Talk Media

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by comedian and author Janey Godley to discuss the growth of online communities and activities, media reactions to the fallout from the trial of Alex Salmond, and tactics for dealing with online trolls. Stuart, Eamonn and Janey also share their personal media recommendations. Stuart's recommendations: Online streaming service, 'Means TV' https://means.tv Irish arts and...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist Marianne Taylor (The Herald) to discuss the Prime Minister’s Monday night address to the nation (announcing a UK-wide 'lockdown'), under-reported stories, and reactions to Alex Salmond's acquittal. Stuart, Eamonn and Marianne also share their media recommendations. Marianne’s recommendation: BBC Sounds, ‘Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton’ www.bbc.co.uk...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Pennie Taylor (journalist and broadcaster) to discuss The Sun's losses, a recent surge in culture streaming (amid the cancellation of concerts and events as a result of COVID-19), and Israel’s controversial use of mobile phone data. Stuart, Eamonn and Pennie also share their media recommendations. Pennie’s recommendations: (1) Bill Gates TEDx Talk, ‘The Next Outbrea...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by writer and critic Hannah McGill (former director of the Edinburgh Film Festival) to discuss the media's coverage of the Alex Salmond trial, Dorothy Byrne’s resignation from Channel 4, and a new film studio in Leith. Stuart, Eamonn and Hannah also share their media recommendations. Eamonn's recommendation: Dominick Dunne Vanity Fair article ‘A Father’s Account of the...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by cultural commentator, Shona Craven, to discuss the media's coverage of the coronavirus, Priti Patel's position as Home Secretary (following the very public resignation of Sir Philip Rutnam) and the news that a Republican mega-donor has purchased a stake in Twitter. Stuart, Eamonn and Shona also share their media recommendations. Stuart's recommendation: Andy Warhol...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Gayle Anderson (former editor of Jackie Magazine) to discuss Harvey Weinstein, in light of Monday’s court verdict, threats to privatise Channel 4, and the resignation of former Liberal Democrat leader David Steel, following the publication of findings from a child abuse inquiry. Stuart, Eamonn and Gayle also share their personal media recommendations. Recommendation...

Welcome to the very first episode of Talk Media, brought to you by The Big Light - Scotland's podcast network. This week, Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist Marianne Taylor (The Herald) to discuss the future of the BBC, amid an ongoing debate about the licence fee, and Amal Clooney's proposals to safeguard press freedom around the world. Stuart, Eamonn and Marianne also share their media r...