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Stop The Press!

Bill Martin, Nick Copson, Rob Chadwick

Booking Overview

A host-led journalism and current-affairs show that mixes commentary with interviews featuring media-industry professionals, publishers, and entrepreneurs. PR agencies could pitch experienced journalists, news executives, independent publishers, and emerging media founders with relevant industry insight; booking appears moderately competitive, with a strong fit and substantive expertise more important than broad public fame.

Metrics

Episodes: 40

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: United Kingdom

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

nickcopson@gmail.com

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Host

Bill Martin - Co-host covering current affairs, journalism, and the changing media industry.

Nick Copson - Co-host covering current affairs, journalism, and the changing media industry.

Rob Chadwick - Co-host covering current affairs, journalism, and the changing media industry.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Direct experience in journalism, publishing, or media business, such as senior commercial roles, leadership at a news organization, or a track record building an independent news platform.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership roles in publishing or media organizations, Experience building or developing a news business

Recent Guest Discussions

Seamus McCoy - Building An Independent Local News Business, Growing An Audience, And Alternatives To Traditional Regional Publishing.

Seamus McCoy - British Journalism, Independent Local News, Legacy Publishers, And The Changing News Business.

Morgan Stevenson - Traditional Publishers' Adaptation, Digital Platforms, Advertising, Artificial Intelligence, And The Future Of Local News.

Recent Topics

Journalism, News Industry, Political Journalism, Local News, Digital Publishing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Stop The Press!
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One Man, One Newsroom: How a 23-Year-Old is Reinventing Local News

October 09, 2026

Send us Fan MailWho says local journalism is dying?This week on Stop The Press!, we're joined by Seamus McCoy, the 23-year-old founder, owner and sole employee of Plymouth Plus, a fast-growing independent news network making waves in Plymouth.What started as a website and TikTok channel while Seamus was still at university has grown into a thriving media business and an increasingly valuable source of local news for the people of Plymouth.Seamus joins the boys to discuss his remarkable j...

Power, Money & the Press: Burnham, Man City and the latest legacy media battleground

October 04, 2026

Send us Fan MailIt’s been quite a summer for politics, football and the media - so Stop The Press! is back to pick through three stories where the headlines are almost as interesting as the events themselves.Nick and Bill are joined by Seamus McCoy, owner of Plymouth Plus, the independent local news platform challenging the traditional model of regional journalism.First up, Andy Burnham’s first Labour conference speech as Prime Minister. With promises to devolve power, rebuild Britain’s regio...

#38: The Future of Media with Morgan Stevenson: Can traditional publishers fight back?

August 03, 2026

Send us Fan MailTraditional media is at a crossroads, but is its future as bleak as many predict?In this episode of Stop The Press!, Rob and Nick are joined by Morgan Stevenson, Chief Growth Officer at Iconic Media, whose career has spanned many of the UK's biggest regional and national publishing businesses, including Local World, Johnston Press, Trinity Mirror, Newsquest, Local IQ and National World.Drawing on two decades of commercial leadership, Morgan offers an insider's perspe...

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Frequently asked questions

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Stop The Press!
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How do I get in touch with Stop The Press!?

Stop The Press! is hosted by Bill Martin and Nick Copson. Its publicly listed email is nickcopson@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Stop The Press!?

The publicly listed email for Stop The Press!: nickcopson@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Stop The Press! have?

Podseeker estimates Stop The Press! reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Stop The Press!?

Stop The Press! typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Direct experience in journalism, publishing, or media business, such as senior commercial roles, leadership at a news organization, or a track record building an independent news platform. Common among recent guests: Leadership roles in publishing or media organizations; Experience building or developing a news business. Recent guests include Seamus McCoy, Seamus McCoy, and Morgan Stevenson.

How hard is it to get booked on Stop The Press!?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Stop The Press! cover?

Recent episodes cover Journalism, News Industry, Political Journalism, Local News, and Digital Publishing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

nickcopson@gmail.com

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