BBC Radio Podcasts from When It Hits the Fan
China's meme warfare, rats and rockets
David and Simon discuss if China is out-PRing the US, rats' media appeal and Jeff Bezos.
Quick Wins: How to avoid being typecast
David Yelland and Simon Lewis share tips on how to avoid being the office dogsbody.
Quick Wins: How to deal with redundancies
David and Simon share their tips on how to manage making people redundant.
The truth about ‘no comment,’ managing expectations and cost-effective PR
David and Simon discuss 'no comment' and the traits that make a great PR pro.
Heathrow special: inside the crisis
David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss the PR optics of sleeping CEOs.
Thames Water’s PR gamble, Tesla backlash and William’s Villa in The Sun
David and Simon discuss the Thames Water documentary, Elon Musk and Prince William.
Carney’s Canada v Trump, Abrdn’s U-turn and Ambassador Suzuki
David and Simon discuss Canada’s PR fightback, a reverse ferret and Japanese diplomacy.
Trump, Zelensky, the King and Mummy Pig
David and Simon discuss the US and Ukraine, a wise use of royal PR and Peppa Pig's news.
PR in the disinformation bubble, Mandelson’s doorstep and breaking cover
David and Simon discuss lines in the sand, when to say nothing and spilling the beans.
BP’s PR battle, Jamie Dimon’s rant, and two men and a baby
David and Simon discuss corporate raiders, remote working and the Elon Musk baby drama.
Inside the woke war room, puff quote PR and WhatsApp comms
David and Simon discuss 'sunsetting' diversity goals, book blurbs and group chat PR.
Rachel Reeves’ PR pivot, how to talk to Trump and Bill Gates’ memoir
David and Simon discuss the chancellor's vibe shift, dealing with Donald, and Bill Gates.
Inside the Sun's historic apology to Prince Harry
David and Simon discuss Prince Harry's settlement with the publishers of The Sun.
Power and influence in the (medieval) court of Trump
David Yelland and Simon Lewis decode Donald Trump’s inauguration.
California in crisis and is the UK running out of gas?
David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss Blake Lively, LA insurers and Centrica’s PR.
Quick Wins: How to quit a new job
David and Simon share their advice on how to leave a job when you've only just started.
Quick Wins: How to use storytelling
David and Simon share their advice on using the power of storytelling.
Quick Wins: How to recover from embarrassment
David and Simon share their tips on navigating embarrassing situations in the workplace.
2024: the big ideas that shaped our year
David and Simon reflect on Prince Andrew's China crisis and the defining trends of 2024.
Quick Wins: Office Parties
David Yelland and Simon Lewis share their advice on how to survive the office party.
Murdoch loses 'succession’ battle, killing of a US CEO and why tycoons get up at 4am
David and Simon discuss Murdoch's lost legal case, Brian Thompson and early risers.
Gregg Wallace, ‘casting doubt’ PR and Ed Davey’s Christmas single
The MasterChef crisis, Australia’s social media ban and is Ed Davey a PR genius?
Jaguar’s rebrand, John Prescott and Meet the Rees-Moggs
Jaguar’s risky rebrand, Prescott’s precarious PR and Jacob Rees-Mogg’s reality TV debut.
Has business lost the argument? X versus Bluesky, and Coleen’s jungle PR
Why business should get political, migrating from X, and a PR coup.
Why Trump means boom times for PR, and a Rivals spat
The power of PR under a second Trump presidency and how public Rivalry can backfire.
Telling the truth, being on TV and the best PR comebacks
David and Simon answer listeners' questions on honesty, flies on the wall and comebacks.
Inside prestige PR, Starbucks and a cheese heist
David and Simon discuss the art of influence, Starbucks messaging and Neal’s Yard Dairy.
Could PR have helped Liam Payne?, Thomas Tuchel and the Trump biopic
David and Simon discuss protection in PR, leaning into an own goal, and The Apprentice.
Kamala Harris, Man City v the Premier League and LinkedIn
David and Simon discuss the power of opening up, football PR and unvarnished job updates.
