• S3 Ep8: David Wilding - The Guardian Awards, Lego & Nike ads, Brand v Performance, and what DW would do if he was starting out now.
    May 17 2026

    In this episode, David Wilding tell us about his best work, we discuss the Guardian Awards, take a good look at brand vs performance advertising, and David shares what he'd do if he was starting out today...

    Welcome to S3E8 of The Media Freak Podcast hosted by Harriet, Jack, and Charlie - and very special guest David Wilding.

    This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Each episode will feature news and work from across the advertising spectrum.

    Got a problem you'd like the gang to get stuck into? You can submit it anonymously to Media Anon.

    To learn more about how Alchemy Network can help you de-clutter the ad-tech world & connect agencies + brands with ad-tech partners - drop an email to hello@alchemy-network.co.uk

    For anything else, hit us up on Insta, TikTok (Both @ TheMediaFreakPodcast) or via email: info.tmfpod@gmail.com

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    28 mins
  • S3 Ep7: Big Tech take a hit from down under, AI takes more jobs, and the Queen B talks attention 🐝
    May 6 2026

    In this episode, Bérengère investigates attention measurement in the media world, we discuss the low-blow Big Tech took from down under, as well as having a wee look at how AI layoffs effect the agency world.

    Welcome to S3E7 of The Media Freak Podcast hosted by Harriet, Jack, and Charlie - and returning special guest Bérengère

    This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Each episode will feature news and work from across the advertising spectrum.

    Got a problem you'd like the gang to get stuck into? You can submit it anonymously to Media Anon.

    To learn more about how Alchemy Network can help you de-clutter the ad-tech world & connect agencies + brands with ad-tech partners - drop an email to hello@alchemy-network.co.uk

    For anything else, hit us up on Insta, TikTok (Both @ TheMediaFreakPodcast) or via email: info.tmfpod@gmail.com

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    29 mins
  • S3 Ep6: Sally Weavers & the launch of MPG, anti-social media, and... big-tech glasses-based dystopia?
    Apr 15 2026

    In this episode, we chat to Sally Weavers about the launch of the brilliant Media Planning Group, discuss shifting social habits & the 'dead internet' theory, plus the newest wave of product innovation from big tech - a step in the right direction or a slippery road to a real-life Black Mirror episode?

    Welcome to S3E6 of The Media Freak Podcast hosted by Jack, Bukky, and Charlie - and special guest Sally Weavers.

    This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Each episode will feature news and work from across the advertising spectrum.

    Got a problem you'd like the gang to get stuck into? You can submit it anonymously to Media Anon.

    To learn more about how Alchemy Network can help you de-clutter the ad-tech world & connect agencies + brands with ad-tech partners - drop an email to hello@alchemy-network.co.uk

    For anything else, hit us up on Insta, TikTok (Both @ TheMediaFreakPodcast) or via email: info.tmfpod@gmail.com

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    33 mins
  • S3 Ep5: Open AI's "Last Resort", HFSS Inconsistencies, and Greg from C-Screens
    Apr 2 2026

    In this episode, we chat to the lovely Greg about OOHTV, pop the hood on OpenAI's foray into the advertising world, and chat HIGH FAT SALT SUGAR!!!

    Welcome to S3E5 of The Media Freak Podcast hosted by Jack, Bukky, and Charlie - and special guest Gregg Ball.

    This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Each episode will feature news and work from across the advertising spectrum.

    Got a problem you'd like the gang to get stuck into? You can submit it anonymously to Media Anon.

    To learn more about how Alchemy Network can help you de-clutter the ad-tech world & connect agencies + brands with ad-tech partners - drop an email to hello@alchemy-network.co.uk

    For anything else, hit us up on Insta, TikTok (Both @ TheMediaFreakPodcast) or via email: info.tmfpod@gmail.com

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    31 mins
  • S3 Ep4: AI audio expert guest Charlie 3.0/CEO/3-pinto, Insta invades the living room, and... media lunches!
    Mar 5 2026

    In this episode, we talk all things AI Audio with serial entrepreneur Charlie Cadbury, we also explore Meta's foray into the living room (lean-back doomscrolling?!?!?), and finally we take a look at the hottest vibe-coded app in town (10deepmedia.com/media-lunch).

