyer Michael Byrnes to break down both cases. Jackie O — now confirmed as not having resigned — has lodged formal proceedings in the Federal Court, alleging ARN's termination of her contract constituted adverse action after she raised psychosocial health and safety complaints about Kyle Sandilands. She is also claiming ARN made misleading and deceptive statements in its ASX announcement. Total compensation sought: at least $82.25 million. Kyle Sandilands had his first directions hearing on Friday, with the case set down for five days beginning 22 June. His legal team is seeking specific performance — Kyle back on air — but employment lawyer Michael Burns says courts almost never grant such orders for personal services. The real battle is likely to be about damages. With Jackie now suing ARN, questions arise about whether she'll be subpoenaed to testify against Kyle. The Australian reported ARN intended to call her as a star witness — but with both now in adversarial positions, the situation has changed dramatically. Channel 7 has appointed journalist Rahni Sadler as executive producer of 7 News Spotlight, replacing Gemma Williams. Rob says the move signals serious intent to challenge 60 Minutes — but warns Spotlight needs to be on air 40 weeks a year to make it stick. A BBC Scotland bulletin was interrupted when it accidentally crossed live to the set of The One Show as presenters chatted and prepared for the next program. Rob examines how automation and reduced presentation staff make these gremlins increasingly likely. Bullet list: Jackie O lodges Federal Court action against ARN — $82.25 million claim Jackie alleges bullying, unsafe workplace, and misleading ASX statement Will Jackie be subpoenaed to testify against Kyle? Kyle's case set for five days from 22 June — specific performance vs damages Rob's exclusive: termination letter to Kyle focused solely on 20 February broadcast Rahni Sadler named EP of 7 News Spotlight BBC Scotland's live TV blunder — the price of automation 📺 McKnight Tonight streams Monday, Wednesday & Thursday at 9pm. 📰 Media McKnight drops every Tuesday. Subscribe for more media analysis, interviews and opinion. 👍 If you found this useful, hit like, subscribe and ring the bell so you never miss an episode. Drop your thoughts in the comments below. Hashtags: #MediaMcKnight #KyleSandilands #JackieO #ARN #KissRadio #FairWorkAct #MediaNews #AustralianMedia #7NewsSpotlight #BBCScotland

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Kyle Sandilands EXCLUSIVE Interview | S01E32

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:59:29 GMT

Kyle gets on the phone with Rob during a live edition of Media McKnight to talk about his contract with ARN and his mental health.

Please note this episode was recorded on Tuesday night, before ARN officially terminated Kyle's contract on Wednesday morning.

This is a special LIVE edition of Media McKnight to cover the expected announcement from ARN on the future of Kyle Sandilands that ended up with Kyle live on air for an exclusive interview. KYLE SANDILANDS BREAKING NEWS | ARN TERMINATION | MEDIA SACKINGS | ABC NEWSROOM BACKDOWN | DOCTOR WHO Rob McKnight goes live with a special edition of Media McKnight as a major announcement from ARN regarding Kyle Sandilands is expected at any moment. Kyle's 14-day suspension for serious misconduct ends today — and we're bringing you the very latest as it happens. Tonight Rob covers the ARN and ACMA fallout from the Kyle and Jackie O saga, a wave of high-profile media sackings hitting Seven, Nine and Ten, the ABC's Easter newsroom backdown, and the remarkable discovery of two long-lost Doctor Who episodes. Kyle Sandilands — ARN expected to terminate contract for serious misconduct ACMA imposes new licence conditions on ARN over Kyle & Jackie O Show Jackie O's manager Gemma O'Neill's talent agency collapses with $546k in debts Seven's programmer Angus Ross let go after 27 years — staff left in shock Nine's Alexander Needs exits after 24 years following internal role dispute Channel 10 sales boss Rod Prosser steps down ABC backtracks on Easter newsroom closure plan after TV Blackbox exposé Two lost Doctor Who episodes from the 1960s discovered in a collector's box 📺 McKnight Tonight streams Monday, Wednesday & Thursday at 9pm. 📰 Media McKnight drops every Tuesday. Subscribe for more media analysis, interviews and opinion. #MediaMcKnight #KyleSandilands #ARN #KyleAndJackieO #AustralianMedia #MediaNews #BreakingNews #ACMA

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Ricky Gervais accused of stealing ANOTHER joke | Kyle breaks silence | Media McKnight

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:44:13 GMT

Rob McKnight breaks down the biggest media stories of the week — including fresh accusations that Ricky Gervais has stolen a second joke for his Netflix special, the latest twist in the Kyle and Jackie O saga as Kyle breaks his silence with a blistering statement against ARN, Channel Seven's bizarre decision not to air the Oscars live across all markets, changes to how the Logies will be judged this year, and Fox News under fire for swapping footage to cover for Trump at a dignified transfer ceremony. A second comedian claims Ricky Gervais stole his joke for the Netflix special that won a Golden Globe — and gives him the benefit of the doubt anyway Kyle Sandilands issues a lengthy statement attacking ARN, saying he's committed to his contract and wants back on air — while sources confirm he and Jackie are talking and want to do radio again Channel Seven won't air the Oscars live in Queensland, South Australia, WA or the NT — and their social team got the times wrong TV Week Logies judging is being overhauled — one panel, no separate ratings score Fox News replaces footage of Trump in a baseball cap at a dignified transfer with old footage — then apologises on air Mark Willacy drops some f-bombs while being vox-popped at a Sydney restaurant — and Rob couldn't care less 📺 McKnight Tonight streams Monday, Wednesday & Thursday at 9pm. 📰 Media McKnight drops every Tuesday. Subscribe for more media analysis, interviews and opinion. #MediaMcKnight #KyleAndJackieO #RickyGervais #Oscars #Logies #FoxNews #ARN #KIIS

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Kyle & Jackie O axed - Did Jackie betray Kyle? | MEDIA McKNIGHT

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:20:57 GMT

In this episode of Media McKnight: - The Kyle & Jackie O Show implosion - News.com.au false picture claim - 9NEWS finally fixes its set - TV Newsrooms cut budgets even further - Aussie presenters go global You can watch the Kyle & Jackie O blowup from Feb 20 here: https://youtu.be/cQfnSF--HFs This isn’t just a radio blow-up. This is a corporate bombshell. Jackie O has formally given notice she cannot continue working with Kyle Sandilands. ARN has terminated her agreement. The show has been taken off air immediately. And Kyle has been issued a 14-day breach notice over “serious misconduct.” In this breaking edition of Media McKnight, Rob McKnight breaks down: • The official ASX announcement • What “serious misconduct” means legally • The 14-day remediation window • The unsafe workplace allegation • Peter Ford’s reporting she may never return • Kyle’s on-air reaction • Whether ARN can escape the $200 million contract • And what this means for the future of KIIS Breakfast This is the biggest radio implosion in years — and it may not be over yet. Media McKnight streams every Tuesday. McKnight Tonight streams Monday, Wednesday & Thursday at 9pm. Subscribe for real media analysis. #KyleAndJackieO #KyleSandilands #JackieOHenderson #ARN #KIISFM #AustralianRadio #MediaMcKnight #radionews

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🎬 MEDIA McKNIGHT | Tropfest Livestream FAIL | SCA CEO Axed | Nine’s Darwin Fire Sale | BAFTA Chaos

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:31:31 GMT

Tropfest is back — but was the livestream a disaster? Southern Cross Media sacks its CEO hours before financial results. Nine sells Darwin for pocket change. And the BAFTAs are overshadowed by an ugly on-stage outburst. In this explosive episode of Media McKnight, Rob McKnight breaks down: 🎥 Why the Tropfest 2026 livestream failed to deliver as a television spectacle 📉 Southern Cross Media dumping CEO Jeff Howard amid falling profits 📺 Nine’s worrying revenue slide and the $500k sale of Darwin 🤖 The growing AI content licensing trend 🎭 The BAFTA Awards controversy involving activist John Davidson 🔥 Why Australian television needs bold ideas — not more “diminishing returns” With 30+ years in TV and radio, Rob gives you the insider analysis the industry won’t. 🔴 WATCH MEDIA McKNIGHT New episodes weekly. 📺 McKnight Tonight streams Monday, Wednesday & Thursday at 9pm (AEDT). 🎙 Media McKnight every Tuesday. Subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss out. #MediaMcKnight #Tropfest #AustralianTV #NineNetwork #SouthernCrossMedia #BAFTA #tvindustry

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MAFS producer reveals the truth about the 'villain' edit | Media McKnight

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:40:43 GMT

A new season of Married at First Sight is delivering huge ratings for Nine — but with success comes renewed scrutiny. In this episode of Media McKnight, Rob McKnight examines the reality behind reality TV, drawing on a detailed conversation with former MAFS post-producer Alex Fennell. Also in this edition: - Nine pays to interview the Bondi hero - but will they get value for money? - Why podcasts need to evolve with new trends - The Nightly under fire over sexist headline - A reporter and camo have a bust-up caught on tape - We look at the Future of Television as the medium turns 100 - AM radio under the spotlight in a new podcast - Stop the whining - a weather presenter misses out on a gig and it makes news #MediaMcKnight #MAFS #MarriedAtFirstSight #AustralianTV #RealityTV #TVRatings #VillainEdit #NineNetwork #AusMedia

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Nine's big radio mistake | Nova shake-ups | BBC casting backlash | Media McKnight

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:33:06 GMT

Nine Entertainment’s radio sale was meant to be routine — but the coverage itself revealed just how little priority radio had inside the company. In this episode of Media McKnight, Rob McKnight breaks down: • A live TV mic fail on Nine Gold Coast — and why how you recover matters more than the mistake • Nine’s radio stations sold to billionaire publican Arthur Laundy — and why this might actually be good news • Sloppy Nine News graphics versus Seven getting it right • Nova’s on-air shake-ups and Joel Creasy stepping out solo • The BBC under fire over colour-blind casting in historical dramas • Doctor Who casting backlash and the suspension-of-disbelief problem • Nelson Aspen reveals he was sacked by Sunrise — not a mutual exit • And this week’s edition of “things I just don’t care about” — featuring the Australian Open and tennis players complaining about privacy 🎥 Media McKnight video episodes go live Tuesdays at 9pm AEDT 📰 The column publishes Wednesdays at tvblackbox.com.au 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell to support independent media analysis.

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IAC on-set tensions | Sky News Clangers | ABC’s Australia Day Backlash - Media McKnight ep 25

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:34:40 GMT

Sky News production errors, fresh claims about Julia Morris on I’m A Celebrity, and backlash over the ABC’s Australia Day special. In Media McKnight Episode 25, Rob McKnight breaks down the media stories shaping the week. In this episode: • Sky News and on-air production mistakes – including a Chris Kenny segment that raised eyebrows • Why media quality control is slipping across TV newsrooms • I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here pre-recorded in 2026 as a cost-cutting move • Claims from on-set sources about Julia Morris’ behaviour, and what’s been reported previously • ABC’s Always Was Tonight and the controversy around Tony Armstrong and Australia Day programming Media McKnight streams every Tuesday, with McKnight Tonight live Monday, Wednesday & Thursday at 9pm AEDT. Subscribe for media analysis, behind-the-scenes insight, and straight-talk commentary. #MediaMcKnight #AustralianMedia #SkyNews #ChrisKenny #ImACelebrity #JuliaMorris #RobertIrwin #ABC #AustraliaDay #TonyArmstrong #TVIndustry #MediaAnalysis #BroadcastTV #AustralianTelevision

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Agro's return to TV - what to expect | MEDIA McKNIGHT EP 23

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:43:38 GMT

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It looks like Agro - and creator Jamie Dunn - are returning to television. In this episode of Media McKnight, Rob McKnight speaks exclusively with Jamie Dunn – the creator of Agro – about: • Talks with Channel 7 for a one-off Agro special • What the show would look like • Why it would only be a single episode eventx • The brutal state of radio today • Kyle & Jackie O’s national ambitions • Why breakfast radio is struggling PLUS – Rob also breaks down how major newspapers pressured the PM into calling a Royal Commission into the Bondi attack and why journalists like Sarah Ferguson are being unfairly targeted for doing their job.

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MEDIA McKNIGHT: Did Ricky Gervais steal a joke?

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 23:42:54 GMT

A punchline in Mortality appears to closely mirror a joke first delivered by Karl Pilkington on The Ricky Gervais Show podcast in 2006. In this episode of Media McKnight, Rob McKnight breaks down the original podcast exchange alongside the Netflix performance, examining whether this was inspiration, recycling, or outright joke theft. The controversy is especially ironic given Gervais publicly accused James Corden of joke theft in 2022 — raising serious questions about comedy ethics, writing credits, and attribution. Also in this edition of Media McKnight: • PR spin and alleged misinformation surrounding Big Brother Australia • Behind-the-scenes media battles following the Bondi Beach shootings • Embarrassing on-air blunders at Seven and Nine • Why Australian media still struggles with crediting original reporting • And the stories that don’t deserve the airtime Media McKnight airs every Tuesday McKnight Tonight streams Monday, Wednesday & Thursday at 9pm AEDT Subscribe 👉 youtube.com/@UCsmKH_7Id_cO8NYwNOeIN9g #rickygervais #rickygervaisshow #karlpilkington #stephenmerchant #comedy #ethics #jokes #mcknighttonight #mediamcknight #robmcknight

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MEDIA McKNIGHT: 50c holds a grudge - how he got THAT footage of P Diddy

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:52:53 GMT

This week on Media McKnight, Rob McKnight breaks down one of the biggest behind-the-scenes shake-ups in Australian radio — the fallout from Ash Bradnam’s axing from NOVA Brisbane after 21 years, the confirmed departure of Nikki Osborne, and the return of Susie O’Neil to breakfast. Rob also takes aim at the misleading “quit live on air” headlines and explains what actually happened behind the scenes — and why clickbait reporting is eroding trust in media coverage. Plus, a deep dive into one of the most significant global media battles in years: Netflix’s blockbuster acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount’s hostile takeover move, and what all of this could mean for Network 10, local investment, and the future of AFL and NRL broadcast rights in Australia. Could a failed Paramount bid actually put Channel 10 back in the sports rights race? Also in this episode: – The escalating feud between 50 Cent and Sean “Diddy” Combs, and the explosive Netflix docuseries that’s reignited it – The end of the ACRAs and why the new replacement radio and podcast awards are pricing out independents – A brutally honest new segment: “Things I Don’t Give a Sh*t About” – And a trip into the McKnight Tonight archives with rare 2011 footage from the 9NEWS and A Current Affair teams If you care about Australian media, radio, television, streaming, sports rights, and industry power plays, this episode is essential viewing. Watch, subscribe and support independent media: 👉 youtube.com/@McKnightTonight New episodes of Media McKnight drop every Tuesday, with McKnight Tonight streaming Monday, Wednesday & Thursday at 9pm AEDT.

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MEDIA McKNIGHT EP 20 | When Being Number One Still Gets You Sacked

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:46:09 GMT

Welcome back to Media McKnight — your go-to show for no-spin insight on the Aussie media scene. Tonight Rob McKnight dives deep into: • The shock axing of Ash Bradnam after 21 years in Brisbane breakfast radio. • A domino of moves at NOVA and 4BC that will shake up the market. • The ratings war between The Seven Network and Nine Network — who really won 2025? • Why tech giants might be on the hook for up to $600 M a year to Aussie publishers. Stream LIVE this Tuesday at 9 pm AEDT on youtube.com/@McKnightTonight Don’t forget to subscribe, hit the bell and comment your thoughts 👇 #MediaMcKnight #AustralianMedia #RadioRatings #TVBlackbox

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MEDIA McKNIGHT EP 19: Radio Ratings Survey 7 Breakdown – Winners, Losers & Market Trends

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:38:19 GMT

In this special video edition of Media McKnight, Rob McKnight breaks down Radio Ratings Survey 7 for 2025 across Australia’s major markets.

Sydney and Melbourne continue to prove that talk radio still dominates, while NOVA finds strong momentum in key regional battlegrounds.

This episode covers:

Sydney: 2GB’s continued reign, SmoothFM’s FM dominance and the breakfast battle between Ben Fordham and Kyle & Jackie O.

Melbourne: 3AW’s unstoppable run, GOLD’s FM strength and strong performances from Christian O’Connell and FOX.

Brisbane: Triple M narrowly leads, 4BH’s surprise surge and what changes at B105 and 4BC mean moving forward.

Adelaide: Triple M’s continued dominance and the coming MIX to KIIS rebrand.

Perth: NOVA’s clear market leadership and shifting breakfast dynamics.

Rob also unpacks what these figures really mean for strategy, programming, and the year ahead in Australian radio.

Media McKnight streams every Tuesday, alongside McKnight Tonight – live Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at 9pm AEDT.

Subscribe for sharp media analysis, industry insight and no-spin commentary.

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Leave your thoughts in the comments — who’s winning the radio war where you live?

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Media McKnight Episode 18: What’s REALLY Going On At Channel 10?

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:57:25 GMT

Media McKnight is back — and tonight we’re diving deep into Network 10’s brutal financial reality and what it means for the future of Australian television. In this episode Rob breaks down: • 10’s huge losses — $322m in 2023, $162m last year • The network’s rating struggles, the collapse of key timeslots & the brain-drain behind the scenes • Why Studio 10 could have been saved • Whether 10 should ditch reality formats & try something radically different • Why a bid for the NRL could flip the network’s fortunes overnight • Nine’s internal turmoil & why TV workers need to stop pretending redundancies are unique to the industry • The ACMA crackdown on Kyle & Jackie O — could this reshape the entire show? • Big Brother’s racist livestream drama and what it says about “real people” on reality TV 📺 Media McKnight streams every Tuesday night. Subscribe → / @mcknighttonight TV news, ratings & insider analysis → https://tvblackbox.com.au

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MEDIA McKNIGHT — Episode 17: Nine job cuts, BBC Panorama scandal & 4BC shake-up

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:25:00 GMT

Rob McKnight delivers a hard-hitting review of the week in Australian media: job cuts at Nine Entertainment Co., the BBC Panorama controversy, the breakfast reboot at 4BC, plus more behind-the-scenes insight. 📺 Watch live every Tuesday 9 pm AEDT on youtube.com/@mcknighttonight — like, comment and subscribe! 👉 Follow the conversation on X @rob_mcknight #MediaMcKnight #McKnightTonight #AustralianMedia #TVNews #RadioRatings

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Craig McLachlan — The Full Interview | McKnight Tonight Special

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 06:54:38 GMT

Craig McLachlan sits down with Rob McKnight for his most revealing conversation yet. In this full-length interview, the Gold Logie winner opens up about his life, career, the controversies that nearly ended it, and how he’s rebuilding both his reputation and his passion for performance. 👉 Subscribe and watch new episodes of McKnight Tonight every Mon, Wed & Thu at 9 pm AEDT: youtube.com/@McKnightTonight 💬 Join the discussion in the comments — Rob reads them all! You can get tickets to Craig's SIX STRING STORIES show at https://craigmclachlan.com.au/ #CraigMcLachlan #McKnightTonight #RobMcKnight #AustralianTV #Interview

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Media McKnight - Episode 16

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 23:11:35 GMT

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Craig McLachlan proves our left-leaning media is out of touch Rob McKnight returns with a fiery new Media McKnight — taking aim at the hypocrisy of Australia’s left-leaning media after his interview with Craig McLachlan. Plus: Channel 10’s early-evening shake-up, why 7NEWS has gone soft, Peter Fegan’s classy exit from 4BC, and Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone blunder. Also: The Voice winner’s reality check, and the Aussie remake that finally gets it right. 📺 Watch more at youtube.com/@McKnightTonight 💬 Comment below with your take on Australia’s media culture wars! #MediaMcKnight #McKnightTonight #TVNews #CraigMcLachlan #AussieMedia #TVBlackbox #AustralianTV #TaylorSheridan #DealOrNoDeal #7News #9News #TheVoiceAU #GhostsAustralia

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Sam Armytage TODAY Show twist - MEDIA McKNIGHT EP 15

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:14:52 GMT

ARMYTAGE TWIST: Did Nine Blink? | 7NEWS vs 7NEWS.com.au | 4BC Axing + More

What’s really going on with Samantha Armytage and Nine’s TODAY show?

Why 7NEWS and 7news.com.au are copping heat over “selective editing.”

4BC’s breakfast axing, a serious Nine privacy leak, Trump’s quip to Kevin Rudd, the Talent Index vs ratings, Spotlight renewed for 2026 — and a Doctor Who bombshell about Billie Piper/Rose Tyler.

Chapters:

Armytage twist: has Nine actually shut this down?
7NEWS vs 7news.com.au editorial decisions
4BC breakfast: what the sacking tells us
Nine privacy breach fallout
Trump–Rudd moment in context
Talent Index results vs real ratings
EXCLUSIVE: Spotlight back for 2026
Doctor Who: Billie Piper ≠ The Doctor?

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Samantha Armytage, Today Show, Nine, Sarah Abo, Karl Stefanovic, Media McKnight, Rob McKnight, 7NEWS, 7news.com.au, Joel Jammal, Melbourne protests, 4BC, Peter Fegan, Nine Entertainment, privacy breach, Donald Trump, Kevin Rudd, Talent Index, Robert Irwin, Spotlight 2026, Doctor Who, Billie Piper, Rose Tyler, Australian TV, radio ratings, media industry

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ABC Reporter Harassed in Tel Aviv - MEDIA McKNIGHT EP 14

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:15:06 GMT

In this edition of Media McKnight, Rob McKnight dissects the week in Australian media: • Confronting scenes as ABC’s Matt Doran is harassed while reporting in Tel Aviv. • Rumours swirl that Samantha Armytage could be joining Karl Stefanovic on TODAY. • Big shake-ups in the latest radio ratings – someone’s job may be on the line. • Naomi Watts earns her Hollywood Walk of Fame star – but it doesn’t come cheap. • Breaking-news coverage from Nine and Seven under pressure. 📺 Watch every Tuesday 9 PM AEDT on YouTube @MediaMcKnight 💬 Join the conversation in the comments or on X @rob_mcknight 📺 Subscribe to McKnight Tonight: youtube.com/@McKnightTonight 🔴 More Hot Topics: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-d_--95Ngwls-UpsutN7Zf5dg6gbzhau 🎤 Exclusive Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-d_--95NgwkXLCG-U37KMaRnY9p2CgHs 📺 Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-d_--95NgwkXLCG-U37KMaRnY9p2CgHs Media McKnight, Rob McKnight, Australian Media, Matthew Doran, Avi Yemini, ABC News, Samantha Armytage, Karl Stefanovic, Today Show, Nine Network, Radio Ratings, GfK, 2GB, 3AW, Nova, KIIS, Naomi Watts, Hollywood Walk of Fame, TV Ratings, Media Watch, Breaking News, Australian Journalism

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MEDIA McKNIGHT: Is Taylor Swift punching down with diss track about Charli xcx?

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 01:02:09 GMT

When Taylor Swift drops a diss track, the whole world listens — but is she punching down? Rob McKnight dives into Track 7 of her new album, the Charli XCX drama, and what it says about power imbalance in pop culture. Plus — 🏉 The NRL beats the AFL for the first time in a decade 📺 Peter Hitchener hits 10,000 bulletins 💥 Craig McLachlan takes aim at “the haters” 💰 Why the Productivity Commission’s copyright plan has artists fuming 🔥 And a few wild media theories you don’t want to miss 📺 Subscribe to McKnight Tonight: youtube.com/@McKnightTonight 🔴 More Hot Topics: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-d_--95Ngwls-UpsutN7Zf5dg6gbzhau 🎤 Exclusive Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-d_--95NgwkXLCG-U37KMaRnY9p2CgHs 📺 Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-d_--95NgwkXLCG-U37KMaRnY9p2CgHs

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MEDIA McKNIGHT EXCLUSIVE - The future of 4BC revealed

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 23:23:27 GMT

In episode 12: - Nine's plans for radio station 4BC - Kerry Stokes ready to leave television - The fallout from that bizarre interview on SKY NEWS last week. - The dangers of doing live news crosses with the public. - The video every creative needs to see. 📺 Subscribe to McKnight Tonight: youtube.com/@McKnightTonight 🔴 More Hot Topics: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-d_--95Ngwls-UpsutN7Zf5dg6gbzhau 🎤 Exclusive Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-d_--95NgwkXLCG-U37KMaRnY9p2CgHs 📺 Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-d_--95NgwkXLCG-U37KMaRnY9p2CgHs You can see the video mentioned in this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUF4afxMpQk

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MEDIA McKNIGHT - THE DEATH OF TELEVISION

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:56:11 GMT

I am bitterly disappointed by the Australian television industry and it's time to speak up.

The twist adults didn't see coming in the u16s social media ban | Media McKnight Episode 10

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 22:49:04 GMT

The Federal Government’s new social media age restrictions take effect from December 10, 2025. They say it’s not a ban… but under 16s won’t be able to open accounts without strict verification. From photo ID to facial scans, here’s what it really means for kids, parents, and the future of online privacy.

Also in this episode: what really happened at Nine between Liz Hayes and a senior executive | A TV news host under fire over bizarre comments made live on air | Latest ratings

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MEDIA McKNIGHT - EXCLUSIVE: Adrian Portelli’s My Reno Rules is in chaos.

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:28:04 GMT

Adrian Portelli’s My Reno Rules has been thrown into chaos as builder issues derail production — and Portelli faces fresh court drama.

Plus:

• Do TV networks deserve a government handout? Judge Rob delivers his verdict.

• Survey 5 radio ratings reveal huge shifts across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth.

• ARN looks at AI hosts, and Nunawading Studios closes after six decades.

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MEDIA McKNIGHT EP 8

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 23:05:46 GMT

Media McKnight has the exclusive full footage of Bob Katter’s press conference meltdown in Brisbane. While most outlets only showed the outburst, here’s the uncut exchange that proves the Katters’ spin doesn’t pass the pub test. Plus: • Behind-the-scenes scandal at A Current Affair • Colin Fassnidge reveals MKR filming secrets • Quickies: 10’s big exits, Survivor rumours, Dickie’s “wholesome” Heather Graham gaffe 📺 Watch more exclusives on Media McKnight: youtube.com/@McKnightTonight 👉 Comment below: Should Katter apologise to Josh Bavas? Bob Katter, Josh Bavas, Robbie Katter, Media McKnight, exclusive footage, ACA scandal, Colin Fassnidge, MKR, Nine Network, Australian politics, Australian media

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Media McKnight Episode 6 - TV Freak out

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:06:10 GMT

In this edition: - A big new development on AI versus copyright. - Is Triple M’s Sydney breakfast show facing the axe? - Why can’t we have honest discussions on TV without everyone freaking out? - And the best stand-up you’ll see all year as a weather reporter presents live from a ride. - All that and plenty more in episode 6 of Media McKnight. Support this show by buying Rob a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/mcknighttonight

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Media McKnight Episode 5 - Journos under attack

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 23:56:11 GMT

In this edition: - Smallzy out at Nova - Why the news media bargaining code is BS - Did the media actually read the AI copyright report? - Shocking video as journalists are harassed while doing their jobs - The latest ratings data Support this show by buying Rob a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/mcknighttonight

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McKnight Tonight Monday 11 August 2025

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 22:22:01 GMT

Tonight: - Kate Miller-Heidke from THE VOICE - Will Australia supporting a Palestine state make any difference? - Swearing to be decriminalised - Should an AFL player be able to poke his finger up another players bum and get away with it? Support this show by buying Rob a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/mcknighttonight Leave a comment so that we can feature it on the show!

