Beyond Reality: Reality TV Interviews with Producers, Crew & Talent

Hayley Ferguson
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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.

  1. 2H AGO

    Australian Survivor: Redemption - Exit Interview | Episode 7 | Beyond Tribal

    In this episode of Beyond Reality: Beyond Tribal, long-time Australian Survivor producer Hayley Ferguson sits down with the seventh player eliminated from Australian Survivor: Redemption, Country Music Artist Don Rogers.  LISTEN MORE: If you enjoyed this episode check out my interview with Host David Genat in a pre-season chat.  Support the show 🔔 FIND US Never miss an episode — hit follow on your favourite podcast app. You can also connect with us here: 📸 Instagram: @beyondrealityau 📘 Facebook: @beyondrealityaus 🐦 X (Twitter): @beyondrealityau 📝 Blog: beyondrealityau.com ☕ SUPPORT THE SHOW Beyond Reality is an independent podcast. If you’d like to support us, you can make a one-off contribution [HERE] (for the price of a coffee!). There’s absolutely no obligation — but every little bit helps keep the show going. Thank you for being part of the Beyond Reality community. ⭐ SPREAD THE WORD Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social media or leave a rating & review in your podcast app — it’s the best way to help others discover Beyond Reality. 🎙 START YOUR OWN PODCAST Thinking about launching your own show? Beyond Reality is hosted on Buzzsprout, our favourite platform for podcast hosting, promotion and tracking. Sign up using this link here and get a $20 credit towards your podcast.

    24 min

  2. 4D AGO

    From Big Brother to Blindside? Johnson’s Exit Interview | Australian Survivor: Redemption | Ep 6 | Beyond Tribal

    In this exit interview, Johnson joins long-time Australian Survivor producer Hayley Ferguson to break down his elimination from Australian Survivor: Redemption. From entering the game as a former Big Brother player to navigating tribe dynamics, trust issues, and a fiery Tribal Council, Johnson reflects on what really happened on the island. Was it truly a blindside? Could he have played the vote differently? And how did his Big Brother experience shape his Survivor strategy? We also dive into quickfire questions including: • His favourite tribemate • The most annoying camp habit • His proudest and most embarrassing moments • Which Survivor player should play Big Brother • Whether he’d ever return to Survivor Johnson also sums up his Survivor legacy in three words. ⭐️ CREDITS: Host and Producer: Hayley Ferguson  LISTEN MORE: If you enjoyed this episode check out my interview with Host David Genat in a pre-season chat.  #AustralianSurvivor #SurvivorAU #SurvivorRedemption #BeyondTribal Support the show 🔔 FIND US Never miss an episode — hit follow on your favourite podcast app. You can also connect with us here: 📸 Instagram: @beyondrealityau 📘 Facebook: @beyondrealityaus 🐦 X (Twitter): @beyondrealityau 📝 Blog: beyondrealityau.com ☕ SUPPORT THE SHOW Beyond Reality is an independent podcast. If you’d like to support us, you can make a one-off contribution [HERE] (for the price of a coffee!). There’s absolutely no obligation — but every little bit helps keep the show going. Thank you for being part of the Beyond Reality community. ⭐ SPREAD THE WORD Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social media or leave a rating & review in your podcast app — it’s the best way to help others discover Beyond Reality. 🎙 START YOUR OWN PODCAST Thinking about launching your own show? Beyond Reality is hosted on Buzzsprout, our favourite platform for podcast hosting, promotion and tracking. Sign up using this link here and get a $20 credit towards your podcast.

    22 min

  3. 4D AGO

    Dirty Harry’s Emotional Elimination | Australian Survivor: Redemption - Exit Interview | Ep 5 | Beyond Tribal

    In this episode of Beyond Reality: Beyond Tribal, long-time Australian Survivor producer Hayley Ferguson sits down with the fifth player eliminated from Australian Survivor: Redemption - Harry Hills AKA "Dirty Harry". After playing one of the most memorable games in Australian Survivor history, Harry returns to the island for a third time. In this exclusive exit interview, he reflects on his emotional elimination, the chaotic tribal council that sealed his fate, and what it was like navigating the game with a new generation of players. Harry also opens up about: - The moment he realised he might be going home - The tribe dynamics that weren’t obvious on TV - His complicated Survivor history with David Genat - How this season compares to his previous Survivor games - Whether this could be the end of Dirty Harry Plus he takes on the Beyond Tribal Quick-fire Question Round. Hosted by Hayley Ferguson, a producer who spent more than a decade working behind the scenes on Australian Survivor, Beyond Tribal takes fans deeper into the strategy, relationships, and unseen moments that shape the game. If you're a fan of Australian Survivor, Survivor strategy, and behind-the-scenes insight, this is the exit interview you won’t want to miss. 🎙 Podcast: Beyond Reality 🎧 Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Wherever You Get Your Pods ⭐️ CREDITS: Host and Producer: Hayley Ferguson  LISTEN MORE: If you enjoyed this episode check out my interview with Host David Genat in a pre-season chat.  Support the show 🔔 FIND US Never miss an episode — hit follow on your favourite podcast app. You can also connect with us here: 📸 Instagram: @beyondrealityau 📘 Facebook: @beyondrealityaus 🐦 X (Twitter): @beyondrealityau 📝 Blog: beyondrealityau.com ☕ SUPPORT THE SHOW Beyond Reality is an independent podcast. If you’d like to support us, you can make a one-off contribution [HERE] (for the price of a coffee!). There’s absolutely no obligation — but every little bit helps keep the show going. Thank you for being part of the Beyond Reality community. ⭐ SPREAD THE WORD Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social media or leave a rating & review in your podcast app — it’s the best way to help others discover Beyond Reality. 🎙 START YOUR OWN PODCAST Thinking about launching your own show? Beyond Reality is hosted on Buzzsprout, our favourite platform for podcast hosting, promotion and tracking. Sign up using this link here and get a $20 credit towards your podcast.

