Best Channel4 Podcasts (2025)

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Why Bold Social Creative Is Always Worth The ‘Risk’ | Aaron Gillies, 4Studio, Channel4 1:02:37

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Your most successful activations will be the ones that makes stakeholders squirm. Just a little. Still, most organisations are more fearful of perceived backlash than ever before - but not Channel4. As the ‘alternative’ UK broadcaster with shows that range from Virgin Island to Trump V The Truth, the nature of its programming opens doors for the na…

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SOCIAL IN SIX [099] 17:41

1d ago17:41

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On this episode of Social in Six, SocialChain strategist Chelsea Noronha returns to the studio to help Mil break down social's biggest updates. They cover Meta’s ad-free subscription tier launching in the UK, plus the news that Instagram is trialling opening the app to the full-screen Reels feed. They also discuss two updates from Facebook, includi…

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332. Scraping The Bottom Of The News Barrel 2:16:44

9d ago2:16:44

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This week Dan and Chris try to discuss TV news, but we discover there really wasn't much going on. We talk about the Simpsons Movie getting a sequel, Dexter Ressurection being renewed and Hulu replacing Star internationally on Disney+. Plus we review Marvel Zombies and Wayward.

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331. Please sir, can I have some free speech sir? 2:26:48

23d ago2:26:48

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This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent TV news which unfortunately means discussing politics... a lot. So yeah, we talk about the Jimmy Kimmel situation, Apple pulling a show to avoid stoking tension, how Warner Brothers became the bell of the ball, The Muppet Show returning for the 50th anniversary and Catfish The TV Show being cancelled.…

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SOCIAL IN SIX [098] 18:57

1M ago18:57

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On this week’s trend-focused Social in Six, account manager Scarlett Carson joins Mil for a midyear lookback on the trends that are dominating social right now – and the trends to come. They dissect Pinterest’s autumn trends report, YouTube’s digital culture recap, and talk about the trends they think will sustain in 2025. They also break down the …

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330. I've ranted about so many things I don't know if I've contradicted myself 2:20:48

1M ago2:20:48

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This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent TV news including casting for the Scrubs reboot, chaos over at Amazon for Mr and Mrs Smith, the Wednesday ratings and the strange release model, Doctor Who's future and why they cancelled Dexter Original Sin. Plus we review The Office spin off The Paper and new Netflix animated comedy, Long Story Shor…

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How UKTV Uses Data to Fuel Brand Loyalty through Fandom | Erina Jones, UKTV 53:37

1M ago53:37

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For TV broadcasters, social marketing has to do more than just educate or entertain – it has to convince audiences to get *off* their phones and sit down to watch. Sharing the solution to that challenge is Erina Jones, director of social media and social AVOD at UKTV, part of the award-winning BBC Studios. Erina delves into why consolidating UKTV’s…

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329. Breaking Bad Retrospective (Season Four) 1:52:26

2M ago1:52:26

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This week Dan and Chris take another break from their normal structure to continue our season by season retrospective of Breaking Bad. Is this show as good as history remembers it? Does it hold up to it's reputation? Let's discuss!

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SOCIAL IN SIX [097] 20:00

2M ago20:00

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On this week’s episode of Social in Six, The Fifth’s account manager Chiara Yeomans joins Mil in the studio. They’re talking about the updates that have social marketers talking, including Instagram finally launching Reposts, YouTube beating out ITV to become the 2nd most-watched channel in the UK; and the hottest influencer marketing trends set to…

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How to Build a Paid Social Strategy Around Real Audience Behaviour | Mark Byrne, Brave Bison and Gareth Harrison, SocialChain 29:22

2M ago29:22

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Mindsets matter more than metrics. In episode two of The Media Lift Effect, Eve Young returns with Gareth Harrison (SocialChain) and Mark Byrne (Brave Bison) to unpack how brands can apply the model across audience, creative, media, and measurement. From auditing assets to making use of AI tools like AudienceGPT, this episode shows how to build str…

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328. We Keep Wandering Into Depressing Territory 2:30:48

2M ago2:30:48

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This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent TV news including all the reasons Dan hates Disney, the future of WWE on ESPN, Hulu being phased out and some renewals and cancellations. Plus we discuss the trailer for The Paper and review Department Q and Murderbot. We also discuss Dexter Ressurection, the King of the Hill revival and Happy Gilmore…

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What Effective Social Performance Really Looks Like | Mark Byrne, Brave Bison and Gareth Harrison, SocialChain 39:45

3M ago39:45

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Social ad spend is growing but over half of it still goes to waste. In this first episode of The Media Lift Effect, a special SocialMinds × Brave Talk collaboration, host Eve Young is joined by Gareth Harrison (SocialChain) and Mark Byrne (Brave Bison) to unpack why performance is falling short — and what needs to change. They explore the new reali…

