What happens when a Hall of Fame New York City radio personality and his glamorous wife ditch the high-rises and hustle of Manhattan to live off the grid in the wild backwoods of Idaho? Leave It All Behind is a reality docu-series chronicling the hilarious and heartfelt journey of Sean "Hollywood" Hamilton and his wife Marina as they trade city lights for survivalist nights and attempt to live in one of the most rugged, unforgiving, and dangerous regions in the country.

Sean "Hollywood" Hamilton has spent decades as one of the most recognizable voices in New York radio. With a career built on celebrity interviews, red carpet events, and broadcasting from the heart of the media capital of the world, Sean has always lived life in the fast lane. But after years of grinding in the concrete jungle, he and his wife Marina have decided to do something radical: leave it ALL behind. In Leave It All Behind, viewers follow the Hamiltons as they relocate to a remote, rugged part of Idaho to begin a new life as self-sustaining, off-grid survivalists. But their story doesn’t start there—it begins with real, raw footage captured from the very moment they decided to leave New York City behind. From cleaning out their Manhattan apartment to navigating the emotional goodbyes, and purchasing an RV to make the cross-country journey to their new off-grid homestead, the entire transition is documented step-by-step. Their RV road trip across America becomes the first leg of their great adventure, offering both heartwarming and hilarious moments as two city people adjust to life on the road. With zero experience and plenty of city slicker instincts, they must adapt to an entirely different world. And when we say remote, we mean remote—the closest hospital and even the smallest town are two hours away. Their goal: learn to hunt, grow their own food, generate solar power, building a root cellar, and become full-fledged members of a tight-knit off-grid community. ALL while managing to still be "live" on the radio in New York City—broadcasting remotely, with their loyal listeners completely unaware that the voice they're listening to is now coming from a log cabin deep in the wilderness.—all using Starlink Satellite technology. Adding to the charm and relatability of the show is the Hamiltons' natural chemistry and humor. From heated arguments over who knows how to do something better to making incredibly costly mistakes. Their willingness to laugh at themselves, even in the face of failure, becomes one of the show’s most endearing and entertaining aspects.

OVERVIEW

Their home is a breathtaking 6-acre slice of wilderness paradise, complete with a majestic river that flows directly through the property. The land is surrounded by dense pine forest, towering mountain ridges, and rich, fertile soil just waiting to be cultivated. The river is both a resource and a challenge—providing fresh water, fishing opportunities, and even the chance to generate hydro power. This rugged land also poses many extreme threats from being involved in mountain slides to battling floods, not to mention the countless dangerous wildlife encounters. This land becomes a character of its own in the show, testing and rewarding Sean and Marina in equal measure.

LANDSCAPE

Luckily, they're not alone. Nestled within a fascinating network of like-minded modern- day pioneers, Sean and Marina are surrounded by a incredibly colorful cast of homesteaders, peppers, DIY experts, hunters, and herbalists. Each episode will feature a new lesson, mentor, or challenge as the Hamilton's bumble, stumble, and laugh their way toward survivalist competence.

Cast of Characters:

With a balance of humor and heart, we’ll watch their marriage tested and strengthened as they navigate this new lifestyle, turning into unlikely bushcraft heroes over time. Their urban background adds constant comic relief, especially as Sean tries to replace his microphone with a chainsaw and Marina swaps high heels for muck boots.

• Building an underground root cellar / fallout shelter

• Hunting for their first Elk and learning to fish

• Learning to can and preserve food

• Raising livestock and chickens

• Constructing a massive vegetable garden, orchard and greenhouse

• Learning wilderness first-aid

• Surviving their first winter storm

• Becoming a firearms expert on many different platforms from current and ex-military

Each episode follows a "lesson/challenge of the week" structure, where Sean and Marina must tackle a new element of off-grid living:

Episode Structure:

TARGET AUDIENCE

Leave It All Behind appeals to a wide range of viewers who are craving inspiration, reinvention, and the thrill of the unknown:

Primary Audiences:

• Adults 35–64 who are considering lifestyle changes, retirement reinvention, or rural relocation

• Urban professionals daydreaming of escaping the rat race

• Preppers & homesteading enthusiasts seeking practical knowledge and relatable challenges

• Reality TV fans who love transformation arcs, character-driven stories, and real-life drama

• Sean “Hollywood” Hamilton’s existing fanbase curious to see his most personal and daring life chapter unfold

Viewer Demographics:

• Age Range: 35–64

• Gender: 55% Female / 45% Male

• Income: Middle to Upper Middle Class

• Geographic Appeal: Strong in suburban, rural, and coastal metro areas

• Mindset: Curious, nostalgic, cautious optimists, socially aware, tech-savvy but seeking simplicity

This show will resonate with those yearning for simplicity, intrigued by self-sufficiency, and drawn to stories of resilience, humor, and transformation.

Comparable Shows & Network Fit

Comparable Shows:

• Homestead Rescue (Discovery): Follows rural families trying to survive off-grid with help from experienced homesteaders.
  → Leave It All Behind shares the survivalist angle but adds celebrity flair and fish-out-of-water comedy.

• Welcome to Plathville (TLC): Showcases a rural family with a unique lifestyle trying to stay connected while navigating modern life.
  → Leave It All Behind offers similar family dynamics, but with urban-to-rural transition and DIY transformation.

• Alone (History): Isolates individuals in the wilderness to test survival skills.
  → Leave It All Behind is survival-focused but emphasizes humor, marriage, and personal reinvention—not isolation.

• Naked and Afraid (Discovery): Drops strangers into extreme environments with zero supplies.
  → Leave It All Behind has survival challenges, but it's grounded in heart, humor, and ongoing community life.

• Escape to the Country (BBC/Streaming): Couples looking to trade city life for rural living.
  → Leave It All Behind offers a similar premise, but far more immersive and raw, with a real celebrity couple at the center.

Where This Show Belongs

Perfect for these Networks & Streamers:

• Discovery+ / MAX – Home of unscripted survival, rural, and transformation content

• TLC – Audiences that love relationships, humor, and family in unconventional settings

• NatGeo / Disney+ – For viewers interested in sustainability, environment, and lifestyle shifts

• Netflix / Hulu / Peacock – Edgy, character-driven unscripted series with binge-watch appeal

• The Weather Channel / A&E – Audiences that enjoy the unexpected, rugged, and resilient

Why Now:

Prepping sells and let’s face it, it’s good for ratings. Or, maybe it’s that people really are concerned not only about what's happening in our country, but around the world. Therefore people are now seeking information on how to better prepare for the possibilities of:

• Climate change

• An incredibly venerable U.S. energy and electrical grid

• Food insecurity and sustainable agriculture

• Environmental disasters

• Intensifying global conflicts and nuclear exchange

• New pathogenic and biotechnology risks

• Humanity and artificial intelligence

With growing interest in sustainability, self-reliance, and remote living, Leave It All Behind taps into a cultural zeitgeist. Viewers craving a simpler life will be inspired by the Hamiltons' journey. Those who love transformation arcs and relatable mishaps will be hooked from episode one.

Tagline:

"From Times Square to Timber Wolves — can Hollywood Hamilton survive the wild?"

End Goal:

To not only entertain but to educate viewers about alternative ways of living, while spotlighting the strength of community, resilience, and the courage it takes to truly Leave It All Behind.