Boxcutters

Vale: Mark Priestley

Josh — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:21:17 +0000

In very sad news today, reports that Mark Priestley who played Dan Goldman in All Saints was found dead in Sydney. He had apparently been suffering from depression. (See stories at: The Australian, Sydney Morning Herald and the ABC online.)

Anybody who had seen All Saints in the last four years would have been aware of Priestley’s exceptional talent. His natural style and extraordinary range helped raise the quality of the show in a time of difficult transition. It was always a pleasure to watch him work.

He was nominated in 2007 for an AFI award in the Best Guest or Supporting Actor in Television Drama category.

It is shocking news and our thoughts go out to his family and friends.

Support for depression can be sought by calling:

Lifeline 131 114;
SANE Helpline 1800 18 7263;
or beyondblue 1300 22 46 36.

Boxcutters Episode 146

Josh — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:18:36 +0000

OK. It does not get better than this. Jess McGuire from RRR’s I’d Rather Jack and also Defamer joins us to talk about Australian Idol. We also finally cover off on Daria and mix it up a whole lot around the edges.

Get some:

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Subscribe to 3RRR during the Radiothon and do something nice for the people who do so much nice stuff for us.
Call them on +61 3 9388 1027 or pledge at rrr.org.au

Update:
The Australian Idol related sites Jess mentioned are Scott, To Be Certain and Bland Canyon.

Erratta
During the news it was said that TV Tonight’s David Knox wrote: “Samantha Armytage had been a seamless fill in [for Anna Coren reported]”.
Actually, this was a quote from an article in the Daily Telegraph. David Knox’s post on the blog was a criticism of the Telegraph article. Boxcutters apologises for the mistake.

Boxcutters Episode 145

Josh — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:21:22 +0000

Yes the Olympics are still on but we do our best to find television news amongst all the medal action. We talk about Quantum Leap in a bit of Things You May Have Missed as well as a Crap TV and the world’s quickest I Don’t Buy It. The truly excellent John Richards joins us this week with anecdotes and opinions that can help us all.

Get your 145 here:

We like to hear from you.

Get more of John Richards at the Outland Institute.

Boxcutters Episode 144

Josh — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:17:23 +0000

Gerard McCulloch joins us to look at the first few days of Olympic coverage, Hole in the Wall and Make Me A Supermodel. Keep a look out for another Postcard from A Show as well as some letters to Boxcutters. Plus news and pork and a couple of chicken related I Don’t Buy Its.

Good for what ails ya. It’s 144, senor.

You can hear more of Gerard on Comedy Obscura.

Send us a letter or postcard.

Become a fan of Boxcutters on Facebook.
Brett on Twitter.
Josh’s Twitterness.

Boxcutters Episode 143

Josh — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:59:08 +0000

With Tom Elliot and James Talia we talk a lot about the state of commercial television in general, its past, its future and the way things currently stand.

It’s a great chat with some eye or ear opening insights and predictions.

What are your predictions for the future of television?

Become a fan of Boxcutters on Facebook.

Boxcutters Episode 142

Josh — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:16:03 +0000

Yes, ladies and gentlemens, we have the one and only fabulous Adam Richard with us in the Ross Seat this week. We talk about Celebrity Dog School, Star Dancers and a thousand other shows. Fun and exciting, it’s 142.

Tell us what you think.

(more…)

Breaking News

Josh — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:00:58 +0000

The Australian reports that Sunday and Nightline have both been axed by the Nine Network.

Two news and current affairs programmes that once stood tall in the jungle of commercial network reportage are now gone. Over the past few years both shows, but Sunday especially, were stripped of their traditions and leadership.

It’s a sad day for network news.

Boxcutters Episode 141

Josh — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:44:17 +0000

The one hundred percent excellent John Richards joins us as guest co-host this week. We talk about what it’s like to try to get a pilot made and accepted in Australia. There is also heaps of nerdalicious sci-fi and fantasy talk and almost no reality TV coverage. Really!

Ooh look, it’s right here.:

Send us your defence of Alan Ball.

(more…)

Boxcutters Episode 140

Josh — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:58:06 +0000

Save Our SBS has been in the news a lot lately with its criticisms of the way Shaun Brown has been running things. We speak to Darce Cassidy from the group about the problems they see with the broadcaster. Queen Josie Parelli sits in the Ross seat this week and we’ve got a bunch of news, pork and an I Don’t Buy It to fill out the rest of the show. It’s a big one.