Why Keir needs Bikeshed PR, Strictly’s tabloid battle and Undo Send!
David and Simon discuss Number 10 comms, knowing when to stop battling and email gaffes.
Ozempic, Phillip Schofield and PR on screen
David and Simon discuss goldrush PR, the last roll of the dice and A Very Royal Scandal.
Al Fayed revelations, and the Murdoch succession battle
David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss Mohamed Al Fayed and the Murdoch family feud.
BBC in crisis, laughing at Trump and the elephant in the room
David and Simon discuss the BBC, Trump and navigating the unmentionable.
Kate’s video and Labour PR in power
David and Simon discuss Kate’s video and what we've learnt about the government's PR.
Quick Wins: How to Lead
David and Simon share their advice on how to lead
Quick Wins: How to Deal with Online Abuse
David and Simon share their advice on how to deal with online abuse.
When It Hits The Fan x Today Podcast Summer special: Is journalism in crisis?
The Today Podcast x When It Hits The Fan Summer special.
Quick Wins: How to Deal with Backstabbers
David and Simon share their advice on how to deal with backstabbers.
Quick Wins: How to Get Ahead When You're Shy
David and Simon share their advice on how to get ahead when you're shy.
Quick Wins: The Nine Circles of Media Hell
David Yelland and Simon Lewis share their tips on dealing with the media
Quick Wins: How to break unwelcome news
David Yelland and Simon Lewis share their tips on communicating difficult information.
Trump shooting, Biden and loser PR
David and Simon discuss Trump’s near miss, ‘elder PR’ and the art of losing gracefully.
Can Keir kill spin?
David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss the great communications reset at Number 10.
Positive campaigning, how to deal with disappointment and why PR loves Wimbledon
David and Simon discuss positive political campaigning, losing and schmoozing.
When It Hits The Fan x The Today Podcast x Newscast
Three podcasts, one question: How influential is the media on the election?
Taylor Swift’s PR stardust, the Putin effect and Southgate’s pundit problem
David and Simon on Taylor Swift's 'magical air cover', Farage and Putin, and Southgate.
Can Starmer do PR?, the Green Party and being Taylor Swift's ex
David and Simon discuss Keir Starmer's PR, the Greens' election tactics and Joe Alwyn.
Sunak's D-Day blunder, is Farage using dog whistles?, and Mike Lynch
David and Simon discuss Rishi Sunak's PR problems, Nigel Farage's tactics and Mike Lynch.
Private school PR, Lib Dem tactics and Trump's conviction
David and Simon discuss the PR of private schools and VAT, Ed Davey and Donald Trump.
General Election PR strategy and the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry
Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Simon Lewis.
Quick Wins: How to say no
David and Simon share their tips on how to say no in your working life.
UK water crisis, the Rich List and PR wellbeing
David and Simon discuss South West Water, displays of wealth and PR work culture.
Quick Wins: How to say sorry
David and Simon discuss the power of an apology.
Apple’s ad backlash, 'I’m not your mum' and Zahawi’s exit strategy
David and Simon discuss Apple's ‘crush’ ad, Baidu’s PR boss and a well-worded resignation.
Co-op Live, political spin and inside the Trumpian bubble
David and Simon discuss Co-op Live's troubles, election spin and protecting privilege.
Huw Edwards, PR speak and runaway horses
David and Simon discuss Huw Edwards' resignation, PR euphemisms and Army communications.
Matthew Freud special
David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss PR, politics and power with Matthew Freud.
Dorothy Byrne special
David and Simon discuss truth-telling with former Channel 4 News boss Dorothy Byrne.
Mick Lynch special
David and Simon discuss how to get your point across with the RMT's Mick Lynch.
What can we learn from Kate?
David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss privacy, social media and the royal family.
TikTok and China, how to make a royal story go away and cybersecurity PR
David and Simon discuss TikTok and China PR, Kate’s return and crisis management.
The Palace in crisis
David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss the Royal Family’s recent PR problems.
Christian Horner crisis continues, the Telegraph battle and Hancock’s Eton cockup
David and Simon discuss Christian Horner’s texts, the Telegraph bid and knowing the room.
