Broadcast Media: The Inside Track
Episodes
From UC Berkeley to DevStream Labs: Building AI-Powered Products
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎮 When Berkeley classmates become co-founders: Michael joins Bruce on an unexpected journey to accelerate video game development through AI—and w...
YouTube Light Years Ahead: Broadcasters and AI Implementation
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every broadcaster is starting an AI initiative. Only five percent are actually doing something tangible. The rest are tinkering at the edges with expe...
🎯 From IBC Networking to Production AI: Amira Labs Special
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🚀 BONUS EPISODE: The Technical Deep-Dive That Separates Real Broadcast AI from the HypeRemember when everyone at IBC 2024 was talking about AI revo...
Supervised Learning for FAST Channels: AI to Real Revenue
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
FAST channels are growing at fifty-three percent year-on-year. 📈 But here's the problem: they're running web-style business models on ninet...
Building the Software-Defined Broadcast Facility - with the DMF concept
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Russell Trafford-Jones, Solutions Architect at Techex📡 In this special episode, host Ben Anchor is joined by Russell Trafford-Jones from Teche...
AI Voice Concierge: From Summer Webinar to Client Deployments
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ The conversational AI revolution isn't coming—it's here, and businesses are capturing 8x ROI within 90 days.In this episode, Ben sha...
AI and Accessibility: Paul Markham on 25 Years of Broadcast Innovation
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎬 WE'RE BACK WITH LIVE GUESTS! 🎙️This week, Ben sits down with broadcast technology legend Paul Markham for an incredible conversation spa...
🎥 BONUS: 6 Weeks in Japan | Building Studios, AI Voice Bots & Why Human Connection Still Wins
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first-ever VIDEO PODCAST from Broadcast Media: The Inside Track in Series 3 and it's personal.Ben sits down with his old school friend Tom fro...
🇯🇵 Sayonara Japan: AI & Broadcasting's Next Frontier
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben's final episode from Japan: How one of the world's most traditional broadcasting cultures is leading the AI revolution—without losing it...
Fukuoka Startup Energy: When a Data Scientist Changes Everything
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🇯🇵 Ben dives into the electric first week of conferences in Fukuoka, Japan—where a casual lunch with an ex-professor data scientist turned int...
Broadcast AI in Japan - Engineer Cafe Insights & Fukuoka's Tech Fortnight
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🔥 What happens when a 45-minute AI presentation turns into a 90-minute deep dive? Ben shares his Engineer Cafe experience in Fukuoka where the ques...
From Sony Walkmans to 8K Dreams: My Journey to Japan's Startup Capital
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcasting live from Fukuoka, Japan's emerging startup hub, Ben explores how the nation that revolutionized personal audio with the Walkman cont...
The $30 Billion Meltdown: How Streaming Just Killed Traditional TV
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The numbers don't lie - in May 2025, streaming officially overtook traditional TV for the first time in history. But this isn't just about cor...
IBC 2025: How AI, AWS & Amsterdam Are Minting The Next Media Unicorns
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🚀 BLOCKBUSTER IBC 2025 SPECIAL 🚀The gloves are OFF! Ben takes you INSIDE the most game-changing IBC ever - where artificial intelligence isn'...
Requirements & Algorithm's: Why BA's Are MLOps' Secret Weapon
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Requirements to Algorithms: Why Business Analysts Are MLOps' Secret WeaponThink your Business Analyst skills don't translate to the AI wo...
Broadcast Standards: Evolving from Vendor Control to Open Collaboration
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and DAIvid trace a fascinating decade-long evolution in broadcast standards - from Evertz's vendor-driven ASPEN protocol in 2015 to the revolu...
Vibe Coding Revolution: Testing Loveable, Replit & Cursor + Framer
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Ben introduces DAIvid, his new AI co-host, while sharing hands-on experience testing four cutting-edge development platforms. Despite recove...
