“Making Television is Compromise, Compromise, Compromise” 5 Insider Tips With TV Host Ryan Pyle

“The more television I host, the more interest I have in also producing and directing and when we put together bigger projects, that means a lot of compromise. Working closer with bigger broadcasters and corporate partners means having to juggle a lot of demands and a lot of different visions for a project. It’s important to make sure everyone feels “heard” and all the partners have input in the project. Doing all of that, accepting those compromises, without watering-down your original idea is an absolute skill.”

I had the pleasure of interviewing Ryan Pyle, host of Extreme Treks on BBC Asia, and Tough Rides on Travel Channel.

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Born in Toronto, Canada, I spent my early years close to home. After obtaining a degree in International Politics from the University of Toronto in 2001, I realized my lifelong dream and traveled to China on an…