Hear what it’s all about:

Tell us your thoughts.

Become a fan of Boxcutters on Facebook.

Find out more about Save Our SBS.

Boxcutters Episode 139

Josh — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:22:47 +0000

James Talia joins us on the phone from the UK with a Boxcutters scoop. Not even Media Watch had the information we have for you on this show. Nerida Haycock sits in Ross’s seat, keeping it warm and us informed. We talk about Press Gang in our youth television series and have a super-tough question in the quiz.

It’s all there in 139:

Quiz entries and personal messages accepted here.

Become a fan of Boxcutters on Facebook.

Sometimes we all need a break

Josh — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:54:58 +0000

The past couple of months have been all go go go at Boxcutters HQ so we’ve decided to take a week off. We’ll be back with our big ~~140th~~ 139th episode on July 7th.

We hope you can find out a way to entertain yourselves until then.

On another note, thanks to Paddy who created a Boxcutters Wikipedia page. Unfortunately it was taken down fairly quickly because, apparently, it didn’t have enough information. Thanks for trying, Paddy.

Anyone who wants to give it another go, please, be our guest. You might want to have a look at some other podcast descriptions on Wikipedia.

Channel Nine Will Not Be Moved

Josh — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:47:30 +0000

Channel Nine will not be moving from its Sydney and Melbourne bases. They have withdrawn both sites from sale.

The Age reports:

The network is now expected to inject capital to digitise its Artarmon Road, Willoughby, studios in Sydney’s north, and the Bendigo Street, Richmond, studios in Melbourne’s east.
When PBL Media listed the properties for sale at the end of last year, institutional developer demand was buoyant, with the two properties at one time expected to have sold for $200 million.
But sharemarket volatility and a slowdown in the residential market changed the dynamic this year. It has been reported that Charter Hall lowered its price for the Willoughby and Richmond sites to about $165 million.

They just can’t seem to catch a break. What is going on with them? Also, it’s obvious from this latest debacle that since the whole PBL Media creation, Nine is being shaken like a piggy-bank trying to get the money out rather than being used to actually make great television.

Source: The Age

Boxcutters Episode 138

Josh — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:12:43 +0000

This week Toby Sullivan joins us in Ross’s chair to discuss Degrassi and arts programmes. We take a quick look at All Saints and there’s also an I Don’t Buy It to pique your interest.

It’s all there in 138:

Write to us.

You can also win tickets to see Toby’s new comedy laughing show of humour at Trades Hall in Melbourne on July 2. Just email giveaway@tobysullivan.cc to get your laugh on.

Boxcutters Episode 137

Josh — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:15:50 +0000

What a huge episode of Boxcutters we have in store for you today. Nelly Thomas is our Ross for a day. We have a special surprise phone call, introduce a new segment, talk about Big Brother, Crap TV and have a challenging quiz question for you. All of this is bundled up in blankets of Pork and News.

One Hundred and Thirty Seven

Tell us your favourite kids/young adult TV programmes.

Correction

TV Tonight tells us that, although Brett said the blog alluded to Matthew Newton being in Mark loves Sharon, it is actually Shane Connor. The Matthew Newton comment was an incorrect assumption from a commentor and not in any way misreporting by TV Tonight. That just doesn’t happen. TV Tonight ROCKS!

Boxcutters Episode 136

Josh — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:48:07 +0000

136 = Lawrence Mooney + Ray Watch + News / Pork(Quiz)

Really that’s all you need to know.

Send us your equations.

The A-List Awards

Josh — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 01:04:38 +0000

Bravo TV, who we mentioned a few weeks ago now have a deal with our own Arena, threw their own awards ceremony the other day called The A-List Awards.

Anyway, Lauren Hutton won something called the Beuty Icon or something like that.

You can see her acceptance speech at http://video.bravotv.com/player/?id=259862.

It’s worth clicking on. Trust me.

Boxcutters Episode 135

Josh — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:45:41 +0000

Make yourself comfortable and strap on your ear-goggles. Wilbur Wilde is back filling in for Ross and James Talia phones in with tales of Europe. 100% world-class excellent Boxcutters coming your way. More discussions about all things television than you could ordinarily hope for.