Broadcast in the Cloud - My 2015 AWS Journey
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode, Ben teams up with co-hosts ChAIse and AIva to take us back to 2015 - a pivotal year when "broadcast in the cloud&q...
Where's It All Going? The Good, Bad & Ugly of AI's Future
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this milestone episode, Ben and co-host RAIana tackle the biggest question in tech: where is artificial intelligence actually heading? From the sob...
The AI Gold Rush - Where Are The Biggest Opportunities?
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🚀 Episode 15: "The AI Gold Rush - Where Are The Biggest Opportunities?"The AI market is exploding at $243 billion and growing 28% annuall...
The AI Consultant's Trifecta - Building Agents, Enterprise Workshops & Client Reality
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Description:Just returned from IBM's Watson X workshop and fresh off building my first N8N AI agent! In this episode, I break down three pivotal e...
Post-Course Momentum: AI Agents, Capstone Wins & What's Next
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 13, Ben Anchor reflects on the powerful wave of momentum following the completion of the Berkeley ExecEd AI Strategy & Business Applica...
Broadcast: State of the Nation — IR35, AI & The Changing Face of Contracting
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode of Ancast, I explore the current state of the UK broadcast industry—from a slowdown in contractor hiring to the rising tension...
Berkeley Graduate, AI Summit Insider, Capstone Complete: My Broadcasting Transformation Trilogy
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just returned from London's massive AI Summit at Tobacco Dock - and the insights for broadcast media are absolutely revolutionary! In this milesto...
AI at Scale: What Broadcasters Can Learn from Vodafone
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 11 of Reinventing Broadcast, we look at how broadcast organisations can rethink their structure, culture, and workflows to truly embed AI i...
AI Strategy in Action: Broadcast Lessons & Startup Playbooks
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Reinventing Broadcast, Ben returns to strategy as Module 6 of the Berkeley ExecEd AI course focuses on designing effective AI strategies ...
AI on the Move: Robotics, Broadcast & Reinforcement Learning
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Description:In this episode of Reinventing Broadcast, Ben reflects on Week 5 of the Berkeley ExecEd AI Strategy course — a deep dive into robotics, ...
Lab Week Deep Dive: RAG Chatbots, Agents & Low-Code AI
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Ben reflects on Lab Week at Berkeley’s AI Strategy course — and a hands-on session with a fellow cohort member diving into ...
AI in the Wild – Vision, Language & Industry Sync (Week 4 at Berkeley)
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 8, Ben reflects on a jam-packed Week 4 of the Berkeley ExecEd course — covering computer vision, NLP, and two practical assignments. Join...
Neural Networks & Teachable Machines – Week 3 at Berkeley
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 7, Ben explores neural networks and deep learning from Week 3 of his Berkeley ExecEd journey. Joined by co-host HAIley, he unpacks classifi...
Machine Learning & Momentum – Week 2 at Berkeley
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Week 2 of his Berkeley ExecEd course, Ben explores machine learning fundamentals, business analytics, and the growing role of AI tools. Joined by c...
Starting Out at Berkeley: Module 1 Reflections
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ben shares insights from Week 1 of his journey through Berkeley’s “AI Strategy and Business Applications” Executive Education p...
Bonus Episode: My First Broadcast Contract Retrospective
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode, Ben revisits his very first broadcast consulting assignment — a contractor role in Hong Kong that laid the groundwork...
Consulting in the Age of AI – Skills, Shifts & Strategy
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Consulting is evolving fast — and AI is at the centre of it. In this episode, Ben unpacks how the rise of AI agencies, new hybrid job titles, and th...
Building AI-Powered Digital Products
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After reviving the podcast using AI tools, Ben dives into how he’s building an ecosystem of digital products—from repurposing eBooks to launching ...
The AI Content Pipeline: Building Smarter, Faster, and at Scale
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ben walks through the real AI-powered content workflow he’s using across Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. From Ideogram to Canva, Ca...
