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The Grill Room

Audacy | Puck
Media Industry
CNN
Artificial Intelligence
Youtube
Donald Trump
Disney
Digital Media
Netflix
Creator Economy
CBS News
Warner Bros. Discovery
The Washington Post
Paramount
Trump
Substack
ESPN
Social Media
New York Times
Fox News
Puck

Finally, a media podcast about what’s actually happening in the media—not the over-sanitized, legal-and-standards-approved version you read online. Every Tuesday and Friday, join Dylan Byers, Puck’s veteran media reporter, and Julia Alexander, a longtime media analyst, as they sit down with TV personalities, moguls, political pundits and industry executives for raw, honest, sometimes salacious con... more

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Stephen Dubner, author of Freakonomics and host of Freakonomics Radio, joins Dylan to discuss the makings of his new YouTube show, Better in Person. Stephen gets into his pivot from traditional to digital media, the value of authenticity in an increa... more

There’s a lot of dopey financial advice out there. Jill Schlesinger is here to call it out, answer your questions, break down the financial news that actually matters, and help you manage your money without losing your mind. No jargon. No judgment. J... more

Julia and Dylan reunite to dig into The New York Times’s pivot to a video-first model—confirmed this week by executive editor Joe Kahn, who’s likening the shift to the paper’s move from print to digital. They discuss what it means for the Times’s bus... more

The New York Times’ Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan join Dylan for an inside look at their new book, ‘Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump,’ which moved an extraordinary 300,000 copies in its first week. They shed light on ... more

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Recent Guests

Maggie Haberman
Senior political journalist and author
New York Times / Regime Change (co-author)
Episode: Trump Fatigue Meets Its Match
Jonathan Swan
Journalist and co-author
Axios / Regime Change (co-author)
Episode: Trump Fatigue Meets Its Match
Campbell Brown
Founder and CEO of Forum AI; former NBC/CNN journalist
Forum AI
Episode: Who Watches the Bots?
Lulu Cheng Meservey
Influential Silicon Valley communications strategist and founder of Rostra
Rostra
Episode: The Silicon Valley Comms Manifesto
Mark Lazarus
CEO of Versant Media
Versant Media
Episode: Lazarus Rises
Pete Distad
Head of Fox One, former Hulu/Apple executive involved in sports strategy
Fox
Episode: Fox One's Big Moment
Joanna Stern
Personal technology columnist, author of I Am Not a Robot, founder of New Things
Wall Street Journal; New Things; NBC News contributor
Episode: Joanna Stern’s A.I. Playbook
Byron Allen
Former comedian turned media investor, founder/owner of Allen Media Group
Allen Media Group (BuzzFeed deal holder)
Episode: Byron Allen Tells All
Alex Heath
Tech journalist focused on AI and the tech industry
Sources.news
Episode: Alex Heath, Unprompted

Hosts

Dylan Byers
Host of The Grill Room, media reporter for Puck
Julia Alexander
Co-host exploring media business and trends

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 114 ratings
  • Great show!

    ❤️ Great show on interesting topics in the media business. Everyone is simply great--very professional--but I live for Julia Alexander's brilliant strategic insights!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Perksjoanna1
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Boosting extremism

    Disappointed to hear Julia boosting Hasan Piker, an open antisemite and terrorist-supporter.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    SAB133
    United States4 months ago
  • Yes.

    I get a lot out of this podcast. Hope Jon Kelly realizes that Julia Alexander is not just a sidekick, she is the reason many people tune in.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Josh 6873
    United States8 months ago
  • Such a great point of view

    Dylan does such a wonderful job of bringing the audience to what feels like a chic off the record conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FrannyMV
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this show but Ruthless was ruthless

    I love this show. Listen every week. But those Ruthless guys were a bunch of bro’y gaslighters. First Grill Room I didn’t listen to all the way thru.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lipstick315
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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The show is valued for credibility and access to notable media leaders, though opinions on guests can vary by episode.
The host delivers sharp, insider-level analysis and strong interviewing chops.
Guests consistently bring high-profile industry perspectives and real-world experiences.

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Lazarus Rises
Q: How do you view sports rights and acquisition opportunities?
Sports rights are evaluated for value and fan engagement; the company will pursue select, less expensive assets and use them to complement the broader vertical strategy rather than aiming to own every major league.
Lazarus Rises
Q: What are the opportunities to grow MS Now and monetization paths (subscription vs advertising) for the MS Now/CNBC ecosystem?
The strategy combines growing the digital MS Now footprint, introducing a direct-to-consumer layer, expanding events and newsletters, and pursuing selective inorganic investments to broaden the audience and monetization channels while leveraging existing paid TV strength.
Lazarus Rises
Q: Do you identify as a cable business?
Versant is diversified beyond the legacy cable base, with a large, growing platforms business and a reinvestment plan for digital, direct-to-consumer, and events, while maintaining the value of the pay-TV foundation.
Byron Allen Tells All
Q: What are the financial underpinnings and risk if the plan falters?
Allen outlines a multi-layer financing approach, including equity, debt, and potential private equity or bank backing, emphasizing the possibility of substantial upside even if some elements underperform, while highlighting the strategic reasons that drove the investment.
Are Creators the New Cronkite?
Q: What were the major takeaways from the report, especially about influencers and local news?
David Sterrett highlights that local news remains trusted yet is disappearing, while influencers and independent creators are increasingly trusted sources, especially for younger audiences. The lines between news and opinion blur as audiences value authenticity and a personal connection with creators, which affects how news is consumed and trusted.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Grill Room

What is The Grill Room about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The Grill Room centers on candid, insider-level discussions about the media business, highlighting shifts in ownership, streaming, AI, and the evolving role of traditional outlets in a fragmented landscape. Episodes routinely feature interviews with prominent media executives, journalists, and creator-entrepreneur figures, offering unvarnished takes on strategy, deals, and the future of news, entertainment, and technology. Notable strengths include deep industry access, sharp interview pacing, and a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom with data-driven and anecdotal insights. The show stands out for its high-profile guests, practical takeaways for anyone navigating media strategy or sponsorship opportunities, and a conversational, s... more

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1. Maggie Haberman
2. Jonathan Swan
3. Campbell Brown
4. Lulu Cheng Meservey
5. Mark Lazarus
6. Pete Distad
7. Joanna Stern
8. Byron Allen

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