Back From Reality

About Back From Reality

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, how their lives have changed as a result, and what it's like to come Back From Reality.

Publisher

Gabrielle Scawthorn, Matthew Backer, Unlikely Productions, Hugo Chiarella, Back From Reality

Category

health & fitness · society & culture · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Jul 2020

Latest episode

9 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

33 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Oct 2025

   RE-RELEASE: The Vixen (RuPaul's Drag Race)

   In this re-released episode, Gabrielle speaks with The Vixen — star of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10 — about the emotional impact of reality TV and what it means to take back control of your narrative. One of our most powerful episodes to date, and a key inspiration for Gabrielle's play, The Edit, now in previews at Belvoir St Theatre in Sydney..

2. 

   1 Oct 2025

   RE-RELEASE: Cian O'Clery and Chloe (Director/Producer and star of 'Love On The Spectrum')

   Originally aired in 2020, this episode features Love on the Spectrum creator Cian O’Clery and breakout star Chloe. Gabrielle revisits this heartfelt conversation about creating a safe and authentic space in reality TV, the joy of connection, and what goes on behind the scenes of one of the most thoughtful reality series ever made.

3. 

   24 Sept 2025

   Cosima De Vito (Australian Idol)

   In this episode, Gabrielle speaks with Australian Idol Season One finalist Cosima De Vito, whose powerful voice made her a fan favourite — until vocal nodules forced her heartbreaking withdrawal from the Top 3. Cosima opens up about life after the show, rebuilding her voice, and finding her own path as an independent artist.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.0 / 5

4 ratings

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Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.