I hope I haven’t built it up too much… Here it is:

Did you like that?

Boxcutters Episode 134

Josh — Mon, 26 May 2008 14:09:15 +0000

TV reviewer and columnist for the Age, Jim Schembri joins us as our special co-host. We also speak to Marc Edwards from Ice TV about what’s going on with the whole Channel Nine lawsuit. It’s a great show with information and laughs a-plenty.

We’re reinventing television while talking about it:

Love us or hate us

Boxcutters Episode 133

Josh — Mon, 19 May 2008 14:19:20 +0000

This week the wonderful Queen Josie, formerly of Chartbusting ’80s, is our guest host with lots of talk about life in community television, Australia’s Got Talent and what the networks are doing.

Write to us

Lost: First 3 Seasons in 8 Minutes

Josh — Tue, 13 May 2008 01:48:23 +0000

For those interested in seeing the first 3 season recap that Justin was talking about in this week’s episode, this is it here.

Boxcutters Episode 132

Josh — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:59:43 +0000

All the fun of the fair with Justin Hamilton as our guest co-host. Of course we discuss Lost and Channel 10 screwing with footy fans. We ask the question: Are the networks losing money? But we don’t have any answers.

Episode 132 is better than…

What did you do on your summer holidays?

Boxcutters Episode 131

Josh — Mon, 05 May 2008 14:38:46 +0000

David Knox, James Talia, the Logies, the Fuglies, Big Brother, Canal Road: all of these things go into making a wonderful episode of Boxcutters.

It’s Episode 131!

Give us your opinions.

Check out what David Knox reckons at TV Tonight.

Boxcutters Episode 130

Josh — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:03:39 +0000

This week the lovely Nelly Thomas joins us as co-host while Ross is still away. We talk about the start new series of Big Brother and the end of So You Think You Can Dance, all garnished with a lovely sprinkling of News, Crap TV, Quiz and Pork.

Episode 130:

Tell us all your secrets.

Boxcutters Episode 129

Josh — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:50:03 +0000

80 minutes of nonstop Boxcutters with Courteney Hocking who regales us with tales of working in a network television call centre. We review Saxondale and there’s also a Raywatch and an I Don’t Buy It to keep you on your toes.

129 the goose drank wine:

Clap hands (send us an email).

John from Cincinnati

Rob Boxcutter — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:36:33 +0000

“Some things I know and some things I don’t.” - John Monad

What I do know is that John from Cincinnati starts screening on Showcase this Monday at 8.30pm, around the time many of us here experience the earliest rumblings of our weekly granola cravings. This show has divided audiences, and my reaction to it is similarly mixed. I reckon there are some absolute gems here (some characters, lines, performances) but the overall “plot” will leave many unsatisfied.

Make up your own mind and deliver your verdict here.

Boxcutters Episode 128

Josh — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:54:04 +0000

This week Wilbur Wilde joins us as a special guest co-host. Of course we talk about working on Hey Hey It’s Saturday as well as a review of the Canadian show, jPod, and the answer to our very difficult quiz question.

Where the Wild(e) things are:

Let the rumpus begin.

Boxcutters Episode 127

Josh — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:56:45 +0000

This week James Talia calls us all the way from London to talk about Olympic flames, news broadcasts and how funny the BBC can be. We have a look at the Logie nominations and there are more clues for the difficult Boxcutters Quiz. Also we are joined by the wonderful Anna Brain while Ross is away on baby-watch.

Get it here:

Give it back.

Boxcutters Episode 126

Josh — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:57:15 +0000

Get ready for a one-hundred percent excitement filled episode of Boxcutters with reviews of Gladiators and East of Everything. We also have all the television News and Pork you could hope for and a tragic crime against decency in I Don’t Buy It.

Episode 126 will get you going:

Tell us all about it.

boxcutters episode 125

Ross — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:21:40 +0000

Boxcutters listens to you!! That’s right. This week as per your request – more boxes, less cutting.

This week the very funny Tim Ferguson takes us through The Big Gig to Axed! and much in between.

We review Emerald Falls.

Plus your latest fix of News and Pork and all things television.

