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Entertainment Insider

Entertainment Insider

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Step beyond the velvet rope and into the heart of showbiz with Entertainment Insider. Hosted by Jon Olb, an entertainment veteran with decades behind the camera, this series takes you behind the scenes of the industry through candid, unfiltered conversations with the people who live it.

From household names to the creative forces behind the curtain, these generous guests share personal stories, career highs and lows, and the untold truths the audience never gets to see. Think This Is Your Life meets Inside the Actors Studio—but looser, warmer, and packed with moments that surprise even industry insiders.

As entertainment undergoes its biggest transformation in decades, Entertainment Insider won’t promise all the answers—but it will introduce you to the legends and trailblazers shaping its future. Whether they’re from stage or screen, music or quiz shows, you’ll hear the real stories that make this world so captivating.

🎙️ Unseen. Unfiltered. Unmissable.

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Episodes
  • Stephen Hall on Mad As Hell, Spamalot, Fawlty Towers & Quiz Show Glory | Part 2
    Nov 9 2025

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    From comedy and theatre to quiz show domination — Stephen Hall has done it all.

    In Part 2 of this wide-ranging conversation, Stephen shares incredible stories from his career, including:
    • Behind the scenes of Mad As Hell
    • Performing in Spamalot, based on Monty Python and the Holy Grail
    • Being handpicked by John Cleese to play Basil Fawlty in the official Fawlty Towers stage adaptation
    • Winning the grand prize on Temptation
    • Being crowned Australia's Brainiest Quiz Master
    • Serving on the Brains Trust on The Einstein Factor
    ...and much more!

    At the end of our first season, don’t miss this fascinating and funny insight into one of Australia’s most multi-talented performers.

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    #StephenHall #MadAsHell #FawltyTowers #MontyPython #Spamalot #QuizShows #AustralianTV

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    25 mins
  • Stephen Hall: From Mad As Hell to Neighbours, Romper Stomper & More | Part 1
    Nov 2 2025

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    Stephen Hall is best known for his hilarious characters on Mad As Hell, but his career spans much more. He’s an accomplished actor, producer, and even a quiz show champion.

    In Part 1 of this wide-ranging conversation, Stephen reflects on his work across stage and screen, sharing stories from:

    • Neighbours
    • Romper Stomper
    • Russell Gilbert Was Here
    • The King
    • The Hollowmen
    • Deal or No Deal
    • ...and of course, Mad As Hell

    Don't miss this insightful and entertaining look at one of Australia’s most versatile talents.

    👉 Subscribe for Part 2 and more great interviews!

    #StephenHall #MadAsHell #AustralianTV #BehindTheScenes #Comedy

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    27 mins
  • Julia Morris on Fame, Hustle, Robert Irwin, the Logies & the Chaos of Showbiz | Part 2
    Oct 26 2025

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    In Part 2 of our conversation with the brilliant Julia Morris, we dive into the wild world of I'm A Celebrity..., the realities of fame, the constant hustle of showbiz, and her experience working alongside the amazing Robert Irwin.

    We also chat about being in the public eye, Eurovision, Australia’s Got Talent, the Logies, medication, and the challenges (and humour) that come with life in the spotlight.

    Don't miss this candid, hilarious, and refreshingly honest chat with one of Australia's most beloved entertainers.

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    38 mins
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