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TellyCast: The content industry podcast

A weekly podcast featuring opinionated international content industry business leaders joining Justin Crosby to discuss the week"s top industry news stories. In each episode we discuss key business developments around the world and look forward to the big moments in the week ahead. New episode every Thursday.

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27:10

Inside Latin America’s Unscripted Boom – Live from...

TellyCast: The content industry podcast ·

2025/06/20

This week on TellyCast, Justin is reporting from Conecta Fiction & Entertainment in Cuenca, Spain — the heart of Hispanic TV content innovation. He’s joined by two of Banijay’s top executives shaping the future of unscripted in Latin America: Frank Scheuermann, Chief Content Officer of Endemol Shine Boomdog, and Marie Leguizamo, Managing Director of Banijay Mexico and US Hispanic. Frank unpacks why long-running formats are dominating in Mexico, the rise of celebrity-led content, and how d...

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29:03

Inside the First TellyCast Digital Video Awards |...

TellyCast: The content industry podcast ·

2025/06/12

The TellyCast Digital Video Awards have arrived! In this special episode, we bring you all the highlights from the first-ever awards show dedicated to the social video and digital-first industry, held at The Londoner Hotel in London’s Leicester Square. Hosted by Max Fosh, the night celebrated the creators, producers, studios and platforms redefining what video content means in the digital age. Hear from winners including Channel 4.0, Footasylum, Spud Gun Studios, Sidemen Entertainment, and Wo...

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52:00

How Hearst Networks UK Is Building a Scalable Social...

TellyCast: The content industry podcast ·

2025/06/05

Sam Pearson, Digital Commissioning Editor at Hearst Networks UK, joins Justin Crosby to reveal how the broadcaster is reshaping its digital-first strategy across platforms like YouTube, Facebook, TikTok and AVOD. From breakout social formats like History Crush and Unbreakable to monetising archive content and launching purposeful true crime programming, Hearst is evolving with the audience. We go behind the scenes on the company’s commissioning strategy, platform experimentation, and what suc...

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49:30

Max Fosh: Building a Creator Business (Without...

TellyCast: The content industry podcast ·

2025/05/29

He’s the YouTube creator who trained a horse to bet on racing and tricked Heathrow passengers with a fake “Welcome to Luton” sign — now Max Fosh joins TellyCast to reveal how he’s built a global creator business rooted in originality, lean production, and long-form storytelling. In this week’s episode, Max shares the inside story of his rise from Facebook vlogger to international touring comedian and digital video pioneer. He explains how he approaches YouTube strategy, why branded stunts wor...

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26:47

Inside MTV’s Digital-First Strategy with Amie...

TellyCast: The content industry podcast ·

2025/05/24

This week on TellyCast, Justin Crosby is joined by Amie Parker-Williams, Director of Commissioning & Production at MTV Entertainment Group International. Amie shares how MTV and Comedy Central are evolving their commissioning models to embrace a bold digital-first approach. She breaks down how her team balances in-house production with collaborations with indies, the importance of commissioning content that tackles social issues head-on, and why authenticity and flexibility are key in today’s

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43:17

Rebuilding from the Brink: Danny Fenton on...

TellyCast: The content industry podcast ·

2025/05/08

In this powerful episode of TellyCast, host Justin Crosby sits down with Danny Fenton, CEO and founder of Zig Zag, to discuss the turbulent journey his company has faced over the past 12 months. From insolvency to reinvention, Danny opens up about the personal and professional challenges of leading an independent production company through financial crisis, the impact of industry upheavals, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Discover how Zig Zag 2.0 is navigating the changing landsca...

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39:05

How to Work with Digital Commissioners and Succeed in...

TellyCast: The content industry podcast ·

2025/04/27

Top digital commissioners from MTV, Channel 4, and A+E Networks reveal exactly what they’re looking for - and what they’re not - when commissioning social video content. Recorded live at the TellyCast How to Make Money in Digital event, this expert panel explores How to Work with Digital Commissioners and What They Want. Featuring Amie Parker-Williams (MTV and Comedy Central), Sam Pearson (Hearst Networks), Evie Buckley (Channel 4.0), and Joe Churchill (Channel 4 Branded Entertainment), the s...

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37:32

Inside Channel 4.0: Evie Buckley on Digital...

TellyCast: The content industry podcast ·

2025/04/17

This week on TellyCast, Justin Crosby is joined by Channel 4’s Digital Commissioning Editor and Channel 4.0 lead, Evie Buckley. In a wide-ranging and insightful chat, Evie reveals her latest exclusive digital commissions, shares her evolving commissioning strategy, and explains how data, talent, and creator-first thinking are transforming Channel 4’s approach to digital content. They also explore how traditional producers can break into digital, what makes a pitch stand out, and why cre...

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34:55

The Future of AI in TV Production with Particle 6's...

TellyCast: The content industry podcast ·

2025/04/10

This week on TellyCast, Justin Crosby is joined by Eline van der Velden, founder and CEO of Particle 6 – an AI-first production company shaking up the world of digital video. With a background in both physics and performance, Eline shares how her unique career path has shaped Particle 6’s groundbreaking approach to content creation using artificial intelligence.From slashing production costs by 60% to creating AI-generated scripted content and short-form dramas, Eline reveals how she and her team

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39:27

Zoo 55's Martin Trickey

TellyCast: The content industry podcast ·

2025/03/20

In this episode of TellyCast, Justin Crosby sits down with Martin Trickey, Managing Director of Zoo 55, ITV Studios’ digital-first division. With a career spanning social, gaming, and streaming, Martin shares his insights into how audience behaviour is shifting, what’s driving the rise of FAST channels, and why major studios are fully embracing YouTube. He also reveals Zoo 55’s vision for ITV Studios’ vast content library, how they’re balancing legacy brands with new digital opportunities, an...

