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The Media Club with Matt Deegan

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Media news from the UK, looking at television production, streaming, radio, audio, journalism, the internet, publishers and more. Each week expert analysts and media practitioners join the host, media consultant Matt Deegan, to talk about the top media stories and work out what it means for the sector and the people in it.

Recent experts have included Broadcast's Rebecca Cooney and Chris Curtis, T... more

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Latest Episodes

Channel 4 calls time on Married at First Sight - even though its own review said the show could carry on. Broadcast consultant Paul Robinson on what it means for reality TV.

Also on the show: a "famous man" loses his High Court bid to stop the Guard... more

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How many subscription services do we need? Podcast exec Steve Ackerman, tells us why paywalls need a overhaul.

Also on the show: Channel 4 moves in with Disney+... and hires The Cube's showrunner to make its own hits. CMG Productions co-CEO and Cha... more

While BBC News loses another 100 roles, CNN comes knocking with a fiver-a-month UK subscription. Charlotte Tobitt from Press Gazette takes us through it.

Also on the show: what’s actually working with AI in the newsroom - and what’s a waste of budge... more

After 14 years of Yorkshire vets, cruise ships and All Creatures Great and Small, Ben Frow is stepping down at 5. Broadcast's Heather Fallon on the end of an era - and who could possibly follow him.

Also on the show: new launches are down on broadca... more

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Recent Guests

Steve Ackerman
Media executive and non-executive director at SupaPass
SupaPass
Episode: The Horror Of Subscriptions & Ghostwatch Revisited
Claire McArdle
Co-CEO of CMG Productions and former Channel 4 commissioner
CMG Productions
Episode: The Horror Of Subscriptions & Ghostwatch Revisited
Adam Bowie
Broadcast consultant who analyses radio audience figures
Episode: The Horror Of Subscriptions & Ghostwatch Revisited
Charlotte Tobitt
UK editor at Press Gazette
Press Gazette
Episode: Newsrooms In Flux
Fergus Bell
Co-founder of Fathm, a news consultancy
Fathm
Episode: Newsrooms In Flux
Tom Trewinnard
Co-founder of Fathm, a news consultancy
Fathm
Episode: Newsrooms In Flux
Heather Fallon
Senior reporter at Broadcast.
Broadcast
Episode: Ben Frow Takes A Bow
Victoria Powell
Founder and CEO of Indielab, supporting the growth of UK independent production companies.
Indielab
Episode: Ben Frow Takes A Bow
Faraz Osman
Managing director of Gold Wala and television producer.
Gold Wala
Episode: Should the BBC ‘Be More Elvis’?

Host

Matt Deegan
Host of The Media Club, a media consultant who guides industry discussions with practical insights and a focus on UK media economics, policy, and industry strategy.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 128 ratings
  • Good show…

    …covering all the big stories in UK media. I wish it were on more often! Perhaps the producers might think of branching out and taking a view on English language media overseas.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Perksjoanna1
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Interesting but very one-sided unfortunately

    Been listening for years and years since it’s roots as Guardian podcast. Interesting and topical though, unfortunately, tends to be always a one-sided discussion with only left leaning point of view with anything centre ground or right views not included to add more diversity and contrast - and more “sparky”. It would be a richer discussion and update with a more diverse discussion and points of view. I think the only non-left guests ever was an ex-Culture Minister and then only an interview.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Garybem
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • The Beeb and Impartiality

    Great show this week - interesting and informative! Wise, intelligent and thought provoking guest contributors!

    Louise Archer

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Louise Archer
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • A great podcast

    A great listen, but wish it was released earlier on in the week, so could listen to on the tube rather than it being released on a Friday evening.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    craig_2022
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Good podcast but…

    I do loathe a podcast that at the outset is trying to sell you something, I get the need to fund the production, but with patreon, in podcast ads etc why the need for the sometimes brutal hard sell of services, the presenter obviously has a sanctioned ‘read’ but it’s infuriating, especially the week when it started with, ‘look we’ve asked you nicely, but not enough of you have signed up to blah blah blah’ I tend to skip the first minute of hard sell and listen a normally very good podcast, just ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    conker tree
    United Kingdom5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Impartiality and robust discussions praised; some feedback notes perceived partisanship in places.
regularly anchors complex topics in accessible terms for industry outsiders.
Generally insightful and well produced, though some listeners wish for broader viewpoints.
Appreciated for practical takeaways for practitioners and brands.
Shows depth on UK media and current stories, with strong guest lineups.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#138
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Apple Podcasts
#237
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Horror Of Subscriptions & Ghostwatch Revisited
Q: You're obviously a fan before. What did you learn doing the doc?
Claire McArdle says Ghostwatch remains an exceptionally well-made piece of television, made especially effective by its period setting, when viewers had few ways to verify the documentary-style evidence presented onscreen.
The Horror Of Subscriptions & Ghostwatch Revisited
Q: There's a lot of subscription platforms out there, we've mentioned some of them already. It's not always the easiest thing for consumers though. All of these platforms have their own different quirks. Sometimes it's not that easy for content creators either.
Steve Ackerman says SupaPass gives creators their own app and website, allowing them to keep control of their audience, content and data while earning subscription revenue alongside advertising.
Newsrooms In Flux
Q: If someone's a newsroom leader and they're watching the show, what are the first things you tell them to think about?
Tom Trewinnard advises creating a safe process for staff to test AI and identifying repetitive or frustrating tasks where it could save time. Fergus Bell recommends that executives use AI tools themselves and consider opportunities alongside safeguards and risks.
Newsrooms In Flux
Q: What are you finding out at the moment from newsrooms that may be surprised you?
Tom Trewinnard says newsrooms have become much more willing to experiment with AI than they were a few years ago, while maintaining justified caution about particular uses.
Should the BBC ‘Be More Elvis’?
Q: Why do you need a day of your own?
Harriss says National Magazine Day is a campaign to help children read, using magazines as an accessible, engaging route into reading.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Media Club

What is The Media Club about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A UK-focused media industry discussion show that casts a wide net across television, radio, publishing, streaming, and digital platforms. It consistently features veteran journalists, producers, and executives who dissect business models, regulation, technology (including AI), and audience strategies, with a practical eye on funding, platforms, and public service considerations. Guests bring firsthand experiences from outlets like Broadcast, The Guardian, and production companies, offering actionable insights for creators, broadcasters, and advertisers. The format often blends sharp roundtable debate with real-world case studies, making it a valuable resource for anyone tracking media economics, policy, and strategy in the UK. A notable str... more

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1. Steve Ackerman
2. Claire McArdle
3. Adam Bowie
4. Charlotte Tobitt
5. Fergus Bell
6. Tom Trewinnard
7. Heather Fallon
8. Victoria Powell

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