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EPISODE · Sep 14, 2026 · 1H 7M

The Block Creators & Executive Producers - Julian Cress & David Barbour

from Beyond Reality: Reality TV Interviews with Producers, Crew & Talent · host Hayley Ferguson

In this episode, TV producer Hayley Ferguson is joined by the co-creators and Executive Producers of The Block, Julian Cress and David Barbour. Jules and Dave share their origin story of The Block, the behind-the-scenes working dynamic that has kept their creative partnership alive across more than two decades, and what it actually takes to sustain one of the biggest television success stories in Australian history. Support the show 🔔 FIND US Never miss an episode — hit follow on your favourite podcast app. You can also connect with us here: 📸 Instagram: @beyondrealityau 📘 Facebook: @beyondrealityaus 🐦 X (Twitter): @beyondrealityau 📝 Blog: beyondrealityau.com ☕ SUPPORT THE SHOW Beyond Reality is an independent podcast. If you’d like to support us, you can make a one-off contribution [HERE] (for the price of a coffee!). There’s absolutely no obligation — but every little bit helps keep the show going. Thank you for being part of the Beyond Reality community. ⭐ SPREAD THE WORD Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social media or leave a rating & review in your podcast app — it’s the best way to help others discover Beyond Reality. 🎙 START YOUR OWN PODCAST Thinking about launching your own show? Beyond Reality is hosted on Buzzsprout, our favourite platform for podcast hosting, promotion and tracking. Sign up using this link here and get a $20 credit towards your podcast.

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In this episode, TV producer Hayley Ferguson is joined by the co-creators and Executive Producers of The Block, Julian Cress and David Barbour. Jules and Dave share their origin story of The Block, the behind-the-scenes working dynamic that has kept their creative partnership alive across more than two decades, and what it actually takes to sustain one of the biggest television success stories in Australian history. Support the show 🔔 FIND US Never miss an episode — hit follow on your favour...

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