Something In Media

In this episode, we welcome along the one-and-only Des Kelly, Chief Reporter and interviewer for BT Sport. Award-winning columnist; national newspaper editor; radio presenter; TV presenter - it’s fair to say that Des has had one hell of a career. As we’ll hear, Des’ stellar career in the media wasn’t a given - growing up in south London, he originally thought that he would become a teacher. But after an introduction to a local newspaper when at University, Des soon realised that journalism was to be his true calling in life. Des’ career has gone from strength to strength and he freely admits that he never had a plan. He just said yes to opportunities that excited him. Additional career advice from Soma Ghosh via our website somethingin.media Hosting by Dave McGuire. Editing assistance from George Colwey. Music and Sound Design by David Hewson. Executive Editing by Conny Sanderling. Something In Media is a Stabl production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we welcome along Iyare Igiehon, an experienced broadcaster at the BBC with a load more experience under his belt to boot. We had a fascinating chat and it shows that behind all that success, often comes a hell of alot of grind. Talking to Iyare, it’s obvious that music is his first love, and this passion has propelled him in his career from day 1. Long before hitting the heights of presenting early breakfast on national radio, Iyare cut his teeth as a music student in Yorkshire, before coming back to London and getting his hands dirty working for various music start-ups who were looking to make a profit in an ever-changing industry landscape. As we’ll hear, Iyare spotted an opportunity as someone who could bring his love of music to the masses, and with a lot of hard work, hustle, and talent, eventually becoming one of the main voices on the then brand new radio station, BBC 1Xtra. He took another opportunity, setting up a radio production company, before presenting the weekend breakfast shows on BBC 6 Music, and becoming an invaluable member of another institution, the BFI. Iyare’s journey has gone full circle. He’s now back at the BBC but this time, his role encompasses his talent for inclusion. Additional career advice from Soma Ghosh via our website somethingin.media Hosting by Dave McGuire. Editing assistance from George Colwey. Music and Sound Design by David Hewson. Executive Editing by Conny Sanderling. Something In Media is a Stabl production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we welcome the former editor of BBC Radio Bristol, Jess Rudkin and we talk about how her rise to managing one the UK’s biggest regional radio stations wasn’t exactly written in the stars. Local radio - especially local BBC Radio - is often seen as a bastion of quality journalism, providing a service essential to millions across the country. Jess Rudkin has been responsible for shaping that reputation, not only in Bristol, but in several local BBC stations across the country. As we’ll hear, Jess was spotted as a natural leader from early on, and despite initially setting her sights on written journalism, went on to become an outstanding journalist on the airwaves, before shaping radio programmes as a producer, and ultimately, going on to become a station editor. Jess is a prime example of an entrepreneur who gets her ideas heard within the BBC, which isn’t always easy to do. Her innovation, management skills, and clarity of thought have all contributed to her success, and will no doubt continue to help her within the BBC and beyond. Something In Media is a Stabl production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we welcome a superstar in the world of television, James Longman, who until recently, guided the Late Late Show with James Corden to become one of the most popular TV shows on the planet. We’ve all heard of CarPool Karaoke, right? It’s an amazing format where James Corden interviews stars - usually pop stars - in his car under the premise that he’s driving them to work and they sing along. Really fun. But that format came out of the brain of the producers of The Late Late Show with James Corden, an office in which James Longman played a significant role. As you’ll hear, long before James set out his stall in LA exec producing global superstars, like Tom Cruise, Kerry Washington, Natalie Portman, John Legend, Paul McCartney - the list goes on and on and on and on - James followed his passion for old films and media, beginning his career as a runner on a show called the Ozone after finishing a media course at Sunderland University. James then went on to work at MTV, working his way up from work experience to leading large productions with some of the biggest presenters and bands in the world. As the years progressed, James realised that he thrived working in comedy based shows, and his road to the heights of The Late Late Show was set. James admits that he’s most comfortable behind the camera and a lot of his early success was down to luck because he lived in London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We welcome a legendary figure in British radio history, Dave Vitty aka Comedy Dave, as we talk about how his determination got him to the very epicentre of the British entertainment industry. Additional career advice from Soma Ghosh via our website somethingin.media Hosting by Dave McGuire. Editing assistance from George Colwey. Music and Sound Design by David Hewson. Executive Editing by Conny Sanderling. Something In Media is a Stabl production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We welcome writer and podcast sensation Jamie Morton onto the show, as we talk about how he turned his love of performance into his super-power, and how creating the world’s most successful podcast is only the start. Additional career advice from Soma Ghosh via our website somethingin.media Hosting by Dave McGuire. Editing assistance from George Colwey. Music and Sound Design by David Hewson. Executive Editing by Conny Sanderling. Something In Media is a Stabl production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, how film and TV director Paul Taylor went from persuading his mum to take him to commercial shoots in the countryside in northern England, to a script writer who had Hollywood knocking at the door. Additional career advice from Soma Ghosh via our website somethingin.media Hosting by Dave McGuire. Editing assistance from George Colwey. Music and Sound Design by David Hewson. Executive Editing by Conny Sanderling. Something In Media is a Stabl production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle is one determined person, and from an early age, Michelle didn’t have the easiest of rides, fighting off some major insecurities and unsettled family life. But she knew what she wanted to do and she achieved her ambitions to eventually flourish in front of the camera and become one of the UK’s best known television presenters. Today, Michelle is a well-known television and radio star, and in the episode, you’ll hear that’s all down to her hard work, perseverance and shining personality. Additional career advice from Soma Ghosh via our website somethingin.media Hosting by Dave McGuire. Editing assistance from George Colwey. Music and Sound Design by David Hewson. Executive Editing by Conny Sanderling. Something In Media is a Stabl production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Scull is the epitome of curiosity, and it’s obvious from chatting to him that following his instinct with an open mind has served him well during his career, and continues to do so in life. We’ll hear that it never hurts to ask the question: those who don’t ask, don’t get, and that pursuing a project for enjoyment is the most important thing you can do. Additional career advice from Soma Ghosh via our website somethingin.media Hosting by Dave McGuire. Editing assistance from George Colwey. Music and Sound Design by David Hewson. Executive Editing by Conny Sanderling. Something In Media is a Stabl production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Something In Media is a brand new podcast that tells the story of successful people in the world of media, and their route to the very top. Beginning weekly from 1 April, 2023. Get expert insights from a professional careers advisor with each episode at somethingin.media Hosting by David McGuire Editing assistance from George Colwey Music and Sound Design by David Hewson Executive Editing by Conny Sanderling Something In Media is a Stabl production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices