#232: Inside The Creative Mind Of Reality TV Producer Legend Thom Beers

Unscripted with Spencer Lodge - A podcast by Spencer Lodge - Mondays

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Step into the thrilling world of TV production with Thom Beers, the mastermind behind some of the most adrenaline-filled reality shows of all time. With over 40 television series produced since the mid-1990s, including hits like Ice Road Truckers, Deadliest Catch, and Storage Wars, Thom is one of the top TV producers and creators in the business. Having won three Emmy Awards and produced over 100 TV commercials, Thom is the perfect guest to share insights into his creative process, his thoughts on today’s reality shows, and advice for anyone wanting to break into the entertainment industry. Chatting with Thom was an absolute pleasure so get ready for an engaging and informative conversation with one of the best in the business.   Discussion points: 02:49 Where Thom gets his creativity from 14:35 Thom’s opinion on today’s reality shows 22:12 The future of cable 23:33 Working with a women’s network 27:55 His experience of having a heart attack 39:40 Getting started in the entertainment industry 47:08 Thom’s favourite characters Show Sponsors:  Najahi Events: The UAE’s leading event promotor: https://www.instagram.com/najahievents/?hl=en     Socials: Spencer Lodge https://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@spencer.lodge https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV   Thom Beers https://www.instagram.com/beersthom/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/c/thomtv