Talk Media

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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.

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Dec 8, 2021 · 50 min
Downing Street Party, Andrew Neil v Jennifer Arcuri, Omicron in Scotland and Cultural Issues / with Susan Stewart
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Susan Stewart - Director of the Open University in Scotland. This week - the Downing Street party, Andrew Neil v Jennifer Arcuri on Twitter, Omicron in Scotland and a listener question about cultural issues. At the end of the episode, Stuart, Eamonn and Susan share their personal media recommendations. As of next week, all future episodes of Talk Media will be published via Patreon. Sign up here (99p per week): www.patreon.com/talkmedia RECOMMENDATIONS: Susan: ‘O Caledonia’ - novel by Ellspeth Barker (“Barker’s dazzling, gothic coming-of-age story reflects the refuge and joy to be found in nature and literature amidst an isolated life, as richly resonant today as at the time of its original publication. Republished in 2021. It's been described as "one of the best overlooked novels that should be read by everyone.") www.waterstones.com/book/o-caledonia/elspeth-barker/maggie-ofarrell/9781474620512 ‘There Is Nothing For You Here’ - book by Fiona Hill (“Trump’s former Russia adviser charts her journey from County Durham to DC, showing how populism thrives when communities are abandoned.”) www.waterstones.com/book/there-is-nothing-for-you-here/fiona-hill/9780358574316 Stuart: ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ - film - American drama written and directed by Joel Coen, based on Shakespeare's play. Starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand. Scheduled for a limited release on Xmas Day, prior to streaming on Apple TV+ on 14th January. a24films.com/films/the-tragedy-of-macbeth Eamonn: ‘The Ponds’ - Netflix documentary (“Winter or summer, rain or shine, swimmers frequent the ponds at London's Hampstead Heath throughout the year. These are their stories.”) www.netflix.com/title/81409006 ‘A Castle for Christmas’ - Cheesy Netflix film set in Scotland! www.netflix.com/title/81026181 First published: 8/12/21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 1, 2021 · 57 min
Omicron Variant, New Twitter CEO, Labour Party Reshuffle and Scottish Accents / with Afua Adom
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Afua Adom. This week - Omicron variant, new Twitter CEO, Labour Party reshuffle and a listener question about Scottish accents. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Afua share their media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Eamonn: Nick Broomfield documentary, ‘My Father and Me’ (“Documentary filmmaker, Nick Broomfield, takes a distinctly personal look at his relationship with his humanist-pacifist father, Maurice Broomfield, a factory worker turned photographer of vivid images of postwar England.”) https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000thyl Stuart: Stuart is looking forward to visiting the Pantheon in Paris to pay his respects to Josephine Baker, the French-American civil rights activist, music hall superstar and second world war resistance hero, who has become the first Black woman to enter France’s Panthéon mausoleum of revered historical figures – taking the nation’s highest honour at a moment when tensions over national identity and immigration are dominating the run-up to next year’s presidential race. More info: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/nov/30/black-french-american-rights-activist-josephine-baker-enters-pantheon Afua: ‘You Got Anything Stronger?’ - New book of stories by New York Times best-selling author, Gabrielle Union - https://www.harpercollins.com/products/you-got-anything-stronger-gabrielle-union?variant=39325216112674. For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 24, 2021 · 1 hr 11 min
Boris Johnson's Peppa Pig Speech, Paul Dacre and BBC Roles / with Michael Stewart
Stuart and Eamonn are joined again by Michael Stewart. This week - Boris Johnson's Peppa Pig speech, Paul Dacre, BBC roles and a listener question about gaffes caught on camera. Tickets for Blethered - live with Darren McGarvey and Karen Dunbar: www.gigsinscotland.com/artist/blethered-by-sean-mcdonald RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: 'Wormwood' - Netflix documentary ("In this genre-bending tale, Errol Morris explores the mysterious death of a U.S. scientist entangled in a secret Cold War program known as MK-Ultra.") - www.netflix.com/title/80059446 Eamonn: '100 Foot Wave' - HBO documentary (“A look at the decade-long odyssey of big-wave pioneer Garrett McNamara to ride a 100-foot wave.”) - www.sky.com/watch/title/series/645c11a8-d070-4a80-95f0-dfea85969219 Michael: 'Murder in the Bush: Storyville: Cold Case Hammarskjöld' ("Storyville documentary. Mads Brügger and Göran Björkdahl investigate the mysterious death of Dag Hammarskjöld, the United Nations secretary-general killed in a plane crash in 1961.") - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000bpkm 'The Line' on Apple TV ("In covert modern warfare, the line between right and wrong has blurred. This docuseries examines the moral ambiguities of war as embodied by the 2018 case in which a US Navy SEAL platoon accused its chief, Eddie Gallagher, of war crimes.") www.apple.com/tv-pr/originals/the-line/ For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 17, 2021 · 1 hr 20 min
