Back From Reality

The tables are turned in this special season one finale as guest host Matthew Backer interviews Back From Reality's very own Gabrielle Scawthorn about her experience on Channel V's Fresh Meat!WARNING: This episode contains references to eating disorders and self harm which may be triggering for some people. Listener discretion is advised. This podcast was made with the support of the Arts Council England National Lottery Projects Grants.BOOK NOW to see Gabrielle perform her one-woman show The Apologists in Sydney.20th - 31st of January, 2021The Old 505 Theatre, NewtownWebsite: https://old505theatre.com/shows/the-apologists-1605228949.htmlTrailer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Broadway World UK⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Up Close Culture“Gabrielle Scawthorn is magnificent” – Lyn Gardner“Amongst the best single-handed plays I have seen.” – West End North“A vivid portrayal of emotional struggle in the face of public shame” – The UpcomingWant to get in touch? Email us at unlikelyproductions@hotmail.com or message Gabrielle on Instagram at @gjosca.UNLIKELY PRODUCTIONS WEBSITEGabrielle ScawthornInstagramTwitterMatthew BackerInstagramTwitterArtwork by WolfbangTheme music by Robert TripolinoProduced by Hugo ChiarellaUnlikely Productions

Liz Jelléy was a contestant on the 2020 season of Farmer Wants A Wife. Liz got in touch with Gab after listening to her interview with reality TV psychologist Mark Mathieson. Liz was under Mark's care during her time on Farmer Wants A Wife and felt that some of what was said in that interview was misrepresentative of her experience on the show. We invited Liz on to share her perspective.This podcast was made with the support of the Arts Council England National Lottery Projects Grants.BOOK NOW to see Gabrielle perform her one-woman show The Apologists in Sydney.20th - 31st of January, 2021The Old 505 Theatre, NewtownWebsite: https://old505theatre.com/shows/the-apologists-1605228949.htmlTrailer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Broadway World UK⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Up Close Culture“Gabrielle Scawthorn is magnificent” – Lyn Gardner“Amongst the best single-handed plays I have seen.” – West End North“A vivid portrayal of emotional struggle in the face of public shame” – The UpcomingWant to get in touch? Email us at unlikelyproductions@hotmail.com or message Gabrielle on Instagram at @gjosca.UNLIKELY PRODUCTIONS WEBSITEGabrielle ScawthornInstagramTwitterLiz JelléyInstagramWebsiteArtwork by WolfbangTheme music by Robert TripolinoProduced by Hugo ChiarellaUnlikely Productions 

Gab chats with Teddy Briggs! Teddy was a contestant on season one of Love Island Australia, entering on day 21 before being dumped from the villa on day 36. In this interview Teddy opens up about his hard partying life post Love Island, and his journey to finding some balance in his life again after the show. This is also our final episode for 2021, while we take a few weeks off over Christmas. Gab will be back with the last few episodes of season one in the new year.This podcast was made with the support of the Arts Council England National Lottery Projects Grants.BOOK NOW to see Gabrielle perform her one-woman show The Apologists in Sydney.20th - 31st of January, 2021The Old 505 Theatre, NewtownWebsite: https://old505theatre.com/shows/the-apologists-1605228949.htmlTrailer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Broadway World UK⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Up Close Culture“Gabrielle Scawthorn is magnificent” – Lyn Gardner“Amongst the best single-handed plays I have seen.” – West End North“A vivid portrayal of emotional struggle in the face of public shame” – The UpcomingWant to get in touch? Email us at unlikelyproductions@hotmail.com or message Gabrielle on Instagram at @gjosca.UNLIKELY PRODUCTIONS WEBSITEGabrielle ScawthornInstagramTwitterTeddy BriggsInstagramWebsiteArtwork by WolfbangTheme music by Robert TripolinoProduced by Hugo ChiarellaUnlikely Productions