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327. There's No Money In TV Anymore 2:27:26

3M ago2:27:26

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This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent TV news including the cancellation of ‘The Late Show’, what this means for the future of late night and whether political pressure played a part in the decision. Plus we discuss ‘The Comeback’ making a comeback, HBO Max ordering a ‘Big Bang Theory’ spin-off with an insane premise and Netflix ordering …

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SOCIAL IN SIX [096] 14:37

3M ago14:37

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On this week’s episode of Social in Six, senior creative Eve Young is back with Mil in the studio. Together, they recap the top headlines from social, including Bulletin Boards, TikTok’s answer to Broadcast Channels; Instagram and TikTok developing connected TV apps; and YouTube's new shoppable stickers for Shorts. They also discuss Meta’s plan to …

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How Dr. Oetker Cooked Up Its Content Strategy for Culture & Loyalty | Josephine Keller, Dr. Oetker 44:13

4M ago44:13

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Dr. Oetker is a brand that has a place in every household’s cupboards, but it’s also found its place on everybody’s social feeds - particularly for its baking category. Today’s guest is Josephine Keller, Dr. Oetker’s head of digital marketing, and she joins us to share how the brand has successfully built out its in-house social production capabili…

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326. Breaking Bad Retrospective (Season Three) 1:56:02

4M ago1:56:02

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This week Dan and Chris take another break from their normal structure to continue our season by season retrospective of Breaking Bad. Is this show as good as history remembers it? Does it hold up to it's reputation? Is 'The Fly' a masterpiece or disaster? Let's discuss!

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SOCIAL IN SIX [095] 17:30

4M ago17:30

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This week, Mil is joined by The Fifth’s associate creative director Joel Newman to break down the need-to-know headlines from the world of social. This time, they’re discussing a suite of new ad tools from both TikTok and Meta, LinkedIn’s new First Impressions Ads and a promising update on Instagram’s trial Reels. We also cover Pinterest’s midyear …

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325. The Fourteenth Annual Static Awards (Night Two) 1:55:47

4M ago1:55:47

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To celebrate 13 years of this podcast, it's time for the Fourteenth Annual Static Awards, our fictional TV awards show which is really just a poor excuse to recap the year in TV. We both nominate shows for each award and debate who should win. Awards are meaningless, but this podcast is fun. We promise. This year, split this awards into two episode…

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324. The Fourteenth Annual Static Awards (Night One) 2:33:38

5M ago2:33:38

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To celebrate 13 years of this podcast, it's time for the Fourteenth Annual Static Awards, our fictional TV awards show which is really just a poor excuse to recap the year in TV. We both nominate shows for each award and debate who should win. Awards are meaningless, but this podcast is fun. We promise. This year, split this awards into two episode…

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323. Who Review 7 4:32:16

5M ago4:32:16

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This week Dan and Chris are diving into the second season of the new era of Doctor Who in this bonus episode. We attempted, and failed to review each episode in just 20 minutes week by week and this is the result!

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Procurement, Pitches and Partnerships: Why Chemistry Still Counts | Tina Fegent 43:26

5M ago43:26

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Procurement isn’t just about cost-cutting anymore. It’s about chemistry, collaboration and long-term value. That’s the message from this week’s guest, Tina Fegent – one of the UK’s first marketing procurement specialists and a leading voice in agency-client relationships. In this episode, we explore how procurement has evolved from tactical to stra…

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Introducing Brave Talk: the brand-new podcast from the team at Brave Bison. 0:16

5M ago0:16

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The Brave Bison team sit down to decode what’s next — from search and social to technology and experience. No jargon. No fluff. Just unfiltered insights, bold opinions, and the real stories behind the strategies shaping growth today. Whether you're scaling campaigns or rethinking the funnel, if it moves the needle — we’re talking about it. Hit foll…

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322. Good TV, Bad Movie 1:48:21

5M ago1:48:21

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This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent TV news including a bunch of casting news, the return of scrubs, the cancellation of The Wheel of Time and Jeremy Renner's Hawkeye Season Two wage dispute. Plus we review The Studio, The Four Seasons and Common Side Effects.

