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Talk Media

Broadcaster Stuart Cosgrove and Professor Eamonn O’Neill host Talk Media: a forensic analysis of how the media works, and who works the media. Packed full of candid commentary and informed opinion, Talk Media features a weekly guest commentator from the worlds of journalism, entertainment and politics. Hour-long episodes are published weekly on Wednesday evenings via Patreon. Join now to listen for 99p per week (+ VAT): patreon.com.talkmedia

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00:06:35

Ferries Contract Dispute, Will Smith, Will and Kate’s...

Talk Media ·

2022/03/30

Eamonn and Shona are joined by broadcaster and commentator, Afua Hagan. This week - the CalMac ferries contract dispute, Will Smith’s divisive Oscars slap, Will and Kate’s controversial Caribbean tour and a listener question about compassionate news broadcasting. At the end of the episode, Eamonn, Shona and Afua share their personal media recommendations. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (99p per week + VAT):

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00:06:20

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, Gordon Brown, Chris Mullin...

Talk Media ·

2022/03/23

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and theatre critic, Joyce McMillan. This week - Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s press conference, Gordon Brown’s IndyRef2 intervention, the Chris Mullin court ruling and a listener question about the framing of stories and issues. At the end of the episode, Stuart, Eamonn and Joyce share their personal media recommendations. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (99p per week + VAT):

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00:07:05

Russian TV Studio Disruption, Refugee Scheme, Music...

Talk Media ·

2022/03/16

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by writer and broadcaster, Paddy Duffy. This week - a Russian state-TV studio disruption, the Ukrainian refugee scheme in Scotland and the UK, music plagiarism and a listener question about the reporting of legal matters. At the end of the episode, Stuart, Eamonn and Paddy share their personal media recommendations. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (99p per week + VAT):

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00:07:04

Fact-Checking the War in Ukraine, IndyRef2 Delay,...

Talk Media ·

2022/03/09

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by singer and broadcaster, Andrea Baker. This week: fact-checking the war in Ukraine, IndyRef2 delay, a report into John Bercow’s conduct as Speaker of the House of Commons and a listener question about the selection of pundits and commentators. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Andrea share their personal media recommendations. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (99p per week + VAT):

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00:06:59

Ukraine Conflict, Scottish Government’s New Economic...

Talk Media ·

2022/03/02

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and photographer, David Pratt. This week - the war in Ukraine, the Scottish Government’s new economic strategy, Nicola Benedetti announced as the new director of the Edinburgh International Festival and a listener question on press regulation. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and David share their personal media recommendations. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (99p per

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00:07:00

COVID Changes, Sarah Smith’s Move to North America,...

Talk Media ·

2022/02/23

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by broadcaster, Afua Adom. Coming up - COVID changes, Sarah Smith’s move to North America, BBC departures, Kwajo Tweneboa (social housing campaigner) and a listener question on the future of the BBC in an independent Scotland. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Afua share their personal media recommendations. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (99p per week + VAT):

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00:06:18

Boris Johnson’s Trip to Scotland, Ukraine, Djokovic...

Talk Media ·

2022/02/16

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and theatre critic, Joyce McMillan. This week - Boris Johnson’s trip to Scotland, media coverage of the security crisis in Ukraine, the BBC’s interview with Novak Djokovic, Prince Andrew settles US civil sex assault case with Virginia Giuffre and a listener question about ‘media responsibility’. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Joyce share their personal media recommendations. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of

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00:06:17

Boris Johnson's 'Saville Slur', Jimmy Carr, Raith...

Talk Media ·

2022/02/09

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist, Ruth Wishart. This week - Boris Johnson’s ‘Saville slur’, angry backlash to a Jimmy Carr joke, the Raith Rovers fallout and a listener question about SNP MPs. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (99p per week + VAT): patreon.com/talkmedia After I’ve joined the club, how do I listen? Download the Patreon app (iOS/Android) and login with your account details. For more information

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00:06:20

The Sue Gray ‘Update’, Raith Rovers FC, Devolved...

Talk Media ·

2022/02/02

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Herald journalist, Catriona Stewart! This week - the Sue Gray 'update', Raith Rovers' decision to sign David Goodwillie, UK devolved governments and Brexit plans, Joe Rogan's podcast on Spotify and a listener question about leadership. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (99p per week + VAT): patreon.com/talkmedia After I’ve joined the club, how do I listen? Download the Patreon app

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00:06:17

IndyRef2, Ukraine, Carole Cadwalladr v Arron Banks,...

Talk Media ·

2022/01/26

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and photographer, David Pratt! This week - new preparations for IndyRef2 in Scotland, the security crisis in Ukraine, Carole Cadwalladr v Arron Banks, the Glasgow School of Art fire report and a listener question on podcasts and long-form journalism. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and David share their media recommendations. The Coming Storm podcast (BBC Sounds): www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001324r To listen to the full hour-long episode, and

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00:06:17

BBC Licence Fee, Lorna Slater’s COP26 Schedule,...

