Quiet On Set: The Kids Are Not Ok

Apr 12, 2024

Revelations from a docuseries on kids' TV, with discomforting sexual innuendos and Drake Bell's abuse story. Reasons why people are choosing not to have kids. A Friday disaster story and childhood memories. Reflecting on dark aspects of popular children's TV shows and the industry's treatment of minors.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

Exploring Dark Realities in Children's Entertainment Industry

03:56 • 23min

Discussion on Child Sex Abuse, Hairspray Recommendation, and Podcast and TV Show Suggestions

26:28 • 6min

Exploring Realistic Portrayal of Mental Illness in Female Friendship on a TV Show

31:59 • 3min

Emotional Transition and Sentimental Attachments

34:41 • 7min

Shipping Mix-Up and Credit Card Revolution

41:24 • 7min

Empowering Career Advice and Show Promotion

48:08 • 2min

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Revelations from the new docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, are making many millennials and Gen Zs re-think their favourite childhood shows. From the bizarre and uncomfortable sexual innuendos... to Drake Bell's heartbreakingly raw story of sexual abuse, we unpack this important documentary.

Plus, Jessie dives into the surprising reasons why so many people are not having kids anymore.

And, a disaster Friday morning, a story about a childhood home and the little treat that turned into a little chore... it's our best and worst of the week.

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Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens & Emily Vernem

Producer: Emeline Gazilas

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Audio Producer: Jacob Round

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