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, The Guardian's Michael Savage, Deadline's Jake Kanter, the Press Gazette's Charlotte Tobitt, Ankler's Manori Ravindran, plus writers Tara Conlan, Scott Bryan, Jane Martinson, Jim Waterson and Boyd Hilton. Our industry practitioners have included Expectation's Peter Fincham, Gold Wala's Faraz Osman, Multitude's Will Wood, Nest's Derek Drennan, BBC Radio 3's Sam Jackson, Persephonica's Dino Sofos, City AM's Christian May, ITN's Lisa Campbell and Daily Mail's Jamie East. Find out more at https://www.themediaclub.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Is The BBC Heading For Disaster?

    4 DAYS AGO

    Is The BBC Heading For Disaster?

    The Sidemen’s manager thinks the Beeb is on the same path as the Titanic; just as others speak up for big changes in the next ten year plan. We ask is it even possible for the corporation to change course? Broadcast consultant Paul Robinson weighs the arguments for us. Also on the show: - fool me once... shame on you - The Times reflects on being tricked for the second time in a month... journalist and academic Jane Martinson tells us more. All that plus: Canada leaks the Traitors finale... and, in the Audio Network Media Quiz, we give three more media stories a glow up. The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network, who select the music to score each episode (as well as, as it happens, Dragons’ Den) and they can do it for you too at https://audionetwork.com Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at https://themediaclub.com We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIACLUB at https://www.podshoponline.co.uk/services/podcast-studio A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery. What The Media Club has been reading this week: Sidemen manager calls out 'Titanic' BBC British Broadcasting Challenge report Netflix in talks to licence iHeart podcasts The Times' Recent Blunders (and how to stop them) Audible out to reinvent Harry Potter National Design Competition Launched to Honour Fallen Journalists BBC Accused of Reediting Trump Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min
  2. Disney’s Doctor Who Era Is Over, Zandland & Sora 2

    31 OCT

    Disney’s Doctor Who Era Is Over, Zandland & Sora 2

    What does it take to cut through as a documentary maker on YouTube? Filmmaker Ben Zand joins us to talk about his recent launch, Human. Also on the show: Disney Plus cuts ties with Doctor Who as it decides not to renew a deal with the BBC... what next for one of the corporation’s international hits? Broadcast’s Rebecca Cooney explains.   All that plus: we look at Sora 2 and AI’s implications for the media, who’s in the running for the BBC’s next mega-format commission... and, in the Audio Network Media Quiz, we Zandland the news. The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network, who select the music to score each episode (as well as, as it happens, Dragons’ Den) and they can do it for you too at audionetwork.com Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at https://www.themediaclub.com We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIACLUB at https://www.podshoponline.co.uk A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery. What The Media Club has been reading this week: Disney+ parts ways with the Whoniverse AI report: 9% of US newspaper articles may be aided by AI. Sora 2's rollout Nine indies shortlisted for BBC and NBCU mega-format Telegraph links potential owner to China’s Politburo Claudia Winkleman’s Chat Show Spotify Video Comes To TV in app reboot Coogan Hacked Off By Settlement Legal Action Begins Against Mindhouse Over Doc Podcast loses major sponsor after interview with Bob Vylan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
  3. Tess & Claudia Wrongfoot The Media and Leave Strictly

    24 OCT

    Tess & Claudia Wrongfoot The Media and Leave Strictly

    Strictly Come Dancing's presenters are both leaving - who’s in the running to replace Tess & Claude at the BBC’s flagship show? And why was their announcement on Instagram so strange? Heather Fallon, senior reporter at Broadcast Magazine explains. Also on the show: how do you make a talent agency fit for purpose in a digital world? InterTalent’s MD, Alex Segal, joins us to discuss the new skills all agencies need to stay competitive.   All that plus: a Warner Brothers Discovery sale is looking likely - but who wants it? Why has Ofcom rowed back on changes to the Broadcast Code?  And, in the Audio Network Media Quiz, we pitch some new business ideas. The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network, who select the music to score each episode (as well as, as it happens, Dragons’ Den) and they can do it for you too at https://www.audionetwork.com Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at https://www.themediaclub.com A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery. What The Media Club has been reading this week: Strictly’s Tess and Claudia Wrongfoot The Media With Announcement Warner Bros Discovery sale on the cards  Podcasts coming to Netflix... but are they ready for them? And what's behind the platform's poor earnings report?  Ofcom keeps politicians as presenters rule DAZN’s Champion’s League Bid Global’s Upfronts Reveal More Commissions Channel 4’s new news podcasts Channel 4's AI Prank 100 Choices Coming To The US STV Radio launches podcast ahead of station Matt’s Take on the RAJARs Alex’s Substack: Dealmakers: https://intertalent.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  4. What’s Hot At MIPCOM: Video Games, Anime & Being Friendly

    17 OCT

    What’s Hot At MIPCOM: Video Games, Anime & Being Friendly

    Attention returns to the south of France as the TV industry is joined at their annual international bash by YouTube. Media writer Tara Conlan is not in Cannes, but is on our sofa, and ready to explain. Also on the pod: as Spotify does more deals with streamers - BBC Studios’ Thomas Curry is here to survey the podcast landscape with us.  All that plus: the Daily Mail doubles down on TikTok content, Channel 4 grows its platform... and, in the Audio Network Media Quiz, we discover why our sector will never be the same again. The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network, who select the music to score each episode - they can do it for you too at https://www.audionetwork.com Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at https://www.themediaclub.com A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery. We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIACLUB at https://www.podshoponline.co.uk What The Media Club has been reading this week: Sony Sees Video Games and Anime as Key IP Battlegrounds Mail is doubling down on social media Netflix and Spotify do deal for podcasts Channel 4 and UKTV strike landmark streaming deal  John Oliver Slams CBS For Bari Weiss Appointment Most News Publishers Dropped Down Google This Year Marc Maron ends WTF SNL UK 'should be the endgame' Rebecca Frank To Leave KISS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  5. Fellas Go Global, Guardian Pivots, Paddington Sues

