This is an old episode of Daytime Justice, the old pod, that is more relevant now with this new format. Also, reality is on a downswing. The only reality show that's water-cooler talk worthy is 90 Day Fiancee. Personally, I am in love with Magic for Humans. Anything Tim and Eric does is brilliant. But I digress! This is a really great conversation with Deborah about the demands made of producers of reality TV shows. So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

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Deborah Wolff barely survived working on reality shows and she wrote a book about it.

This solo episode is about time being UP for perverts. I love it! Bye, Les! We've had enough of these idiot's bullshit.  So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

Everyone is getting #metoo'd and one of the biggest execs is doing down.

Andy has had an incredible career and he's still got more years ahead of him! Everyone loves Andy and he's great at what he does. He has the BEST stories, especially if you're a fan of talk shows, those dating shows that were everywhere in the early 2000's, and court shows. We still have more to talk about so he'll be back very soon!   So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

TV Producer and Casting Producer Andy Hirsch is finally on the podcast!

I'm in the heart of Texas producing comedy specials at Esther's Follies on 6th street. What a joy it has been to be "home" and to have the best time with some amazing comedians who are my friends and colleagues in comedy back in L.A.    So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

Mini-sode from Austin, Texas!

One of the fun things about TV Production is you get to go on the road. Sometimes it's torture, sometimes it's great. In this case, it's pretty great. Since I couldn't get anyone on the show to do the podcast (and I explain why in the episode) I went to Lafayette Park and experienced the shit show that is there. I interviewed people and caught a fight between a DTJ impersonator and a Jesus freak. Enjoy!   So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

On the road in Washington D.C. anything can happen! And it does!

When you book a case on a court show about a hot dog, you're going to be producer of the week! My friend Nyasha found the strangest case and she was able to convince the litigants to have Judge Joe Brown hear their case. We talk about all the craziness we encountered on that show and on Divorce Court. We're both still single. I don't know anyone from DC who is in a healthy relationship OR is married. Not. One. There's a reason. So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

Throwback to the episode w/Nyasha Smith about The Hot Dog Case on Judge Joe Brown

I recorded some stuff on the road and it sounded really crappy. So I just recorded a mini-sode to give you an update on my recent travels and what's to come. I got a nasty flu/infection from some idiot who was coughing without covering his mouth. Moving forward, I'm bringing swine flu masks with me on all flights. I'm miserable.   So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

Mini-sode!

TJ got to work on one of my favorite shows, Dancing With The Stars. All I've ever wanted was to get famous, have my life fall apart, and make my comeback on DWTS. Is that too much to ask? Apparently, it is. TJ's worked on other shows as well. We talk about all of it! This is originally from my old Daytime Justice podcast. It was so good I had to bring it back!   So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

Throwback Episode with Producer/Writer, TJ Chambers!

Amir Talai is a comedian, actor, writer, activist, and he chose our focus for this episode. We talk about money. We wanted to share with you the realities of how hard it is to make money in this business and how one year you can crush it financially, then you have two really bad years. It's a great conversation about a topic that no one likes to talk about. So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

Actor, Comedian, Writer, and Activist Amir Talai talks money and TV

Chris Regan is one of the nicest, funniest guys you'll ever meet. He's also got a mantle full of awards! He's currently a writer on Family Guy on Fox but he's done so much more: he wrote a book with William Shatner, wrote on The Daily Show, Lopez Tonight, wrote jokes for Seth MacFarlane when he hosted the Oscars, and more.    So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

Five time Emmy Award winner and two time Peabody award winner, writer Chris Regan!

Traci is a comedian and a TV host and she has a really cool story about how she was able to start getting hosting gigs. I've got mad respect for her hustle. We talk hosting an MTV awards show in Mexico City with Pete Wentz, hosting a hidden camera show for MTV, and her new podcast, Get To The Point, a podcast about saving money using points and rewards programs.  Also, if you haven't become a Patron, this might be the week you want to do it. For the bonus content, she shares a story about an encounter with an A list celebrity that is hilarious and slightly cringeworthy, but mostly hilarious.  So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

MTV & People TV host Traci Stumpf!

Lisa is a dear friend of mine and I'm delighted she finally did my podcast. She wrote for Chelsea Handler for a long time and went on to produce other shows for E! She also has done a ton of voice over. Our discussion gets deep when she starts to beat herself up--- I pulled her out of it. Let me know how I did! If you're a Patron, you'll be delighted to know you'll get to hear us talk about the time she asked us to look at her vagina. I also made her tell me about all of the famous guys she had sex with.   So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

Writer/Producer Lisa Sundstedt talks TV & Voice Overs!

Brad is a comic and we perform together and hang out A LOT. How the hell did I not know that he was a Broadway performer? I don't ask enough questions. But I found out here. He talks about going from NYC comedian to on-camera talent and the adjustment from NYC life to LA life. If you're a Patron, you'll hear the most incredible story about him and Carrie Fisher you'll ever hear in your life. YOUR LIFE.    So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com.

TruTV's Brad Loekle talks Last Comic Standing, TruTV, and his origin story of Broadway.

Asterios got his start working on MadTV as a researcher and things went up from there! Then a former creative collaborator and he had a falling out. That guy then sued Asterios for 20mm dollars. It's a crazy story of how things can go bad even among comedians. We also touch on the Hardwick story early in the episode.   So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouwannaworkintv.com.  

TV writer & podcaster Asterios Kokkinos talks Manswers, Nerdist, and a frivolous lawsuit brought on by a former creative collaborator & friend.

Alex Hooper was on Season 13 (the one airing right now) of AGT. He chose to do a character and roast the judges and it was very Kaufmanesque. I thought it was genius. Alex talks about what it was like getting booed by 3000 people, having Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Tyra Banks, and Mel B hate him while staying committed to that character, the feelings he had afterwards, and what he thought of what made it to air.  So You Think You Wanna Work In TV? is an independently produced podcast. You can support the podcast by being a monthly subscriber at www.patreon.com/wannaworkintv or make a one time donation at www.soyouthinkyouwannaworkintv.com. *If you're a Patron at the $5 level or above or you're considering being one, the bonus content on this episode is absolutely hilarious! 

Alex Hooper roasted the judges on AGT. He talks about that choice & how he felt before, during, and after the filming.

Comedian and Producer Sharon Houston talks to her colleagues who work behind the scenes on your favorite (and not so favorite) talk, court, reality, and scripted shows. Some of these conversations will make you want to get into the TV business and others will make you run for the hills, just like most of us who work in TV want to do. This business is brutal!

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