The Addition

Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner analyse the Apple TV+ drama Prime Target and the distinct vibe British shows on the platform have. They also discuss Apple's apparent bid for Formula 1 rights and Son Heung-min's move to LAFC, which means Charlotte might now have to watch the MLS. https://youtu.be/wcr1w__GsBc [0:00] Intro: Prime Target and TV+ Topics[1:17] First Impressions of Prime Target[3:17] Cl...

Hosts Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner try to unpack Apple’s strategy of releasing films to cinema on the back of the success of F1. They also highlight the overlooked Apple TV+ thriller Prime Target. ‘F1’ Revs To $144M Opening Weekend Around The World, Brad Pitt & Apple Original Films Records; ‘M3GAN 2.0’ Powers Down At $10M+ – Sunday Box Office Apple TV+ debuts trailer for highly anticipated thi...

Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss the impending arrival on new Peanuts on Apple TV+ and new content heading to the service. https://youtu.be/51ULjwL_25M

Amir Mizroch has worked at The Jerusalem Post, The Wall Street Journal, among other high-profile gigs. He joins the show to discuss all things Israeli tech and media, as well as the reasoning behind his new publication Israel Tech Insider. During the conversation, we dive into how the war against Hamas has affected coverage inside and outside of Israel as well its impact on the country's tech sect...

After far too long a delay... we're back! This episide, Charlotte and Chuck discuss all the various goings-on around Apple TV+ since they last chatted. This includes Apple TV+ Award nominations, the closing of Severance season 2 and the end of Mythic Quest. There is also chat about the Apple TV+ promotion dilemma (again) and the return of Ted Lasso. https://dai.ly/x9ifsqw Apple TV+ scores 13 BAFTA...

TV producer and author Rob Burley's book, a study of political interviews, became the two-part drama "Brian and Maggie", which aired on Channel 4 earlier this year. In the second part of this discussion, he joins host Charlotte Henry to explain why the form he worked on for so long still matters. They also discuss whether YouTube and podcasts can fill the space traditional outlets have seemingly a...

Many aspiring authors dream of not just getting their book published but having it picked up to be a TV show or movie. TV producer and author Rob Burley succeeded in doing just that. Part of his study of political interviews became the two-part drama "Brian and Maggie", which aired on Channel 4. In part on of this discussion, he joins Charlotte Henry to explain that process. "Brian and Maggie" on...

Signal is, for most of us, a perfectly secure messaging app. It is though not the tool senior government figures should use to plan imminent military action on their mobile phones. And they certainly should not add a journalist to the chat if they do so. Sometimes, the best scoops just pop up in your lap. That’s exactly what happened to The Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg. James Ball, author and...

We think we have access to everything, but is that true? From movies to games, digital content is being lost from the public record. This includes the winding down of certain hardware formats such as Blu-ray, meaning certain things can no longer be accessed. Chris Sutcliffe of Media Voices returns to the show to discuss digital archives in the era of streaming. Classic ‘Looney Tunes’ Completely Re...

Sean McNulty from The Ankler discusses the Oscars, the SAG Awards and the future of these kinds of shows. Does anyone actually care?! The viewership for the Academy Awards show stayed stable this year, once all the various streaming options were taken into account. Away from awards, we look at the growth of The Ankler itself which is planning on international expansion and more live events. The An...

There has never been more TV, movies, books, podcasts and newsletters. I love making and consuming all those thigns, but are we becoming overwhelmed by the amount of media out there? Some it feels a bit like homework. Kelly Guimont joins the show to discuss. Before that, we chat out about the surprise return of Digg. Digg Returns, With Social Media in Tumult – New York Times Kelly Guimont on BlueS...

Whether it's money or political authoritarianism, journalism is in crisis. We all know that. What's more interesting is find ways to save it. Branko Brkic, founder of The Daily Maverick in South Africa, has some ideas... A call to arms for journalists – British Journalism Review The Daily Maverick Charlotte Henry on Bluesky Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on Instagram Charlotte Henry Ti...

With the arrival of Deep Seek, journalist and author James Ball returns to the show to look at the reality of the Chinese-made model and discuss how AI can impact journalism. It's clear there are opportunities to use these tools to do better work, but it's unlikely media proprietors will see their development as anything other than a way to cut costs. We also discuss the latest bits of Elon Musk m...

