{"id":1649,"date":"2025-07-29T21:30:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T11:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/?p=1649"},"modified":"2025-07-29T21:30:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T11:30:05","slug":"a-current-affair-goes-behind-the-scenes-with-new-podcast-thats-aca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/2025\/07\/29\/a-current-affair-goes-behind-the-scenes-with-new-podcast-thats-aca\/","title":{"rendered":"A Current Affair Goes Behind The Scenes With New Podcast \u2018That\u2019s ACA\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A Current Affair<\/em>, Australia\u2019s most-watched daily current affairs program, has launched a new weekly podcast, That\u2019s ACA<\/em>, taking listeners and viewers behind the scenes of the show\u2019s most talked-about stories.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hosted by seasoned reporters Steve Marshall <\/strong>and Lizzie Pearl<\/strong>, That\u2019s ACA <\/em>offers a candid look into the world of television reporting. Each week, the hosts dissect the biggest stories, share their personal experiences on the road and talk to the program\u2019s stable of reporters about the weird and wonderful assignments that capture the nation\u2019s attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere\u2019s a saying in the ACA office, \u2018that\u2019s so ACA\u2019,\u201d explains co-host Steve Marshall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s those stories that are quintessentially Australian, that make you laugh, make you cry, that fire you up, or just make you shake your head and say\u2026 \u2018Only in Australia\u2019. This podcast is a celebration of those moments and a chance for our viewers to be part of the conversation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Co-host Lizzie Pearl adds, \u201cOur viewers are so invested in these stories and we\u2019re constantly asked what happens when the cameras are off. This podcast is our chance to finally pull back the curtain, share the hilarious or heartfelt moments that don\u2019t make it to air and really celebrate the craft of storytelling with our audience and our colleagues.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The podcast provides a new way for audiences to connect with the brand and its dedicated team of journalists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA Current Affair has been a staple in Australian living rooms for decades,\u201d said Executive Producer, Amy McCarthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThat\u2019s ACA is a natural evolution for the brand, allowing us to connect with our audience on a deeper level and on new platforms. It\u2019s an exciting opportunity to showcase the incredible work and unique personalities of our reporting team, strengthening the bond we have with our viewers beyond the nightly broadcast.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New episodes of That\u2019s ACA are released every Friday morning. The first three episodes are available now:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Episode 1: The Art of the Bounce<\/strong>
How A Current Affair reporters approach this signature move seen on the show. Plus people power \u2013 how viewers are literally saving lives. And can one story make all the difference? We also answer your curly questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Episode 2: Whistleblowers, Wine and Wins<\/strong>
Some of our biggest scoops come from people or whistleblowers who have the courage to stand up to the big guys. Plus, Lizzie\u2019s rather tipsy long-lunch with a group of Nonnos. And stairway to heaven?\u2026or hell? Justice for Bernice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Episode 3: It\u2019s Not Personal, It\u2019s Strictly Business<\/strong>
Ally Langdon sits down with former American mobster and member of the Colombo crime family, Michael Franzese. He retired from the mob life in the mid nineties after a stint in jail and has since become a motivational speaker for youth, schools and prisons. He was in Australia recently and here is the full interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s ACA<\/strong><\/em> is available across all major podcast platforms and in video format on YouTube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen\/Watch Now:<\/strong>
Watch on YouTube: 
Listen on Spotify: 
Listen on Apple Podcasts: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information and a full article on the new podcast, visit\u00a0https:\/\/nine.us20.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=769da63d542e4af279fedac5b&id=1332ebf98d&e=92ee0d390c<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Current Affair, Australia\u2019s most-watched daily current affairs program, has launched a new weekly podcast, That\u2019s ACA, taking listeners and viewers behind the scenes of the show\u2019s most talked-about stories. Hosted by seasoned reporters Steve Marshall and Lizzie Pearl, That\u2019s ACA offers a candid look into the world of television reporting. Each week, the hosts dissect the biggest stories, share their … Continue reading “A Current Affair Goes Behind The Scenes With New Podcast \u2018That\u2019s ACA\u2019”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1649","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-australian"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1649","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1649"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1649\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1650,"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1649\/revisions\/1650"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1649"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1649"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/radioindustrynews.com.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1649"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}