Beyond Reality: Conversations with the People Behind Reality TV and Unscripted Entertainment
Love reality TV? Go behind the scenes with Beyond Reality: the podcast that dives into the world of unscripted television through conversations with the people who make your favourite shows.
Hosted by Australian TV producer Hayley Ferguson, each episode features candid interviews with industry professionals, from producers and directors to editors, crew, and on-screen personalities.
Whether you’re dreaming of a career in television, already working in the industry, or just obsessed with what happens behind the camera, this podcast offers real insights into how TV gets made. Discover the career paths of industry insiders with stories you won’t hear anywhere else - and find out what it really takes to work in TV.
Beyond Reality: Conversations with the People Behind Reality TV and Unscripted Entertainment
Head of Global Formats, Eureka Productions - Wes Dening | The Floor, The Mole, Stars on Mars & More
In this episode, I sit down with TV executive Wes Dening, a powerhouse of the television industry who has made his mark in developing, selling and producing original content in Australia, the US and beyond. In his current role as Head of Global Formats for Eureka Productions, Wes oversees the making of hit shows such as Australian Idol (Seven Network), The Mole (Netflix), The Floor (Fox) and Stars On Mars (Fox).
We chat about his first taste of television as a contestant on Big Brother back in 2004, how he learnt the business of TV in order to sell his first original formal at just 27 years old and what he believes it takes to make it in such a dynamic industry.
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LISTEN MORE:
If you enjoyed this chat, you might like to listen to a recent episode recorded with Liz Cantor. Liz is an established TV presenter these days but her first taste of television was on The Mole back in 2005 and spoiler alert - she won!
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Host and Producer: Hayley Ferguson
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