Box Box Boxcutters

Hear here:

Talk

Boxcutters Episode 124

Josh — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:11:50 +0000

This week the wonderful Anna Brain joins us to talk about Project Runway, we continue our investigation into timeslot classification and there’s some Crap TV in there as well. Oh yeah, and the quiz, thanks to Crumpler and some news as well.

It’s over here:

Tell us the good news.

boxcutters episode 123

Ross — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:55:13 +0000

This week – A GREAT BIG LANGUAGE WARNING!!!

We discuss classifications and what not and it leads to some rather blue language, so be warned.

Also, the usual smattering of Pork, some News, a little Reality upfront, the Quiz, and a Things We Did Miss – the excellent UK comedy The Thick Of It.

Enjoy

Listen:

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Boxcutters Episode 122

Josh — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:19:56 +0000

Big show this week with James Talia calling in from Greece, the long awaited return of Ray Watch and a review of the new BBC drama Ashes to Ashes. Also listen closely for the Quiz, Pork and News all in the places where you would normally expect them to be in the show.

122 reasons to listen:

Many more reasons to let us know what you’re thinking.

boxcutters episode 121

Ross — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:45:27 +0000

This week we discuss new HBO drama In Treatment. There’s a rural I Don’t Buy It. We complain about Channel 9’s shoddy Oscars telecast. There’s some Biggest Loser Quotes as well as the usual News, Quiz and Pork.

121 - rhythms with fun!

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Boxcutters Episode 120

Josh — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:16:24 +0000

Uninformed opinion comes home to roost in this episode of Boxcutters. We discuss Cashmere Mafia and Lipstick Jungle, have an open inspection of Monster House and talk more about Underbelly than we probably mean to. Plus News, Crap TV, I Don’t Buy It, The Quiz, and PORK!

Wrap your laughing gear around a…*

tell us what you think

* Technically this means your mouth but you should listen to the show with your ears.

boxcutters episode 119

Ross — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:37:00 +0000

Hugely exciting show this week.

We chat to David Knox the man behind the always informative TV Tonight website about television and television blogging.

We risk life and limb and possible defamation with a review of Underbelly.

There’s a couple of Crap TVs.

And an extra helping of Pork.

Listen:

say

Ray Martin Quits

Brett — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:37:03 +0000

After 30 years at Nine, Ray Martin has quit the network.

With reports of his discontent last year - before the reinstatement of David Gyngell as network chief executive - the snubbing of his pitch for a chat show and the earlier start time for the Sunday programme, it’s not much of a surprise.

Martin began at the network as a reporter on 60 Minutes, continuing as host of Midday and A Current Affair, with any number of special hosting gigs thrown in over the years.

Both David Gyngell and Martin claim it’s an amicable split.

Full report from AAP at NineMSN

Boxcutters Episode 118

Josh — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:19:24 +0000

James Talia joins us all the way from London to talk about journalism, celebrity and parochialism. Also we discuss Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles and dumb ads with no common sense. News and Pork fill out the show.

No time to dilly or dally:

Wayne Carey Sacked From Nine

Josh — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:06:57 +0000

Ross mentioned this in the comments but it’s worth having its own post.

Wayne Carey, after being arrested the other night (as we discussed on episode 117), has been fired from Nine.

And the Nine Network this morning said it had sacked the former football great turned commentator, a day after radio station 3AW announced his contract would not be renewed.

So now, the only good thing in Footy Classified, according to Ross, is gone. How will Nine sustain the one year old show? Who will replace Carey in his important role? The 50 people who watch Footy Classified will want to know.

Source: The Age

boxcutters episode 117

Ross — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:06:21 +0000

We’re back baby!! Cutting up them boxes and causing strife.

This week we review what kept us interested televisually over the summer months. Debate rages over the inherent hilarity (or lack thereof) in UK import Peep Show. And we Don’t Buy some ads from the tennis (both long and short form).

Plus all the usual news views and slander you’ve come to know and love.

117 – Hungry for your ears.

One One Seven:

No Episode Tonight

Josh — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:56:44 +0000

[Mr Black] couldn’t make it for our third summer edition, unfortunately.

Sorry to get your hopes up.

[Mr Black] had a very busy time towards the end of last year and has promised us that a catch-up in the coming months will make up for it.

I certainly hope so and I’m sure you will too.

Next week our regularly scheduled Boxcutters returns.

