Talk Media

The Big Light

Broadcaster Stuart Cosgrove and guests bring you Talk Media: a forensic analysis of how the media works, and who works the media. Packed full of candid commentary and informed opinion, Talk Media features a weekly guest commentator from the worlds of journalism, entertainment and politics.

Full episodes are published weekly on Wednesday evenings via our Supporters Club. Join our Supporters Club now to listen for 99p per week: thebiglight.com/talkmedia

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Aug 31, 2022 · 5 min
Liz Truss Cancels BBC Interview, Nicola Sturgeon Headline, Emily Maitlis and Scottish Media / with Andrea Baker
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/podcasts/42KuVj/ 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 listen? Download the Patreon app (iOS/Android) and login with your account details. For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 24, 2022 · 6 min
BONUS: The Making Of...
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 (99p per week + VAT): patreon.com/talkmedia After I’ve joined the club, how do I listen? Download the Patreon app (iOS/Android) and login with your account details. For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 17, 2022 · 5 min
BONUS: Media Slogans and Mission Statements
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 listen? Download the Patreon app (iOS/Android) and login with your account details. For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 10, 2022 · 5 min
Cost of Living, Angela Rayner’s Comments, Commonwealth Games, USA Updates and Alcohol Deaths / with Catriona Stewart
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-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 listen? Download the Patreon app (iOS/Android) and login with your account details. For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 3, 2022 · 5 min
Liz Truss and Nicola Sturgeon, Beyoncé, Nancy Pelosi in Taiwan and Women’s Football / with Afua Hagan
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/talkmedia After I’ve joined the club, how do I listen? Download the Patreon app (iOS/Android) and login with your account details. For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 27, 2022 · 5 min
Truss v Sunak, BBC Impartiality, Travel Delays, DoubleDown News and North Sea Oil / with Steve Richards
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-on/steve-richards-presents-rock-n-roll-politics DoubleDown News video discussed ('Peter Oborne Absolutely DESTROYS Boris Johnson'): doubledown.news/watch/2022/july/11/peter-oborne-absolutely-destroys-boris-johnson-everything-that-made-him-possible 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 listen? Download the Patreon app (iOS/Android) and login with your account details. For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 27, 2022 · 5 min
Truss v Sunak, Travel Delays, DoubleDown News and North Sea Oil / with Steve Richards
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-presents-rock-n-roll-politics DoubleDown News video discussed ('Peter Oborne Absolutely DESTROYS Boris Johnson'): doubledown.news/watch/2022/july/11/peter-oborne-absolutely-destroys-boris-johnson-everything-that-made-him-possible 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 listen? Download the Patreon app (iOS/Android) and login with your account details. For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 20, 2022 · 4 min
Heatwave, Independence Campaigns and the Media, Tory Debates and Boris Johnson / with Leanne Wood
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by podcaster and former Plaid Cymru leader, Leanne Wood! This week - the heatwave, independence campaigns and the media, the Tory leadership debates and a listener question about Boris Johnson’s political career. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Leanne share their personal media recommendations. Leanne’s podcast, The Leanne Wood Podcast: soundcloud.com/leanne-wood-557622011 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 listen? Download the Patreon app (iOS/Android) and login with your account details. For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 13, 2022 · 5 min
Tory Leadership Contest, Ukrainian Refugee Scheme, The Uber Files and Newspaper Circulation / with Paddy Duffy
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by author and broadcaster, Paddy Duffy! This week - the Conservative Party leadership contest, pausing the Ukrainian refugee scheme in Scotland, The Uber Files and the future of print media. 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 recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (99p per week + VAT): patreon.com/talkmedia After I’ve joined the club, how do I listen? Download the Patreon app (iOS/Android) and login with your account details. For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 6, 2022 · 6 min
UK Government Resignations, Keir Starmer’s Brexit Speech, Climate Protestors and Newspapers / with Shona Craven
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by returning commentator, Shona Craven! This week - UK Government resignations in the wake of the Chris Pincher scandal, Keir Starmer’s Brexit speech, climate protestors glue themselves to artwork and a listener question about the value of newspapers. 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 (99p per week + VAT): patreon.com/talkmedia After I’ve joined the club, how do I listen? Download the Patreon app (iOS/Android) and login with your account details. For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 29, 2022 · 6 min
IndyRef2 Route Map, Roe v Wade, Scottish Public Interest Journalism Institute and Reporting v Opinion / with Andrea Baker
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by broadcaster and mezzo-soprano, Andrea Baker! This week - Nicola Sturgeon sets out the Scottish Government’s IndyRef2 route map, the fallout from the US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Roe v Wade, the creation of a Scottish Public Interest Journalism Institute and a listener question on the balance between reporting and opinion journalism. 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 listen? Download the Patreon app (iOS/Android) and login with your account details. For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 22, 2022 · 6 min
