Episodes
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Is Facebook using data improperly?
Rewarding friends and punishing rivals, is Facebook using its user data as a carrot and a stick? Dan and Jimmy take a look at what might be the next controversy for Social Media giant Facebook. 0:00 Intro 1:45 The site is the destination 3:45 Its a game of favorites 6:45 Cutting off competitors…
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The Coverage of the Notre Dame Fire
It was a shocking moment with thousands watching as the famous Notre Dame Cathedral burnt down. A bastion of the Parisian city, it took 200 years to built and had withstood countless wars and conflicts. The city of lights has lost one of its brightest bulbs, and the world was covering it in kind....
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Time for this week’s edition of Bytes Behind the Media
Want a good story but don’t have the time? Then listen to our short stories in this weeks’s edition of Bytes Behind the Media. 0:00 Intro 0:55 A Black Hole, seen clearly for the first time. 2:30 What is a Black Hole? 4:00 Jenna Bush Hager is now the fourth hour of Today. 5:20 Allison Mack pleaded...
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An interview with a robot
Interviews, they can be nerve-racking, frightening, and even downright biased in some cases, but what if we take the human element out of the picture? An AI or a Robot can take over, and conduct the interview. Does it sound interesting, or more of a nightmare? 0:00 Intro 1:15 All the little...
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A fake story that reporters bought
What happens when you take a comedian and give him a “Miracle” story? You get reporters that believe the story, only to find out that it was fake all along! 0:00 Intro 1:45 The story and the punchline 3:45 A scam or a scientific breakthrough? 5:00 Used tissues is the answer… what? 7:15 The…
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Julian Assange: Hero of Free Speech or Traitor of criminal intent?
Julian Assange has been formally arrested in the UK. Following his removal from the Ecuadorian Embassy, talks of extradition and trial were in the air. Is he a criminal, or justified for his actions? 0:00 Intro 1:30 7 Years in an Embassy 4:30 Fact finding or dirt digging? 7:00 It’s a case by case...
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Want a short story? Then listen to our Bytes Behind the Media
Bringing you a short story that you can share around the water cooler, it’s time for our weekly edition of Bytes Behind the Media. 0:00 Intro 0:50 Bite sized books 2:30 Good Reads challenge 4:55 Joe Biden parody meme 6:45 Dan’s experience with Joe Biden 9:20 City news sites: Your local news....
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How to reach young people with news?
What’s the best way to reach young people with news? Dan and Jimmy take a look at how stories get to the eyes of today’s youth. 0:00 Intro 1:00 Podcasting seems to be one way 3:30 A short story in a short video, with reactions and sharing 5:15 Interaction with the audience is the way forward 7:45...
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Access to a Journalist’s notes
Would you want to look at the complete work of a journalist? One lawmaker is proposing that there should be a way to check in on the entire work process from start to finish. Dan and Jimmy take a look at why this isn’t as good an idea as many would think. 0:00 Intro 1:15 Were journalists always...
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Social Media builds a Wall between us
Seems that we are building a wall between us all through social media, and we don’t mind it. Is there an easy way around it, or are we just going to be divided forever? 0:00 Intro 1:00 The word Media creates feelings of anger 3:30 The comments we leave behind 5:15 We seem to be a little trapped…
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Time for some Bytes Behind the Media
Need a good story but don’t have the time? Then listen to our short Bytes Behind the Media to catch up on some short stories to share with the folks at the water cooler. 0:00 Intro 0:50 Google bringing news to underserved communities. 4:40 McDonald’s Breakfast hard as a rock. 7:15 Limiting the…
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How to control suicide contagion
With mass shootings and murder becoming a regular feature in the news, how can we stop the fallout of those that are committing suicide from these depressing stories? 0:00 Intro 1:00 A conversation that still continues 2:45 It use to be that you didn’t report on it 4:50 Sensitivity is the key in...
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News is EVERYWHERE! Where do you see it?
From the Gas station to the comfort of your couch, the news is consumed on a daily basis in numerous locations. Dan and Jimmy discuss a recent survey that asks what is the most visited place that news is observed. 0:00 Intro 2:30 Watching the News in many forms 4:00 Local News has it all 6:15...
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The Aftermath of the Mueller Report
1 Year, 10 Months and 7 long days of coverage of the special report from special council Robert Mueller, and we finally get to read it. And now news organizations will be reading over 300 pages looking for anything of interest to report. Dana and Jimmy take a look at this reporting and ask if…
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It’s time for some Bytes Behind the Media
In this week’s edition of Bytes Behind the Media, we tackle some short stories that we thought were too good to pass up for the week. 0:00 Intro 1:00 Filming while driving at 105MPH 3:10 Jeff Bezos takes on the National Inquirer 5:00 Talk about sending a package 7:00 Three Billboards in real…
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Katie Couric and Bryant Gumbel from the past
Digging up an old clip from a segment from the 1990s might show more than you think. We were different people back then, from our hairstyles to what we wore, and how we acted while on camera. Dan and Jimmy take a look at a clip that Katie Couric recently dug up of her and Bryant Gumbel. 0:00…
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AI isn’t as scary as we think
For years, we’ve been told that AI taking over would be the end of us all. It’s been the plot of a few movies, but apparently one article says that it’s not as scary as some might think. 0:00 Intro 1:30 Is Artificial Intelligence a good or bad thing? 4:15 A new study on automation and AI. 7:15 It...