Gabrielle chats with MasterChef Australia contestant, Reece Hignell. Reece first appeared in season 10 of MasterChef Australia in 2018 finishing in sixth place. Earlier this year, he returned to the MasterChef kitchen, during the height of the COVID-19 lockdown, eventually placing fifth in the all-star season of the toughest cooking show in the country. This podcast was made with the support of the Arts Council England National Lottery Projects Grants.BOOK NOW to see Gabrielle perform her one-woman show The Apologists in Sydney.20th - 31st of January, 2021The Old 505 Theatre, NewtownWebsite: https://old505theatre.com/shows/the-apologists-1605228949.htmlTrailer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Broadway World UK⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Up Close Culture“Gabrielle Scawthorn is magnificent” – Lyn Gardner“Amongst the best single-handed plays I have seen.” – West End North“A vivid portrayal of emotional struggle in the face of public shame” – The UpcomingWant to get in touch? Email us at unlikelyproductions@hotmail.com or message Gabrielle on Instagram at @gjosca.UNLIKELY PRODUCTIONS WEBSITEGabrielle ScawthornInstagramTwitterReece HignellInstagramCakeboiWebsiteArtwork by WolfbangTheme music by Robert TripolinoProduced by Hugo ChiarellaUnlikely Productions

Gabrielle chats with Michael Chakraverty from season 10 of The Great British Bake Off. In this wide-ranging conversation, Gab and Michael cover everything from anxiety, gender, the queerness of baking, and online bullying, all the way through to Paul Hollywood manhandling a lemon drizzle.  This podcast was made with the support of the Arts Council England National Lottery Projects Grants.Michael's lates project, Menkind Podcast can be followed on Twitter and Instagram and drops December 7th. Subscribe HERE.BOOK NOW to see Gabrielle perform her one-woman show The Apologists in Sydney.20th - 31st of January, 2021The Old 505 Theatre, NewtownWebsite: https://old505theatre.com/shows/the-apologists-1605228949.htmlTrailer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Broadway World UK⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Up Close Culture“Gabrielle Scawthorn is magnificent” – Lyn Gardner“Amongst the best single-handed plays I have seen.” – West End North“A vivid portrayal of emotional struggle in the face of public shame” – The UpcomingWant to get in touch? Email us at unlikelyproductions@hotmail.com or message Gabrielle on Instagram at @gjosca.UNLIKELY PRODUCTIONS WEBSITEGabrielle ScawthornInstagramTwitterMichael ChakravertyInstagramTwitterArtwork by WolfbangTheme music by Robert TripolinoProduced by Hugo ChiarellaUnlikely Productions

Gab chats with Alexander Tomisich from season 6 of Beauty and The Geek, Australia.  This is the classic tale of a young, 18-year-old dungeon master who was flown to Vegas, paired up with a beauty queen, waxed to within an inch of his life, then forced to wear a fishing vest and  bare his manhood in a Vegas showroom alongside an all-male strip group.  This podcast was made with the support of the Arts Council England National Lottery Projects Grants.BOOK NOW to see Gabrielle perform her one-woman show The Apologists in Sydney.20th - 31st of January, 2021The Old 505 Theatre, NewtownWebsite: https://old505theatre.com/shows/the-apologists-1605228949.htmlTrailer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Broadway World UK⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Up Close Culture“Gabrielle Scawthorn is magnificent” – Lyn Gardner“Amongst the best single-handed plays I have seen.” – West End North“A vivid portrayal of emotional struggle in the face of public shame” – The UpcomingWant to get in touch? Email us at unlikelyproductions@hotmail.com or message Gabrielle on Instagram at @gjosca.UNLIKELY PRODUCTIONS WEBSITEGabrielle ScawthornInstagramTwitterAlexander TomisichInstagramManagementArtwork by WolfbangTheme music by Robert TripolinoProduced by Hugo ChiarellaUnlikely Productions

Gab chats with phycologist, Mark Mathieson. If you’ve watched a reality television show in Australia, you’ve probably watched a Mathieson care plan in action. Mark was a Military Psychologist with the Australian Army for over 16 years. He specialises in the application of performance focussed psychological science, with roles taking him from the war-zones of the Middle East, to the war zones of Pennant Hills Bachelor Mansion. In a nut shell, he is quite a capable, experienced phycologist who is now applying his knowledge to world of reality television.This podcast was made with the support of the Arts Council England National Lottery Projects Grants.BOOK NOW to see Gabrielle perform her one-woman show The Apologists in Sydney.20th - 31st of January, 2021The Old 505 Theatre, NewtownWebsite: https://old505theatre.com/shows/the-apologists-1605228949.htmlTrailer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Broadway World UK⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Up Close Culture“Gabrielle Scawthorn is magnificent” – Lyn Gardner“Amongst the best single-handed plays I have seen.” – West End North“A vivid portrayal of emotional struggle in the face of public shame” – The UpcomingWant to get in touch? Email us at unlikelyproductions@hotmail.com or message Gabrielle on Instagram at @gjosca.UNLIKELY PRODUCTIONS WEBSITEGabrielle ScawthornInstagramTwitterMark MathiesonWebsiteLinkedinArtwork by WolfbangTheme music by Robert TripolinoProduced by Hugo ChiarellaUnlikely Productions

