The Plug Podcast: Connecting Content Creators
By The TV Collective
The TV Collective Podcast is your go-to resource for levelling up in the creative industries. Join Host Simone Pennant MBE as she brings you insights from power players in television and film while chopping up tough but important conversations shaping our industry today. We’re diving even deeper—supporting content creators of colour in the UK and around the globe. You’ll hear about paid opportunities and recommended watches and get your well-deserved flowers. Tune in and find out how we can help you create original content and get funding while doing it!
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New Year. New Money.
In the Season Two finale of The TV Collective Podcast, Simone Pennant sits down with Luke Hyams—the creative powerhouse behind The Sidemen Story on Netflix and former Head of Originals at YouTube to give practica… -
The Future of TV. Is TV Dead?
As the digital revolution and the rise of AI accelerates content creation, Episode Seven of The TV Collective Podcast asks the hard-hitting question: Is TV dead? Joining Simone is the Head of Global Research & Insight… -
Diverse Leaders: Breaking TV's Glass Ceiling
In Episode Six of The TV Collective Podcast, Simone Pennant is joined by Miranda Wayland, Chief Executive of the Creative Diversity Network to discuss the pressing question: Is there still a glass ceiling in TV, and … -
The Storytellers Saving Our Planet
In Episode Five of The TV Collective Podcast, we’re joined by BBC presenter Nadeem Perera, who shares his journey into Wildlife Filmmaking and the unique lens he brings as a storyteller. Plus, we caught up with the inspiring Liz Bonnin and Hamza Y… -
The Show Must Go On? Life, Work, Cancer, and Illness.
This week’s TV Collective Podcast episode honours Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is filled with inspiration, resilience, and yes, even a few laughs. We sit down with BAFTA award-winning Exec Producer and Head of ITV Scripted … -
The Truth from the Frontlines: Reporting from Areas in Crisis
In this episode of The TV Collective Podcast, one year on from the October 7th attack on Israel and the subsequent war with Hamas, we explore the realities of reporting from conflict zones. We spoke with journalists, filmmakers… -
TV Collective Live Festival with Big Zuu
In episode 2 of The TV Collective Podcast, we’re coming to you straight from the TV Collective Live Festival—a celebration of creatives of colour with masterclasses, sessions, and insights. We’re diving into how to thrive until 2025 -
Race, Riots & Representation On Screen
In Episode 1 of The TV Collective Podcast, we ask what role British television has had in shaping public perceptions of Black, Asian, and Muslim communities and how these portrayals may have contributed to the summer riots. We hear from senior ind… -
Finishing Strong
We've come to the end of season one of The Plug Podcast! But don't fret because we'll be back with Season 2 sooner than later! Over the past nine episodes, we have spoken to various guests, chopped up big industry topics, and caught nuff jokes.&nb… -
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Four Years After George Floyd featuring Gary Younge
On May 25, 2020, the world watched in disbelief and horror as Derek Chauvin, a white policeman, knelt on the neck of George Floyd, an African American man, for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, leading to his premature death. George Floyd's murder sparked…