Welcome Back: My Journey into AI & the Future of Media
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Anchor returns to the mic after a broadcast career reboot—this time with AI in the driver’s seat. From AWS to ChatGPT, marketing agencies to g...
The Future of Ancast: AI, Broadcast, and What’s Next
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🚀 Big changes are happening at Ancast! In this special AI-powered conversation, we dive into how Ancast.tv is evolving into a broadcast media resou...
Series 3 Trailer - Evolving Broadcast Landscape
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Series 3 is here! 🚀The broadcast media industry is evolving faster than ever, and we’re back with a brand-new season of Ancast’s Podcas...
How to leverage your broadcast media network connections and thrive with Ben Anchor
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So during lockdown I worked with a lifelong friend, a musician Tom Southerton who’s now based in Japan, to develop a podcast. I wanted to turn the t...
Starting a broadcast consultancy firm 'Hawk Media Partnership' with Angus Blackwood
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Me and Angus go way back and was one of my first senior managers I sort of got on with really, he has time for anyone and thought he would be a great ...
Being an apprentice and mentoree supported me in engineering with Amber Holbrook
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Through a mutual friend and someone I’d done a show with previously it was a recommendation - Amber was keen to do a show and I had a slot left. I’...
Panel talk on IBC with Paul Markham, Tony Dotchin, Jonathan Marshall and Phil Hodgetts
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve known most of the panel members for as long as I’ve been going to the IBC show, some as independents, some with their companies but all shari...
Broadcast technology projects in large and small companies with Jeremy Smith
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’d met Jeremy working on related projects in the industry, it was only after he became one of the network of Hawk consultants that I really underst...
Redefining the news by Volv Media with Priyanka Vazirani and Shannon Almeida
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Having put out another guest slot post wondering who may respond I was interested in Priyanka’s response as she is in social media software. My take...
How project skills acquired in broadcast media transcend industry with Kim Billings
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve known Kim for many years and always been a friendly outgoing type in the industry so I directly messaged her and invited her on the show. Glad ...
Complexities of IP over the Internet for Linear TV Contribution with Joseph Nunwa
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We go way back and actually started our operations jobs on the same day sharing rides in his car, we have had separate but great career paths in the i...
Starting in audio before moving onto TV and different roles with Deborah Jackson
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I must have known Debbie for over 20 years since our call centre job at Uni and she was doing music production and initially wanted to go in that dire...
Commercial deal negotiations with major broadcast projects with Kevin Moroney
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It was through our mutual network of consultants at Hawk that I met Kevin, I wasn’t sure what his specialist expertise was - until he offered to do ...
Getting your LinkedIn created for anyone in broadcast media with Karen Tisdell
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve always wanted to get an expert with LinkedIn on the show and through reaching out to potential guests Karen showed up. We instantly connected o...
Diversity and well-being within broadcast plus support networks with Tanya Rai
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’d heard of the RISE network through acquaintances in the industry, I was looking for new guests and registered on a podcast guest website and saw ...
Being a radio host and what it's like interviewing people with Toby Gribben
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I was keen to get someone from Radio on series 2 and I had an unread message in my inbox for potential podcast guests. When I opened it and read it I ...
Global cloud architecture and IP in broadcast companies with Paul Markham
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Me and Paul had been to the same cloud meetups and trade shows realising we both worked in broadcast it then turned out we worked on the same projects...
Getting on top of post-production engineering game with Hannah Chambers
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I met Hannah through the Hawk Media Partnership, always beat me at the quiz we do together! Over the months I understood what Hannah was about and her...
The Broadcast Media Inside Track - Series 2 Launch!
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to a brand new series! This time around I am getting our guests to talk about something they are passionate about and their subject matte...
Helping people in broadcast media careers and why it matters with Ben Anchor.
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Well how do we best round off a series then to get the host interviewed instead - it was a suggestion by a business associate and long time friend Tom...
Getting your first break in TV for newcomers especially in pandemic times with Julian Dismore.