Talk Media ·

2022/01/19

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and commentator, Shona Craven! This week - debate surrounding the future funding of the BBC, Lorna Slater’s COP26 schedule, Dominic Cummings’ headline-making blog posts and a listener question about newspapers. At the end of the episode, Stuart, Eamonn and Shona share their personal media recommendations. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (99p per week + VAT):

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00:06:36

BYOB No.10 Party, the Colston Four, Neil Mackay...

Talk Media ·

2022/01/12

In the first episode of a brand new series, Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Andrea Baker! This week - BYOB No. 10 party, the Colston Four, an article by Neil Mackay on Scottish Labour & the independence campaign in Scotland and a listener question on Adam McKay’s new Netflix film, Don’t Look Up. Neil Mackay’s Herald article: ‘How Scottish Labour can change the game when it comes to independence’ -

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00:06:18

SCOTLAND/UK SPECIAL: 2021 Media Stories

Talk Media ·

2022/01/05

Happy New Year! Stuart and Eamonn discuss some of the biggest 2021 media stories in Scotland and the UK. Series 4 starts next week. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for the list of media recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (99p per week + VAT): patreon.com/talkmedia After I’ve joined the club, how do I listen? Download the Patreon app (iOS/Android) and login with your account details. For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia

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00:06:18

USA SPECIAL: 2021 Media Stories

Talk Media ·

2021/12/29

Stuart and Eamonn discuss some of the biggest USA media stories of 2021 (including: the Capitol riot, Harry and Meghan's Oprah interview and the Derek Chauvin trial). Series 4 of the podcast starts on 12 January 2022. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for the list of media recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (99p per week + VAT): patreon.com/talkmedia After I’ve joined the club, how do I listen? Download the Patreon app (iOS/Android) and login with your account details. For

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00:06:16

Cancellation of Cultural Events in Scotland, News...

Talk Media ·

2021/12/22

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by writer and broadcaster, Billy Kay! This week - the cancellation of cultural events in Scotland, a news story about an Afghan family living in Scotland, reactions to the release of new JFK files and a listener question about social media. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Billy share their personal media recommendations. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for the list of media recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (99p per week + VAT):

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00:06:16

COVID Guidelines in Scotland, Ministerial Code &...

Talk Media ·

2021/12/15

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and commentator, Ruth Wishart. This week - new COVID guidelines in Scotland, the Ministerial Code and leaks to the press, plans for a UK version of Saturday Night Live and a listener question about advertising revenue. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Ruth share their media recommendations. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for the list of media recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (99p per week + VAT):

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00:00:50

Important Announcement...

Talk Media ·

2021/12/14

Hello Talk Media listeners! As of 15 December 2021, all weekly episodes of Talk Media will be published via Patreon. How do I listen to the show? Join the club and then download the Patreon app. Or, copy and paste the new RSS feed (in the welcome email from Patreon) into a podcast app (more info here: support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles). Episodes will be published on Wednesday evenings. We will be advertising each show on social media. Previous shows will continue to be available via:

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00:50:38

Downing Street Party, Andrew Neil v Jennifer Arcuri,...

Talk Media ·

2021/12/08

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Susan Stewart - Director of the Open University in Scotland. This week - the Downing Street party, Andrew Neil v Jennifer Arcuri on Twitter, Omicron in Scotland and a listener question about cultural issues. At the end of the episode, Stuart, Eamonn and Susan share their personal media recommendations. As of next week, all future episodes of Talk Media will be published via Patreon. Sign up here (99p per week): www.patreon.com/talkmedia RECOMMENDATIONS:

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00:57:40

Omicron Variant, New Twitter CEO, Labour Party...

Talk Media ·

2021/12/01

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Afua Adom. This week - Omicron variant, new Twitter CEO, Labour Party reshuffle and a listener question about Scottish accents. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Afua share their media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Eamonn: Nick Broomfield documentary, ‘My Father and Me’ (“Documentary filmmaker, Nick Broomfield, takes a distinctly personal look at his relationship with his humanist-pacifist father, Maurice Broomfield, a factory worker turned

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01:11:24

Boris Johnson's Peppa Pig Speech, Paul Dacre and BBC...

Talk Media ·

2021/11/24

Stuart and Eamonn are joined again by Michael Stewart. This week - Boris Johnson's Peppa Pig speech, Paul Dacre, BBC roles and a listener question about gaffes caught on camera. Tickets for Blethered - live with Darren McGarvey and Karen Dunbar: www.gigsinscotland.com/artist/blethered-by-sean-mcdonald RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: 'Wormwood' - Netflix documentary ("In this genre-bending tale, Errol Morris explores the mysterious death of a U.S. scientist entangled in a secret Cold War program

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