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Is Journalism an Elite Group?
Is elitism ruining Journalism? Is it a special club that only a few can join if they make the right choices? Dan and Jimmy take a look back at the way it all starts, and tries to answer the question. 0:00 Intro 1:15 Are Journalists elitist? 3:10 Are there certain schools to go to if you want to...
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Behind the Media Special Episode: The New Zealand Massacre
Reporting on a disaster is never easy, and when it comes to a mass shooting it gets even harder. You want to let the public know the details, but what information is acceptable to share? In this special episode of Behind the Media, Dan talks about the the efforts of reporters in New Zealand and...
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Time for some Bytes Behind the Media
Want a short story? Then you're in luck! It’s time for our weekly edition of Bytes Behind the Media! 0:00 Intro 0:40 PBS is heading out west 3:20 How far someone is willing to go to get the money shot. 4:45 Jimmy broadens his horizons on R Kelly. 8:00 Interviews: The good and The bad. Available…
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Is there a right way to cut the cord?
With so many channels on cable tv, some are still debating cutting it so they can pay less. Is there a way to do it all in one go, or should you keep certain parts? 0:00 A lackluster Intro 1:15 Reverend Jimmy takes over the show. 3:30 Over the air tv with an antenna is one way to go. 6:00 Why not...
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The NBA vs Millennials
As Millennials are cutting the cord or not even plugging it in, the NBA is trying to gain their viewership. How are they trying, well Dan and Jimmy will give you a look behind the media of the NBA. 0:00 Intro 1:15 The behavior of players and owners play a lot in the situation. 3:30 It’s all about...
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The DNC blocks Fox News
Following the recent leanings of Fox News, the Democratic National Convention has barred them from hosting a debate. Has it finally gotten to the point where News media and Politics are one? 0:00 Intro 1:15 Should a News organization be banned from a debate? 4:00 Are we in the middle of a civil…
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It’s time for some Bytes Behind the Media
Want an interesting story but don’t have the time? Then listen to our Bytes Behind the Media to pick up on a short story that you can share around the water cooler. 0:00 Intro 1:00 Bitcoin has been going down, but some say it’s still valuable. 3:15 Comments on Youtube Videos of minors have been...
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An apology for a young journalist, Hilde Lysiak
Young journalist Hilde Lysiak has been following in her father’s footsteps, publishing her own paper for several years now. But when investigating a story in a small town in Arizona, the local sheriff threatened to arrest her. Now the town is apologizing for the actions of the sheriff. 0:00 Intro...
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Do you trust the Media?
How far have we fallen in the public’s eye? Media is now the highest mistrust service in the US. How far will we fall, and will we ever gain back the trust of the people? 0:00 Intro 1:15 60% of people say that we pay for our sources. 2:40 Do you know the difference between a paid source and a…
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The Good, the Bad, and the Cohen
Michael Cohen has taken the stand, and millions were glued to the testimonies. Was what he said true, or just more lies? Will we ever see the outcome of these hearings soon, or is this just another episode of the worlds wackiest series. 0:00 Intro 1:50 The way things are said can impact how you...
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Time for some Bytes Behind the Media
Time for your weekly dose of small stories that happened in the week, in this week’s edition of Bytes Behind the Media! 0:00 Intro 1:00 Robert Kraft get’s caught. 2:50 How will this impact Kraft? 6:00 There are cameras everywhere, EVERYWHERE! 6:50 A Coast Guard employee with a laundry list of...
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Your AI at home now helps fuel politics
That home assistant has always been listening, and now it’s giving away the info to political campaigns. Who would have thought that Alexa would be getting political any time soon? 0:00 Intro 1:20 Are we living in 1984? 3:00 An electronic fence that collects your data. 4:30 A Church Lady…
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Is admitting the news media too liberal a death sentence?
The accusation being made on a daily basis is that the news industry is too liberal, being labeled as much as you would think. But is it actually? Would anyone admit it if it was true? 0:00 Intro 1:30 Always do your homework when doing a story. 3:00 Is it the organization or the employees? 4:15…
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The story revealed: Jussie Smollett
At first it was a story of a hate crime against him, not things are turned against Jussie Smollett, as we now know that he orchestrated the entire event. We first talked about this story a few weeks ago when it first broke, but now we are at it again, and taking you Behind the Media. 0:00 Intro...
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Kim Kardashian’s at it again
Many of us drop what we are doing when Kim Kardashian does anything, how does someone get to that level of famous? She’s at it again with a new message and a new photo, that has the focus of hundreds of thousands. 0:00 Intro 1:00 You put her name in the tagline and it’s an instant hit. 2:15 A...
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Are kids Media illiterate?
Today, we teach our kids a lot of things, from being a good person in life and how to do the best they can, but are we teaching them media literacy as well? Or is it going the way of cursive and becoming something we never teach again? 0:00 Intro 1:10 So much media, but what is true and what is...
