TV Central Live
By TVCentral.com.au
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Podcast Description
TV Central Live is a television podcast with an Australian perspective. We focus on all the news, ratings and gossip in the world of television and discuss the hottest shows in the US and Australia.
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Episode 55: Shannan Ponton | Aaron Ryan chats to Shannan Ponton, trainer on The Biggest Loser Singles airing Monday to Friday on Network Ten. Shannan talks about everything from the show itself, to his outside passions and what he thought about the first shock elimination on the show. | 8 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 54: Aaron Fa’Aoso | Aaron Ryan chats to Aaron Fa'Aoso, star of the exotic new ABC series, ‘The Straits’ that is airing Thursday nights on ABC1. Aaron discusses the show, it’s violence, beautiful setting and working with the cast. He also speaks personally about his passions, his heart for Torres Strait Islander people and his upbringing. | 6 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 53: Reece Mastin | Aaron Ryan caught up with ‘The X Factor’ winner Reece Mastin whilst in Perth, promoting his new self titled album, which is out now from Sony. Reece chats about the album, his experience on The X Factor, his self confidence and his opinion on why his music is capturing the nation, beyond on that of the people that watched The X Factor. Plus for all the girls out there, we get an official answer as to whether he is single or not. For all thing related to Reece Mastin head to www.reecemastinofficial.com and to purchase his album online through iTunes go to http://itunes.apple.com/au/album/reece-mastin/id482901264 | 18 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 52: Simone Kessell, star of ‘Terra Nova’ | Aaron Ryan chats to Simone Kessell who plays Alicia Washington in the big budget series Terra Nova, currently airing on Network Ten. New Zealand born Simone chats about the show, the reshooting of the pilot episode, the conditions working in Queensland and what it is like acting with dinosaurs that are not really there when filming is on. On top of that Simone opens up about her past acting roles including the ill fated Dog Eat Dog and Undercover Angels but also the more successful stints on McLeod’s Daughters and her work on Reaper, which her episodes air this month on 7mate. Simone chats about her talented writer and director husband Gregor who has worked with Heath Ledger at least twice and their son Jack who is enjoying the more ‘stable’ life of Australia, after moving back here from the hustle and bustle of LA. For the record, the episode of Terra Nova that aired on Sunday December 4th is the final one for 2011. Network Ten would like the series be made available to the widest possible audience and will therefore break for the Christmas and New Year holidays. Ten assures me the series will be back for the final 3 episodes in January 2011 but no firm date has been set. | 4 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 51: Luke Jacobz, host of The X Factor Australia | Aaron Ryan once again chats to the host of ‘X Factor Australia’, Luke Jacobz about the series on the Seven Network ahead of the big grand final episodes set to air Monday November 21st and Tuesday November 22nd. Luke chats about the success of the series and the controversial bottom two of Christina and Reece a few weeks ago. He also chats about Johnny Ruffo’s right to be in the grand final despite other contestants having stronger voices. He also gives some information on the behind the scenes personalities of the final three acts. Finally, he chats about a little on air ‘distraction’ that was made to him by Mel B is the last results show episode. | 19 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 50: Andrew Mercado chats with Aaron Ryan | In a reversal of roles, Andrew Mercado from ‘The Playlist’ chats to new owner of TvCentral, Aaron Ryan for a special 50th edition of the TvCentral podcast. Aaron chats about his new role, the site, the future, competition in the market place and about the blogosphere in general. | 22 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 49: A chat with Jessica Leo, Entertainment Editor of The Advertiser | TvCentral’s Aaron Ryan chats to Jessica Leo, Entertainment Editor of The Advertiser. Jess talks about her favourite new series for the year ABC1’s ‘The Slap’ as well as the issue of fast tracking. Shows that get a mention include the recently cancelled ‘6:30 with George Negus’, ‘Packed to the Rafters’, ‘Wild Boys’, ‘The X Factor’, ‘Beauty and the Geek’, ‘The Block’, ‘The Big Bang Theory’, ‘Two and a Half Men’, ‘The Joy of Sets’, ‘The Renovators’, ‘House’, ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’, ‘Glee’ and ‘Ringer’. | 22 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 48: A chat