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
What Goes in a Pitch Tape? Should You Make One? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:19
We’ve talked a lot in the past about making great tape — and how NOT to go broke producing it — but what goes in a pitch tape? How long should it be? What are the must have ingredients? More importantly, should you even…
3 Tips to Break Into Hollywood…and Stay There [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:53
Anyone can break down the doors of Hollywood…but doing so will likely get you arrested, and certainly not invited to stay. Here’s three tips to get you through the door and keep you there. Think You Can Smash Down Hollyw…
Top Secret: What TV Networks Buy (And Why) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:29
How do you know what TV networks buy and which outlet might buy your show? Well… Remember Lesson #1! If you listened to our very first podcast episode, Joke gave some specific homework. That’s an excellent start. If you…
Don’t Pitch These 4 Kind of Shows [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:27
Just trying to break in to unscripted television? Don’t pitch these kinds of shows — a four point checklist. Many of YOU have been pitching us! We’re so happy that many, many of you have been listening to this podcast, a…
Great Reality TV Worlds Have These 4 Qualities [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:13
Reality TV worlds and documentary locations need to be populated with amazing characters. However, sometimes, those characters are not enough to sell a show. That’s when the show’s world or setting becomes hugely importa…
Pitch Reality TV Shows and Documentary Series With These 5 Magic Words [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:37
We’re guessing you want to pitch reality tv shows and documentary series. After all, you’re here, reading and listening, which already puts you miles ahead of most of the people who pitch reality tv shows to us. Now, we’…
5 Steps to Develop Shows Without Going Broke [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:56
Want to develop shows for unscripted television, whether documentary series, reality TV, or documentary specials? There’s one thing you just can’t get around.You need great tape. Unless your plan to develop shows for our…