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SOCIAL IN SIX [094] 16:22

5M ago16:22

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Show your support! Vote for Eve, your SocialMinds host, to win Creative Trailblazer in the Prolific North Creative Awards here: https://www.prolificnorth.co.uk/creative-awards-cast-your-vote/ This week, SocialChain strategist Chelsea Noronha joins Mil in the studio to unpack the latest, greatest, and up-and-coming social media features you need to …

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Why Brand Fundamentals Are More Important Than Ever | Kathryn Swallow, Unilever 37:06

6M ago37:06

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Platforms change, trends come and go. Brand fundamentals must remain. That’s the opinion of this week’s guest, Kathryn Swallow - former worldwide head of Unilever’s deodorants category, previously the global VP for Rexona (Sure) and Dove. Among all of Unilever’s brands, the deodorant category stands out thanks to the global success of those brands …

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321. Rubix Times at Chrismont High 1:56:27

6M ago1:56:27

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This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent TV news including the WWE pulling back the curtain on their creative process, Alicia Silverstone returning to Clueless and the line up for the Celebrity Traitors. We also review The Residence and Daredevil Born Again, plus we discuss exactly why we will no longer be covering the Harry Potter HBO serie…

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How Surreal Turns Failure Into a Roadmap For Success | John Thornton, Surreal 28:18

6M ago28:18

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In a space where failure is hidden from a wider audience, Surreal embrace the imperfect. A challenger brand within the staid world of cereal marketing, Surreal have emerged as a distinct voice. John Thornton, Senior creative at Surreal breaks down the process of embracing your marketing bluffs and peeling back the veneer of the social economy.…

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320. The Trinity 1:38:20

6M ago1:38:20

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This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent TV news including Harry Potter casting, some shows being renewed and Mythic Quest getting a new ending in the wake of it's cancellation. Plus we review The Pitt and Adolescence.

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SOCIAL IN SIX [093] 16:35

6M ago16:35

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SocialChain strategy and innovation director Gareth Harrison joins Mil to unpack this month’s Social in Six updates. This time, that’s an update on TikTok’s ban in the US, which has been extended again; a handful of updates from Meta to improve social SEO and make creator partnerships easier; and LinkedIn’s new Trends page that curates videos based…

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How Weetabix Reinvented Itself Without Losing Its Legacy | Lorraine Rothwell, Weetabix 26:12

7M ago26:12

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“Have you had your Weetabix?” is an iconic ad slogan as any. But post-pandemic, though Weetabix had become part of online conversations, it wasn’t necessarily translating to consumers’ shopping baskets. In this episode, Lorraine Rothwell, head of marketing at Weetabix, shares the story of how the brand reconnected with its core demographic while re…

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What Emerging Technology Means for Creativity | Sabrina Godden-Tuma, Vodafone 27:56

7M ago27:56

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AI is the hot topic on everyone’s lips. One which, if you ask most creatives, will be spoken of with some level of selfish scepticism. But what do you do when a company built on the good of tech has their own department of creatives? This conversation is full of honest questions, thought-provoking answers, and candid discussions on how Ai is actual…

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How to appear in search results as social shapes SEO | Hannah Walker, Reddit 28:57

7M ago28:57

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Social is changing the face of search and, with that, the impact on how brands and products are discovered has also shifted. Reddit is among the platforms capitalising on this - tapping into consumer habits of adding ‘Reddit’ to the end of every search term, making the brand name the 6th most-Googled term in the US. In this episode with Hannah Walk…

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Why Every Brand Needs a Data-Driven Mindset | Nick Bamber, Domino’s 25:29

7M ago25:29

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Every time you order a Domino’s pizza, you’re interfacing with countless data-driven touchpoints – whether it’s suggested items or Dom the Pizza Tracker telling you your Pepperoni Passion is in the oven. In this episode, Nick Bamber, digital and data director at Domino’s, unpacks why the brand sees itself as a data company first and a pizza busines…

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How Brands and Marketers Need to Plan as Social Commerce Explodes | Nilam Atodaria, TikTok 28:03

7M ago28:03

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TikTok Shop has taken over everyone’s For You Page in the last 12 months, and that’s in no small part down to the commerce ambitions of the business. Layer onto that the way TikTok has (and continues to) change the creator economy, and you’re left with an extremely actionable conversation for brands and marketers that will leave you empowered and e…

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319. Person News and TV Reviews 2:20:20

7M ago2:20:20

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This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent TV news including the future of streaming in the wake of a report suggesting AppleTV+ is losing one billion dollars every year. Plus we review Paradise and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.

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How Primark Converts Social Buzz to IRL Sales | Kymberley Thomson, Primark 30:14

7M ago30:14

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For years, Primark thrived without an online presence, but post-pandemic, that had to change. In this episode, Kymberley Thomson, senior global social media and community manager at Primark, takes us through the retailer’s social evolution - from having no ecommerce channel to building an engaged digital audience. Find out how to adapt a bricks and…

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SOCIAL IN SIX [092] 16:00

7M ago16:00

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On this episode of Social in Six, Mil is joined by Callum Woodbridge, senior creative at SocialChain. Together they cover all the headlines you need to know from the world of social, including TikTok Shop’s new feature to get you buying top products, LinkedIn rolling out comment impressions and Pinterest’s plan to stop AI images taking over the fee…

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How Very Media Group Is Redefining Retail Media | Laura Jones, Very Media Group 14:31

