The TV Collective Podcast

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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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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October 22, 202519 min

The Future Is Ours: How Creators Are Building the New TV Industry

“The industry isn’t a distant place anymore. The industry is YOU.” 💡 “Success isn’t luck — it’s stamina.” – *The TV Collective Podcast: Season 3 Finale* The old rules are breaking. New platforms are rising overnight. Traditional TV is shrinking — but the creator economy is *exploding*. In this *season finale* of *The TV Collective Podcast: The Making of the Brand*, we look to the future. How do we not just *survive* the current TV landscape… but *thrive* beyond it? 🎙️ Hosted by *Simone Pennant MBE*, founder of *The TV Collective*, this episode explores how creators are building the new TV industry — with insights from *James Loveridge (Little Dot Studios)* and our cohort of Global Majority creatives. ### 🔥 Inside the episode * The future of the content industry: who’s winning, who’s adapting, and why *AI-native creators* — smart editing tools like Opus and new workflows * Authentic monetisation: growing without “selling out” * “Brandification” 101 — packaging, thumbnails, and consistency * Accountability, collaboration, and community: what the next wave looks like *James Loveridge (Little Dot Studios)* — “YouTube isn’t luck, it’s skill, systems and stamina.” *Jordan, Farah, & Sholape* — on momentum, monetisation and mastering short-form *Sebastian White* (*Union Black, ITVX*), *Adnan Ahmed* (*Shōgun, Disney+*), and *Crystabel The Creatress* (*Wild Nights in Paradise*) — with their “Watch of the Week” picks 🌸 Flowers *James Loveridge* — for his generosity, insight, and for helping a new wave of creators level up. ### 💷 Free Money *Prime Video x NFTS* – free upskilling for freelancers: AI, podcasting, branded, gaming + more. 🚀 *Don’t miss out* 👉🏾 Subscribe 👉🏾 Join the *TVCreator* community for free resources & weekly opportunities: https://community.thetvcollective.org/ #WatchExploreCreate #FutureOfTV #CreatorEconomy #AIinMedia #DigitalCreators #GlobalMajority #Monetisation #Flowers #FreeMoney #TVCpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 15, 202525 min

Get Paid for Your Content in 2025: AdSense, Brand Deals, RPMs, IP & Audience Strategy

Most creators never crack 1k views—so how do the smart ones still get paid? We unpack AdSense, RPM/CPM, affiliates, memberships, sponsors, and IP—plus real tactics from commissioners and brand leaders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 7, 202526 min

Don’t Chase Algorithms — Build Your Tribe | How to Grow Global Audiences in 2025

Digital is rewriting the rules. In this episode, Simone Pennant explores how creators can build real audiences—not just followers. Featuring Darren Lawford, James Loveridge, Naomi Sesay, and more, we unpack thumbnails, algorithms, and the rise of Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean as the new mainstream. Don’t chase algorithms—build your tribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 1, 202523 min

AI On A Budget: Make More, Spend Less:

AI is changing how creators work — but what really helps and what’s just hype? In this episode we get practical about production reality: tools, hacks, and workflows that deliver big results on small budgets. From sound cleanup to storyboarding and personalised TV, plus 3 creators in the hot seat and expert tips from Cassie Quarless. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 23, 202523 min

🔥 TV vs Digital: Should creators pitch to Netflix… or blow up on YouTube?

“If you don’t have a direct-to-consumer strategy, you will fail.” – #evanshapiro 👉🏾 Is this the death of legacy TV… or the rise of creator-owned platforms? Watch ep1 here - • If TV Doors Close, Will Digital Be Where W... Should creators in 2025 pitch to TV broadcasters, or build their own audiences online? 📺➡️📱 In Episode 2 of The TV Collective Podcast: The Making of the Brand, Simone Pennant and our three featured creators sit down with industry experts to tackle platform strategy — which platforms really work best, and why. 🎙️ This episode features: Evan Shapiro (Media Analyst) — the hard truth about the future of TV vs digital Nikki Bedu (Fully Focused / ‪@MYMofficial‬ ) — how to straddle both worlds with 500k YouTube subs Sabrina Scollan (Development Producer) — why YouTube is the quickest proof-of-concept Stephanie Ronan-Chlond (Producer/AI Filmmaker) — why TikTok & YouTube give creators freedom James Loveridge (Little Dot Studios) — breaking down which platforms work best and why Sarah Asante (TV & Digital Consultant) — her top tips for creators ready to build online #Flowers 🌸 this week: Is it you? #FreeMoney 💷: Prime Video & NFTS’ Reskill and Upskill training program 🚀 Don’t Miss Out 👉🏾 Subscribe for new episodes every Monday: https://bit.ly/TVCWatch 👉🏾 Join our live sessions every Wednesday with top industry experts: https://bit.ly/TVCSeason3Live 👉🏾 Take the Creator Challenge – weekly missions, toolkits & prizes inside our community: https://community.thetvcollective.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 16, 202520 min

If TV Doors Close, Can Digital Help Us Thrive?

🔥 “Quantity over quality all day.” – Jordan Schwarzenberger (@Sidemen). 💡 “Legacy media isn’t dying — but it is losing its monopoly.” – Evan Shapiro. In Ep 1 of The TV Collective Podcast: The Making of the Brand , Simone Pennant asks: can digital spaces offer true creative freedom for Global Majority creators? Featuring Evan Shapiro, Athena Witter, Christopher Kenna, Jordan Schwarzenberger & more. 🌸 + 💷 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

December 18, 202427 min

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 practical insights for content creators navigating shrinking budgets, rising competition, and digital disruption. Hear from John Glencross , CEO and Co-Founder of Calculus Capital—one of the UK’s leading independent venture capital and private equity firms. This episode offers expert advice on tapping into private equity , negotiating innovative funding deals, and unlocking capital to get your projects made in 2025. 🎥 Plus, discover how to get up to £6,000 through the British Council Film Team’s Travel Grant Fund to showcase your work internationally. If you’re ready to head into the new year and use new ways to secure new money, this episode is for you. Join the TV Collective Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Official website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

December 4, 202424 min

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 at Fremantle Paul Wood an expert in audience analytics and consumer insights. We hear from experts Eric Collins , Farah Qayum , Tafara Makopa , and Steven Wright , on the challenges and opportunities in our changing industry. With Breakthrough Leaders 2025 now open, find out how to nominate or enter. Plus discover how you could secure £3,000 in funding to bring your creative ideas to life! Is TV dead? Tune in and decide for yourself. Follow the TV Collective Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Official website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

November 20, 202428 min

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 how can diverse leaders break through? With the TV Collective’s Breakthrough Leaders 2025 programme opening this Monday, hear how Black, Asian, and Global Majority communities can access this career-defining opportunity offering unrivalled access, masterclasses, and coaching. Packed with inspiration, insider tips, and information on Breakthrough Leaders, whether you’re part of the community, an ally, or just curious about the screen industries, this episode is for you. Follow the TV Collective Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Official website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

November 6, 202427 min

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 Yassin at the Natural History TV festival: Wildscreen 2024. With COP 29 on the horizon, where global leaders will meet to discuss our changing climate, this groundbreaking episode brings together the voices reimagining wildlife filmmaking in a rapidly changing world. Follow the TV Collective Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Official website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.