Beyond Reality is the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the biggest global unscripted TV hits. Hosted by TV producer Hayley Ferguson, each episode uncovers the untold stories of the people who shape the shows we can’t stop watching — from producers and directors to editors, crew, and on-screen personalities.
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September 14, 2026Episode 981 hr 7 min
The Block Creators & Executive Producers - Julian Cress & David Barbour
In this episode, TV producer Hayley Ferguson is joined by the co-creators and Executive Producers of The Block , Julian Cress and David Barbour. Jules and Dave share their origin story of The Block , the behind-the-scenes working dynamic that has kept their creative partnership alive across more than two decades, and what it actually takes to sustain one of the biggest television success stories in Australian history. Support the show 🔔 FIND US Never miss an episode — hit follow on your favourite podcast app. You can also connect with us here: 📸 Instagram: @beyondrealityau 📘 Facebook: @beyondrealityaus 🐦 X (Twitter): @beyondrealityau 📝 Blog: beyondrealityau.com ☕ SUPPORT THE SHOW Beyond Reality is an independent podcast. If you’d like to support us, you can make a one-off contribution [ HERE ] (for the price of a coffee!). There’s absolutely no obligation — but every little bit helps keep the show going. Thank you for being part of the Beyond Reality community. ⭐ SPREAD THE WORD Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social media or leave a rating & review in your podcast app — it’s the best way to help others discover Beyond Reality . 🎙 START YOUR OWN PODCAST Thinking about launching your own show? Beyond Reality is hosted on Buzzsprout , our favourite platform for podcast hosting, promotion and tracking. Sign up using this link here and get a $20 credit towards your podcast.
September 11, 2026Episode 9722 min
Rhys Nicholson Exit Interview | The Traitors Australia S3 | Ep12 | Beyond The Traitors
Support the show 🔔 FIND US Never miss an episode — hit follow on your favourite podcast app. You can also connect with us here: 📸 Instagram: @beyondrealityau 📘 Facebook: @beyondrealityaus 🐦 X (Twitter): @beyondrealityau 📝 Blog: beyondrealityau.com ☕ SUPPORT THE SHOW Beyond Reality is an independent podcast. If you’d like to support us, you can make a one-off contribution [ HERE ] (for the price of a coffee!). There’s absolutely no obligation — but every little bit helps keep the show going. Thank you for being part of the Beyond Reality community. ⭐ SPREAD THE WORD Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social media or leave a rating & review in your podcast app — it’s the best way to help others discover Beyond Reality . 🎙 START YOUR OWN PODCAST Thinking about launching your own show? Beyond Reality is hosted on Buzzsprout , our favourite platform for podcast hosting, promotion and tracking. Sign up using this link here and get a $20 credit towards your podcast.
September 11, 2026Episode 9621 min
Krissy Marsh Exit Interview | The Traitors Australia | Ep12 | Beyond The Traitors
In this episode of Beyond Reality: Beyond The Traitors, TV producer Hayley Ferguson sits down with Real Housewives of Sydney star Krissy Marsh following her brutal elimination from The Traitors Australia S3 in the final episode. Support the show 🔔 FIND US Never miss an episode — hit follow on your favourite podcast app. You can also connect with us here: 📸 Instagram: @beyondrealityau 📘 Facebook: @beyondrealityaus 🐦 X (Twitter): @beyondrealityau 📝 Blog: beyondrealityau.com ☕ SUPPORT THE SHOW Beyond Reality is an independent podcast. If you’d like to support us, you can make a one-off contribution [ HERE ] (for the price of a coffee!). There’s absolutely no obligation — but every little bit helps keep the show going. Thank you for being part of the Beyond Reality community. ⭐ SPREAD THE WORD Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social media or leave a rating & review in your podcast app — it’s the best way to help others discover Beyond Reality . 🎙 START YOUR OWN PODCAST Thinking about launching your own show? Beyond Reality is hosted on Buzzsprout , our favourite platform for podcast hosting, promotion and tracking. Sign up using this link here and get a $20 credit towards your podcast.
