TV Blackbox & McKnight Tonight

Topics in this episode include: Should politicians be able to leave the party that helped them get elected? The show replacing The Project has been named Why little people hate Peter Dinklage Support this show by buying Rob a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/mcknighttonight Leave a comment so that we can feature it on the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Topics in this episode include:- Why we need to stop worrying about recreational drugs in sport- Defending smacking- The ham sandwich ban (yes, this is a real thing)Support this show by buying Rob a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/mcknighttonightSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back for season 2 and Rob is ready to rant! Support this show by buying Rob a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/mcknighttonightSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight's topics:- That vile antisemitic video by two nurses at Bankstown Hospital- Why disabled people should be able to pay for sex workers using the NDIS- Idiotic plans to drop the speed limit to 30kph in Sydney- Rob's rant against sovereign citizens and protesters- A new twist in the case of convicted serial killer Lucy Letby- Channel 10 taking viewers for a ride by lying about the I'm A Celebrity finale- We meet the two Aussie animators who appeared on Saturday Night Live recently with Timothée Chalamet. #antisemiticnurses #viralvideo #bankstownhospital #antisemitism #caughtontape #ndis #sexworkers #ndissex #disabled #disabledrights #speedzones #slowspeed #cyclists #bikes #cars #sovereigncitizens #protesters #paintthrowing #museumprotests #lucyletby #truecrime #serialkiller #justice #court #channel10 #imacelebritygetmeoutofhere #iacgmooh #iac #fake #tv #media #opinion #saturdaynightlive #snl #snl50 # TimothéeChalamet #studioshowoffSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an audio recording of McKnight Tonight, which originally streamed on Saturday 8 February 2025.Topics include:Sam Kerr called a police officer 'stupid and white' and played the racism card, showing her true side.Why Tesla drivers are worse than Volvo driversSympathy for the Adelaide mum who threatened a schoolgirl in a classroomRenters upset about a note telling them to pay on timeWhat will happen if Trump actually follows through on his tariff threatsAre you using toilet paper the correct waySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TV Blackbox's Rob McKnight & Steve Molk return for one more podcast chat before the end of 2024 to wrap things up and look into the future, now that the Upfront season is complete.There's so much to catch up on given they've been away for so long, and with so much happening, including:The press releases from the 2024 ratings year where Seven, Nine, and 10 all claim to have won something (Spoilers: they may not have won what they claim to win);A sharp turn into the state of the Australian media industry given the complete staffing disruption that took place, including (more) redundancies, firings, resignations, controversial sackings, Nine's Intersection report, and almost the entirety of the ABC's News Breakfast team leaving (but staying with the ABC); andRob & Molk cast their eye across the Upfront offerings from all FTA networks and Foxtel and make their calls on what wil be good, what sounds iffy, and what is going to stink.It's all the opinion you've been missing from your TV Blackbox mum and dad!If you like it - share it with a friend, or on your social media networks. Also, let Rob and Molk know if you agree (or not) with their assessments...engaging conversation is always enjoyed.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look at Seven's programming for 2025 with special guest Brook Hall, Seven's Chief Content Officer.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In exciting news for TV lovers, Shaun Micallef has a brand new show coming out on SBS. In this interview Shaun talks about being serious and revealing his true personality for the first time and reacts to 10's remake of Talkin' 'Bout Your Gen. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here's another episode of the TV BINGEBOX podcast to tide you over in the absence of the TV BLACKBOX podcast.-----SURPRISE! This week we're gonna spend some time having a chat about the 2024 Logies nominations too...Once more into the breach, fellow travellers. This week we've three big new shows PLUS we'll divert into some conversation about the 2024 LOGIES nominations that will include who deserves it, who was overlooked, and what a farce the Logies continues to be. Strap in and gird your loins.Shows covered in this episode:• Dancing For The Devil - The 7M TikTok Cult (3 eps), starring Melinda and Miranda Wilking - streaming right now, on Netflix.• In The Know (6 eps), starring Zach Woods, Caitlin Reilly, Carl Tart, J. Smith-Cameron, Charlie Bushnell, and Mike Judge, with interviewees including Jonathan Van Ness, Kaia Gerber, Finn Wolfhard, Norah Jones, Roxane Gay, and Mike Tyson - all eps available right now, on BINGE.