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A year after Parkland, can AI make things safer?
Last year, a tragedy struck Parkland in the form of a school shooting. Today, we wonder what we could do differently, and ask if AI can play a role in stopping these tragedies from happening in the first place. 0:00 Intro 1:40 Are there signs that we are missing that AI can pick up? 4:15 Machine...
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A Host-less Oscars
It’s a new format for one of Hollywoods oldest awards shows, an Oscars without a Host. Following Kevin Hart’s removal as this years host, it seems they’re going to do away with a host. Does this spell a new age of award shows without a host, or is this just a one time situation? 0:00 Intro 0:55…
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The Super Bowl: Ratings and Commercials
The New England Patriots and the LA Rams went head to head in Super Bowl LIII and… well it happened. We could go on and on about the entire event, but today we're talking about commercials in-between the action and the ratings of the overall event. 0:00 Intro 1:55 Jimmy is sick of Nielsen, is…
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How’s the Fighting against Fake News?
How do you combat Fake News? Some say that what’s being done is not enough. Dan and Jimmy take a look to see how the efforts have been going. 0:00 Intro 1:55 Has the content been curated? 4:00 It’s easier to get around a wall than it is to build one. 6:00 What does URL Stand for? 7:20 Change the...
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An electronic eye into your life
Electronic doorbells let us see who’s at the door even if we aren’t there to greet them, but are they seeing too much? Dan and Jimmy take a look to see if the doorbell is seeing too much. 0:00 Intro 1:15 A doorbell with a camera to watch your packages 3:20 Some of these package thefts are...
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Jussie Smollett Attacked!
Empire actor Jussie Smollett was recently attacked, but details on what happened are a bit peculiar. Dan and Jimmy take a finer look at the details of this story. 0:00 Intro 1:30 A story under intense investigation, but does not feel right. 4:00 There are a lot of things in this story. 6:10 The...
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This week’s Bytes Behind the Media
Want some stories for your Super Bowl party? Then listen to this week’s Bytes Behind the Media for some short stories that range from the Super Bowl to the latest news. 0:00 Intro 0:55 Reporters are freezing to bring you the story, realism or recklessness? 3:00 Is the current weather…
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A short Byte on the Super Bowl
This short special story is all focused on our thoughts on the Super Bowl coming up this weekend. Tune into this week's Bytes Behind the Media for more short stories to share at your big Super Bowl party. This podcast is available to download and listen to now on iTunes, CLNSMedia and now on...
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This week’s Bytes Behind the Media
Want a story but don’t have the time? Then listen to our Bytes Behind the Media to have a short story that will impress everyone at the water cooler. 0:00 Intro 0:55 A new drive on Sports Illustrated magazine’s cover. 3:30 Newspapers around the world cut several jobs, is it a declining market?…
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She preformed for Trump, now she’s been labeled an outcast
A professional singer was told by her friends and family not to do a performance, but she thought she could help bridge the gap between Trump and the people. Years later it turns out it didn’t work, and all her friends and family have turned against her. 0:00 Intro 1:10 Another rush to judgement...
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Where in the world is Morning Joe?
When you're watching Morning Joe you typically see them with the capitol building in the background, but are they really there? Turns out they filmed a few off stage in Florida but kept the background. 0:00 Intro 1:30 What is in the background might not be where they are. 2:20 Dan’s own…
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A Showdown at Washington D.C. and across the Country
A kid with a Make America Great Again hat, and a Native American Elder stand off against each other. Or did they? Sides were formed faster than anyone knew what really happened, details were lost in the hate, and everything with this situation went to the extreme. The blame goes around, and Dan…
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It’s time for some Bytes Behind the Media
Need some quick stories for the water cooler at work? Then listen to our short news stories in this week’s Bytes Behind the Media. 0:00 Intro 1:00 Youtube is asking it’s users to be safe 2:15 The viral ice disk from Maine 3:45 A speaker that has someone listening to what you search for 6:30 Jimmy...
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Airport lounges drop CNN and Fox
In airports around the country, it seems that many of the private lounges are dropping CNN and Fox from their televisions. Have airports finally had it with those two news outlets? Or is this just a personal preference of those that work there? Dan and Jimmy take a look at what is going on. 0:00...
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Another Journalist lost for their story
A journalist was investigating FIFA for corruption and was writing a story about it, and now he is dead. This marks yet another journalist killed for the story they were writing, bringing up the question again of why does this keep happening? 0:00 Intro 1:20 Another death for a profession that...
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Journalism: Then and Now
The Decade challenge is having people post photos of them ten years ago and them now, and is becoming a fast growing trend. The question Dan and Jimmy ask is how did journalism change in the past decade? 0:00 Intro 1:00 How do these things start? 2:15 It’s a completely different landscape 4:00 Is...
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Here’s some Bytes Behind the Media
Want some stories for the water cooler? Then tune into this week’s Bytes Behind the Media for some short stories that you can share with anyone you want. 0:00 Intro 0:55 The cost of a 30 second ad in the Super Bowl 3:10 One photographers obsession 5:20 Instagram is a new product market 6:15 Jeff...