And for those who missed out, why don’t you go back and listen to our interview with Pete Smith from last year to tide you over until then.

Lots of love,

Boxcutters

Boxcutters Summer Edition 2: Rob Brearley

Josh — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:45:40 +0000

Executive Producer of Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?, Rob Brearley, joins us in our second interview session for the Summer. He talks to us about quiz shows, dealing with 10 year olds and building a career in television.

Tell us what you think about our Summer Series.

TiVo are calling for Beta Testers

Josh — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 22:56:06 +0000

If you’re interested in testing out the new Australian version of TiVo, they’re currently looking for Beta testers. You will get a TiVo box in your home and will have to do some homework that goes along with it but I’m sure it will be an interesting look at how it’s going to work. It will also give you some say in how it works and that’s always worthwhile.

Go here: http://www.tivo.com.au/testtivo/ to sign up.

If you do get onto the Beta testing programme, please keep us informed. Let us know what does and doesn’t work for you and how it compares to other systems you’ve used or have seen.

Boxcutters Summer Edition 1: Alex Papps

Josh — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:07:07 +0000

Alex Papps is in the hot seat for the first of our Summer interviews. With an acting career spanning over 20 years, he lets us know just what it takes to move through the highs and lows of being an actor in this fine country of ours.

Ladies and gentlemen, Alex Papps:

Please, let us know all about your TV Week pin-up collection and your fondness for Humpty and Big Ted.

skins

Ross — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 12:34:01 +0000

Just watched the first ep of SKINS the new UK comedy from the writers of Shameless and stuff. I thought it was great. Loads of fun and very funny.

Anybody else see it?

Screening 10pm Mondays for the next 8 weeks.

Boxcutters Special Edition BRAVO

Ross — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 06:36:38 +0000

Welcome to BOXCUTTERS SPECIAL EDITION BRAVO.

For you listening convenience and pleasure this episode has been divided into two parts.

In the first part the three merry men look at the 2007 – the year that was. What rocked, what sucked and everything in-between.

Later some friends drop by the studio for some fun and frivolity, including Marieke Hardy, James Talia and Jess McGuire, while Tom Elliott is kind enough to interrupt his holiday to call in.

Special edition Bravo – more fun than your ears can handle.

BRAVO:

PS – Please note: for legal reasons certain names and places mentioned have been edited out. You’ll know when you hear it…

Boxcutters Episode 116

Josh — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 06:39:06 +0000

Joy to the world, Boxcutters is here.

For our last regular episode of the year we bump it up a notch with 2 I Don’t Buy Its. A Crap TV rears its head and we take a look at The Tudors and Satisfaction.

Hear the three *ahem* wise men:

Send your seasons greetings.

Have a wonderful and safe time over the holiday season and tune in next week for our ordered items edition.

Ernie & Bert meets The Sopranos… (finally)

Ross — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:50:31 +0000

So what do you get if you cross Ernie and Bert and the Sopranos?

Pure gold.

Boxcutters Episode 115

Ross — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:03:10 +0000

The black mist slowly clears revealing the fullness of the situation…

Tonight – Two new show reviews, one local – East West 101 and one international –Five Days. Award nominations time with the Golden Globes and the Writer’s Guild.

Plus News, Pork and the long awaited answer to last week’s quiz…

One One Five:

Is John Westacott’s Hair On Fire (or does it just look like that because his ears are burning)?

Josh — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:54:20 +0000

First there was that whole thing with Christine Spiteri (which we covered in Episode 113) and now it seems John Westacott has made another Channel 9 female news presenter unhappy.

This article from the Daily Telegraph details the rumours of goings on at Nine in Sydney with Majella Weimers, fill-in weather presenter, who apparently stormed out when told that her contract would not be renewed.

Of course, this led to the Telegraph quoting “one news staffer” saying something about John Westacott - that he “doesn’t like blondes”. Even though there was nothing in the preceding paragraphs to suggest Westacott had anything specifically to do with the incident.

The more I read about this, the more I think someone at the Tele has a bone to pick with Westacott and tries to get him to look bad in every article about Nine.

Really, give the man a chance to make himself look bad on his own. I’m sure he’s more than capable.

If you’re a Channel 9 staffer then don’t go running to Confidential every time your boss yells misogynistic epithets from the transmission tower. Do the honourable thing. Note down exactly what he said and hold on to your notes. Then, when you retire from the profession, publish it in a tell-all book.

