The Media Club with Matt Deegan

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Join us for a topical look at the media - everything including TV, audio, the internet, publishers and more. Each week expert analysts and media practitioners join us to talk about the top media stories and work out what it means for the sector and people in it. Come on in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 DAYS AGO

Tortoise’s Observer deal is done... whilst BBC faces Ofcom pushback

The Observer becomes part of Tortoise. Charlotte Tobitt of Press Gazette is here to tell us what happens next. Also on the programme: BBC Radio faces pushback from Ofcom over its DAB expansion plans, and The Radio Times’ Caroline Frost ponders what we have to look forward to on TV in 2025. All that, plus: all the gossip from the British Journalism Awards, the continued de-Wallacing of TV... And, in the Media Quiz, we brush up those CVs. That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in! 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 The Media Club’s stories of the week: Observer sale confirmed - and new editor too BBC’s DAB expansion plans on hold Grace Dent to replace Gregg Wallace British Journalism Awards and Press Gazette introducing a registration wall Bluey movie announced Gavin & Stacey cast in Radio 2 takeover Rowan Atkinson returns to Netflix (00:00) Intro (00:40) Strictly & Amazing Women in Journalism (03:40) The Observer & Tortoise (07:30) Guardian competition? (09:40) Future of Masterchef (13:34) BBC pause DAB station roll-out (21:30) Media Concierge takeover (25:05) Press Gazette's registration wall (26:32) Radio Times Podcast (27:40) Harlan Coben's Missing You (29:06) Brian Walden and Margaret Thatcher (30:14) Return of Bergerac (31:23) Charlotte's rom-com hits (32:10) The revival of TV spy action (33:02) The Media Quiz (38:16) Goodbyes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

39 min
13 DEC

Which HBO Shows Will Stay On Sky?

TV critic Scott Bryan is here to explain the new deal between Sky and HBO, and dips into the Radio Times (old school) to divine what the Christmas schedules tell us about the health of certain broadcasters. Also on the programme: a report suggests that GB News broadcasts half of all news stories about Muslims? TV Indie chief Faraz Osman from Goldwala tells us more. All that, plus: from Lucy Letby to Vogue Williams, Jamie East reports back on a year of running Daily Mail podcasts. And, in the Media Quiz, we’re off headhunting across Disney, News Corp and The Observer. That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in! 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 The Media Club’s stories of the week: Sky reaches deal with HBO GB News broadcasts half of all Muslim news stories Murdoch succession drama Observer staff 'horror' at sale Charlotte Moore reportedly headhunted by Disney Chapters: (00:00) Intro (00:45) Ayesha Rafaele & Nisha Parti (02:03) TV Zone (04:07) Sky & HBO (10:25) Muslims and GB News (17:35) Xmas TV (23:53) Jamie and AI Pods (31:42) Daily Mail Pods (33:50) Media Quiz (42:05) Goodbye Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

43 min
6 DEC

Gregg Wallace... and matters outstanding

World of Wonder co-founder Fenton Bailey on the future of television - is there room for cable, streamers AND broadcasters? Fenton thinks so. Also on the programme: unfinished business at the BBC. With Gregg Wallace causing all sorts of problems, have they got to grips with other thorny talent issues? Roger Bolton of Beebwatch grasps the nettle. All that, plus media writer Maggie Brown on the TV indies partnering up in Europe, and in the Media Quiz we cover another turbulent week in newsrooms. That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Come on in! 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 MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.uk Further reading: Gregg Wallace scandalIndies striking deals with international counterpartsRoger Bolton’s Beeb Watch podcastObserver journalist assurancesDale Vince, a potential Observer buyer?Dylan Jones steps down from The StandardRu Paul’s Drag ConMaggie’s Channel 4 books Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 hr
29 NOV

Is the Golden Age of British TV Over?

Is the golden age of UK-made TV over? We speak to Steven D Wright about his article in The Times on the matter and whether anything can be done. Also, are you feeling festive? The editor of Campaign, Maisie McCabe gives us her view on some of the best Christmas ads out there and producer Rina Dayalji brings us the latest from the front line in factual entertainment. And of course, don’t forget The Media Quiz! Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at themediaclub.com A Rethink Audio production, produced by Ollie Peart and 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 (00:00) Intro (00:50) Richard Brim & Martin Beverley (01:22) Simone Pennant MBE & Joe Lycett (02:17) Steven D Wright on TV (18:05) ITV Sale (24:12) Overheard (25:08) Xmas Ads (34:25) Quiz (39:37) Goodbye Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

