Best Maureen Kerr Podcasts (2026)

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The Media Beat Episode #86 49:32

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In our now traditional "what did Maureen and Claire predict for this year?" episode, we go though what our two great prophets said was going to happen in 2025, some 12 months ago. You will be surprised how well they did. Have a listen (or re-listen) to Episode #63 if you want to hear their predictions in full. Then, gather round the wireless in fro…

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The Media Beat Episode #85 50:09

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A fabulous Deep Dive this time on the "Creative Economy" of which we are, of course, a part! Netflix and WBD goes "beyond juicy" our Spotify Wrapped ages are wildly different and are Vertical Dramas coming of age? Our move into video (about five years after everyone else) is proving very popular for fans of Podmojis for obvious reasons.…

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I didn't know it would help me too 💚 Maureen Carrig's living liver donation 34:57

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🎙️In this episode of Transplant Talks, living liver donor Maureen Carrig shares the deeply personal story behind her decision to donate. After hearing about the critical need for pediatric liver transplants at Children’s Hospital Colorado, Maureen felt moved to act—and made her decision within just a few days. She describes the nerves of telling pe…

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The Media Beat Episode #84 45:48

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Would you believe Spotify is nearly 20 year old? Well, believe it and all the history and strategy Claire and Maureen have to share with us. News covers big deals and big launches and our presenters struggle to gain supremacy in the Podmoji arena with weird socks, the big TikTok Shop and a quiet revolution in Hollywood.…

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The Media Beat Episode #83 53:10

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A brilliant deep dive on Netflix this time and the news is all about WBD selling up, the potential of an AI bubble and Disney integrating with Hulu. Despite being half the world away (literally) Claire grabs whatever she can for podmojis to cover AI presenters, Taylor Sheridan and Celebrity Traitors. Will there be an outright winner?…

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Dave's 397-Day Fight for Life 1:04:18

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🎙️⭐Don't forget to 👍🏻and subscribe! 🚁When flight nurse Dave lifted off for what seemed like a routine helicopter transport, he had no idea it would end in catastrophe. Moments after takeoff, the helicopter crashed—killing the pilot, leaving Dave with burns over 90% of his body, and injuring his partner, who managed to scramble out. Dave was airlift…

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The Media Beat Episode #82 51:22

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Today is a very special episode in that we welcome a guest: Dr. Alex Connock, producer-turned-academic, now teaching AI and media at both Oxford and Exeter. Alex was actually on The Media Beat two years ago, when we talked about his first book, Media Management and Artificial Intelligence. Since then, both AI and the media industry have moved at ex…

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The Media Beat Episode #81 55:07

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Maureen plays an absolute blinder in this episode's Deep Dive where she give a forensic explanation as to the reasons behind why so many media companies are splitting their business up with additional crucial insights from Claire. We talk about the Paramount, Netflix, WBD machinations, new wearables and what goes on YouTube stays on YouTube for eve…

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The Media Beat Episode #80 50:11

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Ever wondered what a "paperless production" was? Well, wonder no more as Claire takes us through a the silent revolution in film and TV production that happened as we enjoyed our favourite shows. In The News covers content vs creator wars, SVOD trends and the six children and five wives of the world's greatest media mogul. Maureen has a surprise fo…

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The Strength of My Scars - Dr. Maria Baimas-George 47:42

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https://strengthofmyscars.com/ 🎙️Today’s guest, Dr. Baimas-George, describes her transplant surgery fellowship as the hardest challenge of her career — one that brought her face to face with the full spectrum of organ donation, including the extraordinary commitment of living donors who undergo surgery they don’t medically need. She calls it “contr…

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The Media Beat Episode #79 51:45

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Many of us know about the A24 studio and the four quadrants, but Claire takes us deep into its history and strategy topped of with some business brilliance from Maureen. We are one of the few podcasts who reference both T.S. Eliot and Adam Sandler whilst analysing how the predicted AI bust will play out. Threads is on the up, Netflix has gone star …

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The Media Beat Episode #78 52:56

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A Double header Deep Dive this time exploring the phenomenon that is streaming content "arms dealing" and its worthiness and business implications. We have views on the latest Warner Music results, the resilience of European broadcasters and some gossip about Paramount and Netflix. There is also good news about those of us who like browsing book sh…

