Media & Monuments

About Media & Monuments

The biweekly podcast "MediaMaker Spotlight" features conversations with industry professionals speaking on a wide range of topics of interest to screen-based media makers. The series is a great resource for creators and collaborators who want to learn more about filmmaking, production, and all that goes into bringing projects to life. Our show is a great place to learn, find inspiration, discover communities of support, and celebrate our shared passion for film, television, video and visual storytelling in all formats and mediums. "MediaMaker Spotlight" is produced by the Women in Film & Video Podcast Committee. Learn more at MediaMakerSpotlight.com.

Publisher

Women in Film and Video (DC)

Category

arts · tv & film · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Mar 2022

Latest episode

27 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

170 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Sept 2026

   The Origins of Podcasting with Shaun Michael Colón

   When Tara Jabbari found out there was a documentary about the history of podcasting and it’s impact of audio storytelling, she had to watch it. She also knew, she had to get them on MediaMaker Spotlight. She speaks with the director of the doc, Shaun Michael Colón, who spent seven years making it. They go over how he got the idea, the evolution of how he got it made, and how he got some of the biggest names in podcasting involved, including Marc Maron, Kara Swisher, Ira Glass, and Tara’...

2. 

   13 Sept 2026

   Ed Sullivan's Legacy of Equality in Netflix's 'Sunday Best' Doc

   In this episode, Margo Precht Speciale, granddaughter of Ed Sullivan and producer of the documentary 'Sunday Best,' joins host Candice Bloch to share insights into her film that explores Ed Sullivan's role as a quiet disruptor during the civil rights era. Margo shares her journey of discovering Sullivan’s impact on social justice and about the power of media to shape culture. With a background in archival research and her personal connection to his legacy, Margo brings a unique perspective to...

3. 

   30 Aug 2026

   Telling Authentic Stories Through Collaborative Filmmaking

   In this episode, discover how award-winning director and producer Mary Darling navigates storytelling that fosters cultural understanding and unity. She speaks with Tara Jabbari about her work, especially her latest film, “Cast Aside The Clouds,” a love story set in Iran. They discuss the importance of cultural authenticity and representation in filmmaking, collaborative directing and diversity in film crews, the universal appeal of small, specific stories, and more. Watch the trailer a...

Who has been a guest on Media & Monuments

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

• Shoshana Rosenbaum
• Julie Gold
• Dustin Elkin
• William Fay
• Tim Fehlbaum

Reach and audience

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

YouTube views

24,842

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 76 / 100

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

Quality

93

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

77

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Books guests

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