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AI recorded this podcast and is writing this description. We are robots! Can AI be good for Hollywood? Netflix adds Moments feature for favorite scene sharing SAG extends contract negotiations for striking video game actors Universal Music Group is partnering with an AI company, “ethically” Samsung’s free TV streaming is one of the most popular FAST services BBC says viewers are watching 10,000 sh...

Do editorial endorsements still matter? The owners of The Washington Post and LA Times seem to not think so. LA is losing its foothold as the place to shoot shows and movies Netflix closes its AAA game studio after making big hires WaPo joins LA Times in not endorsing a presidential candidate WaPo had a Kamala endorsement at the ready Fallout from the decision not to endorse begins Do we need edit...

Alexis Gay (comedy!) sits down to talk about her debut solo show "Unprofessional." Plus, we get into the decisions that led her to leave her tech job and fully jump into comedy; her experiences at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival; and changing her comedic voice between projects. Watch the video here! ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Chad on Twi...

TikTok is ruining indie music discovery while Netflix is almost too big to cancel. TikTok’s vice grip on indie labels is troubling FTC’s “Click to Cancel” will make it easier to leave subscriptions Ubisoft could sell to Tencent Netflix Q3 earnings are good and price hikes are incoming ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Chad on Twitter

Des Bishop (stand up!) stops by to talk about the rerelease of his special/album "Of All People." We spend a lot of time talking about Chinese restaurants; living in Ireland and China; why he chose the bits he did for this special; and more! Watch the video here! ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Chad on Twitter

Hard to believe Broadway won't dim the lights for this podcast. Apple TV+ will be available via Amazon Channels Peacock had a very bad 2023 Disney seems to be consolidating and trimming its TV imprint What’s happening with the old Redbox machines after the bankruptcy? Backlash leads to Broadway theatre owners dimming lights for Gavin Creel Why Broadway dims the lights after deaths in the community...

If a DirecTV buys a Dish, will anyone be around to subscribe to it? DirecTV to buy Dish and Sling TV, becoming the largest TV provider Prime Video to get more ads in 2025 CNN’s website is getting a subscription First subscriber exclusive documentaries land on CNN’s site ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Chad on Twitter

Everything is a subscription now. The New York Times launches podcast subscriptions on Apple and Spotify CNN to paywall its website Layoffs at Paramount+ raise questions about its future 29 year Paramount veteran among those laid off ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Chad on Twitter

Shain Brenden (stand up!) and I talk about his new album - "Either Way, Pretty Funny" - as well as the differences between raising a new baby and a teenager; the struggle of getting social media right; and working with comedy mentor/comedy companion, Kyle Kinane. Watch video here! ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Chad on Twitter

Chad went to Netflix's Geeked Week and had an experience. Plus: GLAAD says LGBTQ representation was down this past year, theater owners are betting billions for audience returns, and more! Geeked Week Ted Sarandos wants other streamers to release their viewership numbers YouTube’s new TV app makes the platform more TV-like GLAAD says there’s a decline in LGBTQ representation, more diversity and le...

Chris Grace ( Superstore !) stops by to talk about his new Dropout special Chris Grace as Scarlett Johansson . Plus, we cover our mutual love of Never Not Funny; why Sam Reich is the leader Dropout needs; and performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! Watch the video here! ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Chad on Twitter

Hey, George R.R. Martin, finish the books and then you can comment on the state of the Game of Thrones spin offs. Venu antitrust trial is a go for fall 2025 Paramount’s George Cheeks talks about sports streaming rival Venu House of the Dragon and Rings of Power are getting too much backlash CBS wants 60 Minutes franchise to expand beyond the show PS5 Pro may signal the end of the disc drive ——————...

PA's may finally get the support they need while we learn who will be in charge of the new Paramount. Production assistants are looking to unionize BBC’s diversity can still grow, says BBC boss Black List leans into manuscripts Disney leak includes interesting financial data Larry Ellison will be in charge of the new Skydance/Paramount company ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube Twitter...

