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Media Types

Hosted by Robert Shepherd · arts · EN-GB

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About this Podcast:

Journalist Robert Shepherd engages in insightful conversations with luminaries from across the media landscape, delving into the latest and most compelling topics across media and the arts.

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Contact path

Public web form

Booking probability

40%

Guest openness

Selective

80/100
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Questions about Media Types

What is Media Types about?

Journalist Robert Shepherd engages in insightful conversations with luminaries from across the media landscape, delving into the latest and most compelling topics across media and the arts.

Who hosts Media Types?

Media Types is hosted by Robert Shepherd. The show has published 61 episodes to date.

What has Media Types covered recently?

Recent episodes include "The case against Manchester City part two" (27 October 2026, 54 minutes), "The case against Manchester City" (15 October 2026, 63 minutes), and "Cinematographer John Tipton on his life behind the camera and working with Mr. T." (1 October 2026, 40 minutes).

How often does Media Types publish?

Media Types publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 61 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Media Types?

Booking probability for Media Types is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Media Types requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Media Types's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Media Types?

The strongest fits for Media Types are Film & Video. Media Types has an arts audience.

About the host

Robert Shepherd hosts Media Types, an arts podcast with 61 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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    The case against Manchester City part two

    Oct 27, 202654 min

    TV and film luminaries Danny Fenton, David Green and Sammy Nourmand give their take on the massive scandal engulfing Manchester City and football.

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    The case against Manchester City

    Oct 15, 20261h 3m

    Journalist Ian McCullough, ex-Wall Street banker and businessman Richard Haigh and film director David Green discuss the Manchester City case.

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    Cinematographer John Tipton on his life behind the camera and working with Mr. T.

    Oct 1, 202640 min

    Cinematographer John Tipton has won 11 sports Emmy Awards. He's here to talk about his life behind the camera and working with Mr. T.

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    The top three: David, Danny & Sammy

    Sep 16, 20261h 6m

    Film and TV legends David Green, Danny Fenton and Sammy Nourmand on TV, media, politics and football.

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    MyMag founder, Ashley Genevieve

    Sep 8, 202637 min

    Ashley Genevieve, Emmy Award-winning exec producer and founder of MyMag on her pivot towards publishing and creating bespoke magazines.

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    A conversation with TV veteran, Stephen Arnell

    Aug 22, 202637 min

    TV veteran Stephen Arnell on what’s irked him in the media lately — and what he’s watching on the box.

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    A conversation with former Keshet International MD, Sammy Nourmand

    Aug 9, 202630 min

    Former Keshet International MD Sammy Nourmand reflects on his remarkable rise from humble beginnings.

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    Steven D. Wright on what's good and bad on TV

    Jul 23, 202630 min

    TV exec gives his views on what's hot and what's not on the box.

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    Robin Stephens, businessman, entrepreneur, AI musician and author

    Jul 16, 202632 min

    Robin Stephens is a serial entrepreneur who has overcome dyslexia to become not only a successful businessman but also an AI musician and author.

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    Steve Lazarus: M&A, Fundraising, AI and Building Businesses to Sell

    Jul 5, 202630 min

    Steve Lazarus: M&A, Fundraising, AI and Building Businesses to Sell Find out more about Lazarus Consulting: www.lazarusconsulting.net Connect with Steve Lazarus on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stevelazarus

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    A conversation with director Ben Wicks

    Jun 25, 202623 minS0

    <p>Director Ben Wicks on starting his own production company.</p>

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    The great Dane: David Katznelson BSC DFF

    Jun 7, 202629 minS0

    <p>Cinematographer David Katznelson BSC DFF on his journey from Denmark to international recognition behind the camera.</p>

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    Polyglot extraordinare: Ray Gillon

    May 11, 202635 minS0

    <p>Ray Gillon, polyglot and founder of the dubbing company G-Minor, on film as a universal language.</p>

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    NAB review with Jenny Priestley, TVB Europe

    May 4, 202624 minS0

    <p>NAB 2026 review with Jenny Priestley of TVB Europe.</p>

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    Bo Stehmeier, CEO of Off the Fence

    Apr 7, 202623 minS0

    <p>Bo Stehmeier, CEO of Academy Award-winning Off the Fence, on running a factual production and distribution model.</p>

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    Rob Chandler, the podcast guru

    Mar 20, 202634 minS0

    <p>Rob Chandler, founder of Starting Pixel, on the future of podcasts and vodcasts.</p><p><br/></p>

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    A conversation with TV exec, Steven D. Wright

    Mar 1, 202631 minS0

    <p>TV luminary Steven D. Wright on the state of TV: the successes — and the missteps.</p><p>*Warning: this episode contains strong language.</p>

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    Former ITV director of television Simon Shaps on his career in the biz

    Feb 4, 202632 minS0

    <p>Simon Shaps talks about his time running TV at ITV</p>

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    John Ferguson: Fleet Street's first black staff photographer

    Jan 21, 202628 minS0

    <p>Fleet Street's first black staff photographer, John Ferguson, reflects on a career snapping Prince, Michael Jackson and David Bowie, the story behind his Black Britannia exhibition, a near-death experience in...

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    Tim Weller, the entrepreneur

    Jan 5, 202629 minS0

    <p>Incisive Media founder and former RDF Media chairman Tim Weller reflects on a career shaped by entrepreneurial instinct, hard-won lessons and the challenges faced along the way.</p>

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