Second Jobs, Stephen Nolan Podcast & BBC and Nicola Sturgeon & Irn Bru / with Shona Craven
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by returning commentator, Shona Craven. This week - MSPs and second jobs, Stephen Nolan's podcast looking at Stonewall & the BBC and Nicola Surgeon's expanded COP26 role during week 2 of the conference. RECOMMENDATIONS: Eamonn: Sky documentary - 'The Witness (2016)' ("In 1964, The New York Times printed an article stating that Kitty Genovese was murdered while 38 witnesses did nothing. Fifty years later, her brother reinvestigates.") - https://www.sky.com/watch/title/programme/1d190c78-e00f-445d-985b-d20ac360d13e Stuart: Monday's Scotland v Denmark World Cup Qualifier match - A specific highlight of the match at 32m 20s which harks back to the Scottish origins of the passing game. Shona: 'Things Fell Apart' - new Jon Ronson podcast on BBC Sounds ("A series of strange, unexpected human stories from the history of the culture wars.") - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/m0011cpr For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 10, 2021 · 1 hr 1 min
Obama in Glasgow, Boris Johnson's Poll Ratings Slump and Travis Scott Tragedy / with Andrea Baker
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by mezzo-soprano, Andrea Baker. This week - Obama arrives at COP26, Boris Johnson's poll ratings slump , and Travis Scott - the festival tragedy. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Andrea share their media recommendations. Listen and subscribe to COP26 Daily: www.thebiglight.com/cop26 RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: Esquire magazine article by Mick Brown, 'Teenage Dreams: My Life as a Soul Boy' ("Writer Mick Brown reflects on his enduring fixation with Motown, soul and R&B, and encounters with greats such as James Brown and Aretha Franklin"). https://www.esquire.com/uk/culture/a38185595/soul-history-motown-singers/ Eamonn: Book, 'Affluenza' ("Psychologist, Oliver James' 2007 book - still relevant today. There is currently an epidemic of 'affluenza' throughout the world - an obsessive, envious, keeping-up-with-the-Joneses - that has resulted in huge increases in depression and anxiety among millions. Over a nine-month period, bestselling author, Oliver James, travelled around the world to try and find out why.") https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/102/1021521/affluenza/9780091900113.html Andrea: Netflix 6 part series - 'Colin in Black & White' - Netflix Series: 'COLIN IN BLACK & WHITE' (An exploration of former NFL player, Colin Kaepernick's, high school years and experiences that led him to become an activist. American six-episode fictionalized drama series, narrated by Colin Kaepernick.) www.netflix.com/title/80244479 For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 3, 2021 · 59 min
COP26 in Glasgow, Bin Strikes and Facebook Rebrands as 'Meta' / with David Pratt
Stuart and Eamonn are joined again by journalist and photographer, David Pratt. This week - COP26, bin strikes and Facebook rebrands as 'Meta'. Listen and subscribe to COP26 Daily: www.thebiglight.com/cop26 Recommendations : David Pratt: Film: 'MOSUL (Netflix)' (After being rescued by an Iraqi SWAT team from an assault by insurgents, a policeman joins the team and is thrown into a world of secrecy and ceaseless, fierce fighting.) www.netflix.com/title/81041495 Stuart Cosgrove: Netflix Series: 'COLIN IN BLACK & WHITE' (An exploration of former NFL player, Colin Kaepernick's, high school years and experiences that led him to become an activist. American six-episode fictionalized drama series, narrated by Colin Kaepernick.) www.netflix.com/title/80244479 Eamonn O'Neill: Guardian - 'The Long Read by Poppy Sebag-Montefiore. How two BBC journalists risked their jobs to reveal the truth about Jimmy Savile' www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/nov/02/jimmy-savile-bbc-journalists-risked-jobs-reveal-truth For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 27, 2021 · 1 hr 9 min
COP26, Devolution, Alec Baldwin Film Set Tragedy and Media Memories / with Joyce McMillan