Talking crap, car crash interviews and Trident’s plop
David and Simon discuss using the word crap, interview walkouts and Trident's failed test.
NatWest, the first 100 days and F1's Red Bull
David and Simon discuss NatWest's share sale, a CEO's first 100 days and Christian Horner.
Quick Wins: How to deal with imposter syndrome
David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss how to overcome imposter syndrome.
F1’s Christian Horner, Soho House and The National Trust
David and Simon discuss Red Bull, short selling PR and a culture wars pushback.
Quick Wins: How to manage your reputation online
David and Simon and discuss how to look after your reputation on social media.
The King's cancer, Facebook PR and Greta Thunberg
David and Simon discuss the King’s cancer, Mark Zuckerberg and Greta Thunberg's PR.
Klopp’s reveal, vaping PR and Barbie’s disappointment
David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss keeping secrets, vaping PR and managing bad news.
Quick Wins: How to deal with a difficult boss
David Yelland and Simon Lewis share their advice on how to manage a tricky boss.
CEO salaries, Jordan Henderson and prostate PR
David and Simon discuss executive pay, Jordan Henderson and the challenges of prostate PR.
Post Office PR, Boeing and the King's new biography
David and Simon discuss toxic PR and the Post Office, Boeing and the King’s new biography.
Quick Wins: How to ask for a pay rise
David Yelland and Simon Lewis give their tips on how to negotiate your salary.
Quick Wins: How to quit your job
David and Simon share their tips on how to quit your job with style.
Gerald Ratner special
In a special episode, David and Simon meet Gerald Ratner, whose joke cost him his business
Harry's victory, Baroness Mone Part 2 and 2023's PR lessons
David and Simon discuss Harry’s victory, Baroness Mone Part 2 and 2023's PR lessons.
Baroness Mone, ITV and VIP PR
David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss Baroness Mone, ITV and VIP PR.
Quick Wins: Office parties
David and Simon share their advice on how to survive the office party.
Omid Scobie Part 2, COP PR and Wilko
David and Simon discuss Omid Scobie Part 2, COP PR and the Wilko select committee.
Omid Scobie, RIP PR and Ridley v the historians
David and Simon discuss Omid Scobie’s Royal book Endgame, obituary PR and Ridley Scott.
You’re fired! Everton and political PR
David and Simon discuss the sacking of OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Everton and political PR.
The King’s PR, Shell and a million-dollar handbag
David and Simon discuss royal PR, Shell and Pharrell Williams' Millionaire Speedy.
Rishi and Elon, Robert de Niro and that M&S ad
David and Simon discuss the PR take on Rishi Sunak’s fireside chat with Elon Musk.
NatWest’s Alison Rose, Unilever and I’m a Celebrity...
David and Simon discuss NatWest’s Alison Rose, Unilever and I’m a Celebrity...
Britney’s memoir, BT's rebrand and Meryl Streep
David and Simon discuss Britney's memoir, BT’s rebrand and Meryl Streep.
Captain Tom's family, Barclays and the Grand National
David and Simon discuss the decision of Captain Tom’s family to enter the lion’s den.
Tobacco, Beckham Inc and an Eton mess
David and Simon discuss tobacco PR ethics, Beckham on Netflix and an Eton mess.
The Taylor Swift effect, GB News and following Feargal
David and Simon discuss the Taylor Swift effect, GB News and Feargal Sharkey.
Murdoch, HS2 and British Gas
David and Simon discuss Murdoch’s retirement and royal relations, HS2 and British Gas.
Russell Brand, BP and Britain's 'golden triangle'
David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss Russell Brand, BP and Britain's 'golden triangle'.
Elon Musk, 'sorry not sorry' and being booed
David and Simon discuss Elon Musk, the 'sorry not sorry' interview and getting booed.
Crumbling concrete, Harry returns and the Spanish FA
David Yelland and Simon Lewis lift the bonnet on the government concrete crisis.
Introducing When It Hits the Fan
Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Simon Lewis.