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McKnight Tonight Thursday 7 August 2025

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 03:13:28 GMT

End the week with a drink as we talk hot topics on Tipsy Thursday. Support this show by buying Rob a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/mcknighttonight Leave a comment so that we can feature it on the show!

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McKnight Tonight Wednesday 6 August 2025

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 03:44:56 GMT

Rob has a special suprise tonight! Also in this episode: - Do teachers deserve more money? - Booze bigotry - Footy coach under fire - but Rob is going to defend him - The man behind the AI report released today defends his decisions in an interview with Rob Support this show by buying Rob a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/mcknighttonight Leave a comment so that we can feature it on the show!

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Media McKnight Episode 4

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 23:02:44 GMT

Tonight on Media McKnight... - Christian O'Connell to take his radio show national - will it work? - Are the Logies still relevant? - CHATGPT decides Australia's best TV presenters. - Hugh Marks accused of changing his views now that he runs the ABC - The best news opener I've ever seen in Australia. McKnight Tonight streams every Tuesday at 9pm AEST. Members of our YouTube page get early access as soon as the show is ready. Support this show by buying Rob a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/mcknighttonight

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McKnight Tonight Monday 4 August 2025

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 22:11:27 GMT

It's a new month and a new week but it's the same old ranty Rob lol! IN THIS EPISODE: - Calls for softer gun laws in Australia - Can black people be racist? - Steve Molk talks the 2025 Logies - A special birthday surprise. Support this show by buying Rob a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/mcknighttonight Leave a comment so that we can feature it on the show!

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McKnight Tonight Thursday 31 July 2025

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 23:37:10 GMT

It's tipsy Thursday! In this episode: - Why company loyalty is (and should be) a thing of the past - Pets on planes - no thanks! - Is 'fireman' a sexist term? - Farmers lose control of their property - It's tipsy Thursday, so have a drink with us! Support this show by buying Rob a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/mcknighttonight Leave a comment so that we can feature it on the show!

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Media McKnight Episode 3

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:38:33 GMT

Tonight on Media McKnight... - The Best & Worst TV presenters in Australia - Why THAT South Park episode reveals the truth about Colbert - 10 gets lucky - Is Brisbane radio station 4BC REALLY a basket case? McKnight Tonight streams every Tuesday at 9pm AEST. Members of our YouTube page get early access as soon as the show is ready. Support this show by buying Rob a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/mcknighttonight

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McKnight Tonight Monday 28 July 2025

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 20:59:25 GMT

It's going to be another big week! Topics include: - WTF - The plan to get victims to befriend their bully - How will age verification affect Australian users on the net? - NRL v LGBTQIA+ - When you catch companies lying to you. Support this show by buying Rob a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/mcknighttonight Leave a comment so that we can feature it on the show!

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McKnight Tonight Thursday 24 July 2025

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 21:47:04 GMT

It's tipsy Thursday! In this episode: - Babies in Parliament is not a good thing - President Obama controversy (but not the one you think) - Ita Buttrose - Scott Cam Support this show by buying Rob a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/mcknighttonight Leave a comment so that we can feature it on the show!

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Wednesday 23 July 2025

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 21:11:52 GMT

No hump day jokes here! In this episode: - Nationals Senate Leader Bridget McKenzie - Bob latter refuses to swear allegiance to the Kin, so where's the outrage? - Should the voting age be lowered to 16? - Why a 4-day working week could work Support this show by buying Rob a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/mcknighttonight Leave a comment so that we can feature it on the show!

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Media McKnight episode 2

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 01:44:34 GMT

In the second edition of our media show, some of the topics covered include: - 9NEWS claims the ratings year, but do their numbers stack up? - Alex Cullen returns to TV - Radio ratings - Was Stephen Colbert fired for political or financial reasons? - Why is News Corp serving up old news Support this show by buying Rob a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/mcknighttonight Leave a comment so that we can feature it on the show! Support this show by buying Rob a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/mcknighttonight Leave a comment so that we can feature it on the show!

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McKnight Tonight Monday 22 July 2025

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 01:13:18 GMT

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McKnight Tonight Thursday 17 July 2025

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:02:43 GMT

It's tipsy Thursday so get your drinks ready! In this episode: - Cancer labels on food.. but not in Australia - Auto-renewal scams - NDIS funding cuts - The Aussie teen sensation selling products around the world Support this show by buying Rob a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/mcknighttonight Leave a comment so that we can feature it on the show!

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Media McKnight S01E01

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:32:12 GMT

Welcome to the first episode of Media McKnight, where Rob brings you exclusive insights into the world of media. In our show that looks at the media: - Why is the TODAY show allowing political advertising on for free? - Sunrise gets a story wrong and social media goes into a panic - That royal prank scandal from 2012 is back in the headlines - Dave Cameron leaves SCA... what's all that about? - Tony Jones thrown under the bus by Nine - And there's still more to cover! Support this show by buying Rob a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/mcknighttonight

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McKnight Tonight - Monday 14 July 2025

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:52:09 GMT

Special guest Dimity Clancey from 60 Minutes

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McKnight Tonight Saturday 12 July 2025

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:01:38 GMT

Rob is back after a week off and he's ready to rant! Hot Topics will be updated on the day of the stream.

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McKnight Tonight S02E07 - Kyle & Jackie O to go national + Police want your CCTV vision

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 05:26:43 GMT

Topics in this episode include: - The plan to give Police easy access to your home security cameras - The actors of the new Harry Potter TV series facing a big backlash - Defending Sarah Harris from the critics - A big week in media Support this show by buying Rob a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/mcknighttonight Leave a comment so that we can feature it on the show! Support this show by buying Rob a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/mcknighttonight Leave a comment so that we can feature it on the show!

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McKnight Tonight - Psychic Medium John Edward PLUS 9NEWS Presenter Tracy Vo

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 21:42:54 GMT

Topics in this episode include: - Was Anthony Albanese really snubbed by President Trump, or is this just petty politics? - Should David Walliams be cancelled for doing the Nazi salute? - Tracy Vo from 9NEWS shares her experiences of being a news reporter

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McKnight Tonight S02E05 - Craig Bennett + The Project Cancelled + Farmer Dave a victim of 'Castle Law'

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 03:05:44 GMT

Topics in this episode include:

Should politicians be able to leave the party that helped them get elected?
The show replacing The Project has been named
Why little people hate Peter Dinklage

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McKnight Tonight S02E02 - Sofie Formica PLUS Drugs in sport

Thu, 22 May 2025 05:43:52 GMT

Topics in this episode include:

- Why we need to stop worrying about recreational drugs in sport

- Defending smacking

- The ham sandwich ban (yes, this is a real thing)

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McKnight Tonight S02E01 - Rail unions taking the piss + radio legend John Stanley

Sun, 11 May 2025 01:35:32 GMT

We're back for season 2 and Rob is ready to rant! Support this show by buying Rob a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/mcknighttonight

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McKnight Tonight 002: Why the NDIS should pay for sex workers & new developments in that vile antisemitic video

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 05:12:15 GMT

Tonight’s topics:

- That vile antisemitic video by two nurses at Bankstown Hospital

- Why disabled people should be able to pay for sex workers using the NDIS

- Idiotic plans to drop the speed limit to 30kph in Sydney

- Rob’s rant against sovereign citizens and protesters

- A new twist in the case of convicted serial killer Lucy Letby

- Channel 10 taking viewers for a ride by lying about the I’m A Celebrity finale

- We meet the two Aussie animators who appeared on Saturday Night Live recently with Timothée Chalamet.

#antisemiticnurses #viralvideo #bankstownhospital #antisemitism #caughtontape #ndis #sexworkers #ndissex #disabled #disabledrights #speedzones #slowspeed #cyclists #bikes #cars #sovereigncitizens #protesters #paintthrowing #museumprotests #lucyletby #truecrime #serialkiller #justice #court #channel10 #imacelebritygetmeoutofhere #iacgmooh #iac #fake #tv #media #opinion #saturdaynightlive #snl #snl50 # TimothéeChalamet #studioshowoff

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McKnight Tonight S01E01

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 11:01:08 GMT

This is an audio recording of McKnight Tonight, which originally streamed on Saturday 8 February 2025.

Topics include:

Sam Kerr called a police officer 'stupid and white' and played the racism card, showing her true side.
Why Tesla drivers are worse than Volvo drivers
Sympathy for the Adelaide mum who threatened a schoolgirl in a classroom
Renters upset about a note telling them to pay on time
What will happen if Trump actually follows through on his tariff threats
Are you using toilet paper the correct way

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Rob & Molk talk TV for 2024/2025

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 07:57:42 GMT

TV Blackbox's Rob McKnight & Steve Molk return for one more podcast chat before the end of 2024 to wrap things up and look into the future, now that the Upfront season is complete.

There's so much to catch up on given they've been away for so long, and with so much happening, including:

The press releases from the 2024 ratings year where Seven, Nine, and 10 all claim to have won something (Spoilers: they may not have won what they claim to win);
A sharp turn into the state of the Australian media industry given the complete staffing disruption that took place, including (more) redundancies, firings, resignations, controversial sackings, Nine's Intersection report, and almost the entirety of the ABC's News Breakfast team leaving (but staying with the ABC); and
Rob & Molk cast their eye across the Upfront offerings from all FTA networks and Foxtel and make their calls on what wil be good, what sounds iffy, and what is going to stink.

It's all the opinion you've been missing from your TV Blackbox mum and dad!

If you like it - share it with a friend, or on your social media networks. Also, let Rob and Molk know if you agree (or not) with their assessments...engaging conversation is always enjoyed.

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7 UPFRONT - Chief Content Officer Brook Hall

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 02:30:23 GMT

A look at Seven's programming for 2025 with special guest Brook Hall, Seven's Chief Content Officer.

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Shaun Micallef gets serious and reacts to a remake of Talkin' 'Bout Your Gen

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 21:34:37 GMT

In exciting news for TV lovers, Shaun Micallef has a brand new show coming out on SBS. In this interview Shaun talks about being serious and revealing his true personality for the first time and reacts to 10's remake of Talkin' 'Bout Your Gen.

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TV Bingebox 2024.E04 -- DANCING FOR THE DEVIL, IN THE KNOW, JIM HENSON IDEA MAN + 2024 LOGIES NOMS

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 07:51:55 GMT

Here's another episode of the TV BINGEBOX podcast to tide you over in the absence of the TV BLACKBOX podcast.

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SURPRISE! This week we're gonna spend some time having a chat about the 2024 Logies nominations too...

Once more into the breach, fellow travellers. This week we've three big new shows PLUS we'll divert into some conversation about the 2024 LOGIES nominations that will include who deserves it, who was overlooked, and what a farce the Logies continues to be. Strap in and gird your loins.

Shows covered in this episode:

• Dancing For The Devil - The 7M TikTok Cult (3 eps), starring Melinda and Miranda Wilking - streaming right now, on Netflix.

• In The Know (6 eps), starring Zach Woods, Caitlin Reilly, Carl Tart, J. Smith-Cameron, Charlie Bushnell, and Mike Judge, with interviewees including Jonathan Van Ness, Kaia Gerber, Finn Wolfhard, Norah Jones, Roxane Gay, and Mike Tyson - all eps available right now, on BINGE.

• Jim Henson Idea Man (1hr 48min), directed by Ron Howard and features interviews with Brian Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Fran Brill, Caroll Spinney, and Jennifer Connelly - available right now, on Disney+.

...and ALL the detail on the 2024 LOGIES nominations can be found ⁠here⁠.

Join us every* Tuesday 8pm AEST on any number of places (mainly the TV Blackbox ⁠Facebook page⁠, ⁠YouTube channel⁠, and ⁠Insta live⁠...plus a few others), and keep in touch with the TV Bingebox show & host Steve Molk at ⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/SteveMolk⁠⁠⁠.

Thanks for tuning in!

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TV Bingebox 2024.E03 -- AFTER THE PARTY, HOUSE OF THE DRAGON S02, EXPOSURE, TASKMASTER AUSTRALIA S02

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 02:22:09 GMT

Here's another episode of the TV BINGEBOX podcast to tide you over in the absence of the TV BLACKBOX podcast.

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SURPRISE! Again... Well, it's no real surprise, is it? But the reviews of the shows might be!

Here we go again, friends. Molk delivers four reviews (buckle up!), 5 Up/DownMolk suggestions, and a there's a bunch of great recommendations from the TV BINGEBOX community. Surely your list is as long as Molk's now.

Shows covered in this episode:

• After The Party (6 eps), starring Robyn Malcom, Peter Mullan, Tara Canton, Elz Carrad, Ian Blackburn, Dean O’Gorman, and Tanea Heke - streaming right now, all eps available, on ABC iview.

• House of the Dragon S02 (10 eps), starring returning cast including Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, and Rhys Ifans, with new cast mates including Abubakar Salim, Gayle Rankin, Freddie Fox, Simon Russell Beale, Clinton Liberty, Jamie Kenna, and Tom Taylor - streaming right now (first ep available now), dropping every Monday, on BINGE.

• Exposure (6 eps), starringAlice Englert, Mia Artemis, Essie Davis, Thomas Weatherall, George Mason, Sean Keenan, and Ewan Leslie - premieres Thursday 20 June 7am, all eps dropping at once, on Stan.

• Taskmaster Australia S02 (10 eps), starring Tom Gleeson, Tom Cashman, Anne Edmonds, Jenny Tian, Lloyd Langford, Josh Thomas, and Wil Anderson - currently airing Thursdays 7:30pm, weekly, on Channel 10 and 10Play.

Thanks for tuning in!

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TV Bingebox 2024.E02 -- TOP GEAR AUSTRALIA S05, REN FAIRE, PRESUMED INNOCENT, LADIES IN BLACK

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:19:00 GMT

Here's another episode of the TV BINGEBOX podcast to tide you over in the absence of the TV BLACKBOX podcast.

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SURPRISE! It's a Wednesday, not a Tuesday record this week (oh well) but that only means BIGGER, BETTER, and somehow MORE INTERESTING things.

Four new shows, community recommendations, and a bunch of new UpMolk and DownMolk quick-ish-fire suggestions to keep you on your toes and have your bingelists continuing to grow!

Shows covered in this episode:

• Top Gear Australia S05 (8 eps), starring Jonathan La Paglia, Blair "Moog" Joscelyne, and Beau Ryan - streaming right now every Friday, dropping weekly, on Paramount+.

• Ren Faire (3 eps), starring George Coulam, Jeffrey Baldwin, Louie Migliaccio, and Darla Smith - airing in full right now on BINGE.

• Presumed Innocent (8 eps), starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Ruth Negga, Bill Camp, O-T Fagbenle, Peter Sarsgaard, Noma Dumezweni, and Chase Infiniti - streaming right now (first 2 eps), dropping weekly, on Apple TV+.

• Ladies In Black (6 eps), starring Debi Mazar, Miranda Otto, Jessica De Gouw, Clare Hughes, Azizi Donnelly, Gemma Ward, Kate Box, Huw Higginson, Julian Maroun, Todd McKenney, Russell Dykstra, Thom Green, and Sacha Horler - premieres Sunday 16 June 8:30pm, dropping weekly (all eps on iview), on ABC.

Join us every* Tuesday 8pm AEST on any number of places (mainly the TV Blackbox ⁠⁠Facebook page⁠⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Insta live⁠⁠...plus a few others), and keep in touch with the TV Bingebox show & host Steve Molk at ⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/SteveMolk⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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TV Bingebox 2024.E01 -- COLIN FROM ACCOUNTS S02, RENEE GRACIE: FIREPROOF, AUSTIN S01, THE CLEANER S01

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 21:16:31 GMT

SURPRISE!

You might love the TV Bingebox component of the (sadly now retired) TV Blackbox podcast...well here's Molk with an entire episode full of what you could/should be watching! Join him Tuesdays 8pm AEST for the live recording or simply enjoy it as it drops into the podcast feed here... :)

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We're back for a short, sharp, invigorating season four and this time we're live 8pm AEST every Tuesday on the TV Blackbox Facebook page, YouTube channel, and Insta! Come along and join us live, or simply enjoy everyone minute after the fact. We all make choices. I'm not your real mum.

In this random new exercise in self promotion/public flagellation, there are four shows on the cards AND a bunch of quick fire UPMOLK and DOWNMOLK reviews, PLUS the incredible TV Bingebox community share their shows they're obsessing about at the moment. Everybody wins!

Shows covered in this episode:

• Colin from Accounts S02 (8 eps), starring Patrick Brammall, Harriet Dyer, Genevieve Hegney, Emma Harvie, Michael Logo, Annie Maynard, Helen Thomson, Darren Gilshenan, Virginia Gay, Celeste Barber, Broden Kelly, Justin Rozniak, and HEAPS more - streaming right now every Thursday, dropping weekly, on BINGE.

• Revealed - Renee Gracie: Fireproof (90 min), starring Renee Gracie - airing in full right now on Stan.

• Austin S01 (8 eps), starring Michael Theo, Ben Miller, Sally Phillips, Gia Carides, and Roy Billing - premieres Sunday 9 June 8pm, dropping weekly (all eps on iview after premiere), on ABC.

• The Cleaner S01 (6 eps), starring Greg Davies and Zita Sattar, with guests David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Asim Chaudhry, and Helena Bonham-Carter - premieres Tuesday 5 June 8:30pm, dropping weekly (all eps on iview), on ABC Entertains.

Thanks for tuning in!

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S09E12 Grief porn, THE BIGGEST LOSER, and BLUEY gives us the sign of things to come

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:59:13 GMT

This week there was not enough time for us to adequately cover the full breadth and depth of even these topics:

As quickly as the horror unfolded at what became the tragedy of WESTFIELD BONDI JUNCTION, so too the TV networks leapt into rolling coverage. Well, most did. The ABC ignored it, and Seven had the horses to finish running (with the latter managing to name the wrong person as the perpetrator). AND THEN they milked it for all it was worth through Sunday and Monday. Nothing like a bit of GRIEF PORN to help people simultaneously remember and forget.
Come Monday, Justice Michael Lee delivered his judgement on the BRUCE LEHRMANN v CHANNEL 10/LISA WILKINSON DEFAMATION CASE. Wow. WOW. Molk offered his opinions on the winners and losers were, and the implications of the Justice's findings. The biggest loser? Bruce Lehrmann by a country mile and a hat.
After the impassioned conversation on last week's podcast ep, so much has happened even within the corral at 7NEWS SPOTLIGHT. The collateral damage of Seven being dragged into the Lehrmann/10 defo case by former producer Taylor Auerbach is that executive producer MARK LLEWELLYN has terminated his relationship with the Seven Network, and the Network snuck the release out during Justice Lee's reading of his summary judgement. Will the show continue, and how does the 7News brand recover?
The best documentary about a family of cartoon dogs has wrapped up...or has it? Speculation around BLUEY and her future continues to swirl, with nothing by spin from the ABC and silence from creators Ludo Studios. The benefit of the 28 minute episode airing Sunday past is that it now holds the title of "highest rating program in VOZ history" (total audience average). SO WHAT NOW?!

Another glorious instalment of the TV BINGEBOX rounds us out (upmolks and downmolks aplenty). Join in the fun and comment below to share what have you been watching...We're so glad you watched or listened this latest episode of the TV BLACKBOX Podcast - that's firteen, firteen, firty-two.

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S09E11 SPOTLIGHT returns (for now); MICHAEL PELL pulls his payroll plug; and is this the untimely end of BLUEY?!

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 22:47:49 GMT

You almost could have predicted what we we going to talk about this week:

Seven confirm that, despite the growing public displeasure with the behind the scenes shenanigans coming out as a part of the Lehrmann/Channel 10 defamation case, 7NEWS SPOTLIGHT will return this week...but they have not confirmed that executive producer MARK LLEWELLYN will maintain his role;
Continuing with Seven, budget cuts are affecting programs and staffing...that means the end of the former EP of Sunrise MICHAEL PELL and his magical United States mystery tour that seemingly has offered nothing to the domestic business;
Panic has set in for fans of the show, as BLUEY makers Ludo Studios remain tight-lipped about the future of everyone's favourite animated documentary about Blue and Red Heelers;
Nine and Foxtel compete to grab a hold of TABCORP's streaming animal cruelty competition that also destroys human lives;
All-around TV nice guy and Lego Masters Australia host HAMISH BLAKE conveniently lands a profile in Stellar magazine and talks about his reaction to Sonia Kruger's Gold Logie acceptance speech joke-that-wasn't-a-joke; and
Kevin Perry delivers another exclusive, advising the airdate for the six episode run of JEOPARDY AUSTRALIA, hosted by Stephen Fry and buried on Saturday nights.

We round things out with the much-loved and highly-anticipated TV BINGEBOX segment (upmolks only). Join in the fun and comment below to share what have you been watching...We're so glad you watched or listened this latest episode of the TV BLACKBOX Podcast - the cats of Australia have made their choice.

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S09E10 LEHRMANN's (alleged) links; DING DONG's for beer pong; and ROVE make Rob livid over live (tv)

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 10:48:48 GMT

Brand new things we talked about this week:

Rob delivers an exclusive update on the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case with Channel 10;
Denise 'Ding Dong' Drysdale lands sprout-deep in the I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! Australia jungle, which allows Rob and Robbo to wax lyrical about the taping of that infamous Christmas segment;
Seven brings home the goods in the second week of the the Easter non-ratings period (so does it matter if it's non-ratings?);
Rove mentions that "people will watch live TV", which allows Rob to go on a tear as to what he thinks should happen with live TV, while Robbo shares his valid opinion also, and Molk brings some sanity and reality to it all; and
Judge Judy returns to TV while in syndication on another network, and is making out like a bank robber.

The episode ends, as usual, with the highly-regarded TV BINGEBOX segment (massive upmolk). What have you been watching?

Thanks for tuning in for this episode of the TV BLACKBOX Podcast - it's for when a hard-earned thirst needs a big cold beer...

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S09E09 New ABC Chair KIM WILLIAMS decrees; MARCIA, Marcia, Marcia; BROOKE BONEY(s) herself

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 19:00:46 GMT

Relax, fella. The ratings don't matter this week. Come over here and give me a cuddle.

It's a steaming fresh pile of stuff you may be interested in:

New ABC Chair and the one filling the biggest stillettos in the business Kim Williams fires a shot across the entire collective ABC staff's bow to ensure they know he means business when it comes to impartiality (no matter what The Australian thinks they can define "impartiality" as);
How can Channel 10 solo-CEO Beverley McGarvey axe the same show...twice...while shedding another 60 staff?;
Australian Idol "judge" Marcia Hines collapses at the second last hurdle and is rushed to hospital, but in a rapid turn of Easter-ish events is resurrected and returns to crown the new winner;
Rob has a chat with co-host of the new Nine show Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars Australia in Janine Allis and asks for an original King William Chocolate on the way out;
The high-profile resignation list fills out: Brooke Boney gives up The Today Show for England, and Bruce McWilliam gives up Seven for something more profitable; and
Rob uncovers the 'pee protocol' on The Price Is Right.

We back out the episode with another chock-full edition of our highly-lauded TV BINGEBOX segment (often copied, never matched). Get upmolking and downmolking with us.

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S09E08 THE DOCTOR is out (and in?); Nine's HAMISH TURNER talks their great start to 2024; McGarvey in charge (of our days and nights...again)

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 10:59:32 GMT

Here we go, friends. It's another extremely frest episode of the TV Blackbox podcast wtth Rob, Robbo, and Molk...all completely livestreamed live, with audio as-live.

Every Tuesday night in season from 8pm AEDT/7pm AEST/etc., you can join us live on the TV Blackbox Facebook page or YouTube channel. We'd absolutely love it if you joined in - as many keep doing - by commenting on the livestream...which allows us to include a broad sample in the episode to help punctuate our conversation. For those that join us live-thanks for playing along, friends!

So what did we talk about? How about all of this:

Nine's National News Director Darren Wick steps away in kind of awkward circumstances, and nobody can agree on what's actually happening;
Rob has a chat with Nine's director of programming Hamish Turner about their best start to the year (and that's saying something), and how that positions the network for the rest of 2024;
In news absolutely everyone saw coming Paramount Global confirmed Beverley McGarvey as stand-alone CEO to run the ANZ business all by herself like a proper grown-up and everything;
There is controversy (look, not really) at the new airdate (release time) of popular (with some) series Doctor Who (they are on first) now that it's part of Disney's content family (regimented programming) and this is what happens when capitalism overtakes public broadcasting (naturally).

We finish this ep with our traditional TV BINGEBOX segment, full of endorsements and warnings (some upmolks here and some downmolks there).

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S09E07 Vale MIKE McCOLL-JONES; Streaming steps up; Nine Perth getting tippy with it

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:07:04 GMT

The end of an era in Australian comedy writing offers an answer to the classic "Why did the chicken cross the road?"..."To pay tribute to Mike McColl-Jones"

So what did we talk about? Check this out:

It finally happened...streaming has overtaken linear broadcast TV as the predominant way we watch television (and it happened last year!);
Channel 9 Perth (yes, it exists WA - that's the channel between 8 and 10) shake up their afternoons in a programming tipping point;
Molk manages to wedge in some chat about the new VOZ ratings metrics and how everything is travelling (zero surprises, honestly);
Sharon Osborne attempts to be relevant by ranting against Simon Cowell and a tree fell over in a forest and nobody heard it so it never happened; and
The last of the old-school television comedy writers Mike McColl-Jones submits his last script and heads to the eternal green room for a nightcap with Graham, Don, Bert, and the gang.

Then, as always, we round out the night with another TV BINGEBOX segment, bursting at the seams (some upmolks here and some downmolks there).

So glad you could join us for this episode of the TV BLACKBOX Podcast (the finest in podcasty podcastness that ever podded).

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S09E06 META doesn't mince words; Seven seek to sway the public; and bad news for NZ

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 10:13:44 GMT

The boys are back in town - Rob, Robbo, and Molk are locked and loaded to deliver you another massive podcast. Just be careful what you wish for (in both livestreamed video and audio formats).

We punch out the livestream every Tuesday night in season from 8pm AEDT/7pm AEST/etc., you can watch live on the TV Blackbox Facebook page or YouTube channel. We'd absolutely love it if you joined in - as many keep doing - by commenting on the livestream...which allows us to include a broad sample in the episode to help punctuate our conversation. For those that join us live-thanks for playing along, friends!

