EPISODE · Jun 12, 2023 · 56 MIN
20. TV producer Mike Yerxa on what he'd change about reality shows
from Happy to See Me with Erika Casupanan · host The Sonar Network
Millennials might remember Mike Yerxa from 1 Girl, 5 Gays. Now he's a reality TV producer, casting director and storyteller behind some of your favourite unscripted shows. Mike debunks myths about what TV producers do, shares what he wants to change in reality TV and stresses the importance of queer storytelling. Plus, he shares the most humbling moment in his reality TV career.Follow the podcast on Instagram @happytoseemepodFollow Erika on Instagram @erika_casFollow Mike on Instagram @mikeyerxaPlease rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Spring Morris
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Millennials might remember Mike Yerxa from 1 Girl, 5 Gays. Now he's a reality TV producer, casting director and storyteller behind some of your favourite unscripted shows. Mike debunks myths about what TV producers do, shares what he wants to change in reality TV and stresses the importance of queer storytelling. Plus, he shares the most humbling moment in his reality TV career.Follow the podcast on Instagram @happytoseemepodFollow Erika on Instagram @erika_casFollow Mike on Instagram @mikeyerxaPlease rate, review and subscribe!Host, creator and executive producer: Erika CasupananBrand strategy by Natalie CunninghamEditing by InHouse CreativeMusic by Dylan MackenziePodcast visual design by Amanda McCuskerPhotography by Spring Morris
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