40 min
22 NOV

BBC’s Commercial Impact Under Scrutiny

As the BBC pushes on with its Radio 2 spinoff - we speak to rival Boom Radio’s Phil Riley about the impact on his business. Meanwhile, BBC Studios has a ‘work-for-hire’ dilemma... media commentator Kate Bulkley unpicks a thorny problem for the BBC’s commercial strategy. Also on the programme: staff at The Observer and the Guardian vote to strike over the proposed sale of the Sunday paper to Tortoise... but is the deal already done? James Ball, political editor at The New European is here to provide an update. All that, plus... could an AI startup save journalism? 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 The Media Club’s stories of the week: Guardian & Observer staff to walk out over sale Radio 2 announces spinoff - and Phil Riley is not happy about it Zoe Ball leaves Radio 2 Watchdog urges BBCS to create more IP Could an AI startup save journalism? Fulwell73 and LeBron James’ SpringHill strike mega-merger deal Logan Paul Sends Look-a-Like to BBC Interview Goalhanger shuts TV Production House Chapters: (00:00) Intro (00:47) Kathleen Kennedy (02:15) Adam Bienkov (04:07) Observer/Tortoise (07:30) NAO/BBC (12:35) R2 Breakfast (17:14) R2 Extra/Phil Riley (24:16) Podcast Discovery (24:46) Podshop Online (25:51) Everyone's Talking About (26:36) Journalism AI (30:16) New European (37:13) Quiz (41:05) Goodbye Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

42 min
15 NOV

Why Has The Onion Bought InfoWars?

Jim Waterson speaks to The Media Club about the launch of his local journalism project, London Centric; and the wider local media revolution. Also on the programme: right wing outlet InfoWars is bought by The Onion... What’s that about? And as most streamers embrace ads on their services... what is Amazon doing with FreeVee? Jane Ostler, EVP at research agency Kantar explains. All that, plus: Chloe Straw of Audio UK talks about the future of podcasts away from the BBC, we ask who will replace Gary Lineker on Match Of The Day? 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 The Media Club’s stories of the week: The Onion buys rightwing conspiracy theory site Infowars Who Will Replace The BBC's Biggest Star? AVods are up, according to Barb data, just as Amazon Prime closes Freevee Guardian will no longer post on Elon Musk’s X from its official accounts Radio 1 Anthems has launched Broadcasters Commit To A Shared Measurement System For Climate Change Content Research reveals London indies dominate Scottish commissioning BBC making waves in Digbeth Check out https://londoncentric.media (00:00) Introduction (00:40) Charlotte Lock (01:29) Bluesky Team (02:05) Lineker (06:30) Infowars (08:45) Streaming (13:40) X-odus (18:14) PodShop (19:00) Podcast Discovery (19:30) What We've Heard (20:20) Radio 1 Anthems (22:00) BBC Audio Commissioning (28:22) London Centric (39:37) Media Quiz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

46 min
8 NOV

Let The Hand Wringing Begin

How was the US election night covered in the media, and how will the newsrooms fare under President Trump?... Alex Farber, media correspondent from The Times is here to look at what it means for our industry. Also on the programme: Miranda Sawyer has been the audio critic at the Observer throughout the podcast boom... she reveals the latest trends in the industry, and her take on her paper’s future under Tortoise. All that, plus: Will Wood, CEO of Multitude Media on being a modern PR powerhouse, why publishers are struggling with Google’s new Ts and Cs... and, in the Media Quiz, we find out who’s sorry not sorry. That’s all happening in this edition of The Media Club. Sign up for free 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 MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.uk The Media Club’s stories of the week US election night coverage roundup New BBC Chair Samir Shah on permanent Royal Charter & misconduct complaints Can you opt out of Google's AI crawler? Not according to the FT... Miranda Sawyer’s new book - get your copy now... Observer/Tortoise update: Guardian CEO says paper is unsustainable Will Wood discusses new drama House of Guinness Clarkson’s Farm renewed for fifth season Baby Cow court case New Radio 4 comedy commissions announced Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

43 min
1 NOV

The $2m Email

The Washington Post loses subscribers over its position on the US election... media reporter and writer Tara Conlan tells us why this might be good news for the Guardian. Podcasting powerhouse Novel's making waves; CEO Craig Strachan's here to chat Kill List, selling your IP to Hollywood and plans for 2025. Also on the programme: are we closer to a World Service funding deal? The dangers of working in TV at the moment... and, in the Media Quiz, we put ourselves out of a job using NotebookLM. Remember to signup 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 The Media Club’s stories of the week: Ian Katz chat at BPG lunch - a little on The Gathering too Wash Po non-endorsement leads to 10% drop in subscriptions - and the Guardian cleans up Are we inching closer to a World Service/FO deal? Novel’s new show The Bunny Trap - and start the bidding war for the #1 hit Kill List Tara’s brilliant Guardian piece on the dangers of being a modern day runner ECB Rules Out Free To Air Cricket Gok Wan joins Magic Breakfast Journalists back strike over Observer Michael Parkinson returns in AI form Chapters: (00:00) Welcome (00:46) Amelia Dimoldenberg (02:04) Saoirse Ronan (04:18) C4's Ian Katz (09:45) Washington Post's Subs (19:07) Podcast Discovery (19:30) PodShop (20:55) GB News (24:34) Novel (30:55) Freelance Exhaustion (38:00) Media Quiz (47:30) Goodbyes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to The Media Club!

Matt Deegan invites you into the least exclusive club for the media... join us every week for insight, analysis and gossip with leaders in our sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06/09/2023

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78 Ratings

Interesting but very one-sided unfortunately

24/07/2023

Garybem

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.
Good show…

15 Mar

Perksjoanna1

…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.
A great podcast

07/05/2022

UK Podcast fan 2024

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.
The Beeb and Impartiality

18/03/2023

Louise Archer

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