7M ago14:31

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Retail media is booming, and Very Media Group is making big moves to stay ahead. In this episode, Laura Jones, head of Very Media Group, breaks down how the brand is moving beyond its catalogue roots to create scroll-stopping content, data-driven insights, and collaborations with over 2000 brand partners. Expect to hear about how social slots into …

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Why Brands Need to Match Creator-Led Challenger Brands | Sunna van Kampen, Tonic Health 26:12

8M ago26:12

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Creator-led brands are on the rise, and heritage brands with decades of equity are finding themselves threatened and losing market share. In this episode, social-born brand Tonic Health speaks on the value of using only social, how being an entrepreneur-fronted brand impacts your approach to transparency, and what most brands don’t realise they’re …

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How Kopparberg Used Meaning to Win Millennials Back from Fad Trends | Nancy Dales, Kopparberg 22:35

8M ago22:35

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Last Summer, Kopparberg decided they needed to win back the favour of customers who’ve turned to trends like craft beer and chicken wine. To do so the brand made an unexpected but genius collaboration with Melanoma Fund, tapping into audiences’ interest in skincare and health at peak summer (Kopparberg’s time to shine). In this episode, Nancy Dales…

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How Yorkshire Tea Uses Northern Charm to Own its Category | Dom Dwight, Taylor’s of Harrogate 28:36

8M ago28:36

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Yorkshire Tea is a well-loved social-first brand leading its category in market share – hard to believe when you consider it was once the underdog amongst its multinational competitors. So how did the brand flip the script? By leaning into what made them different: their Northern-ness. In this episode, Dom Dwight, strategy and innovation director a…

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318. Breaking Bad Retrospective (Season Two) 2:14:15

8M ago2:14:15

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This week Dan and Chris take another break from their normal structure to continue our season by season retrospective of Breaking Bad. Is this show as good as history remembers it? Does it hold up to it's reputation? Let's talk about Season Two.

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SOCIAL IN SIX [091] 12:47

8M ago12:47

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On this episode of Social in Six, SocialChain strategist Chelsea Noronha joins Mil to break down the latest headlines from social. This time that includes: an update on TikTok US, LinkedIn’s new video features for desktop users, and YouTube’s latest partnership to get you posting Shorts. Chelsea and Mil also cover two updates from Instagram, includ…

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317. News Glorious News 1:41:43

8M ago1:41:43

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This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent TV news including some Harry Potter casting news, a potential Dungeons and Dragons Netflix show, the return of Mitchell and Webb to sketch comedy and bunch of shows getting renewed, but did it happen too late? Plus, Dan bursts with excitment at the idea of a Buffy revival.…

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Manchester City FC: How Fans Are at the Centre of City’s Social Strategy | Paul Handler 38:04

9M ago38:04

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Football clubs’ social output is a different ball game to traditional B2C brands. As one of the world’s most beloved, Manchester City must both use its channels to please die-hard fans whilst enticing the emerging. In this episode, City’s head of social media and international content, Paul Handler, tells us what makes their fans tick and how their…

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316. We review three comedies... 2:07:43

9M ago2:07:43

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This week Dan and Chris briefly talk about wrestling for some reason before we catch up on some recent TV news including the end of The Sandman and the renewal of Abbot Elementary, The White Lotus and High Potential. Plus we review Laid, St Denis Medical and Man On The Inside.

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315. We touch on Daredevil, but there's loads of Echo 2:11:05

9M ago2:11:05

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This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent TV news including production being halted on The Adventures Of Dick Turpin, the cancellation of Extraordinary and Frasier and an update on Daredevil Born Again's second season. Plus we review Skeleton Crew and Creature Commandos.

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SOCIAL IN SIX – TIKTOK US SPECIAL 26:55

9M ago26:55

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On a special episode of Social in Six, Mil and our creative director Jake are talking all about TikTok’s imminent ban in the US. They cover everything that’s happened so far, what the short- and long-term impacts of a nationwide ban would be, and what that could mean for the future of social. Plus, they’re ensuring your social strategy is prepared …

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Pinterest: What Pinterest Predicts 2025 will look like for brands and marketers | Louise Richardson, Pinterest (Europe) 44:32

10M ago44:32

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Pinterest Predicts is the not-yet-trending report that fuels brands and marketers’ plans - and consumers’ wildest imaginations – every year. And, every year, we sit down with Pinterest’s director of marketing for Europe, Louise Richardson, to learn how these trends to be will shape what we wear, eat, dress, decorate with, plan, drive, and experienc…

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314. More, more... less 2:52:49

10M ago2:52:49

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This week Dan and Chris catch up on some recent TV news, including how we're getting more Dexter, Bad Monkey, Creature Commandos, Man Vs Bee and Malcom In The Middle as they've been renewed; and we're getting less In The Know and The Franchise as they haven't. We also spend some time to call Disney out on their bullshit and we do eventually review …