In this double episode Gab chats with Cian O'Clery, the director and producer of Love On The Spectrum. This is followed up with a short conversation with Chloe, one of the shows stars. Love On The Spectrum follows seven young adults on the autism spectrum as they explore the unpredictable world of love and relationships. This podcast was made with the support of the Arts Council England National Lottery Projects Grants.Want to get in touch? Email us at unlikelyproductions@hotmail.com or message Gabrielle on Instagram at @gjosca.UNLIKELY PRODUCTIONS WEBSITEGabrielle ScawthornInstagramTwitterNorthern Pictures InstagramTwitterFacebookVimeoWebsiteArtwork by WolfbangTheme music by Robert TripolinoProduced by Hugo ChiarellaUnlikely Productions

Gabrielle chats with Alex Miller from season 4 of Love Island UK. Alex was in the Love Island villa for just 8 days. He arrived on day 26. Coupled with Megan Barton Hanson on day thirty and was dumped on day 33. But those eight days have had a profound impact on the next few years of Alex’s life.WARNING: Listeners should be aware that this episode contains discussions of suicidal ideation that may be triggering for some people. Listener discretion is advised. This podcast was made with the support of the Arts Council England National Lottery Projects Grants.Want to get in touch? Email us at unlikelyproductions@hotmail.com or message Gabrielle on Instagram at @gjosca.UNLIKELY PRODUCTIONS WEBSITEGabrielle ScawthornInstagramTwitterAlex MillerInstagramArtwork by WolfbangTheme music by Robert TripolinoProduced by Hugo ChiarellaUnlikely Productions

Gab chats with Karla Hart and Daniella Borg. Karla is the creator, executive producer and director of Family Rules on NITV. Daniella is one of the shows stars. The series follows the lives of the Rule clan, an indigenous family based in Perth. Daniella has raised her nine daughters (now aged 12 to 30) on her own since her partner Kevin died in 2004. Gab, Karla and Daniella chat through how Karla balances the filming of the show with the needs of Daniella and her family, and what it's like to let a film crew into your home for months at a time. This podcast was made with the support of the Arts Council England National Lottery Projects Grants.Want to get in touch? Email us at unlikelyproductions@hotmail.com or message Gabrielle on Instagram at @gjosca.UNLIKELY PRODUCTIONS WEBSITEWatch Family RulesGabrielle ScawthornInstagramTwitterKarla HartInstagramWebsiteDaniella BorgTwitterArtwork by WolfbangTheme music by Robert TripolinoProduced by Hugo ChiarellaUnlikely Productions 

In this weeks episode, Gab has an exclusive tell-all interview with an anonymous insider from the Australian Bachelor franchise who gives the scoop on how things work behind the scenes! So juicy and secretive was it, that they asked us to re-voice the interview with an actor. So the voice you're hearing is none other than Australian stage and TV sensation, and the voice of her generation, Briallen Clarke (The Heights).This podcast was made with the support of the Arts Council England National Lottery Projects Grants.Want to get in touch? Email us at unlikelyproductions@hotmail.com or message Gabrielle on Instagram at @gjosca.UNLIKELY PRODUCTIONS WEBSITEGabrielle ScawthornInstagramTwitterBriallen Clarke (voice)WebsiteInstagramArtwork by WolfbangTheme music by Robert TripolinoProduced by Hugo ChiarellaUnlikely Productions

In this weeks BUMPER DOUBLE EPISODE, Gab chats with Elora Tahiti and Vanessa Sunshine, who have both competed in The Bachelor and The Bachelor In Paradise.We dive deep into every aspect of the participant experience in the Bachelor franchise ahead of our tell all interview next week with an anonymous Bachelor insider who gives the scoop on how things work behind the scenes!This podcast was made with the support of the Arts Council England National Lottery Projects Grants.Want to get in touch? Email us at unlikelyproductions@hotmail.com or message Gabrielle on Instagram at @gjosca.UNLIKELY PRODUCTIONS WEBSITEGabrielle ScawthornInstagramTwitterElora TahitiInstagramWebsiteVanessa SunshineInstagramTwitterArtwork by WolfbangTheme music by Robert TripolinoProduced by Hugo ChiarellaUnlikely Productions

