Best Strictly Showbiz Podcasts (2024)

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Who is Banksy? 29:57

36m ago29:57

29:57

Banksy has been more active than ever this past week, but how has he kept his identity hidden for so long? Do Richard and Marina use their own signatures when giving autographs? Why has the UK regained its status as a premier movie shooting location and what promoted it to change? Just a few of the questions answered on this episode of The Rest Is …

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'The Challenge' of Managing Reality-TV Mega Franchises with Julie Pizzi 27:21

3d ago27:21

27:21

"The Challenge" and "Below Deck" aren't just TV brands; they're practically the unscripted-TV version of cinematic universes, spanning multiple series that run for many years. Which is a challenge in its own right for Julie Pizzi, who produces those franchises as president of Bunim/Murray and 51 Minds, two different production companies owned by Fr…

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Should You Leave Twitter? 44:21

12h ago44:21

44:21

Elon Musk is suing advertisers over an X / Twitter 'boycott' which in addition to content and his own posts, is for many a bridge too far. Will courts find in his favour and will a drop off in users hurt the company overall? Katy Perry's comeback appears to have fallen flat, so what can be learned and how do you make a successful comeback? Lastly, …

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The Future of Sports is Female 49:21

9d ago49:21

49:21

Top athletes and executives from ESPN, Amazon, NBCUniversal, YouTube, Turner, Roku, the National Women’s Soccer League gathered July 12 in Beverly Hills for Variety and Sportico’s annual Sports and Entertainment Summit. Here are highlights from two key conversations examining the unprecedented growth in women’s sports and the future of live game co…

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The Pop Culture summer wrap-up 26:00

5d ago26:00

26:00

For our final episode of the season, Chanté sits down with podcasters Rose Frimpong and Temi Oladimeji to chat through a summer of music feuds, dramatic TV and oversharing on TikTokBy The Guardian

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The Secret Tax on TV Gameshows 33:24

7d ago33:24

33:24

Every prize on British telly is tax free, but this isn’t the case in the United States. Marina explains why the price isn’t always right when it comes to winning big. Can Lisa Nandy save Channel 4? Richard explains what the new culture secretary must do to keep the creative industries alive. And why are pop songs getting shorter and shorter? Sign-u…

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Robert Downey Jr & the Death of TV Comedy 43:07

7d ago43:07

43:07

Marvel superfans were shocked at the reveal that the next villain to star in the Avengers series would be played by none other than Robert Downey Jr. Will this gamble resurrect the MCU, or is this just another confusing addition to their multiverse of madness? Richard and Marina also chat about the impact of TikTok on stand up at Edinburgh Fringe F…

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The OC star Ben McKenzie on how crypto took over Hollywood 26:19

12d ago26:19

26:19

What’s the deal with celebrities promoting cryptocurrencies? This week, Chanté chats to actor and crypto-skeptic Ben McKenzie, star of The OC and Gotham, about how cryptocurrencies infiltrated Hollywood and his transition from actor to investigative journalistBy The Guardian

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Taylor Swift On House of Games? 31:03

12d ago31:03

31:03

Is there ever a celebrity booking that is TOO big? Well Richard and Marina imagine a scenario where Taylor Swift is on House of Games and what impact it might have on the usual production processes. "In a world..." where trailer's don't have that deep American voice Marina explains why they fell out of fashion. And, do football commentators get pai…

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Snapchat's Quest for Olympic Gold Relies on Creators 26:58

17d ago26:58

26:58

Jim Shepherd, director of content and global creator partnerships at Snap, details his company's efforts to partner with NBCUniversal, advertisers and top influencers like Olivia Dunne and Kai Cenat on the ground in Paris to cover the Olympics with greater access than it ever has before. He also shares insights on Snapchat's place in the booming cr…

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Brat Summer & THAT Olympic Ceremony 42:08

17d ago42:08

42:08

Thanks to Charli XCX's latest album 'Brat', this is brat summer. What is brat summer, and what is it with the slime green colour we're seeing across the internet and in the real world? Richard and Marina takes us inside the Olympic opening ceremony, revealing how it came together and what it takes to produce such a spectacle. And it seems it Hollyw…

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Can Strictly survive its biggest scandal? 25:17

20d ago25:17

25:17

This week, Chanté sits down with pop culture writer and Strictly Come Dancing fan Michael Hogan to discuss the latest Strictly scandal and why the show is such a big deal in the UKBy The Guardian

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Antiques Roadshow Secrets 32:03

19d ago32:03

32:03

The Simpsons has a long and varied history of celebrity cameos, but what are Marina's Top 3? Media Training - how are celebs, sports people and even business leaders coached in not slipping up? Why do we have encores, and what do bands do whilst we await their return? Plus the secrets behind Antiques Roadshow. Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer y…

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Skibidi Toilet: Inside the Internet Phenomenon's Hollywood Plans 41:10

24d ago41:10

41:10

Is Skibidi Toilet ready for its closeup? The animated YouTube sensation is being prepped for a potential move to film and TV, according to this week's guest, the film-industry veteran Adam Goodman, who is working alongside director Michael Bay to guide creator Alexey Gerasimov as they plot the future of the controversial character Generation Alpha …

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Is Strictly Come Dancing In Trouble? 43:20

22d ago43:20

43:20

In what should be a celebratory 20th year for Strictly Come Dancing, the show instead is marred in controversy with allegations of misconduct in rehearsal spaces and around training methods. How has one of the BBC's crown jewels ended up here, and what does it's future hold? Elsewhere, BBC radio is facing criticism with a proposed spin-off of a Rad…

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Writer-director Rapman on creating Netflix’s global smash hit Supacell 26:40

27d ago26:40

26:40

This week, Chanté Joseph meets Rapman, the writer and director of Supacell, one of the most watched shows on Netflix, to discuss what it takes to make a hit series, how he’s redefining the superhero genre and what he plans to do nextBy The Guardian

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Movie Credits, Earpieces & Album Covers 31:14

27d ago31:14

31:14

How much negotiating goes into the order of names on TV and film credits? How do presenters concentrate when a producer is speaking in their ear from the gallery? How does Marina decided on her top 3 John Williams soundtracks? Your questions answered in this episode of The Rest Is Entertainment. Sign-up to The Rest Is Entertainment newsletter for m…

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Netflix CTO Elizabeth Stone on Streamer’s New AI Project, Gearing Up for Live NFL Games, Evolving the Culture and More 33:16

1M ago33:16

33:16

Netflix chief technology officer Elizabeth Stone talks about the streamer's new generative-AI skunkworks project, how her team is prepping for live NFL games, where she sees the need to evolve the company’s famous “no rules” corporate culture and more. She has a background in economics, which is very unusual for a top tech exec — but she says she b…

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K-Pop & Billionnaire Weddings 43:27

29d ago43:27

43:27

'Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience' is coming to the BBC. It will show five boys from across the UK as they are put through the K-pop training process, the end goal being to launch a new boy band on the global stage. Why has South Korean become the cultural beacon for some many young people with K-Pop at it's heart? In Mumbai with Anant Ambani an…

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Hawk Tuah Girl talks about going viral - and that iconic Dua Lipa meme 39:41

1M ago39:41

39:41

On the show: In What It's Like To Go Viral: The Hawk Tuah Girl, Haliey Welch talks candidly about the good and bad aspects to online fame after that viral video In What's Gone Viral: The sight-seeing Swiftie, Liz Wisdom, who mistook an Orange Order march for a fun' loving parade on her trip to Ireland The popular books influencer, TillyLovesBooks, …

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The ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl and the making of TikTok stars 24:01

1M ago24:01

24:01

Hailey Welch, AKA the ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl, is everywhere after her viral street interview. Chanté Joseph talks to the journalists Alaina Demopoulos and Cat Zhang about Welch’s overnight celebrity, the proliferation of street interviews on the platform and what this means for ‘virality’ in 2024By The Guardian

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Top Three Spielberg Films 34:54

1M ago34:54

34:54

Which of Steven Spielberg's legendary catalogue of work makes Marina and Richard's top 3s? On films, what will come of the trend of de-aging and what are good / bad examples? How are child actors protected when in a horror film? And, how do you film "film"? Sign-up to The Rest Is Entertainment newsletter for more insights and recommendations - www.…

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How 'Exploding Kittens' Founders Turned Their Best-Selling Card Game Into a Netflix TV Series and Mobile Game 33:45

1M ago33:45

33:45

"Exploding Kittens" co-creators Matthew Inman and Elan Lee break down how they continue to expand their popular tabletop gaming brand while expanding primary business into TV series and mobile gaming with Netflix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Which Dumped Tory Will Do 'Strictly'? 48:49

1M ago48:49

48:49

In an act of disastrous political timing, Jill Biden has appeared on the front cover of US Vogue. Does this tin-eared response to her husband’s catastrophic debate performance spell the end to Hollywood’s elite support for the Democrats. Who the hell is Glen Powell and why is he always on my screen? Richard and Marina give us a bluffers guide to th…

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The summer of green music festivals 28:10

1M ago28:10

28:10

It’s festival season! But are festivals any good for the environment? This week Chanté chats to Lewis Jamieson of Music Declares Emergency and the Grammy-nominated House DJ Jayda G about how festivals can become more sustainable and why the music industry can be an important voice in the fight for climate justice. Jayda G’s documentary Blue Carbon …

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BBC Wimbledon, Remakes & Crew Catering 30:06

