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67 episodes
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David J. MurphyExplicit
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Date created
2015/11/10
Latest episode
2026/01/28
Average duration
67 min.
Release period
109 days
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Around the Lens is a weekly round table discussion show dedicated to news, topics and gear related to photojournalism, broadcast journalism, documentary film making and visual journalism. Learn more about the show at www.aroundthelens.com.
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AtL RtD 009 - C.S. Muncy and Minneapolis
2026/01/28
C.S. joins us this week to talk about his photographic adventures documenting the protests in Minneapolis.
AtL RtD 008 - Bruce Byers and Cuba
2026/01/28
Bruce Byers joins us to discuss photography in Cuba.
AtL RtD 007 - The Photojournalism Profession, Wire Service Speed, Pretty Sunrise/Sunset Pics
2026/01/14
On this week's episode of Around the Lens: Roundtable Discussions, we welcome back Gary Hershorn and Ben Brody. During the episode, they discuss the viability of photojournalism as a profession, the speed at which photo editors receive content from events, and the art of capturing beautiful sunrise and sunset photos.
Gary Hershorn - https://garyhershorn.photoshelter.com/index
Ben Brody - https://www.photobrody.com/
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AtL Interviews - Michael Dahan
2026/01/11
On this week's episode of AtL Interviews, we talk with filmmaker Michael Dahan about his new film Yes Repeat No. https://www.yesrepeatnofilm.com/
AtL Reel Reviews - The Stringer
2026/01/11
In this week's episode of Reel Reviews, Zach and Dave review The Stringer, the controversial Netflix documentary that questions the authorship of the famous Pulitzer Prize-winning Associated Press "Napalm Girl" photo. Let's just say, the pair have diverging viewpoints on the film.
AtL RtD 006 - Cinematic Lighting on Location, Decompressing after a shoot, Memorable work from 2025
2026/01/11
On this week's episode, we welcome back guest former Marine combat photographer Matthew Callahan, who spoke to us about his unique lighting setups for broadcast news, how he decompresses after a shoot, and what he found memorable in the worlds of photography, photojournalism, and filmmaking. Website - http://www.aroundthelens.comFacebook - https://goo.gl/1ZqpHoInstagram - https://goo.gl/9s5KLETwitter - https://goo.gl/XLeYuWPatreon - https://goo.gl/O5BiyH
AtL RtD 005 - Learning Photography/Photojournalism Today
2025/12/18
On this week's episode of Around the Lens Roundtable Discussions, our guests Mark Johnson and Rick Friedman discuss teaching photojournalism and photography in an era of low job prospects and heavy AI usage. They talk about the real-world impacts they're seeing from the teaching side and the surprising results. They also discuss The Stringer and their estimation of the film and its verdict around Nick Ut's authorship of the Napalm Girl photo.
AtL Interview - Ron Newcomb
2025/12/13
I had the pleasure of speaking with Ron Newcomb on Around the Lens Interviews the other day. We talked about the struggles filmmakers face in raising money to make their visions a reality. The one thing Ron emphasised the most about money as it relates to filmmaking is that it isn't a problem, it is THE PROBLEM that filmmakers must overcome to be successful. We also talk about the Concept Compass Filmmaker Bootcamp that Ron and his team run, which I had the opportunity to attend. This bootcamp equips the unitiated with the tools they need to succeed when packaging and pitching a project for investment or funding.
Check out an insightful interview on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=iQAzlDkzC_A&feature=youtu.be
Or your podcast platform of choice.
Learn more about the Concept Compass,https://theconceptcompass.com/
or Ron's production company, The Forge Studios
https://www.theforgestudios.com/
AtL RtD 004 - Pre-Game, Transitions, and Mergers
2025/12/10
This week, David J. Murphy and Zach Roberts invite panelist B.P. Miller and newcomer Michael Dahan to discuss topics such as how they pre-game for a shoot, how they have transitioned to different careers over time, and the recent potential merger between WB and Netflix or Paramount.
