Matt Shea is an award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker whose groundbreaking investigations have garnered over 150 million views across the BBC, Vice, and Channel Four, making him a trusted voice for Millennial and Gen Z audiences.
As the creator of 2023's "The Dangerous Rise of Andrew Tate" (Emmy and Paul Foot nominated), director of the feature film "Time To Die" (Best Film, Fragments Film Festival), and author of "Clown World: Four Years Inside Andrew Tate's Manosphere" (Sperber prize nominee), Matt brings unparalleled insight into contemporary digital culture and extremism.
Matt's fearless reporting, which includes infiltrating criminal organisations such as the Albanian mafia and Colombian cartels, conducting undercover investigations, and confronting far-right leaders, equips organisations to navigate today's complex media landscape. His expertise helps companies understand the forces shaping youth perspectives, identify emerging cultural trends, and develop strategies for authentic engagement in an era of misinformation.
Audiences leave Matt's presentations with practical frameworks for evaluating digital influence, actionable strategies for responsible content creation, and a deeper understanding of how extremist ideologies spread online. His journalistic approach cuts through sensationalism to deliver evidence-based insights on the digital forces shaping society.
Book Matt to provide your organisation with an insider's perspective on digital culture, one that only comes from someone who has been on the frontlines of its most consequential stories.
How can I book Matt Shea for my next event?
Email matt.shea@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to Matt directly.
What topics does Matt Shea specialise in?
Matt Shea specialises in talking about journalism, digital culture, extremism and more.
What is Matt Shea's speaking style like?
Previous bookers say Matt Shea connects well with audiences and speaks with clarity, confidence, and ease.
Does Matt Shea offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Matt Shea offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
Matt Shea, an award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker whose investigations have garnered over 150 million views, offers teams unparalleled insight into digital culture, extremism, and the forces shaping youth perspectives. Book Matt to give your team the insider knowledge that only comes from someone who's been on the frontlines of today's most consequential digital stories.
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