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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Apr 20, 2022 · 6 min
Police Speak to Nicola Sturgeon, Rwanda Plan, TalkTV and Putting Politicians on the Spot / with Lesley Riddoch
Eamonn and Shona are joined by broadcaster and journalist, Lesley Riddoch. This week - police speak to Nicola Sturgeon about mask-wearing rules, the UK Government’s Rwanda plan, the launch of TalkTV and a listener question on putting politicians on the spot. At the end of the show, Eamonn, Shona and Lesley 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
Apr 13, 2022 · 6 min
Holiday Episode: Podcasts and Long-Form Journalism
Eamonn O'Neill and Shona Craven discuss the ongoing success of podcasts as a medium for long-form journalism. To listen to the full episode, 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
Apr 6, 2022 · 6 min
War Crimes, Privatisation of Channel 4, Partygate Updates and Climate Change Reporting / with Steve Richards
Eamonn and Shona are joined by journalist and podcaster, Steve Richards! This week - war crimes in Ukraine, the privatisation of Channel 4, partygate updates and a listener question on climate change reporting. At the end of the episode, Eamonn, Shona and Steve 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: thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 30, 2022 · 6 min
Ferries Contract Dispute, Will Smith, Will and Kate’s Caribbean Tour and Compassionate Broadcasting / with Afua Hagan
Eamonn and Shona are joined by broadcaster and commentator, Afua Hagan. This week - the CalMac ferries contract dispute, Will Smith’s divisive Oscars slap, Will and Kate’s controversial Caribbean tour and a listener question about compassionate news broadcasting. At the end of the episode, Eamonn, Shona and Afua 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
Mar 23, 2022 · 6 min
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, Gordon Brown, Chris Mullin and the Framing of Stories / with Joyce McMillan
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and theatre critic, Joyce McMillan. This week - Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s press conference, Gordon Brown’s IndyRef2 intervention, the Chris Mullin court ruling and a listener question about the framing of stories and issues. At the end of the episode, Stuart, Eamonn and Joyce 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
Mar 16, 2022 · 7 min
Russian TV Studio Disruption, Refugee Scheme, Music Plagiarism and Legal Matters / with Paddy Duffy
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by writer and broadcaster, Paddy Duffy. This week - a Russian state-TV studio disruption, the Ukrainian refugee scheme in Scotland and the UK, music plagiarism and a listener question about the reporting of legal matters. At the end of the episode, 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
Mar 9, 2022 · 7 min
Fact-Checking the War in Ukraine, IndyRef2 Delay, John Bercow and the Selection of Pundits and Commentators / with Andrea Baker
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by singer and broadcaster, Andrea Baker. This week: fact-checking the war in Ukraine, IndyRef2 delay, a report into John Bercow’s conduct as Speaker of the House of Commons and a listener question about the selection of pundits and commentators. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Andrea 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
Mar 2, 2022 · 6 min
Ukraine Conflict, Scottish Government’s New Economic Strategy, Nicola Benedetti Announced as Director of Edinburgh International Festival and Press Regulation / with David Pratt
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and photographer, David Pratt. This week - the war in Ukraine, the Scottish Government’s new economic strategy, Nicola Benedetti announced as the new director of the Edinburgh International Festival and a listener question on press regulation. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and David 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
Feb 23, 2022 · 7 min
COVID Changes, Sarah Smith’s Move to North America, BBC Departures, Kwajo Tweneboa and the BBC in an Independent Scotland / with Afua Adom
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by broadcaster, Afua Adom. Coming up - COVID changes, Sarah Smith’s move to North America, BBC departures, Kwajo Tweneboa (social housing campaigner) and a listener question on the future of the BBC in an independent Scotland. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Afua 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 the podcast, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 16, 2022 · 6 min
Boris Johnson’s Trip to Scotland, Ukraine, Djokovic Interview, Prince Andrew and Media Responsibility / with Joyce McMillan
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and theatre critic, Joyce McMillan. This week - Boris Johnson’s trip to Scotland, media coverage of the security crisis in Ukraine, the BBC’s interview with Novak Djokovic, Prince Andrew settles US civil sex assault case with Virginia Giuffre and a listener question about ‘media responsibility’. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Joyce 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
Feb 9, 2022 · 6 min
Boris Johnson's 'Saville Slur', Jimmy Carr, Raith Rovers Fallout and SNP MPs / with Ruth Wishart