Until then, keep your mouth shut. You’re making your network look bad, you’re making your colleagues look bad, and you’re not helping your own careers at all. On the weekend, go to the video store and rent Broadcast News. Then go home and watch it. Twice. Try to remember what being part of a news room is all about.*

And while I’m telling people what to do: Daily Telegraph, you can shut the hell up. No one really cares about the wars you’re trying to start. Do some proper work.

*Apparently it’s about faking your own tears to make a story better and then breaking Holly Hunter’s heart. Oh, and sweat.

Alex Trebek has suffered a heart attack.

Josh — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:01:38 +0000

My favourite game show host is in hospital, reports ET Online:

ET breaks news that ALEX TREBEK has been hospitalized.

A rep for “Jeopardy” tells ET Alex suffered a minor heart attack last night at his home. He was with his wife, JEAN, who is currently by his side at the hospital, where is is said to be resting comfortably.

Let’s hope he gets much better soon.

Boxcutters Episode 114

Josh — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:01:59 +0000

Does product placement enhance or ruin a tv show? Does Channel 9 hate Survivor, its viewers or are they just losing sight of their audience? Does a 17 year old girl who thinks she’s a vampire have what it takes to be a Supermodel?

These questions and more are answered in episode 114 of Boxcutters.

Ask some questions of your own.

Boxcutter Episode 113

Ross — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 13:30:59 +0000

This week - the always interesting James Talia with the view from the other side of the globe.

We take a look back with the final official rating results for 2007 and look forward to what we can expect from 2008.

There’s Quotes, Quiz and the usual news, views and barely cooked Pork.

All that and much mor… Well, actually no, that’s about it.

113:

Daryl Somers will not host next season of StarDancers

Josh — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 03:45:23 +0000

This news just in via a Channel 7 media release:

In a joint statement today David Leckie, CEO of Channel 7, and Tom Maclean, CEO of Somers Carroll Productions, announced that Daryl Somers has decided not to sign for another series of Dancing with the Stars.

After seven hugely successful seasons of the show he wishes to move on.

“I’ve had a fabulous time on Dancing with the Stars but I’m ready for a new direction” Daryl said.

“To be honest, I have felt somewhat restricted by the tightly structured format and feel if I don’t move on now I’ll regret it. If the Network do another season, and I think they should, I hope they hit the refresh button. It’s been a great franchise for Seven and deserves to be taken to a whole new level. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the very professional teams at Granada and Seven and have forged some wonderful friendships along the way”.

CEO of Channel Seven, David Leckie, added: “Daryl has done a great job on Dancing with the Stars for the network but we understand his reasons for moving on and wish him well for the future”.

Firstly, after the shock of “really? seven series?” there’s only one thing that this means to me: The producers wouldn’t let Daryl play drums with the band so he’s taken his sticks and gone home.

Are there any StarDancers fans amongst the Boxcutterati? Will this make you more or less likely to watch the show? Do you think Daryl has other offers up his sleeve? Tell us in the comments.

Boxcutters Episode 112

Brett — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:14:12 +0000

We finish off our coverage of the Fall season with Samantha Who? and Women’s Murder Club and also do a post mortem on the Election coverage. Opinions abound while we talk about Australian drama and the ABC makes an appearance in Crap TV. All of that and a world of TV news for the week. Put it all together and you have Boxcutters Episode 112.

Oh, and we dance on the grave of Coonan’s ministry.

Hear us like this:

Let us hear you.

Don’t forget that you can also use that link above to email us the answer to this week’s quiz question. Have your answers in, via email, by 4pm next Monday AEDT.

boxcutters episode 111

Ross — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:58:20 +0000

Firstly there are some issues with sound this week so apologise about that.

Secondly there are some issues with humour, but hey if we haven’t apologised in the last 110 eps we aren’t starting now.

Content a-plenty in this week’s instalment.

In Raywatch we examine the latest Today Tonight/Chaser fiasco.

It’s a BIG Fall with The Big Bang Theory and Big Shots.

There’s an I Don’t Buy It that’s hard to swallow.

We pick over the unsatisfactory bones of Californication. Or was it all a dream?

There’s some Letters To Boxcutters.