• Jim Henson Idea Man (1hr 48min), directed by Ron Howard and features interviews with Brian Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Fran Brill, Caroll Spinney, and Jennifer Connelly - available right now, on Disney+....and ALL the detail on the 2024 LOGIES nominations can be found ⁠here⁠.Join us every* Tuesday 8pm AEST on any number of places (mainly the TV Blackbox ⁠Facebook page⁠, ⁠YouTube channel⁠, and ⁠Insta live⁠...plus a few others), and keep in touch with the TV Bingebox show & host Steve Molk at ⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/SteveMolk⁠⁠⁠.Thanks for tuning in!(All content used for review purposes only; all media included under fair use policy. All copyright is retained by respective owners.)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here's another episode of the TV BINGEBOX podcast to tide you over in the absence of the TV BLACKBOX podcast.-----SURPRISE! Again... Well, it's no real surprise, is it? But the reviews of the shows might be! Here we go again, friends. Molk delivers four reviews (buckle up!), 5 Up/DownMolk suggestions, and a there's a bunch of great recommendations from the TV BINGEBOX community. Surely your list is as long as Molk's now. Shows covered in this episode:• After The Party (6 eps), starring Robyn Malcom, Peter Mullan, Tara Canton, Elz Carrad, Ian Blackburn, Dean O'Gorman, and Tanea Heke - streaming right now, all eps available, on ABC iview.• House of the Dragon S02 (10 eps), starring returning cast including Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D'Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, and Rhys Ifans, with new cast mates including Abubakar Salim, Gayle Rankin, Freddie Fox, Simon Russell Beale, Clinton Liberty, Jamie Kenna, and Tom Taylor - streaming right now (first ep available now), dropping every Monday, on BINGE.• Exposure (6 eps), starringAlice Englert, Mia Artemis, Essie Davis, Thomas Weatherall, George Mason, Sean Keenan, and Ewan Leslie - premieres Thursday 20 June 7am, all eps dropping at once, on Stan.• Taskmaster Australia S02 (10 eps), starring Tom Gleeson, Tom Cashman, Anne Edmonds, Jenny Tian, Lloyd Langford, Josh Thomas, and Wil Anderson - currently airing Thursdays 7:30pm, weekly, on Channel 10 and 10Play.Join us every* Tuesday 8pm AEST on any number of places (mainly the TV Blackbox ⁠Facebook page⁠, ⁠YouTube channel⁠, and ⁠Insta live⁠...plus a few others), and keep in touch with the TV Bingebox show & host Steve Molk at ⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/SteveMolk⁠⁠⁠.Thanks for tuning in! (All content used for review purposes only; all media included under fair use policy. All copyright is retained by respective owners.)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here's another episode of the TV BINGEBOX podcast to tide you over in the absence of the TV BLACKBOX podcast.-----SURPRISE! It's a Wednesday, not a Tuesday record this week (oh well) but that only means BIGGER, BETTER, and somehow MORE INTERESTING things. Four new shows, community recommendations, and a bunch of new UpMolk and DownMolk quick-ish-fire suggestions to keep you on your toes and have your bingelists continuing to grow! Shows covered in this episode:• Top Gear Australia S05 (8 eps), starring Jonathan La Paglia, Blair "Moog" Joscelyne, and Beau Ryan - streaming right now every Friday, dropping weekly, on Paramount+.• Ren Faire (3 eps), starring George Coulam, Jeffrey Baldwin, Louie Migliaccio, and Darla Smith - airing in full right now on BINGE.• Presumed Innocent (8 eps), starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Ruth Negga, Bill Camp, O-T Fagbenle, Peter Sarsgaard, Noma Dumezweni, and Chase Infiniti - streaming right now (first 2 eps), dropping weekly, on Apple TV+.• Ladies In Black (6 eps), starring Debi Mazar, Miranda Otto, Jessica De Gouw, Clare Hughes, Azizi Donnelly, Gemma Ward, Kate Box, Huw Higginson, Julian Maroun, Todd McKenney, Russell Dykstra, Thom Green, and Sacha Horler - premieres Sunday 16 June 8:30pm, dropping weekly (all eps on iview), on ABC. Join us every* Tuesday 8pm AEST on any number of places (mainly the TV Blackbox ⁠⁠Facebook page⁠⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Insta live⁠⁠...plus a few others), and keep in touch with the TV Bingebox show & host Steve Molk at ⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/SteveMolk⁠⁠⁠⁠.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SURPRISE!You might love the TV Bingebox component of the (sadly now retired) TV Blackbox podcast...well here's Molk with an entire episode full of what you could/should be watching! Join him Tuesdays 8pm AEST for the live recording or simply enjoy it as it drops into the podcast feed here... :)-----We're back for a short, sharp, invigorating season four and this time we're live 8pm AEST every Tuesday on the TV Blackbox Facebook page, YouTube channel, and Insta! Come along and join us live, or simply enjoy everyone minute after the fact. We all make choices. I'm not your real mum. In this random new exercise in self promotion/public flagellation, there are four shows on the cards AND a bunch of quick fire UPMOLK and DOWNMOLK reviews, PLUS the incredible TV Bingebox community share their shows they're obsessing about at the moment. Everybody wins! Shows covered in this episode:• Colin from Accounts S02 (8 eps), starring Patrick Brammall, Harriet Dyer, Genevieve Hegney, Emma Harvie, Michael Logo, Annie Maynard, Helen Thomson, Darren Gilshenan, Virginia Gay, Celeste Barber, Broden Kelly, Justin Rozniak, and HEAPS more - streaming right now every Thursday, dropping weekly, on BINGE.