The Media Podcast with Matt Deegan

Telegraph saga, Newsnight trim and Bauer re-brand

On the show this week we’re joined by head of commercial marketing at Bauer, George Butler and media writer Tara Conlan to discuss when should governments interfere with the media? Never, according to Jeff Zucker who insists Abu Dhabi will s…

Marcus Ryder MBE: "We are all just one commission away..."

More from our interview with Marcus Ryder MBE, where the head of the Film & TV Charity discusses the need to move away from the freelancer model, his work for the Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity, and why its your duty to h…

Freelancer Appeal, Top Gear “Rested” & TikTok Pranks

Who’d work in TV? With reports of lowering safety standards and financial hardship are on the rise, Matt Deegan speaks to Marcus Ryder MBE about a new Christmas appeal by the Film and TV Charity. Content warning: mention of suicide.

TV Investment Threatened, Commissioning Hopes Rise & Jaimie Laing’s Podcast Empire

How dependent is the UK on the streamers and Hollywood? MPs have been hearing the evidence - and so have guests Ella Sagar (The Media Leader) and Jake Kanter (Deadline).Also on the programme: Channel 4 say they a…

Reach Cuts & Vorders Breaks Lineker's Law

Reach announces layoffs of almost 10% of their staff - but can they cut their way to growth? Media news and analysis, with Megan Carver (Carver PR) and Jamie East (DMGT Media).Also on the programme: BBC Studios e…

Return Of The Media Bill, Boris on GB News & Radio Gaza

The Media Bill is back - but what’s changed? Matt Deegan is joined by media writer Maggie Brown and Heat Magazine’s Boyd Hilton.Also on the programme: Boris Johnson heads to GB News; Jess Brammar to the top table…

Who Will Buy The Telegraph?

The auction to buy the Telegraph Media Group is officially on - but will it be derailed before a buyer is found? Media news and analysis, with guests journalist

Mipcom, Doctors and a guide to sensitive broadcasting

In this edition of The Media Podcast, Matt Deegan is joined by broadcaster and writer Iain Dale, and Insights Editor at Broadcast Now,

The end of Newsnight, Paper domination and YouTube's pod move

On this edition of The Media Podcast we're joined by Alex Hudson from Newsweek and Media Pod GOAT, Paul Robinson, where we ask, is the end nigh for Newsnight? Ratings continue to slide, budgets about to be cut, and they’ve just lost their ed…

BBC Radio Fire Sale, Ai PUB(lisher) Crawl and Spotify AudioBooks

There’s a fire sale on the cards at BBC Radio, as Sony Music’s podcast division is actively divesting itself of the majority of its BBC shows. Media news and analysis with host Matt Deegan and guests, Gold Wala founder Faraz Osman, Chloe Str…