Podcast Episodes

Romantasy - the biggest genre you're not aware of?

Season 1 Episode 19

Richard reveals some juicy details about his forthcoming new book but before then he and Marina delve into the world of 'romantasy', the genre which …

2 years, 7 months ago

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What has happened to sketch shows and what doesn't Richard like on TV?

Season 1 Episode 18

Is there anything Richard doesn't enjoy on TV? Are the personal prizes on Taskmaster really given away and just what has happened to the art of sketc…

2 years, 7 months ago

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Will Elon Musk buy Disney?

Season 1 Episode 17

Will the Magic Kingdom soon have a new owner in Elon Musk? What if anything is wrong Gregg Wallace's much maligned Saturday routine? These two questi…

2 years, 7 months ago

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The secrets of 'blurb quotes' on books and who is to blame when a guest goes rogue?

Season 1 Episode 16

What is the fallout when a guest goes wild on TV or radio? How genuine are recommendation quotes on books? And bizarre green room behaviour plus a mu…

2 years, 7 months ago

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How do you save Channel 4?

Season 1 Episode 15

Channel 4 has announced big job cuts, where will it find it's next hit? Could Mr Beast be about to move from YouTube to the mainstream? And why are s…

2 years, 7 months ago

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Editing tricks, stopping leaks and how do you pitch shows?

Season 1 Episode 14

How genuine are the reactions we see? How do you go about pitching a show? And how are the winners of The Traitors, Bake Off, MasterChef and others k…

2 years, 7 months ago

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Netflix and WWE, a tag-team to take on all streamers?

Season 1 Episode 13

Netflix sign up WWE in a multi-billion dollar deal, but why? Should people be as upset as they are about Margot Robbie's Barbie Oscars nomination snu…

2 years, 7 months ago

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Quiz show cheats and could Bullseye return?

Season 1 Episode 12

The art of filming managers on the touchline, why are antique shows addictive viewing, does cheating in quiz shows ever happen regularly, and what ar…

2 years, 8 months ago

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Another music site bites the dust and will women's creative value be recognised?

Season 1 Episode 11

With the demise of Pitchfork where next for music criticism? Will you be sampling Brooklyn Beckham's cooking on Uber Eats? And with women dominating …

2 years, 8 months ago

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Who Will Win The Traitors?

Bonus episode! The Traitors comes to its conclusion this week. Richard and Marina give their rundown on the series so far, and who could be walking a…

2 years, 8 months ago

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