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StoryCo

James Kirkham

Booking Overview

Interview show exploring narrative as a tool for business, politics, science, creativity, and personal life, with external guests including authors, journalists, scientists, filmmakers, and other distinctive thinkers. Suitable pitches include published authors, researchers, science communicators, cultural analysts, and creative-industry leaders with original perspectives and compelling stories; booking is likely high difficulty because recent guests have substantial credentials, public profiles, or notable achievements.

Metrics

Episodes: 33

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 1.4k subscribers

Instagram: 5.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

contact@telltaleindustries.com

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Host

James Kirkham - Host and interviewer focused on the influence of narrative across business, culture, politics, science, and human experience.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Published authors, journalists, academics, scientists, filmmakers, creative professionals, and other subject-matter experts with distinctive perspectives, meaningful professional experience, and an ability to connect their work to broader human or cultural questions.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or prize-winning literary work, Advanced academic or research credentials, Major journalism or media experience, Substantial public audience or creator recognition, Evidence-based investigations with public or institutional impact

Recent Guest Discussions

Thalia Kent Egan - Vertical Drama, Artificial Intelligence And Creative Rights, Filmmaking, Representation, Labor Conditions, And Emerging Screen Formats.

Dr. Gab Astorga - Microbial Genomics, Gut Health, Science Communication, Misinformation, Disinformation, Public Health, Artificial Intelligence, ADHD, And Lgbtq+ Representation In Science.

Matthew Manning - Poltergeist Phenomena, Laboratory Healing Research, Paranormal Experiences, Spirituality, Automatic Writing, And The Relationship Between Science And Unexplained Phenomena.

Ros Barber - Coercive Control, Writing As Survival, Literature, Shakespeare And Christopher Marlowe, Misogyny, Memoir, And Creative Recovery.

Joey D'Urso - Football, Politics, Geopolitics, Sports Ownership, Gambling Sponsorships, Soft Power, State Influence, And Football Culture.

Recent Topics

Narrative, Communication, Business, Politics, Psychology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Lessons from the World's Most Famous Political Campaigns

October 11, 2026

Why does "Make America Great Again" beat "Stronger Together"? John Yorke, Mark Borkowski and Misha Glenny on why political slogans work, and why the best ones are really stories.Three StoryCo guests look at political communication through the lens of narrative. They argue that a good slogan tells a complete story in a handful of words, with a clear protagonist, antagonist and goal, and that emotion matters more than argument. The conversation moves from Trump and Starmer t...

The Royal Family’s Darkest Secret: Why They Are Above The Law

October 10, 2026

Why can't Britain investigate its own monarchy? Andrew Lownie has spent a decade trying to find out, and what he has uncovered explains why so much stays hidden.Lownie sets out the position of the royal family as he sees it: exempt from freedom of information laws, beyond parliamentary scrutiny, with opaque finances, sealed wills and no register of their business activities. He argues that a culture of deference and secrecy has left the institution exposed to foreign intelligence services...

Why We Get AI Completely Wrong According To Experts

October 09, 2026

Four experts, four different reasons not to panic about AI. Dr Julia Shaw argues that the risks we focus on, like "AI psychosis", are vanishingly rare, and that free access to a listening ear at 3am has probably saved more lives than it's harmed. Psychotherapist Kathleen Saxton agrees AI has a role in mental health, but only as a guide toward proper, qualified human help. Film director Mike Figgis isn't worried about AI's creative output: as far as he's concerned, it...

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Frequently asked questions

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StoryCo
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How do I get in touch with StoryCo?

StoryCo is hosted by James Kirkham. Its publicly listed email is contact@telltaleindustries.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 StoryCo?

The publicly listed email for StoryCo: contact@telltaleindustries.com.

How many listeners does StoryCo have?

Podseeker estimates StoryCo reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for StoryCo?

StoryCo typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Published authors, journalists, academics, scientists, filmmakers, creative professionals, and other subject-matter experts with distinctive perspectives, meaningful professional experience, and an ability to connect their work to broader human or cultural questions. Common among recent guests: Published books or prize-winning literary work; Advanced academic or research credentials; Major journalism or media experience. Recent guests include Thalia Kent Egan, Dr. Gab Astorga, and Matthew Manning.

How hard is it to get booked on StoryCo?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does StoryCo cover?

Recent episodes cover Narrative, Communication, Business, Politics, and Psychology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

contact@telltaleindustries.com

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