Casting for TV show: Aussie Gold Hunters

[producer]

I'd love to hear from any WA goldfields hard core detectorists or prospectors who may be interested in appearing on Aussie Gold Hunters TV show for Discovery/Foxtel..

We are looking for peeps who are actively gold hunting over the coming months e.g. from October through to January

Please personal msg me if you'd like to find out more about what's involved.

Diana

 

[grubstake]

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[Heatho]

General Hercules. Not sure whether he'd be interested in appearing on the show, he may though if someone asked him.

I reckon he's pretty entertaining.

[video=480,360]https://youtu.be/bvku0lCXuMY[/video]

 

[madtuna]

While I prospect all year round, October to Januarys episodes would mostly consist of me sleeping under a bush trying to get out of the heat.

Plus sometimes I forget to put pants on.

 

[MikeB05]

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This is not even funny. You cant be serious. Do you really want this bloke appearing on an Australian show about Australians?

I am sure there is a US show somewhere he could appear on...maybe something to do with clowns?

 

[Occasional_panner]

I think (hope) he was joking Mike.

 

[RichterScale]

Was watching a couple of his videos the other day and saw this. Looks like he was going to have his own show at one time.

[video=480,360]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHN5BJCDHGo[/video]

 

[Wishfull]

Not sure you are going to find many takers for that time of the year.
I'd like to see Mr and Mrs Moneybox on there but the heat is a worry.

 

[HarryHoudini]

The General H is one very interesting guy.
Love his work ethics and take on life.
One very straight shooter who loves what he does.
He would be really good but I think the reality TV guys would use him up.

 

[davent]

Wish there were less t.v. shows about prospecting actually.... :N:

 

[HarryHoudini]

I dont know we tend to get some bargain buys when they want to sell their gear

 

[Nuggetbuster]

While I prospect all year round, October to Januarys episodes would mostly consist of me sleeping under a bush trying to get out of the heat.

Plus sometimes I forget to put pants on.

When I read that they're after people who are ACTIVELY prospecting October to January, I wondered how many bona fide pro's they'd actually get to answer the call regarding that time of year...

Then I remembered that it's not realism that they're after

 

[producer]

Thanks guys, or you can email me on [email protected] for further information.

Regards

Diana

 

[Tathradj]

Thanks Diana for promoting the show in here. :Y: :Y:
Common Guy's This show is up against the American Shows.
And doing very well too.
Let's showem how it's done. :Y: :Y:
I really wish I had the time to do it. If I did,
I would be in like Flynn.

 

[davent]

Disagree Tathradj, it has sparked a lot of interest, and Monday, went to a local spot, open holes and rubbish, crap holes, all over the place, actually saw the fellas responsible for it as they were driving in the week before, they had no idea, cheap detectors, and lots of beer.....
I've never seen an episode of Aussie gold hunters, so can't comment on it, but from what I've seen with fishing t.v. and what that's done, the only winners are retailers and wholesalers.
Access is difficult enough already.

 

[Tathradj]

Dave, The folks who do this should receive the blunt end
of a big stick.
Those who show no respect for the land should be banned from
doing it again.
Or at the least, Their wallets made considerably lighter. :Y: :Y:

 

[Jaros]

I think that we really should stay a semi "secret"society otherwise we get bad press and too many DIGGERS.

 

[Ramjet]

Disagree Tathradj, it has sparked a lot of interest, and Monday, went to a local spot, open holes and rubbish, crap holes, all over the place, actually saw the fellas responsible for it as they were driving in the week before, they had no idea, cheap detectors, and lots of beer.....
I've never seen an episode of Aussie gold hunters, so can't comment on it, but from what I've seen with fishing t.v. and what that's done, the only winners are retailers and wholesalers.

Access is difficult enough already.

Firstly, I love the show and hope it has many more seasons.

Dave I cannot see that one TV show is creating all the negativity you describe. The hobby of detecting has been growing at a rapid rate over the last several years. Like many of us I am on several FB groups related to prospecting and detecting. I am adding new members at a startling pace. A dozen per day and more.
I understand your frustration but the Facebook groups and even this forum play their part it spreading news of great finds etc.

 

[goldtruck59]

vote 1 for the general from my book. If you could control him a little he is extraordinarily entertaining and very knowledgeable.

GT

 

[madtuna]

While I prospect all year round, October to Januarys episodes would mostly consist of me sleeping under a bush trying to get out of the heat.

Plus sometimes I forget to put pants on.

When I read that they're after people who are ACTIVELY prospecting October to January, I wondered how many bona fide pro's they'd actually get to answer the call regarding that time of year...

Then I remembered that it's not realism that they're after

I do actively prospect through the summer months, I have to as it's my sole source of income though I wouldn't call myself a pro.
BUT way too many recognizable land marks would mean no spot would remain secret. The stuff is hard enough to find for yourself let alone advertising it for every man and his dog.