with Blake Davis, star of ‘The Slap’ | Aaron Ryan chats to Blake Davis, star of the much anticipated new Australian drama ‘The Slap’ that begins on Thursday October 6th at 8:30pm on ABC1 and also stars Melissa George and Jonathan LaPaglia. | 2 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 47: A chat with Pete Everett | Pete Everett would have to be the most requested personality for a podcast on TvCentral. So without further ado – Aaron Ryan chats to Pete about everything from growing up, his time at Nine, ‘Ready, Steady Cook’, his controversial departure from the show and what lies ahead. | 2 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 46: A chat with Bernard Curry, host of Beauty and the Geek Australia | TvCentral’s Aaron Ryan chats to the host of 'Beauty and the Geek' – Bernard Curry about the new season of the show, the twists that are coming and there is even chat about Bernard’s son with a very different but cool name. | 20 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 45: A chat with Luke Jacobz, host of The X Factor Australia | Aaron Ryan chats to Luke Jacobz – host of The X Factor on Channel Seven. Luke chats about the show, the contestants and about the judges. He also takes the time to go back a few years and chat about ‘Heartbreak High’, ‘Popstars Live’ and ‘Hole in the Wall’. | 10 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 44: A chat with Tim Burrowes, Editor of mUmBRELLA | Aaron Ryan chat to the Editor of mUmBRELLA, Tim Burrowes about everything television from the disastrous start to the year for Nine to its improving performance as of late, from Seven’s massive start to the year to its possible snag in the road. | 23 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 43: An interview with Shirley Brown, Manager of Legal, Regulatory and Network Affairs at WIN Television | Aaron Ryan chats to Shirley Brown, who is the Manager of Legal, Regulatory and Network Affairs at WIN Television about the roll out of digital television for regional Western Australia – the fastest roll out of channels in the world for one region. WA viewers will go from just a small handful of channels to the full suite of channels enjoyed by the metropolitan audience in the space of 8 months starting on July 28th. | 23 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 42: An interview with Ian “Dicko” Dickson, host of Network Ten’s ‘Can of Worms’ | Aaron Ryan chats to Ian “Dicko” Dickson, the host of Network Ten's new series 'Can of Worms'. He discusses the creative evolution of the show, including how episode one was rather average, why Jason Akermanis was chosen as a guest, followed by a frank discussion when Aaron challenges Dicko about the main topic in episode two. 'Can of Worms' airs 8:30pm Mondays on Ten. | 16 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 41: An interview with Todd Lasance, star of the ABC1 drama ‘Crownies’ | Aaron Ryan talks to Silver Logie award winner and former ‘Home and Away’ star Todd Lasance about his new ABC1 drama, ‘Crownies’. In addition, he talks about everything from working with Kate Hudson, filming shirtless scenes on a beach with Matthew McConaughey to catching up with his former 'Home and Away' buddies and his time on 'Underbelly' and 'Cloudstreet'. 'Crownies' premieres with a feature-length episode Thursday July 14th at 8:30pm on ABC1. | 6 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 40: A chat with comedian Tom Gaynor, runner up at this year’s ‘Raw Comedy’ competition | In a slightly different podcast, Aaron Ryan chats with comedian Tom Gaynor, runner up at this year’s ‘Raw Comedy’ competition -- airing 10:20pm Saturday June 25th on ABC1. As a real stand out with his offbeat, slightly random and hilarious comedy, Aaron tracked him down for a chat as well as a comedy routine for the TV Central listeners. | 23 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 39: An interview with Dan Barrett, producer and co-host of ‘Televised Revolution’ and ‘The 400 Club’ | In this episode, Aaron chats to Dan Barrett, producer and co-host of the TV industry discussion podcast 'Televised Revolution' and the TV review podcast 'The 400 Club'. | 19 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 38: An interview with Andrew Mercado, host of The Playlist | In this episode, Aaron chats to Andrew Mercado, host of 'The Playlist'. | 21 2 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 37: An interview with Danny Mitrovic Program Director at WIN Television | In the latest episode, Aaron Ryan chats to Danny Mitrovic, program director of WIN Television, about the 2011 season. | 9 2 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 36: An interview with David Mott Chief Programming Officer at Network Ten | In the first episode of the year, Aaron chats to David Mott Chief Programming Officer of Network Ten about the launch of the network's new digital