Media Rookies

Olivia and Rachael spoke to presenter Phoebe I.H. from BBC Introducing in Scotland. Tune in to find out how she dealt with rejection, her path into presenting, and whether you need an agent to succeed.

Former BBC Radio 1 presenter turned producer Ally McCrae joins Rachael and Olivia on the podcast this week. Find out how Ally became a Radio 1 DJ, how he got into producing, and his best tips for creating a successful podcast. 

Olivia and Rachael speak to Katy J about becoming the host of Capital's drive time show, managing imposter syndrome, and interviewing Scotland's First Minister.

You may recognise her from your Snapchat homepage... PopBuzz presenter Cat Warner joins Rachael and Olivia to chat about juggling two jobs, creating content for Capital Xtra and why she hates the word 'networking'.

Olivia and Rachael chat to Livvy about her journey into crime, the highs and lows of being a freelancer, and the challenge of balancing side hustles. We also hear some of Livvy's incredible stories from her crime investigations.

Rachael and Olivia chatted to Times Radio presenter Calum Macdonald about his move from behind the scenes to behind the mic. Calum also shares his best presenting tips and his advice on how to approach radio stations. 

Olivia and Rachael spoke to Newsround presenter Shanequa Paris about creating news for children, starting a job during a pandemic, and battling nerves. 

Rachael and Olivia speak to Stefanie Sword-Wlliams, author and founder of “F*ck Being Humble”. Tune in to hear about Stefanie’s road to success; and her advice on networking and battling imposter syndrome.

Olivia and Rachael sat down with ITV reporter Kit Bradshaw about his career in broadcast journalism and his nuggets of wisdom on getting your first job. Find out how Kit got into the field and hear about some of his on-air mishaps!

Rachael and Olivia are joined by BBC 3 presenter and investigative journalist Ellie Flynn. Find out how Ellie got into the industry, her journey so far, and her best kept secrets for pitching an idea.