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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 32
- Years Active
- 2025
Lily Phillips vs Bonnie Blue: The Documentary Showdown
This week on The Media Couple, Rory and Sophie unpack Stacey Dooley’s latest Sleeps Over episode with Lily Phillips and how Dooley's empathetic, presenter-led style compares to Channel …
Harry Potter, Thrillers & Why We're Watching The Same Stories in 2025
From Hostage to The Assassin, and even the Harry Potter HBO reboot, TV and movies in 2025 are leaning on familiar stories, safe remakes, and comfort-food thrillers. Why do new shows fee…
Celebrity Traitors, Real Housewives of London & Love Island’s Cool Rebrand
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…
From Jerry Springer to Mr Beast: 30 Years of Public Humiliation
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 T…
1000 Men and a Missed Opportunity: Deconstructing the Bonnie Blue Documentary
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 m…
Is This the Era of the “Influencer Documentary”?
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 a…
When the Cameras Stop Rolling: MasterChef & Media Accountability
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 keep…
Gregg Wallace, NDAs & the Dark Side of TV Culture
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 un…
Bezos & Sanchez: PR Wedding of the Century + Bond’s New Director
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 fel…
Q&A: Is Film School Worth It in 2025? And Other Big Industry Questions
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 answer…
Trump, Musk & The Race to Capture the Internet’s Attention
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 …
Naked Attraction to The Traitors: Why Reality TV Is Getting More Honest
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?…
The Most Dangerous Race You’ve Never Heard Of — And The One You Can’t Escape
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 v…
Why Eurovision Isn’t About Winning Anymore
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 cre…
Are We Finally Sick of Content?
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…
EMERGENCY EP: Trump’s 100% Tariffs, "A Knockout Blow" to UK Film?
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 devastat…
Why 'The Studio' Nails Hollywood's Unspoken Rules (And The Bourne Identity Crisis)
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 …
It Takes Two & Too Many Remakes: Another Pride & Prejudice?!
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 J…
White Lotus Finale, Cruise Control & The Bodyguard Reboot Nobody Asked For...
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…
Sam Mendes Is Building the Beatles Cinematic Universe
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 …