Gabrielle chats with Australian Survivor winner, and the first female Australian Sole Survivor, Kristie Bennett! Gab and Kristie unpack the harsh realities of the Survivor experience and how to move forward after achieving your ultimate life goal when you're still in your early twenties. This podcast was made with the support of the Arts Council England National Lottery Projects Grants.Want to get in touch? Email us at unlikelyproductions@hotmail.com or message Gabrielle on Instagram at @gjosca.UNLIKELY PRODUCTIONS WEBSITEGabrielle ScawthornInstagramTwitterKristie BennettInstagramTwitterArtwork by WolfbangTheme music by Robert TripolinoProduced by Hugo ChiarellaUnlikely Productions

Gabrielle chats with Executive Producer and owner of Bloomtime Media, Yana Groves. Yana has worked as a producer across a range of iconic reality TV formats in both Australia and the UK including Big Brother, Celebrity Apprentice, Farmer Wants a Wife, My Kitchen Rules, Bachelor in Paradise and more. Her company, Bloomtime Media creates, also creates unscripted shows covering Popular factual, Observational Documentary, Branded Content,  Docudrama & Comedy. Gab and Yana discuss duty of care, responsibility, and what it means to be a reality TV producer.This podcast was made with the support of the Arts Council England National Lottery Projects Grants.Want to get in touch? Email us at unlikelyproductions@hotmail.com or message Gabrielle on Instagram at @gjosca.Gabrielle ScawthornInstagramTwitterYana GrovesWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterArtwork by WolfbangTheme music by Robert TripolinoProduced by Hugo ChiarellaUnlikely Productions

Gabrielle chats with Married at First Sight season 7 contestant, Mishel Karen. Mishel gives a harrowing and, at times, disturbing account of her time of the show and the struggles she has faced since. WARNING: Listeners should be advised that this episode contains references to domestic violence, self harm and suicide that may be triggering for some people. Listener discretion is advised.This is the second of two episodes on the MAFS series, exploring the ways in which the show has evolved over the years through two very different participant experiences. Go back and check our first interview with Bella Frizza to hear more. This podcast was made with the support of the Arts Council England National Lottery Projects Grants.Gabrielle ScawthornInstagramTwitterMishel KarenInstagramArtwork by WolfbangTheme music by Robert TripolinoProduced by Hugo ChiarellaUnlikely Productions

Gabrielle chats with Australia's Next Top Model cycle 6 winner, Amanda Ware.  Gab and Amanda discuss the infamous Sarah Murdoch moment, what it felt like to be an innocent bystander at the centre of one of the cringiest moments in live television history, and how Amanda shook it off to conquer the world of international modelling. Gabrielle ScawthornInstagramTwitterAmanda WareInstagramTwitterArtwork by WolfbangTheme music by Robert TripolinoProduced by Hugo ChiarellaUnlikely ProductionsThis podcast is made with the support of Arts Council England.

Gabrielle chats with Married at First Sight season 3 contestant, Bella Frizza.  Gab and Bella discuss what it's like marrying a stranger with three days notice and not even getting to pick your own wedding dress. This is the first of two episodes we will be doing on the MAFS series, exploring the ways in which the show has evolved over the years through two very different participant experiences. Gabrielle ScawthornInstagramTwitterBella FrizzaInstagramTwitterArtwork by WolfbangTheme music by Robert TripolinoProduced by Hugo ChiarellaUnlikely Productions

Gabrielle chats with therapist, columnist and media commentator, Sally Baker. Sally is a practicing therapist who regularly writes about human behaviour and therapy insights for a range of different issues, including celebrity culture, mental health, and of course, reality television.  Gab and Sally talk about psych testing, after care and the mental health impacts of the realty TV experience. WARNING: This episode contains discussions of mental health issues and suicide that may be triggering for some people. Listener discretion is advised.Gabrielle ScawthornInstagramTwitterSally BakerInstagramTwitterWebsiteArtwork by WolfbangTheme music by Robert TripolinoProduced by Hugo ChiarellaUnlikely Productions 

Gabrielle chats with Mike Goldman. Mike has narrated every episode of the original Big Brother Australia since the series began. He was also the host of Big Brother spin-off shows, Big Brother - Up Late and Friday Night Live. Gabrielle ScawthornInstagramTwitterArtwork by WolfbangTheme music by Robert TripolinoProduced by Hugo ChiarellaUnlikely Productions

