Martin Popplewell on being the real castaway, finding alternative routes and the state of journalism today

This week, host of Out of the Clouds Anne Muhlethaler is joined by journalist, media trainer and ex-broadcaster Martin Popplewell (@Martinpops). 

Anne had the occasion to work with Martin on a couple of projects, which landed her in the green room of the BBC Morning News a few years ago. However little did she know of his (very) early career in TV which landed him on a deserted island, on purpose it should be noted, and not on any show you may have heard of. 

They talk about his passion for journalism and politics, his experience of grilling PM  David Cameron on gay rights and the state of the (mainstream) media today. Martin also is an experienced and savvy media trainer, he talks about why it's completely normal to have nerves before going live on TV and yes, we (civilians) should all get media trained if we are to engage with the mainstream media as it's often referred to today. 

A wide ranging, profound and fun conversation. Enjoy! 

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Show notes: 

You can find Martin on Twitter  and on LinkedIn

His consultancy website is CoconutCommunications.tv

The Blue Lagoon 

Robinson Crusoe 

BBC

https://www.channel4.com/

https://www.channel5.com/

Micronesia

The Kingdom of Tonga

Fiji 

Martin's documentary 'The Real Castaway'

The mainstream tv show Castaway

TV series Shipwrecked 

UCL

Alan Duncan MP

Congressman Dick Gephardt

The 1992 Clinton Presidential Campaign

Martin's interview with David Cameron interview and its coverage

Gay Times

Gloria Steinhem at TedWomen2020

Todd Terry  and the song 'Something going on in my soul'

Writer Matthew Parris

The book 'Tricks Journalists Play'

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