• Revealed - Renee Gracie: Fireproof (90 min), starring Renee Gracie - airing in full right now on Stan.• Austin S01 (8 eps), starring Michael Theo, Ben Miller, Sally Phillips, Gia Carides, and Roy Billing - premieres Sunday 9 June 8pm, dropping weekly (all eps on iview after premiere), on ABC.• The Cleaner S01 (6 eps), starring Greg Davies and Zita Sattar, with guests David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Asim Chaudhry, and Helena Bonham-Carter - premieres Tuesday 5 June 8:30pm, dropping weekly (all eps on iview), on ABC Entertains. Join us every* Tuesday 8pm AEST on any number of places (mainly the TV Blackbox ⁠Facebook page⁠, ⁠YouTube channel⁠, and ⁠Insta live⁠...plus a few others), and keep in touch with the TV Bingebox show & host Steve Molk at ⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/SteveMolk⁠⁠⁠. Thanks for tuning in!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week there was not enough time for us to adequately cover the full breadth and depth of even these topics:As quickly as the horror unfolded at what became the tragedy of WESTFIELD BONDI JUNCTION, so too the TV networks leapt into rolling coverage. Well, most did. The ABC ignored it, and Seven had the horses to finish running (with the latter managing to name the wrong person as the perpetrator). AND THEN they milked it for all it was worth through Sunday and Monday. Nothing like a bit of GRIEF PORN to help people simultaneously remember and forget.Come Monday, Justice Michael Lee delivered his judgement on the BRUCE LEHRMANN v CHANNEL 10/LISA WILKINSON DEFAMATION CASE. Wow. WOW. Molk offered his opinions on the winners and losers were, and the implications of the Justice's findings. The biggest loser? Bruce Lehrmann by a country mile and a hat.After the impassioned conversation on last week's podcast ep, so much has happened even within the corral at 7NEWS SPOTLIGHT. The collateral damage of Seven being dragged into the Lehrmann/10 defo case by former producer Taylor Auerbach is that executive producer MARK LLEWELLYN has terminated his relationship with the Seven Network, and the Network snuck the release out during Justice Lee's reading of his summary judgement. Will the show continue, and how does the 7News brand recover?The best documentary about a family of cartoon dogs has wrapped up...or has it? Speculation around BLUEY and her future continues to swirl, with nothing by spin from the ABC and silence from creators Ludo Studios. The benefit of the 28 minute episode airing Sunday past is that it now holds the title of "highest rating program in VOZ history" (total audience average). SO WHAT NOW?!Another glorious instalment of the TV BINGEBOX rounds us out (upmolks and downmolks aplenty). Join in the fun and comment below to share what have you been watching...We're so glad you watched or listened this latest episode of the TV BLACKBOX Podcast - that's firteen, firteen, firty-two.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You almost could have predicted what we we going to talk about this week:Seven confirm that, despite the growing public displeasure with the behind the scenes shenanigans coming out as a part of the Lehrmann/Channel 10 defamation case, 7NEWS SPOTLIGHT will return this week...but they have not confirmed that executive producer MARK LLEWELLYN will maintain his role; Continuing with Seven, budget cuts are affecting programs and staffing...that means the end of the former EP of Sunrise MICHAEL PELL and his magical United States mystery tour that seemingly has offered nothing to the domestic business; Panic has set in for fans of the show, as BLUEY makers Ludo Studios remain tight-lipped about the future of everyone's favourite animated documentary about Blue and Red Heelers; Nine and Foxtel compete to grab a hold of TABCORP's streaming animal cruelty competition that also destroys human lives; All-around TV nice guy and Lego Masters Australia host HAMISH BLAKE conveniently lands a profile in Stellar magazine and talks about his reaction to Sonia Kruger's Gold Logie acceptance speech joke-that-wasn't-a-joke; and Kevin Perry delivers another exclusive, advising the airdate for the six episode run of JEOPARDY AUSTRALIA, hosted by Stephen Fry and buried on Saturday nights.We round things out with the much-loved and highly-anticipated TV BINGEBOX segment (upmolks only). Join in the fun and comment below to share what have you been watching...We're so glad you watched or listened this latest episode of the TV BLACKBOX Podcast - the cats of Australia have made their choice.