September 11, 2026Episode 9519 min
Keira Maguire Runner-Up Interview | The Traitors Australia | Ep 12 | Beyond The Traitors
In this episode of Beyond Reality: Beyond The Traitors, TV producer Hayley Ferguson sits down with the runner-up of The Traitors Australia S3: Keira Maguire (The Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise, I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!) following the thrilling finale which saw Kirby Bentley win as a Traitor. Keira breaks down the emotional mechanics behind her game-ending choice at the final fire, explaining how she prioritized good television, real-world heart over money, and her genuine respect for Kirby Bentley's gameplay. She addresses how strategic paranoia from alliance members like Josh affected her trust in Krissy, why she picked up on Rhys’ subtle behavioral shift post-seduction, and how she navigates the toll of social media scrutiny while staying unapologetically herself. In this episode, we discuss: The Heart Decision at the Finale: Why Keira chose to vote based on heart over logic and why she felt Kirby deserved the life-changing win. Entertainment Over Strategy: How her TV instincts influenced her decision-making process at the final fire. The Krissy & Josh Dynamic: How alliance conversations and strategic paranoia made her second-guess her closest bonds. Spotting the Traitor Shift: Reading Ree’s behavioral changes after their seduction in the Conclave. The Reality TV Experience: Reflecting on her journey from The Bachelor to The Traitors , learning to trust her intuition, and taking her power back from online critics. Life Outside the Edit: Balancing her career as a real estate agent with reality television appearances. Quick-Fire Round: Her dream next reality TV project and which friend she wants to see in the Conclave next! Support the show 🔔 FIND US Never miss an episode — hit follow on your favourite podcast app. You can also connect with us here: 📸 Instagram: @beyondrealityau 📘 Facebook: @beyondrealityaus 🐦 X (Twitter): @beyondrealityau 📝 Blog: beyondrealityau.com ☕ SUPPORT THE SHOW Beyond Reality is an independent podcast. If you’d like to support us, you can make a one-off contribution [ HERE ] (for the price of a coffee!). There’s absolutely no obligation — but every little bit helps keep the show going. Thank you for being part of the Beyond Reality community. ⭐ SPREAD THE WORD Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social media or leave a rating & review in your podcast app — it’s the best way to help others discover Beyond Reality . 🎙 START YOUR OWN PODCAST Thinking about launching your own show? Beyond Reality is hosted on Buzzsprout , our favourite platform for podcast hosting, promotion and tracking. Sign up using this link here and get a $20 credit towards your podcast.
September 11, 2026Episode 9617 min
Kirby Bentley Winner Interview | The Traitors Australia | Ep12 | Beyond The Traitors
In this episode of Beyond Reality: Beyond The Traitors, TV producer Hayley Ferguson sits down with the winner of The Traitors Australia S3: Kirby Bentley (two-time Australian Survivor player). Support the show 🔔 FIND US Never miss an episode — hit follow on your favourite podcast app. You can also connect with us here: 📸 Instagram: @beyondrealityau 📘 Facebook: @beyondrealityaus 🐦 X (Twitter): @beyondrealityau 📝 Blog: beyondrealityau.com ☕ SUPPORT THE SHOW Beyond Reality is an independent podcast. If you’d like to support us, you can make a one-off contribution [ HERE ] (for the price of a coffee!). There’s absolutely no obligation — but every little bit helps keep the show going. Thank you for being part of the Beyond Reality community. ⭐ SPREAD THE WORD Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social media or leave a rating & review in your podcast app — it’s the best way to help others discover Beyond Reality . 🎙 START YOUR OWN PODCAST Thinking about launching your own show? Beyond Reality is hosted on Buzzsprout , our favourite platform for podcast hosting, promotion and tracking. Sign up using this link here and get a $20 credit towards your podcast.
