Holey Moley 4 winner Kathy Valyo on her astonishing finale holes-in-one
I talked with the winner of Holey Moley season 4 about everything from bruising their ribs on The Pecker to their record-breaking, amazing back-to-back holes in one.
Interviews
Why Life Below Zero: First Alaskans’ representation ‘wasn’t just lip service’
An indigenous person hired to work on Life Below Zero: First Alaskans as a story producer talked to me about the show’s diversity and inclusion efforts, as did the show’s showrunner. LBZ:FA is currently filming season two.
How is American Ninja Warrior edited? Why are obstacles fancier in season 14? And more behind-the-scenes details
American Ninja Warrior season 14 showrunner Anthony Storm answers my questions about how editors decide who to focus on, the success/fail rate for obstacles, and much more. He also teases a first-time “end result” this season.
The Quest on Disney+: questions, answered about this new season
How, when, and where was Disney+’s The Quest filmed? How did having teenage contestants change the production? How was the story written? Answers to those questions and many more from EPs Jane Fleming and Mark Ordesky in my interview with them.
Kim Myles won Design Star. Now, on High Design, she’s the first in a taboo space—and having fun
An interview with Kim Myles—and review of her new Discovery+ design makeover show, High Design, on which she helps small businesses who’ve never been featured on TV before.
Tournament of Champions questions, answered: behind the scenes of Food Network’s competition
Answers to all of your questions about Food Network’s Tournament of Champions, from casting to judging, the pantry to the randomizer, accusations of rigging to how the show is filmed and scheduled.
Great Christmas Light Fight behind-the-scenes: the trophy, rules, casting, and more
The Great Christmas Light Fight season 9 airs this year, while season 10 films. Learn about why the ABC show films that way, why it dropped its rules, how the trophy is made, and much more.