About
How to build a media business by two outsiders learning the craft. Matt Reustle and Dom Cooke have decades of experience in investing but almost none in the media industry. In each episode, they talk to great media operators, document their own media building efforts, and dissect their favorite business content.
Hosts
Matt Reustle, Dom Cooke
Matt is CEO of Colossus. Dom is Head of Content at Colossus.
Featured
Making Media
Ep.51
The Evolution of FreightWaves
Craig Fuller is the CEO of FreightWaves and FLYING Magazine. We cover how he launched a media business for FreightWaves, his playbook for acquiring specialized publications, and how he turned around a 100 year-old magazine.
01.04.2024
Making Media
Ep.45
Inside Architectural Digest
Amy Astley is the Global Editorial Director of Architectural Digest. We cover the ways in which Amy rejuvenated AD, why the magazine still holds so much weight in today's digital age, and what she's learned from Anna Wintour.
11.13.2023
Making Media
Ep.20
Morgan Housel on Writing
Morgan Housel is a best-selling financial writer. We cover his process in detail, how he writes one sentence at a time, and which authors he looks up to.
05.25.2023
Collections
Most Popular
Making Media
Ep.32
The Man Behind Richard Branson and Virgin’s Brand
Greg Rose is the Content and Communications Director at Virgin. We cover how Greg convinced Richard Branson to take social media seriously, Virgin's overarching social strategy, and the mechanics of running social accounts for a wide variety of companies.
08.17.2023
Making Media
Ep.31
How to Start a Podcast
Matt Reustle and Dom Cooke are CEO and Head of Content at Colossus. We cover everything you need to know about starting a podcast, from hardware to software choices, and how to pick the right subject for your show.
08.10.2023
Making Media
Ep.30
Finding Your Favorite Thing
Liberty RPF is a popular newsletter writer and the Head of Infinite Media at O'Shaughnessy Ventures. We talk about being a generalist, the future of media, and the unique way they work with creators at O'Shaughnessy Ventures.
08.02.2023
Making Media
Ep.29
Is Forbes Worth $800 Million?
Matt Reustle and Dom Cooke are CEO and Head of Content at Colossus. We cover Forbes' business model, how they've pursued scale in the last two decades, and why they're looking for a sale.
07.27.2023
Making Media
Ep.28
Making Epic Acquisitions
Kevin Espiritu is the founder and CEO of Epic Gardening. We cover the why and how of his acquisition of Botanical Interests, how he balances his content and commerce businesses, and how he runs the business today.
07.20.2023
Making Media
Ep.27
Rethinking the Membership Model
Jay Clouse is the founder of Creator Science. We discuss the key ingredients for a good community, the structure and design of Jay's community 'The Lab', and timeless advice for creators.
07.13.2023
Making Media
Ep.26
Om Malik on his Conversation with Brunello Cucinelli
Om Malik is a technology journalist and investor. We cover his famous conversation with Brunello Cucinelli, the experience of meeting him in Solomeo, and reflections from his illustrious career in media.
07.06.2023
Making Media
Ep.25
Building the Disney of B2B
Adam Ryan is the founder of Workweek. We cover the ongoing shift towards individuals over institutions, how Workweek is solving the business model challenge that plagues media, and where we are in the niche creator cycle.
06.29.2023
Making Media
Ep.24
Nailing a Niche in Radio
Louis Timpany is the founder of Fix Radio. We cover their innovative tactics for growing an audience, the keys to a great radio station, and building a niche media business.
06.22.2023
Making Media
Ep.23
Top Content of 2023
Web Barr is an award-winning producer. We cover his discovery process for great content, our favorite media of the year so far, and lessons from great personalities in art and business.
06.15.2023