Podcast Episodes

The Biggest Flop Of All Time?

Season 1 Episode 81

Potentially the biggest flop of all time isn't from Hollywood, in publishing, or on the small screen. Richard & Marina discuss the failing of Sony's …

2 years ago

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When Autobiographies Go Too Far

Season 1 Episode 80

If a celebrity confesses to a crime in a book what is the legal fallout? How "real" is one of Richard's favourite shows, The Parisian Agency? And, wh…

2 years ago

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Is The Bear REALLY a Comedy?

Season 1 Episode 79

If you've ever watched The Bear then you'll have seen anxiety inducing moments of real restaurant culture, tense family shouting matches and a ton mo…

2 years ago

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Typecasting, Typefaces & Greatest Hits

Season 1 Episode 78

In Race Across The World they font used gets a credit... why? This question was sent in by a big name in TV so we hunted down an answer. Is it benefi…

2 years ago

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How To Publish A Bestseller

Season 1 Episode 77

What happens in the week of a major book being published? Richard gives the inside track as this week his new book 'We Solve Murders' is released wor…

2 years ago

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What Has Gone Wrong With Star Wars?

Season 1 Episode 76

The Acolyte, the latest big money Star Wars show from Disney, has been cancelled after one series. Richard & Marina answer the question as to why, an…

2 years ago

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Inside The Oasis Reunion

Season 1 Episode 75

If you missed it, Oasis are back. Noel and Liam Gallagher appear to have buried the hatchet and reformed one the UK's seminal bands for a tour in 202…

2 years, 1 month ago

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Pitching Buckaroo To Spielberg

Season 1 Episode 74

Did Richard pitch 'Buckaroo The Movie' to Steven Spielberg?

How important are the timings of ad-breaks and features on radio to the routine of our liv…

2 years, 1 month ago

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The Crazy Rise & Fall Of Cameo

Season 1 Episode 73

Cameo was a runaway business success during the world's lockdown but it has cut staff and is struggling to even pay small fines. What has happened to…

2 years, 1 month ago

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Bloopers, Tribute Bands and Frozen

Season 1 Episode 72

Richard & Marina answer your questions on the world of tribute bands, what happens to film and TVs sets when shooting finishes, and who really is the…

2 years, 1 month ago

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