The Unscripted Files with Madelyn Cunningham

Candid conversations with the minds behind your favorite reality tv.

About the show

Welcome to The Unscripted Files—a podcast that pulls back the curtain on the world of unscripted entertainment. Hosted by development producer Madelyn Cunningham, this series celebrates the talent and ingenuity behind some of your favorite reality TV and unscripted shows. From early industry breakthroughs to behind-the-scenes challenges, we explore the untold stories of the creators, producers, and talent shaping pop culture. It’s a rare, insider look designed to inspire aspiring professionals, entertain curious fans, and reveal the human side of television’s most dynamic genre. Whether you're in the industry or simply love great stories, tune in for conversations that are as candid and compelling as the shows themselves.

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Episodes

  • The Art of Casting Reality TV with Quinn Fegan

    January 17th, 2025  |  59 mins 39 secs
    aspiringcreators, behindthescenes, candidconversations, creativeprocess, dynamicgenre, entertainmentworld, industrysecrets, inspiringstories, podcastlife, popculturebuzz, realitytvfans, televisioninsights, tvindustry, tvproducer, unscriptedfiles

    Host Madelyn Cunningham engages with Emmy award-winning casting director Quinn Fegan to explore the intricacies of casting in reality television, particularly focusing on shows like Queer Eye and Love Island USA.

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    It's The Unscripted Files!

    January 7th, 2025  |  1 min 7 secs
    aspiringcreators, behindthescenes, candidconversations, creativeprocess, dynamicgenre, entertainmentworld, industrysecrets, inspiringstories, podcastlife, popculturebuzz, realitytvfans, televisioninsights, tvindustry, tvproducer, unscriptedfiles

    Introducing your new favorite podcast - going behind the scenes with the creatives of the unscripted entertainment industry.