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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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00:52:50

'Something Rotten', Saving the Arts and the Sussexes...

Talk Media ·

2021/02/17

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Mandy Rhodes - Managing Director of Holyrood Communications and editor of the flagship title, Holyrood Magazine. This week - an ‘accountability crisis’ in Scotland, efforts to save the arts and ongoing controversy surrounding the Sussexes and their relationship with the media. Stuart, Eamonn and Mandy go on to share their personal media recommendations. Mandy's article: 'Something Rotten' (Holyrood Magazine) -

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01:07:18

'The Sunday Show', Salmond Inquiry and What the...

Talk Media ·

2021/02/10

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by TV & radio producer, and Round Britain Quiz contestant, Paddy Duffy. This week - The Sunday Show on BBC Scotland, the Salmond Inquiry and what the Obamas did next. At the end of the discussion, Stuart, Eamonn and Paddy go on to share their personal media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: Mary Wilson - listen to The Supremes - (BBC News report following her death) www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-55993045 Paddy: Seth Meyers' segment of his

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01:00:35

Joanna Cherry, EU Vaccines Row, Anonymity Online and...

Talk Media ·

2021/02/03

Stuart and Eamonn are joined again by journalist, Shona Craven. This week - Joanna Cherry and the SNP, the EU vaccine row, anonymity online and the GameStop/Reddit controversy. At the end of the episode, Stuart, Eamonn and Shona go on to share their media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: ‘Presidents come and go, but these curtains are forever’ - Washington Post article -

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01:01:08

Vaccine Fake News, Stand-Up Comedy and Boris...

Talk Media ·

2021/01/27

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by actor and comedian Omid Djalili! This week - the vaccine (combatting fake news), stand-up comedy and Boris Johnson’s proposed trip to Scotland. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Omid go on to share their media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: ‘Call My Agent’ - Netflix series - www.netflix.com/title/80133335 Omid: ‘Cobra Kai’ - Netflix series - www.netflix.com/title/81002370‘Masterclass’ featuring Carols Santana -

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01:16:28

President Biden and Vice-President Harris, Celtic...

Talk Media ·

2021/01/20

It’s inauguration week in the USA and Stuart and Eamonn are re-joined by mezzo-soprano Andrea Baker to discuss issues at home and abroad. This week - the inauguration of President Biden and Vice-President Harris, Celtic FC’s trip to Dubai, media coverage of Scottish politics and controversy surrounding the reporting of Phil Spector’s death. At the end of the extended episode, Stuart, Eamonn and Andrea share their personal media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: ‘One Night in Miami’

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01:11:02

Capitol Riot, Women in Journalism Scotland Survey and...

Talk Media ·

2021/01/13

We’re back! Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Catriona MacPhee (co-chair of Women in Journalism Scotland). This week - the media and political fallout from the Capitol riot in the USA, the findings of a new Women in Journalism Scotland survey and online abuse of women using Scots language. At the end of the episode, Stuart, Eamonn and Catriona share their personal media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: Vogue’s cover featuring Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris -

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00:11:21

BONUS: Media Memories

Talk Media ·

2021/01/06

'Media Memories' - a bonus episode, recorded at the beginning of 2020 (published on Patreon). We've re-released the audio, making it available to all of our weekly listeners (a new year treat). Stuart and Eamonn discuss their earliest media memories. Note: Talk Media series 2 starts on Wednesday 13th January 2021. For more information about Talk Media, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia

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00:58:30

Best-Of 2020 / with Previous Guest Commentators

Talk Media ·

2020/12/30

Thank you for listening to Talk Media in 2020. We have been publishing weekly episodes since February. To mark the end of the first year of the podcast, we are pleased to share a short selection of previous stand-out discussions. Previous recommendations (from episode 1 with Marianne Taylor): Marianne: 'Unfree Speech' - book by Joshua Wong and Jason Y. Ng - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Unfree-Speech-Audiobook/0753557959 Eamonn: Agnelli' - HBO documentary -

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01:38:17

Your Media Questions!

Talk Media ·

2020/12/22

Stuart and Eamonn answer your media questions! We’re taking a short break over the Christmas holidays but we will be back with weekly topical media discussions on Wednesday 13th January 2021. In the meantime, keep an eye on your pod feeds for two special bonus episodes over the next two weeks. Please continue to spread the word about the show online and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. We’ll speak soon! For more information about Talk Media, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia

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00:59:57

Drugs Crisis, Scottish Film Industry and Updates on...

Talk Media ·

2020/12/16

Stuart and Eamonn are joined again by writer and critic, Hannah McGill (former director of the Edinburgh Film Festival). This week - the drugs crisis in Scotland, the Scottish film industry (in light of continued discussions about on a new Filmhouse building in Edinburgh) and updates on Christmas and COVID. At the end of the episode, Stuart, Eamonn and Hannah share their personal media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: ‘How John Le Carré changed television and paved the way for

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00:59:25

Brexit, Trust in News Media, Holyrood 2021 Campaign...

