
Inside the world of crisis managers and spin doctors as David Yelland and Simon Lewis watch the week's biggest PR disasters unfold. In each episode our hosts go behind the scenes of the latest news stories and find out how, where and when it all began to hit the fan.
When It Hits The Fan is hosted by two of the most influential and experienced people in the game; David Yelland is the former edito... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 138 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPolitics | |||

When you’re in a crisis, you discover very quickly who your friends are. Or perhaps more accurately, who your friends aren’t.
This week, David Yelland and Simon Lewis examine how different types of friends are deployed to the PR front line when it c... more
How do you fight a PR battle when everyone's already decided you're the bad guys?
That's the problem facing the water industry on the eve of a new Channel 4 factual drama called Dirty Business. The clue is in the title. It focuses on a 10-year inves... more
Some jobs just can't be done. Circumstances, events and a changing world simply make them undoable.
This week, David Yelland and Simon Lewis ask whether one such job is communicating on behalf of the Prime Minister. Not just this Prime Minister, but... more
How close is the Palace to being sucked into the Epstein reputational black hole - again?
In this episode David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss the latest revelations from the Epstein files about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Can a reputation ever be ... more
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Always enjoy these two, they have a good rapport obviously borne out of respect and emotional intelligence. Lots of quality advice on display here, trying to absorb it all
Have loved this fascinating programme for a long time but listening to them fawning over the king made me want to vomit. No thanks.
Such an interesting and lovely conversation about topical events and the PR around it… David Yelland will say he worked at The Sun about 6 times per ep though.
Interesting and informative podcast
Bite size experience delivered in a way that shows their natural expertise, give generously. Love it! :)
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The content focuses on the intricate world of public relations, specifically examining high-profile crises and the strategies behind managing them. Episodes cover a range of topics, such as celebrity PR disasters, the implications of public statements, and the evolving dynamics in communications across various sectors, from politics to entertainment. Notable themes include authenticity in public narratives, the accountability of organizations during crises, and the intersection of media and PR strategies. This unique exploration is delivered by seasoned hosts who leverage their substantial backgrounds in the industry to provide insightful analysis and anecdotes, creating a resourceful and often entertaining experience for listeners interest... more
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