September 9, 2026Episode 9517 min
Tully Smyth Exit Interview | Ep11 | The Traitors Australia | Beyond The Traitors
In this episode of Beyond Reality: Beyond The Traitors, TV producer Hayley Ferguson sits down with Tully Smyth (two-time Big Brother competitor and content creator) following her murder in the penultimate episode of the The Traitors Australia. Support the show 🔔 FIND US Never miss an episode — hit follow on your favourite podcast app. You can also connect with us here: 📸 Instagram: @beyondrealityau 📘 Facebook: @beyondrealityaus 🐦 X (Twitter): @beyondrealityau 📝 Blog: beyondrealityau.com ☕ SUPPORT THE SHOW Beyond Reality is an independent podcast. If you’d like to support us, you can make a one-off contribution [ HERE ] (for the price of a coffee!). There’s absolutely no obligation — but every little bit helps keep the show going. Thank you for being part of the Beyond Reality community. ⭐ SPREAD THE WORD Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social media or leave a rating & review in your podcast app — it’s the best way to help others discover Beyond Reality . 🎙 START YOUR OWN PODCAST Thinking about launching your own show? Beyond Reality is hosted on Buzzsprout , our favourite platform for podcast hosting, promotion and tracking. Sign up using this link here and get a $20 credit towards your podcast.
September 8, 2026Episode 9421 min
Josh Packham Exit Interview | The Traitors Australia | Ep 11 | Beyond The Traitors
In this episode of Beyond Reality: Beyond The Traitors, TV producer Hayley Ferguson sits down with Josh Packham (Love Island Australia & The Block) following his dramatic banishment in the penultimate episode of the The Traitors Australia. Support the show 🔔 FIND US Never miss an episode — hit follow on your favourite podcast app. You can also connect with us here: 📸 Instagram: @beyondrealityau 📘 Facebook: @beyondrealityaus 🐦 X (Twitter): @beyondrealityau 📝 Blog: beyondrealityau.com ☕ SUPPORT THE SHOW Beyond Reality is an independent podcast. If you’d like to support us, you can make a one-off contribution [ HERE ] (for the price of a coffee!). There’s absolutely no obligation — but every little bit helps keep the show going. Thank you for being part of the Beyond Reality community. ⭐ SPREAD THE WORD Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social media or leave a rating & review in your podcast app — it’s the best way to help others discover Beyond Reality . 🎙 START YOUR OWN PODCAST Thinking about launching your own show? Beyond Reality is hosted on Buzzsprout , our favourite platform for podcast hosting, promotion and tracking. Sign up using this link here and get a $20 credit towards your podcast.
September 3, 2026Episode 9316 min
Lawson Exit Interview | The Traitors Australia | Ep 10 | Beyond The Traitors
In this episode of Beyond Reality: Beyond The Traitors, TV producer Hayley Ferguson sits down with former Made In Bondi star and model Lawson Mahoney following his banishment on The Traitors Australia. Having previously worked as a post-producer on Made in Bondi , Hayley dives straight into Lawson's transformation on screen - from dealing with the heavy emotional tax of structured reality to stepping into a high-stakes psychological game with a point to prove. In this episode, we discuss: The Reality TV Renaissance: How Lawson shifted public perception from his Made in Bondi edit to becoming one of the most endearing personalities in the manor. The Star-Studded Manor Shock: What went through his head when he realised he was entering a celebrity edition alongside massive TV personalities. The Strategic Blindspot: Lawson reveals his approach to finding absolute Faithfuls versus Traitor hunting, and why connecting socially kept him safe. The Scroll Mission Disaster: The split-second decision to block the murder - and why not communicating with the group drew an immediate target on his back. The Ultimate Blindside: Lawson’s genuine shock when his closest ally, Josh, spearheaded his banishment. The Chess Secret: How a fellow contestant somehow deduced a private detail that added to his strategic threat level. Life After Made in Bondi: What really happened between Lawson and Bella, plus his pitch for future reality TV appearances. Plus Quick-Fire Questions: Who he’d murder first, his dream reality TV shows, and who left him most starstruck on Day 1. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction & Made in Bondi Connection 00:35 - Emotional Tax: Made in Bondi vs. The Traitors 02:02 - Overcoming the "Villain Era" Edit 03:00 - The Strategy: Finding Faithfuls vs. Traitor Hunting 04:22 - The Celebrity Manor Reveal & Age Dynamics 05:08 - Breaking the Round Table Tension with One-Liners 06:41 - The Scroll Mission: The Split-Second Mistake 08:38 - The Ultimate Shock: Josh's Betrayal at the Round Table 10:08 - Reading the House & Hindsight Strategy 10:48 - The Baffling Chess Player Accusation 12:16 - Reflections: Looking Back with Total Gratitude 13:03 - Made in Bondi Gossip: What's the Deal with Lawson & Bella? 14:40 - Quick-Fire Questions ABOUT THE HOST: Beyond Reality is hosted by TV producer Hayley Ferguson. Hayley has spent over 12 years working across Australia’s biggest unscripted formats, including Australian Survivor, MasterChef, Gogglebox, Dancing With the Stars, Big Brother, and I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 🔔 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: Don't forget to hit subscribe! We’ll be back with more exclusive exit interviews and industry breakdowns on Beyond Reality. #TheTraitorsAU #TheTraitorsUK #TheTraitors #MadeInBondi #RealityTVInterview #exitinterview Support the show 🔔 FIND US Never miss an episode — hit follow on your favourite podcast app. You can also connect with us here: 📸 Instagram: @beyondrealityau 📘 Facebook: @beyondrealityaus 🐦 X (Twitter): @beyondrealityau 📝 Blog: beyondrealityau.com ☕ SUPPORT THE SHOW Beyond Reality is an independent podcast. If you’d like to support us, you can make a one-off contribution [ HERE ] (for the price of a coffee!). There’s absolutely no obligation — but every little bit helps keep the show going. Thank you for being part of the Beyond Reality community. ⭐ SPREAD THE WORD Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social media or leave a rating & review in your podcast app — it’s the best way to help others discover Beyond Reality . 🎙 START YOUR OWN PODCAST Thinking about launching your own show? Beyond Reality is hosted on Buzzsprout , our favourite platform for podcast hosting, promotion and tracking. Sign up using this link here and get a $20 credit towards your podcast.
September 2, 2026Episode 9219 min
Luke Exit Interview | The Traitors Australia | Ep 9 | Beyond The Traitors
In this episode of Beyond Reality: Beyond The Traitors, TV producer Hayley Ferguson sits down with Luke Packham (Love Island Australia & The Block) following his dramatic murder where he faced off with his twin brother Josh in a "death match" on The Traitors Australia. From sweating through his jacket on Day 1 to successfully hunting down back-to-back Traitors (Alvin and Alex), Luke was an undeniable force in the manor. But did getting "drunk on success" lead to his ultimate downfall? Luke opens up about the strategy behind his round-table reads, the brutal misstep of targeting his closest ally Claudia, the personal apology that followed, and what it really felt like to face his twin brother Josh in a high-stakes Death Match where only one Packham could survive. Plus, having survived Love Island , The Block , and The Traitors , Luke breaks down the psychological reality of being a recurring reality TV contestant and takes on our Quick-Fire round. In this episode, we discuss: Day 1 Panic & The Red-Face Curse: How Luke turned early-game suspicion into total immunity and trust. The Mechanics of the Traitor Hunt: Luke's micro-body-language reads on Alvin and Alex at the Round Table. "Best to Ever Play the Game": Luke addresses his bold in-game confessionals and eating his words. The Fateful Claudia Callout: The miscalculation that tanked his game, calling her conniving, and how he made it up to her post-show. The Dyslexia Defense: How Kirby outmaneuvered him and played into his