Talk Media

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Amy Macdonald to discuss media portrayals of the First Minister, Scottish Football (following a strange end to the season) and the music industry’s response to the pandemic. Stuart, Eamonn and Amy also share their personal media recommendations. Amy: ‘The Last Dance’ Netflix series https://www.netflix.com/title/80203144 Eamonn: John Grisham and Stephen King In Conve...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by musician and broadcaster Ricky Ross to discuss the findings of a recent BBC Disclosure investigation into the Scottish Government’s lockdown timeline, Facebook’s new Oversight Board and controversial remarks made by Bryan Adams on Instagram. Stuart, Eamonn and Ricky also share their personal media recommendations. Stuart's recommendation: 'Subculture: The Meaning of...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by cultural commentator Shona Craven to discuss celebrity content during lockdown, controversy surrounding Professor Neil Ferguson, suspicious deaths in Russia and challenges for large companies including Disney, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Stuart, Eamonn and Shona also share their personal media recommendations. Stuart: New York Times article, 'The Morgue Wor...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by broadcaster and reporter Zara Janjua to discuss controversy surrounding a recent BBC Panorama, ongoing challenges for the Scottish newspaper industry and issues related to the NHS’s contact-tracing app and Zoom. Stuart, Eamonn and Zara also share their personal media recommendations. Stuart: Netflix documentary, ‘Tell Me Who I Am’ www.netflix.com/title/80214706 Eamo...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by author Val McDermid to discuss recent press criticism of the UK government’s handling of COVID-19, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle decision to end all cooperation with the UK tabloids and anti-lockdown protests in the US. Eamonn and Val also share their personal media recommendations. Stuart's recommendation: Bloody Scotland session, 'Ian Rankin interviewed by Nicola...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist Gayle Anderson to discuss President Trump's turbulent press conference on Monday, reactions to a controversial Herald article on domestic abuse, and the news that Ofcom is assessing comments made by Eamonn Holmes about a conspiracy linking 5G to COVID-19. Stuart, Eamonn and Gayle also share their personal media recommendations.  Stuart's recommendation:...

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale (now director of the John Smith Centre for Public Service) to discuss the resignation of the Chief Medical Officer, stories related to statistics, and issues surrounding the transparency of pressure groups (following a recent controversy involving the TaxPayers’ Alliance). Stuart, Eamonn and Kezia also share their personal...

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...