    26 min

  4. MAR 3

    Paula’s Blindside and Dirty Harry Destiny | Australian Survivor: Redemption - Exit Interview | Ep 4 | Beyond Tribal

    In this episode of Beyond Reality: Beyond Tribal, long-time Australian Survivor producer Hayley Ferguson sits down with the fourth player eliminated from Australian Survivor: Redemption.  In a vote that appeared to be driven by revenge after targeting Eliza, Paula shares her side of the story, including how Simon’s name became central to the narrative and whether the truth was stretched in the scramble before Tribal Council. Paula also reflects on: Forming an early bond with  Harry HillsAlmost appearing on  Australian Survivor: Champions v Contenders in 2019Navigating a tribe that included returning playersThe moment she believes changed the trajectory of her gameWhat surprised her most watching the season backThe episode wraps with a quickfire round covering her proudest moment, biggest regret, favourite tribemate, and whether she’d ever return to play again. ⭐️ CREDITS: Host and Producer: Hayley Ferguson  LISTEN MORE: If you enjoyed this episode check out my interview with Host David Genat in a pre-season chat.  Support the show 🔔 FIND US Never miss an episode — hit follow on your favourite podcast app. You can also connect with us here: 📸 Instagram: @beyondrealityau 📘 Facebook: @beyondrealityaus 🐦 X (Twitter): @beyondrealityau 📝 Blog: beyondrealityau.com ☕ SUPPORT THE SHOW Beyond Reality is an independent podcast. If you’d like to support us, you can make a one-off contribution [HERE] (for the price of a coffee!). There’s absolutely no obligation — but every little bit helps keep the show going. Thank you for being part of the Beyond Reality community. ⭐ SPREAD THE WORD Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social media or leave a rating & review in your podcast app — it’s the best way to help others discover Beyond Reality. 🎙 START YOUR OWN PODCAST Thinking about launching your own show? Beyond Reality is hosted on Buzzsprout, our favourite platform for podcast hosting, promotion and tracking. Sign up using this link here and get a $20 credit towards your podcast.

    13 min

  5. FEB 26

    Eliza on the Midnight Chat that Ended Her Game | Australian Survivor: Redemption Exit Interview | Ep 3 | Beyond Tribal

    In this episode of Beyond Reality: Beyond Tribal, long-time Australian Survivor producer Hayley Ferguson sits down with best-selling author Eliza Reilly, the third person to be voted out of Australian Survivor: Redemption. In this episode, we discuss: The "Lightning Strike" Blindside: How it feels to be the target of an epic move.The Midnight Information Platter: Eliza sets the record straight on that conversation with Lyndl - was she actually asleep, and why was information the only currency she had left?Behind the Scramble: The health struggles Eliza faced in the early days.Superfan Strategy: Why Eliza knew exactly where the idol clue was on Day 1 and her "plus one" strategy for handling the returnee players.The Jackson Connection: Building a "ride or die" alliance in 24 hours and the "brutal poetry" of the challenge that ended her game.Unfinished Business: Why Eliza believes her Survivor chapter is far from closed Plus Eliza takes on the Quick-Fire Question Round: Including her take on which Bachelor star she wants to see tackle the island next?LISTEN MORE: If you enjoyed this episode check out my interview with Host David Genat in a pre-season chat.  ABOUT THE HOST: Beyond Reality is hosted by TV producer Hayley Ferguson. Hayley has spent the last decade working on Australian Survivor. Her credits also include Dancing With the Stars, Gogglebox, Big Brother, and I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. Support the show 🔔 FIND US Never miss an episode — hit follow on your favourite podcast app. You can also connect with us here: 📸 Instagram: @beyondrealityau 📘 Facebook: @beyondrealityaus 🐦 X (Twitter): @beyondrealityau 📝 Blog: beyondrealityau.com ☕ SUPPORT THE SHOW Beyond Reality is an independent podcast. If you’d like to support us, you can make a one-off contribution [HERE] (for the price of a coffee!). There’s absolutely no obligation — but every little bit helps keep the show going. Thank you for being part of the Beyond Reality community. ⭐ SPREAD THE WORD Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social media or leave a rating & review in your podcast app — it’s the best way to help others discover Beyond Reality. 🎙 START YOUR OWN PODCAST Thinking about launching your own show? Beyond Reality is hosted on Buzzsprout, our favourite platform for podcast hosting, promotion and tracking. Sign up using this link here and get a $20 credit towards your podcast.