multi-channel Eleven and what we can expect from Ten in 2011. | 9 1 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 35: An interview with Bev McGarvey Network Head of Programming at Network Ten | In the latest episode of the TV Central podcast, Aaron chats to Bev McGarvey, Network Head of Programming at Network Ten. | 19 12 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 34: An inteview with Paul Franklin director of programming for Shine Australia | Aaron chats to Paul Franklin, director of programming for Shine Australia about 'Junior MasterChef Australia'. | 14 10 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 33: An interview with Brad McEwan Network Ten sports presenter and host of Good Morning Delhi | Aaron chats to Brad McEwan Network Ten sports presenter and host of Good Morning Delhi. Topics include: The grand final weekend Security in New Delhi Network Ten's coverage of the games What to expect from the opening ceremony Details on the 'Good Morning Delhi' program | 2 10 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 32: An interview with Tim Worner director of programming & production for the Seven Network | Aaron chats to Tim Worner director of programming & production for the Seven Network. Topics include: Seven's multichannel portfolio The ongoing success of 'Packed to the Rafters' The overcrowded police drama genre The launch of 'The X Factor' The upcoming Australian drama 'Winners and Losers' Returning series 'Beauty and the Geek Australia' Fast-tracking of US series Upcoming reality series 'Iron Chef Australia' and 'Conviction Kitchen' | 23 9 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 31: An interview with Kim Dalton director of television for the ABC | In the latest edition of TV Central Live, Aaron chats to Kim Dalton, Director of Television for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. | 4 9 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 30: An interview with David Mott chief programming officer for Network Ten | Aaron and Cameron chat to Network Ten’s Chief Programming Officer, David Mott, about the success of ‘MasterChef Australia’, Ten’s ratings performance and the network’s programming strategies for big formats and niche dramas like 'Supernatural’. David tells us why Australia will fall in love with 'Junior MasterChef', Ten’s big format for 2011 'Don't Stop Believing' and the new factual 'Keeping up with the Joneses'. Other programming highlights discussed include 'The 7PM Project', 'The Circle', 'Modern Family' and 'Undercover Boss'. To conclude David shares with us his opinion on some of the upcoming series from the US and where he sees Ten moving forward. | 27 7 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 29: An interview with Jimmy Storrier co-founder of Juno Interactive | In our first interview edition of the podcast, Cameron speaks to Jimmy Storrier, co-founder of Juno Interactive and former head of video at ninemsn. Cameron asks Jimmy about his work at ninemsn (including the launch of FixPlay) and also about Juno Interactive's upcoming streaming video service, which is set to launch by the end of 2010. Other topics raised include: What film and television studios can do to battle internet piracy, how digital rights management affects customers, the benefits of streaming versus download video models and where internet video will be in 5 to 10 years time. For more information on Juno Interactive's upcoming video service, visit: junointeractive.com.au | 21 6 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 28: Let’s get Upfront | The podcast is back! In this special 'Upfronts' edition, Cameron is joined by special guest Aaron Ryan as they recap all the cancellations, renewals and new series for next season. They discuss which are their top picks and which they think are stinkers. They also delve into what's still to come on Seven, Nine and TEN and what they think won’t even air despite being listed in the line up. To wrap up, they discuss 'Australia's Got Talent', 'The X Factor', 'The Pacific' and their opinions on the series finale of 'Lost', plus a brief hint at the future plans for TVAUSCAST. | 27 5 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 27: The Season Finale | It’s the final episode of the year! In the season finale we take a look back at some of our 2009 predicitions -- what we got right and what we got wrong. We discuss the latest television news, including the abrupt end of 'Rove', 'Packed to the Rafters' creator Bevan Lee's assault on vampires, the government's plan to introduce Aussie drama quotas on digital channels and the launch of ABC3. We see what's hot this summer, including 'The Office', 'Accidentally on Purpose', 'White Collar', 'The 7PM Project', 'The Middle', 'The Vampire Diaries', 'Parks and Recreation', 'Reaper' and 'Private Practice'. Finally, we look back at some television highlights from the