Liv on Air: Your Behind the Scenes Bestie

Welcome back to Liv on Air! In today’s episode, we’re entering the "Broken Brain Club" and diving into what happen when cast fight, why is Below Deck interviewing the charter guests? and of COURSE a breakdown of the Summer House reunion, followed by a deep dive into the world of reunions and how they are actually filmed, edited, and produced - answering all your juiciest questions! Want to ask Liv...

This week, THERE IS LOTS HAPPENING!!! We dive deep into the recent Summer House reunion audio leaks, giving you lots of logical theories on who could have leaked it, and who definitely didn't. We also explore the complex, often blurry ethical lines between producers and talent through the recent McBee Dynasty scandal with some tea exclusive to the pod that you'll only hear here! We also br...

Welcome back to the Broken Brain Club! Lanisa Renee Frederick (aka Jackie Griffin) joins the show this week to pull back the curtain on the how the hit show Jury Duty: Company Retreat is made . From ear wigs, to lunch breaks, to on the fly directing, Lanisa shares what it’s like to live in a 24/7 improv experiment. Be sure to follow Lanisa on IG ( @lanisafrederick) and TikTok (@lanisa.frederick)....

My screentime has never been higher! We dissect the chaotic BTS of the cancellation of The Bachelorette, wtf Amanda and West are doing and what's going on at the network, and some tinfoil hat theories about leaked videos to unpaid reality contestants. Plus, a DEEP DIVE on Cast Trips: who actually pays for those villas, how "trade-outs" work, and what scenes are always fake. Follow @i...

Welcome back to the Broken Brain Club listeners! We start this episode with some CURRENTLY ON gossip - Love is Blind Finale/Reunion (and if I think they get bonuses for making it to the altar), Top Chef premiere and what I can tell you about cooking shows, and how competition shows are really filmed! Then we get in to some AMAZING listener Qs, from how you sell a reality show, to what happens when...

Welcome back to the Broken Brain Club listeners! Today's episode is PACKED with BTS goodness. My honest thoughts on The America's Next Top Model documentary (and how it shows us how reality tv shows are sold) , the disaster of Love is Blind, and a very fun interview with the man responsible for the iconic looks from Alan Cumming (and hello, Lala!) on The Traitors - Sam Spector! Settle in, this one...

Proud members of the Broken Brain Club, we’re back!  In this episode, Liv answers one of the most frequently asked questions: is this doctor on this reality show real?! Is this therapist an actor? Surely this psychic is a production plant, right? Where do you even find these people? Why doesn’t Jax have a therapist (okay I can’t actually answer that one, but everything else, I gotchu).  Want to as...

Ever wondered what it actually takes to get a job on a show like Married at First Sight or Dancing With the Stars ? In this first-ever "Story Time" episode, Liv shares her unfiltered journey into the demanding, chaotic, and sometimes glamorous world of unscripted television. Why I dropped my college major for One Direction The harsh realities of the freelance life How to Get Into Reality TV If I H...

In this second part of our UnREAL breakdown, Liv dives deeper into the show's most shocking and controversial scenes to reveal what's fact and what's fiction. She's tackling your biggest questions head-on, from producer ethics to how far they'll go for a good story. We answer some spicy questions on this one! The doctor on set - do we really have them?! Do they tell production...

This week, Liv is opening up the mailbag and answering the most frequently asked, burning questions from listeners! From a producer's ethical line to the real story behind an iconic TV breakup, nothing is off limits. Am I a bad person? Does a producer ever feel guilty about how they portray someone? Liv shares her honest take on a producer's true power in the editing room. The Southern Cha...

In this episode Liv, delves into the behind-the-scenes intricacies of two Bravo reality shows we are loving and maybe not so loving right now - 'Below Deck' and 'McBee Dynasty.' If you haven’t heard of McBee Dynasty THIS WILL MAKE YOU WANT TO! Liv discusses why 'Below Deck' works so well as a format, critiques the latest season's new stylistic changes, and reveals all on why she thinks it will nee...

Interview bites make or break whole episodes, and well, series! Let’s deep dive into the all important power of the confessional. In this episode, Liv is taking you into the interview chair to reveal the secrets behind how we get those tearful testimonials. In this episode, we go over some of the basics: OTF vs. Sit-Down: What's the difference between an on-the-fly interview and the polished c...

Ever wondered if the dark, behind-the-scenes world of UnREAL is anything like the reality of making a show like The Bachelor ? As a former producer on shows from Dancing With the Stars to Married at First Sight, Liv breaks down the first episode of the iconic Lifetime series to separate fact from fiction. In this deep-dive re-watch, you'll learn: Walkie-Talkies vs. Headsets: Why a showrunner w...

It’s the number one question Liv gets asked, and in this episode, she’s giving you the definitive answer. We're going behind the curtain of shows like The Real Housewives to uncover the truth about what's planned, what's real, and everything in between. In this episode, we cover: The Anatomy of a Scene: How producers determine what they’re shooting in a scene and the kooky names for the documents...