Here's the highlights from this week's episode:

Meta promise to cuck the commercial News organisations in Australia (including the commercial TV ones) and chuck their news-flavoured toys out of the cot...so is it a big Aussie bye-bye to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Insta?;
Seven attempt to take the moral high ground with regard to sports streaming rights and...the cynics are circling;
Changes to categories and judging for the 2024 Logie Awards prompt the question: "Is it too little, too late?";
Unmade's Tim Burrowes had a great chat with Foxtel & Hubbl CEO Patrick Delany and we have thoughts; and
Warner Bros Discovery shuts down almost the entire New Zealand newsroom of Newshub, which means the land of the long white cloud media cloud just got real dark...and we ponder the impact for Australia.

Then, as always, we round out the night with another TV BINGEB

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S09E05 The Prominence presentations; Vale Jesse Baird; and Foxtel's Hubbl almost launched into orbit

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:53:59 GMT

A little bit of kumbya goes a long way when you have to present to a joint Parliamentary committee, asking them to help save your struggling business model.

Hello darlings - Robbo is out sick this week, so Rob and Molk welcome back super-sub and producer to the stars Abbey to the podcast! Also, despite all the encouragement we've returned in simultaneous video and audio format with the livestream.

You allegedly wanted it - we finally did it!

Livestreamed every Tuesday night in season from 8pm AEDT/7pm AEST/etc., you can watch live on the TV Blackbox Facebook page or YouTube channel. We'd absolutely love it if you joined in - as many did - by commenting on the livestream and we've included just a sampling in the episode to help punctuate our conversation. We're so glad so many of you turned up again.

For those with the songs of Taylor Swift still ringing in their ears, here's the big topics of the week (as decided on by us)...

It was a unique day in the Australian TV landscape where pretty much every executive in the country to do with free-to-air TV - ABC MD David Anderson ; SBS MD James Taylor; Commercial FTA CEOs James Warburton, Mike Sneesby, and Beverley McGarvey; Foxtel CEO Patrick Delany; Fetch CEO Scott Lorsen; and a bunch of others - all fronted up on a joint Parliamentary enquiry to offer their submissions and answer questions on the proposed Prominence legislation. It's serious business and not an easy solve - if the legislation doesn't happen, will it kill Australian FTA TV? Didn't they do that to themselves already?! (If you missed it and want to check the entire day's submissions and questions, you can watch it all here on the APH website. It's actually mostly interesting for almost all of it.)

The tragedy of the death of Jesse Baird and his partner Luke Davies has hit the Australian media industry hard. The team reflect on Jesse's work at Channel 10, and share Sarah Harris' heartfelt memories from The Project.

Rob & Molk attended Foxtel's launch of their big new thing - Hubbl (🎶 every day I'm Hubbl-in' 🎶) - and think it might actually have legs. Spoilers, there was no reaction pod as they didn't get their hands on anything, but that will come in a week or so.

Last, but never least, we unwrap a huge TV BINGEBOX segment that also now doubles as your chance to throw in the comments the things you're watching, upmolking and downmolking (copyright us).

It's a big one not short of opinion. Welcome to another edition of the TV BLACKBOX Podcast (so big you can see it from space).

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S09E04 10 Co-CEO exits, Melbourne Cup now on Nine, and are you ready to HUBBL?!

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 19:50:33 GMT

One half the co-CEO duo at 10Paramount gets the chop as Paramount Global boss Bob Bakish downsizes everything (again), and the Wilkinson/10 trial takes an interesting turn as Bruce Lehrmann weighs in by filing a complaint on one of 10's lawyers. We dive into hypothesizing on Lisa Wilkinson's future media opportunities and...look, we think they're not great.

Nine seals the new Melbourne Cup deal, and it's not without intricacies (and a lack of care by many). Has the race that used to stop the nation jumped the televisual shark?

Foxtel will officially launch their 'game-changing' new device HUBBL and the embedded TV product HUBBL GLASS so we chat about what we know, what we think it might do, and make up the rest (keep an eye out for a special reaction pod from Rob & Molk after the event where hopefully they come with more detail).

Finally, Seven announce the full cast for the 2024 edition of DANCING WITH THE STARS, and two-thirds of us are keen and the other one thinks it isn't even worth macarena-ing over.

Another sizeable TV BINGEBOX segment rounds out the pod, this time with some of your recommendations to boot. How good is engagement?! 😉

Sit down and settle in for another exciting episode of the TV BLACKBOX podcast (guaranteed 57% factual).

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S09E03 Wilkinson WAS fired, streaming crybabies lawsuit, and…wait — the AACTAs were on?!

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:06:05 GMT

Also, the Super Bowl was massive in the US and here in Australia…but was it reasonable?

Rob, Robbo, and Molk return talking all things TV trends, trials, and tribulations (and we tried a new thing…but more on that later).

The huge news was the affidavit from Lisa Wilkinson proving she was pushed from THE PROJECT as her court case with Channel 10 started today, and it should send shivers down the spine of every executive and every piece of on-air talent around. In short – it confirms you’re only one speech/op-ed away from “having the full support of the network” and getting dumped.

In the US a class action is being brought against Amazon for introduction of ads to their Prime Video service. Fair, or crocodile teas? Almost as bas as the Australian sports betting companies wanting to eek out some free to air spectrum to run their own TV channels so you can see the games they can take your money for 24/7.

Did you know the AACTAs were on over the weekend? The ratings said you (and the rest of Australia) didn’t watch…why is that?

In smaller news to round things out: THE LATEST shits to Perth to save Seven money, Piers Morgan continues to be irrelevant (though will probably make some money out of Google now), and the Super Bowl delivers massive ratings in the US (and Australia) for two big reasons.

Also, we finish out with another meaty TV BINGEBOX segment sure to set your PVRs and catch-up services groaning with (mostly) great choices.

It’s a brand new TV BLACKBOX podcast, back just in time to ensure we’re topically-adjacent.

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S09E02 Paramount+ pulls local shows, VOZ is a mess, and the GRAMMYS set a new standard

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 10:51:28 GMT

There's real news about the fate/future of Paramount+/10Paramount that concerns even us!

This week it's Rob(erto), Robbo, and Molk lining up to discuss and dissect the week in Australian TV (and attached bits).

As Paramount's US boss Bob Bakish looks to be preparing Paramount Global for sale, what will this mean for 10Paramount down under? Is their recent shelving of an array of Australian original series a sign of what is to come, or simply bad timing as they seek to eek out additional revenue from licensing the content elsewhere? The team aren't leaning into a beat up--this is a live situation that will have real impact on everyone who works at Channel 10.

The media buyers have said it'll be at least 12 months before they pay any heed to the new VOZ ratings, and we discuss why that might be and the current PR Jedi playbook when it comes to promoting your shows and making sure no matter the metric, everyone's a winner! (NOTE: reach is not a thing; national audience is all we really have to go by now and we should be leaning into that...but state-by-state numbers for shows would be nice.)

There's THE GRAMMYS to discuss as they showed everyone how to do it (and saw a bump in their ratings). Trevor Noah smashed it and kept it light and fun for the entire (nearly) four-hour broadcast. Taylor Swift announcing her new album didn't hurt either.

Then finally, as the casting for the new series of DANCING WITH THE STARS starts to roll out, does it highlight that the audience are less concerned with the format and more concerned with the controversy surrounding the star?

The TV BLACKBOX podcast has returned, and we are full of surprises (or something that starts with 's', anyway).

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S09E01 Upset at Aunty, all-new ratings challenges, Grimshaw back at Nine, and hello 2024

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 23:02:29 GMT

Oh, we're back friends, and boy do we have stuff to talk about

Rob, Abbey, Robbo, and Molk return for another massive year of the TV BLACKBOX podcast - fresh from our mouths to your earholes (ew).

There is literally heaps to talk about tonight, from Antoinette Lattouf's firing from the ABC for a retweet to ABC boss David Anderson losing the support of the entire ABC, the impact of entirely new metrics with the VOZ daily ratings, changes at 60 Minutes, Tracy Grimshaw being coaxed back on-screen at Nine, and the confirmation of ABC Chair Ita Buttrose's replacement when she steps down - former News Limited boss Kim Williams.

Plus, as an extra special Summer treat, it's our biggest bingebox yet! Will Molk be allowed to talk about more than three shows? Will Rob have watched more than one and an endless repeat of Big Bang Theory? Does Robbo still love everyone? Can Abbey continue to reign supreme as producer-extraordinaire?

See?! SO MUCH TO TALK ABOUT. We're so glad you're back too.

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SPECIAL PODCAST | Analysis of the OzTAM ratings changes starting Monday!

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 04:31:33 GMT

t's the most fundamental change in OzTAM reporting since it began over twenty years ago...so what does it all mean?!

TV Blackbox the podcast is back for 2024 with a special edition from TVBB editors Rob, Kevin, and Molk to discuss the changes for OzTAM reporting that start Monday 29 January 2024.

Out with the old, and in with the new - all the old reports (and data!) are gone, expunged from the OzTAM website, in preparation for two new daily VOZ Total TV reports landing at 11:35am, and an additional new weekly report.

Also, no more subscription TV data at all (Foxtel will create and deliver their own reporting this year).

Is it good for the industry? Is it shifting deckchairs on the televisual Titanic? Can this help return some positivity to an industry already feeling fragmented by changes to audience viewing patterns and having them bounce around between eleventy-seven subscription streaming competitors?

So, here's your lowdown on the changes, and our views (for good and for ill) on what they mean for our much-loved Australian TV industry. TV Blackbox the podcast is back!

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S08E39 Our favourite TV moments of 2023

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:14:54 GMT

We take a look back on the year that was! Plus, will the Melbourne Cup be taken off free-to-air TV?

In this episode:

2.29 - Industry streaming demands
8.50 - The Melbourne Cup deal no network wants
16.12 - Amazon Prime Video to introduce ads
21.35 - Our 2023 TV highlights
31.47 - Could Millionaire Hotseat be back sooner than later?
35.12 - We open the TV Bingebox

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S08E38 The new shows coming in 2024 that haven't been announced yet

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:48:01 GMT

As we celebrate World Television Day there's a lot to talk about when it comes to our favourite industry!

In this episode:

2.30 - World Television Day
7.45 - The new shows coming to our screens that haven't been announced
12.13 - 9 News Melbourne presenter Peter Hitchener moves to weekends
17.47 - The producers behind Planet Earth III share the secrets of filming the iconic series
33.01 - A new twist in the 'prominence' debate
43.45 - A MAJOR change to Doctor Who divides fans
55.07 - TV Bingebox

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S08E37 Yes, we're talking about Studio 10 being axed!

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:20:50 GMT

After the sad news that Channel 10 has dropped its morning TV show, Rob, Robbo and Abbey share their memories of working on the now-defunct program.

In this episode:

2.19 - Our reaction to the axing of Studio 10
17.49 - Channel 10 set for its worst ratings year - EVER!
27.07 - FOXTEL upset over plans to give the free-to-air networks 'prominence' on smart TVs
39.11 - Now that Upfront season is over, we share our thoughts on what is on offer for 2024
41.56 - TV Bingebox

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All the news from the 2024 SBS and FOXTEL Upfront events

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 06:45:32 GMT

After attending both the Foxtel and SBS Upfront events on his lonesome, Molk reflects on the announcements - corporate and content - and the general vibe of both events (which were very different - one at night, one in the middle of the day).

There's lots to unpack, from Foxtel's launch of Project Magneto--now Hubbl--and their move away from OzTAM ratings, to SBS's opt-out feature for sports betting/alcohol/fast food advertising on SBS On Demand and their Net Zero challenge to the rest of the Aussie media industry. Plus, both have sizeable content slates to discuss that are heavy with Aussie drama, light entertainment, and documentary...and both focused very heavily on their respective streaming solutions.

At the SBS event, Molk also spoke with Kathryn Fink (Director of Television) and Aunty Rhoda Roberts AO (Indigenous Elder-in-Residence) about their roles within the organisation and particularly Aunty Rhoda's vision for the Calling Country opener to the event - which she also arranged for Nine's Upfront event.

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S08E36 A Masterchef makeover & Mark Coles Smith is here!

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:06:51 GMT

In this episode:

3:11 - 10's Upfronts recap
10:30 - New Masterchef judging lineup
16:31 - Netflix rids subscription tier
23:22 - Mark Coles Smith interview
32:30 - Andrew Probyn joins 9
36:11 - Kyle Sandilands reveal Australian Idol pay packet
40:40 - TV Bingebox

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TV BLACKBOX AT THE 7 UPFRONTS

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 22:39:02 GMT

Molk and Rob join the team from UnMade to discuss our first reactions to Seven's MASSIVE Upfronts presentation.

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S08E34 How TV networks covered the referendum result

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 20:39:57 GMT

It was over before it began, but we pass our verdict on how Australian TV News covered the VOICE TO PARLIAMENT result.

In this episode:

3.14 - Referendum result coverage
12.03 - Top Gear Australia returns
17.28 - Daryl Somers out of Dancing With The Stars
22.07 - Celebrity Gogglebox reveals its line-up of stars
26.07 - The 35 most powerful women in international television
29.28 - The ABC's of making money
31.24 - TV Bingebox

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S08E33 What rights do people wearing microphones in a studio have?

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 06:01:37 GMT

Comedian David Walliams has made headlines this week as he sues the producers of Britain's Got Talent. But his court case raises big questions when it comes to the use of microphones in studios.

In this episode:

2.41 - A debrief of the live Spotlight referendum special
17.23 - Channel 7 claims the ratings year, but Nine has something to say about that
24.52 - David Walliams sues over the 'unauthorised' microphone recordings
29.49 - Channel 10 brings back the Late News
35.38 - TV Bingebox

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S08E32 A behind the scenes look at 7’s Referendum special

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 13:18:55 GMT

In this episode:

2.18 - Rumours of a Nine newsroom battle
6.43 - Could Carrie Bickmore be the host of Deal or No Deal?
11.56 - NRL and AFL fail to live up to Matilda's ratings
24.14 - Your look into the making of 7NEWS Spotlight's Voice Referendum special
35.43 - Foxtel and Warner Bros Discovery deal coming to an end?
42.17 - TV Bingebox

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S08E31 Jungle secrets, big wins and greedy companies

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 23:19:10 GMT

This week we take you inside one of the biggest stories of the year and cut through ratings spin

In this episode:

1.44 - Robert Irwin heading into the jungle... as a co-host!
9.05 - Amazon holding Australian free-to-air networks to ransom
15.55 - More proposed changes to the anti-siphoning list
29.05 - Sunrise claims its 20th consecutive year winning the ratings
40.29 - Can Molk & Rob agree on the ratings wrap?
47.07 - TV Bingebox

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S08E30 Heritage brands and damanged brands

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 04:10:17 GMT

As TV Networks look to the past to save their future, some current brands are facing long-term damage.

In this episode:

2.49 - Late news to return to 10
7.21 - Jimmy Fallon faces accusations of creating a 'toxic workplace'
15.31 - Ratings wrap
22.44 - Drew Barrymore angers the WGA
28.40 - Channel 10's plans for 2024 revealed
39.20 - Just exactly what Tracy Grimshaw will be doing for Channel 9 next year
42.15 - TV Bingebox

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S08E29 Rob & Molk at the 9 Upfront

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 22:42:54 GMT

In this episode, Molk and Rob bring you their first reactions to the 9 Upfront event held on Wednesday at the Hordern Pavillion.

Molk has his annual chat with Hamish Turner and we uncover exclusive information about the new shows (yes, shows) Tracy Grimshaw is working on.

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S08E28 Celebrity politics leads to branding backlash

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:03:01 GMT

As Australia gets ready to go vote on THE VOICE TO PARLIAMENT referendum, some famous faces are feeling the heat after declaring their politics publicly.

In this episode:

3.02 - Channel 7 shocked after criminal charges are laid against an on-air face
7.22 - Celebrities in the firing line for supporting the YES campaign
12.42 - Ratings Wrap
19.24 - INTERVIEW: Sarah Stinson - Director of Morning TV at Channel 7
33.57 - 7 Spotlight criticised for a story on detransitioning
1.00.55.00 - TV Bingebox

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S08E27 Deal or No Deal returns & Mike Goldstein joins us!

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:06:43 GMT

In this episode:

3.19 Deal or No Deal returns
9.17 Our Tipping Point exclusive confirmed!
12.34 Is Married at First Sight all going to change?
17.18 Do producers have a responsibility for contestant's mental health?
24.28 Mike Goldstein interview
33.33 Netflix loses subscribers
38.34 TV Bingebox

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S08E26 The Matildas change the future of sports on our screens

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 23:21:28 GMT

Will the success of the FIFA Women’s World Cup see changes to Australia’s anti-syphoning list?

In this episode:

3.00 - The mammoth month of the mighty Matildas
10.09 - The Summit returns for a second season
12.58 - Netflix reveals four new Aussie commissions
20.26 - Optus takes on the streamers
25.09 - Ita Buttrose will not seek another term as ABC Chair
30.41 - We open the TV Bingebox

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S08E25 The new faces taking over our TV screens

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 11:43:18 GMT

The Matildas have changed the TV landscape and Channel 9 will be hoping a new gameshow with a new host will change its fortunes.

In this episode:

2.40 - The Matildas rule our screens and other networks are running for cover
10.15 - EXCLUSIVE - Todd Woodbridge to host Tipping Point
17.47 - Denise Scott reveals her serious health battle
21.09 - The ABC dumps Twitter (X)
28.44 - The Block called out for bad editing... from a star of The Block
33.39 - TV Bingebox

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S08E24 Axings, remakes and ANDY LEE!

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:20:23 GMT

HOT SEAT axed, GLADIATORS returns and the ABC backflips

Please note Rob's daughter has given him permission to tell the story about a show they watched together and the embarrassing moment!

In this episode:

2.58 - Hot seat axed
7.33 - Channel 10 brings back Gladiators
13.40 - PLUTO TV launches 50 new channels... but there's a catch
19.54 - Interview: Andy Lee
31.14 - Truth in current affairs advertising
40.02 - ABC backflips on the decision to air a national Sunday night bulletin
42.11 - TV Bingebox

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S08E23 Dear Channel 7, we have some notes about the Logies

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 10:05:38 GMT

There were highs, there were lows and there was the downright bizarre. Here's our take on the 2023 Logies broadcast on Channel 7

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S08E22 Just how did a nice Logies story become so controversial?

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:42:38 GMT

Sometimes a conversation goes where you least expect... and no one expected Robbo to take this stance about the Logies!

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S08E21 Gladiators is back, Marcia is back but younger viewers leave the ABC

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 23:33:28 GMT

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S08E20 Controversies, Complaints and Comedian John Safran

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 23:55:33 GMT

The panel is in a jovial mood but there are some big issues to discuss.

In this episode:

3.03 - BBC Star presenter taken off air
10.13 - ABC Board changes
16.29 - Ratings wrap
29.09 - INTERVIEW: John Safran
44.18 - Amanda Keller not invited to the Logies
50.52 - Has MasterChef become too professional?
53.25 - TV Bingebox

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S08E19 Are Kyle and Jackie O planning a TV takeover?

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 09:47:48 GMT

Reports this week suggest Kyle and Jackie O could be moving from ARN to SCA... but are they about to use their power to disrupt TV viewing?

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S08E18 Does anyone actually want the Melbourne Cup?

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 11:59:46 GMT

Could 2024 be the year a certain race doesn't stop the nation?

In this episode:

1.26 - Why the Melbourne Cup broadcast rights could go begging
8.31 - Calls to ban betting and junk food ads from television
17.06 - The state of the TV industry according to the latest ABC survey
21.43 - A new free-to-air TV channel heading our way
25.23 - Seven reveals details on Dr Chris Brown's new show - a month after we did!
29.28 - Are we over reality TV?
36.05 - TV Bingebox

And here's the link to the Dame Edna special Robbo talked about in the Bingbox: https://youtu.be/LTa-TYG3XfA

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S08E17 Logies | ABC swings the axe | Lisa Wilkinson is angry

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 22:01:47 GMT

WARNING: In this episode Rob will say the words "Abbey is right". Has he lost his mind or have they finally found some common ground?

In this episode:

3.57 - ABC axes approx 120 jobs
14.11 - Lisa Wilkinson sets her lawyers onto outlets reporting about her meeting with Brittney Higgins
28.51 - Our reactions to the Logie nominations
38.03 - A quick ratings snapshot
54.23 - TV Bingebox

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McKnight Tonight with David Koch

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT

The day before Kochie finishes up on Sunrise after an extraordinary two decades he shares some never-before-heard tales on his time at Sunrise, including why he felt betrayed by one of his closest allies.

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S08E16 Why 7 shouldn't have aired the Bruce Lehrmann interview

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:55:45 GMT

We're back (if you can believe it) and ready for round 2!

After putting aside the bizarre podcast of last week we're back to normal talking about TV topics. And despite a big difference of opinion over the airing of the Bruce Lehrmann interview on Channel 7, things go pretty smoothly... right until the very end when the subject of spoilers comes up!

In this episode:

3.25 - Bruce Lehrmann is interviewed on 7 Spotlight
15.56 - Prime Video announces an Australian version of The Office
21.49 - Channel 10 takes former star Peter Van Onselen to court
26.12 - Shirvo joins Sunrise while Today fends off rumours of tensions on set
37.41 - TV Bingebox

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S08E15 A TVBB meltdown

Mon, 29 May 2023 11:33:35 GMT

This episode goes off the rails as passion escalates to the point the episode was almost abandoned. But there is an interesting discussion happening here, one that is happening around our country right now.

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S08E14 Blow Up bombs, Seven's DREAM HOME and TV star salaries revealed

Tue, 16 May 2023 20:43:28 GMT

This week has shown it's hard to launch a new show with Seven's answer to Lego Masters failing to find an audience.

In this episode:

1.50 - RATINGS: Blow Up struggles
6.15 - EXCLUSIVE: Seven commissions DREAM HOME
16.35 - TODAY hits out at News Corp
25.09 - ABC makes some structural changes
29.49 - US adopts Aussie reality TV format
32.14 - Actor doesn't like fans taking his picture
39.06 - TV star salaries revealed
48.53 - TV Bingebox

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INTERVIEW: Channel 9's HAMISH TURNER not worried about US writers' strike as he talks THE SUMMIT

Sun, 14 May 2023 21:44:51 GMT

Rob McKnight chats with Channel 9 programming boss Hamish Turner about THE SUMMIT and a range of topics

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S08E13 A coronation calamity, Bluey censored and Channel 9 upsets the starts of MAFS

Tue, 09 May 2023 20:58:29 GMT

Molk might be away but Abbey is ready to take up the fight for woke people everywhere while Rob causes arguments as usual. Who'd have thought Robbo would be the voice of reason? Thank goodness Tim Burrowes from UNMADE is here to play adult.

In this episode:

1.57 - A tip of the hat to Channel 10
4.02 - TV financials update
11.23 - The ABC's anti-coronation coverage
22.02 - Channel 9 at war with the stars of MAFS
25.22 - Bluey censored
31.35 - Is Amazon Prime Video worth a massive price hike?
35.09 - Was VOZ worth the wait?
39.22 - TV Bingebox

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S08E12 Jock Zonfrillo - What now for MASTERCHEF?

Tue, 02 May 2023 20:18:39 GMT

The tragic death of a TV star has left executives at 10 with some very big decisions to make.

In this episode:

1.18 - Will MASTERCHEF ever be played after the death of Jock Zonfrillo?
10.07 - Hollywood writers go on strike
16.24 - The way we subscribe to streaming services is changing
22.43 - Grant Blackley to leave SCA
24.19 - FaceBook swings the axe on original content
27.35 - Just why is 10 bringing back The Bachelor?
31.23 - Disney v DeSantis
36.43 - TV Bingebox

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S08E11 Why HOT SEAT isn't out of the hot seat just yet - REISSUE

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 20:29:36 GMT

*This is an updated version of this episode. The original was missing some of Robbo's audio

Rob's article about HOT SEAT has generated a lot of chatter this week with even Eddie McGuire leaping to his show's defence. Now it's time to set the record straight.

In this episode:

2.27 - Three big names in US TV get the axe
7.58 - The Melbourne International Comedy Festival tried to rewrite history regarding its treatment of Barry Humphries.
20.45 - HOT SEAT is still on the hot seat
25.04 - Special Guest: Sarah Ferguson from 7.30
38.27 - Foxtel set to become a streaming-only service
41.42 - The plan to make dialogue easier to hear in films and TV shows
45.08 - TV Bingebox

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S08E10 The Wizard of VOZ

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 20:27:21 GMT

A new ratings system is about to launch, but not everyone is convinced it will be the silver bullet the industry wants it to be.

In this episode:

1.33 - VOZ to launch May 1
8.46 - Bluey causing ratings chaos, beating big prime time shows
10.13 - Members of the Writers Guild of America vote to strike, which could cause chaos in Hollywood
14.11 - FOX NEWS v Dominion (NOTE: This case has now been settled, much to the surprise of Rob)
20.51 - Did Seven really plan to have Dr Chris Brown host Dancing with the Stars?
23.37 - NETFLIX live stream fail as Love is Blind faces technical problems
29.37 - What to make of Seven's new show - Stranded on Honeymoon Island
33.09 - Is Kochie leaving Sunrise?
36.35 - TV Bingebox

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#DoctorWho star Sophie Aldred reveals how she was almost killed on set of iconic show

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 23:54:27 GMT

Sophie Aldred played ACE in Doctor Who during the '80s. She's currently in Australia meeting fans at Supanova, telling them about her adventures with the Doctor, both on and off the screen.

During this chat with Rob, Sophie reveals how a stunt went terribly wrong which almost resulted in her death.

Ironically, it was Sylvester McCoy (who played the 7th Doctor) who saved her.

TV fans will enjoy this glimpse into the making of the long-running science fiction show.

Sophie is on the Gold Coast this weekend at Supanova. For more information go to: https://www.supanova.com.au/

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S08E09 - A new batch of TV shows and a surprising return

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 18:00:12 GMT

Keep listening until the very end for some breaking news on a returning show that many believed would not be coming back.

In this episode:

3.37 - The Government defers any major decisions about the anti-siphoning list
11.43 - Here we go - the big shows to look out for in Q2
18.32 - Netflix investing in games as part of its service
23.38 - The battle for prominence on smart TV apps
30.23 - Claims FOXTEL has overestimated its ratings by 40%
37.08 - Are TV live crosses a waste of time?
42.55 - Home & Away celebrates 8,000 episodes
44.10 - TV Bingebox
51.57 - BREAKING: Is The Bachelor returning?

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S08E08 Kylie Minogue is an unhappy Neighbour PLUS Special Guest Janet Fielding from Doctor Who

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:02:22 GMT

It was the ending that brought Neighbours fans together, but now it seems Kylie feels that she's been duped.

