Talk Media
The Big LightBroadcaster Stuart Cosgrove and Professor Eamonn O’Neill host Talk Media: a forensic analysis of how the media works, and who works the media. Packed full of candid commentary and informed opinion, Talk Media features a weekly guest commentator from the worlds of journalism, entertainment and politics.
Hour-long episodes are published weekly on Wednesday evenings via Patreon. Join now to listen f... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 302 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsNews Commentary | |||
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It's a pleasure to welcome back Shona Caven to Talk Media this week.
If you want to hear the episode on Wednesdays and the listener questions bonusode each week, support us at www.Patreon.com/talkmedia
David Pratt is back in the studio with Stuart Cosgrove to give us his specialist insights in to the Middle East and get behind the media coverage and give us a proper understanding of the station as only he can.
Listener questions and recommendatio... more
Paddy's in the house once again to chew over this week's topics over multiple cups of tea with Stuart.
Listener questions and recommendations from the boys will follow in tomorrow's bonusode!
If you want to hear the episode on Wednesdays and the ... more
Here's our show from Wednesday 25th Feb with Stuart Cosgrove and guest TV producer, Quiz supremo and all round talking encyclopaedia, Paddy Duffy.
To receive the show as it happens and to hear our extended listener questions bonus that publishes ev... more
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It’s such a shame they put this podcast behind a paywall as I really liked it. It’s a sensible view on topical issues which was good to hear. I’m absolutely not going to pay £4 a month for one podcast though. Purely out of principle more than anything. Too many subscription models these days and to pay one for a single show is ridiculous.
Apple Podcasts2mmjm90
United Kingdom4 years ago - So disappointed
Listened to this cracking podcast every week but alas all good things come to an end with a charge now in place .. loved listening to These two guys .. too bad
Apple Podcasts1bryp07United Kingdom4 years ago - Welcome back
I was an avid weekly fan of the BBC Scotland media review, so disappointed when it was axed. I discovered this podcast a few weeks ago. Great listen.
Entertaining, informative and humorous. I find Radio Scotland news so disappointing now: viewers views; who cares, not me.
Perhaps a guest from the ‘other side’ would be a challenge.
Apple Podcasts5tartanhamishUnited Kingdom4 years ago - Nationalist views
This is an interesting series of podcasts and the format is effective. However, the views expressed are predominantly nationalist views and this is very clear in every episode I have listened to. Each guest seems to be a nationalist pal who just re- enforces the hosts bias. In terms of the hosts that’s fair enough but the guests should be someone who challenges rather than just plays the same tune. This doesn’t need to be binary but have some guests who are not obvious nationalists - this doesn... more
Apple Podcasts2KenthistleUnited Kingdom4 years ago - Telly Shouter, again 😎
If I agreed with everything and everyone on this pod it would be an utter waste of a listen, intelligent high & occasionally low brow real good listen, I’m embarrassed that I haven’t already fully subscribed to support this ‘island of unsweetened media reporting’ a wee gem.
I will do this ASAP 👍
A must listen to all other ‘Telly Shouters’ take the ‘medicine’ when available 😂
My recommendation on top of this if I can be rude! Is pod by RTE Brexit Republc
Apple Podcasts5CindirratThomoUnited Kingdom4 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #125 | United Kingdom/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #234 |  New Zealand/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #248 |  Norway/News/News Commentary |
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What is Talk Media about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A weekly, in-depth examination of media coverage and political narratives, delivered through sharp analysis and candid dialogue between two hosts with backgrounds in journalism and academia. Episodes blend current events, media critique, and Scotland-focused politics, often featuring guests from journalism, politics, and public debate. Notable strengths include a clear, principled stance on media integrity, thoughtful guest mix, and practical takeaways like media literacy and the role of journalism in shaping public discourse. A recurring draw is the hosts' willingness to challenge conventional narratives, alongside a format that combines timely analysis with longer, idea-driven conversations. A potential differentiator for listeners is the... more
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Recent guests on Talk Media include:
1. John Swinney
2. Angela Haggerty
3. Catriona Stewart
4. Paddy Duffy
5. Alison Thewliss
6. David Pratt
7. Stephen Gethins
8. Ruth Wishart
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