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
Unmasking a Killer with Todd Lindsey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:14
Unmasking a Killer is our new true crime documentary series for CNN and HLN. It premieres Sunday, March 18, at 9pm on HLN. Todd Lindsey brought us the show. Additionally, he became the series Supervising Producer. A true…
Success & Happiness in the Entertainment Industry with Daniel Strange [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:52
Daniel Strange is a TV commercial director who has also dabbled in unscripted television – and he’s one of the most honest people you’ll ever meet. Today, Dan shares tips and stories about working in the entertainment in…
The Journey from Seed Idea to Pitching TV Networks with Abra Chouinard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:24
Many people visit this site to learn how to pitch their own TV shows. Today, we give you an inside look at what happens when our production company teams up with an aspiring producer. We met Abra Chouinard through this v…
100 Tips. 1 Million Thanks. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:53
Episode 100! Thanks for supporting us over nearly five years. To celebrate, we made you a “thank you” gift. It’s a brand new resource we wish we had when we started in this business. It’s completely free, and it will sav…
Casting True Crime Projects with Alexis Linkletter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:19
Casting true crime projects takes special care. With networks hungry for true crime programming, the genre is currently exploding. But every true crime project has one essential element that can’t be forgotten. At its ce…
Back To School: TV & Film Style! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:20
If you have, or know, kids — well, you know it’s that time of year…back to school! Being parents, we feel it’s only right to celebrate the spirit of education we feel filling our household. So, we’re sharing our favorite…
How To Freelance in Hollywood with Joey Korenman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:35
If you want to work your way up in the entertainment industry — especially in unscripted television — chances are you are going to spend more time freelancing than working staff jobs. Today, Joey Korenman, entertainment…
Who Owns a TV Show? Can it be You? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:02
Who owns a TV show in the land of unscripted television? Like it or not, when it comes to documentary series, reality TV, true crime, and anything else that is considered “unscripted” — the owner is not usually the produ…
Producer Takeaways from Four Years of Podcasts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:26
Just a tiny bit over four years ago this site launched with its very first podcast episode. To be honest, we didn’t know if anyone would listen, or be interested in learning the nuts and bolts of unscripted television, d…
5 Tips: True Crime Series – Develop Deep Dives [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:54
“Deep Dive” True Crime Series – you’ve seen them. The Jinx. Making a Murderer. Our own upcoming CNN/HLN series, Unmasking a Killer, is also a deep dive. How do these series work? How can you develop true crime series lik…