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
Paper Pitches: 5 Steps to Awesome [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:49
When you pitch reality TV shows or documentary series, you include paper pitches – often called “one sheets.” Many of you have sent us paper pitches. Some are a lot better than others. In fact, some are awful. That stops…
How to Get a Hollywood Agent [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:55
In this super sized episode, our guest Chad Gervich (author, executive producer, TV writer and reality producer) tells you how to get a Hollywood agent — and so much more. This Episode – How to Get a Hollywood Agent Admi…
Don’t Trust Andrew Mayne – Make TV for A&E [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
Want to go from idea to TV series? You’ll learn a lot in today’s podcast. In less than a week our new show Don’t Trust Andrew Mayne premieres on A&E. Today, we share our secrets about how we sold the show, made the show,…
Turn a Book Into a TV Show Part 2 – And Then Some [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:06
Chad Gervich (author, executive producer, TV writer and reality producer) is back for part 2 of how to turn a book into a TV show. Plus — for the first time EVER in public, we share how we accidentally fooled a former NB…
5 Tips to Make Small Productions Feel Big [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:29
What happens when you only have a tiny bit of money, but need to make a project look big? We’ve got 5 tips guaranteed to add production value, make you stand out from the crowd, and stretch those dollars to the max. This…
One Huge Reason Your Concept Is Not a TV Show [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
Many of you are pitching us shows. We’ve teamed up with a few of you. Most of you, however, are making a huge mistake. Today, we’ll correct that… Change Your POV Too many of you are pitching us shows that have no value…b…
Create Competition Reality Shows: 3 Keys to Success [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:43
A lot’s going on this week! Our new show Don’t Trust Andrew Mayne on A&E was announced, our old show Scream Queens is available free on HULU, and we’re telling you how to create competition reality shows. Create Competit…
How Not To Suck: Hollywood Advice We Love [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:28
You don’t want to suck. Neither do we. That’s why when we discovered this amazing, hilarious, and most importantly, accurate blog post on making it in the entertainment industry, we had to dedicate a whole podcast episod…