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by returning commentator, Joyce McMillan. This week - build up to COP26 in Glasgow, devolution in Scotland, the Alec Baldwin film-set tragedy and a listener question about media memories. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Joyce share their recommendations. Subscribe to COP26 Daily via: www.thebiglight.com/cop26 RECOMMENDATIONS: Joyce: ‘The Enemy’ - National Theatre of Scotland's new touring production (“A radical re-imagining of ‘An Enemy of the People’, the classic Henrik Ibsen play about truth, power and deception. By Kieran Hurley, award-winning playwright and originator of the critically acclaimed Scottish indie film, ‘Beats’”) - www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/the-enemy ‘Vienna: The International Capital’ - new book by Angus Robertson, MSP (“Vienna is unique amongst world capitals in its consistent international importance over the centuries. From the ascent of the Habsburgs as Europe's leading dynasty to the Congress of Vienna, which reordered Europe after Napoleon, to bridge-building summits during the Cold War, it is the Austrian capital that has been the scene of key moments in European and world affairs.”) - birlinn.co.uk/contributor/angus-robertson/ Stuart: ‘Harmonic Spectrum’ - Scottish BAFTA nominated short film (“A stunning short film about music and autism. A contender for the Bafta Scotland Short Film Award.”) - available soon, for now here’s the trailer youtu.be/Yor5Pwqrq2Y - www.scottishdocinstitute.com/films/harmonic-spectrum/ Eamonn: ‘The Challenge’ - eight-episode documentary series about the fight of Spanish military police, the Guardia Civil, against the terrorist group for the independence of the Basque Country known as ETA - available on Amazon Prime -www.amazon.com/The-Challenge-ETA-Season-1/dp/B08JFTRCTH ‘An Enemy of the People’ - another adaptation of Ibsen's play! A film starring Steve McQueen - www.mcqueenonline.com/aeotphv.htm For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 20, 2021 · 49 min
The Murder of David Amess MP, ‘Blair & Brown: A New Labour Revolution’ and Bill Gates / with Steve Richards
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by journalist and broadcaster, Steve Richards. This week - the murder of David Amess MP, reactions to Blair & Brown: A New Labour Revolution, listener questions and Bill Gates. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Steve share their media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Steve: ‘The Odyssey’ by Homer (“The epic tale of Odysseus and his ten-year journey home after the Trojan War forms one of the earliest and greatest works of Western literature.”) - www.waterstones.com/book/the-odyssey/homer/peter-jones/9780140449112 Eamonn: ‘John Lewis: Good Trouble’ - documentary (“Representative John Lewis fights for civil rights, voting rights, gun control, health care reform and immigration.”) - www.amazon.co.uk/John-Lewis-Good-Trouble/dp/B089M54WFD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3OOXTH24CMJMS&dchild=1&keywords=john+lewis+good+trouble&qid=1634742054&s=dvd&sprefix Stuart: ‘The Maradona method may offer Bank’s ratesetters a helping hand’ - Times article by David Smith - www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-maradona-method-may-offer-bank-s-ratesetters-a-helping-hand-rpb2nsgzl First published: 20/10/21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 13, 2021 · 1 hr 5 min
BBC Scotland & Colin Bell, Prince Charles on Climate Change, Flags and the Westminster Covid Report / with Ruth Wishart
Stuart and Eamonn are joined for the first time by writer and columnist, Ruth Wishart. This week - Alex Massie’s Times article on BBC Scotland and Colin Bell’s legacy, Prince Charles and climate change, flags and the Westminster Covid report. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Ruth share their media recommendations. Alex’s Times article: www.thetimes.co.uk/article/scotland-is-poorly-served-by-an-incurious-bbc-d39d3xzdm RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: ‘The Family Roe’ - book by Joshua Prager (Norton Press)’ ('“A masterpiece of reporting on the Supreme Court’s most divisive case, Roe v. Wade, and the unknown lives at its heart.”) https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393247718 Eamonn: ‘Taste: My Life Through Food’ - book by Stanley Tucci (“From award-winning actor and food obsessive Stanley Tucci, comes an intimate and charming memoir of life in and out of the kitchen.”) https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Taste/Stanley-Tucci/9781982168018 Ruth: ‘Harlem Shuffle’ - novel by Colson Whitehead https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/608669/harlem-shuffle-by-colson-whitehead/ ‘Dog Days: A Year with Olive & Mabelby Andrew Cotter’ (“Andrew Cotter takes you behind the scenes and into the pages of his diary to reveal just how extraordinary a year it has been, and what really happened after his lockdown superstar Labradors chewed up the internet and found it was quite tasty.”) https://www.oliveandmabelbook.com/order-the-book.html For more information about the podcast, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 6, 2021 · 1 hr 3 min
Bad Week for Facebook, Referendum Chat, Pandora Papers, R Kelly and Radio Listeners / with Shona Craven
