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Entertainment Insider
Step beyond the velvet rope and into the heart of showbiz with Entertainment Insider. Hosted by Jon Olb, an entertainment veteran with decades behind the camera, this series takes you behind the scenes of the industry through candid, unfiltered conversations with the people who live it.
From household names to the creative forces behind the curtain, these generous guests share personal stories, career highs and lows, and the untold truths the audience never gets to see. Think This Is Your Life meets Inside the Actors Studio—but looser, warmer, and packed with moments that surprise even industry insiders.
As entertainment undergoes its biggest transformation in decades, Entertainment Insider won’t promise all the answers—but it will introduce you to the legends and trailblazers shaping its future. Whether they’re from stage or screen, music or quiz shows, you’ll hear the real stories that make this world so captivating.
🎙️ Unseen. Unfiltered. Unmissable.
Episodes
29 episodes
Stephen Hall on Mad As Hell, Spamalot, Fawlty Towers & Quiz Show Glory | Part 2
From comedy and theatre to quiz show domination — Stephen Hall has done it all.In Part 2 of this wide-ranging conversation, Stephen shares incredible stories from his career, including: • Behind the scenes of Mad As Hell
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Stephen Hall: From Mad As Hell to Neighbours, Romper Stomper & More | Part 1
Stephen Hall is best known for his hilarious characters on Mad As Hell, but his career spans much more. He’s an accomplished actor, producer, and even a quiz show champion.In Part 1 of this wide-ranging conversation, Stephen ref...
Julia Morris on Fame, Hustle, Robert Irwin, the Logies & the Chaos of Showbiz | Part 2
In Part 2 of our conversation with the brilliant Julia Morris, we dive into the wild world of I'm A Celebrity..., the realities of fame, the constant hustle of showbiz, and her experience working alongside the amazing Robert Irwin.We al...
"It’s Hard to Speak to a Human!" – Julia Morris on Dogs, Telcos & Life After 50
What a thrill to chat with the incredible Julia Morris, co-host of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!In Part 1, we cover a wide range of topics — from dogs and the frustrations of dealing with telcos, to life choices, ageing in the ...
Digging Deeper with Mitch McTaggart | The Last Year of Television Creator | Part 2
More from Mitch McTaggart | The Mind Behind The Last Year of TelevisionWe’re back with more from Mitch McTaggart — the creative force behind The Last Year of Television and The Back Side of Television.Hear more insights, behind-...
Behind The Back Side of Television with Mitch McTaggart | Part 1
Mitch McTaggart on Aussie TV, Community Media & Creating Hit ShowsMitch McTaggart is the creative mind behind The Last Year of Television and The Back Side of Television on Binge. A true lover of classic Aussie TV, Mitch shares how ...
Bec Charlwood Part 2 - reaction to personal details, living with bipolar, new show now touring
More frank chat with comedian Bec Charlwood. Hear what her family thinks about the very personal details she talks about in her act. Bec's YouTube special, Bipolar Baby, detailing her living with bipolar, the diagnosis, and the effects on every...
Bec Charlwood Part 1 - the economics of comedy, what happens behind the scenes, Screen Queens
Bec Charlwood is part of the new breed of comedians. She tells her truth. The good, the bad, the...In part one hear the most candid account you'll probably ever hear of the pay and costs being a comedian. People often don't realise that the...
Brian Nankervis Part 2 - The definitive account of RocKwiz, rumours and now radio
Have you heard differing accounts of what happened with RocKwiz? Now, for the first time, hear how it really went down from the man himself Brian Nankervis. Still doing a heap of live RocKwiz shows, hear how it originally piloted, how Brian was...
Brian Nankervis Part 1 - Let The Blood Run Free, Raymond J, Jimeoin, warm-up and Pictures of You
Everyone knows Brian from at least one phase of his brilliant career. He started as a teacher, before being a waiter at the Last Laugh. Soon he was on Let The Blood Run Free and created Hey, Hey, It's Saturday favourite Raymond J Bartholomeuz. ...
Anthony Watt 3 - Full Frontal, Comedy Inc., Producing Spicks and Specks
Anthony talks about Full Frontal, including some prescient sketches about Princess Diana. Developing Comedy Inc. The ins and outs of producing - how it works on Spicks and Specks.
