Big Brother is back, and the unmistakable voice of the house, Mike Goldman, joins Aaron Ryan for a TV Central: One on One podcast previewing the 2026 season.

Mike takes us inside the move to the purpose-built production at Screen Queensland Studios in Hemmant, Brisbane, explains why the new facility is a major upgrade and confirms that host Mel Tracina finally has a roof. He also arrives with two intriguing promises written by still-secret housemates before entering the game.

In this episode:

• Mike explains why the original social experiment remains important in the age of phones and online echo chambers.

• We discuss the secret cast, viewer power, live nominations and live evictions.

• Mike reflects on the success of the 24-hour Big Brother stream and what makes a memorable housemate.

• He shares how becoming a father to Jagger Rocky has changed his empathy and tolerance.

• We explore his acting, production work and narration videos that have attracted more than 100 million views.

• Mike finishes with a spontaneous Big Brother-style narration of the interview itself.

Big Brother Australia premieres Monday, 26 October at 7.30pm on 10 and streams 24 hours a day through 10.

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