The Media Couple
The Media Couple is a weekly podcast hosted by the husband-and-wife duo behind A Few Good Productions. Each episode delves into the latest in entertainment, TV, and film, along with the realities of working in media as a couple. From industry trends and behind-the-scenes insights to the challenges of balancing business, creativity, and marriage, we bring candid conversations, humor, and firsthand experiences to the table. Whether you're a media professional or just love great content, join us for an inside look at the industry—through the lens of a real-life creative partnership.
Episodes
35 episodes
Tilly Norwood: The Black Mirror Episode We're All Living In & The House of Guinness
This week, we ask the big question: Is the viral story of Tilly Norwood, the AI actress from London, the real-life Black Mirror episode we've all been dreading?We dive into why her very existence is a direct threat to a struggling creat...
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Episode 35
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30:02
K-Pop Demon Hunters & Wicked: For Good: Why Musicals Are Back
The Media Couple dives into the global phenomenon of K-Pop Demon Hunters, Netflix’s most-watched film of all time and explores why Wicked: For Good is already one of the most anticipated musicals in movie history.From t...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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29:59
Netflix’s Unknown Number To The Thursday Murder Club
This week on The Media Couple, Rory and Sophie dive into Netflix’s Unknown Number: The High School Catfish, the documentary that shocked audiences with its unbelievable twist. They explore why the story went viral, how the editing heightened th...
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Episode 33
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22:56
Lily Phillips vs Bonnie Blue: The Documentary Showdown
This week on The Media Couple, Rory and Sophie unpack Stacey Dooley’s latest Sleeps Over episode with Lily Phillips and how Dooley's empathetic, presenter-led style compares to Channel 4’s more detached Bonnie Blue documentary...
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Episode 32
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23:08
Harry Potter, Thrillers & Why We're Watching The Same Stories in 2025
From Hostage to The Assassin, and even the Harry Potter HBO reboot, TV and movies in 2025 are leaning on familiar stories, safe remakes, and comfort-food thrillers. Why do new shows feel so predictable, and are streamers prioritising what works...
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Episode 31
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20:41
Celebrity Traitors, Real Housewives of London & Love Island’s Cool Rebrand
Reality TV just got a shake-up. This week, we discuss the BBC’s Celebrity Traitors (with 19 celebs from Stephen Fry to Tom Daley), the premiere of The Real Housewives of London (and its first big drama: Teethgate), plus w...
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Episode 30
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25:54
From Jerry Springer to Mr Beast: 30 Years of Public Humiliation
Once upon a time, TV was cruel. From Fat Families to Kid Nation to the X Factor’s most humiliating auditions, producers engineered public shaming for entertainment. We cancelled it on TV… so why has it come bac...
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Episode 29
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23:15
1000 Men and a Missed Opportunity: Deconstructing the Bonnie Blue Documentary
Channel 4’s documentary "1000 Men and Me: The Bonnie Blue Story" promised an unflinching look at the rise of Bonnie Blue, a viral and controversial online figure, but what we got felt more like access journalism than real exploration.In...
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Episode 28
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36:15
Is This the Era of the “Influencer Documentary”?
Are we witnessing the rise of a new kind of documentary, one led by influencers, built on nostalgia, and rooted in personal brand? This week, we break down Josh Pieters’ Brit Crew doc and ask whether this growing trend of influencer documentari...
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Episode 27
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31:00
When the Cameras Stop Rolling: MasterChef & Media Accountability
This week on The Media Couple, we tackle the fallout from the MasterChef investigation, why 45 allegations were upheld, what it means for the show's future, and how the TV industry keeps repeating the same mistakes. We also dissect WeT...
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Episode 26
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21:58
Gregg Wallace, NDAs & the Dark Side of TV Culture
After reports surrounding Gregg Wallace’s exit from MasterChef, we take a deeper look at the TV industry’s NDA problem and how it impacts the people working behind the scenes.We also unpack a major new deal between Disney + and ITV that ...