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brand new things we talked about this week:Rob delivers an exclusive update on the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case with Channel 10;Denise 'Ding Dong' Drysdale lands sprout-deep in the I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! Australia jungle, which allows Rob and Robbo to wax lyrical about the taping of that infamous Christmas segment;Seven brings home the goods in the second week of the the Easter non-ratings period (so does it matter if it's non-ratings?);Rove mentions that "people will watch live TV", which allows Rob to go on a tear as to what he thinks should happen with live TV, while Robbo shares his valid opinion also, and Molk brings some sanity and reality to it all; andJudge Judy returns to TV while in syndication on another network, and is making out like a bank robber.The episode ends, as usual, with the highly-regarded TV BINGEBOX segment (massive upmolk). What have you been watching?Thanks for tuning in for this episode of the TV BLACKBOX Podcast - it's for when a hard-earned thirst needs a big cold beer...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Relax, fella. The ratings don't matter this week. Come over here and give me a cuddle.It's a steaming fresh pile of stuff you may be interested in:New ABC Chair and the one filling the biggest stillettos in the business Kim Williams fires a shot across the entire collective ABC staff's bow to ensure they know he means business when it comes to impartiality (no matter what The Australian thinks they can define "impartiality" as);How can Channel 10 solo-CEO Beverley McGarvey axe the same show...twice...while shedding another 60 staff?;Australian Idol "judge" Marcia Hines collapses at the second last hurdle and is rushed to hospital, but in a rapid turn of Easter-ish events is resurrected and returns to crown the new winner;Rob has a chat with co-host of the new Nine show Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars Australia in Janine Allis and asks for an original King William Chocolate on the way out;The high-profile resignation list fills out: Brooke Boney gives up The Today Show for England, and Bruce McWilliam gives up Seven for something more profitable; andRob uncovers the 'pee protocol' on The Price Is Right.We back out the episode with another chock-full edition of our highly-lauded TV BINGEBOX segment (often copied, never matched). Get upmolking and downmolking with us.We're so glad you joing us to participate in this ep of the TV BLACKBOX Podcast - the one you can eat between meals without ruining your appetite.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here we go, friends. It's another extremely frest episode of the TV Blackbox podcast wtth Rob, Robbo, and Molk...all completely livestreamed live, with audio as-live.Every Tuesday night in season from 8pm AEDT/7pm AEST/etc., you can join us live on the TV Blackbox Facebook page or YouTube channel. We'd absolutely love it if you joined in - as many keep doing - by commenting on the livestream...which allows us to include a broad sample in the episode to help punctuate our conversation. For those that join us live-thanks for playing along, friends!So what did we talk about? How about all of this:Nine's National News Director Darren Wick steps away in kind of awkward circumstances, and nobody can agree on what's actually happening;Rob has a chat with Nine's director of programming Hamish Turner about their best start to the year (and that's saying something), and how that positions the network for the rest of 2024;In news absolutely everyone saw coming Paramount Global confirmed Beverley McGarvey as stand-alone CEO to run the ANZ business all by herself like a proper grown-up and everything;There is controversy (look, not really) at the new airdate (release time) of popular (with some) series Doctor Who (they are on first) now that it's part of Disney's content family (regimented programming) and this is what happens when capitalism overtakes public broadcasting (naturally).We finish this ep with our traditional TV BINGEBOX segment, full of endorsements and warnings (some upmolks here and some downmolks there).Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The end of an era in Australian comedy writing offers an answer to the classic "Why did the chicken cross the road?"..."To pay tribute to Mike McColl-Jones"So what did we talk about? Check this out:It finally happened...streaming has overtaken linear broadcast TV as the predominant way we watch television (and it happened last year!);Channel 9 Perth (yes, it exists WA - that's the channel between 8 and 10) shake up their afternoons in a programming tipping point;Molk manages to wedge in some chat about the new VOZ ratings metrics and how everything is travelling (zero surprises, honestly);Sharon Osborne attempts to be relevant by ranting against Simon Cowell and a tree fell over in a forest and nobody heard it so it never happened; andThe last of the old-school television comedy writers Mike McColl-Jones submits his last script and heads to the eternal green room for a nightcap with Graham, Don, Bert, and the gang.Then, as always, we round out the night with another TV BINGEBOX segment, bursting at the seams (some upmolks here and some downmolks there).So glad you could join us for this episode of the TV BLACKBOX Podcast (the finest in podcasty podcastness that ever podded).Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are back in town - Rob, Robbo, and Molk are locked and loaded to deliver you another massive podcast. Just be careful what you wish for (in both livestreamed video and audio formats).We punch out the livestream every Tuesday night in season from 8pm AEDT/7pm AEST/etc., you can watch live on the TV Blackbox Facebook page or YouTube channel. We'd absolutely love it if you joined in - as many keep doing - by commenting on the livestream...which allows us to include a broad sample in the episode to help punctuate our conversation. For those that join us live-thanks for playing along, friends!Here's the highlights from this week's episode:Meta promise to cuck the commercial News organisations in Australia (including the commercial TV ones) and chuck their news-flavoured toys out of the cot...so is it a big Aussie bye-bye to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Insta?;Seven attempt to take the moral high ground with regard to sports streaming rights and...the cynics are circling;Changes to categories and judging for the 2024 Logie Awards prompt the question: "Is it too little, too late?";Unmade's Tim Burrowes had a great chat with Foxtel & Hubbl CEO Patrick Delany and we have thoughts; andWarner Bros Discovery shuts down almost the entire New Zealand newsroom of Newshub, which means the land of the long white cloud media cloud just got real dark...and we ponder the impact for Australia.Then, as always, we round out the night with another TV BINGEBSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A little bit of kumbya goes a long way when you have to present to a joint Parliamentary committee, asking them to help save your struggling business model. Hello darlings - Robbo is out sick this week, so Rob and Molk welcome back super-sub and producer to the stars Abbey to the podcast! Also, despite all the encouragement we've returned in simultaneous video and audio format with the livestream. You allegedly wanted it - we finally did it!Livestreamed every Tuesday night in season from 8pm AEDT/7pm AEST/etc., you can watch live on the TV Blackbox Facebook page or YouTube channel. We'd absolutely love it if you joined in - as many did - by commenting on the livestream and we've included just a sampling in the episode to help punctuate our conversation. We're so glad so many of you turned up again.For those with the songs of Taylor Swift still ringing in their ears, here's the big topics of the week (as decided on by us)...It was a unique day in the Australian TV landscape where pretty much every executive in the country to do with free-to-air TV - ABC MD David Anderson ; SBS MD James Taylor; Commercial FTA CEOs James Warburton, Mike Sneesby, and Beverley McGarvey; Foxtel CEO Patrick Delany; Fetch CEO Scott Lorsen; and a bunch of others - all fronted up on a joint Parliamentary enquiry to offer their submissions and answer questions on the proposed Prominence legislation. It's serious business and not an easy solve - if the legislation doesn't happen, will it kill Australian FTA TV? Didn't they do that to themselves already?! (If you missed it and want to check the entire day's submissions and questions, you can watch it all here on the APH website. It's actually mostly interesting for almost all of it.)The tragedy of the death of Jesse Baird and his partner Luke Davies has hit the Australian media industry hard. The team reflect on Jesse's work at Channel 10, and share Sarah Harris' heartfelt memories from The Project.Rob & Molk attended Foxtel's launch of their big new thing - Hubbl (

One half the co-CEO duo at 10Paramount gets the chop as Paramount Global boss Bob Bakish downsizes everything (again), and the Wilkinson/10 trial takes an interesting turn as Bruce Lehrmann weighs in by filing a complaint on one of 10's lawyers. We dive into hypothesizing on Lisa Wilkinson's future media opportunities and...look, we think they're not great.Nine seals the new Melbourne Cup deal, and it's not without intricacies (and a lack of care by many). Has the race that used to stop the nation jumped the televisual shark?Foxtel will officially launch their 'game-changing' new device HUBBL and the embedded TV product HUBBL GLASS so we chat about what we know, what we think it might do, and make up the rest (keep an eye out for a special reaction pod from Rob & Molk after the event where hopefully they come with more detail).Finally, Seven announce the full cast for the 2024 edition of DANCING WITH THE STARS, and two-thirds of us are keen and the other one thinks it isn't even worth macarena-ing over.Another sizeable TV BINGEBOX segment rounds out the pod, this time with some of your recommendations to boot. How good is engagement?!