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by returning commentator, Shona Craven. This week - a bad week for Facebook, referendum chat, key revelations from the Pandora Papers, the R Kelly trial and a question about radio listeners. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Shona share their media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: ‘Unbelievable’ - Netflix series (‘After a young woman is accused of lying about a rape, two female detectives investigate a spate of eerily similar attacks. Inspired by true events.’) - www.netflix.com/gb/title/80153467 Shona: ‘Squid Game’ - Netflix series (‘Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits — with deadly high stakes.’) - www.netflix.com/gb/title/81040344 Eamonn: ‘The Forecaster’ - film on Amazon Prime (‘A man designs a model that can predict the future. He calculates developments in the world economy with eerie accuracy and even the outbreak of wars. Until the FBI is on his doorstep...’) - www.amazon.co.uk/Forecaster-Martin-Armstrong/dp/B07Z3ZJ7TX For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 29, 2021 · 1 hr 6 min
Labour Party Conference, Jimmy Savile Drama, Russell T Davies and a Question about President Biden
Stuart and Eamonn are back to basics - no guest, just the two of them. This week - the Labour Party Conference, Steve Coogan cast as Jimmy Savile in a new BBC drama, Russell T Davies returns to Doctor Who and a listener question about media criticism of President Biden. At the end of the show, Stuart and Eamonn share their personal media recommendations. Times article referenced in listener question segment: thetimes.co.uk/article/21dc9e5a-1e20-11ec-b8f6-2f9fbbeddc5b?shareToken=6cb66cb7e87397f5b61ea9c305b1b8f9 RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: Trailer for ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ starring Denzel Washington (in theatres December 25, streaming on Apple TV+ January 14) - www.youtube.com/watch?v=HM3hsVrBMA4 ‘Brian Cox Has No Sympathy for His Filthy-Rich Family on ‘Succession’’ - New York Times article - www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/09/28/magazine/brian-cox-interview.html Eamonn: ‘Inside America’s Treasure House: The Met’ - documentary series filmed inside America's biggest art museum as it prepares for its 150th anniversary, only to endure closure due to Covid, demands for greater diversity and financial disaster - www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000znvd For listener questions and more info, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 22, 2021 · 1 hr
Scottish Ambulances and Humza Yousaf, Rupert Murdoch's New Channel, ‘British’ Programmes and Music Icons / with Afua Adom
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by broadcaster, Afua Adom. This week - Scottish ambulances and Humza Yousaf, Rupert Murdoch’s new TV channel, ‘British’ programmes and a listener question about music icons. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Afua share their personal media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: ‘Harlem Shuffle’ - 2021 novel by American author, Colson Whitehead (the follow-up to Whitehead's 2019 novel, ‘The Nickel Boys’, which earned him his second Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.) A work of crime fiction and a family saga that takes place in Harlem between 1959 and 1964 - www.waterstones.com/book/harlem-shuffle/colson-whitehead/9780708899441 Eamonn: ‘Shackleton’ - book by Ranulph Fiennes (discover the story of Ernest Shackleton's legendary Antarctic expedition through the words of the world's greatest living explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes - one of the only men to understand his experience first-hand) - www.waterstones.com/book/shackleton/ranulph-fiennes/2928377066765 Afua: ‘The Other Black Girl’ - book by Zakiya Dalila Harris (described as one of the books of the year - think Get Out meets The Devil Wears Prada) - www.waterstones.com/book/the-other-black-girl/zakiya-dalila-harris/9781526630377 For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 15, 2021 · 1 hr 7 min
ITV Report on Barlinnie Prison, Janey Godley’s Tweets, Andrew Neil Leaves GB News and Another Listener Question / with Michael Stewart
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by former international footballer, Michael Stewart. This week - ITV’s report on Barlinnie Prison, controversy surrounding Janey Godley’s past tweets, Andrew Neil’s departure from GB News and a listener question about last week’s show. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Michael share their personal media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: ‘For My Journalism Students, Much Of 9/11 Is A Case Study Of What Not To Do’ - article by Eileen McNamara - www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/2021/09/09/never-forget-journalisms-mistakes-after-september-eleventh-eileen-mcnamara Eamonn: ‘A Prison Diary’ book series by Jeffrey Archer - www.goodreads.com/series/60789-a-prison-diary Michael: ‘The Power of Geography’ - book by Tim Marshall - www.waterstones.com/book/the-power-of-geography/tim-marshall/9781783965373 For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 8, 2021 · 1 hr 3 min
Brexit Consequences, The Daily Record v Fan Media and Fran Unsworth / with Joyce McMillan