1M ago30:06

30:06

Will Wimbledon always be on the BBC, and what are the UK crown jewels of sport? How important is crew catering and can you tell when a scene has been shot before or after lunch? Marina gives us her top 3 (and more) favourite remakes plus some any other business dropping into Richard's texts. Your questions answered on The Rest Is Entertainment. Sig…

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What Can TV Learn From Podcasts? 43:22

1M ago43:22

43:22

The double bounce of an election and the Euros has led to some very successful podcasts achieving even bigger numbers. Many of these podcast hosts are also part of the TV coverage, so how does one format bleed into the other, what can TV learn from podcasts, and should podcasts really be on TV? 'The Apprentice' (a biographical drama of Donald Trump…

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Cannes Lions Festival: Global Marketing Mavens Talk AI, Industry Headwinds, the Allure of ‘Cultural Moments’ and America’s Armpits 50:28

2M ago50:28

50:28

More than a dozen top executives tackle burning subjects for the global marketing and advertising sector in interviews recorded at the Cannes Lions Festival, held June 17-21. Hear highlights of conversations on brand building, audience targeting and navigating a fractured media landscape from leaders at Disney, NBCUniversal, Warner Bros. Discovery,…

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Are we experiencing Gamergate 2.0? 26:38

2M ago26:38

26:38

Ten years ago, misogyny in gaming reached new heights with Gamergate - an online harassment campaign and a right-wing backlash against female journalists and developers in the gaming industry. A decade later, Chanté Joseph talks to the Guardian’s video game editor Keza McDonald and Ash Parrish, a video game reporter for The Verge about what’s chang…

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Live Audiences, Comedians & Superhero Stars 30:49

2M ago30:49

30:49

What are the top 3 credit sequences Richard and Marina cannot skip? Why do comedians welcome themselves on-stage? And how to be in an audience for a TV show. Your questions answered by Marina and Richard on The Rest Is Entertainment. Sign-up to The Rest Is Entertainment newsletter for more insights and recommendations - www.therestisentertainment.c…

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Biggest TV Complaints Of All Time 47:38

2M ago47:38

47:38

The 500th edition of Ofcom’s 'Broadcast Bulletin' - the place to find out about their work to uphold standards on TV and radio has been released, and we discovered the most complained about UK TV show. Taylor Swift's 'Eras' tour has completed this stage of it's UK dates and Marina was there at Wembley. She gives us the lowdown on the gig and the fa…

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Parenting goes viral: should you be very strict or down with da' kids? 37:12

2M ago37:12

37:12

On this week's show: What Went Viral: The backlash over TikTok's Strictest Mum Jeanette Tapley's viral video Why parents are loving Millennial Parent Michael Fasulo using his young children's lingo on them! The High Performance footballer James Daly who took a business-like approach to reviewing his performance last season Teacher Jaq Lee/Mr White …

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Are we in a new era of queer female pop? 29:41

2M ago29:41

29:41

With Billie Eilish’s Lunch in the charts and queer female artists winning big at this year’s Grammy awards, Chanté Joseph speaks to the queer music writers Charis McGowan and Sean B O’Neill about the trend for authentic and sexually explicit queer female pop music, and how we got hereBy The Guardian

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Xbox Game Studios Chief Matt Booty on Showcase Success, Game Pass Strategy, More ‘Fallout’ and Studio Closures 38:05

2M ago38:05

38:05

Fresh off the Xbox Games Showcase during June’s Summer Game Fest season, Xbox president of gaming content and studios Matt Booty discusses upcoming titles, doubling down on subscription gaming, the surge of interest in “Fallout” and the difficulty of shutting down studios like Tango Gameworks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Wheel, Agony Aunts & Sequels 33:48

2M ago33:48

33:48

How does Michael McIntyre's The Wheel really work? Richard took part in the show and tells us all the secrets. Agony Aunts, are the letters real and what do they say about the wider public? Plus what are Marina and Richard's top 3 film sequels? These questions and a few more on music tour logistics and 'Who Do You Think You Are?' answered on this e…

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How The Euros Are Divided For TV 49:02

2M ago49:02

49:02

Football will dominate our TV screens for the next few weeks, but how are the games chosen between the BBC and ITV, and how important is England's success for ITV's profits? What is the history behind some of your favourite TV theme tunes (which you can enjoy in a handy playlist here)? And Dad TV. Richard and Marina breakdown a much watched, but pe…

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Howdy Partner: How Nonprofit Rideback Rise Aims to Nurture Creators of Color 31:50

2M ago31:50

31:50

Diana Mogollón, CEO of Rideback Rise, explains how the nonprofit venture launched by producer Dan Lin is designed to support mid-career creators from underrepresented backgrounds with the lofty goal of driving cultural change through inclusive storytelling. The organization offers annual fellowships, creative support and networking opportunities at…

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Love Island and looksmaxxing: how are male beauty standards changing? 23:21

