Best MediaCity Podcasts (2025)

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Becky Want BBC Radio - “This is the loveliest, kindest audience I have ever had” 44:46

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BBC The Late Show host, Becky Want gets up early today to join us on the This Is MediaCity couch. This is a podcast which covers it all, from how she’s won around her new national audience on the BBC, to the incredible way she got her first television job. Plus working with legends including Les Dawson, Caroline Aherne and many more. Becky has been…

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$10bn And Counting 43:58

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Is there any merit to Donald Trump’s case against the BBC? And can the corporation get it dismissed before the legal costs rack up? Charlotte Tobitt, UK Editor at Press Gazette tells us the latest. Also on the show: the Oscars head to YouTube. What does the multi-year deal mean for broadcast television? Journalist and all-round digital media maven …

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“It was daunting. It was terrifying. It was challenging.” - Katie Walderman and Gamal Fahnbulleh from Granada Reports 36:29

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Katie Walderman and Gamal Fahnbulleh are the faces of flagship ITV news programme, Granada Reports. They’ve been presenting the show together for almost exactly a year this month, but both admitted they had big shoes to fill when they arrived. For Katie, she grew up watching Lucy Meacock, while for Gamal, he arrived after the tragic loss of Tony Mo…

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Netflix Digs Deep For Warner As Paramount Fights Back 52:01

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It’s the biggest media deal for a decade - or maybe not, if Paramount gets their way. How does this affect consumers, cinema goers... and all of us, really? Faraz Osman, MD at indie Gold Wala joins me to discuss a seismic week in the media. Also on the show: how do you make a documentary about the enigma that is Nick Cave? Filmmaker Mike Christie j…

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Mike Sweeney - “Part of me is still an angry wild, 18 year old Salfordian” 28:59

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Broadcasting legend, or self proclaimed “ginger scruff from Salford”? You decide, because Mike Sweeney is on the podcast today and as you’d expect this is an unfiltered account of his career from working as a docker, to putting Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham on the spot each week. “I remember, I had a pair of tight jeans on, black t-shirt, d…

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Friends Leaves Netflix, Just As Streamers Embrace ‘Windowing’ 43:39

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Is HBO Max doing the right thing pulling the sitcom everywhere but their own service? Or are consumers getting tired of chasing their favourite shows behind paywalls? We look at the return of ‘windowing’ and what’s driving the trend. Also on the show: agency giant Omnicom acquired Interpublic recently. Does that solve all its problems? Brand consul…

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Kate Squire BBC Senior Head of Content Production North East and North West 29:43

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On this week’s This Is MediaCity is Kate Squire, the BBC's Senior Head of Content Production for the North East and North West, who talked to us earlier this month. We will discuss regional BBC News and features and how it’s evolving to appeal to a younger audience, which doesn’t necessarily tune into local radio or television. Kate will explain wh…

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Another Telegraph Sale Twist - And Are There Too Many Studios? 50:52

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The Mail agrees to buy the Telegraph: but where’s the money coming from? And will the Government wave it through? Private Eye’s Adam MacQueen, writer on the magazine’s Street Of Shame, laments another twist in the Telegraph saga. Also on the show: the budget offered no new tax credits for the film and TV industry... but at least there’s another big…

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Sinead Rocks Channel 4 Managing Director Nations and Regions - This Is MediaCity 35:55

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This week, we hear from Sinead Rocks, the Managing Director of Nations and Regions at Channel 4. Based in Yorkshire, she’s overseen the biggest change in the broadcaster’s history, as it moved its headquarters from London to Leeds. That’s something she was very familiar with, given she joined Channel 4 from the BBC, where she was involved in its re…

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Disney’s AI Gamble, MediaCity & Substack Growth 44:59

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What do the noises coming out of Disney+ tell us about the streamer’s plans for user generated AI? Matt Deegan is joined by Stuart Morgan, MD & Founder of Audio Always and Cat Lewis, CEO of Nine Lives Media to discuss the week’s media news. Also on the show: as Donald Trump raises the stakes against the BBC to $5bn in damages, we’re in Salford at M…

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Cameron Roach Rope Ladder Fiction Waterloo Road This Is MediaCity 37:23

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Waterloo Road, Bad Girls, Footballers Wives, Casualty, The Five, Gangs of London - Cameron Roach has an enviable CV. The founder of Rope Ladder Fiction speaks to us as Waterloo Road moves into a major new studio space in Trafford as the BBC One hit keeps on growing. While he’s been a Series Producer, Executive Producer, and Sky’s Director of Drama,…

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Should The BBC Pay Trump? (And 101 Other Questions) 52:02

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It was one scandal too many for Tim Davie - where does his departure leave the BBC at this crucial time? And which talented exec would dare take on the role? Former Chief Creative Officer for BBC TV, Patrick Younge, and The Telegraph’s media editor James Warrington, whose paper broke this DG-slaying story, join us in the studio. Also on the show: I…

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This Is MediaCity - Children in Need Special Tommy Nagra 26:57

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With days to go before this year’s BBC Children in Need, we caught up with Head of Content, Tommy Nagra. “This is the business end of our year, it’s a bit like air traffic control, just hoping that all the planes will take off and land nicely.” This will be Tommy’s 8th year at the helm of the charity production broadcast live from MediaCity's dock1…

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Is The BBC Heading For Disaster? 40:02

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The Sidemen’s manager thinks the Beeb is on the same path as the Titanic; just as others speak up for big changes in the next ten year plan. We ask is it even possible for the corporation to change course? Broadcast consultant Paul Robinson weighs the arguments for us. Also on the show: - fool me once... shame on you - The Times reflects on being t…

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Broadcasting legend Mark Radcliffe BBC - This Is MediaCity 49:13