AtL Reel Reviews - Love + War
2025/12/03
Zach and Dave discuss the film Love + War, a stirring documentary about Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Lindey Addario.
AtL RtD 003 - Filmmaking Copyright infringment
2025/12/02
On this week's episode, we welcome Mark Doyle and Dominic Gwinn.
AtL RtD 002 - Film, Fires and Filmmaking
2025/11/21
On this week's episode, we invite Joe Giordano and Daniel Dreyfus to the program to talk about the resurgence of film, shooting fires and protests, and documentary films we either have seen or want to see in 2025.
AtL RtD 001 - We're Back!
2025/11/11
After far too long, Around the Lens is BACK! The show you know and love featuring a wide variety of guests and topics, is back with a new title, "Roundtable Discussions." You might be asking, "Why change the show name?" Well, here's why: Around the Lens is more than just one show; it's a platform for visual creatives in photography, photojournalism, documentary, and narrative filmmaking to gather and discuss various aspects of our craft. This show, Roundtable Discussions, is just that: a group discussion about one or more topics that deserve introspection and analysis. The topic might be highly relevant and newsworthy, or it might be an evergreen topic that we're all just eager to discuss. Either way, we welcome you on this journey and hope you'll join us each week.
In this week's episode, we're joined by long-time AtL alums, Jamie Rose and Mike "Sharky" James. These guests, who have been with the show since the beginning, join co-hosts David J. Murphy and Zach Roberts for a riveting discussion about the effects and impacts of generative AI in the worlds of photography and photojournalism.
Links to subjects discussed in this episode:
AI: The New Nuclear Option - https://youtu.be/3df6rcsd2eY?si=YILYmma3tZFFTR5N
Parents of 16-year-old sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT advised on his suicide - https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/26/tech/openai-chatgpt-teen-suicide-lawsuit
AtL Interview - Anthony Dawton - Edge of Hope
2024/03/03
Renowned commericial photographer Anthony Dawton speaks about his latest book Edge of Hope: The Rohingya Refugee Camp at Cox's Bazar. To purchase this book and support the effort to help the Rohingyan refugees, click here: https://www.accartbooks.com/us/book/edge-of-hope/
AtL 252 - Shooting the Breeze
2021/11/25
David J. Murphy, Zach D. Roberts and Mark Doyle discuss consent, Thanksgiving, Black Friday deals and Mark and Zach's recent work.
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JBrooks228 2019/06/24
It’s like a photojournalist support group
I enjoy Dave and company’s banter. I’ll piggyback and caveat off how he described it: this is certainly a photojournalist support group with education...
Miles From Now 2017/04/01
Conversational but rambling
Often interesting and personal take on media, photography and journalism. They are and have real photographers and journalists as guests. At times tho...
C Timothy Floyd 2019/02/03
Great podcast for all levels
As a nascent photojournalist I find this podcast to be invaluable. It focuses (pardon the pun) on real world topics relevant to photo story tellers a...
Japega 2017/10/05
Career Envy
Even though there is light-heart banter about the career of PJ I can feel the pain behind the words spoken by the hosts and the guests in this very re...
TxAggieCop90 2017/09/22
Enough is enough
As a long time subscriber I have finally thrown up my hands and said, "enough." The constant police bashing and over generalizations regarding law enf...
TJS 123 2017/05/24
Great liberal podcast
Just not for me.
John Scarpa 2017/04/16
Refreshing and amazing!
The show is awesome. It's true and down to earth conversations with great people. The topics covered are perfect for the working photographer or aspir...
Smktr8 2017/03/31
Great show
I really like the show. I listen every week. The only thing is the bad sound quality sometimes I know people are all over the world so it is hard just...
bongorago 2017/03/28
great talks
nice to have a good journalism podcast to listen to
frdo25 2017/03/31
Real Photographers Real Discussions
I honestly never heard of Around the Lens until I was invited as a panelist. It is a truly unique podcast were you hear the thoughts and opinions of w...
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