past decade and a brief look at what's in store for 2010. | 11 12 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 26: The Digital TV Episode | The podcast returns for 'Episode 26: The Digital TV Episode'. It's all about what's happening on Freeview and how the government isn't educating Australians. We also talk about the 'Good Game' debacle, 'Rove' being delayed until April/May for 'The 7PM Project' and 'Top Gear' making the move to Nine. Our show discussions include: 'Celebrity MasterChef', 'Beauty and the Geek', 'Packed to the Rafters', 'All Saints', 'Hey Hey It's Saturday', 'Australian Idol', 'Outrageous Fortune', 'Go Girls', 'Glee', 'Curb Your Enthusiasm', 'How It Met Your Mother', 'The Big Bang Theory', 'Cougar Town', 'Community', 'Ugly Betty', 'Greek', '10 Things I Hate About You', 'The Vampire Diaries', 'FlashForward', 'Eastwick' and 'Melrose Place'. Download the podcast now. | 5 11 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 25: Ready, Set, GO! | Due to a technical error, Episode 25 was not recorded properly. So unfortunately we won’t be posting it in our podcast feed. We’ll be back with the next episode soon. Sorry for the inconvenience. | 23 7 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 24: MasterSuccess | We're finally back after a few months and a couple of false starts due to technical difficulties. We kick off with a half year ratings recap, discussions on MasterChef, Talkin' 'bout Your Generation, Merlin, Mad Men, Ten Years Younger in 10 Days, Ponderland, Castle and Packed to the Rafters. We delve into the Ramsay vs Grimshaw debacle, updates on Freeview, ABC3, SBS TWO and are astonished by the half a billion dollar Nine and Warner Bros. deal. We also bring back Mystery Voice and a couple of other games to top things off. | 23 6 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 23: Digital Set Top Box Required | We return after our mid-season hiatus with all the news about Freeview, One HD and the Get Ready For Digital TV conference. We talk 'Prison Break', '90210', 'Friday Night Lights', 'Home Made', 'MasterChef' and the Logies. We wrap up with a few topics from the forums and an insight into our April Fools post on the blog. | 2 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 22: News-a-palooza | It's a news-a-palooza on TVAUSCAST Live. We delve into all the latest casting news and series renewals/cancellations. Plus we speculate about upcoming episodes of 'Packed to the Rafters', laugh over a Freeview spoof, answer the mailbag and of course recap on all the ratings and hot topics from the forums. | 10 3 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 21: The Series Return | The podcast returns with the first episode of 2009. We discuss all the new and returning series, including Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities, Sunday Night, Life On Mars, Bondi Vet, Guerilla Gardeners, So You Think You Can Dance, LOST, Kyle XY, Packed to the Rafters and Ugly Betty. We also delve into the issues surrounding Freeview and make our predictions for the 2009 television season. | 19 2 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 20: The Christmas Episode | From everyone at TVAUSCAST, have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. | 23 12 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 19: Live In The New Primetime | We're live in the new primetime! Just like Prison Break, Heroes and Gossip Girl! However, like our friends in the same timeslot, we struggle to find an audience from the start. As the numbers grow, we dive into deep discussions on Freeview, Thank God You're Here, This Is Your Laugh, Packed to the Rafters, Eli Stone, Pushing Daisies, Dirty Sexy Money, Prison Break, Gossip GIrl, How I Met Your Mother, Fringe, Dance Machine, American Gladiators, Rush and Don't Forget The Lyrics. We also play three rounds of Mystery Voice and a challenging segment of Cameron's Sixth Sense. | 5 12 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 18: Welcome To Australia · Illegally Downloaded | Welcome to Australia, home of convicts, criminals and pirates. In honour of the release of Australia's largest and most expensive film ever, go download this episode and spread the pirate cheer by sharing it on bittorrent. But only if you're on iiNet, okay? | 21 11 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 17: LIVE on USTREAM.TV | It's our very first episode in front of a LIVE internet audience! Under the added pressure of the live listeners, we discuss all the major headlines of the last few weeks, including: One HD, the US Presidential Election, 111 Hits, Packed to the Rafters, 30 Rock, Recent Movies and IMAX Cinemas, plus a bunch of live audience interaction. | 6 11 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 16: False Start | Episode 16 gets off to a false start, but we recover quickly and begin in depth discussions on the American