If You're Listening Matt got lost on his way to the costume department
Jan 6, 2026
Dive into the chaotic behind-the-scenes world of a new TV series, where a frantic search for an iron leads to unexpected adventures. From Matt's wild journey with child-sized costumes to the trials of navigating a professional studio, laughter abounds. Discover the outrageous audience predictions that evolved over time, and hear amusing anecdotes from their live show touring. Lastly, enjoy a peek into the vast costume archive and the filming frenzy, culminating in valuable lessons about the unpredictability of creativity.
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Live Show Predictions Flopped
- The Black Swans live show collected audience predictions to illustrate how hard forecasting is.
- Many predictions (Elon Musk/Trump, election outcomes) were wrong or quickly obsolete.
Lost In The ABC Costume Maze
- Matt Bevan got lost following a yellow line to find dressing rooms, then discovered a hidden ABC costume department that 'appears if you need it.'
- He embarrassed himself carrying child-sized costumes and needed staff help to iron a shirt for TV filming.
Sweating Through A TV Shirt
- Matt sprinted from Canberra to be in makeup by nine and sweated through his freshly ironed shirt before filming.
- He needed an iron and the costume team's specialized steaming board to get a crisp shirt quickly.