Best PSB Podcasts (2025)

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Who’s Buying? Commissioners And Superindies In The Spotlight 45:18

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14h ago45:18

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Why are the superindies reluctant to spend on new ideas at the moment? Steven D Wright, journalist and TV producer tells us what’s going on. It’s about to get quieter in the audio sector too, with the cull at Wondery sending shockwaves through the burgeoning podcast sector. Chloe Straw, chief exec of trade body Audio UK, gives us the mood music - a…

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Amplified: What’s behind the rise of broadcaster–streamer partnerships? In conversation with Mark Endemaño 45:12

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In this episode, Ampere speaks with Mark Endemaño, Managing Director at AlixPartners, about the rise of broadcaster and streamer partnerships. From Disney+ and ITV in the UK to Netflix and TF1 in France, we explore what has triggered this new wave of collaboration, why it matters now, and how it could reshape the future of the media landscape. Host…

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Was This The Bitchiest TV Festival Ever? 49:30

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Is Netflix indulging in ‘TV Tourism?’ And what does it mean? Should Channel 4 have broadcast their Bonnie Blue documentary? And why is a newspaper editor delivering the keynote at a room full of TV makers? It’s our annual, Edinburgh International TV Festival special - with all the insight from the sessions... and gossip from the conference floor. F…

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At the Crossroads: Parenting in Competitive Youth Sports 8:07

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Learn how to support your child in competitive youth sports without overstepping. Discover tips for parenting through adversity, growth, and resilience.

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Ofcom's Cristina Nicolotti Squires on PSB promience 24:04

2M ago24:04

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Public service content should be findable on YouTube - so says media regulator Ofcom, in today's announcement of a public service media review. Cristina Nicolotti Squires speaks to Matt Deegan about treating YouTube as a new form of EPG, the need for media literacy - and looks back at the challenges the regulator has faced this year with impartiali…

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Wallace, BBC Studios Profits and Media's AI Future 51:07

2M ago51:07

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Is the media industry too toxic for freelancers? Exec producer Rina Dayalji joins us to discuss the wider problems at the heart of the BBC’s Masterchef scandal. **SURVEY TIME** We need more info on our listeners and viewers to help improve the show. It takes 2mins and one lucky applicant will win a £50 John Lewis voucher. Take part now Also on the …

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🏀 The Truth About AAU Basketball Circuits: What Parents & Players Should Know 4:29

2M ago4:29

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AAU basketball can be overwhelming—and one of the most confusing aspects is understanding the different circuits. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of AAU basketball shoe circuits and beyond. We explain what Nike EYBL, Adidas 3SSB, and the Under Armour Association actually are, how they operate, and what kind of players typically …

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Gay Times: Where Readers Become Investors 53:04

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**SURVEY TIME** We need more info on our listeners and viewers to help improve the show. It takes 2mins and one lucky applicant will win a £50 John Lewis voucher. Take part as you listen... When the ad money leaves, what do you do to keep your publication going? Tag Warner, CEO of the Gay Times, joins us to discuss their adventures in a readership …

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The Amp Podcast: YouTube’s Role in the Future of Television 38:33

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BBC Gaza Row & YouTubers And Podcasters Seek New Status 43:48

2M ago43:48

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Why do YouTubers and podcasters want government recognition? Tim Burrowes of Unmade Media joins us to discuss the perils of securing a mortgage as a digital creator - as well as the latest from MADFest in London. Also on the show: amid Glasto controversy and Channel 4 picking up a supposedly partial doc on Gaza... does the BBC need to reset its new…

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Beyond Google Search: Finding Today's Consumers 44:03

2M ago44:03

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Can big tech be tamed? As the competition regulator tries to tweak Google’s algorithm, Mail Online’s SEO chief Carly Steven explains what the impact has been for her outlet. Also on the show: are vertical dramas the next big thing? Caroline Frost, Radio Times TV Editor and Podcast Host, tells us if they’re a thumbs up... or is that a swipe right? A…

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New BBC Chief, Cannes Lions and Netflix Goes Linear 39:41

3M ago39:41

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Kate Philips is announced as the BBC’s all-powerful creative lead - Faraz Osman, founder of TV indie Gold Wala, takes a look at her in-tray. Also on the show: TV advertising gets the self-service treatment... Rebecca Cooney, insight editor at Broadcast, tells us why broadcasters are targeting small businesses. Plus, speaking of advertising: with th…

