The Broadcasters Podcast

The Batman breaks through 128 million domesically and over a quarter million worldwide. The DCEU decides to shuffle their release schedule of superhero flicks. KOP explains. ‘Aquaman 2’ Shifts to Spring 2023, ‘Shazam!’ Sequel Moves Up to December https://www.thewrap.com/aquaman-2-release-date-shifts-shazam-2-december/ ‘The View': Samuel L. Jackson Defends Superhero Movies From Director Critics: ‘M...

Positive Reviews and Praise Befall the Batman on its opening weekend. KOP analyzes Matt Reeves’ newest take on the Batman franchise starring Robert Pattinson, Jeffrey Wright, Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano and Colin Farrell. ‘The Batman’ Is Set to Ignite the Box Office – Even Without Russia https://www.yahoo.com/now/batman-set-ignite-box-office-005509638.html Is ‘The Batman’ the First 2023 Oscar Contender...

Uncharted performs as an underdog February flick while The Batman looks to give the box office a big bounce into Spring. KOP reviews the potential profits from both. Plus, the Oscars get ostracized for some critical changes. ‘The Batman’ Can’t Save The Box Office Alone via @forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2022/02/22/batman-box-office-sonic-morbius-pixar/ The Batman First Reactio...

Podcasting Giants Spotify and iHeartRadio are making a Power Play for the Pole Position in Digital Audio. KOP runs through the latest moves made. Spotify snaps up podcast measurement and analytics firms Podsights and Chartable https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/16/spotify-snaps-up-podcast-measurement-and-analytics-firms-podsights-and-chartable/ iHeart Will Tap Sounder’s Brand Safety Tools To Make More...

Sports on TV and Its Unstoppable Super Bowl of Success Live Sports continues to strive and suceed from the digital disruption, and networks have been experimenting with new spins on traditional sports telecasts to draw new viewers. KOP looks into it. Inside the ManningCast: How ESPN and Two Football Brothers Are Transforming Sports TV https://variety.com/2022/sports/features/espn-manningcast-super...

From the resignation of Jeff Zucker from CNN, to the music exodus from Spotify to controversial comments on live TV, Corporate Media deals with several significant crises. KOP discusses. Jeff Zucker’s Ouster: The Probe, The Relationship, The Lawyer’s Letter & The Phone Call That Led To CNN CEO’s Shocking Exit https://deadline.com/2022/02/jeff-zucker-cnn-exit-scandal-allison-gollust-chris-cuomo-dav...

Comments of Criticisms, Canceling and Censorship abound with the likes of Peter Dinklage, Neil Young and Howard Stern. KOP breaks it all down. Plus, more on the lack of new music being released. Disney Responds to Peter Dinklage’s ‘Snow White’ Live-Action Criticisms (Exclusive) https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/peter-dinklage-disney-responds-snow-white-criticism-1235080612/ Howar...

Radio and Payola is back in the news thanks to a judgement from a recent lawsuit. Plus, a lawsuit over iHeart and Google Paid Ads gets resolved. ‘Payola Is Illegal’: Lawsuit Revives Pay-for-Play Accusations in Radio Industry https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/pay-for-play-lawsuit-radio-1287139/ FLASHBACK Want to Get on the Radio? Have $50,000? https://www.rollingstone.com/pro/featur...

TV and Radio Host Steve Harvey Speaks up about political correctness and how the evolution to cancel culture had killed comedy to where he would choose not to perform any stand-up specials in the future. Steve Harvey Slams “Cancel Culture”: “Political Correctness Has Killed Comedy” https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/steve-harvey-cancel-culture-123507328 Steve Harvey Has No Plans For Stan...

The Movie Comeback Continues with more backlogged titles hitting the box office. Streamers Struggle For Subscribers and Might seek some consolidating to begin the next phase of bundling. With Tentpoles Bound To Surge The 2022 Box Office, The Great Theatrical-Streaming Day & Date Experiment Goes Out Like A Dud In 2021 https://deadline.com/2022/01/2022-box-office-theatrical-streaming-day-date-experi...

TV News tumbles In a total decline of trust. KOP explains why he thinks it has much more to do than just tribal politics and a spin cycle of overexaggerated opinions. A Look Back At 2021: Cable News Viewership Dropped — And There May Be More Disruption To Come (Analysis) https://deadline.com/2021/12/cable-news-ratings-2021-fox-cnn-1234899789/ via @Deadline TV’s Biggest Newsrooms Poised for 2022 Su...

Spider-Man No Way Home proves the box office has overcome the odds the pandemic placed against it. KOP gives his take on the year's top selling movie blockbuster. ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Swings Past $800M Global To Become No. 1 Hollywood Title Of 2021; ‘Matrix Resurrections’ & ‘Sing 2’ Expand Overseas – International Box Office https://deadline.com/2021/12/spider-man-no-way-home-crosses-800-mill...

