The Media Club with Matt Deegan
By Rethink Audio
Join us for a topical look at the media - everything including TV, audio, the internet, publishers and more. Each week expert analysts and media practitioners join us to talk about the top media stories and work out what it means for the sector and people in it. Come on in!
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Latest episode
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Which HBO Shows Will Stay On Sky?
TV critic Scott Bryan is here to explain the new deal between Sky and HBO, and dips into the Radio Times (old school) to divine what the Christmas schedules tell us about the health of certain broadcasters.Also on the programme: a repor… -
Gregg Wallace... and matters outstanding
World of Wonder co-founder Fenton Bailey on the future of television - is there room for cable, streamers AND broadcasters? Fenton thinks so.Also on the programme: unfinished business at the BBC. With Gregg Wallace causing all sorts of … -
The golden age of British TV is over
Is the golden age of UK-made TV over? We speak to Steven D Wright about his article in The Times on the matter and whether anything can be done.Also, are you feeling festive? The editor of Campaign, Maisie McCabe gives us her view on so… -
BBC’s Commercial Impact Under Scrutiny
As the BBC pushes on with its Radio 2 spinoff - we speak to rival Boom Radio’s Phil Riley about the impact on his business.Meanwhile, BBC Studios has a ‘work-for-hire’ dilemma... media commentator Kate Bulkley unpicks a thorny problem f… -
Why Has The Onion Bought InfoWars?
Jim Waterson speaks to The Media Club about the launch of his local journalism project, London Centric; and the wider local media revolution.Also on the programme: right wing outlet InfoWars is bought by The Onion... What’s that about? … -
Let The Hand Wringing Begin
How was the US election night covered in the media, and how will the newsrooms fare under President Trump?... Alex Farber, media correspondent from The Times is here to look at what it means for our industry.Also on the programme: Miran… -
The $2m Email
The Washington Post loses subscribers over its position on the US election... media reporter and writer Tara Conlan tells us why this might be good news for the Guardian.Podcasting powerhouse Novel's making waves; CEO Craig Strachan's h… -
The Endgame for Local Radio
The latest RAJAR figures are out - and new local radio regulations kick in... so what does it mean for the big commercial players? Media analyst Adam Bowie tells us what’s happening.Also on the programme: as TV bigwigs descend on Cannes… -
Will Labour save the BBC?
As the broadcaster axes three regular shows amidst more job losses in news... Broadcast editor Chris Curtis fills us in on whether a Labour Government could change the narrative.How is Private Eye is adjusting to a new government, and d… -
Why Does Netflix Cancel So Quickly?
As Kaos becomes the latest drama to be axed after one season, TV critic Scott Bryan reveals why streamers kill their commissions so young. Media news and analysis, with host Matt Deegan.Also on the programme: after ten years of scrutiny…