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
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 why Love Island’s i-D Magazine spread has totally rebranded the villa as cool again.
We also play a special Reality TV-themed Rotten Tomatoes game you won’t want to miss.
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 back stronger than ever online?
In this episode of The Media Couple, we expose the shocking history of humiliation content and how algorithms have weaponised it. From reality shows of the 2000s to today’s viral “pra...
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 this episode, we break down exactly what the documentary missed: from surface-level storytelling and a media-trained subject to the absence of real challenge or cul...
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 documentaries signals a bigger shift in what audiences now consider “journalism.” Plus, we dive into Ofcom’s unexpected plea for YouTube to boost UK public broadcasters like the BBC and Ch...
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 WeTransfer’s questionable AI terms and cap things off with an office-themed Rotten Tomatoes game.
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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 could reshape how shows are made and streamed.
Plus, we finish on a massive Rotten Tomatoes game...Could Rory get the big win tonight?
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 more like a PR stunt than a celebration. From Kardashians to DiCaprio, from Vogue to private jets, this was a masterclass in soft power and media manipulation.
Then, we shift gears to Bond and ask the big question:
Is Amazon about ...
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 you need money or connections to get your foot in the door
- The truth about film school in 2025
- Who we’d cast in every Netflix show (Jake Gyllenhaal fans, rise)
- Our favourite actor transformations and dream projects
- Why...
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 this the future of factual storytelling or a sign that traditional media is adapting to survive?
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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 towards emotional vulnerability, and what does that say about us as viewers?
This week, we unpack all of this and more.
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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-rolling event in Gloucestershire, and the tech race that’s reshaping media and entertainment. We break down just how AI tools are changing the video production landscape, what it mean...
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 scale of the live production to the Austria vs. Israel showdown at the end, we break down what Eurovision really rewards now — and why that might be changing.
We also share our favourite acts, ...
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, exhaustion, or just the natural correction after a decade of algorithm overload?
They also review Another Simple Favor (yes, there's a sequel), unpack Hollywood’s obsession with recyc...
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 could be "a knockout blow,” threatening thousands of jobs and billions in production investment.
We explore the politics driving the policy, why the UK is particularly vulnerable, a...
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 portrayal of executive meddling to those stunning continuous shots that say more about filmmaking than any dialogue could. Then, they tackle the perplexing case of the Bourne franchise&apos...
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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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 composer.
Also on the docket: the legal row over a Duke University t-shirt, the ongoing remake obsession with The Bodyguard, and why Tom Cruise might never stop running....
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 mirrors Marvel storytelling. We also discuss the return of Rust and its controversial comeback, the BBC license fee increase, and if it can survive in its current form.
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 dark ethics of family vlogging and the dangers of social media parenting. As film professionals, we explore how documentary storytelling is shifting towards digital scandals and what that means fo...
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 groundbreaking with its single-shot filming style. But does it deserve the perfect scores?
In this episode of The Media Couple, we discuss:
🎬 Why Adolescence is getting near-perfect reviews
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