Gabrielle chats with Big Brother Australia season two contestant Jess Hardy. Gab and Jess discuss her time in the Big Brother house, her on air love story and subsequent marriage with fellow contestant Marty Martin, and what it's like to get naked on telly when your Dad's watching.    Gabrielle ScawthornInstagramTwitterJess HardyInstagramArtwork by WolfbangTheme music by Robert TripolinoProduced by Hugo ChiarellaUnlikely Productions

Gabrielle chats with musical theatre star, Chloé Zuel (Six, Beautiful, Hairspray) about her experience on season three of Australian Idol at the age of sixteen. Warning: This episode contains a description of a panic attack that may be triggering for some people. Listener discretion is advised.Gabrielle ScawthornInstagramTwitterChloé ZuelInstagramTwitterWebsiteArtwork by WolfbangTheme music by Robert TripolinoProduced by Hugo ChiarellaUnlikely ProductionsShow Less

Gabrielle chats with Krissy Marsh of The Real Housewives of Sydney. Arguably the most notorious series in the Housewives franchise, the show was axed after one season for being 'too nasty'. Pour yourself a Skinny Bitch and join us as Krissy talks through exactly what went down on The Real Housewives of Sydney. Gabrielle ScawthornInstagramTwitterKrissy MarshInstagramTwitterArtwork by WolfbangTheme music by Robert TripolinoProduced by Hugo ChiarellaUnlikely Productions

Gabrielle chats with Belinda Chapple, former member of the Australian girl band, Bardot, from the  1999 reality TV talent competition, Popstars.  Join them for a deep dive into the early years of reality television and 90s Australian pop nostalgia. Did Tiffany always wear a cowboy hat? Why did Australia's favourite girl band break up at the peak of their success? And will there ever be a Bardot reunion?Gabrielle ScawthornInstagramTwitterBelinda ChappleInstagramTwitterArtwork by WolfbangTheme music by Robert TripolinoProduced by Hugo ChiarellaUnlikely Productions

Gabrielle chats with 2019 Love Island UK contestant, Amy Hart. Amy discusses what it's like to have your heart broken on one of the most watched shows in the UK, reality TV aftercare, and getting trolled by celebrities.Gabrielle ScawthornInstagramTwitterAmy HartInstagramTwitterArtwork by WolfbangTheme music by Robert TripolinoProduced by Hugo ChiarellaUnlikely Productions

Gabrielle chats with The Biggest Loser Australia contestant, Fiona Falkiner. Now a successful model and television presenter, Falkiner, opens up about her depression and anxiety in the wake of the show and the way members of the public felt like they had permission to comment on her body.Gabrielle ScawthornInstagramTwitterFiona FalkinerInstagramTwitterArtwork by WolfbangTheme music by Robert TripolinoProduced by Hugo ChiarellaUnlikely Productions

In this first episode of Back From Reality, Gabrielle chats with RuPaul's Drag Race season 10 contestant, The Vixen. This conversation covers all things drag race, including The Vixen's experience of racism on the show, RuPaul blanking her in an elevator, and The Vixen's dramatic exit from the reunion episode. Gabrielle ScawthornInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gjosca/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/ScawthornGabThe VixenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevixensworld/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheVixensworldWebsite: https://thevixensworld.com/ 

Back From Reality is a new weekly podcast in which host, Gabrielle Scawthorn, chats with a different guest each week from the world of reality television.Each conversation will cover the highs and lows of the reality TV experience; why they went on the show, what their experience was, and how their lives changed as a result.Season one guests include Amy Hart (Love Island UK),  The Vixen (RuPaul’s Drag Race), Belinda Chapple (Popstars, Bardot), William Hung (American Idol), Jess Hardy (Big Brother, The Mole), Fiona Falkiner (The Biggest Loser), Krissy Marsh (Real Housewives) Elora Murger (The Bachelor), Cassie Van Den Dungen (Next Top Model), Daniel Belle (Australian Idol), Bella Frizza (Married at First Sight) and more.Host, Gabrielle Scawthorn, will also discuss her own reality television journey as the runner up on Channel V’s Fresh Meat at the age of seventeen and the long term psychological impact that this experience had on her life.Host: Gabrielle Scawthorn Instagram: @GjoscaTwitter: @ScawthornGabProduced by Hugo Chiarella for Unlikely ProductionsMusic by Robert TripolinoArtwork by Wolfbang