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by theatre critic and political commentator, Joyce McMillan. This week - Brexit consequences, controversy surrounding The Daily Record & Heart and Hand Podcast and Fran Unsworth’s departure from BBC News. Stuart, Eamonn and Joyce share their media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: ‘Worth’ - drama film on Netflix - www.netflix.com/gb/title/80226212 Joyce: ‘Islander’ - film available via Dundee Rep - dundeerep.co.uk/whats-on/islander Eamonn: ‘The Jaws Log: Expanded Edition (Shooting Script)’ - book by Carl Gottlieb - harpercollins.co.uk/products/the-jaws-log-expanded-edition-shooting-script-carl-gottlieb?variant=39320266571854 For more information about the podcast, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 1, 2021 · 1 hr 8 min
Anti-Catholic Singing, Green Party Ministers, Afghanistan Withdrawal and ‘The Donald’ / with Andrea Baker
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by mezzo-soprano, Andrea Baker. This week - reactions to anti-Catholic singing in Glasgow, Green Party ministers in the Scottish Government, final Afghanistan withdrawal and a listener question about ‘The Donald’. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Andrea share their media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: ‘RIZZIO’ - book by Denise Mina - birlinn.co.uk/product/rizzio/ Andrea: ‘Singin' & Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas’ - book by Dr Maya Angelou - www.waterstones.com/book/singin-and-swingin-and-gettin-merry-like-christmas/dr-maya-angelou/9781844085033 Eamonn: ‘Restrepo: Outpost Afghanistan’ - documentary available on Apple TV - tv.apple.com/gb/movie/restrepo/umc.cmc.5dn6s5wjx0xed4i06e35zcuym?action=play Photo of U.S. Army Major General Chris Donahue leaving Afghanistan - ‘Leaving Afghanistan, U.S. general's ghostly image books place in history’ www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/leaving-afghanistan-us-generals-ghostly-image-books-place-history-2021-08-31/ For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 25, 2021 · 51 min
SNP/Green Deal, Jess Brammar ‘Bias’ Controversy and Breaking Difficult Stories / with Jane Graham
Stuart and Eamonn are joined by writer and commentator, Jane Graham. This week - reactions to the SNP/Green Party deal, the Jess Brammar ‘bias’ controversy and a listener question about breaking difficult stories. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and Jane share their media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: ‘Designated Survivor’ - drama series on Netflix - www.netflix.com/gb/title/80113647 Eamonn: ‘The Boys In The Boat: An Epic Journey to the Heart of Hitler's Berlin’ - book by Daniel James Brown’ - www.waterstones.com/book/the-boys-in-the-boat/daniel-james-brown/9781447210986 Jane: ‘Borges and Me: An Encounter’ - book by Jay Parini - www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/621066/borges-and-me-by-jay-parini/ For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 18, 2021 · 1 hr 5 min
Afghanistan, Cambo Oil Field and Listener Question of the Week / with David Pratt
Stuart and Eamonn are back with a brand new series of Talk Media. They’re joined by journalist, photographer and broadcaster, David Pratt. This week - the fallout from the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and the return of the Taliban, debate surrounding the Cambo oil field in Scotland and a listener question. At the end of the show, Stuart, Eamonn and David share their media recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS: Stuart: ‘Untold: Malice at the Palace’ - documentary on Netflix - www.netflix.com/gb/title/81026439 Eamonn: ‘Write Around The World’ - travel series presented by Richard E. Grant on BBC4 - www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09nldzc David: ‘Afghan Napoleon: The Life of Ahmad Shah Massoud’ – book by Sandy Gall, with intro by Rory Stewart - www.waterstones.com/book/afghan-napoleon-the-life-of-ahmad-shah-massoud For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 17, 2021 · 38 sec
Ask Stuart and Eamonn a Question...
Stuart and Eamonn will be back in your pod feeds on Wednesday 18th August with a brand new series of Talk Media. As ever, they'll be joined by weekly guest commentators from the worlds of journalism, entertainment and politics. Over the next few months, they're going to be answering your questions about the media, the podcast and other topical subjects. Be inventive, creative and serious. Go to thebiglight.com/talkmedia and complete the contact form to get in touch with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 10, 2021 · 19 min
BONUS: Press Conferences
Stuart and Eamonn discuss their press conference experiences and talk about how these staged events work (originally published on Patreon in July 2020). For more information about the podcast, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 3, 2021 · 17 min
BONUS: Technology...When Does it Transform a Project?
Stuart and Eamonn discuss the positive and negative impacts of technology on a variety of media projects (originally released on Patreon in April 2020). Series 3 starts on Wednesday 18th August. For more information about the podcast, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices