
Finally, a media podcast about what’s actually happening in the media—not the over-sanitized, legal-and-standards-approved version you read online. Every Tuesday and Friday, join Dylan Byers, Puck’s veteran media reporter, and Julia Alexander, a longtime media analyst, as they sit down with TV personalities, moguls, political pundits and industry executives for raw, honest, sometimes salacious con... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 137 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

Julia and Dylan chew over the reports that Barry Diller is interested in buying CNN, and whether a new owner would solve the network’s digital dilemma (probably not). Then they assess the broader, largely self-inflicted crises facing Bari Weiss at CB... more
Former Barstool Sports C.E.O. and Food52 chief executive Erika Ayers Badan joins Dylan to reflect on navigating bankruptcy at Food52, a onetime $300 million company that ultimately collapsed under roughly $25 million in debt. She breaks down what wen... more
Julia and Dylan break down the week’s biggest media storylines, from Netflix’s earnings and Ted Sarandos’s candid take on the state of television to Neal Mohan’s annual letter outlining YouTube’s present—and A.I.-shaped future. The duo weigh into the... more
Semafor co-founders Justin Smith and Ben Smith join Dylan to discuss their recent $30 million financing at a staggering $330 million post-money valuation—and to address some industry player-hating. They justify the math behind the valuation, break do... more
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I get a lot out of this podcast. Hope Jon Kelly realizes that Julia Alexander is not just a sidekick, she is the reason many people tune in.
Dylan does such a wonderful job of bringing the audience to what feels like a chic off the record conversation.
I love this show. Listen every week. But those Ruthless guys were a bunch of bro’y gaslighters. First Grill Room I didn’t listen to all the way thru.
Dylan was brilliant to have the Ruthless guys on the pod. But I found it interesting that after all the bloviating about their unique and all-important authenticity, that so much of their response to Dylan’s questions sounded exactly like the non-authentic, tele-prompter-esque talking points they disdain from the left. And all that beer-induced fun they tout? Eh. They’d definitely have to pick up the tab if I ever got stuck at a bar with that crew. But bravo for having them (and good for Fox for... more
Julia Alexander is incredibly smart
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Conversations focus on the contemporary state of the media landscape, addressing topics such as the impact of technology on journalism, evolving viewer expectations, and the influence of corporate strategies on news programming. Episodes often feature industry insiders discussing the intricacies of media business practices, showcasing a blend of insider gossip and professional insights. The hosts engage deeply with their guests about challenges in maintaining journalistic integrity amidst pressures from audiences and advertisers, and they consistently critique the ongoing transformation within media institutions, providing an unflinching perspective on controversies and trends shaping today's news reporting. This unique approach offers a re... more
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