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The Media Beat Episode #77 54:29

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The Deep Dive this time is all about the Online Safety Act as it comes into operation. We also look at the Paramount deal, LA Times and the blurred lines of Gen AI between good and bad faith outputs.By Maureen Kerr and Claire Tavernier

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The Media Beat Episode #76 45:26

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Remember life before Sky TV? Well, it did exist and this time, Maureen takes from the humble beginnings in 1990 to the leviathan we see today! Sky pops up in the news as well as a landmark AI court ruling and news of Netflix and Spotify working together. Maureen has picked up fan and Claire has picked up a soldier so it is all going off in Podmojis…

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The Media Beat Episode #75 48:04

7M ago48:04

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Can you believe Jaws is 50! That's our deep dive, or rather our "GET OUT OF THE WATER". Loads of other stuff covered including business breakups (WBD) and comings together (TF1 and Netflix) and Maureen has some new props for podmojis!By Maureen Kerr and Claire Tavernier

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Four Kidneys, Endless Hope 52:12

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👍Don't forget to like and subscribe! 💚 🎙️In this powerful episode of #TransplantTalks we hear from Kelsey, who was diagnosed with medullary cystic kidney disease at just 17 years old after routine lab work before college revealed she was already in kidney failure. Forced to delay college and begin hemodialysis, Kelsey's journey began with a selfles…

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The Media Beat Episode #74 47:32

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A Deep Dive for the ages as Maureen reveals four gamechangers in the world of advertising and its use of AI. We talk of dangerous hashtags, new gaming devices and sport on YouTube. We all get grumpy at annoying things but cheer ourselves up when we realised how well the UK is thought of. And Canada!By Maureen Kerr and Claire Tavernier

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The Media Beat Episode #73 56:44

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We all love the BBC! But why? Claire explains all as well as admitting the British Strictly is the best! We also look at the new Google production arm, ITV results and Microsoft advertising. Also find out who owns not one, but two penguins and what fell on whom at Cannes this week.By Maureen Kerr and Claire Tavernier

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The Media Beat Episode #72 54:37

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We dive deep into the Box Office this time and ask the question "how healthy is it?" as well as look at Disney, Finsyn and Privacy. Some discipline is introduced into Podmojis with a unique card system.By Maureen Kerr and Claire Tavernier

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Doctors, Depression, and Disclosure: A Conversation About Stigma 48:10

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In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Dr. Jeff Druck, an emergency medicine physician and Vice Chair for Faculty Advancement, Transformation, and Wellbeing at The University of Utah. Dr. Druck shares his experience with depression, including the months it took him to recognize that something was wrong, and the painful reali…

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The Media Beat Episode #71 51:01

9M ago51:01

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Another deep dive on a "family favourite" - this time Maureen takes us down memory lane to tell the story of Netflix and its journey to prominence alongside its erstwhile companion Amazon. The news this time covers predictions, Government vs Big Tech and the deal of the year. Quick-fire podmojis force Claire and Maureen to make good use of unicorns…

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Kerre & Lola 47:21

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🎙️Don't forget to like and subscribe!👍🎙️💚 The day after her 50th birthday - also the day after she was convinced she was going to die - Kerre received the gift of life: a liver transplant. Her diagnosis was elusive, with her doctors suspecting Wilson’s disease, a rare condition that usually presents in childhood. Despite the uncertainty and the gra…

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The Media Beat Episode #70 1:01:58

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Claire thrills us this week with a deep dive on Wikipedia and uncovers some interesting facts about our erstwhile digital crib sheet and its founder. Add to that we present detailed reports on the ongoing TikTok saga, the release of Nintendo's Switch 2 and speculation over a possible levy on UK streaming. The podmojis this week make use of some old…

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The Media Beat Episode #69 57:51

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In this, our first ever "crossover" episode, Maureen and Claire talk to the wonderful Carlo De Marchis, host of the equally wonderful "Retention Zone" podcast, and jam about the state of the nation re sports rights, bundling, emerging viewing habits and, of course AI. Not only this, but we still have time for some podmoji action based around the Ne…

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The Media Beat Episode #68 51:11

10M ago51:11

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Do remember when YouTube was all about sharing your holiday videos? We do. But in addition, Claire remembers how it quickly evolved into a genuine disrupter and threat to conventional TV to where it is now. The service with easily the most streamed minutes on Earth. In this deep dive we go back to the beginning and tell the story of the rise of You…

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Transplant in the Context of Migration - Ethical and Practical Challenges 45:08

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In this episode, Dr. Sixto Giusti joins us for an important conversation about the critical yet controversial topic of transplantation in the context of migration, with a particular focus on undocumented immigrants in the United States. Sixto Giusti, MD, FASN is Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension and …

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Transplantation in the Context of Migration - Ethical and Practical Challenges 45:08

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🎙️leave a review: https://tinyurl.com/5bp9ytx 👍Don't forget to like and subscribe! In this episode of @TransplantTalks-Podcast Dr. Sixto Giusti of @CUAnschutz and @UniversityofColoradoHealth joins us for an important conversation about the critical yet controversial topic of transplantation in the context of migration, with a particular focus on un…

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The Media Beat Episode #67 55:55

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With all that is going on in the world of media, we have had to postpone a deep dive until next time to have a bumper "In The News" which covers sports, closures, ends of eras and a focus on UK broadcasters. Podmojis feature NVIDIA and, of course, The Oscars.By Maureen Kerr and Claire Tavernier

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The Media Beat Episode #66 53:37

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The Deep Dive this week is a deep as the Mariana Trench as we explore the history and current state of a mysterious business phenomenon known as "Vertical Integration", although we are sure our listeners are savvy enough to know what that means. Add to that business results galore, Spotify turning a profit but The Trade Desk stalling and a fist ful…

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The Media Beat Episode #65 53:00

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The Deep Dive jut has to be Deepseek of course and we do not disappoint with a great description of what it is and what it means technically and commercially. Mr Trump is tariffing and Oscar is mulling. Also we have a look at the latest Netflix results, the cost of a Superbowl add and bid a fond farewell to Eurosport.…

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The Media Beat Episode #64 59:39

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It's been a little while since a "regular" edition, so you won't be surprised to find we have squeezed in a ton of chat into this one! We cannot avoid talking about Meta and TikTok in depth with sports drama, music behaviours and AI tugs of war in the news. We find out things we never new about Claire's tastes with regard to French cinema and WWE, …

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The Liver Lowdown with Dr. James Burton 53:52

12M ago53:52

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In this episode of Transplant Talks, @CUAnschutz liver expert, Dr. James Burton talks with us about all things liver related. Have you ever wondered how alcohol leads to liver damage? Or if binge drinking is as bad as daily drinking? What about liver cleanses - are they any good? Is acetaminophen safe when you already have liver disease? How about …

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The Media Beat Episode #63 53:23

1y ago53:23

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Welcome to 2025! And with the new year come new predictions from Maureen and Claire on subjects covering streaming, music, sports, M&A, AI, content and, off course tips for the Oscars! Happy New Year!By Maureen Kerr and Claire Tavernier

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Two Months to a Lifetime: A Story of Sobriety and Survival 46:03

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Emma is 31 years old and a native of Florida. She had worked as a bar manager for most of her adult life. She describes, “I always was too enthusiastic of a drinker and drank more than my friends,” but things got worse during COVID. It was difficult to be home for months, and she found herself just doing shot after shot all day. After COVID, she qu…

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Two Months to a Lifetime: a Story of Sobriety and Survival 46:03

1y ago46:03

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Emma is 31 years old and a native of Florida. She had worked as a bar manager for most of her adult life. She describes, “I always was too enthusiastic of a drinker and drank more than my friends,” but things got worse during COVID. It was difficult to be home for months, and she found herself just doing shot after shot all day. After COVID, she qu…

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The Media Beat Episode #62 53:41

1y ago53:41

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As the end of the year approaches, we look back at some of the predictions made by Maureen and Claire at the beginning of 2024 and are astonished at how accurate they were. Mostly. The usual suspects such as AI, advertising, streaming and content raise their heads, but you will also remember their predictions about The Oscars, Gaming IP and The Eur…

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The Media Beat Episode #61 59:43

1y ago59:43

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This time, Claire takes us through the critical importance of story telling recalling her fascinating Reykjavik panel. We also look at Ofcom Online Nation 2024, Amazon Nova, The Content London Conference and what's happening in the world of M&A. Maureen is very happy with the new Captain America casting despite possible production issues and other …