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It was a friend of a friend who suggested the connection, I reached out to my academic circles but instead of getting the lecturer I was introduced to...
A little luck in getting your broadcast media career off the ground with Georgina Parren
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whilst looking for new guests and reaching out to people I don't know I messaged Georgina on LinkedIn as I saw her varied background and recent ...
The 80's & 90's broadcast news journalism and moving to podcasting with Jim Herlihy.
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jim was one of the first responders to my podcast guest request, I was interested in the long history in broadcast journalism stretching back decades,...
Journey through broadcast management roles and where it started with Anastasija Saprygina.
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So I needed a guest to help finish off the series and although I'd told Anastasija previously of my plans I didn't ask her directly, but it turns out ...
Writing a web exclusive drama series that's based in the far east with Todd Sullivan.
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We kept missing each other on messages but eventually we got a slot booked, I was keen to talk to a writer in the broadcast media industry and the pro...
Sound engineer to broadcast and production management roles with Stephen Furness
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Another contact through LinkedIn, it was hard to first to get something scheduled but after a quick call we got the show in the diary - Steve had just...
A 37 year long broadcast lighting career same trade and company with Brad Dickson.
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brad was one of my replies on LinkedIn, posted in a group for media professionals and figured lighting is another area that I'd like to talk about, af...
Broadcast project management and some of the biggest in the industry with Melissa Carr.
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It wasn't until many episodes in thinking I need someone who works in broadcast projects on the show and then the eureka moment I thought I wonder if ...
Get into the industry with no formal qualifications and how it's possible with Richard Midson.
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So when thinking of broadcast then radio is in mix too and so was a nice surprise when Richard was the first to comment in one of the Facebook groups ...
Career coaching and fundamentals of being happy in your job with Leanne Villani.
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Looking around the various groups for podcast guests who could help the audience with something that's not taught on broadcast courses - learning abou...
Broadcast recruitment and a deep dive on the hiring process with Phil Hodgetts.
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Having known Phil for many years and with is larger than life character he seemed a natural fit to include on the schedule, I wanted somebody to talk ...
Offering film making opportunities in a software company with Grace Amodeo.
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Making connections from nowhere, so just browsing the podcast groups I saw Grace's profile and was up for being a guest - we had a quick call around n...
A new broadcast media graduate recalls landing your first industry job with Andy Besbrode.
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I wanted to find a recent broadcast media graduate, I made some contacts in London and the University I went to in Leeds and eventually I...
Being an independent producer and lecturing broadcast journalism with Michael Kosmides.
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This connection came from out of nowhere really, I was talking with a friend of a friend about a potential podcast show needing guests and coincidenta...
Hollywood shoots and talent scouting what casting directors are all about with Jaimie Beebe.
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Looking through the podcasting groups I found people in broadcast media few and far between, then by luck I saw Jaimie offering to guest and the part ...
Studying broadcast to top engineering roles and professional development with Jose Otero.
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I was looking for different places to find ideal guests and I wanted someone who worked in a technical capacity this time so I thought let's try Linke...
Successful broadcast candidates and what it means to develop them with Natasha Monaghan.
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking of broadcast recruiters I've dealt with over the years and Natasha goes back one of the furthest, always has time for me and has looked out f...
Ad-lib presenting telecasts to video production & film-making with George Siegal.
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So having started investigating podcasts and who out there in the industry was already involved with them somehow and preferably as a guest I found Ge...
From academia to the broadcast media industry and back with Laura Whitaker.
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I remember working with Laura on an outside broadcast for the 'Bollywood' awards years ago, having kept in contact realised what an all rounder she wa...
Advice for broadcast media graduates going into the industry with Lefteris Heretakis.
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We were mutual members of a LinkedIn group for media professionals and responded to my post - we arranged the podcast interview and it was great to ha...
Journeys through broadcast media and guests 'paying it forwards' with Ben Anchor.
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A brand new weekly podcast for broadcast media, this is where you can listen in to how people got into the industry. For each episode we take them thr...