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There aren’t many people who can say they got emails from Davie Bowie and shared a cheese flan with Kate Bush. But then, Mark Radcliffe is a bit of a broadcasting legend starting out at Piccadilly Radio and getting major shows on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6 Music. Then there’s a Top 20 album and best-selling book. He sat down with This…

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Disney’s Doctor Who Era Is Over, Zandland & Sora 2 45:32

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What does it take to cut through as a documentary maker on YouTube? Filmmaker Ben Zand joins us to talk about his recent launch, Human. Also on the show: Disney Plus cuts ties with Doctor Who as it decides not to renew a deal with the BBC... what next for one of the corporation’s international hits? Broadcast’s Rebecca Cooney explains. All that plu…

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Manchester Animation Festival Dr Steve Henderson - This Is MediaCity 34:10

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It is one of the biggest animation festivals on the global calendar, Manchester Animation Festival, returns in November and it’s even more packed than ever. Walt Disney and Industrial Light and Magic are among some of the big names attending this year, as the Festival celebrates all aspects of the animation sector. It also has an exclusive preview …

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Tess & Claudia Wrongfoot The Media and Leave Strictly 42:18

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Strictly Come Dancing's presenters are both leaving - who’s in the running to replace Tess & Claude at the BBC’s flagship show? And why was their announcement on Instagram so strange? Heather Fallon, senior reporter at Broadcast Magazine explains. Also on the show: how do you make a talent agency fit for purpose in a digital world? InterTalent’s MD…

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Nick Holmes - TeeClub, Salford Quays - This Is MediaCity 23:06

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A brand new golf concept has opened at Salford Quays, using cutting edge tracking technology so you can play regardless of the weather… We speak to the man behind TeeClub, Nick Holmes, who puts us through our paces on the range and reveals how he’s played alongside a Ryder Cup player and beaten a Masters champion - not a bad claim to fame. “We want…

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What’s Hot At MIPCOM: Video Games, Anime & Being Friendly 39:21

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Attention returns to the south of France as the TV industry is joined at their annual international bash by YouTube. Media writer Tara Conlan is not in Cannes, but is on our sofa, and ready to explain. Also on the pod: as Spotify does more deals with streamers - BBC Studios’ Thomas Curry is here to survey the podcast landscape with us. All that plu…

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Adam Farricker, CEO Empower Youth Zones - This Is MediaCity 34:32

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Empower Youth Zones are all about providing thousands of young people across Greater Manchester opportunities and experiences. Adam Farricker is the CEO and his team are behind the already successful HideOut Youth Zone in East Manchester and as of this summer, the new Salford Youth Zone. Adam explains how the charity is helping young people by givi…

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Fellas Go Global, Guardian Pivots, Paddington Sues 34:53

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Global splashes out on buying The Fellas Studios - what can these two very different media brands get from the deal? Also on the pod: as the Guardian announces a new digital strategy - Jim Waterson of London Centric looks back at what’s changed in the ten years of Kath Viner editorship. All that plus: a little bit of Celebrity Traitors and all the …

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Becky Want BBC Radio - “This is the loveliest, kindest audience I have ever had” 44:46

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$10bn And Counting 43:58

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“It was daunting. It was terrifying. It was challenging.” - Katie Walderman and Gamal Fahnbulleh from Granada Reports 36:29

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Netflix Digs Deep For Warner As Paramount Fights Back 52:01

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Mike Sweeney - “Part of me is still an angry wild, 18 year old Salfordian” 28:59

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Friends Leaves Netflix, Just As Streamers Embrace ‘Windowing’ 43:39

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Kate Squire BBC Senior Head of Content Production North East and North West 29:43

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Another Telegraph Sale Twist - And Are There Too Many Studios? 50:52

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Sinead Rocks Channel 4 Managing Director Nations and Regions - This Is MediaCity 35:55

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Disney’s AI Gamble, MediaCity & Substack Growth 44:59

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Cameron Roach Rope Ladder Fiction Waterloo Road This Is MediaCity 37:23

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Should The BBC Pay Trump? (And 101 Other Questions) 52:02

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This Is MediaCity - Children in Need Special Tommy Nagra 26:57

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Is The BBC Heading For Disaster? 40:02

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Broadcasting legend Mark Radcliffe BBC - This Is MediaCity 49:13

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Disney’s Doctor Who Era Is Over, Zandland & Sora 2 45:32

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Manchester Animation Festival Dr Steve Henderson - This Is MediaCity 34:10

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Tess & Claudia Wrongfoot The Media and Leave Strictly 42:18

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Nick Holmes - TeeClub, Salford Quays - This Is MediaCity 23:06

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What’s Hot At MIPCOM: Video Games, Anime & Being Friendly 39:21

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Adam Farricker, CEO Empower Youth Zones - This Is MediaCity 34:32

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Fellas Go Global, Guardian Pivots, Paddington Sues 34:53

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British Podcast Awards 2025 29:44

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Maltina Jashari - On track to become Salford’s first F1 Driver This Is MediaCity 36:02

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Professor Andy Miah Chair in Science Comms & Future Media at the University of Salford- This Is MediaCity 39:21

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Kimmel's Return, YouTuber Mortgages & Bedtime Stories 44:19

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Heidi Dawson BBC Head of Salford and Controller BBC Radio 5 Live - This Is MediaCity 24:52

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LHF Ban, RTS Cambridge and FT Drama 41:33

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This Is MediaCity - Katy Atkinson, The Reporters’ Academy 31:36

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Are Journalists Now Influencers Too? 49:02

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

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Was This The Bitchiest TV Festival Ever? 49:30

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This Is MediaCity - Jason Spencer Business Development Director ITV Studios 45:01