The Freelance Society Podcast is a behind the scenes discussion on what goes into gathering stories from some of the most dangerous places on the planet. Co-Founders Dylan Roberts and Christian Stephen discuss their experiences traveling globally, and also invite listeners to discover far flung stories from every corner of the globe.
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Freelance Society, Dylan Roberts, Christian Stephen
EP. 16: Journalist & War Crimes Investigator Hollie McKay
Hollie S. McKay is a foreign policy expert and war crimes investigator. She was an investigative and international affairs/war journalist for Fox News Digital for over fourteen years where she focused on warfare, terrorism, and crimes against humanity. Hollie has worked on the frontlines of several major war zones and covered humanitarian and diplomatic crises in Ukraine, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Syria, Iran, Turkey, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Burma, Russia, Africa, Latin America, and other areas.
This podcast episode features Hollie and Dylan discussing her journalism career, reporting from Iraq and Afghanistan, and covering the war in Ukraine.
8 Jun 2022
EP. 15: Photographer & Designer Robert Spangle
Robert J Spangle is the photographer behind Thousand Yard Style and The Observer Collection. After leaving the military, he studied tailoring at Maurice Sedwell on Savile Row. Robert's work has been featured by British GQ, The Rake, Monrowe, Plaza Uomo, Vogue Online, M Magazine, Esquire UK, Men's Health Germany, and Esquire Hong Kong. Robert recently returned from reporting on the war in Ukraine, and in this episode, we talk about his experiences, photography, micro-retail, the journalism industry, and his background.
8 Mar 2022
EP. 14: On the ground in Poland with Henrik Friis
Henrik Friis is an entrepreneur and sports management professional. He started out covering the war in Iraq where he was embedded with Kurdish forces. He is the Founder of HF Productions and in his free time provides logistical support to the Ukrainian people .
25 Feb 2022
EP. 13 - Journalist Emil Filtenborg discusses the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Emil Filtenborg is a journalist reporting on the situation in Ukraine as the Russian invasion continues. He explains the situation and the events that have taken place since the invasion began and emphasizes the importance of factional journalism reporting.
7 Feb 2022
EP. 12 - Freelance Journalist Emil Filtenborg Covering Ukraine
Emil Filtenborg is a freelance journalist based in Ukraine and Eastern Europe who covers politics, war and conflict, social problems, and human rights. Emil is currently reporting on the Ukraine crisis and the increasing tensions with Russia. Emil and Dylan discuss the latest developments in Ukraine and the stories he has published about the complex situation on the ground.
11 Jan 2021
EP. 11 - Covering the US Capitol with Photographer Mark Marra
Mark Marra is an American photographer originally from Richmond, Virginia. After serving as an infantryman in the United States Marine Corps, he pursued photography, being heavily drawn to a documentary and photojournalism focused practice. Mark was recently at the US Capitol photographing what was happening on January 6th, 2021.
10 Jan 2021
EP. 10 - Journalist and Author Kevin Knodell
Kevin Knodell covers the military and veterans in Hawaii and the greater Pacific for Civil Beat as a corps member for Report For America, a national nonprofit that places journalists in local news rooms. As a freelance journalist, he has reported from the field on Northeast Syria’s Kurdish-led Rojava Revolution, reported on wildfires in the Pacific Northwest, explored Iraqi Kurdistan’s nightlife and interviewed refugees using art to fight terrorist ideology.
9 Dec 2020
EP. 09 - Photographer and Filmmaker Thomas Nybo
Thomas Nybo is a photographer and filmmaker who has worked in more than 100 countries for UNICEF, The New York Times, CNN, PBS FRONTLINE/World, and other clients. Thomas has covered some of the most important stories from the Haiti earthquake, Rohingya crisis, Iraq War, and many more.
9 Nov 2020
EP. 08 - Studying Frontline Journalists with Dr. Anthony Feinstein
Dr. Anthony Feinstein is a Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto and is a neuropsychiatrist. He has a number of studies researching how front-line journalists are affected by their work covering war and natural disasters. He is the author of Shooting War: Eighteen Profiles of Conflict Photographers.
12 Oct 2020
EP. 07 - Kudu Grill Founder Stebin Horne
Stebin Horne is the CEO and Founder of KUDU Grill which is a multifunctional grill, griddle, and fire pit designed to create the ultimate outdoor experience. Stebin and Dylan talk about open-flame cooking, traveling, the South Africa poaching problem, and how the Kudu grill started.
10 Sept 2020
EP. 06 - International Photographer Claire Thomas
Claire Thomas is a photographer and photojournalist from Wales, UK, and her photojournalism work is focused on issues surrounding political and military conflicts, human rights, and humanitarian and environmental crises.
28 Apr 2020
EP. 05 - Catching up with Simon Groneberg - Remembering Nepal Earthquake and Past Trips
In this episode of the podcast, we have a conversation with Simon Groneberg, who is a photographer and has a new podcast called Stayin' at Home. Simon has worked with Dylan and Freelance Society over the years. We chat about past trips such as the Nepal Earthquake, covering Iraq conflict, and more.
14 Apr 2020
EP. 04 - Career and Identity
In this episode of the podcast, we discuss how our identities as humans can often be tied to what we do for work, and how that has related to our work in conflict zones specifically.
Post-traumatic stress disorder is the topic of conversation. Dylan and Christian share how PTSD has impacted their lives while reporting in conflict zones and discuss ways to help or understand it.
18 Feb 2020
EP. 01 - Introducing Freelance Society
War journalists Dylan Roberts and Christian Stephen discuss their travels and how they began their careers in conflict journalism and filmmaking.
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