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The Grill Room

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

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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Latest Episodes

John Ourand joins Dylan to make sense of the evolving sports media landscape and the outsized role streamers like Amazon Prime and Netflix now play in the battle for rights. They discuss why the streamers are leaning into sports while remaining wary—... more

In this special replay episode, new BuzzFeed majority stakeholder Byron Allen joins Dylan to discuss his plans for the platform—and his long-term goal of building the world’s biggest media company. They discuss how the acquisition could help boost aw... more

Julia and Dylan reunite to reflect on the biggest media plotlines of the first half of 2026: the impact of A.I. on news organizations, the rise of prediction markets, and the transformation of platforms like YouTube and Instagram into full-blown ente... more

In this special crossover episode of The Powers That Be, Brian Tyler Cohen, progressive content creator and author of The Day After, joins Peter Hamby to diagnose the Democratic Party’s persistent media problem. Cohen digs into why the party's relian... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Tyler Cohen
Progressive content creator
Independent creator with book 'The Day After'
Episode: Brian Tyler Cohen’s Media Gospel
Stephen Dubner
Author of Freakonomics; host of Freakonomics Radio; creator of Better in Person
Freakonomics (Freakonomics Radio); Better in Person
Episode: YouTube Freakonomics
Jill Schlesinger
Certified financial planner and two-time Emmy-winning business analyst for CBS News
Episode: Introducing: Money Moves with Jill Schlesinger
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

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 118 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 Kingdom2 months ago
  • Boosting extremism

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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    SAB133
    United States5 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

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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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Brian Tyler Cohen’s Media Gospel
Q: How does a campaign typically engage a creator to produce political content?
Campaigns generally reach out via email, propose a fee and talking points, and creators decide whether to align with the campaign while maintaining their values and disclosure practices.
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.

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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. Brian Tyler Cohen
2. Stephen Dubner
3. Jill Schlesinger
4. Maggie Haberman
5. Jonathan Swan
6. Campbell Brown
7. Lulu Cheng Meservey
8. Mark Lazarus

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