This Is TV Now

** Programming note: We will be taking a break after today’s episode. We don’t know when we’ll be back exactly, but we will do another run of 10 or so episodes when we do! ** We are so happy to be joined today by the one and only, Sam Sanders. Sam is an award-winning reporter, radio host, and podcaster. He is the host and executive producer of “The Sam Sanders Show” in conjunction with KCRW, distributed nationally as a radio show by PRX.We hear Sam’s thoughts on his work in podcasting today — as compared to 10 years ago when he launched “The NPR Politics Podcast” — and what the next 10 years might look like. “Survival is success,” Sam recently shared in an interview with Forbes reflecting on a career that has steadily earned him more control over his content. Over a decade later, that control has now taught him the value of quieting the sense of urgency and perfectionism that animates so many young careers in media, and instead to be someone who is wholly reliable. For more, follow us on all platforms at @thisistvnow; watch us on YouTube; and subscribe to Good Tape Magazine to support independent podcast journalism. “This Is TV Now” is coproduced by Good Tape Studio and Tiny Legends Productions; mixed and edited by Fred Muñoz; engineered by Thomas Ouellette; artwork designed by Sami Wittwer for Good Tape Studio with photography by Maggie Shannon; clips design by Andrew Callaway; and our theme song "Knew Me When" by Bryan B. Stray.— —See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Giancarlo Bizzarro is the VP of Sales at Crooked Media where he has not only modeled their sales organization after an ad agency, but Giancarlo has also executive produced “World Corrupt” (S1/S2) and “Shadow Kingdom God’s Banker” or “Il Banchiere di Dio” in Italian. Giancarlo brings 11+ years of sales experience to our conversation as we dig a little deeper into the revenue side of podcasting — what models are working and which aren’t. We also get a little history lesson into the Bizzarro family name.Discussed from this episode:“God’s Banker” (“Il Banchiere di Dio”)SANEtv Fast ChannelStatusThe BulwarkL.A. MaterialL.A. Taco MediasTouchCrooked Con 2026 “Keepin’ It 1600” For more, follow us on all platforms at @thisistvnow; watch us on YouTube; and subscribe to Good Tape Magazine to support independent podcast journalism. “This Is TV Now” is coproduced by Good Tape Studio and Tiny Legends Productions; mixed and edited by Fred Muñoz; engineered by Thomas Ouellette; artwork designed by Sami Wittwer for Good Tape Studio with photography by Maggie Shannon; clips design by Andrew Callaway; and our theme song "Knew Me When"by Bryan B. Stray.— —See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hannah Doyle is a co-writer and editor for The Publish Press, a creator newsletter founded by YouTube creators Colin Rosenblum and Samir Chaudry in 2021. We speak with Hannah about her career in media and her recent reporting of creator-owned media beyond podcasting. We also get an update on her experience at Cannes Lions and share the many YouTube creators shaping the creator economy. Be sure to check out her work at The Publish Press and follow them on LinkedIn.Discussed from this episode:Colin & SamirThe RebootingPlaylist LiveJenna MarblesRoyal CourtAli Abdaal & Matt D'AvellaThe Cutting Room FloorFashion Brand Engagement Rate Declines (Source)Ikes Donut ShopGrant Beene & Max ZavidowDoug DeMuroFor more, follow us on all platforms at @thisistvnow; watch us on YouTube; and subscribe to Good Tape Magazine to support independent podcast journalism. “This Is TV Now” is coproduced by Good Tape Studio and Tiny Legends Productions; mixed and edited by Fred Muñoz; engineered by Sam Rogich; artwork designed by Sami Wittwer for Good Tape Studio with photography by Maggie Shannon; clips design by Andrew Callaway; and our theme song "Knew Me When"by Bryan B. Stray.— —See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We speak to Meredith Lynch about her career as a content creator and how she aligns her values with her business. Meredith got her start as a part-time content creator in 2021 making TikTok beauty videos. Over the years, part-time turned into full-time and now she is the cohost of "The Moment LIVE" with Rebecca Sananès where they breakdown politics, current events, and the cultural moments that matter — LIVE! — twice a week. You can follow Meredith and her show on all the platforms here.Discussed from this episode:The Whitney Cummings MomentAND MediaSimon Kent FungKDEZ 91.1 FM, Voice of the Salton SeaFor more, follow us on all platforms at @thisistvnow; watch us on YouTube; and subscribe to Good Tape Magazine to support independent podcast journalism. “This Is TV Now” is coproduced by Good Tape Studio and Tiny Legends Productions; mixed by Megan Hayward and edited by Starline Hodge for edit audio; engineered by Sam Rogich; artwork designed by Sami Wittwer for Good Tape Studio with photography by Maggie Shannon; clips design by Andrew Callaway; and our theme song "Knew Me When"by Bryan B. Stray.— —See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Holly Brown’s new podcast — “Everybody Knows But Me” — uses a unique blend of reporting and adapted sitcom-style segments to unpack a deep personal trauma with her signature smile and wink.After spending years helping others market their podcasts, Holly opens up about the struggle of giving herself her best work, the joys of writing for podcast audiences, and the reality of launching a podcast that isn’t celebrity-driven. We are so thrilled to check in on all that went into making and launching this show!For more, follow us on all platforms at @thisistvnow; watch us on YouTube; and subscribe to Good Tape Magazine to support independent podcast journalism. “This Is TV Now” is coproduced by Good Tape Studio and Tiny Legends Productions; this episode was mixed and edited by Starline Hodge for edit audio; engineered by Sam Rogich; artwork designed by Sami Wittwer for Good Tape Studio with photography by Maggie Shannon; clips design by Andrew Callaway; and our theme song "Knew Me When" by Bryan B. Stray.— —See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.