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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

With Disney and ABC facing the wrath of viewers, why are the big media beasts struggling with the second Trump presidency? Broadcaster and audio critic Miranda Sawyer looks back on another tumultuous week in talk shows.

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An online spat reveals a new truth about modern journalism. Alex Hudson, Editor-in-chief of Everything Popular is Wrong, takes a trip into Substack to investigate.

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Julie Riddell
Co-director of the new FT drama starring Stephen Fry
Financial Times
Episode: LHF Ban, RTS Cambridge and FT Drama
Cristina Nicolotti Squires
Group Director for Broadcasting and Media at Ofcom
Ofcom
Episode: Ofcom's Cristina Nicolotti Squires on PSB promience
Rina Dayalji
Exec producer with extensive freelance experience in TV
Episode: Wallace, BBC Studios Profits and Media's AI Future
Clive Dickens
CEO of Meliora and media executive known for radio and TV
Meliora
Episode: Wallace, BBC Studios Profits and Media's AI Future
Tag Warner
CEO of Gay Times
Gay Times
Episode: Gay Times: Where Readers Become Investors
Derek Drennan
Founder of Nest Productions, an indie production company
Nest Productions
Episode: Indies: Do Not Fear C4 And The Big Studios
John Whiston
Former ITV Managing Director of Continuing Drama and Head of ITV North
ITV
Episode: ITV Cuts Loose: How Daytime Lost Its Lure
Rose Ayling Ellis
Actress and previously winner of Strictly Come Dancing, appearing in ITV drama Code of Silence.
ITV
Episode: ITV Cuts Loose: How Daytime Lost Its Lure
Kate Day
Senior Executive Editor at Politico
Politico
Episode: Politico: 10 Years In Europe... and a big C4 departure

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Matt Deegan
Host and media consultant, known for his expertise in media analysis and discussion.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 120 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 Kingdom2 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 Kingdom2 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 Kingdom3 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 Kingdom3 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 Kingdom4 years ago

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Audience members enjoy the host's engaging interview style that makes complex media topics accessible.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and informed discussions on media trends and challenges.
Many value the high-profile guests who provide expert perspectives on current media issues.
Some critics suggest that the discussions can feel one-sided, often reflecting a left-leaning bias.
There is a desire for episodes to be released earlier in the week for convenience.

Chart Rankings

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#138
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Apple Podcasts
#128
Brazil/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#229
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LHF Ban, RTS Cambridge and FT Drama
Q: What was the overall mood at the RTS Cambridge Convention?
The mood was focused on the challenges of creative storytelling in a tech-dominated landscape, with some optimism for collaboration and innovation in the industry.
LHF Ban, RTS Cambridge and FT Drama
Q: How do you think the ad ban will affect the landscape for businesses?
The ad ban will pressure businesses to find innovative ways to market their products, particularly through radio and podcasts which won't be as affected.
Ofcom's Cristina Nicolotti Squires on PSB promience
Q: How do you think YouTube will feel about being categorized alongside traditional broadcasters?
Cristina shares that there have been conversations with YouTube and broadcasters, and there's a general agreement on the integration of public service media.
Ofcom's Cristina Nicolotti Squires on PSB promience
Q: What prompted the report and why does it exist?
Cristina explains that it is something Ofcom has to do every five years as major changes in media consumption necessitate the review.
Gay Times: Where Readers Become Investors
Q: How is Gay Times adapting its business model in response to advertising challenges?
Tag Warner explains that Gay Times is now inviting its readers to invest in the publication, allowing them to become shareholders and gain a stake in the company's future.

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Content revolves around UK media news, focusing on the evolving landscape of television production, streaming, radio, and journalism. The discussions feature expert analysts and media professionals who provide insights into major industry stories and trends, often highlighting the impact of technology, diversity, and financial challenges on media organizations. Noteworthy aspects include emphasis on the roles of various stakeholders across media sectors and the exploration of fresh approaches to audience engagement and investment. The podcast is likely to appeal to listeners interested in the intricacies of media operations, cultural developments, and the future of traditional platforms amidst digital transformations.

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Recent guests on The Media Club include:

1. Julie Riddell
2. Cristina Nicolotti Squires
3. Rina Dayalji
4. Clive Dickens
5. Tag Warner
6. Derek Drennan
7. John Whiston
8. Rose Ayling Ellis

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