Talk Media

Merry Christmas! In this special holiday bonus episode, producer Cameron hosts a reflection on some of the defining media stories of 2022. Featuring Stuart, Eamonn, David Pratt, Jonathon Shafi, Shona Craven and Steve Richards.  Series 6 begins on Wednesday 11 January 2023. For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia 

It’s the 150th episode of Talk Media! Stuart and Eamonn are joined by guest commentator, Paddy Duffy. This week - Clarkson’s Meghan column, the Rwanda Plan, Trump and the January 6th Committee and a listener question on ‘trusted’ media platforms. At the end of the show, the trio share their personal media recommendations. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendati...

Stuart Cosgrove and Shona Craven are joined by mezzo-soprano, Andrea Baker. This week - Mick Lynch and the media, Elon Musk and the Twitter Files, fresh polling on Scottish independence and a listener question about the survival of print media. At the end of the show, the trio share their media recommendations. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join t...

Stuart Cosgrove and Shona Craven are joined by journalist, Ruth Wishart. This week - the Labour Party and constitutional reform, Ian Blackford steps down at SNP leader at Westminster, Kanye West and extremism and a listener question on Royal scandals. At the end of the show, media recommendations. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by broadcaster and commentator, Afua Hagan! This week - Tory peer Michelle Mone and PPE Medpro, Scottish Government IndyRef2 spending, Matt Hancock out of the jungle and a listener question about Twitter as a vital platform for journalists. At the end of the show, media recommendations. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, jo...

Stuart Cosgrove and Eamonn O’Neill are joined by journalist and podcaster, Steve Richards! This week - the IndyRef2 Supreme Court verdict, backlash to a BBC Scotland story about the NHS, Brexit in the news again and a listener question about politicians and media framing of complex issues. At the end of the show, the trio share their personal media recommendations. To listen to the full hour-long...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and podcaster, Lesley Riddoch. This week - Gordon Brown wades in on food banks, new warships in Glasgow, Joe Lycett’s challenge to David Beckham and a listener question about how the media reports on emergency services. Towards the end of the show...media recommendations! To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, joi...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist, Shona Craven. This week - COP27, the ferries fiasco, US midterm results and a listener question about information dissemination online. At the end of the episode, the trio share their media recommendations. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (99p per week + VAT): patreon.com/talkmedia...

Eamonn is joined by mezzo-soprano, Andrea Baker and Nazir Afzal, former Chief Crown Prosecutor for North West England. This week - the migrant crisis, Elon Musk's Twitter takeover, coverage of Halloween and Bonfire Night and a listener question about the relationship between journalists and politicians. At the end of the show, the trio share their personal media recommendations.  To listen to the...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist, Shona Craven! This week - Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Just Stop Oil, the meaning of ‘woke’ and a listener question about the upcoming football World Cup. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Shona share their personal media recommendations.  To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (9...

Stuart and Eamonn discuss some of their most challenging assignments, sharing fascinating stories which are packed full of media insights and reflections. We'll be back with more topical discussion next week. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (99p per week + VAT): patreon.com/talkmedia After I’ve joined the club, how do I list...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by author and broadcaster, Paddy Duffy! This week - the SNP Conference and “I detest the Tories”, The Labour Files, Russia’s framing of ‘terrorism’ and a listener question about BBC Scotland journalism. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Paddy share their personal media recommendations. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendat...

FREE FULL-LENGTH EPISODE: Stuart Cosgrove discusses his brand new book, 'Hey America!' which tells the epic story of black music and the White House - how black music came from the margins of American life in the early 20th century, through to the mainstream under Barack Obama’s presidency, and then was mobilised as a force for radical opposition to Donald Trump. Stuart is joined by Professor Eamo...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by broadcaster and mezzo-soprano, Andrea Baker! This week - the UK Government’s tax U-turn, a Herald article about The Gorbals by Kevin McKenna, fears of escalating conflict between NATO and Russia (examined by Susan B. Glasser in The New Yorker) and a listener question about shock jock journalists. At the end of the episode, Stuart, Eamonn and Andrea share their perso...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and critic, Joyce McMillan. This week - economic volatility following Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget, the Italian election results, Kelvin MacKenzie gets a taste of his own medicine and a listener question about footballer, Kyle Lafferty. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Joyce share their personal media recommendations. To listen to the full hour-...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by broadcaster and former footballer, Michael Stewart. This week - the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, no UK-US trade deal, former Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries and a listener question about BBC impartiality. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Michael share their personal media recommendations. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of r...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist, Shona Craven! This week - the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the accession of King Charles III, Scotland and the monarchy, Ukraine updates and a listener question about media mistakes. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Shona share their personal media recommendations. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendatio...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist, Ruth Wishart. This week - Liz Truss becomes the UK’s new Prime Minister, Laura Kuenssberg launches her new Sunday politics show, Biden and Trump battle it out in speeches and a listener question about the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Ruth share their personal media recommendations. To listen to the full hour-long...

We're back with a brand new series of Talk Media! Stuart and Eamonn are joined by returning guest commentator, broadcaster and mezzo-soprano, Andrea Baker! This week - Liz Truss cancels her BBC interview with Nick Robinson, a controversial headline about Nicola Sturgeon, Emily Maitlis’ new podcast and a listener question about the Scottish media. The News Agents podcast: www.globalplayer.com/podca...

Stuart and Eamonn reflect on the concept of The Making Of…. Series 5 of Talk Media starts on 31 August. Thank you to all of our listeners and supporters. Tickets for Blethered Live at SWG3 with Aimen Dean - Tue 30 August:: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/blethered-live-tickets/artist/5388843 To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (9...

Stuart and Eamonn discuss media slogans and mission statements and the extent to which they help or hinder a brand. Series 5 of Talk Media starts on 31 August. Thank you to all of our listeners and supporters. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (99p per week + VAT): patreon.com/talkmedia After I’ve joined the club, how do I lis...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist, Catriona Stewart! This week - calls for cost of living crisis talks, Angela Rayner’s independence comments, Scotland and the Commonwealth Games, conspiracy theories and their aftermath and a listener question about alcohol deaths in Scotland. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Catriona share their media recommendations. To listen to the full hour...

Stuart Cosgrove and Eamonn are joined by broadcaster and commentator, Afua Hagan! This week - Liz Truss ignores Nicola Sturgeon, Beyoncé changes a song lyric, Nancy Pelosi travels to Taiwan and a listener question about England’s victory in the Women’s Euros. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (99p per week + VAT): patreon.com/...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by author and host of the Roll n’ Roll Politics Podcast, Steve Richards! This week - Truss v Sunak, BBC impartiality, travel delays, DoubleDown News and a listener question about North Sea oil. At the end of the show, Steve, Eamonn and Stuart share their personal media recommendations. Tickets for Steve’s Fringe show, ‘Rock'n'Roll Politics’: tickets.edfringe.com/whats-...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by author and host of the Roll n’ Roll Politics Podcast, Steve Richards! This week - Truss v Sunak, travel delays, DoubleDown News and a listener question about North Sea oil. At the end of the show, Steve, Eamonn and Stuart share their personal media recommendations. Tickets for Steve’s Fringe show, ‘Rock'n'Roll Politics’: tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/steve-richards-...