Former GQ and Bloomberg News journalist Conrad Quilty-Harper joins the show to discuss his new publication, Dark Luxury. Through original reporting, he and his business partner seek to expose the underbelly of the industry that provides some of the world's most expensive (and desired) goods and services. Before that, we discuss the sudden rise of the DeepSeek AI app and why it's freaking everyone...

I'm back with the first podcast of 2025! This week, I'm discussing Elon Musk's closeness to President-elect Donald Trump with the journalist and author Chris Stokel-Walker. We also unpack Mark Zuckerberg's decision to end fact-checking across Meta's various platforms. More Speech and Fewer Mistakes Chris Stokel-Walker on Twitter Chris Stokel -Walker on LindkeIn Charlotte Henry on Twitter Charlotte...

Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner take part in a year-end round-up of Apple TV+ in TV+ Talk. We discuss their favourite shows from the year and have a look to the future too. The Addition on YouTube Charlotte Henry on Twitter Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on TikTok The Addition on YouTube The Addition blog MacVoices Chuck Joiner on Twitter MacVoices on Twitter Chuck Joiner on ...

Mark Stenberg of Adweek returns to the show to reflect on the biggest media trends of 2024. It's rather fitting, as he was on the first episode of this year giving his predictions. This time, themes including the downsizing of the industry, the rise of paywalls, the increased importance of sports rights and, of course, AI. See you in 2025! Mergers, Sports Rights, AI and More in 2024 Mark Stenberg...

We all want to work on projects we're passionate about, but sometimes compromises need to be made. This is particularly true in the current media environment. Is there a way to turn that passion into profits and therefore a sustainable media business? Peter Houston from Media Voices and Magazine Diaries/Grub Street Journal comes back on the show to discuss it all. Starting a Print Magazine… in 202...

James Ball, The New European's political editor and a former Guardian staffer, joins the show to discuss the potential sale of the Observer to Tortoise. The deal has caused widespread upset in the Guardian News and Media newsrooms, with staff at both the Guardian and Observer voting to strike and show they have no confidence in owner The Scott Trust. Editor Kath Viner sits on the board of the Scot...

Ben Mullin of The New York Times joins the show once again to discuss coverage of the US presidential election and Donald Trump, and what it means for the media going forward. He feels the media did a good job of holding all the candidates to account. I'm not so sure. We also discuss the growing power of podcasts when people are preparing to go to the polls. Ben Mullin at New York Times Ben Mullin...

This week on the show, I take the rather unexpected approach of encouraging you to listen to another podcast! Journalist and researcher Carl Miller joins to explain his gripping new podcast "Kill List". It is an extraordinary series, that brings together hit men, human relationships and the dark web. We also discuss issues of journalistic ethics and practice, as Carl and his team found themselves...

I joined Robb Dunwood and Sarah Lane of Daily Tech News Show for the latest 'Additional Conversations' segment. This time we discussed the rise of free, ad-supported streaming services... and how they kind of look like cable. https://youtu.be/4fB4aJ1cPGQ

US media has been in a state of turmoil, again, after two major newspapers - the Washington Post and LA Times chose not to publish presidential endorsements at the eleventh hour. At the centre of the row are accusations that the powerful owners of these institutions stopped endorsements, fearing a Donald Trump backlash should he become president once again. Media and tech writer Mathew Ingram join...

Ever wondered where that show you really want to watch has suddenly gone? It is one of the great frustrations of our current media climate. Even worse, some movies and shows don't ever make it to screens in the first place. I still can't watch "Studio 60..." or "Sportsnight", Kelly Guimont joins to discuss the shows that have disappeared off streamers and why it happens. Warner Bros. Discovery CEO...

It's the latest episode of TV+, which is now fortnightly(ish). As always, Chuck Joiner and I discuss the big issues around Apple TV+. This week, we look at Apple TV+ becoming a channel on Amazon's Prime Video platform. I'm pretty amazed this got approved in Cupertino. We also look into the immersive movies designed for the Apple Vision Pro that are being released. The one involving being trapped i...