Beyond Broadcast

About Beyond Broadcast

After years in media and broadcasting, Jamie Larson takes you behind the scenes of the broadcast industry, uncovering the stories of the creators, producers, and performers who bring your favourite content to life. In each episode, Jamie dives into their personal journeys, exploring what inspired them to pursue careers in entertainment and broadcast media, the challenges they’ve faced, and the life lessons they’ve learned along the way. Whether you’re a fan of behind-the-scenes stories, aspiring to work in media and entertainment, or simply curious about the lives of industry insiders, this podcast offers a look at the world beyond. Discover the people who shape the magic and learn what makes them tick—because there’s more to media & entertainment than what meets the eye. If you would like to get in contact you can reach me on the following Insta - @beyondbroadcastpod (https://www.instagram.com/beyondbroadcastpod/) Email - beyondbroadcastpod@gmail.com (mailto:beyondbroadcastpod@gmail.com)

Publisher

Jamie Larson

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

20 Feb 2025

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

42 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2026

   Building Trust & The Responsibility of Telling The Whole Story, with Award Winning Journalist, Carol Costello

   In this episode of the Beyond Broadcast Podcast, proudly brought to you by WIZZFX, host Jamie Larson speaks with Award Winning US Journalist & Educator, Carol Costello. Carol shares her journey from local Ohio reporter to CNN anchor and her transition into true crime podcasting. We touch on the challenges of entering a male dominated industry and how Carol carved a path by proving detractors wrong and going the extra mile by crafting her skills in the newsroom. The conversation switches to exploring how true crime media has become a cultural zeitgeist and the responsibility perhaps creators have to ensure they’re telling stories that provide context and are not purely for entertainment. Episode Highlights 05:00 - First Experiences in Local TV and Crime Reporting 16:34 - The Role of Criticism and Tough Mentors 38:34 - Creating 'Blind Rage' and In-Depth Storytelling 44:24 - Avoiding Exploitation in True Crime Links & Resources Follow her on LinkedIn - Link (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-costello-440758194/) Connect With Us Learn more about the great work from WIZZFX - https://www.wizzfx.com/ (https://www.wizzfx.com/) Follow us on Instagram: @beyondbroadcastpod Receive updates on new episodes: beyondbroadcastpod@gmail.com (mailto:beyondbroadcastpod@gmail.com) Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

2. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Making Reality Special & Working During The Golden Age of Cinema, with Academy Award Winning Special FX Supervisor, John Richardson

   In this episode of the Beyond Broadcast Podcast, proudly brought to you by WIZZFX, host Jamie Larson speaks with Academy Award Winning Special FX Supervisor, John Richardson. John, a legendary special effects artist, shares insights from his six-decade career in cinema. From working on James Bond films and Superman (Richard Donner) to Aliens (James Cameron) and Harry Potter, discover the craft, challenges, and stories behind some of the most iconic practical effects in film history. As well as some of the more crazy occurrences that read like a timeline of cinema history itself. Episode Highlights 05:01 - A childhood surrounded by filmmaking 18:13 - James Bond and the freedom to innovate 34:01 - Superman and making Christopher Reeve fly 1:09:54 - Record-breaking explosions on screen Links & Resources Follow him on Linkedin - Link (https://uk.linkedin.com/in/john-richardson-0ba361a) Connect With Us Learn more about the great work from WIZZFX - https://www.wizzfx.com/ (https://www.wizzfx.com/) Follow us on Instagram: @beyondbroadcastpod Receive updates on new episodes: beyondbroadcastpod@gmail.com (mailto:beyondbroadcastpod@gmail.com) Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

3. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Finding Yourself & Mentoring the Next Generation, with Kiwi Journalist & News Anchor Eric Young

   Episode Summary In this episode of the Beyond Broadcast Podcast, proudly brought to you by WIZZFX (https://www.wizzfx.com/), host Jamie Larson speaks with Eric Young, a broadcasting veteran whose face has graced New Zealand screens for over three decades. Eric shares insights from his remarkable career, reflecting on the journey that took him from aspirations of becoming an architect to becoming a beloved news anchor. Episode Highlights 08:01 - First experiences in broadcasting and overcoming nerves 30:00 - The launch of TV3 and the chaos of those early days 49:50 - Meeting Michelle and becoming a father 1:09:54 - Transitioning to being a mentor & reflections on the industry Links & Resources Follow him on Linkedin - Link (https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-young-521426a9?originalSubdomain=nz) Connect With Us Learn more about the great work from WIZZFX - https://www.wizzfx.com/ (https://www.wizzfx.com/) Follow us on Instagram: @beyondbroadcastpod Receive updates on new episodes: beyondbroadcastpod@gmail.com (mailto:beyondbroadcastpod@gmail.com) Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

Who has been a guest on Beyond Broadcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Vanessa Wells
• Jane Yee
• Scott Milligan
• Celia Jaspers
• Simon Bennett

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

15 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 30 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

61

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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