Producing Unscripted: Make Reality TV Shows and Documentary Series with Joke and Biagio

Producing Unscripted: Make Reality TV Shows and Documentary Series with Joke and Biagio

Author: Joke and Biagio | Reality TV Producers, Award Winning Filmmakers, Documentarians Language: English Episodes: 133
Ever wondered what happens to those brilliant ideas for reality shows or documentaries you shout at your television? Producing Unscripted: Make Reality TV Shows and Documentary Series with Joke and Biagio is where those concepts get a real hearing. Hosted by award-winning filmmakers and seasoned reality TV producers Joke and Biagio, this podcast pulls back the curtain on the chaotic, creative, and often misunderstood world of unscripted television. Each episode dives into the mechanics of making non-fiction entertainment, from developing a compelling hook and structuring a series arc to navigating network notes and managing on-set chaos. But this isn't just a masterclass; it's an active workshop. The hosts regularly engage with listener pitches, offering candid, professional feedback on what makes a concept viable, what networks are actually looking for, and why some ideas soar while others stall. You'll hear the raw, unfiltered process of development, straight from two professionals who have lived it. Tune in for a blend of industry insight, practical advice, and genuine conversation about the art and business of telling true stories. Whether you're an aspiring creator with a notebook full of ideas or simply fascinated by how your favorite shows get made, this podcast provides an authentic, boots-on-the-ground perspective you won't find anywhere else.
Episodes
How to Get Great Interviews for Documentaries and Reality TV Shows [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:02
Get great interviews? Many of you have asked — now we deliver! Here it is – your checklist for how to get great interviews for documentary series, reality TV, and doc specials. Get Great Interviews that are Money! Did we…
Hollywood Insider Tip: Can You Pitch What You Don’t Have? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:39
You have an awesome idea for a TV show — but is it enough? What do you really need to sell reality TV? Can you vision alone carry you to a sale? Great Pitch — Is it Enough? Many, many, MANY of you have been pitching us s…
What is a Story Engine? Why Do You Need One? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:36
Developing a Follow-Doc or Hybrid with some great characters or attachments? (And of course, you know what those words mean because you’ve checked out the great 8, right?) Better figure out your Story Engine — ASAP! What…
Start Here: 7 Steps to Pitch Reality TV to Joke and Biagio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
It’s episode 30, and we’re giving you the ultimate cheat sheet. Not sure how to start the process of pitching? Want to impress us with your professionalism? Have your pitch stand out above the piles of submissions we get…
Step By Step: TV Idea to TV Show [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:48
We just teamed up with two more of YOU to get a show in development at a major cable network. Today, we’ll share how you can achieve that kind of success all while saving time and money. You’ll also learn what happens AF…
Stop Ruining Your Pitches: Top Tips from Stephanie Palmer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:04
Want to break into Hollywood? Whether you’re pitching reality TV, scripted television, or feature length screenplays, at some point you will have to meet — face to face — with real people and convince them to invest in y…
Pitch Success Secret: Sell Film & TV by Crafting Your Second Hook [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:56
Here’s one of the best tips we have to help you pitch and sell projects to Hollywood. This secret will help you sell screenplays, scripted television, documentaries, novels, unscripted television and reality TV. What is…
Avoid This Pitch Mistake! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:52
As you know from our last episode, we’ve made it easier than ever to pitch reality tv shows and documentary series to us. We’ve even added a free, 50 page ebook on pitching reality TV to this site for added guidance. Tha…
5 Ways You Can Break Into Unscripted Television [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:38
You already know we want to team up with you to make some great TV. But what does that mean for you? How you can increase your odds for success not just with us, but in the industry? Here you go: This Episode – 5 Ways Yo…