
Welcome to Inside the Media Minds, hosted by Christine Blake and Madison Farabaugh from W2 Communications. This podcast pulls back the curtain on today’s media landscape and provides candid conversations with influential media professionals. Listeners hear real time feedback about what makes a story stand out, insight into major news events and tips for smarter storytelling.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 112 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Technology | |||

On this episode of #IMM, Christine and Madison chat with Ken Underhill to learn more about his role and coverage at eSecurity Planet
On this episode of #IMM, Christine and Madison sit down with Byron Tau as he transitions from the Associated Press to ProPublica.
On this episode of #IMM, Christine and Madison sit down with freelance journalist Bree Fowler to discuss all things Black Hat Conference.
On this episode of #IMM, Christine and Madison sit down with Sasha Ingber the host of SpyCast, the International Spy Museum's flagship podcast on global intelligence, espionage and covert operations.
DC is about more than politics ... Fueled by ambition, innovation and, of course, a wealth of DoD/fed agency contracts, the tech industry here makes for one of the hottest tech regions in the nation. Inside the Media Minds tells this story skillfully through the eyes of the top local journalists covering tech. The results are insightful, surprising and even humorous. For anyone with any "skin in the game" in DC and IT, Media Minds ranks as a "must listen."
It's interesting to hear reporters' firsthand perspectives on how they entered journalism and the beats they cover, good insights for navigating today's relentless pace of news.
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Listeners are likely media and tech professionals interested in how reporting works, newsroom storytelling, and media strategy. Episodes repeatedly cover topics like investigative journalism, cybersecurity coverage, AI in media, conference reporting, and pitching to journalists, with a practical bent for PR and newsroom tactics. A notable edge is the host duo's emphasis on human-centered storytelling, transparent media processes, and practical pitching tips that help both journalists and PR teams succeed in a fast-moving information environment.
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Recent guests on Inside The Media Minds include:
1. Ken Underhill
2. Byron Tau
3. Bree Fowler
4. Sasha Ingber
5. Joel Witts
6. Shaun Waterman
7. Jessica Lyons
8. Matt Kapko
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