Talk Media

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by podcaster and media personality, Sean McDonald (host and producer of Blethered). This week - the First Minister’s roadmap for easing lockdown in Scotland, the latest twists and turns of the ‘Salmond Inquiry’ and Facebook’s clash with the Australian Government. At the end of the discussion, Stuart, Eamonn and Sean go on to share their personal media recommendations. ...

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 arti...

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 d...

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 - www.washingtonpos...

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....

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 An...

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. RECOMMENDATI...

'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

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-Spee...

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 s...

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 recommendat...

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 Rol...

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 iP...

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://...

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' - N...

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 Trum...

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...

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 Futu...

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 recommendation...

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: Eamon...

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 - https://www.timeo...

Following on from our US election special with Ahmed Baba, we're back in Scotland for 'The After Party' - a bonus episode taking a close look at the Internal Market Bill, the future of the licence fee and more. Enjoy the double act. Support the podcast and gain access to bonus content: www.patreon.com/talkmedia Keep up to date with the show on Twitter: @TBLTalkMedia For more information about the...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined again by Ahmed Baba of Rantt Media for a US election special. The discussion includes: reactions to the first TV debate between President Trump and Vice-President Biden, tax avoidance and voter suppression. Stuart, Eamonn and Ahmed go on to share their personal media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: 'Rowan on Byres Road' by photographer Wattie Cheung - https:/...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Sunny Hundal (writer, journalist and commentator) to discuss Keir Starmer and different interpretations of 'patriotism' around the UK, climate change coverage and the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Stuart, Eamonn and Sunny go on to share their personal media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: 'A Tomb With a View: The Stories and Glories of Graveyards' book Pet...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Shona Craven (journalist and commentator) to discuss the COVID briefings row - following BBC Scotland’s decision to end the live streams - the Scottish Hate Crime Bill and the return of Ed Miliband. Stuart, Eamonn and Shona go on to share their personal media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: ‘Des’ ITV drama (available on STV player) https://player.stv.tv/su...