About this episode

DJ Feldman discusses the intricacies of reality TV casting and what directors look for in candidates.

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People in this episode

Host: Berty Boy

Guest: DJ Feldman

Topics covered

• reality TV casting
• Love Island
• The Biggest Loser
• Next Level Chef
• casting directors

Keywords

• reality TV
• casting
• Love Island
• The Biggest Loser
• Next Level Chef
• casting directors
• interview

Sponsors

Coveron, Shopify

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Netflix, Berty Boy Productions

Books & works: Forty Love

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