Beyond Reality

About Beyond Reality

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.

Publisher

Hayley Ferguson

Category

society & culture · tv & film · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

3 May 2020

Latest episode

24 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

134 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Oct 2026

   Big Brother Narrator - Mike Goldman Talks Big Brother 2026

   In this episode, TV Producer Hayley Ferguson is joined by Big Brother’s Narrator Mike Goldman ahead of the launch of the new season. We dive into the evolution and nostalgia factor of Big Brother, the wild ride that is live television and what we can expect in 2026. 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 📝 Blo...

2. 

   19 Oct 2026

   Head of Digital & Social, Endemol Shine Australia - Ella Mumby

   In this episode, Hayley Ferguson sits down with Ella Mumby - Endemol Shine Australia’s Head of Digital and Social. Ella has built an impressive career leading digital and social teams on shows such as Strictly Come Dancing, Love Island UK and various Attenborough documentaries. We talk about the increasingly important role digital and social play in television, how digital helped shape the successful relaunch of Big Brother Australia, and what the future of TV looks like. Support the show 🔔...

3. 

   14 Sept 2026

   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 favouri...

Who has been a guest on Beyond Reality

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Sophie Johnston
• Luke Toki
• Alex Mavroidakis
• Arianna Gusi
• Mounya Wise

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

18 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

58

Social presence

91

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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

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