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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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01:20:52

Second Jobs, Stephen Nolan Podcast & BBC and Nicola...

Talk Media ·

2021/11/17

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by returning commentator, Shona Craven. This week - MSPs and second jobs, Stephen Nolan's podcast looking at Stonewall & the BBC and Nicola Surgeon's expanded COP26 role during week 2 of the conference. RECOMMENDATIONS: Eamonn: Sky documentary - 'The Witness (2016)' ("In 1964, The New York Times printed an article stating that Kitty Genovese was murdered while 38 witnesses did nothing. Fifty years later, her brother reinvestigates.") -

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01:01:36

Obama in Glasgow, Boris Johnson's Poll Ratings Slump...

Talk Media ·

2021/11/10

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by mezzo-soprano, Andrea Baker. This week - Obama arrives at COP26, Boris Johnson's poll ratings slump , and Travis Scott - the festival tragedy. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Andrea share their media recommendations. Listen and subscribe to COP26 Daily: www.thebiglight.com/cop26 RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: Esquire magazine article by Mick Brown, 'Teenage Dreams: My Life as a Soul Boy' ("Writer Mick Brown reflects on his enduring fixation with Motown,

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00:59:00

COP26 in Glasgow, Bin Strikes and Facebook Rebrands...

Talk Media ·

2021/11/03

Stuart and Eamonn are joined again by journalist and photographer, David Pratt. This week - COP26, bin strikes and Facebook rebrands as 'Meta'. Listen and subscribe to COP26 Daily: www.thebiglight.com/cop26 Recommendations : David Pratt: Film: 'MOSUL (Netflix)' (After being rescued by an Iraqi SWAT team from an assault by insurgents, a policeman joins the team and is thrown into a world of secrecy and ceaseless, fierce fighting.) www.netflix.com/title/81041495 Stuart Cosgrove: Netflix

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01:09:47

COP26, Devolution, Alec Baldwin Film Set Tragedy and...

Talk Media ·

2021/10/27

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by returning commentator, Joyce McMillan. This week - build up to COP26 in Glasgow, devolution in Scotland, the Alec Baldwin film-set tragedy and a listener question about media memories. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Joyce share their recommendations. Subscribe to COP26 Daily via: www.thebiglight.com/cop26 RECOMMENDATIONS: Joyce: ‘The Enemy’ - National Theatre of Scotland's new touring production (“A radical re-imagining of ‘An Enemy of the

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00:49:41

The Murder of David Amess MP, ‘Blair & Brown: A New...

Talk Media ·

2021/10/20

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and broadcaster, Steve Richards. This week - the murder of David Amess MP, reactions to Blair & Brown: A New Labour Revolution, listener questions and Bill Gates. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Steve share their media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Steve: ‘The Odyssey’ by Homer (“The epic tale of Odysseus and his ten-year journey home after the Trojan War forms one of the earliest and greatest works of Western literature.”) -

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01:05:18

BBC Scotland & Colin Bell, Prince Charles on Climate...

Talk Media ·

2021/10/13

Stuart and Eamonn are joined for the first time by writer and columnist, Ruth Wishart. This week - Alex Massie’s Times article on BBC Scotland and Colin Bell’s legacy, Prince Charles and climate change, flags and the Westminster Covid report. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Ruth share their media recommendations. Alex’s Times article: www.thetimes.co.uk/article/scotland-is-poorly-served-by-an-incurious-bbc-d39d3xzdm RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: ‘The Family Roe’ - book by Joshua

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01:03:19

Bad Week for Facebook, Referendum Chat, Pandora...

Talk Media ·

2021/10/06

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by returning commentator, Shona Craven. This week - a bad week for Facebook, referendum chat, key revelations from the Pandora Papers, the R Kelly trial and a question about radio listeners. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Shona share their media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: ‘Unbelievable’ - Netflix series (‘After a young woman is accused of lying about a rape, two female detectives investigate a spate of eerily similar attacks. Inspired

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01:06:40

Labour Party Conference, Jimmy Savile Drama, Russell...

Talk Media ·

2021/09/29

Stuart and Eamonn are back to basics - no guest, just the two of them. This week - the Labour Party Conference, Steve Coogan cast as Jimmy Savile in a new BBC drama, Russell T Davies returns to Doctor Who and a listener question about media criticism of President Biden. At the end of the show, Stuart and Eamonn share their personal media recommendations. Times article referenced in listener question segment:

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01:00:24

Scottish Ambulances and Humza Yousaf, Rupert...

Talk Media ·

2021/09/22

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by broadcaster, Afua Adom. This week - Scottish ambulances and Humza Yousaf, Rupert Murdoch’s new TV channel, ‘British’ programmes and a listener question about music icons. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Afua share their personal media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: ‘Harlem Shuffle’ - 2021 novel by American author, Colson Whitehead (the follow-up to Whitehead's 2019 novel, ‘The Nickel Boys’, which earned him his second Pulitzer Prize for

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01:07:53

ITV Report on Barlinnie Prison, Janey Godley’s...