empathy. Brother vs. Brother Death Match: The emotional toll of going head-to-head with twin brother Josh. Love Island vs. The Block vs. The Traitors: What three distinct formats taught him about boredom, resilience, and humility. Quick-Fire Questions: Who he would have murdered first, being starstruck by Shane Gould, and his pitch for The Amazing Race . ABOUT THE HOST: Beyond Reality is hosted by Senior TV Producer Hayley Ferguson. Hayley has spent over 12 years working across Australia's biggest unscripted hits, including Australian Survivor , MasterChef , Gogglebox , Dancing With the Stars , and Big Brother . Support the show 🔔 FIND US Never miss an episode — hit follow on your favourite podcast app. You can also connect with us here: 📸 Instagram: @beyondrealityau 📘 Facebook: @beyondrealityaus 🐦 X (Twitter): @beyondrealityau 📝 Blog: beyondrealityau.com ☕ SUPPORT THE SHOW Beyond Reality is an independent podcast. If you’d like to support us, you can make a one-off contribution [ HERE ] (for the price of a coffee!). There’s absolutely no obligation — but every little bit helps keep the show going. Thank you for being part of the Beyond Reality community. ⭐ SPREAD THE WORD Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social media or leave a rating & review in your podcast app — it’s the best way to help others discover Beyond Reality . 🎙 START YOUR OWN PODCAST Thinking about launching your own show? Beyond Reality is hosted on Buzzsprout , our favourite platform for podcast hosting, promotion and tracking. Sign up using this link here and get a $20 credit towards your podcast.
September 1, 2026Episode 9114 min
Rachael Evren Exit Interview | The Traitors Australia | Ep 9 | Beyond The Traitors
In this episode of Beyond Reality: Beyond The Traitors, TV producer Hayley Ferguson sits down with Love Island alumni, media personailry and content creator Rachael Evren - the latest faithful to be banished from The Traitors Australia. Having carried a target on her back from the very first challenge, Rachel opens up about the immense psychological toll of the Manor, the double standards of round table accusations, and what really went down between her and AJ behind the scenes. In this interview, we dive into: The Constant Target: Why Rachel believes having early suspicion put on her name was actually a strategic shield—until it wasn't. The Roundtable Pressure Cooker: The emotional reality of being called "fake" and "conniving" while trying to play a clean, faithful game. AJ's Survivor Gameplay vs. Moral Compass: Rachel breaks down watching the episodes back, discovering AJ’s true motivations, and where their friendship stands today. The Double Standard of Emotion: Confronting the hypocritical reactions at the round table when defense turns into attack. Casting & Media Mechanics: What it feels like to step from behind the camera to the front of the screen during a fast-paced press run. Plus Rachel Tackles the Quick-Fire Round: Including the celebrity content creators she wants to see at the Manor and the player everyone was secretly terrified of. Support the show 🔔 FIND US Never miss an episode — hit follow on your favourite podcast app. You can also connect with us here: 📸 Instagram: @beyondrealityau 📘 Facebook: @beyondrealityaus 🐦 X (Twitter): @beyondrealityau 📝 Blog: beyondrealityau.com ☕ SUPPORT THE SHOW Beyond Reality is an independent podcast. If you’d like to support us, you can make a one-off contribution [ HERE ] (for the price of a coffee!). There’s absolutely no obligation — but every little bit helps keep the show going. Thank you for being part of the Beyond Reality community. ⭐ SPREAD THE WORD Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social media or leave a rating & review in your podcast app — it’s the best way to help others discover Beyond Reality . 🎙 START YOUR OWN PODCAST Thinking about launching your own show? Beyond Reality is hosted on Buzzsprout , our favourite platform for podcast hosting, promotion and tracking. Sign up using this link here and get a $20 credit towards your podcast.
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