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How Influencers Stole Broadcasters' Ad Money 46:48

3M ago46:48

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How did social media stars, podcasters and YouTubers overtake traditional media in ad revenue? Michael Savage, media editor at the Guardian, shepherds us into the new era. Also on the show: as The Standard announces a new partnership with Message Heard, we chat to the podcast outfit’s Jake Warren about the magic ingredients that turn print into pod…

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12RX027 Colours (Discography pt3) 48:54

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There’s an end-of-term feel to the In Depth season finale as Chris subjects Graham to the full technicolour horror of the Pet Shop Boys “Colours” quiz! With his co-hosting position on the line, Graham comes out fighting with some of his brightest, boldest Pet Shop facts to date. But with Chris moving the goalposts (“that’s indirect!”) and Graham ge…

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Newsroom Ethics and Tim Davie’s Wish List 49:40

3M ago49:40

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Do we need a Hypocratic oath for journalism? Journalist and Author Mic Wright has been into UK newsrooms to deduce whether there's an ethical line beyond, “don’t get sued.” Also on the show: the BBC sets out its stall for charter renewal. PR supremo Will Wood is here to take us through Tim Davey’s wishlist. All that plus: the AI copyright bill suff…

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12RX026 Discography (pt2) 1:03:44

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In the second half of their Discography double bill, Graham and Chris dive “Double In Depth” into the remaining nine tracks. The Introspective singles take them raving with Frankie Knuckles and the dawn of Acid House, while Behaviour sees them smoking about cigarettes and harping on about harps. There’s even chance for them to show off Graham’s ama…

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Indies: Do Not Fear C4 And The Big Studios 44:53

3M ago44:53

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Why indies shouldn’t fear Channel 4’s production arm - Derek Drennan, founder of Nest Productions talks to us about his business, and why IP isn’t the only game in town. Also on the show: as the industry mourns the passing of Alan Yentob, former BBC exec Paul Robinson takes us back to his 90s heyday. All that plus: the Telegraph is sold AGAIN - wil…

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12RX025 Discography (pt1) 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

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Graham and Chris celebrate the blue vinyl reissue of double album Discography by going “Double In Depth” to trade some of their most obscure facts yet. From the first record alone, they unearth early draft lyrics, an old BBC Two documentary, an Elvis TV special, the 1988 UK singles chart, and Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine - while also examinin…

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ITV Cuts Loose: How Daytime Lost Its Lure 36:29

4M ago36:29

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Rumours abound after Channel 4 plans to invest in indies as part of its in-house production arm strategy - and that’s just as ITV slashes its budgets for daytime. Broadcast reporter Heather Fallon tells us what it all means. Also on the programme: Gary Lineker is ‘sent off’ the BBC after a controversial social post. Did it all have to end like this…

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12RX24 Love 1:10:22

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Whether it’s a catastrophe or a bourgeois construct, Pet Shop Boys have much to say on love. And so do Graham and Chris - first putting their own love for the band under the microscope to try and uncover where love becomes obsession. Then comes the lyrical deep-dive, unpicking all the ways Neil “Man of Mystery” Tennant crafts a love song, before Ch…

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12RX023 Actually (pt 2) 1:20:18

4M ago1:20:18

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In their second Actually episode, Graham and Chris unearth the stories behind some of Pet Shop Boys’ most loved songs, with tales of paranoia, privatisation, puppets and Pavarotti. There’s a comprehensive breakdown of inspirations and collaborators - from Bobby O and Ennio to Cameo and Gazebo - and analysis of everything, including the kitchen sink…

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ARIAS 2025, RAJARs & Radio 3's Renaissance 38:23

4M ago38:23

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We are LIVE at the ARIAS - the Radio Academy’s annual awards for the sector. We’ll be speaking to the big winners about the state of the industry and striving for excellence in a digital world - as well as Radio Academy chief Aradhna Tayal Leach. Also on the programme: it’s RAJARs week - yes, the latest radio listening figures are out. Sam Jackson,…

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Why The New Tariff Threat Can't Turn Back Time 54:39