Talk Media ·

2021/09/15

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by former international footballer, Michael Stewart. This week - ITV’s report on Barlinnie Prison, controversy surrounding Janey Godley’s past tweets, Andrew Neil’s departure from GB News and a listener question about last week’s show. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Michael share their personal media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: ‘For My Journalism Students, Much Of 9/11 Is A Case Study Of What Not To Do’ - article by Eileen McNamara -

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01:03:42

Brexit Consequences, The Daily Record v Fan Media and...

Talk Media ·

2021/09/08

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by theatre critic and political commentator, Joyce McMillan. This week - Brexit consequences, controversy surrounding The Daily Record & Heart and Hand Podcast and Fran Unsworth’s departure from BBC News. Stuart, Eamonn and Joyce share their media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: ‘Worth’ - drama film on Netflix - www.netflix.com/gb/title/80226212 Joyce: ‘Islander’ - film available via Dundee Rep - dundeerep.co.uk/whats-on/islander Eamonn: ‘The Jaws

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01:08:15

Anti-Catholic Singing, Green Party Ministers,...

Talk Media ·

2021/09/01

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by mezzo-soprano, Andrea Baker. This week - reactions to anti-Catholic singing in Glasgow, Green Party ministers in the Scottish Government, final Afghanistan withdrawal and a listener question about ‘The Donald’. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Andrea share their media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: ‘RIZZIO’ - book by Denise Mina - birlinn.co.uk/product/rizzio/ Andrea: ‘Singin' & Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas’ - book by Dr

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00:51:40

SNP/Green Deal, Jess Brammar ‘Bias’ Controversy and...

Talk Media ·

2021/08/25

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by writer and commentator, Jane Graham. This week - reactions to the SNP/Green Party deal, the Jess Brammar ‘bias’ controversy and a listener question about breaking difficult stories. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Jane share their media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: ‘Designated Survivor’ - drama series on Netflix - www.netflix.com/gb/title/80113647 Eamonn: ‘The Boys In The Boat: An Epic Journey to the Heart of Hitler's Berlin’ - book by

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01:05:05

Afghanistan, Cambo Oil Field and Listener Question of...

Talk Media ·

2021/08/18

Stuart and Eamonn are back with a brand new series of Talk Media. They’re joined by journalist, photographer and broadcaster, David Pratt. This week - the fallout from the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and the return of the Taliban, debate surrounding the Cambo oil field in Scotland and a listener question. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and David share their media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: ‘Untold: Malice at the Palace’ - documentary on Netflix -

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00:00:38

Ask Stuart and Eamonn a Question...

Talk Media ·

2021/08/17

Stuart and Eamonn will be back in your pod feeds on Wednesday 18th August with a brand new series of Talk Media. As ever, they'll be joined by weekly guest commentators from the worlds of journalism, entertainment and politics. Over the next few months, they're going to be answering your questions about the media, the podcast and other topical subjects. Be inventive, creative and serious. Go to thebiglight.com/talkmedia and complete the contact form to get in touch with us.

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00:19:11

BONUS: Press Conferences

Talk Media ·

2021/08/10

Stuart and Eamonn discuss their press conference experiences and talk about how these staged events work (originally published on Patreon in July 2020). For more information about the podcast, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia

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00:17:08

BONUS: Technology...When Does it Transform a Project?

Talk Media ·

2021/08/03

Stuart and Eamonn discuss the positive and negative impacts of technology on a variety of media projects (originally released on Patreon in April 2020). Series 3 starts on Wednesday 18th August. For more information about the podcast, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia

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00:27:42

BONUS: The Art of the Interview

Talk Media ·

2021/07/27

Stuart and Eamonn discuss the art of the interview (originally published on Patreon in September 2020). Series 3 starts on Wednesday 18th August. For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia

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00:21:11

BONUS: "I thought of that one..."

Talk Media ·

2021/07/20

Stuart and Eamonn discuss ideas for projects that were eventually developed and produced by somebody else (originally published on Patreon in October 2020). Series 3 starts on Wednesday 18th August. For more information about the podcast, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia

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00:54:11

Fallout from the EURO 2020 Final, Willie Rennie and...

Talk Media ·

2021/07/14

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by broadcaster Afua Adom. This week - the fallout from the EURO 2020 final, Willie Rennie’s legacy as leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats and space tourism. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Afua share their media recommendations. Note: We’re taking a 4-week summer break. In the meantime, we’ll be releasing previously recorded bonus episodes on the main feed. Be sure to keep up to date with the show across all of our social media channels. Stuart and

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