Who hosts Talk Media?

Talk Media is hosted by The Big Light. They have published 325 episodes. The show covers news, with a society focus.

What has Talk Media covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Future of the BBC, World News Day & Rented Pandas (with Andrea Baker)", "Ed Sheeran Is 'Intellectually Moribund' & More (with Paddy Duffy)", and "Cardiff, Scottish Schools, Rogue AI and Handsome Paul Sweeney's Promotion (with Catriona Stewart)". The latest went out on 2 Oct 2026 and ran about 40 minutes. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

How often does Talk Media publish?

Talk Media publishes weekly, a median of 7 days between episodes. Episodes average about 49 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 325 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

How hard is it to get booked on Talk Media?

For Talk Media, Booking Probability sits at 37/100, Listen Score at 35/100, and the guest bar is around 80/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. A verified contact is on file.

Who should pitch Talk Media?

Talk Media covers politics, media, ukraine, current events, so guests who can speak to those specifically fit best. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

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Talk Media

Hosted by The Big Light · news · EN · 325 episodes

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About this Podcast:

Broadcaster Stuart Cosgrove and guests bring you Talk Media: a forensic analysis of how the media works, and who works the media. Packed full of candid commentary and informed opinion, Talk Media features a weekly guest commentator from the worlds of journalism, entertainment and politics. Full episodes are published weekly on Wednesday evenings via our Supporters Club. Join our Supporters Club now to listen for 99p per week: thebiglight.com/talkmedia

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What is Talk Media?

Talk Media is a news podcast hosted by The Big Light, with 325 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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Talk Media
Future of the BBC, World News Day & Rented Pandas (with Andrea Baker)
Oct 1, 202640 min
Andrea Baker returns to Talk Media from her home in Munich where she discusses the Future of the BBC, World News Day, how to rent a panda from China, and the German elections with Stuart Cosgrove. It's a cracking episode, we hope you enjoy it! Independent media analysis is harder than ever. Our supporters allow us to stay forensic and un-influenced. Ad-free listening Supporters-only episodes weekly Monthly special episode Early access to weekly episodes (on day of recording) Supporters chat community on Patreon Discounts for live show tickets Weekly recommendations Join monthly for £3.96 per month - cancel anytime Join today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #338
Ed Sheeran Is 'Intellectually Moribund' & More (with Paddy Duffy)
Sep 24, 202652 min
Paddy Duffy is back with Stuart as the boys take a look at Ed Sheeran's ever-dwindling friendship group, discuss Michael Marra's ascendancy to Scottish Labour leader (Paddy is willing to give him a chance?!) and chat through Earl Spencer's new book about his sister... Independent media analysis is harder than ever. Our supporters allow us to stay forensic and un-influenced. Ad-free listening Supporters-only episodes weekly Monthly special episode Early access to weekly episodes (on day of recording) Supporters chat community on Patreon Discounts for live show tickets Weekly recommendations Join monthly for £3.96 per month - cancel anytime Join today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #316
Cardiff, Scottish Schools, Rogue AI and Handsome Paul Sweeney's Promotion (with Catriona Stewart)
Sep 17, 20261h 6m
This week we're delighted to welcome back The Scotsman's Education Correspondent Catriona Stewart who sits down with Stuart Cosgrove to discuss the ramifications of the Cardiff Agreement, attainment in Scottish schools, who's better: Mulder or Scully, Rogue AIs and she also promotes Paul Sweeney MSP to First Minister... Recommendations Users by Beeban Kidron (Waterstones) Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams (Waterstones) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #335
True Crime Obsessions, Holyrood Lethargy & Trump's New Lake (with Professor Graham Jeffery)
Sep 3, 202639 min
Professor Graham Jeffery from University of the West of Scotland joined Stuart in the Talk Media studio today for a wide-ranging, fascinating chat about all things media practice. They got into our society's obsession with true crime, asked who's in control of cartography as Trump tries to rename another large body of water, and ask what makes Holyrood coverage different to Westminster. Independent media analysis is harder than ever. Our supporters allow us to stay forensic and un-influenced. Ad-free listening Supporters-only episodes weekly Monthly special episode Early access to weekly episodes (on day of recording) Supporters chat community on Patreon Discounts for live show tickets Weekly recommendations Join monthly for £3.96 per month - cancel anytime Join today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Talk Media
Ukraine, Iran & BBC Scotland Cuts (with David Pratt)
Aug 27, 202641 min
Foreign affairs writer and photographer David Pratt returns to Talk Media... and so does the holidaymaker! Yes, Stuart Cosgrove is back from his trip and sits down with David to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, including some fascinating insights into Ukrainian petrol stations, Donald Trump's war with Iran, and of course the rumoured cuts to at BBC Scotland which could see the BBC Scotland channel close down for good. Recommendations this week: David: The Gabriel Dax series by William Boyd Stuart: MOURINHO on Netflix Independent media analysis is harder than ever. Our supporters allow us to stay forensic and un-influenced. Ad-free listening Supporters-only episodes weekly Monthly special episode Early access to weekly episodes (on day of recording) Supporters chat community on Patreon Discounts for live show tickets Weekly recommendations Join monthly for £3.96 per month - cancel anytime Join today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠thebiglight.com/talkmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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John Swinney

Scottish First Minister, Scottish National Party

Gregg Wallace

host, Masterchef

Huw Edwards

Chris Mullin

Strategy Dir., Data & Measurement, Lumina Foundation

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Talk Media

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Talk Media?

About the host

Recent episodes

Future of the BBC, World News Day & Rented Pandas (with Andrea Baker)

Ed Sheeran Is 'Intellectually Moribund' & More (with Paddy Duffy)

Cardiff, Scottish Schools, Rogue AI and Handsome Paul Sweeney's Promotion (with Catriona Stewart)

True Crime Obsessions, Holyrood Lethargy & Trump's New Lake (with Professor Graham Jeffery)

Ukraine, Iran & BBC Scotland Cuts (with David Pratt)

Guest Appearances

John Swinney

Gregg Wallace

Huw Edwards

Chris Mullin

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Talk Media

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Talk Media?

About the host

Recent episodes

Future of the BBC, World News Day & Rented Pandas (with Andrea Baker)

Ed Sheeran Is 'Intellectually Moribund' & More (with Paddy Duffy)

Cardiff, Scottish Schools, Rogue AI and Handsome Paul Sweeney's Promotion (with Catriona Stewart)

True Crime Obsessions, Holyrood Lethargy & Trump's New Lake (with Professor Graham Jeffery)

Ukraine, Iran & BBC Scotland Cuts (with David Pratt)

Guest Appearances

John Swinney

Gregg Wallace

Huw Edwards

Chris Mullin

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch Talk Media for

Podcasts like Talk Media

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