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by Nick Copson, Bill Martin, Rob Chadwick
The podcast where we peel back the headlines and dive into the dynamic, ever-evolving world of journalism and media. Listen to Bill Martin, Nick Copson, and Rob Chadwick as they go from current affairs to investigative storytelling, from where news and media came from, to where it's heading, we explore the forces shaping how information is reported, consumed, and manipulated in today's fast-paced digital age. We aim to empower media professionals, current and former journalists, and aspiring storytellers by exploring the challenges, opportunities, and ethics of the industry. Through candid conversations with industry leaders, academics, and change-makers, we seek to provide a platform for learning, reflection, and inspiration, ensuring journalism continues to thrive as a pillar of truth, accountability, and creativity in the digital age.
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- 1 weeks ago30 min
#37: World Cup Wrap-Up, Media Winners & Andy Burnham's First Day in Downing Street
Send us Fan Mail The FIFA World Cup is over, and in this episode the team reflects on a tournament that delivered memorable football, surprise stories and plenty of debate both on and off the pitch. From the quality of the football and the atmosphere across North America to England's run to the semi-finals and Spain lifting the trophy, we discuss whether this was a World Cup that truly lived up to its billing. We also explore how broadcasters, journalists and digital creators covered the tour...
- 4 weeks ago37 min
#36: Makerfield to Manchester: Labour's new era and Stokes calls time
Send us Fan Mail This week on Stop the Press!, Nick, Rob and Bill round up the biggest stories dominating the UK headlines. They unpack the political fallout from the Makerfield by-election and what it signals for British politics, before debating the growing momentum behind Andy Burnham as the leading contender to become the next Labour leader. The team also reflects on the end of an era in English cricket as Ben Stokes announces his retirement from England captaincy, discussing his legacy, ...
- Jun 17, 202640 min
#35: Has Sports Journalism Changed Forever? Special Guest Episode with Chris Errington
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Stop The Press!, Nick Copson, Rob Chadwick and Bill Martin are joined by one of the South West's most respected sports journalists, Chris Errington, for a fascinating look behind the scenes of modern sports reporting. With decades of experience covering football and major sporting events, Chris shares how sports journalism has evolved from the days of local newspaper deadlines and match reports to today's 24/7 digital news cycle, live blogs, podcasts, socia...
- Jun 9, 202630 min
#34: Can England finally bring it home? | World Cup 2026 Preview Special with Chris Errington
Send us Fan Mail The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is on. On this special football edition of Stop the Press!, Nick Copson, Rob Chadwick and Bill Martin are joined by respected Devon sports journalist Chris Errington to preview what could be one of the most intriguing World Cups in modern history. With the tournament heading to North America and England once again carrying the hopes, expectations and inevitable emotional baggage of a football-mad nation, the team asks the big question:...
- May 25, 202644 min
#33: Is Journalism Still Alive? Special Guest Episode with Adam Tinworth
Send us Fan Mail On the latest episode of Stop the Press!, Nick Copson, Rob Chadwick and Bill Martin sit down with media veteran, blogger and digital media lecturer, Adam Tinworth, for a brutally honest conversation about the future of journalism in the age of TikTok, YouTubers, creators and collapsing public trust. We explore whether traditional journalism still matters when millions now get their “news” from influencers, viral clips and personalised social feeds - often without ever visitin...
- May 18, 202654 min
#32: Britain’s political circus: Can any party actually govern anymore?
Send us Fan Mail This week on Stop The Press!, Rob, Nick and Bill are joined by Tessa Tucker, former Conservative Party candidate for Exeter, to ask a question that increasingly feels unavoidable: Is Britain becoming ungovernable? As Westminster descends further into personality politics, support or not support a by-election, and the potential for not only a leadership challenge but a general election, the country faces mounting pressure on almost every front. Stagnant growth, overstretched p...
- Apr 1, 202630 min
#31: Is social media dead?
Send us Fan Mail A landmark ruling in Los Angeles has sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley, with tech giants like Meta and Google found liable for contributing to the worsening mental health of a young woman who argued their platforms were deliberately designed to be addictive. In this episode of Stop The Press!, the boys unpack what this case really means. Is this the beginning of meaningful accountability for Big Tech, or a legal overreach that could fundamentally reshape the internet? Th...
- Mar 30, 202642 min
#30: Special Guest Episode with Pete Holdgate - War, Newsrooms, and the Power of the Image
Send us Fan Mail This week on Stop The Press!, the team sit down with Falklands War veteran and former Western Morning News and Plymouth Herald photographer Pete Holdgate for a powerful conversation about the craft and courage behind photojournalism. From his early days in the Marines to capturing defining moments in the newsroom, Pete shares what it really takes to tell stories through a single frame. The discussion explores what makes a truly great news photograph, the instinct and timing b...
About Stop The Press!
The podcast where we peel back the headlines and dive into the dynamic, ever-evolving world of journalism and media. Listen to Bill Martin, Nick Copson, and Rob Chadwick as they go from current affairs to investigative storytelling, from where news and media came from, to where it's heading, we explore the forces shaping how information is reported, consumed, and manipulated in today's fast-paced digital age. We aim to empower media professionals, current and former journalists, and aspiring storytellers by exploring the challenges, opportunities, and ethics of the industry. Through candid conversations with industry leaders, academics, and change-makers, we seek to provide a platform for learning, reflection, and inspiration, ensuring journalism continues to thrive as a pillar of truth, accountability, and creativity in the digital age.
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