James Manning

Media writer, podcasts with @AndrewMercado on #TVgold. Reach me at [email protected].

[James Manning @JM_discover]

The TV Gold podcast has reviewed some great drama series from the US this year. Listen: https://t.co/Z3cYBxUdYl
This month we found another one – Furious on @DisneyPlus.
Also on the latest TV Gold episode we review Treasure and Dirt and Believe Me (both on ABC iview in Australia).
If psychological thrillers are your thing, don't miss this episode. Furious has a brilliant cast with standout performances from Emmy Rossum and Lola Petticrew.

[James Manning @JM_discover]

Who screened the best TV so far this year?
TV Gold special episode.
Listen: https://t.co/Z3cYBxUdYl

At the halfway mark of 2026, Andrew Mercado and I list our Top 10 shows of the first six months of the year.
There are just three shows that make the Top 10 for both:
• Riot Women (@SBS)
• Love Story (@DisneyPlus)
• Rivals (Season 2, @DisneyPlus)

Both also listed these, but with a few reservations:
• Tip Toe (@binge /@Foxtel )
• Half Man (@Stan)

Listen to the podcast for the full Top 10 from each co-host with explanations about programs they underrated at the time.

[James Manning @JM_discover]

Inside the @SBS battle to retain the world’s biggest sports rights including @FIFAWorldCup. Head of sport Ken Shipp speaks about securing rights, keeping them and when 4K will be a thing. Read at @Mumbrellanews
https://t.co/nfFpxqvKvr
#FIFAWorldCup @SBSSportau

[James Manning @JM_discover]

@BrendenWood @NRL Not a big crowd when you visited?

[James Manning @JM_discover]

On the TV Gold podcast: Ryan Murphy delivers again at his new home on @DisneyPlus + with Love Story: JFK Jr #1 in Australia this week. Also check out our dedicated Ryan Murphy special with his Best 5 series.
Listen: https://t.co/CxHDziucNx

[James Manning @JM_discover]

I should be watching #cricket today. Instead this summary of #Ashes Tests #TVratings can be published in @Mumbrellanews
@CricketAus new presenting partner @Westpac has had a brutal introduction to the game in its first summer of cricket as #1 sponsor.
https://t.co/9nKHuP7Sec

[James Manning @JM_discover]

#Hubbl: Insider’s guide to new streaming management device. Plus fact checking claims - https://t.co/lg1l1Ul5u8

[James Manning @JM_discover]

Chaos on the one way in and out of Camp Cove earlier. This city tractor burst into flames after failing to navigate the roundabout outside South Head Naval Base.

[James Manning @JM_discover]

@AvantiWestCoast Still unable to buy tickets London to Manchester on weekends in June after the first weekend. Can you explain when this will be fixed? Thanks

[James Manning @JM_discover]

@AvantiWestCoast June 21 please

[James Manning @JM_discover]

@AvantiWestCoast trying to organize June travel which is getting close! Do you have idea when weekend timetable will be released?

[Jonesy & Amanda @JonesyandAmanda]

You thought Denton was good wait till you get a load of us #CRAconf http://t.co/4VMKHJfp8V

[James Manning @JM_discover]

Supermarket wars Cowes Phillip Island: Coles moves 200m up street opposite Woolies @brendenwood @P_Maddison_GDA

[James Manning @JM_discover]

@Antfan you picked it when no one else did - well done

[James Manning @JM_discover]

@BrendenWood hey hey not trending anywhere - not even top 20 in melb! Kim-K #1 in melb - you were spot on saying she should be on hey hey

[James Manning @JM_discover]

@BrendenWood no big names again on hey hey and dags just explained wolfmother a no show

[James Manning @JM_discover]

@BrendenWood Kim K just finished on 7PM Project - maybe that had something to do with it?

[James Manning @JM_discover]

@melissahoyer glass at hilton

[James Manning @JM_discover]

@ComedyChannel so i put comedy channel on at noon and it's Mal in the middle?

[James Manning @JM_discover]

@BrendenWood let me know when you know which one and we'll interview her