Talk Media ·

2020/12/09

Stuart and Eamonn are joined again by broadcaster, political columnist and podcaster (‘The Rock N Roll Politics Podcast’) Steve Richards. This week - media scrutiny of Brexit, the findings of a new Reuters report on trust in the news, Holyrood 2021 campaign ads and a new review into gambling. Stuart, Eamonn and Steve end the show with their personal media recommendations. Listen to ‘The Rock N Roll Politics Podcast’:

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00:58:01

SNP Conference and Divisions, News UK TV and...

Talk Media ·

2020/12/02

Stuart and Eamonn are joined again by crime writing superstar, Val McDermid. This week’s discussion includes: the SNP conference and internal divisions, Rupert Murdoch’s new UK television station (News UK TV) and pantomimes in Scotland. Stuart, Eamonn and Val go on to share their personal media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: ‘The Trials of Oscar Pistorius’ - documentary series on BBC iPlayer - www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p08th3kc/the-trials-of-oscar-pistorius Eamonn: ‘Modern

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00:55:14

Christmas and COVID-19 in Scotland, Refugee Crisis...

Talk Media ·

2020/11/25

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Lesley Riddoch (broadcaster, journalist and fellow podcaster). This week - the Scottish Government’s response to COVID-19 and Christmas, the refugee crisis and, in the week a Scot wins the Booker Prize, the Scottish Book of the Year Awards are shelved. Stuart, Eamonn and Lesley go on to share their personal media recommendations. The Lesley Riddoch Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-lesley-riddoch-podcast/id256574954 Follow Lesley on Twitter:

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00:59:41

Boris Johnson and Devolution, Music Ownership and...

Talk Media ·

2020/11/18

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by international mezzo-soprano, Andrea Baker, to discuss Boris Johnson's devolution comments, issues related to music ownership (following the sale of Taylor Swift's master tapes) and the publication of Barack Obama's memoir, A Promised Land. Stuart, Eamonn and Andrea go on to share their personal media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: 'The Queen's Gambit' - Netflix series - https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80234304 Eamonn: 'News and How to Use It:

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01:14:00

US Election Aftermath, John Major’s IndyRef2 Comments...

Talk Media ·

2020/11/11

Stuart and Eamonn are joined again by Ahmed Baba (co-founder of Rantt Media) to analyse and discuss the US election and its aftermath. In part 2, Stuart and Eamonn go on to discuss John Major’s comments about IndyRef2 and reports of a ‘culture of racism’ at Fettes College in Edinburgh. As always, Ahmed, Stuart and Eamonn share their personal media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Ahmed: 'Why Trump Can't Afford to Lose' by Jane Mayer - New Yorker article -

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01:10:40

US Election Results, Furlough Confusion, BBC Social...

Talk Media ·

2020/11/04

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Joyce McMillan (theatre critic and political commentator) to discuss the initial results of the US election, confusion over furlough support for Scotland, issues related to new social media guidelines for BBC employees and the verdict of the Johnny Depp trial. Stuart, Eamonn and Joyce go on to share their personal media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: 'Rex Garvin & The Mighty Cravers - Sock It To 'Em JB - [7"]' -

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01:04:10

‘Virtual Christmas’, US Election Countdown and...

Talk Media ·

2020/10/28

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Catriona Stewart (journalist) to discuss the response to Jason Leitch’s ‘virtual Christmas’ comments on BBC Radio Scotland, the final countdown to the US election and the role of social media in raising awareness of police brutality in Nigeria. Stuart, Eamonn and Catriona go on to share their personal media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: ‘Writing the FutureBasquiat and the Hip-Hop Generation’ - exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston -

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01:08:25

Scottish Licence Fee, Media Regulation and Trump’s...

Talk Media ·

2020/10/21

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Scottish film-maker Anthony Baxter (You’ve Been Trumped, A Dangerous Game) to discuss the future of the licence fee in Scotland, calls from UK broadcasters for tighter media regulations in an effort to compete with streaming services, and President Trump’s new golf course in Aberdeenshire. Stuart, Eamonn and Anthony go on to share their personal media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ - Aaron Sorkin film on Netflix

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00:54:54

Sturgeon v Salmond, Spitting Image and Updates on the...

Talk Media ·

2020/10/14

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Paul Hutcheon (Daily Record Political Editor and Scotland's Political Journalist of the Year) to discuss the response to reports of divisions between Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond, reactions to the return of Spitting Image on BritBox and updates on the US election campaign. Stuart, Eamonn and Paul go on to share their media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Eamonn: ‘Uncorked’ - 2020 American drama film, written and directed by Prentice Penny. Starring

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00:59:33

Media Response to COVID-19 in Scotland, Trump’s...

Talk Media ·

2020/10/07

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Gayle Anderson (journalist) to discuss the media's response to COVID-19 in Scotland, President Trump's coronavirus diagnosis and the closure of cinemas. Stuart, Eamonn and Gayle go on to share their personal media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: 'Dennistoun in Glasgow is named one of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods' - TimeOut article -

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