    10 OCT

    Fellas Go Global, Guardian Pivots, Paddington Sues

    Global splashes out on buying The Fellas Studios - what can these two very different media brands get from the deal?  Also on the pod: as the Guardian announces a new digital strategy - Jim Waterson of London Centric looks back at what’s changed in the ten years of Kath Viner editorship. All that plus: a little bit of Celebrity Traitors and all the latest telly trends with critic Rhianna Dhillon and we find out why Paddington Bear may be going to court. The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network, who select the music to score each episode - they can do it for you too at audionetwork.com Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at themediaclub.com A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery. We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIACLUB at podshoponline.co.uk What The Media Club has been reading this week: Guardian seeks new strategy Global Acquires Fellas Studios, launches Global Studios Steven Bartlett launches Flightcast Did Google Favour Global News Brands Over Local? Radio Techcon open for business Daniel Ek to spend more time with his drones Sky Nabs Macfadden Comedy Paddington Sues 'Paddington' AI Presenters to Host Music Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
  6. British Podcast Awards 2025

    3 OCT

    British Podcast Awards 2025

    We are back at the British Podcast Awards - one of the biggest nights in media as the worlds of radio, TV and journalism all have a stake in this still fledgling medium. Ollie Peart is backstage once again to hear from winners including Carl Miller on Kill List season two and a potential TV adaptation and Pod Save The UK’s Coco Kahn on Crooked Media’s struggles with Trump 2.0. Along the way Matt meets nominees to discuss changes at Audio Always, the UK’s first female-founded video podcast network Hera, and Rory Cellan-Jones on his Parkinson’s podcast Movers And Shakers... with Jeremy Paxman.  That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in! The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network who select the music to score each episode - they can do it for you too at audionetwork.com Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at themediaclub.com A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery. We record our main show at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.uk What The Media Club has been reading this week: Daniel Ek Steps Back From Spotify To Spend More Time With His Drones) Bill Murray’s Golf Show Commissioned Trump Causing Satire Funding Issues, say Armando Iannucci Observer Veterans Launch New Title Diversity In TV Advertising Takes A Dip Clickthrough Rate Increases When You Do A Deal With OpenAI, Report HERA, The UK’s First Female-Founder Video Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  7. Kimmel's Return, YouTuber Mortgages & Bedtime Stories

    26 SEPT

    Kimmel's Return, YouTuber Mortgages & Bedtime Stories

    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. Also on the pod: which brands and platforms do advertisers love right now and why? Media strategist Jane Ostler from Kantar joins us to reveal the latest Media Reactions data. All that plus: MPs enter the chat as YouTubers demand a mortgage - but what about the other freelancers? And, in the Media Quiz, we ‘travelogue’ our way around three more curious stories from the week. The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network, who select the music to score each episode - they can do it for you too at audionetwork.com Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at themediaclub.com A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery. We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.uk What The Media Club has been reading this week: Jimmy Kimmel returns to TV after highly criticized suspension Kantar Media Reactions 2025 UK’s YouTube and TikTok content creators deserve more rights, say MPs Sky Studios Elstree Expansion Given Green Light YouTube Pushes Back On Regulation Wondery Suddenly Drops Ad Sales On Big UK Show Independent on the up Matt Chorley Interviews Ed Davey On A Zip Line Reach cuts (and Private Eye's take) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
  8. LHF Ban, RTS Cambridge and FT Drama

    19 SEPT

    LHF Ban, RTS Cambridge and FT Drama

    Is the TV industry ready for the latest advertising ban? And why is radio set to profit from it? TV consultant Stephen Arnell joins us to explain more about the Less Healthy Food restrictions. Also on the show: the rise of fake journalists and PRs is on the rise. Charlotte Tobitt, UK editor of Press Gazette takes us down the rabbithole. All the news from the RTS Cambridge convention with media writer Kate Bulkley.... And the Financial Times launches a new film starring Stephen Fry; we speak to the FT’s Juliet Riddell about marrying journalism with fiction. The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network who select the music to score each episode - they can do it for you too at audionetwork.com Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at themediaclub.com A Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery. We're remote recording this week, but when we're in person... we record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.uk What The Media Club has been reading this week: LHF Ad Ban is looming - and the loophole for radio and podcasters Channel 4 Makes History By Taking First Ever Majority Stake In A Production Company YouTube's AI updates in full Recall Me, Maybe - new FT film starring Stephen Fry Publisher of Delicious magazine ceases trading Royal cleaner stories removed by Times and Sun after authenticity questions Dubious PR agencies are bombarding journalists with fake content  Channel 4 to mark Trump’s UK visit with ‘longest uninterrupted reel of untruths’ Donald Trump files $15bn lawsuit against the New York Times Channel 5 launches NFL Big Game Night Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
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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, The Guardian's Michael Savage, Deadline's Jake Kanter, the Press Gazette's Charlotte Tobitt, Ankler's Manori Ravindran, plus writers Tara Conlan, Scott Bryan, Jane Martinson, Jim Waterson and Boyd Hilton. Our industry practitioners have included Expectation's Peter Fincham, Gold Wala's Faraz Osman, Multitude's Will Wood, Nest's Derek Drennan, BBC Radio 3's Sam Jackson, Persephonica's Dino Sofos, City AM's Christian May, ITN's Lisa Campbell and Daily Mail's Jamie East. Find out more at https://www.themediaclub.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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