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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 Hitc...

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...

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 L...

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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 -...

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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 thr...

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 - b...

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

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...

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

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 fa...

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 ev...

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 listi...

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 wa...

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...

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

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 dea...

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 broad...

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 pl...

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 & D...

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...

Rob chats with the creative team behind Channel 9's AFTER THE VERDICT Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.  ...

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...