He became one of the breakout stars of Married At First Sight Australia last year, but life after it wasn't exactly what Dave Hand expected. 

The self-described "gentle giant" found himself navigating one of TV’s biggest experiments, alongside sudden fame and online scrutiny all while his dad was undergoing cancer treatment.  
 
And this year he swapped one reality TV juggernaut for another, joining Netflix's Perfect Match alongside stars from Love Is Blind, Love Island, Vanderpump Rules and Too Hot To Handle. 

In this episode of The Weekend Briefing, Dave joins Chris Spyrou to unpack the reality behind reality TV, from MAFS dinner parties to producer relationships, tattoo regrets and how he managed to avoid Bali belly while filming in ... Mexico. 
 
The Weekend List 

To Watch: Project Hail Mary (recommended by listener Rebecca)  
To Watch: Not Suitable For Work on Disney+ 
To Do: Get around Baby Bunting’s ‘Storktake’ sale 

To Listen: Anything from Madonna’s upcoming Confessions II album. 

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He became one of the breakout stars of Married&nbsp;At&nbsp;First Sight&nbsp;Australia last year, but life after&nbsp;it&nbsp;wasn't&nbsp;exactly what Dave Hand expected.&nbsp;
The self-described "gentle giant" found himself navigating one of TV&rsquo;s biggest experiments, alongside sudden fame and online scrutiny all while his dad was undergoing cancer treatment.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; And this year he swapped one reality TV juggernaut for another, joining Netflix's Perfect Match alongside stars from Love Is Blind, Love Island, Vanderpump Rules and Too Hot To Handle.&nbsp;
In this episode of&nbsp;The Weekend Briefing, Dave joins Chris Spyrou to unpack the reality behind reality TV, from MAFS dinner parties to producer relationships, tattoo regrets and how he managed to avoid Bali belly while filming in ... Mexico.&nbsp; &nbsp; The Weekend List&nbsp;
To Watch: Project Hail Mary (recommended&nbsp;by listener Rebecca)&nbsp;&nbsp; To Watch: Not Suitable&nbsp;For&nbsp;Work on Disney+&nbsp; To Do: Get around Baby Bunting&rsquo;s &lsquo;Storktake&rsquo; sale&nbsp;
To Listen:&nbsp;Anything from Madonna&rsquo;s upcoming&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJtckcMHM2g">Confessions II album.</a>&nbsp;
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A national daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.

Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 4pm Monday to Friday, and profile features across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.

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Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou and Natarsha Belling.

A national daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.
Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 4pm Monday to Friday, and profile features across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.
Know more in minutes.
Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou and Natarsha Belling.