An online spat reveals a new truth about modern journalism. Alex Hudson, Editor-in-chief of Everything Popular is Wrong, takes a trip into Substack to investigate.Also on the pod: Lachlan Murdoch wins the succession battle. TV critic and media writer Scott Bryan tells us who are the real winners and losers.&nbsp;All that plus: why are streamers so reluctant to fund an antibullying body? The Observer staff face up to their new reality... and, in the Media Quiz, our guests take part in a branding exercise.The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network who select the music to score each episode - they can do it for you too at audionetwork.comBecome a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at <a href="http://themediaclub.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">themediaclub.com</a>A <a href="http://rethinkaudio.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rethink Audio</a> production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from <a href="http://podcastdiscovery.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcast Discovery</a>.We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at <a href="https://t.ly/7PD5O" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podshoponline.co.uk</a>What The Media Club has been reading this week:<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/08/rupert-murdoch-lachlan-family-succession-deal" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lachlan takes control of News Corp</a><a href="https://deadline.com/2025/09/lisa-nandy-criticizes-streamers-banijay-ciisa-1236527368/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Culture Secretary Pressing Streamers on CIISA</a><a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/observer-cuts-casual-shifts-amidst-drop-in-pages-for-sunday-title/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Observer cuts pagination and casuals</a><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/sep/10/gregg-wallace-files-legal-claim-against-bbc-misconduct-dismissal-masterchef" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gregg Wallace sues the BBC</a><a href="https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/channel-4/ao-exec-and-former-travis-perkins-chief-named-c4-chair/5208772.article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fridge Magnate Takes Channel 4 Job</a><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/ai-podcast-start-up-plan-shows-1236361367/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AI Startup Plans 5000 Podcasts at $1/ep</a><a href="https://www.infinitescroll.us/p/on-journalists-as-influencers?publication_id=1543281&post_id=172686396&isFreemail=true&r=3kjxg&triedRedirect=true" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Journalists vs Influencers</a>Oh, the glamour! <a href="https://uk.news.yahoo.com/ntas-tv-behind-the-scenes-gary-lineker-095125015.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scott’s NTA behind the scenes article</a><a href="https://deadline.com/2025/09/james-corden-ruth-jones-apple-show-the-choir-plot-details-1236511748/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">James Corden & Ruth Jones head to Apple TV</a><a href="https://radiotoday.co.uk/2025/09/stv-reveals-radio-station-name-and-two-new-presenters/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STV announces name of radio station</a><a href="https://pressgazette.co.uk/paywalls/new-york-times-family-subscriptions/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">New York Times adds new subs tier</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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