{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62a9df5d445c110012662d03/68f787f85d128a844c446cf3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Jess and Norm (Budget Battlers)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62a9df5d445c110012662d03/1761051165930-ef8ec6dc-9eb6-49a2-a6f9-eda1601435cb.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of <strong>TV Central: One on One</strong>, host <strong>Aaron Ryan</strong> sits down with two of Australia’s most loved renovation personalities — <strong>Jess Eva and Norm Hogan</strong> — to talk about the <strong>return of <em>Budget Battlers</em></strong>, the heartfelt renovation series changing lives across the country.</p><p><br></p><p>What started as a quiet Wednesday-night show has become a <strong>ratings favourite</strong>, loved for its <strong>warmth, authenticity, and community spirit</strong>. Now it’s back with <strong>Season 2 — bigger, bolder, and more emotional than ever.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>🏠 What You’ll Hear in This Episode</h3><p><br></p><h4>1. The Return of <em>Budget Battlers</em></h4><ul><li>Jess and Norm share how it feels to be <strong>back for another season</strong>.</li><li>The show began with <strong>little fanfare</strong>, yet built a <strong>loyal audience</strong>.</li><li>Why viewers connected so deeply with the <strong>heart and honesty</strong> of <em>Budget Battlers</em>.</li></ul><h4>2. The Concept and Challenges</h4><ul><li>What <em>Budget Battlers</em> is all about — <strong>transforming homes and lives on a tight budget.</strong></li><li>Each episode features a <strong>$10,000 budget and just five days</strong> to renovate an entire home.</li><li>How Jess and Norm <strong>problem-solve, improvise, and pivot</strong> when things don’t go to plan.</li></ul><h4>3. The Heart of the Series</h4><ul><li>Season 2 brings <strong>emotional, real-life stories</strong> from across Australia, including:</li><li>Ebony in Aberfoyle Park</li><li>Sandra in Maidstone</li><li>Aunty Velda in Brisbane</li><li>Maurice in Birchip</li><li>Jess and Norm open up about the <strong>emotional impact</strong> of helping families rebuild their homes — and their lives.</li></ul><h4>4. The Team and New Faces</h4><ul><li>Meet the new faces joining the <em>Budget Battlers</em> family:</li><li><strong>Melissa Tkautz</strong> (<em>Real Housewives of Sydney</em>)</li><li><strong>Lachlan Vidler</strong></li><li>The team from <strong>Human Kind</strong></li><li>What each new personality brings to the show — from design inspiration to practical know-how and community engagement.</li></ul><h4>5. Behind the Scenes with Maker Media</h4><ul><li>Jess steps <strong>behind the camera</strong> this season as part of <strong>Maker Media</strong>, the company producing <em>Budget Battlers</em>.</li><li>How the opportunity came about — and what it’s like <strong>balancing on-screen and production roles</strong>.</li></ul><h4>6. Looking Ahead</h4><ul><li>Could there be a <em>Budget Battlers</em> <strong>Season 3</strong>, or even a <strong>special edition</strong>?</li><li>Jess and Norm share what they <strong>hope audiences take away</strong> from this inspiring new season.</li><li><br></li></ul><h3>❤️ Why <em>Budget Battlers</em> Matters</h3><p>In a time when cost-of-living pressures are hitting hard, <em>Budget Battlers</em> proves that <strong>big transformations don’t need big budgets</strong>.</p><p>It’s a show full of <strong>heart, community, and hope</strong> — reminding viewers that even small acts of generosity can make a massive difference.</p><p><br></p><h3>📺 Tune In</h3><p><br></p><p>Catch <em>Budget Battlers</em> — returning <strong>Wednesday, October 22 at 7.30pm</strong> on <strong>Channel 9 and 9Now</strong>.</p><p>Expect <strong>emotional stories, jaw-dropping makeovers</strong>, and plenty of inspiration for your own home projects.</p><p><br></p><h3>🔗 Listen Now</h3><p><br></p><p>🎙️ <strong>Listen to the full interview with Jess Eva and Norm Hogan</strong> on the latest episode of the <strong>TV Central: One on One Podcast</strong>, available at:</p><p>👉 <a href=\"https://www.tvcentral.com.au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.tvcentral.com.au</a></p>","author_name":"Aaron Ryan"}