Also, the Super Bowl was massive in the US and here in Australia…but was it reasonable?Rob, Robbo, and Molk return talking all things TV trends, trials, and tribulations (and we tried a new thing…but more on that later).The huge news was the affidavit from Lisa Wilkinson proving she was pushed from THE PROJECT as her court case with Channel 10 started today, and it should send shivers down the spine of every executive and every piece of on-air talent around. In short – it confirms you're only one speech/op-ed away from “having the full support of the network” and getting dumped.In the US a class action is being brought against Amazon for introduction of ads to their Prime Video service. Fair, or crocodile teas? Almost as bas as the Australian sports betting companies wanting to eek out some free to air spectrum to run their own TV channels so you can see the games they can take your money for 24/7.Did you know the AACTAs were on over the weekend? The ratings said you (and the rest of Australia) didn't watch…why is that?In smaller news to round things out: THE LATEST shits to Perth to save Seven money, Piers Morgan continues to be irrelevant (though will probably make some money out of Google now), and the Super Bowl delivers massive ratings in the US (and Australia) for two big reasons.Also, we finish out with another meaty TV BINGEBOX segment sure to set your PVRs and catch-up services groaning with (mostly) great choices.It's a brand new TV BLACKBOX podcast, back just in time to ensure we're topically-adjacent.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's real news about the fate/future of Paramount+/10Paramount that concerns even us! This week it's Rob(erto), Robbo, and Molk lining up to discuss and dissect the week in Australian TV (and attached bits).As Paramount's US boss Bob Bakish looks to be preparing Paramount Global for sale, what will this mean for 10Paramount down under? Is their recent shelving of an array of Australian original series a sign of what is to come, or simply bad timing as they seek to eek out additional revenue from licensing the content elsewhere? The team aren't leaning into a beat up--this is a live situation that will have real impact on everyone who works at Channel 10.The media buyers have said it'll be at least 12 months before they pay any heed to the new VOZ ratings, and we discuss why that might be and the current PR Jedi playbook when it comes to promoting your shows and making sure no matter the metric, everyone's a winner! (NOTE: reach is not a thing; national audience is all we really have to go by now and we should be leaning into that...but state-by-state numbers for shows would be nice.)There's THE GRAMMYS to discuss as they showed everyone how to do it (and saw a bump in their ratings). Trevor Noah smashed it and kept it light and fun for the entire (nearly) four-hour broadcast. Taylor Swift announcing her new album didn't hurt either.Then finally, as the casting for the new series of DANCING WITH THE STARS starts to roll out, does it highlight that the audience are less concerned with the format and more concerned with the controversy surrounding the star?The TV BLACKBOX podcast has returned, and we are full of surprises (or something that starts with 's', anyway).Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh, we're back friends, and boy do we have stuff to talk aboutRob, Abbey, Robbo, and Molk return for another massive year of the TV BLACKBOX podcast - fresh from our mouths to your earholes (ew).There is literally heaps to talk about tonight, from Antoinette Lattouf's firing from the ABC for a retweet to ABC boss David Anderson losing the support of the entire ABC, the impact of entirely new metrics with the VOZ daily ratings, changes at 60 Minutes, Tracy Grimshaw being coaxed back on-screen at Nine, and the confirmation of ABC Chair Ita Buttrose's replacement when she steps down - former News Limited boss Kim Williams.Plus, as an extra special Summer treat, it's our biggest bingebox yet! Will Molk be allowed to talk about more than three shows? Will Rob have watched more than one and an endless repeat of Big Bang Theory? Does Robbo still love everyone? Can Abbey continue to reign supreme as producer-extraordinaire?See?! SO MUCH TO TALK ABOUT. We're so glad you're back too.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

t's the most fundamental change in OzTAM reporting since it began over twenty years ago...so what does it all mean?!TV Blackbox the podcast is back for 2024 with a special edition from TVBB editors Rob, Kevin, and Molk to discuss the changes for OzTAM reporting that start Monday 29 January 2024.Out with the old, and in with the new - all the old reports (and data!) are gone, expunged from the OzTAM website, in preparation for two new daily VOZ Total TV reports landing at 11:35am, and an additional new weekly report.Also, no more subscription TV data at all (Foxtel will create and deliver their own reporting this year).Is it good for the industry? Is it shifting deckchairs on the televisual Titanic? Can this help return some positivity to an industry already feeling fragmented by changes to audience viewing patterns and having them bounce around between eleventy-seven subscription streaming competitors?So, here's your lowdown on the changes, and our views (for good and for ill) on what they mean for our much-loved Australian TV industry. TV Blackbox the podcast is back!