Liv on Air: Your Behind the Scenes Bestie

ItsLivonAir

Have you ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes of your favorite reality shows?GREAT - you're ready to join the Broken Brain Club. Your host and former reality TV producer Liv is here tell you everything you want to know about the real behind the scenes of how these shows are made - not just repeating Reddit rumors or DeuxMoi posts. Get ready for deep dives, current show gossip, and rewatches of shows with behind the scenes details for a peak into the real world of unscripted television. New episodes every other Friday! Follow @itslivonair on socials

Episodes

  1. APR 3

    BTS of Amanda/West, Bachelorette Shutdown, and DEEP DIVE: Cast Trips!

    My screentime has never been higher! We dissect the chaotic BTS of the cancellation of The Bachelorette, wtf Amanda and West are doing and what's going on at the network, and some tinfoil hat theories about leaked videos to unpaid reality contestants. Plus, a DEEP DIVE on Cast Trips: who actually pays for those villas, how "trade-outs" work, and what scenes are always fake. Follow @itslivonair for more!

    52 min

  2. MAR 19

    LISTENER Qs: How Do You Sell A Reality Show? Are The Texts on Screen Real? Getting Ready Scenes?

    Welcome back to the Broken Brain Club listeners! We start this episode with some CURRENTLY ON gossip - Love is Blind Finale/Reunion (and if I think they get bonuses for making it to the altar), Top Chef premiere and what I can tell you about cooking shows, and how competition shows are really filmed! Then we get in to some AMAZING listener Qs, from how you sell a reality show, to what happens when a cast member 'leaves the show' and then 'comes back,' to how get ready scens are filmed all at the same time (or are they!), and more! Want to ask Liv a question for a future listener episode? Email your questions to ⁠itslivonair@gmail.com⁠. Follow along on TikTok and Instagram at @ItsLivOnAir. Please remember to rate, view, and subscribe if you like the pod!

    40 min

  3. FEB 27

    Traitors (an interview with Sam Spector!), ANTM Doc, Love is Blind, and more!

    Welcome back to the Broken Brain Club listeners! Today's episode is PACKED with BTS goodness. My honest thoughts on The America's Next Top Model documentary (and how it shows us how reality tv shows are sold) , the disaster of Love is Blind, and a very fun interview with the man responsible for the iconic looks from Alan Cumming (and hello, Lala!) on The Traitors - Sam Spector! Settle in, this one is FUN! Make sure to follow @samspector for ALL the amazing behind the scenes of his looks coming to your screen again so soon!

    1h 2m

  4. FEB 20

    Is The Doctor On This Reality Show Real?

    Proud members of the Broken Brain Club, we’re back!  In this episode, Liv answers one of the most frequently asked questions: is this doctor on this reality show real?! Is this therapist an actor? Surely this psychic is a production plant, right? Where do you even find these people? Why doesn’t Jax have a therapist (okay I can’t actually answer that one, but everything else, I gotchu).  Want to ask Liv a question for a future listener episode? Email your questions to itslivonair@gmail.com. Follow along on TikTok and Instagram at @ItsLivOnAir. Please remember to rate, view, and subscribe if you like the pod!

    25 min

  5. 10/05/2025

    How Zayn Malik Got Me My Job in Reality TV

    Ever wondered what it actually takes to get a job on a show like Married at First Sight or Dancing With the Stars? In this first-ever "Story Time" episode, Liv shares her unfiltered journey into the demanding, chaotic, and sometimes glamorous world of unscripted television. Why I dropped my college major for One Direction The harsh realities of the freelance life How to Get Into Reality TV If I Haven't Talked You Out of IT Did this episode make you want to start a career in TV, or run the other way? Send Liv your thoughts or questions for a future listener episode at itslivonair@gmail.com. If you liked this episode, please rate and review the podcast!

    22 min

  6. 09/26/2025

    REWATCH: Is UnReal Actually Real? Ep 1 Part 2

    In this second part of our UnREAL breakdown, Liv dives deeper into the show's most shocking and controversial scenes to reveal what's fact and what's fiction. She's tackling your biggest questions head-on, from producer ethics to how far they'll go for a good story. We answer some spicy questions on this one! The doctor on set - do we really have them?! Do they tell production everything?Is a cast member's edit decided before the cameras even roll? Do we secretly keep filming even after a cast member thinks the cameras are down? Are there code words ?! Want to ask Liv a question for a future listener episode? Find her on TikTok and Instagram at @ItsLivOnAir, or email your questions to itslivonair@gmail.com.

    36 min

  7. 09/19/2025

    LISTENER Q's: Morals of Producing Reality TV? Fake Breakups? Least Favorite Show?