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Proving them Wrong 1:04:19

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Matison Deaton is a remarkable woman, with perseverance that most cannot even imagine. She was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when she was 1 1/2 years old, so her life was filled with lots of doctors’ appointments and all kinds of things that kids just shouldn’t have to experience. She knew from a young age that she may one day need a lung transpla…

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The Media Beat Episode #60 1:00:57

1y ago1:00:57

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Maureen and Claire have been in Reykjavik chairing panels, promoting women in leadership, having fun and watching the sun go down in the middle of the day. In the first of two special deep dives, Maureen shares what she learned from chaining a panel on the subject of, guess what, AI! Disney and three and a half mergers make the news and there are s…

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The Media Beat Episode #59 54:59

1y ago54:59

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After a small hiatus where we have been travelling, working hard and, in one case, being interviewed by world-famous publications, we are back with a high-energy, high-fun edition. We talk quarterly results of the "big 7" (or 6 or 5) and 50% of Claire's predictions come true. Netflix stop playing games, London loves films and FAST succeeds in Europ…

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Transporting Life 41:53

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Nic grew up around airplanes his entire childhood - his parents started a charter company right after he was born. He has always wanted to learn to fly, but he was diagnosed with a rare heart condition that required open heart surgery at the age of 15. This meant he was unable to get a pilot medical certificate, so he pursued a sports pilot's licen…

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Mariela Dances 43:54

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Mariela started dancing when she was 12 years old in Ecuador. She trained in the conservatory and then moved to New York City to attend the Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance. For her, dancing is like breathing, is part of her culture, and is a way of meditation. In 2014, she ended up in the hospital with liver problems, but no one really k…

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One Kidney and the Boston Marathon 30:30

1y ago30:30

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Mike is a business owner, tattoo artist, and marathoner. He ran the Boston Marathon just 32 days after donating his kidney to a stranger. The same strength and determination that led Mike to pursue sobriety more than ten years ago led him to not even think twice when he learned his friend and running buddy needed a kidney. He donated a kidney anony…

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Miss Tampa Part 2 28:17

1y ago28:17

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Casana Fink is an author, entrepreneur, Miss America Contestant, and organ donation advocate. Casana knows she wants to be a living donor at some point but isn't sure on the right timing. In this episode of Transplant Talks, co-hosts Anastasia Henry and Rachel Davis, MD, talk through this decision with Casana Fink. They discuss the differences betw…

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Miss Tampa Part 1 35:37

1y ago35:37

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Miss Tampa, Casana Fink, is an author, entrepreneur, Miss America contestant, and organ donation advocate. After her father received an organ transplant in 2013, she has devoted herself to championing this cause. Anastasia Henry, Executive Director of the American Transplant Foundation joins psychiatrist and living liver donor, Rachel Davis, MD, to…

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Molly and Lydia's Story - Living Liver Donation 1:12:17

1y ago1:12:17

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Lydia donated more than half of her liver to her childhood friend, Molly, just a few months ago. They are both incredible people, and their story is one of perseverance, strength, and the strongest kind of friendship. Due to their religious beliefs, they did not want to receive blood products, and they had the utmost confidence in their surgeon, Dr…

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The Media Beat Episode #58 1:01:21

1+ y ago1:01:21

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If you don't know what "dayparts" are, then you are in for a treat as Claire leads the now famous MBDD on how the world of advertising has moved away from the concept of "primetime", but might be moving back! Elsewhere, YouTube and Lionsgate are doing exciting things in AI, The Observer might be being sold and is our love affair with Tolkien fading…

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The Media Beat Episode #57 1:02:28

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There is literally so much news this time, that we can't fit in the tiniest of paddle, let alone a deep dive! So it makes way for Netflix, UK production spend, film on-demand and gaming weirdness! Also in Podmojis, and although you can't find us on there, we discover that there is plenty of money to be made on OnlyFans! Who knew?…

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The Media Beat Episode #56 53:19

1+ y ago53:19

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The joy of watching films all day in a cool location! What could be better? We find out that the answer is "not much"! We also talk about TV viewing analysis, getting Emily's clothes delivered to you direct from Paris and a massive podcast deal for the Kelces. There is also furious debate about what months are covered by Quarter 3.…