Inside the Media Minds

Welcome to Inside the Media Minds, hosted by Christine Blake and Madison Farabaugh from W2 Communications. This podcast pulls back the curtain on today's media landscape and provides candid conversations with influential media professionals. Listeners hear real time feedback about what makes a story stand out, insight into major news events and tips for smarter storytelling.

Recent Episodes

Ep 108 | 6.9.26

Inside the Media Mind of Joel Witts: Expert Insights

In this episode of #IMM, Christine and Madison sit down with Joel Witts, Director of Content and Co-Founder at Expert Insights.

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Ep 107 | 5.12.26

Inside the Media Mind of Shaun Waterman: Freelancer

In this latest episode of #IMM, Christine and Madison welcome Shaun Waterman, freelance journalist specializing in cybersecurity, space and federal contracting.

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Ep 106 | 4.14.26

LIVE FROM RSAC - Inside the Media Mind of Jessica Lyons: The Register

Live from CYBERTACOS at the 2026 RSA Conference in San Francisco, Christine and Madison sit down with Jessica Lyons from The Register in front of a live audience.

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Ep 105 | 3.10.26

Inside the Media Mind of Matt Kapko: CyberScoop - Special RSAC Discussion

In this latest episode of #IMM, Christine and Madison speak with Matt Kapko, Reporter at CyberScoop about his focus for the 2026 RSA Conference.

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Ep 104 | 2.10.26

Inside the Media Mind of Kelly Jackson Higgins: Dark Reading

In the latest episode of ⁠#IMM⁠, Christine and Madison speak with Kelly Jackson Higgins, Editor-in-Chief of Dark Reading and Vice President of Cybersecurity Editorial at Informa TechTarget.

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Host(s)

Christine is the executive producer and host of the "Inside the Media Minds" podcast, a W2 Communications production that takes listeners inside the mind of a technology reporter. She interviews today's top reporters to find out everything from their writing rituals to their favorite stories and give you a behind the scenes look at the person behind the byline.

Madison is the co-host of the Inside the Media Minds podcast, where she joins conversations with leading technology and cybersecurity journalists to explore their reporting styles, industry insights, and the stories shaping the tech landscape. She helps uncover what goes on behind the headlines, giving listeners a unique look into the world of tech and cyber media.

Schedule: Second Tuesday of each month.

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Creator: W2 Communications