    Welcome to S3E4 of The Media Freak Podcast hosted by Harriet, Jack, Bukky, and Charlie.

    This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Each episode will feature news and work from across the advertising spectrum.

    Got a problem you'd like the gang to get stuck into? You can submit it anonymously to Media Anon.

    To learn more about how Alchemy Network can help you de-clutter the ad-tech world & connect agencies + brands with ad-tech partners - drop an email to hello@alchemy-network.co.uk

    For anything else, hit us up on Insta, TikTok (Both @ TheMediaFreakPodcast) or via email: info.tmfpod@gmail.com

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    36 mins
  • S3 Ep3: Supercharged planning with KMG, addiction to the 'gram, and WPP's creative consolidation
    Feb 19 2026
    In this episode, we talk 'supercharged planning' with Publicis strategy guru Kate Mitchell-Gears, we scratch the surface of social media addiction & industry ethics, plus take a view on much-beleaguered WPP's newest consolidation.

    Welcome to S3E3 of The Media Freak Podcast hosted by Harriet, Jack, Bukky, and Charlie.

    This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Each episode will feature news and work from across the advertising spectrum.

    Got a problem you'd like the gang to get stuck into? You can submit it anonymously to Media Anon.

    To learn more about how Alchemy Network can help you de-clutter the ad-tech world & connect agencies + brands with ad-tech partners - drop an email to hello@alchemy-network.co.uk

    For anything else, hit us up on Insta, TikTok (Both @ TheMediaFreakPodcast) or via email: info.tmfpod@gmail.com

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    34 mins
  • S3 Ep2: MFP on BBC+YT, SMEs, DEI, and... Camphouse!
    Feb 5 2026

    In this episode, we go all acronym-y, discussing the BBC and YouTube's curious carriage deal, Sky's attempt to prize away SME cash from the tech bros, and the anonymous industry leaders concerned about the direction of the media world.

    We're also joined my Michael Smith - Senior Director at Camphouse, who shares some gamechanging info on what they're up to in market.

    Welcome to S3E2 of The Media Freak Podcast hosted by Harriet, Jack, Bukky, and Charlie.

    This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Each episode will feature news and work from across the advertising spectrum.

    Got a problem you'd like the gang to get stuck into? You can submit it anonymously to Media Anon.

    To learn more about how Alchemy Network can help you de-clutter the ad-tech world & connect agencies + brands with ad-tech partners - drop an email to hello@alchemy-network.co.uk

    For anything else, hit us up on Insta, TikTok (Both @ TheMediaFreakPodcast) or via email: info.tmfpod@gmail.com

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    34 mins
  • S3 Ep1: Celine sings the Indie's praises, YouTube soften their stance on... harassment? And: How Much is that Dentsu in the Window?
    Jan 22 2026

    In this episode, the gang welcome Mediaplus CEO Celine Saturnino, do some silly impressions, mull over Dentsu's sale (or lack of!), and discuss YouTube's new policy of monetising sensitive topics.

    We're so back! Welcome to S3E1 of The Media Freak Podcast hosted by Harriet, Jack, Bukky, and Charlie.

    This is the marketing and advertising podcast presented by a team from across the industry. Each episode will feature news and work from across the advertising spectrum.

    Got a problem you'd like the gang to get stuck into? You can submit it anonymously to Media Anon.

    To learn more about how Alchemy Network can help you de-clutter the ad-tech world & connect agencies + brands with ad-tech partners - drop an email to hello@alchemy-network.co.uk

    For anything else, hit us up on Insta, TikTok (Both @ TheMediaFreakPodcast) or via email: info.tmfpod@gmail.com

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    32 mins