We also have a special treat for Doctor Who fans when we're joined by Janet Fielding, who played the iconic companion Tegan Jovanka in Doctor Who.

In this episode:

1.17 - The death of Brian Walsh
6.37 - Why Kylie Minogue feels duped over the fake Neighbours finale
13.15 - Jason Derulo replaces Keith urban as a judge on The Voice
19.17 - INTERVIEW: Janet Fielding from Doctor Who
42.07 - Shows that went downhill in their final season
52.03 - TV Bingebox

You can get tickets to see Janet Fielding in her Sydney, Hobart and Brisbane shows HERE

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INTERVIEW: Fox Footy General Manager, Michael Neill.

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 10:30:38 GMT

TV Blackbox contibutor Nikole Gunn interviews Fox Footy General Manager, Michael Neill.

In a big win for viewers ahead of the new season launch, Fox Footy has confirmed every game of every round throughout the 2023 AFL season will be made available in 4K Ultra HD to Foxtel customers, for the first time.

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S08E07 Is the ABC trolling its commercial rivals?

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:06:55 GMT

The ABC comms department is under fire for its handling of the Lisa Millar troll story.

In this episode:

1.45 - Journos have had enough of the ABC's comms team arrogance and they're not going to take it any more.
14.44 - Jessica Rowe reveals the sexism she encountered as the co-presenter of 10 News
22.14 - Is the cat out of the bag on who will host the Logies?
27.16 - 10 News Perth returns to... Perth
31.14 - 2022 Media content consumption survey
38.18 - The BBC in chaos after taking Gary Lineker off air over a tweet
46.08 - 7's bizarre Oscars coverage decision
48.51 - TV Bingebox

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S08E06 Controversial castings, apologies and are we already over Neighbours?

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 19:22:00 GMT

The TV Blackbox team have had enough and they're not going to take it any more!

When you look at the topic lists for this episode it might sound like a whinge fest, but there's a lot of interesting insight and some genuine laughs along the way.

In this episode:

2.06 - Did The Project stuff up by apologising?
14.55 - Is the new cast of SAS Australia so controversial it will put viewers off?
24.28 - The Logies head to Sydney!
28.27 - Belinda Russell out as host of Weekend Today
32.13 - New cast members announced for Neighbours but we're already over the BS being peddled
37.09 - Ratings debrief - what went so wrong for Australian Idol
48.23 - TV Bingebox

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INTERVIEW - Amanda Laing confirms Foxtel HBO Discovery renewal

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 19:33:15 GMT

Kevin Perry talks to Amanda Laing - Chief Content & Commercial Officer for Foxtel Group - about the renewal of the HBO Discovery output deal with FOXTEL.

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S08E05 An idiot's guide to TV financial results | Will streaming content quotas destroy the local industry? | Big developments on the ratings front

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 20:07:28 GMT

Many in the creative industry don't really understand the finance side, so we've asked Tim Burrowes to break down the most recent results.

In this episode:

2.09 - TV Networks Financial results breakdown
11.43 - Nine CEO Mike Sneesby says content quotas for streamers could kill STAN
18.31 - Are news organisations hypocrites when it comes to covering themselves?
27.40 - PREVIEW: The Swap (SBS)
35.05 - Understanding the FOXTEL/HBO renewal
38.35 - A shocking twist in the ratings game
42.01 - The Project has become a 'bland affair', according to the SMH
52.37 - TV Bingebox

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REISSUE - s08e04 Have we found Graham Kennedy's infamous 'crow call'?

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 07:12:40 GMT

++This episode has been reissued due to an audio problem++

It is one of the most iconic moments in Australian television but few people have ever heard 'The King' do the crow call - until now.

In this episode:

1.30 - Crow Call update
6.01 - The ABC apologises for its coverage of issues in Alice Springs
13.55 - Channel 10 holds a big party but keeps it quiet from the press
20.26 - Rebel Wilson reveals the clause in her contract regarding her weight
31.12 - Where have all the TV stars gone?
38.00 - TV Bingebox

Special guest: Dan Bennett

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S08E03 The real truth about Graham Kennedy's crow call

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 22:35:33 GMT

If you think you know the story about the moment that rocked Australian TV, get ready for the story few people have ever heard - as told by John Mangos.'

In this episode:

1.15 - ABC goes offline: Tech expert Geoff Quattromani explains what happened
6.57 - Channel 10 makes major changes to its executive ranks
12.11 - Disney slashes 7,000 jobs
18.54 - Remakes, remakes, remakes
24.08 - A listener asks for the latest stats on Today v Sunrise after a change of hosts for the channel 9 show
29.17 - Hollywood heavyweights reveal their thoughts on where TV will be in 3 years
42.33 - John Mangos reveals the truth about why Graham Kennedy did the infamous crow call (this is seriously worth listening to)
53.47 - TV Bingebox

Here is the link to the story about TV in 3 years: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/07/future-of-tv-predictions.html?utm_source=Poynter+Institute&utm_campaign=7755999daa-02082023+-+The+Poynter+Report&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_26742a15dc-7755999daa-390905140

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S08E02 A defection, an alleged stalker and will people watch good news?

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 20:14:13 GMT

As the TVBB gang wrap up the week of TV news we look at why Chris Brown has jumped ship, how 9 News presenter Peter Hitchener is making news of his own and the ‘good news’ format being piloted.

In this episode:

· 1.40 – MAFS v Australian Idol v Australian Survivor – a quick ratings snapshot

· 6.18 – 9 News presenter Peter Hitchener allegedly the victim of a stalker

· 8.16 – Chris Brown leaves 10 and Amanda Keller isn’t happy

· 16.06 – A new pilot trialled forcusing on only good news

· 21.31 – Netflix backs down on its password sharing stance

· 24.44 – the creator of Rick & Morty sacked

· 31.31 – Shock! Horror! Nigella Lawson will not be part of MKR this year

· 32.57 – TV Bingebox

· 45.10 – Group Binge: The Last of Us (Foxtel/Binge)

o Next Week: The Last King of the Cross (Paramount+)

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S08E01 Summer's biggest story, the one reality show to rule them all, and will quotas solve the streaming dilemma?

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 20:21:22 GMT

The team return from their summer hiatus to bring you all the big issues as the year kicks off...two weeks before ratings start! | TV Blackbox S08E01

In this first edition of the TVBB Podcast for 2023:

1.44 - On this day: Nine loses its balls
4.17 - What were the big stories over Summer?
10.01 - The big battle: MAFS v Australian idol v Survivor
20.17 - Streaming services to be subjected to content quotas
35.51 - Big changes in Brisbane as two sports presenters blow the full time whistle
40.52 - INTERVIEW: Andy Lee reveals exclusive information about THE HUNDRED
50.38 - TV Bingebox

Group binge next week: The Last of Us (Binge/Foxtel)

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S07E43 Carrie's big farewell... but where was Lisa?

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:12:12 GMT

It was a who's who of THE PROJECT to say goodbye to Carrie Bickmore, but there was one big personality missing - Lisa Wilkinson.

In the final episode of the TVBB Podcast:

2.29 - Cutting through the network spin as everyone claims they're a winner in 2022
10.55 - Nine FINALLY confirms Ally Langdon is moving to ACA and Sarah Abo replaces her on TODAY
18.56 - THE PROJECT says goodbye to Carrie, but Lisa is nowhere to be seen
35.45 - Our TV highlights of 2022
48.02 - Hatches & Dispatches
50.30 - TV Bingebox

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Channel 9's HAMISH TURNER talks ratings and NATIONAL v METRO

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 23:25:47 GMT

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S07E42 Neighbours is back, Lisa is gone and TODAY is struggling

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 22:32:27 GMT

Summer is coming and so is the end of ratings, but some very big stories are dropping as we head towards the silly season.

In this episode:

2.10 - Neighbours is back... again
6.52 - Lisa 'quits' The Project
16.10 - Everything old is new again at Disney
18.58 - The ABC refuses to share the salaries of its biggest stars
23.57 - The TODAY show slips into third place behind ABC News breakfast
26.53 - Streamers told they will be forced to make Aussie content
29.37 - 7 News Adelaide presenter Jane Doyle announces her retirement
31.31 - TV Bingebox
42.16 - Group Binge: You Can't Ask That (ABC TV)

NEXT WEEK: Gilmore Girls S01E01 (Netflix)

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S07E41 10's big challenge, Let the Olympic bids begin & Are pollies turning their backs on FTA?

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 03:25:47 GMT

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S07E40 Big sporting deals, big paying jobs and a big announcement

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:32:19 GMT

There's $40k up for grabs from Amazon, Nine's doing a big tennis deal and there's an announcement that will change TV Blackbox forever. So, just another week really!

In this episode:

1.42 - OzTam announces changes to the ratings system for 2023
8.21 - Nine's $500m deal with Tennis Australia
12.08 - The TODAY show forced off-air due to technical issues
20.26 - Amazon Prime video offers $40k for three months just to watch TV
26.50 - Rob's bits 'n bobs - The 9pm Pitch the networks rejected
51.01 - Hatches & Dispatches
54.03 - TV Bingebox
1.03.25 - Group Binge: My Mum, Your Dad (Channel 9) & The Mole (Netflix)
1.10.16 - Big announcement

Group Binge next week: The Crown S05E01 (Netflix)

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S07E39 Ally for ACA? | Did 7 spoil 10's party? | The Doctor joins Disney

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 23:59:38 GMT

An old favourite returns to the podcast to talk about his favourite subject - Stephen 'Brooky' Brook is our special guest.

In this episode:

3.18 - 10 gets the lowest Melbourne Cup ratings on record... but is that because of Channel 7's sneaky tactic?
9.37 - Our reaction and insights into Channel 7's Upfront Event
20.05 - Molk breaks down the SBS Upfront
26.12 - QandA to return to Monday nights - but will it be enough to save the flagging show?
33.16 - Doctor Who moved to Disney+ and a lot of fans are unhappy
40.09 - Channel 10 to bring back local news to Adelaide... sort of
45.14 - Rob's bits 'n bobs is back (due to popular demand... although the panel don;t believe it)
48.41 - Hatches and Dispatches
50.57 - TV Bingebox
1.00.55 - Group Binge: Fisk S02E01

Group Binge next week: My Mum Your Dad episode 1 - Channel 9 Monday 7.30

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S07E38 CHANNEL 7 UPFRONT - ANGUS ROSS

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 07:30:00 GMT

In this special episode, Rob talks with the head of programming at Seven - Angus Ross - as the network sells itself to advertisers and media writers at its annual UPFRONT event.

And a big twist - why Seven is looking at returning BIG BROTHER to its original format!

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S07E37 How to fix Channel 10's programming woes overnight!

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 20:34:37 GMT

Rob has an audacious plan to use Channel 10's existing programs to increase ratings overnight.

In this episode:

0.45 - On this day - The BBC first broadcast 100 years ago
2.13 - Meet our guest - Claire Isaac
2.53 - More movements as Nine tries to find a new host for A Current Affair
6.38 - Revealed: 10 offered Carrie Bickmore $1.1m to work just three days a week
11.36 - The surprising backlash to Rockwiz returning
17.18 - Netflix ads and profile sharing
21.45 - hatches & Dispatches
23.39 - Rob's bits 'n bobs (How to fix Channel 10, a please to Channel 7 about Big Brother and the BOM name change)
29.31 - TV Bingebox
38.54 - Group Binge: The Offer - Paramout+

Next Group Binge: Fisk Season 2 episode 1

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BONUS - SELLING IN THE CITY

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 19:42:41 GMT

Nikole Gunn takes a look at the new series where Rosie and Paddy help people take a leap up the property ladder by maximizing the potential of their inner city home, through design that inspires, excites and sells.

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S07E36 Carrie Quits & The Love Boat sinks

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 20:00:13 GMT

Carrie Bickmore dropped a bombshell on The Project as this episode was being recorded and the team share their first reactions and theories on what's next for the popular host.

In this episode:

3.27 - Meet our guest - Shari Nementzik (Former editor of WHO and OK!)
5.19 - Carrie Bickmore to leave THE PROJECT
10.42 - 10 Upfront reax
17.58 -THE REAL LOVE BOAT bumped after bad ratings
25.38 - Seven faces major production issues on MILLION $ ISLAND
28.56 - The ABC under fire over its new interview series - FRANKLY
33.18 - Hatches & Dispatches
44.38 - Group Binge - SNEAKY PETE - Amazon Prime Video

NEXT WEEK: The Offer - Paramount+

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S07E35 Should a cameraman ever put the camera down to help people in trouble?

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 01:16:17 GMT

A channel 7 cameraman has been praised on social media for putting down his camera to help people crossing flooding waters... but did he do the right thing? The panel is divided.

In this episode:

0.43 - this week in TV history
2.46 - Australian Idol under fire over a lack of diversity
9.10 - 10 News blooper exposes production flaws
14.39 - Camo hailed for downing told to help people during news event
22.11 - Is Channel 7 about to join the streaming market by teaming up with NBCU
29.14 - A quickie with Rob
34.12 - Hatches & Dispatches
37.54 - TV Bingebox

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S07E34 Why the Queen is being erased from television history

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 08:30:07 GMT

Uk broadcasters are currently making some very big decisions that will have big implications on how future generations see the 10 days of mourning of the Queen's death.

Special Guest: Tania Zaetta

In this episode:

3.52 - Was 7's AFL coverage and ratings really a disaster?
11.55 - The bizarre restrictions being placed on archival footage of the Queen's death
18.28 - Neighbours denied heritage listing
20.51 - the top 10 Aussie kids shows
25.53 - Hatches and Dispatches
40.17 - TV Bingebox
40.17 - Group Binge - Salaam Namaste

Next Week's group Binge: Channel 7's 40 years of television special

LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlxEtJK05DY

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S07E33 The Queen brings in big ratings | 9 sharpens its axe | Special Guest: Tania Zaetta

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 21:27:53 GMT

The Queen proves TV can still draw big audiences as Nine quietly axes some big shows and Tania Zaetta talks BAYWATCH.

In this episode:

00.43 - This week in TV history
3.10 - Meet our guest...
14.40 - The Queen's funeral draws big numbers as the ABC is under fire after sending 27 staff to London to cover the event
24.44 - 9 swings the axe on some big brands
30.31 - The question Channel 7 doesn't want to be asked
33.31 - Details on what ads on Netflix will look like
37.05 - Consent warnings on TV shows
43.40 - Hatches & Dispatches
45.48 - TV Bingebox
1.03.00 - Group Binge: THE WHITE LOTUS

Next Week's binge: Salaam Namaste

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S07E32 9 UPFRONTS + Salvatore Coco (Con) from the original HEARTBREAK HIGH reviews the NETFLIX reboot

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 11:33:12 GMT

Recorded hot off the press from the 9 Upfront presentation, the team give their first impressions of the new shows coming in 2023.

Our special guest Salvatore Coco has watched the first episode of the NETFLIX remake of Heartbreak High. He played Con in the original series and has some interesting thoughts.

in this episode:

2.35 - Meet our guest...
8.58 - 9 Upfront: The new shows and Molk joins us live from the afterparty to reveal what happened at the presentation at Luna Park in Sydney
30.32 - 7 nabs the Logies
36.55 - Has the Australian media gone over the top covering the death of the Queen?
44.44 - Hatches & Dispatches
47.05 - TV Bingebox: Including Sal's review of HEARTBREAK HIGH
1.09.00 - Molk catches up with Hamish Turner from 9's programming department to talk 9Upfront

Group Binge is: Jessica Jones S01E01

NEXT WEEK: The White Lotus S01E01

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EXCLUSIVE | New SUNRISE Executive Producer SEAN POWER says the fun is back in breakfast TV

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 19:48:54 GMT

After taking on the role of executive producer earlier this year, Sean Power's years of experience in news and current affairs puts him in fine form to tackle brekky central.

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S07E30 Record rights deal, Tracy quits and ads on NETFLIX

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 21:01:53 GMT

The AFL has done it, securing the biggest broadcast rights deal in Australian history. We also reveal what's happening behind the scenes after Tracy Grimshaw's shock resignation and will people want ads on Netflix.

Special guest: Jonica Walsh - TV Producer & publisher of THE WASH

In this episode:

3.15 - Meet our guest...
6.56 - Kevin Perry takes us through the historic AFL broadcast rights deal
'18.47 - Tracy Grimshaw resigns from A CURRENT AFFAIR
25.51 - QandA in trouble. Big trouble
38.13 - Ads are coming to NETFLIX
42.22 - Hatches & Dispatches
45.29 - TV Bingebox
55.29 - Group binge: Doctor Who S05E01

Next week's group binge: Jessica Jones S01E01

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S07E29 Can Kate Ritchie's career survive her DUI charge?

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:36:05 GMT

As a TV star faces controversy for drink driving a news presenter is fired for going grey.

Special guest: Claire Isaac - Acting Editorial Director of TV Week and Who magazines.

In this episode:

1.58 - Meet our guest...
6.33 - Seven disputes Nine's ratings claims
13.36 - Controversy over The Masked Singer finale
18..40 - Australia's new Communications Minister sends a warning to the AFL about broadcast rights remaining on free to air
21.33 - Kate Ritchie apologies over a drink driving charge
26.12 - Claims a TV presenter was fired for going grey
35.16 - How Rob's appearance on The Morning Show almost ended in disaster
41.43 - Hatches & Dispatches
44.19 - TV Bingebox
52.00 - Group Binge: The Bridge Australia

Next week's group binge: Doctor Who - The Eleventh Hour (The first episode of Matt Smith playing the Doctor)

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S07E28 Are tentpoles dead? Are the Logies moving to Seven? And do we need children’s television?

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 11:29:45 GMT

There are lots of questions this week about the future of television... and the team from TVBB are here to answer them!

SPECIAL GUEST: Anthony Kidd (Agent)

In this episode:

2.44 - Meet our guest...
5.52 - Are the Logies heading to 7?
12.20 - Is the age of tentpole TV coming to an end?
20.41 - Calls for Children's TV quotas to be reintroduced
31.35 - The star of 'Allo 'Allo angry about a warning placed in front of the classic sitcom
37.52 - hatches & Dispatches
40.24 - TV Bingebox
51.10 - Group Binge: House of the Dragon

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S07E27 King Kyle an Idol | Studio 10 keeps it all in the family | Big TV brands become big winners

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 11:34:31 GMT

It's an episode full of good conversation with a few exclusives thrown in for good measure.

Special guest: Susie Elelman

In this episode:

2.38 - Meet our guest...
3.21 - King Kyle to be a judge on Australian Idol
8.14 - Studio 10 finds an interesting replacement for Sarah Harris
14.32 - Sunrise & Nine News Sydney both claim the ratings year
25.38 - TV tropes and clichés
28.28 - hatches & Dispatches
29.45 - TV BINGEBOX

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S07E26 The Block demolishes the competition | 10's pilot showcase bombs | Is WELCOME TO COUNTRY needed on reality TV shows?

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 20:56:59 GMT

This week our special guests are Kirsty and Jesse from THE BLOCK 2022.

In this episode:

3.50 - Meet our guests...
6.30 - MKR v THE BLOCK v the masked singer v SPICKS AND SPECKS
14.32 - Reality TV shows start airing WELCOME TO COUNTRY messages and elders aren't happy
30.52 - 10's pilot showcase fails to find an audience
40.48 - Hatched & Dispatches
43.01 - TV Bingebox

NEXT WEEK our group binge will be Goliath on Prime Video

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AFTER THE VERDICT: Ellie Beaumont and Drew Proffitt

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 05:21:24 GMT

Rob chats with the creative team behind Channel 9's AFTER THE VERDICT

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S07E25 Nigella Lawson goes MIA from MKR | Why Gen Z loves subtitles | Special Guest: Melissa Bell

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 21:41:52 GMT

This week our special guest is Melissa Bell from Neighbours as we group binge the finale episode ever.

In a week where a long-running soap came to an end we discuss whether producers got the finale of Neighbours right.

Plus, has Seven pulled the wool over our eyes when it comes to Nigella Lawson and MKR?

And the real reason the ‘influencers’ left The Block two days in.

In this episode:

· 1.14 – On this day: Kermit and Miss Piggy call it quits

· 2.26 – Meet Melissa Bell

· 7.20 – Rumours Nigella Lawson leaves My Kitchen Rules half way through

· 13.12 – NBC cancels Million Dollar Island before filming even begins

· 18.55 – It turns out Gen Z is using subtitles more than older viewers – and you won’t believe why!

· 25.14 – UK broadcaster ITV to conduct editorial review on Love Island

· 29.50 – Why viewers are turning off reality TV

· 41.47 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 45.15 – TV Bingebox (including group binge of the Neighbours finale)

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S07E24 – Has Big Brother been axed? | Netflix says TV is dead | Special Guest Matt Stevenson

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:55:14 GMT

This week we bring in a special guest commentator and launch the TV Bingebox group binge – and it looks like Robbo has picked a stinker!

In this episode:

· 00.38 – On this Day

· 1.59 – Meet our guest: Matt Stevenson (Home & Away/Neighbours)

· 8.58 – has the AFL’s broadcasting rights strategy cost them millions?

· 15.17 – Rumours swirl that Big Brother has been axed

· 22.30 – Netflix says TV is dead

· 28.21 – We pay tribute to Di from Gogglebox who passed away this week

· 31.38 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 35.10 – TV Bingebox

Our next group binge is the Neighbours finale – Thursday 7.30pm on 10

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S07E23 HUNTED AUSTRALIA becomes TV's new darling

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:15:23 GMT

Channel 10 has taken a bold gamble on a different kind of reality TV show and VIEWERS ARE LOVING IT! We take a look at why HUNTED AUSTRALIA is connecting with audiences.

Also in this episode:

12.46 - TV is still bringing in the $$$
17.11 - A new twist in the AFL rights bidding
26.25 - ABC shows its commercial rivals how to do special event television
31.27 - What happened behind the scenes when Rob attended the BIG BROTHER live finale
35.23 - Hatches & Dispatches
37.47 - TV Bingebox

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BIG BROTHER WINNER - Reggie reveals her USA holiday plans

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 01:02:01 GMT

It's the morning after the night before and Big Brother's Reggie is talking to Rob McKnight about her historic win and her plans to make a USA dream come true for her son, Lucas.

Reggie and Rob talk sleepless nights, what happened at the after party and so much more!

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REVISED - The final three housemates open up on their game and what it took to get to the final three. plus Brenton reveals who he would have evicted if he won the challengeBIG BROTHER FINAL 3 INTERVIEWS - REGGIE, JOHNSON & TARAS

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:58:46 GMT

*Please note a previous version of this podcast was uploaded in error and was incomplete

The final three housemates open up on their game and what it took to get to the final three.

plus Brenton reveals who he would have evicted if he won the challenge

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BIG BROTHER EVICTION - Aleisha Campbell

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 11:45:00 GMT

Aleisha chats to Rob McKnight about her massive blindside, her relationship with Joel, and being part of the Big Brother legacy.

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BIG BROTHER EVICTION - TIM DORMER on why he didn't trust the OGs

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 11:05:02 GMT

Rob McKnight takes Tim to task for not voting with the OGs but Tim isn;t having any of it and reveals the reason why he didn't trust them.

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BIG BROTHER EVICTION CHAT - ESTELLE #bbau

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:00:42 GMT

Estelle doesn't hold back in this chat with Rob McKnight that gets very personal.

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ONE-ON-ONE Mystery Road: Origin director Dylan River

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:35:30 GMT

In this episode of the TV Blackbox One on One podcast, journalist Nikole Gunn interviews series director, Dylan River, and co-producer, Greer Simpkin regarding their upcoming highly anticipated ABC drama series, Mystery Road: Origin.

The six-part series will explore how a tragic death, an epic love, and the brutal reality of life as a police officer straddling two worlds, form the indelible mould out of which will emerge, Detective Jay Swan.

It’s 1999 and the world is on the cusp of a new century. It’s a time of hope for many and a chance to tell a new story. But some old stories can’t be easily wished away.

Jay Swan, a freshly minted police detective, will discover this harsh truth when he takes up his first posting in a mining town, Jardine, pop. 1000. Jay doesn’t know he is on the verge of a story that will change his life forever.

Mystery Road: Origin premieres Sunday, 3 July at 8.30pm on ABC TV, with all six episodes available to binge on ABC iview.

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Big Brother Evictioln Chat - Wednesday 29 June

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:04:01 GMT

In this interview Big Brother evictee gabby shows there's more than meets the eye

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S07E22 Half-year ratings report card | Is PILOT WEEK still a thing | Today turns 40

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:40:09 GMT

The three commercial networks all say they're the big winners at the halfway point of the year... and maybe this time it's true!

In this episode:

2.19 - Cutting through the PR spin of the mid-year ratings
11.22 - 10's Pilot Showcase
21.47 - the world turns against NETFLIX
25.12 - The TODAY show turns 40
30.03 - Hatches & Dispatches
31.28 - Ratings Wrap
33.58 - TV Bingebox

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A Logies gate crasher, A sudden departure from 10 News and The big new shows are coming! S07E21

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 13:12:06 GMT

While everyone in the industry gets over their Logies hangover we’ll bring you the good, the bad and the ugly – and there was plenty of each!

But while there’s a lot to talk about on the Logies front, there’s plenty of action happening behind the scenes at 10 news as some major news drops right before our recording.

In this episode:

2.21 – BREAKING: 10’s news boss suddenly quits

4.44 – Our big Logies wrap

· Our reactions to the broadcast

· The ‘In Memoriam’ controversy

· The new ogranisers pull off a great event on the ground

· EXCLUSIVE: Bidding begins for the next location rights with Queensland determined to keep the Logies on the GC

· EXCLUSIVE: A gate crasher causes chaos at an after party

· TODAY beats SUNRISE as viewers tune in to see if Karl was hungover

· Lisa Wilkinson in big trouble over her Logies speech

25.33 – ABC Content warnings

30.04 – EXCLUSIVE: 10’s new breakfast show

33.21 – What we know about these new shows:

· Million Dollar island (7)

· Grown Up Love (9)

· After the Verdict (9)

40.38 – RIP Carol Raye

43.53 – Hatches & Dispatches

45.19 – Ratings Wrap

52.40 – TV Bingebox

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BIG BROTHER | TULLY hits out over DREW's betrayal: "Are we really surprised he stabbed me in the back?" | #BBAU

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 11:06:00 GMT

Tully Smyth was the latest housemate to be sent packing from Big Brother, and she joined Rob McKnight to talk about her time on the show, including her tumultuous relationship with Drew and Tim.

Fans of Big Brother saw history repeat itself when Tully Smyth and Anthony Drew were reunited in the house, but things were a little different this time around.

The pair first met and fell in love on our screens in 2013, causing controversy at the time, with Tully having a girlfriend on the outside. But nine years later, their relationship could not be more different, as Tully spoke to Rob McKnight about Drew's ultimate betrayal in the game.