    19 min

  6. FEB 25

    The Traitors Secret & Throwing Tribal Council Bombs: Cat's Exit Interview | Australian Survivor: Redemption | Ep 2 | Beyond Tribal

    In this episode of Beyond Reality: Beyond Tribal, long-time Australian Survivor producer Hayley Ferguson sits down with the second player eliminated from Australian Survivor: Redemption.  LISTEN MORE: If you enjoyed this episode check out my interview with Host David Genat in a pre-season chat.  Support the show 🔔 FIND US Never miss an episode — hit follow on your favourite podcast app. You can also connect with us here: 📸 Instagram: @beyondrealityau 📘 Facebook: @beyondrealityaus 🐦 X (Twitter): @beyondrealityau 📝 Blog: beyondrealityau.com ☕ SUPPORT THE SHOW Beyond Reality is an independent podcast. If you’d like to support us, you can make a one-off contribution [HERE] (for the price of a coffee!). There’s absolutely no obligation — but every little bit helps keep the show going. Thank you for being part of the Beyond Reality community. ⭐ SPREAD THE WORD Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social media or leave a rating & review in your podcast app — it’s the best way to help others discover Beyond Reality. 🎙 START YOUR OWN PODCAST Thinking about launching your own show? Beyond Reality is hosted on Buzzsprout, our favourite platform for podcast hosting, promotion and tracking. Sign up using this link here and get a $20 credit towards your podcast.

    20 min

  7. FEB 24

    Daniel’s “Dumb Reason” He Was Voted Out First | Australian Survivor: Redemption - Exit Interview | Episode 1 | Beyond Tribal

    In this episode of Beyond Reality: Beyond Tribal, long-time Australian Survivor producer Hayley Ferguson sits down with the first player eliminated from Australian Survivor: Redemption.  LISTEN MORE: If you enjoyed this episode check out my interview with Host David Genat in a pre-season chat.  Support the show 🔔 FIND US Never miss an episode — hit follow on your favourite podcast app. You can also connect with us here: 📸 Instagram: @beyondrealityau 📘 Facebook: @beyondrealityaus 🐦 X (Twitter): @beyondrealityau 📝 Blog: beyondrealityau.com ☕ SUPPORT THE SHOW Beyond Reality is an independent podcast. If you’d like to support us, you can make a one-off contribution [HERE] (for the price of a coffee!). There’s absolutely no obligation — but every little bit helps keep the show going. Thank you for being part of the Beyond Reality community. ⭐ SPREAD THE WORD Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social media or leave a rating & review in your podcast app — it’s the best way to help others discover Beyond Reality. 🎙 START YOUR OWN PODCAST Thinking about launching your own show? Beyond Reality is hosted on Buzzsprout, our favourite platform for podcast hosting, promotion and tracking. Sign up using this link here and get a $20 credit towards your podcast.

    19 min

  8. FEB 19

    Australian Survivor: Redemption - Pre-season Chat with Host David Genat

    In this episode I sit down with David Genat  (AKA former Golden God and brand new host) ahead of the new series of Australian Survuvor: Redemption. We talk about stepping into the role of host on the iconic format, Johnathan Lapaglia’s legacy and what we can expect from this season! David is an international model, presenter, three-time Survivor player (one-time Sole Survivor) and all round renowned reality TV strategist who holds the title of most awarded reality winner of all time after he won big on NBC’s Deal Or No Deal Island.  CREDITS: Host & Producer: Hayley Ferguson Support the show 🔔 FIND US Never miss an episode — hit follow on your favourite podcast app. You can also connect with us here: 📸 Instagram: @beyondrealityau 📘 Facebook: @beyondrealityaus 🐦 X (Twitter): @beyondrealityau 📝 Blog: beyondrealityau.com ☕ SUPPORT THE SHOW Beyond Reality is an independent podcast. If you’d like to support us, you can make a one-off contribution [HERE] (for the price of a coffee!). There’s absolutely no obligation — but every little bit helps keep the show going. Thank you for being part of the Beyond Reality community. ⭐ SPREAD THE WORD Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social media or leave a rating & review in your podcast app — it’s the best way to help others discover Beyond Reality. 🎙 START YOUR OWN PODCAST Thinking about launching your own show? Beyond Reality is hosted on Buzzsprout, our favourite platform for podcast hosting, promotion and tracking. Sign up using this link here and get a $20 credit towards your podcast.

    24 min
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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.

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