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

Eviction 2 interview with Mel Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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 - Hat...

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? · &nbs...

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 ma...

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...

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 Bric...

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 b...

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 ·   &nbs...

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 B...

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 pr...

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

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:   ·     ...

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....

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 comi...

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

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 -...

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 - Chr...

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....

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” effe...

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 BACH...

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...

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 ·&nbs...

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