ESPN steers into AI, local sports rights and streaming. Megalopolis trailer faked critic quotes were AI-generated ESPN’s Jimmy Pitaro covers everything from streaming to AI and more in interviews ESPN wants local sports rights ESPN’s app now lets you find games anywhere ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Chad on Twitter

A gaming CEO's old assertion that Steam would die out is brought back up; Warner Bros. Discovery's TNT is getting back into scripted after a swift exit; and more! Randy Pitchford walks back old Steam comments, announces new Borderlands game TNT picks up a cancelled CW show, possibly changing its tune TNT picks up a new scripted miniseries ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube Twitter Faceb...

Happy birthday, us! PSVR 2 PC connection is buggy, not worth it Patreon must adhere to Apple’s in-app purchase rules Peacock and The Olympic streaming success Fubo gets court injunction to block launch of Disney, WBD, Fox backed sports streamer Cable TV burn off is just beginning ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Chad on Twitter

David Caspe (Happy Endings! Marry Me!), Matthew Libman and Daniel Libman (Black Monday! How I Met Your Father!) come by to talk about Mr. Throwback on Peacock! Plus: Time to get SiriusXM about podcasts. SiriusXM introduces a new podcast subscription CBS Evening News is going through changes Studios support the Senate’s new AI Digital Replica Country music boom Lead roles for women decreased ——————...

NBC is leveraging Peacock for sports; Apple will tighten up the coin purse for Apple TV+; SAG is striking against video games; and more. Humble Games layoffs hit entire company NBC’s big swing for streaming sports Warner Bros. Discovery takes a blow in stocks after losing NBA rights The Apple TV money flood gates seems to be closing up SAG calls for a strike in the video game world ———————————————...

The 2024 Emmy nominations are more diverse than the last time they were this diverse! 11,000 athletes were paid for EA Sports College Football 25 Good Morning Football returns from LA in July Emmy nominations signal a lot of surprises Sofia Vergara is the first Latina since Anya Taylor Joy to be nominated for Limited Series Selina Gomez is most nominated Latina producer Lily Gladstone, Kali Reis a...

Streamers like Crunchyroll and AMC+ are thriving; Redbox is going away; and more! The NFL's multi-billion dollar Sunday Ticket Niche streamers are steadily doing well Cuts will continue throughout the industry Redbox owner Chicken Soup For The Soul Entertainment is not doing well Chicken Soup For The Soul is filing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube Twi...

The Associated Press wants to support local news. CBS News is testing out a new way to ruin your attention span. And Hollywood crews need more attention. YouTube wants AI music deals with major labels Associated Press is launching a non-profit group for local news CBS News has a new format for a 24/7 news world A new deal with IATSE could help more TV and film be made Hollywood crew deaths are in...

Game streaming comes to the Apple App Store while TV streaming hits new highs. Resident Alien coming back and changing networks The first App Store game streaming service has arrived Streaming hits new records in usage for May 2024 Disney is a big spender for streaming ads ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Chad on Twitter

John Leguizamo speaks for the Brown masses. Games are doing well for news sites John Leguizamo tells the Television Academy to make its voters more diverse Diversity down in TV for Latinos Streaming bundles keep people from leaving services Netflix’s legal troubles with shows based on real life ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Chad on Twitter

You can't cover up a cover up. Embracer hints at increasing game prices Suicide Squad put a $200 million dent in WBD Games Reese Witherspoon’s book club gets audio exclusivity on Apple Washington Post CEO, embroiled in phone hacking scandal, offered NPR an interview in exchange for not covering said scandal David Folkenfilk’s NPR write up about the offer WaPo is not happy with the offer ——————————...

Let's hope the summer movie season doesn't go belly up. Vox Media and The Atlantic partner with OpenAI Many YouTubers aren’t playing the game and are thriving Summer of sequels and the box office Ads on streaming are getting pervasive Ad-supported streaming services bring in diverse crowds, tons of money ————————————————— Get social! Website Youtube Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Chad on Twitte...