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a look back on the year that was! Plus, will the Melbourne Cup be taken off free-to-air TV?In this episode:2.29 - Industry streaming demands8.50 - The Melbourne Cup deal no network wants16.12 - Amazon Prime Video to introduce ads21.35 - Our 2023 TV highlights31.47 - Could Millionaire Hotseat be back sooner than later?35.12 - We open the TV BingeboxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we celebrate World Television Day there's a lot to talk about when it comes to our favourite industry!In this episode:2.30 - World Television Day7.45 - The new shows coming to our screens that haven't been announced12.13 - 9 News Melbourne presenter Peter Hitchener moves to weekends17.47 - The producers behind Planet Earth III share the secrets of filming the iconic series33.01 - A new twist in the 'prominence' debate43.45 - A MAJOR change to Doctor Who divides fans55.07 - TV BingeboxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the sad news that Channel 10 has dropped its morning TV show, Rob, Robbo and Abbey share their memories of working on the now-defunct program.In this episode:2.19 - Our reaction to the axing of Studio 1017.49 - Channel 10 set for its worst ratings year - EVER!27.07 - FOXTEL upset over plans to give the free-to-air networks 'prominence' on smart TVs39.11 - Now that Upfront season is over, we share our thoughts on what is on offer for 202441.56 - TV BingeboxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After attending both the Foxtel and SBS Upfront events on his lonesome, Molk reflects on the announcements - corporate and content - and the general vibe of both events (which were very different - one at night, one in the middle of the day).There's lots to unpack, from Foxtel's launch of Project Magneto--now Hubbl--and their move away from OzTAM ratings, to SBS's opt-out feature for sports betting/alcohol/fast food advertising on SBS On Demand and their Net Zero challenge to the rest of the Aussie media industry. Plus, both have sizeable content slates to discuss that are heavy with Aussie drama, light entertainment, and documentary...and both focused very heavily on their respective streaming solutions.At the SBS event, Molk also spoke with Kathryn Fink (Director of Television) and Aunty Rhoda Roberts AO (Indigenous Elder-in-Residence) about their roles within the organisation and particularly Aunty Rhoda's vision for the Calling Country opener to the event - which she also arranged for Nine's Upfront event.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode:3:11 - 10's Upfronts recap10:30 - New Masterchef judging lineup16:31 - Netflix rids subscription tier23:22 - Mark Coles Smith interview32:30 - Andrew Probyn joins 936:11 - Kyle Sandilands reveal Australian Idol pay packet40:40 - TV BingeboxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Molk and Rob join the team from UnMade to discuss our first reactions to Seven's MASSIVE Upfronts presentation.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was over before it began, but we pass our verdict on how Australian TV News covered the VOICE TO PARLIAMENT result.In this episode:3.14 - Referendum result coverage12.03 - Top Gear Australia returns17.28 - Daryl Somers out of Dancing With The Stars22.07 - Celebrity Gogglebox reveals its line-up of stars26.07 - The 35 most powerful women in international television29.28 - The ABC's of making money31.24 - TV BingeboxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian David Walliams has made headlines this week as he sues the producers of Britain's Got Talent. But his court case raises big questions when it comes to the use of microphones in studios.In this episode:2.41 - A debrief of the live Spotlight referendum special17.23 - Channel 7 claims the ratings year, but Nine has something to say about that24.52 - David Walliams sues over the 'unauthorised' microphone recordings29.49 - Channel 10 brings back the Late News35.38 - TV BingeboxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode: 2.18 - Rumours of a Nine newsroom battle6.43 - Could Carrie Bickmore be the host of Deal or No Deal?11.56 - NRL and AFL fail to live up to Matilda's ratings24.14 - Your look into the making of 7NEWS Spotlight's Voice Referendum special35.43 - Foxtel and Warner Bros Discovery deal coming to an end?42.17 - TV BingeboxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we take you inside one of the biggest stories of the year and cut through ratings spinIn this episode:1.44 - Robert Irwin heading into the jungle... as a co-host!9.05 - Amazon holding Australian free-to-air networks to ransom15.55 - More proposed changes to the anti-siphoning list29.05 - Sunrise claims its 20th consecutive year winning the ratings40.29 - Can Molk & Rob agree on the ratings wrap?47.07 - TV BingeboxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As TV Networks look to the past to save their future, some current brands are facing long-term damage.In this episode:2.49 - Late news to return to 107.21 - Jimmy Fallon faces accusations of creating a 'toxic workplace'15.31 - Ratings wrap22.44 - Drew Barrymore angers the WGA28.40 - Channel 10's plans for 2024 revealed39.20 - Just exactly what Tracy Grimshaw will be doing for Channel 9 next year42.15 - TV BingeboxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Molk and Rob bring you their first reactions to the 9 Upfront event held on Wednesday at the Hordern Pavillion.Molk has his annual chat with Hamish Turner and we uncover exclusive information about the new shows (yes, shows) Tracy Grimshaw is working on.