Sky News Crewcast - The Sky News Camera Department Podcast

We are delighted to announce the return of the Sky News camera department podcast for another season. Phil Hooper is back, with a new logo and a new theme tune (composed by the camera department’s very own Lee Byatt).In this episode Phil speaks to Graeme McNeill, the Belfast based camera operator. In this, the first of two parts, Graeme talks about what it was like growing up in Northern Ireland, trying (and occasionally failing) to avoid covering “Paddywhackery”, the importance of doing the right thing and much more.Presenter: Phil HooperGuest: Graeme McNeillProducer: Nathan Hale Music: Lee ByattSend us Fan Mail

It’s the final episode of season one of Crewcast and who better to round things off than recently honoured Jackie Faulkner MBE.Jackie needs no introduction to most of us at Sky. She is arguably the person most responsible for the way the department is today. The passion, drive and empathy she showed during her time at Sky News has granted her lifelong “Legendary” status for most. For those that don’t know her, fear not! Thanks to resident podcaster Phil Hooper you can get to know her through this fascinating conversation. Jackie talks about life at Sky in the early days, from building site to transmission of the first broadcast, getting 05:30 calls from Rupert Murdoch and what it was like to send people to their first war. Presenter: Phil HooperGuest: Jackie FaulknerProducer: Nathan Hale Send us Fan Mail

In a first for Crewcast, our resident podcaster Phil Hooper speaks to one of our Correspondents. Ashna Hurynag is loved by the camera department and wider company and Phil felt it was only right to catch up with her before she leaves Sky News and heads to pastures new at Good Morning Britain to be produced by ITN. Ashna talks to Phil about some of her experiences in the last five years at Sky and the importance of kindness, authenticity and food(!) in our line of work.Warning: Contains some strong languagePresenter: Phil HooperGuest: Ashna HurynagProducer: Nathan Hale Send us Fan Mail

This Month, resident Sky News cameraman and podcaster Phil Hooper speaks with London based shoot / edit Josh Masters. Josh talks about his time at Sky News so far, from his placement on the Mick Deane bursary to travelling the world for Sky. If you've ever wondered how to pack one bag for a trip to the Arctic and Africa or what it's like to doorstep a sitting US President then this one is for you.Warning: Contains some strong languagePresenter: Phil HooperGuest: Josh MastersProducers: Nathan Hale & Dave ReesSend us Fan Mail

This Month, resident podcaster Phil Hooper speaks to excellent cameraman and even better human Richie Mockler. Richie shares a few of the incredible experiences he has had since he joined Sky News including the time his team was ambushed in Ukraine. He also talks about how his passion and drive were forged from challenges at a very early age.Take a listen, it doesn’t disappoint… Warning: Contains some strong languagePresenter: Phil HooperGuest: Richie MocklerProducer: Nathan HaleSend us Fan Mail

Something a bit different this episode.We talk about how our mental health can be impacted, by what we see and do. Phil talks openly about his personal experiences in order to highlight the signs to look out for should we become affected. In this conversation, our resident podcaster Phil Hooper talks with James Scurry, a Sky News producer and trained psychotherapist. They discuss mental health in our profession, focusing on the growing recognition of trauma among journalists, the need for peer support and practical tips for maintaining mental wellbeing.Presenter: Phil HooperGuest: James ScurryProducer: Nathan HaleSend us Fan Mail

The word “Legend” is over used but we make no apology for using it here.This month we are delighted to bring you a frank, funny and heartfelt chat with Johannesberg based legend Garwen Mcluckie. Recorded on the eve of taking up his new role in Istanbul with Alex Crawford, Garwen speaks to Phil Hooper about his time in Africa working for Sky News and so much more. WARNING: contains some strong language and descriptions of violent and traumatic events. Listener discretion is advised.Presenter: Phil Hooper Guest: Garwen Mcluckie Producer: Nathan HaleSend us Fan Mail

Episode 5 is here. Phil caught up with the Gaffer Ed Bayliss and they spoke about how Ed got in to Sky news, his journey as a runner, sound recordist, camera operator, editor and eventual head of cameras and assignments. He talks about some of the lows and highs he's faced along the way.Presenter: Phil Hooper Guest: Ed Bayliss Producer: Nathan HaleSend us Fan Mail

Episode 4 is here and it’s the one we’ve all been waiting for… Legendary original alumni Adam Murch talks to Phil about his time at Sky News in the month of Sky News' 36th Birthday. One not to miss.Presenter: Phil Hooper Guest: Adam Murch Producer: Nathan HaleSend us Fan Mail

In this episode, Phil speaks with current Jerusalem based shoot edit Olivia Prutz. Olivia talks about her career so far and how she finds working at Sky News ahead of her impending move East.  Presenter: Phil Hooper Guest: Olivia Prutz Producer: Nathan HaleSend us Fan Mail

In late 2024, our resident Sky News camera department Podcaster Phil Hooper spoke in depth with US based shoot edit Ed Young. It’s a fascinating conversation that touches on some of the big issues that we face in our roles as well as making the most of the chance to get to know more about Ed and his career. Warning Podcast contains occasional use of the F Bomb!  Presenter: Phil Hooper Guest: Ed Young Producer: Nathan HaleSend us Fan Mail

In Focus employed the dulcet tones of the camera department’s Podcast specialist Phil Hooper to speak to Asher Knight. Phil took a walk around the Sky campus and asked Asher how he’s getting on in his new role as this year’s Mick Dean bursary award winner. Asher talks about his first impressions working in news and his hopes for the future.Presenter: Phil HooperGuest: Asher KnightProducer: Nathan HaleSend us Fan Mail