The Signal — A weekly podcast on AI, media innovation and the future of journalism

Cut through the noise.
Find the signal.

The Signal is a production of Fathm.

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The media industry is moving faster than ever.

AI is no longer something to prepare for. The creator economy isn't emerging. Both are already reshaping how journalism works — from how stories are found to how they reach audiences.

The challenge isn't keeping up with the conversation. It's understanding what any of it actually means in practice.

Hosted by Fergus Bell and Tom Trewinnard, Co-founders of Fathm, this weekly podcast brings you closer to the people shaping the future of journalism and media. Each episode is a conversation with those building, testing and navigating change in real time — sharing what's working, what's not, and what comes next.

  • AI in newsrooms explained through real use cases
  • Insights from media leaders, journalists and product teams
  • Practical thinking on the future of journalism and media innovation
  • Honest conversations about what's working, and what isn't

Because the future of media isn't something to predict. It's something to understand, while it's happening.

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Fergus Bell and Tom Trewinnard hosting The Signal

Two journalists.
One signal.

Fergus Bell
Co-host & Co-founder, Fathm & Syli

Fergus is a journalist and co-founder of Fathm. He has deep roots in digital news, verification and media innovation, and brings a practitioner's perspective to every conversation about how journalism is changing.

Tom Trewinnard
Co-host & Co-founder, Fathm & Syli

Tom is a journalist and co-founder of Fathm, focused on the intersection of technology, press freedom and storytelling. He works at the frontier of how journalism adapts — and what it means to build for the industry's next chapter.

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