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Australia gets ready to go vote on THE VOICE TO PARLIAMENT referendum, some famous faces are feeling the heat after declaring their politics publicly.In this episode:3.02 - Channel 7 shocked after criminal charges are laid against an on-air face7.22 - Celebrities in the firing line for supporting the YES campaign12.42 - Ratings Wrap19.24 - INTERVIEW: Sarah Stinson - Director of Morning TV at Channel 733.57 - 7 Spotlight criticised for a story on detransitioning1.00.55.00 - TV BingeboxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode:3.19 Deal or No Deal returns9.17 Our Tipping Point exclusive confirmed!12.34 Is Married at First Sight all going to change?17.18 Do producers have a responsibility for contestant's mental health?24.28 Mike Goldstein interview33.33 Netflix loses subscribers38.34 TV BingeboxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will the success of the FIFA Women's World Cup see changes to Australia's anti-syphoning list? In this episode:3.00 - The mammoth month of the mighty Matildas10.09 - The Summit returns for a second season12.58 - Netflix reveals four new Aussie commissions20.26 - Optus takes on the streamers25.09 - Ita Buttrose will not seek another term as ABC Chair30.41 - We open the TV BingeboxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Matildas have changed the TV landscape and Channel 9 will be hoping a new gameshow with a new host will change its fortunes.In this episode:2.40 - The Matildas rule our screens and other networks are running for cover10.15 - EXCLUSIVE - Todd Woodbridge to host Tipping Point17.47 - Denise Scott reveals her serious health battle21.09 - The ABC dumps Twitter (X)28.44 - The Block called out for bad editing... from a star of The Block33.39 - TV BingeboxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOT SEAT axed, GLADIATORS returns and the ABC backflipsPlease note Rob's daughter has given him permission to tell the story about a show they watched together and the embarrassing moment!In this episode:2.58 - Hot seat axed7.33 - Channel 10 brings back Gladiators13.40 - PLUTO TV launches 50 new channels... but there's a catch19.54 - Interview: Andy Lee31.14 - Truth in current affairs advertising40.02 - ABC backflips on the decision to air a national Sunday night bulletin42.11 - TV BingeboxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There were highs, there were lows and there was the downright bizarre. Here's our take on the 2023 Logies broadcast on Channel 7Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes a conversation goes where you least expect... and no one expected Robbo to take this stance about the Logies!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The panel is in a jovial mood but there are some big issues to discuss.In this episode:3.03 - BBC Star presenter taken off air10.13 - ABC Board changes16.29 - Ratings wrap29.09 - INTERVIEW: John Safran44.18 - Amanda Keller not invited to the Logies50.52 - Has MasterChef become too professional?53.25 - TV BingeboxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reports this week suggest Kyle and Jackie O could be moving from ARN to SCA... but are they about to use their power to disrupt TV viewing?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could 2024 be the year a certain race doesn't stop the nation? In this episode:1.26 - Why the Melbourne Cup broadcast rights could go begging8.31 - Calls to ban betting and junk food ads from television17.06 - The state of the TV industry according to the latest ABC survey21.43 - A new free-to-air TV channel heading our way25.23 - Seven reveals details on Dr Chris Brown's new show - a month after we did!29.28 - Are we over reality TV?36.05 - TV BingeboxAnd here's the link to the Dame Edna special Robbo talked about in the Bingbox: https://youtu.be/LTa-TYG3XfASupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WARNING: In this episode Rob will say the words "Abbey is right". Has he lost his mind or have they finally found some common ground?In this episode: 3.57 - ABC axes approx 120 jobs14.11 - Lisa Wilkinson sets her lawyers onto outlets reporting about her meeting with Brittney Higgins28.51 - Our reactions to the Logie nominations38.03 - A quick ratings snapshot54.23 - TV BingeboxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The day before Kochie finishes up on Sunrise after an extraordinary two decades he shares some never-before-heard tales on his time at Sunrise, including why he felt betrayed by one of his closest allies.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back (if you can believe it) and ready for round 2!After putting aside the bizarre podcast of last week we're back to normal talking about TV topics. And despite a big difference of opinion over the airing of the Bruce Lehrmann interview on Channel 7, things go pretty smoothly... right until the very end when the subject of spoilers comes up!In this episode:3.25 - Bruce Lehrmann is interviewed on 7 Spotlight15.56 - Prime Video announces an Australian version of The Office21.49 - Channel 10 takes former star Peter Van Onselen to court26.12 - Shirvo joins Sunrise while Today fends off rumours of tensions on set37.41 - TV BingeboxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.