
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 194 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

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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❤️ 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!
Disappointed to hear Julia boosting Hasan Piker, an open antisemite and terrorist-supporter.
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.
Dylan does such a wonderful job of bringing the audience to what feels like a chic off the record conversation.
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.
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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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Recent guests on The Grill Room include:
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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