Factual television goes under the microscope, and Mitch reveals how the sausage is really made. Plus, when television PR absolutely backfired in 1992.

PR Apocalypse!

Mitch McTaggart

Man vs Man!

Cop Propaganda!

Mitch roadtests a tasteless theory from a TV executive. Plus, some love for a forgotten horror classic, and TV’s nuclear bomb panic of the 1980s.

Trapped Under Something!

Mitch takes on cops! A fun look at some of the ways Australian television has been exploited by law enforcement.

Mitch looks at a long forgotten programming battle of 1994 – how a dating show with a pool almost changed the TV landscape forever. Plus, the 0055 premium number grift, and the surprisingly violent consequences to home VCRs in the early 80s.

Mitch recalls one of the best worst TV specials that ever existed – the biggest creative gamble for nostalgia, nudity, and audience sanity. Plus, why did all the TV networks end up on trial when they refused to run a news story? A grubby conspiracy of money, incompetence and soap.

Soap Conspiracy!

Mitch McTaggart goes on a comedic journey through some of the most ridiculous moments on Australian television.

PR Apocalypse!

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