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Budget Lockup
Meghan Markle
Artificial Intelligence
Gossip
Kyle Sandilands
Rob Shuter
Australian Copyright Law
Bianca Dye
Sex
Australian Media
News Media Bargaining Code
Meta
Smut

Natasha Lee and Wade Kingsley dissect the week in media, with a cheese knife and a glass of Pinot Gris.

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Recent Guests

Jana Hocking
Australia's best sex columnist
Daily Mail / Media outlets
Episode: What's the difference between sexual content and smut?
Bianca Dye
Australian radio presenter and media personality
Bianca Industries
Episode: Is Bianca Dye ready for her next big gig?
Bernard Keane
Political editor at Crikey
Crikey
Episode: What happens in the budget lock up?
Ricky Sutton
Future Media contributor
Future Media
Episode: The Devil is in the detail: Will the News Bargaining Incentive save media jobs?
Rob Shuter
Hollywood gossip columnist and author of It Started with a Whisper
Substack columnist; author
Episode: Why does the media love gossip?
Amanda Goff
Daily Mail columnist and author
Daily Mail
Episode: Does Meghan Markle deserve the media pile-on?
Sarah Tinsley
Legal dynamo in mergers and acquisitions, with extensive media industry background
Media Week (Australia) and prior roles in ARN, SCA, Fairfax, etc.
Episode: What happens on the inside of a media merger?
Josh Szeps
Broadcast journalist and podcaster, guest on episode
Australian media (Uncomfortable Conversations)
Episode: Why don't some people in the media ask tougher questions?

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Natasha Lee
National media editor, co-host
Wade Kingsley
Co-host

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What's the difference between sexual content and smut?
Q: Where can we read you? Tell us exactly the days you're published and where we can find your work.
Jana details that she writes multiple columns weekly for Daily Mail in both the US and Australia, with different edits per country, and highlights Instagram as a place for audience input and engagement.
What's the difference between sexual content and smut?
Q: So Jana, tell us something about a story that you couldn't publish. You don't have to give us any names, but is there a line that we don't see as readers where you've gone, well, actually, I would so love to talk about this, but for whatever reason, I actually can't put that into print.
Jana explains there are limits set by editors and publication standards, including respecting people's privacy and boundaries, and that different markets require different wording to convey the same story without crossing lines; some stories are sanitized differently for US, UK, and Australian audiences.
Is Bianca Dye ready for her next big gig?
Q: What attracted you to the Golden Bachelor experience, and would you consider doing a similar show in the future?
Bianca explains she enjoyed the time on the show and would absolutely participate again, but emphasizes that her primary goal is to find formats that suit her energy and brand, rather than chasing every possible opportunity.
The Devil is in the detail: Will the News Bargaining Incentive save media jobs?
Q: Can the proposed incentives realistically re-stabilize the Australian media economy?
The panel suggests that without transparent accounting of platform earnings and a credible enforcement mechanism, the incentives may delay payments or fail to fully stabilize the industry, but a carefully designed framework could help.
The Devil is in the detail: Will the News Bargaining Incentive save media jobs?
Q: Why did Meta withdraw from paying publishers the first time, and what is the new incentive trying to fix?
Meta exited payments due to perceived low value in the arrangement and the fear of political backlash; the new incentive aims to compel them to contribute through a different mechanism, like a tax-based approach on advertising.

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Two veteran media commentators break down the week in media with sharp banter, industry context, and practical takeaways for how journalism, publishing, and tech-platform dynamics shape the business of news. Episodes frequently feature insider perspectives from editors, legal experts, and industry observers, with a mix of policy debates, mergers and market shifts, and cultural commentary on gossip, ethics, and coverage trends. The show stands out for its candid, sometimes provocative discussions, accessible explanations of complex media economics, and a light, conversational style that still delivers actionable insights for professionals in PR, advertising, and media strategy.

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