Kath & Kim, Bogan Pride, The Mentalist, Heroes, Fringe, Prison Break and Psych. Plus we also brainstorm ideas for faltering network's Ten and The CW. We wrap up with a broadband update and the future of the TVAus forum. | 17 10 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 15: Previously On TVAUSCAST | Episode 15 brings us up to date with all the latest tv news, gossip and programming developments. We discuss the 90210 full season pick up, The Emmys, Prison Break series finale, NBC's Kath & Kim, Australian Idol top 10, who is Kyle XY?, AFL Grand Finale coverage, television show recaps and a sort of new segment 'Most Underrated Show of the Week'. | 26 9 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 14: The Untitled TVAUSCAST Episode | We're back again with another great episode of TVAUSCAST. This week we discuss the new 90210, Privileged, Fringe, Packed to the Rafters, The Strip, Rush, Taken Out, Australian Idol, Make Me A Supermodel and more. We also go into a long winded discussion on tech and other forum topics. We wrap up with some self congratulatory praise. | 12 9 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 13: A New Season | It's a new season of television! And boy is there a lot to talk about. In our first post-olympics podcast, we discuss Packed the Rafters, All Saints, Idol, Make Me a Supermodel, ABC Family, and plenty of Aussie Drama. The return of Cult Show of the Week and our new segment So You Think Concepts. We wrap up by discussing the new season of Dancing with the Stars. | 28 8 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 12: Live and Un-edited! | In our 12th and coincidentally first birthday episode, we take a look quick look around Battle of the Choirs, Underbelly, Mark Loves Sharon and a few rants on some random topics. (As a side note: There was a special recap segment at the end, but was unfortunately lost during technically difficulties...) | 22 6 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 11: Thanks For Auscasting! | We're baaaack! In episode 11, in the absence of Sherry, we're joined again by guest host Chris (Tip Top). We take a stab at Ratings in 60 Seconds, shows that were Bumped, Rescheduled and Gone, Season Finale Time, the US Fall Season, TheWB.com, an IceTV review and the usual topics. | 4 6 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 10: …and I’m Sherry! (2 of 2) | In episode 10 and 3/4, the TV Auscasters discuss what's hot on the forum. Some new Australian drama, personalisation of the TVAus forum. 30 Rock, New Amsterdam, recent movie outings and more. | 19 4 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 10: Holy Guacamole, It’s Awards Night! (1 of 2) | The long awaited and somewhat anticipated 10th episode of the TV Auscast. On this milestone episode, your TV Auscasters discuss the return of Gladiators, Big Brother, the axing of The Nightcap and the death of the format show. There is also a 5 minute challenge, plus all the glitz a glamour from the first annual TVAus Awards. | 17 4 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 09: Hey! We’re Gonna Go Throw A Party Like Corey! | This week, the Auscast crew discuss the Oscars, Underbelly, The Nightcap, Internet Downloads, Charlie's Quits Hi-5, Ten HD, TVAus Trivia Night, Grey's Anatomy, LOST, Degrassi as well as the regular Ratings Recap and Hot Topics. Also, Cameron checks up on homework. All this and more, on the 9th episode of TV Auscast. | 1 3 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 08: We ♥ TV Auscast | In this episode, the TV Auscasters discuss all the latest happenings including the Writers Strike, Kevin Rudd's Sorry, Aussie Ratings Season Kicking Off, The Nightcap, Old Sitcoms and Series. Plus discussions on some Australian TV Personalities and the usual Hot Topics and Ratings Updates. We ♥ TV Auscast. | 20 2 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 07: Back to Rule the World in ’08 | In the first episode of 2008, your Auscasters discuss the summer break. New shows in 2008, including Lipstick Jungle, The Sarah Connor Chronicles and Eli Stone. Returning series LOST and One Tree Hill. Plus a technology thread plug and whole bunch of news headlines and hot topics that surfaced on the forum over the summer. | 3 2 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 50 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Addicted to TV and this Podcast
This is the BEST podcast about television in Australia. I am seriously addicted to it. I only started listening about 2 months ago and i have downloaded all the old episodes and listened to them late on a sunday night. The presenters are really entertaining and you do not get sick of hearing their voice. This is a MUST download. :D
Nice work
Just found your podcast. Really enjoying it. Maybe try and cover some regional tv...? Just a thought.
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