And some unexpected DVD bonus features just in time for Christmas.

Plus the sound thing. Must be the heat. And the gremlins. Although the fact that it is a bit strange and really not quite right sums up the whole episode really.

the show:

the thingy

Boxcutters Episode 110

Josh — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:13:25 +0000

This week Tom Elliot comes in to talk about the WGA strike in the US and what it means. We talk about Cane and Aliens in America in Fall Season and we discuss some more election coverage as well as the usual helpings of News and Pork.

Give it up for 110:

and let us know what you think.

Good news everybody

Ross — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 02:38:19 +0000

Check out the preview to the first of the new Futurama movies here.

Alternately check out the cover and special features here

Boxcutters Episode 109

Ross — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:47:15 +0000

James Talia LIVE from London. Long awaited Sopranos wrap. Reaper and Pushing Daisies in Pork. Get into it.

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Boxcutters Episode 108

Ross — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:39:53 +0000

Boxcutters 108 - Show Of Mystery

This week we continue Fall with a look at Carpoolers and Dirty Sexy Money.

We start to correct our UK imbalance with The Secret Life Of A Call Girl.

There’s a Crap TV about Channel’s 10 useless time keeping.

Two weeks in we look at the Election coverage and we disect the recently concluded Summer Heights High.

Plus plenty of opinion, slander and heated discussions.

LISTEN:

TALK

Boxcutters Episode 107

Josh — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:59:23 +0000

What a great big show we have for you. We discuss The Leaders Debate and National Bingo Night and decide which one is more relevant to our lives. The Fall Season brings us Moonlight and Cavemen. I Don’t Buy It looks at bad ad execution and we welcome the return of Deirdre Says.

Big Bubbles:

No Troubles: So send us a letter already.

Boxcutters Episode 106

Ross — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:51:42 +0000

All you need to know from the world of television (and more).

This week we continue looking at Fall with Chuck and Gossip Girl. Plus we examine The Abbey and Newstopia. There’s a couple of Raywatches and a bit of Crap TV and Crap Press.

106.

Hear here:

And congratulations to Nigel who won last week’s Crumpler prize.

Boxcutters Episode 105

Josh — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 12:48:38 +0000

This week we talk about Back to You and Journeyman in our look at the Fall Lineup. A serious Raywatch brings a sombre note to the show before we can laugh at the world again with a Raywatch related Quote.

We announce the winners of last week’s Quiz and we bring you all the News and Pork you could possibly want.

It’s 105 reasons to watch TV and then talk about it:

And if you’re talking about it, why not tell us what you think.

Also, just a bit of an early erratum. Towards the end of the show Brett says that Robyn Butler is married to Bob Franklin. This is incorrect. She is married to Wayne Hope.

Boxcutters Episode 104

Ross — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 13:12:49 +0000

Tonight (or whenever you happen to listen) on the Boxes:

Live from London, James Talia. Some stuff not to buy. Memorable things people have said. A triple attack of new US shows. Answer the questions, win a prize.

Plus everything you need to know from and for the world of television for this week.

Listen:

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Say hello, talk to us about Knight Rider etc

Crumpler Beanbag Giveaway

Josh — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 09:47:11 +0000

Don’t forget that you’ve got until midnight on Sunday (30th September) to enter into the Crumpler Beanbag Competition.

If you know a great way to get your link clicked on a lot in the next 24 hours then go ahead and do it. You could be sitting in front of the tube in Crumpler comfort.

Boxcutters Episode 103

Josh — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:26:48 +0000

Back from our break and ready to wow you with talk of television.

The US fall lineup rears its head again and this week we look at Tell Me You Love Me and Kid Nation
We examine the Australian networks new “Fast Tracking” programming
Revisiting the controversy of our last Quiz and creating new controversy
Crap TV seems ever present as long as Channel 7 refuse to program properly
and there’s also lots of Pork and News to keep you going for another week.

That’s episode 103 people. We’re glad to be back.

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And let us know what you think.

This Week on Boxcutters

Brett — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:16:37 +0000

In the interests of giving new visitors on the blog a bit of a taste of what’s to come in the podcast, we’ve decided to make a little preview for the show that you can listen to right here in the browser, without having to subscribe to the feed.

Click the play button on the bar below to listen now.

Any time you want to hear the preview, use the player on the left.