    This week, Liv is opening up the mailbag and answering the most frequently asked, burning questions from listeners! From a producer's ethical line to the real story behind an iconic TV breakup, nothing is off limits. Am I a bad person? Does a producer ever feel guilty about how they portray someone? Liv shares her honest take on a producer's true power in the editing room. The Southern Charm Breakup: Was that famous, emotional breakup scene between Thomas and Kathryn on Southern Charm real or scripted? Liv weighs in with her professional opinion. The Best & Worst Job: Liv reveals the most grueling show she's ever worked on and the one that made her feel the proudest. Want to ask Liv a question for a future listener episode? Find her on TikTok and Instagram at @ItsLivOnAir, or email your questions to itslivonair@gmail.com.

    25 min

  8. 09/12/2025

    BEHIND THE SCENES: Below Deck and McBee Dynasty

    In this episode Liv, delves into the behind-the-scenes intricacies of two Bravo reality shows we are loving and maybe not so loving right now - 'Below Deck' and 'McBee Dynasty.' If you haven’t heard of McBee Dynasty THIS WILL MAKE YOU WANT TO! Liv discusses why 'Below Deck' works so well as a format, critiques the latest season's new stylistic changes, and reveals all on why she thinks it will need to change quite a bit if it will stay on the air. Then, Liv focuses on 'McBee Dynasty' - the best show you haven’t heard of -  a reality show about a family of ranchers that mimics the popularity of 'Yellowstone.' Problematic men! Cows! Alcohol! Saying coo coo bananas multiple times?! What more could you ask for?! Want to ask Liv a question for a future listener episode? Email your questions to itslivonair@gmail.com. Follow along on TikTok and Instagram at @ItsLivOnAir. Please remember to rate, view, and subscribe if you like the pod!

    36 min

  9. 09/05/2025

     DEEP DIVE: Reality TV Interviews & Confessionals

    Interview bites make or break whole episodes, and well, series! Let’s deep dive into the all important power of the confessional. In this episode, Liv is taking you into the interview chair to reveal the secrets behind how we get those tearful testimonials. In this episode, we go over some of the basics: OTF vs. Sit-Down: What's the difference between an on-the-fly interview and the polished confessionals you see on shows like The Valley? The Power of the Question: The secret to getting a great "bite" from a cast member—and how producers get them to talk in the present tense about a past event. Wardrobe, Hair, and Timing, Oh My!: We dive into who pays for their wardrobe and glam, and how often they are filming these interviews (and are they repeating looks?!) Want to ask Liv a question for a future listener episode? Email your questions to itslivonair@gmail.com. Follow along on TikTok and Instagram at @ItsLivOnAir. Please remember to rate, view, and subscribe if you like the pod!

    16 min

  10. 08/29/2025

    REWATCH - Is UnREAL Actually Real? Ep 1

    Ever wondered if the dark, behind-the-scenes world of UnREAL is anything like the reality of making a show like The Bachelor? As a former producer on shows from Dancing With the Stars to Married at First Sight, Liv breaks down the first episode of the iconic Lifetime series to separate fact from fiction. In this deep-dive re-watch, you'll learn: Walkie-Talkies vs. Headsets: Why a showrunner would never use an open walkie on a high-stakes shoot. Life on the Floor: You may have heard of producers being ‘on the floor’, but do they really LIE on the floor to get the shot?! The Art of the Note: How producers soften a harsh note like "be more charming" to get the best performance from a cast member. The Unbreakable Rules of Production: Why losing the main star or lacking a signed contract is a logistical nightmare that would (spoiler alert) never happen on a major show. Want to ask Liv a question for a future listener episode? Email your questions to itslivonair@gmail.com. Follow along on TikTok and Instagram at @ItsLivOnAir. Please remember to rate, view, and subscribe if you like the pod!

    29 min

  11. 08/29/2025

    DEEP DIVE: Is Reality TV Scripted?

    It’s the number one question Liv gets asked, and in this episode, she’s giving you the definitive answer. We're going behind the curtain of shows like The Real Housewives to uncover the truth about what's planned, what's real, and everything in between. In this episode, we cover: The Anatomy of a Scene: How producers determine what they’re shooting in a scene and the kooky names for the documents they use to do so Location, Location, Location: Why a restaurant might regret allowing a film crew in—and the rare instance it paid off. The One Thing That Is Always Fake: I bet you can guess it if you think about it! Talent Prep: The delicate art of guiding a cast member to say what's needed for the show without a script, and when you might feed cast a line directly  Edit Mindset: Why the edit is always on a good producer’s mind and why “I got a bad edit” can be the exact opposite Want to ask Liv a question for a future listener episode? Email your questions to itslivonair@gmail.com. Follow along on TikTok and Instagram at @ItsLivOnAir. Please remember to rate, view, and subscribe if you like the pod!

    23 min
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Have you ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes of your favorite reality shows?GREAT - you're ready to join the Broken Brain Club. Your host and former reality TV producer Liv is here tell you everything you want to know about the real behind the scenes of how these shows are made - not just repeating Reddit rumors or DeuxMoi posts. Get ready for deep dives, current show gossip, and rewatches of shows with behind the scenes details for a peak into the real world of unscripted television. New episodes every other Friday! Follow @itslivonair on socials

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