Anthony Watt 2 - Spicks and Specks, The Weakest Link, Adam Hills Tonight, Sleuth 101
Anthony talks about the genesis and continuing appeal of Spicks and Specks. When the show initially ended, we talk of the short-lived reboot. Also, the Big Backyard Quiz for SBS, The Weakest Link reboot, good things take time, the industry is c...
Anthony Watt 1 - kid's tv, Stingers, Something Stupid, Hamish and Andy
Anthony Watt is the Executive Producer of Spicks and Specks. His career includes projects such as Full Frontal, Hamish & Andy, The Big Backyard Quiz, Sleuth 101, The Weakest Link and Comedy Inc. In part one, hear about his career start with...
Tim Ferguson 2 - Don't Forget Your Toothbrush, Unreal TV, Shock Jock, Spin Out...and MS.
More from legend of Australian Comedy - Tim Ferguson. Yes, in part 2 you will hear about his Multiple Sclerosis, but as he says, it is the least interesting thing about him. You've heard about the Doug Anthony AllStars on The Big Gig and DAAS K...
Tim Ferguson 1 - DAAS, DAAS Kapital, Funky Squad, teaching, comedy today
Tim Ferguson is a legend of Australian Comedy. And as he says, his Multiple Sclerosis is the least interesting thing about him. Hear about his amazing career including the Doug Anthony AllStars on The Big Gig and DAAS Kapital, and everything fr...
What to expect on Entertainment Insider
Hear the unfiltered, candid stories from the world of entertainment. From the people that were there. Television, movies, music, stage, comedy, advertising, news and so much more. Come for the chat...stay for the laughs!
Adam Howard 2 – Titanic, Star Wars, James Cameron, Fincher, Weir, digital art & more!
Part two of our chat with Adam Howard, the legendary Visual Effects Supervisor whose career spans some of the biggest projects in film and television history. In this episode Adam discusses iconic productions like Titanic, Star Wars: Episode II...
Adam Howard 1 – Mad Hatter, ABC start, Star Trek, Emmys, Hollywood VFX journey & more!
Join us for an exclusive conversation with Adam Howard, the legendary Visual Effects Supervisor whose career spans some of the biggest projects in film and television history. With multiple Emmy Awards under his belt, Adam has brought cinematic...
Josh Thomas - Talkin' 'bout Your Generation, Please Like Me, Everything's Gonna Be Okay. Showrunner
You know Josh from the original Talkin' 'bout Your Generation. You know Josh from Taskmaster. But you really know Josh from his work on Please Like Me and Everything's Gonna Be Okay. Now, hear stories about him and those productions that you ha...
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Asif Zubairy 2 - Hell's Kitchen, Dancing on Ice, Big Brother-Friday Night Live & The Biggest Loser
In this episode we hear some experiences from Asif's remarkable television career. He recounts experiences on Hell's Kitchen, and in Australia Big Brother - Friday Night Live, The Biggest Loser, Nerds FC and more. We also hear his unique and qu...
Asif Zubairy 1 - Writing in the UK, The Big Breakfast, Sir Bob Geldof & Yasser Arafat
You may not be familiar with the name, but Asif Zubairy has done it all! His most recent position was as ITV UK Commissioning Editor. Asif grew up in the UK and his experience as a writer led to an unorthodox move into television. In this episo...
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AI special edition - Alex Wadelton
Alex Wadelton is a renowned advertising creative. What he has to say about creatives, and the rise of AI will give you pause. Don't miss this!
Pam Barnes 2 - Hey, Hey It's Saturday, The Circle, Family Feud
Pam talks about Hey, Hey, It's Saturday, and tells some incredible stories of when the show went on the road to the US. Pam and Jon discuss the lack of opportunity for performers to appear on tv now. Also the reinvention of the morning genre wi...
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Pam Barnes 1 - IMT, Don Lane, Sale of the Century, The Logies and much more
Pam Barnes is a legendary Australian television producer. In this first part, she talks to Jon about everything from IMT, The Don Lane Show, Sale of the Century, Australia Live, The Einstein Factor, How Much Do You Love Me?, The Logies and much...
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