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Playback Pioneers

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In an industry where the only constant is change, the Playback Pioneers Podcast is your backstage pass to the minds and moments shaping the future of video. Evolving from 5V Video’s annual Playback Pioneers Report, this podcast takes the conversation further—giving a platform to the people, companies, and communities defining tomorrow’s playback experience. Each episode brings together industry leaders to explore the challenges and opportunities that are reshaping how the world watches. From solving streaming’s toughest technical hurdles to the business strategies driving innovation, we want t...

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E06: Laurence Boyd Hosts James Abraham – From Red Bull Stratos to FIFA+: Reinventing Sports Storytelling. 17.12.2025 1:00:51

Industry veteran James Abraham (exec producer & audience strategist) joins host Lawrence Boyd to trace a decade of breakthroughs in digital sport. They go inside Red Bull Stratos, Channel 4’s game-changing Paralympics coverage, the birth of BT Sport’s social-first playbook, Rugby Tonight’s “clubhouse” tone, innovations at World Rugby (including data-led speed graphics and Japan 2019), and buil...

EP05 - Patrick Costello Hosts Laurence Boyd: Innovation Meets Adrenaline in the E1 Series 07.08.2025 54:37

In this episode of Playback Pioneers, Patrick Costello (Senior Director of Business Development at Qualcomm) steps in as host to interview Laurence Boyd, Chief Content & Product Officer at E1 Series – the world’s first all-electric, foiling powerboat racing league. They explore how storytelling, real-time data, AI and immersive tech are shaping the next wave of sports content. From racing arou...

EP04 - Bleuenn Le Goffic Hosts Patrick Costello – Rewiring Media with XR, AI and Audience Trust 19.06.2025 48:22

In Episode 4 of Playback Pioneers, Bleuenn Le Goffic (VP Business Transformation at Accedo) takes the mic to grill Patrick Costello (Senior Director, Business Development at Qualcomm) on what it really takes to push media forward in a tech-first but trust-starved world. This one dives deep into: Why XR is more than a gimmick Where AI is changing the rules for sports and video The value of audience...

EP03 - Ben Schwarz Hosts Bleuenn Le Goffic – Transforming Media from the Inside Out 29.05.2025 55:38

🎙️ Ben Schwarz Hosts Bleuenn Le Goffic – Transforming Media from the Inside Out In this episode of Playback Pioneers, President of Greening of Streaming Ben Schwarz jumps into the host seat to lead a bold, honest conversation with Bleuenn Le Goffic, VP of Business Transformation at Accedo. Bleuenn brings over a decade of experience leading change at Accedo, where she’s been instrumental in driving...

EP02 - Thierry Fautier Hosts Ben Schwarz: The Truth About Streaming’s Carbon Footprint 15.05.2025 56:17

🎙️ Playback Pioneers – Episode 2 Thierry Fautier Hosts Ben Schwarz – The Truth About Streaming’s Carbon Footprint In this episode of Playback Pioneers, Thierry Fautier (Former VP of Video Strategy at Harmonic and MD of Your Media Transformation) takes the host seat to sit down with Ben Schwarz, President of Greening of Streaming, for a candid conversation about sustainability in streaming. From wh...

EP01 - Tommy Flanagan Hosts Thierry Fautier: From AI Hype to CDN Chaos - What’s Next? 24.04.2025 53:14

In this episode of Playback Pioneers, host Tommy Flanagan sits down with industry heavyweight Thierry Fautier, (Former VP of Video Strategy at Harmonic, and MD of Your Media Transformation) for a wide-ranging and candid conversation about the state of streaming. From reflections on two decades of transformation in video tech to sharp takes on AI, UHD, and the messy middle of CDN evolution, nothing...

Welcome to Playback Pioneers - Season 1 Teaser 17.04.2025 2:00

Behind every breakthrough in video, there’s messy, honest and unfiltered stories. So, we’re going to help tell them. Introducing our brand new initiative. The Playback Pioneers podcast🎤 – the podcast that passes the mic to the people, companies, and communities shaping the future of playback experiences. No generic talking points. No polished PR spin. Just raw, real conversations between the peop...