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TV BLACKBOX at the Logies

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 14:27:09 GMT

Rob's on the red carpet and things are getting loose!

Honestly, you will hear things you won't hear in other red carpet interviews... including the long-awaited meeting between Anthony Callea and Rob McKnight (google it).

00.38 - Rebekah Elmaloglou
3.19 - Stefan Dennis
5.07 - Anthony Callea and husband Tim Campbell
7.07 - Jennifer Keyte
8.24 - Joh Griggs
11.13 - Shaynna Blaze
12.58 - James Tobin
14.24 - Shelly Craft
17.42 - Claudia Karvan
18.58 - Tim McDonald
20.43 - Rowena Wallace
22.07 - Sarah Harris
25.42 - James Taylor - Head of SBS
26.40 - Hamish Blake and Brickman
28.49 - Sophie Monk
30.16 - Joel Creasey
31.25 - Leigh Sales
33.08 - Reggie and Estelle from Big Brother
37.12 - Tony Armstrong
39.18 - Lachie GIll (Winner of The Voice)
40.44 - Ada Nicodemou
42.39 - Tom Gleeson
45.56 - Patti & Lauren Newton
47.50 - Sonia Kruger
49.18 - Eddie McGuire
51.44 - Sam Mac
53.22 - Roger Corser
55.28 - Andy Lee

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EXIT INTERVIEW | Big Brother intruder JULES defends Estelle after Tim's explosive tweets #BBAU

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 11:03:09 GMT

Tonight Jules fell victim to the Big Brother intruder curse, but she joined TV Blackbox to talk strategy, mental health in the game, and whether the criticism against Estelle is unfair.

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S07E20 | Reality TV's mental health crisis | Is The Project balanced? | Logies predictions

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:18:23 GMT

Plus, we farewell a beloved member of the TV Blackbox team. All that and more in this episode of TV Blackbox.

2:42 - 10 announces new hosts and judges
7:27 - ABC archives get the axe
10:54 - Is The Project "fair and balanced?"
16:59 - MAFS star suffering PTSD from the show
27:23 - Our Logies predictions
31:57 - Hatches and dispatches
33:10 - Ratings
37:53 - TV Bingebox

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Farmer Dave on Tim's tactics, bad stategies and the Rebel Wilson controversy | Big Brother Evictee Interview

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 11:07:09 GMT

It was a night full of emotion as Farmer Dave was evicted from the Big Brother house and now he sits down with TV Blackbox to reveal:

Why it was actually a good thing Trevor was evicted after his mistake
Tim's pupeteering
His love of Reggie
The Rebel Wilson 'outing' controversy
PLUS so much more - this is a MUST for any true BIG BROTHER fan!

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S07E19 Where there’s a James there’s a WARburton

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:54:02 GMT

Seven’s outspoken CEO has his sights set on content quotas and overnight ratings… and he might just be right in his thinking!

In this episode:

· 5.50 – James Warburton says no more overnight ratings and no content quotas for streamers

· 21.01 – Big changes for channel 10’s The Masked Singer

· 27.37 – A nude romp has ABC staffers clutching their pearls

· 34.02 – David Walliams joins Channel 7’s Australia’s Got Talent

· 37.50 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 46.15 – TV Bingebox

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Sam: Big Brother Eviction 2022

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:04:54 GMT

Sam chats about:

Big Brother not being what she expected
Whether she knew Josh would be in the Big Brother house
Her application (?) to Big Brother
How she felt about Josh using Big Brother as an opportunity to confess his feelings
Current status with Josh
What drew Sam to Drew (nice pun!)
The cancelled eviction
Making connections with other housemates other than Drew
Conflict with Tim
Status of relationship with Drew now
Complications of having Tully in the house
Own business on the outside
What is next?

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Lulu: Big Brother Eviction 2022

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 11:04:33 GMT

Lulu appeared to be a floater in the house, caught between the newbies and the OG's - however that could not be further from the truth in this revealing interview.

Lulu also opens up about her fears in the panic room with Tim and whether the cancelled eviction with Sam made the house feel cheated.

Lulu chats about:

Being up against Sam in the eviction room
Whether she was in the OG or newbie alliance
Pressure in being identified as a floater in the house
The panic room
Dealing with the drama in the house
Who she would like to see win
Whether she figured out Brenton's game plan
Big Brother in Brazil

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S07E18 Is it time to change the way we measure success in television?

Mon, 30 May 2022 12:38:05 GMT

It’s a deep dive into some serious issues this week but we’ll still manage to have some laughs along the way.

In this episode:

· 3.12 – The cause of TV presenter Erin Jayne’s death and the lessons for people who work in the media

· 11.07 – Is THE BLOCK really starving contestants?

· 14.36 – Calls for Ricky Gervais to be banned over his Netflix special

· 22.12 – The new boss of WEEKEND TODAY

· 26.10 – The Oz says the TV industry isn’t looking so good

· 39.10 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 41.03 – Ratings Wrap

· 46.46 – TV Bongebox

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Trevor: Big Brother Eviction 2022

Mon, 30 May 2022 11:04:26 GMT

Trev chats about:

Why he didn't scramble for votes to save himself
Why he told Aleisha that he had to vote for him
Being in the nomination chair for the first time
The physical challenges that involve him pulling his own weight
Dealing with the drama in the house
Who he would like to see win
His original $1,000,000 prize
Life after Big Brother 2.0

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S07E17 Will television ever be the same again?

Tue, 24 May 2022 12:36:52 GMT

There's some big changes coming to the Aussie TV industry - both on air and behind the scenes

In this episode:

· 3.50 – The panel give their views on the election results coverage from each network

· 11.24 – Prime TV and GWN say goodbye

· 15.11 – Aussie broadcasters in a bidding war for one of the last remaining US content deals

· 20.21 – The Masked Singer loses two judges

· 24.01 – Channel 10 decides one Bachelor just isn’t enough

· 29.46 – Guy Sebastian’s earnings revealed

· 33.38 – Remembering Erin Jane and Caroline Jones

· 40.13 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 42.03 – Ratings wrap

· 51.55 – TV Bingebox

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Joel: Big Brother Eviction 2022

Mon, 23 May 2022 11:09:24 GMT

In this latest podcast, Joel talk about a possible unfair play by Big Brother in his final challenge, whether there was really a J Crew and his feelings for Aleisha.

Joel also chats about:

The blessing or curse of being a challenge beast
Scrambling for votes against the OG crew
Gabbie's claim that the J crew were not inviting
His on again and off again relationship with Aleisha
What newbie he thinks will go the furthest in the Big Brother house
Being a vegan in a KFC win
Current studies
Being friends with his exes and their parents

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Eloni Vunakece (Celebrity Apprentice Australia)

Sat, 21 May 2022 11:54:28 GMT

Eloni chats about:

His family
His size in school (and it might surprise you)
Playing rugby league
His forced retirement after 15 concussions
Donating his brain to science when he dies
his current position as a 'garbo'
Australian Ninja Warrior
His body (and a few tips on how to get there)
Cold showers
Decision to do Celebrity Apprentice Australia
How intimidating Sir Alan Sugar really is
Those boardroom scenes
The bitchin' boys
Conspiracy theories
Gaming

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Lara: Big Brother Eviction 2022

Wed, 18 May 2022 11:00:00 GMT

Lara's Big Brother eviction interview

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S07E15 A new shareholder for 10, a new network for the ARIAS and a new problem for the streamers

Tue, 17 May 2022 12:11:46 GMT

This week there’s big news for channel 10’s parent company as a big player buys up $2.6b worth of stock, Channel 9 has big plans to try and make the ARIAS relevant again and big telcos want money from the streamers.

In this episode:

· 5.02 – The logies are back and Sonia Kruger reveals some secret deets

· 9.45 – Will 10’s bad soccer ratings destroy its AFL bid?

· 16.17 – Telcos demand streamers pay up for bandwidth use

· 21.10 – A secret recording of Paul Murray from SKY NEWS makes news… but is it really news?

· 26.10 – The ARIAS move to channel 9

· 29.00 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 30.29 – Ratings Wrap

· 39.46 – TV Bingebox

· 49.11 – BREAKING: Warren Buffett buys $2.6b worth of Paramount Global shares

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PODCAST | Layla might have just got evicted from BIG BROTHER but she just got engaged

Mon, 16 May 2022 11:19:55 GMT

Eviction interview with Layla

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EVICTION INTERVIEW AND RECAP | This is BIG BROTHER… It’s time to go Mel | #bbAU

Thu, 12 May 2022 13:43:02 GMT

Eviction 2 interview with Mel

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EVICTION INTERVIEW AND RECAP | This is BIG BROTHER… It’s time to go Josh | #bbAU

Thu, 12 May 2022 03:39:57 GMT

Post Eviction Interview with Josh

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S07E15 | Viewers slam the "Great Debate" | ABC News Breakfast slams Today

Wed, 11 May 2022 00:28:05 GMT

Plus, does Jessica Marais have a right to privacy? And will Ten give Neighbours the send-off it deserves? All that and more in this edition of the TV Blackbox Podcast.

In this episode:

1.47 - The Great Debate fails to impress
8.11 - Are gay characters being unfairly killed off?
11.59 - Is Jessica Marais fair game?
18.49 - Foxtel vs Albanese
24.38 - Ratings
29.57 - The Neighbours finale
34.50 - Hatches and Dispatches
26.53 - TV Bingebox

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S07E14 The race for sporting rights | Netflix dumps the Duchess | Understanding RegTAM

Wed, 04 May 2022 13:44:21 GMT

Channel 10 is making a very serious play for the AFL while Seven and Nine fight for the Olympics. Meanwhile, Netflix is in big trouble, and we clear up some confusion over regional ratings.

In this episode:

· 4.15 – Is Seven about to lose the AFL rights to Channel 10?

· 11.19 – Is Seven about to lose the Olympics to Nine?

· 16.30 – Meghan Markle loses her job at Netflix

· 27.55 – The winners and losers in the ratings race

· 31.22 – Aaron clears up some confusion about regional ratings and RegTAM

· 41.37 – Sarah has the latest Hatches & Dispatches

· 43.21 – We find out what everyone’s been watching in the TV Bingebox

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S07E13 There’s trouble brewing for Netflix, Todd Sampson and an ABC presenter

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:43:58 GMT

As Netflix deals with losing billions on the stock exchange, Todd Sampson faces blowback on a controversial guest and the ABC pulls a presenter off the air.

In this episode:

· 2.16 – Todd Sampson faces a Twitter backlash

· 7.37 – Lisa Wilkinson out for revenge

· 13.37 – Netflix considers advertising to make up for a loss of subscribers

· 20.11 – Two big streamers say they want AFL rights

· 31.54 – Production news on Million Dollar Island and Nigella confirmed for MKR

· 37.01 – Ratings Wrap

· 46.16 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 47.28 – TV Bingebox

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S07E12 The ABC’s of Twitter | Nostalgia’s not just for broadcasters | The Voice reigns supreme

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:35:37 GMT

In a week where an ABC presenter has come under fire over their use of social media, the commercial TV networks are more concerned about drawing audiences to their big new offerings.

There’s an ongoing discussion about the use of nostalgia by the commercial TV networks at the cost of new ideas, but as you’ll discover this week the streamers aren’t afraid to use nostalgia to steal audiences away from traditional broadcasters.

In this episode:

· 1.36 – Is nostalgia killing broadcast TV?

· 15.55 – An ABC presenter under investigation over her social media

· 25.23 – Football Australia does the dirty on its broadcast partner, Channel 10

· 31.28 – The Block loses two contestants right before filming begins

· 35.10 – RATINGS: The Voice v Lego Masters v MasterChef

· 44.00 – Streamers turn to the past to attract older audiences

· 48.02 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 50.17 – TV Bingebox

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S07E11 LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE!

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 12:23:46 GMT

It’s round two in the battle for eyeballs as Lego Masters takes on The Voice and MasterChef

The next big phase in free-to-air programming is about to launch as Seven, Nine and 10 launch their big new offerings for Q2.

But it’s not the only story in town.

We’ll discuss presenters refusing to work with network talent, an interesting programming move and we’ll also chat with Brickman from Lego Masters.

In this episode:

· 2.00 – PVO refuses to do live crosses to some presenters on his own network

· 7.18 – ABC America makes a big play for streaming

· 13.44 – Melissa Doyle to host This is Your Life

· 15.19 – Why viewers around the country are getting the new Hey Hey It’s Saturday special at different times

· 21.51 – Q2 ratings battle – Lego Masters v The Voice v MasterChef

· 26.52 – Ratings

· 30.36 – INTERVIEW: Brickman

· 44.02 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 45.31 – TV Bingebox

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S07E10 Are reality TV Shows worthy of Government grants?

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:27:39 GMT

The Queensland Government has funded the new series of The Bachelor and that’s got us wondering whether that’s a good use of taxpayer dollars.

There’s always a lot to discuss on the TV Blackbox podcast and you never quite know where the discussions will go.

There are calls for a new quota system to include indigenous stories and we try to work out whether that will actually lead to better stories being told.

Plus the bold idea to put the Olympics behind a paywall.

In this episode:

· 2.52 – The Bachelor moves to Queensland… with the help of taxpayer dollars

· 6.42 – Amazon’s plays with the idea of bidding for the Olympics

· 14.48 – Can Will Smith survive the Oscars ‘slapping’ controversy?

· 18.47 – Calls for quotas to be introduced to tell more indigenous stories

· 29.36 – Remembering the late Ernie Carroll

· 33.49 – Ratings

· 41.29 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 43.43 – TV Bingebox

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S07E09 The slap, the pap and the nude snap

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 11:07:12 GMT

In this episode:

· 1.25 – That Oscars slap

· 7.42 – The paparazzi photographer who was called ‘a creepy old man’ by Lisa Wilkinson shoots back

· 15.38 – Police open an investigation into MAFS as a contestant loses her job

· 24.44 – Content quotas for streamers

· 28.54 – Ratings Wrap

· 38.22 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 40.37 – TV Bingebox

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S07E08 Secret conversations | Netflix Passwords | The Amazing Race changes course

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 11:26:16 GMT

A secret recording gets a reporter sacked, Netflix is cracking down on shared passwords and The Amazing Race turns to plan B as COVID-19 strikes.

It’s a full house and it’s an episode full of surprises!

Believe it or not, Rob sings the praises of The Project while Sarah explains why men like Tom Morris always get their redemption story.

Meanwhile, we celebrate the success of Bluey and the return of the Logies.

In this episode:

· 1.21 – Tom Morris sacked by FOX SPORTS after secrets recordings are leaked

· 9.01 – The Amazing Race Australia forced to change hosts as COVID-19 strikes the crew

· 11.59 – Netflix to crack down on password sharing

· 15.34 – Bluey makes it big in the USA as ratings data shows just how big the Aussie animation is

· 29.13 – The Logies are back!

· 32.59 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 34.48 – TV Bingebox

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S07E07 Seven dumps two big stars | TV’s terrible telethon | Netflix’s big bomb

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 11:44:32 GMT

The team are in the mood for some fun even though it hasn’t been a great week of television

Some weeks there’s a lot to celebrate in the world of TV and streaming… and other weeks there’s not.

Take last week. We saw the best and brightest TV stars and producers come together to produce one of the worst TV events of the year.

We also saw the world’s biggest streaming company premier one of the worst shows of the year.

But was there any bright spots in this week of darkness? Take a listen to find out…

In this episode:

· 3.31 – Correcting the record on a story from last week

· 5.50 – TV’s terrible telethon

· 14.22 – Seven says Matt and Gary are cooked

· 15.47 – Sally Neighbour leaves the ABC

· 18.19 – Ratings wrap

· 26.50 – Netflix premiere’s BYRON BAES and oh boy it’s bad!

· 34.15 – Disney + ads

· 39.13 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 40.12 – TV Bingebox

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PODCAST | Rob Mills Dancing with the Stars Australia

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:45:11 GMT

Interview with Rob Mills

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S07E06 Remember Warnie’s TV show? | Q&A Jumps the shark | 10 does it again!

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 11:40:50 GMT

As the world mourns the loss of Shane Warne we take a cheeky look at his attempt to host a TV show… and let’s just say it wasn’t great but it was classic Warnie!

It’s a bit of a different team in this episode as we mix it up a bit but get ready because mum and dad (Rob and Molk) are at it again – and it’s all Stan Grant’s fault!

In this episode:

· 1.02 – Remembering Shane Warne and his TV Show ‘Warnie’

· 7.33 – It’s official! Neighbours is done and dusted

· 11.41 – Stan ejects an audience member on Q&A but maybe it’s time the ABC ejected the show itself

· 27.29 – Channel 10 caught out lying to viewers… again!

· 30.59 – WIN says local news is a double whammy in costs

· 35.55 – Ratings Wrap

· 41.29 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 42.42 – TV Bingebox

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S07E05 Michael Pell passes the baton | Would I Lie To You fails to impress | The breakfast duo that almost was

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 02:17:02 GMT

It's a loose edition of the TV Blackbox Podcast as the team talk kitchen bench shenanigans, and the turkey of the week, gobble gobble

Plus, Ten confirm a TV Blackbox exclusive, and MAFS proves to be the ratings exception.

All that, and more, in the edition of the TV Blackbox Podcast.

In this episode:

01.49 - Michael Pell departs Sunrise
07.05 - Jerry Lewis accused
11.52 - Ten confirms Traitors
13.48 - Would I Lie To You reactions
20.49 - Ratings
24.19 - Pete Overton dodges a bullet
32.16 - Hatches and dispatches
34.00 - TV Bingebox

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SS07E04 Two huge reality formats coming to Australia | Byron Baes first reactions | Is Sarah Harris jumping ship?

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:52:06 GMT

It's a full house in this edition of the TV Blackbox Podcast, as the team discuss some new shows coming to our screens

Plus, how will Colin Fassnidge fare in the shadow of Gordon Ramsay?

All that, and more, in the edition of the TV Blackbox Podcast.

In this episode:

2.49 - Colin Fassnidge announced as host of Kitchen Nightmares
6.11 - My Mum, Your Dad coming Nine
12.12 - Million Dollar Island coming to Seven
18.07 - Byron Baes trailer reaction
26.02 - Is Sarah Harris jumping ship to Seven?
32.46 - Ratings
40.08 - Hatches and dispatches
40.55 - TV Bingebox

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PODCAST | Melissa Tkautz SAS Australia

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 04:00:55 GMT

TV Blackbox One on One Podcast

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S07E03 Seven aims for the Australian Open | NCIS Down Under | ABC outrates 10

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 01:15:00 GMT

It's a jam-packed TV Blackbox with two huge formats heading to Australia, a bidding war for the tennis, and a corporate rebrand | TV Blackbox S07E03

Should ABC iview introduce compulsory logins?

Who will replace Leigh Sales on 7:30?

Plus, Rob corrects a podcast blooper!

All that, and more, in the edition of the TV Blackbox Podcast.

In this episode:

1.21 - Seven go after the Australian Open
6.28 - NCIS and The Challenge come Down Under
11.40 - ViacomCBS rebrands
19.14 - Leigh Sales departs 7:30
22.41 - ABC defends compulsory logins
27.12 - Ratings
35.26 - Rob corrects the record
40.03 - Hatches and dispatches
43.00 - TV Bingebox

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S07E02 Will Neighbours be saved? | Ten’s new reality format | Philip Koch joins the team

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 01:38:07 GMT

Will another UK broadcaster save Neighbours from the trenches?

Was the 60 Minutes interview with Cleo Smith's parents worth the $2 million price tag?

Plus, who is our pick to replace Chris Uhlmann when he retires?

All that, and more, in the edition of the TV Blackbox Podcast.

In this episode:

3.08 - Neighbours faces the axe
9.25 - Data shows Aussie content in danger from regulatory gap
15.22 - Chris Uhlmann teases his retirement
20.30 - Was Andy Lee nearly the co-host of the Today Show?
26.28 - The first week of 2022 ratings
31.24 - Ten's new reality format revealed
35.50 - Hatches and dispatches
37.10 - Big Issue: Was 60 Minutes $2 million interview worth it?
47.23 - TV Bingebox

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S07E01 PV-Oh Oh | AO-not ok | 2022 Programming

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 22:32:19 GMT

The team are back for the first episode of TV Blackbox for the year, and look ahead to what we can expect on our screens | TV Blackbox S07E01

Peter van Onselen brings ratings to The Project, but then becomes the subject of explosive claims.

Are honest opinions allowed on TV anymore? Whoopi Goldberg faces suspension over controversial comments.

Plus, the big shows are back, and the ratings are in.

All that, and more, in the edition of the TV Blackbox Podcast.

In this episode:

1.53 – Peter van Onselen vs. Carrie Bickmore and Amy Remeikis
8.27 – Federal court claim against Ten names PVO
15.40 – Andrew O’Keefe behind bars
21.47 – Do networks glorify alcohol consumption?
24.42 – The ratings race begins
29.41 – Whoopi Goldberg suspended
35.28 – Hatches and dispatches
37.13 – Programming wrap

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Guinness World Record holders from 7News Perth Rick Ardon and Susannah Carr

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 19:00:18 GMT

In this podcast Rick and Sue chat about:

The 37 year milestone – are they striving for the 40
The process to go through to get a Guinness World Record
The team from NBC in America they passed to get the record
The secret of a good television marriage
Career start for Rick and Sue
Sue covering Cyclone Tracy 2 weeks into her first job in radio
The trust of the people in Perth
The “Rick and Sur” effect on nightly ratings
The impact of Chris Mainwaring’s death
Delivering emotional news stories
On the road reporting
Lindt Café siege rolling coverage
Most memorable news story
Uniqueness of WA media landscape
Competition v support for others in the Perth television market
Bloopers
Private lives and hobbies
Plans for retirement
Job offers elsewhere

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TVBB S06E19 – Season Finale

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 18:46:30 GMT

In the final episode of the year we announce the TV INDUSTRY WORKER OF THE YEAR | TV Blackbox S06E19

In this episode:

· 2.52 – ABC Upfronts

· 7.21 – Matt Doran apologises to Adele

· 20.49 – Disney+ take THE SIMPSON’S from Seven

· 22.05 – 10 admits it has problems with THE BACHELOR

· 28.33 – 2021 Ratings winners

· 36.13 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 37.18 – TV Blackbox awards (including the naming of TV WORKER OF THE YEAR)

· 52.13 – TV Bingebox

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S06E18 – Anjali Rao: The reality of making Reality TV #RHOM

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 12:43:09 GMT

Anjali Rao from The Real Housewives of Melbourne is our special guest as we talk all things TV and get the inside goss on making a hit reality TV show.

In this episode:

· 1.30 – Anjali Rao on making The Real Housewives Of Melbourne and the shocking twist coming this Sunday

· 17.53 – Nine’s programming boss says too many shows rely on celebrities

· 23.10 – Channel 10 defends The Project in a very bizarre way

· 29.18 – Is Lisa Wilkinson a ‘shameless media whore’?

· 35.52 – Ita Buttrose defends her ABC and takes no prisoners

· 40.29 – Ratings Wrap

· 48.00 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 49.00 – TV Bingebox

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S06E17 – Everyone’s a winner, baby | Viewers WANT drama | Goodbye Alan

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 18:49:09 GMT

As Nine and Seven beat their chest about being #1, the team reflects on comments left by viewers in reaction to our analysis of 10’s ratings performance.

In this episode:

· 1.25 – Nine & Seven say they’re #1

· 9.06 – Why viewers feel betrayed by the network they once loved

· 17.38 – Ratings Wrap

· 20.49 – Amazon Prime Video offers a new suite of channels

· 25.18 – Alan Jones departs SKY NEWS

· 27.25 – The creator of THE BLOCK hits back at viewers who say they don’t want drama.

· 31.33 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 32.42 – INTERVIEW: Mitch McTaggart

· 52.48 – TV Bingebox

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9 CLAIMS #1 IN KEY DEMOS - INTERVIEW: PROGRAMMER HAMISH TURNER

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 02:09:10 GMT

Nine has come out today claiming to be NUMBER 1 IN 21 - A claim they say is backed up by wins in key demos and their primary channel.

Rob spoke to Nine's programming

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Is Channel 10 heading the way of the dodo? | Sam Frost backflips on COVID-19 vaccine | Tammin Sursok

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 18:58:01 GMT

It's a full house today as the team deep dives into Ten's ratings... and it's not good news. PLUS Tammin Sursok gets candid about her eating disorder and making it in Hollywood | TV Blackbox S06E16

We know The Project is underperforming on Channel 10, but how does the rest of their programming stack up? Rob takes us through the numbers.

Is all forgiven now that Sam Frost has announced she will be getting the COVID-19 vaccine, after Seven introduced mandatory double vaccination for all employees.

And, did Michael Clarke or Today break any Codes discussing an alcohol endorsement?

All that, and more, in the edition of the TV Blackbox Podcast.

In this episode:

2.00 - Channel 7 to take full control of Prime TV
5.54 - Channel 10 rating analysis
12.43 - The ratings race
19.36 - The new quotas that could be introduced to streaming platforms
21.24 - Sam Frost backflips on her vaccine stance
24.11 - Michael Clarke's questionable Today Show appearance
27.27 - Hatches and dispatches
29.04 - Tammin Sursok
49.13 - TV Bingebox

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Is the axe about to swing on THE PROJECT? | Guns in Hollywood | Allison Langdon

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:59:09 GMT

The team are down a member, but Allison Langdon swings by for a chat about her relationship with Today co-host, Karl Stefanovic, and new series Parental Guidance.

Is The Project in danger after repeated low ratings, and concerned bosses in the US?

The world has been watching as investigations continue after Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun, which killed a cinematographer and injured a director - what could this mean for the future of weapons use on film and television sets?

Plus, as the tight ratings race continues between Seven and Nine, which Channel 10 show surprised everyone, and even had Rob McKnight admitting he was wrong?

All that, and more, in the edition of the TV Blackbox Podcast.

In this episode:

1.22 - Inside the TV ratings war
9.21 - Production paused on Alec Baldwin film
14.50 - The future of The Project
20.15 - The ratings race
28.10 - TV Blackbox Awards finalists
30.01 - Hatches & Dispatches
31.40 - Allison Langdon interview
45.58 - TV Bingebox

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S06E14 – 10 brings the sizzle | Lisa brings controversy | Big Brother brings surprises

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 19:06:07 GMT

A day late but certainly not a dollar short! The team is ready and raring to talk the stories of the week | TV Blackbox S06E14

It was the week channel 10 showcased its 2022 slate while Lisa Wilkinson’s publicity campaign for her new book hit a snag… and news leaked about the All Stars Big Brother Cast.

