In this break from our normal programming, we revisit some recent podcast discussions with guests Simon Pulman and Sam Clough to garner key insights and takeaways on the Comfort TV trend and teen media habits in general. Think of it as a brain-snack.

This episode of the Kids Media Club Podcast sees the return of a friend of the show, entertainment lawyer Simon Pulman. In what they like to describe as a relaxed, free-form, and discursive chat, Jo, Emily, Andrew, and Simon shoot the breeze about topics like fast channels, the popularity of old shows for young audiences, and the tiktokification of everything. 

In this episode of the Kids Media Club podcast, Emily, Jo, and Andy talk teen audiences with Sam Clough, Global Head of Insights at Super Awesome. They discuss common misconceptions about teens, the brands succeeding at engaging with them, and the ones failing to impress. It's everything you wanted to know about teen media but were afraid to ask!

In this episode of the Kids Media Club Podcast, hosts Emil and Andy sit down with Keith Chapman, the creator of children's TV franchises like Bob the Builder and Paw Patrol. Together, they discuss the process of finding the big idea that can lead to the creation of a successful children's franchise that resonates with audiences worldwide. Chapman shares his insights and experiences on how to develop strong characters, storylines, and themes that can appeal to young viewers and their families. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the world of children's media and the art of creating successful franchises that endure over time.

In this episode of The Kids Media Club Podcast, hosts Jo, Emily, and Andrew are joined by Sophie Peachey, assistant editor at the News Movement, a ground-breaking news company that exists entirely on social media with a mission to take news to where young people are. Together, they discuss the challenges of reaching young audiences with news, navigating the vagaries of social media platform's regulations, dealing with disinformation, and how News Movement is making a difference. It's an inspiring chat that sheds light on the future of news distribution and the importance of engaging young audiences. Don't miss this episode to learn how News Movement is revolutionizing the way news is delivered to the next generation.

In this episode of the Kids Media Club Podcast, we're joined by Stephen Dypiangco to discuss the popular gaming platform, Roblox. As an expert on Roblox, Stephen shares his insights on how brands can navigate and make the best use of this rapidly growing platform, as well as the similarities and differences to Youtube. From understanding the game mechanics to creating engaging branded content, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to make an impact in the Roblox community. Tune in now to learn more!

In this episode of the Kids Media Podcast, we take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of our Roblox themed discussions. We rewind the tape to listen back to our chats with Ricardo Briceno of Game Fam, who shares his insights on the popular gaming platform, and Entertainment Lawyer Simon Pullman, who talks about the IP value of gaming franchises and why we will see a lot more movies like Mario Bros.

In this episode of the Kids Media Club, it's back to the round-table format as Jo, Emily, and Andy catch up on the latest happenings in the world of kids' media.

They kick things off by getting Jo's impressions on the recent Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco, highlighting what caught her attention there and how it compared to the Kidscreen Conference in San Diego.

Next, they dive into the groundbreaking release of the Ryan's World movie and speculate whether this could be part of a wider trend.

Finally, they discuss the recent news of Mr Beast's TV deal with Amazon and ponder what this means for entertainment in the future. Are we seeing a changing of the guard here?

In this episode of the Kids Media Club Podcast, hosts Andy, Jo, and Emily are joined by Julian Bashford, Executive Producer and Show Creator, and Chris Bowden, Producer at Mackinnon & Saunders, to discuss neurodiversity in kids' media. Julian and Chris worked on the wonderful Sky Kids series "BooSnoo!", which was designed for an audience that includes children on the autistic spectrum. Chris also discussed the importance of authentic representation of disability in the preschool animation "Mixmups".

If you want to learn more about these topics, be sure to check out "BooSnoo!" and "Mixmups". Thanks for listening and be sure to tune in for our next episode!

https://www.boosnoo.com/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/disability-67168408

In this episode of the Kids Media Club Podcast, we headed to the British Animation Awards and sat down with Rob Doherty, Media Executive, Consultant, and Founder of Festivus, to get his thoughts on the state of animation and how he sees things developing in the future.