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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 Bl...

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 –...

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! ·  &n...

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! ·    &nbs...

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...

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 in...

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 · &n...

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...

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, wad...

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...

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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 Ne...

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...

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 th...

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 n...

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 hold...

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. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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...

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 televisio...

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...

One of Australia's most prolific writers talks about his career and brand new project with TV Blackbox contributor Aaron Ryan Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 i...

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...

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 fo...

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...