Today, something different – we're bringing you the trailer of an exciting new podcast from Sky called Electoral Dysfunction. Beth Rigby. Jess Philips. Ruth Davidson. With polls suggesting trust in politicians is low, three political powerhouses unite to unravel the spin and explain what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond. Every week, they…

On the Backstage end of year special, the team looks at the best TV series and films released over the past 12 months - from Barbenheimer to Succession. Adam Driver, Penelope Cruz and Shaleine Woodley chat about new film Ferrari. Sofia Coppola and Cailee Spaeny speak about meeting Priscilla Presley for their film Priscilla. Game Of Thrones star Iwa…

Are you ready for a new film franchise? After the idea was turned down by Star Wars, Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child Of Fire is out in cinemas. Zack Snyder and one of the stars of the film Staz Nair tells us about creating the new sci-fi universe and creating fully-formed new languages for its characters. The Golden Globes nominations …

Today's podcast dives into toxic hustle culture. Caroline discusses the inherent privilege in the fail-fast mindset, how to avoid burnout, and shares tips on setting healthy boundaries to help achieve work-life balance.

Actress Julia Roberts speaks about her new film Leave The World Behind and how she would survive an apocalyptic scenario. From the premiere of Maestro, director and actor Bradley Cooper responds to the initial online reactions to the film's trailer. Plus, director Todd Haynes chats about his film May December starring Natalie Portman, Julianne Moor…

This week on It Doesn’t Have to be Terrible, Caroline dives into the health insurance marketplace and explains how health insurance works, how to get health insurance, understanding premiums, deductibles, and how to deal with huge medical bills.For more, check out Finance Friends Forever, Caroline's collaboration with ilovecreatives: "A Personal Fi…

It's the film Timothee Chalamet fans have been waiting for - Wonka has had its world premiere in London. Following in the footsteps of Gene Wilder and Johnny Depp, we hear from the actor about taking on the iconic role of Willy Wonka. Oscar and Grammy award-winner Jon Batiste speaks to us about Netflix documentary American Symphony, which features …

In this week’s episode of It Doesn’t Have to be Terrible, Caroline explains what makes up a good credit score, shares tips on how to improve your credit rating, and dives deep into the flaws and problems with the credit score rating system itself.

Ridley Scott's latest theatrical release, Napoleon, is in cinemas this week. The director tells us about his "bum-ache factor" when it comes to film runtimes, Joaquin Phoenix's use of an American accent when portraying the once Emperor of France and gives us an update about filming the new Gladiator film starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal and Denze…

In this Episode of It Doesn’t Have to be Terrible, Caroline details one of her favorite personal finance systems to manage money. Money Dates help create a positive, healthy relationship with personal finances. Caroline teaches how to budget in a way that builds good money habits.

On this week’s Backstage podcast, director Emerald Fennell chats to us about her film Saltburn - starring Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, Richard E Grant and Carey Mulligan. The team takes a look at the final season of The Crown on Netflix and this year's line-up for ITV's I'm A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here. Jason Isaacs and Laura Aikma…

In this episode of It Doesn’t Have to be Terrible, Caroline explores the capitalistic norms of the ever expanding holiday shopping season. For many, this festive time causes a lot of financial stress over consumerism, gifts, family dynamics, religious expectations, and cultural norms. And that’s not even including the Elf on the Shelf and all the n…

US actors' union SAG-AFTRA has agreed a "tentative deal" with Hollywood studio bosses - bringing a 118-day strike to an end. On this week's Backstage podcast, we hear from the union’s chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland. Rachel Zegler, Tom Blyth, Hunter Schafer and Francis Lawrence speak to us at the UK premiere of The Hunger Games: The Ballad…

In this episode of It Doesn’t Have to be Terrible, Caroline dives into the intricacies of financial goal setting and money habits that help you reach or fail at your money goals. You’ll learn when it makes sense to go fast to reach your goals and when it makes sense to slow down and - either way, how to create accountability that works for you. .…

On this week’s Backstage we hear from Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi about her new Netflix film Nyad. We also talk to Bonnie Stoll, who is played by Jodie Foster in the film. Director Christos Nikou chats about his inspiration behind Fingernails - the new Apple TV+ film starring Jessie Buckley, Jeremy Allen White, Riz Ahmed, Annie Murphy and Luke Wilson…

In this week’s episode of It Doesn’t Have to be Terrible, Caroline digs into the financial issues with working in the film industry. Freelance gigs, Hollywood, and jobs in the film industry often seem fancy and glamorous, but with the SAG and writers’ strikes, it’s clear that the truth is a lot messier.…

