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There's some big changes coming to the Aussie TV industry - both on air and behind the scenes In this episode: ·     3.50 – The panel give their views on the election results coverage from each network ·     11.24 – Prime TV and GWN say goodbye ·     15.11 – Aussie broadcasters in a bidding war for one of the last remaining US content deals ·     20.21 – The Masked Singer loses two judges ·     24.01 – Channel 10 decides one Bachelor just isn’t enough ·     29.46 – Guy Sebastian’s earnings revealed ·     33.38 – Remembering Erin Jane and Caroline Jones ·     40.13 – Hatches & Dispatches ·     42.03 – Ratings wrap ·     51.55 – TV Bingebox Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this latest podcast, Joel talk about a possible unfair play by Big Brother in his final challenge, whether there was really a J Crew and his feelings for Aleisha. Joel also chats about: The blessing or curse of being a challenge beast Scrambling for votes against the OG crew Gabbie's claim that the J crew were not inviting His on again and off again relationship with Aleisha What newbie he thinks will go the furthest in the Big Brother house Being a vegan in a KFC win Current studies Being friends with his exes and their parents  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eloni chats about: His family His size in school (and it might surprise you) Playing rugby league His forced retirement after 15 concussions Donating his brain to science when he dies his current position as a 'garbo' Australian Ninja Warrior His body (and a few tips on how to get there) Cold showers Decision to do Celebrity Apprentice Australia How intimidating Sir Alan Sugar really is Those boardroom scenes The bitchin' boys Conspiracy theories Gaming Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lara's Big Brother eviction interview Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week there’s big news for channel 10’s parent company as a big player buys up $2.6b worth of stock, Channel 9 has big plans to try and make the ARIAS relevant again and big telcos want money from the streamers.   In this episode:   ·     5.02 – The logies are back and Sonia Kruger reveals some secret deets ·     9.45 – Will 10’s bad soccer ratings destroy its AFL bid? ·     16.17 – Telcos demand streamers pay up for bandwidth use ·     21.10 – A secret recording of Paul Murray from SKY NEWS makes news… but is it really news? ·     26.10 – The ARIAS move to channel 9 ·     29.00 – Hatches & Dispatches ·     30.29 – Ratings Wrap ·     39.46 – TV Bingebox ·     49.11 – BREAKING: Warren Buffett buys $2.6b worth of Paramount Global shares Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eviction interview with Layla Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eviction 2 interview with Mel Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Post Eviction Interview with Josh Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 - Hatches and Dispatches 26.53 - TV Bingebox Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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? ·     16.30 – Meghan Markle loses her job at Netflix ·     27.55 – The winners and losers in the ratings race ·     31.22 – Aaron clears up some confusion about regional ratings and RegTAM ·     41.37 – Sarah has the latest Hatches & Dispatches ·     43.21 – We find out what everyone’s been watching in the TV Bingebox Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 make up for a loss of subscribers ·     20.11 – Two big streamers say they want AFL rights ·     31.54 – Production news on Million Dollar Island and Nigella confirmed for MKR ·     37.01 – Ratings Wrap ·     46.16 – Hatches & Dispatches ·     47.28 – TV Bingebox Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 away from traditional broadcasters.     In this episode:   ·     1.36 – Is nostalgia killing broadcast TV? ·     15.55 – An ABC presenter under investigation over her social media ·     25.23 – Football Australia does the dirty on its broadcast partner, Channel 10 ·     31.28 – The Block loses two contestants right before filming begins ·     35.10 – RATINGS: The Voice v Lego Masters v MasterChef ·     44.00 – Streamers turn to the past to attract older audiences ·     48.02 – Hatches & Dispatches ·     50.17 – TV Bingebox Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 Brickman from Lego Masters.   In this episode: ·     2.00 – PVO refuses to do live crosses to some presenters on his own network ·     7.18 – ABC America makes a big play for streaming ·     13.44 – Melissa Doyle to host This is Your Life ·     15.19 – Why viewers around the country are getting the new Hey Hey It’s Saturday special at different times ·     21.51 – Q2 ratings battle – Lego Masters v The Voice v MasterChef ·     26.52 – Ratings ·     30.36 – INTERVIEW: Brickman ·     44.02 – Hatches & Dispatches ·     45.31 – TV Bingebox Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 better stories being told.   Plus the bold idea to put the Olympics behind a paywall.   In this episode:   ·     2.52 – The Bachelor moves to Queensland… with the help of taxpayer dollars ·     6.42 – Amazon’s plays with the idea of bidding for the Olympics ·     14.48 – Can Will Smith survive the Oscars ‘slapping’ controversy? ·     18.47 – Calls for quotas to be introduced to tell more indigenous stories ·     29.36 – Remembering the late Ernie Carroll ·     33.49 – Ratings ·     41.29 – Hatches & Dispatches ·     43.43 – TV Bingebox Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 ·     28.54 – Ratings Wrap ·     38.22 – Hatches & Dispatches ·     40.37 – TV Bingebox Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 Bluey and the return of the Logies.   In this episode: ·     1.21 – Tom Morris sacked by FOX SPORTS after secrets recordings are leaked ·     9.01 – The Amazing Race Australia forced to change hosts as COVID-19 strikes the crew ·     11.59 – Netflix to crack down on password sharing ·     15.34 – Bluey makes it big in the USA as ratings data shows just how big the Aussie animation is ·     29.13 – The Logies are back! ·     32.59 – Hatches & Dispatches ·     34.48 – TV Bingebox Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 premier one of the worst shows of the year.   But was there any bright spots in this week of darkness? Take a listen to find out…   In this episode: ·      3.31 – Correcting the record on a story from last week ·      5.50 – TV’s terrible telethon ·      14.22 – Seven says Matt and Gary are cooked ·      15.47 – Sally Neighbour leaves the ABC ·      18.19 – Ratings wrap ·      26.50 – Netflix premiere’s BYRON BAES and oh boy it’s bad! ·      34.15 – Disney + ads ·      39.13 – Hatches & Dispatches ·      40.12 – TV Bingebox Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Interview with Rob Mills Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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:   ·     1.02 – Remembering Shane Warne and his TV Show ‘Warnie’ ·     7.33 – It’s official! Neighbours is done and dusted ·     11.41 – Stan ejects an audience member on Q&A but maybe it’s time the ABC ejected the show itself ·     27.29 – Channel 10 caught out lying to viewers… again! ·     30.59 – WIN says local news is a double whammy in costs ·     35.55 – Ratings Wrap ·     41.29 – Hatches & Dispatches ·     42.42 – TV Bingebox Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 13.48 - Would I Lie To You reactions 20.49 - Ratings 24.19 - Pete Overton dodges a bullet 32.16 - Hatches and dispatches 34.00 - TV Bingebox Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.