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Episode 25
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24:23
Bezos & Sanchez: PR Wedding of the Century + Bond’s New Director
The Bezos-Sanchez wedding shut down Venice but was it really about love, or about power?This week on The Media Couple, we dissected the billionaire wedding of the century and why it felt mo...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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25:47
Q&A: Is Film School Worth It in 2025? And Other Big Industry Questions
It’s Q&A time! In this episode of The Media Couple, we ask each other 10 big questions about film, TV, and what it’s really like working in the media industry today.Expect honest answers on: Whether...
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Episode 23
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25:41
Trump, Musk & The Race to Capture the Internet’s Attention
This week on The Media Couple, Sophie and Rory unpack the media frenzy around the Trump vs Musk feud and the rapid response from broadcasters like Channel 4. With a new documentary set to air just days after the story broke, we ask: is...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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24:09
Naked Attraction to The Traitors: Why Reality TV Is Getting More Honest
Why do we keep watching reality TV, even when we know it’s fake? Has TikTok changed what we expect from reality shows? Why are shows like Couples Therapy and The Traitors doing so well? Are we moving away from shock value and ...
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Episode 21
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20:08
The Most Dangerous Race You’ve Never Heard Of — And The One You Can’t Escape
You’ve heard of AI but have you heard of a race so dangerous that it’s been banned, revived, and regularly breaks bones barely 10 seconds in? This week, Sophie and Rory go deep on two very different competitions: the death-defying cheese-rollin...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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30:41
Why Eurovision Isn’t About Winning Anymore
Eurovision 2025 was a massive live broadcast — but is winning still the point?This week on The Media Couple, we unpack why Eurovision has become less about the trophy and more about creating a viral moment. From the jaw-dropping...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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23:40
Are We Finally Sick of Content?
This week on The Media Couple, Sophie and Rory take on the cultural shift that’s making waves across film, media, and Gen Z habits. Why are analogue experiences—like Blockbuster pop-ups and dumb phones—suddenly back? Is it rebellion, e...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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33:29
EMERGENCY EP: Trump’s 100% Tariffs, "A Knockout Blow" to UK Film?
Trump’s proposed 100% tariffs on foreign film imports are making headlines, and for good reason. In this emergency episode, The Media Couple breaks down how these tariffs could devastate the UK film industry. As BECTU warns, the impact...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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33:14
Why 'The Studio' Nails Hollywood's Unspoken Rules (And The Bourne Identity Crisis)
This week, Sophie and Rory pull back the curtain on two fascinating entertainment stories. First, they analyze why Seth Rogen's The Studio works as both brilliant satire and accidental documentary - from its painfully accurate portraya...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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25:18
It Takes Two & Too Many Remakes: Another Pride & Prejudice?!
This week, Sophie reaches her breaking point with Netflix's Pride & Prejudice reboot, Rory makes an impassioned case for video game adaptations, and we somehow end up debating whether Jack Lowden should be the next Bond...again!
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Episode 15
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25:46
White Lotus Finale, Cruise Control & The Bodyguard Reboot Nobody Asked For...
This week, Sophie and Rory dive into the White Lotus Season 3 finale (stop reading now if you haven't seen it, spoiler alert!) featuring mass deaths, off-screen drama, and a very public feud between Mike White and the show’s Emmy-winning compos...
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Episode 14
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26:30
Sam Mendes Is Building the Beatles Cinematic Universe
Sam Mendes is giving each Beatle his own movie—and it’s either the most brilliant biopic idea ever or a high-risk cinematic experiment. In this episode, we unpack what it means to turn The Beatles into a film franchise and how Mendes’ approach ...
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Episode 13
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33:01
28 Versions, 1 Brilliant Format: Amazon’s Global Comedy Goldmine
This week, we’re breaking down two major stories in film & TV that reflect the ever-changing media landscape.First, we analyze Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke, Disney+’s chilling docuseries that dissects the dar...
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Episode 12
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24:42
Netflix's "Adolescence" Raises the Bar While the TV Industry Collapses
Netflix’s Adolescence is being hailed as one of the most important TV shows in years—but also sparking intense discussion. Tackling incel culture, misogyny, and radicalization, the show is powerful, timely, and technically groundbreaki...
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Episode 11
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33:26