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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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‘Nicola Sturgeon at the Covid Enquiry’, 'History made...

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2024/02/07

With Stuart off on his book tour (rock 'n roll), Eamonn is joined by Catriona Stewart and Simon Pia for a great discussion on the week's stories. This week we've included questions by John Nichol and Alex MacDonald. Recommendations: Eamonn The Long Way Up Best friends Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, reunite for Long Way Up, after more than a decade since their last motorbike adventure around the world. Covering 13,000 miles over 100 days through 16 border crossings and 13 countries,

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‘Crisis at Ch4’, ‘The Media and the Covid Enquiry’...

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2024/01/31

With questions inspired by Mark Stephenson, Kevin Richey, John Daly, Michelle Shortt and Muriel Cockburn. At the end a question from Grant McLanaghan. Recommendations: Ruth A Very Stable Genius: Donald J. Trump's Testing of America Richly sourced and highly readable . . . Sheds new light on how the 45th president tests the boundaries of the office while trying the patience and dignity of those who work for or with him. It is not just another Trump tell-all or third-party confessional

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00:06:02

‘WhatsApp Scotland’, ‘Chasing the Youth Audience’ and...

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2024/01/24

At the end of the show a question from Niail Mackay. Recommendations: Eamonn Northern Exposure A recently graduated New York City physician, Dr. Joel Fleischman, is sent to practice in the fictional town of Cicely, Alaska to fulfil his obligation after Alaska paid for his medical education. Early episodes deal with Fleischman's culture shock in the small town. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.c0cbc05a-d575-4808-abff-898c5388461a?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb

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00:06:02

‘A Pre-War World’, ‘Labour Landslide Poll’ and ‘When...

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2024/01/17

At the end of the show a question from Andrew Anderson Recommendations Stuart: ‘Poor Things’ From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and producer Emma Stone comes the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Stone), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). Under Baxter’s protection, Bella is eager to learn. Hungry for the worldliness she is lacking, Bella runs off with Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo), a slick

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00:06:11

‘Lost in the Post’, ‘Election Fever’ and ‘The Year...

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2024/01/10

Our first show of 2024! At the end of the show a question from John Daly Recommendations: Catriona: Priscilla When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley at a party, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, a gentle best friend. Through Priscilla’s eyes, Sofia Coppola tells the unseen side of a great American myth in Elvis and Priscilla's long courtship and turbulent

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00:37:44

Talk Media 2023 Reflections

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2023/12/27

Thanks for lending us your ears in 2023. We'll be back in 2024 full of energy and opinions. Happy New Year from everyone at Talk Media and The Big Light.

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00:06:18

‘Dumb and Dumber’, ‘Devolved Budget Day’ and ‘Layla...

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2023/12/20

At the end a question from Denis Maxwell. Recommendations: Eamonn: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable gift editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - get into the Christmas spirit and celebrate the 180th anniversary of A Christmas Carol with this irresistible clothbound edition. https://www.waterstones.com/book/a-christmas-carol/charles-dickens/9780241411193 A Christmas Carol BBC4 Simon Callow enacts the story of

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00:06:17

‘The Interview’, ‘Back in your Box Scotland’ and...

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2023/12/13

The Boys are on their own this week getting stuck in to today's topics, albeit with a wheezy soundtrack. At the end of the show a question from Martin O'Donnell. Recommendations: Eamonn Archie: the man who became Cary Grant Young Archie Leach escapes his childhood in Bristol and journeys to America as his older self Cary Grant falls in love with Dyan Cannon. https://www.itv.com/watch/archie-the-man-who-became-cary-grant/7a0170/7a0170a0001 Stuart The Complete Collection of Fyodor

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00:06:17

‘Cleverly in Rwanda’, ‘Starmer Praises Thatcher’ and...

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2023/12/06

At the end of the show a question by Michael Heffernan Recommendations: Joyce McMillan Pitlochry Festival Theatre Set to fantastic songs from world-renowned Scottish band The Proclaimers, Sunshine on Leith is both a funny and moving play about Davy and Ally, two Edinburgh natives returning to their hometown after serving in war-torn countries overseas, who are questioning what ‘home’ really means. A fantastic feel-good story from Stephen Greenhorn, with a feature film adaptation in 2013,

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00:06:17

‘Hostages on the Move, ‘Alex Salmond’ and ‘We’d like...

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2023/11/29

At the end of the show a question from Gerry Mulvenna. Recommendations: David: The Pigeon Tunnel - Apple TV Academy Award-winning documentarian Errol Morris pulls back the curtain on the storied life and career of former British spy David Cornwell — better known as John le Carré, author of such classic espionage novels as The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and The Constant Gardener. Set against the turbulent backdrop of the Cold War leading into present day, the

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00:06:17

‘Let Them Die’, ‘Harry, The Mail and Leveson’ and...