2M ago23:21

23:21

As Love Island returns, Chanté Joseph speaks to former contestant Nas Majeed and Guardian writer Simon Usborne, about the increasing pressure to achieve the perfect male bodyBy The Guardian

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TV Theme Tunes & Last Minute Movie Stars 30:30

2M ago30:30

30:30

Richard & Marina give us their top 3 TV theme tunes, answer who owns the Taskmaster house, what the timeline is between being cast & shooting and much much more. You can now sign-up to The Rest Is Entertainment newsletter for more insights and recommendations - www.therestisentertainment.com Twitter: @restisents Instagram: @restisentertainment YouT…

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Boycotting Festivals & Forgiving Will Smith 44:11

2M ago44:11

44:11

The boycotting by authors and attendees at literary festivals across the UK has taken hold due to sponsorship by investment fund Baillie Gifford. Will the boycotts do more harm than good to the overall literary world? Bad Boys 4 has been a surprise box office success. Is this the final piece of Will Smith's redemption puzzle? Lastly, what are the s…

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Taylor Swift: cultural icon or turbo-capitalist? 23:38

2M ago23:38

23:38

As Swift’s economy-shifting Eras tour comes to the UK, Chanté speaks to journalist and fan (but not ‘Swiftie’) Elle Hunt about the singer’s journey from country star to billionaire and asks whether her world domination is good for the music industryBy The Guardian

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Marina and Richard's Worst Ever Ideas 34:39

2M ago34:39

34:39

If Marina and Richard had to come up with a movie designed to flop what would it be? How much say do radio presenters have in their playlists? And, do actors really spit on one another? Plus Richard provides the truth about whether he was once on Drop The Dead Donkey. You can now sign-up to The Rest Is Entertainment newsletter for more insights and…

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Independent Investor Finds Opportunity in the Entertainment Industry’s Tumultuous Transition 32:48

2M ago32:48

32:48

Sherrese Clarke Soares, founder and CEO of Newark, N.J.-based investment firm HarbourView Equity, explains why she’s motivated to invest in media at a time when the industry’s largest companies are struggling mightily with the transition to streaming. Clarke Soares explains why she sees a right-sizing of the business underway as well as a dawning a…

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Why Do Gigs Cost So Much? 46:38

2M ago46:38

46:38

The American Department of Justice are seeking to break up Ticketmaster and Live Nation to try and make gigs cheaper. How did Ticketmaster gain such a grip on the music industry, and if the DOJ are successful what could it mean for live music in the UK? Loaded magazine is back... Richard and Marina trace it's history and that of 'lad mags'. Is ther…

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Can You Cheat On 'Phone A Friend'? 30:38

3M ago30:38

30:38

What are the secrets behind filming PMQs? How does phoning a friend on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire actually work? Is there a show bible to track character traits when shows have many different writers? Those questions plus tips on if you're thinking of becoming a background artist from Richard and Marina. Twitter: @restisents Instagram: @restisen…

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Radical Advice for Media Companies in Desperate Need of Reinvention 35:51

3M ago35:51

35:51

Accenture consultant John Peters specializes in tough love for media companies: his new "Thrive Index" lays out 50 strategic options for executives in need of bold solutions to survive tumultuous times. He applies his innovative principles to the current predicaments facing businesses including Paramount, Disney and more. See omnystudio.com/listene…

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TV Property P**n & Scarlett Johansson vs AI 50:58

3M ago50:58

50:58

Why does the This Morning sofa strike fear into every hopeful PM? Richard and Marina take a look at politicians vs daytime TV, tech bros misunderstanding cinema and if Netflix's new show 'Buying London' is any good, and what are the secrets of some of our favourite property programmes? Twitter: @restisents Instagram: @restisentertainment YouTube: @…

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Auditions, Adaptations and Law Suits 34:05

3M ago34:05

34:05

Do all actors have to audition and what is the modern audition process? How do you translate a book to a film or even a theatre production? Can it be a simple copy and paste? Plus how do shows such as Mr Bates vs. The Post Office avoid law suits from those that are shown in what could be described as, an unfavourable light? Those questions and more…

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Samsung TV Plus Builds a New Kind of TV Bundle 34:29

3M ago34:29

34:29

Takashi Nakano, senior director of content for Samsung TV Plus, explains why the South Korean electronics giant embraced the fast-growing arena of FAST channel distribution. Samsung is building a new kind form of a cable bundle that is available directly through the operating system of its more than 600 million connected TV sets sold in 24 countrie…

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How to make a billion in showbiz 41:53

3M ago41:53

41:53

The Sunday Times rich list has been revealed but which are the names from the world of entertainment, and how have they made their money? Cannes Film Festival is underway, and the world has seen for the first time Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis. A film long talked about and self-financed by the man himself, why has he had to put his hand in his…

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