Amid violent tropical storms taking place outside the window of The Radio Wolf HQ, the Televised Revolution team of Dan and Dennis have taken to the microphone to excitedly chat about all things TV and televisual.

On the show this week we talk to John Richards about his upcoming ABC1 show Outland as we find out just how someone goes from podcasting about television (he is part of the panel on another TV podcast Boxcutters) to producing a bona fide TV show.

Also up for discussion:

• Quickflix have signed a deal with HBO.
• Neil Shoebridge has left the AFR for Channel Ten.
• Channel Ten name their lineup for Breakfast.
• Wikileaks announce the Julian Assange interview series.

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Once you get past the general awfulness of the Golden Globes, there was a sense that we’re seeing the end of an era. The Golden Globes are always a bit more interesting for their mix of television and film, but just as we’ve seen television take on a more prominent role in the awards as the quality of TV has gotten better, I suspect we’re about to see online content take a more significant role in award shows like this. With Hulu, Amazon, and Netflix all investing in high-end scripted TV, how long is it until we see nominations come from these productions?

Traditional broadcast television is still important in our regular consumption, but if this weeks TV-related news is any indication, 2012 is going to really deliver significant change as streaming media really makes an impact in the way we consume content.

This week onTelevised Revolution:

• We chat to Channel Tens Beverley McGarvey about the 1-year anniversary of Eleven. We also learn why it is that Terriers hasn’t yet gotten a run on One HD.
• Stefanie Kechayas runs through the highlights and lowlights of the Golden Globes.
• Foxtel to soon be available on Samsung Smart TV’s.
• ABC adopt Brightcove as their iView delivery platform of choice.
• Southern Star boss Rory Callaghan quits.
• Hulu announces massive TV content expenditure.
• Nine hire a new Director of Communications.

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After a handful of weeks with minimal TV news to have a natter about, the industry appears to be picking up steam with TV news busting out everywhere.

• The return date for Mad Men has been set.
• KAK signed up for Dancing With the Stars.
• Big Brother returns to Dreamworld.
• The Real Housewives of Launceston? Or, well, somewhere in Australia.
• TV tech from CES.
• Netflix launches in the UK.

In the podcast we make mention of a new set for CBS ‘This Morning’. You can check out video of the set at White Noise.

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This weeks episode is so relaxed that neither Dan nor Dennis felt they were even wearing pants. On this very quiet news week, Dan and Dennis take the time to discuss the TV-related adventures they had while on their Christmas break.

The two news stories discussed are:

• James Warburton assumes the CEO position at Ten.
• Kim Watkins turns down the new Ten Breakfast show.

For further reading on issues flagged on the podcast:

• Research on the reaction traditional TV viewers have to online services.
• Shows unable to be screened by Foxtel on their Foxtel IPTV service delivered through XBox and the T-Box.

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As we do every year, Televised Revolution does an end of year wrap. We take a look through the television year that was. The panel each cite the issues and events that they feel shaped the television year.

But, this year we’re doing it a little different. In the spirit of television cross-overs, we’re bringing in the panel of The 400 Club to join the chatter in defining the year that was. While the regular host of The 400 Club Dave Owen couldn’t make it in for the recording, panelists Prue Martin and Dan Barrett are in the chair to give their opinions (a massive cheat as Dan hosts TV Rev anyway).

Stay tuned for the cross-over to continue as the gents from Televised Revolution then go and join the panel of The 400 Club this week as they provide an end of year wrap of the best TV shows of 2011.

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It’s just a few days before Christmas, yet the TV news is still out there and needing to be discussed. If Dicko leaves his show and there is nobody there to talk about it, did it really happen? Well, yeah. There is a press release. But, I think you all understand what I’m saying. Even if I do not.

This week on Televised Revolution, Dan and Simon discuss:

• Homeland to debut in Australia on the Telstra T-Box ahead of its Channel Ten airdate.
• Dicko announces he’s giving up his on-air role as host of Can of Worms.
• Chrissie Swan leaves The Circle.

Dan and Simon also provide a rundown of TV viewing highlights.

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We’re winding up the year with the last gasp of television news. As we get set for all the industry professionals to start to leave for their holidays, we take this opportunity to soak up some news ahead of the next few weeks where we’ll have to get more creative about our content on the show.

On the show this week we discuss:

• The Ten AGM.
• Channel Seven announce their new CEO.
• Sarah Murdoch leaves Australia’s Next Top Model. Is she bound for Breakfast?
• Mick Molloy spends a night in the drunk tank.
• Amanda Duthie leaves the ABC.
• We farewell some TV legends.

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It’s been a massive week for discussion about the digital future of television. We’re seeing established products rebrand as they gear up for consumption by way of Connected Television, as well as parts of Australia farewelling analog television in favour of the multi-channel digital service.

This week Dan and Dennis discuss:

•  YouTube revamps itself to focus much more on channels.
• Regional QLD shuts off the analog TV signal.
• Channel 9 catch-up service FixPlay rebrands itself as NineMSN Video in the lead-up to an XBox Live revamp.
• The Australia Network is now permanently in the hands of the ABC.
• Eleven are searching for a co-host.

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That’s the name of the game.

We get a little obsessed with It’s A Knockout on this weeks Televised Revolution podcast. We offer our thoughts on the first episode of the revival of the series that aired on Sunday night (Channel Ten, 7:30pm), as well as interview HG Nelson about his role as co-host of the new series.

We also chat about:

• ABC Television and Channel 9 announce their 2012 slate.
• iView post some high viewership figures.
• Who is cutting the cord?
• Denise Drysdale says goodbye to The Circle.
• And much, much more.

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It’s a quiet week on Televised Revolution, which must be a sign that we’re gearing down for the upcoming Christmas break.

We do talk up:

• Why is it almost impossible to sign up to Quickflicks?
• The Munsters and The Muppets are making their way back to television (individually).
• Warwick Capper is talking up a TV project that may not actually exist.
• The ARIA Awards are coming to your phone.
• Arrested Development confirmed for Netflix.
• And much, much more.

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