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2023/11/22

Stuart is off grid this week so Eamonn is joined by producer and commentator Paddy Duffy to chat over some of the week’s media stories. Please note this show was recording pre Autumn Statement. At the end of the show a question from Kay Springham Recomendations: Eamonn Spymaster book by Helen Fry The dramatic story of a man who stood at the centre of British intelligence operations, the ultimate spymaster of World War II: Thomas Kendrick “A remarkable piece of historical detective work.

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00:06:18

'Poppy Day Reflections’, ‘Tory Reshuffle’, ‘SNP table...

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2023/11/15

Please note - This podcast was recorded at noon on Wednesday - before the Ceasefire Amendment in Westminster. At the end a question from John Daly. Recommendations: Stuart: The Pigeon Tunnel Academy Award-winning documentarian Errol Morris pulls back the curtain on the storied life and career of former British spy David Cornwell -- better known as John le Carré, author of such classic espionage novels as The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and The Constant

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00:06:16

‘Firework Violence’, ‘The King’s Speech’ and...

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2023/11/08

At the end of the show a questions from James Robertson Recommendations: The Courier Talking Football Podcast Scottish football is too often dominated by the Old Firm, but the teams across Courier Country deserve a football podcast that’s every bit as informed, every bit as passionate, and every bit as in-depth as anything covering Rangers FC and Celtic FC. https://www.thecourier.co.uk/courier-podcasts/courier-talking-football-podcast/ Stuart Panenka His name was Joseph, but for years

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00:06:17

‘Whatsapp Doc’, ‘Baker’s Irish Meddling, ‘Starmer...

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2023/11/01

At the end of the show a listener question from Ian Mout Recommendations: Eamonn: Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays The Rent (Hardback) Cavorting naked through the Warwickshire countryside painted green. Acting opposite a child with a pumpkin on his head. These are just a few of the things Dame Judi Dench has done in the name of Shakespeare. For the very first time, Judi opens up about every Shakespearean role she has played throughout her seven-decade career, from Lady Macbeth and Titania

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00:06:17

‘Israel/Palestine death toll rises’ ,‘Labour...

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2023/10/25

At the end of the show a question from Gill Blair. Recomendations: David: Simon Murphy 'Govanhill' This major exhibition of Simon Murphy’s photographic document 'Govanhill' brings together his long term project of a place in the southside of the city of Glasgow – a local place which is truly international in the demographics of those who live there. Simon has been documenting people in this locality for several years with the resulting images giving an insight into one of Scotland's most

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00:06:16

‘THE SNP CONFERENCE’ AND ‘SATIRE GETS SACKED’ AND...

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2023/10/18

At the end of the show a question from Jim Anderson. Recommendations: Stuart: Beckham With never-before-seen footage, this docuseries follows David Beckham's meteoric rise from humble beginnings to global football stardom. https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81223488 Paddy: Cassius X Exploring the life of Cassius Clay as he undergoes his spiritual transformation as well as examining the evolution of his amazing boxing skills, this landmark film is structured around the early years of his

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00:06:17

Friday the 13th Special ‘The Labour Party...

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2023/10/13

Friday the 13th Special ‘The Labour Party Conference’ and ‘Israel at War’ / with David Pratt Thank you for all your questions for David Recommendations: Stuart: The Reckoning Factual drama examining the crimes of Jimmy Savile, with testimony from survivors. https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0g4swnr/the-reckoning Eamonn: Race across the World In a frenetic race across the world, travellers can choose any route they like - but no flights or phones are allowed. On the trip of a

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00:06:17

‘Bunkered in Manchester’, ‘Scottish Arts Under...

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2023/10/04

At the end of show a question from me. (Brian) Recommendations: Ruth: Cobra Season 3 Robert Carlyle returns to screens for the third instalment of fan favourite political thriller COBRA: Rebellion with Jane Horrocks joining the cast. https://www.skygroup.sky/article/-the-explosive-third-instalment-of-sky-original-drama-cobra-rebellion-coming-to-sky-max-and-now-on-12-october- Cove & Kilcreggan Book Festival https://www.facebook.com/cbhbookfest/ Eamonn: Party Gate Karaoke, suitcases

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00:06:17

‘Attorney General’s Big Boots’, ‘HS2 - an Epic Tory...

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2023/09/27

At the end of the show a question from Alex MacDonald Recommendations: Eamonn “Who Killed Jill Dando” Revisit the shocking 1999 murder of beloved TV presenter Jill Dando, which continues to mystify experts and the public, in this in-depth documentary. https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81594933 Stuart “Football And How To Survive It” The former footballer and author of the acclaimed The Accidental Footballer recounts his turbulent tenure as both player and Chief Executive of Scottish

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00:06:17

‘Russell Brand’, ‘Labour fail on fair pay’ and...

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2023/09/20

At the end of the show a question from Jim Fraser. Recommendations: Eamonn: The Haunting in Venice In post-World War II Venice, Poirot, now retired and living in his own exile, reluctantly attends a seance. But when one of the guests is murdered, it is up to the former detective to once again uncover the killer. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22687790/ Catriona: The Morning Show This Emmy® winner is an unapologetically candid drama that looks at the modern workplace through the lens of the

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