The Addition

Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner look at Apple TV's high IMDB scores. It seems to endorse the quality over quantity approach, but is that enough? The also look at the changes to MLS coverage, with Apple expeditating its exit from its contract. Plus there is the discussion of MLB rights and the possibilities that Vision Pro provides when it comes to Apple showing sports. Apple TV+ Has the...

Host Charlotte Henry is joined by Jamie Angus, a former director of BBC World Service and now a trustee at the Henry Jackson Society, discuss the recent controversies surrounding the BBC, particularly focusing on the Trump editing scandal and the subsequent resignations of key figures. They delve into the governance issues within the BBC, the structure of the organization, and the challenges faced...

Chuck and Charlotte discuss new and returning Apple TV Shows - The Last Thing She Told Me, Pluribus and The Morning Show, as well as the lack of a plan for ads on the platform. Apple TV’s hit drama “The Last Thing He Told Me,” starring and executive produced by Jennifer Garner, returns for season two on 20 February 2026 Apple TV Service Suffers Outage on ‘Pluribus’ Premiere - Bloomberg News No Ad...

Charlotte Henry is joined by Joey D'Urso, a senior data reporter at the Times and Sunday Times to % discuss the impact of data in journalism.

On TV+ Talk, Chuck Joiner and Charlotte Henry discuss the renaming of Apple TV+ and perhaps their show... and Apple's move into F1.

Adam Tinworth, a journalist, trainer and lecturer, presents his manifesto to save the media from AI. We can't fight it, but have to work with the tools that are being developed. Adam Tinworth on Twitter, BlueSky Report and Connect: a manifesto for the survival of journalism in the AI age The Addition Blog and newsletter Charlotte Henry on Twitter, BlueSky, Threads, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube My ne...

Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner return to discuss The Morning Show season 4 on Apple TV+. It's enjoyable but, frankly, a bit mad. Also, can Jennifer Aniston actually act? It's a tough reckoning for millenial woman Charlotte. Later in the show, they discuss Snoopy. Obviously. Apple has announced a renewed deal for Peanuts and will make the specials available for free for limited periods. Apple TV+...

It's early October, and that means there are a host of new Apple products to spend your money on. Kelly Guimont returns to the show to discuss why you probably don't need an iPhone 17. Yes, there is a great new camera. The iPhone Air might be of interest to some too, given the new form factor. However, for many people, the upgrades to the Pro and standar models are incremental, not game-changing....

Newly appointed LabourList Editor Emma Burnell joins the show to discuss writing insider politico media. She outlines how her publication interacts with the Labour party, its business model and hints at her plans for the future. We also ponder whether there is a future for blogging, political or otherwise. Emma Burnell announced as new LabourList Editor – LabourList Emma Burnell on BlueSky The Add...

This time on TV+ Talk, Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss whether Netflix or Apple TV+ is better value. They also unpack the kind of movies Apple makes...and Hollywood doesn't. Meanwhile, Charlotte gets excited about Gavin and Stacey creators James Corden and Ruth Jones getting back together for a new project. These were the most watched Apple TV+ movies and series in August - 9to5 Mac 7 rea...

The New World's political editor James Ball returns to The Addition Podcast to discuss Reform leader Nigel Farage's funny free speech week. Ball was blocked from attending the Reform party conference, although he still managed to cause some mischief in Birmingham. Reform have also removed access to local publications in part of the country. In the second half of the show, we discuss the latest Mur...

The Evening Standard, now the London Standard, was London's nightly paper, five nights a week. With a growing digital presence, it has gone weekly. Whilst working there, Jack Kessler became Chief Leader Writer and, over more than 1000 editions, grew the West End Final daily newsletter into a must-read for tens of thousands He has since struck out alone, writing Lines to Take, which continues with...

Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner return to discuss all things Apple TV+. In this show, Charlotte has an update on the impace Son Heung-Min is having at LAFC, and wonders how it is working out for Apple TV+. The episode also deals with the increased price of Apple TV+, which were put into immediate effect. Is the service still value for money? The co-hosts also discuss the platforms potential loss...

Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner analyse the Apple TV+ drama Prime Target and the distinct vibe British shows on the platform have. They also discuss Apple's apparent bid for Formula 1 rights and Son Heung-min's move to LAFC, which means Charlotte might now have to watch the MLS. https://youtu.be/wcr1w__GsBc [0:00] Intro: Prime Target and TV+ Topics[1:17] First Impressions of Prime Target[3:17] Cl...

Hosts Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner try to unpack Apple’s strategy of releasing films to cinema on the back of the success of F1. They also highlight the overlooked Apple TV+ thriller Prime Target. ‘F1’ Revs To $144M Opening Weekend Around The World, Brad Pitt & Apple Original Films Records; ‘M3GAN 2.0’ Powers Down At $10M+ – Sunday Box Office Apple TV+ debuts trailer for highly anticipated thi...

Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss the impending arrival on new Peanuts on Apple TV+ and new content heading to the service. https://youtu.be/51ULjwL_25M

Amir Mizroch has worked at The Jerusalem Post, The Wall Street Journal, among other high-profile gigs. He joins the show to discuss all things Israeli tech and media, as well as the reasoning behind his new publication Israel Tech Insider. During the conversation, we dive into how the war against Hamas has affected coverage inside and outside of Israel as well its impact on the country's tech sect...

After far too long a delay... we're back! This episide, Charlotte and Chuck discuss all the various goings-on around Apple TV+ since they last chatted. This includes Apple TV+ Award nominations, the closing of Severance season 2 and the end of Mythic Quest. There is also chat about the Apple TV+ promotion dilemma (again) and the return of Ted Lasso. https://dai.ly/x9ifsqw Apple TV+ scores 13 BAFTA...

TV producer and author Rob Burley's book, a study of political interviews, became the two-part drama "Brian and Maggie", which aired on Channel 4 earlier this year. In the second part of this discussion, he joins host Charlotte Henry to explain why the form he worked on for so long still matters. They also discuss whether YouTube and podcasts can fill the space traditional outlets have seemingly a...

Many aspiring authors dream of not just getting their book published but having it picked up to be a TV show or movie. TV producer and author Rob Burley succeeded in doing just that. Part of his study of political interviews became the two-part drama "Brian and Maggie", which aired on Channel 4. In part on of this discussion, he joins Charlotte Henry to explain that process. "Brian and Maggie" on...

Signal is, for most of us, a perfectly secure messaging app. It is though not the tool senior government figures should use to plan imminent military action on their mobile phones. And they certainly should not add a journalist to the chat if they do so. Sometimes, the best scoops just pop up in your lap. That’s exactly what happened to The Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg. James Ball, author and...

We think we have access to everything, but is that true? From movies to games, digital content is being lost from the public record. This includes the winding down of certain hardware formats such as Blu-ray, meaning certain things can no longer be accessed. Chris Sutcliffe of Media Voices returns to the show to discuss digital archives in the era of streaming. Classic ‘Looney Tunes’ Completely Re...

Sean McNulty from The Ankler discusses the Oscars, the SAG Awards and the future of these kinds of shows. Does anyone actually care?! The viewership for the Academy Awards show stayed stable this year, once all the various streaming options were taken into account. Away from awards, we look at the growth of The Ankler itself which is planning on international expansion and more live events. The An...

There has never been more TV, movies, books, podcasts and newsletters. I love making and consuming all those thigns, but are we becoming overwhelmed by the amount of media out there? Some it feels a bit like homework. Kelly Guimont joins the show to discuss. Before that, we chat out about the surprise return of Digg. Digg Returns, With Social Media in Tumult – New York Times Kelly Guimont on BlueS...

Whether it's money or political authoritarianism, journalism is in crisis. We all know that. What's more interesting is find ways to save it. Branko Brkic, founder of The Daily Maverick in South Africa, has some ideas... A call to arms for journalists – British Journalism Review The Daily Maverick Charlotte Henry on Bluesky Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on Instagram Charlotte Henry Ti...