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist, Ruth Wishart. This week - Boris Johnson’s ‘Saville slur’, angry backlash to a Jimmy Carr joke, the Raith Rovers fallout and a listener question about SNP MPs. 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
Feb 2, 2022 · 6 min
The Sue Gray ‘Update’, Raith Rovers FC, Devolved Governments React to Brexit Plans, Joe Rogan and Leadership / with Catriona Stewart
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Herald journalist, Catriona Stewart! This week - the Sue Gray 'update', Raith Rovers' decision to sign David Goodwillie, UK devolved governments and Brexit plans, Joe Rogan's podcast on Spotify and a listener question about leadership. 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
Jan 26, 2022 · 6 min
IndyRef2, Ukraine, Carole Cadwalladr v Arron Banks, Glasgow School of Art Fire Report and Podcasts / with David Pratt
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and photographer, David Pratt! This week - new preparations for IndyRef2 in Scotland, the security crisis in Ukraine, Carole Cadwalladr v Arron Banks, the Glasgow School of Art fire report and a listener question on podcasts and long-form journalism. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and David share their media recommendations. The Coming Storm podcast (BBC Sounds): www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001324r 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
Jan 19, 2022 · 6 min
BBC Licence Fee, Lorna Slater’s COP26 Schedule, Dominic Cummings’ Blog and a Question about Newspapers / with Shona Craven
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and commentator, Shona Craven! This week - debate surrounding the future funding of the BBC, Lorna Slater’s COP26 schedule, Dominic Cummings’ headline-making blog posts and a listener question about newspapers. At the end of the episode, 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
Jan 12, 2022 · 6 min
BYOB No.10 Party, the Colston Four, Neil Mackay Article on Scottish Labour & Independence and ‘Don’t Look Up’ / with Andrea Baker
In the first episode of a brand new series, Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Andrea Baker! This week - BYOB No. 10 party, the Colston Four, an article by Neil Mackay on Scottish Labour & the independence campaign in Scotland and a listener question on Adam McKay’s new Netflix film, Don’t Look Up. Neil Mackay’s Herald article: ‘How Scottish Labour can change the game when it comes to independence’ - www.heraldscotland.com/politics/19836718.neil-mackay-scottish-labour-can-change-game-comes-independence/ Don’t Look Up (Adam McKay film) on Netflix: www.netflix.com/title/81252357 To listen to the full hour-long episode, 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
Jan 5, 2022 · 6 min
SCOTLAND/UK SPECIAL: 2021 Media Stories
Happy New Year! Stuart and Eamonn discuss some of the biggest 2021 media stories in Scotland and the UK. Series 4 starts next week. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for the list of media 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
Dec 29, 2021 · 6 min
USA SPECIAL: 2021 Media Stories
Stuart and Eamonn discuss some of the biggest USA media stories of 2021 (including: the Capitol riot, Harry and Meghan's Oprah interview and the Derek Chauvin trial). Series 4 of the podcast starts on 12 January 2022. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for the list of media 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
Dec 22, 2021 · 6 min
Cancellation of Cultural Events in Scotland, News Story about an Afghan Family Living in Scotland, JFK Files and Social Media / with Billy Kay
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by writer and broadcaster, Billy Kay! This week - the cancellation of cultural events in Scotland, a news story about an Afghan family living in Scotland, reactions to the release of new JFK files and a listener question about social media. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Billy share their personal media recommendations. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for the list of media 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
Dec 15, 2021 · 6 min
COVID Guidelines in Scotland, Ministerial Code & Leaks to the Press, UK Version of ‘Saturday Night Live’ and Advertising Revenue / with Ruth Wishart
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and commentator, Ruth Wishart. This week - new COVID guidelines in Scotland, the Ministerial Code and leaks to the press, plans for a UK version of Saturday Night Live and a listener question about advertising revenue. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Ruth share their media recommendations. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for the list of media 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
Dec 14, 2021 · 50 sec
Important Announcement...
Hello Talk Media listeners! As of 15 December 2021, all weekly episodes of Talk Media will be published via Patreon. How do I listen to the show? Join the club and then download the Patreon app. Or, copy and paste the new RSS feed (in the welcome email from Patreon) into a podcast app (more info here: support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles). Episodes will be published on Wednesday evenings. We will be advertising each show on social media. Previous shows will continue to be available via: thebiglight.com/talkmedia If you any questions, email: talkmedia@thebiglight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices