TV Central: One on One Podcast

Aaron Ryan is joined by Brook Hall, Seven’s Chief Content Officer, Television and Streaming, and Aaron Howison, Seven’s Director of Programming, for a wide-ranging TV Central: One on One conversation about Channel 7’s content strategy, programming decisions, streaming ambitions and what lies ahead for the network.In this episode, Brook and Aaron take listeners inside Seven’s current and future slate, with discussion including:• Australian Idol and its continued strength• Farmer Wants a Wife and The 1% Club• My Kitchen Rules, The Voice and First Dates Australia• Better Homes and Gardens• 7plus and the future of streaming• Seven’s multichannels and regional television• Audience behaviour and how viewing habits are changing• What viewers can expect across the second half of 2026 and beyondIt’s a comprehensive look behind the scenes at one of Australia’s biggest television networks, featuring two key executives helping shape what Australians watch across Channel 7, 7plus and the broader Seven ecosystem.For the latest television and entertainment news, streaming information, ratings, cinema reviews and podcasts, head to www.tvcentral.com.au.

Aaron Ryan speaks with Brydon Coverdale, better known as The Shark from The Chase Australia, ahead of the prime-time special The Chase Australia: Larry and Friends.In this TV Central: One on One podcast, Brydon discusses the pressure of facing a Chaser, why even experienced television presenters can become nervous at the podium, and how the celebrity edition changes the mood of the game as Larry Emdur is joined by Sonia Kruger, David Woiwod, Johanna Griggs and Dr Chris Brown to raise money for Beyond Blue.Brydon also reflects on more than a decade with The Chase Australia, the enduring strength of the format, the rhythm of the Final Chase, the personalities of the Chasers away from the cameras, and how much of The Shark is character and how much is the real Brydon Coverdale.The Chase Australia: Larry and Friends airs Monday, 20 July, at 7.30pm on Seven and 7plus.

Aaron Ryan speaks with Michael Dorman about his role as Detective Ivan Lucic in the new ABC drama Treasure & Dirt.Set in the fictional outback town of Nulla, the six-part series begins with the brutal death of a miner at the bottom of an opal mine, but quickly becomes something stranger than a conventional police drama. Michael discusses the show’s distinctly Australian tone, the dry humour and danger of Nulla, and how he approached playing Ivan as a brilliant, unpredictable detective who is difficult to read.The conversation also covers Ivan’s partnership with Nell, played by Liv Hewson, filming in and around Coober Pedy, the importance of landscape and underground spaces to the story, and what Michael hopes viewers will come to understand about Ivan by the end of the series.Aaron also asks Michael about taking his dad to set, his love of the Canberra Raiders, the All Blacks, Supercars and classic Holdens.Treasure & Dirt premieres Sunday 19 July at 8.30pm on ABC TV and ABC iview.

In this episode of TV Central: One on One, Aaron Ryan speaks with Tamara Simoneau, Vice President, Content, Paramount Australia and New Zealand, about the strategy behind Network 10's 2026 programming slate and the changing television landscape.Tamara oversees Paramount ANZ's content strategy and production operations across multiple platforms, with leadership across major Network 10 titles including Gogglebox Australia, Australian Survivor, I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, The Masked Singer Australia and The Project.The conversation explores how success is measured in an era of BVOD, streaming and social conversation; what makes a show feel like a "10 show"; the role of comedy and Working Dog productions; the evolution of MasterChef Australia; casting, hosts and audience loyalty across major formats; and how production pressures are shaping local television.Aaron and Tamara also discuss Australian Survivor, Big Brother, The Traitors, Gogglebox, upcoming local productions, acquired programming, lifestyle formats, international partnerships, and what viewers can expect from Network 10 and Paramount Australia across the second half of 2026.A wide-ranging conversation about content, strategy, audiences and the future of entertainment television in Australia.

Ed Kavalee joins Aaron Ryan on the TV Central One-on-One Podcast for a candid and entertaining conversation covering the projects keeping him busier than ever. From the enduring success of Have You Been Paying Attention? on Network 10 to the growing popularity of his Cup Fever vodcast across YouTube, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand, Ed reflects on the evolution of his career and why embracing new opportunities continues to drive him forward.The conversation also explores Ed's upcoming comedy project, Cop This, the creative satisfaction that comes from working with some of Australia's funniest people, and the balancing act of life away from the spotlight. Thoughtful, funny and refreshingly honest, this is Ed Kavalee beyond the punchlines.What's in this episode?• Why Have You Been Paying Attention? remains one of Australia's most-loved panel shows• Behind-the-scenes insights from Monday nights on 10• The success and appeal of the Cup Fever vodcast• How Cup Fever expanded across YouTube, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand• What listeners can expect from Ed's upcoming project, Cop This• Collaborating with some of Australia's biggest comedy names• How Ed approaches new creative opportunities• The realities of balancing a demanding career with family life• Reflections on the moments that have shaped his journey in television• Plenty of laughs, unexpected stories and genuine insights along the wayFor all the latest television news, streaming information, ratings, TV guides, cinema movie reviews and podcasts, head to tvcentral.com.au.

ABC has hit the ground running in 2026, launching a packed slate of local productions, returning favourites and new acquisitions across both broadcast television and ABC iview.In this special TV Central: One on One podcast, Aaron Ryan sits down with ABC Head of Programming, Acquisitions and Streaming, Roberta Allan, to discuss the strategy behind the network's fast start to the year, evolving scheduling decisions, the growing role of streaming, and what's still to come across the remainder of 2026.From breakout hits and audience favourites to commissioning decisions and accessibility initiatives, Roberta provides a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how the ABC is navigating a rapidly changing media landscape while continuing to invest in distinctive Australian storytelling. Whether you're an ABC viewer, television fan or industry observer, there's plenty to unpack in this wide-ranging conversation.In this episode:• Why ABC launched so many key programs so early in 2026• The changes to Monday night programming and whether the experiment has worked• The strategy behind staggered seasons for shows like Hard Quiz and Back Roads• The remarkable audience response to The Piano• Why Blue Murder Hotel was scheduled on Saturday nights• Whether Top End Bub's earlier streaming release impacted ABC audiences• The reaction to Urzila Carlson's new comedy series Urzila• Why QI suddenly disappeared from the ABC schedule• How viewing habits are changing across broadcast television and ABC iview• What happens when entire seasons are released on iview for binge viewing• The story behind new commission Ground Up• Why ABC has revived Race Around the World for a new generation• The success and impact of Goolagong• What viewers can expect from upcoming Australian series Flower & Flour• The ongoing expansion of Auslan services across ABC platforms• A preview of what's still to come on ABC and ABC iview throughout 2026There's plenty more podcasts to listen to, along with the latest TV news, streaming information, ratings, cinema movie reviews and more at TVCentral.com.au.