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47:07

Dom Joly on 25 Years of Trigger Happy TV

TellyCast: The content industry podcast ·

2025/03/13

Buy tickets to the TellyCast How to Make Money in Digital event Trigger Happy TV became a cultural phenomenon when it hit screens 25 years ago, introducing a new style of anarchic, surreal hidden-camera comedy that still resonates today. In this special episode of TellyCast, Dom Joly joins Justin Crosby to look back at the madness of making the show, the secrets behind its success, and why you can’t make comedy by committee. With Trigger Happy TV hitting the road for the first time ever, Dom ...

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76:30

ITV Studios London Screenings Special

TellyCast: The content industry podcast ·

2025/03/06

This week, we get an inside look at ITV Studios’ biggest event of the year at London Screenings, where global buyers gather to shop for the TV hits of the future. In this special episode, Justin speaks to ITV Studios executives Ruth Berry, Julian Bellamy, Cecilie Olsen and Kate Barnes about the company’s latest formats, dramas, and unscripted shows, including high-profile titles like Cold Water, Code of Silence, and The Guest. From the 70th anniversary of ITV to the rise of digital-firs...

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43:22

TheSoul Publishing's Victor Potrel

TellyCast: The content industry podcast ·

2025/02/27

In this episode of TellyCast, host Justin Crosby sits down with Victor Potrol, SVP of Partnerships & Creator Services at TheSoul Publishing, one of the biggest players in digital-first content. With billions of views across YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, TheSoul Publishing has mastered audience engagement at scale. Victor shares insights into the company’s growth strategy, platform adaptability, and monetisation in an evolving digital ecosystem. They discuss the impact of AI on...

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47:04

Is the UK's TV Commissioning System Still Fit for...

TellyCast: The content industry podcast ·

2025/02/13

In this episode of TellyCast, host Justin Crosby dives into one of the biggest debates in the industry—does the UK’s TV commissioning system still work in 2025, or is it time for a major reset? Joining Justin is Ed Sayer, former commissioner-turned-producer, who shares his unique perspective from both sides of the fence. He discusses the challenges producers face, the realities of commissioning, and whether commissioners are unfairly criticised. From the infamous “commissioning hell” to issue...

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34:41

Platforms for Growth; TikTok, Snapchat & Twitch |...

TellyCast: The content industry podcast ·

2025/02/06

An exclusive look into the latest developments and opportunities on TikTok, Twitch, and Snapchat with this panel discussion from the TellyCast Digital Content Forum, recorded live at BFI Southbank on 7 November 2024. Moderated by Deadline's Stewart Clarke and featuring Ed Lindeman from TikTok, Josh Bloom from Twitch, and Lucy Luke from Snapchat, this session dives into how these platforms are evolving and the strategies media publishers and creators can use to succeed in the digi...

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29:46

Channel 4's Matt Risley | TellyCast podcast

TellyCast: The content industry podcast ·

2025/01/31

In this episode of TellyCast, Justin Crosby sits down with Matt Risley, Managing Director of 4Studio at Channel 4, to explore the broadcaster’s digital-first strategy. Matt shares insights into how Channel 4 is leveraging platforms like YouTube to reach new audiences, the importance of data-led content strategies, and the evolution of digital originals such as the hit brand 4.0.From balancing brand identity across multiple platforms to the role of social-first commissioning and the monetisati...

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27:47

Sweating the Small (Big!) Stuff - TellyCast Digital...

TellyCast: The content industry podcast ·

2025/01/23

Join us for this panel session from the TellyCast Digital Content Forum, titled “Sweating the Small (Big) Stuff ”. Moderated by Annabel McCleod from Love Productions, this session features leading experts in digital content: Anna-Lee Bridgstock from Jungle Creations, Victor Bengtsson from The Sidemen, and Graham Swallow from Little Dot Studios. Together, they discuss how to grow and monetise digital-first content, optimise audience engagement using data and AI, and crack the YouTube algo...

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62:54

The Traitors Controversy & AI’s Revolution in TV

TellyCast: The content industry podcast ·

2025/01/16

In this special two-part episode of TellyCast, we dive into two pivotal discussions shaping the TV industry in 2025.In Part 1, veteran Scottish TV director and Directors UK board member Peter Strachan joins Justin Crosby to uncover the controversy surrounding BBC’s hit show The Traitors. Strachan raises serious concerns about whether the production truly delivers on Ofcom’s out-of-London rules, exploring issues of cultural bias, local talent opportunities, and Scotland’s role in the UK produc...

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84:04

TellyCast: Best of 2024 – Iconic Guests, Major...

TellyCast: The content industry podcast ·

2024/12/19

In our final episode of the year, join us as we reflect on the best moments of TellyCast in 2024. Featuring exclusive interviews with Guns N’ Roses legend Slash, Joe Sugg, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Omid Djalili, Jane Root, Evan Shapiro, Patrick Spence, and many more, this episode takes you behind the scenes of some of the year’s most talked-about productions.From blockbuster TV drama “The Crow Girl” to industry game-changers, discover stories, insights, and the moments that defined the co...

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30:40

Why Spain is the New Hotspot for Global Productions:...

TellyCast: The content industry podcast ·

2024/12/12

This special Shooting in Spain episode of TellyCast explores why Spain has become one of the most attractive destinations for international audiovisual productions. Justin Crosby is joined by Vanesa Álvarez, Foreign Direct Investment Projects Director at ICEX-Invest in Spain, and Eduardo Rodrigalvarez, Head of Locations & Supervising Location Manager at Palma Pictures.Vanesa shares how initiatives like the “Making It Easy for You” campaign, substantial tax incentives, and Spain’s audiovis...

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