TV RELOAD

Benjamin Norris chats with best-selling author Sally Hepworth about the brand new ABC TV adaptation of her hit novel The Family Next Door. In this episode, Sally shares what it was like seeing her characters brought to life, the casting choices that shaped the series, and the creative process of translating her page-turning twists into gripping television. You’ll also hear behind-the-scenes...

They're Back! Meet the Rebellious Midford Sisters in Outrageous The creators of the new period drama Outrageous join me in New York to discuss bringing the chaotic lives of the real-life Mitford sisters to the screen. Get the inside scoop on these aristocratic rule-breakers who lived life on their own terms. 2:30 - How Little Women and Pride and Prejudice inspired the story 5:15 - Why the Midford...

This episode on TV RELOAD, I’m joined once again by the man behind Australia’s biggest renovation juggernaut. The Block’s executive producer Julian Cress! Now, this is not just another season of The Block… it’s series 21 and they are about to  officially clock over 1000 episodes.  But rather than rest on their laurels, Julian and the team have shaken things...

Welcome back to TV Reload. My name is Benjamin Norris and on today’s episode I’m joined by three incredibly talented actors: Ben Lawson, Teresa Palmer, and Jim Sturgess. The stars of the moving new series Mixtape. Now available on Binge and Foxtel. Now, if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably seen these three in stacks of different films and tv shows.. Jim Sturgess, of...

Welcome back to TV Reload, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of your favourite TV shows. I’m your host, Benjamin Norris, and on today’s episode, we’re diving into the sun-soaked, crime-solving world of Beyond Paradise. You’ll know Beyond Paradise as the charming spin-off from Death in Paradise, and it’s back with a fresh season that’s got fans buzzing...

This week on TV Reload, I’m joined by beloved actor and activist Samuel Johnson, whose incredible life story is being featured on Australian Story (ABC, 8pm Monday 19th May) From his breakout role in The Secret Life of Us to winning a Gold Logie and raising over $20 million through his charity Love Your Sister, Sam has become one of Australia’s most inspiring public figures. But behind...

Hi, it’s Benjamin Norris and welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking play on my podcast, where I go behind the scenes with the biggest players in Australian television. This week, I’m joined by the one and only Rodger Corser — a name you’ll definitely recognise from Doctor Doctor, Underbelly, and pretty much every major Aussie drama of the last two decades. He&rsq...

Hi guys, and welcome back to TV Reload! Thanks for clicking or downloading today’s episode with Alana McLean. Who has been our ride-or-die all season long, serving up hot takes and wild speculation on Season 14 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. We’ve been teasing the idea of bringing in our partners and for this final reunion recap… one of them actually signed on. Let&rsq...

Hey guys, welcome back to TV Reload! Thanks for clicking play or downloading today’s episode with the fabulous Alana McLean—fresh from whitening her teeth and filling in on breakfast radio over in Perth. Now, Alana and I’s longest-running joke is all about those ‘90s McLean’s toothpaste commercials—I think it was Colgate? Which is related to her phenomenal and u...

Hey guys, welcome back to TV Reload! Thanks so much for clicking play or downloading today’s episode—especially because it’s a special one. I’m joined by none other than the winner of Australian Idol 2025… Marshall Hamburger. This season was stacked with talent, and it showed—the show grew its ratings by 14% compared to last year. That’s huge, especially...

Hi guys, and welcome back to TV Reload! Thanks for clicking or downloading today’s episode with the fabulous Alana McLean—who, let’s be real, is basically our halftime show “at the Super Bowl.” As we wait for more reunion episodes to drop.  As you all know, Housewives reunions are the Super Bowl of reality TV, and Alana is my personal Beyoncé. We’re...

Hi everyone, and welcome back to TV Reload! Thank you for clicking or downloading today’s episode, featuring Logan, who absolutely deserves the chance to unpack her  experience on Australian Survivor: Brains vs. Brawn 2. Making it all the way to week 7 in one of the least predictable seasons I can remember.  Myles threw it out there, that Logan was an emotional player during the se...

Hey guys, welcome back to TV Reload! Thanks so much for clicking on today’s episode—you’re in for a good one. I’m chatting with William, Jake, and Jaymon, the latest three contestants to be eliminated from Australian Idol, which means… yep, the grand finale is happening this Sunday night! I’m so pumped. The competition is seriously fierce this year. Jake has be...

Hi everyone, and welcome back to TV Reload! Thank you for clicking or downloading today’s episode, featuring Australian Idol host Scott Tweedie. This Sunday night, we’ll see our Top 6 take the stage in what I’d call a very tight six-horse race to the Idol crown! Scott has joined me each year to chat about Australia’s longest-running singing competition, and today, he’...

Hey everyone! Welcome back to TV Reload! Thanks for clicking or downloading today’s episode, where I’m joined by Alana McClean—the ultimate gossip queen, our very own Real Housewife of Western Australia and the friend who delivers measured opinions… even after unmeasured amounts of alcohol (always drink responsibly!). This week, we’re diving deep into Episode 17 of T...

Hi everyone, and welcome back to TV Reload! Thank you for clicking or downloading today’s episode, featuring Karin, who absolutely deserves the chance to unpack her 'Final Tribal Council experience' on Australian Survivor: Brains vs. Brawn 2. Love her moves or not, Karin’s decisions at Tribal Council gave us an unforgettable TV moment. I was surprised to hear how much trolling she&rsqu...

Hi everyone, and welcome back to TV Reload! Thank you for clicking or downloading today’s episode, featuring Paulie, who was recently eliminated from Australian Survivor: Brains vs. Brawn 2. Paulie was a fantastic addition to the Brawn tribe and I loved seeing a queer man representing, with just as much strength as the 'straighty one-eighties' brawn boys.' This sixth week of the competition...

Hi everyone, welcome back to TV Reload! Thank you for tuning in to today’s episode, where we’re joined by the latest contestants eliminated from Australian Idol’s Top 8—John and Emma. With the competition heating up, their departures prove that Australian Idol is truly anyone’s game. If Emma and John can be sent home, no one is safe! That’s why the judges keep u...

Hi everyone, welcome back to TV Reload! I truly appreciate you tuning in for today’s episode, featuring two powerhouse content creators at the top of their game in scripted drama—John Polson and Bruna Papandrea. They join me to discuss their latest project, The Last Anniversary. Bruna Papandrea is an acclaimed Australian film and television producer and the founder of Made Up Stories....

Hey everyone, welcome back to TV Reload! Thanks for tuning in to today’s episode, where I’m joined by the incredible Alana McClean—truly one of my favourite people—to break down the most outrageous moments from The Real Housewives. I’m absolutely obsessed with Alana's takes on the housewives and today, we are diving deep into Episode 16 of Beverly Hills Season 14, tit...

Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Laura. The latest eliminated Australian Survivor player. (Who I have to say I had been really enjoying this season.) This fifth week of the competition we saw another original 'brains' player being booted and we are going to get some hot takes on Laura’s blindside and also unpack this week...

Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. I would like to thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Bony and Hannah the next two contestants booted from Australian Idol’s top 10. The competition is really heating up and honestly I think week after week fans are going to be pulling their hair out after seeing their favourites go home. I am going to say that I am not shocke...

Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Alana McClean… the gossip queen of the airwaves, the hostess with the mostest and soon to be Ricki Lee and Natalie Bassingthwaites best friend. I will explain that in the pod! We go deep on the 15th episodes of Beverely Hills season 14 which is titled Trouble in Paradise. We are back kind...

Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. Thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Noonan. This weeks only eliminated Australian Survivor player. After a week go unpredictable twists. This fourth week we saw another original brawn player 'booted' and we are going to get some hot takes on Noonan eliminated and what she thinks of this weeks game play from the surviving survivors...

Hi Guys, welcome back to TV Reload. I would like to thank you for clicking or downloading on today’s episode with Mzuki, Aaliyah the first two contestants booted from Australian Idol’s top 12. The competition is really heating up and after a nail biting first week of performances - it was anyone’s guess on who would be sent home. I genuinely think both these girls have something...