4M ago54:39

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Former BBC1, ITV controller and Expectation chief Peter Fincham joins us to discuss his new podcast, Insiders, on the secrets of the TV industry. We’ll find out what he makes of this week’s headlines. Also on the programme: as President Trump threatens tariffs on high end TV and Film, media writer Tara Conlan assesses the risks for the sector. All …

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12RX022 Actually (pt 1) 59:16

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In the latest of their album deep-dives, Graham and Chris rewind life’s cassette to summer 1987 to set the scene for the arrival of Actually. Graham’s teenage diary shines new light on the headlines and music charts of the day, before the album’s upfront singles are comprehensively unpacked, with a little help from Jonathan King (boo!) and Ed the D…

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Politico: 10 Years In Europe... and a big C4 departure 46:02

4M ago46:02

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Politico’s senior executive editor, Kate Day, tells us what’s in store for the original newsletter publisher. Also on the programme: Alex Mahon is set to leave Channel 4. Deadline’s senior investigations reporter Jake Kanter is here to divine what happens next. All that plus: Baby Reindeer’s Richard Gadd talks to us about just what he sacrificed to…

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12RX021 Achievements 1:11:39

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Graham and Chris turn TV hosts to present a special edition of This Is Your Life, calling out Pet Shop Boys’ 10 greatest achievements from the famed Big Red Book. Career highs recalled include having their first 12” available in Soho’s Record Shack, rescuing Dusty and aiding the drive to pardon Alan Turing, as well as subverting UK institutions and…

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12RX020 Dreamworld 1:18:37

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With the tour that nearly never began now threatening never to end, Graham and Chris don their robo-tuning-fork-rabbit-ears to consider what Pet Shop Boys fans really want from a greatest hits show. Deep cuts are welcome - unless it’s to the singer’s thumb. Stories are shared from Hull, Rome, Koko and Funny Girls, and there’s talk of theme parks, t…

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🏀 Adapt & Overcome: Basketball Insights with Chris Oliver of Basketball Immersion 1:04:15

5M ago1:04:15

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In this episode, Chris Oliver of Basketball Immersion discusses how coaches can adapt to the evolving game of basketball. From Decision-Based Basketball to fostering resilience in players, Chris shares insights on creating effective, game-like practice environments. ⭐️ PLEASE LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW If you enjoyed our podcast, would you please take a…

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🏀 Building Mental Performance Skills w/ Stu Singer Part 2 23:35

5M ago23:35

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In Part 2 of "Building Mental Performance Skills with Stu Singer," we explore actionable strategies for navigating emotional challenges in youth sports. From acceptance to deep breathing, learn key techniques to help players regulate their emotions and develop a resilient mindset. ⭐️ PLEASE LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW If you enjoyed our podcast, would yo…

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Sham Experts, Luxury Podcasts & Radio 2 vs Ofcom 43:03

5M ago43:03

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In the club today: the curious case of fictional experts... is AI driving a credibility problem when sourcing talking heads? Media writer Maggie Brown and broadcaster Alex Zane discuss Press Gazette’s excellent scoop... as well the launch of Alex’s new podcast, The Savoy Originals. Also on the programme: Ofcom puts the brakes on Radio 2’s spin-off.…

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🏀 Jordan & Kobe's Mindfulness Coach, George Mumford 🤯 1:28:09

5M ago1:28:09

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(REPLAY from 07/15/21) This episode is an audio recording of a professional development Zoom workshop we recently did with PSB staff and mindfulness and performance expert, George Mumford. George has worked with NBA legends such as Phil Jackson, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Shaq, and more. In this episode, George talks about many different topics a…

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How To Grow And Sell Your Media Business 45:53

5M ago45:53

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Is your company investment-ready? Mark Browning CEO of Zinc Media Group tells us what you need to do to get investment in a media business. Also on the programme: as the BBC publishes its annual report, things get spicy as Auntie takes on the streamers... media writer Manori Ravindran picks apart the commentary. All that plus: has Michael Sheen got…

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The Amp Podcast: Box office hits, franchises, and what's next for cinema? 32:16

5M ago32:16

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With cinemas still recovering from the impact of the pandemic, this episode of The Amp Podcast dives into box office trends, the performance of major franchises (including James Bond after the Amazon takeover), and the evolving theatrical strategies of streaming giants like Netflix. Production by Rory Gooderick and Omima Elmattawaa Follow Ampere An…