No 10 and the Times Story, SNP Leaked Audio, IndyRef2 Launch Reflections and Confirmation Bias / with Jonathon Shafi
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by writer and journalist, Jonathon Shafi. This week - Number 10 and the missing Times story, the fallout from a leaked SNP recording, reflections on the launch of the Scottish Government’s IndyRef2 campaign and a listener question about confirmation bias. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Jonathon share their personal media recommendations. Jonathon’s article, ‘Something Doesn’t Add Up’: jonathonshafi.substack.com/p/something-doesnt-add-up 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 listen? Download the Patreon app (iOS/Android) and login with your account details. For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 15, 2022 · 6 min
IndyRef2, Carole Cadwalladr v Arron Banks, January 6th Committee and Sports Coverage / with Joyce McMillan
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and theatre critic, Joyce McMillan. This week - new IndyRef2 developments, Carole Cadwalladr v Arron Banks, the January 6th Committee hearings and a listener question about sports coverage. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Joyce share their media recommendations. Great Scot! - thebiglight.com/greatscot 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 listen? Download the Patreon app (iOS/Android) and login with your account details. For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 8, 2022 · 6 min
Confidence Vote, Ukraine, Nicola Sturgeon & the Queen and Channel 4 in an Independent Scotland / with Shona Craven
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist, Shona Craven! This week - Monday night’s confidence vote, Ukraine, Nicola Sturgeon and the Queen and a listener question about Channel 4 in an independent Scotland. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Shona 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 After I’ve joined the club, how do I listen? Download the Patreon app (iOS/Android) and login with your account details. For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 1, 2022 · 6 min
Census, ‘Digital-First’ BBC, Jubilee Coverage and Margaret Thatcher v Nicola Sturgeon / with Afua Hagan
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by broadcaster and commentator, Afua Hagan! This week - the Scottish census, a ‘digital-first’ BBC, Jubilee coverage and a listener question about Margaret Thatcher and Nicola Sturgeon. 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 listen? Download the Patreon app (iOS/Android) and login with your account details. For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 25, 2022 · 6 min
Partygate, ScotRail, Mhairi Black’s Commons Speech and War Crimes Trial / with Susan Stewart and David Pratt
Stuart is joined by journalist and photographer, David Pratt and Susan Stewart, Director of the Open University in Scotland. This week - the latest Partygate developments, ScotRail timetable changes, Mhairi Black’s Commons speech and a listener question about the first war crimes trial in Ukraine. At the end of the show, Stuart, David and Susan share their personal media recommendations. Mhairi Black’s speech (published by PoliticsJOE): youtube.com/watch?v=nVZ3QwA5wy8&t=67s 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 listen? Download the Patreon app (iOS/Android) and login with your account details. For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 18, 2022 · 6 min
Nicola Sturgeon’s USA Trip, Northern Ireland Protocol, Future of Journalism and UFOs / with Paddy Duffy and Ruth Wishart
Stuart is joined by author and broadcaster, Paddy Duffy and journalist, Ruth Wishart. This week - Nicola Sturgeon’s USA trip, the Northern Ireland Protocol, Ros Atkins’ Twitter thread on the future of journalism and a listener question about the media’s attitude towards UFOs. At the end of the show, Stuart, Paddy and Ruth 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 (99p per week + VAT): patreon.com/talkmedia After I’ve joined the club, how do I listen? Download the Patreon app (iOS/Android) and login with your account details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 11, 2022 · 6 min
IndyRef2 Polling, Keir Starmer Press Conference, Football Writers' Gala Walkout and Incivility / with Catriona Stewart
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and Women in Journalism Scotland Secretary, Catriona Stewart! This week - IndyRef2 polling data, Sir Keir Starmer’s press conference, the Scottish Football Writers' Association gala dinner walkout and a listener question about incivility in society. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Catriona 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 (99p per week + VAT): patreon.com/talkmedia After I’ve joined the club, how do I listen? Download the Patreon app (iOS/Android) and login with your account details Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 4, 2022 · 6 min
Boris Johnson, Roe v Wade, BBC License Fee and the Media Equilibrium / with Andrea Baker
Stuart and Eamonn are joined this week by returning favourite, the singer and broadcaster Andrea Baker. This week - reactions to Boris Johnson’s return to Good Morning Britain, Roe v Wade at risk of being overturned in the US and what’s really better for the BBC, license fee or a subscription model? To listen to the full hour long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (99p per week + VAT): www.patreon.com/talkmedia After I’ve joined the club, how do I listen? Download the Patreon app (iOS/Android) and login with your account details. For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 27, 2022 · 6 min
Elon Musk, Angela Rayner, SNP Media Scrutiny and Partygate / with Michael Stewart
Stuart and Eamonn are joined this week by ex-footballer and broadcaster, Michael Stewart. This week - Elon Musk buying twitter, good or bad? Also, the media ethics behind the Angela Rayner story, have the SNP been avoiding media scrutiny and a listener question on the long term effects of Partygate. 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 recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (99p per week + VAT): patreon.com/talkmedia After I’ve joined the club, how do I listen? Download the Patreon app (iOS/Android) and login with your account details. For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices