Podcast Overview
<p>John Byrne of Writers Bloc gets to talk to experts and thought leaders in the ever-evolving world of media. We share the best insights here.</p><p><br></p><p>Looking at how Media is shifting in modern times:</p><p><br></p><p>- <b>How can journalism survive in the age of free information?</b></p><p>- <b>What traditional media can learn from influencers and content creators?</b></p><p>- <b>The ongoing battle between attention and reputation in the media industry.</b></p><p>- <b>How news readers navigate disinformation in a media-saturated world.</b></p><p><br></p><p>Stay ahead of the curve with discussions on the shifting media landscape and the future of journalism. <b>New episodes drop every second Friday.</b> Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—it really helps us grow!</p>
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Recent Episodes
March 20, 2026
Why Media Can’t Ignore AI — And Why AI Needs Real Journalism With Brooke Hartley Moy
Brooke Hartley Moy, CEO of InFactory AI, unpacks the rapidly changing relationship between artificial intelligence and the media industry. She brings rare perspective from across Silicon Valley and publishing, having worked at Google and Slack before co-founding an AI infrastructure company focused on helping publishers navigate the AI era. We discuss: Why AI companies increasingly depend on human-generated journalismHow search and social platforms captured most of the value in mediaWhy publi...
March 6, 2026
How Publishers Turn Readers Into Members — With Madeleine White
Madeleine White from The Audiencers and Poool unpacks how publishers build sustainable reader revenue. Recorded live in Paris, this conversation explores how media companies move audiences from casual readers to loyal members and subscribers. We discuss: How paywalls actually workFreemium, metered, and dynamic modelsWhy most readers never convertMembership vs subscriptionsCommunity-driven journalismRetention vs acquisitionBalancing public interest with revenueWhen to automate — and when not t...
February 20, 2026
Marcela Kunova on Propaganda, Broken Trust, Rebuilding Credible Reporting & More
In this episode of Around the Bloc, we’re joined by journalist and editor Marcela Kunova to discuss the growing crisis of trust in media. We talk about: Why public trust in journalism is collapsingMedia ownership and political influenceHow algorithms fragment realityThe dangers of activism and propagandaLow journalist pay and industry pressureHow to rebuild pride and credibility in reportingWhether journalism can survive financiallyFrom Slovakia to the UK, Marcela explains how democracy, medi...
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- What is Around The Bloc?
<p>John Byrne of Writers Bloc gets to talk to experts and thought leaders in the ever-evolving world of media. We share the best insights here.</p><p><br></p><p>Looking at how Media is shifting in modern times:</p><p><br></p><p>- <b>How can journalism survive in the age of free information?</b></p><p>- <b>What traditional media can learn from influencers and content creators?</b></p><p>- <b>The ongoing battle between attention and reputation in the media industry.</b></p><p>- <b>How news readers navigate disinformation in a media-saturated world.</b></p><p><br></p><p>Stay ahead of the curve with discussions on the shifting media landscape and the future of journalism. <b>New episodes drop every second Friday.</b> Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—it really helps us grow!</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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