Media Podcasts
Media Podcasts
In this episode of Channels with Peter Kafka, Puck journalist Matt Belloni breaks down the 2026 Oscars, highlighting Warner Bros.’s final big‑budget campaign with films like “Sinners” and “One Battle After Another” and the shifting power dynamics after the studio’s sale to the Ellisons. Belloni examines how the Ellison‑led Paramount/Skydance model may limit the kind of auteur‑driven bets Warner made, and he discusses the role of Oscar campaign tactics, including opposition research and the emerging influence of prediction markets like Kalshi on industry narratives. He also reflects on the Oscars’ move to YouTube, signaling a broader shift in how Hollywood seeks audiences and revenue in a declining broadcast era.
In this episode, host Carl Bode and guest discuss the entanglement of government authority, media consolidation, and municipal broadband, using historic cases like Burlington Telecom’s Al Jazeera controversy to illustrate the challenges of public‑owned networks. They trace how telecom giants have...
In this live episode of The New World, editor‑in‑chief Matt Kelly chats with Substack writer David Aaronovitch about the chaotic fallout from recent Middle‑East crises, especially the U.S.‑Iran confrontation and its ripple effects on oil markets, Russia, and global geopolitics....
In this episode, host Michael Stelzner chats with AI educator and founder Rene Remschik about how creators can leverage a curated AI tool stack to dramatically cut content production time. Rene shares his journey from early ChatGPT adopter to building...
In this special edition of the eMarketer "Behind the Numbers" podcast, senior analyst Minda Smiley moderates a panel with Corey Weaver, Head of Influence at Gap Inc., and Alexis Call, Director of Digital Merchandising at Stanley 1913. The discussion explores...
In this episode, Digiday’s Kamiko McCoy and Tim Peterson sit down with TikTok US platform reporter Crystal Scanlan to unpack TikTok’s post‑legal‑battle strategy. With the U.S. ban threat lifted, TikTok is shifting from defensive mode to aggressively courting ad dollars,...
In this episode of the Toure Show, the host argues that the United States and Israel are the primary aggressors in the ongoing Iran war, highlighting the recent appointment of Mojtaba Khomeini as Iran's new supreme leader and the U.S....
In this episode, host and analyst Misha dissect the chaotic state of Russian foreign policy, highlighting Putin's erratic leadership, the murky Russia‑Iran coordination, and the fallout from recent Iranian unrest. They then pivot to the tangled web of Jeffrey Epstein’s...
SAG‑AFTRA president Sean Astin entered his term amid a storm of high‑profile disputes, from an FCC clash over Jimmy Kimmel’s monologue to the rise of synthetic performers and a retreat by OpenAI on a controversial opt‑out request. As the union...
In this episode of The Town, host Matt Bellany chats with multi‑talented actor‑writer‑producer Rachel Sennott about carving a career path in today’s Hollywood. Rachel recounts how she broke out of NYU’s siloed acting program by collaborating with film students, building...
In this episode of Heated, climate reporter Chase Kane discusses his resignation from NBC News after eight years, citing systemic barriers that prevent climate stories from receiving prominent coverage. He describes how editorial decisions, time constraints, and a perception that...
In this special edition of the eMarketer podcast, Principal Analyst Max Willins reveals that U.S. creator earnings are projected to hit $21 billion in 2026, nearly doubling since 2022 and outpacing traditional web‑publisher revenues. He explains how creators have moved from...
In this live Q&A, journalist Vicky Ward fields audience questions about Jeffrey Epstein’s network, discussing why powerful figures continued to associate with him after his 2008 conviction, the role of the Zorro Ranch, and the limited insights gained from recent...
In this episode of Disinfo Detox, host Nolan interviews comedian, writer, and tech‑policy commentator Ron Placone. They dive deep into the controversy around Section 230, arguing that dismantling it would worsen online surveillance and give platforms even more incentive to censor...
The episode highlights Audible's new $8.99 standard plan, which offers unlimited access to Audible originals, nearly 200 former Wondery+ shows, and one audiobook per month, with a limited-time $5.99 introductory rate. It also covers Apple Podcasts' debut speaking slot at...
In this Digiday episode, hosts Kamiko McCoy and Tim Peterson discuss OpenAI's recent moves, including a controversial Pentagon partnership and the launch of its first ad‑tech deal with Criteo, signaling the start of ads on ChatGPT's free tier. They interview...
In this episode, Matt Abrahams talks with Stanford professor Angele Christen about the tension creators face between authenticity and the algorithmic push for drama and spectacle. Christen explains how granular metrics reward conflict‑driven or extreme content, creating short‑term virality but...
In this episode of The Town, host Matt Bellany talks with veteran TV producer John Wells about the unconventional production model behind HBO Max’s procedural drama “The Pit.” Wells explains how the show revives the classic broadcast‑style format—15 episodes per...
Emily Nemens, author of the Tin House novel Clutch, gained early acclaim with her debut The Cactus League, which was a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice and featured on NPR and Lit Hub’s 2020 favorites lists. Her short fiction...
In this episode, Digiday hosts Tamika Baziel, a B2B creator, who explains why she audited and ultimately severed her partnership with Hootsuite after learning of its collaboration with ICE and concerns about surveillance culture. She details her systematic audit process—using...
In this episode, Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group chairman Tom Rothman discusses Sony’s recent slate—including new Spider‑Man, Jumanji, Resident Evil, and the original animated film Goat—and how the studio thrives without its own streaming platform by partnering with giants like...
In this episode, host Sebastian Hassinger chats with Evan Kubas, a lawyer‑turned‑quantum media entrepreneur, about the origins of Quantum Insider and its parent company Resonance. Kubas recounts how he and co‑founder Alex Challens built a leading quantum news platform from...
In this episode, Alex Heath talks with Substack CEO Chris Best about Substack’s new integration with prediction market platform Polymarket, which lets writers embed live market data in their posts. Best explains his personal fascination with prediction markets, citing how...
In this episode, host Matt Belloni sits down with Michael Lynton, former Sony Pictures CEO and current Snap Inc. chairman, to dissect his decision to greenlight the controversial comedy "The Interview" and the subsequent 2014 Sony hack. Lynton reflects on...
In this episode of Journalism 2050, host Emily Bell and Heather Chaplin discuss the survival of journalism with two innovators: Vanan Murugesan of the nonprofit Sahan Journal and Joshi Herrmann of the subscription‑based Mill Media. The conversation contrasts nonprofit grant funding...
Janice Min, publisher of The Ankler, paints a bleak picture of Hollywood, likening Los Angeles to a "Detroit vibe" as media consolidation squeezes the advertising pool. In contrast, Reed Duchscher, founder of Night, announced a $70 million raise to expand his agency...
In this episode, Matt Abrahams talks with Nick Thompson, former editor‑in‑chief of Wired and current CEO of The Atlantic, about why clear, authentic communication beats cleverness in today’s noisy, AI‑driven world. Thompson emphasizes the power of specificity, honest voice, and...