In this episode:

· 1.45 – 10 Upfront – The New Shows

· 9.09 – 10 swings the axe

· 11.35 – Lisa Wilkinson faces a backlash over claims in her new book

· 16.15 – Nine’s new NRL deal

· 19.15 – Ratings Wrap

· 28.07 – Big Brother All Stars cast revealed

· 31.14 – The BBC names the top 100 shows of the 21st century

· 34.28 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 35.49 – TV Bingebox

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TVBB S06E13 – Angus Ross talks 7 Upfronts | Squid Game breaks a record | Media workers turn on employers

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:37:14 GMT

The week off has left everyone fired up and ready to talk TV!

With a network presentation, a mega-hit show and some breaking news, the whole team is here to share (force) their views on anyone who dares to listen

In this episode:

· 2.11 – 7 Upfronts (including interview with Programmer Angus Ross)

· 24.14 – Sam Frost hounded off social media

· 29.28 – Netflix employees turn on the streamer

· 33.03 – Ben Fordham leaves Ninja Warrior

· 34.26 – Ratings Wrap

· 43.13 – TV Blackbox gets banned by FaceBook

· 47.46 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 49.19 – Squid Game becomes Netflix’s official #1 show

· 50.15 – TV Bingebox

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TVBB S06E12 – Media censorship | Is NBC coming to Oz? | Why 10 News First staff are angry

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 21:29:12 GMT

It was a week where police tried to censor the media, there was talk of NBC wanting to launch their streaming service over here (what does that mean for current content deals) and a new appointment set tongues wagging – and not for good reasons.

In this episode:

· 1.38 – Police impose media restrictions in Victoria

· 4.34 – Is Peacock coming to Australia?

· 10.51 – Management changes at 10 News First – but the new leadership is off to a rocky start

· 13.42 – Ratings wrap Week 40

· 19.47 – TV Boxies

· 23.00 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 24.32 – Big Issue: Seven CEO James Warburton wants us to stop talking overnight ratings

· 41.08 – TV Bingebox

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Hunter Page-Lochard chats about the heart wrenching new ABC series FIRES

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 05:07:13 GMT

the level of responsibility as an actor portraying a significant Australian tragedy
insights offered by families and volunteers to the cast and crew
reliving a tragedy through a character
premise of the series
Mott (Hunter's character in the show)
Mott and Tash
the end of episode 1 (no spoilers)
how the fire scenes are actually filmed
working with the big names of the Australian industry
Play School
Streamline
where he feels most comfortable acting in
the perfect role
the balancing line between good drama and showing respect to victims and families
how the tone of the show could be described

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S06E11 Reporters in danger | Torture porn | 9 Upfront

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 02:49:39 GMT

It’s been a tough week for the TV industry with reporters targeted by protesters and TV productions facing a shutdown over COVID-19 transmissions.

Rob, Molk, Aaron and Sarah bring you the big TV stories of the week and take a look at Channel 9’s upfront presentation, where new programs were showcased for the first time.

In this episode:

· 2.43 – TV reporters in danger covering the Melbourne protests

· 7.28 – 9 Upfronts

· 12.13 – A TV worker transmits COVID-19 forcing lockdowns across Northern NSW

· 17.13 – Has SAS gone too far with its ‘torture porn’?

· 23.35 – Ratings Week 39

· 32.23 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 33.49 – INTERVIEW: Hamish Turner – Channel 9 programming boss

· 56.04 – TV Bingebox

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Erik Thomson and Bevan Lee celebrate the return of BACK TO THE RAFTERS

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 03:34:45 GMT

In the first part Bevan Lee chats about:

the complexities of writing the new iteration of Rafters
the overall theme of the 6 episodes
a look at the key characters and how they are re introduced
Michael Caton's performance as a dementia patient
recasting the role of Rachel Rafter
other favourites returning
Libby Tanner's character
how the Amazon deal happened
Between Two Worlds
possibility of season 2 of Rafters
the magic ingredients of a reboot

In the second part Erik Thomson chats about:

any hesitancy in returning to the show
the reunion with the cast
what is in store for Dave and Julie
how the show came back together
who was missed in the reunion
reuniting with Libby Tanner (from All Saints and Pacific Drive)
difference between making the show with Amazon as opposed as to with Seven
meeting now wife Caitlin McDougall
working with Caitlin on The Alice
Always Greener
who is the most popular out of Dave Rafter, George Turner and Mitch Stevens?
Aftertaste on ABC
next projects
the "missing" Logie

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S06E10 – Covid-19 testing issues | Twitter Trolls | The next big ratings battle

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 04:00:31 GMT

A new addition to the team sees us look at the big stories from the week, dissect ratings and share our viewing experiences | TV Blackbox S06E10

While channel 10 deals with a positive COVID-19 case, many in the industry are perplexed by the lack of on-site testing at the Pyrmont office.

But 10 isn’t the only ones in trouble. Georgia Love has faced a backlash over some social media posts while Lisa Millar has been forced off Twitter due to vile and nasty attacks.

Australia’s television industry is never boring, that’s for sure!

In this episode:

· 1.50 – 10’s COVID-19 issues

· 6.33 – The Sunrise team take a tough stance on vaccinations

· 8.50 – Lisa Millar leaves Twitter after the trolls attack

· 19.23 – Georgia Love demoted at Seven after some social media posts

· 29.21 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 31.02 – Ratings Week 37 (including VOZ results)

· 34.25 – The Sunday Night Ratings Battle

§ The Voice v The Block v Survivor Finale

· 39.17 – The Monday Night Ratings Battle

§ The Block v SAS Australia v The Masked Singer

· 48.01 – TV Bingebox

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DAN EWING talks SAS Australia, action films, Home and Away and the power of meditation

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 02:52:52 GMT

He might be well known for his role as Heath Braxton on Home and Away, but Dan Ewing is coming into his own with the leading man status in a number of films.

Dan Ewing joins the TV Blackbox podcast for a chat about his decision to enlist on the Seven Network's SAS Australia.

Throughout the podcast Dan chats about:

why he decided to join SAS Australia
being exposed to tear gas
changing of a personable tone to a serious tone for the show
being the team encourager
focus and determination for SAS
on air relationships between the recruits
mindset during challenges on the show
physical fitness
use of meditation in daily life
Occupation: Rainfall film
being the leading man in films
Love and Monsters on Netflix
roles he is interested in for the future
Home and Away
impact of COVID on industry and family relationships
what is coming up next

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S06E09 – Replacing the Logies | Big ratings changes | The Block is back!

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 02:03:54 GMT

There’s the usual disagreements, arguments and possible even some agreeing as we tackle the TV topic of the week.

Ratings is the most-talked about topic in the TV industry and with VOZ set to change the way figures are reported we get to the bottom of what it all means in a special report.

Channel 9’s The Block is back in the ratings race as the cheating scandal gives the show some real momentum, but Aaron is taking channel 10 to task over their programming decisions.

And while the public might think ACMA is a toothless tiger, is that how the organisation is viewed withing the industry?

In this episode:

· 1.45 – Logies out, TV Blackbox award in

· 6.43 – The worst TV programming decision of the year

· 14.31 – Ratings Wrap Week 36

· 20.07 – Piers Morgan cleared by UK watchdog

· 25.39 – Is ACMA a toothless tiger?

· 34.43 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 36.45 – What is VOZ and how will it change the ratings system?

· 51.30 – TV Bingebox

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TVBB S06E08 – The impact of COVID-19 on the TV industry

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 04:21:38 GMT

The TV Blackbox podcast noticed a running theme this week with a number of productions affected by the pandemic.

There’s a lot packed into this episode which features a special report on what’s ahead for the rest of the year and Liz Hayes joins us to chat about Undercover Investigation and 60 Minutes.

Plus we’ll look at the ratings of week 35.

In this episode:

· 1.29 – Sunrise gets COVID-19

· 4.01 – Love Island goes for fun but is forced to change locations at the last minute

· 7.22 – Nine’s financial results and NRL rights

· 14.09 – Media Watch takes reality TV shows to task over product placements

· 17.33 – News Breakfast beats Sunrise and Today

· 19.35 – Ratings WEEK 35

· 32.03 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 33.46 – SPECIAL REPORT: What we know about Q4

· 41.06 – INTERVIEW: Liz Hayes

· 51.25 – TV Bingebox

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S06E07 - Is THE BLOCK a disaster for Nine? | Best Breakfast TV team | Jimeoin!

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 02:20:26 GMT

What happens when you put TV fanatics in a room together to discuss ratings? All hell break loose!

It’s fair to say Molk and Aaron have differing opinions on how The Block is performing for Nine but which opinion will sway you?

Meanwhile Rob wants to know which breakfast team you like the best – so he’s started a poll!

Sarah has great insight into Seven considering mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for all employees.

And we speak to the comedian just about every Aussie loves – Jimeoin!

Oh, and here is the clip of Sean Lock playing Carrot in a Box that Rob was talking about (you will seriously be happy you’ve watched this): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UGuPvrsG3E

In this episode:

· 1.13 – Channel 7 considers mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations

· 5.45 – TV PR teams ban reality TV stars from their own social media accounts and start posting for them

· 9.51 – BREAKFAST TV POLL: Who is your favourite team?

· 16.33 – Do we need Children’s content quotas?

· 26.27 – Ratings wrap: Week 34

· 39.01 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 40.30 – INTERVIEW: Jimeoin

· 48.01 – TV Bingebox

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S06E06 Big Profits, Big Delays and a Big Argument

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:39:26 GMT

There's a lot we're trying to cram into this episode as the world of TV never rests.

It's been a week where Seven really showed how they're turning things around, Ellen couldn't find a home on Australian TV and Nine made a pitch to advertisers about older Aussies.

But can you believe it's THE PROJECT that leads to a bit of a barney - it will be interesting to get your feedback on who is right and who is wrong!

Also, with the launch of Paramount+ we get Molk to share his first thoughts about his experience using the platform.

In this episode:

1.19 - Married At First Sight delayed
4.34 - 7's big profit results
8.06 - Ellen dumped from Aussie TV
11.28 - Foxtel nabs the rights to the Motor GP
15.15 - Ratings wrap Week 33
30.19 - What the VOZ ratings system means and is it of any value
37.29 - Nine's big pitch - older Aussies matter
48.56 - Hatches & Dispatches
50.26 - First reactions to Paramount+
53.30 - TV Bingebox

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TVBB S06E05 – First reactions to TV’s new ratings battle of THE VOICE v THE BLOCK v SURVIVOR

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 04:07:57 GMT

The Olympics have ended but the battle has just begun. Is Nine on the verge of losing its #1 crown for the year? In this episode of the TVBB podcast, we bring you our first reactions as ratings come through for the next big TV battle. As we recorded the podcast we found out how The Voice performed up against The Block and Survivor. Plus we look at subscription content quotas and reveal exclusive new information about the return of Hey Hey It’s Saturday. In this episode:· 1.54 – Daryl’s bringing Hey Hey It’s Saturday back· 7.59 – Seven’s big sell for Big Brother VIP as we find out why they turned down 2003 winner Reggie· 15.33 – Subscription TV content quotas· 23.45 – Ratings Wrap week 32· 32.47 – Who will replace Media Watch host Paul Barry long-term as he recovers from a nasty accident?· 38.36 – Hatches & Dispatches· 40.59 – LIVE ratings reax – Sunday 9 August 2021· 46.29 – TV Bingebox

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INTERVIEW: Tim Burrowes

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 00:32:08 GMT

Tim Burrowes launched Mumbrella in December 2008 and quickly developed a reputation for breaking stories and well-researched topics.In fact, it was Burrowes who broke the infamous Jacket story.Now Tim has launched a book - Media Unmade - which looks at the digital disruption for traditional media over the past decade.It's a fantastic book for anyone who wants the inside story on the media.In this podcast Tim talks about the book but also stories about his time on the beat you probably haven;t heard before.You can buy Tim's book here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/media-unmade-tim-burrowes/book/9781743797303.html

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TVBB S06E04 – 10 channels Trump | Disney battles a superhero | The next big TV Battle

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 20:02:07 GMT

It’s the weekly guide to the biggest TV stories of the week with people who aren’t afraid to call it as it is!

Channel 10 might not be quite ‘in the money’ but their financial situation improves as Disney goes to war with one of its own superheroes and the Olympic score for Seven, but fail for NBC.

Plus we look at the upcoming TV battles as some of the biggest shows of the year get ready to go head-to-head after the Olympics.

In this episode:

· 1.50 – 10’s financial balance sheet

· 9.54 – Scarlett Johansson takes Disney to court and now things are getting nasty

· 14.52 – Sky news banned!

· 23.13 – Ratings Wrap Week 31

· 27.21 – Why the Olympics are working for Seven but not for NBC

· 32.24 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 33.48 – TV Battlegrounds coming your way after the Olympics

· 54.34 – TV Bingebox

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S06E03 A week of sadness was with the loss of some giants of the TV industry

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 05:44:35 GMT

In this episode we take time out to remember the TV people who died this past week. It has been a week like no other with several high profile people passing on.

We also talk about 10's PR war, Seven's Olympic ratings and Nine's good news.

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Head of Entertainment and Specialist at the ABC Michael Carrington

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 03:18:15 GMT

Michael Carrington, Head of Entertainment and Specialist at the ABC joins TV Blackbox for a one on one chat about everything from Bluey and Q+A to Spicks and Specks and that dedicated Vera audience.

Bluey

Throughout the discussion Michael chats about:

His career from the Navy to radio to television
Ratings (what significance they have to the ABC)
Releasing shows and seasons on iview before linear broadcast
ABC's Diversity and Inclusion Commissioning Guidelines for Screen Content
Arts programming
Sunday night dramas
The Newsreader
Spicks and Specks
Wednesday night success
Win the Week
Q+A (ratings decline, moving to Thursdays, host discussion)
The backlash over ABC pulling a repeat of Vera for coverage of the death of Prince Philip
Olympic games programming
What is to come for the rest of the year on ABC
ABC TV Plus
Bluey
Drama on the ABC
Achievements at the ABC

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S06E02 Katie Hopkins ecevited, Idol postponed and is 10 telling porkie pies?

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 06:10:49 GMT

A day early to talk about this big breaking TV stories this past weekend

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TVBB S06E01 Goodbye Jono, Hello Larry and Half Year Ratings

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 03:59:48 GMT

This week we farewell a TV legend, bring you multiple exclusives and cut through the spin for the half year ratings results.

In this episode:

· 1.51 – Remembering the legendary Jono Coleman

· 9.34 – EXCLUSIVE: Launch date for THE CHASE with Larry Emdur revealed

· 12.02 – 10 pits THE BACHELOR and SURVIVOR against the Olympics

· 19.07 – Foxtel to launch a subscription streaming news service – can it work?

· 25.23 – MasterChef betting scandal

· 30.08 – EXCLUSIVE: Location and theme for Survivor 2022 revealed

· 35.43 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 37.07 – Half Year Ratings wrap

· 1.00.45 – TV Bingebox

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S05E19 Do Channel 10’s bold claims stack up?

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 07:02:08 GMT

The CEO of Channel 7 described Channel 10’s Up Close sales reel as ‘desperate’. Is he right or was 10 pitch perfect talking to advertisers? This is TV Blackbox S05E19

In this episode:

· 2.03 – 10’s Up Close Presentation. We go through the key points

· 23.54 – Manu’s time up at Seven

· 27.02 – Foxtel loses its bid for a drop in drama quota requirements

· 32.56 – The ABC goes west

· 37.29 – Ratings Wrap Week 25

· 43.05 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 44.36 – The Big Issue: Is Bindi Irwin’s social media post news?

· 54.14 – TV Bingebox

· 1.03.53 – LATE MAIL: First reactions to Monday nights ratings as Ninja Warrior struggles

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TVBB S05E18 Andy Lee jumps to Nine, AGT gets some real star power and A Masked Singer is revealed!

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:11:28 GMT

As we get close to the halfway point of the year production is amping up in TV land but not everything is going to plan. For some there is joy and for others a world of pain. This is TV Blackbox S05E18

In this episode:

· 1.58 – Andy Lee launches a new show called The Hundred

· 6.27 – Seven announces a star-studded judging panel for Australia’s Got Talent

· 11.00 – Problems for 10 with reports the network could soon go off air in regional Australia

· 15.22 – Lindsay Lohan reveals to us why she won’t be part of The Masked Singer as our readers uncover one of the celebrities

· 21.07 – Nine’s Doctor Doctor doesn’t make it out alive

· 27.43 – Week 24 ratings wrap

· 40.41 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 42.42 – The Big Issue: Who would you cast in the next batch of celebrity reality TV Shows?

· 52.46 – TV Bingebox

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S05E17 Ita under attack, Big Fines & The ultimate ratings breakdown

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 03:59:05 GMT

Buckle in friends because it’s going to be a bumpy ride!

Aaron’s had a week to do some research and he’s coming out fighting as he takes Molk to task about the ratings performance of Channel 7.

In fact, there’s a lot of talk about ratings this week as we look at a few key elements when it comes to the ratings race.

Seven and 10 have launched campaigns for two of their biggest shows but will the promos actually get viewers in? We deliver our verdict.

In this episode:

· 2.13 – Conservative commentators call for Ita Buttrose to resign from the ABC

· 12.26 – News media organisations fined for breaching suppression orders

· 15.22 – Week 23 ratings wrap (including discussion on whether sport is the only thing saving Seven’s schedule)

· 27.02 – The figures are in: Sunrise is dominating breakfast

· 37.06 – Seven launches The Voice and 10 launches Survivor: Brains v Brawn

· 46.10 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 47.13 – The Big Issue: Should the private social media accounts of ABC employees be considered official accounts?

· 56.30 – TV Bingebox

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McKnight Tonight with Sunrise EP Michael Pell

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 00:09:53 GMT

Michael Pell is one of the most powerful people in television. As the Executive Producer of Sunrise his influence extends beyond the breakfast timeslot and into prime time as the Seven Network uses his skills on major live events.

These days Michael rarely gives interviews, so it’s a rare glimpse into his thoughts on what makes good TV, ratings and competition.

But he also talks about his personal relationships with his former boss Adam Boland and former host Samantha Armytage.

It’s an interview where nothing was off limits and Michael doesn’t hold back.

Topics of discussion:

· 2.20 – His rise through the ranks

· 3.20 – Work experience at the TODAY show

· 4.20 – His relationship with former boss Adam Boland

· 8.10 – The launch of Wake Up and the poaching of staff

· 11.15 – The pressure of taking over Sunrise and maintaining the #1 position

· 14.00 – Ratings pressures

· 19.00 – Ratings spin: Metro v National figures

· 26.48 – Dealing with cast changes and keeping the audience

· 33.13 – How his relationship with Sam Armytage changed over the years

· 35.27 – Kochie’s future

· 37.25 – Watching the TODAY show implode

· 41.00 – His analysis of the TODAY show, including claims of copying

· 43.00 – Pranks on set (including when Michael has worn the Cash Cow suit and surprised the hosts live on air)

· 45.20 – Prime time projects and his future at Seven

· 47.45 – Meeting his new partner, Daniel, at work and how their love grew

53.00 – Why he doesn’t do interviews like this any more

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TVBB S05E16 Spin, COVID and Sizzle

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 02:37:38 GMT

It was a week where the industry faced more impacts from COVID-19, the ABC and Christian Porter went to war on the PR front and Channel 10 delivered some sizzle for their upcoming shows

There’ sone thing certain when it comes to the Australian television industry – it’s always evolving and always changing.

Currently, each network is finding new ways to showcase their ratings performance and that makes it very difficult to find common ground on reporting methods – even the TVBB team disagree at times!

But COVID-19 is the big issue as Melbourne-based productions deal with the latest restrictions. We take a look at how some shows have been impacted.

Plus we dissect Aaron Ryan’s compelling interview with Seven’s programming boss Angus Ross

In this episode:

· 1.09 – Christian Porter drop his defamation case against the ABC, but the PR war has just begun

· 9.33 – WIN TV given a ‘please explain’ by the Government as Sky News finds a new regional home

· 16.41 – Mad As Hell just one of many productions dealing with the impact of new COVID-19 restrictions

· 19.25 – 10 launches a big sizzle reel, but will viewers be tempted?

· 26.20 – WEEK 22 ratings wrap

· 35.48 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 37.11 – Angus Ross and his programming plans for Channel 7

· 52.38 – TV Bingebox

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No MKR for 2022 - Seven's Angus Ross reveals his programming plans

Wed, 26 May 2021 03:05:10 GMT

In an exclusive interview Seven's Director of programming Angus Ross reveals his plans for 2022 and beyond.

Angus has been the Director of Programming at the Seven Network since 2012. He carries the weight of the commissioning and acquisitions of all entertainment content across the channels of Seven and 7plus.

Topics include:

His high school days and what he wanted to do prior to being in the media
Roles before Channel 7
Lessons learned from the team at Seven
James Warburton's new strategy
Current performance of the network
The Chase with Larry Emdur
Holey Moley
Ultimate Tag
Dancing with the Stars
Big Brother
The sledging between the commercial channels
Australian Gangster
SAS Australia
More on MKR and those comeback rumours
SAS Australia
Australian drama
Nine's strategy of promoting 9Now by showing premiere episodes on linear
Process of an idea to then being broadcast
Ratings (and the idea of moving from overnights to 7 day ratings)
what shows seven have missed out on
Viewer annoyance - not playing out shows
His view on fast-tracking
Can Seven win the ratings year in 2021?
The year of reboots
Factors involved in scheduling a show
Is being a network programmer a double-edged sword?

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S05E15 Are Wednesday’s the new Thursday’s?

Tue, 25 May 2021 02:12:55 GMT

More job losses in the industry and more ethical questions raised about the conduct of two national broadcasters.

Australian television is never dull, that’s for sure. It’s been a week where WIN has announced the axing of 6 local bulletins and the ABC has fired back at its critics as one of its reports attacks the credibility of a senior media professional.

On the ratings front we’ve seen a unique situation develop that’s never been seen before.

In this episode:

· 3.23 – WIN TV axes 6 local news services

· 8.28 – Amazon Prime Video invests in Australian content – but is it as good as it seems?

· 12.41 – The BBC deals with the fallout of the investigation into unethical tactics used by journalist Martin Bashir

· 19.21 – The ABC goes into attack mode over allegations of unethical journalism

· 31.20 – Ratings debrief WEEK 21

· 39.29 – Hatches and Dispatches

· 41.44 – INTERVIEW: Lincoln Lewis

· 52.38 – TV Bingebox

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Alex Hayes chats surfing, social media influencing and that he thought CELEBRITY APPRENTICE was THE BLOCK

Thu, 20 May 2021 05:14:13 GMT

Alex Hayes has over 500 000 followers on social media and his influence and reach continues to grow. His upcoming appearance on Nine's Celebrity Apprentice Australia is likely to introduce himself to a whole new audience and potentially more followers.

In this lengthy One on One podcast, I dig a little deeper to understand what this idea about social media influencing really means and find out about the real man behind the good looks, the huge smile and the positive attitude.

In this podcast Alex Hayes reflects on:

Why he believes people follow him on social media
Who influences him
His vulnerability in the public eye
Bullying at school
How previous bulling influences his work
The lows in his life
Being a role model
His public break up with YouTube star Eva Gutowski
Dating and love
How to be positive in a dark time
Celebrity Apprentice Australia
Lord Alan Sugar
Thinking that Celebrity Apprentice was actually The Block
His focus on mental health and having a healthy lifestyle
Future projects
The negativity surrounding the term 'social media influencer'
Who is Alex Hayes

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S05E14 Do networks care about 9pm? | Is MKR coming back? | How to spin ratings

Tue, 18 May 2021 04:14:35 GMT

Seven’s won another week, Craig McLachlan made headlines again and Lego Masters dominated… but sometimes the biggest stories are the ones you haven’t read about.

There’s plenty of topics to discuss this week including what is probably the most important issue of all: ratings.

It’s the one thing every network cares about,but it’s not often they agree on the data. From the daily spin to the importance of demos, everyone wants ratings reported differently. So, what’s the solution? We’re having a go at finding one.

In this episode:

· 1.27 – Weakest Link at 9pm: Are the networks looking to bolster the later timeslot?

· 8.21 – Reports Seven looking to bring back MKR

· 12.56 – Ellen calls it quits

· 20.58 – Ratings WEEK 20

· 30.49 – Demos v Total People

· 44.33 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 45.52 – The Big Issue: Our reactions to the Craig McLachlan interview

· 59.39 – TV Bingbox: Our viewing habits for the week revealed

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NICK BRACKS on modelling, television and mental health advocacy

Fri, 14 May 2021 00:04:14 GMT

Nick Bracks is well known in Australia for his modelling career, various high profile businesses, his stint on Dancing with the Stars, a role in Neighbours and his advocacy work in the mental health space.

In this podcast: Nick Bracks discusses:

The perceived pressure of being the son of Victoria's longest-serving Premier
His unhealthy and private obsession with fitness at a very young age
Turning to alcohol after dropping out of uni
His high profile car accident in which he was charged with DUI
His modelling career
Appearing in gay magazine DNA
Being a finalist in Cleo Bachelor of the Year
Dancing with the Stars
His role on Neighbours
The non-discriminatory nature of mental health
Move Your Mind podcast
A number of mental health scenarios (including myself)
Mental health of reality show contestants
His website nickbracks.com
Movie Your Mind: How to Build a Healthy Mindset for Life (book)
His next steps

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S05E13 Has Craig McLachlan destroyed his brand, a 60 Minutes cameraman describes how he was tortured and are TV types out of touch with viewers?

Tue, 11 May 2021 06:36:33 GMT

A lot has happened since our last episode, which is why we’ve had to do two big news sections this week.

Things get a little heated during the discussions… and for once Rob isn’t involved! No, this time it’s Aaron and Molk on ratings and demos and the rest of us still don’t understand what they’re talking about!

In this episode:

· 2.42 – Bert Newton has his leg amputated

· 4.14 – Paramount+ Launch date and content details

· 11.07 – Ben Williamson describes how he was tortured by local authorities during the 60 Minutes Beirut kidnapping scandal

· 18.46 – Good news for the streaming market as Kayo hits 1m subscribers

· 24.03 – 10 brings Pilot Week back, but are big changes needed to make it work?

· 32.31 – The local council that wants SBS to move to the suburbs

· 40.25 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 41.53 – 7’s bombshell Craig McLachlan interview

· 49.59 – Week 19 Ratings

· 52.25 – Is Big Brother failing to fire because of a lack of ‘eye candy’?

· 56.37 – Monday morning ratings results

· 1.00.03 – Nine News Adelaide does the impossible

· 1.02.28 – News Corp’s local media plans

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TONY BARBER on Bruce Gyngell, Sale of the Century, Wheel of Fortune and the Gold Logie (Bonus)

Sat, 08 May 2021 21:16:14 GMT

Tony Barber graced our screens for four decades through The Great Temptation, Family Feud, Sale of the Century and Jeopardy, has worked for 7, 9 and 10 and picked up a Gold Logie along the way.

Australian television game show royalty, Tony Barber talks to Aaron Ryan at TV Blackbox about his career from the Navy to radio, to singing and dancing and to rising to the game show mountain by hosting day time and prime time editions of The Great Temptation simultaneously.

In this edition, Tony Barber covers:

Time in the Navy Academy from the age of 14
Passion for singing and his release of over half a dozen successful albums
Being spotted by Bruce Gyngell and where his career in media started
The Great Temptation
The Gold Logie
Family Feud
Sale of the Century
What viewers didn’t see
Why he left Sale of the Century
Jeopardy
Differences of working at 7, 9 and 10
Wheel of Fortune and the backlash from the viewers over changes to the show
The dynamics between Adriana Xenides and John Burgess
Leaving Wheel of Fortune
Weirdness of returning to guest host Temptation
Dancing with the Stars
Senior Moments stage production
Career regrets
Career highlights

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S05E12 Sam Mac from Sunrise plus is the Weakest Link a stinker and another reality TV payout

Tue, 04 May 2021 04:53:17 GMT

Well, well, well. Hasn’t it been another interesting week in the world of television. The team are wrapping their heads around the latest headlines and bringing new information to breaking stories as we record the podcast.

In this episode:

· 1.50 – 9 News faces backlash over regional news service cuts

· 8.27 – Big Brother attacked for airing footage some viewers say should never have seen the light of day

· 13.38 – The Seven Network forced to pay another MKR contestant

· 21.08 – Ratings Wrap

· 25.39 – Is Magda’s brand in trouble just as she launches The Weakest Link?

· 33.50 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 35.43 – INTERVIEW: Sam Mac from Sunrise

· 48.10 – TV Bingebox

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S05E11 Sonia Kruger and Hamish Blake go head-to-head and talk to us about TV’s toughest timeslot

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 23:44:46 GMT

The gang are back to talk about another big week in television which has seen Big Brother enter the mix in the 7.30 timeslot battle.

We’ve also seen the departure of a key executive who has influenced our TV screens in a very big way.

Plus we share our viewing habits to give you some new ideas on what to watch.

In this episode:

· 2.50 – Craig Campbell departs The Project

· 9.21 – Q+A’s ratings go from bad to worse, is the show dead?

· 13.33 – Ratings wrap

· 15.56 – Is channel 10 planning a celebrity edition of MasterChef?

· 21.51 – INTERVIEW: Hamish Blake on Channel 9 commissioning two more seasons of Lego Masters

· 29.49 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 31.14 – INTERVIEW: Sonia Kruger

· 46.47 – TV Bingebox

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S05E10 Inside secrets from the set of The Real Housewives of Melbourne, Netflix in trouble and can Neighbours suvive

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 22:23:38 GMT

We take a two-week break and the TV industry explodes with big stories. Luckily, we’re back to bring you our insights and commentary.

Molk is also back to deliver his recommendations on what to watch and Sarah’s running late (even though she’s literally 2 feet away on her boathouse).

In this episode:

· 1.47 – More developments in the Neighbours racism allegations

· 8.48 – Byron Bay residents take on streaming giant Netflix

· 17.17 – Seven’s big glossy presentation showcasing their Olympic coverage plans

· 23.06 – The ratings race hots up as MAFS ends and MasterChef and Lego Masters begin

· 29.53 – Amazon Prime spends up big on its LOTR series

· 36.49 – Seven announces the cast for SAS Australia

· 41.44 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 43.28 – INTERVIEW – Real Housewives of Melbourne star Anjali Rao

· 52.08 TV Bingebox

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Todd McKenney on the whole gang reuniting for DANCING WITH THE STARS

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 22:24:16 GMT

Todd McKenney returns to Dancing with the Stars and speaks to TV Blackbox about the two week event, the nostalgia and dating Sonia Kruger.

getting the gang back together
the banter between himself and Sonia
the story behind Sonia Kruger being his first girlfriend
the professional dancers
his lower scores compared to the other judges
whether he believes Schapelle Corby is a worthy participant
going up against Married at First Sight
the All New Monty
Mates on a Mission

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S05E09 Cyber attacks, Ratings wins and Dan Ewing

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 02:59:34 GMT

It’s been a week of chaos for channel 9 with a cyber attack and your good friends at TV Blackbox have all the inside goss.

We’ll also go down the rabbit hole and give Logies organisers some advice on what they must do to make sure the awards are credible going forward.

Also, there’s more exclusive news and our guide to what we’ve been watching over the past week.

In this episode:

· 1.28 – Channel 9’s cyber attack

· 7.41 – Nine wins Q1

· 12.56 – The figures are in and they show viewers have switched off ELLEN

· 17.01 – Is Holey Moley set to return to Channel 7? We have breaking news

· 20.16 – The Logies are back, but not everyone is happy

· 27.37 – Hatches and Dispatches

· 29.48 – INTERVIEW: Dan Ewing

· 39.19 – TV Bingebox

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S05E08 Beck drops a #MAFS bombshell, Daryl Somers is living in the past and Sharon Osbourne's TV career is in danger

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 05:44:30 GMT

Everyone can stop panicking as we’ve come up with the solution to saving the TV industry.

It’s an episode where a topic goes off on a tangent (nothing new there) and we end up examining the disconnect between producers and viewers. Is a successful TV show down to skill or just dumb luck?

We’re about to get very honest.

Plus, how Rove McManus killed variety television and Sharon Osbourne killed her TV career.

Also, there’s more exclusive news and our guide to what we’ve been watching over the past week.

In this episode:

· 3.48 – Channel 10 moves the MasterChef premiere so it doesn’t get flame grilled by MAFS

· 10.13 – Sharon Osbourne in the fight of her life to save her TV career

· 21.37 – Ratings Wrap Week 12

· 25.11 – Daryl Somers goes on the hustings to promote Dancing With The Stars but ends up longing for the return of his old flame, Hey Hey It’s Saturday!

· 39.10 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 40.37 – EXCLUSIVE interview with Beck from Married At First Sight as gives some frank advice to Melissa

· 49.30 – TV Bingebox: Find out what the team has been watching all week

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S05E07 Natalie Barr reveals her plans for Sunrise, Daryl Sommers is back and two shows pulled off air

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 05:12:15 GMT

The news TV Blackbox broke a week ago has finally been confirmed – Natalie Barr is the new host of Sunrise.

About time everyone caught up!

We’ll talk to Nat about her past, present and future and find out her plans for Seven’s #1 breakfast show.

Also, there’s more exclusive news and our guide to what we’ve been watching over the past week.

In this episode:

· 1.54 – Nat Barr takes over Sunrise

· 5.02 – EXCLUSIVE: Daryl Somers to host Dancing With The Stars

· 5.24 – The Talk pulled off air

· 15.55 – Amazon Prime makes a play for sport

· 23.04 – Seven dumps Ultimate Tag

· 27.33 – Week 11 ratings wrap

· 30.57 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 33.12 – INTERVIEW: Natalie Barr

· 44.35 – TV Blackbox

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Noni Hazlehurst on Play School, Better Homes and getting naked

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 21:45:44 GMT

Noni Hazlehurst is an Australian television icon, starting her career on The Box in 1974

Memorable moments would sparkle the television landscape with roles in The Sullivans, Waterfront, The Shiralee and The Letdown.

A whole generation of Australians watched her present the ABC's flagship program, Play School, for over 20 years. She was the main presenter of Better Homes and Gardens on Channel 7 for a decade and then had a lead role in the Seven drama series, City Homicide.

In 2013, Noni went on to play Elizabeth Bligh / Goddard in the Seven and then Foxtel series, A Place to Call Home.

She currently stars in the new Australian drama, The End.

In this podcast, Noni Hazlehurst talks to TV Blackbox about:

Playing a significantly different role in The End
Baring all on screen
How the elderly are treated in the aged care system
Play School, and should we move with the times
Women in a male dominated industry
The state of Australian drama
Memorable moments
Why she has not appeared in reality formats
Acting with her son William in City Homicide
The future
and THAT smile

Special thanks to Vanessa Hollins at Foxtel for organizing this interview

The End - 8:30 Tuesdays on Fox Showcase or all 10 episodes On Demand

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S05E06 Sam says 'goodbye', Nat says 'hello' and Oprah says 'show me the money'

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 21:49:41 GMT

Oprah’s bombshell interview has brought ratings and headlines across the world, but Australia’s own Sam Armytage still managed to drop her own bombshell here in Australia.

There’s always so much to discuss in the world of television and this week things might get a bit controversial as one of the panel go on a rant (and for once it’s not Rob).

In this episode:

· 3.08 – Sam Armytage leaves Sunrise

· 7.23 – Everyone has dissected the content of THAT interview, but we look at it from a production point of view

· 17.32 – Big trouble for the star of SAS Australia

· 22.47 - Magda Szubanski to host The Weakest Link on 9

· 27.29 – WEEK 10 ratings wrap

· 33.05 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 34.50 - THE BIG ISSUE – The Future of Channel 10

· 55.39 – TV Bingebox

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S05E05 Affiliate deals, TV accidents and Sam has a spray at the TV industry (and we agree with her)

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 05:32:28 GMT

An old favourite returns to the podcast this week as we talk deals, accidents and spray’s.

Dan Bennett comes back to his old stomping ground to share his views on the stories of the week alongside Rob McKnight, Sarah Monahan and Aaron Ryan.

In this episode:

· 1.19 – Regional TV in for a shake-up as WIN TV gets set to return to Nine

· 5.19 – Denise’s Ding Dong shown on television… what really happened on the set of Holey Moley

· 12.15 – A MAFS ‘expert’ throws some shade on the biggest reality TV show in Australia

· 18.04 – The week in ratings (SPOILER: It’s not good news for 10 again)

· 22.41 – What we thought of the Golden Globes telecast

· 27.34 – Samantha Armytage lets loose on the TV industry

· 38.07 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 43.32 – Beck from MAFS responds to her critics and reveals some backstage secrets

· 53.13 TV Bingebox

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S05E04 Ding Dong's HOLEY MOLEY accident to be shown, Larry Emdur chats about THE CHASE and did the ABC kill Q&A?

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 01:33:40 GMT

It’s an episode where you’ll learn waaaaaaaay too much about sex in retirement homes!

YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

But we’ll also chat with the legendary Larry Emdur after official confirmation he wilkl be hosting Channel 7’s The Chase Australia. Larry is one of the nicest guys on TV and he opens up about the audition process and whether he’s feels the pressure of taking over a successful format.

We’ll also meet the Executive Director of BINGE. Alison Hubert-Burns is on a mission to stand out from the crowd and she shares inside information on how she plans to compete with the other streamers.

Also in this episode:

· 1.48 – Google comes to the party but FaceBook chucks a wobbly. But who’s right and who’s wrong?

· 12.01 – INTERVIEW: Larry Emdur on his new role on The Chase and the highs and lows of his career

· 26.05 – Now the tennis is over just how is the ratings race shaking up?

· 29.32 – Has the ABC killed Q&A with its move to Thursday nights or was it already dying?

· 33.22 – Channel 7 to show the Denise Drysdale accident on Holey Moley

· 37.59 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 41.06 – INTERVIEW: Alison Hubert-Burns from BINGE

· 50.15 – TV Bingebox: we find out what the team have been watching this week

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S05E03 Have we just witnessed the death of television?

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 03:30:08 GMT

There’s been good news and bad news in the world of TV this week.

THE GOOD:

Seven has posted a profit despite a soft advertising market, 10 has been given millions of dollars by the Government and Beau Ryan is apparently making mega-bucks

THE BAD:

TV ratings are dire despite the fact the official ratings survey has just begun, a TV producer is on indefinite leave and does anyone actually understand the News Media bargaining code?

In this episode:

· 2.04 – Did we just witness the death of free-to-air TV?

· 8.45 – Serious charges laid against a TODAY show producer

· 14.47 – Beau Ryan’s massive payday at Channel 10 – Fact or fiction?

· 23.18 – Some good news as Seven announces profits for the second half od 2020

· 26.05 – A new twist in the News Media Bargaining code

· Australian Survivor gets a bucketload of money from the Australian Government for shooting in Australia… even though they were going to shoot in Australia anyway

· 39.11 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 41.20 – Singer Normie Rowe reveals how PTSD played its part in that infamous fight with Ron Casey on the Midday Show

· 46.40 – TV Bingebox

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S05E02 Larry's hired but Ranger Stacey's fired

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 04:48:58 GMT

In this episode, we welcome our contributor Rod Morris - a veteran who's done more TV than just about anyone.

We also speak to the experts from Married at First Sight and bring you up-to-speed with the biggest TV stories of the week.

3.07 – Larry Emdur to replace Andrew O’Keefe on THE CHASE
8.23 – Surgery for Allison Langdon after an accident on The Today Show
11.23 – Ranger Stacey speaks about her sacking from 10
19.03 – Why TV networks love 90-minute shows at 7.30pm
23.55 – Foxtel’s $10m sports funding under fire
30.57 – First night of official TV ratings for 2021
33.32 – Hatches & Dispatches
35.41 – The experts from Married at First Sight speak to us
45.37 – TV Bingebox

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S05E01 Ben Fordham and Eddie McGuire

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 07:44:30 GMT

We're back and things are a little different.

Radio and TV host Ben Fordham joins us to talk all things TV... and boy is there a LOT to talk about!

In this episode:

· 5.42 – Andrew O’Keefe and Ash Williams face court

· 17.43 – Rob brings everyone up-to-speed on LIVE+

· 20.354 – STAN makes a big play for sport and reveals its pricing

· 23.51 – We break down Sunday night’s ratings and try to work out what it means for the year ahead

· 30.57 – Is Seven looking to replace Mark Ferguson at 7 News Sydney

· 36.55 – Hatches and Dispatches

· 38.32 – Eddie McGuire

· 45.57 – Hatches & Dispatches

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McKnight Tonight with ASH WILLIAMS from I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 23:26:33 GMT

Ash Williams is a legend! Pure and simple.

As he finds fame on the 2021 edition of Channel 10's I'M A CELEBRITY GET ME OUT OF HERE! we find out why he didn't want to do the show, how he missed out on being THE BACHELOR and there are plenty of secrets revealed along the way.

Strap yourself in for a wild ride with the most unpredictable man in showbusiness

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S04E40 Launch Dates, Protocols & Remakes

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 13:27:17 GMT

Settle in with a bit of eggnog as we bring you the Christmas tale of Australian television. It’s the final episode of TV Blackbox for 2020 and we have some tall tales to tell! We also welcome special guest producer to the stars Abbey Mikkelsen!

Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.

In this episode:

· 3.33 – Seven’s secret launch date for Holey Moley revealed

· 8.11 – Nine gets angry with Sam Mac from Sunrise

· 16.00 – Today claims key wins over Sunrise in the demos

· 22.55 – Netflix reboots Aussie drama Heartbreak High

· 35.15 – Nine wants Tennis Australia to pay up for delaying the start date of the Australian Open (even though it’s great news for Nine)

· 38.45 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 43.18 – We look at the big TV stories of 2020

· 51.54 – TV Blackvault

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S04E39 | Anthony Daniels, Lindsay Lohan & Michael Stephenson

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 12:54:32 GMT

The ratings race for 2020 is over but the spin has just begun!

The team are all together as we say goodbye to official ratings and look at all the big stories of the week, including the ABC which held its showcase event for 2021.

Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business

In this episode:

2.53 – EXCLUSIVE | A TV producer breaks their back on the set of THE AMAZING RACE
7.14 – 2020 Ratings wash-up (including an interview with Michael Stephenson from Nine)
27.46 – ABC Upfronts
32.56 – The latest cast members for I’m A Celebrity Get me Out Of Here revealed
37.45 – Hatches & Dispatches
40.05 – INTERVIEW: Anthony Daniels (C-3PO from Star Wars)
52.00 – TV Blackvault

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S04E38 | Pete Sacked, 10's ratings tank, and Fiona's back!

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 12:47:19 GMT

If there’s some lessons we’ve learnt over the past week it’s this:

🎶 JA-MIE OLI-VER DOES NOT RATE 🎶 ; and
Neo-Nazi symbols can symbols can destroy your career. (Ron Howard voice: Almost all of us knew this already.)

So, it’s fair enough to say there’s some juicy issues for the team to get stuck into this week as the television industry heads towards the end of ratings.

Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.

In this episode:

· 1.46 – Pete Evans sacked by Channel 10… and just about everyone else

· 9.34 – Nine’s summer of tennis in doubt

· 16.10 – The good, the bad and the (very) ugly ratings

· 25.36 – Our exclusive look at what Nine and Seven have planned over summer

· 30.12 – Channel 9 bids farewell to Australia’s original studios

· 33.18 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 35.54 – Fiona O’Loughlin

· 44.17 – TV Blackvault

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S04E37 | Hugh resigns, Pete should be sacked & Lindsay's back!

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 12:48:58 GMT

There are some big stories to cover this week as the team come together to share their views on the TV issues of the week.

Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.

In this episode:

· 1.30 – Nine CEO Hugh Marks resigns

· 13.00 – Why Pete Evans should be sacked from his new gig on I’m A Celebrity…

· 24.52 – Lindsay Lohan is coming back to THE MASKED SINGER!

· 28.27 – Ratings wrap for week 47

· 33.10 – Sarah Harris offers to take a pay cut

· 34.02 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 36.16 – Shelley Craft interview

· 44.02 – TV Blackvault

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S04E36 | Big deals, bad ratings, and a special tribute

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 12:53:41 GMT

It’s a wild adventure as we discuss the big issues from the week that was and pay tribute to an Aussie TV legend.

Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.

In this episode:

· 1.56 – The story we got wrong… but now there’s a new twist!

· 6.13 – How Stan is changing the streaming wars and sports rights

· 10.02 – WEEK 45 ratings wrap

· 19.20 – Just how did channel 10 get 10 SHAKE so wrong?

· 24.20 – SBS bonuses make headlines for all the wrong reasons

· 29.13 – News boss Peter Meakin remembers 60 minutes founder Gerald Stone

· 34.17 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 38.03 – Katie Little & Carlotta remember the iconic Jeanne Little

· 1.05.03 – TV Blackvault

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Exclusive: A Golf buggy has a ding dong with Denise Drysdale

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 21:49:29 GMT

A network in serious trouble, a controversial celebrity could be going into the jungle and an actor destroys his career.

It's just another week in Australia's television industry!

The team are back with exclusive stories, unique insight and plenty of laughs.

In this episode:

· 3.20 – Denise Drysdale’s big accident – what you haven’t heard!

· 7.20 – Week 44 ratings wrap

· 11.41 – Is Pete Evans really heading into the jungle?

· 21.09 – Has Firass Dirani killed his career?

· 27.01 – AACTA nominations

· 27.53 – The Goodies turn 50

· 30.25 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 32.24 – The Big Issue: Legacy

· 46.40 – TV Blackvault

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S04E34 | Channel 7's big sell

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:19:25 GMT

Some good friends join us this week to share their views on what Seven has to offer for 2021.

Jo Casamento and David Robinson join the team as we look at the big upfront presentation from Seven as they reposition themselves to be the home of powerhouse brands.

There’s a lot of unpack this week as sport scores big, a big launch fizzles and a news executive becomes the news.

Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.

In this episode:

· 1.58 – Seven Upfront

· 19.52 – Is 7 for sale?

· 26.00 – Week 43 ratings washup

· 35.15 – A news executive makes the news

· 42.29 – Foxtel’s big technology launch fail

· 45.20 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 46.29 – The TV Blackvault

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S04E33 | 2021's biggest showdown

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 21:17:56 GMT

Talk about surprising!

It was a week where Channel 10 revealed its plans for 2021, a reality TV show had to be evacuated and our national broadcaster revealed plans to mine our data. We bring you up-to-speed with all the headlines and some juicy goss as well... and we talk to the creator of ENTOURAGE!

Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.

In this episode:

1.50 - 10 Upfronts
15.29 - Holey Moley v Married At First Sight
20.38 - The ABC wants your money... and your data
28.36 - Week 42 ratings
31.21 - Big Brother evacuated
33.55 - Channel 7 forces a star to give up a big gig
37.20 - Hatches & Dispatches
39.42 - INTERVIEW: Doug Ellin - The creator of ENTOURAGE
48.48 - TV Blackvault

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SO4E32 | HOLEY MOLEY CHICKEN DANCE

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 23:00:00 GMT

Let's all relax into this one. ;)

Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.

In this episode:

· 2.31 – I’m A Celebrity moves to the Aussie bush

· 11.14 – Denise Drysdale takes a nasty fall… just how did it happen

· 16.00 – Casting details for Nine’s Celebrity Apprentice

· 26.06 – Exclusive information on two of the judges for THE VOICE on Seven

· 29.53 – We dissect Week 41 ratings

· 36.21 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 39.09 – The Big Issue: Was it ok for ACA to pay for Pauline Hanson to go to Uluru?

· 44.32 – The TV Blackvault

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S04E31 | LOYALTY!

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 13:35:09 GMT

Does loyalty exist in the TV industry any more?

It's a topic that will divide our team as we look at the changing landscape of the industry.

Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.

Plus there are plenty of other topics for as to fire up over:

· 2.20 – SBS refuses to help the ABC

· 9.27 – Hot Seat gaffe gives contestants a second chance at a million dollars

· 13.38 – 10 Shake gets off to a… well, shaky start

· 17.50 – Wk 40 ratings wrap

· 27.34 – AACTA awards go lowbrow

· 29.38 – Check the tape or let an F bomb go to air!

· 32.58 – Hatches & Dispatches

· 35.06 – BIG ISSUE: Does loyalty exist in the TV industry any more?

· 52.26 – TV Blackvault (with no silly sounds)

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S04E30 | Controversy v innocence - Do TV Presenters deserve the right to a fair trial?

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 22:17:50 GMT

Controversy can be a killer for any TV career, even if you're innocent.

Ryan Phelan was pulled off air by Channel 7 when domestic violence allegations were made against him. Since then all charges have been dropped, which begs the question on whether TV presenters should be given their day in court before being removed from their jobs.

Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.

In this episode:

2.30 - Budget cuts bite at channel 10 as ratings fall
9.25 - Sam and Kochie save Sunrise and thrash TODAY
13.35 - Has Australia fallen out of love with The Bachelor?
17.35 - All charges dropped against Channel 7 presenter Ryan Phelan
30.18 - Tony Jones storms off set after that video of him trying to kiss Bec Judd is played - again
33.01 - Our reaction to reports Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are filming a reality series (they have since denied the report)
37.19 - Hatches & Dispatches
39.46 - The Big Issue
47.46 - TV Blackvault

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S04E29 | Rob's in trouble (again), Networks being sued (again), and Nine is still the one (again)

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 14:20:51 GMT

Well, it's fair to say our little podcast made a fair bit of news last week!

So, in true McKnight style, Rob tackles the criticism head on and the team have a big discussion on truth, commentary and remorse. But fret not, there's plenty of laughs along the way too!

Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.

In this episode:

1.57 - The fallout from Rob's comments about Studio 10 last week
10.21 - Ex-presenters and staff suing multiple networks over lack of entitlements
14.46 - Sunrise pulls out the big guns in order to fend of a resurgent TODAY show
19.13 - What did everyone think of the Virtual EMMYS?
24.11 - Should Pete Evans be banned from television?
33.36 - Hatches & Dispatches with Sarah
36.30 - Nine Upfront
42.43 - Hamish Turner
1.01.10 - TV Blackvault

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Adam Shand -- Australian Crime Stories

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 01:14:08 GMT

Adam Shane -- Australian Crime Stories

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S04E28 | Deals, deletions, and DOA

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 14:41:11 GMT

Let's just say at least one network won't be happy with this week's episode.

Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.

In this episode:

1.27 - Seven goes to war with Cricket Australia
5.59 - Social media turns on Studio 10
14.17 - OzTam to change the ratings game
19.33 - How does 10 News First have one presenter hosting two bulletins at the same time?
23.25 - Plate of Origin a real stinker for Seven
28.49 - Hatches & Dispatches
31.32 - A new plan for drama content
39.45 - TV Blackvault

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S04E27 | Big Changes, Big Upsets & Julia Morris!

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 13:27:19 GMT

It's been ANOTHER crazy week in the TV industry!

Don't worry, if you missed anything TV Blackbox has got you covered (and if you are across everything, we might just have a few insights you didn't know).

Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.

In this episode:

2.21 - Studio 10 gets a brand new co-host
10.24 - The TODAY show gets an important win over Sunrise (ring the bell)
17.58 - We examine the prime time ratings from last week
19.52 - How you can win $50,000 if you have a good idea for a TV show
27.31 - Will younger viewers like what 10 SHAKE has to offer?
32.23 - Hatches & Dispatches
35.00 - JULIA MORRIS
48.12 - TV Blackvault

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S04E26 | Seven steals Nine's voice, Seven wants everything, Seven DOESN'T want cricket

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 14:29:01 GMT

The team are all together to break down another big week in television.

The financial results are in... and it's not good news - but is there light at the end of the tunnel? Channel 7 is dominating headlines as it gains THE VOICE from Nine and looks set to buy more of Nine's programs.

Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.

1.18 - 7 Steals 9's voice
7.59 - 7 wants everything
13.03 - 7 doesn't want cricket
17.54 - How COVID-19 is affecting local productions
23.17 - Stan goes local
30.15 - Plate of Origin takes on The Block
34.59 - Hatches & Dispatches
37.16 - The Big Issue - Seven & Nine deliver their financial results
52.26 - TV Blackvault

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BONUS - Mal Walden

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 11:13:51 GMT

Throughout the podcast, Mal Walden talks about:

Life in lockdown
Being sacked by Channel 7 just hours before going to air
Public protests that followed the sacking
Great story about Greg Pearce and his first taxi ride to Channel 7
Thoughts on the recent cuts to the news division at 10
The changing style of presenting over the years
Thoughts on new owners of television and the link to cuts
Is the newsreader the main reason for ratings performance?
A number of bloopers over his career
How his media career started
What his longetivity is attributed to
His new book Mal Walden's Crazy Crims
Passion for writing
Previous and future publications in writing

Mal's recent book is Mal Walden's Crazy Crims from Brolga Publishing and is available now

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S04E25 | COVID-19 shutdowns, Ellen dumped, and 7 goes to court

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:25:01 GMT

The more things change in TV, the weirder they get.

We're a man down but that won't stop the team delivering unique insights into the television industry!

Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.

In this episode:

1.41 - COVID-19 shuts down multiple TV productions
8.18 - Studio 10 holds secret auditions for a new host
13.30 - Melissa Doyle leaves 7
16.21 - Simon Reeve sues 7
18.14 - The BBC drops terms like 'television' and 'radio'
23.22 - Channel 9 dumps ELLEN
26.00 - Hatches & Dispatches with Sarah
27.59 - The Programming wrap with Molk (Covering Plate of Origin, The Block, The Masked Singer, Sunrise & Today)
41.11 - Ben opens the TV BLACKVAULT

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JOHN WOOD

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 07:17:32 GMT

Rafferty's Rules, Blue Heelers and stage theatre extraordinaire John Wood speaks to TV Blackbox about his life and some of the roles that have been fondly cemented into Australian families memories.

