The Unscripted Files with Madelyn Cunningham

Episode Archive

Episode Archive

21 episodes of The Unscripted Files with Madelyn Cunningham since the first episode, which aired on January 7th, 2025.

  • POV: You're the Chopped Show Runner

    February 7th, 2025  |  1 hr 19 mins
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    Amy Stanford, the prolific show runner for Food Network's Chopped, shares her insights on the production process, the importance of problem-solving, and the emotional stakes involved in cooking competitions.

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    Southern Charm: Behind the Blowouts

    January 30th, 2025  |  1 hr 17 mins
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    Host Madelyn Cunningham chats with friend and celebrity hair stylist Mac McAbee, who styles several cast members on Bravo's Southern Charm & Southern Hospitality.

  • Confessions of a Top Model Producer

    January 24th, 2025  |  1 hr 7 mins
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    Development executive and veteran reality tv producer Maggie Zeltner reveals what it was like on set of the early days of America's Next Top Model, What Not To Wear, and fighting to bring Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge to HGTV.

  • The Art of Casting Reality TV with Quinn Fegan

    January 17th, 2025  |  59 mins 39 secs
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    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
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    Introducing your new favorite podcast - going behind the scenes with the creatives of the unscripted entertainment industry.