On this week's Backstage, we hear from Eddie Izzard about her role in new film Doctor Jekyll. Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts director David Yates speaks to us about his latest film Pain Hustlers starring Emily Blunt and Chris Evans. BAFTA award-winning BBC drama, Time, has returned for a second series. Set in a women's prison, it stars Jodie Whi…

In this episode of “It Doesn’t Have to be Terrible” with Financial Coach, Caroline Snyder, we explore the predatory schemes of Dave Ramsey, a supposed Financial Guru with more than a few not-so-hidden skeletons in his closet. We look at his extreme debt elimination strategies and his harmful financial messages and, most importantly, Caroline shares…

On this week’s Backstage, we hear from Daniel Kaluuya as he makes his directorial debut alongside Kibwe Tavares for futuristic London-based film The Kitchen. Sir Lenny Henry speaks about his new ITV drama Three Little Birds - inspired by stories his mother and others told him about moving to the UK in the late 1950s. Director Errol Morris discusses…

Financial professionals have so many names! It can be difficult to know who does what and whether or not you actually need their services. In this episode, Caroline breaks down the definitions of three of the most commonly used financial service titles: Financial Advisor, Financial Coach, and Financial Consultant. She explains what they do, how it …

Welcome to It Doesn’t Have to be Terrible! In our inaugural episode, Caroline introduces herself, explains the origins of this podcast, and shares more about what you can expect moving forward. Here’s where you can find Caroline: https://verdiadvising.com/ https://carolinesnyder.substack.com/ https://www.instagram.com/verdidaily/…

The world of Finance is complex, purposefully confusing, and emotionally charged. In this episode, Caroline explains the natural coping mechanisms that keep us from diving deeper into our understanding of money and shares tips on how to slowly un-bury yourself. FREE Downloadable Brainstorm Exercise Here’s where you can find Caroline: https://verdia…

This week’s Backstage is live from the BFI London Film Festival as some of the most anticipated films of the year hold screenings in the UK. Martin Scorsese chats about his new film Killers of the Flower Moon, starting Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, Robert DeNiro and Brendan Fraser. Steve McQueen talks about his upcoming documentary Occupied Ci…

On this week's Backstage, we hear from David Beckham about his Netflix docuseries Beckham. Caitlyn Jenner chats about Sky documentary series House Of Kardashian. Plus, the team discuss the fifth and final series of BBC show Ghosts. Producer: Debbie Ridgard Podcast Editor: Wendy Parker Hosts: Claire Gregory, Katie Spencer and Stevie Wong…

Welcome to Backstage, the TV and film podcast from Sky News. On this week's Backstage, hosts Claire Gregory, Bethany Minelle, and Stevie Wong discuss the end to the strike by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and what that might mean for Hollywood production while actors remain on the picket line. Nadiya Hussain of Bake Off fame has a new cooking …

On this week's Backstage, we hear from actress Mischa Barton about the return of Neighbours to our TV screens. Director Albert Hughes chats about taking on new series The Continental: From The World Of John Wick. Plus, the team chat about the final series of Netflix's Sex Education starring Ncuti Gatwa, Emma Mackey and Asa Butterfield.…

On this week’s Backstage we chat about how celebrities are trying to control their narratives, after the Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner divorce news, as well as Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis’ leaked letters. Stevie gives a roundup of some of his favourite moments from the Toronto Film Festival, and director of Dumb Money, Craig Gillespie, tells us how…

Taylor Swift is giving fans another chance to catch her Eras Tour in the US - this time in the cinema. On this week's Backstage, we chat about the 1989 singer's venture into film and some of the premieres from the Toronto International Film Festival. Writer and director Celine Song talks about her cinematic debut Past Lives as it hits cinemas, actr…

On this week's Backstage, we hear from actress Rebekah Staton about BBC One's thriller series, The Following Events are Based on a Pack of Lies. We also chat to executive producer and director Sanaa Hamri about filming on location for season two of Prime Video's The Wheel of Time, and we hear from actor Harris Dickinson about new film Scrapper. Plu…

On this week's Backstage podcast, hosts Claire Gregory and Katie Spencer are live from Edinburgh TV Festival - an event that showcases upcoming shows and programmes coming to TV screens and streaming platforms in the near future. Emmy-nominated producer Julia Nottingham speaks to us about the highly anticipated documentary series "Coleen Rooney: Th…

On this week's Backstage, we chat about the latest box office figures as Barbie and Oppenheimer continue to dominate at the cinema. Ahead of the release of Gran Turismo, actor David Harbour chats about filming live stunts and understanding Tom Cruise's approach to moviemaking. We hear from Nathan W Pyle, the creator of Apple TV's Strange Planet, an…