The Unscripted Files with Madelyn Cunningham

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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.

Episode Date
IG Bets on Longform & Fear Factor Goes Micro: Unscripted Industry News with Emily Wilson
Nov 02, 2026
MIPCOM, Netflix Layoffs & High School Games: Unscripted Industry News with Emily Wilson
Oct 19, 2026
Skydance It Is: Unscripted Industry News with Emily Wilson
Oct 05, 2026
Traitors Sweeps + A Hot New Netflix Format: Unscripted Industry News with Emily Wilson
Sep 22, 2026
Fighting Over Creators & Dating Show Commissions: Unscripted Industry News with Emily Wilson
Aug 31, 2026
All In On Arizona & Interactive Dating: Unscripted Industry News with Emily Wilson
Aug 17, 2026
Disney Offloads A&E and Apple Enters Dating: Unscripted Industry News with Emily Wilson
Aug 03, 2026
Netflix vs. Youtube & A Major UK Merger: Unscripted Industry News with Emily Wilson
Jul 20, 2026
Tinder's New Dating Show & Cannes Creator Chaos: Unscripted Industry News with Emily Wilson
Jul 06, 2026
Netflix Exits & A Major Acquisition: Unscripted Industry News with Emily Wilson
Jun 22, 2026
Youtube Surpasses Netflix in New Metric: Unscripted Industry News with Emily Wilson
Jun 08, 2026
Haunted, Housewives & Headlines: Unscripted Upfronts with Emily Wilson
May 25, 2026
Deadline's Reality TV Summit + New Fox Dating Format
May 11, 2026
My First TV Show Just Premiered - Here's What I Learned
May 07, 2026
Reunion Leaks & Hulu's Robust Reality Slate: Unscripted Industry News with Emily Wilson
Apr 27, 2026
So You Think You Have a Show Idea? With Showrilly Founder Adam Wilkenfeld
Apr 24, 2026
The Producer Role Breakdown + Why Enthusiasm Always Wins
Apr 17, 2026
Realscreen Is Out & Spinoffs Are Still In: Unscripted Industry News with Emily Wilson
Apr 13, 2026
Risking It All: Inside High-Stakes Documentary Storytelling
Apr 03, 2026
When a Franchise Lead Becomes a Liability: Unscripted Industry News with Emily Wilson
Mar 30, 2026
MOPs, Mechanics & Gameplay with Jessica Shikami
Mar 27, 2026
Early Aughts Obsession & Traitors in 2030: Unscripted Industry News with Emily Wilson
Mar 16, 2026
Vanderpump Robs on How Fan Culture Shapes Reality TV
Mar 13, 2026
Paramount Bros: Unscripted Industry News with Emily Wilson
Mar 02, 2026
From Live PD to Paramount: Lessons in Storytelling with Malik Johnson
Feb 27, 2026
Creative or Analytical: What Wins TV Development?
Feb 20, 2026
AI Isn’t Coming for Unscripted… It’s Already Here
Feb 13, 2026
What's Changed the Industry the Most in 2025 with Emily Wilson
Dec 09, 2025
Wrapped: What My Guests Taught Me This Year
Dec 05, 2025
Second Round Bids & Bridezillas: Unscripted Industry News with Emily Wilson
Dec 01, 2025
True Crime's Latest Genre Twist with Showrunner Diana Nolan
Nov 21, 2025
Shopping, Sports & Spin-offs: Unscripted Industry News with Emily Wilson
Nov 17, 2025
The Production Gravy: In Praise of Associate Producers
Nov 14, 2025
Everybody Wants This: Industry Sustainability with Reality of Change Founder Cyle Zezo
Nov 07, 2025
True Crime, Catan & Consolidation: Unscripted Industry News with Emily Wilson
Nov 03, 2025
Smooth Operator: Behind the Camera on Are You My First?
Oct 31, 2025
The Cost of "Pretty Good" with Nonfiction Hotlist Founder Adam Neuhaus
Oct 24, 2025
Will You Accept This Renovation? Unscripted Industry News with Emily Wilson
Oct 20, 2025
Location, Location, Location: Scouting in the Miami Heat with Elisa Tarrago
Oct 17, 2025
Behind the Cuts of Cheer and America’s Sweethearts with Stefanie Maridueña
Oct 10, 2025
The Monopoly Showdown & a Major Reality Reunion: Unscripted Industry News with Emily Wilson
Oct 06, 2025
Unknown Number Director Skye Borgman on THAT Shocking Reveal
Oct 03, 2025
Designing Reality TV Challenges with Chris Decima
Sep 26, 2025
Cutting Kimmel & Paramount's Next Big Bid: Unscripted Industry News with Emily Wilson
Sep 22, 2025
The Fall Reality TV Slate with Brian Balthazar
Sep 19, 2025
Creator Cole Brown on Magic City: An American Fantasy
Sep 12, 2025
Unscripted Industry News with Emily Wilson: Summer 2025 Headlines
Sep 08, 2025
Sidelines to Storylines: Inside NFL Films with Matt Dissinger
Sep 05, 2025
Failure IS an Option: Conversations on Trying with Keith Thomas
Jun 06, 2025
Soul Ties & Neon Vibes: Designing the Love Island USA Villa
May 30, 2025
Is the "It" Factor a Myth? Casting Director Erin Tomasello Tells All
May 23, 2025
Let's Be Frank: What it Takes to Get the Greenlight
May 16, 2025
Philly Homicide DP on His True Crime Philosophy
May 09, 2025
Double Your Art Budget: What It Actually Takes to Dress a Set
May 02, 2025
Freaknik, Cosby & California Love: Storytelling for the Culture
Apr 18, 2025
Wildly Wealthy & High Demand: Casting the Charter Guests on Below Deck
Apr 11, 2025
Roadblocks, Pit Stops & Boozy Bribes: An Amazing Race Producer's Wild Stories
Apr 04, 2025
Can't Call Cut: Directing Reality with Perfect Match's Anthony Gonzales
Mar 28, 2025
Call My Lawyer: The Rise in Reality TV Lawsuits
Mar 21, 2025
Staging the Scene: Running a True Crime Recreation Giant
Mar 14, 2025
Creating a Hit Format: A Development Exec's Secret Sauce
Mar 07, 2025
Surviving Black Hawk Down: Reframing the Narrative with DP Stefano Ferrari
Feb 28, 2025
Rejection, Relationships & Reality TV: Lessons from a Development Pro
Feb 21, 2025
Escaping Polygamy Producer on Cults & Control
Feb 14, 2025
POV: You're the Chopped Show Runner
Feb 07, 2025
Southern Charm: Behind the Blowouts
Jan 30, 2025
Confessions of a Top Model Producer
Jan 24, 2025
The Art of Casting Reality TV with Quinn Fegan
Jan 17, 2025
It's The Unscripted Files!
Jan 08, 2025