Inside the Industry: Unfiltered, Series 2: a Weekly Video Podcast hosted by Adam Smith. The Podcast launched in October 2023 and forms part of Upload Agency's impressive new Podcast Studio Production arm. Each week Adam Smith (Represented by Inter Talent) will be sitting down with some of the biggest names from the world of YouTube, TV, Sport and entertainment to discuss what really goes on Inside The Industry. Smithy will be delving into the highs and the lows of their careers, the challenges they have faced along the way as well some exclusive, never been told before stories. Of course, we will be having a laugh along the way as well. Guests will be giving you their secrets to success and as well as advice and tips on how to make it to the top.
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THE VOICE OF FIFA: Brandon Smith On INCREDIBLE Commentary Journey 🎤
Host Adam Smith interviews Brandon Smith, a football and eSports commentator, about his journey overcoming bullying to become a recognizable voice in sports commentary.
11 Dec 2025
The EMOTIONAL STORY behind ARSENAL'S Number 1 Content Creator 👀
In this raw and revealing episode of Inside The Industry: Unfiltered, we sit down with creator, actor and lifelong Arsenal devotee Alex Moneypenny for a conversation that digs far beneath the surface. Alex opens up about the hardest chapters of his life — the personal setbacks, the moments of self-reflection and the resilience it took to build his confidence and career.
Football fans will love this one too: Alex speaks passionately about Arsenal FC, the club that shaped his channel, fuelled his creativity, and ultimately became a platform through which he connected with millions of people. From the emotional highs and lows of supporting the Gunners to how the club indirectly influenced his career choices.
We explore the evolution of his acting journey, from early lessons and industry quirks to the breakthrough moments that reshaped his path. Alex shares how he learned to navigate pressure, expectation, and the sometimes brutal honesty of film and television, all while staying grounded in his craft.
We also dive into topics Alex rarely addresses publicly, including:
• Mental health in the entertainment world and the importance of vulnerability.
• How social media shaped — and sometimes challenged — your public identity.
• Balancing ambition with real life, friendships, and personal growth.
• What he wishes he knew before stepping into the industry, and the advice he’d give young people today.
Authentic, funny, introspective, and unfiltered — this is Alex Moneypenny as you’ve never heard him.
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11 Dec 2025
JOSH PIETERS on Lily Phillips Documentary, Brit Crew SECRET & FAKE Ed Sheeran 👀
In this episode, YouTuber and filmmaker Josh Pieters joins us to pull back the curtain on some of the most controversial and viral moments of his career.
Josh opens up about the real angle behind his Lily Phillips documentary, revealing how it came together and the reaction that followed. He also lifts the lid on the secrets of the Brit Crew, giving rare insight into the reality of online fame, friendship, power dynamics, and the pressure behind the scenes of YouTube stardom.
Plus… we dive deep into the now-legendary “Fake Ed Sheeran” prank — how it was planned, how the public and media reacted, and what Eddie Hearn had to say about it.
This is an unfiltered, no-holds-barred conversation about:
✅ The truth behind the Lily Phillips documentary
✅ Brit Crew drama & influencer politics
✅ Viral pranks & social experiments
✅ A Fake Ed Sheeran
✅ Life as a creator in the spotlight
If you’re fascinated by the creator economy, internet culture, YouTube and behind-the-scenes influencer stories, this is a must-watch.
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THE VOICE OF FIFA: Brandon Smith On INCREDIBLE Commentary Journey 🎤
Published 14 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] I've got a foot to a level one football coaching as well. Because that whole Brighton in the community thing, I was like, I want to be like those guys. I want to, you know, go around schools and teach football. And then that kind of weird off a little bit. And I was like, why don't you try and become a football commentator? So long story short, local club, Bognoree just town, I used to go there and commentate in this gantry they've got now. So obviously they play in the same league or they did as Hashtag United. I think they still might. No, I think Bognore got relegated, so maybe they don't anymore. […]
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