Entertainment Insider
Step beyond the velvet rope and into the heart of showbiz with Entertainment Insider. Hosted by Jon Olb, an entertainment veteran with decades behind the camera, this series takes you behind the scenes of the industry through candid, unfiltered conversations with the people who live it. From household names to the creative forces behind the curtain, these generous guests share personal stories, career highs and lows, and the untold truths the audience never gets to see. Think This Is Your Life meets Inside the Actors Studio—but looser, warmer, and packed with moments that surprise even industry insiders. As entertainment undergoes its biggest transformation in decades, Entertainment Insider won’t promise all the answers—but it will introduce you to the legends and trailblazers shaping its future. Whether they’re from stage or screen, music or quiz shows, you’ll hear the real stories that make this world so captivating. 🎙️ Unseen. Unfiltered. Unmissable.
Episodes
What a thrill to chat with the incredible Julia Morris, co-host of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
In Part 1, we cover a wide range of topics — from dogs and the frustrations of dealing with telcos, to life choices, ageing in the entertainment industry, and navigating internet TV and influencers. Julia also reflects on her journey through Full Frontal and The Celebrity Apprentice.
In Part...
More from Mitch McTaggart | The Mind Behind The Last Year of Television
We’re back with more from Mitch McTaggart — the creative force behind The Last Year of Television and The Back Side of Television.
Hear more insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and sharp commentary from one of Australia’s most original media voices.
This is the stuff that you'll hear on Entertainment Insider. Not the typical anec...
Mitch McTaggart on Aussie TV, Community Media & Creating Hit Shows
Mitch McTaggart is the creative mind behind The Last Year of Television and The Back Side of Television on Binge. A true lover of classic Aussie TV, Mitch shares how he broke into the industry, the making of his shows, and why community television has been a vital training ground for Australia’s presenting talent.
He even reflects...
More frank chat with comedian Bec Charlwood. Hear what her family thinks about the very personal details she talks about in her act. Bec's YouTube special, Bipolar Baby, detailing her living with bipolar, the diagnosis, and the effects on every day life. Hear about how mental health issues can create some of the best comedy in an honest and fulfilling way. And Bec is back on the road with her new show, Middle Chi...
Bec Charlwood is part of the new breed of comedians. She tells her truth. The good, the bad, the...
In part one hear the most candid account you'll probably ever hear of the pay and costs being a comedian. People often don't realise that there's so much more happening behind the scenes. Also hear how Bec got into comedy, and the Screen Queens podcast with Alex Jae. Don't miss this rare look at ...
Have you heard differing accounts of what happened with RocKwiz? Now, for the first time, hear how it really went down from the man himself Brian Nankervis. Still doing a heap of live RocKwiz shows, hear how it originally piloted, how Brian was the host, how Julia became such an important part of the show, how it finally made its way to television, the supposed rivalry with Spicks and Specks, and much more. Plus some ...
Everyone knows Brian from at least one phase of his brilliant career. He started as a teacher, before being a waiter at the Last Laugh. Soon he was on Let The Blood Run Free and created Hey, Hey, It's Saturday favourite Raymond J Bartholomeuz. The Jimeoin show led to a stellar career in television warm-up, paved the way for RocKwiz and he hosted Pictures of You. Learn how every one of those things happened in a r...
Anthony talks about Full Frontal, including some prescient sketches about Princess Diana. Developing Comedy Inc. The ins and outs of producing - how it works on Spicks and Specks.
Anthony talks about the genesis and continuing appeal of Spicks and Specks. When the show initially ended, we talk of the short-lived reboot. Also, the Big Backyard Quiz for SBS, The Weakest Link reboot, good things take time, the industry is contracting, Show Me The Movie, Adam Hills Tonight, and a Sleuth 101 deep dive.
Anthony Watt is the Executive Producer of Spicks and Specks. His career includes projects such as Full Frontal, Hamish & Andy, The Big Backyard Quiz, Sleuth 101, The Weakest Link and Comedy Inc. In part one, hear about his career start with Double Dare, writing children's series, dealing with writer's block, attempting to write for Stingers, Something Stupid with Gina, Jane, Magda and Marg, that feeling ...
More from legend of Australian Comedy - Tim Ferguson. Yes, in part 2 you will hear about his Multiple Sclerosis, but as he says, it is the least interesting thing about him. You've heard about the Doug Anthony AllStars on The Big Gig and DAAS Kapital, and plenty more like Funky Squad in part one. Now one of the best shows of its time, Don't Forget Your Toothbrush will be remembered, along with Shock Jock, Un...
Tim Ferguson is a legend of Australian Comedy. And as he says, his Multiple Sclerosis is the least interesting thing about him. Hear about his amazing career including the Doug Anthony AllStars on The Big Gig and DAAS Kapital, and everything from Funky Squad and Don't Forget Your Toothbrush to Shock Jock, Unreal TV, movies like Spin Out, the stage, his teaching...and yes the wheelchair. Tim has strong views on c...
Hear the unfiltered, candid stories from the world of entertainment. From the people that were there. Television, movies, music, stage, comedy, advertising, news and so much more. Come for the chat...stay for the laughs!
Part two of our chat with Adam Howard, the legendary Visual Effects Supervisor whose career spans some of the biggest projects in film and television history. In this episode Adam discusses iconic productions like Titanic, Star Wars: Episode III – Attack of the Clones, and The Social Network.
Whether you're a filmmaker, VFX enthusiast, or just a fan of movie magic, this is a masterclass in creativity and...
Join us for an exclusive conversation with Adam Howard, the legendary Visual Effects Supervisor whose career spans some of the biggest projects in film and television history. With multiple Emmy Awards under his belt, Adam has brought cinematic magic to life in iconic productions like Titanic, Star Wars: Episode III – Attack of the Clones, and the Star Trek television series.
From creating spellbinding VFX fo...
You know Josh from the original Talkin' 'bout Your Generation. You know Josh from Taskmaster. But you really know Josh from his work on Please Like Me and Everything's Gonna Be Okay. Now, hear stories about him and those productions that you have never heard before. It's an absolute treat and a bumper episode!
In this episode we hear some experiences from Asif's remarkable television career. He recounts experiences on Hell's Kitchen, and in Australia Big Brother - Friday Night Live, The Biggest Loser, Nerds FC and more. We also hear his unique and qualified point of view of the difference between "traditional tv" and online formats, and why they don't easily transfer.
You may not be familiar with the name, but Asif Zubairy has done it all! His most recent position was as ITV UK Commissioning Editor. Asif grew up in the UK and his experience as a writer led to an unorthodox move into television. In this episode we hear about Asif's career trajectory, working on The Big Breakfast with Sir Bob Geldof, and a surprising experience with Yasser Arafat. Then in part two Reality Televi...
Alex Wadelton is a renowned advertising creative. What he has to say about creatives, and the rise of AI will give you pause. Don't miss this!
Pam talks about Hey, Hey, It's Saturday, and tells some incredible stories of when the show went on the road to the US. Pam and Jon discuss the lack of opportunity for performers to appear on tv now. Also the reinvention of the morning genre with The Circle, and the evergreen Family Feud
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