Spider-Man: No Way Home is setting the upcoming trend for the box office in 2022. Cinematic Universe movies are on the brink to bring the box office to a monumental comeback. KOP looks into what's ahead. ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Global Box Office To Sling Minimum $290M In Opening Weekend https://deadline.com/2021/12/spider-man-no-way-home-global-box-office-to-sling-minimum-290m-in-opening-weekend...

Reports are abound that members of the iHeartPodcast Network division say they “have been encouraged to embrace the dynamism of start-up culture without any of the associated benefits.” They have signed union cards to organize with the Writers Guild of America. KOP gives his take. Writers, Producers & Hosts At iHeartPodcast Network Unionize With WGA East https://deadline.com/2021/12/iheartpodcast-...

The Metaverse is the new digital disruptor in media and the big media companies are looking to find their way into the space. KOP explains the benefits of investing into building content and engaging into the space. Metaverse and Media: How Tech’s Hottest Trend Will Impact the Entertainment Industry https://variety.com/vip-special-reports/metaverse-and-media-how-techs-hottest-trend-will-impact-the...

Reboots, Remakes and re-engineering movies and TV shows is what the big corporate media giants are doing to support their streaming services and the box office. We talk about why they can't help themselves. Netflix's 'Cowboy Bebop' is everything wrong with nostalgia reboots https://www.engadget.com/cowboy-bebop-review-netflix-191548307.html via @engadget Why does Hollywood produce so many remakes,...

Travis Scott Astroworld Trial Trouble Nearing Three Billion and YouTube Yanks Dislikes?! Two major lawsuits have been filed Against Travis Scott, Drake, and Astroworld Fest Organizers over the recent festival where now 10 dead victims have now been identified. Plus, YouTube decides to drop the dislike button. $2 Billion Lawsuit Filed Against Travis Scott, Drake, and Astroworld Fest Organizers Foll...

Sports Betting and Sports Gambling have taken over the live TV sports landscape. KOP looks into the latest ad cash grab as he celebrates episode 200 of the Broadcasters Podcast. Gambling ads become the new normal for American sports https://www.wsj.com/articles/gambling-ads-become-the-new-normal-for-american-sports-11635084000?reflink=desktopwebshare_twitter via @WSJ https://www.universalpersonali...

New studies and comments support the reality that journalism is dead as we knew it. KOP looks at the latest study conducted by the Columbia Journalism Review that chronicles how broadcast and print media are being ignored. A year after the election, America has turned the news off https://www.cjr.org/analysis/a-year-after-the-election-america-has-turned-the-news-off.php via @cjr Study: Why People...

Dave Chapelle and J Balvin are the latest public figures accused by cancel culture. KOP examines both styles of handling the constant critique and how some will take charge while others will crumble to the pressure. Dave Chappelle Willing to Discuss ‘The Closer’ With Trans Netflix Employees, but Says ‘I’m Not Bending to Anyone’s Demands’ https://variety.com/2021/film/news/dave-chappelle-netflix-th...

Reggaeton and Dembow sounds (with an extra sprinkle of EDM) have started to merge into the mainstream. Farruko, J Balvin, Karol G, Rosalia, Bad Bunny and El Alfa El Jefe are among the many marquee names moving the new Latin music movement. Reggaeton dances to a new beat, as lilt of dembow gives way to thump of EDM https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2021-10-13/reggaeton-edm-farr...

The Wrap reports "If a deal isn’t reached on a new bargaining agreement by Sunday evening at midnight, IATSE will begin its first-ever Hollywood strike, shutting down almost every film and TV project currently shooting or in postproduction." IATSE Tells Members “Assume There Will Be A Strike”; Union Prepares Latest Contact Proposal For AMPTP As Monday Deadline Looms https://deadline.com/2021/10/ho...

Dave Chappelle's final Netflix comedy special "The Closer" has lit the torches of Cancel Culture. KOP discusses how the concept of DGAF is ultimately the kryptonite of cancel culture and how more public figures are caring less. Critics call to cancel Dave Chappelle, Netflix for 'ridiculing trans people' https://nypost.com/2021/10/07/critics-blast-dave-chappelle-netflix-for-ridiculing-trans-people/...

James Bond, A Young Tony Soprano, A Classic 80's Retelling and a Horror Classic lead the October Box Office to what KOP feels will ensure a big box office comeback. Box Office Recovery Is on the Upswing and James Bond Will Take It Even Higher https://www.indiewire.com/2021/09/box-office-recovery-james-bond-venom-1234666535/ via @indiewire These Hollywood Horror Stories Could Inspire the Biggest In...

Howard Stern and Joe Rogan are at odds over comments made by the self-proclaimed "King of All Media" about Joe Rogan's Covid Recovery and the issue of vaccinations overall. KOP looks into the ugly mess over the leaders in radio and podcasting. Howard Stern’s listeners and Joe Rogan’s fans are feuding on social media, and it’s getting very ugly https://uproxx.it/hl2yd3v Joe Rogan & Howard Stern Fan...