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S04E24 | Carnage at 10, Corby at 7, and Chatting with Denyer

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 13:37:13 GMT

It's amazing what can happen in just one week!

Who'd have thought since our last recording a raft of channel 10 starts would be out of work, Schapelle Corby would be making her reality TV debut and THE CHASE would be moving to Sydney!

Whatever is happening you know the team at TV Blackbox have got you covered.

Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.

In this episode:

1.53 - Mass redundancies at 10
12.20 - Is Andrew Rochford joining Studio 10?
18.04 - Schapelle Corby creates headlines by joining a reality TV show
25.35 - Google takes on news media over planned reforms
36.00 - Hatches & Dispatches
38.20 - Grant Denyer
59.21 - The TV Blackvault is opened

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S04E23 | Payouts, Parties & Politics

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 14:03:14 GMT

We're baaaaaack... and fired up!

You can tell the team have been missing our weekly catch-up to talk all things TV because things get a little rowdy. No surprises, it's Rob v everyone on the big issue of the day - journalists sharing their politics views.

Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.

In this episode:

3.55 - A new twist in the worker's compensation case against Channel 7
11.37 - The TODAY show's winning streak in Brisbane... and why it's so important
19.14 - Is it all over for Ellen?
27.53 - 9 News Melbourne wins the year
30.26 - Hatches & Dispatches
33.46 - The Big Issue: Should journalists be sharing their political views?
47.56 - The TV Blackvault

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S04E22 | New contracts, Missing Data & Unfair advantages

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 14:02:20 GMT

Oh we're back, baby!

You'll be glad the hiatus is over as the Blackbox crew return to discuss the issues of interest from just this week in the Australian TV industry. A most excellent welcome also to Yvie and Robbo, filling in for Ben and a conspicuously absent Molk (what a slacker that guys is!).

Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.

2.58 - Ransomware attackers bring down the OzTam ratings system
7.41 - The TV news wars take a new turn as everybody wins!
10.41 - ABC News Channel celebrates a decade of 24/7 news
17.01 - David Koch signs a new contract with Seven
22.27 - Guy Sebastian's brother wins The Voice... but was it fair?
29.10 - The Ben, Rob & Robbo Show celebrates 50 episodes
30.53 - Hatches & Dispatches
34.00 - The Big Issue
50.30 - TV Blackvault

Huge thanks to David 'Robbo' Robinson and Yvie Jones for joining us this week!

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BONUS - Bevan Lee

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 09:16:30 GMT

One of Australia's most prolific writers talks about his career and brand new project with TV Blackbox contributor Aaron Ryan

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S04E21 Attack Promos, Bullying Claims & Cancel Culture

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 14:04:21 GMT

There's never a dull moment when you're talking about TV and this week things get heavy with some pretty big issues.

But we're not the kind of podcast that shies away from the tough stories, so get ready for a roller-coaster ride of opinions!

In this episode;

2.32 - Did the ABC leadership team make the right decisions for its 5 year strategy?
9.42 - Channel 9 goes on the attack against channel 7 in a promo that calls 7 News out
13.29 - What is the future of STAN after a new deal will see it lose SHOWTIME content?
18.10 - Reports Channel 10 morning show Studio 10 is in trouble
24.02 - Diversity issues at SBS... and serious claims of bullying
30.00 - Hatches & Dispatches
33.41 - The Big Issue
52.38 - TV Blackvault

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S04E20 Cuts, Cancellations & Controversy

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 11:23:20 GMT

The industry is in a right old state. There are cuts everywhere as budgets are slashed and programs are cancelled. There's also some controversy along the way.

The team at TV BLACKBOX are here to guide you through the remains.

In this episode:

4.04 - Major cuts to the ABC
13.28 - EXCLUSIVE: Channel 7 dumps the local afternoon news in Adelaide
17.13 - Channel 9 calls out fake news about 60 Minutes
21.35 - Sam Newman leaves Nine
28.29 - Goodbye The Daily Edition
34.51 - Hatches & Dispatches
38.25 - Programming Wrap
52.00 - TV Blackvault

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S04E19 | Threats, Turmoil & Racism

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 02:26:43 GMT

Yvie Jones is our special guest while Brooky takes a well earned holiday.

There's lots to discuss as the industry deals with the issues raised from the Black Lives Matter movement... and we have some juicy goss as well.

In this episode:

4.22 - DARYL SOMERS facing legal threats from his former business manager;
9.55 - BAUER MEDIA sells up;
16.13 - JOSH THOMAS raises a question about racism, only for his own perceived racist comments to come back to haunt him;
25.13 - JOHN CLEESE lets rips UK streamer pulls an episode of FAWLTY TOWERS;
36.45 - Hatches & Dispatches with SARAH;
40.57 - MOLK takes a look at the ratings results in the 7.30pm prime time battle; and
52.00 - BEN opens up the TV Blackvault.

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S04E18 | Accusations, conspiracies and celebrations

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 13:54:58 GMT

There's a bit of business at the top of the show to discuss the negative feedback to last week's episode. Once the air is clear it's down to business as usual as we discuss all things happening in the world of television.

Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.

In this episode:

3.52 - The website violating female journalists
8:14 - New Zealand helps Nine meet its local drama content quota
14.31 - Sam Armytage accused of racism... on a clip from 5 years ago
19.30 - 60 Minutes decides to let Pete Evans on... and twitter isn't happy
23.25 - Michael Rowland celebrates 10 years in breakfast television
28.33 - Ben brings you an exclusive review of the first episode of Big Brother as we try to guess the ratings
35.05 - Hatches & Dispatches with Brooky
39.30 - Exclusive interview with Kyle Sandilands
1.03.15 - TV Blackvault

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S04E17 | Journos in danger, Olympic bombshell, & the chequebook closes

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 15:22:51 GMT

As riots continue across the US we look into how the media are being treated. In unprecedented scenes journalists and their crews are being shot at by police with rubber bullets, arrested and detained.

And this issue does cause some division within the team.

Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.

Also in this episode of TV Blackbox

4.36 - How TV News is covering the riots.
21.03 - Media companies held liable for the defamatory comments written by fans on their Facebook pages.
25.52 - 60 Minutes closes the chequebook... but will Sarah change your mind on the practice of 'chequebook journalism'?
37.39 - Reports Channel 7 is looking to offload the Olympics.
40.34 - The rise and rise of Michael Pell.
43.15 - Hatches and Dispatches.
46.06 - Brooky's Big Issue - will BIG BROTHER be a hit?
1.02.41 - Ben reveals one of last weeks TV Blackvault reports... and brings us three must-hear new ones.

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BONUS - McKnight Tonight with Adam Boland

Thu, 28 May 2020 10:31:04 GMT

For years he was described as the 'wunderkind' genius behind 'Sunrise'. Adam Boland turned breakfast TV on its head as the Executive Producer of the program that had been a distant second behind TODAY for decades.

Boland changed all that by relaxing the format and introducing relatable hosts.

But things fell apart with Channel 7 and his bold plan to reinvent breakfast TV at channel 10 failed to fire as he battled his own demons.

Now, after a 5 year self-imposed media silence, Boland gives his first interview as he embarks on a brand new project

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S04E16 | Fake News, Scandals & A FREE Streaming Service

Mon, 25 May 2020 14:16:58 GMT

There are twists and turns aplenty as we dissect the latest news from the TV industry. Big launches are happening on various networks and the battle in breakfast has taken a complete turn. But most of all did you know just as Foxtel launch BINGE, Australia has a free streaming service? Yep... seriously!

Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.

In this episode:

3.42 - 60 Minutes delivers fake news... and viewers aren't happy
13.08 - The big tech giants get ready to battle local media... but what is it all about? Brooky explains it all
23.54 - A porn scandal rocks Big Brother
30.32 - Does Foxtel's new offering, BINGE, stack up? Molk takes it for a test drive
34.06 - How you can join Australia's FREE streaming service... with plenty of great content
36.10 - Channel 7 to air less ads, but will advertisers pay more?
38.54 - Hatches & Dispatches with Sarah
43.16 - Molk brings us the Programming Wrap
50.53 - Ben open the TV Black with some juicy surprises!

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BONUS - Julian Ogrin - CEO of BINGE and KAYO

Sat, 23 May 2020 01:37:54 GMT

After months of speculation, Foxtel has finally confirmed full launch details for its next big hope in streaming, Binge.

Binge will offer more than 10,000 hours of Tv Shows and Movies from some of the worlds biggest studios including HBO, FX, NBC, Sony and the BBC.

It is a massive investment, with Foxtel hoping Binge will allow the company to transition to the digital age, and target a new audience that never would have considered Pay-Television. But with so many other streaming competitors now in the market, is it too little, too late?

Ahead of the streaming services launch on Monday, Kevin Perry from TV Blackbox spoke with Julian Ogrin, the CEO of BINGE and KAYO about what Australians can expect from the new streaming venture.

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S04E15 | Lay-offs at 10, an executive jailed, and Foxtel's BINGE

Mon, 18 May 2020 21:25:18 GMT

On a day where the industry was shocked by news of lay-offs at Channel 10, journalist David Robinson joins us to talk through with us the biggest TV story of the week.

Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.

In this episode:

2.41 - Lay-offs at 10. What happened and why now
15.42 - Channel 7 executive jailed for stealing $8 million
21.50 - Everything we know about FOXTEL's new streaming service BINGE
24.55 - The first screening of BIG BROTHER doesn't go according to plan
33.21 - We say goodbye to a TV show which lasted 15 years on air
35.25 - Hatches & Dispatches
38.22 - Sporting rights in a complete mess... we have the latest developments
49.22 - A round up of the latest gossip in the TV BLACKVAULT

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S04E13 | Seven stirs the pot, Nine's leadership rumours & 10's big sell

Mon, 11 May 2020 13:48:19 GMT

It's a weird week in the television world with lay-offs, leadership rumours and the such... but there is some good news for the industry too!

People are going back to work! The Block is filming, Neighbours is back, MasterChef Australia is pushing on, and production companies around the world are looking again at Australia as an opportunity to get filming again... but should they?

Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.

In this episode:

3.40 - Is Hugh Marks on the way out?
10.53 - Both Seven & Nine lay off staff
20.24 - The deal that could just save FOXTEL
24.24 - Aussie productions leading the way worldwide amid the COVID-19 crisis... and that could bring more productions to Australia
27.55 - Hatches & Dispatches
32.50 - Molk breaks down 10's big sizzle reel and pitch to advertisers
42.00 - Ben opens the TV Blackvault

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S04E13 | Goodbye Pete Evans, Hello Big Brother, and A chat with Peter Helliar

Tue, 05 May 2020 12:48:26 GMT

We're a day late but not a dollar short!

There is so much to talk about in this edition of the podcast we almost have to race through the topics to fit everything in!

Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.

In this episode:

5.13 - Seven refuses to stand by Pete Evans
8.45 - Is TV WEEK set for the chopping block?
12.49 - The 4 four contestants of BIG BROTHER revealed!
17.23 - Does the ABC need more funding or is there still fat to be trimmed?
22.40 - FOXTEL announces a big new partnership
26.49 - Hatches & Dispatches
31.20 - Programming Wrap (10 beats 7, ABC News Breakfast beats TODAY)
41.41 - Peter Helliar interview
54.30 - TV Blackvault

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S04E12 | Big Exclusives, big launches, & big trouble

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:44:46 GMT

The gang's all here for another rip-roaring edition of the TV Blackbox podcast.

And while things might seem quiet it turns out there's more going on in the world of television than you might expect!

Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.

In this episode:

3.43 - EXCLUSIVE | Celebrity Gogglebox
6.11 - Pete Evans cops a huge fine
11.13 - The excitement is building for the new series of BIG BROTHER as Seven launches its most telling promo yet
19.15 - FOXTEL launches 'Binge'... but will consumers buy it?
23.08 - ABC throwing money at the production sector
26.22 - The ABC leaked e-mail making news
28.33 - Hatches & Dispatches
30.54 - The Big Issue
45.40 - TV Blackvault

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S04E11 | Foxtel in trouble, Quotas out the window, and our NEIGHBOURS go back to work

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 05:04:58 GMT

Rob's away so the mice kick it it into a whole other gear and land somewhere in the middle of a debacle. Oh well.

This week Molk's in charge, and he's joined by the usual list of rogues in Sarah Monahan, Benjamin Norris and Stephen Brook, with Jo Casamento added for good measure.

Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.

In this episode:

05:33 - Foxtel slashes staff numbers
13:10 - Stan challenges Foxtel for their HBO deal
21:02 - The Australian Government intend to make Google and Facebook pay for news content
26:54 - Just when will Seven's new BIG BROTHER land on our screens?
35:35 - NEIGHBOURS go back to work
43:02 - Sarah lays down the latest Hatches and Dispatches
46:15 - Brooky takes us on a deep dive into the Govt's media rescue package on this week's Big Issue
1:01:53 - Benjamin opens up the TV Blackvault and out spills a whole bunch of the latest gossip

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S04E10 | Hamish Blake, Tony v Eddie, & Big Brother goss

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 04:58:15 GMT

Self isolation is starting to make some members of the TV Blackbox team a little stir crazy, especially Molk who's up for a fight!

WARNING: DON'T MENTION THE ABC TO HIM LOL!

Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.

In this episode:

2.27 - Should content quotas be scrapped during the COVID-19 crisis?
9.57 - EXCLUSIVE info on the Big Brother shoot, which has now wrapped
17:48 - What does the team make of the Tony v Eddie stoush?
24.09 - Why some executives think ratings should be abolished for the time being
27.13 - Did the ABC make a monumental stuff up?
33.09 - A listener asks a follow-up question to a topic from last week
33.56 - Hatches & Dispatches with Sarah
37.44 - Hamish Blake joins us to talk Lego Masters season 2
55.40 - The Big Issue tackles the future of Married at First Sight and whether Nine can continue with the franchise
1.14.45 - TV Blackvault

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S04E09 | TV's COVID-19 crisis

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 02:32:00 GMT

**Warning: This episode contains drug references and plenty of censored names**

This episode takes an in-depth look at the affect COVID-19 is having on the TV industry, but there's still plenty of time for a few laughs along the way and the usual exclusives.

And just wait until you meet our newest, unexpected member of the team!

Each week the TV Blackbox team take you behind the scenes, wade through the PR spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.

In this episode:

4.59 - TV Production shutdowns
7.38 - TV WEEK logies cancelled
9.39 - Warning of serious job losses in the industry
13.20 - Bad news brings good ratings for news programs, but there's a surprising development
23.05 - Why sports rights will never be the same again in this country
27.54 - With everyone self-isolating, what are they watching?
34.18 - EXCLUSIVE: The production trick reality TV shows are using to make sure they don't get caught out by a shutdown
39.43 - Will Bauer actually buy Pac Mags from Seven?
41.31 - ACMA calls channel 9 out for sneaky tricks
45.19 - 9 plays hard against 7
47.54 - Is the new Neighbours theme a hit or a miss?
50.33 - We talk with the executives behind 9Rush
1.02.53 - The juiciest TV Blackvault we've ever aired!

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McKnight Tonight with Maggie Kirkpatrick

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 00:22:00 GMT

When Prisoner celebrated it's 40th anniversary many wondered why 'The Freak' didn't attend the all-star reunion. Now, Maggie Kirkpatrick opens up on the real reason she said no despite false claims she was suffering ill health.

Maggie also talks about her strained relationship with Bert Newton and why starring opposite him was a challenge.

Raw and honest, Maggie doesn't hold back in this fascinating interview.

And don't forget her book The Gloves Are Off is available now!

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McKnight Tonight with Julia Morris

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 20:02:00 GMT

You’d be hard pressed to find anyone in the entertainment industry who has a bad word to say about Julia Morris. A comedian, actress and presenter; she is a triple threat who’s become a go-to host for Network ten on a string of shows including I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! which returns on January 5.

Never one to shy away from work Julia is embarking on another tour in 2020 and tickets are on sale now at livenation.com.au or www.juliamorris.com

In this episode Julia talks about;

What went terribly wrong that saw the entire crew of a TV show she was working on see her poo
Running out of money when she risked it all to move to the UK
How her husband kept her grounded with the best piece of advice
What went wrong with Sunday Night Takeaway
Why flirting with Dr Chris Brown doesn't work any more
Why she insists on censoring some footage caught on camera for I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here

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Robert: Julia, welcome to McKnight Tonight.

Julia: How are you, hon?

Robert: I'm very well, all the better for hearing from you. Hey, television, it's a roller coaster ride. You have had an extraordinary career. Do you feel that you are now at the top of your game?

Julia: Well, I'm concerned about the top of the game because isn't the next bit the slide?

Robert: Very good point. Very good point.

Julia: Every year I'm still employed, it's not lost on me, I must say. I think I remember many years ago, Andrew Daddo saying to me, I'm talking in the 90s and he had this lovely take on, "Your first two years, you think you're the biggest star to ever hit the televisual and then for the next two years you're like, I'm kind of a senior in the industry and then the next two years you're like, Oh God, I hope I don't lose my job. I've got an awfully big mouth all of a sudden." And then he said, "The next two years you're probably out of work. And then the two years after that, you're so grateful to have a job, you just keep your head low and try your best."

Robert: I think there's so much truth to that. Now I need you to correct me if I'm wrong here. I have a very vague recollection of you appearing in Kathy Griffin's My Life on the D-List where-

Julia: I did.

Robert: You did, so this is the bizarre thing though. She was in England trying to get across all things English and suddenly I saw an Australian teaching her about being English. How the hell did you get that gig?

Julia: Isn't that dreamy? I actually had been working with the production company that were making that show. I got married to Dan in the New Year's Eve of 2005 and went straight away after getting married to New York to go and work with the production company that make Kathy's show. And so when they were in the UK they wanted the perspective of what's it like to be a foreigner in the UK as a stand up and what to look out for and what to avoid.

Robert: Ah, okay. That works-

Julia: So that was sort of the vibe and plus, Kathy Griffin, oh my God, she's a goddess.

Robert: Yeah, absolutely. That must've been an amazing shoot because you really did take it-

Julia: It was incredible.

Robert: You really did take a chance going to the UK for a while, didn't you? You'd had some success in Australia with Full Frontal and then you...

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McKnight Tonight with Andy Lee

Sat, 16 Nov 2019 08:24:00 GMT

Hamish and Andy are two of Australia's most successful television personalities. Now, Andy Lee speaks to Rob about his new project, his failures and the path to success.

Hamish & Andy's Perfect Holiday premieres Sunday November 17 on Channel 9 at 7.00pm

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Mcknight Tonight with Katherine Kelly Lang

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 01:25:00 GMT

Katherine Kelly Lang has been a staple of our screens for 40 years… over 30 of those years appearing daily on one of the world’s biggest soaps.

From the bold and the beautiful to I’m a celebrity get me out of here, KKL does it all… and she doesn’t mind having a bit of fun along the way!

In this exclusive interview she drops major news about a new TV show she's working on.

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EXCLUSIVE look at an OzTam Ratings box

Sat, 07 Sep 2019 05:37:00 GMT

In an unassuming flat in an outer Sydney suburb lives Jenny. Jenny is one of the most powerful people in television - her viewing choices help shape our television schedules.

TV Blackbox was given an exclusive viewing experience in a household with a ratings box.

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McKnight Tonight with Meshel Laurie: Anxiety, Breakdown and a saviour

Thu, 02 May 2019 00:20:00 GMT

TV and Radio personality Meshel Laurie reveals why 2019 has been so hard. After hitting rock bottom the popular presenter has pulled back from her commitments on The Project and her radio gig. She's also turned her back on social media, a platform she was heavily engaged in.

This story is beautifully honest as Meshel talks about the bad times, including how she turned to alcohol and contemplated suicide.

It's also a story of coming through the other side (which is still a work in progress) and how the kindness of strangers can make all the difference.

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JENNIFER BYRNE

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 03:04:00 GMT

Respected journalist Jennifer Byrne talks to Rob McKnight about her her gap year went haywire and why MASTERMIND is her new passion project.

Mastermind starts Monday 15 April at 6pm on SBS

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Jono Coleman - Part 2

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 03:55:00 GMT

Radio wars, sackings and cancer. Jono discusses it all and opens up open a whole range of subjects.

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McKnight Tonight with Jono Coleman

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 19:38:00 GMT

Jono Coleman was once described as 'probably the happiest man on television' by news.com.au and that's certainly true. He's a true performer who loves nothing more than working to an audience, making inappropriate jokes and having fun.

Jono and Rob became firm friends during their time working together on Studio 10 and this interview is perhaps a little too honest and goes off the rails a bit.

You have been warned!

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McKnight Tonight - Surviving Suicide

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 23:38:00 GMT

Josh isn't famous but his story is one that needs to be told. As a young girl named Kayla, Josh faced many challenges growing up in South Western Sydney. He didn't fit in and knew he was in the wrong body.

After years of heartache, Josh was finally able to transition, but the effect those years of torment have had on him continue to affect his mental health.

Josh has attempted suicide many times, including a recent attempt where he ran his car off the road and flipped.

But now he is feeling better and wants to share his message. It's still tough, but he says there is hope.

Mental health is an issue that also affects the media industry and it's one we are only just starting to talk about.

Listen to Josh's story, you'll be glad you did.

If you need someone to talk to, please go to: https://www.beyondblue.org.au

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McKnight Tonight with Peter Everett

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 07:51:00 GMT

Peter Everett is one of Australia's most-loved presenters... and he's as mad as a cut snake!

His personal and professional story is one of sadness and loss, but he's also seen and done some amazing things.

In this episode Peter opens up about his shock sacking from Ready Steady Cook, how he lost $900,000 and how Channel 10 sabotaged a charity event because of his involvement (and threatened to sack network stars on their payroll).

It's a rollercoaster ride but Peter handles himself with dignity and grace... and throws in some great one-liners as well!

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McKnight Tonight with Bonnie Lythgoe & Frazer Hines

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 05:30:00 GMT

From the classic movie To Sir With Love to So You Think You Can Dance, Bonnie Lythgoe has worked with some of the greats of the entertainment business. Now she's sharing the story of her success and a bit of backstage gossip too!

In this raw and very honest conversation Bonnie talks about her complicated marriage to American Idol judge Simon Lythgoe and what led to their divorce, plus how her close friendship with pop star Lulu turned sour.

Her Australian pantomimes haven't been without controversy, we'll find out what she knew about the alleged affair between Lauren Brant and Beau Ryan plus why she openly supported Sir Cliff Richard publicly during his darkest hours.

Then, Doctor Who star Frazer Hines pops in for a quick hello in between performances.

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McKnight Tonight with Psychic Medium John Edward - Part 2

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 23:06:00 GMT

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Did Psychic Medium John Edward channel Princess Diana on Australian television? That's the question many have asked after John unknowingly read Paul Burrell, Diana's butler, on I'm a Celebrity Get me out of here. For the first time you will hear what really happened behind the scenes.

In this wide-ranging chat, John also reveals why he likes Atheists, what the purpose of readings is and the moment he doubted his abilities.

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McKnight Tonight with Psychic Medium John Edward

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 02:52:00 GMT

No topic is out of bounds in this compelling episode of McKnightTonight. Rob and John have become good friends over the years but Rob has never revealed his skeptical side... until now.

With mutual respect John and Rob discuss what being a psychic medium is all about, how it works and why it makes non-believers so mad. Rob also reveals what he's seen behind the scenes while making television with John on Studio 10.

There's also some time to discuss their favourite topic; Doctor Who!

Whether you believe in something more or not, you will be riveted to John's insight.

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McKnight Tonight with Carlotta

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 11:34:06 GMT

'McKnight Tonight' is part of the 'TV Blackbox' podcast feed.

"The Queen of The Cross" started her career as an original cast member of the long-running male revue Les Girls and her in the early '60s and she's still going strong today.

Starting out as a 'drag' performer, Carlotta was the first high-profile performer to undergo a sex change operation.

Now she's telling Rob McKnight about her personal and professional life as she discusses;

The affair she had with one of television's biggest names and the heartbreaking decision to leave him in order to save his career
The rocker she slept with and the famous face that sang a Christmas song at the end of her bed
The real reason she left morning TV show 'Studio 10'
The shocking secret she left out of the telemovie based on her life... and why
A hilarious story about her time with Shirley Bassey (we save that story until the very end)
And that's just the start!

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Rob & Molk talk TV for 2024/2025

7 UPFRONT - Chief Content Officer Brook Hall

Shaun Micallef gets serious and reacts to a remake of Talkin' 'Bout Your Gen

TV Bingebox 2024.E04 -- DANCING FOR THE DEVIL, IN THE KNOW, JIM HENSON IDEA MAN + 2024 LOGIES NOMS

TV Bingebox 2024.E03 -- AFTER THE PARTY, HOUSE OF THE DRAGON S02, EXPOSURE, TASKMASTER AUSTRALIA S02

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S09E12 Grief porn, THE BIGGEST LOSER, and BLUEY gives us the sign of things to come

S09E11 SPOTLIGHT returns (for now); MICHAEL PELL pulls his payroll plug; and is this the untimely end of BLUEY?!

S09E10 LEHRMANN's (alleged) links; DING DONG's for beer pong; and ROVE make Rob livid over live (tv)

S09E09 New ABC Chair KIM WILLIAMS decrees; MARCIA, Marcia, Marcia; BROOKE BONEY(s) herself

S09E08 THE DOCTOR is out (and in?); Nine's HAMISH TURNER talks their great start to 2024; McGarvey in charge (of our days and nights...again)

S09E07 Vale MIKE McCOLL-JONES; Streaming steps up; Nine Perth getting tippy with it

S09E06 META doesn't mince words; Seven seek to sway the public; and bad news for NZ

S09E05 The Prominence presentations; Vale Jesse Baird; and Foxtel's Hubbl almost launched into orbit

A little bit of kumbya goes a long way when you have to present to a joint Parliamentary committee, asking them to help save your struggling business model.

S09E04 10 Co-CEO exits, Melbourne Cup now on Nine, and are you ready to HUBBL?!

S09E03 Wilkinson *WAS* fired, streaming crybabies lawsuit, and…wait — the AACTAs were on?!

Also, the Super Bowl was massive in the US and here in Australia…but was it reasonable?

S09E02 Paramount+ pulls local shows, VOZ is a mess, and the GRAMMYS set a new standard

There's real news about the fate/future of Paramount+/10Paramount that concerns even us!

S09E01 Upset at Aunty, all-new ratings challenges, Grimshaw back at Nine, and hello 2024

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t's the most fundamental change in OzTAM reporting since it began over twenty years ago...so what does it all mean?!

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